OHAUS MB120, Instruction Manual

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MB120 EN-39
The check weighing bar indicates the sample
weight.
7.2.6 Starting mode
In this menu you can define if the instrument should perform certain functions automatically
or manually.
Press the
Starting mode
button.
Automatic
This mode can be used for most kinds of
samples. When closing the sample chamber,
the weight of the sample is recorded and the
measurement starts.
It is the factory default setting.
Manual
We advise you to use the manual operating mode for samples which contain readily volatile
substances. In contrast to the automatic operating mode, in the manual operating mode the
sample chamber does not automatically close when the Start/Stop button is tapped.
However, the initial weight important for the determination of the moisture content is
recorded. In the manual operating mode you have time for further preparation of the sample
while weight losses due to evaporation during the preparation time are measured from the
outset. As soon as the sample is ready for drying, close the sample chamber. As soon as the
automatic sample chamber is closed, drying starts. In the manual operating mode you can
open the sample chamber during a drying operation. In contrast to the automatic mode,
drying will not be stopped but simply interrupted until the automatic sample chamber is
closed again.