OHAUS MB120, Instruction Manual

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MB120 EN-1
1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MOISTURE ANALYZER
This section provides you with essential information on your MB120 Moisture Analyzer.
Please read through the section carefully even if you have previous experience with OHAUS
Moisture Analyzers and be sure to familiarize yourself with the safety notes.
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for deciding to purchase an MB120 Halogen Moisture Analyzer from Ohaus.
Behind your instrument stands OHAUS, a leading manufacturer of precision Moisture
Analyzers, Balances, Scales and Indicators. An Aftermarket Department with trained
instrument technicians is dedicated to provide you with the fastest service possible in the
event your instrument requires servicing. OHAUS also has a Customer Service Department
to answer any inquiries regarding applications and accessories.
To ensure you make full use of the possibilities offered by your Moisture Analyzer, please
read the manual completely before installation and operation.
You can also find and download the instruction manual at
http://dmx.ohaus.com/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id= 4294974363
1.2 Overview of the Moisture Analyzer
The Moisture Analyzer offers a high level of operating convenience and useful functions to
make accurate measurements.
The Moisture Analyzer has the following features:
— Fully programmable with colorful touch screen
— Extremely rugged and chemically resistant construction.
— Ergonomic operating controls and a large, easily readable display.
— Easy to follow menus for simplified operation.
— Built-in functions for manual, automatic timing, printing intervals.
— Built-in selectable drying profiles.
— Able to set step heating levels to accommodate a variety of sample types.
— Built-in library stores up to 100 samples complete with setup parameters and
statistics.
— Built-in RS232 and USB interface.
— Any of fourteen languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian,
Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish)
— Display contains all test data during drying process.
— A variety of optional accessories includes disposable pan liners, temperature
calibration kit, interface communication cables, printer, and a security device.
1.3 What is a Moisture Analyzer?
The Ohaus Halogen Moisture Analyzer can be used to determine the moisture content of
practically any substance. The instrument operates on the thermogravimetric principle: At
the start of the measurement, the Moisture Analyzer determines the weight of the sample;
the sample is then quickly heated by the integral halogen dryer unit and moisture vaporizes.
During the drying operation, the instrument continuously determines the weight of the
sample and displays the result. On completion of drying, result is displayed as % moisture
content, % solids, weight or % regain.
Of particular importance in practice is the rate of heating. In comparison with conventional
infrared heating or the drying oven method, for example, the halogen dryer of your