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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Sartorius
Mark 3 LTE moisture analyzer, the inter-
national version of the field-proven Mark
3 from Sartorius. This analyzer is a modu-
lar analytical instrument that can be con-
figured to meet various performance
requirements. Each analyzer consists of
two parts, a control module and a heater
module. The control module is comprised
of a keypad, a display and a printer
(optional) with the appropriate electron-
ics. The heater module consists of the
electronic balance and heating cavity. Up
to two heater modules may be interfaced
with a single control module. On initial
power-up, the control module will auto-
matically detect how many heater mod-
ules have been connected and are pow-
ered on. If more than one heater module
is detected, the analyzer will run in the
Multi-module mode.
The Mark 3 LTE moisture analyzer is used
as a quick and reliable means of deter-
mining the moisture content in various
samples by the principle of loss on
drying.
Key features of the Mark 3 LTE include:
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Sample heating with infrared quartz tubes
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Precision electronic balance for accurate
weighing and continuous weight moni-
toring during analysis
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Quarter VGA screen for easy viewing
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Large storage of methods for easy recall
of frequently used drying procedures
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Modular system for add-on capability
of multiple heater modules
Please take the time to read these
Operating Instructions to learn the safe
operation of this analyzer. The Mark 3
LTE has many features that will be
described and can be of benefit to your
moisture testing program.
The Operating Instructions contain
guidance in the form of descriptions,
charts, software flow charts, and
pictorial diagrams:
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Key names are presented in bold:
Start|Stop
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Safety symbols indicate notes or caution
of risks as detailed below.
Descriptions and Symbols
Important safety related instructions
are highlighted visually throughout the
Operating Instructions with a descrip-
tion:
Danger
Warning of a possible danger that may
lead to a serious injury.
Caution
Warning of a possible danger that may
result in minor injury or damage.
Note
Important guideline on how to use the
moisture analyzer correctly.
Instrument labels
Caution:
!
Read manual before operating
Danger:
Electrical hazard
Caution:
Hot surface
