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Moisture Analyzer
Instruction Manual

MOC63u

321-78013A
MAR. 2013

Checking Package Contents P.24
Names and

Functions of Parts

P.25

Installation

P.32

Preparing for Measurement P.38
Menu

P.42

Measuring Moisture Content P.44
Aborting Measurement

P.48

After Measurement

P.49

Turning Power Off

P.50

Setting Measuring Conditions P.52
Changing Moisture Analyzer

Settings

P.63

Calibrating Moisture Analyzer P.73

When Connecting MOC63u

to Peripheral Devices

P.78

Using Windows

Direct Function

P.79

Control Moisture Analyzer

from PC

P.85

Printer Output (Option)

P.91

Maintenance of

Moisture Analyzer

P.98

Replacing Heater

P.102

Replacing Fuses

P.104

Clearing Measurement

Data from Memory

P.105

Initializing Moisture Analyzer

Settings

P.106

Inspection

P.107

Troubleshooting Guide

P.110

When Required

P.113

BEFORE MEASUREMENT

MEASURE

DET
AILED

MEASUREMENT

CONNECTION

PERIPHERALS

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AND OTHER INFORM

Summary of Contents for MOC63u

Page 1: ...ustin Ft Worth NicolScales com 800 225 8181 Contact Us Nicol Scales Measurement is an ISO Accredited Calibration Company that has provided calibration repair and sales of all types of weighing and mea...

Page 2: ...s P 63 Calibrating Moisture Analyzer P 73 When Connecting MOC63u to Peripheral Devices P 78 Using Windows Direct Function P 79 Control Moisture Analyzer from PC P 85 Printer Output Option P 91 Mainten...

Page 3: ...either part nor the entirety of this document may be transferred or reproduced without the prior written permission of the Company 2010 2013 Shimadzu Corporation All rights reserved Microsoft Windows...

Page 4: ...use The MOC63u is also equipped with the Windows Direct Function that can transmit measurement results to a PC without requiring any software to be installed as well as other various functions that u...

Page 5: ...n I want to measure samples that change largely with heat Slow Drying Mode page 58 n I want to measure liquid samples Rapid Drying Mode page 56 n I want to measure the amount of change in moisture co...

Page 6: ...ut measurement results Printing Stored Measurement Data page 93 n I want to print out the settings Outputting the Moisture Analyzer Settings from a Printer page 94 Outputting measurement results and s...

Page 7: ...eripherals Connected PC or Printer outdoors or in a location where it can be splashed with water Doing so may result in an electric shock or lead to abnormal operation Prohibitions Never disassemble r...

Page 8: ...if flammable materials are placed nearby Caution Prohibitions Do not place any non heat resistant objects near the moisture analyzer Some parts of the moisture analyzer become extremely hot during ope...

Page 9: ...ace may cause personal injury or a malfunction Secure a sufficient space for your measurement work in consideration of the total weight of measuring objects and the moisture analyzer loaded on the ins...

Page 10: ...s in which the characteristics are unknown Measuring hazardous samples may lead to burn injuries or fire Any sample whose surface hardens or solidifies by heating causing high inner pressure Such a sa...

Page 11: ...e extremely hot immediately after measurement Be sufficiently careful so as not to suffer a burn injury Be sure to use the Sample pan handler when removing the sample pan Never touch any metal parts o...

Page 12: ...the power off and disconnect the power cable Turning Power Off page 50 Instructions After a power failure turn the power switch on If a power failure occurs the power is automatically turned off Turn...

Page 13: ...upper part of the heater cover Doing so may result in a burn injury Warning labels Warning Caution Hot Start your operation only after heated parts have completely cooled down Doing so may result in...

Page 14: ...13 Warning Caution High voltage Pull out the power cable from a receptacle when changing the heater Otherwise you may receive an electric shock Warning labels When the glass case is removed...

Page 15: ...hat You Can Do page 4 You can search for the item based on what you want to do Menu Map page 115 You can quickly search the menu item for the function or procedure you want to use Table of Contents pa...

Page 16: ...ued on next page The following appears on the top of the next page Linked to the cover page index right pages only Index Depiction of the display The title of the previous page is shown Notes The foll...

Page 17: ...by another failure contact our service representative details on back cover Supply of Parts Repair parts for this product shall be kept for a period of seven years after this product is discontinued...

Page 18: ...17 MEMO...

Page 19: ...quipment is for industrial professional use only Contact Shimadzu service representative when the equipment has reached the end of its life They will advise you regarding the equipment take back With...

Page 20: ...19 MEMO...

Page 21: ...ckage Contents 24 Names and Functions of Parts 25 Main Unit 25 Keyboard 27 Display Panel 28 Installation 32 Determining Installation Location 32 Installing Parts 35 Adjusting the Level of the Moisture...

Page 22: ...asuring Samples by Setting Temperature Step by Step STEP Stepped drying mode 60 Changing Moisture Analyzer Settings 63 Setting the Measurement Standard 63 Setting the Method to Start Measurement 66 Se...

Page 23: ...hooting Guide 110 If You Have a Problem 110 When These Messages Appear 111 When Required 113 Specifications main unit 113 Accessories 114 Menu Map 115 Index 118 Control Moisture Analyzer from PC 85 Se...

Page 24: ...Before Measurement Measure Detailed Measurement Connection to Peripherals Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide and Other Information 23 MEMO...

Page 25: ...e missing damaged or deformed contact an authorized Shimadzu sales representative Moisture Analyzer unit 1 Sample pan 3 Instruction manual 1 Menu map sheet 1 Sample pan handler 1 Power cable 1 Aluminu...

Page 26: ...g conditions or functions or span calibration page 27 Displays measurement results information for function settings functions currently running errors and other information page 28 Used to dry sample...

Page 27: ...ace DATA I O connector RS 232C connector 9 pin socket A mounting hole for anti theft key This slot complies with the Kensington standard Kensington security slot Used to connect the main unit to a PC...

Page 28: ...ses when the code date and time temperature or password is entered 5 Selects the menu item Decreases the setting value when the code date and time temperature or password is entered 6 Moves to the low...

Page 29: ...measurement display When hidden Currently in the standby state or measurement process or settings are being changed 5 The setup mode and measurement state of measuring conditions Displays the setup m...

Page 30: ...time set as the ending condition is reached SLOW Slow drying mode Measuring Samples by Raising Temperature Gradually SLOW Slow drying mode page 58 The measurement is started The temperature is rising...

Page 31: ...n the energy saving mode and ready for use Ready status is page 50 0 Displays the following menu item currently selected The selected menu item is for setting the format to display the current measure...

Page 32: ...is closed When hidden The heater cover is open When flashing The heater is running and the measurement is in process When hidden The heater is not running Lower When shown A sample is placed on the sa...

Page 33: ...nt performance of the moisture analyzer depends largely on environments where the moisture analyzer is installed To ensure safe and accurate measurements follow the following precautions Caution Prohi...

Page 34: ...Measurement Continued on next page s Caution Prohibitions Do not use the moisture analyzer in the following locations The measurement result may be incorrect Where there is an air flow near an air co...

Page 35: ...rement work in consideration of the total weight of measuring objects and the moisture analyzer loaded on the installation location Instructions Use the moisture analyzer with the correct power source...

Page 36: ...upporter and place the heater insulation plate on the case 2 Install the Windbreak Align u on the case with u on the windbreak and place them on the heater insulation plate 3 Install the pan supporter...

Page 37: ...level screws can be changed by rotating it Rotate it clockwise as seen from the top to increase the height of the adjuster and so is moisture analyzer unit Rotate it counterclockwise as seen from the...

Page 38: ...ubble is on the left Rotate the front right adjuster clockwise When the air bubble is on the right Rotate the front left adjuster clockwise 3 Rotate the right and left adjusters at the same time until...

Page 39: ...to turn the power on 1 Connect the power cable Insert the female end of the power cable into the power inlet located at the rear of the main unit Plug in the male end of the power cable to the outlet...

Page 40: ...is checked automatically Then oFF appears on the display panel 1 The version number is subject to change without notice 2 Press FF The entire display lights up CHECK 0 000 The device enters the standb...

Page 41: ...Turning the Power On page 38 2 Wait for at least one hour to warm up the moisture analyzer To calibrate the sensitivity for precision measurement the moisture analyzer must be in a stable state where...

Page 42: ...e heater cover is closed If it does open the heater cover and perform calibration within an environment without any disturbance vibration wind 7 Lower the calibration weight when 0 000 starts to flash...

Page 43: ...se the menu Press to call up the menu Press or to select the item and press to accept the selection If a lower level of the menu tree is shown move to the lower level Press to move to the lower level...

Page 44: ...lue increases The value decreases If this key is held down the value changes from 1 to 0 and the tenth digit is decremented In the password field The display value changes from 9 to 0 sequentially In...

Page 45: ...standby state 1 Confirm the standby state Confirm that the device is in the standby state measurement display as shown in the figure at right Press to set it to the standby state when the menu items...

Page 46: ...fter adjusting the zero point Start measurement within thirty minutes after the zero point adjustment If you do not start measurement within thirty minutes a message TIM oUT occurs in order not to do...

Page 47: ...oisture change after 30 seconds Setting Temperature and the Amount of Change in Moisture Content M as Measurement Conditions AUTO Standard drying automatic ending mode page 53 Do not touch the inside...

Page 48: ...an kept at room temperature when measuring another samples When measuring samples in succession keep a constant interval between the measurements wherever possible If the temperature inside the moistu...

Page 49: ...leted indicator is displayed the measurement results are stored in the moisture analyzer and the device enters the standby state Do not touch the moisture analyzer immediately The heat dispersing comp...

Page 50: ...asurement Hold an edge of the sample pan with the handler as shown and remove the sample pan and dispose of the sample The sample pan and the sample are hot Wait until they are cooled off After the di...

Page 51: ...urned off READY appears on the panel and the analyzer is ready for use To cut the power completely remove the power cable Ready status is The moisture analyzer is in the energy saving mode and ready f...

Page 52: ...Detailed Measurement Connection to Peripherals Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide and Other Information Before Measurement 51 Measure MEMO...

Page 53: ...unt of Change in Moisture Content M as Measurement Conditions AUTO Standard drying automatic ending mode page 53 Setting Temperature and Time as Measuring Conditions TIME Standard drying timed ending...

Page 54: ...t M as Measurement Conditions AUTO Standard drying automatic ending mode Standard drying automatic ending mode dries a sample at the set temperature and when the amount of change in moisture content d...

Page 55: ...conditions 5 Return to the standby state Press to return to the standby state measurement display where measurement can be performed When measuring a sample that has low moisture content If you use th...

Page 56: ...ts to be completed within a limited time 1 Start the menu The menu opens 2 Select TIME mode for measuring conditions PRG TIME 3 Specify the temperature Temperature input Specify the temperature within...

Page 57: ...w the set value or the time reaches the set value the measurement terminates automatically Set M and temperature in rapid drying and M or time as the ending condition This mode is suitable for measuri...

Page 58: ...ontent per 30 seconds or the time If M is selected specify the value within the range from 0 01 to 0 1 in 0 01 percent increments If TIME is selected you can set the time until 4 hours in one minute i...

Page 59: ...r time as the ending condition Samples that tend to change in composition in rapid temperature shift may burn dry making it difficult to measure their moisture contents properly Slow drying mode can s...

Page 60: ...s If TIME is selected you can set the time until 4 hours in one minute increments or from 4 hours to 12 hours in one hour increments The time to be set here is the time period after the first slow hea...

Page 61: ...me of the second step M if measurement ends at the second step the temperature of the third step and M or time as the ending condition If the crystal of hydrate is dried off heat changes its compositi...

Page 62: ...egree increments 6 Specify M or the time of the second step M TIME M or time input If the measurement ends at the second step Select M specify the value within the range from 0 01 to 0 1 in 0 01 perce...

Page 63: ...or the time If M is selected specify the value within the range from 0 01 to 0 1 in 0 01 percent increments If TIME is selected you can set a time between 0 and 240 minutes in minutes Press to save t...

Page 64: ...The weight obtained by deducting the weight of dried material from the weight of undried material before measurement W D Moisture content Wet Base M W Indicates percentage of evaporated moisture mass...

Page 65: ...The menu opens 2 Select the measurement standard setting UNIT from the menu UNIT The display currently selected 3 Select the type of value to be referenced Measurement standard selection Display Descr...

Page 66: ...Continued on next page s 4 Select the minimum value to be displayed during measurement Unit selection Press to display the step 1 screen Press again to return to the standby state Display selected in...

Page 67: ...ed 1 Start the menu The menu opens 2 From the menu select the method to start measurement START The method to start measurement currently selected The methods are switched each time is pressed Option...

Page 68: ...n A to Z or _ underscore to be entered and the third and fourth digits only allow 0 to 9 Sample code 0000 is set as default 1 Start the menu The menu opens 2 Select the sample code setting CoDE from t...

Page 69: ...tting DATE from the menu DATE YYMMDD 3 Select the date format YYMMDD MMDDYY DDMMYY Date Select one of the following Display Date format YYMMDD Year Month Day MMDDYY Month Day Year DDMMYY Day Month Yea...

Page 70: ...he standby state Restricting the Menu Display Restrict the menu display so that the moisture analyzer settings cannot be changed without authorization To cancel the restriction take the same procedure...

Page 71: ...p 1 4 Return to the standby state Press or to return to the standby state Setting the Password Restrict the menu display by setting the password The password consists of four digits and each digit all...

Page 72: ...e digit How to Enter Data page 43 If NG is displayed The entered password is not correct Repeat the procedure from step 1 4 Enter a new password Password input Repeat for four digits SET Press to shif...

Page 73: ...ur digits and each digit allows 0 to 9 hyphen A to Z or _ underscore to be entered ID 0000 is set as default 1 Start the menu The menu opens 2 Select the ID setting ID from the menu ID 3 Enter the ID...

Page 74: ...on by using a weight The calibration result can be recorded if a printer is connected in advance Printer Output Option page 91 For further information on the span calibration procedure in The Span Cal...

Page 75: ...take out the sample pan and place holder of the temperature calibration kit assembled in step 1 Align the hole in the holder hole with that in the Windbreak 3 Close the heater cover and check that the...

Page 76: ...e heating process It is dangerous to touch the heater cover and the inside of the cover during calibration as they become extremely hot Basically do not open the heater cover during temperature calibr...

Page 77: ...analyzer returns to the standby state after a short period of time Temperature input If it is left while the indicator is flashing Finish entering the figure within 15 minutes after the indicator star...

Page 78: ...REC Outputs the currently selected calibration record The calibration record output is switched each time is pressed Option Description When shown Calibration record The record is output When hidden...

Page 79: ...e analyzer data in an application of the PC Using Windows Direct Function page 79 Control the moisture analyzer using command codes issued by the PC Control Moisture Analyzer from PC page 85 Output th...

Page 80: ...Windows Direct Function on the Windows Vista or Windows 7 OS For further information refer to our Web site http www shimadzu com products balance index html The moisture analyzer may not operate norm...

Page 81: ...an output port UT 1 UT 2 Output port selection Output port oUT 1 Serial connection RS 232C or DATA I O oUT 2 USB 4 Set the output to the Windows WIN Setting the Windows Direct Function on the Windows...

Page 82: ...S 232C cable page 81 Connection via the USB cable page 82 Connection via the RS 232C cable Use the following procedure to connect the moisture analyzer to the Windows system the PC via the RS 232C int...

Page 83: ...nalyzer to the Windows system the PC using the USB cable 1 Turn the power off Turning Power Off page 50 2 Unplug the power cable from receptacle 3 Plug the USB cable into the USB connector at the rear...

Page 84: ...sult in the Windows System Use the following procedure to display the measurement results in the Excel running on the Windows system The results can also be displayed using the Notepad or other progra...

Page 85: ...restart the PC the Windows Direct Function does not work A2 Some PCs may not recognize the serial key device settings during startup For further information on solutions refer to our Web site http ww...

Page 86: ...ation tool refer to the following Web site http www shimadzu com products balance index html 1 Start the menu The menu opens 2 Select CoM SET from the menu C M SET UT 1 3 Select an output port UT 1 UT...

Page 87: ...ts long P EVEN Sets an even parity seven bits long What is the parity bit When the measurement result data is transferred from the moisture analyzer to a printer parity bits are added to this data so...

Page 88: ...rol method to be used when measurement result data is transferred from the moisture analyzer to the PC When an output port is not in use If you set the handshaking for an output port that is not in us...

Page 89: ...D C R The moisture analyzer ID is read and displayed A command ending with an Equal sign Enter an argument after each command code and this code is sent to the moisture analyzer with a delimiter in th...

Page 90: ...and Function POWER Press UP Press ESC Press MENU Press DOWN Press START Press LEFT Press ENTER Press STOP Press RIGHT Press TARE Press System control Command Function ID xxxx Sets an ID consisting of...

Page 91: ...r from PC s 4 Connection to Peripherals Cable Tie IBM PC AT DOS V for AX series PC D sub9 pin straight cable ties PC side MOC63u side RXD 2 2 TXD TXD 3 3 RXD DTR 4 4 DSR SG 5 5 SG DSR 6 6 DTR RTS 7 7...

Page 92: ...EP 90 The DATA key and other buttons are not enabled For further information on the dedicated printer operations refer to the printer instruction manual When you do not use a printer turn off the powe...

Page 93: ...right will be set Setting a Measurement Data Printout Timing You can set a time when the current measurement data is output from the printer 1 Start the menu The menu opens 2 Set a data output timing...

Page 94: ...the measurement results automatically You can manually output any of the moisture analyzer data saved in the memory to a printer For further information on clearing the stored measurement data see Cl...

Page 95: ...alizing Moisture Analyzer Settings page 106 1 Connect a printer to the moisture analyzer Connecting a Dedicated Printer page 91 2 Turn the printer power switch on For further information on turning th...

Page 96: ...MOC63u Serial number D00000000000 Device ID 0000 1 Sample code 0006 2 Date Oct 19 2010 3 Time 17 14 Program No 6 Measurement standard Moisture Content Wet Base 4 Measurement mode Standard drying timed...

Page 97: ...17 20 06 2 Weight used 50 000 g 3 Balance weight reading before calibration Span calibration 50 002 g Balance weight reading after calibration Span calibration 50 000 g Span calibration completed Sig...

Page 98: ...rial number D00000000000 Device ID 0000 1 Date Oct 19 2010 2 Time 17 21 15 2 Set temperature 100 C Temperature before calibration 100 C Temperature after calibration 100 C Set temperature 180 C Temper...

Page 99: ...paint surface and the display panel Display panel and keys You can remove the sample pan from the moisture analyzer and wash it in the water Dry the pan well and place it on the pan supporter Sample...

Page 100: ...s Removing the Glass Case To clean the glass case carefully remove it from the moisture analyzer Caution Prohibitions Do not directly touch the heater or the sensor Doing so may shorten the service li...

Page 101: ...handle the broken glass carefully so that you do not get injured Place the glass case on a flat surface and clean it carefully When replacing the glass Remove two setscrews as shown and remove the fro...

Page 102: ...he heater cover when installing the glass case 1 Open the heater cover 2 Install the glass case on the moisture analyzer Face the hole of glass case upward and slide the case down from the heater cove...

Page 103: ...d down Doing so may result in a burn injury Service life of heater The halogen heater of the moisture analyzer deteriorates or its lamp may blow after approximately 5 000 hours although it depends on...

Page 104: ...n the connector 6 Install the glass case on the moisture analyzer Installing the Glass Case page 101 1 2 3 Heater Clips Caution Prohibitions Do not touch the glass part of the heater when installing t...

Page 105: ...those specified Doing so could cause a fire or short circuit When replacing fuses be sure to use the fuse written in the Accessories 1 Hook the fuse holder with a slotted screwdriver and pull it towa...

Page 106: ...he Clear Memory option MEM CLR from the menu MEM CLR CLR K 3 Start to clear memory END MEM CLR The measurement data is cleared from memory of the moisture analyzer 4 Return to the standby state Press...

Page 107: ...tion END RESET The setting memory inside the moisture analyzer will be initialized The calibration weight setting values for span calibration cannot be initialized by the menu rest process 4 Return to...

Page 108: ...The operator or manager needs to routinely check the moisture analyzer You can determine the minimum number of points to check The following gives examples Routine inspection Example 1 Routine inspect...

Page 109: ...nce and functions of the following parts for abnormalities Display panel Keyboard Sample pan Level gauge Check the following performance Reproducibility Repeat to measure a weight which is approximate...

Page 110: ...Before Measurement Measure Detailed Measurement Connection to Peripherals Troubleshooting Guide and Other Information 109 Maintenance MEMO...

Page 111: ...th the windbreak or heater cover l l Keep the moisture analyzer way from vibration wind and other disturbance Place the moisture analyzer on a stable desk l l Page 32 The measurement result is incorre...

Page 112: ...again If the same message appears again call a service representative l ERR 100 The heater cover was left open for more than one minute during measurement l Stop the measurement by pressing l Page 48...

Page 113: ...A tare remains on the pan The sample pan is not mounted correctly Incorrect weight is placed on the pan l l l l Press to return to the standby state Place the correct weight at the center of the sampl...

Page 114: ...y Backlit LCD display 120 30 mm External output RS 232C interface Data I O interface USB interface Communications Allows for data output using Windows Direct function Storage of measurement conditions...

Page 115: ...t 321 71521 01 1 The attached power cable which is specified in the user s manual may be substituted for a cable that meets the regulation of each country Optional accessories list Item Part number Pa...

Page 116: ...e Menu page 42 How to use the menu map Notation of menu map Explanation of operation Select a menu item by pressing or Press to move to the next menu item Press to return to the previous menu item You...

Page 117: ...ogram No Selection TIME RAPID AUT SL W STEP PRG N o PR GRM 0 9 P 86 P 86 P 80 C M SET P 85 UT 1 Serial connection UT 2 USB connection Use the same settings for OUT 1 P N NE Parity bits P DD P EVEN ST...

Page 118: ...HW Handshaking HS SW HS TIM HS FF CR Delimiter LF CR LF C DE 0000 ZZ99 Sample code entry DATE Date and time setup L CK L CKED PASS 0000 9999 Password setup ID 0000 Input RESET Initialization MEM CLR C...

Page 119: ...enance 98 Measurement date and time 30 68 95 Measurement environment 9 32 Measurement of moisture content 44 Measurement result print 91 Symbol gO Tf 27 45 Alphabets A Accessories 114 AUTO Standard dr...

Page 120: ...4 Printer 91 Print your settings 93 Product label 25 Program No 28 52 R RAPID Rapid drying mode 29 56 Rapid drying mode 29 56 Routine inspection 107 RS 232C connector 26 81 S Sample 9 45 47 Sample Coa...

Page 121: ...120 U UNIT 30 64 95 USB connector 26 82 W Warming up 40 Windbreak 24 35 98 Windows Direct Function 79 110 Z Zero point 27 45...

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