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Instruction Manual

USS-HMA03 Moisture Analyzer

Summary of Contents for USS-HMA03

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual USS HMA03 Moisture Analyzer ...

Page 2: ... of Delivery 10 4 2 Selecting the location 11 4 3 Installing parts 12 4 4 Leveling the moisture analyzer 12 4 5 Connect to power 14 5 Settings and calibration 15 5 1 Drying Mode setting 15 5 2 Ending Mode setting 16 5 3 Calibration 17 6 First Measurement 18 7 Maintenance 25 7 1 Cleaning 25 7 1 1 Cleaning the sample chamber 25 7 1 2 Cleaning the heating unit 26 7 1 3 Cleaning the display panel and ...

Page 3: ...e manual completely and follow the usage instructions before installation and operation 1 1 About Halogen Moisture Analyzer Moisture analyzers work according to the thermogravimetric principle Moisture is determined by the direct weight lost by the sample due to heating from an intense halogen light The U S Solid USS HMA03 Halogen Moisture Analyzer determines the initial weight of the sample The s...

Page 4: ...recautions below to ensure safe and trouble free operation of your moisture analyzer 2 1 Definition of Warning Symbols Electrical shock Inflammable explo sive substance Hot surface Toxic substance Acid Corrosion General hazard 2 2 Warnings The Analyzer has a 3 pin power socket equipped with a ground terminal To prevent electric shock and to maintain stability in operation of the product be sure to...

Page 5: ...when the sample is dried Keep flammables away from the analyzer Parts of the analyzer become very hot Materials placed near it might catch fire Do not touch the heater cover the halogen lamp glass housing pan handle sample pan or sample without adequate protection burns or scalding may result Parts of the analyzer are very hot when a measurement finishes For operation use the specified grips of th...

Page 6: ...w at least 1 meter of free space above the Analyzer Do not place anything on top of the heater cover Use appropriate personal safety equipment such as safety glasses gloves and protective clothing If an abnormal situation occurs for example a burning odor is smelt remove the power cable immediately When the device will not be used for a long period of time turn the power off and disconnect the pow...

Page 7: ...3 Design and Function 3 1 Components 1 Observation window 2 Heater cover 3 Heater 4 Temperature sensor 5 Sample pan 6 Sample pan holder 7 Sample pan handle 8 Draft shield 9 Display panel 10 Leveling foot ...

Page 8: ...7 1 Fan 2 Power inlet 3 Level bubble 4 RS 232 connector 5 Switch button ...

Page 9: ... test parameters including drying mode temperature ending mode and drying time 2 History View previous test report 3 Printer Printer Settings 4 Calibration Weight calibration including single point calibration and multipoint calibration 5 Language Language selection ...

Page 10: ...9 6 System Setting Set time and date touch screen calibration and factory reset 7 System View the basic parameters of the moisture analyzer 8 Back Return to the home page ...

Page 11: ...e Pan Holder 1 Sample Pan Handle 1 Draft Shield 1 Power Cable 1 100g Calibration Weight 1 Instruction Manual 1 Quality Certification Unpacking and checking the instrument for transport damage Immediately inform U S Solid customer service if you have any complaints or parts are missing Note Keep all all of the packaging This packaging guarantees the best possible protection for the transport of you...

Page 12: ... 30 C before switching it on Make sure that the relative humidity is between 20 and 80 and that non condensing conditions are met The power plug must be easily accessible Select a firm horizontal location that is free from vibrations as possible Avoid direct sunlight No excessive temperature fluctuations Surroundings should be as free from dust as possible Sufficient clearance around the instrumen...

Page 13: ...t Align the pan holder with the draft shield and insert them onto the bottom 4 Place the sample pan handle 5 Place a sample pan Place a sample pan on the pan holder so that the brim of the holder can secure the sample pan 4 4 Leveling the moisture analyzer Accurate horizontal positioning is a necessary condition for repeatable measurements and exact results To compensate for small irregularities o...

Page 14: ... level indicator is located under the cover towards the rear of the Moisture Analyzer Position of air bubble Adjustment method up Turn both feet clockwise down Turn both feet counterclockwise Left Turn left foot counterclockwise right foot clockwise Right Turn left foot clockwise right foot counterclockwise ...

Page 15: ...e analyzer to the power source Connect a power cable a Insert the female end of the power cord into the power inlet located at the rear of the main unit b Plug the male end of the power cord into the outlet Note To obtain accurate results the moisture analyzer must be warmed up for at least 30 minutes each time it is connected to an AC power source or after a power outage of more than 30 minutes O...

Page 16: ...st drying mode This mode is suitable for samples with high moisture content The heating temperature can be set and the initial temperature will exceed the set value and will later drop to the set temperature and remain until the test ends automatically 3 Soft drying mode This mode is suitable for samples with low moisture content The time required for the heater to rise to the set temperature is l...

Page 17: ...ted the display shows the sample moisture content heating time and current temperature 2 Manual ending mode The sample is in the test state and press the START STOP button to terminate the test After the test is completed the display shows the sample moisture content heating time and current temperature Manual stop is only available in this modes 3 Timing ending mode Preset an analysis time the he...

Page 18: ...LIBRATION to perform the weight calibration operation 2 Click the Single point calibration icon 3 Wait until the value 100 000 of the desired adjustment weight flashes and please out on weight displayed 4 Put the calibration weight carefully into the center of the sample pan 100 000 should stop flashing and please waiting displayed 5 Wait until please take away the weight displayed remove the cali...

Page 19: ...asurement Steps to carry out your first measurement 1 Turn on the switch button on the back of the moisture analyzer the home page will be displayed 2 Click the MENU icon to enter the page of settings and functions ...

Page 20: ...19 3 Click the SETTING icon to start the mode selection and parameter settings 4 Click the DRYING MODE icon to select the required drying mode and confirm by clicking CONFIRM ...

Page 21: ... Click the TEMPERATURE SETTING icon then use or to select a drying temperature and confirm by clicking CONFIRM 6 Click the ENDING MODE icon to select the required ending mode and confirm by clicking CONFIRM ...

Page 22: ...ode is selected then it is needed to click TIME SETTING icon to set a drying time Use or to select required drying time and confirm by clicking CONFIRM 8 After all settings are completed click BACK to return to the home page ...

Page 23: ... sample pan holder and ensure it is laid flat 10 Close the heater cover and tare by clicking the TARE icon 11 Open the heater cover and place the sample evenly on the sample pan 12 Close the heater cover and start drying by clicking START ...

Page 24: ...ng the drying process the current temperature time and temporary results will be continuously updated and displayed 13 When the drying is completed an audible signal will sound and the result will be displayed ...

Page 25: ...24 14 Click the CONVERSION icon to switch to different displays of results 15 Open the heater cover and use the sample pan handle to remove the sample pan ...

Page 26: ... not use any aggressive cleaning agents solvents abrasive cleaning agents etc or organic solvents to clean the analyzer Clean the moisture analyzer using a piece of lint free cloth which has been wet with a mild detergent soap only 7 1 1 Cleaning the sample chamber Remove sample pan sample handle sample holder and draft shield for cleaning Ensure that no liquid seeps into the device Dry with a dry...

Page 27: ... to clean the tubular heating element 7 1 3 Cleaning the display panel and keyboard Wipe the panel with a damp cloth Do not use a chemical dust cloth as it may damage the paint surface and display panel 7 2 Disposal Disposal of equipment and packaging must be carried out by the operator in accordance with relevant laws of the country or region in which the equipment is to be used ...

Page 28: ...roblem Display does not change when loading samples Possible causes The sample pan pan holder is not installed correctly Problem Weight display is constantly changing or unstable Possible causes The sample pan is in contact with the draft shield or heating chamber Air movement Test bench vibration Electromagnetic field interference Problem Drying does not start Possible causes ...

Page 29: ...ssible causes Incorrect ending mode selected Problem Measurements are not repeatable Possible causes The samples are not homogeneous Drying time is too short The temperature selected is too high and the sample has been oxidized The temperature sensor is contaminated or defective The sample is not completely dry ...

Page 30: ...ng range 1 99 min Drying mode Standard Fast Soft Ending mode Auto Timing Manual Displays of results m moisture content dry content g residual weight in grams Adjustment External calibration weight 100g Display panel type Touch screen Pan size φ90 mm Interface RS 232 Power 110V 60Hz AC Dimensions 240 365 180 mm Net weight 4 9kg Shipping weight 7 1kg ...

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