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22.
Wait for the instrument to tare the weight
of the sample pads. The method test screen
will reappear when the tare function is
complete.
Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the
balance icon indicates that the weight of the
sample pads has been tared.
23.
Lift the instrument cover. Remove the
square pads from the sample pan.
24.
Apply sample in a thin, even layer to one
of the square sample pads and cover the
sample with the second pad.
25.
With the round pad still on the balance pan,
quickly place the square sample pads back
on the balance pan. Close the instrument
cover.
26.
Press START.
The instrument reads and records the initial
weight of the sample prior to beginning the
analysis.
As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave
indicators in the balance icon appear and the
time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or
down for Set Time. The sample weight decreases
as the moisture is removed.
Note: Press the operation key below STOP
TEST to end the analysis.
During the drying time, the operation key below
SOLIDS may be pressed to display % solids or
% moisture.
TARING BALANCE . . .
XXXXXX
Power:
xxx %
Temp (xxx):
xx.x
Time:
xx:xx
Wt: x.xxxxg
Place sample and pads on
balance and press START.
ID
REDRY
READING BALANCE . . .
XXXXX
Sample ID:
xxxxxxxx
Power:
xxx%
Temp (xxx):
xx.x
Time:
xx:xx
Moisture: xx.xx%
Wt: x.xxxxg
STOP
SOLIDS
TEST
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T