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Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the
balance icon indicates that the weight of the
sample pads has been tared.
21.
Lift the instrument cover. Apply the
sample in a thin, even layer to one of the
sample pads. Quickly and gently place the
sample pads back on the balance pan.
Close the instrument cover.
22.
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).
During the drying time, the operation key below
SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to
display % solids or % moisture.
Note: Press the operation key below STOP
TEST to abort the analysis.
When the drying time is complete, five short
beeps will be heard, and the Data Results screen
will appear, displaying either the % moisture or
% solids as selected.
24.
To ash the dried sample, fold the pads;
place them in an ashing crucible; and place
the crucible in the ashing furnace. Ash the
sample by the defined method.
25.
Press READY.
XXXXXX
Sample ID
xxxxxxxx
Power:
xxx %
Temp (xxx): xx.x
Time:
xx:xx
Volume:
xxx
Wt: x.xxxxg
Place sample and pads on
balance and press START.
ID
REWEIGH
T
READING BALANCE . . .
XXXXX
Sample ID:
xxxxxxxx
Power:
xxx%
Temp (xxx):
xx.x
Time:
xx:xx
Moisture: xx.xx%
Wt: x.xxxxg
STOP
SOLIDS
TEST
Data Results
XXXX%M
Press READY to continue.
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FORM
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