Radwag MA 200.3Y Moisture Analyzer Manual do Utilizador

User manual no.: IMMU-10-03-09-14-ENG MOISTURE ANALYZER MA 3Y SERIES BALANCES AND SCALES RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, 28 B

- 10 - Corrosion Substances that release aggressive vapours (e.g. acids) during the heating process. In this case, it is recommended to work with

- 100 - Caution: It is possible to use an option for searching a report. List of parameters in a report from drying process: 1. Start date 2.

- 101 - The bottom bar contains the following soft keys (options): Return to displaying the complete chart Reducing the screen to the previous vi

- 102 - An instance of a chart is presented below. The bottom bar contains the following soft keys (options: Return to displaying the complete

- 103 - 19.8. Minimal sample weight Minimal sample weight database contains data for declared method and for a given balance minimal sample weight

- 104 - ranging from 0.0001 g to 10.0000 g (<TARE> button in use) 3 50.0000 g 2.5000 g Minimal sample weight for all net masses being weighed i

- 105 - • Press field of a desired report record, unless it is visible on the top of the list, wind the list forward using navigating keys • Report

- 106 - 19.12. Printouts Database of Printouts contains all saved NON-STANDARD printouts. Each non-standard printout features a name, code and a s

- 107 - 1 – enlarging the editing field (7), recommended while using an external computer keyboard connected to balance’s USB port 2 – cancellin

- 108 - Example of Printout no. 2 – printout template from a file A file with printout template has to have an extension: *.txt or *.lb and contain

- 109 - 19.14.1. Export database of weighing records to file All carried out measurements are saved and stored in a database. The moisture an

- 11 - At the initial stage of measurement, the device precisely determines the mass of an object placed on instrument’s weighing pan. As the mass

- 110 - • Press < Export weighing database to a file > button, the software automatically starts exporting the database to a file, • On comp

- 111 - Upon confirmation the software deletes data and displays window with number of deleted records: Upon confirmation the software re

- 112 - Upon confirmation of the entered deadline date all weighing and reports dating on a given period of time will be deleted. Number of dele

- 113 - 20. COMMUNICATION Menu Communication is located in a menu group Parameters. It is accessed by pressing < Setup > quick access key

- 114 - Return to weighing mode and restart the device. 20.3. WiFi settings For balance equipped with WiFi module the top toolbar of the main d

- 115 - Icon with a padlock, placed by a given network name requires password for the network. Press <Refresh> icon to search for available n

- 116 - Procedure of setting a port for “TCP” protocol: − Enter group of parameters < Communication>, − Select: „ Tcp / Port” which

- 117 - 21. PERIPHERAL DEVICES Menu PERIPHERAL DEVICES is located in menu group Parameters. It is accessed by pressing Setup key or < Setup

- 118 - 21.2. Printer Moisture analyzer’s submenu < Printer > enables: − Setting communication port with a printer, − Defining printer’

- 119 - • control codes – 1B7412 Default values for each of printout standards: Product printout template {50}

- 12 - case of any problems it is recommended to contact RADWAG service or a distributor. It must be always remembered to use the device in accordanc

- 120 - communicating the moisture analyzer with a barcode scanner is provided in APPENDIX F of this user manual.. The moisture analyzer enables com

- 121 - • Enter the database of operators and edit desired operator’s record, go to < Card number> option, • On entering editing mode in <

- 122 - 22. INPUTS / OUTPUTS Application of inputs: The set of inputs is used to control moisture analyzer’s operation. Each of 4 inputs is co

- 123 - Application of outputs: The set of outputs is used to SIGNAL the status of measurement result. Change of logic status of the output syste

- 124 - 23. OTHER PARAMETERS This menu contains global parameters on moisture analyzer operation, such as: language, date-time, beep sound, disp

- 125 - 23.3. “Beep” sound Procedure: Enter submenu < Others>, press < Beep> and set one of available options. No - Beep sound

- 126 - On entering the option enter a desired value [0% - 100%]. Upon entering a particular value the brightness changes respectively and the progra

- 127 - Caution: Means of leveling the moisture analyzer is described in point 11.3 of this user manual. 23.9. Drying temperature reducing This

- 128 - analyzer MA 3Y series it is not necessary to determine the drying parameters for the products to be dried, but simply use the selected and pr

- 129 - 23.14. Start logo Caution: This parameter is available only for authorized operator of a moisture analyzer. The parameter enables changing

- 13 - Please read the user manual carefully before instrument’s plugging to mains and startup, even if the user is experienced with this type of moi

- 130 - The process of updating the weighing module takes places analogously to above procedure, but the required extension of the update file is: *.

- 131 - 26. MOVIES Option activating instructional movie explaining how to operate balance functions. To view the movie go to <Movies> parame

- 132 - To play the movie the user has to: 1. Save the movie to the balance memory (see instruction above) 2. Enter <Movies> parameter grou

- 133 - 27. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL General information A. A character based communication protocol moisture analyzer-terminal is designed for est

- 134 - K1 Lock balance keyboard K0 Unlock balance keyboard BP Start BEEP signal OMI List available working modes OMS Set working mode OMG Give

- 135 - 27.2. Responses format for commands sent from computer level On receipt of a command, the terminal sends a response in one of the following

- 136 - Tare the moisture analyzer Format: T CR LF Accessible responses: T_A CR LF T_D CR LF - command understood and in progress - command car

- 137 - Send stable measurement result in basic measuring unit Format: S CR LF Accessible responses: S_A CR LF S_E CR LF - command understood an

- 138 - Send stable measurement result in current weighing unit Format: SU CR LF Accessible responses: SU_A CR LF SU_E CR LF - command unders

- 139 - Accessible responses: C1_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment C1_A CR LF MASS FRAME - command understood and in

- 14 - 3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 3.1. Delivery check Please check the packaging immediately upon delivery and check instrument’s condition directl

- 140 - ES CR LF - command not recognized (incorrect mass format) Set high checkweighing threshold HI Format: UH_XXXXX CR LF, where: _ - spa

- 141 - User log out Format: LOGOUT CR LF Accessible responses: LOGOUT OK CR LF - command understood, user is logged out ES CR LF - command not

- 142 - Format: BP_TIME <CR><LF> Accessible responses: BP_OK <CR><LF> – command completed, BEEP signal activated BP_E” <CR

- 143 - Response: OMI <CR><LF> – available working modes are given 2_” Parts counting” <CR><LF> number + name

- 144 - n – parameter, decimal value specifying working mode number. See OMI command description for detailed information. Example Command: OMG<

- 145 - Example: _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 8 3 2 . 0 _ g _ _ CR LF – a printout generated by a moisture analyzer on pressing key, according to settings of &l

- 146 - Cable: moisture analyzer - printer KAFKA Cable: moisture analyzer – printer CITIZEN, EPSON Cable: IN / OUT 30. ERROR MESSAGES Err2

- 147 - 31. MOISTURE ANALYZER MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES This section of the user manual describes procedures of maintaining a moisture analyzer MA 3Y

- 148 - 31.2. Temperature sensor cleaning In order to ensure correct temperature measurements during testing procedure, pay special attention to c

- 149 - 31.3. Replacing the fuses If after plugging to mains, a signal diode on moisture analyzer’s display does not light up (no display reaction)

- 15 - 4.2. Unpacking Carefully remove the moisture analyzer from its packaging, remove the plastic and foil transport protective elements. Gently

- 150 - 31.4. Troubleshooting Problem: no reaction to pressing main switch on/off key (no display reaction). Probable cause: • No voltage in mai

- 151 - 32. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Type Name P0136 RS232 cable for KAFKA printer P0151 RS232 cable for EPSON printer KAFKA Thermal printer EPSON

- 152 - 33. APPENDIX A – Variables for printouts 33.1. List of variables Caution: Each of defined variables must be contained in braces:

- 153 - {30} Gross value {31} Weighing platform no. {32} Factory no. {33} Balance reading unit {34} Range {35} Parts counting: Mass of a st

- 154 - {75} User: Name {76} User: Code {77} User: Access level {80} Packaging: Name {81} Packaging: Code {82} Packaging: Mass {85} Client: Name {8

- 155 - {121} 2) Average Tare Report: Result {122} 2) Average Tare Report: Standard deviation {123} 2) Average Tare Report: 0,25T1 {124} 2) Average T

- 156 - {182} 2) Report from formulation: Measurements {188} 2) Ingredient: Target mass {189} 2) Ingredient: Difference {190} 2) Comparator: Repo

- 157 - {223} 2) Mass control: Average {224} 2) Mass control: Standard deviation {225} 2) Mass control: Standard quantity {226} 2) Mass control: Meas

- 158 - {268} 2) Density: Density of steel standard {269} 2) Density: Density of aluminum standard {275} Ambient conditions report: Date and time {

- 159 - {317} 2) Pipettes: Type {318} 2) Pipettes: Volume type {319} 2) Pipettes: Tested volumes {325} 2) Pipette calibration report: Serial no. {3

- 16 - When assembling the pan supporter (bracket) pay special attention to the correct positioning of its mandrel. The mandrel features a cut for i

- 160 - {361} 2) Sample number {365} 2) Weighing B: Interval {366} 2) Weighing B: Difference {367} 2) Weighing B: Difference % {368} 2) Weighing B:

- 161 - 33.2. Variables formatting Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series enables random formatting of numerical variables, text variables and date which a

- 162 - Sign Description Example T Formatting mass and quantities derivatives of mass in EAN128 code {7:T6.3} – Net mass in a form of EAN128 code

- 163 - 34. APPENDIX D – Settings of CITIZEN printer Baud rate 9600b/sec Parity control none Bits 8bit

- 164 - 36. APPENDIX F – Communication with barcode scanners 1. For communication with barcode scanners RADWAG moisture analyzers MA 3Y series use

- 165 - 37. APPENDIX G – Menu structure User adjustment Description Value External adjustment Function User adjustment Function Adjustmen

- 166 - Databases − Products − Weighing records − Clients − Drying programs − Reports from drying process (Drying reports) − Ambient conditio

- 167 - Peripheral devices Description Value Computer - » Port COM 1 » Address 1 » Continuous transmission No / Yes » Printout template

- 168 - » Output 1 Selection » Output 2 Selection » Output 3 Selection » Output 4 Selection Access level Description Value Anonymou

- 169 - Date and time Settings Beep Selection Touch screen display calibration Function Level control Selection Autotest Selection

- 17 - 4.5. Cleaning Remember to unplug the moisture analyzer from mains before any cleaning activities. Clean the moisture analyzer using a damp c

- 170 - MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRONIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS RADWAG BALANCES AND SCALES POLAND, 26 – 600 Radom, 28 Bracka Street Phone. +

- 18 - RS232 - socket DB9/M (male), front view: Pin2 - RxD Pin3 - TxD Pin5 - GND IN/OUT, RS232 socket DSUB15/F (female), front view: Pin1 - G

- 19 - Usage: 1. Lack of additional sources of vibration Terminal located elsewhere than the weighing bench eliminates vibrations being a result of

- 2 - SEPTEMBER 2014

- 20 - Main window of a wireless connection solution features two extra icons when compared to a standard design: 1. battery charge status icon 2.

- 21 - Terminal connected to mains, battery charged, no connection of the terminal with the weighing module. Settings For ensuring long enough ope

- 22 - 5.2. Moisture analyzer switching off CAUTION: REMEMBER, before unplugging the moisture analyzer from mains, the terminal must be switched

- 23 - Sending measurement result to a connected printer or computer Function key (entering instrument’s menu) Working mode selection, (programmab

- 24 - 7. SOFTWARE STRUCTURE The structure of moisture analyzer’s main menu is divided into function groups. Each group comprises parameters groupe

- 25 - 8. SOFTWARE MAIN WINDOW 8.9. Weighing window The software’s main window is divided into 4 main sections: • The upper part of the tou

- 26 - • Below the workspace there is a set of soft keys: Caution: The user can declare the presence of function (quick access) keys. Declaring pr

- 27 - • Under which there is a grey coloured workspace containing additional data on carried out activities Caution: Data contained in the worksp

- 28 - To return to the standard means of displaying a drying result, again tap the white coloured field with visible drying result. The display retu

- 29 - Access level Software of moisture analyzer MA 3Y series provides four access levels: administrator, advanced operator, operator and none (a

- 3 - Table of contents 1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ... 7 2. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .

- 30 - 10. OPERATING USER MENU MA 3Y series features a touch screen display which makes moving through software menu very simple and intuitive. Pre

- 31 - 10.10. Return to weighing mode Changes introduced in moisture analyzer’s memory are automatically (and permanently) saved on returning to di

- 32 - pennyweight [dwt] Taele Hongkong [tlh] Taele Singapur [tls] Taele Tajwan [tlt] Taele Chiny [tlc] Momme [mom] Grain [gr] Newton [N

- 33 - 11.3. Leveling A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series features an electronic level control system – AutoLEVEL System: The AutoLEVEL System in

- 34 - 11.4. Zeroing In order to zero mass indication press key. The mass indication on the display should equal zero, and precise zero and sta

- 35 - PROCEDURE 1 - on taking the tarred load off moisture analyzer’s weighing pan • Press ZERO key • The NET marker is deleted, and new zero p

- 36 - • SINGLE, mass value stored in instrument’s memory on single pressing of TARE key, the following pressing of TARE key determines new value of

- 37 - Never – printout deactivated First stable – the first stable measurement result obtained after placing a load on moisture analyze

- 38 - An authorized RADWAG representative determines the minimum sample dependent on packaging mass. The process is carried out with mass standards,

- 39 - threshold, then the <Minimum sample> mode has to be enabled in the additional setting of the weighing mode. Procedure: 1. Press grey

- 4 - 11.2. Means of correct weighing procedure ... 32 11.3. Leveling ...

- 40 - - Mass below the set value of minimum sample - Mass above the set value of minimum sample for a given tare range Meaning of the pictograms

- 41 - Caution: If more than one reference tare value is programmed (with corresponding minimum sample mass) then the indicated value automatically m

- 42 - 12. ADJUSTMENT Moisture analyzers MA 3Y series feature adjustment (calibration) option, which ensures their correct measurement accuracy.

- 43 - • On completing the adjustment procedure the moisture analyzer indicates a message box: • On confirming the message box with key, the m

- 44 - chamber of a moisture analyzer. Before starting temperature adjustment process, place the temperature calibration kit inside the drying chambe

- 45 - Before starting the temperature adjustment process, close drying chamber lid and follow below process descriptions: Enter submenu group

- 46 - After 8 minutes, the system opens a window with an on-screen numeric keyboard. Using the on-screen keyboard insert the current temperature va

- 47 - 12.4. Drying chamber test Parameter <Drying chamber test> enables monitoring the temperature as indicated by the moisture analyzer’s in

- 48 - After test completion (i.e. after testing time) the software displays window with an on-screen keyboard for entering the temperature value a

- 49 - An example of a report from drying chamber test: --------- Drying chamber test --------- Start time 2012.10.30 13:

- 5 - 18.3. Printouts in drying mode ... 83 18.4. Report from completed drying pr

- 50 - 12.5. Adjustment report printout Parameter < Report printout > refers to mass adjustment process only and it determines whether or not

- 51 - If internal procedures of an organization require maintaining complete documentation from all carried out adjustment processes, then the list

- 52 - 13. USERS Menu “Users” contains list of operators, who are authorized to operate the moisture analyzer. The following data can be defined f

- 53 - 14. ACCESS LEVEL Access level in a moisture analyzer determines scope of activities that a user can carry out. This menu can only be modi

- 54 - Databases The Administrator is also authorized to set access level required to modifying each of the databases. Procedure: Enter group of

- 55 - 15. PROFILES A Profile is a data pack determining: o functioning of working modes, e.g. weighing and drying, o type of data displayed

- 56 - Caution: Adding a profile is only enabled after logging in as an Administrator . Deleting a profile Procedure: • Enter moisture anal

- 57 - 15.3. Settings Name On entering this option, the display opens a message box with keyboard. Insert name of a profile and accept it by pres

- 58 - FILTER Each measurement signal before being displayed is electronically processed for the purpose of obtaining corrected parameters specific

- 59 - Last digit The function determines visibility of the last decimal place indicated on measurement result. The functions provides three settin

- 6 - 23.13. Autotest ...128 23.14. Start logo ...

- 60 - 16. WORKING MODES – general information A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series in its standard version features the following working modes: We

- 61 - o Select name of a desired working mode, and press it 16.2. Parameters related to a working mode Each working mode has programmable param

- 62 - 16.3.1. Proximity sensors The balance comprises two proximity sensors enabling wave control of the balance therefore the user does not have t

- 63 - selected, then the variable is disabled, i.e. it is not printed. PROCEDURE: 1. Press field with name of a template to be edited (Header – Wei

- 64 - − User − Level status − Client − Warehouse − Product − Packaging − Universal variable 1 … 5 − Dashes − Empty line − GLP report − Si

- 65 - the software on printout). Each non-standard printout is a separate project, featuring specific name, by which it is identified, and saved in

- 66 - 17.1.1. Means of moisture content measurement on a moisture analyzer Measurement of moisture content in a tested sample is carried out by de

- 67 - uniformity and other. The sampling process should be carried out as quickly as possible, so that a sample does not loose or absorb humidity fr

- 68 - The surface of such substances often may caramelize during testing procedure. Therefore, it is recommended to use thin layer of a sample, and

- 69 - Obtaining short measurement time is feasible in case of small sample mass, but sample mass cannot be too small, as it may negatively influence

- 7 - 1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Type MA 60.3Y MA 200.3Y Reading unit 0.1 mg 1 mg Max. capacity 60 g 200 g Moisture reading accuracy 0,0001% 0,00

- 70 - • Compare result obtained on a moisture analyzer with the one of traditional method When drying a sample with high moisture content, it is

- 71 - place at full power of the filaments, causing heating the drying chamber to increased temperature (maximum temperature value is higher by 30 %

- 72 - Automatic finish mode – user defined criterion (change of moisture content) An operator determines limit loss of moisture content over time

- 73 - 1. Setup – access to moisture analyzer’s menu 2. Database of drying programs – selection of drying programs 3. Database of products – se

- 74 - 2 This field enables setting finish mode criterion, and its parameters (depending on selected option). 3 Field enables setting type of data p

- 75 - After selecting desired mode, accept the choice. The software returns to displaying the previous window, and displayed data refer to selecte

- 76 - ATTENTION: For the fast and step mode the drying time in overdrive temperature (step mode) or particular thresholds (fast mode) should be set.

- 77 - The software returns to displaying the previous window, and displayed data refers to selected finish mode. Set parameters to user needs by pre

- 78 - PRINTOUT Select and set parameters of printout and printing interval by pressing dedicated soft key on moisture analyzer’s display. After pr

- 79 - 18.2.2. Use of menu <Settings> After entering the moisture analyzer settings, the user can define all drying parameters, and main da

- 8 - 2. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1. Definitions of signals and warning signs Safety precautions are marked with special descriptions and wa

- 80 - Mandatory - option enabled, the display shows a bar graph demonstrating graphic visualization of sample mass in relation to mass value saved

- 81 - • Assign <Checkweighing thresholds> option to one of the quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar • Return to drying mode • Pres

- 82 - Caution: The checkweighing thresholds and target mass options may function simultaneously during drying process. In such case, the toleranc

- 83 - The software automatically adds a new entry to the database and immediately enters its editing mode. Fill in all mandatory parameters on a new

- 84 -  Standard printout comprises three internal sections featuring different variables. For each variable set option YES to include it in a stan

- 85 - − Unit − Printout interval − Universal variable 1 … 5 − Initial mass − Empty line − GLP report − Non-standard printout o WEIGHING −

- 86 - 18.4. Report from completed drying process On completing each drying process a report is generated. The report is saved in the database <

- 87 - 18.5. Means of carrying out drying process Bottom section of moisture analyzer’s main display features three pictograms, which indicate cur

- 88 - If drying parameters are correct, a user can proceed to testing process. Press key to start drying process. The software of a moisture a

- 89 - The display indicates initial mass of tested sample. In order to ensure stable measurement conditions, it is recommended to close the drying

- 9 - 2.2. Safety information CAUTION! The use of moisture analyzer MA 3Y regardless of both, safety information and user manual guidelines may caus

- 90 - On stabilization of measurement result (indicated by stability pictogram on terminal’s display) close the weighing chamber’s lid. The sof

- 91 - During drying process, the display shows instantaneous measurement results and data on the testing process (testing time, temperature in the

- 92 - In order to finish the process press button. The moisture analyzer returns to displaying the main window. After removing the dried sample f

- 93 - In order to return to the main window of drying mode, press < Chart > soft key for the another time. Previewing a chart in the databa

- 94 - The bottom bar contains the following soft keys (options): Return to displaying the complete chart Reducing the screen to the previous view

- 95 - WAREHOUSES PRINTOUTS UNIVERSAL VARIABLES DATABASES MANAGEMENT 19.1. Processes carried out on databases Only authorized operator

- 96 - • EKSPORT – allows to export data from a database to a memory stick. Plug the memory stick to an USB port to let the program detect it and st

- 97 - Database of products contains names of all products that are weighed or dried. Procedure • Enter submenu < Databases>, and press <

- 98 - • Enter database of < Weighing records> and press desired entry (record). List of parameters on a weighing record saved in the data

- 99 - 8. Printout [type of printout, label declared to a client] 19.5. Drying program Database of drying programs contains saved data o