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A&D MF-50 Instruction Manual

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Manual is about: A&D MOISTURE ANALYZER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MS-70 MX-50 MF-50 ML-50

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    ふ ms-70 mx-50 mf-50 ml-50 1wmpd4000477f.

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    This manual and marks all safety messages are identified by the following, “warning” or “caution”, of ansi z535.4 (american national standard institute: product safety signs and labels). The meanings are as follows: warning a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in dea...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 1 contents 1. Safety and compliance ...................................................................3 2. Precautions.....................................................................................6 2.1. Installing the analyzer.......................................

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    2 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 8. Check function.............................................................................42 8.1. Self-check function ........................................................................42 8.1.1. Operation .........................................................

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 3 1. Safety and compliance warning do not use a sample that could make a dangerous chemical reaction and cause an explosion or poisonous gas, when the sample is dried. Keep flammables away from the analyzer. Parts of the analyzer become very hot. Materials placed near i...

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    4 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 compliance with fcc rules please note that this device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. This device has been tested and has been found to comply with the limits of a class a computing device pursuant to subpart j of part 15 of fcc rules. These r...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 5.

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    6 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 2. Precautions 2.1. Installing the analyzer ---caution for measurement safety --- do not install the analyzer in a dangerous place. Maintain the following ambient condition to operate the analyzer. 5°c to 40°c (41°f to 104°f), 85%rh or less (no condensation) keep flam...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 7 2.2. During use ---caution for measurement safety --- operate the analyzer using the following procedure. Put the sample pan in the correct position. Handle the grip of the heater cover to open and close it. Use the pan handle to move the sample pan. Do not touch hot ...

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    8 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 caution for heating (drying). When the drying temperature is set to 200°c and measurement is started, the thermostat of the halogen lamp may work after 30 minutes. When the halogen lamp has cooled down, the next measurement can be started. If necessary, change the dry...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 9 3. Outline and features the moisture analyzer was designed using a super hybrid sensor (s.H.S.) adopted in an analytical balance. Therefore, the results are more precise and get greater repeatability. An analyzer using the s.H.S. Has high sensitivity, needs only a sam...

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    10 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 the analyzer is equipped with a serial interface as standard. It can be connected to a printer or computer. The analyzer can calibrate the weighing sensor (use special mass.) and drying temperature (use temperature calibrator for ms-70 and mx-50 except mf-50 and ml-5...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 11 4. Packing list and names of each part keep the packing box to move the analyzer. Packing list as follows: caution please confirm that the analyzer is correct for your local voltage, receptacle type and the power cord. Fuse, t6.3a 250v rs-232c serial interface fuse, ...

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    12 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 accessory name accessory list o : standard accessory, - : accessory by your order. Ms-70 mx-50 mf-50 ml-50 pan support o o o o breeze break ring o o o o display cover o o o o power cord o o o o spare fuse t100ma 250v o o o o spare fuse t6.3a 250v o o o o instruction ...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 13 4.1. Display and keys name state and meaning at gram display preset time is displayed at timer mode 1 time at measurement analysis time at gram display set temperature of sample pan 2 temperature of sample pan at measurement current temperature of sample pan prog: pr...

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    14 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 #1 ml-50 can select "standard drying " and "quick drying" only. #2 ml-50 does not display "heating pattern". Display samples for analysis mode analysis mode symbols ( during settings) gram display (after settings and before measurement) standard mode 5td quick mode q...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 15 5. Preparations 5.1. Installing the analyzer 1. Select the place to install the analyzer. Refer to "2.1.Installing the analyzer". 2. Level the analyzer by adjusting the leveling feet and confirm it using the bubble spirit level. 3. Read the power supply voltage label...

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    16 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 5.2. Setting the clock and calendar adjust the built-in clock and calendar before use. 5.2.1. Operation 1. Turn on the analyzer. The gram unit (of weighing mode) is displayed. 2. Press and hold the select key to display cl adj . 3. Press the enter key to display the ...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 17 no good good 5.3. Proper operation for precision measurement 5.3.1. Operation of the sample use a proper sample quantity. If the quantity is small, precise results may not be possible. If the moisture content of the sample (example: plastic) can be estimated that is ...

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    18 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 5.3.3. The glass fiber sheets use the glass fiber sheet to measure the moisture content that is included in the following samples. When this sheet is used, vaporization of moisture is speeded up and moisture measurement result becomes quick and precise. This accessor...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 19 6. Measurement procedure 6.1. Standard mode operation the standard mode can obtain the moisture content with settings of accuracy and drying program (heating pattern, drying temperature). 6.1.1. Accuracy accuracy of measurement can be set either hi, mid. Or lo. The s...

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    20 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 1. Turn on the analyzer. The gram unit (of weighing mode) is displayed. Enter the standard mode 2. Press the select key to display an analysis mode and press the ↓ or ↑ key to select 5td . Select accuracy 3. Press the select key to select accuracy. When accuracy is s...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 21 11. Open the heater cover. Put in a sample using the level indicator. Caution the sample needs to be more than 0.1 g. Spread the sample evenly. 12. If the ↑ key is pressed during gram display, analysis mode, measurement unit and minimum scale value are displayed. If ...

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    22 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 6.2. Quick mode operation the quick mode can obtain the moisture content with settings of accuracy and drying temperature. Sample is heated up at 200°c for approximately three minutes so that moisture content is measured quickly. 6.2.1. Accuracy accuracy of measureme...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 23 1. Turn on the analyzer. The gram unit (of weighing mode) is displayed. Enter the quick mode 2. Press the select key to display an analysis mode and press the ↓ or ↑ key to select quc . Select accuracy 3. Press the select key to select accuracy. When accuracy is sele...

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    24 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 11. Open the heater cover. Put in a sample using the level indicator. Caution the sample needs to be more than 0.1 g. Spread the sample evenly. 12. If the ↑ key is pressed during gram display, analysis mode, measurement unit and minimum scale value are displayed. If ...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 25 6.3. Program number the measurement conditions of all program numbers are set to the standard mode at the factory. The analyzer can store and recall proper individual settings for each sample with the program number (prog no.). Ms-70 / mx-50 20 sets prog 1 to 20 mf-5...

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    26 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 7. Measurement programs 7.1. List of measurement programs there are five analysis modes. Measurement programs drying program heating pattern drying temperature analyzing mode to finish measurement ms-70, mx-50, mf-50 ml-50 ms-70 mx-50 mf-50 ml-50 standard mode 5td st...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 27 7.1.1. Accuracy of the standard mode and quick mode accuracy of measurement can be set either hi , mid. Or lo . The sample quantity is automatically selected by accuracy. The termination value of the analyzing mode is automatically selected by accuracy and minimum sc...

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    28 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 7.1.2. Analyzing mode of the automatic mode when the change of moisture content per one minute is less than the preset value, the measurement is automatically completed. Range preset termination value to complete measurement ms-70 mx-50 mf-50 ml-50 2.00 %/min 1.00 %/...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 29 how to select quick mode (extracts) press the select key during the gram display. Display quc using the ↓ or ↑ key. Ml-50 is does not display heating pattern. How to select a heating pattern without quick mode (extracts) press the select key to select temperature dur...

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    30 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 7.2. Procedures to store a measurement program 7.2.1. Standard drying this explanation uses the following parameters and sample displays of mx-50. Common items program number ..........................................2 ( prog 2 ) drying program heating pattern..........

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 31 select an analysis mode 5. Press the select key to select a symbol, it will blink. Select an analysis mode using the ↓ or ↑ key. If standard mode is used, select 5td . If automatic mode is used, select u-a . If timer mode is used, select u-t . If manual mode is used,...

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    32 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 set the minimum scale value of the gram display 13. Select gram display with the select key. Select 0.001 [g] with the ↓ or ↑ key. Store the parameters and finish the operation 14. Press the enter key to store the new parameters for the measurement program to program...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 33 7.2.2. Ramp drying standard mode, automatic mode or manual mode refer to page 35 for timer mode this explanation uses the following parameters and sample displays of mx-50. Common items program number ..........................................3 ( prog 3 ) drying prog...

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    34 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 select an analysis mode 5. Press the select key to select a symbol, it will blink. Select an analysis mode using the ↓ or ↑ key. If standard mode is used, select 5td . If automatic mode is used, select u-a . If manual mode is used, select u-m . Set accuracy for stand...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 35 store parameters and finish the operation 14. Press the enter key to store the new parameters of the measurement program to program number 3. Pressing the key, the weighing mode is automatically displayed. When prog 3 is recalled, the settings can be used. To cancel ...

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    36 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 select an analysis mode 5. Press the select key to select a symbol, it will blink. Select u-t of the timer mode with the ↓ or ↑ key. (press these keys to select it) set the heating pattern 6. Select drying temperature with the select key. Select ramp drying of the he...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 37 7.2.3. Step drying standard mode, automatic mode or manual mode refer to page 39 for timer mode this explanation uses the following parameters and sample displays of mx-50. "temperature 1" can be set higher than "temperature 2" in step drying. Common items program nu...

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    38 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 select an analysis mode 5. Press the select key to blink a symbol, it will blink. Select an analysis mode using the ↓ or ↑ key. If standard mode is used, select 5td . If automatic mode is used, select u-a . If manual mode is used, select u-m . Set accuracy for the st...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 39 set the minimum scale value of the % display 13. Select the % display with the select key. Select 0.01 [%] with the ↓ or ↑ key. Set the minimum scale value of the gram display 14. Select the gram display with the select key. Select 0.001 [g] with the ↓ or ↑ key. Stor...

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    40 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 1. Display gram unit (of the weighing mode). Select a program number to edit the measurement program 2. Press the program key and press the ↓ or ↑ key to select a program number. 3. Press the enter key to use the number. 4. The analyzer displays end and returns to th...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 41 set the measurement unit 11. Select measurement unit with the select key. Select the moisture content (based on wet sample ) with the ↓ or ↑ key. Set the minimum scale value of the % display 12. Select the % display with the select key. Select 0.01 [%] with the ↓ or ...

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    42 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 8. Check function 8.1. Self-check function use the self-check function to check whether there is an error or inaccurate result. During the check, the heater is turned on and the temperature sensor is checked. Caution do not put flammable matter near the analyzer. Do ...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 43 8.2. Test sample (sodium tartrate dihydrate) ---test sample (sodium tartrate dihydrate, na 2 c 4 h 4 o 6 •2h 2 o )--- sodium tartrate dihydrate is used to check the accuracy of measurement for the analyzer. As an ideal substance on theory, sodium tartrate dihydrate i...

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    44 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 9. Connecting to a printer the analyzer can be connected to a compact dot-matrix printer (ad-8121b) using the rs-232c interface. The results and record adapted to glp, gmp and iso can be printed. Glp: good laboratory practice, gmp: good manufacture practice, iso: int...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 45 9.1. Print samples 9.1.1. Example to print the whole data at one time this example is printed items of "analyzer information", "measurement program", "measurement data" and "signature space" at one time. Preparation of parameters device parameter description prt 0 1 ...

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    46 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 9.1.2. Example to print selected items this print example is printed multiple measurement data and a suit of items specified from "analyzer information", "measurement program" or "signature space". When the title data is the same, it is economical use. Preparation of...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 47 print example üüüüüüüüüüü a ü & ü d factory model üüüüüü mx-50 product s/n üüüüü p1234567 serial number id üüüüüüü lab-123 id number. ＊1 program üüüü no. ü 1 prog no. Mode üüüü standard üüüüüüüüüüüü mid. Drying üü standard üüüüüüüüüü 160 üü c unit üüüü moist/ ü w mea...

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    48 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 9.1.3. Explanation for print item "analyzer information" and "measurement program" analysis mode a part of print and description standard mode 5td quick mode quc automatic mode u-a timer mode u-t manual mode u-m "heating pattern" heating pattern a part of print and d...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 49 "measurement unit" unit a part of print formula display moisture content is based on wet sample mass 1 w - d w % moist d /w /d moisture content (atro) is based on dried sample mass w - d d % moist d /w /d dry content d w % ratio d/w /d ratio 2 w d % ratio d/ w/d gram...

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    50 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 10. Connecting to a computer the analyzer can be connected to personal computer using the rs-232c interface. The analyzer is the data communication equipment type (dce). Use a straight-through type cable. The ms-70 and mx-50 have the following standard accessory cabl...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 51 10.1. Rs-232c serial interface rs-232c serial interface transmission system eia rs-232c transmission form asynchronous, bi-directional, half duplex data format baud rate 2400bps data bits 7bits parity even stop bit 1bit code ascii terminator cr lf (cr: 0dh, lf: 0ah) ...

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    52 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 10.2. Output format in case of format omitted temperature data (function table 5-d 0 ) the format consists of fifteen characters except the terminator. A polarity sign is placed before the data with the leading zeros. If the data is zero, the plus sign is used. The u...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 53 in case of format included temperature data (function table 5-d 1 ) the first 3 figures are the temperature data. The format consists of nineteen characters except the terminator. In case of the ms-70 in case of the mx-50 or mf-50 in case of the ml-50 10.3. Command t...

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    54 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 11. Data memory function the data memory function automatically stores each result when finishing a measurement. Ms-70 / mx-50 mf-50 ml-50 maximum number 100 data 50 data 30 data the stored data can be output to a printer at one time and can be output to a computer u...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 55 11.1.2. Output all data at one time 1. Display the gram unit (of the weighing mode). 2. Press and hold the enter key to display out . 3. Press the enter key to display out "n"o . 4. Press the ↓ or ↑ key to display out "g"o . 5. Press the enter key to output the data ...

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    56 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 12. Calibration the moisture content is calculated with a ratio of wet weight and dried weight. Therefore, the absolute value of weighing does not influence the calculation of the moisture content, but it is necessary to get precise weighing for glp, gmp and iso. Use...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 57 12.2. Calibration of the weighting sensor a standard mass of 20g or 50g can be used for the calibration a 20g standard mass (ax-mx-41) is recommend. Caution avoid vibration and drafts that affect the calibration. If affected, the analyzer may be unable to calibrate t...

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    58 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 calibration report example for the weighing sensor adapted to glp, gmp and iso preset the following parameters to print data to ad-8121b device parameter description interval pu5e 1 1 approx. Two seconds interval in each line. Analyzer output format adapted to glp, g...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 59 12.3. Calibration of drying temperature (for ms-70 and mx-50) the temperature calibrator (accessory ax-mx-43) adjusts the drying temperature on the pan. Put the sensor on the pan and input measurement data at 100°c and 160°c. Each adjustment needs fifteen minutes. Th...

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    60 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 10. After fifteen minutes, the buzzer sounds and the display blinks "1"6"0°c . Adjust the blinking value to the thermometer value using the ↓ or ↑ key. (example: 162°c) 11. Press the enter key to store the new data, to finish the adjustment and to return to the weigh...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 61 13. Function table the function table can store the following parameters to control the analyzer. Details of the function table item and display symbol param- eter description clock cl adj set date and time for the built-in clock. Refer to "5.2. Setting the clock and...

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    62 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 13.1.1. Operation 1. Display the gram unit (of the weighing mode). 2. Press and hold the select key to enter the function table. Select an item 3. Select an item using the following keys. Example: data output mode prt is selected. Select key ....Selects a figure. Ent...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 63 14. Maintenance turn off the power switch and remove power cord during maintenance. Cool down all parts of the analyzer before maintenance. Pan support, sample pan and breeze break ring can be removed. Clean the analyzer with a lint free cloth that is moistened with ...

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    64 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 14.2. Replacement of the halogen lamp replace the halogen lamp, when the drying time is excessive or the lamp is defective. Use the halogen lamp of accessory ax-mx-34-120v or ax-mx-34-240v that is adapted to your local voltage. The life of the halogen lamp is approxi...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 65 14.3. Factory settings this function can set the following parameters to factory settings. All measurement programs all results stored in memory function. All parameters of the function table id number is reset to 0000000. Order of calendar and date. 14.3.1. Operatio...

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    66 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 14.4. Troubleshooting １． in the case that proper results are not be obtained. Use the self-check function. Refer to 8.1.Self-check function . Check repeatability. ( weigh the same mass several times in the weighing mode.) a taller mass may touch the glass-housing. Us...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 67 14.5. Error message ch no internal error an internal error indicated by the result of the self-check function. If repair is needed, contact the local a&d dealer. Cl pf clock battery error press any key and input the date and time. Refer to "5.2. Setting the clock and...

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    68 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 15. Specifications ms-70 mx-50 mf-50 ml-50 measurement method 400 w halogen lamp, thermogravimetric analysis drying temperature range at sample pan ( increments) 30°c to 200°c (1°c ) 50°c to 200°c (1°c ) heating pattern standard drying, ramp drying, step drying, quic...

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 69 ms-70 mx-50 mf-50 ml-50 power source, maximum current (r.M.S), maximum consumption ac100v to 120v 3a or ac200v to 240v 1.5a, 50hz or 60hz, approximately 400w 3 external dimensions 215(w) x 320(d) x 173(h)mm, 8.46(w) x 12.60(d) x 6.81(h)in. Mass (net weight) approxima...

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    70 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 15.2. Accessories and peripheral equipment accessories name order number disposable aluminum foil pan ( φ83 mm, 100 pcs) ax-mx-30 sample pan ( φ85 mm, 100 pcs) ax-mx-31 glass fiber sheet, φ70 mm, ( filter paper, 100 sheets) use for high surface tension liquid sample....

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    Ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 71 16. Index %/min ----------------------------19, 22, 27, 28 , enter key ---------------------------14 , program key -------------------14 , reset key ---------------------------14 , select key -------------------------14 , start key ----------------------------14 , st...

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    72 ms-70 / mx-50 / mf-50 / ml-50 i/ii------------------------------------------------- 6 id ------------------------------------------------61 id number --------------------------------56, 61 indicators --------------------------------------13 info---------------------------------------------61 iso ...