User Manual

M5 Thermo
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 INDEX

1 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................ 3

2 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 PACKAGE CONTENT ...................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 POSITIONING THE DEVICE ............................................................................................................. 5
2.3 START-UP ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3 SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................... 8
4 SIDE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 8
4.1 DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 DISPLAY AREA FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 9
4.2.1 Instructions for use of the numeric and alphanumeric keypad for data entry ..................... 12
5 STANDBY, LOGOUT, SWITCHING OFF FUNCTIONS........................................................ 14
6 SIMPLE WEIGHTING .................................................................................................................. 15
7 CUSTOMIZED SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 17
7.1 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................ 18
7.2 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ..................................................................................................... 19
7.3 CREATING A CHANGE AND SELECTING THE USER PROFILE ......................................................... 20
7.3.1 Recoverying and removing the password ............................................................................. 25
7.4 PREFERENCES: LANGUAGE, DISPLAY APPEARANCE, BEEPER, BRIGHTNESS ................................ 26
7.5 SETTING THE WEIGHTING PARAMETERS...................................................................................... 27
7.6 CALIBRATING AND SETTING THE CALIBRATION MODES.............................................................. 29
7.7 SETTING PERIPHERALS ................................................................................................................ 31
7.8 INFORMATION ON THE SOFTWARE .............................................................................................. 35
7.9 SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................... 35
7.9.1 System data backup and restore ............................................................................................ 35
7.9.2 Factory reset .......................................................................................................................... 37
7.9.3 Software update ..................................................................................................................... 38
7.9.4 Heater technical service ........................................................................................................ 38
7.9.5 Balance technical service ...................................................................................................... 38
8 MENU OF THE FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 39
8.1 HEATER SETUP ............................................................................................................................ 39
8.2 DETERMINATION OF THE HUMIDITY CONTENT WITH "QUICK" METHOD..................................... 41
8.3 DETERMINATION OF THE HUMIDITY CONTENT WITH "ADVANCED" METHOD ............................. 44
8.4 STARTING A DYING CYCLE IN “ADVANCED” MODE .................................................................... 51
8.5 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING OR AT THE END OF THE DRYING CYCLE ................................... 54
8.6 RAPID KEYS ................................................................................................................................. 57
8.7 “PRESET” AND “PERSONAL” DATABASES OF THE DRYING METHODS.......................................... 58
8.7.1 Default database .................................................................................................................... 58
8.7.2 Custom Database ................................................................................................................... 63
8.8 DATABASE OF THE RESULTS. ...................................................................................................... 65
8.9 SETTING THE GLP DATA ............................................................................................................. 67
9 TIPS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE HUMIDITY CONTENT OF THE
SUBSTANCES .......................................................................................................................................... 69
9.1 PREPARING THE SAMPLE ............................................................................................................. 69
9.2 TYPES OF SAMPLES ..................................................................................................................... 69
9.3 AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE AND DURATION OF THE DRYING CYCLE. ............................................. 70

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10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 70
11 TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 71
12 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 72
13 REPLACING ELECTRICAL FUSES .......................................................................................... 72
14 WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................... 73
15 STORAGE CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................. 73
16 DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................................................ 73

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1 Warnings and Safety Instructions
CAUTION!
Please read these instructions for installation and use before starting your work
with your new balance. One use for the device other than the one shown in this
manual does not guarantee the safety of the product. Keep the instruction manual
thoroughly.

Intended use
The humidity analyzer iThermo is used for quick and precise determination of the humidity of
the liquid, pasty and solid substances using the thermogravimetric method.

Observe the following guidelines for safe and hassle operation of the analyzer of humidity:

Use the humidity analyzer exclusively for determination of humidity in

samples. Any use or handling can endanger the safety of persons and cause
damage to the device or other property.
Do not use the device in areas with danger of explosion; also operate the
device only in accordance with the ambient conditions specified in these
operating instructions.
Do not use the device for chemically hazardous or toxic substances, as they
can cause a bio-hazard or flammable or explosive substances that emit
vapors when heated.
If you use electrical equipment in installations and under ambient conditions
requiring higher safety standards, comply with the provisions in the directives
for the installation of such systems in the own country.
The device may be operated only by trained personnel who know the
properties/characteristics of the sample used.
Before starting the unit for the first time, check whether the supply voltage
corresponds to the mains voltage.
To disconnect the unit from the mains power unplug the power cord.
Route the power cord so as to avoid, avoid contact with hot surfaces of the
device.
Use only extension cords that comply with regulations and equipped with a
protective conductor with a minimum operating temperature of at least 70°C.

Warning: heat protection

Observe the following distance and the free space around the unit to
prevent an accumulation of heat in the device and overheating of the unit
itself:
- 20 cm around the device
- 1 m above the device
Do not place flammable materials on, under or near the equipment as the
heating element heats the surrounding area.
Remove the samples with caution, as the heating element and the plates
sample holder may still be very hot. To avoid burns when parts of the high
temperature oven, wear gloves or use thermally insulated clamps.

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2 Installation

Gently remove the device from its packaging, check it for visible damage caused by
transportation and that all accessories shown below are present.

2.1 Package content

1 Device for humidity determination.

2 VDE power cable
3 15 pin M/F cable for connecting the balance/heater
4 Tablemat
5 Sample-holder plate pan
6 Pan with antiventilation cylinder
7 #10 sample-holder plates
8 CD with instruction manual

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2.2 Positioning the device

The device was manufactured so that in normal operating conditions they are achieved
reliable weighing results. Choosing the correct placement of the device is therefore important
to ensure optimal and precise operation.

For choosing the place where you can install the device, you must meet the following criteria:

Do not install the balance in environments where there are

drafts or sudden changes of temperature.

Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and temperature

fluctuations that occur, for example, if the device is placed
closed to a radiator or in places under direct sunlight.

Do not place the device near explosive and flammable

materials.

Place the device on a stable and leveled surface.

Avoid shock during weighing.

Environmental humidity of use of the balance must be

comprised between 40% and 70%.
Do not expose the device to prolonged intense humidity.
Unwanted condensation on the device may occur if a cold
unit is place a higher temperature place. In this case, the
device must be disconnected from the power supply and
acclimatized at room temperature for about two hours.

Level the device by adjusting the 2 leveling feet placed one

in the front and one in the rear of the device. The bubble
level is positioned in the rear part of the heater.

Adjustable Feet

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2.3 Start-up
The following describes all the steps required to prepare the device for the first start-up.

Open the oven lid and place:

1. Pan with the antiventilation cylinder 3

2. Place the sample-holder plate extractor
3. Place the star on the weighing cone. 2

The balance is connected to the heater via a 15-pin

M/F cable.
Plug the cable into the two connectors on the rear of
the device as shown in the figure.

Plug the VDE cable supplied into the supply

connector on the rear of the device.

N.B. Verify that the power supply indicated on the

device nameplate matches the one in use in the
country where you are installing the unit.

So connect the VDE cable to the outlet in the vicinity

of the device. Do not use cables/extensions non-
compliant with current regulations.

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Wait 30 minutes after the start-up and calibrate the
device prior its leveling. For the calibration procedure,
refer to Chapter 7.6. Perform calibration of the device
each time it is moved to another place.

It is recommended not to drop overweight items on

the balance weighing pan to avoid damaging it.

The service must be performed by trained personnel

and spare parts used must be original. To do that,
please contact the retailer from whom the device was
purchased.

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3 Serial interface connections
The device is equipped as standard with a RS 232C interface for connection to a serial printer.
To ensure communication between the device and a printer, you must satisfy the following
conditions:
connect the printer via a suitable cable by matching the location of the printer signals with
those of the device.
properly set the printer transmission speed and the type of printer according to the printer
parameters. See section 7.7

N.B. It’s advisable to use one of the printers listed in chapter 7.7, (Mod. Dpp250 or TLP50) to
ensure proper printing operation. (In the case of use of different printers, you cannot perform
the printing of the graph).

4 Side keypad functions

The thermobalance is equipped with a keyboard placed in the left side part to perform the
switching off operations.

4.1 Description
The keyboard has a switching on and off key (1), an operating indicator led (2) and a USB
port.

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After inserting the power cord, the device will start automatically without having to press the
power key.
Use the power key to switch off the device and restart the system when the power cord is
permanently attached.

N.B. The phase of switching on and off of the device requires about 20 seconds;
during this period, the display will remain switched off.
When powering, wait until you display the home screen before performing other
operations.
While in the switching off phase, wait until the green LED turns off before removing the
power plug if necessary.

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4.2 Display area functions
The thermobalance is equipped with a color display with tap screen functionality that allows
tapping on the screen in the active areas to quickly perform the access to the various menus
and functionality of the device.

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2

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Area showing the weighing values or data related to humidity during and at the end of
the drying cycle

Display of the measurement unit; tapping the symbol, you can access the
g menu of the measurement units and select the ones desired.

Stability value display.

T= Tare value display.

0%-100% Analog bar showing the magnitude being measured.

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Area showing the heating operation status

60 °C Value display of the heater temperature.

Stb: 60°C Value display of the standby temperature of the heater.

High temperature danger display.

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Bar to display the time and date, to set the weighing parameters, to select the user, to
access to drying functions and to switch off the device.

By tapping this area, you access the menu of the drying mode functions

By tapping this area, you access the weighting menu settings, the viewing
preferences, the devices and user customization setup

By tapping this area, you access the switching off menu or enable the
standby status of the device

By tapping this area, you access the user menu to make your selection
quickly than desired

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Bar to display the function keys.
By tapping the keys displayed in this area, the relative function will be executed. The
following are all available keys that may vary depending on the selected applications

Bars of the keys available in simple weighing

screens.

Print: key enabling data printing.

-0-: key enabling the reset key.

-T-: key enabling tare operation.

Bars of the keys available during the drying cycle.

Abort: key aborting the current drying cycle.

Stop: key stopping the drying cycle.

Tapping this key, you can stop the drying cycle

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Bars of the keys available at the end of the drying
cycle.

Esc: exit key from the drying function.

Save: key to store the test result.

Restart: key to restart a new drying cycle.

Print: key to print the result.

Param.: key to display the parameters used for

the drying cycle.

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4.2.1 Instructions for use of the numeric and alphanumeric keypad for data entry
The functionality of the alphanumeric keyboard described below is valid for all of the data
insertion operations in the various modes of use of the device.

Mode 1
Alphanumeric keyboard.

Key to select how to enter the uppercase or

lowercase letters

Key to delete the last character entered

Mode 2

Key to delete all the characters entered

Key to move the cursor forward and

backward on the string entered

Mode 3
Key to confirm and store the entry

Key to select the keypad characters.

By tapping this key, you display randomly
the various characters available for the
entry.
Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3

Key to delete the entry.

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 Numerical keypad.

Key to delete the last character entered

Key to confirm and store the entry

Key to delete all the characters entered

Key to delete the entry.

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5 Standby, logout, switching off functions
After inserting the power cord into the wall outlet, the device will automatically switch on
taking in the basic weighing screen.

By tapping the area with the symbol

You access the switching off menu.

There are 3 switching off modes:

Display off.
Logout.
Switching off.

Display off
Selecting the display off mode, the device
will go in the standby state; the display is
turned off, so that only the bottom right
command to turn on the system will be
enabled.
Tapping the symbol, you will return to the
basic weighing screen.

Logout
Selecting the logout mode, you will
disable the current user
Tapping “Start”, it will activate the user
and in the case of password protected user
it will be asked you to enter it.

Tapping , you can select another

user by which you want to switch on the
device.

Switching off
Selecting the switching off command, the
device will be turned off. To turn it on, you
shall press the key on the left of the device
or remove the power plug and insert it
again.

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6 Simple weighting
After the power unit is connected, the green LED status indicator on the left side of the device
will lit. This phase will last about 20 seconds and, during all the time, the display will remain
off. After the data loading phase, you can display a screen showing the scope and resolution
of the balance. Then, the device will be positioned in a simple weighing screen.
At first power up, the device is started by activating the default user with the factory settings.

In simple weighing screen, the weight display area

shows the value of the weight loaded on the
weighing pan.

Tap the -0- key to set a new zero point and reset
all tare values.

If you work with weighing containers, first zero the

balance. Place the container and press the “-T-”
key.

The Net symbol displayed shown the net weight.

Tapping the “Net” symbol, you can display the
gross weight “Lrd”.
“T= “ indicates the tare value captured.

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Place the material to be weighed on the balance
and wait until the stability symbol turn on before
detecting the value.

Even during use in simple weighing mode, the

display on the left side displays information about
the state of the oven:

“Stb” indication of the standby mode of the

oven. “Stb: Off” standby off, “Stb: xx °C,
standby on based on the temperature value
shown.

-L- °C: it indicates the current temperature

value inside the heater. “-L- °C” indicates a
temperature lower than 35°C.

Heater status when the lid is open.

Heater status when the lid is closed with

heating unit on.

Heater status when the lid is closed with

heating unit off.

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7 Customized settings

This section describes all the customization functions of the device. Each function described
below can be set differently for each user.
N.B. Some settings can only be modified by users with administrator permissions.

Setup of users.
Setup.
Menu of calibration.
Preferences.
Info
Service

To enter the settings menu, press the key on the top display bar.

You will display the following screens with all the functions relating to the setup menu.

Indicator of the number of pages Return to the Menu exit

available. previous
To scroll through the pages back andscreen
forth, touch the arrows.
Function indicator not available or not enabled to users with
no administrator rights.

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7.1 Selecting the language
Select the "Preferences" function in the settings menu.

Tap the “Language” key in the menu list.

You can select the language for the device use.

Tap the “Language” key in the menu list.

Then select the language desired.

All views will be automatically translated into the
selected language.

N.B. The selected language will be assigned

only to the user with which the selection was
made.

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7.2 Setting the date and time
Select the "Setup" function in the settings menu.
Enter the new values of date and time. You can also select the time for the 24 or 12 hour
format.

N.B. Setting the date and time cannot be customized for each user, but, once defined, it
will be changed for all users.

Tap the “Date and time” key in the menu

list.

Tap the “Date” key in the menu list to

change the date.

Tap the “Time” key in the menu list to

change the time.

Tap the “24h – 12h” key in the menu list to

set the time format.

You will display a numeric keypad for

entering the date and time in the
"dd/mm/yyyy" mode for the date and
"hh:mm:ss" for the time.

Then tap the “OK” key to confirm the new

settings, the "C" key to erase all entered
data or the "X" key to exit without changing
the value.

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7.3 Creating a change and selecting the user profile

The balance can be set up for individual use on multiple users. You can create up to 10
different profiles of use. When you first turn on the device, the system enables the "Default"
user; this user cannot be deleted or renamed.
Each user can then customize in a complete manner all the device settings, database
included. Once you create your profile, tap the "user area" in the basic screen, and select the
desired user. They will be so loaded all the settings for the selected user. From this point on,
all changes made by the current user will be stored and made available every time the user
will be selected.

You can create two types of users:

Administrator
Standard

Creating an administrator user enables the user so created to access all of the setting
functions of the device and to edit or delete the other users.

The creation of a standard user allows the user to set only access to some setup functions of
the device.
The ban indication displayed when you tap a function not available for the standard user is as
follows:

In order to change the protected functions, you must access with an administrator user.
Also after creating an administrator or standard user, you can assign a password that will be
required every time the user will select and the device will be power on.

The following describes all operations relating to the creation, modification and deletion of a
user.
Select the "Setup Users" function in the settings menu.

From this screen you can access the

following functions:

New user
Edit user
Rename user
Copy users
Delete users
User password

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 New user
By selecting the "New user" function, you
can define a new user. The maximum
number of users is 10.
You will be prompted to select if the user
you want to create must have
administrative powers or be a standard
user.

It will then automatically activate the

keyboard for entering the user name.
The maximum allowed number of
characters is equal to 30.

The input method is case sensitive, so a

user entered as "TEST" will be different
from a user that was entered as a "test".

After searching for a new user, return to the

main screen.

Tap the user selection area and select the

newly created user.
From this moment all the changes made to
the functions, the database or the results of
the analysis will be associated with the user
and every time you will called it up they will
be automatically recharged.

The symbol to the left of the user name

indicates the type of user:

Administrator

Standard

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 Edit user
In the menu of the "User edit" function, you
can change the user type ("Standard or
Administrator”) and momentarily unlock the
settings locked in the case of standard
user.

Type
If the user is standard, in order to make the
change of the type of user, you will be
prompted to enter the password of a user
with administrator rights.

Select “Standard” to set the user in

standard mode or select "Administrator"
to set the user with administrator rights.

Settings
Selecting this function, you will be
prompted to enter the password of a user
with administrator rights.

Then select the "Enable" function to

temporarily unblock the standard user or
select the "Disable" function to lock the
user again.

After unlocking the user in the basic screen

on the left side of the user name, you will
display an open padlock.
The release will remain active until it will be
locked again through the change user
menu, or when you select another user or
the device is turned off.

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 Rename users
Selecting the "Rename users" function, you
can modify the user name selected.

Select the user you want to rename.

The keyboard will be displayed for the

name change.
Tap "X" to cancel or change the name and
confirm with the "Enter" key

Copy users
By selecting the "Copy user" function, you
can create a new user with the same
setting of an existing user .
They will not be copied any databases and
it will not be activated the password
protection if required. To copy another user
databases, you must export and import
them in the user desired.

Select the user you want to duplicate.

Enter the name for the new user and

confirm with the "Enter" key.

Delete users
By selecting the "Delete users" function,
you can permanently delete a user and its
databases.

You will display a list of stored users and so

you can select the user to delete.

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 Confirm tapping “Yes” or delete the
operation by tapping “No”.

User password
By selecting the "User Password" function,
you can assign an access password for the
"standard" user or "Administrator".

You will then be prompted to enter the

password again for confirmation.

Enter it and tap "OK".

From this moment on, every time you want

to access the user, you will be prompted to
enter the password.

N.B. Write down the password entered

and store it in a safe place.
Warning! In case of loss it will only be
possible to recover the password for the
"standard user". The recovery
procedure is described in Section 8.3.1.

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7.3.1 Recovering and removing the password

The user's password protection is applicable to "Standard" users as well as to

"Administrators." In the first case, if the user forgets its password, it can update the "User
Password" menu.

After selecting the "user password", you will

be asked to enter the "old password."
Enter the password of an administrator.

Then enter "new password" to be

assigned to the user.

Confirm the password you just provided..

From this moment on, the "standard" user

will have a new access password.

N.B.
To remove the password, when you will
be asked to enter the new password and
confirm the new password, tap the "OK"
button without typing a value.

CAUTION! If the password lost is the one of an administrator, you will need to contact a
service center to recover it.

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7.4 Preferences: language, display appearance, beeper, brightness
For each user you can set an appearance of the display, the usage language, the activation or
deactivation of the beeper and the brightness of the display. The following describes the
various options available and their activation mode.

Select the "Preferences" function in the settings menu.

The parameters that can be set in the

“Preferences” menu are as follows:

Language (see Section 7.1)

Aspect
Brightness
Beeper

Appearance
You can choose between 6 different color
combinations and select the one you want by
tapping the corresponding key.

Brightness
There are 4 levels of display brightness. Select
the one you want by tapping the corresponding
key.

Beeper
The beeper function allows you to enable or
disable the buzzer. When on, an audible signal is
released each time you tap the live parts of the
screen tap.

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7.5 Setting the weighting parameters
For proper use of the balance, it is important to make the correct settings of the weighing
parameters according to the environment of use.
This section describes the parameters of filter, stability, auto-calibration and measurement
units of weighing.

Select the "Setup" function in the settings menu, and the "Weighing parameters" functions.

In the "Weighing parameters" screen, they are

immediately verifiable the set values (in the
parameter box on the right).
By tapping the key of the parameter you want to
edit, you can change the value.

Filter: the filter function allows speeding up or

slowing down the response of the balance
depending on the weighing needs and
environmental conditions. Selecting the level
1, the response will be immediate but the
balance will be more sensitive to
environmental disturbances such as
ventilation and vibration. Increasing the level,
the response will be slower and the indication
will be more stable.

Level 1: dosing conditions

Level 2: stable conditions
Level 3: unstable conditions

Stability: this function allows you to adapt the

balance to environmental working conditions.
When using the device in a low-vibration
environment, select the Level 0. The default is
Level 2. Use the Level 3 for very noisy
environments.

Level 0: for stable environments

Level 1: for not so stable environments.
Level 2: for unstable environments.
Level 3: for highly unstable
environments.

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Autozero: automatic correction of zero
constantly adjusts the value of zero. These
possible changes may be, for example, due to
dirt that may deposit on the pan. You can
disable this function by selecting the "Off"
mode. The Level 1 is the one with minor
corrections until you get to Level 3E where the
correction is maximum.

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7.6 Calibrating and setting the calibration modes
The electronic balance takes measurements of the mass using gravity (g). Differences in
geographical regions and altitude will vary gravity acceleration (g).
Therefore, for accurate measurements, the balance must be adjusted to the place of use and
environmental conditions. This adjustment is made by the calibration function.

Select the "Calibration menu" in the settings menu.

In the calibration menu you can perform the

calibration, display and print data for the last
calibration and set the calibration mode.

Before performing the calibration procedure,

make sure that the pan is empty.

Calibration: by tapping the calibration key,

the calibration procedure corresponding to the
set calibration mode will be activated

Load the required calibration weight or tap the

"Abort" key to cancel the calibration procedure.

Wait until the weight acquisition.

If the operation is successful, you will display the

weighing screen with the value of the calibrated
weight.

Remove the weight from the pan.

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 Calibration data: in the calibration data
screen, you can check the date of the last
calibration, the manner in which it was
performed, the value of the weight used and
the correction made since the previous
calibration. Tapping "Print", you can print out
the displayed data.

Calibration modes: the balance can be set

to perform the calibration in two different
ways:

Ext. default
Selecting the default calibration mode when the
calibration command is given, the required weight
will be the default one set at the factory whose
value will vary depending on the balance model.

Ext. custom
Selecting the “ext. custom" calibration mode, you
can set a value of the custom calibration weight.

After selecting the "custom mode", tap the weight

setting key to set the value of the desired weight.

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7.7 Setting peripherals
This section describes the functions and the relative RS232 and USB output serial settings of
the device.

Select the "Setup" function and then the "Peripherals" function in the settings menu.

In the "Peripherals" menu screen, they are

immediately verifiable the values of the set
parameters (in the right parameter box).

By tapping the key of the parameter to be set, it

will be activated the appropriate screen with the
list of the various selectable options.

Printer: this function allows you to select the

device connected to the serial output.

Dpp250: controlled print; tapping the "Print"

key for the Dpp250 printer.

Dpp350: controlled print; tapping the "Print"

key for the Dpp350 printer.

Tlp50: controlled print; tapping the "Print"

key for the Tlp50 printer.

Generic: controlled print; tapping the

"Print" key for the generic serial printer.
NB. If you use a generic printer, it is not
guaranteed the printing of graph.

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 File on Usb-Key: controlled print; tapping
the "Print" key, it will be performed the print
on the file. In order to use this mode you will
need a USB stick to be able to perform file
saving. (If possible, use a USB stick
dedicated just for this purpose).
With the mode "File on Usb_Key activated"
before executing the print command, verify
that the USB stick for saving is inserted in
the USB port on the left side of the device.

While saving the file on the screen, you can

scroll to display the information that will be
saved in the file.

At the end of the saving, you will display the

file name automatically assigned on the
screen.

Then on the USB stick you will find a file in

a compressed format that contains two files,
one text file with weighing data or the result
of the drying test, and an image file
containing the chart of drying.

Image file

Text file with analysis data

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 Baud Rate: parameter to select the speed of
the serial transmission rate. The speeds to be
selected are the following:

1200 Baud.
2400 Baud.
4800 Baud.
9600 Baud.
19200 Baud.
38400 Baud.

Stability: verification of the stability before the

data transmission. You can choose to activate
or deactivate the stability control before
printing the weight value:

On. control ON.

Off. control OFF.

Print heading: this function allows you to

place the header at the beginning of the
receipt printing. The function can be:

On. bill heading ON.

Off. bill heading OFF.
Print heading Setup: activation of the
screen for the entry of the required text for
the receipt header.

In the print heading screen, tap the rectangles

indicating the number of the row to automatically
activate the alphanumeric keypad and enter the
desired text with up to 40 characters per line.
Tap the "OK" key to confirm the entered text.

NB. You can activate and deactivate the receipt

header function without losing the entered text,
which will remain stored until you delete the
content of the various rows.

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 Paper progress: this function allows you to
set a number of blank lines to be added at the
end of the receipt printing to allow it comes
out from the printer.
The entry numeric keypad of insertion will be
automatically turned on, enter the desired
number of lines (from 0 through 9) and tap the
"OK" key to confirm the entered number.

G.l.p.: this function allows you to enable or

disable printing of the g.l.p. data after the
user input

On. g.l.p. data print ON.

Off. g.l.p. data print OFF.

To enter the information and to manage the G.l.p.

database, see Chapter 9.9

Time and date: this function allows you to

enable or disable printing of the time and
date.

On. calibration data printing ON.

Off. calibration data printing OFF.

The printing of date and time cannot be enabled

when the G.l.p. function is ON.

Balance cal. data: this function allows you

to enable or disable printing of the balance
calibration data.

On. calibration data print enabled

Off. calibration data print disabled

Heater cal. data: this function allows you to

enable or disable printing of the calibration
data of the heater thermometer

On. thermometer calibration data printing

ON.
Off. thermometer calibration data printing
OFF.

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7.8 Information on the software
This section explains how to display information about the software versions of the device.

Select the "Setup" and then "Info" in the settings menu.

The information on the Info screen will be

required by the technical personnel in the
event of a request for assistance.

7.9 Service
This section explains all service-related functions and the ones related to data backup of the
device.

Select the "Setup" and then "Service" in the settings menu.

The functions available in the Service

menu are as follows:

System data backup and restore

Factory reset
Software update
Heater technical service
Balance technical service

7.9.1 System data backup and restore

You can run the full system backup or restore the data and configuration previously saved on
a USB stick.
This section describes the steps to follow to carry out the export or import of data.

N.B. It’s advisable to use an empty USB stick dedicated to saving and restoring data.

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 System backup: this command allows
you saving all users and their
configurations stored in the system,
including the associated drying
databases and the saved test results.

To back up, you must have a USB stick.

Insert the stick into the USB port on the left

side of the device and press "OK".
Tap the "Abort" key to cancel the backup
operation.

If the USB stick is inserted correctly after

confirming, the alphanumeric keypad will
be automatically displayed to enter the
name you want to assign to the backup.

A screen with the "Complete!" message

indicates that the export operation was
successful.

In the stick, it will be created a backup

folder with the assigned name.

Opening the folder you will find a number of

files and subfolders containing all data.
N.B: Do not modify or rename any files in
order to avoid damaging the content. The
so created folder will be automatically
restored in the device by using the system
recovery command.

System restore: this command allows

recovering all users and their
previously exported system set-up with
the backup command on the USB
stick.

N.B. You can import data exported from

another device to configure multiple
devices with the same users and the same
settings.

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 Insert the stick into the USB port on the left
side of the device and press "OK".
Tap the "Abort" key to cancel the system
reset operation.

If the USB stick is inserted correctly after

confirming, the alphanumeric keypad for
entering the name of the backup you want
to restore will be automatically displayed.

A screen with the "Complete!" message will

indicate that the system reset operation
was successful.

7.9.2 Factory reset

You can do a total reset of the device, to bring it back to the initial conditions.

Tap the "Reset factory" key, confirm by tapping the "Yes" key or cancel the operation by
tapping the "No" key.

N.B. Pay attention as all the data of all users including their database will be lost. If you
want to save them, make a backup before performing the factory reset.

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7.9.3 Software update

Through the USB port you can make any software updates provided by the manufacturer.
Here are the steps needed to perform the update.

Selecting the "Software update" will appear

the screen with the request for
confirmation.
Select "No" to cancel the operation, or
"Yes" to continue.

Insert the USB stick in the port on the left

side of the device by checking before the
update program provided by the
manufacturer is loaded on the stick and
confirm with the "OK" button.

If the selected file is correct, it will activate

the update operation and a counter display
will indicate the progress.

N.B. Once you launch the software

update operation, do not unplug the
device until the operation is complete.
While updating, the device will shut
down and restart automatically, so do
not press any button, but wait for the
indication of successfully completed
operation.

7.9.4 Heater technical service

The technical service function of the heater is only accessible by a qualified technician.

7.9.5 Balance technical service

The technical service function of the balance is only accessible by a qualified technician.

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8 Menu of the functions
This section describes all the functions available for the analysis of the humidity content of the
substances and the settings of the parameters relating to the mode of operation of the heater.
All the functions described below can be customized for each user.
So every time you change the user, the parameters will be set automatically depending on the
settings selected by the user

Tap the key to access the Functions menu.

8.1 Heater setup

This section described the setting parameters and the acceptance tests related to the heater.
To access the heater settings, tap the “Heater setup” icon.

Heater setup: this command allows you to

set the following parameters

Standby temperature.
Beeper.
Adjustment data.
Temperature test.

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 Standby temperature: this function
allows you setting a maintaining
temperature value for the heater.

To enable the standby temperature, set

the value desired.

The selectable value is between a

minimum of 35°C and a maximum of
100°C.

For the entry of the value, it will be

displayed the numerical keypad. Press the
"OK" button to confirm the value or “X" to
exit.

To disable the standby temperature

function, enter “0°C” as temperature
value.

Beeper: this function allows you

enabling “ON” or disabling “Off” the
beeper at the end of the drying cycle

Adjustment data:
you can select this function to display
and print the thermometer calibration
data.

On the screen, you can check:

-the number of points with which the 1 or 2
calibration was performed
-the date and time of calibration
-the value after P1 and P2 calibration
-the value prior to Mis. calibration

Temperature test:
This function allows you to enter a
temperature value by which you want to
perform a check.

N.B. To test, you must have the STCi-

02 accessory. Refer to the instructions
supplied with your accessory for
correct use.

Tap the “Test temp.” Key to set the

temperature value. Then press “Start” to
perform the test.

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 After starting the test, wait that the timer set
automatically to 15 minutes is reset. You will
hear a beep, so open the heater and
compare the temperature value displayed
with the one recorded by the thermometer
placed inside

Tap the “Abort” key to cancel the test.

8.2 Determination of the humidity content with "Quick" method

This section describes how to perform the analysis of the humidity content using the "Simple"
method that allows you to perform a quick test by defining only the temperature and the
method of drying end.
To access the function, tap the "Simple" icon in the menu "Functions".

The display screen allows you to start a drying

cycle by tapping the "Start" button with the
temperature parameters and modalities of the
drying end displayed to the right of the
function.

Temperature.
Enter the desired temperature and tap the
“OK" key.
The temperature values that can be set
range from a minimum of 35°C to a
maximum of 160°C) with step of 1°C.

Drying end.

The end drying parameter is the setting that

defines the method by which you want to
determine the end of the humidity measuring
cycle contained in the substance to be
analyzed.

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Time: setting this method of the end drying,
the cycle will end when the time set will be
elapsed. Also you can end the cycle manually
at any time by tapping the "Stop" key.
Enter the value of time and press the "OK"
button to confirm

Autostop %: setting this method of the end

drying, the cycle will end when the variation of
humidity loss will be less than 0.1% for a time
interval of 30 seconds.
Also you can end the cycle manually at any
time by tapping the "Stop" key.

Start: tapping “Start”, you will enable the

procedure for the humidity content analysis.

Load the test pan on the weighing plate and

close the oven. You will automatically tare the
test plate.

Load the substance to analyze and close the

oven.

N.B. The minimum amount of substance

required for the drying cycle based on the
balance resolution:
0.01g Min 500mg
0.001g Min 500mg
0.0001g Min 50mg

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After closing the heater cover, the cycle will
automatically start and the analysis screen will
appear.

During drying, they are displayed all the

parameters related to the test and through a
real-time graph you can see the trend of
drying.

For all the details related to the phase of

drying and the final result management, refer
to Chapter 11.

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8.3 Determination of the humidity content with "Advanced" method

This section describes how to perform the analysis of the humidity content using the
"Advanced" method that allows you to customize all the drying parameters and to define the
initial modes and the temperature profile.

To access the function, tap the "Advanced" icon in the menu "Functions".

The display screen allows you to start a

drying cycle tapping the "Start" key with
the temperature parameters and modalities
of the drying end displayed to the right of
the function.

Tap the arrows to scroll through the pages.

Temperature profile
The temperature profile parameter allows
you to set the heating mode for the drying
cycle. Select the mode and the heating
temperature based on the substance to be
analyzed.
For all modes of the heating, the
temperature settable values range from
a minimum of 35°C to a maximum of
160°C.

Standard
Fast
Ramp
Steps

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 Standard: this mode is preset at the
factory and is suitable for most samples.
In this case, after starting, the
temperature is increased with a speed
defined at the factory until reaching the
value set that then is kept fixed until the
end of the measurement.

For entering the desired temperature, the

numerical keypad will be activated . Enter
the temperature value and then press the
"OK" button.

During the drying cycle, the standard mode

is identified on the display by the following
icon:

Rapid: this method is suitable for

samples with humidity content higher
than 30%. After starting the unit, the
temperature exceeds the set value by
about 30% for 2 minutes to settle back
down to the set value. This is to speed
up the drying process.
Enter the desired value and then press the
"OK" button.

During the drying cycle, the rapid mode is

identified on the display by the following
icon:

Ramp: this program allows you to reach

the set temperature with a user-
determined timing. This method allows
you to slowly warm without forming a
film on the surface of the substance (i.e.
in sugar-containing substances).

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 Tap the “Temperature” key to enable the
alphanumeric keypad and enter the value
desired. Then press “Ok”.

Tap the “Time” key to enable the

alphanumeric keypad and enter the value
desired. Then press “Ok”.

During the drying cycle, the ramp mode is

identified on the display by the following
icon:

NB. The settable time ranges from a

minimum of 1 to a maximum of 15 minutes.
This time, however, must be congruous
with the set temperature. If the set time is
too low to achieve the desired temperature
you will display an error screen.

Steps: this program is used for the

analysis of substances containing
several components that vaporize at
different temperature values. In this
program, the drying is performed in
steps, namely in the first level the
sample is pre-heated to a set
temperature for a specified time, then
the temperature is adjusted to the new
value and maintained for the second
time interval chosen (second level).
Finally, the temperature is brought to
drying value until the end of the test,
which ends in the end analysis mode
selected. In this program you can
choose the temperature for each level
(min. 35°C and max. 160°C) and time
(min. 1 and max. 99 minutes). If you
need only a level, set the time value of
the second level to "0".

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 For the entry of the temperature and time,
the numeric keypad will activate.
Enter the value of the temperature and
time, then press "OK" to confirm the value.

The set temperature for the third cycle will

be maintained until the end of the test. So
the time for the third cycle is determined by
the choice made for the end drying.

NB. The time range can be set for the

first and the second cycle from 1 to 99
minutes.

During the drying cycle, the steps mode is

identified on the display by the following
icon:

Drying end.
The end drying parameter is the setting that
defines the method by which you want to
determine the end of the humidity
measuring cycle contained in the
substance to be analyzed.

Manual: setting this drying end method,

the cycle will be stopped only when the
user decides so by tapping "Stop".

Time: setting this drying end method,

the cycle will be stopped when the set
period of time will be elapsed. It will also
be possible to end the cycle manually at
any time by tapping "Stop".

For entering the desired time, the numeric

keypad will activate. Enter the minutes and
then press “Ok”.

NB. The time range can be set from 1 to

99 minutes.

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 Autostop %: setting this method of the
end drying, the cycle will end when the
variation of humidity loss in % is lower
than the value set for the selected time
interval.
It will also be possible to end the cycle
manually at any time by tapping "Stop".

To enter the humidity value in %, tap the

"% Change" key so as to enable the
numeric keypad. Enter the desired value
and then press "OK".

NB. The range of % change must be

between a minimum of 0.1% and a
maximum of 10.0%.

To enter the time interval within which you

can check the humidity value in %, tap
“Time” so as to display the numeric
keypad. Enter the desired value and then
press "OK".

NB. The time range must be between a

minimum of 5 and a maximum of 99
seconds.
If when entering the % humidity and
time values, the typed values will be
incorrect, an error message will be
displayed.

Autostop absolute: by setting this

method of the end drying, the cycle
terminates when the variation of the
weight loss of the substance will be less
than the value set for the selected time
interval.
It will also be possible to end the cycle
manually at any time by tapping “Stop”.

To enter the weight value, tap “mg

change” and enter the time by pressing
“Time” and then “Ok” to confirm.

NB. The range of variation of the weight

must be between a minimum of 1g and a
maximum of 60g

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 Preheating: this function allows you to
preheat the heater before performing a
drying cycle.

Off: function off

On: function on

With the function enabled prior to

performing the drying cycle, the preheating
screen will open. Tap the "Skip" key, to
cancel the warm-up and quickly start the
drying cycle.

N.B. the preheating function on allows

obtaining more repeatable results as
each cycle occurs with the same
starting condition of the heater.

Nominal weight: this function allows you to

activate the nominal value control of the
sample. It’s particularly suitable for tests
with samples having the same weight, in
order to ensure greater reproducibility of
the measurement results. When enabled,
the test can only be performed if the loaded
sample will be within the selected range.

Off: function off

Nominal weight: function on
Minimum weight:
Maximum weight:

Tap “Off” to disable the function. N.B .:

any weight values previously entered will
be reset.
Tap the "Nominal, minimum, maximum
weight" keys to enter the desired preset
weight, and then tap "OK" to confirm the
settings.

N.B. the minimum weight of substance

permitted for the drying cycle varies
based on the resolution scale:
0.01g Min 500mg
0.001g Min 500mg
0.0001g Min 50mg

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 Unit: this function allows you to select the
parameter with which to display the drying
cycle

Humidity (%M): value of humidity %

Residual (%R): dry residue value %
Other (%A): other value (ratio between
initial weight and final weight in %)
Weight: value of the weight in grams

The parameter set will still be changed

whenever you want during the drying cycle.

Start-up mode: this function allows you to

select how to start the drying program.

Manual: by selecting this mode, each

operation of preparation for the start of
the drying cycle must be confirmed by
the user after closing the heater, you
shall tap "OK".
Automatic: by selecting this mode,
each operation of preparation for the
start of the drying cycle will be
automatically performed upon heater
closure.

Delayed start-up:
the start of the drying cycle can be delayed
with a time interval between 0 and 35
seconds.
Tapping this key, it will activate the numeric
keypad to set the desired time.

Stability test: this function allows you to

enable “On” or disable “Off” the weighting
stability test before the drying cycle
beginning.

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8.4 Starting a dying cycle in “Advanced” mode
After making the settings described in Section 9.3, tap the "Start" key to start the drying cycle
and to perform the drying cycle with the set parameters.

Step 1
Heater switching on

If the preheating function is activated, you

will be asked to close the heater when it is
open.
Close the heater and wait.

Tap “Skip” to cancel the preheating.

“Automatic start” Step 2

Container tare

With the “Automatic” start mode, reset if

necessary by tapping “ – 0 – “

Load the sample-holder pan on the

weighting plate and close the oven.

With the “Manual” start mode, reset if

“Manual start”
necessary by tapping “ – 0 – “
Load the sample-holder pan on the
weighting plate and close the oven and
press “OK” to confirm.

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“Automatic start-up”
Step 3
Loading the substance to analyze

With the “Automatic” start mode, reset if

necessary by tapping “ – 0 – “.
Then load the substance to analyze and
close the heater.

With the “Manual” start mode, reset if

“Manual start-up” necessary by tapping “ – 0 – “
Then load the substance to analyze and
close the heater and press “OK” to confirm.

With “nominal weight” ON, load the

quantity of substance set respecting the
required tolerances.
“Checking the nominal weight ON”

A request to load the sample (with both

automatic and manual modes) is carried
out with a screen with a dose substance
indicator.

The indication bar of the amount of

substance to be loaded provides the visual
information during the loading of the
substance.

Loading the substance will advance the bar

colored in yellow until it reaches the set
minimum value.

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 After reached the minimum value, the bar
changes color and turns green, indicating
that the quantity loaded is within the set
limits. It will then remain in this color range
until it is
exceeded the maximum limit of the
substance set.

If you exceed the maximum value of

substance, the bar will turn red, indicating
that the upper limit was exceeded.

N.B. If the amount of the sample loaded

does not respect the limits set, the
drying cycle cannot be started.

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 8.5 Functions available during or at the end of the drying cycle
The following is a description of all functions available during and at the end of the drying
cycle valid for the "Simple" and "Advanced" modes.

Current
temperature of Displaying the
the heater drying
parameter.

Heating mode

Change

Command to clear Drying end mode Displaying the Command to stop

drying drying chart manually the cycle

Selection of the parameter to be

displayed, tapping the unit of measure of
the parameter displayed you can rotate the
display of the following drying parameters:
% M Humidity
% R Dry residue
% A Other (Ratio between initial
weight and final weight in %)
g Weight

Abort: tapping the “Abort” key, the drying

cycle will be canceled and you will be back
in the "Simple Start" screen.

Stop: tapping the “Stop” key, the drying will

be interrupted and the “End” screen will be
displayed.

Graphic display: to display the chart in

full-screen, tap the graph. From full-screen
display, tap the graph to return to the
previous screen.

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At the end of drying you will hear a short
beep and display an "End" drying screen
You can tap the unit of measure to change the
display of the drying parameter or tap the
graph to display it in full screen.

After the test, do the following:

Esc: tapping the "Esc" key, it will be closed
the test end screen and you will be back in the
fast drying menu.

Save: tapping the "Save" button, you can

save the result of drying complete with graph
in the device internal database.

Insert, if required, the description of the test.

By tapping the "X" key the save operation will

be canceled.

Tap the "Save" key to save the result.

Tap the "OK" key to complete the save

operation.

Restart: tapping the “Restart” key, you can

perform a new drying cycle with the same
parameters as the one just executed.

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Print: tapping the “Print” key, you can decide
what to print.
Print all: print of the drying result
including the graph.
Print data: print of the drying result,
data only.
Setup Peripherals: it allows you
accessing the peripherals setup menu
of the device to change its settings.
The function is not active for
"Standard users."

Param.: tapping the “Param.” Key, you can

display all parameters used for the drying
cycle.

Use the arrows to scroll through the pages

and display all the data.

Tap the “Ok” key to close the screen.

N.B. All data displayed on these pages

when set will be printed or saved to a USB
stick.

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8.6 Rapid keys
This function allows you to quickly recall a drying cycle previously stored in the database

To access the function from the menu "Functions", touch the "Rapid keys" icon.

The rapid keys are customizable for each

user and can be assigned and edited at
any time.
The keys available are 10, to assign a
program to a key refer to Chapter 9.7 for
the custom and default database.

To recall a program, tap the corresponding

button, and automatically the analysis
procedure will be initiated.

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8.7 “Preset” and “personal” databases of the drying methods
The “Database” function allows you accessing to the menu of the drying cycles databases;
each user can customize and store its own programs.

To access the function from the menu "Functions", touch the “Database” icon.

The databases for the drying programs

include two types:

Default database: tapping this key

you can access the database
containing the drying programs of
various products set by the
manufacturer.
Custom database: tapping this
key you can access the database
of the user where you can store
your drying programs.

8.7.1 Default database

This database is preinstalled or all users,
but you can customize it for each user.
The following describes all the available
functions:

Selection by name: tapping this

key you can call up a program by
entering the relevant name.
Selection from a list: tapping this
key you can call up a program by
selecting it from a list.
Change: tapping this key you can
access the program parameters
that can be varied.
Export (Usb): tapping this key you
can export the database on a USB
stick.
Import (Usb): tapping this key you
can import a previously exported
default database from a USB stick.
Print: tapping this key you can
select a drying program and print it.

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 Selection by name, enter the product
name to be called up.

After confirming with “Enter”, if the name

is correct you will display a screen with
parameters related to the selected drying
program.

Selection from a list, tap the product

desired and confirm with “Ok”. You will
display a screen with the parameters
related to the drying program selected.

Tapping the “Search” key, you can search

by entering the name of the record.

Use the keys to scroll a page

at a time.

Use the keys to go to the

beginning or end of the list.

After selection by name or from a list, tap

the "Start" key to proceed with the drying
cycle.

Change: this function allows you to

customize the predefined drying programs.
Customization is only available for some
parameters and only for the "Administrator
users".
Customizable parameters:

Description
Preheating
Nominal weight
Unit
Start-up mode
Delayed start
Stability test
Rapid key

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 Rapid key: tapping this function, you will
display a list of keyboard Rapid keys.

Select the one you want to assign the

drying program.

Tapping the "None" command, any

previously assigned key will be canceled.

You can select an already assigned key; in

this case you will be asked to confirm the
replacement. By tapping the "Yes" button,
you will confirm the replacement while
tapping the "No" button, the operation will
be canceled.

N.B. After running all the customization

desired, tap the "Save" key to store and
update the default database.

Export (Usb): tapping the Export function

you can export your custom database on a
USB stick.

You will be prompted to insert the USB

stick into the connector on the left side of
the device. Insert the key and confirm with
the " Ok" button, or press the " Abort"
button to cancel the operation.

Type the name for the database to be

exported.
If the name is already present on the stick
will be asked whether to overwrite it.

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 If the operation is successfully performed
you will display a confirmation screen of the
export database.

Tap the "OK" button to complete the

operation.

Import (Usb): tapping the import function

you can import a previously exported
custom database.

You will be prompted to insert the USB

stick into the connector on the left side of
the device. Insert the stick and confirm with
the " Ok" key, or press the " Abort " key to
cancel the operation.

Type the database name to be imported

and confirm with the "Enter" key.

If you enter the file is correct you will see a

waiting screen while importing the
database.

If the operation is successfully performed,

you will display a confirmation screen of the
import database.

Tap the "OK" button to complete the

operation.

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 Print: the print function allows you to print
on paper or on a drying program file by
entering the name or by selecting it from a
list.

Setup of peripherals: this function

allows you to directly access the
peripherals setup to set various
printing options

After you select the program to be printed,

tap the "Print" key to print.

Tapping the “Search” key you can search

by entering the name of the record.

During printing, the screen header will

display the device you are using to print.

In the print on the file, you will also display

a sliding screen with all the data saved on
file.

After printing of the file, you will display the

name assigned to the file saved on your
USB stick.

Tap “Ok” to finish the operation.

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 8.7.2 Custom Database
This database is customized for each user.
Every time you create a new user, the
database will be completely empty, so use
the "New" command to add records with
the desired drying programs.
The following describes all the available
functions:
Selection by name: tapping this
key you can call up a program by
entering the relevant name.
Selection from a list: tapping this
key you can call up a program by
selecting it from a list.
New: tapping this key you can
enter a new drying record.
Change: tapping this key you can
access the program parameters
that can be varied.
Delete: tapping this key you can
delete one or more records
previously stored.
Print: tapping this key you can
select a drying program and print it.
Export (Usb): tapping this key you
can export the database onto a
USD stick.
Import (Usb): tapping this key you
can import a Default database from
a USD stick.
The following describes only the “New” and
“Delete” commands; for all functions, refer
to Section 9.7.1 (Default database).

New: tapping this command, you can

create a new record.

Use the keyboard to enter the name

assigned to the new record.
The maximum number of characters is 30.

Tap “Enter” to confirm.

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 Description: tap this command to insert, if
you want, the description of the product to
analyze.

Set all parameters of drying. For

clarification regarding the drying
parameters, refer to the Section 9.3.

Rapid key: tap this command to assign a

call up rapid key to the program stored.
See Section 9.6 for more information about
the rapid keys.

Save: after defining all parameters, tap the

"Save" key to store the program in the
database.

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8.8 Database of the results
The results database allows you to call up and view the results of the drying previously made
and saved in the device's internal memory. It's also a command to retrieve and display the last
analysis even if not saved.
To access the function from the menu "Functions", tap the "Results" icon.

Last result: tapping this command, you

can view the results of your last drying. The
result remains available until you start a
further drying or turn off the device.

After recalling the last result, it will be

displayed the same screen of the test end.
In addition to display various drying
parameters and the corresponding chart,
you can perform the same test end
operations:
Save your work, start a new test with the
same parameters, print the results and
view the drying parameters.

If the information is not available, the

following screen is displayed.

Results database: tapping this function,

you access the User saved results
database.

The following describes all the available

functions:
Selection by name: tapping this
key you can call up a program by
entering the relevant name.

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 Selection from a list: tapping this
key you can call up a program by
selecting it from a list.
Change: tapping this key you can
access the program parameters
that can be varied.
Delete: tapping this key you can
delete one or more records
previously stored.
Print: tapping this key you can
select a drying program and print it.
Export (Usb): tapping this key you
can export the database onto a
USD stick.
Import (Usb): tapping this key you
can import a Default database from
a USD stick.

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8.9 Setting the GLP data
This function allows you to customize and create a database with G.l.p parameters ..

To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "GLP" icon.

GLP Setup: use this command to enter the

GLP parameters when you do not want to
save them in the database.

You will display the data entry screen. Tap

the corresponding parameter to enter the
desired data.

Balance ID
Project ID
User ID

After entering the data, press the "OK" key

to confirm them.
NB. The maximum number of characters
allowed per parameter is 20.

GLP database: tapping this control, you

can access the menu for the management
of the database with the GLP parameters

The following describes all the available

functions:
Selection by name: tapping this
key, you can call up a program by
entering the item name.
Selection from a list: tapping this
key, you can call up a program by
selecting it from a list.
New: tapping this key, you can
insert a new record.
Edit: tapping this key, you can
access the modified GLP
parameters.
Delete: tap this key to delete one
or more previously stored records.
Print: tapping this key, you can
select a GLP record and print it.
Export (USB): tapping this key,
you can export the database to the
USB stick.

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 Import (Usb): tapping this key, you
can import a database set before
from the USB stick.

The selection, edit, delete, print, export and

import keys are the same as described in
Section 9.7.1.

New: this command allows you to insert a

new record.

Enter the name you want to assign to the

record and confirm with the "Enter" key.

You will display the screen where entering

the data: tap the relevant parameter to
enter the data desires.

Balance ID
Project ID
User ID

After entering the data, press the “Save”

key to confirm.

To save the data at least one of the three

boxes should be filled in. Otherwise, it will
be displayed an incomplete data screen.

After entering the record in order to select

it, use the "Select from list" or "Selection by
name" commands.

Tap the record desired and confirm with

“Ok”.

N.B. Enabling the “GLP” command in

the print setup menu, the bill or the save
file will show the data set in the box
“Balance ID, Project ID, User ID.”

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9 Tips for the determination of the humidity content of the
substances

9.1 Preparing the sample

Prepare a sample only at a time to prevent humidity exchange with the environment.
If you want to prepare multiple samples simultaneously, make sure to store them in a
tightly closed container to prevent changes during storage.
For repeatable results, the sample should be distributed on the test plate in a
homogeneous and evenly manner with a thin layer.
If the distribution is not homogeneous even the heat will not be uniform on the substance
thus determining a drying that is not complete and longest drying time.
A substance accumulation causes a greater heating of the surface layer with the
consequent formation of a burned layer. The considerable thickness of the burnt layer
prevents the removal of humidity in the lower part of the sample. The humidity that remains
trapped in the substance leads to incorrect results that are not less repeatable.

Preparing the samples of solid substances

Arrange evenly on the sample pan powdered substances or granules.

If the samples are large seeds, chop them with special instruments.
During this process, avoid overheating the substance.

Preparing the samples of liquid substances

In the case of liquids or samples subjected to fusion, we recommend using glass fabric filters
involving the following advantages:

uniform arrangement by capillary action,

no dripping,
fast evaporation due to increased surface area.

9.2 Types of samples

A good rule for the humidity determination occurs on samples that have the following
properties:
Solid material in powder form or grains,
Thermally stable materials that evaporate easily, volatile substances without addition
of particular substances,
Evaporating liquids up to become dry matter without formation of film.

The humidity determination could be critical in the case of samples that:

are sticky and viscous,
during heating easily undergo chemical decomposition or release various
components,
have tendency to create surface film when subjected to heating.

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9.3 Amount of substance and duration of the drying cycle.
The composition of the substance affects significantly the duration and the accuracy of the
humidity measurement results.
A small amount of the substance will result in a faster drying cycle, but with less precise
results.
While a greater amount of the substance will need higher drying times but with more reliable
and repeatable results.

Therefore, based on the substance, it’s necessary to determine the right compromise
between the drying time and the accuracy of the results you want to obtain.

10 Care and Maintenance

Periodic maintenance of your balance guarantees the safety of your measuring tool.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the balance, unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket.
Do not use harsh products (solvents or similar agents), but a damp cloth with a mild
detergent. Prevent the penetration of liquids into the device during cleaning; after cleaning,
dry with soft cloth. Remains of sample and dust can be removed with the use of a brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Safety checks
The safety of the device is no longer ensured when:
-The power supply unit is visibly damaged
-The power supply unit no longer works
-The power supply unit has been stored for a long time in unfavorable conditions.
In these cases, please contact the service center where technicians will perform any
repairs to restore the device in a safe condition.

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11 Technical functions
The models to which this manual refers are all intended for internal use.
Maximum operating altitude: 4000m
Pollution degree: 2
Overvoltage category: II

Power supply INPUT: 220-240Vac (upon request, 110V) 50Hz

Power consumption 430 VA
Heater temperature range +35 –160 °C with Step of 1°C
Bulb type Halogen, power 400W
Interface #1 RS232 #1 USB port
Working temperature/humidity: +5°C - +35°C Air humidity 45% - 70% without condensation.

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12 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause

The device does not switch on VDE cable not connected.
Cable connecting the balance and the
heater not inserted.
Fuses damaged (see Section 13 for any
replacement).

The measurement lasts too Switching off criterion set in a bad way.
long.
The measurement cannot be Sample is not homogenous.
repeated. Drying time is too short.
Too high drying temperature (i.e.
oxygenation of the sample material,
exceeded the boiling temperature of the
sample).
Temperature sensor dirty or broken.

The weight value changes Draught.

continuously. Table/support surface vibration.
Electromagnetic fields/static charging
(choose another place of positioning of the
balance/if possible, turn off the system
causing the problems).

13 Replacing electrical fuses

The VDE socket placed on the back of the device is equipped with a pan containing the
electrical protection fuses.
The fuse model to be used is the following:
UTE T 2A 250V 5x25
The replacement must be performed by qualified personnel and with no current.
Remove the VDE cable from the device.
Open the fuse-holder box.
Remove the faulty fuses and insert new ones.
Close the fuse-holder box.

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14 Warranty

The term of the warranty is 24 months from the date of purchase proven by the product bill
or the packing slip.

The warranty covers all parts that may be defective in origin. It does not cover mechanical
and electronic parts damaged due to improper installation, tampering or misuse.

The warranty does not cover damage caused by shocks, falls of the balance or fall of
objects on the weighing pan.

Transportation to and from the service center is responsibility of the customer.

15 Storage conditions

Storage temperature +5 °C…+40°C

Storage humidity 45% - 75%.

Keep the packaging of the balance in the event of possible deployment for customer
service; unplug all cables and any accessories to prevent unnecessary damage.

Do not expose the balance unnecessarily to extreme temperatures and humidity, and
avoid violent shocks.

16 Disposal

If the packaging is no longer used, it can be delivered to the local waste disposal
center. The packaging is made from environmentally friendly materials and is a
valuable source of secondary raw materials. Exhausted batteries must not be thrown
away with normal household waste. Dispose them of in local collection boxes. In case
of disposal of the product, contact with the local authorities. Prior to disposal of, remove the
batteries.

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