Adam Equipment PMB User manual

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Adam EquipmentAdam Equipment
PMB Moisture AnalyzerPMB Moisture Analyzer
(P.N. 9618, Revision E2, April 2010)(P.N. 9618, Revision E2, April 2010)
Software Software revisions revisions V1.35 V1.35 and and upup

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Easy Reference:Easy Reference:
Model name of the analyzer:Model name of the analyzer:
Serial number of the unit:Serial number of the unit:
Software revision numberSoftware revision number
(Displayed when power is first turned(Displayed when power is first turned
on):on):
Date of Purchase:Date of Purchase:
Name of the supplier and place:Name of the supplier and place:

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1.0 CONTENTS1.0 CONTENTS
1.01.0 CONTCONTENTSENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.02.0 INTRINTRODUCODUCTION.......TION........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.03.0 SET SET UPUP.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
3.13.1 UNPACKING UNPACKING AND SETTAND SETTING UP YING UP YOUR ANALYOUR ANALYZERZER........................................................................................................................................................................ 55
3.23.2 ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING THE THE ANALYZER...ANALYZER..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
3.33.3 LEVELLING LEVELLING THE THE ANALYZER...................................................................ANALYZER............................................................................................................................................................................. 77
3.43.4
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WARM-UP WARM-UP TIMETIME........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 77
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3.53.5 LOCATING ALOCATING AND PROTND PROTECTING ECTING YOUR ANYOUR ANALYZERALYZER.......................................................................................................................................................................... 88
3.63.6 SAFETYSAFETY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 99
4.04.0 DISPDISPLALAY Y and and KEYPKEYPAD.....AD................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1212
4.14.1 NUMERIC NUMERIC ENTRY ENTRY METHODMETHOD .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1414
5.05.0 REAREAR R PAPANEL NEL INTEINTERFARFACES........CES................................................................................................................................................................................ 1515
5.1 5.1 POWERPOWER .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1515
5.25.2 DATA DATA INTERFACES............INTERFACES............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1515
5.2.15.2.1 FILES FILES ON ON A A USB USB MEMORY MEMORY DEVICEDEVICE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1616
5.35.3 SECURITY SECURITY LOCKLOCK ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1717
6.16.1 SETUP SETUP OF OF METHOD....................METHOD.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1818
6.1.16.1.1 MANUALLY MANUALLY SETTING SETTING TEST TEST PROCEDURPROCEDURESES.................................................................................................................................................................. 2121
6.1.26.1.2 PRINT PRINT CURRENT CURRENT SETTINGS............................................SETTINGS...................................................................................................................................................................... 2626
6.26.2 STORE STORE TEST TEST SETTINGS...SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2727
6.36.3 RECALL RECALL TEST TEST SETTINGSSETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2828
6.46.4 DELETE DELETE TEST TEST SETTINGSSETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2929
6.56.5 REVIEW TEST REVIEW TEST SETTINGS..........SETTINGS........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2929
6.66.6 STORE and RESTORE and RECALLING TEST CALLING TEST SETTINGS FRSETTINGS FROM USB OM USB MEMORYMEMORY...................................................................................................................... 3030
7.07.0 RUNRUNNING NING A A TEST.............TEST........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3333
8.08.0 PRINPRINT T ANAND D STORE RESULTSSTORE RESULTS................................................................................................................................................................................ 3737
8.18.1 PRINTING PRINTING FINAL FINAL TEST TEST RESULTSRESULTS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3737
8.28.2 STORING STORING TEST TEST RESULTSRESULTS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3737
8.38.3 RECALLING RECALLING TEST TEST RESULTSRESULTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3838
8.48.4 DELETING DELETING TEST TEST RESULTS...............................................RESULTS............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3838
9.09.0 STORSTORING RESULTING RESULTS S IN USB MEMORYIN USB MEMORY .................................................................................................................................................... 4040
10.010.0 ANANALALYZER YZER MENUMENUSS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4242
10.110.1 SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR MENUS...........................MENUS..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4242
10.1.110.1.1 SERIAL SERIAL INTERFACE INTERFACE PARAMETEPARAMETERSRS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4444
10.1.210.1.2 SETUP SETUP PARAMETPARAMETERSERS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4545
10.1.310.1.3 CALIBRATION......................................CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4747
10.1.3.1 10.1.3.1 MASS MASS CALIBRATION........................................................CALIBRATION.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4747
10.1.3.210.1.3.2 TEMPERATTEMPERATURE URE CALIBRATION..........CALIBRATION................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4848
10.1.3.310.1.3.3 CALIBRATION CALIBRATION REPORTREPORT.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5151
10.1.410.1.4 PASSCODESPASSCODES .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5252
10.1.4.110.1.4.1 FORGOTTEN FORGOTTEN PASSCODESPASSCODES...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5252
10.210.2 STORE AND RECASTORE AND RECALL PMB SETTING FROM ULL PMB SETTING FROM USB MEMORY.................................................................SB MEMORY..................................................................... 5353
11.011.0 SERISERIAL AL INTEINTERFARFACE.........................CE..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5656
11.111.1 RS-232 RS-232 HARDWAREHARDWARE...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5656
11.211.2 USB USB SERIAL SERIAL HARDWAREHARDWARE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5656
11.311.3 INPUT INPUT COMMANCOMMANDSDS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5757
11.411.4 PRINTING PRINTING RESULTS......................................................................RESULTS................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5757
11.511.5 ANALYZER ANALYZER CONFIGURATCONFIGURATION THRION THROUGH THOUGH THE SERIAL E SERIAL INTERFACEINTERFACE .......................................................................................................... 6060
11.5.111.5.1 TEST TEST PARAMETEPARAMETERSRS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6060
11.5.211.5.2 PMB PMB SETUP SETUP PARAMETPARAMETERS........................................................ERS.............................................................................................................................................................. 6161
11.5.311.5.3 ANALYZER ANALYZER RECALL RECALL PARAMETPARAMETERSERS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6262
11.5.411.5.4 REQUEST REQUEST VALUES VALUES OF OF PARAMETPARAMETERSERS................................................................................................................................................................................ 6262
11.611.6 CONTINUOUCONTINUOUS S OUTPUT.....................................................................................OUTPUT....................................................................................................................................................................... 6363
12.0 12.0 SPECSPECIFICAIFICATIONS TIONS & & FEAFEATURTURES...........................ES............................................................................................................................................... 6464
13.013.0 MENU MENU STRSTRUCTUCTURE.......URE........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6767
14.014.0 SASAMPLE MPLE PREPPREPARARATATION................ION.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7373
15.015.0 GUIDAGUIDANCE NCE NOTENOTES...............................S..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7575
16.016.0 WARWARRARANTY NTY STASTATEMETEMENTNT............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7979

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Thank you for selecting the PMB Moisture Analyzer.Thank you for selecting the PMB Moisture Analyzer.
This Instruction Manual will familiarize you with the installation, accessories,This Instruction Manual will familiarize you with the installation, accessories,
trouble-shooting, after sales service information, general maintenance of thetrouble-shooting, after sales service information, general maintenance of the
analyzer, etc. and will guide you through the various applications.analyzer, etc. and will guide you through the various applications.
Please read this Manual thoroughly before starting the operation. If you needPlease read this Manual thoroughly before starting the operation. If you need
any clarifications, feel free to contact your supplier or Adam Equipment.any clarifications, feel free to contact your supplier or Adam Equipment.
PRODUCT OVERVIEWPRODUCT OVERVIEW
The PMB Moisture analyzers are ideal for laboratory moisture determination.The PMB Moisture analyzers are ideal for laboratory moisture determination.
FEATURES:FEATURES:
•• Large easy to read LCD display withLarge easy to read LCD display with
backlightbacklight
•• Bi-directional RS-232 interface andBi-directional RS-232 interface and
USB interface.USB interface.
•• USB Host connection for memoryUSB Host connection for memory
devicedevice
•• Can be configured to print a GLPCan be configured to print a GLP
Compliant report after each calibrationCompliant report after each calibration
to include the time, date, analyzerto include the time, date, analyzer
number and a verification of thenumber and a verification of the
calibrationcalibration
•• 400 watt Halogen Heater400 watt Halogen Heater
•• Rapid heat FunctionRapid heat Function
•• Capacity trackerCapacity tracker
•• Date and timeDate and time
•• Easy to use, sealed keypadEasy to use, sealed keypad
•• Password protectionPassword protection
•• Security locking pointSecurity locking point
•• Multiple languages for display andMultiple languages for display and
printingprinting

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3.0 SET3.0 SETUPUP
3.1 UNPACKING3.1 UNPACKING
ANDAND SETTINGSETTING UPUP YOURYOUR ANALYZERANALYZER
Remove the PMB from the packing by carefully lifting it out of the box.Remove the PMB from the packing by carefully lifting it out of the box.
Inside the box you will find everything needed to start using the analyzer-Inside the box you will find everything needed to start using the analyzer-
 AC AC power power cablecable
 Pan Pan SupportSupport
 Stainless Stainless Steel Steel Lower Lower Chamber Chamber InsertInsert
 Sample Sample Pan Pan LifterLifter
 Sample Sample Pans Pans (x10)(x10)
 Spare Spare Fuse Fuse 5A, 5A, Time Time Lag, Lag, High High capacitycapacity
 This This User User ManualManual
For PMB supplied from the USA only:For PMB supplied from the USA only:
 RS-232 RS-232 Interface Interface Cable Cable for for use use with with a a PCPC
 USB USB to to PC PC cablecable
 USB USB driver driver software software on on CDCD
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
Before applying power make sure the PMB is configured for the power inBefore applying power make sure the PMB is configured for the power in
your area. your area. The analyzer The analyzer will have will have a label a label on the on the rear panel rear panel showing theshowing the
voltage voltage required. required. 115VAC 115VAC (±10%) (±10%) or or 230VAC 230VAC (±10%). (±10%). If If the the label label does does notnot
match your power do not attempt to use the analyzer, damage to the PMBmatch your power do not attempt to use the analyzer, damage to the PMB
could result.could result.
The PMB should be positioned to allow easy access to the mains powerThe PMB should be positioned to allow easy access to the mains power
connection. on connection. on the the rear rear panel. panel. Ensure Ensure the the power power cable cable is fully is fully engaged engaged toto
ensure safe operation.ensure safe operation.

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3.23.2 ASSEMBLINGASSEMBLING
THETHE ANALYZERANALYZER 
For best performance, let the analyzer warm up for 30 minutes before using.For best performance, let the analyzer warm up for 30 minutes before using.
 Locate the PMB on a solid Locate the PMB on a solid
surface, free from vibration withsurface, free from vibration with
good ventilation around it.good ventilation around it.
 Place the lower reflector (1) Place the lower reflector (1)
into the base of the weighinginto the base of the weighing
chamberchamber
 Gently place the pan support Gently place the pan support
(2) into the access hole. Rotate(2) into the access hole. Rotate
to position.to position.
 Place Place the the sample pan sample pan lifter (3)lifter (3)
into the weighing chamber,into the weighing chamber,
rotate so the tangs on the lifterrotate so the tangs on the lifter
do not interfere with the pando not interfere with the pan
supports and the handle exitssupports and the handle exits
the chamber using one of thethe chamber using one of the
gaps in the cover.gaps in the cover.
 Place Place an an empty empty aluminiumaluminium
weighing tray (4) on the panweighing tray (4) on the pan
supportsupport
 Level Level the the PMB PMB using using thethe
adjustable feet and spirit leveladjustable feet and spirit level
For some applications For some applications it is desirable to run it is desirable to run the analyzer in the analyzer in a dummy a dummy run torun to
warm up the weighing chamber and the surrounding area before doing thewarm up the weighing chamber and the surrounding area before doing the
actual test. See section actual test. See section 14 14 for other ideas for other ideas to help ensure to help ensure accurate testaccurate test
results.results.

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3.33.3 LEVELLING THE ANALYZERLEVELLING THE ANALYZER
After placing the PMB in a suitable location,After placing the PMB in a suitable location,
level it by using the spirit level on the rear of thelevel it by using the spirit level on the rear of the
analyzer. To level the PMB turn the twoanalyzer. To level the PMB turn the two
adjustable feet at the rear of the analyzer untiladjustable feet at the rear of the analyzer until
the bubble in the spirit level is centred.the bubble in the spirit level is centred.
3.4 3.4 WARM-UP WARM-UP TIMETIME
Attach the power supply cable to the connectorAttach the power supply cable to the connector
on the rear of the analyzer. The master poweron the rear of the analyzer. The master power
switch is on the rear panel, next to the mainsswitch is on the rear panel, next to the mains
cable. Turn the power on.cable. Turn the power on.
The display will indicate the serial number andThe display will indicate the serial number and
the software revision number followed by thethe software revision number followed by the
capacity. capacity. Next Next the the analyzer analyzer will will run run a a self-testself-test
by displaying all segments. The display will thenby displaying all segments. The display will then
show zero weight accompanied by theshow zero weight accompanied by the 00
symbol.symbol.
Before you start weighing, you have to wait for the analyzer to achieve aBefore you start weighing, you have to wait for the analyzer to achieve a
stable internal stable internal temperature. temperature. In In addition it addition it may may be be necessary necessary for for somesome
material test to preheat the weighing chamber so that the delay to reachmaterial test to preheat the weighing chamber so that the delay to reach
operating temperature is minimised.operating temperature is minimised.
A stable signA stable sign ~~ is shown when the PMB is in is shown when the PMB is in
stable condition. stable condition. It will It will turn off turn off if the if the reading isreading is
not stable.not stable.
Exact zero is shown when theExact zero is shown when the ““00 ““ symbol symbol
is on to the left of the display area.is on to the left of the display area.

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3.5 3.5 LOCATING LOCATING AND AND PROTECTING PROTECTING YOUR YOUR ANALYZERANALYZER
In order to keep your analyzer functioning at its best we suggest that you doIn order to keep your analyzer functioning at its best we suggest that you do
the following:the following:
Avoid extremes of temperature. Do not place inAvoid extremes of temperature. Do not place in
direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents.direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents.
Make sure there are no heat sensitive orMake sure there are no heat sensitive or
flammable material above the analyzer. Theflammable material above the analyzer. The
exhaust from the weighing chamber can be veryexhaust from the weighing chamber can be very
hot.hot.
Make sure the analyzer is located on a strongMake sure the analyzer is located on a strong
table and free from vibration.table and free from vibration.
Avoid unstable power sources. Do not use nearAvoid unstable power sources. Do not use near
large users of electricity such as weldinglarge users of electricity such as welding
equipment or large motors.equipment or large motors.
Keep free from vibration. Do not place nearKeep free from vibration. Do not place near
heavy or vibrating machinery.heavy or vibrating machinery.
Avoid high humidity that might causeAvoid high humidity that might cause
condensation. Keep away from direct contactcondensation. Keep away from direct contact
with water. Do not spray or immerse thewith water. Do not spray or immerse the
analyzers in water.analyzers in water.
Do not place near open windows, air-Do not place near open windows, air-
conditioning vents or fans that may cause aconditioning vents or fans that may cause a
draft and unstable readings.draft and unstable readings.
Keep the Keep the analyzers clean. analyzers clean. Clean up Clean up spills in spills in the the weighing chamberweighing chamber
before they become baked on.before they become baked on.

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3.6 SAFETY3.6 SAFETY
This PMB Moisture Analyzer complies with the European Council DirectivesThis PMB Moisture Analyzer complies with the European Council Directives
and international standards for electromagnetic compatibility, and safetyand international standards for electromagnetic compatibility, and safety
requirements.requirements.
Improper use or handling can result in damage or injury.Improper use or handling can result in damage or injury.
To prevent damage to the equipment, read these operating instructionsTo prevent damage to the equipment, read these operating instructions
thoroughly. Keep these instructions in a safe place.thoroughly. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
For safe and dependable operation please follow these instructions.For safe and dependable operation please follow these instructions.
•• The Moisture The Moisture Analyzer is Analyzer is used for used for determination of determination of the moisture the moisture inin
samples. Do not samples. Do not use it for use it for any other any other purpose. purpose. Improper use is Improper use is dangerousdangerous
and can cause injury or damage to other property.and can cause injury or damage to other property.
•• The The Moisture Analyzer Moisture Analyzer must must be be operated as operated as described in described in this manual. this manual. TheThe
environment must be controlled so that hazardous materials or conditionsenvironment must be controlled so that hazardous materials or conditions
are not present.are not present.
•• The Moisture The Moisture Analyzer must Analyzer must be operated be operated only only by by trained personnel whotrained personnel who
are familiar with the properties of the samples used and with the operationare familiar with the properties of the samples used and with the operation
of the instrument. Do not leave the analyzer unattended when running aof the instrument. Do not leave the analyzer unattended when running a
test.test.
•• Make sure Make sure before getting started before getting started that the that the voltage printed voltage printed on the on the rear panelrear panel
is identical to your local voltage.is identical to your local voltage.
•• Your Moisture Your Moisture Analyzer is Analyzer is supplied with supplied with a 3-pin a 3-pin power cable power cable with awith a
grounding conductor. Use cables that meet the safety standards for yourgrounding conductor. Use cables that meet the safety standards for your
location and include the earth ground conductor.location and include the earth ground conductor.
•• DO DO NOT NOT disconnect the disconnect the earth earth ground ground connection.connection.
•• The mains The mains cable should cable should not touch not touch the enclosure wthe enclosure where it here it can be can be heatedheated
during the test.during the test.
•• Remove Remove the the power power cable cable if if the the Moisture Moisture Analyzer Analyzer is is serviced.serviced.

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•• Protect the Protect the Moisture Analyzer Moisture Analyzer from exfrom external liquids. ternal liquids. Clean any Clean any spillsspills
immediately.immediately.
•• If there If there are any are any visible damage visible damage to the to the Moisture Analyzer Moisture Analyzer or the or the powerpower
cable, Stop cable, Stop using the using the instrument immediately. instrument immediately. Unplug the Unplug the power andpower and
isolate the analyzer. Do not use until the faults have been repaired.isolate the analyzer. Do not use until the faults have been repaired.
•• All All repairs repairs must must be be done done by by a a trained trained technician. technician. There There are are no no useruser
serviceable parts in the enclosure.serviceable parts in the enclosure.
•• Contact Contact Adam Adam Equipment Equipment or or your your dealer dealer for for assistance.assistance.
HOT SURFACESHOT SURFACES
•• During test the During test the cover of cover of the heating the heating chamber can chamber can become very become very hot,hot,
especially near the top especially near the top vent. vent. Keep all material away Keep all material away from the vent from the vent area.area.
Do not touch hot surfaces.Do not touch hot surfaces.
•• leave leave 20 20 cm (about cm (about 8 8 inches) around inches) around the moisture the moisture analyzer and analyzer and 1 1 m (3 m (3 ft.)ft.)
above.above.
•• Samples will be Samples will be hot after a hot after a test. Do not test. Do not use bare use bare fingers to pick up fingers to pick up anyany
samples pans samples pans or touch or touch the materials. the materials. The internal The internal surfaces of thesurfaces of the
weighing chamber may be hot for some time after a test.weighing chamber may be hot for some time after a test.
MATERIALSMATERIALS
•• The The PMB PMB Moisture Analyzer Moisture Analyzer is is not not suitable for suitable for all all materials. materials. During During thethe
drying process samples will be heated to high temperatures. Materials thatdrying process samples will be heated to high temperatures. Materials that
are flammable or explosive should not be tested.are flammable or explosive should not be tested.

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•• Materials that emit Materials that emit toxic, caustic or toxic, caustic or noxious fumes noxious fumes should only should only be tested be tested inin
suitable fume suitable fume hoods hoods or or with with other vother ventilation.entilation.
•• Materials that will have Materials that will have a film on a film on the surface during the surface during drying may drying may cause highcause high
internal pressures to internal pressures to be present. be present. These materials should These materials should not be not be testedtested
using this method.using this method.
•• Materials that Materials that emit aggressive emit aggressive or corrosive or corrosive fumes (such fumes (such as acids) as acids) shouldshould
be tested using small quantities of material in an area with goodbe tested using small quantities of material in an area with good
ventilation.ventilation.
•• See See Section 14 Section 14 for further for further information on information on sample preparation.sample preparation.
The user shall be liable and responsible for any damage that arises inThe user shall be liable and responsible for any damage that arises in
connection with this moisture analyzer.connection with this moisture analyzer.

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4.0 DISPLAY4.0 DISPLAYANDAND KEYPADKEYPAD
The LCD has unique symbols to indicate the following:The LCD has unique symbols to indicate the following:
00 ZeroZero
StableStable
NetNet Net weightNet weight
A bar graph indicating the proportion ofA bar graph indicating the proportion of
the analyzer capacity being used by thethe analyzer capacity being used by the
weight on the panweight on the pan
Note: Some symbols shown on the display are not used in the analyzers.Note: Some symbols shown on the display are not used in the analyzers.
During the During the moisture test the moisture test the main display main display will show will show the percent the percent moisture. moisture. ItIt
can be switched to other values using thecan be switched to other values using the [Dspl/[Dspl/

]] key. key. For For exampleexample
current mass.current mass.
The secondary display will show the elapsed time and temperature during aThe secondary display will show the elapsed time and temperature during a
test.test.
Typical Displays that would be used are:Typical Displays that would be used are:
Weighing:Weighing:
Showing no weight on the pan,Showing no weight on the pan,
stable and at zero point.stable and at zero point.

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During a typical Moisture test:During a typical Moisture test:
Showing a test in progress forShowing a test in progress for
13:25, with a current13:25, with a current
temperature of 123ºC andtemperature of 123ºC and
20.05% moisture, the test is still20.05% moisture, the test is still
running.running.
The keypad has second function keys to allow a selected menu item or valueThe keypad has second function keys to allow a selected menu item or value
to be to be incremented or changed. incremented or changed. Right/left shift to change Right/left shift to change the active the active digit anddigit and
up/down to increment or decrement a value.up/down to increment or decrement a value.
The keypad has the following keys to operate the analyzer.The keypad has the following keys to operate the analyzer.
Keys Keys Primary Primary function function Secondary Secondary functionfunction
To turn the analyzer to ON orTo turn the analyzer to ON or
StandbyStandby
--
[[0/T0/T/ Esc]/ Esc] A A combined combined zero zero and and tare tare function function To To escape escape from from setup setup functionsfunctions
and modesand modes
[Start][Start] To begin the moisture test after allTo begin the moisture test after all
settings and sample preparationsettings and sample preparation
has been completed. During a test,has been completed. During a test,
used to stop the test.used to stop the test.
--
[Test/[Test/

]] Selects moisture test parametersSelects moisture test parameters
such as temperature, method,such as temperature, method,
results.results.
-Scrolls -Scrolls through through menu menu optionsoptions
To decrement or change aTo decrement or change a
displayed valuedisplayed value

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[PST/[PST/

]] Store or Recall pre-stored testStore or Recall pre-stored test
parameters.parameters.
To advance a flashing digit byTo advance a flashing digit by
one position to the right.one position to the right.
To go back by one step duringTo go back by one step during
setup functionssetup functions
[Print/[Print/

]] Instructs Instructs the the analyzer analyzer to to print print data data To To advance advance a a flashing flashing digit digit byby
one position to the leftone position to the left
[Dspl/[Dspl/

]] Changes the display to read otherChanges the display to read other
data during a moisture test.data during a moisture test.
To increase or change aTo increase or change a
displayed value or scrolldisplayed value or scroll
through options forwardthrough options forward
[Setup/Enter][Setup/Enter] Enters the Setup parametersEnters the Setup parameters
(Supervisor Menus)(Supervisor Menus)
Enters a function or saves aEnters a function or saves a
value while manually enteringvalue while manually entering
unit weight or check weighingunit weight or check weighing
limitslimits
4.1 4.1 NUMERIC NUMERIC ENTRY ENTRY METHODMETHOD
To set a value when required, use the keys as given below-To set a value when required, use the keys as given below-
-- [Dspl/[Dspl/

]]andand [Test/[Test/

]]keys to increase or decrease the flashing digitkeys to increase or decrease the flashing digit
-- [Print/[Print/

]] andand[PST/[PST/

]] keys to advance or move back the digitkeys to advance or move back the digit
-- [Setup/Enter][Setup/Enter]key to accept the valuekey to accept the value

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5.0 REAR5.0 REARPANELPANELINTERFACESINTERFACES
The rear panel has connectors for the data interface, fuse holder, securityThe rear panel has connectors for the data interface, fuse holder, security
lock location and power supply input.lock location and power supply input.
5.15.1 POWERPOWER
Make certain your PMB is compatible with the mains power supply in yourMake certain your PMB is compatible with the mains power supply in your
area. If area. If the voltage is the voltage is not the same not the same the analyzer can the analyzer can be damaged. be damaged. ContactContact
your supplier if you require assistance.your supplier if you require assistance.
The power The power connection uses a connection uses a standard IEC C13 standard IEC C13 socket socket on the on the cable with acable with a
plug plug suitable suitable for for the the location. location. Do Do not not use use adaptors adaptors if if the the plug plug does does notnot
match your power supply.match your power supply.
The fuse should only be replaced with a time lag type fuse with high breakingThe fuse should only be replaced with a time lag type fuse with high breaking
capacity, capacity, 5Amp 5Amp current current rating. rating. The The fuse fuse is is a a standard standard 5 5 x x 20mm 20mm size. size. ToTo
replace the fuse remove all power from the analyzer, unscrew the fuse holderreplace the fuse remove all power from the analyzer, unscrew the fuse holder
cover to excover to extract the old fuse, replace with tract the old fuse, replace with a new a new fuse. fuse. If the fuse should blowIf the fuse should blow
again, the analyzer must be serviced by a qualified service representative.again, the analyzer must be serviced by a qualified service representative.
There There are are no no user user serviceable serviceable parts inside. parts inside. Contact yContact your our supplier.supplier.
5.2 DATA5.2 DATAINTERFACESINTERFACES
The PMB has data interfaces for a variety of applications.The PMB has data interfaces for a variety of applications.
The RS232 interface is a general purpose serial interface for communicationsThe RS232 interface is a general purpose serial interface for communications
with with the the analyzer, analyzer, using using a a DE-9P DE-9P type type connector. connector. Refer Refer to to section section 11.0 11.0 forfor
details of the details of the interface.interface.

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The USB I/O interface is similar to the RS-232 in that it is also a serialThe USB I/O interface is similar to the RS-232 in that it is also a serial
interface. interface. The The functions of functions of the the RS-232 RS-232 and and USB USB I/O are I/O are similar. See similar. See sectionsection
11.0 11.0 for for more more details details on on using using the the USB USB I/O.I/O.
The USB Host is designed to allow a USB memory device to be used as anThe USB Host is designed to allow a USB memory device to be used as an
external memory external memory for the for the analyzers. analyzers. The set-up The set-up parameters for operation parameters for operation andand
test procedures can be stored and up-loaded from the memory device.test procedures can be stored and up-loaded from the memory device.
Results of Results of drying drying test can test can be be stored in stored in the USB the USB memory memory device. device. SeeSee
sections 6.5 and sections 6.5 and 9.0 9.0 for further details on for further details on using the USB using the USB Host with a memoryHost with a memory
device.device.
Adam Adam Equipment Equipment supply supply AdamDU Data AdamDU Data Collection software Collection software that will that will allowallow
the user to use the full capabilities of the data interfaces. Contact yourthe user to use the full capabilities of the data interfaces. Contact your
supplier or Adam Equipment for more details.supplier or Adam Equipment for more details.
5.2.1 5.2.1 FILES ON FILES ON A USB A USB MEMORY DEVICEMEMORY DEVICE
When a USB memory device is used the analyzer will create a series ofWhen a USB memory device is used the analyzer will create a series of
folders folders used used to to store store files. files. These These folders folders are are called, called, REPORT, REPORT, PRESET,PRESET,
CONFIG and RESULT, all under a master folder called MOISTURE .CONFIG and RESULT, all under a master folder called MOISTURE .
X:\ MOISTUREX:\ MOISTURE
X:\ MOISTURE\REPORTX:\ MOISTURE\REPORT
X:\ MOISTURE \PRESETX:\ MOISTURE \PRESET
X:\ MOISTURE \CONFIGX:\ MOISTURE \CONFIG
X:\ MOISTURE \RESULTX:\ MOISTURE \RESULT
Where Where X is the devX is the device letter your computer will ice letter your computer will assign to the memory assign to the memory device.device.
When the memory device is first plugged into the PMB the memory isWhen the memory device is first plugged into the PMB the memory is
inspected and the inspected and the folders will be folders will be created if they created if they do not do not already exist. already exist. ThisThis
process may take a few seconds before the analyzer will show a displayprocess may take a few seconds before the analyzer will show a display
allowing access to the USB memory.allowing access to the USB memory.
All files All files are stored are stored in a in a text format text format with a with a file type file type of .txt. of .txt. The files The files used byused by
the analyzer are all small enough that any size memory device will work.the analyzer are all small enough that any size memory device will work.

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5.3 SECURITY5.3 SECURITY
LOCKLOCK
The centre of the rear panel has a location to mount a Kensington typeThe centre of the rear panel has a location to mount a Kensington type
security lock. Refer to the instructions that come with the lock for details.security lock. Refer to the instructions that come with the lock for details.

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6.0 6.0 BASIC BASIC OPERATIONOPERATION
When first turned on the PMB will act as a basic balance showing gramsWhen first turned on the PMB will act as a basic balance showing grams
weight on the display.weight on the display.
If a passcode has been set to limit access to the weighing functions of theIf a passcode has been set to limit access to the weighing functions of the
analyzer the analyzer the display will show display will show “PASSCODES”. “PASSCODES”. The display wThe display will change toill change to
show 7 digits set to zero with the rightmost digit flashing. Use the numericshow 7 digits set to zero with the rightmost digit flashing. Use the numeric
entry method (see section 4.1) to enter the code. Make sure to enter theentry method (see section 4.1) to enter the code. Make sure to enter the
correct passcode to continue. See the Section 10.1.4 for details.correct passcode to continue. See the Section 10.1.4 for details.
While in the weighing mode the test conditions for a drying test can be set.While in the weighing mode the test conditions for a drying test can be set.
6.1 SETUP6.1 SETUP
OFOF METHODMETHOD
The PMB is set to perform a drying test using a method determined by theThe PMB is set to perform a drying test using a method determined by the
user. user. The dryThe drying method ing method can be can be input from input from a a number of number of different sources.different sources.
•• Using Using the the keyboardkeyboard
•• Recalled Recalled from from the the internal memory internal memory of of the the analyzeranalyzer
•• Recalled from Recalled from a a memory stick memory stick plugged into plugged into the USB the USB host connectorhost connector
•• Entered from Entered from a a PC PC using the using the RS232 RS232 or or USB USB interface.interface.
Regardless of the method used it will be necessary to program the analyzerRegardless of the method used it will be necessary to program the analyzer
with the following:with the following:
Type of test:Type of test:
•• % % moisture =100 moisture =100 * * ((initial mass ((initial mass - - dry dry mass)/initmass)/initial ial mass)mass)
•• % % solid solid =100 =100 * * (dry (dry mass/initmass/initial ial mass)mass)
•• % moisture % moisture vs. dry vs. dry weight =100 weight =100 * ((initial mass * ((initial mass - dry - dry mass)/dry mass)mass)/dry mass)
Also called ATRO MoistureAlso called ATRO Moisture
•• % % solid vs. solid vs. dry dry weight = weight = 100 100 * (Initial * (Initial mass/dry mass)mass/dry mass)
Also called ATRO SolidAlso called ATRO Solid
ATRO Moisture or Solid test are special applications specific to someATRO Moisture or Solid test are special applications specific to some
industries. %Moisture and %Solid are the more common calculations.industries. %Moisture and %Solid are the more common calculations.