AquaLab 4TE Series User manual

1. Getting Started—Chapter 4
• Place AquaLab on a level surface.
• Use AquaLab where environmental temperature remains fairly stable.
• Plug in AquaLab and turn on power (switch in back).
• For best results, let AquaLab warm-up for 15 min.
2. Sample Preparation—Chapter 8
• Fill sample cup no more than half full (-7ml). Do Not Overll!
• Minimum sample amount should cover bottom of sample cup
(small gaps OK).
• Ensure rim and outside of sample cup are clean.
• Make sure sample temperature is not more than 4°C above chamber
temperature.
3. Taking a Reading—Chapter 9
• Place sample cup in sample chamber. Close lid carefully to avoid spillage.
• Use the up and down arrows to select the desired moisture content model.
WARNING: Selecting the incorrect model will cause you to get an
inaccurate moisture content reading.
NOTE: Contact AquaLab if you don’t have a model for a product.
• Move latch left to start measurement.
• AquaLab beeps once when starting awmeasurements.
• First awvalue will display after one to two minutes, but reading is not
complete until save icon appears.
• Sample’s nal awreading, temperature and moisture content will display.
4. AquaLab Series 4TE DUO Menu—Chapter 5
Calibration Menu
• Press Menu Icon on main screen.
• Press Enter twice to start calibration.
AquaLab 4TE DUO Quick Start
Enter Icon Menu Icon
Configuration Data
Measurement
1. Getting Started—Chapter 4
• Place AquaLab on a level surface.
• Use AquaLab where environmental temperature remains fairly stable.
• Plug in AquaLab and turn on power (switch in back).
• For best results, let AquaLab warm-up for 15 min.
2. Sample Preparation—Chapter 8
• Fill sample cup no more than half full (-7ml). Do Not Overll!
• Minimum sample amount should cover bottom of sample cup
(small gaps OK).
• Ensure rim and outside of sample cup are clean.
• Make sure sample temperature is not more than 4°C above chamber
temperature.
3. Taking a Reading—Chapter 9
• Place sample cup in sample chamber. Close lid carefully to avoid spillage.
• Use the up and down arrows to select the desired moisture content model.
WARNING: Selecting the incorrect model will cause you to get an
inaccurate moisture content reading.
NOTE: Contact AquaLab if you don’t have a model for a product.
• Move latch left to start measurement.
• AquaLab beeps once when starting awmeasurements.
• First awvalue will display after one to two minutes, but reading is not
complete until save icon appears.
• Sample’s nal awreading, temperature and moisture content will display.
4. AquaLab Series 4TE DUO Menu—Chapter 5
Calibration Menu
• Press Menu Icon on main screen.
• Press Enter twice to start calibration.
AquaLab 4TE DUO Quick Start
Enter Icon Menu Icon
Configuration Data
Measurement

5. AquaLab Performance Verification—Chapter 7
• AquaLab performance and cleanliness should be checked frequently
(Each day of use is recommended)
• Use AquaLab Verication Standards to adjust linear offset.
• See Chapter 6 for AquaLab cleaning instructions.
6. Error Messages & Troubleshooting—Chapter 13
• Sample temperature greater than 4°C above AquaLab’s sensor causes error.
• If sample’s awis below ~0.03, AquaLab displays a less than (<) symbol.
• For read times longer than 5 minutes, see Chapter 13.
• For cleaning instructions, see Chapter 10.
AquaLab 4TE DUO Quick Start
Cautions
• Do not overll sample cups.
• Never tip or move AquaLab with sample loaded in sample chamber.
• Sample chamber contamination can damage AquaLab or cause
inaccurate results.
5. AquaLab Performance Verification—Chapter 7
• AquaLab performance and cleanliness should be checked frequently
(Each day of use is recommended)
• Use AquaLab Verication Standards to adjust linear offset.
• See Chapter 6 for AquaLab cleaning instructions.
6. Error Messages & Troubleshooting—Chapter 13
• Sample temperature greater than 4°C above AquaLab’s sensor causes error.
• If sample’s awis below ~0.03, AquaLab displays a less than (<) symbol.
• For read times longer than 5 minutes, see Chapter 13.
• For cleaning instructions, see Chapter 10.
AquaLab 4TE DUO Quick Start
Cautions
• Do not overll sample cups.
• Never tip or move AquaLab with sample loaded in sample chamber.
• Sample chamber contamination can damage AquaLab or cause
inaccurate results.
2365 NE Hopkins Ct.
Pullman WA, 99163
[email protected]
www.aqualab.com
©2015 Decagon Devices, Inc.
Printed in USA
13943 | 20-01-15
Call for AquaLab technical support
• 509-332-5601 • 7am – 5pm Pacic Time
To order cups and standards
• www.store.aqualab.com
2365 NE Hopkins Ct.
Pullman WA, 99163
[email protected]
www.aqualab.com
©2015 Decagon Devices, Inc.
Printed in USA
13943 | 20-01-15
Call for AquaLab technical support
• 509-332-5601 • 7am – 5pm Pacic Time
To order cups and standards
• www.store.aqualab.com