Kett KB-30 User manual

NIR Moisture Analyzer
KB-30
Operating Manual
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read the operating manual carefully and use this product properly.

●  Pleasedonotusetheproductinthelocationwherethereisgasorliquidthathaveexplosiveorammable.
 Itmaycauseexplosion,re,orelectricshock.
●  Thisproductshouldbeusedonlywiththeapplicablepowersupplyvoltage.
 Usingthisproductwithincorrectvoltagemaycausetheproducttobeoverheated,whichmayresultintroubleorre.
●  Makesuretoconnectthegroundofpowercabletotheprotectiveearth.
 Ifdonothavegrounding,thereisariskofelectricshockorre.
●  Pleasedonotuseifthepowercablewasdamaged(suchasdisconnection).
 Itmaycauseelectricshockorre.
●  Ifyouseerecomingfromtheunitornoticesmoke,anoddsmell,oranyothersignofabnormalfunctioning,remove
thepowerplugfromitssocket,andtakewhateverotherstepswouldbeappropriatetodealwiththeproblem.
●  Donotattempttodisassemble,modifyorrebuildtheNIRmoistureanalyzer.
 Doingsomayresultinanaccident,electricshock,orotherproblems.
 Ifyouhavefoundanyabnormalityintheunit,pleaseconsultyourdealer.
Safety Precautions FPL950701
● Pleasedonotplaceheavyobjectsonthepowercable.Pleasedonotheatingorhurtingthepowercable.
 Itmaycauseelectricshockorre.
● Ifconnectotherdevices,pleasepoweroffbothunitsatrst.
● Pleasedonottouchthepowercablebywethands.Itmaycauseelectricshock.
● Wheninstalling,detachingormaintenancetheunit,pleasetakeoffthepowercableatrstforyoursafety.
● Pleasedonotpulloutthepowercablegrabbingthecablepart.
● Pleasedonotlookdirectlyintothelightsource.Itmayanadverseeffectoneyes.
ImproperuseoftheNIRMoistureAnalyzerinviolationofthefollowingsafetynotesmayresultindeath,injuryor
damagetopropertyduetore,etc.Whilethesafetyoftheproducthasbeengivenconsiderableattention,read
theprecautionsintheoperatingmanualandusetheinstrumentproperly.
■ Observe the safety precautions.
Readtheprecautionsnotedintheoperatingmanual.
Thesafetymeasureoftheunitmaybeimpairedifinstructionsareignoredduringuse.
■ Do not use if broken.
Ifyoususpectaproblemormalfunctionintheunit,makesuretocontactthevendor.
■ Meaning of warning symbols
In order to prevent damage resulting from erroneously operating the equipment, the following symbols are
indicatedintheoperatingmanualandontheproduct.Thesesymbolshavethefollowingmeanings.
 CautionSymbols ProhibitionSymbols SymbolsRequiringUserAction
Warning Failuretoobservetheseitemsmayleadtodeathorinjurytotheuser.
Caution Failuretoobservetheseitemsmayleadtoinjurytotheuserordamagetoproperty.
Note Itemswhichtheusershouldbeawareofinordertousetheunitsafely.
Firehazard Burnhazard Electricshockhazard Prohibited
Do not
disassemble
Do not expose
to water
Required
action
Disconnect plug
fromelectricaloutlet
Grounding
Warning
Caution
Firehazard Electricshockhazard
Burnhazard Electricshockhazard

1. Features.................................................................................................. 4
 1-1. MeasurementPrinciple..................................................................... 4
 1-2.What'stheCalibrationCurve?.......................................................... 4
2.Specications.......................................................................................... 5
3.HowToUse............................................................................................. 6
 3-1.Installation........................................................................................ 7
 3-2.Measurement................................................................................... 7
4.HowtoconnectthemainunittocableandCommunicationFunction..... 8
 4-1.Specicationofmainunitconnector................................................. 8
 4-2.SpecicationofRS-232CCable....................................................... 9
 4-3.CommunicationFunction.................................................................. 9
5.Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 10
Contents

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1-1. Measurement Principle
The absorption band of water has three wavelengths
in the near- infrared spectrum area, 1.2, 1.45, 1.94
micrometers. When a sample is irradiated with light
of those wavelengths, the sample will absorb light in
an amount commensurate with its moisture content.
The sample's moisture content determines how much
light the sample will absorb. this moisture content
can therefore be determined by measuring the light
attenuationproducedbythesample.
However,whenmeasuredonlyabsorptionwavelength,it
can notmeasuredstablysinceinuence ofthe surface
stateofthematerial,thesizeoftheparticles,thecolor,
etc. Therefore, the KB-30 is using also reference
wavelengthwhichishardlyaffectedbywater.
1-2. What's the Calibration Curve?
NIRmoisturemeterismeasuringthemoisturecontentby
convertsfromthenear-infraredabsorptiondegreeofthe
object.Todothisberequiredtheformulaforconverting.
This conversion formula is the calibration curve. The
calibrationcurvedependonabsorptioncharacteristicsof
the measurement object. Therefore, It must be created
forpereachobjectbeforemeasurement.
* Please contact to your dealer, if you would like to know
how to make calibration curve.
* Please use proper calibration curve that is made for
each sample correctly.
1. Features
1.5 2.0 ［μｍ］
wavelength λ
water spectrum
Reflectance
Moisture content (%)
Sample A Sample B Sample D
Sample C
Absorbance

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2. Specication
Measurementmethod :NIRreectance/Absorbance
Light source : Tungstenlamp
Measurementdistance :260mm±30mm
Measurementdiameter :25mmindiameterat260mmdistance
Max.numberofsensorheads :30
Numberofcalibrationcurves :50
Analogcurrentoutput :4-20mADC
Externalcommunications :RS-232C/RS-485
Ambienttemperature/humidity :5-40°C/30-80%RH(withoutcondensation)
Power source : AC100-240V(50/60Hz)
consumption :50W
Dimensions/Weight :268(W)×306(H)×140(D)mm,7.0kg
(includingthehoodandcables)
Accessories :
Referenceplate,Powercable,RS-232Ccable(2.9m),
Boltsandwashersset,Operationmanual,PCsoftware,
OperationmanualforPCsoftware
Options :All stainlesssteel body, Specialspecfor highmoistureobject,
Coolingbox
<Accessories>
Referenceplate RS-232Ccable(2.9m)
Powercable
PCsoftwareOperationmanual
Bolts and washers set
●Boltsx4pcs(M6x12mm)
●Spring washers x4 pcs
●Washersx4pcs
Operationmanual
forPCsoftware

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3. How To Use
● Calibration curve
Itisnecessaryto setthe calibrationcurveto theunit beforemeasurement.Pleasemakethe
calibrationcurvebythesuppliedPCsoftware,thensetittotheunit.
● The ground of power cable
Thereisariskofreorelectricshockifthegroundwireofthepowercableisnotgrounded.
When outlet is 2 pins, use the conversion plug for ground. When outlet is 3 pins and it is
grounded,KB-30willbegroundautomatically.
● Vibration in environment>
KB-30shouldbeinstalledinaplacewherevibrationissmallaspossible.Ifitwillbeinstalledin
aplacewherethereisvibration,shouldbesuppressthevibrationbyseparatingtheinstallation
standofKB-30fromthevibrationsource.
● Environmental temperature
KB-30mustbeusedin5to35°Cambienttemperature.Ifyourenvironmentisnotinthisrange,
itisrequiredthe system toseparatetheambienttemperaturefromenvironmenttemperature,
suchasoptionalCoolingboxwhichcanbereceivethecoolingdryairtoinside.
● Moisture
KB-30mustbeusedintheplacewherehasnocondensation.IncasethatKB-30isusedinthe
placewherehasmuchmoistureorhighsalinity,thereisariskofcorrosionandoxidationofthe
connectorpartandsoon.Pleasedoregularchecksandcleaning.
● Protection against dust
The air purge hood is installedKB-30. If you wouldlike to use it intheplace wherethere is
muchdust,werecommendairpurge.Pleaseuseexternaldiameter6mmφtubetoconnectair
sourcesuchaspumpandcompressor.(Thetubeisnotattached.Pleasepreparebyyourself.)
Thestandardofamountusedofairis0.5-1.0kg/cm2(about70-140NL/min).Pleaseuseclean
dryairwithoutwaterandoilwhenyouuseairpurge.
● Sunlight
PleaseuseKB-30afterthelight-blockingtreatment,becausethestronglightasdirectsunlight
willdisturbthemeasurement.
● Consumable goods
Werecommendthereplacementofconsumablegoods(FilterWheelMotor, Lamp)everytwo
yearstomaintaintheaccuracy.Pleasedon'treplacethembyyourself.Pleasecontacttoyour
dealer.
● Inspection
whenyoudonotuseKB-30foralongtime(6monthsormore),ifyouwanttouseitagain,we
recommendtheinspectionofKB-30.Pleasecontacttoyourdealer.
Please read before use
* If KB-30 is installed in a place where corrosive gas is generated, it may cause a malfunction.
If you would like to install it in such a place, please contact to your dealer in advance.

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3-1. Installation
(1) The setting of height
 Theheightfromthesamplesurfacetothebottomofmainunitmustbe260mm(±20mm).
3-2. Measurement
Turnonthepowertostartthemeasurement.
Thechannelnumberandthemoisturevalueisdisplayed.
Thechannelnumber
andthemoisturevalue
isdisplayed.
Measurement
diameterabout
Φ25mm
Bolthole(4places)
Beltconveyor
260mm
(±20mm)
460mm
Thebottom
ofmainunit
Sample
surface
MeasurementdiameteraboutΦ25mm
Beltconveyor
<Glossy sample>
Itisrecommendedthatisatanangle
of10-15°Ctosamplesurface.
Bolthole(4places)
● The case that attached bolts is used. (M6×12mm)
 Thethicknessofthesurfacethatyouinstalltheinstrument
mustbefrom2to4mm.
● The case that the thickness of the surface you install
the instrument is more than 4mm
 Considering the thickness of the surface you install the
instrument,andthencalculatethelengthofbolts.
 L=[5+(1.5+1.6)+t]±1(mm)
 L:Thelengthofbolt
 t:Thelengthofangle
 (1.5+1.6):
(Thethicknessofspringwasher+thethicknessofwasher)
(2) Fixation of bolt
 Fastentheinstrumentwith4boltsbetweenthesurfacethatyouinstalltheinstrumentandthebolt
holeoftheuppersurfaceofthemainunitafteradjustingtheheight.
* Fasten sensor head tightly with 4 bolts, attached washers and spring washers. If you do
not so, it may cause injury due to falling.

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4. How to connect the main unit to cable and Communication Function
Connector kind Connector Type Pin arrangement
(1) ● AC connector
Connectpowercable
NJW203-RM(JPversion) 1 L
NJW203-RM-UL/CSA(USversion) 2N
NEW203-RM(ENversion) 3F.G
(2)
● RS-232C/RS-485 connector
Connect the RS-232C cable or RS-
485cablethatisconnectedtoPC.
NJW168-RF
1RS-485(+)
2RS-485(−)
3GND
4RS-232C(RXD)
5RS-232C(TXD)
6I/F_MODE(+)
7I/F_MODE(−)
8F.G
(3)
● 4-20mA connector
connectthecablethatpickout
an output electric cur rent that is
correspond to  the moisture value of
measurementsample.
NJW163-RF
14-20mA(+)
24-20mA(−)
3F.G
* When you use RS-232C communication, connect I/F_MODE (+) and (-).
(1) AC connector
(2) RS-232C/
RS-485 connector
(3) 4-20mA connector
*
*
4-1. Specication of main unit connector
● Arrangement of connector and connector pin

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D sub 9 pin (female)
1NC
2RS-232C(RXD)
3RS-232C(TXD)
4NC
5GND
6NC
7RS-232C(RTS)
8RS-232C(CTS)
9NC
NJW Plug (Pin)
1NC
2NC
3GND
4RS-232C(RXD)
5RS-232C(TXD)
6I/F_MODE(+)
7I/F_MODE(−)
8F.
4-3. Communication Function
KB-30 can do RS-232C/RS-485 communication with the PC by the serial port on the back
ofthemainunit.ItispossibletosendmeasurementcommandsfromthePCtothemainunit
andreplymeasurementdatafromthemainunittothePC(itisnecessarytopreparethePC
andcommunicationsoftware).Pleasecontacttoyourdealerifyouwouldliketoknowdetailed
communicationspecication.
4-2. Specication of RS-232C Cable
Main unit
PC
<Main unit> <PC>

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5. Troubleshooting
Error code Description Action
E01
Thesamplereectanceistoolow.
It is conceivable that the sample is too far, the
lampisburnoutorhasbeendegraded,orother
troubleintheunit.
1.Conrmthedistancetothesample.
2.Replacethelampifithasbeenburnout.
3.Contacttoyourdealer.
E02 Ambienttemperatureistoohigh. Conrmambienttemperature.
E03 Ambienttemperatureistoolow. Conrmambienttemperature.
E04 Absorbancetrouble Contacttoyourdealer.
E05 Motorrotationspeedtrouble. Contacttoyourdealer.
E07 Calibrationcurvecoefcientinthemeasurement
channelisnotsetyet.
Set calibration curve coefficient from
PCsoftware.
E08
It is abnormal at zero calibration coefficient or
temperature compensation coefcient. Memory
ofthesystemconstanthasbeendestroyed.
Contacttoyourdealer.
E09 Memor y of the channel constant has been
destroyed. Contacttoyourdealer.
E12 Cannotreadtheanalogsignal. Contacttoyourdealer.
If there is an abnormality in the unit or use conditions, you receive the following error code.
Pleasetakeappropriateactioninfollowtheinstructions.Ifoccurredanerrorcodewhichisnot
inthenotation,pleasecontacttoyourdealer.
* If an error occurs, please disconnect the instrument and your system immediately.
If you continue to use, that it may be an adverse effect on the system.

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Notes
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