Arizona Instrument Computrac MAX 5000XL MOISTURE ANALYZER USER MANUAL 700-0113-A Firmware Revision 3.0X April 2008 Arizona Instrument LLC 1912 W
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 10 of 92 3.1. Hardware The MAX 5000XL consists of: A ceramic convection air oven A p
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 11 of 92 3.3. Inventory Carefully unpack the instrument and locate the following items:
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 12 of 92 4. INSTRUMENT SETUP Contact Arizona Instrument Customer Service at 800-528-7411 or
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 13 of 92 4.1. Interior of Test Chamber Remove the sample pan support from its separate bo
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 14 of 92 4.2. AC Power Connection The MAX 5000XL can be used with a 100-130 VAC or a 2
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 15 of 92 All accessory equipment, printer, computer, etc., should be connected before applyin
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 16 of 92 After power-up, the balance temperature will be stabilized for high temperature t
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 17 of 92 To set up the MAX 5000XL, begin at the Main Test Screen and press [Menu], (center k
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 18 of 92 Move the selection box down to REPORT START and press [ENT]. Select between:
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 19 of 92 4.5. Connecting a Computer If you wish to monitor the test with a computer, conne
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 2 of 92 Computrac MAX 5000XL PROPRIETARY RIGHTS NOTICE The material in this manual cont
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 20 of 92 4.7. Calibrate the Balance - 50 gram weight NOTE: The MAX 5000XL must be powered on
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 21 of 92 After placing a clean pan on the balance, close the lid. The screen will display “C
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 22 of 92 4.8. Weight Test To ensure proper calibration and become familiar with the instrum
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 23 of 92 5. MAIN MENU Press [MENU] to display the MAIN MENU. 5.1. Memory Starts Men
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 24 of 92 Editing Test Parameters The memory start parameters may be edited by highlighting a
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 25 of 92 Temperatures This menu gives access to three temperature parameters, an oven stable
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 26 of 92 The possible displays are: CHAMBER STABLE - The oven has been at a stable tempera
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 27 of 92 When the prediction is sufficiently reliable, the test ends and the predicted result
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 28 of 92 Some samples contain more than one volatile material, for example, nylon resin
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 29 of 92 Reliability – This feature is similar to Rate but is based on a percent of accur
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 3 of 92 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION -----------------------------
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 30 of 92 Inside Limits and Outside Limits - Selections of no sound, one beep, two beeps or
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 31 of 92 Sample Tare – Records the average initial sample weight during a programmable per
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 32 of 92 Result Display Options DISPLAY RESULT AS: Selects the final display value of moi
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 33 of 92 Linked Test Options Linking tests enables multiple adjoining memory starts to be ru
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 34 of 92 Use This Test Weight For Total Calculations? Toggle this parameter to YES if th
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 35 of 92 CUT Memory Start This command removes a memory start, which can be optionally inser
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 36 of 92 PRINT Memory Start This command prints the stored parameters. All of the numbered M
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 37 of 92 5.2. Stored Data Menu This function is used to work with data stored in the instr
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 38 of 92 To analyze a set of data: Use the arrow keys to highlight the data items to be i
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 39 of 92 View Stored Data This function is used to view a list of results for a selected test
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 4 of 92 Report Items to Print ...
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 40 of 92 5.3. Calibration Menu Balance Calibration Balance calibration is explained and pe
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 41 of 92 As soon as the instrument detects weight on the balance, the prompt “CLOSE LID” a
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 42 of 92 High Temperature Lift Calibration The MAX 5000XL High Temperature Lift Calibration
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 43 of 92 Temperature Calibration The MAX 5000XL temperature calibration routines will calibr
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 44 of 92 Perform Calibration This selection starts the automatic process of calibration, and
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 45 of 92 View Cal Report The VIEW CAL REPORT selection provides information about the last c
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 46 of 92 Calibration Reminder Setup A TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION REMINDER is available to remind
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 47 of 92 Temperature Calibration Instructions Ensure the instrument is turned ON A Tem
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 48 of 92 The disk number is located on the probe fixture and should match the probe number
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 49 of 92 Oven Cleaning This selection is the start of an oven cleaning process that burns of
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 5 of 92 1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION The MAX 5000XL moisture analyzer complies with
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 50 of 92 5.4. Setup Menu The SETUP MENU is used to program the MAX 5000XL with information
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 51 of 92 Report Setup This menu allows the report outputs to be enabled and the printout to
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 52 of 92 Report Items to Print Test results are available to be printed, sent to a computer,
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 53 of 92 Data Format Setup This menu brings up the two categories of data, one display orie
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 54 of 92 Access Key Setup This menu provides a means of preventing unauthorized access to m
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 55 of 92 Although the following options are accessible in all MAX 5000XL instruments, the opt
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 56 of 92 Special Features This menu provides optional features for the instrument. A Web Ser
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 57 of 92 To add a new foil, select [ADD]. Follow the prompts to open the lid, place a fo
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 58 of 92 5.6. Parameter Expert (Optional Feature) A Parameter Expert option can be purchased
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 59 of 92 • This is an interim screen. Ensure you have the material properly prepared.
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 6 of 92 HAZARDS FOR PERSONS OR EQUIPMENT POSED BY USING SPECIFIC SAMPLES: Flammables
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 60 of 92 • Answer appropriately and the system will ask you to start the next test.
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 61 of 92 •Again the system prompts to see if the temperature is too high, indicated by a b
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 62 of 92 Optimize Temp/Speed/Repeatability The Parameter Expert Optimize feature determines
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 63 of 92 •Optimization is complete and the memory start has been modified. Press OK and
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 64 of 92 6. SAMPLE PREPARATION, TESTING AND ANALYSIS 6.1. Balance Temperature Stability T
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 65 of 92 6.2. Preparing Granular and Powdery Samples The MAX 5000XL can be used to test a w
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 66 of 92 6.4. Selecting the Optimum Sample Size Each particular sample will have its own o
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 67 of 92 A typical drying curve is shown at the right. Section (A-B) represents the sample&a
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 68 of 92 7.2. Determining Proper Test Temperature If the moisture of the sample material is
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 69 of 92 7.3. Selection of Ending Criteria The decision of which ending criteria to use is
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 7 of 92 2. PACKING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Movement, handling, and packaging o
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 70 of 92 8. PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Periodic checks of the system are recommended to verif
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 71 of 92 8.2. The Precision Weight Test The precision weight test consists of performing
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 72 of 92 8.3. Sodium Tartrate Test The sodium tartrate test verifies the heater and forc
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 73 of 92 8.4. Precision Sodium Tartrate Test Perform the sodium tartrate test in Section 8
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 74 of 92 8.5. Retained Samples The weight test and the sodium tartrate test are usually su
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 75 of 92 9. WEB SERVER An optional Web Server can be purchased for the MAX 5000XL. MS Inte
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 76 of 92 9.2. LCD View The LCD screen is viewed by selecting LCD VIEW in the left bar. Thi
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 77 of 92 9.4. Test Results Test results can be viewed by selecting TEST RESULTS in the lef
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 78 of 92 10. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The MAX 5000XL requires routine cleaning to keep the tes
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 79 of 92 10.2. Shroud Gasket The shroud gasket creates a seal between the heater shroud and
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 8 of 92 Please save the shipping box and all packaging materials for future use. REMOVE THE
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 80 of 92 10.4. Oven Chamber Cleaning This selection is the start of an oven cleaning process
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 81 of 92 10.5. Oven Vent Cleaning The oven vent should be inspected regularly for debris buil
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 82 of 92 10.7. Sample Pan Support The sample pan support may need to be cleaned if high v
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 83 of 92 11. TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Final result is always zero or ne
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 84 of 92 Moistures too high or solids too low Temperature set too high Lower temperature, se
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 85 of 92 No heat (cont.) Door sensor failure Check display for LID OPEN message when open dur
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 86 of 92 12. ACCESSORIES & MAINTENANCE PARTS CONSUMABLES 800-0037 Sodium Tartrate (50
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 87 of 92 13. MAX 5000XL SPECIFICATIONS Feature Specification Size 18.5” length x 12.7”widt
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 88 of 92 Balance Calibration Menu driven calibration and verification in the field Annual f
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 89 of 92 Repeatability Moisture Level >10% <5% Relative Standard Deviation >0.1%
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 9 of 92 3. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION The Computrac MAX 5000XL is a high performance programma
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 90 of 92 14. CHANGES Firmware Rev 3.0X, Manual Rev A 1. Initial release of MAX-5000XL. a
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 91 of 92 15. WARRANTY Arizona Instrument LLC warrants the Computrac MAX 5000XL to be free f
AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 Page 92 of 92 TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT PROTECTION Computrac, Arizona Instrument and the stylized
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