Adam Equipment PMB Moisture Analyser PMBIT User Manual
Here you can view all the pages of manual Adam Equipment PMB Moisture Analyser PMBIT User Manual. The Adam Equipment manuals for Moisture Analyzer are available online for free. You can easily download all the documents as PDF.
Page 11
EN © 2013 Adam Equipment 9 3076610544, RevisionC3, July 2013 3.2 RECALL TEST SETTINGS Recalling the test settings can be done by selecting PST RECALL then scrolling through the stored settings using the up/down arrow keys to find the desired settings and then pressing the [Setup/Enter] key to recall them. When the PST XX number has been selected the name given to the test will be displayed If PST 00 is selected the default test settings are recalled. These can never be cleared or...
Page 12
EN © 2013 Adam Equipment 10 3076610544, RevisionC3, July 2013 Pressing the [Dspl] or [Test] will change the option to PR\fNT, DELETE or DELETE ALL. When the selection shows PR\fNT, press [Setup/Enter] and the display will show the first stored test result using the file name given it when stored. Press the [Dspl] or [Test] key to change the file name to the next available. W hen the desired test result is found press the [Setup/Enter] key to recall the details and print them...
Page 13
EN © 2013 Adam Equipment 11 3076610544, RevisionC3, July 2013 4.0 COMMUNICATION / INTERFACES 4.1 USING THE USB The USB can be used to store results, test settings and configurations. For more detailed information on the type of files and file structures please refer to the complete operators manual. 4.2 STORING AND RECALLING TEST SETTINGS FROM USB MEMORY To store or recall test settings on a USB memory device, simply plug the device into the USB hub interface. The PMB will detect the...
Page 14
EN © 2013 Adam Equipment 12 3076610544, RevisionC3, July 2013 After loading the file the display will show a success message and return to the USB screen. To continue, the USB device should be removed. The analyzer will return to normal weighing automatically. Or press the [Tare] key to escape back to normal weighing. To store or recall other test files plug the USB memory device back into the PMB. 4.3 STORING RESULTS IN USB MEMORY A memory stick plugged into the USB host connector will...
Page 15
EN © 2013 Adam Equipment 13 3076610544, RevisionC3, July 2013 4.4 STORE AND RECALL CONFIGURATION SETTING FROM USB MEMORY To store or recall PMB settings on a USB memory, simply plug the memory into the USB hub interface. The analyzer will detect the memory has been inserted and display a screen to guide you. A message will be displayed showing the USB is installed. To select the option of storing the configuration data to the memory press the [Dspl] key to change the display to select...
Page 16
EN © 2013 Adam Equipment 14 3076610544, RevisionC3, July 2013 4.5 SERIAL INTERFACE There is an RS-232 and USB interface that allows for both input and output of data to computers and printers. For the USB serial interface a driver is required which can be found at www.adamequipment.com. Settings for the serial output can be configured under the supervisors menu. The RS-232 interface is a simple 3 wire connection. Connector: 9 pin D-sub miniature plug Pin Type Pin 2 Input to analyzer...
Page 18
EN © 2013 Adam Equipment 16 3076610544, RevisionC3, July 2013 6.0 CALIBRATION It is possible to calibrate both the weighing results and temperature sensor. The mass calibration allows you to calibrate with 20g or 50g for the PMB 53 and 100g or 200g for the PMB 202. Although the analyzer is calibrated at the factory prior to shipping it is recommended that you calibrate the moisture analyzer regularly for optimum performance. See complete manual for full calibration instruction for...
Page 19
EN © 2013 Adam Equipment 17 3076610544, RevisionC3, July 2013 8.0 SAMPLE PREPARATION Sample preparation is the single most important item for accurate results. The sample must be prepared so the whole of the sample is heated uniformly and the moisture is near the surface of the material. For powders no further preparation is necessary. For most other materials the sample should be ground, chopped, grated or otherwise made as fine as possible. Liquids or paste may need to be spread onto...
Page 20
EN © 2013 Adam Equipment 18 3076610544, RevisionC3, July 2013 MOISTURE ANALYZER EXAMPLES MATERIAL SAMPLE MASS (g) DRYING TEMPERA- TURE.(º C) STROBE TIME(s) AVERAGE WATER CONTENT STANDARD DEVIATION DRYING TIME(min) BUTTER 2-5 138 15 16.3 0.1 4.5 CEMENT 8-12 138 15 0.8 0.1 4-5 CHARCOAL 8-10 120 10 3.8 0.1 8-10 CHOCOLATE POWDER 2-4 100 5 1.9 0.1 4 COCOA POWDER 2-3 106 20 0.1 0.1 2 COFFEE CREAMER POWDER 2-3 130 15 78.5 0.1 6-8 CORNFLAKES 2-4 120...