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General| Brand | Aqua Lab |
|---|---|
| Model | Series 3 |
| Category | Measuring Instruments |
| Language | English |
Instructions for setting up, verifying, preparing samples, and maintaining the instrument.
Contact information and methods for obtaining assistance with the AquaLab.
Details the 30-day satisfaction guarantee and three-year warranty on parts and labor.
Outlines the seller's responsibilities and limitations regarding equipment warranty and use.
Lists technical specifications like range, accuracy, resolution, and operating environment.
Explains water activity as an energy status measure and its importance in products.
Details the chilled-mirror dew point technique used by the AquaLab for measurement.
Discusses the instrument's temperature handling and its effect on readings.
Describes the instrument's limitations, particularly with volatile samples.
Explains moisture content and its limitations compared to water activity.
Defines water activity as an energy status measure and its relation to perishability.
Details how temperature influences water activity measurements and potential errors.
Explains water potential and its relationship to water activity.
Discusses osmotic, matric, and pressure effects influencing water potential.
Explains the relationship between water activity and water content.
Lists all items included with the AquaLab shipment.
Provides guidance on selecting a suitable environment for instrument operation.
Highlights the key physical features and interfaces of the AquaLab unit.
Outlines the initial steps for setting up and powering on the instrument.
Describes the main display showing water activity and sample temperature.
Explains how to select a different on-screen user language.
Details the default measurement mode and its completion notification.
Describes the mode for continuous sample readings and toggling.
Shows how to view sample-to-chamber temperature differences.
Covers minor system adjustments, including audible alarms.
Provides instructions for accessing and cleaning internal components.
Details the step-by-step process for cleaning the sample chamber and mirror.
Explains how to verify instrument performance after cleaning.
Explains the importance and process of verifying calibration.
Introduces the prepared salt solutions used for calibration.
Details the procedure for verifying and adjusting linear offset.
Provides steps for preparing samples for accurate measurement.
Discusses samples that require extra preparation for accurate readings.
Addresses specific preparation needs for coated and dried food products.
Explains how to handle samples that release moisture slowly.
Discusses potential issues and solutions for samples containing volatile compounds.
Covers measurement of samples with very low water activity.
Discusses how temperature differences affect sample measurement.
Outlines the sequential steps for performing a measurement.
Explains the internal process the AquaLab uses to determine readings.
Provides important warnings related to sample handling and instrument movement.
Describes the optional software for data collection and graphing.
Provides instructions for using Hyperterminal for data transfer.
A quick reference table for common problems and their solutions.
Solutions for the instrument failing to power on.
Solutions for slow or inconsistent measurement readings.
Solutions for calibration issues where linear offset is maxed out.
Addresses the "Sample too hot" error message and its cause.
Explains the "<" symbol error for dry samples.
Solutions for the "aw > 1.0" error, indicating a cooler issue.
Solutions when calibration verification fails.
Explains the meaning of the triangle warning symbol.
Solutions for the "block failure" screen error.
How to access a screen showing component performance values.
Instructions for safely packaging and shipping the instrument.
Information on warranty repairs and non-warranty charges.
Details about obtaining a loaner instrument during servicing.
References related to water activity theory and measurement techniques.
References related to water activity's impact on food quality and safety.
References on water activity's role in microbial growth and control.
References specific to water activity in various food types.
References concerning water activity in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
A collection of references on various topics related to water activity.
Instructions for mixing saturated salt solutions for calibration.
Table showing temperature corrections for calibration standards.
Lists the relevant EU directives for conformity.
Specifies the standards the equipment complies with.
Identifies the manufacturer and their location.
States the type of equipment covered by the declaration.
Specifies the model number of the equipment.
Indicates when the equipment model was first manufactured.
Company contact details for traceability information.
States calibration traceability to NIST standards.
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