Data Support DSC HFT1000M - Running a Fat Test; Sample Preparation and Weight; Test Execution and Results

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Run Mode (Performing a Test)
A Fat test is initiated. The results in progress are displayed.
Start (Short press) Activates Run mode, initiates test with a sample greater than 0.5 g.
%g Changes the unit of the displayed result: % Beef Fat or % Pork Fat
Stop (Short press) manually stops the test in progress.
Print Sends the current displayed value to the RS232.
Result Mode
At the end of the test (Run Mode), the display blinks the test result.
%g Changes the unit of the displayed result: % Beef Fat or % Pork Fat
Tare Exits to weigh mode.
Print Sends the current displayed value to the RS232.
How to Prepare a Test (See Page 5 for a step by step detail on running a test.)
 Press Tare to zero out the pan weight.
 Remove the test pan and place the test sample onto the test pan. The sample must be greater than 0.5g.
 Spread the sample evenly across the test pan.
 Place the test pan with the sample on the Pan Support. The weight value of the sample will be displayed.
Section 4. Running A Test gives further details on sample sizes, and proper preparation of samples.
How to Perform a Test (See Section 4 on further details on performing a test)
(1) Close the Heater Cover.
(2) Press Start to begin the test (press Start again to stop the test in progress).
(3) When the test is over the display will blink showing the final result.
(4) To change the displayed units, press %g.
(5) To print the current displayed value, press Print.
(6) Press Tare to exit to weigh mode.
Performing a Trial Test
Prior to actual testing, a test run can be performed with these suggested settings:
(1) Temperature = 160
(2) Time = AUTO
(3) Sample = 3g of water. Place a glass fiber pad (included with the Fat tester) on the test pan, place on Pan Support. Press Tare to
zero the pan weight. Add 3g of water to the fiber pad.
(4) Press Start to initiate the test. A perfect result on the trial test would be: 0g, 100% moisture or 0%solids.
Results may vary slightly due to weighing errors involved with a small sample, or other experimental errors.
Sample Weight
The ideal weight is 3-4 grams. However, for samples that are well mixed (homogenous), two (2) grams of sample is enough. A smaller
sample size takes shorter test time. When measuring out your sample, always start with a small sample and add to reach the ideal
weight. (Do not place a large amount of sample and take out the excess to reach the ideal weight. Doing this will result to higher fat
reading since the sample pad will start absorbing the fat as soon as the meat is placed on the pads).