RADWAG MA X2.IC.A Series User Manual

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16.3. Drying Temperature
Drying temperature has the largest impact on drying time. Temperature value depends on
type of dried substance. Too low drying temperature causes too low moisture content
evaporation (under-dried sample), and consequently unnecessary extending of
measurement time. Too high drying temperature causes burning of dried sample (sample
overheating, chemical decomposition). Drying temperature of traditional method (using a
furnace) is specified in applicable industry or company standards. Unless standards apply,
then temperature should be adjusted by tests.
When selecting drying temperature value, proceed as follows:
• Determine sample moisture content
• Determine temperature of substance chemical decomposition by tests
• Compare result obtained using a moisture analyzer with the one of traditional method
When drying a sample with high moisture content, it is
possible to shorten measurement time by selecting quick
or step drying mode. In such case, the majority of moisture
content is released when the drying temperature is higher
than set. Only after some time, the temperature is lowered
to the set value, and maintained until completing drying
process.
16.4. Drying Profile Selection
You can select one of four drying profiles:
• Standard
• Fast
• Mild
• Step
STANDARD profile
Standard profile is the most frequently used of all drying profiles.
It enables accurate determining of moisture content in a dried
sample.
MILD profile
Mild profile is used in case of drying substances that are sensitive
to rapid heat emitted by filaments operating at full power in the
initial stage of drying process. This profile prevents from
decomposing of substances sensitive to heat by mild temperature
increase in set amount of time (time interval has to be selected by
tests). Mild profile is recommended to drying samples of leather
structure.
FAST profile
Fast profile is recommended to drying samples that moisture
content varies from 5% to 15%. In the initial stage of Fast profile,
heating takes place at full power of the filaments, causing heating
the drying chamber to increased temperature, higher than the
drying temperature. Overheating compensates heat loss during
evaporation of large moisture content in the test’s initial stage.
STEP profile
Enables determining up to three steps with random drying
temperature. Step profile is recommended for drying substances

RADWAG MA X2.IC.A Series Specifications

General

Brand	RADWAG
Model	MA X2.IC.A Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English