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Error Messages
Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA160
  Calibration/Adjustment Error Messages
“Weight is too light.” A weight that is too light has been placed during 
external calibration.
“Weight is too heavy.” A weight that is too heavy has been placed during 
external calibration.
“Not able to save 
 
cal./adj. data.”
The memory is full.
  Information about Analyzer Maintenance
“Maintenance interval 
expired”
The maintenance date set by the  
Sartorius Service Center has been exceeded.
  USB Device Error Message
“The attached USB device 
is not supported.”
A USB device (printer) that is not permitted by  
Sartorius has been connected.
Problem
Meaning Remedy
Selected temperature is too high and the 
sample is oxidized; 
 
sample is boiling or burning and the 
splashes are continuously changing the 
weight.
– Reduce drying temperature
– Lay glass-fiber filter onto the 
sample
– Reduce the sample quantity or 
apply the sample more evenly
– Select a semi-automatic switch-off 
criterion or select timer mode
Measurement time too long – Increase temperature
– Reduce sample quantity
– Preheat the analyzer by running a 
drying process for 2 or 3 minutes 
with an empty sample pan, for 
example
Sample loses weight before it is analyzed – Remove the sample pan and apply 
the sample outside the sample 
chamber
Sample is liquid or pasty – Use glass fiber filter
Sample has only a low moisture content – Increase sample quantity
Insufficient heating output – Clean temperature sensor
Place of installation unstable 
 
(vibrations, etc.)
– Set up the scale in another area