Sartorius Mark 3 User Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Sartorius
moisture analyzer, the international
version of the field-proven Mark 3 from
Sartorius� This analyzer is a modular ana-
lytical instrument that can be configured
to meet various performance require-
ments� Each analyzer consists of two
parts, a control module and a heater
module� The control module is comprised
of a keypad and a display with the appro-
priate electronics� The heater module
consists of the electronic balance and
heating cavity� Up to more than one
heater modules may be interfaced with
a single control module� On initial power-
up, the control module will automatically
detect how many heater modules have
been connected and are powered on� If
more than one heater module is detected,
the analyzer will run in the Multi-module
mode�
The moisture analyzer is used as a quick
and reliable means of determining the
moisture content in various samples by
the principle of loss on drying�
Key features include:
§ Sample heating with infrared quartz tubes
§ Precision electronic balance for accurate
weighing and continuous weight moni-
toring during analysis
§ Quarter VGA screen for easy viewing
§ Large storage of methods for easy recall
of frequently used drying procedures
§ Modular system for add-on capability
of multiple heater modules
Only for model LMA100P:
§ Integral thermal printer for hard copy
documentation of results, reports and
graphic presentation in GLP format
Please take the time to read these
Operating Instructions to learn the safe
operation of this analyzer� The device
has many features that will be described
and can be of benefit to your moisture
testing program�
The Operating Instructions contain
guidance in the form of descriptions,
charts, software flow charts, and
pictorial diagrams:
§ Key names are presented in bold:
Start|Stop
§ Safety symbols indicate notes or caution
of risks as detailed below�
Descriptions and Symbols
Important safety related instructions
are highlighted visually throughout the
Operating Instructions with a descrip-
tion:
Danger
Warning of a possible danger that may
lead to a serious injury�
Caution
Warning of a possible danger that may
result in minor injury or damage�
Note
Important guideline on how to use the
moisture analyzer correctly�
Instrument labels
Caution:
!
Read manual before operating
Danger:
Electrical hazard
Caution:
Hot surface

Sartorius Mark 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Sartorius
Model	Mark 3
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English