A P INSTRUMENTS UX 3031 Ultra X Moisture Analysers Instruction Manual

Operating instructions for moisture analysers
UX 3001
(UX 3011, UX 3031, UX 3081)
092019

Basic information

Intended use
ULTRA X moisture analysers are solely designed to quickly measure moisture and dry matter in solid, viscous and fluid substances using thermogravimetric analysis. A sample is weighed while being dried by infra-red heat.
Common features for all ULTRA X devices:
Short measurement time, gentle and even drying of samples, high reproducibility Automatic or time-controlled measurement shut-off

UX 3011/ 3011Q/ 3011HQ
Temperature-controlled infra-red heater 250 W/ 375 W
Temperature range: 40 – 200 °C/ 360 °C/600 °C
Stainless steel drying tray 111 mm diameter

UX 3031
Special device for gypsum industry
2 temperature-controlled heaters for separate measurement of free and chemically bound moisture in gypsum products
Temperature range: 40 – 360 °C
Stainless steel drying tray 111 mm diameter

UX 3081/ 3081WQ
Special device for extra large samples, e.g. in the chipboard industry
2 temperature-controlled ceramic heaters
Temperature range: 40 – 220 °C/ 300 °C
Stainless steel drying tray 245 x 120 mm

Safety instructions

Always transport the device in an upright positionand protect it from impact.
Always operate the device on a level surface, using a vibration-free base.
Avoid draughts.
Never touch the (luminous) heater when it is hot, as there is a risk of injury!

Always disconnect the plug from the mains supply before performing any work on the device (e.g. changing the heater)!
Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

Never place flammable material next to the device, as there is a risk of fire!

Please take extra care when using flammable samples!
You may need to contact the manufacturer for advice.

Please be careful not to drop any sample particlesnext to the tray support plate.
Carefully remove any particles with a vacuum cleaner.

Only use accessories specifically designed for use with ULTRA X devices.
Do not move the device during measurement, as this will result in measuring errors.
Do not leave any substances in the measuring tray, if they are not being measured.
Devices should only be shipped in the original packaging using the original packaging material.
ULTRA X moisture analysers are stand-alone units and are not designed to be used in continuous production runs. Any such use is at your own risk.

Warranty

a&p instruments undertakes to repair faulty devices within the warranty period, free-of-charge, if the defect is a manufacturing fault. This warranty covers the repair of spare parts and working hours required. It does not cover normal wear-and-tear and soiling and staining of the device. a&p instruments will not accept any freight costs.
This warranty does not apply to:
improper use of the device,
use of the device for purposes other than those stated by a&p instruments,
mechanical damage or damage caused by fluids or sample matter,
incorrect set up or wrong electrical wiring,
mechanical damage of the load cell e.g. as a result of being overloaded

Transport, packaging, installation site

• Please check the packaging and device for any damage upon delivery.
• Please retain the original packaging in case you need to return the goods to a&p instruments.
• Please only use the original packaging when returning the goods.

Accessories supplied:

Start-up

1. 1. Place the device on a stable, vibration-free surface, as level as possible and protected from draughts. The most suitable locations are the corners of a room, rooms with only one entrance and heavy tables on concrete floors.

1. 2. (not for ULTRA X 3081)
Start by adjusting the heater to the height marked on the rod. Quartz heaters are 10 mm higher than radiant heaters. To do this, slightly loosen (never completely unscrew) the knurled screw on the back of the reflector holder.
Retighten the knurled screw manually.
1. 3 Now swing the heater to the right or backwards to its rearmost position. Avoid using force to twist the heater beyond its stop point, as this could damage the device. Place the tray holder on the device by turning it slightly in a clockwise direction. (Also remove it by turning in a clockwise direction).

1. 4. Next place one of the two drying trays supplied on the tray holder using one or two sets of tongs. The notch in the reflector tray acts as an access gap for easy positioning of the tray.

1. 5. Check that the voltage indicated on the type plate matches the local mains voltage.
1. 6. The power cable is inserted into the device’s power jack and a suitable earthed mains supply. After the power supply has been connected, the device can be switched on or off using the on/ off button on the back of the device. Once the device is switched on, the current software version is shown, followed by the weight display.

1. 7. In order to prevent weighing system measuring errors, the device should be switched on 20 minutes before being used to allow for heat compensation. If weight values vary in the display’s milligram range during this period, this is considered normal within this phase. If the device is switched off using the reset (on/ off) button, it does not require a warm-up period, if switched on again with the same button.
1 8. ULTRA X moisture measuring devices are supplied, so that in most cases substances can be measured immediately. If you are not satisfied with the result, the measurement parameters can be adjusted:

Loading the printing paper
Remove the printer cover. To do this, press the back of the cover.
Insert the paper into the metal slot below the print ribbon and press the line feed button until approx. 20 mm has been inserted.
Thread the paper through the slot in the printer cover and close the printer cover.

Changing the print ribbon
Remove the printer cover. To do this, press the back of the cover.

Remove the used print ribbon and insert a new one. You may need to turn the wheel on the print ribbon in the direction of the arrow until the print ribbon cartridge is positioned correctly. The ribbon must be in of the paper. Close the printer cover.

Thermo printer

The ULTRA X Thermo paper is stable for 10 years.

Operation

Display and buttons

| Tare button for setting the weight readout back to zero
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| Button for resetting the processor programme
| Button for exiting menu levels
| Button for accessing and scrolling through the menu
| Button for accessing and scrolling through the menu
| Button for confirming entries
| purity of gypsum
| not used
| not used

Any weight lower than the one displayed when the device is switched on cannot be reset to zero.
Ports:

Menu
Factory settings:
Temperature: 105 °C (45°C / 360 °C)
Automatic shut-off with parameters:
Weight loss 5 mg/ Query interval 45 secs / Start of query 3 mins
Quartz heater 12mg/ 15 secs / 3 mins
Buzzer switched on when measuring process is complete

Menu settings
The device’s Preferences menu can be accessed using the ‘up’ or ‘down’ button.
In this instruction manual, it is assumed that the ‘down’ button  follows the menu item sequence.
The menu is operated using a standard structure:

If you confirm a wrong entry with ‘set’, press ‘esc’ and ‘set’ to reselect and change the menu item.

Temperature control

Automatic shut-off or timer

The automatic mode dries the sample until a constant weight is reached and then switches off the heater.

1. Weight loss in mg a value should be defined here which corresponds to approx. 0.1 % of the original sample e.g. original sample 10 g = 10 mgWhen the weight loss <= the mg weight specified here within the interval period defined below, the measurement is completed, if at least the start of query time limit has expired.

2. Query interval in secs.
   an interval should be selected here, so that the sample is not dried for too short a period but also not for far too long. A period of 20 to 30 secs is normally adequate. None /10-99 secs can be selected.

3. Start of query in minutes
   Specify the drying period required for the samples without automatic mode. The factory-set 3 minutes are usually adequate. This value should be increased for extremely low temperatures, so that the device does not switch itself off prematurely. This affects the UX 3031 in particular, when free moisture is being measured at 45°C. You can select 1-99 mins.

The timer setting is the same as described for the quartz heater.
Values for the luminous and quartz heaters (only UX 3031) are entered separately from each other. Both heaters can be controlled separately from each other via automatic mode or the timer.

It is possible to select a drying time of 1 – 180 mins
The automatic settings are the same as described for radiant heaters.
Measurement unit

During measurement, the device optionally displays:
% moisture
% dry matter (TS)
% moisture Atro ( ), i.e. moisture related to the dry matter
Dry matter (TS) in g/1000g
Weight loss g (V)
Residual weight g (R) (current weight)
Weight increase (IW)
Example: 50 % moisture = 100 % Atro
25 % moisture = 33.3 % Atro
75 % moisture = 300 % Atro
If measuring has stopped, you can see the purity of gypsum with

Printer options

For devices without a printer, the number of prints must be set to ‘1’!

Data output for external printer (other manufacturer)

Device ID number

Date and time

Follow the menu instructions and use a 200 g F1 weight to calibrate the scales.

Language

The first two letters on the second line stand for Automatic (A) and Timer (T). They show the mode set for each heater.
Combinations: AA = Automatic quartz heater/ Automatic radiant heater
TA = Timer quartz heater / Automatic radiant heater,
TT = Timer quartz heater / Timer radiant heater,
AT = Automatic quartz heater / Timer radiant heater.
Two letters you see only by ULTRA X 3031/D all other models have only one letter, because one Heater.
You can also lock the menu to prevent accidental changes to drying parameters.
The ‘CAL’ menu option can still be accessed when the menu is locked.
The menu can be locked or unlocked as shown below:
Press and hold the ‘set’ button for 5 secs:

If you forget the PIN, you can obtain a new one from a&p instruments.

Moisture analysis process

The device should be connected to the mains supply and switched on with a drying tray. A weight value is displayed.
Set scales to zero using the ‘tare’ button, display ‘0.000 g’.

2. Swing the heater over the sample (for UX 3081, use heater switch). After a short time, the heater switches itself on and the drying phase begins. Header data is now printed for devices with a built-in printer. The sample is dried until it has reached a constant weight; the heater then switches off automatically. The time and measurement value is printed for devices with a printer.
If you do not wish to make any measurements, please always ensure that the heater is swung back to its rearmost position!

3. Measurement values are displayed for the entire length of time the heater is positioned above the sample.
If measuring has stopped, you can see the purity of gypsum with
The device should not be moved from its position during measurement, as this causes measurement errors.
The built-in printer prints the following
at the start of the measurement: Model, device ID, date, time, heater temperature, timer or shut-off parameters, initial weight.
And after the device has finished measuring, once the heater has been swung back to its rearmost position:
Measurement value, measurement time, substance, initials
Please ensure drying trays have cooled down before using for measurement.
If the measurement ends before it is complete, the display shows:

For substances which are difficult to remove from the tray after being dried, we recommend using foil trays, which can be made quickly and economically from aluminium foil using the ULTRA X foil press.

Data interface

Weighing data, temperature and drying data are also shown on the display via a standard USB flash drive and serial interface.
Depending on the model, a separate UX 3092 printer or a computer can be connected to the device.
Interface description
Model: V24 RS 232 serial data transmission and USB flash drive
Data cable
Moisture balance – DataChannel

Data transmission using a USB flash drive
If the computer receiving the data has an internet connection, the system automatically installs a driver and creates a COM interface, as soon as the computer is connected to the moisture analyser.
If this is not the case, the driver must be manually installed in the device manager.
Special software is required for transmitting data to a PC:
ULTRA X DataChannel
Data can be exported in four different data formats: . xls; .html; .xml; .txt.
The software is extremely easy to install and use:
Connect devices, place CD in PC, the installation is self-explanatory.

trays supplied)
AV drying tray, large| | Sample containers for UX 3081(2 trays supplied)
Tray tongs| 10000230| for lifting the tray (supplied)
Mains cable| H1000190| Mains connection (supplied)

Consumables:

Overview of menu setup via the UP button

Potential errors

vibration-free surface
| Draught| Protect from draughts
| Area around tray holder is dirty| Carefully clean area around tray holder
| Scale is faulty| Contact a&p instruments
Drying parameters cannot be entered, only| Menu is locked| Unlock menu lock, contact the person responsible or a&p instruments
Menu lock cannot be unlocked| 5-digit pin for unlocking menu lock is incorrect| Contact a&p instruments at a.ukena@apinstruments.de
Scale cannot be tared| Weight within minus range| Switch off device, place empty tray on balance and switch on again
| Weight difference less than 16 mg or more than 16 mg| Less than 16 mg set to zero, press button briefly More than 16 mg tare, press and hold
Scale cannot be calibrated:| Initial load too small or large, tray holder and / or tray missing.| Place empty drying dray on centre of tray holder,
| Location with too much disturbance| Place on a vibration-free surface
| Draught| Protect from draughts
| Area around tray holder is dirty| Carefully clean area around tray holder
| Scale setting is incorrect| Contact a&p instruments
| Scale is faulty| Contact a&p instruments
****| System error Calibration process has stopped| Disconnect device from mains and switc on again.
Heater will not switch on:| Heater is faulty| Change heater
| Temperature sensor is faulty| Contact a&p instruments
Infrared heater will not switch off| S202S01 relay is faulty| Contact a&p instruments
Measurement not completing| Shut-off settings incorrect| Check shut-off settings
| Timer settings incorrect| Check timer settings
No printout| Numper of prints = 0| Set Number of prints = 1
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| Printer is faulty or no data transmission| Contact a&p instruments
No linefeed| Linefeed button or printer is faulty| Contact a&p instruments
| Verbindung zum Drucker ist unterbrochen| Contact a&p instruments
Printout distorted| No connection to printer| Contact a&p instruments
| Printing unit or printer board is faulty| Contact a&p instruments
Printer not printing a strip in the print graphic| Printing unit is not installed correctly| Contact a&p instruments
Printout too light| Ribbon is empty| Change ribbon
| Printing unit is dirty| Contact a&p instruments

Care and maintenance

Please ensure that no pollutants enter the device.
Always keep the area around the tray holder clean.
Do not use compressed air to clean the device.
Do not overload the scales, max. weight 750 g.
Protect device from moisture and impact.
For ideal care and maintenance, we recommend taking out a service contract.

Printer self-test
If your printout is incorrect, you will need to run a printer self-test:
Disconnect the device from the mains supply using the main switch or plug.
Press and hold the linefeed button and connect the device to the mains, then release the linefeed button.
The printer will print a self-test:

If this printout is correct, the printing unit and printer board are working but the data transmission is not functioning. If the printout is incorrect, there may be several reasons for this error.

Technical data

Scale:

Weight range| up to 220 g /  400g (models 3081)
Resolution| 0.1 g
Sample volume| max. 95 cm³ /  506 cm³ (models 3081)
Weighing tray| 110 mm round/ 230 x 110 mm (models 3081)
For moisture analysis:
Initial weight| any weight from approx. 5 g, recommended from 10 g
Heater capacity| Infrared heater 250 watts
Quartz heater 375 watts
Ceramic heater 2x 250 watts (3081)/ 2x 400 watts (3081 WQ)
Automatic shut-off| Automatic drying to a constant weight, using 3 factors for I heaters and Q heaters, which can be set separately:
Query start, query interval, weight loss/ query interval
Temperature| Infrared heater adjustable from 40°C to 170 °C
Quartz heater adjustable from 105 °C to 360 °C (3011Q)/ 105°C to 600°C (3011HQ)
Ceramic heater adjustable from 40°C to 180 °C (3081)/ 105°C to 360 °C (3081QW)
Measuring units| % moisture
% dry matter
% ATRO moisture
g solid matter/ kg
Reading accuracy| 0.1% readable
Communication:
Data terminal| V24 RS 232
Data output|  all weight and measuring data meet GLP requirements with a start time, optional variable interval printout, date, time, total measuring time etc.
Using ULTRA X DataChannel software can be transmitted to a PC as a| .xls file in Microsoft Excel,
.html file,
.xml file and
.txt file.
For operating the device:
Mains connection| 230 V 2%/ + 15 %
Mains frequency| 48-63 Hz
Power input| 250 watts – 850 watts, depending on the model
Dimensions| approx. B 385 x D 275 x H 420 mm
Weight| approx. 9 kg/ 15 kg (3081 model)

Technical data subject to change without notice
ULTRA X moisture analysers are stand-alone units and not suitable for use in continuous production runs. We shall not accept any liability for incorrect readings!

Accessories:| Order no.:| Use:|
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Stainless steel drying tray| 10000282| Sample carriers UX 3011/ 3031 (2 trays supplied)|
AV drying tray, large| 10000288| Sample carriers UX 3081 (2 trays supplied)|
Tray tongs| 10000230| for lifting the tray (supplied)|
Mains cable| H1000019| Mains connection (supplied)|
Calibration weight F1 200 g| 10000403| for calibrating the scales|
Aluminium foil  130 mm x 0.1 mm| H1000016| for placing on the drying tray|
Aluminium foil  130 mm x 0.3 mm| H1000017| for placing on the drying tray|
Aluminium foil  130 mm x 260 mm| H1000013| for placing on the drying tray|
Foil press| 10000062| for shaping aluminium foil|
Software| DataChannel for transmitting data to a PC
Consumables:
Printing paper 58 mm| I10000234| for built-in thermo printers| durable 10 years
Printing paper 58 mm| I1000006| for built-in needle printers|
Ribbon| I1000013| for built-in printers|
Infrared heater 250 W| H1000013| Spare part|
Quartz heater 375 W| 10000139| Spare part|
Ceramic heater 250 W| 10000405| Spare part|
Ceramic heater 400 W| 10000318| Spare part|
Ceramic heater 600 W| | Spare part|

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Tel.:05232 97780,
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