Arizona MAX-5000XL manuale d’uso

Arizona Instrument Computrac  MAX 5000XL  MOISTURE ANALYZER USER MANUAL 700 - 0113 -A Firmware Revision 3.0X April 2008 Arizona Instrument LLC 1912 W 4 th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 (800) 528- 7411 (602) 470- 1414 Fax (480) 804- 0656 http://www.azic.com email: azi@azic.com - General intl@azic.com - International support@azic.com - Customer Suppor[...]

AZI Customer Se rvice 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 2 of 92 Computrac  MAX 5000XL  PROPRIETARY RIG HTS NOTICE The material in this manual contains valuable information developed by Arizona Instrument LLC for use with the Computrac line of moisture analyzers. No part of this manual can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any m[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 3 of 92 TABLE OF CONTEN TS 1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------- 5 2. PACKING AND SH IPPING INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------------------------------------- 7 3. INSTRUMEN T DESCRIPTI ON ------------------------------------------[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 4 of 92 Report Items to Print ...................................................................................................... 52 Add/Edit Company Na me .............................................................................................. 52 Date/Time Setup ....................[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 5 of 92 1. WARNINGS AND SAF ETY INFORM ATION The MAX 5000XL moisture analyzer com plies with the Underwriter Laboratories Inc. stand ards and European Council Directives, for Electrical Equipment for Laboratory Use, electromagnetic compatibility, and the stipulated safety requirements. Howeve[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 6 of 92 HAZARDS FOR PERSONS OR E QUIPMENT POSED BY USING SPECIFIC SAMPLES: Flammables; explosives; substances that contain flammables, explosives, solvents; and/or substances that release flammable or explosive gases or vapors during the drying process.  The user shall be liable and respon[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 7 of 92 2. PACKING AND SHIP PING INSTR UCTIONS IMPORTANT Movement, handling, and packaging of the instrument must be done with EXTREME CARE to avoid permanent, expensive internal damage. The MAX 5000XL uses a delicate and very sensitive electronic force balance to measure small weights and we[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 8 of 92 Please save the shipping box and all packaging materials for future use. REMOVE THE PAN SUPPORT and P ack separately BOX FOR PAN SUP PORT[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 9 of 92 3. INSTRUMENT DESC RIPTI ON The Computrac MAX 5000XL is a high performance programmable loss- on -drying analyzer . Typical Repeatability: Moisture Level (%) >10% <5% Relative Standard Deviation >0.1% <0.1 Standard Deviation Ash (%) >10% ≤ 5% Relative Standard Deviati[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 10 of 92 3.1. Hardware The MAX 5000XL consists of:  A ceramic convection air oven  A precision balance weighing mechanism with a resolution of 0.0001 gram and a full scale range of 100 grams  A backlit, color graphic liquid crystal display  A microprocessor that controls the test [...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 11 of 92 3.3. Inventory  Carefully unpack the instrument and locate the following items: Part Name AZI Part Number MAX 5000XL MAX 5000XL Accessory Kit Y990- 0158 Line Cord, 110 VAC 200 - 0002 or Line Cord, 220 VAC ( UK) 200 - 0003 or Line Cord, 220 VAC (Europe) 200 - 0008 Test Weights: 3gr[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 12 of 92 4. INSTRUMENT SETUP Contact Arizona Instrument Customer Service at 800- 528 -7411 or 602- 470 -1414 or by e-mail at support@azic.com if you have any questions about the following instructions. The MA X 5 000 XL is desi gn ed to p ro vide re lia ble re sul ts u nde r n orm al a mbi en[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 13 of 92 4.1. Interior of Test Chamber  Remove the sample pan support from its separate box and packing foam.  Save the box and foam so that the support can be packaged when the instrument is returned to the factory for annual calibration. NOTE: Shipment of the instrument with the pan s[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 14 of 92 4.2. AC Power Connect ion The MAX 5000XL can be used with a 100-130 VAC or a 220-240 VAC input power source. Check the setting on the fuse holder, located at the rear of the instrument, and make sure it is set for the correct voltage for your environmen t. Ensure the AC power recepta[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 15 of 92 All accessory equipment, printer, computer, etc., should be connected before applying power to the instrument. See the following sections, 4.4 and 4.5, to connect a printer and/or computer. Plug the line cord into a dedicated electrical power outlet. Line noise on the power lines may[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 16 of 92  After power-up, t he balance temperature will be stabilized for high temperature testing, which may take up to 2 hours. Wait for the balance temperature stability icon on the main screen to change from unstable to stable before performing the balance calibration or low moisture/s[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 17 of 92 To set up the MAX 5000XL, begin at the Main Test Screen and press [Menu], (center key below display) to access the Main Menu.  Select SETUP MENU, press [ENT] .  Select PRINTER SETUP, press [ENT] .  Highlight Parallel for printer only, RS - 232 for computer only, an d Both fo[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 18 of 92  Move the selection box down to REPORT START and press [ENT] . Select between:  Test Start – begins to send data at the start of the test,  First Prediction - begins to send data as soon as the instrument makes the first prediction, or  Test End – waits to send data u[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 19 of 92 4.5. Connecting a Comp uter If you wish to monitor the test with a computer, connect a null modem cable to the serial connector at the rear of the instrument . Use any serial port communications program (not provided) on your computer to read the reports transmitted from the MAX 5000[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 20 of 92 4.7. Calibrate the Balance - 50 gram weight NOTE: The MAX 5000XL must be powered on until the balance temperature stability icon in the lower left corner of the main screen changes from unstable to stable to allow the balance to stabilize before beginning the balance calibration. (Se[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 21 of 92 After placing a clean pan on the balance, close the lid. The screen will display “ CALIBRATING ZER O LOAD, PLEASE WAIT.” As soon as the tare is finished, the next prompt appears.  Open the lid and gently place a 50 -gram weight in the center of the sample pan or press [ABORT] [...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 22 of 92 4.8. Weight Test To ensure proper calibration and become familiar with the instrument, run a weight test . This test simulates moisture loss by the removal of one of two known wei ghts. Both a three and a five-gram weight are required.  Ensure that a clean, dry, empty sample pan i[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 23 of 92 5. MAIN MENU Press [MENU] to display the MAIN MENU. 5.1. Memor y Starts Menu Memory Starts are stored test parameter sets. The MEMORY START MENU allows access to the stored test parameter sets . This is where the contents of the stored parameters may be printed out or changed. The ME[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 24 of 92 Editing Test Parameters The memory start parameters may be edited by highlighting a memory start and pressing the [ENT] key. From the eight (8) primary selections, there are many other selections available to allow changing the data stored and altering the test characteristics.  T[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 25 of 92 Temperatures This menu gives access to three temperature parameters, an oven stable indication, an ashing moisture rate control parameter, and an enable switch used during a test.  Test Temperature - The current temperature setpoint is displayed to the right of TEST TEMPERATURE. P[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 26 of 92 The possible displays are:  CHAMBER STABLE - The oven has been at a stable temperature for at least the time period set.  CHAMBER STABILIZING : LOW TEMP - Oven is below temperature setpoint.  CHAMBER STABILIZING : HIGH TEMP - Oven is above temperature setpoint.  CHAMBER S[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 27 of 92 When the prediction is sufficiently reliable, the test ends and the predicted result is displayed, stored i n the instrument, and printed if an accessory prin ter is enabled and attached. Proper selection of the ending criteria can greatly improve the test times and repeatability. ?[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 28 of 92  Some samples contain more t han one volatile material, for example, nylon resins with large amounts of unpolymerized material (Caprolactam). In these cases, the rate will fall to some fixed value when all the moisture is evaporated but while the monomer is still evaporating. The [...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 29 of 92  Reliability – This feature is similar to Rate but is based on a percent of accuracy. With reliability set to 99%, the test would end when the actual moisture loss was within 99% of the predicted result. A value may be set that would give exceptional results when the actual resu[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 30 of 92  Inside Limits and Outside Limits - Selections of no sound, one beep, two beeps or three beeps may be programmed to have the instrument indicate when the weight of the sample is inside or outside the sample weight tolerance. Tare Options Two tare options define how stable the bala[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 31 of 92  Sample Tare – Records the average initial sample weight during a programmable period of time. After li d closure, there is a 7 second delay before the sample tare time begins . There are five (5) possible choices under this menu. The factory default is Start After 8s .  Star[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 32 of 92 Result Display Options  DISPLAY RESULT AS : Selects the final display value of moisture, solids or dry weight, ash or LOI.  % Moisture - Test results are displayed as a percentage of weight loss.  % Solids - Test results are displayed as a percentage of weight remaining . Th[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 33 of 92 Linked Test Options Linking tests enables multiple adjoining memory starts to be run together as one test . Increasing temperatures, rates, times, etc., may be selected to monitor the progress of moisture loss for research and/or control purposes. In some materials, such as gypsum po[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 34 of 92 Use This Test Weight For Total Calculations?  Toggle this parameter to YES if this test’s starting weight is to be used in Total Result calculations for this or later linked tests. The starting weight for this test will be used for total calculations until another YES is encount[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 35 of 92 CUT Memory Start This command removes a memory start, which can be optionally inserted at another location. Use this carefully. The “(Factory)” memo ry starts cannot be deleted with this option. COPY Memory Start To quickly create a new set similar to an old one, use [COPY] fr om[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 36 of 92 PRINT Memory Start This command prints the stored parameters. All of the numbered Memory Start Sets are printed, giving the values of the parameters shown below in the print out example . COMPUTRAC MAX 5000XL MEMORY START REPORT COMPANY: AZI Preferred Customer UNIT #: 500061 --------[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 37 of 92 5.2. Stored Data Me nu This function is used to work with data stored in the instrument from past tests. Up to 1,000 test results and 100 graphs can be stored before the oldest is "pushed out" (overwritten). To access this function, go to the Main Menu and select the STORED[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 38 of 92 To analyze a set of data: Use the arrow keys to highlight the data items to be included in the analysis, and press the [ENT] key. Notice that each selected item is marked with a triangular symbol at the left of the data item. If one has been designated in error, move the selector bar[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 39 of 92 View Stored Data This function is used to view a list of re sults for a selected test. Move the selector bar to a particular test and press [VIEW] to display the data. There are three (3) pages of data. Print Stored Data Stored data can be printed to a parallel printer attached to th[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 40 of 92 5.3. Calibration Me nu Balance Calibration Balance calibration is explained and performed as part of instrument setup, s ee page 20 . The sequence is repeated here for continuity. The balance should be calibrated:  If the instrument has been turned off for several hours or in stor[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 41 of 92  As soon as the instrument detects weight on the balance, the prompt “CLOS E LID” appears.  With the lid closed the prompt “CALIB RATING, PLEASE WAIT ” appears .  At the conclusion of the calibration, the “OPEN LID” “REMOVE WEIGHT” prompt appears with a PASS/[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 42 of 92 High Temperature Lift Calibration The MAX 5000XL High Temperature Lift Calibration routine records the lift that is created in the heat chamber from air currents. The calibration will significantly improve low ash acc uracy and unit to unit correlation. Since the calibration is perfo[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 43 of 92 Temperature Calibration The MAX 5000XL temperature calibration routines will calibrate and verify the accuracy of the oven temperature throughout the usable range. The oven is calibrated at twelve (12) preset increments and verified at temperatures that are user selectable. Verificat[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 44 of 92 Perform Calibration This selection starts the automatic process of calibration, and verification if selected, of the MAX 5000XL when the Temperature Calibration Interface (TCI) is connected to the unit. A detailed procedure begins on page 47 . The calibration uses an NIST traceable d[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 45 of 92 View Cal Report The VIEW CAL REPORT selection provides information about the last calibration date and performance. A record of the calibration date, verification date, and calibratio n devices used is shown. The data may be printed from this screen by pressing [PRINT] . Pressing [DE[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 46 of 92 Calibration Reminder Setup A TEMPERATURE CALIBRAT ION REMINDER is available to remind you when scheduled calibrations are due. The default factory settings are: ENABLE - No TIME – 00:00 INTERVAL - 0 Weeks  To turn the prompt on, off, or adjust the interval, go to the Main Test S[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 47 of 92 Temperature Calibration Instructions  Ensure the instrument is turned ON  A Temperature Calibration Kit, [AZI P/N Y990- 0193 for 110V or Y990-0224 for 220V], with 9 VDC, 100 mA, 3.5 mm male plug positive tip adaptor, must be used to perform the calibration.  A graphics capab[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 48 of 92  The disk number is located on the probe fixture and should match the probe number on the TCI box. If the probe number does not match the serial number on the TCI box, call customer service at 800- 528 -7411 or 602- 470 -1414 for assistance.  Return to the TEMPERATURE CALIBRATI[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 49 of 92 Oven Cleaning This selection is the start of an oven cleaning process that burns off most residue build-up in the oven. Use a fume hood to remove possible toxic emissions from the work place. Similar to the self-cleaning mode in a home oven, the process turns the heating elements on [...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 50 of 92 5.4. Setup Menu The SETUP MENU is used to program the MAX 5000XL with information relevant to all operations and tests. From the SETUP MENU, it is possible to setup the printer, items to be printed, time and date, certain items on the display, access codes, network addressing and acc[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 51 of 92 Report Setup This menu allows the report outputs to be enabled and the printout to be customized to your needs. Report Control Options REPORT ENABLED – A YES sends a progress report (optional, see below) to the printer during a test and a final report to the printer after a test. R[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 52 of 92 Report Items to Print Test results are available to be printed, sent to a computer, or used for statistical analysis (mean, standard deviation and relative standard deviation). To be printed, the data fields must be selected. Hi ghlight the data to be printed and press the [ENT] key.[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 53 of 92 Data Format Setup This menu brings up the two categories of data, one display oriented and the other report oriented. EC Display This selection controls the displaying of the word RELIABILITY on the Main Test Screen for PREDICT ENDING CRITERIA. Displaying this value is useful during [...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 54 of 92 Access Key Setup Thi s menu provides a means of preventing unauthorized access to memory start edit, calibration, and setup menus. If Access Keys have been activated by setting Activate Keys: Yes, and a Master Key code has been entered, the instrument will prompt for the key code eac[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 55 of 92 Although the following options are accessible in all MAX 5000XL instruments, the optional Web Server feature must be purchased in order to access the instrument over your network. NAME and PASSWORD The NAME and PASSWORD can be used to restrict access to the instrument over the intran[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 56 of 92 Special Features Th is menu provides optional features for the instrument. A Web Server and Parameter development tools are examples of additional features that can be purchased. If you have purchased one of these features, you have been given an access code to enable/disable the fea[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 57 of 92  To add a new foil, select [ADD] . Follow the prompts to open the li d, place a foil on the sample pan, an d close the lid.  After the foil is weighed and the lid is opened, the weight of the foil is given and a box appears so that a unique identifying name may be given to the [...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 58 of 92 5.6. Parameter Exper t (Optional Feature) A Parameter Expert option can be purchased for the MAX 5000XL. The Parameter Expert (PE) assists a user through the development of a memory start. PE queries the user about his reference method, sets up a memory start, and walks the user thro[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 59 of 92 • This is an interim screen . Ensure you have the material properly prepared. • This is another interim screen . You will see these throughout the Parameter Expert testing . Continue to press start to go to next step in the parameter development process • Add sample to pan unti[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 60 of 92 • Answer appropriately and the system will ask you to start the next test. • In this example, the answer was YES . In this case, the parameterization will be done at a lower temperature. Press start to begin the next test. • The display will recommend opening the lid if the ove[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 61 of 92 • Again the system prompts to see if the temperature is too high, indicated by a burned or degraded sample. In this case the answer is NO. • The system will then lead you to the optimal temperature for the fastest test time. Press Start to begin the next test. • The system will[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 62 of 92 Optimize Temp/Speed/Repeatability The Parameter Expert Optimize feature determines the proper ending rate criteria for a user-specified test temperature for the currently active memory start. The Optimize feature is for an already developed memory start that needs minor improvement .[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 63 of 92 • Optimization is complete and the memory start has been modified . Press OK and exit Parameter Expert to use the optimized memory start. For more information regarding the Parameter Expert option, please contact Arizona Instrument Sales or a customer service representative at 800 [...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 64 of 92 6. SAMPLE PREPARATIO N, TEST ING AND ANALYSIS 6.1. Balance Temperature Stability The force balance in the MAX 5000XL is most accurate in a stable temperature environment. To maintain a constant balance temperature, whether the instrument is testing or idling, the instrument heats the[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 65 of 92 6.2. Preparing Gran ular and Powdery Sample s The MAX 5000XL can be used to test a wide range of products from finely ground, low-moisture powders to high-moisture slurries. For best results, the sample should be of a uniform particle size distributed evenly over the sample pan. If s[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 66 of 92 6.4. Selecting the Optimum S ample Size Each particular sample will have its own optimum sample size. Best results will be obtained if the sample consists of a single layer of parti cles, as long as this is sufficient to develop a weight loss of 10 milligrams or more. A rule of thumb[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 67 of 92 A typical drying curve is shown at the right. Section (A-B) represents the sample's weight loss as it heats from room to testing temperature. Section (B-C) is linear, representing moisture loss from the interior of each particle of the tested sample. Section (C-D) is exponential[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 68 of 92 7.2. Determining Prope r Test Temperature If the moisture of the sample material is known, as determined by a reference method, the MAX 5000XL's temperature can be adjusted until test results correlate with the established moisture concentration. If the moisture is not known, pr[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 69 of 92 7.3. Selection of Endi ng Criteria The decision of which ending criteria to use is application dependent. Best results are typically given with PREDICTION or RATE, rather than TIME. Experiment with your particular sample to determine which criterion is best for your product. See Endi[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 70 of 92 8. PERFORMANCE V ERIFICATION Periodic checks of the system are recommended to verify proper system operation. These periodic checks will satisfy some quality assurance requirements as specified in your quality assurance/control policy. A log is recommended, either hand written or com[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 71 of 92 8.2. The Precisi on Weight Test The precision weight test consists of performing the weight test in Section 8.1 multiple times to determine the i nstruments repeatability. This is a more critical verification of the instrument’s performance. Mean, Standard Deviation, and Relative S[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 72 of 92 8.3. Sodium Tartrate Test The sodium tartrate test verifies the heater and force balance operation. So dium tartrate dihydrate is a chemical with a known moisture concentration that releases moisture at temperatures greater than 120º C. Because of its consistent moisture concentrati[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 73 of 92 8.4. Precision Sodium Tartrate Test Perform the sodium tartrate test in Section 8.3 multiple times to determine the instruments repeatability. This is a more critical verification of the instrument’s performanc e. Mean, Standard Deviation, and Relative Standard Deviation are calcul[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 74 of 92 8.5. Retained Sample s The weight test and the sodium tartrate test are usually sufficient to satisfy industry guidelines for quality control in moisture measurement. Some additional checks can be performed using replicate testing of retained samples. Retained samples, when stored un[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 75 of 92 9. WEB SERVER An optional Web Server can be purchased for the MAX 5000XL. MS Internet Explorer ® Version 6 or higher (IE) is used to view a calibration report, view the LCD screen, save/load memory starts, and save test results. Memory starts can be retrieved from one instrument and[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 76 of 92 9.2. LCD View The LCD screen is viewed by sel ecting LCD VIEW in the left bar. This may help to remotely monitor the instrument. 9.3. Memor y Starts Memory starts can be viewed by selecting MEMORY STARTS in the left bar. Memory starts can be downloaded from the instrument or can be u[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 77 of 92 9.4. Test Results Test results can be viewed by selecting TEST RESULTS in the left bar. Test results can be downloaded from the instrument to a PC . Test data is saved in a comma delimited format, which can be read by MS Excel or a compatible spreadsheet program. Graph data contains [...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 78 of 92 10. ROUTINE MAINTEN ANCE The MAX 5000 XL requires routine cleaning to keep th e test chamber free of excess sample material. Failure to keep the instrument interior clean reduces its accuracy and repeatability. Sample material collecting in the test chamber prevents free movement of [...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 79 of 92 10.2. Shroud Gasket The shroud gasket creates a seal between the heater shroud and ceramic plate. Over time, this gasket will require replacement. Check the shroud gasket (AZI P/N 300-0446) regularly for cracks or deterioration. Perform a Kimwipe test to verify the seal’s integrity[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 80 of 92 10.4. Oven Chamber Cleaning Th is selection is the start of an oven cleaning process that burns off most residue build up in the oven. Similar to the self-cleaning mode in a home oven, the process turns the heating elements on to reach an oven temperature of 550º C in less than 22 m[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 81 of 92 10.5. Oven Vent Cleaning The oven vent shou ld be inspected regularly for debris build-up. To cle an debris fr om the vent:  Switch the main power switch OFF.  Remove the three (3) screws securing the vent cover.  Remove the vent cover.  Mechanically remove debris from th[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 82 of 92 10.7. Sample Pan Support  The sample pan support may need to be cleaned if high volatile material condenses on it.  Turn the unit OFF.  Use the supplied tweezers to carefully remove the pan support up out of the test chamber.  Clean the support post and pan support arms b[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 83 of 92 11. TROUBLE DIAGNO SIS SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Final result is always zero or near zero Temperature too low Raise temperature, see pages 25 & 68 No he at See No Heat symptom later in table Sample too small Increase sample size, see pages 29 & 66 Final results vary too much T[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 84 of 92 Moistures too high or solids too low Temperature set too high Lower temperature, see pages 25 & 68 Bent sample pan Use new pan Dirty sample pan Use new pan Debris in balance gaps Call AZI at 800- 528 -7411 or 602 - 470 -1414 for assistance Dirty heater assembly Clean heater assem[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 85 of 92 No heat (cont.) Door sensor failure Check display for LID OPEN message when ope n during a test, call AZI at 800- 528 -7411 or 602- 470 -1414 for assistance Temperature setpoint too low Raise temperature above room ambient or standby temperature, see pages 25 & 68 No power to ins[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 86 of 92 12. ACCESSORIES & MA INTENAN CE PARTS CONSUMABLES 800 - 0037 Sodium Tartrate (500 gram bottle) 800 - 0067 Ultrapure Water (1L) 800 - 0068 Clear Polypropylene 990 - 0003 Filter Paper (100 PCS) 990 - 0008 Waffle Bottom Sample Pans (100 PCS) 990 - 0010 Flat Bottom Sample Pans (100 P[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 87 of 92 13. MAX 5000XL SP ECIFICATIONS Feature Specification Size 18.5” length x 12.7”width x 9.5” height 470 mm length x 323 mm width x 240 mm height (Height varies slightly with adjustable feet for leveling purposes.) Weight 31 lbs . (1 4 kg) Casework Textured aluminum castings Power[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 88 of 92 Balance Calibration Menu driven calibration and verification in the field Annual factory servicing recommended Programmable calibration prompt Sample size 200 milligrams to 100 grams Resolution 0.0001 grams 0.001 % moisture Display ¼ VGA, 320 x 240 pixel color with adjustable contra[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 89 of 92 Repeatability Moisture Level >10% < 5% Relative Standard Deviation >0.1% < 0.1 Standard Deviation Ashing >10% ≤ 5% Relative Standard Deviation >0.5% ≤ 0.1 Standard Deviation Inter-unit Correlation Moisture Level >10% ≤ 5% Relative Standard Deviation >0.1[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 90 of 92 14. CHANGES Firmware Rev 3.0X, Manual Rev A 1. Initial release of MAX-5000XL. a. Added TempRate to memory start record. b. Added high temperature lift calibration. c. Added polynomial calculation for high temperature lift compensation to adjust for different test temperatures. d. Add[...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 91 of 92 15. WARRANTY Arizona Instrument LLC warrants the Computrac MAX 5000XL to be free from defects in ma terials or workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase for those units sold in the USA. All other sales normally carry a one (1) year warranty. AZI will repair or replace, [...]

AZI Customer Service 800-528 -7411 or 602-470 -1414 Page 92 of 92 TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT PROTE CTION Computrac, Arizona Instrument and the stylized AZI are all registered trademarks of Arizona Instrument LLC. MAX 5000XL is a trademark of Arizona Instrument LLC. Instrument firmware is copyright protected. The MAX 5000XL uses the Graphics Interchang[...]