KERN DAB-BA-e-1511 User manual
KERN & Sohn GmbH
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D-72336 Balingen
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Operating manual
Electronic Moisture Analyser
KERN DAB
Version 1.1
10/2015
GB
DAB-BA-e-1511
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GB
KERN DAB
Version 1.1 10/2015
Operating manual
Electronic Moisture Analyser
Contents
1TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................. 5
2APPLIANCE OVERVIEW ................................................................................... 7
2.1 Keyboard overview....................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Overview of display.................................................................................................................... 10
3BASIC INFORMATION (GENERAL)................................................................ 11
3.1 Proper use ................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Improper Use............................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Monitoring of Test Resources................................................................................................... 11
4BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................... 12
4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual .................................................... 12
4.2 Symbols used in the operating instructions............................................................................ 12
4.2.1 Warning pictograms............................................................................................................. 13
4.3 Personnel training ...................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Danger Information..................................................................................................................... 14
5TRANSPORT AND STORAGE......................................................................... 16
5.1 Testing upon acceptance........................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Packaging / return transport...................................................................................................... 16
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6UNPACKING, SETUP AND COMMISSIONING ............................................... 16
6.1 Installation Site, Location of Use.............................................................................................. 16
6.2 Unpacking and checking ........................................................................................................... 17
6.2.1 Scope of delivery / serial accessories:................................................................................. 17
6.3 Placing ......................................................................................................................................... 18
6.4 Levelling ...................................................................................................................................... 19
6.5 Mains connection........................................................................................................................ 20
6.6 Switching on and off................................................................................................................... 20
6.6.1 Initial Commissioning ........................................................................................................... 21
6.7 Connection of peripheral devices............................................................................................. 21
7ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................................. 22
7.1 Weight adjustment...................................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Calibrate / adjust temperature of the heating module ............................................................ 24
7.2.1 Temperature calibration ....................................................................................................... 24
7.2.2 Temperature adjustment...................................................................................................... 27
8CARRY OUT YOUR FIRST MEASUREMENT ................................................. 28
9DEFINE DRYING PARAMETERS .................................................................... 30
1. Enter ident number for drying method..................................................................................... 30
2. Set heating profile....................................................................................................................... 31
3. Selecting switch-off criterion .................................................................................................... 33
4. Set drying temperature .............................................................................................................. 34
5. Setting the drying period for time-controlled switching-off................................................... 35
10 CARRYING OUT DRYING AND MEASURING PROCESSES ..................... 36
11 RS 232 INTERFACE ..................................................................................... 39
11.1 Technical data......................................................................................................................... 39
11.2 Setting the baud rate.............................................................................................................. 39
11.3 Print out protocol:.................................................................................................................. 40
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12 GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING MOISTURE ANALYSIS........... 42
12.1 Application.............................................................................................................................. 42
12.2 Basics...................................................................................................................................... 42
12.3 Adjustment to existing measuring method ......................................................................... 42
12.4 Preparing a sample ................................................................................................................ 43
12.5 Sample material...................................................................................................................... 44
12.6 Sample size / originally weighted in quantity...................................................................... 44
12.7 Drying temperature ................................................................................................................ 45
12.8 Recommendations / Guidelines............................................................................................ 45
13 SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, DISPOSAL .................................................. 46
13.1 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 46
13.2 Servicing, maintenance ......................................................................................................... 46
13.3 Disposal................................................................................................................................... 46
14 INSTANT HELP............................................................................................. 47
15 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.............................................................. 48
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1 Technical data
Data DAB 100-3
Radiator type Halogen (1 x 400 W)
Temperature range 40°C - 199°C
1°C steps selectable
Maximum load (Max) 110 g
Minimum weight (min) 0.02 g
Readability (d) 0.001g / 0.01 %
Reproducibility Weighed-in quantity 2 g: 0.15 %
Weighed-in quantity 5g: 0.05 %
Weighed-in quantity 10 g:
0.02 %
Heating profiles Standard drying
Fast drying
Soft drying
Linearity ± 0.003 g
Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.
Warm-up time 2 h
Recommended adjustment
weight, not added (class) 100g (F2)
Environmental conditions 5°C….+40°C ambient temperature
max 80% air humidity non-condensing
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Shutoff criterion
•Automatic switch off
(2mg weight loss in 45 s)
•Time-controlled switch off,
selectable 3 min – 99h 59 min (10s steps)
•Manual switch-off by pressing stop key
Sample dishes included Ø 95 mm
Displays of result [%] moisture content
[%] dry content
[ g ] residual weight in grams
Internal memory Method memory 15 memory locations for
drying methods
Sample memory 5 memory locations for measurement
results
Interface RS232
Dimensions (W x D x H) Housing 240 x 365 x 180 mm
Available
drying room Ø 92 mm, 20 mm high
Net weight 4.8 kg
Electric Supply 220V 50 Hz AC
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2 Appliance overview
Pos. Designation
1
Viewing panel
2 Heating hood
3 Halogen lamp
4 Heat shield
5 Sample dish
6
Windshield
7 Removal aid
8 Display
9 Keyboard
10
Adjustable foot
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Pos. Designation
11 RS232C-interface connection
12
Bubble level
13 Fan
14 Mains connection socket
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2.1 Keyboard overview
Button Function
•Call up menu
•Switch over display of result
•Cancel
•Start / finish drying and measuring process
•Taring
•Confirm / store settings
•Turn on/off
•Select parameter (forward)
•Increase digit
•Switch on background illumination of display
•Select parameter (backward)
•Reduce digit
•Switch off background illumination of display
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2.2 Overview of display
Example: Working window during drying process
Pos. Designation
1
Status display - drying process enabled
2 Enabled heating profile flashes
Standard drying
Fast drying
Soft drying
3 Enabled switch-off criterion flashes
Automatic switch-off
Time controlled switch-off
Manual switch off
4 Previous drying time
5 Current temperature
6 Display in % moisture
7 Subtotal
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