Routine Testing

For Moisture Analyzers

To avoid measurement errors,
periodic routine testing between
service visits is recommended.
Routine testing includes the three
tests described below.

1. Overall Instrument Test Learn more about

SmartCal™
The overall instrument test verifies functionality (%MC) within 10 minutes.
SmartCal™ is the used test substance with a defined moisture content that
allows you to test instrument accuracy. Steps to accurate testing:

3. Take a sample pan, distribute

1. Let the instrument cool
the SmartCal substance
to room temperature. Drying Temperature cSmartCal %MCN SmartCal %MCN SOC = Timed
evenly and start test.
70 °C 3.3 - 4.3 3.2 - 4.4 10 min
4. C
 heck if the result 100 °C 5.3 - 6.3 5.2 - 6.4 10 min
2. S elect the appropriate 130 °C 7.5 - 8.7 7.4 - 8.8 10 min
is in the given moisture
drying temperature.
content range. 160 °C 10.0 - 11.6 9.9 - 11.7 10 min

2. Heating Unit Test Learn more about

the Heating Unit Test
To test the heating unit, a temperature calibration kit is inserted and the heating unit
is set to defined target temperatures. Halogen lamp performance has a direct impact
on moisture results accuracy. Steps to accurate testing:

2. Remove sample pan, 3. Place the temperature 4. R

 ead and record the stable
1. Start the integrated
sample pan holder calibration kit into value after 15 minutes
temperature test.
and handler. the draft shield. and repeat step 3.

3. Weighing Unit Test Learn more about

the Weighing Unit Test
For sensitivity testing, a known reference mass is placed on the weighing pan
and compared to the displayed value. This allows you to check for unstable
behavior and make adjustments. Steps to accurate testing:

1. Remove sample 2. Place test weight on 3. Check in the corresponding Reference

pan and tare. sample pan holder. Manual if the result is in the given range.
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How often should you test?

Routine testing shortens periods of uncertainty and ensures results quality. Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk
It should be performed at regular intervals. Testing frequency depends SmartCal Overall
Quarterly Monthly Weekly
on the risk evaluated for each application and process. Instrument Test
Heating Unit Test Annualy Semi-annualy Quarterly
Weighing Unit Test Annualy Semi-annualy Quarterly
Installation Routine Operation Time

The importance of Routine Testing

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