COMPUTRAC Computrac MAX-5000XL
MOISTURE/SOLIDS/ASH ANALYZERS Moisture /Solids/ Ash Analyzer
Asia Sales Seminar
Hong Kong
November 18-19th, 2009
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COMPUTRAC MAX 5000XL HISTORY
2003
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Introduced the Computrac MAX 5000
Higher Temperature Range
Improved Heating Control
Greater Balance Capacity
Faster Micro processor
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COMPUTRAC MAX 5000XL HISTORY
2008
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Introduced the Computrac MAX 5000XL
Introduced a 220VAC version
Improved Balance Performance at low end
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COMPUTRAC Setting Up your MAX 5000XL
Choosing a location:
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Isolated power outlet providing dedicated
electrical power
Stable, even surface free from vibration
Avoid direct drafts from Heaters and Air
Conditioning
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COMPUTRAC Setting Up your MAX 5000XL
Choosing a location:
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Level the instrument by adjusting the front bottom feet.
This will help stabilize the balance.
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Setting Up your MAX 5000XL
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Unpack analyzer and save original
container!!!!!!
Unpack ceramic plate and pan support & install
as shown.
Connect peripheral devices
(Printer or Computer)
Turn on power
Allow 30 minutes for analyzer to warm up
and stabilize to room temperature.
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COMPUTRAC Setting Up your MAX 5000
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Adjust contrast (If necessary)
Perform a 50 gram Balance Calibration
Perform Weight Tests (Results between
37.480% to 37.520%)
Program/Print Memory Starts
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Hardware Components
Keypad
Alphanumeric
Easier navigation &
parameter entry
More Options
Adjustable Contrast
Sealed Membrane
Switches Prevent
Debris Build-Up
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Hardware Components
Oven
•Self Cleaning Oven
•Nichrome Wire Heater, provides more
even heat
•Composite ceramic fiber lined heater
chamber, allows for faster heating and
cooling
•Safety switch ensures unit will not heat
if the lid is open
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Hardware Components
Oven Vent
•Oven vent screen helps to
dissipate sample exhaust
during Ashing and with high
volatile applications
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Hardware Components
Pan Support Assembly
• All metal pan support
• No more adjustments
• No post sanding
• Clearance should be
between 1.5mm-
4.75mm
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Hardware Components
I /O Ports
• 9 pin Serial Port - TCI
• 25 pin Parallel Port - Printer
• Ethernet – Web Server
• USB – Not Active
• Auxiliary – Not Active
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Hardware Components
Balance
•Balance is encased in steel
•150mg-100g Capacity
•Temperature Sensor with Stability
icon
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Accessory Kit:
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Consumables:
800-0037 Sodium Tartrate (500 gram bottle
990-0003 Filter Paper (100/box)
990-0008 Waffle Sample Pans (100/box)
990-0010 Flat Sample Pans (100/box)
990-0196 Thick Sample Pans (5)
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Accessories
Temperature Calibration Interface
Different TCI due to higher operating temperature
110VAC or 220VAC
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Accessories
External Filter Kit
To be used if instrument is located in very dusty
environments
Increases filter area (5 screens versus 1)
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MOISTURE/SOLIDS/ASH ANALYZERS Current Test Method
Muffle Furnace
Higher Temperatures
Ash Content
Loss on Ignition
Long Test Times
Multiple samples
Lab environment design
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Menu Structure
Main Test Screen
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Menu Structure
Memory Menu
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Menu Structure
Main Menu
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Menu Structure
Main Menu
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Menu Structure
Calibration Menu
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Menu Structure
Setup Menu
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Menu Structure
Setup Menu
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Menu Structure
Graph Menu
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Menu Structure
Params Menu
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Programmable Features include:
Sample Size
Temperatures
Ending Criteria
Tare Options
Result Display Options
Lift Compensation
Linking of Tests
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Sample Size Options
Feature allows for setting minimum and maximum
sample ranges to ensure repeatable results
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Temperatures
Test Temperature represents current temperature set
point of the instrument, or the “cook” temperature
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Temperatures
Test Histart Temp is used at the start of the test. The test
begins at histart and continues there until the rate of loss
falls to half of its peak value. It then settles to the Test
Temperature. This is used to decrease test times in
extremely high moisture samples.
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Temperatures
Idle Temp is the temperature maintained by the instrument
between tests. This speeds testing, by decreasing the time
required to heat the sample chamber. It is also helpful for
back to back tests to ensure repeatability.
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Temperatures
Temp Rate controls the temperature to a specified Rate
while ramping to the set point. Set to 0 to disable.
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Temperatures
Chamber Stabilization works when a number other than zero
is entered, it prevents tests from being run until the idle
temperature is stable for the programmed period of time.
Helps improve the results of low moisture applications.
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Temperatures
Ash Rate is a rate of moisture loss value that is used to
limit the rate of increase in oven temperature to prevent the
sample from igniting. Example: if an ash rate of 7% is used, the
temperature increase is controlled to maintain a 7% per minute loss during the
test. A value of 3% to 7% range is typically used.
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Temperatures
Start Temperature Control prevents a test from
starting if the chamber temperature is more than two
degrees hotter or colder than the programmed idle
temperature. An alarm will sound and the test will end.
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COMPUTRAC Theory of Operation
Ending Criteria
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End On Prediction
End On Rate
End On Time
End On Time Or Rate
End Test On Reliability
End Test On Temp Then Predict
End Test On Temp Then Rate
End Test On Temp, Then Time Or Rate
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Ending Criteria
End On Prediction Uses AZI’s moisture prediction algorithm
to automatically end each test early to speed test results.
Allows for either a program of an Auto Criteria Selection, or a
Manual Criteria Selection which is setting the reliability of the
test end.
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Ending Criteria
End On Rate ends the test when the weight loss rate falls
below a selected value.
Example: entering 0.100 means that the test will end when the rate of change of
the actual weight loss is less than 0.100% of the original weight per minute.
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Ending Criteria
End On Time places a time limit on a test. The test
will end when a selected amount of time has passed.
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Ending Criteria
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End On Time or Rate used during tests when a change in
moisture may not occur. When the characteristics of a
sample are not known, linked tests with slightly higher
temperatures for each successive test may be used. This
will allow the testing to continue for the set amount of time
and then start the next test in sequence. If loss occurs, the
test will end on the rate criteria.
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Ending Criteria
End On Reliability is similar to the Prediction method, but
is based on a percent of accuracy.
Example: If the reliability was set to 99%, the test would end when the actual
result was within 99% of the predicted result.
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Ending Criteria
End On Temp Then… used when rate or predict criteria
alone would end the test after the release of free or bound
moisture but before the full ashing temperature is reached.
The instrument would check that the temperature criteria is
met, and then look for the additional criteria to end the test.
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Tare Options
Two tare options define how stable the balance must
be before a test will start. A third Special Tare option
allows for the use of a syringe tare, foil tare, or other
lightweight media that may hold the sample.
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Tare Options
Pan Tare allow checks that ensure the drift in the
measured weight of the empty pan is less than a given
number. This is significant to the start of the test, or the
taring of an empty sample pan.
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Tare Options
Pan Tare Options
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Tare Options
Sample Tare allows for some degree of averaging in the
tare. This is used according to environmental conditions
vs. the moisture level. The longer the tare, the more
accurate the start weight can be.
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Tare Options
A third “Special Tare “ option allows for the use of a
syringe tare, foil tare, or other lightweight media that
may hold the sample.
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COMPUTRAC Theory of Operation
Result Display Options
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Will allow for the final results to be displayed in:
% Moisture
% Solids
% Dry Weight
% Ash
% LOI (Displayed as a % of ash in relation to the beginning weight
selected.)
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Results Display Options
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Pass-Fail:
Sets the low limits and high limits of the particular sample
being tested. A final test result above or below the set limits
will cause a FAIL indication to appear on the display and , if
selected in setup, printed reports.
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Lift Compensation
Low Moisture CF is a % moisture addition value that gets
added to the actual moisture result.
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Linked Test Options
Linked Test Options enables multiple adjoining
memory starts to be run together as one test. This
would be for Free/Bound/Ashing moisture studies.
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MOISTURE/SOLIDS/ASH ANALYZERS Web Server
Optional - Web Server can be purchased any time.
Instrument can be accessed from your local area network
(LAN) or intranet by any Windows PC with Internet Explorer
(IE) version 6 or higher.
Can also use a stand alone desktop or laptop PC
The LCD screen of the instrument can be viewed over
the intranet, as well as a combined balance and
temperature calibration report.
Test Programs can be saved to a PC or loaded from a
PC, and Test Results can be viewed and saved to a PC.
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AccessCalibration Reports
View LCD Display Remotely
Retrieve Memory Starts
Retrieve Past Test Results
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MOISTURE/SOLIDS/ASH ANALYZERS Parameter Expert
Optional – The Parameter Expert can be purchased at any time.
The Parameter Expert (PE) a user through an interactive
development of a new sample application.
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COMPUTRAC Parameter Expert
For new applications, The Parameter Expert (PE) queries the user about their
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reference method, sets up a new Memory Start and walks the user through a
series of tests to determine the highest acceptable test temperature.
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MOISTURE/SOLIDS/ASH ANALYZERS Parameter Expert
Used to improve an existing Memory Start that you are using
Allows the user to increase or decrease the existing Test Temperature
To help improve test speed and repeatability
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MOISTURE/SOLIDS/ASH ANALYZERS IQOQPQ Validation
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