Mark 2 Moisture Analyzer Validation Procedure

Mark 2 Moisture Analyzer Validation Procedure
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Mark 2 moisture analyzer system is comprised of a top loading balance, an electronic
controller, quartz infrared heating system, an internal thermal printer, and a supporting
base and cover. This document details the validation test procedures used to verify
performance of the Mark 2 family of moisture analyzers.
Follow the procedures below and record the results on the Mark 2 Validation Checklist
located on page 10 of this document.
2.0 CLEANING OF MARK 2
Procedure:
1) Unplug the unit.
2) Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty (30) minutes.
3) Check that the unit is still unplugged.
4) Use a mild detergent and a soft rag to clean the external surfaces of the unit.
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE unit in water or any other cleaning
solution.
5) Carefully remove the pan support and pan shield to thoroughly clean them.
6) Keep all warning labels clean.
7) Periodically remove the perforated plate by unscrewing the two screws in order
to clean the chamber below. Use extreme care in removing the accumulated
residue with a clean, damp cloth.
8) Replace screws.
9) Keep the mechanical part of the printer free from dirt and dust. Periodically lift
up the printer cover to clean the printer mechanism with a soft brush.
3.0 TOOLS REQUIRED
All tools, fixtures, and other test or assembly devices described in this procedure must be
properly maintained and calibrated, where appropriate. Each device requiring calibration
should have a valid calibration sticker attached to it.
Tools:
Test weight set (2, 5, 20, 20, 50 gram)
External temperature sensor (Tool#T0880)
Digital multi-meter (Tool#T0244)
Standard sample pans (Part#0-2005)
Pan height adjustment tool (Tool#T0252 Rev A)
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4.0 BALANCE FUNCTIONAL TESTS
Note: The unit should be powered up for a minimum of thirty (30) minutes prior
to starting these tests with the following settings.
1) Recall the program "Factory Default" if previously stored. If the settings have
not been stored previously perform the following key presses from the
STANDBY menu to set up the test conditions for the balance functional tests:
Key Description
2 SETUP - Access Setup Menu 1
2 DEVELOP - Access Develop Menu
1 UNITS: MOISTURE - Set unit to moisture %
2 TEMP 1: 105
C - Set Temp 1 to 105
C
6 SLOPE - Change slope settings
2 WINDOW: 1.0 Min. - Set slope window to 1.0 min.
3 %IW: 0.050% - Set slope value to .050%
4 ENDPT: ACTUAL - Set to ACTUAL slope mode
e - Accept current settings
7 STANDBY: 80
C - Set standby to 80
C
9 IDL WT: 5.0 - Set ideal weight to 5 grams
1 SAVE PROGRAM - Save current settings
Enter unused program number - Select an unused program number
Enter "Factory Default" name - Enter program name
These settings should be saved for future reference under the name of "Factory
Default" using any available program number. This program can then be recalled
by name rather than re-programming the settings.
A. Pan Height Check/Adjustment
This section describes the steps necessary to check the balance for the proper
sample pan height. This section is applicable to NR series Mark 2 moisture
analyzers.
Procedure:
1) Remove the pan support and breeze shield.
2) Remove the perforated grill.
3) With the Mark 2 powered ON, place the pan height tool (T0252)
on/over the pan stem. The top of the tube should be level with the top
of the machined groove on the tool + .020 inches. If the top of the tool
is not within this tolerance, an adjustment is necessary. If the top of the
tube is lower than the bottom of the tool the balance is bent and needs
to be returned to Omnimark for service.
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A. Pan Height Check/Adjustment cont.
4) To adjust the pan height, remove the entire cover of the instrument by
removing the hex screw located near the front/center of the unit in the
balance opening. Once the cover has been removed, locate the
adjustment screw at rear of the rectangular balance arm cover. Using a
screwdriver of the correct size, turn the screw 1/16-1/8 turn clockwise
to raise. DO NOT EXERT DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE
ADJUSTMENT SCREW. BALANCE WILL BE DAMAGED. Turn
screw until the pan stem is level with the machined groove on the tool.
5) Reinstall instrument cover and grill.
B. Calibration
This test verifies that the "Automatic Calibration" software feature functions
properly. Since the customer should recalibrate the instrument after installation
using his or her own test weights, this test is not meant, as an indication of the
absolute accuracy the customer will experience. From the SETUP 1 menu, select
"4 Calibrate. Place a 50 gram weight on to the pan support and then close the
hood. The CALIBRATION DONE message should appear and then the SETUP 1
menu will be displayed. Open the hood and remove the weight. Record
completion.
C. Linearity
A balance is linear when the displayed weight is equal (within the tolerance
specified) to the actual weight, for weights between minimum and maximum
capacity. To determine if the unit is linear, the same test mass is weighed at two
pre-loads.
Procedure:
1) From the STANDBY screen zero the balance by pressing the REZERO
key.
2) Place a 20 gram test weight in the center of the standard pan and
record the reading.
3) Remove this weight, and then place a second 20 gram weight in the
center of the standard pan. Zero the balance.
4) With the weight from step 3) still on the pan, place the same test
weight used in step 4) above in the center of the standard pan. Record
the reading.
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C. Linearity cont.
Acceptance - Linearity:
The unit is acceptable if the difference between the value obtained in step 4)
and the value obtained in step 2) is less than or equal to the tolerance below:
Mark 2 HP only + 0.0020 grams
Mark 2 + 0.003 grams
D. Repeatability
With the heater hood closed, ZERO the balance and do three (3) successive
weighing with a 50 gram test weight in the center of the standard pan. Record the
readings. The balance is acceptable if the difference between the minimum and
maximum value of these tests is less than or equal to the tolerance of:
The balance returns to zero using the same tolerances after removing the weight.
E. Stability
The test in this section should be done after a total recommended warm up period
of two (2) hours at a standby temperature of 100
C with the hood closed.

In this test, the stability (drift) of the unit is checked at temperature. From the
default, recall the program "Stability" if previously stored. If the setting has not
been stored previously perform the following key presses from the STANDBY
menu to set up the test conditions for the balance stability tests:
Key Description
1 UNITS: WEIGHT - Set units to WEIGHT
2 TEMP 1: 130
C
3 TIME 1: 10.0 min. - Set Time 1 to 10 minutes
1 TURN SLOPE OFF - Turn slope mode OFF
7 STANDBY: 100
C
9 IDL WT: 5.0 - Set Ideal Wt. to 5 grams
Enter "Stability" name - Enter "Stability" program name
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E. Stability cont.
These settings should be saved for future reference under the name of "Stability"
using any available program number. This program can then be recalled by name
rather than re-programming the settings.
Press the START/STOP key to begin the test. When prompted, place a five (5)
gram weight on the standard pan. Lower the hood, the test will begin automatically
after stabilizing. The heating elements will bring the chamber to the set
temperature and hold it steady until the time period has elapsed. Record the
weight loss (+/-) for all three tests. The unit will then lower the chamber to the
standby temperature.
Allow the unit to cool to 100
C degrees. Repeat this test for a total of three tests.

The unit is acceptable if difference between the initial and the final readings over
the ten minute total period is less than or equal to:
F. Simulated Weight Tests
The sequence below simulates an actual moisture determination test. The
ACTUAL SLOPE mode allows the instrument to run a test until the controller
determines that the test sample no longer is losing weight*. At this point, all
moisture in the sample is considered to be evaporated.
In this mode, *A "dry" sample is defined by the system software as one that has
met the specified tolerances previously entered into the controller. For example,
the default setting of the system will end a test when the test sample has lost less
than 0.05% of its initial weight in a one minute time period.
Recall the program "Simulated Weight" if previously stored. If the settings have
not been stored previously perform the following key presses from the STANDBY
menu to set up the test conditions for the balance stability tests:
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F. Simulated Weight Tests cont.
Key Description
1 UNITS: MOISTURE - Set units to Moisture
2 TEMP 1: 105
C
3 TIME 1: OFF - Set Time 1 to OFF with "0" key
4 TEMP 2: OFF - Set Temp 2 to OFF with "0" key
5 TIME 2: OFF - Set Time 2 to OFF with "0" key
2 > WINDOW: 1.0 minutes. - Set slope window to 1.0 minute
3 > %IW: 0.050% - Set slope value to 0.050%
4 > ENDPT: ACTUAL - Set to ACTUAL slope mode
7 STANDBY: 60
C
9 IDL WT: 7.0 - Set Ideal Wt. to 7 grams
Enter "Simulated Wt" name - Enter "Simulated Wt" program name
These settings should be saved for future reference under the name of "Simulated Weight"
using any available program number. This program can then be recalled by name rather
than re-programming the settings.
2) Press the START/STOP key. Place both a five (5) gram and a two (2) gram test
weight on the standard pan then lower the hood.
3) After approximately ten (10) seconds, lift the hood and remove the two (2) gram
weight from the pan. This simulates the "evaporation" of moisture in a test sample.
Lower the hood. The heating elements will increase the chamber temperature to the
TEMP 1 value.
4) Because no further weight can be "evaporated", in approximately one minute the
system will automatically stop the test and lower the chamber to the standby
temperature. Record the % moisture result for this test.
The unit is acceptable if the % moisture result is between 28.4% and 28.8%. (These
values are based on a formula of 2 grams/7 grams = approximately 28.6).
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5.0 TEMPERATURE SENSOR CALIBRATION
An internal temperature sensor (1000 ohm platinum RTD) is located within the heating
chamber in close proximity to the quartz infrared heating elements. This sensor is used by
the electronic controller to maintain the desired chamber temperature selected by the
operator. The purpose of this test is to calibrate the unit's internal temperature sensor
against an external reference so that the temperature setting of all units are comparable.
The reflective surfaces in the heater chamber must be clean prior to proceeding with
this test.
A. Temp Verification
Procedure:
1) Recall the program "Temp Verify" if previously stored. If the settings have
not been stored previously perform the following key presses from the
STANDBY menu to set up the test conditions for the temp verification tests:
Key Description
2 TEMP 1: 180
C
3 TIME 1: 25 min. - Set Time 1 to 25 minutes
7 STANDBY: 80
C
Enter "Temp Verify" name - Enter "Temp Verify" program name
These settings should be saved for future reference under the name of "Temp
Verify" using any available program number. This program can then be recalled by
name rather than re-programming the settings.
2) Make sure the temperature calibration fixture is in place and the heater hood
is closed.
3) Allow the standby temperature to equilibrate for twenty-five (25) minutes.
4) Verify the ohm measurement equals the 80
C ohm reading from the provided

temperature table, (+20 ohms). Record reading and proceed if within
tolerance.
Note: In case of non-conformance, advance to Section B, Calibration Setup. If
Calibration has been performed, advance to Section 8.0, Non-Conformance.
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A. Temp Verification cont.
5) Press the START/STOP key a total of three (3) times in order to initiate a
test. Allow the test to progress for twenty-five (25) minutes.
6) A few seconds prior to the test ending at 25 minutes, Verify the ohm
measurement equals the 180C ohm reading from the provided temperature
table, (+20 ohms). Record reading and proceed to Section 6.0 if within
tolerance.
Note: In case of non-conformance, advance to Section B, Calibration Setup. If
Calibration has been performed, advance to Section 8.0, Non-Conformance.
B. Calibration Setup
Procedure:
1) If you have not already done so in the temp verification section, setup
test parameters as described in section 5.0 A 1).
2) From the Setup 1 menu, press the "." key. The screen will change to a
security screen.
3) Enter the code "RTD" followed by e to access the RTD CAL
screen.
4) Open the heating chamber hood and remove the tray support and
breeze shield.
5) Install the temperature calibration bowl in place of the breeze shield and
connect the leads to a digital ohmmeter. Select the 2K range.
6) Close the hood. The Mark 2 should begin heating to the 80
C standby
temperature. Allow the Mark 2 to equilibrate to the 80
C standby
temperature for 25 minutes.
C. Calibration
Procedure:
1) From the RTD CAL screen, press the 1 key for 1>LOW TEMP.
2) Read the ohmic value from the ohmmeter and cross-reference the
temperature from the low temp table.
3) After thirty-one (31) seconds the display will prompt "Enter Low
Temp". Enter the low temperature and press the e key.
4) From the RTD CAL screen, press the 2 key. The Mark 2 will heat to
a high temperature. Allow the unit to equilibrate for twenty-five (25)
minutes.
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C. Calibration cont.
5) Read the ohmic value from the ohmmeter and cross-reference the
temperature from the high temp table.
6) From the RTD CAL screen, press the 3 key for HIGH TEMP.
7) After thirty-one (31) seconds, the display will prompt "Enter high temp".
Enter the High Temperature and press the e key. After high temp is
entered the m and b coefficients on lines 7 and 8 will change. Record
these for future reference.
8) Press the 4 key to save, then press the e key to exit to the Setup 1
menu. Record initials upon completion.
9) Repeat temperature verification, Section A.
6.0 VERIFICATION OF STORED PROGRAMS
A list of the stored programs can be printed by pressing "1 RECALL" from the
STANDBY menu followed by the "PAPER FEED" key. A comparison should be made
between the current stored programs and the originally established stored programs. This
check will verify that the test conditions have not been altered. Record initials upon
completion.
7.0 RE-INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CODE
If a security code was previously active, re-install the security code upon completion of
the validation checkout using the following steps:
Key Description
8 SECURITY - Access Security Menu
1 TURN SECURITY ON - Enable security
Enter the previous security code - Input security code
e - Accept security code
e - Exit Security Menu
e - Exit Setup Menu 1
Record initials upon completion if used.
8.0 NON-CONFORMANCE
If the measurements do not fall within the specified ranges, call Omnimark Instrument
Corp. at 1-800-835-3211 for assistance.
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Date: Serial #: Model #:
Software Ver: _______ Inspected by:
Passed
2.0 Cleaning of Mark 2
4.0 Balance Functional Tests Reading
A) Calibration
B) Linearity 20 gram, diff. (STD+.003g, HP+.0020g) 1 ______
2 ______
Diff (1-2) ______
C) Repeatability 50 gram (STD+.002g, HP+.0010g) ______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
D) Stability 5 gram (STD+.005g, HP+.003g) ______ ______
______

E) Simulated Drying Test (2g / 5g) (28.4%-28.8%) ______ ______
5.0 Temperature Sensor Calibration
A. Verification 80C (+ 20 ohms) ______ ______
Check with Temperature Table 180C (+ 20 ohms) ______
If necessary:
B. Calibration coefficients m______ b______ ______
C. Calibration - completed ______
6.0 Verification of Stored Programs ______
7.0 Re-Installation of Security Code ______

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C - Set Temp 1 to 105

C with the hood closed.

C - Set Temp 1 to 130

C - Set standby to 100

C degrees. Repeat this test for a total of three tests.

C - Set Temp 1 to 105

C - Set Temp 1 to 180

C ohm reading from the provided

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