Computrac MAX-1000 User's Manual - Arizona Instrument

If test times are too long with water or solvent based solutions, reduce the sample sizein 1 gram increments until the desired test time is reached (typically 3-5 minutes).Begin water and solvent solution sample testing with flat pans.SUGGESTED TECHNIQUES - LIQUID SAMPLESIt is recommended that the pan or the pan w/filter paper (if used) be cooled after thepan tare and before the sample is added. This can be done quickly and easily byremoving the pan or pan w/filter paper and fanning back and forth a few times. Applysample quickly using a syringe or pipette in a spiral motion over the surface of the pan.For extremely volatile samples, use the syringe test procedure.See SYRINGE TEST, page 43.SUGGESTED TECHNIQUES - DRY SAMPLESSpread sample evenly over the surface of a waffle pan. If desired, you may place theappropriate amount of sample in center of pan. Then remove pan and sample frombalance and place on flat surface. Shake the pan to distribute the sample evenly.TARE OPTIONS:Dry samplesPan tare6If moisture is < 1%6If moisture is < 0.1%Sample tareWater-based solutionsPan tareSample tareSolvent-based solutionsPan tareSample tareTare SelectionLow moistureUltra-low moistureWhen stable (3 seconds)Low moisture3 secondsLow moisture3 secondsLIFT COMPENSATION:If moisture level is < 0.2%, adjust as needed. The higher the lift percentage, the lowerthe moisture value will be. Call AZI Customer Service if you have any questions.70