Mettler Toledo HB43-S Moisture Analyzer

The Halogen Moisture Analyzer is used for determining the moisture content of almost any substance. The instrument works on the thermogravimetric principle. At the start of the measurement the Moisture Analyzer determines the weight of the sample, the sample is then quickly heated by the integral halogen heating module and the moisture vaporizes. During the drying process the instrument continually measures the weight of the sample and displays the reduction in moisture. Once drying has been completed, the moisture or solids content of the sample is displayed as the final result. Of decisive importance in practice is the rate of heating and even heating of the surface of the sample. In comparison with conventional infrared heating or the drying oven method, for example, the halogen heating module of the instrument needs a shorter time to reach its maximum heating power. It also allows use of high temperatures, an additional factor in shortening the drying time. Uniform heating of the sample material ensures good repeatability of the drying results and makes it possible to use a smaller amount of sample. All parameters of a measurement (drying temperature, drying time, etc.) can be preselected. But the Moisture Analyzer offers many other possibilities. To avoid exceeding the scope of this introduction, only a few of these are listed here:

– The built-in database contains predefined drying methods for many products. The parameters of the individual methods can be easily adjust to suit your needs.
– The drying process can be adjusted to suit the type of sample
 – It can be choose between various types of result display
– The settings and the measurement results can be recorded
– The settings are protected even if there is a power failure
– The RS232C data interface fitted as standard allows the moisture analyzer to communicate with an external printer or with a computer.

 
This wealth of functions notwithstanding, the Moisture Analyzer is very simple to operate. The status display (User Guide) guides you step by step through the measurement cycle and you always know which particular stage in a measurement is currently being executed by the instrument and the next operating step. To exclude faulty handling in routine work, the keypad can be locked to prevent access to all but the elementary functions. The Moisture Analyzer conforms with all common standards and directives. It supports stipulations, work techniques and result records as demanded by all international quality assurance systems, e.g. GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). The instrument has a CE declaration of conformity and METTLER TOLEDO as the manufacturer has been awarded ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.
 
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