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Operating instructions
Electronic Moisture Analyser
KERN DBS
Version 1.0
04/2011
GB
DBS-BA-e-1110
KERN DBS
GB Version 1.0 04/2011
Operating instructions
Electronic Moisture Analyser
Contents
1 Technical data ................................................................................................ 4
2 Appliance overview ....................................................................................... 6
2.1 Overview of display.................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.1 Display examples ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Keyboard overview................................................................................................................. 13
3 Basic Information (General)........................................................................ 15
3.1 Proper use............................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Improper Use .......................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 15
3.4 Monitoring of Test Resources............................................................................................... 15
3.5 Danger Information ................................................................................................................ 16
3.5.1 “Hazard information” sticker ..................................................................................................... 20
4 Transport and storage................................................................................. 21
4.1 Testing upon acceptance ...................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Packaging / return transport ................................................................................................. 21
5 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ..................................................... 21
5.1 Installation Site, Location of Use.......................................................................................... 21
5.2 Unpacking and checking ....................................................................................................... 24
5.2.1 Scope of delivery / serial accessories ...................................................................................... 24
5.3 Placing ..................................................................................................................................... 25
5.4 Mains connection ................................................................................................................... 28
5.4.1 Turning On the Power .............................................................................................................. 29
5.5 Commissioning....................................................................................................................... 30
5.6 Connection of peripheral devices......................................................................................... 30
6 Adjustment ................................................................................................... 31
6.1 Adjust balance ........................................................................................................................ 31
6.2 Adjust temperature ................................................................................................................ 33
6.3 ISO/GLP log............................................................................................................................. 36
7 Menu ............................................................................................................. 37
7.1 Navigation in the menu .......................................................................................................... 38
7.1.1 Numeric entry ........................................................................................................................... 39
8 Moisture analysis......................................................................................... 40
8.1 Start drying ............................................................................................................................. 40
8.2 Abort drying ............................................................................................................................ 42
8.3 Finish drying ........................................................................................................................... 42
8.4 Turn off appliance .................................................................................................................. 42
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9 Drying parameters ....................................................................................... 43
9.1 Save / access .......................................................................................................................... 44
9.2 Adjust ...................................................................................................................................... 45
9.2.1 Drying modes ........................................................................................................................... 45
9.2.1.1 Drying mode AUTO (Standard drying/switch-off criterion “∆M“)......................................... 45
9.2.1.2 Drying mode TIME (Standard drying/switch-off criterion “Time“) ....................................... 46
9.2.1.3 RAPID Drying mode (Rapid drying) ..................................................................................... 47
9.2.1.4 SLOW Drying mode (Slow drying) ....................................................................................... 49
9.2.1.5 STEP Drying mode (Step drying)......................................................................................... 51
9.2.2 Result display ........................................................................................................................... 54
9.2.3 Start criterion ............................................................................................................................ 56
10 Miscellaneous settings................................................................................ 57
10.1 Enter sample designation...................................................................................................... 57
10.2 Set date/time for measuring protocol .................................................................................. 58
10.3 Menu Lock............................................................................................................................... 59
10.4 Change password .................................................................................................................. 61
10.5 Enter identification number................................................................................................... 62
10.6 Resetting the menu ................................................................................................................ 63
11 Print, store and call-up measurement results ........................................... 64
11.1 Pin allocation RS232C interface ........................................................................................... 65
11.2 Interface parameters .............................................................................................................. 66
11.3 Output interval ........................................................................................................................ 68
11.4 Call up and print out measuring results .............................................................................. 69
11.5 Print out currently preset drying parameters...................................................................... 70
11.6 Delete measuring results from memory .............................................................................. 71
11.7 Printout examples .................................................................................................................. 72
12 General information concerning moisture analysis ................................. 75
12.1 Application .............................................................................................................................. 75
12.2 Basics ...................................................................................................................................... 75
12.3 Adjustment to existing measuring method ......................................................................... 75
12.4 Preparing a sample ................................................................................................................ 76
12.5 Sample material ...................................................................................................................... 77
12.6 Sample size / originally weighted in quantity...................................................................... 77
12.7 Drying temperature ................................................................................................................ 78
12.8 Recommendations / Guidelines............................................................................................ 78
13 Service, maintenance, disposal.................................................................. 83
13.1 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 83
13.2 Service, maintenance............................................................................................................. 84
13.2.1 Remove protective glass guard ........................................................................................... 84
13.2.2 Lamp change ....................................................................................................................... 86
13.2.3 Replacing fuses.................................................................................................................... 87
13.3 Disposal................................................................................................................................... 87
14 Instant help................................................................................................... 88
14.1 Error messages ...................................................................................................................... 89
15 Declaration of conformity ........................................................................... 91
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1 Technical data
Data DBS 60-3
Radiator Halogen (1 x 400 W)
50°C - 200°C
Temperature range
1°C increments selectable
Maximum load (Max) 60 g
Minimum weight (min) 0.02 g
Warm-up time 2h
Weighing mode 0.001g

Readability (d)
Moisture analysis mode 0.01 %
Reproducibility
0.001 g
„Weighing mode“
Initial weight 2 g: 0.15 %

Reproducibility
Initial weight 5g 0.05 %
„Weighing mode“
Initial weight 10 g 0.02 %
Standard drying (AUTO / TIME))

Step drying (STEP)
Drying modes
Rapid drying (RAPID)
Slow drying (SLOW)
Linearity ± 0.003 g
Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.
Recommended adjustment
50g (F1)
weight, not added (class)
• 5°C….+40°C ambient temperature
Environmental conditions
• max 85% air humidity non-condensing
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• AUTO
Switch-off criterion
The drying is finished when the preset weight loss
(∆M ) remains constant for 30 seconds.
• TIME
The drying is finished after the preset time, 1 minute –
4 hours (1 minute increments)
or 12 hours can be selected
• Manual (STOP button)
Sample dishes included Ø 95 mm
Weighing Units [M/W] [%] moisture

[D/W] [%] dry mass:
[M/D] ATRO* dry mass
[W/D] ATRO* moisture
[GRAM] Gram display
Internal memory Method memory 10 memory locations for drying

programs, see chap. 9.1
Sample memory 100 memory locations for measuring
results, see chap. 11
Interface RS232
Dimensions (B x D x H) Housing 202 x 336 x 157 mm

Available drying room Ø 95 mm, 20 mm high
Net weight 4.2 kg
Electric Supply 220 – 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
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2 Appliance overview
Front view:
Pos. Description
1 Viewing panel
2 Sample dish
3 Display
4 Bubble level
5 Keyboard
6 Adjustable foot
7 Heated cover
8 Halogen lamp
9 Temperature sensor
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Rear view:
Pos. Description
10 Anti-theft protection device connection
11 Not documented
12 RS232
13 USB, not documented
14 Mains connection socket
15 Fuse box
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2.1 Overview of display
No. Display Description
1 Currently loaded drying program, see chap. 9.1
2 Illuminates during communication with external devices.
3 • The stability display indicates that the weighing value is

stable.
• Highlights current setting in the menu.

4 The indicator will mark the measuring result
5 Drying mode Status display during drying
AUTO
Heating-up period
+ see chap. 9.2.1.1 Preset drying temperature is

reached. The drying is finished
when ∆M constant.
TIME
Heating-up period
Preset drying temperature is

+ see chap. 9.2.1.2 reached. The drying is finished
when the preset drying time has
expired.
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RAPID
Heating-up period “pre-heating
step”
The pre-heating step is switched

+ see chap. 9.2.1.3
on until “∆M pre-heating step” is
constant.
Temperature is lowered to the

preset drying temperature.
Preset drying temperature is

reached.
The drying is finished when the
preset completion criterion is
fulfilled.
SLOW
Heating-up period
+ see chap. 9.2.1.4 Preset drying temperature is

reached.
The drying is finished when the
preset completion criterion is
fulfilled.
STEP
Heating-up period step 1
Drying step 1
+ see chap. 9.2.1.5
Drying step 2
Drying step 3
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6
Previous drying time
7
Current temperature
Result display, see chap. 9.2.2

8
% M/W [%] moisture
D/W [%] dry mass:
M/D ATRO dry mass
W/D ATRO moisture
Gram Gram display

g
9 Basic displays
Weight display
Display % moisture
Menu access via MENU button
Equipment is in Ready mode, see chap. 8.4.
0 Current menu selection
UNIT Equipment is in menu „Display of results“, see chap. 9.2.2
COMSET Equipment is in menu „Interface parameters“, see chap. 11.2
CODE Equipment is in menu „Sample denomination“, see chap. 10.1
CAL Equipment is in menu „Adjustment“, see chap. 6
PRINT Equipment is in menu „Printer“, see chap. 11.3 – 11.5
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a Status display „Equipment“
Top Is displayed when the heated cover

is open.
Flashes when the heated cover

needs to be closed.
Goes out when heated cover is

closed
Centre Is displayed when the heated cover

is open.
Goes out when heated cover is

closed
Flashes when drying process is

active
Bottom Indicates that a sample is in the

sample dish.
Flashes when a sample needs to be

loaded.
Goes out if there is no sample in the

sample dish.
Indicates that a sample is in the

sample dish.
Flashes if taring is required.
Goes out if no sample dish is in

place.
Indicates upon switch-on that the

dish holder is installed.
Flashes upon switch-on if the dish

holder is not installed.
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2.1.1 Display examples
During drying:
After drying:
1 Loaded drying program + see chap 9.1
2 Previous time
3 Current temperature
4 Unit „Display of results“ + see chap. 9.2.2
5 Preset drying mode / + see chap. 9.2.1

Status display drying + see chap. 2.1
6 Current moisture content in %.
During drying with can be switched in ∆M (see chap. 9.2.1.1).
7 Drying process active + see chap. 2.1
8 Measuring result indicator
9 Measuring value (unit in the preset result display) + see chap. 9.2.2
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2.2 Keyboard overview
Turn on/off
• Call up menu
• Selecting a menu item to the left.
• Scroll back
• Scroll to next page
• Selection of a menu item in clockwise direction
• Taring
• Zeroing
• Activate menu item

• Save setting
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• Exit menu
• Back to moisture analysis mode
• Quit
Start drying
Complete drying
Numerical input, see chap. 7.1.1
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3 Basic Information (General)
3.1 Proper use

The device purchased by you is designed for a fast and reliable determination of
material moisture in liquid, porous and solid materials by applying the method of
thermogravimetrics.
3.2 Improper Use

Impacts and overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the device,
minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided.
Balance may be damage by this.
Never operate device in explosive environment. The serial version is not explosion
protected.
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect
weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the moisture analyser.
The moisture analyser may only be used according to the described conditions.
Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing.
3.3 Warranty
Loss of warranty due to
• Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored

• The appliance is used outside the described uses
• The appliance is modified or opened
• mechanical damage and damage caused by media, liquids
• natural wear and tear
• The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
• The measuring system is overloaded
3.4 Monitoring of Test Resources

In the framework of quality assurance the measuring-related properties of the
moisture analyser and, if applicable, the testing weight, must be checked regularly.
The responsible user must define a suitable interval as well as type and scope of this
test. Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com) with
regard to the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for
this. In KERN's accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may
be calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.
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3.5 Danger Information
WARNING
! The moisture analyser is used to analyse the moisture content of materials.
This instrument must be used exclusively for this purpose. Any other usage
may cause a risk to personnel, damage to the equipment or other material
damage.
! The moisture analyser should be used mainly for the drying of aqueous
substances.
! The moisture analyser may not be used in a hazardous area.
! The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel.
! Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if
you are already familiar with KERN appliances.
! This moisture analyser is a robust precision instrument, however, it must be

handled with care to ensure many years of trouble-free operation.
! Never make any modifications or design changes to the equipment

whatsoever. Always use original spare parts and accessories.
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! Make sure that liquids do not get in contact with the interior of the device or
the connections at the rear of the device.
If you spill liquid on the device, disconnect it immediately.
Afterwards do not operate the moisture analyzer and have it checked by a
competent KERN stockist before any further use.
! Never store materials on the equipment.
! Never place combustible materials on, under or next to the equipment, as the
environment of the instrument heats up to a high temperature.
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! Explosive, easily flammable samples and samples that go into a chemical
reaction when subjected to heat, may not be analysed with the moisture
analyser.
! Sample materials emitting toxic substances must be dried with a special

extraction system in place. Create an environment that prevents the inhalation
of vapours hazardous to health.
! Sample materials developing aggressive vapours (e. g. acids) may cause

corrosion problems on some parts of the device.
! Careful when removing the sample. The sample itself, the sample dish and the
heating unit may be very hot.
! Maintain sufficient space in the environment of the equipment to prevent heat

build-up (distance from the equipment 20cm, upwards 1m).
! Do not operate the humidity analyser in areas with hazard of explosion
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Hazards during and after measuring
! Ensure correct installation of all components, see chap. 5.3
! Careful when removing the sample. The sample itself, the sample dish and the
heating unit may be very hot.
! Use the sample retainer at all times as it allows safe working and prevents
burns.
! Individual parts of the case (e. g. the ventilation grids) may heat up
considerably during operation. Therefore, only take hold of the equipment by
the marked handles.
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3.5.1 “Hazard information” sticker
! Ventilation grilles and inspection windows may become very hot during
operation
! Always open heated cover completely.
! Do not use any combustible sample materials.
! Disconnect the equipment from the power supply prior to changing a lamp,
see chap. 13.2.2.
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4 Transport and storage
4.1 Testing upon acceptance

When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the
appliance itself when unpacking for possible visible damage.
4.2 Packaging / return transport
Keep all parts of the original packaging for a possibly

required return.
Only use original packaging for returning.
Prior to dispatch disconnect all cables and remove

loose/mobile parts.
Reattach possibly supplied transport securing devices.
Secure all parts such as the glass wind screen, the

weighing platform, power unit etc. against shifting and
damage.
5 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning
5.1 Installation Site, Location of Use

The unit is designed to achieve reliable weighing results under normal conditions of
use.
You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for the appliance.
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On the installation site observe the following:
! Remove explosive materials from the immediate vicinity.

Emerging vapours, sample dish and all parts of the sample chamber are hot!
! Remove easily flammable materials from the immediate vicinity.
! Protect the device against direct draughts due to open windows and doors.
! Avoid extreme heat and temperature fluctuations e.g. due to installation next
to radiators.
! Avoid direct sunlight
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! Never store materials on the equipment.
! Protect the appliance against high humidity, vapours and dust,
! Major display deviations (incorrect weighing results) may be experienced

should electromagnetic fields (e.g. due to mobile phones or radio equipment),
static electricity accumulations or instable power supply occur. Change
location or remove source of interference.
! Avoid static charging of the material to be weighed, weighing container and

windshield
! Place the device on a firm, level surface.
! Avoid jarring during weighing.
! Do not expose the device to extreme dampness for longer periods of time.
Non-permitted condensation (condensation of air humidity on the appliance)
may occur if a cold appliance is taken to a considerably warmer environment.
In this case, acclimatize the disconnected appliance for ca. 2 hours at room
temperature.
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5.2 Unpacking and checking
Open package, take out the appliance and accessories. Verify that there has been no
damage and that all packing items are present.
5.2.1 Scope of delivery / serial accessories
1. Instrument
2. 50 disposable sample dishes
3. Dish holder
4. Wind protection ring
5. Heat shield
6. Spare fuse
7. Removal aid
8. Power cable
9. Protective cover
10. Operating instructions
11. Menu overview
12. Hexagonal socket wrench
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5.3 Placing
The moisture analyser is delivered in pieces. Check immediately after unpacking all the
parts that the delivery is complete and assemble the individual components as described
below.
1. Fit heat shield.
2. Install wind protection ring, ensuring correct positioning, on .
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3. Install dish holder, ensuring correct positioning, on .
4. Fit sample dish.
5. Level the equipment with foot screws [1] until the air bubble of the water balance is
in the prescribed circle.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
If the air bubble is at the lefthand edge, level the equipment with the righthand foot
screw, see Fig.1.
If the air bubble is at the righthand edge, level the equipment with the lefthand foot
screw, see Fig.2.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
If both foot screws are turned simultaneously in clockwise direction, the air bubble will
move forwards (see Fig.3).
If both foot screws are turned simultaneously in anticlockwise direction, the air bubble will
move backwards (see Fig.4).
Check levelling regularly.
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5.4 Mains connection
Power supply is provided via the supplied mains cable.
Check, whether the voltage acceptance on the scales is set correctly. Do not connect
the appliance to the power grid unless the information on the appliance (sticker)
matches the local mains voltage.
Important:
Does the labelling (115 VAC ± 10% or 230 VAC ± 10%) match the local mains
voltage?
- Do not connect if mains voltages are different!
- If matching, connect the scales.
The moisture analyzer must be connected to a standard socket with earth terminal.
Do not eliminate the protective effect by using an extension lead without earth
terminal. For power supplies from power grids without earth terminals call a specialist
to establish equivalent protection according to the relevant installation regulations.
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5.4.1 Turning On the Power
Supply balance with power via the mains power cable. The display lights up and
the equipment conducts a self-test.
The selftest is completed when „OFF“ appears on the display.
To switch on press the ON/OFF button. The equipment conducts a segment test.
As soon as the weight display appears, the instrument will be ready to weigh.
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5.5 Commissioning
In order to obtain exact results, the appliance must have reached its operating
temperature (see warm-up time chap. 1).
For this warm-up time the appliance must be connected to the power supply.
The accuracy of the appliance depends on the local acceleration of gravity.
Strictly observe hints in chapter Adjustment.
5.6 Connection of peripheral devices

Before connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the data
interface, always disconnect the moisture analyser from the power supply.
Only use accessories and peripheral devices by KERN, as they are ideally tuned to
the appliance.
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6 Adjustment
6.1 Adjust balance

As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth,
each balance must be coordinated - in compliance with the underlying physical
weighing principle - to the existing acceleration due to gravity at its place of location
(only if the balance has not already been adjusted to the location in the factory). This
adjustment process must be carried out for the first commissioning, after each
change of location as well as in case of fluctuating environment temperature. To
receive accurate measuring values it is also recommended to adjust the balance
periodically in weighing operation.
• Observe stable environmental conditions. A warming up time (see chapter
1) is required for stabilization.
• Carry out adjustment with placed sample dish. Ensure that no objects are
within the sample dish.
• Carry out adjustment as near as possible to the balance’s maximum
weight (recommended adjustment weight see chap. 1). Weights of different
nominal values (10g – 60g) may be used for adjustment but are not
optimal for technical measuring. Info about test weights can be found on
the Internet at: http://www.kern-sohn.com
Press the Menu button to access the menu.
Use navigation buttons to select menu item

“CAL”.
Acknowledge using ENTER key, the current

setting is displayed. If necessary, use navigation
buttons to select “BAL”.
Press ENTER to confirm and “WAIT” will be
displayed followed by the currently preset
adjustment weight.
Open heated cover
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• If the value of the adjustment weight needs to be changed, use the
navigation buttons to make the required setting (see chap. 7.1.1.
“Numerical input”).
• The adjustment protocol output is started upon connection to an
optional printer and activated GLP function (see chap. 6.3).
When the adjustment weight display flashes, e.g.
50g, place it carefully in the centre of the sample
dish.
Adjustment starts.
Wait until „0.000g“ appears. Remove the

adjustment weight during the flashing display.
The adjustment is completed when “END” is

displayed. The device returns to the menu
automatically.
Press ESC to return to weighing mode.
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6.2 Adjust temperature
We recommend sometimes to check the temperature value of the device using the
optional temperature calibrating set DBS-A01. The temperature is measured at two
points (100°C and 180°C) and can be adjusted at these two points.
The equipment should cool down first to room temperature after the last heating
period.
Preparation:
Fix the temperature sensor on the
temperature calibration set in
accordance with the illustration.
Remove sample dish and dish holder

from the moisture analyser.
Install the temperature-calibration set

acc. to fig.
Close heated cover.

If applicable, the error message “ol” will
be displayed, but can be ignored in this
case.
On the temperature calibration set
switch-on the digital thermometer by the
ON/OFF button.
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Call up menu:
Press the Menu button to access the menu and
the first menu item “PRoGRM” will be
displayed.
Use navigation buttons to select menu
item “CAL”.

setting is displayed. If necessary, use
navigation buttons to select “TEMP”.
Press ENTER to confirm and the first
temperature point to be tested will be displayed.
Press START and the first heating-up period

will start.
• Do not leave the heated cover open for more than 1 minute during the
heating-up period, otherwise the error message “ERR.100” will appear.
In this case press ESC and restart menu item “TEMP”.
• Attention: some parts e.g. ventilation grilles and inspection windows
may become very hot during operation.
• The adjustment must be made within 15 minutes when the temperature
display flashes, otherwise the temperature adjustment will be aborted
(ABORT will be displayed).
Temperature calibration for the first point takes
15 min. Compare the displayed temperature
value on the thermometer with that of the
moisture analyser whilst the temperature
display is flashing. If the two values do not
match, correct them using the navigation
buttons and confirm with the ENTER
button Numerical input, see chap. 7.1.1.
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The second temperature point to be tested will
be displayed.
Confirm with the ENTER button, the second
heat-up phase is started.
Temperature calibration for the second point
takes 15 min. Compare the displayed
temperature value on the thermometer with that
of the moisture analyser whilst the temperature
display is flashing. If the two values do not
match, correct them using the navigation
buttons and confirm with the ENTER
button Numerical input, see chap. 7.1.1.
The adjustment is completed when “END” is
displayed. The device returns to the menu
automatically.
The adjustment protocol output is started upon
connection to an optional printer and activated
GLP function (see chap. 6.3).
Press ESC to return to Moisture analysis mode.
• The adjustment protocol output is started upon connection to an

optional printer and activated GLP function (see chap. 6.3).
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6.3 ISO/GLP log
Quality assurance systems require printouts of measuring results as well as of
correct adjustment stating date and time and equipment identification. The easiest
way is to have a printer connected.
• Ensure that the communication parameters for moisture analyser and

printer concur, see chap. 11.2.
• For printout sample see chapter 11.7

the first menu item “PRoGRM” will be displayed.
Use navigation buttons to select menu item

“CAL”.
Press ENTER to confirm and the current
Adjustment mode “BAL / TEMP” will be displayed.
Use navigation buttons to select
“CAL.REC”.
Press ENTER to confirm and the indicator ¨
next to “CAL.REC” will display the current
setting.
Indicator ¨ Display Selection
Adjustment protocol output

is displayed
activated
Adjustment protocol output de-

is not displayed
activated
Press ENTER to activate/de-activate this function.

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7 Menu
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7.1 Navigation in the menu
• Call up menu
• Select and scroll up through the menu items

• Select setting within one function
• Select and scroll down through the menu items

• Select setting within one function
• Selecting a menu item to the left
• Selection of a menu item in clockwise direction
• Confirm and save
• Exit menu
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7.1.1 Numeric entry
Key Description Function
Navigation key Increase flashing digit
Navigation key Decrease flashing digit
Navigation key Digit selection to the right
Navigation key  Digit selection to the left
ENTER-key Confirm entry
ESC-key Cancel input
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8 Moisture analysis
8.1 Start drying
First set the drying parameters as described in chap. 9 during initial start-up.
Or set the drying parameters as described in chap. 9

or load from store a suitable drying program for the
sample, see chap. 9.1.
Ensure that the equipment is in Moisture analysis
mode. Press ESC if necessary.
Open heated cover
Deposit a sample dish acclimatised to room

temperature.
When the heated cover is closed, wait for the stability

display [ ] and press the TARE button to reset to
zero.
Load sample within 3 minutes otherwise the error message “ERR.111” will
be displayed. In this case, press ESC and reset to zero.
Place sample in sample dish.

Sample preparation see chap. 12.4
Ensure minimum initial weight > 0.02 g
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Close heated cover and measuring will start
automatically.
• If measuring does not start automatically, the equipment is preset for

Manual start. Press the START button to start.
• Manual or Automatic start can be selected in the menu, see chap. 9.2.3
• Observe hazard information,
see Chapter 3.5 “Hazards during and after measuring”
When drying is finished, you will hear an acoustic
signal and the heating will be shut off.
The measuring result, marked by the indicator [ ]],
will be displayed.
The blower will switch off automatically after a short
time.
Press the ON/OFF button for further measurements
and the equipment will revert to Moisture analysis
mode. The indicator [ ]] will go out.
Finish drying, see chap. 8.3
When an optional printer is connected, the measurement log will be edited
independently on the settings in the menu, see chap. 11.3
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8.2 Abort drying
The measuring can be aborted at any time by
pressing the STOP button. A long signal will sound,
and “ABORT” will be displayed.
Either
Press ESC key. The equipment reverts to Moisture
analysis mode and the measuring result is
discarded.
or
Press STOP key again.
The measuring result, marked by the indicator [ ]],
will be displayed and saved.
8.3 Finish drying
Open heated cover

! Observe hazard information,
see Chapter 3.5 “Hazards during and after
measuring”
! Careful when removing the sample. The sample
itself, the sample dish and the heating unit may be
very hot.
! Always work with a removal aid as this will enable

safe working and prevent burns.
8.4 Turn off appliance

Press ON/OFF button until “OFF” appears and the
display will change to “READY”. The equipment
migrates to Ready mode.
The moisture analyser does not require any warm-
up time in Ready mode in order to be used for
measuring.
The equipment must be disconnected from the

mains in order to switch the power supply off
completely.
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9 Drying parameters
The equipment can be used to store complete drying programs with drying
parameters individually adapted to the sample.
Four drying modes (Standard drying, Step drying, Slow drying and Rapid drying) and
two switch-off criteria (Time-controlled and Automatic) can be selected.
Further parameters such as drying time, drying temperature and ∆M (constant weight
loss per 30 seconds) should be set depending on the modes, see table below.
Display Drying mode Switch-off Drying Drying ∆M

criterion time temperature
AUTO
+ see chap. Standard Automatic - x x
9.2.1.1
TIME
+ see chap. Standard Time-controlled x x -
9.2.1.2
RAPID RAPID Time-controlled x x -
+ see chap. Fast drying or

9.2.1.3 Automatic - x x
SLOW SLOW Time-controlled x x -
+ see chap. Slow drying or

STEP STEP Time-controlled x x -
+ see chap. Step drying or

Select memory location for the drying program prior to selecting the drying
parameters, see chap. 9.1.
Do not exceed the operating time of 1 hour to protect the equipment at

drying temperatures above 180°C.
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9.1 Save / access
10 memory locations, which can be simply called up and started as necessary under
the saved Program number, are available for complete drying processes.

Use navigation button and confirm by

pressing ENTER.
The current setting will be displayed.
Use navigation buttons to select the

required Program Number, Nos.0 – 9 can be
selected.
Press ENTER to confirm selection.

displays the currently preset drying parameters.
Set the drying parameters under the selected
program number, see chap. 9.2 below.
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9.2 Adjust
9.2.1 Drying modes
9.2.1.1 Drying mode AUTO

(Standard drying/switch-off criterion “∆M“)
Drying will be carried out at the drying temperature preset by the user.
The drying is finished automatically when the preset weight loss (∆M ) remains
constant for 30 seconds.
SETTINGS:
• Drying mode AUTO
• Drying temperature
• ∆M
Press navigation button , then use navigation

buttons to select “AUTO”.
Press ENTER to confirm and the currently preset

drying temperature will flash in the display.
required setting,
50°C – 200°C (1°C increments) can be selected.
Press ENTER to confirm selection. The currently

preset value for ∆M will be displayed.
required setting, 0.01% – 0.1% (0.01%
increments) can be selected.
Press ENTER to save.

The measuring can be started (see chap. 8.1).
All the settings that have been made control the
drying process.
The switch-off criterion has been fulfilled with a sample whose moisture content is below
0.01%. In this case, we recommend selecting the drying program TIME described below,
see chap. 9.2.1.2
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9.2.1.2 Drying mode TIME
(Standard drying/switch-off criterion “Time“)
The drying will be carried out at the drying temperature preset by the user and will
end automatically when the preset time has expired.
SETTINGS:
• Drying mode TIME
• Drying time


buttons to select “TIME”.

required setting,
set drying time is displayed.
required setting, 1 minute – 4 hours (1 minute
increments) or 12 hours can be selected

The equipment is ready to measure
(see chap. 8.1). All the settings that have been
made control the drying process.
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9.2.1.3 RAPID Drying mode (Rapid drying)
A preheating step is switched on for Rapid drying, i.e. the temperature will increase
very quickly and will exceed the preset drying temperature until it falls below the
preset reference value (weight loss/30 sec).
After that the temperature will be adjusted down to the set value. The drying will end
depending on the setting, when the preset time has expired or the preset weight loss
(∆M) remains constant for 30 seconds.
Rapid drying is suitable for samples with high moisture content (e.g. liquids).
Settings:
• RAPID Drying mode
• ∆M “pre-heating step”
• Drying time switch-off criterion or ∆M


buttons to select “RAPID”.

reference value for the preheating step will flash
in the display.
0.1% -9.9% (0.01% increments) can be selected

required setting,
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present switch-off criterion will be displayed.
required setting,
TIME = time-controlled
∆M = automatic
TIME setting
Press ESC key to return to weighing mode. The

moisture analysis can be started (see chap. 8.2).
drying process.
or
Setting ∆M
required setting,
0.01% – 0.1% (0.01% increments) can be
selected.

The equipment is ready to measure
(see chap. 8.1). All the settings that have been
made control the drying process.
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9.2.1.4 SLOW Drying mode (Slow drying)
The Slow drying temperature is increased more slowly to the preset value than for
Standard drying.
The drying will end depending on the setting, when the preset time has expired or the
preset weight loss (∆M) remains constant for 30 seconds.
Slow drying is suitable for samples that cannot tolerate rapid heating by the heaters.
The same applies to samples that form a skin during rapid heating. This skin will then
affect the evaporation of the trapped moisture.
Settings:
• SLOW Drying mode
• Drying time switch-off criterion or ∆M


buttons to select “SLOW”.

required setting,
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present switch-off criterion will be displayed.
required setting,
TIME = time-controlled
∆M = automatic
TIME setting
Press ESC key to return to weighing mode. The

moisture analysis can be started (see chap. 8.2).
drying process.
or
Setting ∆M
required setting,
0.01% – 0.1% (0.01% increments) can be
selected.

The equipment is ready to measure (see chap.
8.1). All the settings that have been made control
the drying process.
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9.2.1.5 STEP Drying mode (Step drying)
Step-by-step drying is suitable for substances that display special behaviour during
warming. 2 or 3 steps can be selected.
The individual steps are freely selectable regards duration and temperature rising
step.
The drying will end depending on the setting for step 2 or 3, when the preset time has
expired or the preset weight loss (∆M) remains constant for 30 seconds.
Settings:
1. Level 2. Level 3. Level

STEP Drying mode Drying temperature Drying temperature Drying temperature
Switch-off criterion Drying time Drying time Drying time
or or
-
∆M ∆M
1. Press the Menu button to access the menu.
2. Select drying mode

Press navigation button , then use
navigation buttons to select “STEP”.
3. Set drying temperature for step 1

Press ENTER to confirm and the currently
preset drying temperature for step 1 will flash
in the display.
required setting,
50°C – 200°C (1°C increments) can be
selected.
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4. Preset drying time for step 1
Press ENTER to confirm. The currently preset
drying time for step 1 will be displayed.
increments) can be selected
5. Set drying temperature for step 2
preset drying temperature for step 2 will flash
in the display.
required setting,
50°C – 200°C (1°C increments) can be
selected.
6. Set drying time or ∆M for step 2
setting is displayed.
Use navigation buttons to select switch-
off criterion (TIME or ∆M) for step 2.
Setting ∆M
Press ENTER to confirm selection. The
currently preset value for ∆M will be
displayed.
required setting, 0.01% – 0.1% (0.01%
increments) can be selected.
or
TIME setting
Press ENTER to confirm selection. The
currently set drying time is displayed.
required setting, 0 minutes – 240 hours (1
minute increments) can be selected
If 0 minutes are entered, the next step will be
cancelled.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Continue from step 8 for 2-step drying.
Continue from step 7 for 3-step drying.
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7. Set drying parameters for step 3.
For drying temperature input, see step 5.
For drying time input or ∆M see step 6
8. Return to weighing mode

Press ESC to return to Moisture analysis
mode. The equipment is ready to measure
(see chap. 8.1). All the settings that have
been made control the drying process.
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9.2.2 Result display
The result display enables the selection of a display in % moisture, % dry mass,
ATRO* dry mass, ATRO* moisture and residual weight in grams.
Calculation:
Explanation of symbols
W: Starting weight (weight at start of measuring)
D: Residual weight (weight value at the end of measurement)
M: Weight loss = starting weight – residual weight
Unit Calculation Display
[%] moisture
0 – 100%
[%] dry mass 100 –

0%
ATRO* dry mass 100

– 999%
ATRO* moisture:
0 – 999%
*ATRO is a unit which is exclusively used in the timber industry.

The timber humidity (ATRO) means the percentage of water contained in the
timber, indicated in percent of the mass of the water-free timber.
It is calculated from the difference between fresh weight (SG) and dry weight (RG).
Menu settings:
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Use the navigation key to select menu item
„UNIT“.
setting is displayed.
Select the desired unit using the navigation keys
( ).
Display Description
[M/W] [%] moisture
[D/W] [%] dry mass:
[M/D] ATRO* dry mass
[W/D] ATRO* moisture
[GRAM] Gram display

preset value for the minimum reading will be
displayed.
Select the desired position using the navigation
keys .
Unit Options:
[M/W]
[D/W]
[0.1%] or [0.01%]
[M/D]
[W/D]
[GRAM] [0.001g] or [0.01g]
Press ENTER to confirm selection.

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9.2.3 Start criterion
The menu item “START” enables the selection of Manual and Automatic start of a
measurement.

Use the navigation keys to select the menu

item „START“ .
Press ENTER to confirm and the indicator ¨
next to “EASY” will display the current setting.
Use the ENTER button to switch between
Manual and Automatic start.
Indicator ¨ Display Selection Description

Measuring will
Automatic start after the
is displayed
start heated cover has
been closed.
Measuring starts
after the START
button has been
pressed,
is not displayed Manual start
regardless of
whether the
heated cover is
open or closed.
 Press ESC to return to Moisture analysis mode.
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10 Miscellaneous settings
10.1 Enter sample designation

A 4-digit sample code can be saved for a sample under menu item “CoDE”. This is
output in the measuring protocol.
Options:
1st and 2nd digit: „0 – 9“ or „A –Z“ or „_“
3th and 4th digit: “0-9” (the value is automatically increased by “1” for each
measurement, it reverts to “00” upon reaching “99”)
Default setting: „0000“

Use the navigation keys to select the

menu item „CoDE“ .
Press ENTER to confirm and a 4-digit number
will be displayed. The active digit is flashing.
Use the navigation buttons to enter the required
sample designation, see chap. 7.1.1 “Numerical
input”.
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10.2 Set date/time for measuring protocol

Use the navigation key to select menu item

„DATE“.
preset date format will be displayed.
required format.
Display Description
[YYMMDD] Year/Month/Day
[MMDDYY] Month/Day/Year
[DDMMYY] Day/Month/Year

preset date will be displayed. The active digit is
flashing.
Use the navigation buttons to enter the current
date, see chap. 7.1.1 “Numerical input”.
Confirm with ENTER button, the currently set
time will be displayed. The active digit is
flashing.
Use the navigation buttons to enter the current
time, see chap. 7.1.1 “Numerical input”.
Confirm input with ENTER button.
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10.3 Menu Lock
The menu setting operations can be locked so that the settings cannot be changed.
The following menu blocks are available despite menu lock.
+ PRG-No / call up drying programs, see chap. 9.1

+ LoCK / menu lock, current chap.
+ PRINT / output of measuring results, see chap. 11.4
Activate menu lock:
1. Press the Menu button to access the menu and

2. Use the navigation key to select menu item

„LoCK“.
3. Acknowledge using ENTER key, the password
inquiry is displayed. The active digit is flashing.
4. Use the navigation buttons to enter a new
password, see chap. 7.1.1 “Numerical input”.
+ Default setting: „9999“.

+ Change password, see following chapter
+ If the correct password has been entered, „ok“ will be displayed.
+ If the password has been entered incorrectly, „NG“ will be displayed.
Repeat password input from step 1.
5. Press ENTER to confirm. The current setting will
be displayed.
Press ESC if “LOCK” is displayed.
The menu lock is activated. The equipment

reverts to Moisture analysis mode.
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Remove the menu lock
Repeat steps 1-5.

Press ENTER to confirm. The current setting will
be displayed.
Press ESC if “LOCK” is displayed.
The menu lock is cancelled. The equipment

reverts to Moisture analysis mode.
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10.4 Change password
Standard password (factory setting): „9999“

2. Use the navigation key to select menu item

„PASS“.
3. Acknowledge using ENTER key, the password

inquiry is displayed. The active digit is flashing.
4. Use the navigation buttons to enter the currently
set password, see chap. 7.1.1 “Numerical input”.
+ Default setting: „9999“.

+ If the correct password has been entered, „ok“ will be displayed.
+ If the password has been entered incorrectly, „NG“ will be displayed.
Repeat password input from step 1.
Use the navigation buttons to enter a new
password, see chap. 7.1.1 “Numerical input”.
Press ENTER to save the input and the display

will change to “SET” followed by “PASS”.
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10.5 Enter identification number
Options:
Four characters, to select from „0 – 9“ or „A –Z“ or „_“
Default setting: ID „0000“


item „ID“ .
Press ENTER to confirm and a 4-digit number
will be displayed. The active digit is flashing.
Enter the desired ID no. using navigation
buttons (see chapter 3.1.1 „Numeric input“).
Press ENTER to save the input and the display
will change to “SET” followed by “ID”.
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10.6 Resetting the menu
A menu reset will return all the settings to factory setting.


item „RESET“ .
Acknowledge with ENTER key, „“RST.OK?“ will
be displayed.
Confirm query with ENTER key.
All settings will be reset to factory settings.
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11 Print, store and call-up measurement results
The data exchange between moisture analyser and printer occurs via the RS 232C
interface.
In addition to the measurement result, for the finished drying process all drying
parameters are automatically stored with the printout (100 positions). The memory
location designation is automatically allocated with a consecutive number (XX00 –
XX99) as well as a selectable designation “XX” (see chap. 10.1).
+ Call up and print out measuring results, see chap. 11.4
+ Delete memory, see Chapter 11.6
RS232
The following conditions must be met to provide successful communication between

the moisture analyser and the printer.
• Disconnect moisture analyser from the power supply and connect to the printer
interface with a suitable cable. Faultless operation requires an adequate KERN
interface cable.
• Communication parameters (baud rate, bits and parity) for moisture analyser
and printer must concur, see chap. 11.2.
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11.1 Pin allocation RS232C interface
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11.2 Interface parameters

2. Use the navigation buttons to select menu

item „CoM.SET“.
3. Confirm with ENTER key, the currently preset
port will be displayed
oUT.I = RS232
oUT.2 = USB
4. Use the navigation keys to select „oUT.I“.
5. Press ENTER to save input and the currently
preset baud rate will be displayed.
6. Use the navigation buttons to select the
desired setting.
7. Press ENTER to save input, the next interface
parameter will be displayed.
Set all interface parameters in turn and then repeat
steps 6 and 7 in each case.
• Baud rate
Selectable settings:
Display B0.1200* B0.2400 B0.4800 B0.9600 B.19.2k B.38.4k
Baud rate 1200bps 2400bps 4800bps 9600bps 19.2k bps 38.4k bps
• Parity
Display P.NoNE* P.oDD P.EVEN
Parity Small parity, 8 bit Odd parity, 7 bit Straight parity, 7 bit
• Stop bit
Display SToP. 1* SToP. 2
Stop bit 1 bit 2 bit
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• Handshake
Display HS.HW* HS.SW HS.TiM HS.oFF
Hand- Hardware
Software handshake Timer handshake No handshake
shake handshake
• Delimiter (terminator)
Display CR* LF CR+LF
Terminat
CR LF CR+LF
or
 Press ESC to return to Moisture analysis mode.
Factory settings are marked by *.
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11.3 Output interval


item „PRINT“ .
Acknowledge with ENTER key, “INTVAL“ will be
displayed.
Press ENTER to save input and the currently
preset output interval will be displayed.
Use the navigation buttons to select the
desired setting.
oFF No data output
1SEC Output interval 1 sec
1MIN Output interval 1 Min.
FINAL Data output at end of measurement
Press ENTER to save input and the equipment

will revert to the menu.
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11.4 Call up and print out measuring results


item „PRINT“ .
item „MEMoRY“.
Press ENTER to confirm. All drying processes
will be output to the printer.
• The ESC key may be used to cancel the data output.
• For printout sample see chapter 11.7
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11.5 Print out currently preset drying parameters


item „PRINT“ .
Use the navigation keys to select menu
item „CND.oUT“.
Press ENTER to confirm. The currently preset
drying parameters will be output to the printer.
For printout sample see chapter 11.7
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11.6 Delete measuring results from memory

Use the navigation keys to select menu

item „MEM.CLR“.
Confirm with ENTER key, the query CLR.oK?

will be displayed.
Press ENTER to confirm. The entire memory

content will be deleted.
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11.7 Printout examples
1. Moisture analysis measuring protocol
KERN & Sohn GmbH Company

TYPE DBS60-3 Model
SN WBIIAH0000I Serial no.
ID 0000 Identification No. (see chap. 10.5)
CODE 0006 Sample designation (see chap. 10.1)
DATE 10-05-11 Date
(see chapter. 10.2).
TIME 10:17 Time
PNO. 6 Program No. (see chap.9.1)
UNIT M/W Results display unit(see chap. 9.2.2)
MODE TIME Drying mode (see chap. 9.2.1)
TEMP 120C Drying temperature e.g. 120 °C
STOP 00:02 Switch-off criterion, e.g. 2 min.
WET W(s) 1.638 Starting weight e.g. 1.638g
TIME M/W (%) Output interval Measuring value

00:00:00 0.00
00:00:30 0.10
00:01:00 0.14
00:01:30 0.16
00:02:00 0.18
* 00:02:00 0.18 Measuring result in the preset unit (see chap. 9.2.2)
Dry W(g) 1.635 Residual weight e.g. 1.635g
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2. Adjustment log „Balance“
CAL-BALANCE Adjust balance (see chap. 6.1)
TYPE DBS60-3 Model

DATE 10-05-11 Date

(see chap. 10.2).
TIME 10:17 Time
REF= 50.000g Used adjustment weight

BFR= 50.002g Before adjustment
AFT= 50.000g After adjustment
-COMPLETE
-SIGNATURE-
Signature Processor
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3. Adjustment log „Temperature“
CAL-TEMPERATURE Adjust temperature (see chap. 6.2)
TYPE DBS60-3 Model

DATE 10-05-11 Date

(see chap. 10.2).
TIME 10:17 Time
REF= 100C First temperature point

BFR= 100C Temperature before adjustment
AFT= 100C Temperature after adjustment
REF= 180C Second temperature point

BFR= 181C Temperature before adjustment
AFT= 180C Temperature after adjustment
-COMPLETE
-SIGNATURE-
Signature Processor
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12 General information concerning moisture analysis
12.1 Application
In all cases where moisture is added to or removed from products, a fast
determination of the moisture content is of enormous importance. For countless
products the moisture content is not only a quality feature but also an important cost
factor. Very often fixed limits for moisture content apply to the trade in industrial or
agricultural goods as well as chemical or food products which are defined by terms of
delivery and general standards.
12.2 Basics
Moisture does not only mean water but includes all substances that evaporate when
heated up. In addition to water this includes,
- Fats
- Oils
- Alcohol
- Solvent
- etc...
There are various methods to analyse moisture in a product.
KERN DBS uses a method called thermogravimetrics. In accord with this method, the
sample is weighed before and after heating, determining the material moisture by
looking at the difference.
The conventional drying chamber method follows the same principle, with the
exception that this method requires a considerably longer measuring period. . In
accord with the drying chamber method, the sample is heated from the outside to the
inside by a hot air current, so as to remove the moisture. The radiation applied in the
KERN DBS penetrates mainly the sample in order to be transformed inside it into
heat energy that is, warming from the inside to the outside. A minor amount of
radiation is reflected by the sample, a reflection that is less in dark samples than in
light-coloured ones. The depth of penetration of the radiation depends on the
permeability of the sample. In samples of low permeability the radiation only
penetrates the outer layers of the sample, possibly resulting in imperfect drying,
incrustation or burning. For that reason the preparation of a sample is of great
importance.
12.3 Adjustment to existing measuring method

Quite frequently the KERN DBS replaces a different drying method (such as a drying
chamber) as the KERN DBS achieves shorter measuring times during a simplified
operation. For that reason the conventional measuring method must be matched to
the KERN DBS in order to achieve comparable results.
• Carry out parallel measurement
Lower temperature setting for KERN DBS than drying chamber method
• Result of KERN DBS does not match reference
- Repeat measurement with changed temperature setting
- Vary switch-off criterion
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12.4 Preparing a sample
Prepare one sample at a time for measuring. This prevents the sample from
exchanging moisture with its surroundings. If several samples have to be taken at the
same time, they should be packed in airtight boxes so that they do not undergo
changes during storage.
To receive reproducible results, spread the sample thinly and evenly on a sample
dish.
Patchy spreads will produce inhomogeneous heat distribution in the sample to be
dried resulting in incomplete drying and increased measuring time. Sample clusters
generate increased heating of the upper layers resulting in combustion or
incrustation. The high layer thickness or possibly arising incrustation makes it
impossible for the moisture to escape from the sample. Due to this residual moisture,
measured results calculated in this way will not be comprehensible or reproducible.
Preparing a sample from solids:
• Spread powdery or grainy samples evenly on the sample dish.

• Grind coarse samples using a mortar or a shredder. When grinding the sample avoid
any heat supply as this may cause loss of humidity.
Preparing a sample from liquids:
For liquids, pastes or melting samples we recommend to use a glass fiber filter. The glass
fiber filter has the following advantages:
• Even distribution thanks to capillary attraction
• no formation of droplets
• fast evaporation due to a greater surface
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12.5 Sample material
Easy to determine are usually samples with the following characteristics:
- Grainy to powdery, pourable solids
- Thermally stable materials, emitting the moisture to be determined easily
without other substances evaporating at the same time
- Liquids that vaporize to leave a dry substance without developing a film
Difficult to determine may be samples that are:

- Glutinous or sticky
- Become incrusted easily or tend to form a film
- Decompose easily under the influence of heat or emit various elements
12.6 Sample size / originally weighted in quantity

Drying times, as well as achievable accuracy, are significantly influenced by sample
distribution. In the course of this arise two opposed requirements:
The lighter the originally weighted in quantity, the easier it is to achieve shorter drying
times.
However, the heavier the originally weighted in quantity, the more accurate a result.
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12.7 Drying temperature
Bear in mind the following factors when setting the drying temperature:
Surface of the sample:

Compared with powdery or grainy samples, liquid and spreadable samples have a
smaller surface for the transmission of heat energy.
The use of a glass fibre filter improves the heat application.
Colour of sample:
Light-coloured samples reflect more heat radiation than dark ones and therefore
require a higher drying temperature.
Availability of volatile substances:

The better and faster the water or other volatile substances can be disposed, the
lower a drying temperature is required. If water is difficult to get to (e. g. in
synthetics), it has to be calcined at high temperatures (the higher the temperature,
the higher the water vapour pressure).
Results equivalent to other moisture analysing methods (e. g. drying chamber) can
be achieved by experimentally optimising the setting parameters such as
temperature, heating level and shutoff criteria.
12.8 Recommendations / Guidelines
Prepare standard sample:

- Crush sample, as required, and spread it evenly in the aluminium dish.
Prepare special samples:

- For sensitive or hard to spread test materials (e. g. mercury) a glass fibre filter
is available for use.
- Apply the sample equally on the glass fibre filter and cover it with a second
glass fibre filter.
- The glass fibre filter is also useful as a protection when splashing materials
are dealt with (each splash falsifies the final result).
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Table of applications:
Drying Solid
Weight Drying Moisture
period body
Material Sample temperature %
(approx.) %
(g) ( °C) (approx.)
(min) (approx.)
ABS (Novodur P2H-AT) 10 60 10 0.11
Accumulator lead 10 110 2,6 0.19
Acryl granulate 10-15 80 12 0.18
Activated carbon 10 80 9,8 13.33
Activated carbon 7.6 80 4.1 6.12
Sliced pineapple 5 110 14.4 6.71
Sliced apple (dry) 5-8 100 10-15 76.5
Sliced apple (humid) 5-8 100 5-10 7.5
Artesan powder 0.5 80 3.5 98.44
Aspartame granulate 0.5 105 3.4 96.84
Bath milk 3 80 27.4 83.87
Cotton seed 3-4 110 6.3 6.8
Blue-veined cheese 2 160 13.3 53.06
Body lotion 3 80 31.6 87.76
Beans 4.5 150 9.7 11.85
Butter 1.7 140 4.3 84.95
Acetyl cellulose 5.5-6 50 1.3 0.81
Chinese Virility powder 2.5-3 110 5.5 6.24
CN photographic paper 2 150 6.4 5.81
Cornflakes 2-4 120 5-7 9.7
Roof tile mass 2.5 160 10 81.74
Roof tile mass 7 160 20 81.74
Dialysis membrane
0.5 80 2.2 7.85
(Polyethes – polycarbonate)
Dialysis membrane
0.5-0.7 80 2.0 7.86
(Polyethes – polycarbonate)
Indoor sealing compound 3 160 7 64.04
Dispersion adhesive 1.5 140 9.5 55.69
Dispersion adhesive (watery) 2.5 155 7.2 43.77
Dolomite 10-12 160 6.1 0.06
Printer ink fluid 1.5 120 10 19.15
E-filter dust of waste
7-10 135 7 26.23
incineration
Peas, „danish yellow“ 3.5 135 7.9 15.19
Peanut cores 2.8 100 4 1.97
Peanut cores 3 100 6 3.2
Refreshment candies 3-3.4 90 2.9 0.29
Dye powder 1.5 120 3.5 99.07
Fine ceramic mass 2.5 160 9 86.89
Film waste 8-9 60 1.2 0.4
River water 4 160 20 99.2
Fudge/sugar mass 5 130 20 8
Formaldehyde urea dispersion 2 155 7.6 34.07
Cottage cheese 1.4 70 15 41.03
Forage pellets 3-4 150 5.7 6.35
Dried beans 3-4 105 5 7.3
Dried peas 5-7 110 9.6 5.89
Dried carrots 5.5-6 120 3 4.92
Dried chicken dung 4 140 8 14.81
Dried corn 5-7 110 10 6.21
Glass powder 8-10 160 5 0.26
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Drying Solid
period body
(approx.) %
(min) (approx.)
Setting lotion 0.01 145 9 98.76
Setting lotion (extra strong) 1 130 8 97.85
Hair styling gel 5 105 37.0 94.71
Oat flakes 2 105 5.6 9.35
Hazelnut cores 2.2 100 3.8 4
Hazelnut cores (peeled) 2.6 100 4.5 3.74
Hydranal sodium tatrate – 2
1.6 160 12 15.67
– hydrate
Yoghurt 2-3 110 4.5-6.5 86.5
Coffee 2 150 8 4.99
Coffee cream 2-3 130 6-8 78.5
Coffee seed 3.5-4 120 8 8.53
Cocoa 2.5 105 4 3.45
Cocoa seed 4-5 130 7.8 6.23
Limestone 12-14 160 5 0.05
Potato powder 2.5-3.0 130 5.8 12.46
Potato chips 3-4 106 7.5 6.9
Ketchup 2 120 18 74.44
Silica gel 9.5 115 4.5 0.63
Adhesive 2-5 136 6-8 54.3
Garlic, powder 2 100 7.3 5.36
Coal powder 4 160 3.4 2.11
Chalk (natural) 8 160 1.7 0.06
Crystal sugar 3 90 2.8 0.05
Synthetic resin dispersion
2 160 5.9 60.21
(diluted)
Latex 1-2 160 5.2 38.64
Latex LE1 3-5 125 10.8 46.58
Latex LE2 3-5 125 9.4 50.37
Latex O44 3-5 125 9.4 50.65
Lentils 4 135 5.4 12.49
Loam soil 10-15 160 5.5 9.89
Loam clay 2.5 160 14.5 80.75
Skim milk powder 4 90 5.5 3.67
Low fat curd cheese 1.2 130 8 18.5
Corn starch 2 160 5.2 89.1
Almonds (caramelised) 3.5 80 4.8 1.81
Almonds (natural) 2.5 100 5.3 4.19
Almonds „californian“ 3 100 5.3 4.34
Margarine 2.2 160 4 19.15
Brick mass 7 160 20 80.13
Mayonnaise 1-2 138 10 56.5
Flour 8-10 130 4.5 12.5
Micronyle 7-8 60 8 0.4
Milk 2-3 120 6-8 88
Milk powder (MMP) 4.5 100 6.3 2.46
Milk powder (VMP) 4.5 100 5.5 2.56
Mozzarella 1.5 160 11.1 45.78
Multivitamin candies 3-3.4 115 3.3 0.4
Natural latex 1.4 160 5.3 42.56
Nougat mass 2.5 103 10 0.6
Noodle dough 0.55 160 5 12
Concentrated orange juice 2-3 115 13 52.1
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Drying Solid
period body
(approx.) %
(min) (approx.)
Paper 2-4 106 10 6.4
PA 6 (Ultramide B3WG5) 10 60 10 0.05
PA 6.6 (Ultramide B3WG5) 10 80 10 0.15
PBTP (Crastin SK645FR) 10 80 10 0.05
PC (Macrolon 2805) 10-12 80 15 0.08
PC/ABS (Babyblend T65MN) 9-11 80 10 0.12
Pepper, black, powder 2 85 8.8 7.97
PMMA (Plexiglass 6N) 10 70 10 0.12
Polypropylene 13 130 9 0.23
Polypropylene 3.3 120 2.2 0.09
Polystyrene sulfonic acid
2-2.5 120 8.7 19.01
Sodium salt solution
POM (Hostaform C9021)) 10 80 10 0.13
PS (Polystyrene 168 N) 10 80 10 0.05
Purine 2 105 3.8 8.64
Curd 1 140 7 18
Curd cheese, „Fat curd cheese“ 1.2 130 8 23
Silica sand 10-14 160 1.9 0.24
Raclette cheese 1.5 160 14.4 56.9
Canola seed 3-4 90 7.4 6.18
Rice (US parboiled) 3.5 105 12.5 10.98
Rye 4.5 150 11.5 10.72
Red wine 3-5 100 15-20 97.4
Sugar beet pulp pellets 4.5 150 8.6 11.77
Salt 2 100 3 4.9
Pretzel sticks 3-4 75 4.5 1.67
Sludge 11-12 130 90 80
Melted cheese 1.5 70 15 35.65
Chocolate 2.5 103 10 0.5
Chocolate powder 2-4 100 4 1.9
Chocolate water 2-3 90 10 6
Hogwash of kitchen waste 4-5 160 21 17.67
Lard 0.70 160 3.5 1.2
Shampoo 2 100 14.1 75.89
Soap 3 120 6 7.86
Mustard 2.5-3 80 19 34.69
Sesame seed 3 130 8 5.48
Soya bean flour 4.6 95 4.9 4.8
Soya beans, granulate 5 110 22.6 12.16
Bruised sunflower seed 3-3.5 100 4 5.92
Sunflower oil 10-14 138 2 0.1
Spaghetti 3 105 15.1 10.63
Rinsing agent 2 80 13.7 59.64
Dust 5-10 104 8-15 7.3
Starch derivative 2.5 150 12.3 30.29
Starch glue 1.5 100 8.9 17.96
Spread cheese 2.5-2.8 160 4.5 36.81
Soup
2-3 80 4.5-7 3
(instant product)
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Drying Solid
period body
(approx.) %
(min) (approx.)
Tobacco 1.5 100 16 10.18
Tea, black 2 105 4 7.67
Pasta 1.5 120 8 10.64
Textile fibre 0.8-1.2 85 3.6 14.03
Theophylline 1.5 130 1.9 7.33
Thermoplastic PUR –
15-18 80 18 0.08
granulate
Walnut 2.8 100 5.6 3.5
Washing powder 2 160 12 7.32
Wheat spring water 2-3 90 10 6
Sausage casing 0.2 150 3.5 78.56
Toothpaste 2 100 7.7 34.28
Pulp 2.5 130 4.5 7.32
Cement 8-12 138 4-5 0.8
Sugar 4-5 138 10 11.9
Sugar beets 2 130 13.4 30.94
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13 Service, maintenance, disposal
13.1 Cleaning
+ Before any maintenance, cleaning and repair work disconnect the
appliance from the operating voltage.
+ Only carry out cleaning tasks when the equipment has cooled down.
1. Display Please do not use aggressive cleaning agents (solvents or

similar agents), but a cloth dampened with mild soap suds.
2. Wind
protection ring Remove wind protection ring / sample dish, wet clean and dry
thoroughly before fitting
3. Sample dish
4. Housing Please do not use aggressive cleaning agents (solvents or
similar agents), but a cloth dampened with mild soap suds.
Take care that the device is not penetrated by fluids and polish
it with a dry soft cloth.
Loose residue sample/powder can be removed carefully with a
brush or manual vacuum cleaner.
Remove any spilt sample material immediately.
5. Protective Remove protective glass guard (see chap. 13.1.1) and clean
glass guard with a commercially available glass cleaner.
6. Heat shield Remove heat shield, wet clean and dry thoroughly before fitting
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13.2 Service, maintenance
The appliance may only be opened by trained service technicians who are
authorized by KERN.
Ensure that the balance is regularly calibrated, see chap. Testing instruments
control.
13.2.1 Remove protective glass guard

+ Avoid contact with halogen lamp and sensor!
+ Handle protective glass guard with care.
Attention: Risk of breakage
+ Risk of cuts.
1. Open heated cover.
2. Undo the screws marked with arrows with the

hexagonal socket wrench included in the scope
of supply.
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3. Remove protective glass guard and clean with a
commercially available glass cleaner.
Glass plate [1] can be removed if necessary by

undoing the screws [2].
4. Refit the cleaned protective glass guard in

reverser order.
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13.2.2 Lamp change
+ Disconnect equipment from power supply.
+ Only change the lamp when the equipment has cooled down.
1. Remove protective glass guard, see chap.

13.2.1
1. Light
2. terminal
3. Plug connector
2. Remove plug connector [3]. Remove cable from
terminals [2] with care.
3. Loosen lamp [1] from the clips [4] on both sides.
4. Clips
4. Install new lamp in reverse order.
Avoid contact with the halogen lamp to maintain service life.
Position plug connector in accordance with illustration.
Fit protective glass guard, see chap. 13.2.1
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13.2.3 Replacing fuses
+ Disconnect equipment from power supply.
+ Only use 6.3 A microfuses
1. Remove fuse box (see chap. 2, Item 15) from

the back of the equipment and change the fuse
in accordance with the illustration.
13.3 Disposal
 Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according
to valid national or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.
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14 Instant help
Fault Possible cause
Display is not lit up. • The display unit is not switched on.
• The mains supply connection has been

interrupted (mains cable not plugged in/faulty).
• Power supply interrupted.
• Fuse has blown
The display does not change

when a sample is being loaded • Sample dish / dish holder is fitted incorrectly.
The weight display changes • Sample dish has contact with wind protection
constantly / the stability display device or heated cover.
does not appear.
• Draught/air movement
• Table/floor vibrations
• Electromagnetic fields / static charging (choose

different location/switch off interfering device if
possible)
Incorrect measuring result • Check adjustment
• No resetting to zero before loading the sample
Measurement is taking too

• Incorrect setting shutoff criterion
long
Measurement is • Sample is not homogenous

not reproducible
• Drying time is too short
• Drying temperature too high (e.g. oxidation

sample material, boiling point of sample
exceeded)
• Temperature sensor soiled or defective
Drying does not start • Heated cover open
• The mains supply connection has been

interrupted (mains cable not plugged in/faulty).
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14.1 Error messages
Error message Explication Remedy

ERR.001 Switch equipment off and on
ERR.002 Hardware error again. If the error message
remains inform manufacturer.
Switch equipment off and on

ERR.005 Memory error again. If the error message
Heated cover is open for more

ERR.100 than 1 minute during Press ESC to abort measuring.
measuring.

Failure „Temperature sensor“ again. If the error message
ERR.102 remains inform manufacturer.
Heated cover not closed

ERR.110 Press ESC to abort measuring.
properly
Measuring start > 3 minutes

ERR.111 Press ESC to abort measuring.
after resetting to zero

ERR.122 Failure „Heating“ again. If the error message
ERR.123 remains inform manufacturer.
Check drying time switch-off

ERR.124 Measuring lasts too long
criterion or ∆M

ERR.200 Failure „Current supply“ again. If the error message

ERR.201 Internal error again. If the error message

ERR.202 Failure „Electrical voltage“ again. If the error message
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High zero point shift during
ERR.C01
adjustment
ERR.C02
ERR.C04 Press ESC to abort and repeat
There are objects in the sample
adjustment procedure.
Adjustment dish
error
Missing sample dish
ERR.oL
Overload Check sample dish
ERR.-oL
CoM.ERR Wrong remote control order. Correct remote control order.
oL Install sample dish correctly

Overload
-OL Reduce sample weight
Press ESC to return to

ABORT Process cancelled
Weighing mode
Should other error messages occur, switch balance off and then on again. If the error
message remains inform manufacturer.
90 DBS-BA-e-1110
15 Declaration of conformity
KERN & Sohn GmbH
D-72322 Balingen-Frommern Phone: 0049-[0]7433- 9933-0
Postbox 4052 Fax: 0049-[0]7433-9933-149
E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.de Internet: www.kern-sohn.de
Declaration of conformity
EC-Konformitätserklärung EC-Declaration of -Conformity
EC- Déclaration de conformité EC-Declaración de Conformidad
EC-Dichiarazione di conformità EC-Conformiteitverklaring
EC- Declaração de conformidade EC- Prohlášení o shode
EC-Deklaracja zgodności EC-Заявление о соответствии
D Konformitäts- Wir erklären hiermit, dass das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht,
erklärung mit den nachstehenden Normen übereinstimmt.
EN Declaration of We hereby declare that the product to which this declaration refers conforms
conformity to the following standards.
CZ Prohlášení o Tímto prohlašujeme, že výrobek, kterého se toto prohlášení týká, je v souladu
shode s níže uvedenými normami.
E Declaración de Manifestamos en la presente que el producto al que se refiere esta
conformidad declaración está de acuerdo con las normas siguientes
F Déclaration de Nous déclarons avec cela responsabilité que le produit, auquel se rapporte la
conformité présente déclaration, est conforme aux normes citées ci-après.
I Dichiarazione di Dichiariamo con ciò che il prodotto al quale la presente dichiarazione si
conformitá riferisce è conforme alle norme di seguito citate.
NL Conformiteit- Wij verklaren hiermede dat het product, waarop deze verklaring betrekking
verklaring heeft, met de hierna vermelde normen overeenstemt.
P Declaração de Declaramos por meio da presente que o produto no qual se refere esta
conformidade declaração, corresponde às normas seguintes.
PL Deklaracja Niniejszym oświadczamy, że produkt, którego niniejsze oświadczenie
zgodności dotyczy, jest zgodny z poniższymi normami.
RUS Заявление о Мы заявляем, что продукт, к которому относится данная декларация,
соответствии соответствует перечисленным ниже нормам.
Electronic Balance: KERN DBS

EU Directive Standards
2004/108/EC EN 61326-1:2006
EN 61010-1:2001
2006/95/EC
EN 61010-2-010:2003
Date: 18.04.2011 Signature:

KERN & Sohn GmbH
Management
KERN & Sohn GmbH, Ziegelei 1, D-72336 Balingen, Tel. +49-[0]7433/9933-0

Fax +49-[0]7433/9933-149, E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com, Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
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Data DBS 60-3

Radiator Halogen (1 x 400 W)

Maximum load (Max) 60 g

Minimum weight (min) 0.02 g

Weighing mode 0.001g

Initial weight 2 g: 0.15 %

Standard drying (AUTO / TIME))

Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.

• Manual (STOP button)

Sample dishes included Ø 95 mm

Weighing Units [M/W] [%] moisture

[GRAM] Gram display

Internal memory Method memory 10 memory locations for drying

Dimensions (B x D x H) Housing 202 x 336 x 157 mm

No. Display Description

1 Currently loaded drying program, see chap. 9.1

2 Illuminates during communication with external devices.

3 • The stability display indicates that the weighing value is

• Highlights current setting in the menu.

5 Drying mode Status display during drying

+ see chap. 9.2.1.1 Preset drying temperature is

Preset drying temperature is

The pre-heating step is switched

Temperature is lowered to the

Preset drying temperature is

+ see chap. 9.2.1.4 Preset drying temperature is

Heating-up period step 2

Heating-up period step 3

Result display, see chap. 9.2.2

% M/W [%] moisture

D/W [%] dry mass:

M/D ATRO dry mass

W/D ATRO moisture

Gram Gram display

Menu access via MENU button

Equipment is in Ready mode, see chap. 8.4.

0 Current menu selection

UNIT Equipment is in menu „Display of results“, see chap. 9.2.2

COMSET Equipment is in menu „Interface parameters“, see chap. 11.2

CODE Equipment is in menu „Sample denomination“, see chap. 10.1

CAL Equipment is in menu „Adjustment“, see chap. 6

PRINT Equipment is in menu „Printer“, see chap. 11.3 – 11.5

Top Is displayed when the heated cover

Flashes when the heated cover

Goes out when heated cover is

Centre Is displayed when the heated cover

Goes out when heated cover is

Flashes when drying process is

Bottom Indicates that a sample is in the

Flashes when a sample needs to be

Goes out if there is no sample in the

Indicates that a sample is in the

Flashes if taring is required.

Goes out if no sample dish is in

Indicates upon switch-on that the

Flashes upon switch-on if the dish

1 Loaded drying program + see chap 9.1