Brookfield CT3 Texture Analyzer - Manual (Page 27)

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Hanger Mount
Primary hanger to
which additional
mass is added
Figure III.34
2. The weight of the hanger mount itself
will be zeroed by pressing the start but-
ton.
TEST: STATIC LOAD
*PRESS START TO ZERO
LOAD XXXX.X g
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The display will change to show static load
active parameters once the autozero process
is complete.
TEST: STATIC LOAD
ADD HANGER AND MASS
LOAD XXXX.X g
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The Hanger is the first weight to be fixed to the Hanger Mount.
NOTE: The Hanger is part of the calibrated weight set, and it has a calibrated weight value.
This weight must be included as part of the total weight applied to the load cell.
Attach the desired weight to the Hanger and record the load value from the display. Multiple weights
may be attached to the Hanger to achieve a range of test points.
Do not apply excessive upward, downward or sideways force to the Hanger Mount or
Hanger while adding or removing weight. This may damage the sensing mechanism
of the CT3.
As successive weights are added, the CT3 will show the total weight, which should be within the
specified instrument tolerance shown in table III.2. The accuracy of the CT3 is defined by the rating
of the load cell as detailed in Table III.2. If the CT3 Texture Analyzer produces data outside of the
acceptable range, contact Brookfield or our authorized representative for information on repair/
calibration services (see Appendix D for Brookfield locations).
Load Range Load Accuracy
Model Grams
CT3-100g 0 – 100g 0.5
CT3-1000g 0 – 1,000g 5.0
CT3-1500g 0 – 1,500g 7.5
CT3-4500g 0 – 4,500g 22.5
CT310kg 0-10kg 50
CT325kg 0-25kg 125g
CT350kg 0-50kg 250g
Table III.2