KERN & SOHN DBS 60-3 - Manual (Page 40)

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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 30 minutes otherwise the message “TIM.oUT” 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