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Ba LabTouch Aw E 004106 02 LR
Ba LabTouch Aw E 004106 02 LR
Operating Instructions
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INDEX
1. Introduction
2.
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Basics
Setting the Measurement Temperature
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First Measurement
Stability System
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Sensor Calibration
How to Handle SAL-T Standards Correctly
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5.
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
9.
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Measurement Screen
Main Menu Screen
Navigation in Sub-Menus
Menu "Chamber Settings"
Menu "System Settings"
Logging Functions
7.1
7.2
8.
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10
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7.
Installation
Putting into Operation
Basic Operations of the Instrument
Temperature Control
5.1
5.2
6.
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9
5.
System Overview
System Architecture
Instrument Overview
Scope of Delivery
Optional Accessories
License Types
4.
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3.
Additional Functions
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
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10. Maintenance
10.1. Cleaning of the instrument
10.2.
10.3.
10.4.
10.5.
10.6.
10.7.
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1.1
1.2
1. Introduction
1.1
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Thank you for having purchased a Novasina LabTouch-aw system for measuring
water activity. You have opted for a highly accurate and reliable instrument
representing the latest state-of-the-art in electronics and software design when
it comes to highest precision in aw (water activity) measuring.
To get the most out of all the possibilities of your Novasina LabTouch-aw and
to ensure safe and reliable operation, please read these operating instructions
carefully before setting the unit into operation.
Please keep this manual within reach of the installed instrument so that it will
be at hand whenever you need it. If you lose the manual, please contact your
Novasina representative for immediate replacement.
This operating instructions is valid for software versions V1.30 or higher
1.2
Important Notes
Intended use
The Novasina LabTouch-aw is intended to be used for measuring WATER
ACTIVITY under strict adherence to the information and notes given in this
manual. Any use beyond this scope is considered to be a violation of the
intended purpose and may endanger your safety or could result in irreversible
product damage and loss of all warranty claims. Any use of this Novasina
instrument other than intended is at the customers own risk and by no means
the manufacturer nor the supplier will be liable for any resulting damage.
Safety instructions
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System Overview
The LabTouch-aw system has been specifically developed for determining the
water activity in a test sample like food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. Water
activity is defined as the current volume and availability of free water in a
sample and should not be directly compared with the water content (g water/
g sample). The water activity is given as the aw value and ranges between
0 (absolute dryness) and 1 (100% relative humidity) and is a relative, samplemass independent measurement. Only this free water takes an active part in
the exchange of moisture with the ambient air and can possibly form the ideal
medium for microbiological growth on the surface and influences the biological
functions of microorganisms which has an impact on the microbiological stability
plus chemical and physical properties of a product.
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2.2
System Architecture
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Instrument Overview
Touch screen
color display
Front view:
Ventilation slits
(do not block)
The measurement cell including infrared temperature measurement is located in the inner part of the
LabTouch-aw
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The inner part of the measurement chamber is equipped with all the characteristic sensors
The connections (external chambers, RS232 etc.) are located on the back-side of the instrument
Chamber 1
cable
Power cable
to 90...260V AC power supply
LabClick-aw
no. 1
Chamber 2
cable
LabClick-aw
no. 2
LabTouch-aw
ADVANCED (Master)
A maximum of two additional chambers (LabClick-aw) can be connected to the LabTouch-aw advanced
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Scope of Delivery
The LabTouch-aw instrument is available in two different versions:
LabTouch-aw basic:
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LabTouch-aw advanced:
contains all the mentioned LabTouch-aw basic items plus:
2.5
Optional Accessories
Mechanical filter
Ther white pre-filter provides mechanical protection of the measurement cell
e.g. in case the sample cup is overfilled, sample will stick on the filter instead
of the measurement cell.
This filter should be replaced when it is dirty or at least on a yearly base,
otherwise it could influence the measurement. 5 units are included in the
delivery of the instrument.
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License Types
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Feature
License type
BASIC
ADVANCED
DEMO
3.
Installation
The LabTouch-aw measurement instrument is delivered with all necessary
accessories to operate the instrument properly. Upon receipt, please doublecheck if everything is present according to the scope of delivery and immediately
notify your Novasina sales partner if anything is missing or broken. Do not put
damaged or incomplete measuring instruments into operation.
The equipment must be installed in a laboratory on an planar surface avoiding
vibrations, strong heat radiation, air flow, dust, direct sunlight exposure and
strong electromagnetic sources.
Make sure the power socket is not in too much distance to the instrument. It
is recommended to store the accessories in close proximity to the instrument.
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Check if the local mains voltage matches with the identification plate of
the supplied external power supply and plug it to the socket.
Plug the external power supply cable to the instrument socket on the
back of the LabTouch-aw
Note:
The LabTouch-aw is very efficient and requires only little electrical power. The
power supply fits with the latest norms (fulfills energy star level IV) so the
instrument can be switched-on permanently and kept ready for measurements
at any time. The LabTouch-aw should only be switched-off, if no measurements
are performed for a longer time period (i.e. more than one week).
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Power-up the instrument by hitting the black button in front of the instrument which also can be used for opening the instrument. A beep indicates
the initialization of the starting sequence
The start-up sequence is finished after approx. 1 minute and the measurement screen appears
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To shut-down just press the red shut-down button on the main menu screen.
Confirm the shut-down process with "YES"
Important:
Always shut-down the instrument before you disconnect it from power otherwise
there might be a loss of data and settings.
Connect the first LabClick-aw with the LabTouch-aw using the small connection cable. Plug it into CH1 socket on the back-side of the LabTouch-aw
Repeat the same with the second LabClick-aw but use the CH2 socket on
the back-side of the LabTouch-aw
The LabTouch-aw should recognize the connected chamber/chambers automatically. If not, please double-check if the cable is connected correctly.
Note:
The connector cable comes with every LabClick-aw. Please use the original
cable to ensure proper function. It works as power supply and data transfer
from and to the LabTouch-aw.
At the beginning, only the RS-232 interface ist active for the communication
between the LabTouch-aw system and the PC with NovaLog MC software.
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4.
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4.1
Measurement Screen
The measurement screen is displayed after the instrument has started up or if
a measurement has been started.
Dynamic
CHAMBER NO
Status LED
Stable RESULTS
Current values
(AW and surface
temperature)
Information bar
Status of SD card
At most, three chambers can be displayed on this screen. Chamber 0 corresponds with the internal LabTouch-aw chamber, chamber 1 and chamber 2 for
the optional, external chambers.
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The LED's (yellow or green) indicating the status of the measurement are
displayed in the first line.
If there is a flashing, yellow-coloured LED beside the "Analy.", a measurement is on-going. If the green LED beside the "Stable" is activated,
measurement has been finished.
There is a stable indicator which changes its colour from yellow to green
and indicates the progress of the measurement. The greener the progress
bar, the closer the measurement is to be completed.
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The information bar is located in the footer of the measurement screen and
provides helpful information as operating conditions to the user.
The various information are displayed alternately.
Text or Symbol
Date / Time
Description
Remarks
Please touch display to access the Please touch display to access the
menu!
menu!
Press icon for more information!
Press on the speaker symbol to stop The beep appears once the measurement is finished
the beep
The SD card is not ready for operation This text is displayed in light red
colour
The protection filter of the respective This text is displayed in light red
chamber has to be exchanged
colour
Symbol
No symbol
The status of the SD card is displayed as a symbol on the right side of the
measurement screen footer
Description
Remarks
SD card is not inserted
SD card is inserted correctly
and ready for operation
SD card has been write protected by the small bar on the left
side of the card
Important:
Before a SD card is removed, always switch to the measurement screen and double-check, if it is safe to
is displayed!
remove the SD card. Please do not remove, if
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4.1.3 Symbols
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Description
Remarks
4.2
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A dew protection can as well be activated, if the sensor has been calibrated
improperly and measures a much higher aw-value than the real one.
Start
functions
Chamber
Status
The main menu screen provides easy access to programming and measurement
functions. If additional, external chambers (LabClick-aw) are connected to the
instrument, each individual one can be programed but a chamber selection has
to be done
Switch OFF
the instrument
Settings
Switch
to measurement
screen
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Chamber
selection
Symbol
Description
Remarks
Switch from the main menu to the measu- This function is available in the sub-menus
as well
rement screen
Access the submenu "system settings"
where all system parameters can be
programmed
Access the sub-menu "chamber settings"
where all chamber parameters can be
programmed
Shut-down / switch-off the instrument
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Functions of the icons on the main menu screen once the icons are pressed:
4.3
Navigation in Sub-Menus
Navigation through the sub-menus is simple and only 4 different icons are
available to do it:
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Symbol
Description
Remarks
4.4
The table below should give an overview about the available functions. Detailed
descriptions will be given thereafter.
Menu point
Description
Remark
Temperature
control
Off
Stable mode
A (Average)
Stability
observation time
5 min
Stability check
temperature
On
Data logger
Sensor
calibration
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Menu point
Description
CHAMBER (number)
Instrument:
Measurement chamber tag
Serial number:
Serial number of the measurement chamber
Firmware:
Firmware version
SENSOR
Info
Version:
Sensor version
Serial number:
Serial number of the sensor
Firmware:
Info about the cability of the file system
Last calibration:
Date and time of the latest calibration.
PROTECTION FILTER
Last exchange:
Date of the last protection filter exchange if option activated
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Menu point
Description
Date, Time
Units
Acoustic signals
Printout protocol
Maintenance
Info
Remark
It is mandatory to set
the correct date and time,
otherwise the calibration
aw, C, DD.MM.YYYY
points management is
disturbed and reminders do
not work properly
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5.
Temperature Control
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This chapter describes how the temperature control works on the LabTouch.
5.1
Basics
Most of the samples are significantly influenced by temperature. For this reason,
the instrument is equipped with a simple temperature-controlled measurement
chamber. As opposed to the LabMaster-aw, the LabTouch-aw does not offer
a cooling function which just allows measurement temperatures at least +2C
but max. +10C above environmental (lab) temperature
Furthermore, the instrument does not have an thoroughly isolated measurement
chamber. Thus the accuracy can get worse if the temperature inside the chamber
is significantly higher than the environmental one, especially if the infrared
sensor is covered by an installed sensor protection filter.
5.2
Press "Chamber settings" on the main menu screen and select "Temperature
control afterwards, then enter the requested measurement temperature
there. If no value is entered, the temperature control is switched-off.
A warning notice is displayed if the programmed temperature is less than
the required 2C above the environmental one. In addition, the displayed
temperature in the measurement screen turns red in this case and the user
will be noticed in the status bar by a respective hint.
If the environmental temperature is changing during an on-going measurement
in a way that the programmed temperature can not be reached, the displayed
temperature turns red as well and the instrument will not reach stability,
means the measurement can not be finished.
The notice "retarded (temp)" appears below the stable indicator.
Stability is foreclosed if nominal temperature cannot be reached plus if
"Stability check temperature" is activated . Retarded (temp) is displayed
in this case as well.
Note:
The programmed temperature must be between 15C and 30C!
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First Measurement
Prepare the sample by cutting it into small pieces and fill the sample cup till the
visible first rim. This is approximately 2/3 of the sample cup. As the water activity
is a relative measurement, the amount of sample is negligible, means, it does
not matter how much sample is placed in the sample cup, the result will be the
same. Just note that the bottom of the sample cup should be covered at least
to achieve reasonable performance. Do not overfill the sample cup, otherwise
some sample will be pressed into the white sensor protection filter which can
cause wrong measurements, thereby requires immediate filter replacement.
6.1.1 Insert a Sample
Place the prepared sample cup into the metal indentation of measurement
chamber and close it.
Condensation has to be avoided as water droplets are formed in the measurement chamber and wrong measurement results for the current and the
following samples will be the consequence. The sensor itself is actively and
reliably protected by a dew protection as long as the instrument is switched on.
If the instrument is switched-off and hot sample is placed into the chamber,
the sensor might be destroyed, especially if additional vibrations are present.
Please do not place any sample into the measurement chamber while the
instrument is switched-off!
Note:
The condensation alarm does not work properly if the infrared temperature
sensor is blocked by an inserted, chemical sensor protection filter.
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6.
Note:
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6.2
If the stability times are set in an inappropriate way, the readings might be
taken too early (stability not completely accomplished) or measurement
time is extended unnecessarily.
Always remove the sample before shutting-down the instrument. The dew
protection is not active once the instrument is switched off and the sensor
might be damaged in this case. In addition, volatile substances in low
concentration can accumulate and deteriorate the sensor's performance.
To it, the warm-up phase is remarkably longer if a sample with high water
activity is not removed after finishing the measurement.
Stability System
The key to a successful and reliable water activity measurement is the fact
that the reading has to be taken once the equilibrium between the free water
in the sample and the surrounding air has been established. Even as different,
more or less successful approaches are present in the market, Novasina has
its own, unique equilibrium detecting system which is the most accurate and
reliable one, proven by hundreds of satisfied customers.
Theoretically, a full established equilibrium is reached after endless time period.
Of course, there must be a tradeoff as the measurement results have to be
available within reasonable time. For that reason, the LabTouch-aw is equipped
with a so called stability indicator, which supports the user in finding the best
compromise between measurement duration and sufficient accuracy.
6.2.1 Stable Indicator
What is a stable indicator? Well, it is not the same as a predictor which "predicts"
the residual measurement time in minutes and seconds. It is more a tool which
takes the previous measurement history of the sample into the account and
graphically outputs the progress. This can lead to the fact that the green bar is
getting smaller even if the measurement is developped if the establishment of
the equilibrium is interrupted by the evaporation of additional free water coming
from the inner part of the sample or if environmental temperature is changed
dramatically and temperature-control of the chamber is switched off.
How is it working? In simple terms, the system observes the change of the
measurement value within a programmable time. The maximal allowed deviation
in aw is 0.001aw. The programmable time is the one which can be set as "stability observation time" in minutes or which can be selected as "stability mode"
The progress bar indicates the already reached stability. The programed stability
parameters are displayed underneath the progress bar.
Thus, as closer the deviation comes to 0.001aw within the programmed stability
observation time frame, the greener the bar will get.
If the equilibrium has been established and thereby the values considered
as stable but questionable due to a remarkable temperature difference between sample surface (IR-sensor) and the second temperature sensor in the
instrument's body, the display of the stability values is retarded. A respective
notification below the stable indicator is shown.
A similar notification is issued if the values are considered as stable but the
programed temperature could not be reached and stability check temperature
has been activated.
If temperature control is switched-off, so will be "retarded (temp)".
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Please feel free to contact the responsible Novasina distributor in your area
or Novasina AG in Switzerland (www.novasina.com or [email protected]) if
you need assistance in selecting an appropriate stability time for your sample.
Please provide as much information as possible about the ingredients, including volatiles.
You can choose from three pre-settings and two manual ones. To program the
stability time, respectively to select one of the predefined stability settings, press
"chamber settings" on the main menu screen and select the menu "Stable mode
Pre-settings:
F
Fast, stability observation time is set to approximately 2 minutes
A
Average stability observation time is set to approximately 4 minutes
S
Slow, stability observation time is set to approximately 6 minutes
Product
Recommended settings
The determination of the most appropriate stability time can be done as following
Choose a suitable pre-set stability mode (F, A or S)
Start a measurement with the sample which you want to optimize or find out the
stability time. After stability is reached, do not open the chamber and take out
the sample, let it in for another 30-60 minutes. Now compare the stable value
with the current one (both values can be seen on the measurement screen)
If the deviation is more than 0.005aw, choose the next higher stability
pre-setting level.
If the measurement takes too long (more than 120 minutes), choose
the next lower stability pre-setting level.
Note:
The optional "Novalog MC" software offers the capability to read-out and
display the stored measurement values on the SD-card on a computer. With
the help of the graph it is easier to find the most appropriate stability time for
a specific product.
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The required stability time for a reliable water activity measurement is specific for
each product. To make your decision easier, you can find some recommended
settings in the table below
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Beside the pre-settings, the instrument offers the ability to enter a stability time
manually. This feature should only be used by experienced users as the correlation between water activity and product properties have to be understood.
"Manual":
While selecting Manual in the menu "stable mode", an additional menu
"Stability observation time" appears right underneath. A stability time from
1-30min. can be entered there.
"Query":
If "Query" is chosen in the stable mode menu, the user is asked every time
about the desired stability mode while starting a measurement. This option is
only useful, if various samples are measured with the instrument, so that the
operator does not have to change this parameter everytime and adjust the unit.
7.
Logging Functions
This chapter describes the logging functionalities of the LabTouch-aw
7.1
Select the "Chamber settings" menu which can be found on the main menu
screen and choose "Data logger..." -> "Display last results".
From the appearing list of the last 10 measurements, the respective one
can be selected and the detailed information as measurement result (aw),
time etc. is displayed.
7.2
Select the "Chamber settings" menu which can be found on the main menu
screen and choose "Data logger..." -> "Display last results".
Scroll to the end of the list by pressing the "arrow down" symbol.
Then press on "Clear all results" and confirm the appearing query with [Yes].
Logging on SD-Card
There is a possibility to log various data on a SD-card which comes with the
instrument and has to be inserted on the right-hand side of the instrument.
The measurement values can be logged in arbitrary intervals between 2 till 60
seconds. In addition, it is possible to store the recorded values (stable, actual)
as digitally signed text file.
The stored data can be analyzed using the Novalog MC software or Excel on
the SD-card, separate folders are issued for each chamber (named as Ch0,
Ch1, Ch2) depending on how much chambers are installed. Within those
directories, the files XXXXLOG.txt (log-files) und XXXXPRO.txt (protocol) are
stored. XXXX corresponds to the sample number .
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Mount or dismount SD- Micro cards always together with the respective
adapter otherwise there might be a loss of data or a complete hang-up
of the system (in this case remove the power supply, plug it in again and
restart the instrument.
Note:
Reformatting deletes all the recorded values on the SD-card.
7.2.2 Record a Measurement
"Product name"
Name of the sample. This name is as well listed in the head of the
logging file.
It will be automatically adopted at the first start of the measurement and the number will be increased by +1 for the next measurement ( i.e. 0034 will become 0035)
"Interval recording"
Program the recording interval. If no value is entered the logger is
turned off and values are transferred to the SD-card.
Note:
If a interval recording time or sample number is changed during an
on-going measurement, it affects only the following but not the current
measurement.
Insert a sample and start the measurement. "(rec)" in front of the sample
number indicates that the recording is active.The recording will be continued till the chamber is opened or the SD-card is removed.
Note:
If a logging has been stopped it can just be restarted after the chamber
has been opened as by the sample number is just increased in this case.
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Both, SD and SD-HC cards can be used but they need to be FAT-formatted.
Please note the following, important notices:
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Go to "System settings" -> "Printout protocol..." -> "Laboratory" and enter the
name of a respective lab. This name will be as well listed on the protocol.
If there is no entry in the "Laboratory" field in the instrument, it can be
entered afterwards into the protocol by using the Novalog MC software.
The original protocol will not be changed by this action as there are a few
editable fields in the protocol and "Laboratory" is one of it.
Automatic saving of the "Stable protocol" once a measurement has been finished
8.
A "Stable protocol" can only be stored this way, if stable values are present,
respectively if a measurement value had been considered as stable. If these
pre-requisites are fulfilled, a pop-up appears after pressing the print button
and you have to select "Stable to SD-card" to initiate the saving process.
"Actual to PC" and "Stable to PC" are not displayed without a connection
to NovalogMC
Sensor Calibration
The electrolytic sensor can be verified at any time by using the Novasina SAL-T
standards which are included in the delivery or which have been bought through
the local Novasina distributor. These reusable standards generate defined and
reproducible humidity, respectively aw-values. If verification fails, a calibration
can be performed in an easy way.
Note:The calibration values will be stored in a small memory located on the
sensor board. It is not required that a calibration is performed at all available
calibration points. Perform a two-point calibration with one point below and one
above of the normal measurement range (bracket calibration).
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For example: Your samples are always around 0.700aw. It is sufficient if you
use the 58%rH und die 75.%rH SAL-T standards for calibration. If verification is requested, calibrate at 58%rH and 84% rH and use the 75%rH SAL-T
standards for verification.
Shake all SAL-T standards twice a month for one minute, nevertheless if
you have used them or not. There is no need to take it out of the plastic
container.
Always store the standards in the plastic container (closed cover) and not
exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not expose the salt tablet to environmental air for longer than necessary; thus, put it back if calibration has been finished at the particular point.
8.2
Type of
Hum.check
Chem.
symbols
Literature
Reference
15C
20C
25C
30C
SAL-T / 6
SC-6
Xn
white
LiBr
6.9
6.6
6.4
6.2
SAL-T / 11
SC-11
Xn
white
LiCl
11.3
11.3
11.3
11.3
SAL-T / 33
SC-33
--
blue
MgCl2-6H2O
33.3
33.1
32.8
32.4
SAL-T / 53
SC-53
green
Mg(NO3)2-6H2O
55.9
54.4
52.9
51.4
SAL-T / 58
SC-58
--
white
NaBr
60.7
59.1
57.6
56.0
SAL-T / 75
SC-75
--
purple
NaCl
75.6
75.5
75.3
75.1
A/B
SAL-T / 84
SC-84
--
white
KCl
85.9
85.1
84.3
83.6
SAL-T / 90
SC-90
white
Ba(Cl)2-2H2O
90.9
90.5
90.1
89.9
SAL-T / 97
SC-97
--
yellow
K2SO4 (>20%)
97.9
97.6
97.3
97.0
Lit :
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Possible calibration points will be displayed thereby the most probable one
is green colored. The pink colored value is the deviation of the actual aw
value in the chamber compared to the reference value or in other words,
how much the measured value will be corrected by the calibration at this
point once executed.
If the sensor is password protected, enter it with the help of the displayed
keyboard (see chapter 8.7).
Important:
There is a default password (8808) installed from factory.
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If a complete calibration is required but you do not have all of the supplied
SAL-T standards available. Keep in mind that a deleted point is much
better than one calibrated the wrong way. The LabTouch-aw calculates
the missing point from the two nearest ones (mostly one above and one
below of the deleted point).
Select the point to be deleted and confirm the request with [Yes].
Note:
At the end of the list (move down by using the arrow down key), there is the
option to clear all points at once ("Clear all cal. points").
8.6
"Instrument "
Instrument and serial number of the same which had been used for
calibration / deletion.
"Temperature "
Temperature at which the calibration had been performed.
Note:
A sensor drift by time can easily be detected if the correction value is always
noted while calibrating the sensor. The absolute amount of this value does
not say anything about the quality of the sensor!
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8.5.
8.7
Sensor Protection
The sensor can be protected against unauthorized changes (calibration etc.).
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Important:
If the sensor password got lost (forgotten etc), the sensor has to be returned to
Novasina in Switzerland as special equipment is required to unlock it. Please
be careful while protecting a sensor!
8.7.1 Set a Sensor Password
Note:
If you perform the calibrations on a LabSwift but use the sensor on a LabTouch, do only enter a number in the range from 0000 to 9999 as the
LabSwift just allows entering numbers as password.
If a sensor protection password has already been set, it has to be entered ("Please enter previous password!").
Note:
The factory set password is 8808.
A successful change of the password is confirmed by the instrument.
8.8
Important:
The indication works only as expected if the date and time is set correctly in
the systems settings menu.
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9.
Additional Functions
This chapter describes all the additional functions as system settings which
can be found in the menu structure of the LabTouch-aw.
9.1
9.2
The calibration values and other data (i.e. sensor password) stored on the
sensor will remain and are not deleted by this process.
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8.9
9.3
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Go to "System settings" -> "Maintenance" -> "System update" and confirm with [YES].
The update is performed in various steps. Please note that the system is
restarted during the update process. Do not touch anything or disconnect anything during this procedure!
Note:
9.4
9.5
Go to "System settings" -> "Maintenance" .> "Display settings" -> "Backlight brightness" to adjust the intensity of the backlight according to the
environmental light conditions.
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9.7
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As different versions with more or less features are available, the user has the
possibility to upgrade the system making those new features accessible. Please
contact the Novasina representative to learn more about the different features of
the basic and the advanced version.
Communication Interface
Note: This function requires the "advanced" version of LabTouch-aw. If you have a
basic version, please contact your local Novasina distributor to purchase a license
update.
Factory default setting for the communication with the optional NovalogMC
software is the USB interface
Note: USB functionality is implemented in NovalogMC version V2.20 and higher
10.
Maintenance
The following chapter describes the main maintenance task which can be performed by the user himself.
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Please do NEVER clean the sensor CM-2 itself, neither the black protection
filter in front of it. The sensor is a very sensitive element with a chemical filter
protection on the top. Every cleaning with chemical or mechanical means
(touching, pressurized air cleaning, etc.) will destroy the measuring sensor
inevitably. Possible warranty claims expire instantly.
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eVC-21 filter :
Chemical filter: protects against short-chained organic acids as acetic and
formic acid and other carboxylic acids (butyric acid etc) and oxidizing agents
as hydrogen peroxide and chlorine and as well againts diluted sulfur dioxide
eVC-26 filter :
Chemical filter : protects against various substances as nitrogen oxides,
amines, aldehyde solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, oil vapours, fine dust
particles.
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Redox filter :
Chemical filter : protects against volatiles containing primary and secondary
alcohols (attention, ethanol is an exception, eVALC filter or special alcohol
cell has then be used), gylcerin, glycols, aroma, perfumes, flavours etc.
Switch off the instrument and disconnect the mains from the system.
Open the measurement chamber and dismount the 4 screws of the cover
plate using the hexagon wrench which was delivery with the instrument
The housing cover can now be separated from the upper measurement
chamber plate
NOTE: The upper measurement chamber plate is still connected to the lower
housing by a ribbon cable. Do not loosen or remove the ribbon!
Look for the board which covers the sensor and remove it by grabbing the
PCB on the side walls and firmly lifting it.
Remove now the two screws which fix the actual sensor in the measuring
head and remove the sensor unit completely out of the head.
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Note:
It is recommended to exchange the white sensor protection filter as well. Press
the sinter filter downwards and insert a new one.
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Insert now the new measuring sensor in the respective place and fix it with
the two screws.
Warning !
Never apply any pressure with any item on the top of the measuring cell.
This might damage the sensor protection filter and makes the sensor uesless
Always remove the measuring sensor while exchanging the sinter filter,
otherwise you risk that the sensor and a purchase of a new one would be
required.
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Do not let fall either the sensing element nor the LabTouch-aw and strictly
avoid shock vibrations
Use Novasina protection filters, which can be mounted in front of the sensor,
if your product contains volatiles and/or aggressive substances as acids,
polyols, alcohols or aroma. Make sure you have inserted the correct filter
once such components are present in the sample
Sensors that are not used should be stored in a clean, sun protected
environment at room temperature and ambient humidity.
Never clean the sensor nor the instrument using agressive chemicals or
mechanical abrassive media. If the instrument is contaminated with product,
use a soft towel and water to clean it. Dry it well afterwards.
Please send us as well a picture about the currently installed firmware version: It can be found in "System settings" -> "Info".
Send as well a picture of the displayed values once "Chamber setting -> Info" has been selected
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Note :
Message / Problem
Cause / Reason
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Measure(s)
(explanation see
next page)
See chapter 9.3
#1
Insert a SD-card or
has been performed but no media (SD-Card or connect the instrudirect connection to a computer with NovalogMC) is ment to a PC with
running Novaavailable to store or print-out the data.
logMC software
A protocol print-out by pressing the print button
#2, #3, #4
#2, #5
3. Capability Sensor :
#5
The programming of the sensor is outdated and
does not provide the functionality as requested
by the instrument.
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4. Capability Instrument :
The currently installed sensor is not supported
by the instrument
#6
#11, #2, #4
#4
#2, #4
#2, #5
#2, #6, #5
99 Unknown error
#9
#9
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Measure(s)
#9, #4
Sensor calibration is not possible as the actual value is out of the calibration window of the respective humidity standard.
#10, #3, #4
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Message / Problem
#2
if it occurs several
times a month):
#1, #4
The measures should be performed according the sequence as listed in the row "Measure(s)"
#1:
#2:
Send a picture of the displayed message and firmware version to your local Novasina representative
Turning the instrument off and then on again. If an ordinary turn-off is not possible, please disconnect
the power connector from the instrument for at least 5 seconds.
#3
#4
#5
#6
Perform a firmware update, if latest version is not currently installed. See chapter 9.3
#7
Double-check connection to the external chamber: Is the connecting cable plugged-in properly?
#8
#9
#10
Double-check if the used SAL-T standards are in good shape (check chapter 8.1).
Make sure, you have waited at least 45 min. after inserting the SAL-T into the chamber before you
performed the calibration
#11
Temperature difference between chamber and sample is too big. Wait till sample temperature is lower
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- F (Fast)
- A (Average)
- S (Slow)
- Manual
- Query
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- Chamber
- Sensor
- Calibrate sensor
- Clear calibration point
- Info calibration point
- Set sensor password
- Warning expired calibration
Sensor calibration
Data logger
1...30 min
Stable mode
15....30C
Temperature control
Chamber Settings
12.
- Humidity units
- Temperature unit
- Date format
- Set date
- Set time
Info
- System info
- Display settings
- Reset to factory settings
- System update
- Set options code
Maintenance
- Laboratory
Printout protocol
- Key beep
- Duration stability signal beep
Acoustic signals
Units
Date, time
System Settings
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Notizen/Notes/Notes
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