Moisture analysis in

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Metal, Ceramic,Halogen or QuartzThe Choice is Yours

The right analyzer for any application

Foods, chemical, pharmaceutical products,building materials or animal feed – you name it, the moisture or content has a decisive impact on price, processability andquality, ranging from raw materials to finalproducts. Determining this moisture contentis one of the most common analyses in prod-uct development and in the manufacturingprocess. Here, the most diverse requirementson speed and resolution of the values mea-sured or on the operating design of the mois-ture analyzers must also be considered in all cases. As a leading provider of moistureanalysis equipment, Sartorius is thoroughlyfamiliar with the needs of its customers andthus offers a wide range of equipment that is continuously being enhanced.

Infrared drying – fast and preciseA fast alternative to the classic oven dryingmethod, infrared dryers from the Sartoriusseries of moisture analyzers are beingincreasingly used. These analyzers are compactand designed for routine operation in produc-tion and in applications involving incominginspection. They feature the resolution of ananalytical balance, and are ideal for researchand development. Sartorius offers a customsolution for nearly any requirements. A wideselection of infrared heat sources, such as ametal tube, a halogen lamp, a CQR quartzglass heater and a ceramic heating element,enable these moisture analyzers to be optimal-ly adapted to the intended application.

Differential weighingIf the oven drying method is absolutely essen-tial, the differential weighing program of theLA Reference series of balances from Sarto-rius efficiently manages large volumes of dataand automatically calculates the differencesbetween the tare weight, initial sampleweight and backweights.

Ceramic heating elementCQR quartz glass heater

Halogen lamp

The affordable, user-friendly MA35 is thenew basic model in the moisture analyzerseries from Sartorius. It is ideal for dailyroutines such as repetitive QC monitoringof samples both for in-process control andincoming goods inspection. The MA35 issimple to use with easy to understandinstructions and options without compromising its flexibility or measurement accuracy.

Error-Free Automatic End Point Deter-mination-No need for programmingEnd-point determination is fullyautomatic. Therefore, it is not necessaryto program a shutoff parameter. TheMA35 continuously monitors the dryingprocess and stops the measurement assoon as the sample has reached a constantweight – i.e., when no more weight losscan be detected despite heating. A built-inweighing system provides the measure-

ment accuracy required for this with 1-mgresolution that is optimized for use in hightemperature ranges. For sample heating,the MA35 is equipped with two powerfulmetal tubular-shaped heating elements,providing 360 watts of power.

Meets HACCP Strict GuidelinesThe MA35's metal heating element and itsmetal side panels (Model MA35M-000115V2) can be used in accordance withthe strict guidelines of the FDA and HACCPin cases where glass is prohibited.

Functional Icon-Guided DisplayThe concise display shows allimportant information at a singleglance. Easy-to-understand icons guideyou in three steps from taring the samplepan to starting the measurement. TheMA35 has done away with the regular Program Selection menu, opting instead

for a limited number of drying routinesthat can be saved in the non-volatilememory. All important operating parameters can be accessed and changedin seconds, giving the user more flexibilitysaving both time and money.

Options for GLP DocumentationThe optional printer, YDP03-0CE,enables you to print analysisresults on a short report to saveon paper usage. For comprehensive documentation (GLP), the user can alsoprint out the sample analysis results aswell as the data for the weighing systemand temperature calibration.

Sartorius MA 35Hot unit, cool price, great results!

Heating Element Available

Metal Tube Heater Metal Tube Heater

Sartorius MA150The compact class featuring maximum performance with minimum space requirements

For routine operationA rugged design with low space requirementsand easy operation are the major features ofthese analyzers. Fully automatic drying of asample until a constant weight is reachedeliminates the need for programming an end-point shutoff parameter. Three drying rou-tines can be saved to give you the flexibilityyou need when the moisture content of addi-tional, “out-of-the-ordinary” samples ofmaterial has to be measured.

Customizable and fastSartorius offers you a choice of two differentmoisture analyzers that cover diverse require-ments on moisture measurements. Whicheverheat source you opt for, both analyzers deliverresults within just minutes. For temperature-sensitive samples, a ceramic heating elementensures gentle heating over the entire surface.The other choice, a CQR quartz-glass heater,optimizes the analysis time even further,which is already ultrafast for the analyzer featuring the ceramic heater.

Application-specific solutionsPractical accessories round off the entire line-up of Sartorius moisture analyzers. Theseinclude, for instance, an in-use dust cover thatis included with the standard equipment sup-plied and a special version of the moistureanalyzer without openly accessible glass com-ponents in compliance with the stringent FDAand HACCP requirements that ban the use of glass in production.

Sartorius|MA100Analytical precision, combined with flexibility and dynamics

As accurate as an analytical balanceThe MA100 is the only infrared dryer in theworld that features a built-in weighing systemwith 0.1-mg resolution. A motorized heatingunit moves over the sample to open or closethe sample chamber. This reduces interferingeffects when a sample is placed on the pan ora measurement is started. The advanceddesign enables the MA100 to achieve a meas-uring accuracy well beyond that provided byconventional infrared dryers.

A clean solutionDid you accidentally spill a sample? Are therespatters of grease inside the sample chamber?No problem with the MA 100. The Plug & Dry®

feature enables you to easily slide out thecover with the heater for thorough cleaning,without the risk of cleaning agent enteringthe inside of the housing.

Automatic adaptation to reference values“Swift Parameter Adjustment to a given Ref-erence Method” This function enables theoperating parameters of MA100 to be adapt-ed to the results of an available referencemethod and to be saved as a drying routine.Optimization of operating parameters doesn’t get any faster than this.

Flexible and modularThe Sartorius MA100 analyzers give you achoice of three different infrared heat sources:a halogen lamp for standard applications, aceramic heating element for gentle heating oftemperature-sensitive samples and a CQRquartz glass heater. The CQR combines the fastdrying capability of a halogen lamp with thegentle heating capability of a ceramic heaterfor drying samples evenly over their entire sur-face. A printer that can be optionally integrat-ed into the housing eliminates the tangle ofcables so typical of an external printer, andhelps tidy up your work area.

Specifications for MA 35|MA100|MA150

MA 35 MA 100 MA 150

Max. weighing capacity (g) 35 100 150

Accuracy of the weighing system (mg) 1 0.1 1

Weighing system with EC type-approval certificate •

Repeatability, average (%)– for initial sample weight approx. >1 g ±0.2 ± 0.1 ± 0.2 – for initial sample weight approx. >5 g ± 0.05 ± 0.02 ± 0.05

Readability (%) 0.01 0.001 0.01

Display mode for results– % moisture • • •– % dry weight (solids) • • •– % RATIO • • •– g residue • • •– g/kg residue •– mg weight loss •– Calculated value (measured value x factor) •Temperature range and settings– from 40°C–160°C, adjustable in 1-degree increments •– from 30°C–230°C, adjustable in 1-degree increments •– from 40°C–220°C, adjustable in 1-degree increments •Heating mode– Standard drying • • •– Quick drying •– Gentle drying •– Phase drying 3+0.1–999 min. 3+0.1–999 min.Analysis mode– Fully automatic • •– Semi-automatic 1-50 mg/5-300 sec. 1-50 mg/5-300 sec.

0.1-5.0%/5-300 sec. 0.1-5.0%/5-300 sec.– Timer settings 1x0.1-99 min. 3+0.1–999 min. 1+0.1–99 min. – Timer mode + fully/semi-automatic 2+0.1–999min. + automatifc

SPRM mode for parameter recognition •

Heating unit– Ceramic IR heating element (infrared) • •– Halogen lamp (infrared) •– CQR heater (coiled quartz radiator) • •– Metal tubular-shaped heating elelment (infrared dark radiator) •

Later exchange of the heating unit by Plug & Dry®* •

Access to the sample chamber – via hinged cover • •– via motorized cover •

Optional version compliant with FDA|HACCP regulations** • •

Built-in calibration weight •

reproTEST for determining the repeatability of the weighing system •

Number of program memories 1 30 20

Memory for data storage– Statistics of the last 9,999 measurements •– End point up to the next moisture analysis run • • •

Parameter settings password-protected against unauthorized access • •

Manual input of tare weights •

Data printer– Integratable (optionally retrofittable) •– External (optional) • • •Printout– GLP-compliant,user-configurable • •– GLP-compliant, inalterable standard configuration template •– Short record •Data interface port– RS-232C unidirectional • • •– RS-232C bidirectional •

Bar code scanner can be connected •

In-use dust cover for keypad • •

Housing dimensions (inches) W x D x H 8.7x7.1x7.4 13.8x17.8x6.1 8.4x12.6x7.1

Weight. approx. (lbs.) 12.8 17.6 12.1

* Does not apply to the CQR heater ** Not available with halogen lamp or CQR quartz glass heater

Accessories for MA 35|MA100|MA150

Accessories MA 35 MA100 MA 150

Disposable sample pans 50 units, aluminum, round, 90 mm ø YWP01MA YWP01MA YWP01MA

Glass fiber filters, 80 units,

or analysis of liquid, pasty and fatty samples6906940 6906940 6906940

Panel replacement set

Aluminum panels for replacing glass panels to meet

FDA|HACCP regulations (conversion kit)

YDS03MA YDS04MA

Windows® 2000|NT|XP-compatible software for data collection and

for programming drying programs incl. interface cable, 9|25-pin YMW02MA YMW02MA

Carrying case YDB03MA YDB05MA

Data printer

– Integratable YDP01MA

– External YDP03-0CE YDP03-0CE YDP03-0CE

Ink ribbon cartridge for data printer 6906918 6906918 6906918

Paper rolls for data printer, 5 rolls, 50 m each 690693 690693 690693

External calibration weight

– 100 g (E2) YCW512-00

– 30 g ±0.3 mg YSS43

– 50 g (E2) YCW452-00

Temperature adjustment set with manufacturer’s certificate YTM01MA YTM03MA YTM03MA

Standard operating procedure (SOP) YSL02MA YSL02MA YSL02MA

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Features, technology, specifications and design subject to change without notice.

Publication No. L7B