Instrument setup – Arizona MAX-5000XL User Manual
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4.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
Contact Arizona Instrument Customer Service at 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414 or by
e-mail at
if you have any questions about the following instructions.
The MAX 5000XL is designed to provide reliable results under normal ambient conditions
in the laboratory and on the production floor. Compliance with the following guidelines will
help ensure optimum accuracy in minimum time.
Set up the MAX 5000XL on a stable, even surface that is not exposed to vibrations.
Select a location for the instrument that is:
Firm and level,
Free from vibration that will affect the balance measurements,
Close to an isolated power outlet that will provide dedicated electrical power,
and
Away from the direct flow of a fan or heating/air-conditioning outlet that might
produce force on the balance
Adjust the feet under the instrument to center the bubble in the level located under
the lid.
An operational clearance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) above the instrument is
recommended.
Keep all cables as short as possible, less than 2 meters (6 feet) in length if
possible.
Avoid placing the analyzer in close proximity to a heater or otherwise exposing it to
heat or direct sunlight.
Avoid exposing the analyzer to extreme temperature fluctuations.
Protect the analyzer from drafts that come from opening windows, doors and air
conditioning systems.
Keep the analyzer protected from dust and liquids as much as possible.
Protect the analyzer from caustic vapors.
Do not expose the analyzer to saturated humidity environments.
Moisture in the air can condense on the surfaces of a cold analyzer whenever it is
brought into a substantially warmer place. If you move the MAX 5000XL to a
warmer area, make sure to condition it at room temperature, disconnected from
AC power, for at least 2 hours, or until moisture condensation no longer occurs.
For those familiar with moisture analysis instruments, the MAX 5000XL
should be simple to operate. However, please read all of the sections in
this manual before attempting your first analysis.