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What is SmartCal?
SmartCal offers a fast method for verifying the operation of the
METTLER TOLEDO Halogen Moisture Analyzer. SmartCal is a granular
test material with a specific moisture content. The amount of moisture
released after a specified time at a defined drying temperature is used
to assess the performance of the device. For more information, see the
operating instructions accompanying the SmartCal StarterPac or visit
www.mt.com/smartcal.
1 Preconditions
– Moisture analyzer acclimatized in measuring room and connected to
AC power for at least one hour.
– Cooled heating chamber.
– SmartCal package acclimatized in working area.
– Thermohygrometer acclimatized in working area.
2 Instrument settings (method parameters)
– Switch-off criterion: Time – 10 minutes
– Standard drying
– Display: %MC
– Drying temperature: 70, 100, 130 or 160 °C (select the temperature
closest to the drying temperature normally used).
3 Making the measurement
– Place the sample pan handler with the aluminum sample pan in the
instrument and tare.
– Remove a SmartCal stick from the blister pack, tear it open,
and distribute the entire contents evenly over the sample pan
(if necessary, carefully rotate and tilt the dish until it is fully covered
with granulate).
– Start the measurement immediately.
4 After the measurement (10 minutes)
– Enter the indicated moisture reading (%MC) in the measurement
record. Excel
temperatures are available on the CD-ROM accompanying the
SmartCal StarterPac or at www.mt.com/smartcal. The CD-ROM
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measurement records for the different drying
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