The Master Science Halogen Moisture Analyzer combines a halogen heater with a precision weighing cell to give the moisture content or dry residue of a sample as a percentage. The housing is aluminium and the drying chamber is stainless steel, so the unit stands up to daily use on a production or laboratory bench.
Four versions are available, all with 110 g capacity, reading to 0.01 g, 0.005 g, 0.002 g or 0.001 g. On each Master Science Halogen Moisture Analyzer the drying temperature is set from 40 to 199°C in 1°C steps and the time from 1 to 99 minutes, and results appear on a white-backlit LCD with black characters.
Technical Specifications
The specification table for the Master Science Halogen Moisture Analyzer range is reproduced below.
- Brand: Master Science
- Model Number: MSMCA110-10SWISS, MSMCA110-5SWISS, MSMCA110-2SWISS, MSMCA110-1ASWISS
- SKU: MSMCA110-10SWISS, MSMCA110-5SWISS, MSMCA110-2SWISS, MSMCA110-1ASWISS
- Capacity: 110 g
- Readability: 0.01 g (MSMCA110-10SWISS); 0.005 g (MSMCA110-5SWISS); 0.002 g (MSMCA110-2SWISS); 0.001 g (MSMCA110-1ASWISS)
- Operating Temperature: 5 to 35°C
- Display: Backlit LCD (high-definition backlit LCD on selected versions)
- Calibration: External calibration
- Interface: RS232 (standard)
- Pan Size: Ø90 mm
- Heating Source: Halogen lamp
- Temperature Sensor: PT100
- Temperature Range: 40 to 199°C, 1°C step
- Time Setting: 1 to 99 min, 10 s step
- Moisture Range: 0.00% to 100.00%
- Moisture Readability: 0.20% (-10); 0.10% (-5); 0.04% (-2); 0.01% (-1A)
- Dry Residue Range: 100.00% to 0.00%
- Dry Residue Readability: 0.20% (-10); 0.10% (-5); 0.04% (-2); 0.01% (-1A)
- Number of Stored Settings: 15
- Heater Power: 220 V ±15% 50 Hz / 110 V ±15% 60 Hz, 400 W
- Balance Power: Input 220 V 50 Hz / 110 V 60 Hz; output 9 V
- Chamber Height: 22 mm
- External Dimensions (W x D x H): 280 x 250 x 180 mm
- Net Weight: 5.8 kg
Key Benefits
- One instrument, two results:: the Master Science Halogen Moisture Analyzer shows moisture content or dry residue.
- Four readability levels:: from 0.01 g down to 0.001 g.
- Wide heating range:: 40 to 199°C in 1°C steps.
- Durable build:: aluminium shell with stainless steel chamber.
- Ready for records:: RS232 interface fitted as standard.
For trace water determination by titration, see the Master Science Karl Fischer titrator.
Product Features
Design
- Halogen lamp heating
- Aluminium shell with stainless steel chamber
- LCD with white backlight and black characters
Functions
- Temperature and time setting
- Displays percentage of moisture content or dry residue
- Stores historical settings
- RS232 interface as standard
Applications
The Master Science Halogen Moisture Analyzer is used for routine moisture checks such as:
- Food, grain and feed samples
- Pharmaceutical and chemical powders
- Plastics and polymer granules
- Quality control and teaching laboratories
Optional Accessories
- Aluminium box
- Printer
- Grinder
Common Problems This Analyzer Solves
Conventional oven drying leaves several gaps that this instrument closes.
- Long waits for oven results:: heating and weighing happen in one chamber.
- Re-entering the same method every time:: up to 15 settings are stored.
- Hand-copied results:: RS232 output connects to a printer or computer.
- Housings that corrode or dent:: aluminium shell and stainless steel chamber.