Drying Scale PCE-MB 100
Drying Content 0 ... 100 % / resolution of 0.01 % / Weight ranges from 0 up to 100 g / resolution of 0.001 g / bargraph display / RS-232-interface and optional software

The drying scale is a precision device for the determination of moisture content in small samples of materials by means of drying the sample with halogen heaters. The drying scale can be used as a drying measurement device as well as for determination of drying content. Also it can work as a standard mg-scale. The drying scale uses heaters (2 x 200 Watts) to dry the sample while the precision scale indicates the changes in weight as the sample dries out. In general this scale can be used in research, development and quality control. The materials to be tested are: food, sugar, salt, granulates, plastics, pellets, fibers, etc, as well as liquids, sludge and mixtures of all kinds. So the drying scale is a multipurpose tool.
The software built into the system provides many different drying programmes and calculates various parameters for humidity and dry mass. A typical drying procedure involves choosing a drying temperature, a time interval - for example 100 degrees for 10 minutes and a mode - % solids. Automatic external calibration using either 100 g or 200 g calibration weight (depending on the model) guarantees ongoing accurate results. The integrated RS - 232 - interface enables you (with optional software-kit) to automatically send the drying data to PC. This link shows an overview of the scales and balances which will meet your requirements.

 - Date and time

 - Backlit LCD with dual display/Capacity tracker

 - Multilingual display (English, German, 
   French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, etc)

 - Memory for temperature correction for 9
   types of sample (user programmable)

 - Memory for 160 drying sequences (user 
   programmable)

 - RS-232 bi-directional interface

 - Calibration certificate (Option)

 - Software-Kit (Option)

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Granules

                                                     
Plastic granules                    Wood pellets                  Insulating granules         Ceramic granules

    Salt granules                                             Plastic granules

Technical specifications

   Scale model

PCE-MB 100

Measurement/Weight range

0 ... 100 % Absolute drying

0 ... 100 g

Maximum capacity

100 g

   Readability

0.01 %
0.001 g 

   Linearity

± 0.1 g/OIML clase II

   Repeatability

0.0015 g

Tare range

Full

Heating

2 quartz halogen heaters (200 W each)

Temperature range

+50 °C ... +160°C in increments of 1 °C

  Stabilization time

3 ... 5 s

Time setting/Sampling interval

2 min ... 9 h 59 min (in increments of 1 s)

Memory/Drying curve

160 (to memorize user programmable drying curves)

Work mode/Drying sequence

- Automatic (drying to constant weight)
- Semi-automatic (drying stops when loss
per unit of time goes below theoretical value)
- Manual (by preset time)

  Interface

RS-232 bi-directional interface

Display

Backlit with dual digits 34 mm (multilingual) and capacity tracker

Calibration

Automatic external calibration with optional weights (100/200 g)  

  Pan size

Diameter 100 mm

Operating Temperature

+18 ... +30 °C

Power supply

240 V/50 Hz

Housing

die cast aluminium  

Protection

IP54  

Overall dimensions

235 x 245 x 260 mm

Net weight

ca. 8 kg

Classic usage

In the quality control of goods, the moisture content determines the water excess in the material, so the customer wouldn't pay for water.  After the storage and the subsequent handling of granulates, moisture can be accurately determined to ensure a good processability to the production and processing of granulates.

Options
-ISO Calibration (ISO-PCE-MB)
The calibration procedure includes laboratory calibration process and ISO certification. The customer's name and address are included. These certificates are comparable to NIST and UKAS certificates. They are accepted all over the world.

Software-Kit (PCE-SOFT-MB)
The kit includes a software for transferring weighing data to a PC or Portable and RS-232-cable. The transferred data can also be sent to other software such as Excel, etc. The standard software is in English language
(other languages are also available: French, German, etc).

-RS-232-USB-Adaptor (RS232-USB)
In case your PC or Portable uses USB-Interface, you can use the adaptor together with the standard RS-232-cable. Software (covering all the actual drivers) is included.

-Printer (PCE-TDP)
The printer is used for direct output of weighing data. It will be delivered with RS-232-cable and net adaptor.
  - thermal paper/paper width 112 mm
  - 230 V/12 V Adaptor

-Aluminium Sample Pans (PCE-MB-PS)
(Pack of 50) Can be used several times if it is not adhesive (after cleaning).
  - Diameter: 100 mm

-Glass Fiber Filters (PCE-MB-GF)
(Pack of 100)
    - Chemical resistant to most acids and alkalis.
    - Usable for splashing materials

ISO calibration and certification
An ISO calibration certificate can be acquired for this drying scale. It includes a control document containing the company's details and a certification to meet ISO standards. This means that the drying scale meets the minimum measuring requirements of the national organization and it can be included in your internal set of measuring instruments. Further information is:

Calibration: Control of measurement magnitudes correction for the drying scale without the intervention in the measurement system, or the determination of the systematic display deviation in relation to the real value of the measuring magnitude.

Calibration document or certificate: document with the technical specifications of the device according to the national organization of measurement.

Calibration interval: in order to perform correct measurements, devices must be calibrated at regular intervals. This period of time is called calibration interval.  It's difficult to determine this period with accuracy but you should consider the following factors:

Performance of the measuring instruments

Frequency of use

Operating conditions

Previous calibration stability

Required measuring accuracy

Determining factors of the quality control systems used by companies

This means that the user is in charge to check and control the interval between calibrations. We recommend that this internal between calibrations should be between 1 and 3 years. Our experts can help you with any questions relating to the process of establishing a calibration interval.

Take into consideration:
When a drying scale is calibrated, this should be done while the temperature sensor, used with the device, is attached or with the sensor that comes with the thermometer attached. The accuracy of the calibration depends on the device and the sensor. In case of PCE-T395 thermometer  the calibration should be done for up to four temperature sensors.

Contact:
PCE Instruments UK Limited
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Phone: +44(0) 23 809 870 30
Fax: +44(0) 23 809 870 39

Contact:
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8
Jupiter 33458 FL
USA
Phone: +1-410-387-7703
Fax: +1-410-387-7714

Below you will find an overview of the different product groups of scales and scales

Below you will find an overview of the different product groups of measuring instruments