3 For temperature compensation, set the unit [°C] at the measuring instruments.

Two types of temperature

compensation exist:
- ATC (automatic temperature compensation) with a temperature sensor connected.
- MTC (manual temperature compensation) with no temperature sensor connected.
Note:
The pH or conductivity meters switch automatically, depending on the arrangement.
If the temperature unit at the pH meter or conductivity meter is set to [°C], the results "TpH" and "TCond" will
be converted to the temperature unit set in the instrument, i.e. either [°C] or [°F] . By contrast, if [°F] is set
at the pH or conductivity meter, no result will be calculated. "--" will be output in the results field.
The conductivity units are [mS/cm] / [μS/cm] (depending on the range) or [mS/m] [μS/m] (depending on the
range). However, the results are expressed in [μS/cm]. If you wish to have the result displayed in [mS/cm] or
[mS/m] [μS/m], it will be necessary to recalculate the result using the "Calculation" method function.
Colorimeter
- Lovibond
The Lovibond colorimeter can be used for extinction or transmission measurements. The wavelengths are out­
put in 5 nm (in the range 420 – 710 nm).
A color measurement may take longer than 25 s.
- Minolta colorimeters CM-5 / CR-5
The Minolta colorimeters can be used for transmission measurements (liquids).
Transmission data are supplied in 10 nm increments within the spectral range 360 – 740 nm.
A color measurement takes approximately 1 s.
The measurements involve high-energy light flashes. For this reason, color scales are not offered for reflection
measurements in the crude oil industry.
● The CR-5 colorimeter does not supply any spectral data.
● Calibration is possible directly at the colorimeter only. The USB link must be disconnected.
● "Illuminant" and "Observer" can be set in the "Configuration" method function. For more information, see
"Methods and products: Method functions > Configuration (page 42)".
- Color scales
Navigation: Home > Setup > Hardware > External instruments > Parameters
– Click on "Colorimeter".
The "External instrument parameters" dialog appears.
If a device has been connected, a list of color scales is displayed via the Color scales button, that were avail­
able in the most recently connected device. If the device has been manually configured and no device has yet
been connected, then the list is empty.

See also
● Continuous run (page 71)

5.2.4 Peripherals
Navigation: Home > Setup > Hardware > Peripherals
In the dialog Peripherals, the following devices and settings can be configured:
● Barcode reader
● USB stick
● Fingerprint reader
● Printer
● Personal Computer (PC) – settings
● Network settings
● Network storage

Below is described how you can administer the various devices in setup. This includes the creation of devices
or changing the parameters in the setup.

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Barcode reader
Barcode readers have Plug&Play (PnP) recognition and can be installed via the USB interface.
The following barcode readers can be installed:
● Handheld readers
● Built-in readers

You can create the barcode readers via New. A maximum of one entry can be created for both types.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Type Instrument Type -
Serial number Serial number of the corresponding device -
Barcode Informa­ Sample ID: on the barcode there is only the sample ID. -
tion Method ID: on the barcode there is the method ID (with this a
saved method can be selected during scanning).
Product ID: on the barcode there is the product ID (with this a
saved product can be selected during scanning).
Sample ID/Method ID: on the barcode there are the sample ID
and method ID (with this a saved method can be selected during
scanning).
Sample ID/Product ID: on the barcode there are the sample ID
and product ID (with this a saved product can be selected during
scanning).
Start pos. sample Start position of the sample ID on the barcode "Barcode information"
ID with sample ID
Number of char­ Length of the sample ID on the barcode "Barcode information"
acters with sample ID
Start pos. Start position of the method ID on the barcode "Barcode information"
method ID with method ID
Number of char­ Length of the method ID on the barcode "Barcode information"
acters with method ID
Start pos. prod­ Start position of the product ID on the barcode "Barcode information"
uct ID with product ID
Number of char­ Length of the product ID on the barcode "Barcode information"
acters with product ID
Immediate start If this parameter has been activated, when a task is started with "Type" = "Handheld
the barcode reader, the Start analysis dialog is skipped and the reader",
task is started immediately. "Barcode information"
with method ID, product
ID or sample ID
Example of barcode with sample ID and method ID (161218522). (Sample ID=1612 and method ID 18522).
● Start pos. sample ID 1
● Number of characters 4
● Start pos. method ID 5
● Number of characters 5

USB stick
Commercially available USB sticks from USB Version 1.1 are supported.
Fingerprint reader
You can use a fingerprint reader to authenticate users on the titrator. In order to do this, the fingerprint reader
must be activated on the titrator. The following parameters are available for this:
Parameters Description Displayed if
Activate finger­ Activates the connected fingerprint reader. -
print reader

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 Printer (and USB-RS232 data export)
● Date can be printed with the USB-P25 (strip printer) or with a network printer.
● Data can be exported using the USB data export box. The data are exported in the XML (UTF-8) formats.
● For data export to an RS interface, you need the USB RS232 adapter (USB data export box).
● As desired, data can be printed either as a summary or in a user defined format (via "Print Mode" parameter
"Report" method function; also see "Methods and products: Methods > Method functions > Report")
For printing/USB data export, the following should be taken into consideration:
● In the "Report" method function, the "Print / USB-RS232 data export" parameter must be selected.

You can define the following parameters via the Printer button (Home > Setup > Hardware > Peripherals):
Parameters Description Displayed if
Printer type USB compact printer -
The USB compact printer does not support all languages. This
printer can only print out a limited quantity of analysis data and
results.
USB-RS232 data export
For the RS-232 data export, the data is transmitted regardless of
the selected language. Only a limited quantity of data and results
can be exported.
Network printer
Every connected printer in your local network that supports HP
PLC 3 or Epson ESC/P 2 can be used.
Status Indicates whether the selected printer type is installed (info field). Only for printer type
"USB compact printer"
and "USB-RS232 data
export"
Baud rate The baud rate for data transmission via the USB-RS232 interface. "Printer type" = "USB-
RS232 data export"
Data bit The number of data bits is displayed (info field). "Printer type" = "USB-
RS232 data export"
Stop bit The number of stop bits is displayed (info field). "Printer type" = "USB-
RS232 data export"
Parity Defines the parity protocol. ("Even", "Odd", "None") . "Printer type" = "USB-
RS232 data export"
Handshake Data transmission via the RS-232 interface ("Xon-Xoff", "None"). "Printer type" = "USB-
RS232 data export"
Type Choose the printer protocol. "Printer type" = "Net­
work printer"
Network name Define your local network name here. "Printer type" = "Net­
work printer"
Port number Define your local port number here. "Printer type" = "Net­
work printer"
Paper size Choose the print-format of the report (A4 / Letter). "Printer type" = "Net­
work printer"
PC settings
Only one PC connected per measuring instrument can be present at one time. You can select if you wish to set
up a connection to the laboratory program "LabX".
Parameters Description Displayed if
Set up connec­ If this parameter is activated, a connection to LabX will be estab­ -
tion to LabX at lished on startup.
start up
Changes to the PC settings are not implemented until after the measuring instrument is rebooted.

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 Network settings
You can define the following parameters for the network – settings:
Parameters Description Displayed if
Type Type of network connection -
Obtain IP If this device has been activated, the device automatically obtains "Type" = "Ethernet"
address auto­ an IP address.
matically
IP Address IP address of the instrument -
Subnet mask Subnet mask of the device -
Standard gate­ Standard gateway of the device "Type" = "Ethernet"
way
The device automatically reboots after any change to the network settings.
Network storage
You can define the following parameters for a network – storage:
Transfer via Method for transferring data -
Default: Network share
Server PC or server name. Users should have read-write access. Maxi­ -
mum 60 alphanumeric characters.
Arbitrary IP address or name of server (for network share, only
server name allowed).
Share name Name of the share folder -
User name Define your own user name. -
Domain Domain name for the user. -
Password Password for network share. -
Target folder Name of target folder for PDFs or results. -
A pdf_export folder and a results folder are automatically creat­
ed in the target folder when specified. If no target folder is speci­
fied the folders are created in the root folder.
First folder level Can optional be used to sort data. (None | User name | Instru­ -
ment ID | Date | Method ID | Analysis comment)
Default: None
Second folder Can optional be used to sort data. (None | User name | Instru­ "First level folder" =
level ment ID | Date | Method ID | Analysis comment) activated
Default: None

5.2.5 Sensors
Navigation: Home > Setup > Hardware > Sensors
Sensors can be activated in the setup. The following sensors can be connected:
ErgoSens: Infrared sensor for contactless start of measurement (see "Analysis sequence: Start of analyses").
Before you can use ErgoSens, it has to be activated:
Parameters Description Displayed if
Activate Activates the ErgoSens -
ErgoSens
WasteSens or LevelSens: Level sensors for waste bottle.
It is determined whether the maximum filling level of the waste bottle is reached. If the maximum filling level
has been reached, a message appears prompting the operator to empty the waste bottle. The task is then inter­
rupted.
Before you can use WasteSens or LevelSens, it has to be activated:

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 Parameters Description Displayed if
Activate activates the WasteSens or LevelSens -
WasteSens/Lev­
elSens
If you connect the density - module, you can use an air pressure sensor:
AtmoSens: Atmospheric pressure sensor for measuring the absolute air pressure.
If an AtmoSens is connected, the atmospheric pressure (if required) is measured with the AtmoSens. If no
AtmoSens is connected, the air pressure is read out from the current value from Home > Setup > Global
settings> Physical properties.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Verify AtmoSens If this parameter is activated, the use of the AtmoSens is enforced -
availability for tasks which require the pressure.

5.2.6 Auxiliary instruments

Navigation: Setup>Hardware>Auxiliary Instruments
Auxiliary instruments can be any instruments that access the 24V output or USB-RS232 adapter of the measur­
ing instrument and that are to be used in a method.
An auxiliary instrument that accesses the 24 V output is switched on for a predefined period and then switched
off again via the corresponding command. The instruments are controlled via the "Auxiliary instrument" method
function.
Auxiliary instruments form part of a method, while peripheral devices are classified as input/output devices
(printers, barcode readers etc.), which do not have direct access to methods.
Starting from the auxiliary instrument list, you can add new auxiliary instruments or select existing ones or
modify their parameters. In addition, the selected auxiliary instruments can be deleted.
A maximum of 30 auxiliary instruments can be entered.
Choose the New button in the Auxiliary Instruments dialog window to open the Auxiliary Instrument Para­
meters dialog.
1 Before a new auxiliary instrument can be added, you must first use the "Control type" parameter to select
the manner in which the auxiliary instrument is to be controlled:. The following values are available for
"Control type":
24V output
USB-RS-232
2 You can assign a name of your choice to the auxiliary instrument.
The parameters for the control types are listed below:
24V output
Parameters Description Displayed if
Control type Indicates which port on the measuring instrument is to be used -
for the auxiliary instrument.
Name A name of your choice. -
USB-RS-232 interface
Parameters Description Displayed if
Control type Indicates which port on the measuring instrument is to be used -
for the auxiliary instrument.
Name A name of your choice. -
Adapter Defines which adapter is used. Maximum 2 auxiliary instruments "Control type" = "USB-
of type USB-RS-232 can be used in the same method (by using RS232"
adapter 1 and 2)
Baud rate The baud rate for data transmission via the RS-232 interface of "Control type" = "USB-
the adapter. RS232"
Data bit Defines the number of data bits. "Control type" = "USB-
RS232"

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 Stop bit Defines the number of stop bits. (2 stop bits can only be selected "Control type" = "USB-
if 7 data bits are also selected at the same time.) RS232"
Parity Defines the parity protocol. "Control type" = "USB-
RS232"
Handshake Data transmission via the RS-232 interface of the adapter. "Control type" = "USB-
RS232"
A suitable adapter (USB data export box) is required for the USB-RS-232 connection.

5.3 User settings

Navigation: > >
These settings contains the options that can be made specifically for each currently logged in user.
You can configure the language, the screen settings (for the touchscreen), the layout of the alphanumeric and
numeric keyboard, the use of beeps, and shortcuts for each user.

5.3.1 Language
Navigation: Home > Setup > User settings > Language
The following languages are available:
● German
● English
● French
● Italian
● Polish
● Portuguese
● Spanish
● Chinese
● Russian

The language can be defined both for the operation of the terminal as well as for the protocols that are to be
printed out from a printer.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Touchscreen Language of the user interface -
Report Language of the printout* -
*Chinese can not be selected as language for reports

5.3.2 Screen
Navigation: Home > Setup > User – settings > Screen
The following parameters can be set in the screen settings:
Parameters Description Displayed if
Primary color Color of the user interface -
Brightness Brightness of the display -
Button shape Shape of buttons on the touchscreen -
Screen saver Activates screen saver -
Wait time Time for the display of the screen saver Activates screen saver

5.3.3 Beep
Navigation: Home > Setup > User settings> Beep
The audio signal is set specifically for each user. You can activate the audio signal in the Audio-Signal set­
tings dialog.
Parameters Description Displayed if

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 5.3.4 Shortcuts
Navigation: Home > Setup > User – settings > Shortcuts
In this dialog, every user has the opportunity to administer his or her own selected shortcuts.
The list of all shortcuts for the logged in user can be viewed. Individual shortcuts can be selected and deleted.
You can determine the following parameters:
Parameters Description Displayed if
Description This text is the name of the shortcut that is displayed in the -
Homescreen.
Immediate start When the shortcut is pressed, the display switches directly over -
to the online screen without opening the Start analysis dialog.
Homescreen Selection of the position on the Homescreen -
Position

5.3.5 Keyboards
Navigation: Home > Setup > User – settings > Keyboards
In the Keyboard settings dialog, you can define the layout for the alphanumeric and the numeric input fields.
The following settings are available:
Parameters Description Displayed if
ABC keyboard Defines the layout of the alphanumeric input field. -
123 keyboard Defines the arrangement of the keys for the numeric input field. -

5.4 Global Settings

Navigation: Home > Setup > Global setting
In the Global Settings, you can make general settings to the measuring instrument that apply to all users of the
instrument. The settings in this dialog can only be changed by users with the appropriate authorizations.
Global settings include:
● The system settings
● User management for creating user accounts and assigning rights.
● The settings for Analysis and resources behavior.
● Physical properties for defining the "Temperature unit" and the air pressure.

5.4.1 System
Navigation: Home > Setup > Global settings > System
In the System settings dialog the following buttons are available:
● Identification:In this menu you can give the measuring instrument a freely definable ID consisting of at
least four characters.
In addition the following information is displayed: Device, serial number and firmware version.
● Date / time:You can define the format used to display the date and time and set the device date and time.
● Data storage: If this parameter is activated, all results that are saved under Home > Results are deleted
(only when device is shut down).

5.4.2 User Management

Navigation: Home > Setup > Global settings > User management
By means of the User management dialog you can administer users and account policies for the instrument.
A maximum of 30 different users can be defined, from which only maximum one may be logged in with the
instrument (1 user operation).
User accounts can be deleted and edited.
There is a default user with the user name "Administrator" (user group: Administrators). This cannot be deleted.

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5.4.2.1 Users
Navigation: Home > Setup > Global settings > User management > User
Via the button New in the User dialog you can open the User parameters of the dialog. It is possible to define
new users here.
"User management" is the only area in which users with administrator rights are able to edit settings and, there­
fore, create or make changes to users.
Create a new user in the User parameters dialog as follows:
1 Define a user name.
2 Assign the user to a group. The following user groups are available:
Administrator
Expert
Technician
Operator
For information on the rights of these user groups, see "Setup (Setup: Global settings > User management >
User groups (page 27)".
The following parameters are available in the User parameters dialog:
Parameters Description Displayed if
User name The user is uniquely identified in the system via the name. -
Full Name Complete name of the user. -
User Group Selection of the user group for the user. Depending on the user -
group the user has various rights.
Reset password Resets the password for the user to "123456". Activates "Enforce pass­
word/fingerprint"
Lock user Locks the user. Activates "Enforce pass­
word/fingerprint"
Enforce pass­ With the next login the entry of a new password will be enforced. Activates "Enforce pass­
word change word/fingerprint"
Created by The administrator logged in at time of creation -
Created on Date of creation and time (info field) -
Modified by The administrator logged in at time of creation -
Modified at Change date and time (info field) -

5.4.2.2 Account Policy

Navigation: Home > Setup > Global setting > User management > Account policies
The following parameters can be edited in the dialog:
Parameters Description Displayed if
Enforce pass­ If this parameter has been activated, you can only log in by -
word / fingerprint entering the password (or via the fingerprint reader, if the para­
meter "Activate fingerprint reader" is activated, in Home >
Setup > Hardware > Peripherals > Fingerprint
reader).
Min. password The minimum length of the user passwords Activates "Enforce pass­
length word/fingerprint"
If the parameter "Enforce password" is deactivated, then the instrument starts directly, i.e. not via the login
screen (only if one user is defined – corresponds to the factory settings). If several users are defined, the user
name can be selected in the login screen from a list.

5.4.2.3 User Groups

Each user is assigned to a user group. The following four user groups (with decreasing rights going down­
ward) should be distinguished:
● Administrator
● Expert

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 ● Technician
● Operator

The following table presents the user rights that are assigned to the corresponding user group:
List of user rights
Right Minimum required user group
Start analysis via Shortcuts. Operator
Start analysis via Start button in the Homescreen Operator
Start analysis with ErgoSens Operator
Start analysis from method editor (for method type: Technician
measurement, cleaning and test), product and series
editor (for method type: measurement, cleaning, test
and adjustment)
Adding/deleting items for series in the Start analysis Technician
dialog (does not apply for adjustment-type methods)
Executing manual operations Technician
Editing shortcuts Technician
(Setup>User settings)
Including and excluding results Technician
Deleting results Expert
Adding/deleting items for series in the Start analysis Expert
dialog (also applies for adjustment-type methods)
Setting the language for touchscreen and reports Expert
Start analysis from method editor (for method type: Expert
measurement, cleaning, test and adjustment)
Editing methods, products, series Expert
Editing "Adjustments & Tests" Expert
(Home > Setup )
Editing "Hardware" Expert
(Home > Setup)
Editing "Analysis and resources behavior" Expert
(Home > Setup > Global setting)
Editing "Tables & Values" Expert
(Home > Setup)
Setting the language for reports Expert
Editing "Physical properties" Expert
(Home > Setup > Global setting)
Running "Maintenance & Service" in Home > Expert
Setup, except:
● Importing/exporting user management and memo­
ry copy
Running "Maintenance & Service" Administrator
(Home > Setup),
including:
● Importing/exporting user management and memo­
ry copy
Editing "User management" Administrator
(Home > Setup > Global setting)

5.4.3 Analysis and Resources Behavior

Navigation: Home > Setup > Global settings > Analysis and resources behavior.
The following settings can be defined:

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 Parameters Description Displayed if
Show required If this parameter is activated, all resources are shown during -
resources at start startup that are required for performance of the analysis.
Note: If a required resource is not available, the "Needed
resources" dialog is also shown without this parameter having
being activated.
Confirm end of If this parameter is activated, the OK button is shown at the end -
the analysis of the task. The task is not ended until you confirm with OK. This
parameter is especially used if the result should remain on the
online screen at the end of the measurement so that, for exam­
ple, it can be copied.
Reset statistics if If this parameter is activated, the rolling statistics will be interrupt­ -
sample ID ed, if the sample ID differs from the previous analysis. If it is not
changes activated, the rolling statistics will only be interrupted if the
method ID (or product ID) differs from the previous analysis.
Verify USB stick If this parameter is activated and a USB stick is used in the -
availability method, the task will be checked when the start is started to see
if the USB stick is available. If none is available the task cannot
be started.
Verify printer If this parameter is activated and a printer is used in the method, -
availability the task will be checked when the task is started to see if the
printer is available. If the printer is not available the task cannot
be started (does not work for network printers).
Information on If this parameter is activated, a message is shown when a PnP -
identification of resource is detected.
PnP resources
Verify network If this parameter is activated and network storage is used in the -
storage availabil­ method, the task will be checked when the task is started to see if
ity a network storage is available. If no network storage is available,
the task cannot be started.

5.4.4 Physical Properties

Navigation: Home > Setup > Global setting > Physical properties
In the Physical properties dialog you can defined the parameters "Temperature unit" [oC] or [oF] and
"Atmospheric pressure" in [hPa].
Parameters Description Displayed if
Temperature unit Temperature unit applicable for all ranges of the instrument -
(global setting). Either Celsius or Fahrenheit can be selected. All
inputs or outputs are in the temperature unit selected here. The
setting is saved after a restart.
Atmospheric Input of atmospheric pressure that is used for calculating the -
pressure nominal value of the air density. The atmospheric pressure is
required for an adjustment or a test with air or a cell test. If the
AtmoSens is connected, the reading will be displayed here.
The atmospheric pressure is only required when using the density - module.

5.5 Tables & Values

Navigation: Home > Setup > Tables & values
The instrument has tables and auxiliary values that can be used for the calculation of results (see also "Results
(page 62)").
With measurements the raw data (e.g. temperature value and refractive index) are delivered. These results are
fed into the relevant tables so that corresponding results can be displayed in the respective units.
Tables are always assigned to an application. The list can be sorted according to application.
There are two types of tables:

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 ● METTLER TOLEDO tables:
These tables are included in the factory settings, they are only listed and can be neither edited, viewed nor
deleted.
● User-defined tables:
Tables are laid out in the form of a value table (X-Y). They can be created, edited and deleted.
Below is a description of how to create your own tables.
In addition to the tables, you can also administer the auxiliary values in setup. The auxiliary values can thereby
be used in formulas. By means of the method function "Auxiliary value", an auxiliary value from any desired
formula can be assigned raw data or calculated results.

See also
● Results and Statistics (page 62)

5.5.1 Tables
Navigation: Home > Setup > Tables & values > Tables
By opening the Tables dialog you can see a list of available tables (METTLER TOLEDO and user-defined).
How to create tables in the setup is described below.
You can create a table with the New button.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Name Table name: The name uniquely identifies the table in the system. -
The name is entered into the formula in the method function "Cal­
culation".
Application Application area of table. Facilitates the sorting of the table list. -
Input value Table heading for the input value. -
Output value Table heading for the output value. -
Fit type Definition of the curve type for the calculation. -
• Linear interpolation: Corresponds to a segmented curve.
• Lagrange interpolation: Lagrange fit via four points
• 1 order polynom
• 2 order polynom
• 3 order polynom
1 Save the new table.
A dialog opens with the name of the new table.
2 Enter value pairs via New.
Parameters Description Displayed if
"Input value" Input value of the value pair (corresponding to the measuring cell -
used, e.g. density or refractive index)
"Output value" Output value of the value pair (e.g. Brix) -
At least four value pairs must be entered and then saved via the Save button.
– Touch the button Graph. The fit function is graphically presented (the button Graph is only displayed if the
table has been saved).
Note: The axis labeling corresponds to the specified "Input" – (x-axis) and "Output" parameters (y-axis).
The table has been successfully entered. The coefficients are calculated according to the selected function.
There is a "delta" column that shows the deviation from the calculated value at the effective table point (only
for the "Fit type" = "Polynomial"). This column is not shown when the table is being edited.

● In the Table – parameters dialog, you can again remove the table via the Delete button.
● A table must contain at least 4 and contain a maximum of 200 value pairs.
● A maximum of 30 user-defined tables may be defined.
● Tables cannot be deleted or modified when they are currently in use.
● The table name must be unique.

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5.5.2 Auxiliary Values
Navigation: Home > Setup > Tables & Values> Auxiliary values

Via the New button, you open the Auxiliary values parameters dialog. In it you can use the following parame­
ters to define the auxiliary value:

Parameters Description Displayed if

Name Unique designation of the auxiliary value: The name is entered -
into the formula in the method function "Calculation".
Comment Short comment on the auxiliary value (e.g. about the unit) -
Value Numerical value -
Determination Type of determination method (info field) -
method
Determination Date on which determination was performed (info field) -
date
Performed by Person who performed determination -
Monitoring auxil­ Specifies whether the auxiliary value is to be monitored. -
iary value
Interval Specifies the time period for monitoring of the auxiliary value.
"Monitoring auxiliary
value" activated
Expiry date Expiry date of auxiliary value (info field) "Monitoring auxiliary
value" activated
Reminder Defines whether a reminder should be issued before expiry of the "Monitoring auxiliary
auxiliary value. value" activated
Days before expi­ Specifies the number of days after which a warning is triggered. "Reminder" activated
ration
● A maximum of 100 auxiliary values can be saved in the instrument.
● Auxiliary values cannot be deleted or modified when they are currently in use.
● When an auxiliary value is assigned with the "Auxiliary value" method function, this is updated in the setup
immediately after completion of the method function.

5.6 Maintenance & Service

Navigation: Home > Setup > Maintenance & Service
The following functions are available to you:
● MT service
● Import / Export
● Add external cell
● Reset to factory settings
● Firmware
● Update
● Hardware / Firmware summary
● Cell
• One-point temperature alignment (only for density - module)
• Whole-range temperature alignment
• Fan check
• Add manual adjustment

● Export of adjustments / tests / measurements

5.6.1 MT Service
Navigation: Home > Setup > Maintenance & Service> MT Service

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 Via the button MT Service you can open the Last MT services dialog window.
In this dialog, you can view and print out a list of the most recent (max. 10) METTLER TOLEDO services. Under
each date, the user name of the METTLER TOLEDO service technicians and the date and time of the service
appointment are displayed. The most recently performed service always appears at the top of the list.
Via the Settings button in the Last MT services dialog window you can open the Service data dialog window,
via which you can edit the service life of the last service due date. You can define whether a warning should be
issued before the service life expires (requires administrator rights). You can define the following parameters:
● "Service life" (in days) of the most recently performed service.
● "Reminder": Defines whether a reminder should be issued before expiry of the service life of the service.
● "Days before expiration" Number of days before expiration of the service life on which the instrument should
issue a warning.
The entered value must be smaller than the value for the service life (only appears if "Reminder" has been
activated).

5.6.2 Import / Export

Navigation: Home > Setup > Maintenance & Service> Import / Export
With the aid of this feature you can save the data on a UBS stick (export) or import data from a stick.
The following can be imported or exported:
● Single method
● All methods
● Single product
● All products
● Single series
● All series
● Single table (only affects user-specific tables)
● All tables (only affects user-specific tables)
● User management
● Memory copy

The following rules apply for Import / Export:

1. Import/Export is only possible when a USB stick is connected.
2. Import/Export is only possible when no task is running.
3. Products can only be imported if referenced methods are already available on the device required for the
import.
4. Series can only be imported if referenced methods or products of the series are already available on the
device required for the import.
– In the Maintenance & Service dialog, open the Import / Export dialog window. In this dialog, you can
define the following parameters:
"Action": Data can be exported to a USB stick or imported back from a USB stick.
"Data": Data that is to be exported or imported can be selected.

Memory copy
You can create a memory copy from your data. This includes adjustment and test data, auxiliary values, short­
cuts and fingerprints, data relating to automation, peripherals and external instruments. When a firmware
upgrade of the instrument has to be done, the instrument can be restored from the memory copy. The memory
copy can also be imported to another instrument. In this case, the Test and Adjustment history are not imported
and an adjustment of the instrument is required.
Uploading data from a backup copy results in the existing data being overwritten by the data in the memory
copy. In this way you can restore the initial status.

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 ● Not contained in a memory copy are
any saved results, default parameters for manual operations, internal tables, hardware for cell creation or
parameters for added external cells.
● When you import / export user management settings the entire user management settings with all users and
their properties are exported or imported.
● If the import is canceled, all previously imported users are deleted and only a default user (administrator) is
created.
● You must have administrator rights before you can create and reimport a backup copy.

5.6.3 Add External Cell

Navigation: Home > Setup > Mainten. & Service > Add external cell
Perform the action "Add external cell". In the Cell dialog box, the cell type must be selected (Home > Setup
> Hardware > Cell).
When you connect the external cell (module), the status changes to "installed" and the effective serial number
is entered.
If the external cell is removed, the entry in the cell list is retained. The status changes to "not installed". The seri­
al number and the cell type however continue to be displayed.

5.6.4 Reset to Factory Settings

Navigation: Home > Setup > Maintenance & Service > Reset to factory settings
With the button Reset to factory settings you can reset your settings.
If you do this all created data, amendments, settings, setup entries or results are lost.
Before you activate "Reset to factory settings" you should create a memory copy.

5.6.5 Firmware
Navigation: Home > Setup > Maintenance & Service > Firmware
With the aid of this feature you can display a list showing the most recent firmware updates. The first entry in
the list corresponds to initial operation.
All list entries are saved with a date and FW version.

5.6.6 Update
Navigation: Home > Setup > Maintenance & Service > Update
With the aid of this feature a firmware update of the instrument, device board and cells can be performed via a
USB stick. After the button update is touched, all available and associated components that contain firmware
are presented in a list (Instrument FW, cell FW, Device Board FW).
You must have administrator access rights.
- The instrument is in idle mode (no task is active).
- To update a cell, the cell must be connected. In the process each update must be performed separately for
each connected cell that is to be updated.
1 Via the button update you can open the Firmware – List dialog. Select the relevant components from this
list.
2 Plug in the USB stick with the firmware update files into the instrument.
The instrument recognizes the USB stick and enables the update.
3 Start the update.
The instrument reboots and starts the update program via the USB stick. The update can be performed in
the update program.
4 When the update program is terminated, the instrument reboots with the normal application.
Instrument update:

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 All results, settings, setup entries, methods, products and individual modifications are lost during the instrument
firmware update. On the other hand, the service history, the instrument firmware history and serial number are
all retained.
Cell update:
● Only updates from connected and recognized cells are offered, whose update file is on the USB stick.
● With the cell update, no changes are made to the application program and to the individual settings and
methods.
Device board update:
With the device board update, no changes are made to the application program and to the individual settings
and methods.

5.6.7 Hardware / Firmware summary

Navigation: Home > Setup > Maintenance & Service > Hardware / Firmware summary
You can view a list with all connected components along with the corresponding information on hardware or
firmware. The list can be saved as a file on a USB stick. The file name contains the serial number of the device
and the current date and time. Example:
HW_SW_Info_5124560983_23_03_2010_08_23.cvs

5.6.8 Board Tests

Navigation: Home > Setup > Maintenance & Service > Board tests
With this function, the interfaces of various boards can be tested:
● Main board
● Device board
● External cell board, if an external cell is connected

The sequence for testing the boards is described below:

1 Via the button Board tests you can open the Boards dialog. In this dialog, buttons are provided, which
guide you to the corresponding board information for the connections.
2 Touch the button for the desired board and you will receive an information list with the connections on the
board and the required resources that must be plugged into the corresponding connection.
3 Touch the Start button, to go to the list of test functions.
- By touching a test, you change over to the corresponding test and this can then be started. Pop-ups guide
you through the test process and show you any errors identified.
- The test result is also displayed in the interface list.
4 You can select another interface and proceed as described above or you can cancel the test with the Stop
button.
When all interfaces for the selected board have been tested and all have the status "successfully
passed", the results can be written onto the USB stick.

5.6.9 Cell
Navigation: Home > Setup > Maintenance & Service > Cell
Via the Cell you get to the service function of the cells.
This dialog window contains the following buttons:
Button Parameters
One-point temperature alignment Adjustment of the cell temperature to the set temperature. The
block thermistor is adjusted to the certified cell thermistor at the
current set temperature.
The One-point temperature alignment dialog shows the selected
cell, the set (Tset), the cell (Tcell) and the cell block temperature
(Tblock).

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 Button Parameters
Whole-range temperature alignment Adjustment of the cell temperature to the set temperature across
the entire temperature range.
Note: The alignment takes about two hours.
The Whole range temperature alignment dialog shows the selected cell, the current values of the set (Tset),
cell (Tcell), cell block- (Tblock) and the ambient temperature (Tambient).
The alignment can be started when the temperature in the cell is stable and the cell is dry and clean.
Note:
● If there is an error message, the current values are saved on the display so that it can be seen at which
temperature the error occurred.
● With Stop the alignment can be interrupted at any time.
● During alignment, the temperature per interval is saved in a file. This file can be saved on the USB stick.

Fan check The functional efficiency of the fans is tested.

The display is periodically updated.
Note: The instrument is not switched off when there is an error
display.
Add manual adjustment This function simulates an adjustment. It is used in order to per­
form a measurement without previously adjusting the instrument.
Note: Only use for demonstration or method development
processes!

5.6.10 Export Adjustments / Tests / Measurements

Navigation: Home > Setup > Maintenance & Service > Export of adjustments /
Tests / Measurements
With the aid of this function, the adjustment, test and measurement history can be saved on the USB stick so
that it can then be imported into an EXCEL file.
● The histories can be viewed and exported.
● The measurement history is only exported if the measured data agree with the current cell configuration (if
the external cell type is changed, the measured data cannot be exported from the previous cell).

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 6 Methods and Products
Before you can perform a measurement you need a method. A method is an analysis program and consists of
a sequence of method functions (some with method subfunctions), which are processed by the instrument in
sequence.
Products are always linked to a method, and multiple products can be linked to the same method. It is therefore
possible to work with only a few methods.
Using the Print button, you can generate a PDF file containing the methods or product parameters and product
calculations.
The Print button is active only when a USB stick is connected.
How to create methods and products, how to access them and apply them is described below.

6.1 Methods
A method basically consists of the configuration, sample feed, the actual measurement, cleaning, result calcu­
lation and the creation of a report. These steps are defined as functions. The individual functions in turn consist
of parameters, whose values or names can be changed.
Method types
The instrument distinguishes between the following method types with different objectives:
● MS (Measurement), for the performance of a measurement
● ADJ (Adjustment), for an adjustment of the measuring cell(s)
● TE (Test), for testing the measuring cell(s)
● CL (Cleaning), for cleaning the measuring cell(s)

6.1.1 Establishing Methods

When creating methods (max. number of methods: 30) you can make use of method templates with prede­
fined method types and hence structures. The corresponding parameters thereby contain suitable default val­
ues.
Select: Home > Methods / Products > Methods
1 Choose New to create a new method on the basis of a template.
2 Select the desired method type from the available templates. Now you can adjust this method to your own
specifications by adding or deleting method functions, or by adjusting the settings.
After a template has been chosen, the Configuration dialog opens. Here, according to the defined setup,
you can select the cell mode, the cell, automation unit and the external devices (pH, conductivity and
colorimeter) with which you wish to carry out the method.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Cell mode Defines the cell(s) -
Automation Defines the automation unit used by the method. The choice -
available depends on the automation units defined in Home >
Setup > Hardware > Automation.
Note
● If the filling and rinsing is performed with "FillPal" and drying
with "DryPal", then "FillPal+DryPal" must be selected.
● If the InMotion autosampler is used together with a DryPal in
method type "Clean", both (InMotion and DryPal) must be
selected.
Lid handling Defines whether CoverUp (optional lid handling system on InMo­ Automation unit" =
tion) is used in the method. "InMotion"

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pH Defines whether the pH meter is used in the method. "Method type" = "Mea­
surement"
pH meter is defined in
"Home > Setup >
Hardware >
External
instruments".
Conductivity Defines whether the conductivity meter is used in the method. "Method type" = "Mea­
surement"
Conductivity meter is
defined in "Home >
Setup > Hardware
> External
instruments"
Color Defines whether the colorimeter is used in the method. "Method type" = "Mea­
surement"
Colorimeter is defined in
"Home > Setup >
Hardware >
External
instruments".
Up to the automation unit, these settings cannot be retrospectively modified.
Color settings Activates "Illuminant" so that the illuminant type can be defined -
(Minolta only) and "Observer" so that the angle can be entered.
Illuminant The following illuminants can be selected: "Color settings" (Minol­
A, C, D65, D50, ID65, ID50, F2 to F12 ta only)" activated
Observer Viewing angle: "Color settings" (Minol­
2°C or 10°C; default 2°C ta only)" activated
The parameters "Color settings" (Minolta only), "Illuminant" and "Observer" are used only with Minolta col­
orimeters.
1 Confirm with OK.
2 In the "Title" method function, enter a new method ID. Afterwards, the new method will be stored under this
method ID.
3 Save the method.
You have now created a new method with its own ID. This method already has predefined method func­
tions. To change the method functions proceed as follows:
4 Select available method functions to modify their parameters in line with your requirements.
5 Choose Insert to add additional method functions to the method.
6 Now use the arrow-shaped "Insert" button to select the required position for the new method function in the
method. (You will only be able to insert the method functions that are allowed in the corresponding location
based on the method syntax.)
Note: It is a good idea to save at regular intervals.
7 From the list, select the method function that you want to insert.
8 Modify the individual parameters of the method function.
The new method function will be displayed in the method.
9 To delete a method function, select the function in question and then choose Delete.
The method function will disappear from the method.
Note: Some essential method functions cannot be deleted.
(The "Delete" button is not available in these cases.)
10 After inserting all desired method functions, you can store the new method in the device by choosing Save.
When creating a new method, follow the rules specified by the device. These are described in Chapter "Method
Syntax – Rules for Establishing methods".

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 6.1.2 Creating a Method Copy
You can copy an existing method by changing the ID of the method in the method function "Title". When the
method is saved a new method is created.

6.1.3 Modifying or Deleting Methods

Modifying a method
To modify a method, select: Home > Methods / Products > Methods
1 From the displayed list of methods, select the method that you want to modify.
2 As soon as the methods functions of the selected method appear on the screen, you can edit and save the
method.
Delete Method
It is simple to delete newly created methods. Select: Home > Methods.
1 Select the method that you want to delete.
2 Choose Delete method to delete the method from the memory.
Shortcuts, products and series that refer to the method will also be deleted.

6.1.4 Method Syntax

The following rules describe in which point method functions can be inserted or deleted. Only the available
method functions are displayed for insertion.
Rules for method type "Measurement" (MS)
● The following method functions cannot be deleted: Title, configuration, sample, filling, measure and online
display.
● The method functions "Calculation" (R1, R2,….Rx) and "Temperature compensation" (TC1, TC2,…TCx) are
indexed.
● A maximum of 20 method functions "Calculation" can be inserted.
The method function "Temperature compensation" can be inserted a maximum of five times, in each case
immediately after the method function "Measure".
Insertion of the "Report" method function is limited for the following method types:
- twice for "Measurement" and "Test"
- once for "Adjustment" and
- "Report" cannot be inserted for "Cleaning".
Method functions can be inserted in the method as follows:

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Rules for method type "Adjustment" (ADJ)
● The following method functions cannot be deleted: Title, Configuration, sample, Filling, Measuring and
adjustment.
● The method functions are executed twice between "Sample" and "Adjustment".

The following method functions can be inserted in the method template:

Template Method function
Title
Instruction, Auxiliary instrument
Configuration
Instruction, Auxiliary instrument
Sample
Clean, Instruction, Auxiliary value, Wait, Auxiliary instrument, Line
rinse
Fill
Instruction, Auxiliary value, Instruction, Wait, Auxiliary instrument
Measure
Clean, Instruction, Auxiliary value, Wait, Auxiliary instrument, Line
rinse
Clean
Clean, Instruction, Auxiliary value, Wait, Auxiliary instrument, Line
rinse
Adjustment
Instruction, Auxiliary instrument
Report

Rules for method type "Test" (TE)

The following method functions cannot be deleted: Title, Configuration, Sample, Filling, Measure and Test.
The following method functions can be inserted in the method template:
Template Method function
Title
Instruction, Auxiliary instrument
Configuration
Instruction, Auxiliary instrument
Sample
Clean, Instruction, Auxiliary value, Wait, Auxiliary instrument, Line
rinse
Fill
Instruction, Auxiliary value, Wait, Auxiliary instrument
Measure
Report, Clean, Instruction, Auxiliary value, Wait, Auxiliary instrument,
PowerShower, Line rinse
Clean
Clean, Instruction, Auxiliary value, Wait, Auxiliary instrument
Test

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 Report, Clean, Instruction, Auxiliary value, Wait, Auxiliary instrument,
PowerShower, Line rinse
Clean
Report, Clean, Instruction, Auxiliary value, Wait, Auxiliary instrument,
PowerShower, Line rinse
Report
Report, Clean, Instruction, Auxiliary value, Wait, Auxiliary instrument,
PowerShower, Line rinse
The "Report" method function can be inserted a maximum of two times. There is no limit on the other method
functions.
Rules for method type "Clean" (CL)
The following method functions cannot be deleted: Title and Configuration.
For the method type "Clean" at least a method function "Clean" or "Cell test" must be available.
The following method functions can be inserted in the method template:
Template Method function
Title
Instruction, Auxiliary instrument
Configuration
Clean, Instruction, Wait, Auxiliary instrument, Stir, Park, PowerShower,
Line rinse
Clean
Clean, Instruction, Wait, Auxiliary instrument, Stir, Park, PowerShower,
Line rinse

6.1.5 Standard Data

The standard data are editable according to mode and standard.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Standard name Description of the standards -
Lot number Lot number / batch number of the standard Standard not air
Certification date Certification date of the standard Standard not air
Expiry date Std Expiry date of the standard Standard not air
nD nominal Nominal refractive index value of standard Cell = R
d nominal Nominal density of standard Cell = D
Uncertainty Limits of error of standard – belongs to the nominal value Standard not air

6.1.6 Condition
A logical condition can be defined to determine whether a particular method function should be executed based
on a result (true or false). The condition is in the format of a formula. An empty condition is interpreted as true.
Formulas can be used in various method functions. In formulas you can enter the calculated results Rx, tem­
perature-compensated values (TCx), tables, auxiliary values and raw data.
Formula Editor
Navigation: Home > Methods / Products > Methods > Method > Calculation
With the formula editor both numerical values and symbols can be entered. The symbols H, T and C are made
available when you select the 1 button in the formula editor.
If you touch H, the list of auxiliary values opens; T opens the table list; C opens the list of color scales for the
colorimeters. For colorimeters, it is possible to define whether measurements should be carried out in extinction
or transmission mode.
You can enter raw data manually or via insert via the button "Proposal". You will find the raw data in the
"Annex: Raw data".

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 Mathematical Functions and Operators
The following mathematical functions and operators can be used in formulas:
Functions Comparison operators
Logarithm to the base 10 lg(x) equal to =
Logarithm to the base e Ln(x) larger than >
Exponential to base 10 pw(x) or larger than or equal to >=
scientific notation
Exponential to base e ex(x) smaller than <
Square sq(x) smaller than or equal to <=
Square root sr(x) x in the range of ... < x < ...
not equal to <>
Mathematical operators Logical operators
Addition + and AND
Subtraction - or OR
Multiplication *
Division /
● Logical operators are only permitted within formulas of the subfunction "Condition".
● The use of mathematical operators (+, -, * and /) within a parenthetical expression is not possible.

Formula Syntax
- Brackets
There are three types of brackets that can be used in formulas:
● Round brackets "( )":
e.g. T[Table_name(d)] and mathematical operators ln(d)
● Square brackets "[ ]"
- Table name T[Table_name()] , e.g. T[Brix_d_NBS(d)];
- Auxiliary value H[Auxiliary_value], e.g. H[Auxiliary_Value_1]
● Curly brackets "{ }": Relation to the cell, e.g. d{DX}. if the cell is not specified, then the internal cell is used
as default.
- Fixed abbreviations
The following abbreviations are defined:
RM Internal refractive index cell

DX Density - module
RX Refractive index module
R1 ... Rx Results from the method function "Calculation"
TC1 … TCx Results from the method function "temperature compensation"
A, B, C, D, x, y Coefficients (A-D) and variables (x,y) can be used in formulas, e.g. Ax + B.
- Syntax examples
● Simple raw result: R1 = nD
● Temperature compensation: R1 = TC1
● Tables: R1 = T[Brix_nD_20C (nD)]

The following values can be entered for tables:

- Internal tables: d, dRaw, TC
- User-defined tables: All generated analysis data
- Density modules: d, dRaw, TC
- Internal refractive index cell: nD, TC

6.1.7 Method Function

All method functions for the instrument are listed below:

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 6.1.7.1 Title
The method function "Title" contains general method data.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Type Method type (measurement, adjustment, test, cleaning): Defined -
by the selection of the method template during creation of the
method (info field).
Method ID The method is uniquely identified in the system via the method -
ID. Once the method has been saved, the method ID can no
longer be changed. A change of the method ID results in the cre­
ation of a copy of the method.
Title Title of the method. -
Author Name of creator (info field) -
Created on Date of creation and time (info field) -
Modified at Change date and time (info field) -
Modified by User who made change (info field) -
Protect When this is activated, only the author or an administrator can -
edit or delete the method.
SOP On activation a text is displayed before the start. -
SOP-Text Displayed SOP text "SOP" activated

6.1.7.2 Configuration
Used for making settings for cells, automation and external instruments.
The settings in the method function "Configuration" affect the parameters of the following method functions.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Cell mode Display of cells to be used in the method (info field) -
Automation Defines the automation unit used by the method. The choice -
available depends on the automation units defined in Home >
Setup > Hardware > Automation.
Note
● If the filling and rinsing is performed with "FillPal" and drying
with "DryPal", then "FillPal+DryPal" must be selected.
● If the InMotion autosampler is used together with a DryPal in
method type "Clean", both (InMotion and DryPal) must be
selected.
Lid handling Defines whether CoverUp (optional lid handling system on InMo­ Automation unit" =
tion) is used in the method. "InMotion"
External instru­ Display of external instruments (pH, conductivity, color) to be -
ments used in the method is to be measured (info field)
Color settings Activates "Illuminant" so that the illuminant type can be defined -
(Minolta only) and "Observer" so that the angle can be entered.
Illuminant The following illuminants can be selected: "Color settings" (Minol­
A, C, D65, D50, ID65, ID50, F2 to F12 ta only)" activated
Observer Viewing angle: "Color settings" (Minol­
2°C or 10°C; default 2°C ta only)" activated
The parameters "Color settings" (Minolta only), "Illuminant" and "Observer" are used only with Minolta col­
orimeters.

6.1.7.3 Sample
By means of the method function "Sample", sample data for the following method types are defined:
Method type: Measurement
Parameters Description Displayed if
Viscosity correc­ Activation of the viscosity correction Density - Module
tion defined

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Viscosity ≤2000: Density - Module con­
For samples with viscosity less than 2000 mPa*s nected
>2000: Viscosity correction
For samples with viscosity greater than 2000 mPa*s activated
- Set value:
With this selection, a known viscosity can be entered
Viscosity Value Viscosity of the sample "Viscosity" = "Set value"
Sample ID Sample ID can be entered; you can still change this ID at the "Method type" = "Mea­
analysis start. surement"
Correction factor This factor (f) can be included in the calculations. It can be -
changed before performance of the analysis in the Start analysis
dialog.
Comment A comment was entered before performance of the analysis in the -
Start analysis dialog.
Method type "Adjustment" / "Test" = The standards will be shown
additionally.

Method type: Adjustment

Parameters Description Displayed if
Viscosity correc­ Activation of the viscosity correction Density - Module
tion defined
Viscosity ≤2000 (info field) Density - Module
defined
Viscosity correction
activated
Adjustment mode Controls the selection of the adjustment sets and the standard -
specific data. The selection is filtered according to the modes of
the available sets in the Method > Setup > Adjustment
sets. The following adjustment modes are available:
- Air&Water (recommend settings)
- Air&Standard (only for density - module)
- Water&Standard (only for density - module)
- Standards
Adjustment set The adjustment set defines the standards and the temperature at -
which the adjustment is performed. With Air&Water the instru­
ment accesses its internally saved nominal value tables, with
Standard the nominal value must be entered by the user.
The selection of the sets is filtered via the adjustment mode.
The adjustment set must be entered for each cell.
Adj. temperature The adjustment temperature is displayed (info field). -
Standard 1 ... 2 Shows the parameters of the standard -
Comment A comment was entered before performance of the analysis in the -
Start analysis dialog.
Method type "Adjustment" / "Test" = The standards will be shown
additionally.
Please note: For using an adjustment set "Standards" in an RM/RX, a valid adjustment based on Air&Water
must be stored in the instrument for the same temperature.
Method type: Test
Parameters Description Displayed if
Viscosity correc­ Activation of the viscosity correction Density - Module
tion defined
Viscosity ≤2000: Density module speci­
For samples with viscosity less than 2000 mPa*s fied and
>2000: viscosity correction acti­
For samples with viscosity higher than 2000 mPa*s. vated

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 Test mode Controls the selection of the test sets and the standard specific -
data. The selection is filtered according to the modes of the avail­
able sets in the Home > Setup > Test sets. The following
test modes are available:
- Air (Internal standard value table) (only for density - module)
- Water (internal standard value table)
- Default
- Brix standard
Test set The test set defines the standards and the temperature at which -
the test is performed. The selection of the sets is filtered via the
test mode.
The test set must be entered for each cell.
Test temperature The test temperature is displayed (info field). -
Standard Shows the parameters of the standard -
Comment A comment was entered before performance of the analysis in the -
Start analysis dialog.
Method type "Adjustment" / "Test" = The standards will be shown
additionally.
You can find detailed information on the standards in "Methods and products: Methods > Standard data
(page 40)".

6.1.7.4 Fill
Sample feed via the automation unit specified in the method function "Configuration".
Parameters Description Displayed if
Prompt for sam­ When activated a confirmation appears on completion of the -
ple method function "Fill", stating that the task is interrupted until
confirmed.
Speed Pump speed "Automation" =
"SC1" / "SC30": "FillPal" / "SC1" /
• "Maximum": Sample feed with maximum pump speed "SC30" / "InMotion"
• "Reduced": Sample feed with speed set at the automation unit
• "Automatic": The pump speed changes according to the defined
time period from "Reduced" to "Maximum".
"FillPal" / "InMotion":
• "High"
• "Medium"
• "Low"
The corresponding pump speed can be set under Home >
Setup > Hardware > Automation .
Max. speed after The pump switches over to the maximum speed after this time "Automation" = "SC1" /
[s] "SC30"
"Speed" = "Automatic"
Filling mode Defines the way in which the sample feed is to be stopped. "Automation" =
"Fixed duration": The sample feed is stopped after a certain time. "FillPal" / "SC1" /
"Automatic": The measuring signal is used to detect when the "SC30" / "InMotion"
sample fluid has reached the measuring cell (not for "InMotion")
Fill time Filling time in [s] "Automation" =
"FillPal" / "SC1" /
"SC30" / "InMotion"
"Filling mode" = "Fixed
duration"
Fill ratio Defines the percentage by which the cell is "overfilled". For exam­ "Automation" = "FillPal"
ple: After 10 s pumping, the sample is recognized in the cell, the / "SC1" / "SC30"
fill ratio is 150%, i.e. the pump switches off after 15s (feed dura­ "Filling mode" = "Auto­
tion + feed duration x ("fill rate" -100) / 100). matic"

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 Sample detection Selection of cell at which the sample detection is performed. "Automation" =
at "FillPal" / "SC1" /
"SC30"
"Filling mode" = "Auto­
matic";
2-cell method
Max. fill duration Sample feed is stopped at the latest after this time, if no new "Automation" =
sample is detected in the cell. "FillPal" / "SC1" /
The task is continued to completion, however the method func­ "SC30"
tions "Fill" and "Measure" are skipped. "Filling mode" = "Auto­
matic"
Pressure release Defines if the pressure shall be released after filling the cell(s). "Automation" = "SC1" /
"SC30"

6.1.7.5 Measure
Via the method function "Measure", the measurement, data capture and error detection can be configured. It
contains the following subfunctions that are described below:
"Cell"
"Measured value acquisition"
"Error detection"
Subfunction Cell – method type: Measurement
Parameters Description Displayed if
Measurement Input of meas. temperature; the temperature can be defined per -
temperature cell.
Adjustment set Defines which adjustment set is used. -
Action when This parameter defines the behavior if an adjustment set expired. -
expired In Home > Setup > Cell the monitoring of the adjustment
set can be set.
Action:
• "Block": The method is no longer executable.
• "Warn: A message is shown at the method start. In spite of
this, the method is performed. The analysis is labeled with the
status "OK*".
• "None": No action
Adj. temperature The adjustment temperature is displayed (info field). -
Verify test set Defines that a method can be executed for the valid test set (the -
last test was passed with the corresponding test set).
Test set Selection of test set to be verified "Verify test set" activat­
ed
Action This parameter defines the behavior with an expired test set and "Verify test set" is
whether the last test was valid or not. enabled
(in Home > Setup > Cell it is possible to configure moni­
toring of the test set):
• "Block": The method can no longer be run.
• "Warn": A notification is displayed when the method is started.
The method is still executed despite this notification. The analysis
is tagged with the status "OK*".
Subfunction cell – method type: Adjustment
Parameters Description Displayed if
Adj. temperature The adjustment temperature is displayed (info field). -
Subfunction cell – method type: Test
Parameters Description Displayed if
Test temperature The test temperature is displayed (info field). -
Adjustment set Defines which adjustment set is used. -

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 Action when This parameter defines the behavior if an adjustment set expired. -
expired In Home > Setup > Cell the monitoring of the adjustment
set can be set.
Action:
• "Block": The method is no longer executable.
• "Warn: A message is shown at the method start. In spite of
this, the method is performed. The analysis is labeled with the
status "OK*".
• "None": No action
Adj. temperature The adjustment temperature is displayed (info field). -
Subfunction measurement acquisition – method types: Measurement, adjustment and test
Parameters Description Displayed if
Wait time R The refraction index measurement begins after this time has -
elapsed. This wait time ensures that the prism is completely wet­
ted with liquid. In the case of multiple measurements, each mea­
surement is started after this wait time has elapsed.
Wait time Col The colorimetric measurement begins after this time has elapsed. External instrument =
In the case of multiple measurements, only the first measurement Colorimeter ("Configu­
is started after this wait time has elapsed. All other measure­ ration" method tem­
ments begin with no wait time. plate: "Color" activated)
End point Fixed duration: -
The measurement is stopped after a certain time. This function is
used to shorten the measurement time if high precision is not
required. The measurement is stopped on achievement of the
maximum measurement reliability at the latest.
Automatic:
The measurement is ended if the defined stability criteria have
been achieved.
(For the method types "Adjustment" and "Test" the "End point" =
"Automatic" (info field))
Meas. duration Duration of measurement in [s] "End point" = "Fixed
duration"
Meas. reliability Setting of stability criteria for meas. value acquisition. "End point" = "Automat­
- Maximum: Highest reliability of measured ic"
- High
- Medium
- Minimum: Fastest measurement
Max. meas. Maximum duration of measurement. If the measured value has "End point" = "Automat­
duration not stabilized by this time, the measurement will be canceled ic"
with the status "Error". (depending on the stability criteria of the
parameter "Meas. reliability").
You record the following measuring errors with the bubble check or a multiple measurement:
● air bubbles in the measuring cell (Bubble Check)
● Solvent residues in the measuring cell
● Solid particles in the sample

With the Bubble Check variations in the measuring signal are analyzed.
With Multiple measurement, n measurements are performed. Between measurements, the sample is subject
to continual movement. The standard deviation of the n measurements is added, and checked to see whether it
is smaller than the maximum standard deviation (Max. SD) defined in the method.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Bubble Check When this is activated, the system checks whether any bubbles -
are present in the cell.
Multiple mea­ On activation several measurements are performed on the same -
surement sample
No. of measure­ Input of number of measurements "Multiple measurement"
ments activated

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 Refill ratio Measurement for further movement of the sample between two "Automation" =
measurements. The refill ratio is calculated using the duration of "FillPal" / "SC1" /
the sample addition. For example: The addition duration is 10 s "SC30" / "InMotion"
and the refill ratio is 50%, i.e. pumping continues for 5 seconds. "Repeat if failed" acti­
vated
"Multiple measurement"
activated
Max. SD Maximum permitted absolute standard deviation of the measure­ Multiple measurement
ments for density, refractive index or color. When the deviation is activated
exceeded the measurement is interrupted with the status "Error".
The maximum standard deviation must be entered in the function
of the measuring cell type. The default value in the method is
provided for an R40 cell. This should be adjusted for an R50
cell, e.g. 0.00002.
For the calculation of the standard deviation SD of the color results, the first color result in the formula of the
"Calculation" method function with the smallest Rx index is used.
If no color result is included in the calculation, "–" will be displayed for the standard deviation, i.e. SD is within
Max. SD.
Single values (d1 to d10) are available as raw results and can be used in a calculation (i.e. for a 3-fold mea­
surement all 3 single values can be reported).
Repeat if failed If this is activated, the measurement is repeated if a bubble check "Bubble Check" activat­
has failed or if "Max. SD" or "Max. Deviation" are exceeded. ed, or
Note: If "Multiple measurement" is activated, all measurements "Multiple measurement"
are repeated. activated, or
External instrument
defined (pH meter, con­
ductivity meter, col­
orimeter)
For "Repeat if failed", no wait time is included.
No. of meas. Defines the number of measured points used for determining the pH or conductivity
points mean value. meter defined in method
Note: If multiple measurement is activated, only the measured
values from the last measurement repetition are used.
Max. deviation The max. permissible absolute deviation of the measured values pH or conductivity
for the pH or conductivity meter. If this value is exceeded, the meter defined in method
measurement is interrupted with an "Error".
Subfunction Error detection – method type: Adjustment / Test
If you are using a density - module, the following additional functions are available:
Parameters Description Displayed if
Bubble Check When this is activated, the system checks whether any bubbles -
are present in the cell.

6.1.7.6 Calculation
A result can be defined by means of the method function "Calculation". For this purpose any desired formula
with raw data, tables or other calculated results can be entered (see also "Formula syntax and tables" and
"Results (page 62)"). Results are displayed on the online screen. They are saved after the final "Calculation"
method function has completed.
Results receive an index Rx, by which they can be referenced in formulas of other method functions. The calcu­
lation number (Rx) is increased (from R1 to R20) when the "Calculation" method function is inserted, indepen­
dently of the sequence of the method functions. By means of the button "Results proposals" you can select the
predefined results with unit, coefficients and formulas. You will find the list of predefined results in the Annex.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Name Name of the result generated in the calculation -
Unit Unit of result -
Formula Formula input for the calculation. -

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 Coefficients Specifies the coefficients that can be used in the formula. -
Note: For powers to the base 10 the "e"-convention may be used
(e.g. 1.2e-4 --> 0.00012).
Variable x / Vari­ Use of variables in the formula "Coefficients" activated
able y
A/B/C/D The coefficients that can be used in the formula "Coefficients" activated
Decimal places Defines the number of decimal places in the calculated result. -
Result limits Limit values for going above and below a result -
Lower limit Lower limit of the result "Result limits" activated
Upper limit Upper limit of the result "Result limits" activated
Interrupt if limits Defines that the measurement will be interrupted if the result is "Result limits" activated
exceeded outside the limits. It then receives the status "Error".
If this parameter is not activated, the measurement continues
even if the limit value is exceeded.
The analysis then receives the status "Limit exceeded"
Statistics For the calculation, rolling statistics are activated. -
Print statistics Defines whether the statistics should be printed out for each sam­ "Statistics" activated
ple.
Formula (Condi­ Define a specific condition for calculation. "Condition" activated
tion)

See also
● Calculations in Products (page 59)

6.1.7.7 Clean
Cleaning the measuring cell by means of the automation unit specified in the method function "Configuration".
Parameters Description Displayed if
Drain Draining the measuring cell -
Drain Direction Defines the valve setting for draining: "Automation" = "SC1" /
Waste: A waste bottle is drained. "SC30"
Vial: It is drained into a vial. "Automation" =
"FillPal"/ "InMotion"
(only for drain direction:
Waste)
"Drain" activated
Drain Mode Fixed duration: "Automation" = "InMo­
Draining is stopped after a defined time. tion" (only drain mode:
Auto: Fixed duration)
The drain duration depends on the sample feed (total duration "Drain" activated
equals the time for which the pump was in operation during fill­
ing).
Drain duration Draining time in [s] "Drain mode" = "Fixed
duration"
Drain ratio Duration of draining (in percentage of filling duration) "Drain mode" = "Auto­
matic"
Rinse Cycle (1) Activation of the cleaning cycle "Automation" = "Fillpal"
/ "SC1" / "SC30" /
"InMotion"
"Automation" = "InMo­
tion" (only method type
"clean", 2 rinse cycles
possible)

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Solvent Automation unit SC1 / SC30: Selecting the solvent. The selection "Rinse cycle" activated
depends on the solvents entered in Home > Setup >
Hardware > Automation
The solvents are listed in the list field along with the connection.
The name of the solvent is displayed during method execution in
the notification that prompts the rinse process.
Rinse Mode "Fixed duration": "Automation" =
Rinsing is stopped after a defined rinse duration. "FillPal" / "SC1" /
Automatic: "SC30" / "InMotion"
The rinse duration depends on the sample feed (Total duration is "Automation" = "InMo­
the time for which the pump was in operation for filling). tion" (only rinse mode:
Fixed duration)
"Rinse cycle 1" activat­
ed
Rinse duration Rinse time in [s] "Rinse mode" = "Fixed
duration"
Rinse rate Duration of rinsing as percentage of filling duration "Rinse mode" = "Auto­
matic"
Air addition To increase the efficiency of rinsing, air is mixed with the solvent. "Automation" = "SC1" /
A higher air ratio causes a more turbulent flow, meaning more "SC30"
intensive cleaning and lower consumption of fluid. "Rinse cycle" activated
If Power Purge Unit (PPU) is used and activated in the setup of
"SC1" / "SC30", the parameter "normal" is not available (only
"low" and "very low").
Rinse cycle 2 Activation of 2nd rinsing cycle; for the description of the parame­ Rinse cycle 1 activated
ter, see parameter "Rinse cycle 1".
Dry Activation of drying -
Dry mode Fixed duration: Drying activated
Drying is stopped after a defined time
For the density - the "dry mode" can also be set to "Automatic":
Automatic:
Drying is interrupted, when the oscillation value becomes stable.
Dry duration Drying time in [s] "Dry mode" = "Fixed
duration"
Max. dry dura­ Maximum drying time: Density - Module
tion If the oscillation value has not stabilized by the end of this peri­ defined
od, drying is terminated. Dry mode = Automatic
Interrupt if failed If this parameter is activated, the measurement is given the status "Dry mode" = "Auto­
"Error", if with dry mode "automatic" the oscillation value has not matic"
stabilized within the defined "Max. dry duration". The task list is
then interrupted. If the parameter has not been activated, the
measurement proceeds as normal, even if drying failed.
This parameter is necessary, for example, for when execution of
the "Drying" method function is associated with a condition.
Prompt for Choose if you want a prompt on the homescreen for connecting "Automation" = "InMo­
DryPal the DryPal to the aspiration tube for drying. tion"
"Dry" activated
Suppress Choose if you want to suppress prompts on the homescreen for "Automation" = "FillPal"
prompts the cleaning process. / "FillPal&DryPal""
Formula (Condi­ Define a specific condition for cleaning. "Automation" = "InMo­
tion) tion"
Only if "Condition" acti­
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 6.1.7.8 Online Display
You can define the number of displayed results for the online screen (two or four). You can also specify where
the results should be placed.
Parameters Description Displayed if
Displayed results The number of results on the online screen can be selected. -
Top / bottom Place at which the calculated results can be displayed on the "Displayed results" =
screen. "2"
Top left / Top Place at which the calculated results can be displayed on the "Displayed results" =
right / Bottom left screen. "4"
/ Bottom right

6.1.7.9 Report
This method function defines the type and scope of the data to be output for a report sent to network, a USB
stick, printer (stripe printer or network printer) or via a USB-RS232 interface. The "Report" method function
refers to all previous method functions. "Report" contains the following parameters:
Parameters Description Displayed if
Export to USB Analysis data can be exported to a USB stick in a CSV or/and -
stick PDF format. Multiple measurements are arranged in succession
in the same file.
Data export to the USB stick is only possible when the USB stick
is available. This can be checked using the option "Verify USB
stick availability" (Home>Setup>Global settings>Analysis and
resources behavior).
Export to network Analysis data can be exported to a network folder in a XML, CSV -
or/and PDF format. Multiple measurements are arranged in suc­
cession in the same file.
Data export to the network is only possible when the network
connectivity is available. This can be checked using the option
"Verify network storage availability" (Home>Setup>Global set­
tings>Analysis and resources behavior).
Print / USB- Data are either sent to a USB compact printer, to a network printer -
RS232 data or exported via the USB-RS232 interface. You can define the type
export of data transfer using the "Printer type" parameter in the Setup
menu (Home>Setup>Hardware>Peripherals>Printer).
Print Mode The following values are available: "Summary" or "User defined". -
If "Summary" has been selected, a brief summary of the most
important data is printed.
If "User defined" has been selected, you are presented with addi­
tional parameters enabling you to define which data should be
printed.
"Print Mode" applies only to printing on the printer. For USB-RS232 data export, a fixed data record is exported.
For information on the scope and syntax of the data export, see "RS232 Interface Description"
The following parameters are displayed for "Print Mode"="User defined":
Method/Product Method information is printed or exported, e.g. method ID or "Print Mode" = "User
information product ID, method type. A complete method is not printed. defined"
Calculated The results from the "Calculation" method functions can be print­ "Print Mode" = "User
results ed or exported. defined"
Data The raw results produced during the determination and used in "Print Mode" = "User
the calculations are printed or exported. defined"
Sample informa­ Information on the sample (e.g. sample ID, viscosity, standard "Print Mode" = "User
tion name) can be printed or exported. defined"
Resource infor­ Information on the resource used (e.g. auxiliary value, adjust­ "Print Mode" = "User
mation ment set, cell type) can be printed or exported. defined"
The "Condition" and "Formula" parameters can be found in "Methods and products: Methods: Conditions and
formulas".

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