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COMPUTRAC TECH NOTES
Computrac
Weight Set - Printer
Compatibility - Sodium Tartrate
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We supply Class F weight sets with all of our Computrac
moisture analyzers for balance calibration. Since customers occasionally have
questions regarding the specification differences between Class F and Class 2
weights in the calibration of analytical balances, we have provided this brief
explanation.
Internally, our staff uses Class 1 and Class 2 weight
sets to calibrate and verify the operation of each unit prior to shipment. Typically,
though, Computrac moisture analyzers are found on the production floor where they
are operated and maintained by production personnel. Class 2 weights, which require
special handling by trained individuals, do not encourage operational checks on the
floor. Class F weights, on the other hand, promote the frequent checks necessary for
accurate and reliable results, while providing tolerances that exceed our own
specifications. They are a convenient, economical and easily handled alternative.
The Class F 3g and 5g weights supplied with all Computrac
moisture analyzers are to be used as a calibration check only. This check tests the
accuracy of the balance in measuring proportional weight changes. The tolerance for
the weight test using the 3g and the 5g Class F weights is 37.50%, +/- 0.02. In
order for the weight test to be out of tolerance due to inaccuracies in the weights,
the weights would have to vary more than 1.5mg from the 3g or 5g nominal value.
Class F weights are rated to within 0.5mg of the nominal value. For the 20g
calibration of the internal balance, the Class F weight has a tolerance of 0.8mg,
this exceeds our internal specification of 20g +/- 3.0mg.
Please feel free to contact our customer service
department at 602-470-1414 or 800-290-1414, or email Technical Support
with any additional questions or concerns you may have regarding this or any other issue.
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| Printer Compatibility: Computrac® MAX 2000XL/2000/1000 |
Last Updated On: 04/21/2008
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All Computrac MAX series moisture analyzers interface with ASCII/DOS format printers. Units
with firmware revision 3.08 and higher also interface with Canon raster format printers. The
RS-232 port found on these units can also be used with serial-type printers. AZI has verified
that the following printers are compatible with Computrac MAX series moisture analyzers:
Computrac MAX 5000 (Firmware Revisions 1.11 and later)
| Printer Make and Model |
MAX Printer Driver |
| Canon BJC-250 |
Canon |
| Canon BJC-1000 |
Canon |
| Epson 440 |
Epson ESC/P2 |
| Epson 880 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster |
| Epson C82 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster |
| Epson C84 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster |
Epson C86 will work with older firmware revisions, but graphing feature will be inoperative. |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster |
| Epson C88 |
Epson Raster |
| Epson C88+ |
Epson Raster |
| Seiko DPU-414 |
Seiko DPU |
Computrac MAX and MAX-XL (Firmware Revisions 4.33 and higher)
| Printer Make and Model |
MAX Printer Driver |
| Canon BJC-250 |
Canon |
| Canon BJC-1000 |
Canon |
| Epson 440 |
Epson ESC/P2 |
| Epson 880 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster, Epson C84 |
| Epson C82 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster, Epson C84 |
| Epson C84 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster, Epson C84 |
Epson C86 will work with older firmware revisions, but graphing feature will be inoperative. |
Epson C84 |
| Epson C88 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson C84, Seiko DPU |
| Epson C88+ |
Epson Raster |
| Seiko DPU-414 |
Seiko DPU |
Computrac MAX-XL (Firmware Revisions 4.26 - 4.31)
| Printer Make and Model |
MAX Printer Driver |
| Canon BJC-1000 and 2000 |
Canon |
| Canon BJC-250 |
Epson Old, Canon |
| Epson 440, 740, 740i |
IBM, Epson Old |
| Epson 880 |
IBM, Epson New |
| Epson compatible ASCII/DOS |
Epson Old |
| Epson Stylus C80, C82 |
IBM, Epson Old, Epson New |
| IBM compatible ASCII/DOS |
IBM |
| Seiko DPU (serial or parallel mode) |
Seiko DPU |
Computrac MAX-XL (Firmware Revision 4.21)
| Printer Make and Model |
MAX Printer Driver |
| Canon BJC-1000 and 2000 |
Canon |
| Canon BJC-250 |
Epson, Canon |
| Epson 440, 740, 740i |
IBM, Epson |
| Epson 880 |
IBM, Epson |
| Epson compatible ASCII/DOS |
Epson |
| Epson Stylus C80, C82 |
IBM, Epson |
| IBM compatible ASCII/DOS |
IBM |
| Seiko DPU (serial or parallel mode) |
SII (for parallel interface) |
Computrac MAX-XL (Firmware Revisions 3.08 through 4.17)
| Printer Make and Model |
MAX Printer Driver |
| Canon BJC-1000 and 2000 |
Canon |
| Canon BJC-250 |
Epson, Canon |
| Epson 440, 740, 740i |
IBM, Epson |
| Epson 880 |
IBM, Epson |
| Epson compatible ASCII/DOS |
Epson |
| Epson Stylus C80, C82 |
IBM, Epson |
| IBM compatible ASCII/DOS |
IBM |
| Seiko DPU (serial or parallel mode) |
SII (for parallel interface) |
Computrac MAX (Firmware Revisions 3.07 or lower)*
| Printer Make and Model |
MAX Printer Driver |
| Canon BJC-250 |
Epson Old, Canon |
| Epson 440, 740, 740i and 880 |
IBM, Epson |
| Epson compatible ASCII/DOS |
Epson Old |
| Epson Stylus C80, C82 |
IBM, Epson |
| IBM compatible ASCII/DOS |
IBM |
*Firmware 3.07 or lower will not support raster format printers.
Note: With international installations, the end-user may see different characters on printed
reports when compared to the characters seen on-screen. These differences are often caused by
non-English character sets selected for printer output.
| Printer Compatibility: Computrac®
Vapor Pro Series |
AZI has verified that the following printers are compatible with Computrac Vapor Pro series moisture analyzers:
Firmware Revisions 1.12 and higher:
| Printer Make and Model |
Printer Driver |
| Canon BJC-250 |
Canon |
| Canon BJC-1000 |
Canon |
| Epson 440 |
Epson ESC/P2 |
| Epson 880 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster, Epson C84 |
| Epson C82 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster, Epson C84 |
| Epson C84 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster, Epson C84 |
| Epson C86 |
Epson ESC/P2, Epson Raster, Epson C84 |
| Epson C88 |
Epson C84 |
| Epson C88+ |
Epson Raster |
| Seiko DPU-414 |
Seiko DPU |
Firmware Revisions through 1.11A:
| Printer Make and Model |
Printer Driver |
| Epson Stylus C80, C82 |
Epson Old, Epson New |
| Epson 440, 740, 740i |
IBM, Epson Old |
| Epson 880 |
Epson New |
| Canon BJC-250 |
Epson Old, Canon |
| Canon BJC-1000 and 2000 |
Canon |
| Seiko DPU (serial or parallel mode) |
SII (for parallel interface) |
| IBM compatible ASCII/DOS |
IBM |
| Epson compatible ASCII/DOS |
Epson Old |
Note: With international installations, the end-user may see different characters on printed
reports when compared to the characters seen on-screen. These differences are often caused by
non-English character sets selected for printer output.
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New Parameter Settings For Sodium Tartrate on the
Computrac MAX Series Instruments |
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Incremental changes and improvements over the years to the Max series units
has changed the heating and measuring characteristics of these industry
leading instruments. These changes include implementation of UL/CE approved
electronics, improved heater wiring and connections, and updated firmware.
To ensure a continuation of the highest quality testing available for our
customers, the time has come to revise the testing parameters for sodium
tartrate.
We have worked closely with our supplier to assure the highest quality sodium
tartrate. We have also checked our own in-house protocols to verify that we
are calibrating the units with the highest degree of accuracy. We are
satisfied that the following minor change in the test parameters for sodium
tartrate will bring the moisture value to the center of the acceptable range.
To change the value:
- Turn the instrument off for five seconds.
- Turn the instrument on and press the left most key below the display
followed by the right most key.
Press the Memry Key and select in order:
- MEMORY START MENU
- ADD/EDIT MEMORY START
- 001 ID: TARTRATE
- LIFT COMP PCT
- Edit the value to 010 (10%)
- Use the ESC key to return to the main Test Screen.
- Turn the instrument OFF then switch it back ON. The instrument is now
ready to operate normally.
Call Arizona Instrument Customer Service at (800) 528-7411 or (602) 470-1414,
or e-mail Technical Support with any questions you may.
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