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Ohaus Moisture Analyzers

Also see the AND Weighing and Sartorius lines of moisture analyzers

MB45 | MB35

From basic to advanced, the Ohaus MB Series of moisture analyzers offer superior performance and great value.

Ohaus MB-Series moisture balances are the full featured, compact moisture Balances for every budget! Perfect for environmental, quality control, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical industries, and more, this fast, rugged moisture analyzer gives you the flexibility you need and the accuracy you require for moisture determinations. The Ohaus MB-Series moisture balance is designed to quickly, effectively and affordably measure moisture content. Ohaus moisture Balances incorporate state-of-the-art halogen heating with precision weighing technology to give a fast and accurate method for moisture content determination.

Perfect for applications in the pharmaceutical, chemical and research industries; versatile and rugged enough for continuous operation in food and beverage, quality control, environmental and many other applications. The Ohaus MB series moisture balances feature excellent repeatability properties for consistent accuracy during testing. The MB series is manufactured to ISO 9001 quality assurance specifications for traditional Ohaus quality.

Heating at Light Speed

Infrared halogen heating technology begins the sample drying process in seconds. The uniquely designed gold reflective interior test area creates uniform distribution of heat to increase performance while decreasing test time.

• Precision Heating - temperature settings are incrementally controlled by the software for test accuracy
• Lighting Startup - test area reaches full temperature in less than one minute
• Rapid Results - infrared halogen heating performs up to 40% faster than traditional infrared methods
  
• Easy Temperature Calibration with optional kit

Standard Features:

• Fast halogen heating element provides uniform infrared heading and durability for extended use
• Superior analytical weighing performance with readability up to 0.001 g, 0.01% moisture
• Unsurpassed Software - powerful features, program storage and user customization found in premium analyzers with the ease of use not yet found in any other analyzer.
• Compact size: only 8.5 x 14.5 inches -- suitable for in-process testing and uses minimum space requirements in laboratory applications
• Large backlit 128 x 64 pixel LCD display for easy viewing
• GLP compliant format when printed results are required
• Standard RS232 port for easy communication with printer or computer
• Multi-language display text (English, Spanish, French)
• Halogen heating for rapid drying
• Two different models available: 45 g capacity with 0.001 g / 0.01% resolution (MB-45) or 35 g capacity with 0.005 g / 0.05% (MB-35)
• FAST - halogen element provides uniform infrared heating up to 40% faster than traditional IR.
• 2 year Ohaus warranty

Special Features

• Fast halogen element provides uniform infrared heating for extended useup to 200ºC
• Superior analytical performance: Two models to choose from with readability of either 1.0 mg, 0.01% moisture and 45 gram capacity (MB-45), or 0.5 mg, 0.05% moisture and 35 gram capacity (MB-35).
• Powerful software for ease of operation, program storage and user customization
• Heating at Light Speed
• Compact size, only 8.5" x 14.5", suitable for in-process testing and uses minimum space requirements in laboratory applications
• Large backlit 128 x 64 pixel LCD display for easy viewing
• GLP compliant format when printed results are required
• Standard RS232 port for easy communication with printer or computer
• Multi-language display text (English, Spanish, French)
• Infrared halogen technology begins drying your sample in seconds. The unique gold reflective housing serves to create a more uniform distribution of heat, improving analyzer accuracy
• Precise Heating – software allows you to control temperature in 1ºC increments, up to 200ºC
• Lightning Start-Up – heat from 50ºC to 180ºC in less than 1 minute
• Rapid Results – infrared halogen heating performs up to 40% faster than traditional infrared methods.

Specifications

Model	MB45	MB35	MB25	MB23
Price	$3710.25	$3250.40	$2791.40	$2340.90
Capacity	45g	35g	110g	110g
Repeatability (Std Dev) (g)	0.05% (3g sample) 0.015% (10g sample)	0.18% (3g sample) 0.02% (10g sample)	0.2% (3g sample) 0.05% (10g sample)	0.3% (3g sample) 0.2% (10g sample)
Readability	0.01% / 0.001g	0.02% / 0.002g	0.05% / 0.005g	0.1% / 0.01g
Sample Size	3g to 20g typical, 0.5g min.
Output	Bidirectional RS-232 w/ GLP/GMP		Bidirectional RS-232
Heating Technology	Halogen with ramped voltage to save bulb life			Infrared (no glass)
Temperature Range	50°C to 200°C in 1° increments	50°C to 160°C in 5° increments
Heating Options	4 (Fast, Standard, Ramp, Step)	(1) Standard
Shutoff / Timing Criteria	Manual, Custom, pre set 1-120 minutes in 10-second increments or Auto	Manual, 1-120 min, 30-ses. Inc. to 60 min 1 min. incr. from 60 - 120 min or Auto	Manual, Timed 1 - 99 minutes, 30-second increments to 60 minutes, or Auto
Power	120, 240 VAC 50/60 Hz		100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Tare Range	To capacity by subtraction
Operating Temperature Range	41° to 104°F / 5° to 40°C
Calibration	Weight and temperature calibration (masses and temperature kit sold separately)
Display Type	128 x 64 pixel dot matrix backlit LCD display		Custom backlit LCD
Test Database	50 procedure test library	NA
Result Displays	% moisture, % solids, % Regain, statistics, time, temperature, weight (g), test ID, drying curve	% moisture, actual weight (g), actual temperature and test time	% moisture or % solids or weight (g), temperature, time
Display Language	English, Spanish, French, Italian, German	English, Spanish, French	English
Pan Size (Diameter)	3.5 inch / 90 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)	7.5 x 6 x 14.2 inches / 19 x 15.2 x 36 cm		6.5 x 5 x 11 inches / 17 x 13 x 28 cm
Net Weight	10.1 lb / 4.6 kg		5 lb / 2.3 kg
Shipping Weight	14.1 lb / 6.4 kg		8.5 lb / 3.9 kg
Applications
Model	MB45	MB35	MB25	MB23
Textiles/Cotton	-	-	YES	YES
Food	YES	YES	YES	YES
Wastewater	YES	YES	YES	YES
Quality Control	YES	YES	-	-
Agriculture	YES	YES	YES	YES
Any Oven	YES	YES	YES	YES

MB-45 Advanced Moisture Analyzer

For maximum Value, the MB45 is the standard in high performance moisture content determination. The MB45 features a sample capacity of 45 grams, with a readability of 0.001 g and repeatability to 0.015% (using 10 g sample). An integrated database stores up to 50 drying procedures for maximizing productivity, simply recall the test from memory and begin.

• Four selectable automatic drying programs allow for easy one-step drying, simply set the temperature and time and begin
• Four enhanced heating options
• Statistical function for simple tracking and recording of standard deviation over time. The MB45 moisture Balance does all the calculations and provides the end result. Great for Quality Control and Assurance Applications
• Operating temperature range from 50° to 200° C

Unique Auto Shut-Off Options Choice of three preprogrammed end points for automatic test completion Custom design your own test end point criteria Timed tests with audible signal when finished	Enhanced Heating Options Fast - for quickest possible time to temperature Standard - for minimal overshoot while achieving temperatures quickly Ramp - for controlled ramping to temperatures Step - set three temperatures for difficult samples
Display shows % moisture, % solids, weight, time, temperature, drying curve and more	Test Library to Store, Edit and Run Tests Powerful - program and recall up to 50 drying procedures Easy - once programmed, simply select and run test Flexible - allows simple test editing to find best results

Ohaus SF-42 Impact Printer

Ohaus is introduces its newest compact impact printer, the SF42. Coupled with an Ohaus balance featuring GLP functions such as the MB45, Explorer and Navigator, the SF42 is the economical choice for providing a fully documented audit trail. Audit trails required to meet today’s most stringent standards for quality and verification.

• Compact design
• Quick and easy setup
• Ink ribbon prevents fading
• Self test mode assures proper functionality
• Compatible with Ohaus balances equipped with RS232 interface

General Specifications:

• Interface: Serial (RS232 Compatible)
• Printer Method: Impact Dot Matrix (Inked Ribbon)
• Character Format: 5 x 7 Dot Matrix
• Character Dimension: (in/cm) 0.04 x 0.10 / .11 x .26
• Character Density: 42 Characters per line
• Printing Speed: 40 lines per minute
• Paper Width: (in/cm) 2.25/5.7
• Power Adapter: AC adapter (110/120, 220/240 VAC) 50/60Hz
• Power: 9 V dc, 600mA, (center pin positive)
• Operating Temp. 32°to 104F°/0°C to 40°C
• Dimensions (W x H x D) (in/cm): 4 x 3.7 x 7.3 / 10.4 x 9.6 x 18.6
• Weight (lb/kg) 1.3 / 0.59 (without internal paper roll)

Interface Specifications:

• Connector: 25 Pin D type (Female)
• Baud Rate: Selectable (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600)
• Data Bit: 7 or 8
• Parity: Even, odd or none
• Stop Bit: Auto select

Also see the AND Weighing and Sartorius lines of moisture analyzers