Physical testing
Moisture Analyser (Halogen / IR LOD Balance)
A balance with a built-in halogen or infrared heater. It dries a sample on the pan and calculates the loss on drying automatically, usually in a few minutes.
- Pharmaceutical
- Food
- Plastics
- Chemicals
- Agriculture
Follow your site SOP
This is a typical operating sequence for learning. Your instrument model and approved SOP take precedence.
STAGE 1
Before you start
- 1Place the instrument on a stable bench away from draughts and level it.
- 2Check the calibration status for temperature and balance.
- 3Select the validated method (temperature, switch-off criterion, sample mass).
STAGE 2
Measuring
- 1Place a clean pan on the holder and tare.
- 2Add the specified sample mass (for example about 2–5 g) and spread it evenly.
- 3Close the lid to start drying.
- 4Record the % moisture when the test ends.
- The pan and heater are hot after a test; wait or use tongs.
STAGE 3
After use
- 1Remove and discard the pan.
- 2Clean spills from the pan holder and heater glass.
- 3Complete the logbook.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management
Keep every Moisture analyser in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.