AMTAST WA-60A Portable Water Activity Meter Instruction Manual

1. Уводзіны

The AMTAST WA-60A Portable Water Activity Meter is designed for precise measurement of water activity (aw) in various substances, including food products like beef jerky, freeze-dried food, fruits, and vegetables. This device helps assess product preservation and stability by quantifying the free water content. Its portable design and integrated sensor make it a convenient tool for on-site analysis.

2. Прадукт скончыўсяview

Малюнак 2.1: The AMTAST WA-60A Water Activity Meter in use, displaying a water activity reading. This device measures free water activity to assess the preservation and stability of food, medicine, and other products.

Малюнак 2.2: The AMTAST WA-60A Water Activity Meter with its sample plate. The kit typically includes the meter, sample plate, portable bag, and manual for accurate measurement of free water content.

Асноўныя характарыстыкі:

• Партатыўны дызайн: Weighing approximately 100 grams, this meter is lightweight and suitable for on-the-go testing.
• Дакладныя вымярэнні: Offers a measurement range of 0-1.0aw with a resolution of ±0.01aw and an accuracy of 0.02aw.
• Убудаваны датчык: Features a non-conductive humidity sensor and integrated readings in a single unit, simplifying water activity analysis.
• Хуткае тэставанне: Provides rapid results, typically completing measurements within 5 minutes.
• Чысты дысплей: Equipped with a 6-digit backlit LCD screen that simultaneously displays water activity (aw) and temperature.
• Зручныя функцыі: Includes automatic and manual shut-off options, along with a low battery indicator.

Малюнак 2.3: Падрабязны view of the meter's backlit LCD screen, showing both the water activity (aw) and temperature values for clear readings.

Малюнак 2.4: Image showing the battery compartment for 2x1.5V AAA batteries and the non-conductive humidity sensor. The device also features automatic shutdown, manual shutdown, and alarm indication.

3. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

Малюнак 3.1: The AMTAST WA-60A Water Activity Meter shown alongside its key specifications.

Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

Параметр	Каштоўнасць
Нумар мадэлі	WA-60A
Дыяпазон вымярэнняў	0.00 ~ 1.00 aw
дазвол	±0.01 ав
Дакладнасць	±0.02 ав
Temperature Operation Conditions	0-50°C
Humidity Operation Conditions	<95% адноснай вільготнасці
Вага прадмета	100 грам (3.53 унцый)
Электразабеспячэнне	2 x 1.5V AAA Size (UM-4) Battery (not included)
Матэрыял	АБС
Памеры	Approximately 13.5 cm (5.3 inches) height, 7 cm (2.8 inches) width

4. Настройка

Before first use, ensure the device is properly set up.

1. Ўстаноўка батарэі: Open the battery compartment on the back of the meter. Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, ensuring correct polarity. Close the compartment securely.
2. SampТрымальнік: The meter comes with a sample holder featuring a strong magnetic connection. Ensure the sample holder is clean and dry before use.
3. Calibration (Highly Recommended): For accurate and reliable results, especially for food safety applications, it is highly recommended to calibrate the meter using certified water activity standards. This should be done in the range relevant to your testing.

5. Аперацыя

Follow these steps for accurate water activity measurement:

1. Падрыхтаваць Сampль: Размясціце сample into a clean, dry sample cup. Ensure the sample fills the cup adequately without overflowing.
2. Месца Сampль: Размясціце sample cup onto the base of the meter. The magnetic sample holder will secure it in place.
3. Ураўнаважванне: Вырашальны крок: After placing the sample and closing the meter, allow sufficient time for the sample to equilibrate with the sensor. This process can take several hours, or even overnight, depending on the sample type and environmental conditions. Do not turn on the meter immediately.
4. Уключэнне: Пасля таго, як sample has equilibrated, turn on the meter while it is still closed on the sampле.
5. Вымярэнне зчытаных дадзеных: The LCD screen will display the water activity (aw) and temperature. Allow the reading to stabilize before recording the final value.
6. Выключэнне: The device features automatic and manual shut-off options. To manually turn off, press and hold the power button.

Малюнак 5.1: The meter is designed for quick and efficient testing, providing accurate readings for water activity measurements.

Малюнак 5.2: The AMTAST WA-60A is widely used for testing water activity in various food products, including dried fruits, beef jerky, cookies, and sausages.

6. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

• Уборка: Трымайце сample holder and sensor area clean and free from debris. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device. Do not use abrasive cleaners or immerse the device in water.
• захоўванне: Store the meter in its protective case in a cool, dry place when not in use. Remove batteries if storing for extended periods to prevent leakage.
• Каліброўка: Regular calibration with known standards is essential to maintain accuracy. Refer to Section 4 for calibration recommendations.

7. Выпраўленне непаладак

8. Інфармацыя па бяспецы

• Не спрабуйце разбіраць або рамантаваць прыладу самастойна. Звярніцеся да кваліфікаванага персаналу для абслугоўвання.
• Трымайце прыладу далей ад экстрэмальных тэмператур, вільготнасці і прамых сонечных прамянёў.
• Асцярожна звяртайцеся з прыладай, каб пазбегнуць фізічных пашкоджанняў.
• Утылізуйце батарэі ў адпаведнасці з мясцовымі правіламі.

9. Гарантыя і падтрымка

For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries, please contact AMTAST customer service. Refer to the product packaging or the official AMTAST webсайт для кантактных дадзеных.

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