Immediate PAPER and Paperboard MOISTURES Are As Near As Your
Fingertips
Aqua Measure Instrument Company proudly presents the Model AM-III
portable moisture measuring instrument.
State-of-the art microprocessor-based instrument permits instantaneous
nondestructive moisture measurement on all types of paper and paperboard.
OPTIONS
Extended Warranty
DSU, Data Storage Unit
230 VAC Charger
Recorder Output Circuitry
Direct Digital Reading % Moisture
Immediate, accurate moisture readings are obtained on moving or
stationary rolls, stacks, or reams. The paper industry has long recognized the
need for rapid on-line moisture measurement to assure efficient energy usage and
a high yield of good quality paper. Many years of experience in the measuring of
paper moistures have qualified Aqua Measure's engineers to build a rugged,
portable instrument which truly excels in measurement accuracy.
OUTSTANDING FEATURES
Field selection of up to sixteen (16) Calibration Curves.
Measures 0-15% moisture range.
Heavy gauge stainless steel rollers.
Double sealed precision bearings.
2.3 mm (0.90") drawn aluminum enclosure.
Recessed digital LED display calibrated directly in percent moisture.
Internal electrical standard assures calibration accuracy.
Lead Acid Gel rechargeable battery.
Fully automatic battery charger included.
Calibration programmed in microcomputer.
One year warranty covering parts & labor (extended TWO YEAR warranty
available).
Certified by F.C.C.
Complete with Charger, Rugged Carrying Case and detailed Instructions.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The measurement technique employed in the AM-III involves an electronic
determination of a basic physical characteristic of the paper, the dielectric
constant. This physical property changes with paper moisture, therefore, a
calibration can be defined which relates the measured dielectric constant to
moisture content.
The character of the dielectric response also changes with frequency, hence
it is possible to select a frequency and operating mode which minimizes the
influence of other variables in the paper such as pH and temperature. The AM-III
employs this principle to achieve a calibration which can be used with good
accuracy for all types of paper.
Precision
roller sensing elements and state-of-the-art circuitry
To assure highest measurement accuracy, eight readings of
moisture content are taken in the machine direction, and the average is
displayed as one moisture reading. A new average is taken every 1/2 second,
providing an easily read display rate.
Meter,
Case, Charger and Manual.
5.1 cm (2") RF Field Penetration Assures Measurement
Accuracy
AM-III OPTIONAL DATA STORAGE UNIT
New Data logging using RS-232 serial interface and software.
Works with your computer to control and track moisture levels.
Stores 2,000 moisture readings - 30 minutes worth of testing.
No extra equipment to carry - the DSU is installed within the AM-III.
No computer experience needed - custom "point and click" software included
with purchase.
The Data Storage Unit (DSU) is an exciting new option for the AM-III Portable
Moisture Analyzer for paper. The DSU installs directly into the AM-III and
incorporates a real-time clock, non-volatile memory and an RS-232 Input/Output
link to a computer.
When the AM-III is turned on, the DSU records the date, time and Calibration
Curve Switch Position in use. Moisture readings are then recorded at a rate of
one per second. The moisture data is then downloaded to a computer and into a
program that saves the measurements as files. The custom software then displays
the files as graphs. The files can be printed, or imported into spreadsheet
programs for further processing.
This is a powerful new tool for statistical quality control data. The AM-III
DSU allows a mill or converter to take measurements anywhere, on moving or
stationary rolls, stacks or reams, and save the moisture data for reference.