ZX-800

WHOLE GRAIN ANALYZER

with AutoBIAS

USER'S MANUAL
Version 7.0

ZELTEX, Inc.
130 Western Maryland Parkway
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
USA
Phone: 301-791-7080
Fax: 301-733-9398
E-mail: zeltex@zeltex.com
Website: www.zeltex.com

Zeltex, Inc. 1998

This manual provides you with all information needed to operate the Zeltex ZX-800.

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TableofContents
WARNING.....................................................................................................................................................

ABOUT THE ZX-800.....................................................................................................................................

PREPARATION.............................................................................................................................................

UNPACKING THE ZX-800............................................................................................................................

APPEARANCE AND PART NAMES.............................................................................................................

SAMPLE CUPS.............................................................................................................................................

VOLTAGE RING............................................................................................................................................

KEYPAD DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................................

OPTIONAL PRINTER...................................................................................................................................

USING THE ZX-800 FOR THE FIRST TIME................................................................................................

RUNNING THE AUTOBIAS SAMPLE.......................................................................................................

ANALYZING A GRAIN SAMPLE...................................................................................................................

SELECTING A PRODUCT............................................................................................................................

ADJUSTING THE CALIBRATION................................................................................................................

ADJUSTING THE SLOPE & BIAS...............................................................................................................

EDITING A CALIBRATION...........................................................................................................................

ENTERING A NEW CALIBRATION..............................................................................................................

WARNINGS AND ERROR MESSAGES.......................................................................................................

TROUBLE-SHOOTING.................................................................................................................................

GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................................................

INDEX............................................................................................................................................................

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WARNING

THE ZX-800 WHOLE GRAIN ANALYZERS

ARE NOT EXPLOSION-PROOF.

REASONABLE CARE MUST BE USED

WHEN HANDLING THESE
INSTRUMENTS.

A special cleaning/static free brush is provided

with the instrument:
Failure to brush out the sample cup between
samples may cause bad readings.

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About the ZX-800

Your new ZX-800 Whole Grain Analyzer features:

Easy, one-button use

Easy sampling: no grinding, no sample preparation

Designed to analyze whole grain products, such as wheat (spring and

winter), barley, canola, soybean and corn.

Analysis in 30 seconds or less

Stores calibrations for up to 10 products; four constituents each.

Accurate up to 99% of moisture, protein, oil, etc

Ability to analyze samples at temperatures from -20 oC to +50oC.

Direct readout in percentage form for both AS-IS and CM

Totally solid state optics (no moving parts)

AutoBIAS: Automatic Bias Initialization & Standardization

(optional)

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Preparation

After you have opened the carton take a moment to consider where to place the ZX-
800. While the ZX-800 has been designed to work flawlessly in the grain elevator
environment, there are a few things that must be considered before setting up the ZX-
800.

1. Electrical requirements

For best operation and reliability of the analysis the ZX-800 should have a clean
independent electrical line.

To prevent problems caused by electrical surges the ZX-800 should be plugged

into a power suppressor or UPS (uninterruptable power supply).

2. The ZX-800 should be placed on-line on a flat surface with enough room for
filling the sample cup with grain for analysis (and the optional printer if
purchased). Approximately three feet of counter space should be sufficient.

3. The ZX-800 should not be exposed to very wet conditions. Do not place on the
same counter with vibrating machinery. Do not place in direct sunlight.

4. The ZX-800 was preset for the voltage in your country. To check the voltage
setting, please look at the voltage ring on the back of the analyzer. There should
be a notch in the ring next to the voltage for your location. If the ring is set
incorrectly, turn the ring so the notch is toward the voltage for your country.
Incorrect voltage set-up can damage the ZX-800. See section VOLTAGE
RING, page 9 before changing voltage.

The ZX-800 is designed to be left on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While at rest the
ZX-800 Whole Grain Analyzer consumes about the same electricity as a standard 60
watt light bulb. If it cannot be left on, allow 60 minutes warm up time before running the
first sample.

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Unpacking the ZX-800

Check that all items 1 through 4 are in the box. If any items are missing please contact
Zeltex immediately.

1. ZX-800 Whole Grain Analyzer

2. User's Manual

3. Quick Start Reference

4. Small box which contains:

a. Power cord
b. Spare fuse
c. Standard cup

In addition, you may have purchased any of the following optional accessories:

Option A. Printer, with 1 roll of paper inside

1. DC power adapter
2. Printer cable

OptionB. Calibration Software

1. Calibration software disk
2. Calibration software manual
3. Zeltex Calibration Number Setup Manual
3. RS232 Cable

Option C. Specialty grain cup

OptionD. Shaker for standard filling of sample cup.

Option E. AutoBIAS perma-sample

The ZX-800 is mounted on an easy liftout tray. Grasp the handles and carefully lift the
analyzer from the box.

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Appearance and Part Names

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Sample Cups

The ZX-800 is shipped with a standard sample cup to be used with wheat and barley.
The soybean and corn sample cup is optional.

Do not place objects on the sample cup. It should not be placed on direct heat or
cleaned with harsh chemicals such as scouring powder.

16mm and below for smaller grains: 24mm for larger grains: corn, soybeans,
wheat, oats, canola, etc. etc.

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Voltage Ring

The voltage in this illustration is set for 120 volts. If this is the correct voltage nothing
else needs to be done. To select another voltage, insert a flat screwdriver in the slot in
the center of the ring. The voltage selector will turn easily in either direction. Line up
the desired voltage with the notch. Incorrect voltage set-up can damage the ZX-
800.

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Keypad Description

The Zeltex keypad is designed to be easy to use.

77 88 99 CAL
CAL
DISPLAY
DISPLAY OUTPUT
OUTPUT Contrast

TIME
44 55 66 <<
<< >>
>> TIME
DATE
DATE

11 22 33 CLEAR
CLEAR
AVG
AVG

Measure
Measure
00 ..
CM
CM

Key Name

a. CM allows you to change from constant moisture basis (adjustable by product) to

an As-Is basis with just the press of a button.

b. AVG stands for average. This key will average the results of all previous
samples that have been measured since the AVG was last pushed.

NOTE: You must press the AVE key prior to running the samples you want to
average together. The screen will tell you the number of samples that are ready
for averaging (N=#).

c. TIME is used to set the time data output on the analyzer. This information is
sent to the (optional) printer to allow a time/date stamp on the printout.

d. OUTPUT allows you to decide if the RS232 port is being used for a printer or a
computer. Please be aware there are two different PC settings: PC1 and PC2.
The ZX-800 must be set to PC2 to communicate with the optional calibration
software. Press 2 to select PC2. Press 0 for optional printer.

The ZX-800 must be set to PC1 to communicate with the Z800 Instrument Edit
Program. Press 1 to select PC1.

NOTE: For use with MS-DOS based systems

you must use PC2. For use with Z800 Edit Program, you
must use PC1.

e. DISPLAY 1) DECIMAL DIGITS - Allows you to set the display for 1 or 2

decimal places to each constituent within a product.
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 2) PROTEIN CM - Allows you to customize your Protein CM
display by make the following selection:
DISPLAY - On/Off
MOIST - 0.0% (Enter percentage of CM basis)
INITIAL - CM AS-IS (Select whether CM Constant Moisture
basis or AS-IS should be displayed first)

3) SERIAL NO - Allows you to turn display of the instruments

serial number On/Off. On some instruments this may no
longer be an option.

f. When you press the CAL key, the following screen will appear:

CALI B RATI O N S

1: Select Product
2: Print Index
3: Time Stamp
AutoBIAS [if equipped]
8: Positions

Exit

1) Select Product is used for changing products.

2) Print Index will send a list of all products to the optional

printer.

3) Time stamp displays date and time of edited data.

8) Positions allows you to toggle between 3, 5, or 9 averages

for each reading. NOTE: The more averages used in an
analysis the better the standard error of prediction and
repeatability, but the longer the reading takes. Zeltex
recommends on very homogenous products 3 averages, on
non-homogenous products 9, and on all other products 5.

g. << >> These are used within the calibration menu to move from point to point
when entering constants or other information, depending on the arrow
pressed.

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h. Are used within the menus to move up or down to highlight and select an
item.

i. CLEAR Erases the current entry.

j. Enter key is used to save all information and to exit most programs.

k. 09 Number keys are used for entering data into the ZX-800. If the data is
negative use the "" key under the 3.

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Optional Printer

If you did not purchase option A: Printer, please skip to page 16: Using the ZX-800 for
the First Time.

The ZX-800 optional printer weighs 950g. The external dimensions are 162mm x
240mm x 58.5mm. Printing method is thermal serial dot, speed 37.5 cps. You can
expect flawless printing results in temperature 0 o to 40o; humidity 30% (relative
humidity) RH to 80% RH. The printhead must be at the extreme left before you turn off
the printer.

The ZX-800 optional printer uses thermal paper, width 112mm, outer diameter 48mm,
roll length approximately 28m. The thermal paper used is compatible with Seiko
TP411-28CL or can be purchased from Zeltex. Non-thermal paper will not work in the
printer.

AC adapter specifications are, input 120V, 960Hz, output 6VDC, 2.0A.

Interface Specifications are: Data input: Eight-bit parallel, handshake STROBE, BUSY,
and ACK.

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Printer Operation Panel

6 OFF LINE/PAPER END

5 ON LINE 3

FEED 2

4 POWER ON/OFF 1

1. Power Switch Slide the power switch to turn the power on or off

2. Paper Feed Switch When the printer is off-line, paper is fed while the paper
feed switch is pressed.

3. On-line Switch Press the on-line switch to turn the printer on-line or off- line.
Set the printer on-line to print from the computer.

Set the printer off-line to feed paper with the paper feed
switch or to stop printing. You can not input any data or
control codes.

4. Power Lamp When the power is on the power lamp lights

5. On-line lamp When the printer is on-line, the on-line lamp lights. The light
flashes when data remains in the buffer memory when the
printer is off-line.

6. Off-line Lamp When the printer is off-line, the off-line lamp lights. if the
paper is not set or has run out, the lamp flashes. When an
error occurs, both the on-line and off-line lamps light.

Loading Thermal Paper

1. Open the front of the paper holder, Using your thumb, pull paper holder cover
towards back of the printer (Unlock it).

2. Lift cover upwards.

3. Turn on power switch.

4. Cut an angle on both sides of the paper so it comes to a point before inserting.
Place the roll in the printer so the paper unrolls toward the back of the printer.
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5. Push the top of the paper into inlet and feed it by hand until you can see the tip
of paper from paper cutter.

6. Keep pressing the paper feed switch until the paper feeds straight and smoothly.
The off lamp will stop flashing when paper is inserted correctly.

See Trouble-Shooting (page 31) if your printer does not work correctly.

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Using the ZX-800 for the First Time

1) Please check the voltage on the voltage ring on the back of the ZX-800.
Make sure it is set for the correct voltage for your area.

2) After checking the voltage, plug the AC cord into the back of the analyzer
and then into a voltage regulator/surge suppressor.

3) Turn on the power switch. The ZX-800 should boot up to the primary
menu.

4) Wait 60 minutes before taking a measurement. The ZX-800 is designed

to be left on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While at rest the ZX-800
Whole Grain Analyzer consumes about the same electricity as a standard
60 watt light bulb.

5) If you ordered the instrument with the optional AutoBIAS feature, it will ask
you to run the AutoBIAS sample before reading other samples. Follow the
directions on Running the AutoBIAS Sample on page 17.

6) Measure ten (10) samples with the ZX-800 that have been analyzed by
your lab. Measure the samples using the directions on page 19 for
Analyzing a Grain Sample. Write the analysis in the chart provided and
fax the page or call Zeltex.

FAX 301-733-9398
PHONE in the USA, 800-732-1950
outside the USA, 301-791-7080

Zeltex will give you any necessary adjustments.

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Running the AutoBIAS Sample

When you turn the instrument on each day, it will require you to run an AutoBIAS
sample in each product you use.* The autobias feature uses the latest NIR technology
to prevent the ZX-800 from drifting out of calibration.

Insert the AutoBIAS sample provided with your instrument. The instrument will read the
sample, just like a regular sample, and adjust the bias accordingly. (See also
Analyzing a Grain Sample on page 19.) Write down the amount of the bias adjustment
for each constituent on a photocopy of the following chart. (You can select to run an
AutoBIAS at any time, in addition to the daily prompt. On the ZX-800, make sure you
are in the product for the bias you want to adjust. Press CAL on the instruments
keypad. Select AutoBIAS from the Calibrations menu.)

* If you are unable to run the AutoBIAS sample for some reason, you can escape the daily prompt by pressing 8 8 1 . Do not
make a habit of ignoring the prompt, however. If you have lost the AutoBIAS sample, contact Zeltex for a replacement.

You are now ready to begin reading samples in the adjusted product!

DAILY AUTOBIAS ADJUSTMENT RECORD

Keep a blank copy of this sheet.
PRODUCT # AUTOBIAS AMOUNT FOR
and NAME DATE CON 1 CON 2 CON 3 CON 4

___/___/___

___/___/___

___/___/___

___/___/___

___/___/___

___/___/___

___/___/___

___/___/___

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FAX TO Zeltex, Inc. at 1-301-733-9398

FROM: Company name________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: (please print) ______________________________________

COUNTRY__________________________________________________________

PHONE: Country code________ Number _________________________________

FAX: _______________________________________________________________

Enter ten (10) samples that have been analyzed by your lab in the analyzed sample
row. In the second row, enter the ZX-800s readings of those samples. Fax to Zeltex for
advice concerning any needed adjustments.

Lab ZX-800 Lab ZX-800 Lab ZX-800

Sample Protein Protein Protein Protein
Number As-Is As-Is Moisture Moisture CM CM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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Analyzing a Grain Sample

1. Turn power switch on. The ZX-800 must be on for a minimum of one hour before
measurement. The product the ZX-800 is measuring will show on the display.
NOTE: The ZX-800 should be left on at all times. It requires a minimum of
1 hour for warm-up if it has been turned off.

2. If the grain you are analyzing is not displayed, you need to change products
(see Selecting a Product, page 20).

3. Choose the correct cup for your product. See page 8, Sample Cups.

4. Load sample holder with grain and tap gently twice on table top or counter or
load the cup and place it on the optional shaker. Shake for approximately 30
seconds.

5. Open hood and place cup in sample chamber.

6. Close hood.

7. Press Measure.

8. In approximately 30 seconds (may take a little longer with some samples), the
analysis of the grain will be displayed.

9. To change from Protein CM to Protein AS-IS, or from Protein AS-IS to Protein

CM, press CM.

10. If the optional printer is attached, you will get a printout of all constituents.

11. Open hood, remove sample, and empty sample cup.

12. Repeat steps 4 through 11 to run additional samples.

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Selecting a Product

1. Press CAL.

2. Press 1, Select product.

3. Use your keys to highlight the product you want to analyze.

4. Once the product is highlighted, press .

5. Press the key again.

6. Press the key again to exit.

7. Follow steps on Analyzing a Sample.

Adjusting the Calibration

The ZX-800 has been carefully calibrated at the factory; however, it is sometimes
necessary to adjust the bias or slope. These corrections can help fine tune the
instrument.

1) Bias Adjustment (shifts all readings up or down the same amount)

2) Slope Adjustment (changes the angle of prediction line to agree with the new lab
results).

See examples A through D on page 21

NOTE: Before attempting a slope adjustment please contact Zeltex for

assistance at 301-791-7080 or fax 301-733-9398.

The ZX-800, permits bias and slope correction, and allows full custom calibration, using
the optional calibration software and RS232 cable.

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* Example of an outlier data point which must not be used when performing a K(0) or slope adjustment

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Adjusting the Slope & Bias

Keep in mind: You should plot all data prior to doing a slope and bias
adjustment to verify that the data you are working with is correct.
Protein should always be done on an As-Is basis. NEVER do an
adjustment on a constant moisture basis.
The ZX-800 has been designed to meet NTEP requirements of
logging all changes. You must enter yes to when asked in order
to keep your log entries up to date.

To adjust the Slope and bias you need to access the Calibration Mode. To get into the
Calibration Mode you must:

1) Press the CAL key. The ZX-800 will show the following screen.

CALIBRATIONS

1: Select Product
2: Print Index
3: Time Stamp
AutoBIAS [if equipped]
8: Positions
Exit

2) Press CLEAR 9 9 1.

3) The Edit Calibration Menu will be displayed:

EDIT CALIBRATION

1: Duplicate Cal
2: Edit Contents
3: Add Cal
4: Delete Cal
5: Print Status

4) Select 2 (Edit Contents).

5) The Edit Contents Menu will be displayed:

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 EDIT CONTENTS

1: Group
2: Product Name
3: Cal Name
4: Unit
5: Unit Temp

6) Select (Page Down). A continuation of the Edit Contents Menu is displayed:

EDIT CONTENTS

6: Sample Temp
7: Constants
8: Data Limits
9: Slope & Bias

7) Select 9 (Slope & Bias).

8) The screen will display:

SELECT CAL

1: CAL 1 2: CAL 2
3: CAL 3 4: CAL 4

9) Press the constituent you want to adjust. (CAL1 is PROTEIN and CAL2 is
MOISTURE ON CALIBRATIONS FROM ZELTEX.)

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10) The following screen is displayed:

CAL 1 BIAS SET

+000.00

CAL 1 SLOPE SET

+001.00

Type in the adjustment you have received from either Zeltex or the adjustment
from your calculations. Please make sure the bias and slope displayed are
correct. The screen will first display +000.00. Use the arrow keys to highlight
what you want to change using the keypad to enter new numbers or symbols
Pay particular attention to the decimal point and whether the
number is + or .

11) Press the key.

12) The following screen is displayed:

CAL1 SLOPE & KO

NEW KO
1.2345E 1

NEW SLOPE
1.000E 0

13) If the bias and slope are not correct, press CLEAR to cancel.

14) If the bias and slope are correct, press the key again. "Busy" will appear on
the screen the ZX-800 will store the data the bias is adjusted.

15) Press to exit from this mode.

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Editing a Calibration

A calibration can be edited either with the aid of a computer and the ZX-800 Instrument
Edit program or manually. Editing can affect the accuracy and predictability of the ZX-
800, therefore you should not edit a calibration until you have read and understood this
manual fully. If you have any questions at all please contact Zeltex at 800-732-1950 or
(USA) 301-791-7080 or fax (USA) 301-733-9398, Monday through Friday, Eastern
Standard Time 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

To manually edit the ZX-800, enter the Edit Calibration Menu:

1. Press CAL.

2. Press CLEAR 9 9 1.

3. The following menu is displayed.

EDIT CALIBRATION

1: DUPLICATE CAL
2: EDIT CONTENTS
3: ADD CAL
4: DELETE CAL
5: PRINT STATUS

1: Duplicate Cal - Allows the user to duplicate into another product an existing
calibration. This key will duplicate the group, file name and all energy settings
into another product number. This is used for creating backups to the master
calibrations.

2: Edit Contents - This open a sub-menu if you press 2 the following menu
appears.

EDIT CONTENTS

1: GROUP
2: PRODUCT NAME
3: CAL NAME
4: UNIT
5: UNIT TEMP
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 6: SAMPLE TEMP
7: CONSTANTS
8: DATA LIMIT
9: SLOPE & BIAS

NOTE: You have to press to see the second half of this menu.

Each of these items allow you to adjust the criteria that are used to measure that
product you have currently selected.

1: Group - There are four different groups in the unit. The group name has
no meaning for the type of product that is actually run. These groups are
settings of energy. You are able to have four different energy settings for
different products within the ZX-800. These are preset at the factory and
cannot be adjusted in the field.

NEVER CHANGE GROUP ONCE THE

PRODUCT IS CALIBRATED. IF YOU CHANGE
THE GROUP YOU WILL LOSE CALIBRATION.
2: Product Name - Allows you to enter a name of the product. You must
highlight the name, letter, number, or symbol and press Select . Once
you have typed in the name, go to the "END" selection. Highlight and
press Select. It will exit and save the name you have entered. Always
answer Yes to Time/Date stamp? and it will be saved in the permanent
record with the ZX-800.

3: Cal Name - You can set 1 through 4 for different constituent names. This
will include any name you want: protein, moisture, oil, fat, etc. You enter
the information by highlighting the correct letter and pressing Select until
the whole name is entered. Highlight "END" and press Select.

4: Unit - It is recommended you put in the percent sign so the readout will
say for example 14.1% instead of just 14.1. You can also enter Parts per
million or any other notation you would prefer.

5: Unit Temperature - The ZX-800 was calibrated with this temperature

range. Please note Zeltex uses a temperature range of 10C through
45C for the calibration. Zeltex recommends that all field calibrations use
the same range. Once you have entered the temperature limits, if a
reading is out of the temperature limits the ZX-800 will display "ERROR"
on unit temperature.

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 6: Sample Temperature - The ZX-800 was calibrated at this range of sample
temperatures. Zeltex recommends during calibration a range of -20C to
+50C. This is a very wide temperature range and can be done on the ZX-
800. Please note if the sample is either colder or hotter than the
temperature range to which it is set, an error warning, SAMPLE
TEMPERATURE OUT OF RANGE, will be displayed.

7: Constants - Constants are entered either manually from the reduction, or

with the aid of a computer and the Instrument Edit program. All constants
from Zeltex are inserted in your ZX-800 User's Manual and can be re-
entered at this setting if they ever get lost. Please note all constants
information is backed-up by lithium battery in case there is a power
failure. You should not have to re-enter constants once they have been
entered. NOTE: Constants are entered in Scientific notation; for example
1,435.82 would be 1.43582 E03.

8: Data Limits - The calibration range. The high value and low value for each
constituent during calibration. These limits have been set in the ZX-800
for each product. If your reading exceeds the high or low limit, the ZX-800
will display "Warning, too high or too low."

9: SLOPE & BIAS - Allows you to do a slope & bias adjustment automatically
in the unit. NOTE: Any work in this mode must be time/date stamped for
memory and can affect the accuracy of the ZX-800. See page 22,
Adjusting the Slope & Bias.

Once you have completed work in the Edit Constants, press and return to the Edit
Calibration Menu.

3: Add Calibration - If you want to add a calibration select the Group. Define the
product name and all items for adding a brand new calibration. At the end the
ZX-800 will ask you if you want to save it. Make sure you do not save it over an
existing calibration, thus wiping out the existing calibration. Once you have
completed a calibration press exit to return.

4: Delete Calibration - If the product that has been calibrated is no longer going to
be tested you can delete the old calibration. However, once you have deleted it
all information is lost from the ZX-800. It is always best to keep the calibration
unless you have run out of room on the ZX-800.
Note: For more details on groupings and setting up calibrations, consult your
Calibration Manual. This manual has more information on how to adjust groups and so
forth.

5: Print Status - Prints the status of the calibration that is currently activated. This
includes all K values, ranges and other information. Print Status requires a
printer and will lock up the ZX-800 if a printer is not attached.
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Entering a New Calibration

1) Press CAL.

2) Press CLEAR 9 9 1 quickly.

3) Press 3 on the Edit Calibration Menu (Add Calibration). (See Editing a

Calibration, page 25.)

4) Pick the group name that has the energies that are correct for the product you
are using. If you have any questions, contact Zeltex immediately and we can
tell you which group to use.

5) Enter product name.

6) Once product name has been entered you must enter the constituent names.
The constituent names are referred to as CAL 1 - CAL 4 (Protein, Moisture, etc.)

7) After you have entered the Cal name you must enter the units in which the
constituent is measured to be displayed with the results. Most users use the %
sign.

8) Once you have entered the first constituent name and units you must continue
through all 4 CAL names. If no name is needed, enter END and exit out of each
one. Note: If you hold the key, you will get to END quickly.

9) Optical Power - Enter in power for the individual wavelengths.

10) Gain - signal boost from the detector.

11) Once all 4 constituent names and units are entered, the ZX-800 will ask you for
the unit temperature limits. This is the limit for the ambient temperature used in
the calibration. Zeltex recommends you calibrate between 10C and 45C by
chilling and warming the instrument with ice packs and heating pads during
calibration.

12) Once the temperature limits have been entered for ambient, sample temperature
limits must also be entered. This is the limits of the sample temperatures you
used during calibration. The ZX-800 is able to read as high as 60C and as low
as -20C. Enter the highest and lowest sample temperatures used during the
calibration. Note: If you are using a negative temperature, you must use the
"" (negative key) prior to entering in the temperature.

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13) The ZX-800 will now ask you for the constants. The constants are entered in
scientific notation. They must be typed in correctly: Double-check them to
make sure they are correct.

14) After the constants are entered, the ZX-800 will ask for upper and lower data
limits. This is the range of the calibration. The Histogram Program will tell you
the data limits of the calibration.

15) Repeat steps 13 through 14 for all four calibrations.

16) After all the data has been entered for a new calibration the ZX-800 will ask you
for the destination. BE CAREFUL. DO NOT WRITE OVER AN EXISTING
CALIBRATION. Scroll to a vacant product and press .

17) The screen returns to Edit Calibration.

18) Press again and you are ready to analyze the product.

Warnings and Error Messages

The ZX-800 has a number of warnings to tell you if an analysis is out of specification.
These include the following:

1. Ambient temperature warning.

The ZX-800 is too warm or too cold.

2. Sample temperature warning.

Sample temperature too warm or too cold.

3. (Constituent name) ****** Under ******** or ***** Over ********

The sample analysis exceeds the data limit range.

4. Too Light or Too Dark.

This is normally caused by not having the correct sample in the ZX-800 or
by leaving the hood open during measurement.

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Trouble-Shooting

The ZX-800 is designed to be as trouble-free as possible. It uses near-infrared

emitting diodes and fixed narrow band pass filters to avoid the problem of light bulbs
and moving optics. However, if you experience any of the following problems, try these
suggested solutions.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

The ZX-800 will not turn on. 1. Make sure the ZX-800 is plugged into the
wall.

2. Check the voltage setting: Is it set to the

correct voltage?

3. Is the switch turned on?

4. Check the 3 amp fuse.

5. Check the power outlet: Is it working

correctly?

6. Contact Zeltex.
The ZX-800 does not 1. Do you have the optional software and
communicate with the IBM RS232 cable?
computer.
2. In the Options menu, make sure the ZX-800
is set for PC2 for the Calibration Software or
PC1 for ZX-800 Instrument Edit.

3. Check the RS232 cable to make sure you

are connected to the correct comport on
your computer (if available).

4. Try the other comport on the computer.

5. Make sure the switch on the back of the ZX-

800 is set to "S" if you have a 286 or higher
IBM computer.

6. Try a different RS232 cable.

7. Contact Zeltex.

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Poor repeatability 1. Make sure the cup is full to the top.

2. Make sure you are using the correct cup for

the product you have chosen.

3. Run the same sample 5 times without

removing the cup, just pressing MEASURE.
Is the repeatability still poor? If the
repeatability is now okay, check the packing
technique of sample.

4. Contact Zeltex.
Poor accuracy/Bad readings 1. Are you in the correct product for the grain
you are using?

2. Have 5 reference samples available to test

and read them on the ZX-800. Go into the
statistical program and see what the
correlation and standard error are.

3. If the correlation and standard error are

good, do either a slope or bias adjustment.

4. Check the grain catch tray make sure it is

fully installed all the way to the back of the
ZX-800.

5. Contact Zeltex.
Display is blank. 1. Check the contrast knob, turn it to the left if
the display is all white and to the right if the
display is all blue.

2. Make sure the ZX-800 is turned on.

3. Contact Zeltex.
Grain has spilled inside the ZX- 1. Slide the grain catch tray out from under the
800. ZX-800.

2. Empty grain catch tray.

3. Slide tray back in the ZX-800 making sure

the tray is all the way to the back and in the
correct position. If the tray is not completely
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installed, a light leak will cause poor
accuracy.
Key pad is locked-up 1. Turn the ZX-800 off, leave off for 3 to 5
seconds, turn back on.

2. Contact Zeltex.
Printer problems Power lamp is off:
a. Turn on power switch.
b. Is the AC adapter connected correctly?
c. Is the battery recharged?

Paper does not feed:

a. Paper loaded correctly?
b. Remove foreign matter in the paper inlet.
c. Are the on-line and off-line lamps on?
d. Set printer off-line.
e. Is the off-line lamp on?

Printer does not print or stops during printing:

a. Paper has run out, load more paper.
b. Error appears.
c. Set printer on-line. If you cannot set printer on
line the battery has discharged.
d. Connect AC adapter and set printer on-line.
e. Make sure the interface cable is set correctly.
f. Are you using the proper paper?
Thermal TP411-28CL

Printing is too light or dark:

a. Room temperature may be too high or low. Use
printer at 0o to 40oC
b. Are you using the proper paper?
Thermal TP411-28CL

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Glossary

application - the type of product the user is analyzing for a certain constituent(s)

AutoBIAS - Automatic Bias Initialization and Standardization. Maintains the accuracy

of the calibration by daily adjustment.

bias - the average overall shift of the regression curve from the ideal laboratory
regression curve

constants - numbers that relate to the influence of each wavelength use in the
statistical calibration of the customers product

constituent - organic compound that is found in the sample being tested

diffuse transmittance - light energy is transmitted and distributed evenly

through the sample being tested

diodes - near-infrared red light sources

IR - abbreviation of infrared

Ks or K values - same as constants

lab analysis - the chemical or physical analysis of constituent(s) in a product

light absorption - the amount of light energy absorbed by various constituents in the
product being measured

linear regression - a graphical representation of a statistical analysis of the

relationship between two or more measured variables

nanometer or nm - one billionth of a meter

near-infrared - the range of light energy near the visible spectrum

near-IR - See near-infrared

NIR - See near-infrared

OD - optical data expressed in terms of voltage values for each wavelength used in a
Zeltex analyzer

regression - the statistical liner, quadrant, or cubic means of comparing two or

more variables (ex: OD versus percentage of moisture)
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sample - a measured amount of product to be tested

sensor - a device used in Zeltex analyzers that converts light energy to electrical
signals for processing optical data

spectrum - the range of OD energy measured in wavelength increments

transmittance - the ease with which light or other forms of energy can pass through a
sample being tested

wavelengths - specific band widths of light energy, usually expressed in nanometers in

near-infrared instrumentation

HRS - Hard Red Spring Wheat

HRW - Hard Red Winter Wheat

SWW - Soft White Wheat

SRW - Soft Red Winter Wheat

BLY - Barley

CRN - Corn

SOY - Soybean

SML - Soymeal

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A R
absorption, 34 range, 34, 35
AC adapter, 13, 33 regression, 34, 35
ambient temperature, 29 repeatability, 11, 32
application, 34 RS232, 6, 10, 20, 31
As-Is, 4, 10, 11, 18, 19
AutoBIAS, 1, 6, 16, 34
AVG, 10 S
Slope, 20, 22, 23, 27
B SML, 35
SOY, 35
bias, 34 SRW, 35
BLY, 35 stamp, 10, 11, 26
SWW, 35

C
T
calibration, 34
constant moisture, 10, 22 Too Dark, 30
constituent, 34 Too Light, 30
CRN, 35 Trouble-Shooting, 31
curve, 34

V
G
voltage ring, 5, 16
grain catch tray, 32

H
HRS, 35
HRW, 35

L
lab, 34
Loading, 14

P
Paper, 14, 33

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