cosmetics. Thanks to a longstanding a -measurement For more than 50 years Novasina is the leader in the production of experience and research and devel-w precision instruments for water ac- opment we are able to offer today tivity measurement in foodstuff, reliable, high quality "Swiss made" get it started! processed food as well as pharma- products that set new standards in ceutical, chemical products and the water activity measurement. good start is essential for every project and undertaking. That is why the A Lab Start-aw has been developed to Simple water activity measurement device introduce quality managers, production personnel and laboratory technicians to water activity measurement. This instrument is simple-to- operate, providing basic measurement functions, yet still having built-in automatic equilibrium detection and the wel -proven resistive-electrolytic sensor technology as employed in all Novasina water activity meters. As standard, the Lab Start-aw is supplied with one re-useable humidity calibration standard which provides a very economical solution to precision water activity measurements in one simple kit. Furthermore, the calibration standard is an easy method for verification of the instrument’s high performance. Optional chemical protection filters assist with high solvent – content samples, as well as accurate water activity detection with high repeatability. Although the Lab Start-aw is a starter instrument, it offers great value, is simple and easy-to-use. Are you ready to begin your water activity measurements? Advantages : • Fast and precise aw-measurement thanks to the worldwide unique "Novalyte" measurement technology • Automatic equilibrium detection for improved measurement reliability • Re-usable SAL-T humidity standards and long-life sensor for economy • Specific chemical sensor protection filters available Simple and easy a -measurement instrument • Calibration data is stored on the sensor W LabStart -aw • Checking, testing and adjusting possibilities (SAL-T humidity standards) • Housing with stable and robust base plate Neuheimstrasse 12 CH-8853 Lachen SZ Tel: +41 (0)55 642 67 67 Fax: +41 (0)55 642 67 70 info@novasina.ch / www.novasina.com Specifications LabStart -aw : A -value Sample temperature W Measuring principle : Resistive - electrolytic NTC (only) Measuring range : 0.03 ...... 1.00 a 15....30 °C ( 59......86°F ) w Accuracy: +/- 0.03 a +/- 0.15 °K w Range : 0.20.... 0.80 a (20 ...80% rh) 0... +50°C w Resolution : 0.01 a 0.1 °C w Accuracy of no temperature control available temp. control : Repeatability a : +/- 0.01 a w w Mains supply : 5 VDC +/- 6% max. power requirement : 4 W Power supply : 90....264 VAC 50 / 60 Hz, output -> +5 VDC Display : Reflective, high contrast LC-Display, dimensions: 35 x 69mm Operating : 3x multi-function keys including ON/OFF Communication : no communication opportunities Housing : Two-part PC/ABS design housing, measurement chamber aluminium anodized Weight: 2.8 kg, dimensions approx. : 300 x 200 x 105 mm Protection class : IP 22 Sample volume 21.1 ml standardised sample dishes Measuring chamber : 40 x 12 mm Spring-loaded measurement head Special feature : Intelligent „Novalyte“ measurement sensor CM-4 with calibration point memory Order code LabStart-aw 260 0992 Accessories + Options Article-Nr. Humidity/aw Standards Article-Nr. Replacement sensor CM-4 260 0995 Humidity Check SAL-T 33% RH 111 0932 Power supply universal plug 260 0505 Humidity Check SAL-T 75% RH 111 0936 Protection filter REDOX 111 7212 Protection filter eVC-21 111 1001 with UKAS certificate : Protection filter eVC-26 111 1003 Humidity Check SAL-T/C 33% RH 111 1057 Protection filter eVALC 111 0995 Humidity Check SAL-T/C 75% RH 111 1063 Pre-filter white 5 pieces 260 0183 Tension ring 260 0210 ePW sample dishes 100 pieces 111 0601 0 004667.0 No: Dok Novasina AG, Neuheimstrasse 12, CH-8853 Lachen, Switzerland Phone +41-55-642 67 67, Fax +41-55-642 67 70, e-mail: info@novasina.ch, www.novasina.com