• Resolution – 0,01 mg / 1 ppm / 0,0001 % H₂O
• Portable and robust – Transportable and suitable for both laboratory and shop floor use
• Reliable and reproducible – Recognised measurement method around the world for over 30 years
• Easy handling and menu navigation – Selectable step-by-step guide through the measurement process
• Standalone – Device can be used without additional peripherals

• All thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers in powder or pellet form
• Incoming goods inspection
• Monitoring and optimisation of the granulate drying process
• Measurement of the granulate at the machine/machine hopper
• Measurement on the finished part, e. g. after conditioning or final inspection
• Quality control in the laboratory and in production
• And much more…

• User database – Comfortable control of access rights
• Improved material database – Create and manage processing limits and recommended sample quantities
• High-resolution touch display – Clearly arranged and comfortable to use
• Managed network access – Cross-platform and secure access to measurement results, including PDF and CSV export
• Wide range of accessories – Optional: 3-colour signal lights, label printer and precision scales

The measuring method used is the recognized calcium hydride method that has been in use at Brabender Messtechnik for more than 30 years. Since 30.04.2019 the measuring method of the Aquatrac-V is described as Method E – Determination of water content by the calcium hydride method, in DIN EN ISO 15512:2019 “Plastics – Determination of water content”.

Measurement principle / test methods:
Chemical reaction with calcium hydride according to DIN EN ISO 15512:2019

Sample weight / sample volume:
From 0,1 g / max. 130 cm³

Resolution:
0,01 mg / 1 ppm / 0,0001 % H₂O

Precision:
better than ± 1,4 % of measuring range end value

Measuring range:
0,0001 – 60 % H₂O (relative) / 0,01 – 60 mg H₂O (absolute)

Measuring temperatures:
60 °C – 200 °C in 1 °C steps

Measuring time:
Approx. 10 – 60 min. depending on material

Display:
%, ppm, mg

Interfaces:
3 × USB 2.0, 1 × Ethernet

Power supply:
100, 115, 230 V / 50/60 Hz / 450 W, version-dependent

Operating temperature:
10 – 45 °C

Air humidity:
5 – 95 %, non-condensing

Protection class:
IP20

Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight:
510 × 325 × 230 mm / 14,2 kg