77 MRS-BA-defsi-04101. IntroductionThe MRS 120-3 moisture analyzer is simple and functional tooperate. It is used as a quick and reliable means of determining themoisture content in powders and liquids by the thermogravimetricprinciple.The key features of the MRS 120-3:• high-end balance technology built to the highestinternational standard• optimum resolution• easy-to-read vacuum fluorescent display• large viewing window for perfect sample monitoring• a memory for 5 methods, with all the drying settings• automatic detection that the measurement has ended bymeans of ADAPTSTOP• password protection to prevent unauthorized changes tothe instrument configuration and drying parameters• anti-theft code• printout in line with GLP guidelines (Good LaboratoryPractice)• software update via the Internet1.1 Useful tips on the OperatingInstructionsTake the time to read these Operating Instructions from start tofinish so that you can make full use of the many benefits andpossibilities of the MRS 120-3 in your day-to-day work.These Operating Instructions contain guidance in the form ofpictographs and keypad diagrams, which should help you in findingthe required information:– Key names are presented inside quotation marks and arehighlighted in bold font: «ON/OFF» or « ».– In order to aid clarity in the explanation of the operating steps, thedisplay for each step is shown graphically on the left alongsidethe list of operating steps: