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Our solutions all share the same mindsetIn order to best serve your daily applications, our products all share the same mindset: robust, precise, reliable and simple to use.
Find out how intuitive and straight forward your daily measuring tasks could become. Benefit from some of our great promotions.
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If you would like further information about our affordable range of laboratory equipment our team is ready to hear from you: Phone: 1300 659 762 Email: [email protected]: www.mt.com/au-basic-lab
Our solutions all share the same mindset
pH
Rainin
Weighing
Titration
WeighingME balances offer all the functionality you need for your weighing tasks. Easy to use and clean, you’re guaranteed to complete your daily tasks faster and more efficiently, while the solid construction means you can rely on accurate results for many years to come. Page 4-7
TitrationMake your first step into the world of automated titration. EasyPlus™ titrators provide an easy and affordable titrating solution that increases your measurement precision and repeatability. Page 10-11
Ergonomic Pipettes Gain greater confidence in your data with Rainin’s new family of XLS+™ manual and electronic pipettes. Manufactured with the highest quality materials, XLS+ pipettes will provide you with superior performance, year after year. Page 12-13
pH MeasurementThe SevenCompact™ meter provides intuitive operation and high measurement accuracy. Combined with excellent sensors, it is the perfect solution for your pH measurements.Page 8-9
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ME Precision Balance
Tips and Tricks
To Avoid Weighing Errors
L1. Working table
•Useasta
bletablewith
anantimag
neticsurface
•Protectit
againstelec
trostaticcha
rges
• Itshouldb
efixedtoeit
herthewall
orthefloor,
butnotbot
h
L2. Working room
•Thetable
shouldbepl
acedinthe
cornerofth
eroom;ina
building,
it’sthepl
acewiththe
leastvibrati
on
•Theroom
shouldbe
freefromdr
afts
L3. Room temperature
•Keepthe
roomtempe
ratureasst
ableaspos
sible,20-25
ºC
•Donotlo
catethebala
ncenearra
diatorsorw
indows
Tip:Balancesw
ithFACTauto
maticintern
aladjustme
ntcancomp
ensate
forvirtuall
yalltherem
ainingtemp
eraturedrift
.
L4. Humidity
•Donotop
eratetheba
lanceabove
orbelowth
emeasuring
rangeof
20-80%
rH
L5. Light as a heat source
•Donotpl
acethebala
nceindirect
sunlight.
•Placethe
balanceaw
ayfromoth
erlightsour
ces,especia
llylightbulb
s.
L6. Air
•Donotpl
acethebala
nceinthea
irflowofair
conditioner
sordevices
withventil
ators.
•Placethe
balanceaw
ayfromrad
iators.
Tip:Openthed
raftshieldof
thebalance
onlyasfar
asnecessa
ry.
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Location Matters –
IsyourBala
nceintheC
orrectPlace?
The location of your balance has a direct impact on the precision and
reproducibility of your weighing results.
O1. Switching on
•Donotdi
sconnectthe
balancefro
mthepowe
rsupply
•Thebalan
ceshouldal
waysbeleft
switchedo
n
O2. Leveling
•Ensureth
ebalanceis
levelbych
eckingthatt
heairbubb
leisinthec
enterof
thelevelindi
cator.
O3. Weighing vessel
•Usethes
mallestposs
ibleweighin
gvessel
•Avoidwei
ghingvesse
lsmadeof
plasticwhen
atmospher
ichumidityis
below30-4
0%.
O4. Weighing pan
•Alwaysp
lacethesam
pleinthem
iddleofthew
eighingpan
•Takecare
whenusing
magneticst
irbars
O5. Reading
•Checktha
tthebalance
displaysexa
ctlyzerobef
oreweighin
g
•Tareafter
placingthe
weighingve
sselonthe
balance
•Ensureth
atthereadi
ngisstable
beforereco
rdingthere
sult
O6. Sample
•Avoidtou
chingthesa
mpleandw
eighingvess
el
•Acclimatiz
ethesamp
leandweigh
ingvesselb
eforeweigh
ing
•Beaware
ofpossible
electrostatic
chargingof
thesample
and
weighing
vessel
Operating Your Balance –
AvoidComm
onErrors
Correct handling of your balance and sample is essential to minimize external
influences on your weighing results.
R1. How to test your balance
•Warmup
thebalance
•Cleanthe
balancepa
nbeforetest
ing
•Levelthe
balance
•Performt
hetestinac
cordancew
ithyourSOP
R2. Weights
•Usecertif
iedweights
inthecorre
ctweightcla
ss(OIML,A
STM)
•Alwaysu
seglovesan
dtweezers
whenhandl
ingweights
Tip:CarePacw
eightsetsco
ntainjusttw
ocarefullys
electedweig
htsandall
theaccesso
riesyounee
dforworry-fr
eebalance
testing.
R3. Good Weighing Practice™
METTLERTO
LEDO’sGoo
dWeighing
Practice
™ isaglobal
risk-based
weighing
guidelineth
athelpsyou
maketheri
ghtdecision
whereitre
allymatters:
Evaluation,s
election,ins
tallation,ope
rationandt
estingofyo
urweighing
system.
Advantages
ofusingGW
P® anditssolu
tionsare:
•Adviceon
howtocho
osethecorr
ectbalance
foryourreq
uirements
•Guidance
onhandling
andmainten
anceofthe
balanceto
alwaysach
ieve
accuratere
sults
•Recomme
ndationsfor
therightte
stingscena
rios
•Reduced
costsands
ecureaudits
Routine Testing –
YourInsura
nceforExac
tResults
Routine testing verifies your balance is performing within specifications and
ensures valid results.
Common Problems and Explanations
Problem:Weightdisp
layofa
weighingsa
mpledrifts
inone
direction.
Possible Explanation:
Temperature
influenceso
nthe
balance
Problem: Weightdisp
layofa
weighingsa
mpleperma
nently
driftsinone
direction
Possible Explanation:
Moisturegai
norlossby
the
weighingsa
mple
Problem: Eachweigh
ingshows
adifferentre
sult.Thewe
ight
displayisun
stable.Repe
atabil-
ityoftheres
ultispoor.
Possible Explanation:
Electrostatica
llycharged
weighingsa
mplesorve
ssels
Problem: Weightofa
weighing
sampledepe
ndsonitspo
sition
ontheweigh
ingpan.Rep
eat-
abilityofthe
resultispoo
r,but
displayisst
able
Possible Explanation:
Magneticw
eighingsam
plesor
vessels
Problem: More(true)
masson
platformtha
nisindicate
dby
thebalance
Possible Explanation: Air
buoyancy,te
mperatured
iffer-
ences,elect
rostaticcha
rging
Problem: Theweighin
gvalues
aredifferent
whenthew
eighing
heightchan
ges
Possible Explanation:
Interplayof
gravitational
force
andcentrifu
galaccelera
tion
Save timeDraft shields and pans are easy to remove for fast cleaning
Reliability built in Full metal base and reinforced body ensure the balance is built to last
Simple to useClear backlit display 10 pre-programmed applications
Environmentally friendly Up to 50% less power consumption than other balances
The ME Balance Range Simply Reliable NEW
RELEASE
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ME analytical balances feature a large, easy to clean draft shield to ensure weighing is fast and efficient.
• Capacities: 52g to 220g
• Readability: 0.1mg
• Available with or without internal adjustment
• 10 pre-programmed applications
Not sure what system is best for your application?
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Solid construction ensures reliable results for many years to come. The intuitive keypad provides easy access to menus and applications including counting, checkweighing and formulation.
• Capacities: 120g to 4,200g
• Readability: 0.001g or 0.01g
• Available with or without internal adjustment
• 10 pre-programmed applications
ME Analytical Balance
ME Precision Balance
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Make the most of your balance with quality accessories. A wide range of accessories are available to extend the capability of your balance and provide ongoing performance checking and protection.
Balance Accessories Pr
inte
rs
Calib
ratio
n W
eigh
ts
Cove
rs
• Ideal for routine balance testing • All weights made from high grade stainless steel
• Hardcopy of all results with date and time• Transcription errors eliminated
• Dust covers • Replacement in-use covers
LabX
Dire
ct
For more information
For more information
For more information
www.mt.com/LabX
www.mt.com/printers
www.mt.com/weights
•Download results direct to PC for additional processing
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Comprehensive Balance Range METTLER TOLEDO is the world’s leading supplier of laboratory balances. If your application requires a high performance balance or moisture balance then you can be sure that we will have a suitable model in our extensive range.
MS
Serie
sM
oist
ure
Bala
nce
Mic
ro B
alan
ce
Exce
llenc
e An
alyt
ical
For more information
For more information
For more information
www.mt.com/xse-analytical
www.mt.com/ms-analytical
www.mt.com/moisture
•Accurate moisture determination in a wide range of samples
•Results in minutes •Easy to use •Extensive application support available
•The work horse of the METTER TOLEDO range of balances
•Full metal case to ensure exceptional shock and overload protection
•Automatic calibration ensures accurate results
For more information
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•Lowest possible minimum weight •Ideal for specialised applications including
filter weighing and micro analysis•Weigh down to 0.000001g
•Exceptional weighing performance •Extensive range of features for regulated
environments
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The SevenCompact pH MeterCombining Intuition with Precision
pH Meter S220
Electrode status indicator Displays the condition of your electrode
Easy setupPrecise measurement with the press of a key
Secure data managementSecurely store up to 1000 measurements and transfer via USB
Download the pH Measurement Guide!
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High quality electrodesSuitable for all pH applicationsmeasures samples as small as 15µl
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Seve
nCom
pact
Five
Easy
Se
venG
oFi
veGo
METTLER TOLEDO have a wide range of micro pH electrodes for small sample volumes, these include:InLab MicroInLab Micro Pro InLab Flex Micro InLab Ultra Micro
Contact METTLER TOLEDO for electrode selection advice or visit www.electrodes.net
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• Easy operation and professional calibration support
• A clear, well organised display • Simple pH measurements with 5 easy-to-use
buttons
• Portable meters for pH, conductivity and oxygen• Ergonomic and compact design
• Portable meters for pH, conductivity, oxygen and ion analysis• Robust measuring system with IP67 rating
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METTLER TOLEDO has everything required for precise and reliable pH, ORP, ion concentration, conductivity and dissolved oxygen (DO, BOD) measurements with a range of benchtop and portable meters.
Comprehensive pH Meter Range
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The EasyPlus™ TitratorA Simple and Affordable Solution
EasypH
Scho
ol e
xper
imen
ts
Natural science laws experience “live” –
learn easily
ABC
of T
itrat
ion
ABC of Titration
in Theory and Practice
Titration Theory
Increase reliabilityThe automated burette and sensor for endpoint detection increases precision and reproducibility
Save timeSet up routine testing with iTitrate™ intelligence in no time
Document resultsEliminate manual calculations Print or store them on a computer with EasyDirect™ software
Download the ABC of Titration Guide!
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Applications include:pH and acidity
SaltKarl Fischer
Free fatty acids Peroxide value
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Increase reliabilityThe automated burette and sensor for endpoint detection increases precision and reproducibility
Still Performing Manual Titrations?
• Reduce variation Increase precision with an automated
burette and immersed dispensing tip
• Increase reproducibility Eliminate overtitration and operator
dependent colour interpretation with sensors for end point detection
• Automated results processing Avoid transcription errors with data
collection software or a printer
• Double your productivity Save operator time by starting an
analysis then being free to move on to other tasks
What could an automatic titrator do to improve your sample analysis?
All titrators purchased come with: • EasyPlus Tutorial • Online Help• PredefinedCalculation• Easy Direct PC connectivity
Not sure what system is best for your application?
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Contact us to request a demonstration or for advice on a system that suits your requirements
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The Rainin Pipet-Lite XLS+Performance You Can Feel
Secure volume lock Snag proof lock design prevents accidential volume drift while allowing rapid volume adjustment, even while wearing gloves
Extreme accuracy Built to last and manufactured with the highest quality materials, XLS+ pipettes are designed to deliver superior performance year after year
Total hand comfortWith an ergonomic design contoured finger hook, lighter springs and low-drag seals
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Introducing the XLS+ Pipette Family E4
XLS
+ el
ectr
onic
pi
pette
GaingreaterconfidenceinyourdatawithRainin’snewfamilyofXLS+manualand electronic pipettes. They have new seals, lighter bodies, enhanced security and a host of new convenience and performance features.
XLS+
m
ultic
hann
el
pipe
tte
• New Admin mode enhances GLP/GMP compliance • Pipette menu can be configured
to user’s preference • Custom protocols can now be
stored and quickly recalled
• Rainin’s LiteTouch technology minimises tip ejection force• Multi-dispense mode simplifies
repetitive microplate pipetting across all channels
How is your pipetting practice?
Good Pipetting Practice (GPP) is Rainin’s comprehensive and systematic approach to maximising pipette accuracy and repeatability
TakefiveminutestodoourGPPRiskCheck to see where risks lie in your currentworkflowandtogetinstantfeedback on how you can improve.
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Simple ProductsExcellent Services and Accessories
Rain
in p
ipet
tes
pH M
eter
Accessories
EasyDirect™ Software
Titra
tor
Buffer and SolutionsInLab Sensors
• Broad portfolio of high quality,
low maintenance sensors
• Cover any routine application,
incl. pH, Conductivity, Ion and DO
EasyPlus™ BNC Sensors
• High quality sensors for accurate
routine applications
• Delivered with quality certificate
and serial number for traceability
• Simple result data management
• Graphical representation
• Additional calculation
• Print and export functions
• Available as traditional or Rainin
Lite-Touch System
• Chemically resistant
• Keep your pipettes organised,
ready to use
• Rotating carousel stand for up to
seven manual pipettes
Pipette Tips Pipette Storage
• Attractive bundle packages for
frequent users
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CarePac®
Support
VPac™
Self-Service
Do your own routine testing!
•Time saving test approach with a step-by-step
manual for SOP testing
•Do your own performance verification
•Easy and unbiased self-service
•Direct and comprehensive service and support
via internet
•Telephone or chat support
Local Presence with Field Support & Service METTLER TOLEDO is with you every step of the way, with application service support and technical assistance, anytime and anywhere, feelconfidentinmakingthechange.
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• Melbourne • Sydney • Brisbane
• Central Queensland • Perth • Adelaide
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Enhance your knowledge and profit from some great whitepapers and webinars
Tips and TricksTo Avoid Weighing Errors
L1. Working table •Useastabletablewithanantimagneticsurface•Protectitagainstelectrostaticcharges• Itshouldbefixedtoeitherthewallorthefloor,butnotboth
L2. Working room•Thetableshouldbeplacedinthecorneroftheroom;inabuilding,it’stheplacewiththeleastvibration•Theroomshouldbefreefromdrafts
L3. Room temperature•Keeptheroomtemperatureasstableaspossible,20-25ºC•Donotlocatethebalancenearradiatorsorwindows Tip:BalanceswithFACTautomaticinternaladjustmentcancompensateforvirtuallyalltheremainingtemperaturedrift.
L4. Humidity•Donotoperatethebalanceaboveorbelowthemeasuringrangeof20-80%rH
L5. Light as a heat source•Donotplacethebalanceindirectsunlight.•Placethebalanceawayfromotherlightsources,especiallylightbulbs.
L6. Air •Donotplacethebalanceintheairflowofairconditionersordeviceswithventilators.•Placethebalanceawayfromradiators. Tip:Openthedraftshieldofthebalanceonlyasfarasnecessary.
Find out more about good weighing practices – Download the booklet: www.mt.com/proper-weighing-lab
www.mt.com/gwpFormoreinformation
©06/2013Mettler-ToledoAGPrintedinSwitzerland30092460GlobalMarComSwitzerland
Location Matters – IsyourBalanceintheCorrectPlace?
The location of your balance has a direct impact on the precision and reproducibility of your weighing results.
O1. Switching on•Donotdisconnectthebalancefromthepowersupply•Thebalanceshouldalwaysbeleftswitchedon
O2. Leveling•Ensurethebalanceislevelbycheckingthattheairbubbleisinthecenterof thelevelindicator.
O3. Weighing vessel•Usethesmallestpossibleweighingvessel•Avoidweighingvesselsmadeofplasticwhenatmospherichumidityis below30-40%.
O4. Weighing pan•Alwaysplacethesampleinthemiddleoftheweighingpan•Takecarewhenusingmagneticstirbars O5. Reading•Checkthatthebalancedisplaysexactlyzerobeforeweighing•Tareafterplacingtheweighingvesselonthebalance•Ensurethatthereadingisstablebeforerecordingtheresult
O6. Sample•Avoidtouchingthesampleandweighingvessel•Acclimatizethesampleandweighingvesselbeforeweighing•Beawareofpossibleelectrostaticchargingofthesampleandweighingvessel
Operating Your Balance – AvoidCommonErrors
Correct handling of your balance and sample is essential to minimize external influences on your weighing results.
R1. How to test your balance•Warmupthebalance•Cleanthebalancepanbeforetesting•Levelthebalance•PerformthetestinaccordancewithyourSOP
R2. Weights •Usecertifiedweightsinthecorrectweightclass(OIML,ASTM)•Alwaysuseglovesandtweezerswhenhandlingweights Tip:CarePacweightsetscontainjusttwocarefullyselectedweightsandall theaccessoriesyouneedforworry-freebalancetesting.
R3. Good Weighing Practice™
METTLERTOLEDO’sGoodWeighingPractice™isaglobalrisk-basedweighingguidelinethathelpsyoumaketherightdecisionwhereitreallymatters: Evaluation,selection,installation,operationandtestingofyourweighingsystem.AdvantagesofusingGWP®anditssolutionsare:
•Adviceonhowtochoosethecorrectbalanceforyourrequirements•Guidanceonhandlingandmaintenanceofthebalancetoalwaysachieve accurateresults
•Recommendationsfortherighttestingscenarios•Reducedcostsandsecureaudits
Routine Testing – YourInsuranceforExactResults
Routine testing verifies your balance is performing within specifications and ensures valid results.
Common Problems and ExplanationsProblem:Weightdisplayofaweighingsampledriftsinonedirection.Possible Explanation: Temperatureinfluencesonthebalance
Problem: WeightdisplayofaweighingsamplepermanentlydriftsinonedirectionPossible Explanation: Moisturegainorlossbytheweighingsample
Problem: Eachweighingshowsadifferentresult.Theweightdisplayisunstable.Repeatabil-ityoftheresultispoor.Possible Explanation: Electrostaticallychargedweighingsamplesorvessels
Problem: Weightofaweighingsampledependsonitspositionontheweighingpan.Repeat-abilityoftheresultispoor,butdisplayisstablePossible Explanation: Magneticweighingsamplesorvessels
Problem: More(true)massonplatformthanisindicatedbythebalancePossible Explanation: Air buoyancy,temperaturediffer-ences,electrostaticcharging
Problem: TheweighingvaluesaredifferentwhentheweighingheightchangesPossible Explanation: Interplayofgravitationalforceandcentrifugalacceleration
Scho
ol e
xper
imen
ts
Natural science laws experience “live” – learn easily
ABC
of T
itrat
ion
ABC of Titration in Theory and Practice
Titration Theory
Weighing Tips and Tricks Poster•Avoidcommonlymadeerrors•Improveyourweighingskills•Getsomekeytipsandtricks
pH Tips and Tricks in Life Science •ImproveyourpHmeasurements•SeehowTRIScanaffectpHelectrodes
•CoverstheimportanceoftemperatureforaccuratepHmeasurements
ABC of Titration Guide•GetsomebestpracticesinpotentiometricandKarlFischertitrations•Avoiderrors•Getmoreconsistentresults
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