Sartorius MA100Q Moisture Analyzer/ Analytical Balance

The Sartorius MA100Q is a moisture analyzer that uses the thermogravimetric principle to quickly and accurately determine the moisture content in samples.

The system combines an analytical balance (0.1 mg resolution) with an integrated infrared drying unit (CQR quartz heater). During the measurement, the sample is heated, while the balance continuously records the weight loss to calculate the moisture percentage.

The MA100Q is designed for applications in:

quality control (QC)

R&D laboratories

pharmaceutical analysis

food industry

chemical and material testing

Thanks to the automatic measurement programs, internal calibration, and user-friendly interface, the instrument is suitable for both routine and advanced analyses. Key features:

Fast and reproducible moisture measurements

Automatic or manual measurement modes

Plug & Dry interchangeable heating unit

Internal calibration with built-in weight

ISO/GLP compliant reporting (configurable)

Storage of measurement programs and results

Weighing and measurement performance

Maximum capacity: 100 g

Readability (resolution): 0.1 mg (0.001% moisture)

Moisture content measurement range: 0.005% – 100%

Reproducibility: high, suitable for QC laboratories

Weighing technology: integrated analytical balance

Drying and heating system

Heating source: infrared CQR quartz radiator

Temperature range: 30 °C – 230 °C

Temperature increments: 1 °C

Drying modes:

standard drying

fast drying

gentle drying

time/step drying

Software & functions

Storage up to 30 programs

Automatic endpoint detection

Real-time moisture curve and result display

Statistics function (up to 9,999 measurements)

Calibration & control

Internal calibration weight (automatic)

reproTEST function (repeatability test)

Temperature calibration (optional set)

DIN/ISO compliant test procedures

Password-protected settings

Interfaces & operation

Interface: RS232C data output

Display: LCD with interactive menus

Operation: numeric keypad + softkeys

Sample chamber: motorized opening

Software/data: external printer or PC connection possible

Physical specifications

Dimensions (W × D × H): approx. 350 × 453 × 156 mm

Weighing pan diameter: 90 mm

Device weight: approx. 8 kg

Power supply: 115 V or 230 V (depending on model)

Ambient operating temperature: 10 °C – 30 °C