MA 5Y.IC Moisture Analyzer

Technical specifications

• Maximum capacity: 50–210 g, depending on the model
• Readability: 0.1 or 1 mg, depending on the model
• Moisture content readability: 0.001%
• Heating technologies: IR emitter, halogen lamp or metal heater, depending on the model
• Drying temperature: up to 160 °C
• Adjustment: internal automatic adjustment
• ELLIPSIS terminal with 10″ capacitive touchscreen

Model comparison overview

The MA 5Y.IC series includes several models with different weighing capacities, readability levels and heating technologies.

Capacity and readability

• 50 g with 1 mg readability
• 50 g with 0.1 mg readability
• 110 g with 1 mg readability
• 200 g with 0.1 mg readability
• 210 g with 1 mg readability

Heating module options

• Standard versions with an IR emitter
• NS versions with a metal heater
• WH versions with a halogen lamp

All models feature a 10″ ELLIPSIS touchscreen terminal, internal automatic adjustment and advanced user and data management functions.

The MA 5Y.IC Moisture Analyzer is designed for laboratories requiring precise moisture determination together with comprehensive user management, electronic documentation and modern data handling. The instrument combines precision weighing, controlled sample drying and the ELLIPSIS operating platform in a single laboratory system.

Compared with earlier moisture analyzer generations, the MA 5Y.IC series places greater emphasis on workflow management, traceability and secure handling of analytical data while retaining flexible drying methods for a wide range of sample types.

Key Features and Benefits

Internal automatic adjustment

The MA 5Y.IC features an internal automatic adjustment mechanism that allows the instrument to verify and adjust its weighing system without requiring an external calibration mass.

This simplifies routine operation and supports measurement consistency throughout daily laboratory use.

ELLIPSIS operating platform

The analyzer is equipped with the RADWAG ELLIPSIS terminal featuring a 10″ capacitive colour touchscreen.

The interface supports configurable widgets, multiple information windows and intuitive navigation. Frequently used functions can be placed directly on the home screen, while process graphs, instrument status and measurement history remain immediately accessible.

Ambient Light status indication

The ELLIPSIS terminal incorporates the Ambient Light system, which communicates the current instrument status using coloured light signals.

Different colours indicate process progress, completed measurements, warnings or other operating conditions, allowing the instrument status to be recognised without continuously observing the display.

Live Note documentation

The Live Note function allows users to attach text notes directly to completed measurements and reports.

Additional comments can therefore become part of the measurement documentation without requiring external records.

Flexible user authentication

The MA 5Y.IC supports several user identification methods:

• Password
• RFID card
• Fingerprint reader
• Facial recognition
• Combined authentication methods

The selected authentication method can be adapted to laboratory security requirements.

RFID support

RFID technology can be used not only for operator identification but also for recognising products and formulation ingredients stored in the instrument database. This reduces manual data entry and helps standardise routine analytical procedures.

Electronic records and regulatory support

According to RADWAG, the MA 5Y.IC is a standalone instrument meeting the requirements of 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11. Supported functions include:

• Electronic records
• Electronic signatures
• Audit Trail
• User management
• Data integrity and security
• Validation support

These features facilitate documentation in laboratories operating under regulated quality systems.

Drying methods

The analyzer provides four drying profiles:

• Standard
• Mild
• Fast
• Step

The step profile enables drying in three programmable stages, while four finish modes (automatic, manual, time-defined and user-defined) allow the analytical procedure to be adapted to different sample characteristics.

Connectivity and data transfer

Communication interfaces include:

• USB-A
• USB-C
• RS232
• HDMI
• Ethernet
• Wi-Fi®
• Hotspot

Measurement reports, databases and analytical data can be transferred to external systems or shared with compatible devices.

Model selection guide

• For laboratories requiring automatic internal adjustment: choose the MA 5Y.IC series.
• For applications requiring higher weighing resolution: select the 50 g or 200 g models with 0.1 mg readability.
• For routine measurements with larger sample quantities: choose the 110 g or 210 g models.
• For laboratories operating under regulated quality systems: the integrated electronic records, Audit Trail and user management functions provide advanced documentation capabilities.
• Select the appropriate IR, halogen (WH) or metal heater (NS) configuration according to the preferred drying method.

Applications

• Laboratory moisture determination
• Dry mass determination
• Quality control laboratories
• Pharmaceutical laboratories
• Chemical laboratories
• Food laboratories
• Laboratories requiring electronic records and traceable analytical documentation

Optional technical data

• Display: 10″ graphic colour touchscreen
• Maximum sample height: 20 mm
• Weighing pan: Ø 90 mm, height 8 mm
• Protection class: IP43
• Communication interfaces: 2× USB-A, USB-C, RS232, HDMI, Ethernet, Wi-Fi® and Hotspot
• Heating module power: 450 W
• Operating temperature: 10–40 °C
• Power supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz