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GB KERN AET/PET/ILT Version 1.0 01/2014 Operating instruction Analytical and precision balances Contents 1. BASIC INFORMATION ....................................................................... 6 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6. 1.7. Balances AET-DM ................................................................................... 8 Balances AET series ................................................................................ 8 Balances PET series .................................................
11. USERS ............................................................................................. 39 12. ACCESS LEVEL ................................................................................. 40 13. PROFILES ........................................................................................ 42 13.1. Creating a profile ................................................................................. 42 13.2. Profile structure ................................................................
21. FORMULATION ................................................................................ 82 21.1. Additional settings of formulation mode .................................................. 83 21.2. Formulation – quick access keys ............................................................ 84 21.3. Adding formulas to the Database of Formulas .......................................... 84 21.4. Using formulas in weighing .................................................................... 86 21.5.
27.17. 27.18. 27.19. Universal variables ..........................................................................143 Delete data older than .....................................................................143 Export database of weighing records to file ........................................144 28. COMMUNICATION ......................................................................... 145 28.1. RS 232 port settings ............................................................................145 28.
1. BASIC INFORMATION INTENDED USE Balances are intended to precise mass measurement of weighed loads conducted in laboratory conditions. PRECAUTION MEASURES Before first use of the balance, it is highly recommended to carefully read this User Manual, and operate the balance as intended. Do not operate the touch panel using sharp edged tools (knife, screwdriver, etc.). Place weighed loads on the center of balance’s weighing pan.
• Mechanical defects or defects caused by liquids and natural wear, • Balance defects caused by inappropriate setting of a defect of electric power network, • Defects caused by overloading balance’s mechanical measuring system, • Maintenance activities (cleaning). C.
1.1. Balances AET-DM AE-DM analytic balances A – balance with d=0,01mg unit B – balance with d=0,1mg unit After balance installing at operating place, following should be set: 1 – bottom ring 2 – balance pan 3 – pan shield After the elements setting, additional devices should be connected and balance should be plugged to power source. Power socket is located on back side of balance housing.
1.3. Balances PET series Carefully remove the balance from its packaging, remove the plastic and foil transport protective elements, and gently place the balance in its intended place of use. Install the weighing pan, and other elements according to below scheme.
Before installing the balance in its intended place of use, remove transport protections (1) and assembly the weighing pan (2). On assembling the components, connect all peripheral devices to the balance and then plug the instrument to the mains. Power socket is located at the back of balance’s housing. On removing the protections and assembling the weighing pan, connect the terminal to the socket located at the back of balance’s housing, and connect all peripheral devices.
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Balance ILT-NM series 12 AET_/PET_/ILT_NM-BA-e-1410
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3. STARTUP • On plugging the balance to mains, instrument’s diode ON/LOAD located on indicator’s housing is lit up. • Press powering key located on the upper left section of terminal’s overlay. Within a few seconds, the OS Windows CE and software start loading, which is signaled by flickering red diode ON/LOAD. • On completing the startup procedure, the instrument’s displays main window of the balance software. • The balance starts up with no user logged in.
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5. SOFTWARE STRUCTURE The structure of balance’s main menu is divided into function groups. Each group comprises parameters grouped by their reference. Description of each menu group is provided further in this user manual. List of groups - Parameters Balance’s main menu is accessed by pressing SETUP function key or soft key located in the bottom tool bar of balance’s display. The menu comprises parameters referring to balance settings, functions and profiles.
6. SOFTWARE WEIGHING WINDOW The software’s main window is divided into 4 main sections: • The upper part of the touch panel displays data on active working mode, logged operator, date, time, active connection to a computer and current level status of a balance.
7. LOGGING Full access to balance’s parameters and editing databases requires logging to instrument’s software as an operator with access level. The logging procedure should be carried out on each switching on the balance.
Access level Software of balances provides four access levels: administrator, advanced operator, operator and none (anonymous logging). On switching on the balance, its display is constantly active, enabling carrying out mass measuring processes. These measurements, however, cannot be saved in balance’s database unless a user with at least minimal access level is logged in.
8. MOVING IN USER MENU Moving in menu of balances is intuitive. The touch panel makes the operation of balance’s software very simple. Pressing a function key, a soft key or area on the display initiates an assigned function or process. 8.1.
8.2. Return to weighing mode Changes in instrument’s memory are saved permanently on returning to weighing mode. Procedure: - Press mode. key for a few times, until the display indicates to the weighing - press soft key in the upper bar on the display. The software immediately returns to displaying the main window.
9. WEIGHING Load a weighed object on balance’s weighing pan. On stabilization of weighing result, indicated by stability marker visible on the side of balance’s display, read the measurement result. Saving / printout of the measurement result is available on pressing key: • In case of verified balances – only stable measurement result can be saved or printed (stability marker visible on balance’s display) • 9.1.
* - Accessibility of measuring units is conditioned by type of balance and its verification status. In non-verified balances all measuring units including those outside the International System of Units are available. 9.2.
9.3. Balance leveling Balance leveling procedure • • • • Press level status pictogram < > located in the upper right corner of the display. The display indicates a control panel of leveling function. Balance operator previews level status, and balance’s top elevation. Level the balance by turning the adjustable feet in a way indicated by blinking pictograms on the display < > – the level point should move towards the center of the level circle.
9.5. Tarring In order to determine net weight of a weighed object, place object’s container (packaging) on balance’s weighing pan, and on stabilization of measurement result press key. The display should indicate mass equal to zero and symbols: Net and . On taking off the weighed load and its packaging from instrument’s weighing pan, the display indicates sum of total tarred mass with minus sign. The software also enables assigning tare value to a product from a database.
The application enables correcting mass measurement errors during: 1. Weighing loads that density considerably differs from the density of standard used to adjusting the balance. Regularly, the balance is adjusted with a steel mass standard with density ~8.0g/cm3 or a brass mass standard with density ~8.7g/cm3. If loads made of other substances are weighed, then ratio indicated on below chart should apply.
1. Inserting the specified value of air density and specified value of weighed sample density to balance’s memory. On inserting these values the application automatically calculates the correction factor for weighed mass and indicates corrected value of weighed mass on balance’s display. In order to avoid errors, the corrected mass value is accompanied by symbol visible on balance’s display and a printout. 2. The application semi-automatically determines the value of air density.
Settings: VALUE – selecting this option opens a window for inserting determined value of air density (e.g.: determined using other methods). The inserted value is used to calculating buoyancy compensation factor. The value is assigned automatically on carrying out the air density determination (on its completion by pressing < > key).
Caution: If the mode is set to value, then balance display does not indicate pictogram which means that parameter Setup/Ambient Conditions/Ambient Conditions Module is set to SAVE or SAVE & ALERTS mode, and there is no physical connection between a balance and a THB module, or the parameters for communicating the module with the balance are set incorrectly.
• 30 AUTOTARE Means of operation: Each first stable measurement result is tarred. The NET pictogram flashes on the display. The operator can determine net mass of weighed load. On taking off the load from balance’s weighing pan, and as the indication returns to autozero zone, the software automatically deactivates Tare value.
Printout Contains type of printout that is related to a working mode. Printout takes place on pressing PRINT key on balance’s overlay. − Accessible options: • STANDARD PRINTOUT Possible declaration of printout content: HEADER, WEIGHING DATA and FOOTER. printout components marked as in the menu are printed on pressing printout activating function key.
Available options: • METHOD It is a means for designating an accepted quality standard. Pressing a field displays a window with a list of minimum samples values stored in balance’s memory, following a criterion on determining the minimum sample.
7. Which opens a window containing a list of minimum sample methods stored in balance database. 8. Select one of available entries. 9. The software returns to the previous menu window 10. Press field 11. Which opens a window with parameter settings. Select one of below options: Lock – on selecting this option and during the weighing process the display indicates corresponding pictograms that inform a user whether the weighed mass is below or above the minimum sample limit.
Meaning of the pictograms of minimum sample mode: Mass below the set value of minimum sample. Mass above or equal to the value of minimum sample. Mass below the set value of minimum sample. A pictogram with a clock informs on approaching expiring of the validity period of the minimum sample (it is displayed two weeks before the determined expiry date). Mass above the set value of minimum sample.
10. ADJUSTMENT The Balances feature automatic internal adjustment system which ensures correct measurement accuracy. Menu contains functions controlling operation of balance adjustment process, including options: 10.1. Internal adjustment Internal adjustment process utilizes an internal weight built in balance’s housing. function key activates automatic adjustment process. On its completion, balance’s display indicates a message box on process completion and its status.
• Acting according to the command, place an ordered weight/standard on balance’s weighing pan and press key, • On completing the adjustment procedure the balance indicates a message box: • On confirming the message box with weighing mode. key, the balance returns to 10.3. User adjustment User adjustment is carried out with an optional standard, which mass ranges between 0,15 Max and Max.
10.5. Automatic adjustment This menu option is used for selecting a factor which determines start of automatic adjustment process. Accessible options: None – automatic adjustment disabled Time – adjustment takes place in time intervals declared in menu (10.
Balance operator can use in a GLP report below listed information and signs: adjustment (adjustment mode) working mode (name of a working mode) date, time, user, balance type, balance ID, level status, nominal mass, current mass difference temperature, blank line, dashes, signature, non-standard printout. 10.9. Adjustment history Contains data on all carried out adjustment processes. The record is carried out automatically.
11. USERS Menu “Users” contains list of balance operators, who are authorized to operate the instrument. The following data can be defined for each balance user: Name Code Password Access level Language Profile Card no. Adding new user can only be carried out by balance’s Administrator.
12. ACCESS LEVEL Access level in a balance determines scope of activities that a user can carry out. This menu can only be modified by balance’s Administrator. Anonymous user Balance Administrator can grant access level to a balance user who is not logged in (i.e. Anonymous user). Procedure: Enter group of parameters < Access level>, select option < Anonymous user>, and set appropriate access level for the anonymous user.
Databases Balance Administrator is also authorized to set access level required to modifying each of the databases. Procedure: Enter group of parameters < Access level>, select option < Databases>, and set desired access level: Guest, User, Advanced User, Administrator for each of the databases. Caution: Setting access level causes that access to editing each of the databases is free.
13. PROFILES A Profile is a data pack determining: o o o o o functioning of working modes, e.g. parts counting, percent setup, etc.
Deleting a profile Procedure: • Enter balance’s main menu by pressing Setup key, • Enter submenu < Profiles>, • Press and hold an entry with profile name that should be deleted, • A menu is opened with a list. Select option from the list, • A message box is displayed which requires confirming profile’s deleting: , • Accept the message box by pressing key, the profile is deleted. Caution: Deleting a profile is only enabled after logging in as an Administrator. 13.2.
13.2.1. Settings Name On entering this option, the display opens a message box with keyboard. Insert name of a profile and accept it by pressing key. The name is assigned to the profile. Default working mode On entering this option the user can select a specific working mode, which is set as default in a profile. In case option is selected, then on selecting the profile, the balance activates last used working mode. 13.2.2.
13.2.3. Readout The function enables the user to adjust balance operation to ambient conditions (filter settings) or individual user needs. Menu contains the following elements: FILTER Each measurement signal before being displayed is electronically processed for the purpose of obtaining corrected parameters specific for stable measurement result, i.e. ready to read. Balance user can influence to some extend the range of signal processing by selecting an appropriate FILTER value.
If the function is enabled, the following measurement results are compared to each other in constant time intervals. If the results differ less than declared AUTOZERO range, e.g. 1 division, the balance is automatically zeroed, and the markers of stable indication and precise zero are displayed. Active AUTOZERO means, that each measurement starts from the precise zero point. There are, however, cases where the function may disturb the weighing process.
14. WORKING MODES – general information A balance in its standard version features the following working modes: Weighing Means of operation: weight of a load is determined through an indirect measurement. A balance measures gravitational force which attracts the load. An obtained result is processed to a digital format and displayed in a form of measurement result.
Pipette calibration Means of operation: calibration of pipettes according to procedures listed in ISO 8655 or according to user requirements. Differential weighing Means of operation: analysis of mass sample change over time. Statistical Quality Control Working mode is intended to carrying out different types of product packing processes and aimed at monitoring and / or controlling the packing process. It enables detecting excess or lack of product quantity in a packaging.
Parameters related to working modes Each working mode has programmable parameters determining its functioning. Procedure of determining these parameters: 1. Press grey coloured workspace area 2.
14.3. Information Information on weighing process is displayed in the grey coloured workspace. It contains maximally 6 pieces of information. If larger amount of data is selected, then only the first 6 are displayed. Each parameter features two option: - YES, information enabled (displayed in the workspace) - NO, information disabled 14.4. Printouts Menu printouts comprises two separate sections. The first one is standard printouts, the other one is non-standard printouts.
o WEIGHING − N (number of measurements) − Date − Time − Level status − Client − Warehouse − Product − Packaging − Universal variable 1 … 5 − Net − Tare − Gross − Current measurement result − Supplementary weighing unit − Mass − Non-standard printout o FOOTER − Working mode − Date − Time − Balance type − Balance ID − User − Level status − Client − Warehouse − Product − Packaging − Universal variable 1 … 5 − Dashes − Empty line − GLP report − Signature − Non-standard printout AET_/PET_/ILT_NM-BA-e-1410 51
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF USING PRINTOUTS 1. Press PRINT key on balance’s overlay to print variables that are contained in section WEIGHING of the standard printout, and if they are attributed = YES (see above list of variables in printouts). 2. Variables attributed as YES present in the HEADER and FOOTER are printed ONLY on pressing Print Header and Print Footer soft keys. The soft keys have to be added to the bottom bar of the display, as quick access keys.
Non-standard printout Non-standard printout a printout may contain: TEXTS and VARIABLES (which are acquired from the software on printout). Each non-standard printout is a separate project, featuring specific name, by which it is identified, and saved in the database of printouts. PROCEDURE: 1. Press option 2. Press key 3. A window is opened with a message 4. On accepting, a new window is opened with the following data: Name/Code/Project 5.
15. PARTS COUNTING Working mode < Parts counting> enables determining quantity of small parts (objects) with equal part mass.
15.1. Additional settings of part counting mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to user’s needs and requirements. To access the setting follow below procedure: Procedure: 1. Press grey coloured workspace, 2. The display indicates menu of: Settings, Keys, Information, Printout and Profile 3. Press key 4. The display indicates functions related to weighing and parts counting modes.
Other function of menu : − − − − Tare mode Automatic footer printout Printout mode / Value release Printouts Means of using the above functions are given in point 9.7. “Additional parameters on weighing process”. 15.2. Parts counting – quick access keys Each of working modes features a set of default quick access keys, which are automatically displayed on mode activation. The set of keys can be modified by selecting other quick access keys to the bottom bar of the display.
Caution: Remember: • Total mass of all parts loaded on the weighing pan must not exceed the maximal capacity (weighing range) of the balance; • Total mass of all parts loaded on the weighing pan must not be lower than value declared in parameter “Minimal reference mass”. Unless this condition is met, the balance displays a message: ; • Mass of a single part must not be lower than 0,1 of balance’s reading unit.
15.6. Updating part mass in the database Determined mass of a single part can be assigned to a product in the database of products. This option is applied while using ACAI (automatic accuracy correction) function in order to determine part mass with high accuracy.
15.8. Checkweighing function in parts counting mode Parts counting process can be aided by checkweighing function, i.e. control whether indication is within set thresholds. Checkweighing requires setting values of two thresholds, described as: − LOW threshold [Min= … parts] − HIGH threshold [Max= … parts] And enabling bargraph (set its attribute to YES), which displays below relation: CURRRENT NO. OF PARTS / CHECKWEIGHING THRESHOLDS.
15.9. Dosing function in parts counting mode Parts counting process can be aided by dosing function, i.e. control whether indication does not exceed set target value. Dosing requires setting a value, which is the target, for instance 100 parts, and percent tolerance from the target value. The target value is displayed as a bracket on a bargraph. Defining the value of target mass is carried out using a quick access key < Target Value>.
16. CHECKWEIGHING Working mode < Checkweighing > enables controlling sample mass using two threshold (Low and High). Usually it is accepted, that mass indication is correct if it is included within the thresholds’ values.
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17. DOSING Working mode < Dosing> enables carrying out the sampling process, until obtaining a pre-defined target mass. Working mode activating procedure • while in the main window, press soft key located in the upper bar of the display, which opens a submenu with selection of available working modes, • select < Dosing > mode, the software automatically returns to the main window and displays pictogram in the upper bar.
17.1. Use of database of products in dosing process When weighing, it is possible to use the value of target mass assigned to a product in the database of products or temporarily determine custom target values of mass. In the database of products, target mass of a product is its mass field.
Caution: If the Target Value is acquired from the Database of Products, then fields Target Value and Tolerance contain data referring to selected product. The data can be edited and modified. 17.2. Additional settings of dosing mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to use’s needs and requirements. To access the setting follow below procedure: Procedure: 1. Press grey coloured workspace, 2. The display indicates menu of: Settings, Keys, Information, Printout and Profile, 3.
18. PERCENT SETUP Working mode < Percent setup> enables comparing weighed load to a reference mass (standard). The process is expressed in percent [%]. Additionally, the percent setup process can be aided by DOSING and CHECKWEIGHING processes. The supplementary modes and a bargraph are not enabled automatically.
18.1. Comparison of sample and (reference) mass standard Comparison of samples with a mass standard can be carried out through: − Giving mass of a standard, using < Give reference mass> soft key; − Accepting current mass loaded on the weighing pan as a reference mass, using < Set as 100%> soft key; − Selecting a product from database of products, where parameter mass of a product entry is defined, using < key.
18.2. Checkweighing, dosing functions in percent setup mode Percent setup mode can be aided by checkweighing and dosing functions. Access to the supplementary functions is given by determining corresponding soft keys in the bottom bar of the display. Values of the supplementary functions have to be determined as percentage. Procedure: 1. Press grey coloured workspace, 2. The display indicates menu of: Settings, Keys, Information, Printout and Profile, 3. Press key, 4.
PROCEDURE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press < Target Value > key, Insert the target value expressed in [%], If tolerance applies, set its value, Accept by pressing < > key, Press High Threshold key and insert its value in [%], Accept by pressing < > key 18.3. Interpreting the function by use of a bargraph The dosing and checkweighing functions are aided by graphic indication, in a form of a bargraph. Below see an example of simultaneous operation of the two functions.
19. DENSITY Working mode < Density > features three separate modules. The first one is used to determine density of solids, the second is for the density of liquids, and the third one determines density of air. The third module is available in balances AET. Carrying out the density procedures requires installing an optional density kit (additional equipment) appropriate to a model of used balance.
19.1. Determining density of solid object Before starting the procedure, it is necessary to determine parameters of the process, such as: − Type of liquid o Distilled water o Ethanol o Other liquid with determined density − Liquid temperature (required if used liquid is distilled water or ethanol) − Liquid density It is set automatically if liquid type Water or Ethanol is used and on inserting liquid temperature. If used liquid is then it has to be inserted manually.
Caution: Pressing < settings. > key starts another density determining process with the same 19.2. Density determining of liquids It is determining mass of a plunger if weighed in the air and in tested liquid.
19.3. Density of air Density of air < > is a piece of information required to calculate correction of measurement result related to air BUOYANCY correction. Another data required in this process is the density of weighed sample. The function of air density determining is enabled only in balances with reading unit lower than d=1mg. Determining density of air requires using a dedicated set of mass standards (additional equipment), specific for a balance model. PROCEDURE: 1. 2.
9. Load aluminum mass standard on balance’s weighing pan and on stabilization of measurement result accept it by pressing < > key, 10. The balance automatically calculates the density of air, and indicates its value on the display, 11. Press < > key to finish the procedure. The value of determined air density is automatically assigned to field in menu in working mode: weighing. 19.4.
o Assign density to a product: YES/NO – if option is selected, the software automatically assigns the value of determined density of solid or liquid to field in a product record of the database of products.
Content of each of reports: o SOLID − Working mode − Procedure − Sample no. − User − Balance type − Balance ID − Date − Time − Standard liquid − Temperature − Density of standard liquid − Weighing 1 − Weighing 2 − Density − Volume − Product − Warehouse − Client − Empty line − Dashes − Signature − Non-standard printout o LIQUID − Working mode − Procedure − Sample no.
o AIR − Working mode − Procedure − Sample no.
19.6. Report from completed density determination processes On completing any type of density determining processes, i.e. solid, liquid or air, a report is generated. The report is saved in the database < Density reports>. The files are named by their date and time (hour) of density determining process. An example of report from density determination of solid. --------------- Density ------------------------------- Solid ---------------User Balance ID Admin 400015 Date 2011.10.
20. ANIMAL WEIGHING Working mode < Animal weighing> enables reliable determining mass of objects in motion. In principle, this type of objects generate unstable measurement, thus it requires using a different filtering method of measurement signal.
20.1. Setting of animal weighing mode Depending on required mass analysis of weighed object, the balance enables setting internal criteria of the function. PROCEDURE: 1. press < Animal weighing > key, 2. the display indicates option referring to this working mode, such as: Averaging time Amount of time during which measurement records of weighed sample are analyzed. Obtained data is used to determine measurement result.
20.2. Additional settings of animal weighing mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to user’s needs and requirements. To access the setting follow below procedure: Procedure: 1. Press grey coloured workspace, 2. Press menu , 3. The display indicates functions related to checkweighing, such as: − Result control − Tare mode − Automatic footer printout − Printout mode / Value release − Printout Means of using the above functions are given in point 9.
21. FORMULATION Working mode < Formulation> enables preparing mixtures out of several ingredients. The process is conducted automatically. Balance user, while preparing mixtures, can: use database of formulas, where formula records are stored. In such case, balance’s software assists in weighing ingredients of a mixture by displaying corresponding commands or information in the grey coloured workspace; prepare a mixture without using database of formulas.
On selecting the formulation mode, the display contains the following quick access keys in the bottom bar: 1. 2. 3. 4. Setup – access to balance’s menu Print header Print footer Formulation – selection of a formulation from corresponding database of formulas 5. Formulation multiplier (Formulation start if option is set to , i.e. disabled) 6. Target mass 7. Formulation without a database 21.1.
mass of an ingredient if it is within set percent tolerance of total ingredient’s mass (±%) - (data acquired from database of products). THRESHOLDS: the software accepts mass of an ingredient as correct if it is within set thresholds (data acquired from database of products). Selected relation is in effect for all ingredients in the formula making process.
Procedure: • Enter submenu < • • Press < Press: Databases>, press < Formulation> field Add > soft key, should a formulation be added – to add a new formulation to the database – to abort the process On selecting adding of a new formulation, the software automatically adds a new entry in the database, and enters its editing mode. Insert all parameters of a new formulation. List of parameters defined for a formulation: 1. Name: press “Name” field, a window opens for inserting name of a formulation, 2.
21.4. Using formulas in weighing In activating FORMULATION mode, depending on settings, user can move to formula making process either on selecting a formulation from corresponding database or weigh a mixture “manually”. Preparing mixtures is carried out by: − Preparing a formulation that is not saved in the Database of Formulas – i.e.
PROCEDURE 2 – Preparing a formulation that is saved in the Database of Formulas. It is the basic option of formula making process. Depending on function settings, it is possible to easily prepare multiple realization of a formulation. Follow hints and commands displayed by the balance’s software.
On accepting the inserted value, the software proceeds to formula making process.
Content of each of reports: − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − Working mode User Client Warehouse Formulation Formulation code Start date End date Number of ingredients Number of measurements Measurements Target value Sum Formulation difference Status Empty line Dashes Signature Non-standard printout AET_/PET_/ILT_NM-BA-e-1410 89
21.6. Report from completed formula making processes On completing any type of formula making process, a report is generated. The report is saved in the database < Reports from Formulas>. The files are named by their date and time (hour) of formula making process. An example of report from formula making process: -------------- Report from Formulation ---------------User Formulation name John Smith Mixture 1 Start date End date 2011.12.16 13:21:40 2011.12.16 13:22:28 Number of ingredients No.
22. STATISTICS Working mode< Statistics> enables acquiring data form a series of measurements and carrying out statistical calculations. The range of statistical data is conditioned by mode’s internal settings.
22.1. Setting of keys and workspace for Statistics mode When carrying out a series of measurements, bear in mind below data on operation of keys: Pressing < PRINT> key causes releasing a printout and adding a measurement to statistics, Pressing < Add to statistics> key causes ONLY adding a measurement to statistics without releasing a printout. As in any other working mode, balance user can define custom set of quick access keys and data displayed in the grey coloured workspace. Procedure: 1.
22.3. Parameters related to a series of measurements Each series of measurements can be accompanied by the following options: previewing results, printing report, deleting last measurement, deleting all results in a statistics. Procedure: 1. Press < Statistics> key 2. Displayed options: Result, Print, Delete last, Delete. 3.
Below there is an instance of the chart: − Probability distribution chart – on selecting this option the software generates and displays chart of probability distribution for completed measurement series. Below there is an instance of the chart. The bar chart demonstrates quantities of the same measurement in a series.
23. PIPETTE CALIBRATION Working mode < Pipette calibration> is dedicated to determining measurement errors of volume in piston pipettes, in accordance with standard ISO 8655 or according to user requirements. In case of calibration carried out in accordance with standard ISO 8655, the errors are automatically selected to tested volume, as specified in the standard (see table of errors for standard ISO 8655).
Adding pipettes can only be carried out from the database level. Adding procedure is described further in this user manual.
23.1. Additional settings of pipettes calibration mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to user’s needs and requirements. To access the setting follow below procedure: Procedure: 1. Press grey coloured workspace, 2. The display indicates menu of: Settings, Keys, Information, Printout and Profile, 3. Press key, 4. The display indicates functions related to calibration of pipettes.
23.3. Adding a pipette to the Database of Pipettes Database of pipettes contains list of pipettes’ names and other data including tested volume and errors values for a specific volume. When adding a pipette to the database, first specify its name, and then add other data on a pipette. The software operates intuitively, and commands a user to follow displayed information. Adding a pipette to the Database can be carried out in menu of the database.
each field is editable and enables inserting user values, Caution: While in calibration process, the order of tested volumes corresponds to the order in which they are entered. • On setting correct values return to the main window. 23.4. Printouts Option Printouts enables setting the content of a standard printout as well as the non-standard printout. Standard printout comprises four internal sections featuring different variables. For each variable set option YES to include it in a standard printout.
− − − − − − − − − − − Humidity Pressure Z coefficient Measurements and statistics Statistics Status Empty line Dashes Signature Non-standard printout 23.5. Working mode activating procedure Carrying out pipettes calibration process requires installing an adapter for pipettes calibration. The adapter does not come standard with the balance. The adapter for pipettes calibration is a simple supplementary device dedicated for calibration and checking of piston pipettes.
Follow below pipettes calibration procedure: 1. Press < Select pipette> key; 2. Select a pipette for testing from displayed list; 3. On selecting, the software returns to the main window, and name of selected pipette is visible in the grey coloured workspace; 4. Press < Start> key in the bottom bar of the display; 5. If option is enabled (set to ) a window is opened for inserting the batch number, and accepting the value; 6.
An example of a report from pipette calibration process: ----------- Pipette calibration ----------User Smith Client Jones Pipette p901\1k Serial no. 7777 No. of channels 1 Channel no. 1 No. of measurements 10 Operation with ISO 8655 Yes Start date 2012.03.15 07:50:44 End date 2012.03.15 07:54:34 Water temperature 22.15 °C Temperature 21 °C Humidity 48 % Pressure 1005 hPa Z coefficient 1.00328 ------- Tested volume: 1000 µl ------1 0.998 g 1000.82389 µl 2 0.998 g 1000.82389 µl 3 0.998 g 1000.82389 µl 4 0.
24. DIFFERENTIAL WEIGHING Working mode < Differential weighing> enables analyzing changes of mass in a single sample or multiple samples. The process is carried out by determining sample’s initial mass, and then the sample is subject to different processes, which outcome is separation or adding of some of sample’s ingredients. Finally, the sample is repeatedly weighed (differential weighing). After the final weighing, the balance determines the difference between the two mass values (initial and final).
On selecting the differential weighing mode the display contains the following quick access keys in the bottom bar: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Setup – access to balance’s menu Series Sample Weighing A Weighing B Weighing T+A Delete value 24.1. Additional settings of differential weighing mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to user’s needs and requirements. Access to these settings is described below: Procedure: 1. Press grey coloured workspace 2.
by selecting other quick access keys to the bottom bar of the display. Such process requires appropriate operator’s access level. Below list provides the functions of only those soft keys, that are absent in working mode “Weighing” Weighing A Start sampling of initial mass of the sample. The process is carried out as an separate activity.
24.3. Introducing a series to the Database of Series Database of series comprises series and samples which are components of a series. While creating a series, first set its name, and then add samples to the created series. The software operates intuitively, and commands a user to follow displayed information. Specify a name for each sample. Adding a series to the database can be carried out from the level of differential weighing mode or from the level of Database.
24.4. An example of process for differential weighing mode On activating DIFFERENTIAL WEIGHING mode: • Select information to be displayed in the grey coloured workspace • Select appropriate quick access keys • Add a series to balance’s memory (a name identifies a series) • Add samples to a series (a name identifies a sample) • On adding samples return to the main window of the active working mode SELECTING a series: Press quick access key . A window is displayed with database of series.
Weighing A On selecting an option, the balance moves to the first sample on the list, for which weighing is still to be carried out. If there are no such samples in a series, the balance displays a message that such process is inaccessible. If such process is possible, then new data on initiated process is displayed in the grey coloured workspace. During process course the bottom bar and the workspace display data on the following steps that a user should follow.
The user should unload the sample from balance’s weighing pan and accept the activity by pressing < > key. The software automatically moves to the following sample in a series. Follow above procedure and weigh the following samples. The process can be aborted by pressing < > key. Weighing T On selecting the option, the balance moves to the first sample in the list, for which weighing is not completed.
On pressing the above key, a window is displayed for inserting ambient temperature and humidity value – if option is set to , or the data on ambient conditions is automatically acquired from the ambient conditions module and displayed for confirmation – if option is set to . Caution: If option in the working mode is disabled – set to , the software skips this part of the process.
Status denotation: • weighing A, measurement completed for procedure or • weighing T, measurements completed for procedure In order to preview detailed information on a sample, press field with its name.
Weighing B Select option: On selecting the option, the balance moves to the first sample on the list, for which weighing is not completed. If there are no such samples in a series, the balance displays a message that such process is inaccessible. If such process is possible, then new data on initiated process is displayed in the grey coloured workspace.
On completing measurements of final mass for the samples in a series, the user can check the results in the database of series. To check the results, enter the database of series and select a series, then a sample and a specific sample for which has been carried out. On previewing a specific weighing, a window is opened with data and values on the weighing process. Numbers displayed next to weighing data denote measuring cycles.
24.6. Using option “SAMPLE SELECTION” The option enables selecting a sample that is prepared for weighing, with no need to weigh samples is a sequence as suggested by the software. The option is available only after initiating a given process. Means of operation: While in differential weighing mode, on selecting a series, press procedure selecting key, e.g. . Then press the following key: which opens a list of samples for which the selected procedure can be carried out.
24.8. Printouts Option Printouts enables setting the contents of printouts in a standard printout and also determining non-standard printouts. Standard printout comprises five internal blocks, featuring different variables. Each variable can be attributed with parameter YES – i.e. present on a printout, or NO – i.e. not printed. Settings for header printout, weighing printout, and footer printout are specified in point. 14.
Content of a printout of samples: Dashes Sample Sample no.
25. STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL – SQC Working mode < Statistical Quality Control > is intended to carrying out different types of product packing processes and aimed at monitoring and / or controlling the packing process. It enables detecting excess or lack of product quantity in a packaging. if the samples are weighed, and the results are stored in the database ,then the software enables carrying out a trend, and displaying them in a form of a chart.
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Caution: Data on a product, listed in the below table, have to be filled in before starting a control: Mass Nominal mass of a product Tare Packaging mass in the adjustment unit Min Value of –T1 error (specified in % of nominal mass) Max Value of +T1 error (specified in % of nominal mass) Unit Measuring unit of a product: [g] Caution: Editing product records in the database is described in point 27.2 of this user manual.
25.2. Additional settings of the SQC mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to user’s needs and requirements. Access to these settings is described below. Procedure: 1. Press grey coloured workspace 2. The display indicates menu of: Settings, Keys, Information, Printout , Batch and Profile, 3. Press key, 4.
Messages displayed during a control process: Batch quantity 1 / 10 - A command on process course and the quantity of all measurements in a tested batch Product - Name of the controlled product Average - Average mass of the controlled product Standard deviation - Standard deviation from a controlled batch After completing the control process, the software generates a report, a the completed control is automatically saved in the corresponding database.
25.4. Report from product control An example of a report: ----------------- SQC -----------------User Product 000 Start date 2012.10.19 12:27:09 End date 2012.10.19 12:37:20 Batch number ppp Batch quantity 10 Nominal mass 50 g Limit T25g 10 % Limit T12.5 g 5% Limit T1+ 1g 2% Limit T2+ 2g 4% --------- Measurement 1 -------------Net 49.998 g --------- Measurement 2 -------------Net 49.998 g --------- Measurement 3 -------------Net 50.021 g ---------Measurement 4 --------------Net 50.
26. MASS CONTROL Working mode < Mass control > enables controlling mass of a product that is automatically batched (dosed) onto the balance’s weighing pan by an automatic feeder PA-02/H that is connected to the balance. The working mode automatically controls a complete batch of tested product after determining its quantity. 26.1.
26.3. Mass control process Before starting the mass control process carry out the following steps: • Set batch quantity of a carried out mass control process – touch grey coloured workspace on balance’s display to open a window and select group < Settings>. Next select option < Batch quantity> for entering quantity of controlled units in a current automatic mass control process. Accept entered value by pressing key. • Set < Low limit> below the value of the smallest (lightest) controlled part.
During control process, balance’s display shows on an ongoing basis basic parameters on the carried out control, i.e.: − Set standard quantity − Product − Average − Standard deviation − Number of T1- errors − Number of T1_ errors On completing the measuring process for a specific batch, the balance generates a report that is printed on a printer connected to the balance, and simultaneously saved on the corresponding database.
Content of each report: − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − Working mode Date Time Balance type Balance ID Report no. User Product Start date End date Batch no. Standard quantity Nominal mass Threshold T2Threshold T1Threshold T1+ Threshold T2+ Measurements Quantity of errors T2Quantity of errors T1Quantity of errors T1+ Quantity of errors T2+ Average Average [%] Standard deviation Standard deviation Standard deviation [%] Empty line Dashes Signature Non-standard printout 26.5.
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27.1. Processes carried out on databases Databases < > are accessed by pressing access key in the bottom bar. key or corresponding quick The following processes can be carried out in almost any of databases: 1. Adding entry to a database < > 2. Searching for a record in a database by name < 3. Searching for a record in a database by code < > > 4. Searching for a record in a database by date < > 5. Exporting database content to a data storage device through USB port < > 6.
List of parameters defined for a product: 1. Name 2. Description 3. Product code 4. EAN code 5. Mass [unit mass of a product] 6. Dosing power [enabled only in mode, and determined in [%] from 0% to 100 %. It is operation power of the automatic feeder PA-02/H. The value of dosing power has to determined by tests dependent on size, shape and mass of dispensed parts (pills)] 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
27.3. Weighing records Each measurement result sent from a balance to a printer or a computer is saved in the database of weighing records (see an exception – point 9.7. – Result control). Balance user can preview data from each weighing record. Procedure: • Enter submenu < • Enter database of < (record). Databases> Weighing records> and press desired entry List of parameters for a weighing record saved in the database: 1. Measurement date 2. Measurement result 3. Tare value 4.
27.4. Clients Database of Clients contains name of Clients for whom the measurements are carried out. Procedure • Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Clients> field • • Press < Add > key Select one of available options: – to add a new client to the database – to abort process • If a client already exists in the database of clients, press field with its name List of parameters defined for a client: 1. Client name 2. Client code [internal code identifying a client] 3. VAT no.
27.6. Reports from formulation Contain data on completed formulas. Each report can be previewed, searched by name, date, code or exported and printed. Procedure Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Reports from formulation> key • Press field of a desired report record, unless it is visible on the top of the list, wind the list forward using navigating keys • Report’s name consists of date and time of its creation, e.g.: 2011.10.
27.7. Reports from density Reports from density contain data on carried out density determination processes of solids, liquids and air. Each report can be previewed, searched by name, date, code or exported and printed. Procedure Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Reports from density> key • Press field of a desired report record, unless it is visible on the top of the list, wind the list forward using navigating keys • Report’s name consists of date and time of its creation, e.g.: 2011.12.
27.8. Pipettes Database of Pipettes contains records and specification on pipettes to be calibrated. Procedure • Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Pipettes> field • • Press < Add > soft key should a new pipette be added, If a pipette already exists in the database of pipettes, press field with its name to enter its specification which is optionally configurable. List of parameters defined on a pipette: 1. Name 2. Code 3. Model 4. Tip 5. Type of volume 6. Nominal volume 7. Minimal volume 8.
List of parameters in a report from pipette calibration process: 1. Pipette [name from the database of pipettes] 2. Serial no. [serial no. inserted during calibration process] 3. Channel no. 4. Start date 5. End date 6. User [name of a user carrying out calibration] 7. Client [client name] 8. Number of measurements [no. of measurements for each tested volume] 9. Operation with ISO 8655 [information if errors comply with the standard] 10.
27.11. A report from SQC Each completed product control is sent to a connected printer and saved in the database. Each record (control) saved in the database features its individual number assigned at the moment of control end. Control number format: y y / M M / d d / H H / m m / s s, where: yy – year of control end, MM – month of control end, dd – day of control end, HH – hour of control end, mm – minute of control end, ss – second of control end.
16. A chart from control processes with limits 27.12. Minimum samples The database of minimum samples contains data on declared methods and minimum samples for a balance. Caution: Only authorized KERN personnel can enter new minimum sample records or make changes in minimum sample records stored in the database.
4. Next control – a field for entering expiry date of the minimum sample. 2 weeks before the expiry date the pictogram on minimum sample status displayed in the mass measuring window section is supplemented by a clock. It informs on the approaching expiry of the minimum sample. Contact KERN representative to carry out necessary changes in minimum sample settings. 5.
Example no. 2 a balance AET 200-4NM: No. Tare value 1 220.0000 g No. Tare value 1 0.0000 g Minimum sample Means of operation Minimum sample Means of operation 0.5000 g The minimum sample refers to all net weighments that are weighed in a packaging with optional mass from full measuring range of a balance (the button applied), as well as on weighing samples without the packaging (the button is not applied). Example no. 3 a balance AET 200-4NM: 0.
27.14. Packages Database of packages contains list of packages for which a name, code and mass value are specified. During weighing process, if a name of packaging is selected from the database, the tare value is automatically applied. The display indicates mass value with minus sign.
27.16. Printouts Database of Printouts contains all saved NON-STANDARD printouts. Each nonstandard printout features a name, code and a so called template. Procedure • Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Printouts> field • • Press < Add > key should a new printout be added Select one of available options: – to create a new non-standard printout – to abort process • If a non-standard printout template already exists in the database, press field with its name, and insert identifying data.
1 – enlarging the editing field (7), recommended while using an external computer keyboard connected to balance’s USB port 2 – cancelling key 3 – accepting key 4 – download a printout template from a file 5 – list of variables for use while designing a printout 6 – delete all printout content 7 – printout editing field • Save designed printout Caution: To erase characters in a printout press Back key. To move cursor press navigating arrows. Example of Printout no.
27.17. Universal variables Universal Variables are a set of alphanumeric data which are combined with printouts, products or other information related to weighing. Each variable should have its name, code and value specified.
27.19. Export database of weighing records to file All carried out measurements are saved and stored in a database. The balance enables exporting such data to a file using a data storage device connected to balance’s USB port.
28. COMMUNICATION Menu Communication is located in a menu group Parameters. It is accessed by pressing Setup key or < Setup > quick access key. The balance enables communicating with peripheral devices through the following ports: • • • • COM 1 (RS232), COM 2 (RS232), Ethernet, Tcp. The ports are configured in group of parameters < Communication>. Enter submenu < Communication> by pressing Communication” filed. key, and press “ 28.1.
28.3. TCP protocol settings TCP, i.e. Transmission Control Protocol enables communicating two computers. The TCP operates in client-server mode. The server pends for establishing a connection on a specified port, and the client establishes connection with a server. Procedure of setting a port for “TCP” protocol: − Enter group of parameters < Communication>, − Select: „ Tcp / Port” which opens a window with on-screen keyboard, − Insert required port number and accept by pressing key. 29.
29.2. Printer Balance submenu < Printer > enables: − Setting communication port with a printer, − Defining printer’s code page, (default 1250) − Defining controlling codes for PCL printer − Defining printout standards A printout standard is a description of how to print information from databases. If it is insufficient, the printout standard can be modified. In order to check format of printout standard, print data related to e.g.
29.3. Barcode scanners The balance enables cooperating with barcode scanners, which are used to quick searching for a product in the database of products. Connection to a barcode scanner is configured in submenu < Barcode Scanner>. Available options: • Setting communication port with a barcode scanner, • Offset setting, • Setting barcode length. Caution: Submenu < Communication> requires setting baud rate to compatible with the one used barcode scanner (default 9600b/s).
Assigning number of a card to a user: In order to log in an operator using a transponder card scanner, first assign a number of an already registered card to a selected user in the database of operators. Procedure: • Connect a transponder card scanner to a balance’s port (RS 232 COM1 or RS 232 COM2), select communication port in balance settings for the transponder card scanner • In submenu < Communication> set baud rate for compatible with the one of the transponder card scanner (default 9600b/s).
29.6. Ambient conditions module A balance enables connecting an ambient conditions module THB series using ports COM 1 or COM 2. Ensuring correct cooperation between the balance and the ambient conditions module requires entering module connection address and the baud rate of port to which the THB module is plugged. (address and baud rate settings are specified on module data plate). 29.7.
30. INPUTS / OUTPUTS Application of inputs: The set of inputs is used to control balance’s operation.
Application of outputs: The set of outputs is used to SIGNAL the status of measurement result. Change of logic status of the output system, e.g. from [0] to [1] takes place on meeting a requirement assigned to the output.
31. OTHERS This menu contains global parameters on balance operation, such as: language, date-time, beep sound, display calibration, level control. Enter submenu , by pressing key and < Other> key. 31.1. Interface language Procedure Enter submenu < Others>, press < Language> option and select language version of balance’s communication interface.
31.4. Touch panel calibration Display calibration is required if during operation a user spots incorrect reaction of the touch panel. Procedure: • Enter submenu < Others> Select parameter < Touch panel calibration> which opens an editing window, • Use finger or a thin (but not sharp edged) and soft stylus to press and hold a display area occupied by a cross. After pressing the fifth cross in • sequence, accept the changes by pressing key.
31.6. Sensor sensitivity The parameter is adjustable between 0 – 9, and it determines the distance from which the IR proximity sensors should react. As standard, the sensitivity is set within the range of 5 to 7. Procedure: • • • Enter submenu < Others> Select parameter which opens an editing window, Select one of available options. The selection causes immediate returning to the menu window. 31.7.
AUTOTEST FILTER It is process of 10 times loading and unloading of the internal weight for all possible settings of balance’s filter and value release values. The test controls 2 parameters: • Repeatability; • Stabilization time of measurement result. The whole testing process takes approximately 1 hour. On completing the test for all possible settings, balance displays a message box with obtained results.
Example of a report: -------- Autotest Filter: Report -------Balance type PET Balance ID 400010 User Admin Software rev. L0.0.21 S Date 2012.01.16 Time 10:17:27 ---------------------------------------Reading unit 0.001/0.01 g Internal weight mass 1402.094 g ---------------------------------------Filter Very fast Value release Fast Repeatability 0.0042 g Stabilization time 4.
PROCEDURE: On function activation, the software initiates the process automatically. The display indicates progress of the process course. On completing the process, the software displays a summary and marked values of currently set filter values. The report can be printed. Caution: Exiting the reporting window causes erasing the test results. User can abort the process at optional moment by pressing key in the testing window.
Example of a report: ..................................................... --------- Autotest GLP: Report --------Balance type PET Balance ID 400010 User Admin Software rev. L0.0.21 S Date 2012.01.16 Time 09:17:16 ---------------------------------------Number of measurements 10 Reading unit 0.001/0.01 g Internal weight mass 1402.094 g Filter Average Value release Fast & Reliable ---------------------------------------Deviation for Max. -0.118 g Repeatability 0.0088 g Signature ..............................
31.8. Start logo Caution: Option enabled only for authorized balance operators. The parameter enables changing a logo that appears on the balance display on a start-up procedure. 31.9. Export of system events Caution: Option enabled only for authorized balance operators. The parameter enables generating a special type of a file that is automatically saved on option enabling on a data storage device plugged to balance’s USB port.
32. SYSTEM INFORMATION This menu contains data on balance specification and installed applications. Most of parameters in this menu are for the information purpose only. Parameter , enables previewing present ambient conditions in a balance: temperature, humidity, pressure (if a balance features corresponding ambient conditions sensors). On selecting parameter the balance sends all settings to a printer. 33. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL General information A.
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Tare the balance Format: T CR LF Accessible responses: T_A CR LF T_D CR LF - command understood and in progress - command carried out T_A CR LF T_v CR LF - command understood and in progress - command understood but tarring range exceeded T_A CR LF T_E CR LF - command understood and in progress - time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result - command understood but not accessible at this moment T_I CR LF Give tare value Format: OT CR LF Accessible responses: OT_TARA CR LF – command
Frame format: 1 2-3 4 5 6 7-15 16 17 18 19 20 21 stability S space space character mass space unit CR LF marker Example: S CR LF – command sent from a computer S _ A CR LF - command understood and in progress S _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ 8 . 5 _ g _ _ CR LF - command carried out, response is mass value in basic measuring unit.
Where: n - weighing platform number mass - 9 characters with right justification unit - 3 characters with left justification Example: In case there are two weighing platforms. S I A CR LF – command sent from a computer P 1 _ ? _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 1 8 . 5 _ g _ _ CR LF P 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 6 .
Immediately send measurement result in current measuring unit Format: SUI CR LF Accessible responses: SUI_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment MASS FORMAT - mass value in current measuring unit is returned immediately Frame format 1 2 3 S U I 4 5 6 7-15 16 17 18 19 20 21 stability space sign mass space unit CR LF Example: S U I CR LF – command from a computer S U I ? _ - _ _ _ 5 8 .
Switch on continuous transmission in current measuring unit Format: CU1 CR LF Accessible responses: CU1_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment CU1_A CR LF MASS FRAME - command understood and in progress - response is mass value in current measuring unit Frame format: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-15 16 17 18 19 20 21 stability S U I space character mass space unit CR LF marker Switch off continuous transmission in current weighing unit Format: CU0 CR LF Accessible responses: CU0_I CR LF - comma
Give value of high checkweighing threshold HI Format: OUH CR LF Accessible response: UH_MASA CR LF – command carried out Frame format : 1 2 3 4-12 13 U H space mass space Mass Unit 14 15 unit 16 17 18 19 space CR LF - 9 characters with right justification - 3 characters with right justification User log in Format: LOGIN Name, Password CR LF (Name and password have to be inserted as they are set in the balance – small and capital letters) Accessible responses: LOGIN OK CR LF - command u
33.3. Manual printout / Automatic printout Balance enables generating manual or automatic printouts. • Manual printout: press result), key on stabilization of indication (measurement • Automatic printout is generated automatically, in accordance to the settings of automatic printout (see point 10.8 of this user manual). The content of a printout depends on setting in menu (see point 15.5 of this user manual).
34. CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Balances can cooperate with the following peripheral devices: • Computer, • Receipt printer: KAFKA, EPSON, • PCL printer PCL, • Additional display, • Barcode scanner, • An optional peripheral device operating in communication protocol ASCII. 35. DIAGRAMS OF CONNECTING CABLES Caution: Cable „Balance – Ethernet” is a regular network cable with slot jest RJ45 on both ends.
36. ERROR MESSAGES Err2 Err3 Err8 -NULL- -FULL- HI LH - 172 Value beyond zero range, Value beyond tare range, Tarring / Zeroing operation time exceeded, Zero value from converter, Measurement range (Max.
37. APPENDIX A – Variables for printouts 37.1. List of variables Caution: Each of defined variables must be contained in braces: {x}, where x – stands for variable number.
{26} Result control {27} Value {28} Level status {30} Gross value {31} Weighing platform no. {32} Factory no.
{65} Product: Description {66} Product: Tolerance {75} User: Name {76} User: Code {77} User: Access level {80} Packaging: Name {81} Packaging: Code {82} Packaging: Mass {85} Client: Name {86} Client: Code {87} Client: VAT no.
{119} 2) PGC Report: Report no. {120} 2) Average Tare Report: Date {121} 2) Average Tare Report: Result {122} 2) Average Tare Report: Standard deviation {123} 2) Average Tare Report: 0,25T1 {124} 2) Average Tare Report: Number of measurements {125} 2) Average Tare Report: Measurements {126} 2) Average Tare Report: Report no.
{181} Report from formulation: Status {182} Report from formulation: Measurements {188} Ingredient: Target mass {189} Ingredient: Difference {190} 2) Comparator: Report no. {191} 2) Comparator: Start date {192} 2) Comparator: End date {193} 2) Comparator: Order no. {194} 2) Comparator: Tested standard no.
{223} 2) Mass control: Average {224} 2) Mass control: Standard deviation {225} 2) Mass control: Standard quantity {226} 2) Mass control: Measurements {227} 2) Mass control: Report no.
{268} Density: Density of steel standard {269} Density: Density of aluminum standard {275} Ambient conditions report: Date and time {276} Ambient conditions report: Temperature THB {277} Ambient conditions report: Humidity THB {278} Ambient conditions report: Temperature 1 {279} Ambient conditions report: Temperature 2 {280} Ambient conditions report: Pressure THB {281} Ambient conditions report: Air density {282} Ambient conditions report: Humidity {283} Ambient conditions report: Pres
{355} Sample: Name {356} Sample: Status {357} Sample: Tare {358} Sample: Temperature {359} Sample: Humidity {360} Sample: Pressure {361} Sample no.
{405} SQC: Batch no.
37.2. Variables formatting Balance user can randomly format numerical variables, text variables and date which are dedicated for printing, and which are displayed in the grey coloured workspace of the display.
T / \ Formatting mass and quantities derivatives of mass in EAN128 code Date separator between days, months and years sign “escape” deleting a formatting function from the following sign, so that it is recognized as text {7:T6.
38. APPENDIX G – Menu structure User adjustment Description Value Internal adjustment Function External adjustment Function User adjustment Function Adjustment test Function Automatic adjustment time 1 - 12 Report printout No / Yes GLP Project . .
Databases − Products − Weighing records − Clients − Formulation − Reports from formulas − Reports from density − Controls − Average tares − Pipettes − Pipette calibration reports − Series − Ambient conditions − Packages − Warehouses − Printouts − Universal variables − Delete data older than − Export database of weighing records to file Communication Description Value COM 1 » Baud rate 9600 » Data bits 8 » Stop bits 1 » Parity No COM 2 » Baud rate 9600 » Data bits 8 » Stop bits 1 » Parity
Peripheral devices Description Value Computer » Port COM 1 » Address 1 » Continuous transmission No / Yes » Printout template Settings » E2R System Settings » Port COM 2 » Code page 1250 » Printouts Settings » Port None / COM 1/ COM 2 » Offset 0 » Code length 0 Printer Barcode scanner Transponder card scanner Port None / COM 1/ COM 2 Port None / COM 1-2 / Tcp Project Settings Port None / COM 1-2 / Com internal Address 3 Additional display Ambient conditions module 186
Inputs / Outputs Description Value Inputs » Input 1 Selection » Input 2 Selection » Input 3 Selection » Input 4 Selection » Output 1 Selection » Output 2 Selection » Output 3 Selection » Output 4 Selection Outputs Access level Description Value Anonymous user » Guest Selection » User Selection » Advanced user Selection » Administrator Selection » Guest Selection » User Selection » Advanced user Selection » Administrator Selection » Guest Selection » User Selection »
Databases Products Clients Selection: Formulation - Guest Packages - User Warehouses - Advanced user Printouts - Administrator Delete data older than Others 188 Description Value Language Selection Date and time Settings Beep Selection Touch panel calibration Function Level control Selection Autotest Selection AET_/PET_/ILT_NM-BA-e-1410
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