User manual no: IMMU-01-03-08-14-EN BALANCES 3Y SERIES − ultra-microbalances UYA 3Y − microbalances MYA 3Y BALANCES AND SCALES RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28, POLAND Phone: +48 (0-48) 38 48 800, fax. +48 (0-48) 385 00 10 export@radwag.com www.radwag.
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Table of Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................... 8 2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION .................................................... 10 2.1. Balance cleaning .................................................................................. 11 2.2. Pluging to mains .................................................................................. 11 2.3. Connecting peripheral equipment ...........................................................
14.2.2. 14.2.3. 14.2.4. Working modes .................................................................................... 43 Readout .............................................................................................. 43 Measuring units.................................................................................... 45 15. WORKING MODES – general information ........................................ 46 15.1. Working mode selection ..............................................................
22.4. Using formulas in weighing .................................................................... 85 22.5. Printouts ............................................................................................. 88 22.6. Report on completed formula making processes ....................................... 89 23. STATISTICS .................................................................................... 90 23.1. Setting of keys and workspace for statistics mode ....................................
27.18.1. 27.18.2. 27.18.3. Export database of weighing records to file ........................................... 139 Delete database ................................................................................ 140 Delete weighments and reports ........................................................... 142 28. COMMUNICATION ......................................................................... 143 28.1. RS 232 port settings .........................................................................
42. APPENDINX E - Settings of ZEBRA printers .................................. 192 43. APPENDIX F – Communication with barcode scanners.................. 193 44. APPENDIX G – Menu structure ......................................................
1. GENERAL INFORMATION INTENDED USE Balances 3Y series 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 in the center of the weighing pan.
• Balance defects, if service claims removing or destroying product’s protective stickers which protect the balance’s housing against unauthorized access. • 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). E.
2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Carefully unpack the balance, remove plastic, cardboard and foil packagings together with protective elements and using gently movements place the balance onto its location. Assembly the weighing pan and other elements following the diagram.
2.1. Balance cleaning 1. Disassembly the weighing pan and portable elements. Use the most gentle movements so as not to damage the mechanism. It is recommended to use tweezers while removing the pan from microbalances. 2. If possible, use vacuum keyboard cleaner to remove the dust from the weighing chamber (especially recommended for microbalances) 3.
3. BALANCE DESIGN 3.1. Dimensions 3.2.
Interfaces RS232 and WE/WY RS232 - socket DB9/M (male), front view: Pin2 - RxD Pin3 - TxD Pin5 - GND IN/OUT, RS232 socket DSUB15/F (female), front view: Pin1 - GNDWE Pin2 - OUT1 Pin3 - OUT2 Pin4 - COMM Pin5 - 6÷9VDC Pin6 - IN4 Pin7 - IN3 Pin8 - TxD2 Pin9 - 5VDC Pin10 - GNDRS Pin11 - IN2 Pin12 - IN1 Pin13 - RxD2 Pin14 - OUT4 Pin15 - OUT3 3.2.1. Activation On unpacking and placing the balance onto its workstation it is necessary to connect the weighing module and the terminal to mains.
4. 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 RADWAG software start loading, which is signalled 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
Below table indicates access to editing user parameters, databases and software functions depending on active access level. Authorization None (guest) Access level No access to editing all of user parameters. It is not possible to accept a weighing record nor to start a process. No access to menu . Operator Access to editing parameters in submenu: and settings in group of parameters , except for .
9.1. Terminal’s keyboard or Enter main menu Scroll menu upwards Scroll menu downwards, Fast up and down menu scrolling, Accept changes, Leave a function unchanged (without saving changes), Add items to a database, Search for items in a database by date Search for items in a database by name Search for items in a database by code Printout of an item from a database Clear the editing field Activate / deactivate on-screen keyboard Reading printout template from a file format *.
10. 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.
* - 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. 10.2.
10.3. Balance levelling Balance Y2 series features AutoLEVEL System, which continuously monitors balance’s level status during its operation. The level status is signaled in the upper right corner of balance’s display. The system continuously controls level, and on detecting level change it indicates appropriate information on the display and/or signals an alarm. Then the software opens a window for adjusting the level.
10.5. 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: Netand . 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.
10.6. Use of air buoyancy compensation factor 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.
FUNCTIONING The application provides two ways to use the air buoyancy compensation procedure. 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.
value used for calculating buoyancy correction factor. 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).
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. In such case plug a THB module to balance’s ports COM 1 or COM 2 and set appropriate cooperation parameters, such as specified on module’s data plate. 10.7. Additional parameters on weighing process Changes in settings of functions related to weighing process can in some extend program balance reactions. Procedure: 1.
indication returns to autozero zone, the software automatically deactivates Tare value. Automatic footer printout Accessible options: MODE - No – manual footer printout, Sum of measurements – the condition for printing a footer is exceeding mass value set in parameter Number of measurements – the condition for printing a footer is carrying out a pre-defined number of measurements (a batch) set in parameter THRESHOLD – setting the value of threshold determining footer printout.
− 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.
Using mode guarantees that the results of completed weighing processes are within set tolerance limits, and they comply with the requirements of the quality system accepted by an organization. Caution: the mode operates in the weighing mode only. Available options: • METHOD It is a means for designating an accepted quality standard.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Press field Which opens a window containing a list of minimum sample methods stored in balance database. Select one of available entries. The software returns to the previous menu window Press field Which opens a window with parameter settings.
sample for a given tare range - Mass above the set value of minimum 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.
If the option is on, the user shall notice an icon informing about specific mass printout format accepted by TITRATORS. The icon is located in the top toolbar of the main window.
11. ADJUSTMENT Balances 3Y series feature automatic internal adjustment system which ensures correct measurement accuracy. Menu contains functions controlling operation of balance adjustment process, including options: 11.1. Internal adjustment Internal adjustment process utilizes an internal weight built in balance’s housing. function key activates automatic adjustment process.
• 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 11.3. User adjustment User adjustment is carried out with an optional standard, which mass ranges between 0,15 Max and Max.
Time – adjustment takes place in time intervals declared in menu (11.6) Temperature – adjustment is triggered by temperature change only Both – adjustment activation is triggered both by temperature changes and time interval changes Caution: Changing the settings of automatic adjustment is enabled only in balances which are not subject to conformity assessment (i.e. non-verified balances). 11.6.
dashes, signature, non-standard printout. 11.9. Adjustment history Contains data on all carried out adjustment processes. The record is carried out automatically. Each entry on adjustment comprises basic data on completed process. Balance menu enables displaying the list of completed adjustment processes, and each report is printable. Printing a report on adjustment process. Enter submenu < Adjustment >, and: , then select for printing adjustment entry from a list.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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. 14.2.
14.2.2. Working modes On entering this option, the display opens a window containing all accessible working modes. The user can introduce their settings to each of the working modes which are activated on selecting a specific profile. In each of the working modes, the user can change the following parameters: Settings contain specific parameters relating to a working mode and universal settings, such as: result control, tare mode, automatic footer printout, printout mode, printout.
Value release This parameter determines displaying the stability marker for a measurement result. There are 3 available settings of value release parameter o fast o fast + reliable /recommended/ o reliable Caution: The speed of stability marker occurrence depends on applied filter value and applied value release. Autozero function The function is to automatically monitor and correct zero indication of a balance.
Ambient conditions This parameter refers to ambient conditions of the balance. By default the parameter is set to value Stable but it is advisable to set the parameter to value Unstable for unstable ambient conditions. Stable setting results in faster operation, i.e. weighing takes much less time than in case of setting to value unstable. − − Niestabilne Stabilne 14.2.4. Measuring units Balance user can declare in a profile: start unit, supplementary unit and two custom measuring units.
15. WORKING MODES – general information A balance 3Y series 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.
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. The settings of separate working modes include special functions specific to a mode. They enable adapting mode’s operation to user’s individual needs.
3. Press corresponding menu item and select area for modification. Description of basic parameters accessible in tab is provided in point 10.8 of this user manual “Additional parameters on weighing process”. Other parameters specific to each of working modes are presented in working modes description. 15.3. Quick access keys, proximity sensors Balance user can define up to 7 quick access keys, which are displayed in the bottom bar.
The selected option is recognized by the program and performed when activated by a particular motion. In order to ensure correct operation the user must remember to set the right sensors sensitivity and the right value for proximity sensors delay (for more information refer to point 33.8 of this manual titled Sensors sensitivity). 15.3.2. Automatically opened door This menu section comprises settings on automatic opening and closing door of a balance featuring such mechanism, i.e. balances MYA 3Y series.
create it.
− GLP report − Signature − Non-standard printout 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.
7. Use keyboard to design printout template, the printout may contain texts and variables. Caution: User can add a printout by importing configured texts from data storage devices connected to balance’s USB port. Printout’s name is ONLY a NAME, and it is not part of its content. Means of designing a non-standard printout template is described in point 24.11 of this user manual. 15.6. Profiles Profiles are described in point 14, Profiles, of this user manual.
16. PARTS COUNTING Working mode< Parts counting> enables determining quantity of small parts (objects) with equal part mass.
16.1. Ustawienia dodatkowe związane z liczeniem detali 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 functions of menu : − − − − Tare mode Automatic footer printout Printout mode / Value release Printouts Means of using the above functions are given in point 10.8. “Additional parameters on weighing process”. 16.2. 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.
16.6. 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.
16.8. Checkweighing function in parts counting mode Proces liczenia detali może być wspomagany funkcją doważania czyli kontroli czy wskazanie mieści się pomiędzy progami akceptacji. 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.
16.9. 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>.
17. 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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18. 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.
18.1. 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.
PROCEDURE 2 – manual inserting the value of target mass • • • Press < Target value > quick access key In an opened window give the target value and tolerance Return to weighing 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. 18.2. Additional settings of dosing mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to use’s needs and requirements.
19. 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.
19.1. 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.
19.2. 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.
DOZOWANIE Uses the Target Value expressed in [%], which has to be reached during weighing (pouring) a sample. The target value also features a [+/-] tolerance, determining the area within which the measurement is recognized as correct. 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 19.3.
20. 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. Carrying out the density procedures requires installing an optional density kit (additional equipment) appropriate to a model of used balance.
20.1. 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.
20.2. Determining density of liquid It is determining mass of a plunger if weighed in the air and in tested liquid. The density of tested liquid is calculated according to a formula: ρ= ρ A B V d - A− B +d V density of liquid plunger mass measured in the air plunger mass measured in tested liquid plunger’s volume air density ( max 0,001 g/cm3 ) Before starting the procedure, assembly the density determination kit, and insert to balance’s memory volume of the plunger.
20.3. Density of air Density of air < > is a piece of information required to calculate correction of measurement result related to air BUOYANCY compensation. 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.
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. 20.4. Additional setings of density mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to user’s needs and requirements. To access the setting follow below procedure: Procedure: 1.
out (if density has already been determined for this product, it is replaced with new value), o Tare mode, o Printout mode / Value release, o Printout Means of using the above functions are given in point 10.8. “Additional parameters on weighing process”. 20.5. Printouts Option Printouts enables setting the contents of printouts in a standard printout and also determining non-standard printouts. Standard printout Comprises four internal blocks, each featuring different variables.
Zawartość poszczególnych raportów: 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. − User − Balance type − Balance ID − Date − Time − Mass of steel standard − Mass of aluminium standard − Density of steel standard − Density of aluminium standard − Weighing 1 − Weighing 2 − Density − Product − Warehouse − Client − Empty line − Dashes − Signature − Non-standard printout 20.6. Report on completed density determination processes On completing any type of density determining processes, i.e. solid, liquid or air, a report is generated.
Use of data contained in the header and footer.
21. 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.
21.1. Setting of animal working 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 analysed. Obtained data is used to determine measurement result.
21.2. 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 10.8.
22. 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 22.1.
TOLERANCE: balance software accepts 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.
As each of ingredients must have its name and mass specified, the operator must know the exact composition of the total mixture. Adding a formulation to the database of formulas is carried out from the database level. Procedure: • Enter submenu < • Press < Databases>, press < Formulation> field Add > soft key, should a formulation be added On selecting adding of a new formulation, the software automatically adds a new entry in the database, and enters its editing mode.
22.4. 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.
To proceed press < > key Caution: Formula making process can be aborted at any moment by pressing key. 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.
PROCEDURE 3 – Preparing a formulation that is saved in the Database of Formulas, with determining target mass of complete formulation. This procedure is dedicated for users who need to prepare a mixture with pre-determined mass, that is different from the mass resulting from summing of used ingredients. In such case, there is no need to carry out complex calculations of ingredients’ mass. The software adjusts mass of each ingredient in relation to pre-defined target mass of the complete formulation.
22.5. Printouts Option Printouts enables setting the content of printouts in a standard printout and also determining non-standard printouts. Standard printout Comprises four internal blocks, each 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. 15.
22.6. Report on 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 on formula making process: -------------- Report on 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.
23. 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.
23.1. 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.
23.3. Parameters related to a series of measurement 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.
− 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.
24. PIPETTE CALIBRATION Balance allows pipette calibration by means of a special balance software or by means of cooperation with computer software “Pipettes” intended for pipettes calibration (workstation for pipettes calibration). Before pipettes calibration a special set must be mounted inside the draft shield. The set is an atypical balance equipment. See the picture below for set assembly instruction.
dosed by means of pipette through an opening located in the top cover of the weighing chamber. Thus prepared balance is ready for performance of pipettes calibration process. 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.
Before carrying out calibration process, load database with data on pipettes and calibration criteria. Adding pipettes can only be carried out from the database level. Adding procedure is described further in this user manual.
3. Press key, 4. The display indicates functions related to calibration of pipettes. Pipettes calibration is related to the following functions: − Number of measurements; this option enables determining number of measurements for tested volume of a pipette (valid for each tested volume in case of a pipette with adjustable volume), − Request serial number: YES/NO.
The software automatically adds a new entry to the database, and enters its editing mode. Insert all parameters of a new formulation. List of parameters defined for a pipette: 1. Name: press “Name” field, a window opens for inserting name of a pipette; 2. Code: for inserting pipette’s code; 3. Model: for inserting model name of a pipette; 4. Tip: for inserting name of used tip; 5. Type of volume: ADJUSTABLE / FIXED; 6. Nominal volume: for specifying nominal volume of a pipette; 7.
Standard printout Comprises four internal sections featuring different variables. For each variable set option YES to include it in a standard printout. If option NO is selected, then the variable is disabled, i.e. it is not printed. Settings for header printout, weighing printout, and footer printout are specified in point. 15.5; below description refers to setting a printout template for report on pipette calibration.
The adapter has been designed to minimize evaporation occurring in liquid handling procedures. It consists of a minimized weighing chamber installed inside the weighing chamber of a balance. The adapter features an evaporation ring and a dedicated weighing pan for central locating of the measuring vessel. Application of the adapter for pipettes calibration prevents from liquid evaporation during calibration process.
following step - . Description of texts: C1 – channel number; V1 – number of volume for a channel; N1 – number of measurement for tested volume; 8. Follow displayed commands until completing the calibration process. The grey coloured workspace displays other data on calibration process, i.e. average volume, values of errors, specific for carried out process; 9. On accepting the last measurement, a window is displayed with ambient conditions parameters.
8 0.998 g 9 0.998 g 10 0.998 g 1000.82389 µl 1000.82389 µl 1000.82389 µl Average volume 1000.82389 µl Average [%] 100.08 % Systematic error 0.82389 µl Systematic error [%] 0.08239 % Permissible error ± 16 µl Random error 0 µl Random error [%] 0% Permissible error ± 6 µl Status Positive ---------------------------------------Signature .........................................
25. DIFFERENTIAL WEIGHING Working mode < Differential weighing> enables analysing 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).
1. Setup – access to balance’s menu 2. Series 3. Sample 4. Weighing A 5. Weighing B 6. Weighing T+A 7. Delete value 25.1. 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. The display indicates menu of: Settings, Keys, Information, Printout and Profile, 3. Press key, 4.
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. Weighing (T+A) Start weighing a container for the sample (tarring) with automatic, carried out instantly after tarring, sample’s weighing process (nonseparable activities). On process initiation, the software orders setting name of a sample.
25.3. 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.
25.4. 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 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. If there are no such samples in a series, the balance displays a message that such process is inaccessible.
, 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.
In order to preview detailed information on a sample, press field with its name. The opened window contains the following data: In case the following procedure is completed for a sample: • weighing A only, then tare value is <0>, • weighing T only, then value of weighing A is <0> • weighing T+A, then for tare and weighing A the mass values are assigned. Data on a weighed sample can be printed on a connected printer on pressing a pictogram with a printer on display’s upper bar.
it is the 1 measuring cycle type B, and <3> means, that the for this process is set to <3> (3 cycles). Remember, that the software requests to carry out the cycle out of <3> from all samples in a series, for which this measurement is available (a condition is competing Weighing A for the sample). During process course the bottom bar and the workspace display data on the following steps that a user should follow.
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. Data on a specific series can be printed or exported to a file. 25.5. Copy tare The option enables copying once selected tare value in a series to all samples which do not have tare value assigned, and for which differential weighing process (status other than Weighing B) is not completed.
25.7. Deleting a value The option, in case of an error, enables deleting last weighing record added to the database. It applies to all processes in the working mode. The software enables deleting only the last carried out measurement. On accidental saving a weighing record (sample or tare), i.e. wrong sample or container, press the following key: The weighing record is automatically deleted, and the software returns to the previous step of the procedure. The process can be carried out only once.
25.8. 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. 15.
• Packaging • Universal variable 1…5 • Net • Tare • Non-standard printout − Weighing B • Weighing B • Date • Time • Level status • Warehouse • Product • Packaging • Universal variable 1…5 • Net • Tare • Interval • Difference • Difference % • Residue % • Non-standard printout - 116 -
26. 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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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.
26.2. 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.
---------Measurement Net 50.038 g ---------Measurement Net 50.053 g ---------Measurement Net 50.030 g ---------Measurement Net 50.012 g ---------Measurement Net 50.029 g ---------Measurement Net 50.007 g ---------Measurement Net 50.008 g 4 --------------5 --------------6 --------------7 --------------8 --------------9 --------------10 ------------- Number of T2- errors 0 0% Number of T1- errors 0 0% Number of T1+ errors 0 0% Number of T2+ errors 0 0% Average 50.0194 g Standard deviation 0.
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27.1. Processes carried out on databases Databases can be operated only by an authorized personnel.
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.
10. Tare 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
• Enter submenu < Databases> • Enter database of < (record). 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. Determination of measurement status (stable / unstable) 5. Product name 6. User 7. Client, Client name 8. Working mode name 9. Warehouse, name of source warehouse 10. Packaging, name of tare applied during weighing product’s weighing process 11.
27.5. Formulation Database of Formulas contains list of designed formulas / mixtures, which can be prepared by weighing each of formulation’s ingredients. Procedure • Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Formulas> field • • Press < Add > key should a new formulation be designed If a formulation already exists in the database, press field with its name. List of parameters defined for a formulation: 1. Name 2. Code 3. Ingredients 4. Number of ingredients 5. Sum 27.6.
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 < • • 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. Number of channels 9.
27.9. Reports from pipette calibration processes Reports contain data on completed pipette calibration processes. In case of multichannel pipettes, the reports are generated for each channel separately. Each report can be previewed, searched by date, exported or printed.
• If a series already exists in the database, press field with its name to edit data that is optionally editable List of 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. parameters defined for a series: Name Code Client Samples Number of samples 27.11. Raports on 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.
14. Number of T2+ errors [Quantity of +T2 errors] 15. A chart from control processes 16. A chart from control processes with limits 27.12. Minimum sample weight The database of minimal sample weight contains data on declared methods and minimal sample weight for a balance. Caution: Only authorized RADWAG 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 RADWAG representative to carry out necessary changes in minimum sample settings. 5.
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 AS 220.3Y: No. Tare value 1 0.0000 g Minimum sample 0.2500 g Means of operation The minimum sample refers to all net weighments that are weighed without a packaging (the button is not applied). The software identifies this setting as the minimum sample is valid only for weighing samples without a packaging.
Procedure • Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Packages> field • • Press < Add > key should a new packaging be added If a packaging record already exists in the database, press field with its name, and insert data on the packaging. Caution: It is possible to use an option for searching a record by name or code. 27.15.
• • • In the field press key A window is opened for creating an optional printout While designing a printout use on-screen keyboard displayed on the touch panel. It features the same options as a regular computer keyboard.
Net weight: 94.147 Carried by: Admin Template Printout template Example of Printout no. 2 – printout template from a file All printout templates can be designed in a form of external files, that are imported to a balance. A file with printout template has to have an extension: *.txt or *.lb and contain all constant and variable data. On importing, the content of a printout template can be modified. Procedure: − Design a *.txt or *.
27.18.1. 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. Procedure: • Plug a data storage device to balance’s USB port, • Press < Export database of weighing records to file>, the software opens a window where export options have to be set.
Set option and click , software will automatically export weighing database, • Upon completion a respective message, information on number of exported data and the file name (with file extension *.txt) will be displayed, next the software returns to the previous window. • • The user may return to a weighing procedure or proceed to other settings.
Upon confirmation the software deletes data and displays a summary message: Upon confirmation the software returns to a previous window. The user may continue a weighing procedure or proceed to other operations.
27.18.3. Delete weighments and reports Function allows to delete a given database weighments and reports. Upon activation of this function the software displays a window with a numeric keyboard. Use the keyboard to enter a date specifying which data is to be removed (data older than those specified by a date). Date is given in a following form: year-month-day. Upon confirmation of entered date all weighments and reports older than those specified by the date will be removed.
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 < Enter submenu < Communication> by pressing Communication” filed. Communication>. key, and press “ 28.1.
Procedure: − Select < • • • • Wifi> communication interface, next set the parameters: DHCP IP Addresse Subnet mask Default gateway - Yes – No 10.10.9.155 255.255.255.0 10.10.8.244 Caution: Above settings serve for informative purposes only. Transmission parameters must be set with respect to local network. Upon completing modifications, press message: key, you will see the following . Go to weighing and restart balance.
To check selected network parameters press field, you will see a window with the respective information: The selected network and parameters for connection are stored in the balance program. The program connects to the network using the stored parameters each time the balance is activated. The user may change this by selecting option. The option disconnects the given network.
28.5. 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. PERIPHERAL DEVICES Menu PERIPHERAL DEVICES is located in menu group Parameters. It is accessed by pressing Setup key or < Setup > quick access key. Inside the menu, there is a list of connectable peripheral devices, which can cooperate with a balance. 29.1. Computer Active connection between a balance and a computer is signalled by visible pictogram displayed in the upper bar of the main window. Submenu < Computer> enables configuring connection settings.
Additionally a given printout code page must be accordant with the printer code page.
– function activated on moving to the Database of Products / Products / Product editing – press printer pictogram.
29.3. Barcode scanner 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).
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).
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. Tablet feeder (mode not available in balance’s standard version) Balance 3Y series enables communicating it with an automatic feeder PA-02/H series using ports: • • • RS 232 (COM1), RS 232 (COM2), Com internal.
o Left door On changing the logic status of the input system, e.g. from [0] to [1] a function that is assigned to the system is carried out. For instance: o Carrying out automatic adjustment process to check balance’s accuracy, o Displaying the value of set checkweighing thresholds, or o Restoring tare value to weigh net mass of measured load. Procedure - Press key and press: “ Inputs / Outputs” key.
- Enter submenu < Inputs / Outputs>, select and press < Outputs> key - Enter editing mode of a selected output, which opens list of available functions, - Select a function from displayed list and return to weighing with saving carried out changes.
31. OTHER PARAMETERS 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. Volume The user may adjust power of the loudspeaker which is mounted in a read head: To adjust the volume: Press key, next select „ Other / Volume” option. Using on-screen keyboard enter percent value of the volume. 100% is the highest volume, 0% the lowest (loudspeaker off). 31.5. Sleep mode The user has the sleep mode at his disposal, thus he can turn off the display. In order to enter the sleep mode: • press key, next press: „ Others / Sleep mode”.
• 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. Caution: The process can be aborted by pressing Esc key on an external keyboard connected to the balance’s terminal. 31.8. Level control Balance 3Y series features an Automatic Level Control system. In case of nonverified instruments, the operation of Automatic Level Control system is user defined.
31.9. 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 parameterwhich opens an editing window, Select one of available options. The selection causes immediate returning to the menu window. • • 31.10.
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.
Filter Value release Repeatability Stabilization time Filter Value release Repeatability Stabilization time . . . Filter Value release Repeatability Stabilization time Very fast Reliable 0.0092 g 4.895 s Fast Fast 0.0099 g 4.979 s Very slow Reliable 0.0207 g 5.015 s Signature ........................................ PROCEDURE: On function activation, the software initiates the process automatically. The display indicates progress of the process course.
Test results: *Deviation for Max. *Value of repeatability of indication expressed as standard deviation *Result of door test (positive / negative) – if a balance features automatic door opening system. An example of report: ..................................................... --------- Autotest GLP: Report -----Balance type MYA 3Y 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.
Autotest results can be exported by pressing field on the level of all saved reports in a table. Data is sent to a data storage device connected to balance’s USB port as a file with extension *.csv. 31.12. 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. 31.13. Export of system events Caution: Option enabled only for authorized balance operators.
32. UPDATE The function contains two modules which enable updating: o Area of a user: SOFTWARE o Metrological parameters: WEIGHING MODULE. Updating process takes place automatically by loading data from a data storage device connected to balance’s USB port. Procedure o Prepare a data storage device with update file. Required file extension: *.
34. MOVIES Option activating instructional movie explaining how to operate balance funtions. To view the movie go to parameter group, select the demanded file and press to watch the movie stored in the balance memory. The program plays *.wmv files. parameter group allows the user to add/delete movies from the balance memory. To add a movie the user has to: 1. Save the movie on a memory stick, 2. Plug the memory stick to USB port of balance head, 3. Enter parameter group, 4. 5. 6.
To play the movie the user has to: 1. Save the movie to the balance memory (see instruction above) 2. Enter parameter group 3. Press the name of a movie to be watched The movie starts automatically. Functions available for playback are as follows: Play/ Pause playing Stop playing Increase/decrease the volume (volum power adjusted, for settings go to OTHER parameters group).
35. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL General information A. A character based communication protocol balance-terminal is designed for establishing communication between a RADWAG balance and a peripheral devices via RS 232 interface. B. It consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to the balance and responses from the balance.. C. Responses are sent from the balance on each receipt of a command as a reaction for a specific command. D.
SS Result release IC Internal calibration IC1 Lock automatic internal adjustment IC0 Unlock automatic internal adjustment NB Give balance factory number K1 Lock balance keyboard K0 Unlock balance keyboard BP Start BEEP signal OMI List available working modes OMS Set working mode OMG Give current working mode PC Send all implemented commands Caution: 1. Each command must end with CR LF characters; 35.2.
Accessible responses: Z_A CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_D CR LF - command carried out Z_A CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_^ CR LF - command understood but zeroing range exceeded Z_A CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_E CR LF - time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result Z_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment Tare the balance Format: T CR LF Accessible responses: T_A CR LF - command understood and in progress T_D CR LF - comm
Send stable measurement result in basic measuring unit Format: S CR LF Accessible responses: S_A CR LF - command understood and in progress S_E CR LF - time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result S_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment S_A CR LF - command understood and in progress MASS FRAME - response is mass value in basic measuring unit 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
MASS FRAME „P2” CR LF measuring unit from all weighing platforms Frame format with mass from each weighing platform: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-15 16 17 18 19 20 21 stability P n space space character mass space unit CR LF marker 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 .
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 4 S U I stability 5 6 7-15 16 17 18 19 20 21 space sign mass space unit CR LF Example: S U I CR LF – command from a computer S U I ? _ - _ _ _ 5 8 .
Switch off continuous transmission in current weighing unit Format: CU0 CR LF Accessible responses: CU0_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment CU0_A CR LF - command understood and in progress Set low checkweighing threshold LO Format: DH_XXXXX CR LF, where XXXXX – mass format Accessible responses: DH_OK CR LF - command carried out ES CR LF - command not recognized (incorrect mass format) Set high checkweighing threshold HI Format: UH_XXXXX CR LF, where XXXXX – mass format Accessible
Accessible responses: SM_OK CR LF - command carried out SM_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment (e.g.: other working mode, not PARTS COUNTING) ES CR LF - command not recognized (incorrect mass format) Set target mass value (e.g. for DOSING) Format: TV_XXXXX CR LF, where: _ - space, XXXXX – mass format Accessible responses: TV_OK CR LF - command carried out TV_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment (e.g.
Accessible responses: PROFILE OK CR LF - command understood, new PROFILE activated LOGIN ERRROR CR LF - command understood, an error in PROFILE name, log in failed ES CR LF - command not recognized (error in format) The result release Format: SS CR LF Accessible responses: SS_OK CR LF - command understood, realization in progress The command simulates pressing PRINT button on an overlay, according to settings selected for result release.
Function not available for verified balances.
If value greater than the valid one is given, the BEEP sound is activated for the maximal available time limit. Example Command: BP_350 – turn BEEP signal for 350 ms Response: BP_OK – BEEP on Caution! – BEEP signal activated by BP command gets aborted if it is activated by means of other devices: keyboard, touch panel, proximity sensors.
Example1 Command: OMI – give available working modes Response: OMI – available working modes are given 2_” Parts counting” number + name 4_” Dosing” 12_”Checkweighing” OK – command completed Example2 Command: OMI Response: OMI 2 4 12 OK – give available working modes – available working modes are given (mode number) – command completed OMS - Set working mode Command sets current working mode of a
OMG_I given – command understood but not accessible at this moment n – parameter, decimal value specifying working mode number. See OMI command description for detailed information.
Example: _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 8 3 2 . 0 _ g _ _ CR LF – a printout generated from a balance on pressing key, according to settings of : N (number of measurements) Date NO Universal variable 1 … 5 NO Net Time NO NO Tare NO NO Level status NO Gross NO Client NO Current result NO Warehouse NO Supplementary unit NO Product NO Mass YES Packaging NO Non-standard printout NO 36.
37. DIAGRAMS OF CONNECTING CABLES Caution: Cable „Balance – Ethernet” is a regular network cable with slot jest RJ45 on both ends.
38. ERROR MESSAGES Err2 Err3 Err8 -NULL-FULL-LH-no level-Err 100In process Value beyond zero range, Value beyond tare range, Tarring / Zeroing operation time exceeded, Zero value from converter, Measurement range (Max. capacity) exceeded, Start mass error, not levelled balance weighing module restart in-course process resulting in unstable measurement (automatic feeder – pills feeding process or comparator – load change process) 39.
40. APPENDIX A – Variables for printouts 40.1. List of variables Caution: Each of defined variables must be contained in braces: {x}, where x – stands for variable number.
{31} Weighing platform no. {32} Factory no.
{77} User: Access level {80} Packaging: Name {81} Packaging: Code {82} Packaging: Mass {85} Client: Name {86} Client: Code {87} Client: VAT no.
{177} Report on formulation: Sum {178} Report on formulation: Target value {179} Report on formulation: Difference {180} Report on formulation: Number of measurements {181} Report on formulation: Status {182} Report on formulation: Measurements {188} Ingredient: Target mass {189} Ingredient: Difference {210} Adjustment history: Type of adjustment {211} Adjustment history: Nominal mass {212} Adjustment history: Current mass {213} Adjustment history: Difference {214} Adjustment histor
{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: Pressure {285} 2) Mass Comparator: (Reference) Standards: Name {286} 2) Mass Comparator
{319} Pipettes: Tested volumes {325} Pipette calibration report: Serial no.
{365} Weighing B: Interval {366} Weighing B: Difference {367} Weighing B: Difference % {368} Weighing B: Residue % {369} Weighing B: Number {375} Differential weighing: Method {380}2) Drying program: Name {381}2) Drying program: Code {385}2) Drying mode {386}2) Drying mode parameters 2) Finish mode 2) Finish mode parameters 2) {389} Drying report: Unit {390}2) Drying report: Printout interval {387} {388} {405} SQC: Batch no.
{422} SQC : T2- limit {423} SQC : T1- limit {424} SQC : T1+ limit {425} SQC : T2+ limit {426} SQC : Value of T2- error {427} SQC : Value of T1- error {428} SQC : Value of T1+ error {429} SQC : Value of T2+ error {440} Minimum sample: Name {441} {442} Minimum sample: Reference tare {443} Minimum sample: Status Minimum sample Caution: Format of variables {0} and {1} is finished with characters CR LF, 1) (i.e.
Special formatting signs: Sign , : . F V T / \ Description Sign separating variables for formatting Example {7,10} – Net mass in adjustment unit with constant length of 10 characters, with right justification Minus sign or left {7,-10} – Net mass in adjustment unit justification with constant length of 10 characters, with left justification Sign proceeding formatting {7:0.000} – Net mass in adjustment or time separator (i.e.
Application list of formatted variables: CODE DESCRIPTION {7:V6.3} Net mass in EAN 13 code (6-character code) {7:V7.3} Net mass in EAN 13 code (7-character code) {27:V6.3} Net value in EAN 13 code (6-character code) {27:V7.3} Net value in EAN 13 code (7-character code) {7:T6.3} Net mass in EAN 128 code {8:T6.3} Gross mass in EAN 128 code {55:T6.
41. APPENDIX D – Settings of CITIZEN printer 9600b/sec none 8bit 1 bit No ON (enabled) Baud rate Parity control Bits Stop bits Handshake IEEE 1284 Data from a printer regarding RS232: [Interface Menu] RS-232C Baud rate RS-232C Parity RS-232C Length RS-232C Stop bit RS-232C X-ON IEEE 1284 9600bps None 8 bit 1 bit No On Means of activating an information (test) printout and carrying out changes in printer’s settings is specified in a user manual of CITIZEN printers. 42.
43. APPENDIX F – Communication with barcode scanners 1. For communication with barcode scanners RADWAG balances 3Y series use RS232 interfaces and simplex transmission (one direction) without handshaking. Only two wires are required for assuring such a transmission. Therefore, used scanners should be equipped in such interface with disabled both hardware and software handshaking. 2. Both balances and scanners have the possibility of setting of transmission parameters.
44. 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 . .
− − − − − − − − − − 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 No Ethernet » DHCP No » IP address 192.168.0.2 » Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 » Default gate 192.168.0.
» 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 Inputs / Outputs Description Value Inputs » Input 1 Selection » Input 2 Selection » Input 3 Selection » Input 4
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 » Advanced user Selection » Administrator Selection Date and time Printouts Databases Products Clients Selection: Formulation - Guest Packages - User Warehouses - Advanced user Printouts - Administrator Delete data older than Other
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