Operating Instructions Sartorius Combics 1 | Combics 2 Models CISL1U | CISL2U | CIS1U | CIS2U Indicators 98648-012-27
Intended Use Combics 1 and Combics 2 are rugged, easy-to-use indicators for the complex quality control tasks you perform every day: Symbols The following symbols are used in these instructions: § indicates required steps – – – – in the food industry in the pharmaceutical industry in the chemical industry in the electronics and metal-working industries The Combics indicators meet the highest requirements placed on the accuracy and reliability of weighing results through the following features: – Rugged
Contents 2 Intended Use 3 Contents 4 Warning and Safety Information 5 Getting Started 5 Equipment Supplied 5 Setting Up the Indicator 6 General View of the Equipment 7 Installing the Weighing Platform 8 Connecting the Combics to AC Power Installing the Verification Adapter for Use in Legal Metrology 9 Connecting the External Rechargeable Battery Pack 9 Connecting a Bar Code Scanner 10 Operating Design 10 Keys 14 Data Output Functions 15 Settings 15 Functions of the Keys when Configuring the Menu 15 P
Warning and Safety Information Combics complies with the European Council Directives as well as international regulations and standards for electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, and the stipulated safety requirements. § To prevent damage to the equipment, read these operating instructions thoroughly before using your Combics. ! Do not use the equipment in a hazardous location.
Getting Started The indicator is available in various versions. If you have ordered special options, the indicator will be supplied with these options premounted at the factory. Storage and Shipping Conditions Allowable storage temperature: -10 ...+40°C (+14°F ... + 104°F) – Unpackaged equipment may lose its accuracy when exposed to strong vibration. Excessive vibration may compromise the safety of the equipment.
General View of the Equipment Keypad: Combics 1 11 9 8 12 6 7 Keypad: Combics 2 1 12 2 11 Display and Keypad 1 Select reference value (depending on the application) 2 “Clear” key 3 LEDs for checkweighing and classification 4 Store reference value (depending on the application) 5 Toggle to the application program|application-specific information 6 Data output 7 Gross/net; 2nd unit or 10 + higher resolution (depending on the settings) 8 Tare 9 Zero 10 Toggle to different weighing platform 11 On/off ke
Installing the Weighing Platform The connecting cable should be installed by a certified technician who has received special training from Sartorius. !Installation work that affects the NEMA rating must be performed with extreme care.
§ Attach the cable to the weighing platform as follows: – Expose approximately 5 cm (2 inches) of the wires for installation. – Strip the casing from approximately 1 cm (1/2 inch) of the wires and attach ferrules to the wires. – Install the ferrite ferrule over wires 1 to 6 – Securely attach the wires to the screw terminals. Wiring Diagram No.
Installing the Verification Adapter for Use in Legal Metrology (on verfiable models only) § Remove the nut located on the back of the indicator § Use the slotted screw to install the adapter plate § Place the verification seal over the adapter Connecting the External Rechargeable Battery Pack (Accessory No.
Operating Design With Combics 1 you can collect weights from one weighing platform. With Combics 2 you can collect weights from two weighing platforms and use application programs to calculate and display weights. – Through the keys (e.g., with the (, ), k and p keys in the menu) All of the functions available in Combics 1 are also available in Combics 2. – Through the weighing platform (e.g., tare values) Before you begin, you need to configure the Combics for your specific requirements.
Operating Elements: Combics 1 (Combics 2: see next page) Keys Below the Display On/off Turns the Combics on or off. When the Combics is turned off, off is displayed. Toggling the display between weighing platforms (Combics 2 only) When two weighing platforms are connected, this key toggles the display between the platforms.
Operating Elements: Combics 2 (for Combics 1, see previous page) Input Through the Digital Input/ Output Interface There are four output control lines and one input line for use with the checkweighing and classification applications. You can assign one of the following functions to the input control line (configuration in the operating menu): Keys to the Right of the Display c r O w These keys are used for initializing applications, and are described in detail in the following chapters.
123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 124853 printer 10 13 14 15 4 2 10 16 15 17 Menu Display (Example) Display During the Weighing Mode (Example) 1 Symbol for the routine in progress 2 O sign for the value displayed 3 Indicates that the weighing platform has been zeroed 4 Weight or calculated value (main display) 5 This digit is not valid when the equipment is used in legal metrology 6 Weight unit of the value displayed 7 GMP printing mode active 8 Data in tare memory 9 Gross value shown in main disp
Data Output Functions You can choose from four forms of data output: – – – – Printer Digital I/O interface COM port LEDs Printer You can connect one or two strip printers or one or two label printers to the Combics. If you use a YDP02, YDP03, or Universal printer, you can configure certain parameters for the printer (such as baud rate, parity, stop bits, handshake mode and data bits). The printout can be formatted by the user.
Settings Purpose You can configure your Combics to meet individual requirements by entering user data and setting selected menu parameters in the Setup menu. The menu is a combination of text levels and numeric codes. – – – – - – – – – – – – – – Features The parameters are combined in the following groups (highest text menu level): Application programs “appl." Key assignments k “fn-key" Device parameters “Setup" Device information “info" Language for calibration and adjustment record “lang.
Navigating in the Operating Menu (Examples) Example: Adapting the Combics to the place of installation, menu code 1. 1. 4, “Extreme vibration", for weighing platform WP1 (in this example, using the Combics 2).
( To continue: Return to next higher menu level k ) Press and hold (> 2 sec) Change other menu settings if desired Exit the operating menu Defining Password Protection for the Menu You can define a password to protect the application program settings “appl" and the device parameters “Setup" from unauthorized changes. To do this, enter a password known only to authorized personnel. Without the password, only a few of the menu items can be accessed (k key, Info, language).
) Show user password menu item p p; confirm with ) , Repeatedly: p; confirm with ) , Repeatedly: p; confirm with ) , k k, confirm with) – To delete an existing password, enter an “underline” character (“_”) by pressing k and p and then press ) to confirm ) Store the password ( Return to next higher menu level To continue: k ) Press and hold (> 2 sec) 18 Set password “ABC1": – to enter letters, press p – to enter numbers, press k (Press k or p repeatedly until the desired character is displayed)
Operating Menu Overview (Parameters) = Setting|function on Combics 2 only * Factory setting W User-defined setting 1st level Display 2nd level Display 3rd level Display Function Menu Application Programs Appl W 3. 5. 1 3. 5. 2 3. 5. 3 3. 5. 4 * 3. 5. 5 3. 5. 6 3. 5. 7 3. 5. 8 3. 5. 9 3. 5.10 Weighing Minimum load for automatic taring 1 digit 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits 3. 7. 1 * 3. 7. Automatic tare: 1st weight tared Off On 9.1.1 9.
Z* 3. 9. 1 * 3. 9. 2 3. 9. 3 3. 9. 4 Counting Resolution for calculation of average piece weight Display accuracy Display accuracy + 1 decimal place Display accuracy + 2 decimal places Internal resolution 3.11. 1 * 3.11. 2 Storage parameter With stability With higher stability 3.12. 1 3.12. 3 * Reference sample updating Off Automatic 3.13. 1 * 3.13. 2 3.13. 3 Reference scale Off To weighing platform WP-1 To weighing platform WP-2 9. 1. 1 9. 1.
Z nm 3.10. 1 * 3.10. 2 3.10. 3 3.10. 4 Neutral Measurement Decimal places for display of results None 1 decimal place 2 decimal places 3 decimal places 3.11. 1 * 3.11. 2 Storage parameter With stability With higher stability 3.13. 1 * 3.13. 2 3.13. 3 Reference scale Off To weighing platform WP-1 To weighing platform WP-2 9. 1. 1 9. 1. 2 * Restore factory settings of all application programs Yes No 3. 5. 1 3. 5. 2 3. 5. 3 3. 5. 4 * 3. 5. 5 3. 5. 6 3. 5. 7 3. 5. 8 3. 5. 9 3. 5.
V 3.19. 1 3.19. 2 * 3.19. 3 3.19. 4 3.19. 5 3.19. 6 3.19. 7 3.19. 8 3.19. 9 3.19.10 Averaging (Animal Weighing) Animal activity 0.1 % of the animal/object 0.2% of the animal/object 0.5 % of the animal/object 1% of the animal/object 2% of the animal/object 5% of the animal/object 10% of the animal/object 20% of the animal/object 50% of the animal/object 100 % of the animal/object 3.20. 1 * 3.20. 2 Automatic printout Off On 3.21. 1 * 3.21.
O 4. 5. 1 * 4. 5. 2 Checkweighing Parameter input Min, max, target Only target with percentage limits 4. 6. 1 * 4. 6. 2 4. 6. 3 4. 6. 4 Automatic printout of results Off On Only OK values Only not-OK values 9. 1. 1 9. 1. 2 * Restore factory settings of all application programs Yes No 3. 5. 1 3. 5. 2 3. 5. 3 3. 5. 4 * 3. 5. 5 3. 5. 6 3. 5. 7 3. 5. 8 3. 5. 9 3. 5.
O CL 4.10. 1 * 4.10. 2 Classification Automatic printout of results Off On 9. 1. 1 9. 1. 2 * Restore factory settings of all application programs Yes No 3. 5. 1 3. 5. 2 3. 5. 3 3. 5. 4 * 3. 5. 5 3. 5. 6 3. 5. 7 3. 5. 8 3. 5. 9 3. 5.10 Weighing in Percent Minimum load for automatic taring and automatic printout 1 digit 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits 3. 6. 1 * 3. 6. 2 3. 6. 3 3. 6. 4 3. 6. 5 3. 6. 6 3. 6. 7 3. 6. 8 3. 6. 9 3. 6.
L 9. 1. 1 9. 1. 2 * Weighing in Percent Restore factory settings of all application programs Yes No 3. 5. 1 * 3. 5. 2 3. 5. 3 3. 5. 4 * 3. 5. 5 3. 5. 6 3. 5. 7 3. 5. 8 3. 5. 9 3. 5.10 Net-total Formulation (2nd Tare Memory) Minimum load for automatic taring and automatic printout 1 digit 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits 3. 6. 1 * 3. 6. 2 3. 6. 3 3. 6. 4 3. 6. 5 3. 6. 6 3. 6. 7 3. 6. 8 3. 6. 9 3. 6.
∑ 3. 7. 1* 3. 7. 2 Totalizing Automatic tare: 1st weight tared Off On 3. 8. 1 3. 8. 2 * Application started automatically and most recent application data loaded when Combics switched on Automatic (on) Manual (off) 3.16. 1 * 3.16. 2 Automatic storage of value Off On 3.17. 1 3.17. 2 * 3.17. 3 Printout of individual component data when value stored in totalizing memory Automatic printout of results off Print individual transaction by pressing O Print components of transaction by pressing O 9. 1. 1 9.
Device Parameters setup code Password prompt (only when password is active: 2 sec. on) Enter the password _ (cursor flashes) Weighing Platform 1 wp-1 1 1. 1. 1 1. 1. 2 * 1. 1. 3 1. 1. 4 Display designation of this menu level: 1 Adapting the scale to “very unstable" ambient conditions (adapt filter) Minimum vibration Normal vibration Strong vibration Extreme vibration 1. 2. 1 * 1. 2. 2 1. 2. 3 1. 2. 4 Application filter Final readout Filling mode Low filtering Without filtering 1. 3. 1 1. 3. 2 * 1.
wp-1 Weighing Platform 1 1 1. 8. 1. 8. 1 * 1. 8. 2 1. 8. 3 1. 8. 4 1. 8. 5 1. 9. 1. 9.10 Calibration, adjustment Ext. calibration/adjustment; default weights Ext. calibration/adjustment; weight can be selected under menu item 1.18.1 Key blocked 1.10. 1 1.10. 2 * Calibration/adjustment sequence Calibration with automatic adjustment Calibration with adjustment triggered manually 1.11. 1 1.11. 2 * Zero-setting range 1 percent/max. cap. 2 percent/max. cap. 1.12. 2 1.12.
wp-1 Weighing Platform 1 1 Weight unit 2 1) 3. 1. 3. 1. 1 3. 1. 2 3. 1. 3 3. 1. 4 3. 1. 5 3. 1. 6 3. 1. 7 3. 1. 8 3. 1. 9 3. 1.10 3. 1.11 3. 1.12 3. 1.13 3. 1.14 3. 1.15 3. 1.16 3. 1.17 3. 1.18 3. 1.19 3. 1.20 3. 1.
datprot 5. 3. 1 * 5. 3. 2 Data protocol SBI standard version Number of stop bits 1 stop bit 2 stop bits 5. 4. 1 5. 4. 3 * Handshake mode Software handshake Hardware handshake, 1character after CTS 5. 6. 1 * 5. 6. 2 Number of data bits 7 data bits 8 data bits 6. 1. 1 6. 1. 2 * 6. 1. 4 6. 1. 5 6. 1. 7 Manual/automatic data output Manual without stability Manual with stability Automatic without stability Automatic with stability Printout for computer (PC) 6. 3. 1 * 6. 3. 2 6. 3. 4 6. 3.
datprot 5. 2. 1 5. 2. 2 5. 2. 3 * 5. 2. 4 Data protocol “MP8 interface" emulation Parity Mark Space Odd Even 6. 1. 1 6. 1. 2 * 6. 1. 4 6. 1. 5 Manual/auto print mode Manual without stability Manual with stability Automatic without stability Automatic at stability 5. 1. 1 5. 1. 2 5. 1. 3 5. 1. 4 5. 1. 5 5. 1. 6 5. 1. 7 * 5. 1. 8 SMA interface function Baud rate 150 baud 300 baud 600 baud 1200 baud 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 baud 19,200 baud 5. 2. 2 5. 2. 3 5. 2. 4 5. 2.
printer 5. 1. 4 * 5. 1. 5 5. 1. 6 5. 1. 7 5. 1. 8 Printer configuration YDP03-0CE Baud rate 1200 baud 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 baud 19,200 baud 5. 2. 2 5. 2. 3 * 5. 2. 4 Parity Space Odd Even 5. 3. 1 * 5. 3. 2 Number of stop bits 1 stop bit 2 stop bits 5. 4. 1 5. 4. 3 * Handshake mode Software handshake Hardware handshake, 1 character after CTS YDP03 5. 1. 5. 2. 5. 3. 5. 4. YDP02IS YDP02IS Strip printer Label printer line * label Uni-pri 5. 1. 1 5. 1. 2 5. 1. 3 5. 1. 4 5. 1. 5 5. 1. 6 5. 1.
unicom Interface 2 (Optional) 3 Display designation of this menu level: 3 Off Weighing Platform 2 RS-232 SBI standard version SBI for legal metrology xBPI-232 1) off * wp-2 rs-232 sbi-std SBI-app bpi-232 * Numeric menu as for WP-1 1. 1. 1. 9. 4 adc-232 Numeric menu as for WP-1 1. 1. rs-485 * is-485 * Numeric menu as for WP-1 1. 1. 1. 9. 4 adc-485 Numeric menu as for WP-1 1. 1. 1. 9. 4 datprot sbi * Numeric menu as for COM1 5. 1. bpi-232 bpi-485 0 to 31 SMA ...
Interface 2 (optional) unICoM 3 analog 8.12. 8.12. 1 * 8.12. 2 8.13. 8.13. 1 * 8.13. 2 MEMory 4 8. 4. 8. 4. 1 * 8. 4. 2 8. 4. 3 8. 4. 4 8. 4. 5 8. 4. 6 8. 4. 7 barcode 5 Display designation of this menu level: 5 Store reference value Store value directly as tare value 6 Printouts 7. 4. 7. 4. 1 (blank) 7. 4. 2 (blank) 7. 5. COM1 interface 1 printout 2 printouts 7. 6. 1 * 7. 6. 2 Optional “UniCOM" interface 1 printout 2 printouts 7. 7. 1 * 1) 7. 7. 2 * 1) 7. 7. 3 * 1) 7. 7. 4 * 1) 7. 7.
prtprot Printouts 6 7. 9. 7. 9. 1 * 1) 7. 9. 2 * 1) 7. 9. 4 * 1) 7. 9. 5 * 1) COM1 interface: Print results when c pressed in Totalizing and Net-total applications Header lines 1, 2 Date and time Scale/platform designation Result from the application program 7.10. 1 * 1) 7.10. 2 * 1) 7.10. 4 * 1) 7.10.
Operating the Combics utilit. 7 8.11. 8.11. 1 * 8.11. 2 First platform displayed Weighing platform WP-1 Weighing platform WP-2 8.12. 1 * 8.12. 2 Display of geographical data before calibration and adjustment No Yes 9. 1. 1 9. 1. 2 * Restore factory settings of the numeric “Operating" menu Yes No 8.12. 9. 1. Time time Input example: 10.07.41 (hh.mm.ss) Date date Input: 05.01.02 (mm.dd.yy); non U.S. mode: mm.dd.yy Input: 01.05.02 (dd.mm.yy); U.S. mode: mm.dd.
Operating the Combics Simple Weighing Device Parameters Weighing W Password You can assign a password to protect parameter settings for applications (Combics 2 only) and for device setup (Setup CODE) from unauthorized changes. The basic weighing function is available at all times.
Example Switch on the Combics 2; zero the platform; tare the container weight; fill container; toggle display to gross weight, second weight unit, or 10-fold increased resolution e Switch on the Combics 8888888 01 8 All segments are lit for approx.
1202 8 Display for tared platform with filled container 188 k Toggle the display; depending on the settings, the display now shows either 1702 01 12023 8 The gross weight on the platform (in this example, 50 g container weight + 120.
Calibration and Adjustment Purpose The accuracy of weighing results must be carefully controlled. This is achieved through calibration and adjustment. Calibration technically means to determine the difference between the weighing instrument readout and the actual weight on the platform to determine the accuracy. This does not involve making any changes in the weighing platform. Adjustment means to bring a weighing instrument to the level of accuracy required for its use.
Example External calibration and manual adjustment with default weights Settings in the Setup menu: 1.9.1; 1.10.2; 1.16.1 ( Please see the "Preparation" section on the previous page Unload and zero the weighing platform Press and hold ) cal000 Start calibration (e.g., when calibration prompt flashes: W) This is displayed for 2 seconds If the setting Setup: utilit.: 8.12.2 is selected, the display now shows ALTITUD for 1 second, followed by the corresponding value.
-------------------14.01.2002 13:00 Model CW2P1-30ED-LCE Ser.no. 12345678 Vers. 1.1007.12.1 BVers. 01-25-01 -------------------External calibration Targ. + 50.00 lb Diff. 0.01 lb External adjustment Diff. + 0.00 lb -------------------14.01.
Operation Audit Trail Counter Purpose Automatic tracking of changes in calibration and weighing parameters by two independent counters. Counter data is saved in an EEPROM. This memory retains the counts throughout the lifetime of the component. To display the two counters, press and hold down the ( key for more than 2 seconds. First, “Weighing parameter change counter” will be displayed for 3 seconds on the weight display (identified by a “P”).
Operating the Combics 2 Counting Z When the Counting application is selected, you can determine the number of parts that each have approximately equal weight.
Operating the Combics 2 Minimum Load The minimum load at initialization is configured in the Application settings (3.5: minimum load for automatic taring and automatic printout; 3.6: minimum load for automatic initialization). You can choose from the following ten levels for this setting: 1 digit (no minimum load) 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits The “digits" here refer to the weighing platform intervals in the connected weighing platform.
Preparation § Press the e key to switch on the Combics § While all segments are lit, press the ) key § Open the numeric menu: Press the ) key twice 3 Application parameters 3.5 Minimum load for automatic taring and automatic printing 3.5.1 1 digit 3.5.2 2 digits 3.5.3 5 digits 3.5.4 10 digits 3.5.5 20 digits 3.5.6 50 digits 3.5.7 100 digits 3.5.8 200 digits 3.5.9 500 digits 3.5.10 1000 digits 3.6 Minimum load for automatic initialization 3.6.1 1 digit 3.6.2 2 digits 3.6.3 5 digits 3.6.4 10 digits 3.6.
Operating the Combics 2 Example Determine piece count; menu setting: weigh in the defined reference sample quantity with the minimum load set to 100 digits Configure Settings Switch on the Combics e 8888888 8 While all segments are lit, press the ) key 188 ) Display for selecting the application is shown appl000 Symbol for Counting: Z 100 digits: Parameter 3.6.7 Open Application selection appl Select parameter 3.6.
00 8 20 Place the corresponding number of pieces in the container Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK O Confirm reference weight If the weight is too light, an error code appears in the main display inf 29 Reduce the minimum load setting (3.
Operating the Combics 2 Neutral Measurement Z nm When the Neutral Measurement application is selected, you can use your weighing platform to measure the length, surface and volume of parts that have roughly the same specific weight. The o symbol is displayed as the weight unit .
Minimum Load The minimum load at initialization is configured in the Application settings (3.5: minimum load for automatic taring and automatic printing; 3.6: minimum load for automatic initialization). You can choose from the following ten levels for this setting: 1 digit (no minimum load) 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits The “digits" here refer to the weighing platform intervals in the connected weighing platform.
Operating the Combics 2 Example Determine the length of an amount of electrical cable after weighing in the defined reference unit value Configure Settings e Switch on the Combics 8888888 8 While all segments are lit, press the ) key 188 ) Display for selecting the application is shown appl000 Symbol for Neutral Measurement: Z nm Open Application selection appl Select Neutral Measurement ) (press and hold) Exit Application selection Operation 00 8 1 Place empty container on the platform Co
00 8 2 Place the corresponding unit in the container Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK O Confirm the reference weight If the weight is too light, an error code appears in the main display inf 29 Reduce the minimum load setting (3.
Operating the Combics 2 Checkweighing O When the Checkweighing application is selected, you can check whether sample weights correspond to a given target weight or lie within a given tolerance range. The tolerance range is defined as either an absolute value or a percentage with upper and lower limits. The result is displayed in the main indicator, in the bar graph and by a color-coded LED.
Display Modes The result of a measurement is displayed in the weight display mode or tolerance limit display mode. You can toggle between the two display modes by pressing w. – Weight Display Mode The weighed values are always shown on the main display, even if the corresponding results are over or under the tolerance limits. – – – – In the bar graph, the symbols for lower limit, target value and upper limit are displayed.
Operating the Combics 2 Setup § Turn on the Combics by pressing e § While all segments are lit, press the ) key § Select the Numeric menu: press the ) key 2 x 3 Application Parameters 3.5 Minimum capacity for automatic taring and for automatic printout 3.5.1 1 digit 3.5.2 2 digits 3.5.3 5 digits 3.5.4 10 digits 3.5.5 20 digits 3.5.6 50 digits 3.5.7 100 digits 3.5.8 200 digits 3.5.9 500 digits 3.5.10 1000 digits 3.7 Automatic taring (first weight tared) 3.7.1 Off 3.7.2 On 3.
Example Initialize checkweighing by storing a weighed value as the target value, tolerance limit display mode in percent Configuring the Scale e Switch Combics on 8888888 8 While all segments are lit, press the ) key 188 ) The display for selecting the application appears appl000 Select application appl Select Checkweighing Symbol for Checkweighing: O If desired, change the configurations in the Setup menu: see the paragraph “Setup" on the previous page ) Press and hold to exit the application
Operating the Combics 2 1000 8 The middle bar graph segments flash, percentage for limits (in this example: 5%) 15 O The weight of the sample is stored as the target value. The percentage is stored for the tolerance limits (minimum, maximum). Press and hold the w key 1000 to view the stored results if desired (Info mode) 8 The target value is displayed inf Press w to display the percentage for tolerance limits if desired. 5 8 The percentage for the tolerance limits is displayed.
Example: Checkweigh a sample with an unknown weight in the tolerance limit display mode.
Operating the Combics 2 Classification O cl When the Classification application is selected, you can determine whether the weight of a given sample lies within the limits of a defined weight class.
Display The result of a given measurement is shown as either a weight value or the class number. You can toggle between these two display modes by pressing w. – Weight display when working with 3 classes: The current weight is shown in the display; for example: 108.
Operating the Combics 2 Preparation § Press the e key to switch on the Combics § While all segments are lit, press the ) key § Show application settings: Press the k key § Open the numeric menu: Press the ) key twice 3 Application parameters 3.5 Minimum load for automatic taring and automatic printing 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.5.5 3.5.6 3.5.7 3.5.8 3.5.9 3.5.10 1 digit 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits 3.
Example Initializing the Classification application by storing weight values for 5 classes Configure Settings e Switch on the Combics 8888888 8 While all segments are lit, press the ) key 188 ) Display for selecting the application is shown appl000 Open Application selection appl Select Classification Symbol for Classification: O cl Application settings: 4.8.2, 4.9.
Operating the Combics 2 O Store limit for Class 1 Place the weight for Class 2 on the platform (in this example, 20 g) Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK 200 8 The readout shows the current weight and the “minus" indicator for the bar graph flashes 2 O Store limit for Class 2 Place the weight for Class 3 on the platform (in this example, 30 g) Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK 300 8 The readout shows the current weight and the four segments around the “=" sign of the bar graph fl
Press and hold w 100 View class delimiters (Info mode) 8 Upper limit of Class 1 is displayed 1 Press w View upper limit of Class 2 200 8 Upper limit of Class 2 is displayed 1 w View next upper limit or w Press and hold Exit the Info mode Unload the weighing platform Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK 00 8 0 64 The main display shows the weight values and the numeric display shows (Class) “0"
Operating the Combics 2 Example: Determine the class of a given weight Place a load of unknown weight on the platform Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK class 2 8 The display shows which class the weight falls into; in this example, Class 2 (10 g – 20 g) 2 w Toggle to weight display 173 8 The weight of the load is shown (in this example, 17.3 g) 2 PET SHOP GOETTINGEN 05.03.2002 09:43 -------------------Lim1 + 10.0 g Lim2 + 20.0 g Lim3 + 30.0 g Lim4 + 40.0 g G# T N + + + Printout 17.
Weighing in Percent L When the Weighing in Percent application is selected, you can use your weighing platform to obtain weight readouts in percent which are in proportion to a reference weight. L is displayed as the weight unit.
Operating the Combics 2 Minimum Load The minimum load at initialization is configured in the Application settings (3.5: minimum load for automatic taring and automatic printing; 3.6: minimum load for initialzation). You can choose from the following ten levels for this setting: 1 digit (no minimum load) 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits The “digits" here refer to the weighing platform intervals in the connected weighing platform.
Example Weighing in percent after weighing in the defined reference amount Configure Settings e Switch on the Combics 8888888 8 While all segments are lit, press the ) key 188 ) Display for selecting the application is shown appl000 Symbol for Weighing in Percent: L Open Application selection appl Select Weighing in Percent ) (press and hold) Exit Application selection Operation 00 8 1000 Place empty container on the platform Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK ) Tare the weighing p
Operating the Combics 2 00 8 500 Place reference material corresponding to the reference percentage in the container Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK O Confirm the reference weight If the weight is too light, an error code appears in the main display inf 29 Reduce the minimum load setting (3.
Averaging (Animal Weighing) V When the Averaging application is selected, you can use your weighing platform for calculating weights as the average of a number of individual weighing operations. These individual operations are also known as “subweighing operations." This application is used to determine weights under unstable ambient conditions or for weighing unstable samples (such as live animals).
Operating the Combics 2 Display The calculated average weight, together with the selected weight unit, is static in the main display. The ! symbol is also displayed, and 0 is shown in the numeric display. Press w to toggle the display between the average weight and the current weight on the platform. After unloading the platform (i.e., when the load is less than half the preset minimum load), the current weight is shown and the numeric display shows the selected number of subweighing values.
Example Determining the average weight of mice, with manual start and 20 subweighing operations Configure Settings e Switch on the Combics 8888888 8 While all segments are lit, press the ) key 188 ) Display for selecting the application is shown appl000 Symbol for Averaging: V Open Application selection appl Select Averaging ) (press and hold) Exit Application selection Operation 00 8 10 Place empty container on the platform Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK ) Tare the weighing pl
Operating the Combics 2 00 8 20 Place 1st animal in bowl Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK O Begin averaging 240 246 8 The number of subweighing operations remaining is shown in the numeric display. 14 8 At the conclusion of the series, the calculated mean is displayed continuously together with the ! symbol, until the platform is unloaded or c is pressed. 0 p Print the results T + 200.000 g xNet + 24.
Net-Total Formulation R When the Net-Total Formulation application is selected, you can weigh in different components up to a defined total. You can also print out the total weight and the individual weights of the components. Minimum Load The minimum load at initialization is configured in the Application settings (3.5: minimum load for automatic taring; 3.6: minimum load for storing value).
Operating the Combics 2 Preparation § Press the e key to switch on the Combics § While all segments are lit, press the ) key § Open the numeric menu: Press the ) key twice 3 Application parameters 3.5 Minimum load for automatic taring and automatic printing 3.5.1 1 digit 3.5.2 2 digits 3.5.3 5 digits 3.5.4 10 digits 3.5.5 20 digits 3.5.6 50 digits 3.5.7 100 digits 3.5.8 200 digits 3.5.9 500 digits 3.5.10 1000 digits 3.6 Minimum load for storing value 3.6.1 1 digit 3.6.2 2 digits 3.6.3 5 digits 3.6.
Example Weigh in 3 components, then view total weight of components (Additive mode) Configure Settings e Switch on the Combics 8888888 8 While all segments are lit, press the ) key 188 ) Display for selecting the application is shown appl000 Open Application selection appl Select Net-Total Formulation Symbol for Net-Total Formulation: R Application settings: 3.5.1; 3.7.1; 3.17.
Operating the Combics 2 Add the first component to the container (in this example, 68.3 g) Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK 683 8 Weight of 1st component is displayed 11 O Store weight of 1st component EISENVATER GOETTINGEN 20.02.2002 15:10 -------------------Cmp001 68.3 g 00 Printout of 1st component is generated The header is printed only once The currently active component weight is printed each time you press O, as configured under 7.7.x or 7.8.x.
Add the third component to the container (in this example, 77.1 g) Comb ics 2 - n CF 0 T RE F Fn OK 771 8 Weight of 3rd component is displayed 13 O Cmp003 Store weight of 3rd component 77.
Operating the Combics 2 Totalizing s When the Totalizing application is selected, you can add weight values to the totalizing memory. The number of values added to the memory is also stored (“transaction counter").
Display Toggle the display between current weight and total weight by pressing w. The numeric display shows the transaction counter. When you have toggled to the total weight display, you can add the current weight on the weighing platform to the totalizing memory (manually by pressing O or automatically, depending on the Application setting). Press and hold the key w (> 2 sec) to toggle to the Info mode. The total of all gross values is displayed. Press w again to view the total of all net values.
Operating the Combics 2 Example Totalizing weight values with printout of components Configure Settings e Switch on the Combics 8888888 8 While all segments are lit, press the ) key 188 ) Display for selecting the application is shown appl000 Open Application selection appl Select Totalizing Symbol for Totalizing: s Application settings: 3.17.3 Please see the “Preparation" section on the previous page ) (press and hold) Exit Application selection Operation 1.
Sartorius Goettingen 06.02.2002 12:15:03 -------------------G# + 102.9 g T + 0.0 g N + 102.9 g n 1 Header line 1 (user-definable) Header line 2 (user-definable) w Display the totalizing memory content plus the current weight 2058 8 Display the current weight 1 w The memory content plus current weight is displayed; press w to toggle the display at any time.
Operating the Combics 2 4001 8 Current weight value is displayed 2 O Store weight value in totalizing memory 4001 8 The numeric display shows the transaction counter (in this example: 3). 3 G# T N n + + + 400.1 g 0.0 g 400.109 g 3 Component printout for the third transaction is generated, as configured under 7.7.x or 7.8.
Data Output Functions There are 3 options for data output: – Output to the indicator – Output to the COM1 interface – Output to a UniCOM multifunction interface (optional) These two interfaces can be configured in the Setup program for different output functions, such as connection to a printer or a second weighing platform (WP), or for data communication with a PC.
Symbols for Printing, GMP Printout and Battery Charging Display The following is displayed in this section of the indicator: P A – Symbol for the current printing operation – Symbol for activated GMP printout (only on Combics 2) – Battery charging display: battery fully charged, battery drained Bar Graph (only on Combics 2) On the bar graph, a measured value is displayed either – as a percentage of the maximum capacity of the scale or weighing platform (gross weight), or – in relation to a target value, w
Interface Port Purpose There are two interface ports available with the Combics indicator: – Standard COM1 data interface (built in) – UniCOM universal interface (optional) These two interfaces can be configured in the Setup program (see “Settings”) for different input/output functions, such as connection to a printer, Alibi memory, PC, checkweigher, second weighing platform, or for control command input (for example, using a foot switch).
Analog UniCOM interface (optional) Standard: 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA, 0 to 5V Power supply: Internal or external Factory settings: 4 to 20 mA, internal power supply Interface connector: CISL1 and CISL2 indicators (IP44 protection): 25-contract D-Sub female connector CIS1 and CIS2 indicators (IP65/67 protection): The free ends of the cable are connected to terminal screws inside the housing; the cable is routed into the housing via a cable gland.
Combics 2 enables a second weighing platform to be connected, either to the COM1 port or to the UniCOM universal port. The standard COM1 port is operated in the RS-232 mode. The second weighing platform can be operated in any of the following modes: – SBI – xBPI-232 (factory setting) – ADC-232 – – – – – The optional UniCOM port can be operated either in the RS-232 mode or in the RS-485 mode.
e el e lin lev u pag u nu n n e e e M M M 6 7 7 4 Enter header 7 5 COM1 port: Number of printouts 7 6 UniCOM port: Number of printouts 7 7 COM1 port: 2) Configure standard or component printout (p and O keys 1)) 7 8 UniCOM port: 2) Configure standard or component printout (p and O keys 1)) 7 9 COM1 port: 1) 2) Configure printout of components/single component (c key) for Totalizing and Net-total applications 7 10 UniCOM port: 1) 2) Configure printout of components/single component (c key) for Totalizing
Use the menu to select individual blocks of information (multiple selections possible; factory setting: all blocks). A block that you have not selected is omitted on the printout. Information blocks The individual blocks of information are shown below with detailed explanations. Samples of complete printouts are provided at the end of this section. Block 1: Headers You can define 2 headers, each with 20 characters per line (e.g., for printing your company’s name).
Weighing platform WP1: -------------------14.01.2002 09:43 Model CW2P1-30ED-LCE Ser.no. 12345678 Vers. 1.1007.12.1 BVers. 01-25-01 -------------------- Dotted line Date/time 1) Combics model Combics serial no. Software release for applications Software release for basic version Dotted line Sample Printouts For details on the individual information blocks, see “Configuring Printouts" on the previous page.
Counting Application The block for initialization data contains the reference sample quantity and reference piece weight. The results block shows gross, net and tare weights, as well as the calculated piece count. HEADER1 HEADER2 14.01.2002 09:43 -------------------nRef 10 pcs wRef + 0.035 kg G# T N + + + 1.402 kg 0.212 kg 1.190 kg Qnt 34 pcs -------------------Neutral Measurement Application: The block for initialization data contains the reference number and reference weight.
Sorting Application: The block for initialization data contains the die upper limits of Classes 1 through 4. The results block contains gross, net and tare weights, as well as the class that the sample belongs to (1 through 5, where Class 5 means that the upper limit of Class 4 was exceeded). HEADER1 HEADER2 14.01.2002 09:43 -------------------Lim1 + 10.000 kg Lim2 + 11.000 kg Lim3 + 12.000 kg Lim4 + 13.000 kg G# T N + + + 9.700 kg 0.000 kg 9.
When “manual" printing is configured (print by pressing p), the transaction counter value is not included on the printout. Printout of components Example with 3 transactions: HEADER1 HEADER2 14.01.2002 09:43 -------------------G# + 1.400 kg T + 0.200 kg N + 1.200 kg n 1 G# T N n + + + 3.400 kg 0.200 kg 3.200 kg 2 G# T N n + + + 4.400 kg 0.200 kg 4.200 kg 3 Total data record (when c pressed) with data as in printout above: HEADER1 HEADER2 14.01.2002 09:43 -------------------*G 9.200 kg *N + 8.
Data Output Format (Line Format) Error Codes You can output the values displayed in the line for measured values and the weight unit with or without a data ID code. Select menu item 7.2 to define whether the data ID code is included. Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 * * * E r r * * # # * * * * CR LF or * * * E r r * # # # * * * * CR LF Examples: + Qnt + *: #: 235 pcs 235 pcs Without data ID code With data ID code Settings: 7.2.1: without ID code 7.2.2: with ID code (factory setting).
Error Codes Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 S t a t * * * * * E r r * * # # * * * * CRLF or S t a t * * * * * E r r * # # # * * * * CRLF *: #: Space Error code number (2 or 3 digits) ID code characters I 1 G# N T T2 Diff Targ. Nom. nRef pRef wRef Qnt mDef x-Net Setp Diff.W. Lim Max Min Stat Classx Limx D Prc Wxx% Cmpxxx Cont.T S-Comp PT2 n *G *N Ser.
Data Input Format You can connect a computer to your indicator to send commands controlling scale functions and applications via the interface port. All commands use the same format, starting with the ESC character (ASCII 27) and ending with a carriage return (CR; ASCII 13) and a line feed (LF; ASCII 10). The total length of a command is anywhere from 4 characters (1 command character between the start and end described above) to 7 characters (4 command characters).
Pin Assignment Charts Models CISL1 and CISL2 (IP44 protected): Models CIS1 and CIS2: Terminals on the PCB COM1: 11-20 1-10 UniCOM: 1-4 1-10 Female Connectors COM1 and UniCOM: 25-contact D-Submini DB25S with screw lock hardware Front view Male interface connector used (please use connectors with the same specifications): 25-pin D-Submini DB25, with integrated shielded cable clamp assembly (Amp type 826 985-1C) and fastening screws (Amp type 164868-1) Pin assignments in COM1 Pin 1: Pin 2: Pin 3: Pin 4: P
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Second connection: For connecting an external battery pack and a bar code scanner 1) (optional UNICOM interface not installed) Top view 1 2 3 4 Terminal assignments in the 10-terminal strip Terminal assignments in the 4-terminal strip No. 1: No. 2: No. 3: No. 4: No. 5: No. 6: No. 7: No. 8: No. 9: No. 10: No. No. No. No.
§ – – – Connect the cable as follows: Route the cable through the cable gland. Tighten down the cable gland in accordance with the applicable regulations. Strip the casing from a section of the cable end (see illustration). The shield (1) must have contact with the clamps (2). – Expose approximately 15 cm (6 inches) of the individually isolated wires (3) for installation. – Route the cable through the cable gland.
Cabling Diagram (Adapter Cable for PC) Indicator PC V24 — 3 25 pin 2 PC or 9 pin 3 + 4 + — 5 2 20 14 20 4 3 2 5 8 6 6 7 5 7 Cable type: AWG 24 specification 101
Service Activating the Service Mode Purpose The Service mode allows access to an extended menu. It is required in order to carry out the most important calibration and adjustment work on the Combics and on any connected weighing platform(s). When the Service mode is activated, an “S" appears in the upper right corner of the indicator. The Service mode is deactivated by restarting the indicator.
Service Menu When the Service mode is activated, the service technician can access additional menu items that are not visible when the Service mode is deactivated.
Configuring the Analog/ Digital Converter Purpose Configure the analog/digital converter by selecting the required parameters in the Setup menu to adapt Combics for use with all commercially available strain-gauge load cells and analog Sartorius CAPP, CAPS, IWA, IU, IF platforms. Access to settings for A/D converter configuration is passwordprotected (Service-code).
Setup WP-1 Access only with Service password 9.1.3 Standard configuration 11.3 Ranges 11.3.1 11.3.2 11.3.3 Single-range scale Multiple range scale Multi-interval scale 11.4 Single-range scale 11.4.1 11.4.4 Scale interval d Maximum capacity 11.5 Multiple range scale 11.5.1 11.5.4 11.5.5 11.5.6 11.5.7 Scale interval d Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Maximum capacity 11.6 Multi-interval scale 11.6.1 11.6.4 11.6.5 11.6.6 11.6.7 Scale interval d Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Maximum capacity 11.
The ranges are divided as desired by selecting the assigned menu item with key k and confirm with the ) key. A circle (o) appears behind the selected menu item as a marker. Scale Interval d The lowest scale interval d indicates the weighing instrument's resolution. You can only enter it in the scale intervals 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 etc. If you have selected the “Trade" setting (accuracy class l) the lowest scale interval d is not prompted because it is equal to the verification scale interval e.
A/D Converter Configuration (Examples) Example 1: Configuring the A/D Converter with a Weighing Platform Connected Setup (see also the chapter on “Operating the Combics", section entitled “Calibration, Adjustment") S § Remove the cap from the back on the left of the Combics housing. § Move the switch to the right (toward the interface ports) (“accessible" position). § Set to Service mode (see the corresponding section at the beginning of this chapter). ) Select weighing platform “WP1".
) Confirm selection. If the “Trade" configuration was activated, then at this point the menu line 11-1 (Select Class) is displayed. Otherwise, i.e. in “Standard" configuration, this menu line is skipped and the menu line 11-2 (1st weight unit) is displayed. In this case, the user must use the k key to select the menu line 11-3 and proceed as of described behind the figure in menu line 11-3. ) If the Combics is to be configured for use in legal metrology (i.e.
Menu item 11-4-1 is displayed. If the “Trade” configuration is active (class l), menu item 11-4-2 is shown (see the last paragraph on this page). ) Activate the menu item. The configuration for the scale interval d is displayed. The flashing number marks the current cursor position. This marked number can be changed. The number in the entry field can be changed to the desired value by repeatedly moving the cursor and changing the respective number.
) Show the configured verification scale interval e. In accuracy classes l and m the verification scale interval e = d (see also the notes at the beginning of the section). That is why the program shows this as default value. ( k) ) Confirm the verification scale interval e. When the “Trade configuration" is active, call up the menu item 11-4-3 (minimum capacity) (if “Multiple-range scale” is set: 11-5-3; with “Multi-interval scale”: 11-6-3).
The settings for the A/D converter configuration are stored. For a short time, the “Busy" symbol appears on the indicator, then the Combics is restarted. After the self-test when all segments are displayed, the Combics is in the weighing mode. Adjust the scale: see the chapter entitled “Operating the Combics", under “Calibration, Adjustment" or the Service Manual.
k) Switch off tare at power on: Call up menu item 1-13-2. )(( Save setting for menu item 1-13-2 and return to menu “1." kk) Call up menu 9-1 (factory setting / menu reset). ) k Select A/D converter configuration: Call up “Standard menu". If the “Trade configuration” is active, the scale cannot be adjusted without weights by entering the load cell data. ) confirm selection. The selected configuration is loaded.
Depending on the weighing range selected, the relevant menu line is displayed, i.e. for “single range" (menu item 11-3-1): Input to menu page 11-4, for “Multiple range scale" (menu item 11-3-2): Input to menu page 11-5, for “Multi-interval scale" (menu item 11-3-3): Input to menu page 11-6. The other two menu lines are not accessible. In the present example , 11-3-1 (single range) is active. This is why the program opened menu line 11-4 for input. Menu lines “11-5" and “11-6" are not accessible.
If, instead of the A/D converter configuration, the configuration “single range”, “multiple range” or “multi-interval mode" was selected, then the respective weighing range limit must be additionally entered into the assigned menu lines (11-5 for “multiple range scale" and 11-6 for “multi-interval scale"). These menu lines thus contain 3 additional menu items (the limits for the ranges 1, 2 and 3) (, press k repeatedly ) Save configuration: Call up menu line 11-10.
k) Activate menu item 1-19-2. Enter the resolution (lowest scale interval d) (For example 0.01 lb). This value must corresponed with the value entered under menu item 11-4-1 (and/or 11-5-1 or 11-6-1). ) k) Confirms setting. Activate menu item 1-19-3. Enter the sensitivity of the load cells in mV/V (obtain data from the data sheet, for example). On a weighing platform that consists of several load cells, the sensitivity of load cell 1) should be entered here.
Entering Geographical Latitude, Local Elevation and Acceleration of Gravity Purpose To perform an external adjustment of the weighing instrument at a place of adjustment that is not the same as the place of installation. When a weighing instrument changes location and is used somewhere else, its sensitivity changes as well. The sensitivity is dependent on the acceleration of the earth's gravity, which in turn is affected by the geographical latitude and the elevation of the place of installation.
Enter of the place of adjustment with subsequent external adjustment (Example) Setup (See also the chapter entitled “Operating the Combics", under “Calibration, Adjustment") S § Remove the cap from the back on the left of the Combics housing. § Move the switch to the right (“accessible" position). § Service mode setting up (see corresponding section at the beginning of this chapter. ) Select weighing platform “WP1". ) Call up the numeric menu. Menu page “1" is displayed.
)k) Call up menu item 1-20-2 (elevation of the place of installation). The input field is empty because the parameter “acceleration of gravity" (menu item 1-20-3) has been entered. In the example shown here, the last elevation entered was the setting for Germany (“Zone D”). The scale can be used anywhere in Germany with this setting, if the latitude entered under menu item 1-20-1 is 51.00.
Adjusting the scale: See also chapter entitled “Operating the Combics", under “Calibration, Adjustment." Configuring the Combics: Menu item 1-9-1: External adjustment with default weight, Menu item 1-10-1: Calibration / adjustment in one procedure, Menu item 1-16-1: External adjustment / linearization accessible. ( Unload and zero the scale. ) hold Start external adjustment. This display appears for 2 seconds.
After completing the A/D converter configuration, move the menu access switch from “open" to “locked": § If necessary, remove the cap from the back on the left of the Combics housing. § Move the switch to the left (“locked" position). See also the chapter entitled “Operating the Combics", under “Calibration, Adjustment" or the Service Manual. ee Restart the scale: Switch the Combics off and on again. After the self-test, the scale is ready to operate.
Error Codes and Messages Error codes are shown in the main display. Err codes and messages are displayed continuously. Inf messages are displayed for 2 seconds, after which the program then returns automatically to the weighing mode.
Care and Maintenance Service Regular servicing by a Sartorius technician will extend the service life of your indicator and ensure its continued weighing accuracy. Sartorius can offer you service contracts, with your choice of regular maintenance intervals ranging from 1 month to 2 years. The length of the service interval depends on the operating conditions at the place of installation and on your requirements.
Overview Specifications When used in standard applications (as opposed to legal metrology): – Number of scale intervals <50,000 d In legal metrology: Accuracy class Number of verification scale divisions when used as – Single-range scale <10,000 e acc. to NIST Load cell connection: – Supply voltage – Bridge impedance – Available sensor technology 9 V (± 4.5 V) 83 O to 2000 O 4- or 6-conductor technology When used in legal metrology: – Available sensor technology – Max.
187 90 Dimensions (Drawings) 49 302 All dimensions are given in millimeters 124
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General Password When you select “Setup", the password prompt is displayed for 2 seconds. The first character of the password flashes. k repeatedly , k repeatedly , k repeatedly , k repeatedly , k repeatedly, k repeatedly, k repeatedly, k repeatedly, ); ); ); ); ); ); ); ); Entering the password: – Press k to select numbers and press ) to confirm. Press either k (to scroll through numbers from 0 up to 9) or p (to scroll from 9 down to 0) repeatedly until the desired number is displayed.
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