Operating Instructions Sartorius Factory Series FC and FCG Models Electronic Precision Scales 98648-006-82
Intended Use The Factory Series from Sartorius offers precision scales for measuring mass (weight). The scales in this series have capacities ranging from 1mg to 64 kg. A broad range of special performance features make the Factory scales ideal for use as inspection, measuring and test equipment in quality management systems.
Warning and Safety Information Operating Design This scale has been constructed in accordance with the European Directives as well as international regulations and standards for operation of electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, and stipulated safety requirements. Improper use or handling, however, can result in damage and/or injury. The scales in the Factory Series consist of a weighing cell and a display and control unit.
Operating Design Text Input § To enter numbers: see the section on “Numeric Input” § To enter letters or characters: press the a key > Letters are displayed in the bottom line for selection ● To select a different letter: press the corresponding soft key to change the letter shown Function Keys (Soft Keys) The current function of soft keys is indicated in the bottom line of the display (footer). Texts (abbreviations) or symbols can be displayed.
Bar Graph: The bar graph indicates how much of the scale’s capacity is “used up” by the current load; during checkweighing, it indicates the control limits. Tare Memory, Calculated Values: The symbols displayed here indicate when there is a value in one of the tare memories or when the value shown is a result of calculation rather than direct measurement. Display for Menu Parameter Settings (Setup) This display is divided into three sections.
Operating Design To set a parameter: ● Press the Q or q soft key repeatedly until the desired setting is selected (displayed inversely) ● Confirm your selection: press the l soft key To change the numeric value of a parameter: ● Press the Q or q soft key repeatedly, if necessary, until the desired setting is selected (displayed inversely) ● Enter a new value or character: use the 0 1 … 9 .
Getting Started Equipment Supplied The equipment supplied includes the components listed below: Storage and Shipping Conditions – Do not expose the scale to extreme temperatures, jolts, impacts, vibration or moisture. Unpacking the Scale ● After unpacking the scale, check it immediately for any visible damage as a result of rough handling during shipment. $ If any damage is visible, proceed as directed in the chapter entitled “Care and Maintenance,” under the section on “Safety Inspection.
Getting Started Mounting the Display and Control Unit You can mount the display and control unit in one of 3 ways: – on the column, which is then fastened to the back of the scale – on the retainer, which is then fastened to the front of the scale – on the retainer separately from the scale FC06BBE-S, FC6CCE-H, FC2CCE-S, FC12CCE-S, FC6CCE-S Mounting the Control Unit and Column § Fasten the display unit to the retainer using the two Phillips head screws supplied § Fasten the column to the scale using the
Fastening the Display and Control Unit to the Front of the Weighing Platform or Mounting It Separately § Turn the scale over and place it on a cushioned surface to prevent damage to the weighing system § Fasten the retainer to the display and control unit using the two Phillips head screws 1 (M4x12) § Fastening the display and control unit to the weighing platform: Fasten the retainer with the two Phillips head screws 2 (M4 +12) to the weighing platform § Press the cable into the raceway (channel) as shown
Getting Started Fastening the Display and Control Unit to the Front of the Weighing Platform § Turn the scale over and place it on a cushioned surface to prevent damage to the weighing system § Remove the column retainer from the scale § Fasten the display and control unit retainer to the display and control unit using the 2 Phillips head screws supplied (1) (M4+8) § Fastening the retainer to the scale: Fasten the retainer to the scale using the Phillips head screws supplied (2) (M4+ 8) § Press the cable
Installing the Components FC06BBE-S § Place the following components on the scale in the order given below: – Dust cover – Place the shield ring on the scale and turn it counterclockwise until it is securely positioned in place – Load plate support – Load plate – Glass cylinder – Draft shield cover § – – – FC6CCE-H, FC2CCE-S, FC12CCE-S, FC6CCE-S Place the following components on the scale in the order given below: Dust cover (remove backing from the adhesive surface) Load plate shield (depends on the type
Getting Started Connecting the Scale to AC Power § Check the voltage rating and the plug design – If they do not match, contact your Sartorius office or dealer Use only: – Original Sartorius AC adapters – Power supplies approved by a certified or authorized technician $ To use a main feeder cable from the ceiling or a CEE plug, have this equipment installed or mounted by an authorized technician in your facilities $ To use an external rechargeable battery pack, see “Accessories” in the “Overview” section §
Fastening an Antitheft Locking Device $ Models FC06BBE-S, FC6CCE-H, FC2CCE-S, FC12CCE-S, and FC6CCE-S only. To fasten an antitheft locking device, use the lug located on the rear panel of the scale. § Secure the scale at the place of installation, e.g., with a chain or a lock.
Configuration Configuring the Scale for Use in Legal Metrology Set the menu access switch as described below to configure the following functions for use of the scale in legal metrology: Purpose You can configure the scale to meet individual requirements by entering user data and setting parameters in the Setup program.
Navigating in the Setup Menu (Examples) Example: Adapting the scale to “Extreme vibration” Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) 1. Select Setup menu H 2. Confirm “Balance/scale functions” O soft key 3. Select menu item “Adapt filter” and confirm q, then O soft key 4. Select menu item “Extreme vibration” q soft key 5. Confirm menu item “Extreme vibration” l soft key 6. If required, select further menu items oqQO soft keys 7.
Configuration Example: Setting date and time Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) 1. Select Setup menu; select “Device parameters” H, then q soft key and O soft key 2. Select “Clock” press q repeatedly, then press O 3. Enter the time 11.12 .30 4. Confirm the time entered when it synchronizes with your local clock l soft key 5. Enter the date 13.03 .00 6. Store the date l soft key 7. Enter other data, if desired oqQO soft keys 8.
Setting the Scale Functions (BAL.FUNC.) Purpose This menu item enables you to configure the scale functions, i.e., to meet individual requirements by selecting predefined parameters in the Setup menu. You can block access to the menu by assigning a password.
Setting the Scale Functions (Overview) ing ett s y tor Fac Setup Scale functions Calibration / adjustment ing ett s y tor Fac Cal/isoTST key function External calibration/adjustment**; with factory-defined calibration weight External calibration/adjustment**; user-defined weight ο Internal calibration/adjustment Cal key blocked reproTEST Selection mode for cal.
g tin set y r to Fac Setup – Scale functions Weight unit 1* ο Grams /g** ο Kilograms /kg** Carats /ct* Pounds /lb* Ounces /oz* Troy ounces /ozt* Hong Kong taels /tlh* Singapore taels /tls* Taiwanese taels /tlt* Grains /GN* Pennyweights /dwt* Milligrams /mg* Parts per pound //lb* Chinese taels /tlc* Momme /mom* Austrian carats /K* Tola /tol* Baht /bat* Mesghal /MS* Zero range 1 percent/max. capacity ο 2 percent/max. capacity Zero range at power on ο Factory setting (depends on model) 2 percent/max.
Setting the Device Parameters (DEVICE) Purpose This menu item enables you to configure the scale to meet individual requirements by selecting predefined menu parameters in the Setup menu. You can block access to the menu by assigning a password.
§ New password: Enter the numbers and/or letters for the new password (8 characters max.) (If “none" is displayed, this means no password has been assigned.) To delete the user password: Press .
Setting the Device Parameters (DEVICE) Device Parameters (Overview) o factory setting √ user-defined setting Setup – Device parameters ing ett s y tor Fac Password: None Enter 8 characters max. User ID: None Enter 20 characters max. Clock Interfaces Time: Enter hh.mm.ss Date: Enter dd.mm.yy or mm.dd.yy (01.01.
ing ett s y tor Fac Setup – Device parameters Interfaces Display Keys Extra functions Function: external switch Print key ο Tare key Calibration key F1 function key (Right soft key) Clear function key c F2 function key (2nd soft key from the right) Function: control ports Input ο Output Contrast Select contrast (0 to 4): ing ett s y tor Fac 0 1 ο2 3 4 Background ο White Black Backlighting ο On Auto. off after 4 min.
Setting the Application Parameters (Application) Purpose This menu item enables you to configure the scale, i.e., adapt the scale to your individual requirements by selecting from a list of parameter options in a menu. You can block access to this menu by assigning a password. Features The simple weighing function is available at all times. You can select one from each of the following application groups. This means a number of combinations are possible.
Application Parameters (Overview) ο factory settings √ user-defined setting Setup – Application parameters Application 1 (Basic settings) ing ett s y tor Fac Off (weighing only) Toggle wt.
Setting the Application Parameters (Application) ing ett s y tor Fac Setup – Application parameters Application 1 (Basic settings) ο Counting Percent weighing (resolution) Animal weighing (averaging) ing ett s y tor Fac Accuracy – Average piece weight calculation (resolution) ο Display accuracy + 1 decimal place + 2 decimal places Average piece weight updating Off Manual ο Automatic Weight storage accuracy ο Display accuracy + 1 decimal place + 2 decimal places Decimal places for readout in pe
ing ett s y tor Fac ing ett s y tor Fac Setup – Application parameters Application 1 (Basic settings) Calculation Decimal places in calculated result None 1 decimal place ο 2 decimal places 3 decimal places 4 decimal places 5 decimal places 6 decimal places Activation of port lines ο Within checkweighing range Always on Stability and checkweighing range At stability Stability + checkweigh. range on (only once) Type of checkweighing input ο Target, min., max.
Setting the Application Parameters (Application) ing ett s y tor Fac ing ett s y tor Fac Setup – Application parameters Application 3 (Data records) Off ο Totalizing Formulation Statistics see next page 28 Automatic storage o Off On, first value at stability On, last value at stability On, value bet.
ing ett s y tor Fac ing ett s y tor Fac Setup – Application parameters Application 3 (Data records) Extra Functions (F4 key) Statistics Automatic storage ο Off On, first value at stability parameters On, last value at stability On, value 70% – 130% at stability Minimum load for automatic storage None ο 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits Source of data for automatic storage ο Application 1 Application 2 Evaluated values ο Net Calculated Net + calculated E
Selecting the Printout Function (PRINTOUT) Purpose This menu item enables you to configure the printout to meet your individual requirements by selecting predefined menu parameters in the Setup menu. Printouts of weights and other measured or calculated values and IDs enable you to document your data. You can select the particular data you wish to print. To prevent changes to your settings, you can block access to the menu by assigning a password.
Printout Parameters (Overview) o factory setting √ user-defined setting ng llu e t s ein rks e W Setup – Printout Applicationdefined Stability parameter Without stability1) ο With stability Print on request, then tare ο Off On Auto print upon initialization (of the application) ο Off All values Only main values Configured printout Automatic output of displayed value3) Output to interface port ng llu e t s ein rks e W See separate chapter starting on the next page FlexPrint ο Off On Stabilit
Printout Configuration Purpose This menu item enables you to configure individual printout formats. With the formulation, totalizing and statistics applications, you can also define the values to be included on the total printout when the MR key is pressed. Features – Maximum items in a data record: 60 Under “Setup: Printout: Applicationdefined output: Configured printout”, you can configure individual, component or total data records that contain the items available for printouts in each application.
Practical Example: Configure an Individual Printout for Counting Application to Include Dotted Line, Date/Time, Piece Count and Net Weight Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) 1. Select Setup menu, “Printout” H, then q repeatedly and O soft key 2. Confirm “Application-defined output” O soft key 3. Select and confirm “Configured printout” q soft key 3+ O soft key 4. Confirm “Indiv. printout” O soft key 5. Select “Dotted line” O, q, l soft keys 6.
Printout Configuration Data Items for the Printout: Data Items for the Printout: Parameter Display text Indiv. Comp.
Displaying Info Purpose This menu item enables you to have information displayed about the specific scale (“device”), as well as “FlexPrint” information.
MP8 Interface Emulation Purpose With the MP8 interface emulation function, you can connect peripheral devices of the MP8 generation that have separate AC power supplies (such as the 73822... Data Control terminal, a YFC..., or a YDI 50 Z Data Input dedicated keyboard, for example) to your scale. Features – The scale can be used only to determine weights. – The interface communicates exclusively in the MP8 binary protocol.
MP8 Interface Emulation Parameters (Overview) ο Factory setting √ User-defined setting ing ett s y tor Fac Setup – MP8 Interface Scale operating menu see page 18 Device parameters Password, User ID, Date/time see page 22 Interfaces Function: external switch Function: control ports Display, Keys, Extra functions see page 23 Application parameters Program selection ing ett s y tor Fac see page 23 see page 23 ο MP8: 3-1-1 ... MP8: 3-1-9 MP8: 3-2-1 ... MP8: 3-2-9 MP8: 3-3-1 ...
Operation Basic Weighing Function Purpose The basic weighing function is always accessible and can be used alone or in combination with an application program (Toggle between Weight Units, Counting, Weighing in Percent, etc.). – – – – Under-Scale Weighing A port for a under-scale weighing hanger is located on the bottom of the scale.
Additional Functions In addition to the functions: – alphanumeric input – taring (not during alphanumeric input) – printing you can also access the following function from the weighing application: Calibration § Press isoTST > See the section on “Calibration/ Adjustment” for further instructions. Practical Examples Example W1: Simple weighing Step Key (or instruction) 1. If necessary, tare the scale (S symbol: scale is tared, – verified scales only) t 2. Enter sample ID see Example W2 3.
Example W2 Enter “ABC123” as sample ID ! Note: – The sample ID generally applies to one weighing operation only – The ID is deleted after data output Step Key (or instruction) Initial status (scale unloaded) (ID can also be entered while scale is loaded) 1. Select alphabetic input a 2. Select the required letter group ABCDEF soft key 3. Enter the letter “A” (To delete a letter: A soft key c) 4. Select the letter group and enter “B” ABCDEF soft key B soft key 5.
Device Parameters Password You can enter a password to block access to the operating menu and to the functions for ID code input and exact calibration weight input. For details, see “Setting the Device Parameters” in the chapter entitled “Configuration.” User ID You can enter your own personal password (20 characters max.) Clock ISO/GMP printouts in particular must be generated with the date and time stamp of the specific measurement. This date and time stamp is optional on other printouts.
Device Parameters Display You can configure the display for your individual needs. Keys You can assign different functions to the c key for deleting input and applications. MP8 Interface Emulation Purpose With the MP8 interface emulation function, you can connect peripheral devices of the MP8 generation that have separate AC power supplies (such as the 73822... Data Control terminal, a YFC..., or a YDI 50 Z Data Input dedicated keyboard, for example) to your FC scale.
Calibration/Adjustment “isoTEST” Purpose Calibration is the determination of the difference between the weight readout and the true weight (mass) of a sample. Calibration does not entail making any changes within the scale. Adjustment is the correction of this difference between the measured value displayed and the true weight (mass) of the sample, or the reduction of the difference to an allowable level within maximum permissible error limits.
Calibration/Adjustment Preparation ● Select the scale function for “calibration/adjustment”: press H ● To select the Balance/scale functions: press the O soft key ● Select Calibration/adjustment: press the O soft key Calibration/ adjustment CAL key function Ext. cal./adj.: default wt. Ext. cal./adj.: user-defined wt. ο Internal cal.
Preparation Set the parameters for calibration and adjustment; e.g., with manual calibration/adjustment Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1. Switch on the scale, if not already on e Sartorius logo and self-test 2. Select the Setup menu H 3. Select “Balance/scale functions” O soft key 4. Select “Calibration/adjustment” O soft key 5. Select CAL/isoTST key function O soft key o = last setting selected 6. Select desired function and confirm (e.g., “Ext. cal./adj.
Calibration/Adjustment Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) 9. Confirm calibration and adjustment sequence O soft key Display/Output o = last setting selected 10. Select other settings, if desired and confirm (e.g., Calibration with manual adjustment) q and l soft keys 11. Exit Cal./adjustment sequence o soft key 12.
Internal Calibration/Adjustment First set either Internal cal./adjustment or Selection mode (factory setting) in the Setup menu under “Scale functions: Calibration/ adjustment: CAL key function.” Calibration and Adjustment Sequence In the Setup menu, you can configure the scale so that: – calibration is always followed automatically by adjustment Inside the scale housing is a built-in motorized calibration weight.
Calibration/Adjustment Selecting the Calibration/Adjustment Parameter The setting Selection mode must be selected in the Setup menu under “Scale functions: Calibration/adjustment: CAL key function.” After pressing the isoTST soft key, you can choose from among the following settings by pressing the Select soft key: – External calibration/adjustment with the preset calibration weight: § Start the desired routine: Press the isoTST soft key again Ext. cal./adj.; factory-def. wt.
External Calibration/Adjustment* with a User-Defined Calibration Weight First set either Ext. cal./adj.;user-defined wt. or Selection mode (factory setting) in the Setup menu under “Scale functions: Calibration/adjustment: CAL key function.” You can define a weight for calibration/ adjustment. External calibration/adjustment must be performed with weights that are traceable to a national standard and that have error limits which are at least 1/3 of the required tolerance of the display accuracy.
Calibration/Adjustment isoCAL: Automatic Calibration and Adjustment First set either On and reset the application or On without resetting the app. (factory setting) in the Setup menu under “Scale functions: Calibration/adjustment: isoCAL function.” The “isoCAL” symbol automatically begins flashing if the ambient temperature changes in relation to the temperature at the time of the last calibration/ adjustment, or after a defined time interval has elapsed.
Printout for Calibration/Adjustment You can have the results of a calibration/ adjustment procedure printed out. You can configure whether the printout is generated as soon as the procedure is completed, or whether a number of calibration/ adjustment procedures (up to 50) are collected for a block printout. -------------------13.05.1997 09:17 SARTORIUS Mod. FC6CCE-H Ser. no. 70419914 Ver. no.
Determination of the Repeatability (reproTEST) Definition Repeatability is the ability of the scale to display identical readouts when it is loaded several times with the same weight under constant ambient conditions. The standard deviation for a given number of measurements is used to quantify the repeatability. Purpose The “reproTEST” function automatically determines the repeatability of results (based on 6 individual measurements).
Application Programs ! Using Verified Scales as Legal Measuring Instruments in the EU*: All application programs can be selected on scales used as legal measuring instruments. Calculated values, e.g., are indicated as follows: – Percent =% – Piece counting (Counting) = pcs – Computed value = o, a Soft Key Functions Start Start application program Weigh.
Additional Functions In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, – taring (not during alphanumeric input), – printing (NUM print; S ID), you can also access the following functions from this application: Calibration/Adjustment § Press the isoTST soft key > See “Calibration/Adjustment” for further instructions Toggling to the Next Application § Press D > See the section on the corresponding application program for further instructions Setup (setting parameters) § Press H > See “Configuration” fo
Counting A Purpose With the Counting program you can determine the number of pieces of approximately equal weight. You can use this application program in combination with a program chosen from Application 2 (checkweighing, time-controlled functions) and one from Application3 (totalizing, formulation, statistics) as well as with the extra functions.
Counting A Preparation To calculate a piece count, the average weight of one piece must be known. This average piece weight can be entered into the Counting program in one of three ways: Additional Functions In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, – taring (not during alphanumeric input), – printing, – Enter the average piece weight using the numeric keys and store it; – The last reference sample quantity entered is loaded and displayed when you turn on the scale.
Practical Example Determining an Unknown Piece Count; Weighing in the Preset Reference Sample Quantity Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Counting: Average piece weight updating: Manual Setup: Printout: Application defined: Auto print on init.: All values Step Key (or instruction) 1. Delete previous setting if necessary c 2. Prepare a container for the parts to be counted Place the empty container on the scale 3.
Weighing in Percent B Purpose This application program allows you to obtain weight readouts in percent which are in proportion to a reference weight. Alternatively, you can have the value displayed as a difference in percent between the weight on the scale and the reference weight, or as a special ratio1 or ratio2.
Preparation To calculate a value in percent, the reference percentage must be known. This value can be entered into the weighing-in-percent program in one of three ways: Additional Functions In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, – The last reference percentage entered is loaded and displayed when you turn on the scale. Place the corresponding weight on the balance and initialize the weighing-inpercent program.
Weighing in Percent B Examples Practical Example: Weighing in Percent with Reference Weight Taken From Weight on Scale Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Weighing in percent Setup: Printout: Application-defined: Auto print on init: All values Step Key (or instruction) 1. Delete previous setting if necessary c 2. Prepare a container for the parts Place the empty container on the scale 3. Tare the scale t 4.
Animal Weighing C Purpose Use this program to determine the weights of unstable samples (e.g., live animals) or to determine weights under unstable ambient conditions. In this program, the scale calculates the weight as the average of a defined number of individual weighing operations. These weighing operations are also known as “subweighing operations.
Animal Weighing C Additional Functions In addition to the functions for: Preparation ● Turn on the scale: press e > Sartorius logo is displayed – alphanumeric input, ● Select the Animal weighing application in the Setup menu: press H – taring (not during alphanumeric input), § Select Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 +, then the O soft key once – printing, § Select Application 1 (basic settings): press the O soft key § Select Animal weigh.
Practical Example Determining Animal Weight With Automatic Start of 20 Subweighing Operations for Averaging; Automatic Printout of the Number of Subweighing Operations and of the Animal Weight Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Animal weighing: Animal activity: Active Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Animal weighing: Printout: Average and calculated values Setup: Printout: Application-defined: Auto print upon initi
Animal Weighing C Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output After 20 subweighing operations the arithmetic average (xNet) is display (mDef: no. of subweighs Mul: calculation factor xNet: arithm. average, net value xRes: calculated value) mDef Mul xNet xRes 8. Unload the scale Remove animal from cage 9. If desired, weigh next animal Place animal in cage Next weighing series begins automatically 64 + + 20 1 69.72 g 69.
Recalculation Purpose With this application program you can compensate for over-poured components in formulation. If a component is over-poured when weighing in the individual formulation components, the mixture already poured cannot be used in its current composition. To avoid having to discard the materials weighed, you can adjust the proportions of the formulation to compensate for the over-pour. When you use this application, the recalculation procedure is mainly performed by the scale.
Recalculation Factory Settings Print application parameters (automatic output of application parameters): Preparation § Turn on the scale: press e > Sartorius logo is displayed all values ● Select the Recalculation application in the Setup menu: press H Printout configuration: Line format: for other apps/GLP (22 characters) ● Select Calculation: press the Q or q soft key, repeatedly, if neccessary ● Confirm Calculation: press the O soft key Soft Key Functions Store component ● Select Recalculation: p
Practical Example When weighing in formulation components, the second component is over-poured. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Recalculation Step Key (or instruction) 1. Delete previously stored values, if necessary c 2. Place container for filling components on the scale Place empty container on the scale 3. Tare t 4. Add the first component Weigh the first component into the container 5.
Recalculation Step … or enter the desired value 9. Confirm the new value Key (or instruction) Display/Output 10.60 10.60 Comp. soft key Comp1 + Comp2 + RekD + 25.08 g 12.42 g 1.01226 Comp1 Comp2 RekD RCom1 25.08 g 10.73 g 1.01226 25.39 g Follow-on filling amount for first component is displayed 10. Follow-on filling of 1st component and store Weigh the first component up to 0 Comp.1 soft key The true net value is displayed for 2 seconds 11.
Step Key (or instruction) 14. … and store (here, e.g., the 6th component) Add.6 soft key Display/Output Comp1 Comp2 RekD RCom1 Comp3 Comp4 Comp5 Comp6 + + + + + + + + 25.08 10.73 1.01226 25.39 22.03 31.49 107.50 812.61 g g Comp1 + Comp2 + RekD + RCom1 + Comp3 + Comp4 + Comp5 + Comp6 + S-Comp+ 25.08 10.73 1.01226 25.39 22.03 31.49 107.50 812.61 1009.75 g g g g g g g The true net value (of the 6th component) is displayed for 2 seconds Then the total weight is displayed 15.
Calculation D Purpose With this application program you can calculate a weight value using an algebraic equation. This can be used, for example, to determine the gsm weight (grams per square meter) of paper. You can use the “Calculation” application in combination with a program chosen from Application 2 (checkweighing, time-controlled functions) and one from Application 3 (totalizing, formulation, statistics) as well as the extra functions.
Practical Example Calculate the gsm weight of paper: determine the gsm of a sheet of A4 paper with the dimensions 0.210 m + 0.297 m = 0.06237 m2. The gsm weight is a product of the division of the weight by the surface area. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Calculation Step Key (or instruction) 1. Turn on the scale and configure the settings as indicated above e 2. Delete previous setting if necessary c 3.
Checkweighing H Purpose This program is used to check whether a sample corresponds to a pre-set target value or is within a specific tolerance range. In addition to the display in the measured value line, the results are shown on the bar graph and can also be routed through the interface port via control lines for further electronic processing. You can use the “Checkweighing” application in combination with a program chosen from Application 1 (e.g.
Preparation The checkweighing program often requires a target value for comparison with the current value. This target has a tolerance range, which is defined by absolute weight values. The tolerance range is defined as either an absolute value or a percentage with upper and lower limits. Percentage values can be symmetric or asymmetric to the target value. These values can be entered either by storing weights on the scale or by key input.
Checkweighing H Additional Functions In addition to the functions for: Preparation ● Turn on the scale: press e – alphanumeric input, (not during initialization), > Sartorius logo is displayed ● Select the Checkweighing application in the Setup menu: press H – taring (not during alphanumeric input) § Select Application 2: press the q soft key and then the O soft key ● Select the Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 +, then the O soft key ● Select Application 2 (control functions): press the q
Practical Example Checkweighing samples of 170 g, with an allowable tolerance of –5 g and +10 g. Printout of upper and lower tolerance limits. Weighed values are printed out automatically when stability is reached and weight value is within the control range. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 2: Checkweighing: Automatic printout of OK values: Yes Step Key (or instruction) 1.
Checkweighing H Step Key (or instruction) 9. Enter value for upper limit (170 g + 10 g) and store 180 l soft key 10. Weigh sample (in this case 169.48 g) Display/Output Setp Min Max + + + 170.00 g 165.00 g 180.00 g N + 169.48 g Place sample in container 6 If the weight value had been too low, the display would have shown the following: isoTST 11. In this case, switch to net value display (here: 163.28 g) Net soft key 6 isoTST 12.
Time-Controlled Functions K Purpose With this application program, you can configure the scale to perform certain functions (e.g., automatic printout of values, store value in totalization memory) at a given time or after a set interval. Soft Key Functions Stop Stop the application Quit Confirm performed function (e.g., “Lock in readout” or “Beep”) Printout for Time-Controlled Functions If the “Automatic printout of values” parameter is set, the time and weight (or other value) are printed out.
Practical Example Document the amount of evaporation of a sample with defined surface, temperature and air pressure at preset intervals of 1 minute, 30 seconds. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 2: Time-controlled functions Setup: Menu: Scale functions: Taring: Without stability Setup: Menu: Print in weighing mode: Manual/auto print mode: Manual without stability Step Key (or instruction) 1.
Totalizing L Purpose This application program acts as a cumulative memory function. You can use the “Totalizing” application in combination with a program chosen from Application 1 (e.g., counting, weighing in percent) and one from Application 2 (checkweighing, timecontrolled functions) as well as with the extra functions.
Totalizing L Additional Functions In addition to the functions for: Preparation ● Turn on the scale: press e > Sartorius logo is displayed – alphanumeric input, ● Select the Totalizing application program in the Setup menu: press H – taring (not during alphanumeric input), ● Select the Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 +, then the O soft key – printing, ● Select Totalizing: press the Q or the q soft key ● Select Totalizing: press the O soft key Totalizing Automatic storage Minimum loa
Practical Example Totalize counted pieces Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 2: OFF Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Totalizing: Evaluated values: Net + calculated Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Totalizing: Evaluation mode, MR function: Final evaluation, display + print Step Key (or instruction) 1. Turn on the scale and configure the settings as indicated above e 2.
Totalizing L Step Key (or instruction) 9. Store piece count M+ soft key Display/Output 6 isoTST -------------------16.01.1997 11:06 n + 1 N + 1764.45 g Qnt + 50 pcs 10. Unload the scale Remove parts from the scale 11. Place another load of parts on the scale (e.g., 60 pcs) Place parts on the scale 6 isoTST 12. Add piece count to stored total M+ soft key 6 isoTST n N Qnt + + 2 2117.34 g 60 pcs 13. Repeat steps 10 and 11 as required 14.
Formulation M Purpose With this application program you can add weight values and calculated values to a totalization memory as components of a formula. Storage of measured value is indicated by Uu. Factory Settings Automatic storage: Off zz indicates that you can place a load on the scale.
Formulation M Preparation ● Turn on the scale: press e Additional Functions In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, > Sartorius logo is displayed – taring (not during alphanumeric input), ● Select the Formulation application program in the Setup menu: press H – printing, ● Select Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 +, then the O soft key once ● Select Application 3 (data records): press the q soft key 2 +, then the O soft key once ● Select Formulation: press the Q or the q soft
Practical Example Weighing in Components Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Formulation: Automatic storage: On, first value at stability Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Formulation: Minimum load for automatic storage: 100 digits Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Formulation: Evaluation mode, MR function: Final evaluation, print Step Key (or instruction) 1.
Formulation M Step Key (or instruction) 8. Weigh in the next component (here: 50.80 g) Place components in container Display/Output Comp2 + 50.80 g Components are stored in the totalization memory at stability and printed out 6 Scale is tared automatically isoTST 9. Repeat step 7 as required 10. Print final evaluation (here: with total weight of all components: 212.43 g) MR soft key 11. Delete old formulation data, if necessary c 86 -------------------n 2 Tot.cp+ 212.43 g 16.01.
Statistics N Purpose With this application program you can have weight values and calculated values totalized and statistically evaluated. – Optional configuration in the Setup menu for stability-dependent storage of the measured value: Scale functions: The values determined for the evaluation are: – Optional automatic storage of measured values Storage of measured value is indicated by Uu. zz indicates that you can place a load on the scale.
Statistics N Preparation ● Turn on the scale: press e Additional Functions In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, > Sartorius logo is displayed – taring (not during alphanumeric input), ● Select the Statistics application program in the Setup menu: press H ● Select Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 +, then the O soft key once ● Select Application 3 (data records): press the q soft key 2 +, then the O soft key once ● Select Statistics: press the Q or the q soft key ● Select S
Practical Example Totalize counted pieces and print out statistics Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Counting: Average piece weight updating: Manual Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Statistics: Evaluated values: Calculated Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Statistics: Evaluation mode, MR function: Final evaluation, display + print Step Key (or instruction) 1.
Step Key (or instruction) 9. Store piece count M+ soft key Display/Output 6 isoTST -------------------16.01.1997 11:06 n 1 Qnt + 35 pcs 10. Unload the scale Remove parts from the scale 11. Place another load of parts on the scale (e.g., 29 pcs) Place parts on the scale 6 isoTST 12. Add piece count to stored total M+ soft key 6 isoTST n Qnt + + 2 29 pcs 13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 as required 14.
Additional Functions Second Tare Memory (Preset Tare) Purpose With this function you can store the weight currently on the scale as a tare weight, or use the numeric keys to enter a number for a preset tare weight. You can use “Extra Functions” in combination with a program from Application 1 (e.g., counting, weighing in percent), one from Application 2 (checkweighing, time-controlled functions) and one from Application 3 (totalizing, formulation, statistics) as well as with the extra functions.
Additional Functions Practical Example Determine the Contents of Bottles: Bottle weight = 400 g. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Extra function(F4): 2nd tare memory: Automatic printout: Tare/preset tare Step Key (or instruction) 1. If necessary: turn on the scale and enter the settings given above e 2. Enter bottle weight (here: 400 g) 400 3. Store tare value PT1 soft key Display/Output s PT1 4.
Individual Identification Codes (ID) Purpose With this function you can assign identifiers to values for documentation and printouts. You can use this extra function in combination with a program from Application 1 (e.g., counting, weighing in percent), one from Application 2 (checkweighing, time-controlled functions) and one from Application 3 (totalizing, formulation, statistics) as well as with the other extra functions.
Individual Identification Codes (ID) Preparation ● Turn on the scale: press e > Sartorius logo is displayed ● Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press H ● Select Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 x, then the O soft key once ● Select Extra function(F4) or Extra function(F5): press the q soft key 3 x (or 4 x), then the O soft key once ● Select Identification codes ● Confirm Identification Identification codes Printout codes Automatic, if configured On
Example Include company address and sample lot number on the printout. Each ID line begins with the name. Print this ID for each net value. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): Identification codes Setup: Input: ID1: Company Setup: Input: ID2: Location Setup: Input: ID3: Street Setup: Input: ID4: Lot Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) 1. If necessary, turn on the scale e 2.
Step Key (or instruction) 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for: ID2: LOCATION ID3: STREET ID4: LOT 8. Save settings, exit the Setup menu and select input mode for ID values oo soft key twice ID soft key 9. Enter name of company (here: Sartorius) a ... See also page 40 10. Confirm Display/Output a, l soft key 11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 for LOCATION: GOETTINGEN STREET: WEENDER LANDSTRASSE LOT: 15 12. Place the first sample on the scale (here: 210.53 g) Place load on scale F S 21053 g isoTST 13.
Saving Values Manually (M+) Purpose With this function you can load weight values and calculation results directly from Application 1 (e.g., counting, weighing in percent) or Application 2 (checkweighing, time-controlled functions) into Application 3 (totalizing, formulation, statistics). Available Features – You can assign this function to the fourth or fifth soft key (from the right), i.e.
Product Data Memory Purpose With this function you can enter, store and load data records for initialization of applications, including user-defined data. – Error messages are displayed in the text line in plain English. Soft Key Functions ProDat Toggle to product data display – Press the Delete soft key to delete a data record. Delete Delete selected data record You can use this extra function in combination with a program from Application 1 (e.g.
Practical Example Create a New Base Data Record for Initializing the Checkweighing Program, Including: Target Value, Minimum, Maximum Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): Product data memory Setup: Application parameters: Application 2: Checkweighing Step Key (or instruction) 1. If necessary: turn on the scale and enter the settings given above e 2.
“FlexPrint” Printout Function Purpose The YAD02IS “Nice Label Express” software from Sartorius lets you load user-defined label printing formats and the corresponding print instruction files in your scale. This software lets you connect any of a number of printers, equipped with a variety of printer fonts, to the RS-232 interface on your scale. Features With the “FlexPrint” option activated: – Print command generates configured printout (if print instruction file exists; see table, next page).
Combining Applications The following table summarizes the possibilities for combination of the application programs described here. Each line stands for one combination. The weighing function is generally available, and does not have to be combined with a calculating function.
Using Applications in Combination Example: Checkweighing with statistical evaluation You want to check a piece count, and have the results that lie within the tolerance range statistically evaluated and printed as an ISO/GMPcompliant record.
Step Key (or instruction) 5. Initialize Checkweighing Toggle to Checkweighing D 6. Enter target, minimum and maximum values (here: target: 10 pcs; minimum: 7 pcs; maximum: 12 pcs) Param. soft key 1 0, l soft key 7, l soft key 12 7. Store input l soft key 8. Determine first unknown quantity Place uncounted parts on the scale 9. Toggle to Statistics D 10. Initialize automatic storage M+ soft key 11.
Data Output Functions There are 3 options for data output: – Output to the display and control unit – Output to a printer (generate a printout) – Output to a peripheral device (e.g., computer) via the interface port Output to the Display and Control Unit The display is divided into 9 sections.
1250é 35 =W*18.3*0.9 g pcs Measured Value Line This line shows: – The current weight value (bordered values are invalid in legal metrology) – Calculated values (e.g., piece count) – User input (e.g., lot number, equation) Weight Unit Display This section shows: – The current weight unit (e.g., kg) – Designation of other values (e.g., “pcs”) Tare Memory, Calculated Value This section shows: s1 a s2 (ABCD HK LMN S T COUNTING: nRef = 10 pcs Ref.wt.
Printouts Purpose This function enables you to print out weights, other measured values and IDs. You can format the printout to meet different requirements.
ISO/GMP-compliant Printout/Record You can have the parameters pertaining to weighing conditions printed before (GMP header) and after (GMP footer) the values from the weighing series. These parameters include: – Date – Time at the beginning of a weighing series – Scale manufacturer – Scale model – Model serial number – Software version – Lot number (weighing series no.
Interface Description Purpose Your Factory scale comes equipped with an interface port for connection to a computer or other peripheral device. You can use an on-line computer to change, start and/or monitor the functions of the scale and the application programs. The interface port also has four data output port lines for the over/under checkweighing program. A connector for a hand or foot switch is also provided.
Line Format (Data Output Format) You can output the values displayed in the measured value line and the weight unit with or without a data ID code Output Format With 16 Characters Example: Without data ID code + 253 pcs The following characters can be output, depending on the characters displayed on the scale: Example: With data ID code Qnt + 253 pcs Configure this parameter in the Setup menu (Setup: Printout: Line format).
Interface Description Data output example: + 1255.7 g Position 1 2 3 4 5 + * * * 1 Position 1: Position 2: Position 3–10: Position 11: Position 12–14: Position 15: Position 16: 6 2 7 5 8 5 9 .
Data Input Format You can connect a computer to your scale to send commands via the scale interface port to control scale functions and applications. The commands sent are control commands and may have different formats; e.g., control commands can have up to 26 characters. Each character must be transmitted according to the settings configured in the Setup menu for data transmission.
Interface Description Synchronization During data communication between the scale and an on-line device (computer), messages consisting of ASCII characters are transmitted via the interface. For error-free data communication, the parameters for baud rate, parity, handshake mode and character format must be the same for both units. You can set these parameters in the Setup menu so that they match those of the on-line device.
Pin Assignment Chart Female Interface Connector 12-contact, with screw-lock hardware for cable gland Pin Assignment Chart Male Connector Required Type C091D, 12-pin round male connector with screw-lock hardware, Amphenol (IP65); Sartorius order no.: 69QC0010. 12-pin round connector A B C D E F G H J K L M 25-pin adapter 18 2 3 20 7, 8, 14 13, 25, 12 16 5 17 15 19 11 RS-232 signal (SBI and xBPI) Ctrl.
Cabling Diagram (adapter cable – round – DB25-scale) Order No.
Cabling Diagram For connecting a computer or peripheral device to the scale using RS-232C/V24 for data transfer over distances of up to 15 m (approx. 50 ft).
Error Codes and Messages Error codes and messages are displayed in the main display or text line for 2 seconds. The program then returns automatically to the previous status. Display No segments appear on the display H L or Err 54 Err 01 O Display range Err 02 Cal. n. possible Err 03 Cal./adj. Err 05 Err 06 Int. wt. Err 07 interrupt defective Function blocked Err 08* oO zero range Err 09* o 0 not allowed Err 10 Tare fct. blocked Err 11 Tare2 blocked Err 12 Tare2 O Max. Err 17 Adj.-wt. O Max.
Display/Problem Cause Interface handshake interrupted Print fct. blocked (XOFF, CTS) Ref.wt. too light Error in storing reference weight (with the counting or weighingin-percent application) Cannot update Reference updating not possible (with the counting application) Not a number xxxxx Too low Input wrong (with any application proxxxxx Too high gram), e.g., alphabetic input not allowed Too many char.
Care and Maintenance Service Regular servicing by a Sartorius technician will extend the service life of your scale 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 optimum maintenance interval depends on the operating conditions at the place of installation and on the individual tolerance requirements.
Overview General Views of the Scales FC06BBE-S(0CE) The “0CE” suffix appended to the model number indicates a verified or verifiable scale model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 19 8 18 17 16 15 9 9 14 13 10 11 12 No. Designation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Display and control unit Draft shield cover Glass draft shield cylinder Weighing pan Pan support Shield disk Leveling foot Metrological ID label (only on verified models) Tare key Function keys Print key Keys for numeric input 9 10 11 12 Order no.
Overview General Views of the Scales FC6CCE-H(0CE), FC2CCE-S(0CE), FC12CCE-S(0CE), FC6CCE-S(0CE) The “0CE” suffix appended to the model number indicates a verified or verifiable scale model 1 2 3 4 5 4 17 6 16 15 14 13 7 7 12 11 8 9 10 No.
General Views of the Scales FCG34EDE-H, FCG34EDE-P, FCG16EDE-H, FCG12EDE-P, FCG64EDE-S, FCG64EDE-H 14 13 12 1 2 3 11 10 4 4 9 8 5 6 7 No. Designation No.
Specifications Standard Models General Specifications: AC power source/power requirements Frequency Allowable ambient operating temperature Operating temperature range Dust and water protection rating according to EN 60529 Adaptation to ambient conditions Display update (depends on the filter level selected) Power consumption Hours of operation with fully charged YRB 06 Z external battery pack, approx.
Model Readability Weighing capacity Max. overload capacity Tare range (subtractive) Preload that can be electronically compensated for (without restricting the weighing capacity) Max. preload at the beginning of calibration/adjustment “isoTEST” (scale display does not have to be zeroed) Repeatability Linearity Sensitivity drift between +10 ... +30°C Response time (average) External standard calibration weight (at least of the accuracy class indicated) Platform dimensions Net weight, approx.
Specifications Verified Models with EC Type Approval General Specifications AC power source/power requirements Frequency Operating temperature range Adaptation to ambient conditions Display update (depends on the filter level selected) Power consumption Hours of operation with fully charged YRB 06 Z external battery pack, approx. Selectable application programs AC adapter, 230 or 115 V, +15% ... –20% 48–60 Hz +10 ... +30 °C (+50 ... +86 °F) By selection of 1 of 4 optimized filter levels 0.1 – 0.
Model Type Accuracy class * Scale interval d* Max. weighing capacity* Verification scale interval e* Min. capacity* Tare range (subtractive) Max. capacity Electronically compensated preload (without restricting weighing range) Max. preload when starting calibration/adjustment (scale must be zeroed) Application range according to CD* Response time (average) Selectable weight units Pan size Net weight, approx.
Dimensions (Scale Drawings) FC06BBE-S (0CE) FC6CCE-H (0CE), FC2CCE-S (0CE) All dimensions are given in millimeters.
FC12CCE-S (0CE), FC6CCE-S (0CE) FCG64EDE-H, FCG34EDE-H, FCG16EDE-H, FCG34EDE-P, FCG12EDE-P, FCG64EDE-S (0CE) All dimensions are given in millimeters.
Accessories (Options) Description Data Interfaces Data interface RS485 X-bus for – FCG-EDE scales – FC-BBE/CCE scales YDO01FG YDO02F Dual data interface RS-232 for models of the BBE and CCE range 12-pin round socket for a report printer and 5-pin DIN socket to interface a PC keyboard as a barcode scanner via keyboard interface - to be installed exclusively by Sartorius! YDO03F Dual data interface RS-232 for models of the FCG-EDE range 12-pin round socket for a report printer and 5-pin DIN socket to int
Description Order no. Cables and connectors Interface cable for connecting printer YDP03-0CE YCC01-0019M3 Interface cable, 5 m; round connector scale to 25-pin D-Sub PC YCC01-03ISM5 Interface cable, 5 m; round connector scale to 9-pin D-Sub PC YCC01-09ISM5 Round male connector; 12-pin; for customizing own cables (IP65) 69QC0010 Connecting cable, 2.7 m, between platform and display & control unit (for FC-CCE/BBE and FCG scales) YCC01-19M3 Connecting cable, 2.
Accessories (Options) Description Software SartoConnect software program (for transferring weighing data to a PC that runs under Windows® 95/98/NT and for further editing in application programs), incl. interface cable (1.5 m) for connecting the scale to a PC (12/9-pin) Order no YSC01I SartoConnect with 5-m cable YSC01I5 SartoConnect with 15-m cable YSC01I15 Customized software applications (e.g.
Declarations of Conformity The C Mark on Sartorius Equipment In 1985, the Council of the European Community approved a resolution concerning a new approach to the technical harmonization and standardization of national regulations. The organization for monitoring compliance with the directives and standards concerning the C marking is governed in the individual EU Member States through the implementation of the EC Directives adopted by the respective national laws.
Index Accessories (options) Acoustic signal Additional functions Animal weighing Antitheft device Application filter Application programs Applications menu Applications, combining Applications, configuring Automatic shutoff Auto print functions Auto start application with power-on Auto zero Page 128 23, 42 91 61 13 18 53 25 101 24 23 31 29 18 Bar code scanner Bar graph Basic weighing functions Block printout 6 104 38 51 Cabling diagram Calculation Calibration/adjustment Calibration/adjustment, automati
Appendix: Entering the General Password Enter/Change Password ● Select the Setup menu: Press M ● Select the password setting function: Press the q soft key repeatedly until > SETUP SELECTION is displayed > Enter password: is displayed, together with the current password setting ● Select the user input function: Press the Input soft key > The password prompt is displayed: ● Define a new password: Enter letters/numbers for the new password (8 characters max.) To delete the current password: press .
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