BA Platform and Remote Mount Instruction Manual Model: BA30 - BA303 BA30C - BA303C BA30E – BA150E BA3M – BA15M BA3U – BA15U BA15W
Table of Contents Cautionary notes and precaution…...………………………………………………………………........................................... 2 1.1 Important handling cautions and warnings………………………………………………………………………………… 3 2. Specifications….…………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………. 5 3. Keys, Display Indicators and Abbreviations…….……………………………………………………………………………… 6 4. Parts Descriptions……………………………….....…………………………………………………………………………… 7 5. Unpacking Balance and Getting Started…….………………………………………………………….……………………… 8 6.
Torbal Platform Balances Chapter 1: Cautionary Notes Remember choose a proper location for you scale and to always handle the unit with care. The correct location and proper environment makes an important contribution to the accuracy of the weighing results of TORBAL industrial scales.
CAUTION: • • • • • • • • WARNING: • • • • 1.1. The scale is designed for indoor use only. Do not operate the scale in hazardous areas or conditions. Do not use the scale in locations subject to high humidity. Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Be sure to set the scale on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. Never stand on or lean on this product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.
Follow all safety guidelines in order to avoid electrical shock, or damage to connected peripheral devices. • All necessary repairs or internal adjustments should be made by authorized personnel only. • To avoid the risk of fire use an outlet of the proper type that provides the specified voltage. The required voltage for the power supply is 115vAC @ 60Hz and requires a minimum of 1.2 amperes of current. • Do not use the scale when the cover is open. • Do not use the scale in explosive atmospheres.
Chapter 2: Specifications Table 1. Economy Series and Remote Mount Series Specification Capacity Kg/lb Readability (d) g/lb Increased Resolution (5sec) g/lb Stabilization time Tare Range in Kg Platform Dimensions mm (in) Indicator Dimensions mm (in) Overall Height or Dimensions mm (in) Scale Weight Operating Temp Power Supply RS-232 Port Opto-Isolator Class Warranty 30C 60C 153C 30/60 10/0.02 1/0.002 60/150 20/0.05 2/0.005 150/300 50/0.1 5/0.01 -30 -60 400x500 (15.8x19.7) 400x620x125 (15.8x24.4x4.
Chapter 3: Keys, Display Indicators and Abbreviations Key Primary Function Power On and Power Off ÆTÅ Tare – used to tare the weighing pan Æ0Å Zero – used to zero the scale (Legal for Trade models only) MENU Menu – used to access the main menu Data Transfer – used to print data or transfer data to a PC via the RS232 communication port B/G Gross Weight – used to change display from Net Weight to Gross Weight HR High Resolution – temporarily (5 sec) increases the display resolution Display Indica
Chapter 4: Parts Description BA Models: Front View Rear View Indicator Pan Base Pan AC Adapter RS232 and Output Port Column Level Indicator -7- AC Adapter Socket
Chapter 5: Unpacking the Balance and Getting Started 1. Carefully remove the scale, pan, and all of its components out of the packaging and place them on a stable surface where the scale will not be affected by any mechanical vibrations or high air movements. 2. After removing all components from the packaging refer to the assembly instructions which have been provided with the scale, and carefully assemble the unit. 3.
5. After leveling the scale, you may plug the AC adaptor to the AC adaptor socket located in the rear of the scale. 6. When the AC adapter is plugged into the wall outlet, the scale will turn “ON” automatically, initialize itself, and enter weighing mode. C-1 0.00 7. To turn the scale off press the Power “OFF” button ( -9- ).
Chapter 6: Basic Principles of Weighing 1. The scale should be properly zeroed before weighing. Proper zeroing is indicated by the Zero Indicator (→0←) on the display. If the display signals an out of zero condition (----), press the (→0←) key to Zero an empty pan. 2. Weighing allows taring over the entire weight range. This is accomplished by pressing the Tare key, (→T←). Care should be exercised when tare is in use to be sure that the scale’s maximum capacity is not overloaded. 3.
Chapter 7: Functions, Descriptions and Definitions • Parts Counting is used to count parts based on their established average piece weight. • Percent weighing is used to establish the relative weight of an unknown, compared to that of a stored reference weight and expressed as a percent. • Recipe Making is used for weighing and summing individual ingredients such as powers or liquids during recipe making or mixing compounds.
Chapter 8: Weighing 8.1. Weighing 1. To begin weighing, press the power button ( ) to turn the scale ON. The scale will go through its initialization procedure and automatically enter “Weighing Mode”. The scale is ready to begin ) and zero (Æ0Å) indicators appears on the display. weighing as soon as the stabilization ( 0.00 2. When weighing, always place the mass in the middle of the pan. The weighed result may be taken when the stabilization indicator appears on the display. 12.00 8.2.Taring 1.
3. Once the stabilization indicator appears on the display, the container is ready to be tared. To tare the container, press the “T” button. The display will show a dotted line which indicates the scale has begun the taring process. ------4. When finished taring, the balance will return to weighing and the NET indicator will be lit. The display will indicate 0.00g. 0.00 5. Place the unknown weight in the tared container. The NET weight will be displayed. 20.00 6.
8.3. Extending the resolution 1. The resolution of the scale can be temporarily increased by pressing the HR key. This temporary increase in resolution can be very useful in scales where d=e. The display resolution is increased for 5 seconds and then reverts automatically. 22.036 Note: These results are not legal for trade and cannot be sent to a printer or an external computer. 8.4. Zeroing the scale If the display signals are out of zero condition “--", the scale must be zeroed before weighing. - 1.
Chapter 9: Auto-zero (AutotA) All BA Scales are equipped with AZSM, the “Auto Zero Setting Mechanism.” AZSM automatically maintains a center of zero and it is set to 0.5d/s. 1. Enter the main Menu by pressing the MENU key 0.00 . 2. Select “AutotA” by pressing the T key. Autota 3. To enable Auto-zero press the T key when “Aut on” is displayed, to disable press the T key when “AutoFF” is displayed or select “out” to exit.
Chapter 10: Parts Counting (PCS) Functions Options: PCS Off ( PCsoff) PCS On (pcs on) PCS .. (PCS . .) PC Set (PC SET) PC UM (PC UMM) PCS RS (PCs rS) Disables Parts Counting Enables Parts Counting Recalls the last Average Pieces Weigh used in for counting Setting a custom sample size Setting a custom known Individual Piece Weight obtaining the average piece weight from secondary higher accuracy scale via RS232 10.1. Using a default sample size setting 1.
4. Select “PCS on” by pressing the T key. pCS on 5. Available sample size options will alternate on the display. Press the T key to select a size value equal to the number of the sample placed in the container. pCS 5 6. After the sample size has been selected, the scale will display the count of the sample. At any time you can proceed with the count. 17 7. To turn parts counting off, select PCS from the main menu and press the T key when “PCSoFF” is displayed.
10.2. Using a custom sample size 1. Place the counting container on the pan while in the weighing mode and press the T key to tare the container. ------2. Place a desired sample size in the container and press the MENU key. (i.e. 12 as illustrated) 25.00 3. Wait for “PCS” to appear on the display and press the T key pCS 4. Select “PCS on” by pressing the T key.
5. Available sample size options will alternate on the display. Press the T key when “PC Set” is displayed. pC set 6. A dashed line will be displayed indicating to manually enter the value for your sample size in the container. To do so, use the following keys: the Æ0Å key to increment a digit, the T key to accept and go to the next digit, and MENU to accept the entire setting. To increment a digit To accept and go to next digit To accept entered value . 12 7.
10.3. Counting based on a known Individual Piece Weight (No Sample Size Required) 1. Place the counting container on the pan and press the T key to tare the container. ------2. Press the MENU key to enter the main menu. 3. Wait for “PCS” to appear on the display and press the T key pCS 4. Select “PCS on” by pressing the T key. pCS on 5. Available sample size options will alternate on the display. Press the T key when “PC uM” is displayed.
6. A dashed line will be displayed indicating to manually enter the exact individual piece weight of the counted parts. To manually enter the individual piece weight, use the following keys: the C key to increment a digit, the T key to accept and go to the next digit, the key to insert a decimal, and the MENU key to accept the entire setting. To increment a digit To accept and go to next digit . To insert a decimal To accept entered value 10.00 7.
Chapter 11: Units of measure (Unit) The BA Scales can operate in nine different units of measure: Grams (g), Kilograms (kg), Carats (ct), Pounds (lb), Newton, Grains, Ounces, Ounces Troy, Pennyweight. By factory default, the scale is set to weigh in grams (lb). To select a different unit of measure, follow the steps below. 1. Enter the main menu by pressing the MENU key. 2. When command “UNITS” is displayed, press the T key. Unit 3. The scale will display available units of measure sequentially.
Chapter 12: Percent Weighing (Perc) Function Options: PER Off ( Peroff) PER On (per on) Disables Percent Weighing Enables Percent Weighing Percent weighing is used to express the weight of an object as a percentage of a stored sample weight. To use percent weighing, follow these steps: 1. Place container on the pan and press the T key to tare. ------2. Once the scale has been tared, place the sample reference weight on the pan. 15.23 3.
5. Commands “PER OFF” and “PER ON” will be displayed sequentially. To proceed with percent weighing and set the reference sample weight, press the T key when command “PER ON” is displayed. Per on 6. Once the reference sample weight is set, the scale will express the weight as a percentage. 100.0 7. Remove the sample and place an object in the container. The scale will express the weight of that object as a percentage of the stored sample. 50.0 8.
Chapter 13: Recipe Weighing (Recipe) Function Options: Rec Off ( rECoff) Rec On (reC on) Rec Con (reCCon) Disables Recipe Weighing Enables Recipe Weighing allows to continue recipe making after obtaining a total 1. Place the counting container on the pan and press the T key to tare the container. ------2. Press the MENU key to enter the main menu. 3. Wait for “RECIPE” to appear on the display and press the T key reCIpe 4. Select “Rec on” by pressing the T key.
5. The display will read 0 indicating that you may place the first ingredient into the container. Once the Weight of the ingredient stabilized press the T key to accept the ingredient weight. 0.22 6. Once the weight has been accepted place the second ingredient into the container. Once the weight of the second ingredient stabilizes press the T key to accept the ingredient weight. 0.37 7. Steps 1 and 2 can be repeated until all ingredients are in the container.
9. The total of all ingredients will be displayed. 1.04 10. To continue Recipe making press the Menu select the “Recipe” function, and then select “Rec Con” reCIpe reCCon 11. Press the T key to accept the current Total and repeat steps 5 through 7 to add more ingredients. 12. To Clear and start a new recipe, remove the container and all ingredients from the pan and press the zero key Æ0Å. Once the result is cleared, repeat steps 1 through 9.
Chapter 14: Calibration (CaLIb) Function Options: CAL On ( CaL oN) CAL Stp (CALSTP) Other (other) Starts Quick Calibration. Recommended when calibrating with a single calibration weight. Starts Stepped Calibration. Recommended when calibrating with multiple calibration weights. Calibration with calibration mass not equal to the scale’ capacity.
4. The scale will perform a tare and the message “LOAD” will be displayed. ------ -CAL- LOAD 5. When the message “LOAD” is displayed, place the calibration weight on the scale’s hanging pan. Calibration will begin automatically and “WAIT” will be displayed indicating that calibration is in progress. wwAIT 6. When finished the scale will automatically return to the weighing mode, and the calibration weight can be removed from the pan. 30.
14.2 Stepped Calibration (calibrating with multiple calibration weights.) 1. Press the MENU key, when the option “Calib” is displayed press the T key, and then select the option “CAL Stp” by press the T key once again. CAL STP CaLIb 2. The scale will display a full a calibration mass equal to the scales capacity i.e.”30”, and an option to select a different calibration mass”other“.
5. The scale will perform a tare and the message “LOAD” will be displayed indicating to place all calibration weights on the pan. After placing all weights on the pan, press the Menu key to initiate the calibrations process. Caution: Do not press Menu until all calibration weights are on the scale’s pan ------CALpress LOAD mmenu 6. Message “CCCCCC” will be displayed indicating that calibration is in progress.
Chapter 15: Port 1 - RS232 Communication Port Configuration (Port-1) After a weighing transaction is completed, a result data receipt can be printed. To initiate printing, press the data transfer key. Data may be sent to a printer or a PC via the Torbal Communication Software. 15.1.
Scale→Computer: no response, Example: To set 1000g in weight B1.5 (d=0.5g) type: S L 1 0 0 0 . 0 CR LF (53h 4Ch 31h 30h 30h 30h 2Eh 30h 0Dh 0Ah). To set 100kg in weight B150 (d=50g) type: S L 1 0 0 . 0 0 CR LF (53h 4Ch 31h 30h 30h 2Eh 30h 30h 0Dh 0Ah), Setting the threshold 2 (optional): Computer→Scale: S H D1...DN CR LF (53h 48h D1...DN 0Dh 0Ah), where: D1...
15.2. Baud Rate 1. Press the Menu key, when the option “Port - 1” is displayed press the T key, and then select the option “Baud” by press the T key once again. Port -1 bAUd 2. The scale will begin to display available baud rates: “4800”, “9600”, “19200”, “38400”, and “57600”. To make a selection, press the T key when the desired setting is displayed. 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 15.3. Bites 1.
15.4. Parity 1. Press the MENU key, when the option “Port - 1” is displayed press the T key, and then select the option “Parity” by press the T key once again. Port -1 PARITY 2. The scale will display available Parity settings: “none”, ”odd”, “even”. To make a selection press the T key when the desired setting is displayed.
Chapter 16: Receipt Printout (PrInt) A detailed transaction receipt can be printed after weighing has been completed. The receipt can be customized to include the following information: Header Header – includes unit information such as: Mode number, Max Capacity, resolution and Unit Serial number.
16.1. Enabling and Disabling Receipt Fields 1. Press the MENU key, when the option “Print” is displayed press the T key, and then select a desired field by press the T key once again when the name is displayed. PrINT HEADER 2. The scale will display options “ON” and” Off”. To enable the field press the T key when “On” displayed, to disable the field press the T key when “Off” is displayed. ON OFF 16.2. Assigning Operator and Product ID numbers. 1.
Chapter 17: Dynamic and Animal Weighing (LOC) Function Options: LOC Off ( LOC oFF) LOC On (LOC on) LOC Prn (LOC Prn) Disables the LOC Dynamic Weighing Function Enables and Starts the LOC Dynamic Weighing Function (Weight integration initiates automatically) - Enables and Starts the LOC Dynamic Weighing Function (Weight integration is initiated manually with the press of the Data Transfer Key ) 1. Place a container on the pan and press the T key to tare. ------2.
Chapter 18: Storing Tare Values (Tare) 18.1. Storing a Tare Value Manually 1. Press the MENU key, when the option “Tare” is displayed press the T key, and then select the option “Tar Set ” by press the T key once again. tare tarset 2. The scale will begin to display tare locations. Locations marked with a dot in the upper left corner of the LED have a stored tare value assigned.
18.2. Storing a Tare Value Automatically 1. Place a container on the pan and press the MENU key to enter the main menu. 0.60 2. When the option “Tare” is displayed press the T key, and then select the option “Tar Set” by pressing the T key once again. tare tar set 3. The scale will begin to display tare locations. Locations marked with a dot in the upper left corner of the LED have a stored tare value assigned.
18.3. Recalling a previously stored tare value. 1. Press the MENU key, when the option “Tare” is displayed press the T key, and then select the option “Tar On ” by press the T key once again. tare tar on 2. The scale will begin to display tare locations. Locations marked with a dot in the upper left corner of the LED have a stored tare value assigned. To select a tare location press the T key when a desired location is displayed. tare 1 3.
Chapter 19: Min – Max Weighing (Up) This function allows you to find the maximum (highest) or minimum (lowest) weight in a series of weights. 1. Press the MENU key. When the option “Up” is displayed press the T key, and then select the option “High” or “Low” by press the T key once again. up off HIGH LOWW 2. The scale will return to weighing and it will begin to hold on the display the highest or the lowest weight.
Chapter 20: Newton – Force Measurement (NewwtO) This function changes the unit of weight to Newton (N) - 1N ≈0.101971 kg 1. Press the MENU key, when the option “Newton” is displayed press the T key. newwtO 2. The scale will display options “ON” and” Off”. To enable Newton force measuring press the T key when “New On” displayed, to disable Newton force measuring press the T key when “New Off” is displayed.
Chapter 21: Filtering (FILter) This function is used when vibration is encountered during weighing. This may be the result of ground vibration, or a vibrating live load on the pan. Increasing the filter setting will increase the time required for a measurement. The integration time of the measurement is increased thereby eliminating higher frequency vibration. 1. Press the MENU key, when the option “Filter” is displayed press the T key. fILTER 2.
Chapter 22: Date and Time (DATE) Function Options: Dat On (DAT oN) Dat Off (DAToff) Dat Set (datset) Dat Pin (datpIn) Dat For (datfor) Enables date and time printing with every weighing result. Disables date and time printing. Date configuration” allows to set the current date and time. Enables PIN access to the Date Configuration. Format selection (United States / Europe). 22.1. Enabling and Disabling Date and Time stamping 1. Press the MENU key, when the option “Date” is displayed press the T key.
2. The current time will be displayed. To change or to set a new time press the T key h03-25 h03-25 3. Use the following keys to change the current time To increment a digit To accept and go to next digit 4. Once the time has been set the scale will display”PM” or “AM”. Press the T key when the desired setting is displayed. PMM AMM 5. Once the Time has been set, the scale will display the current date. To change or to set a new date press the T key d06-12 d06-12 6.
7. Once the time has been set the scale will display the current year. To change the years press the T key. y - 2010 22.3. Enabling PIN access to the Date Configuration Function. Configuration of the current date and time can be protected with a PIN. Once set the user is prompted to enter a pin number before time and date change is allowed. 1. To Set PIN for date configuration press the MENU key.
Chapter 23: Threshold Check Weighing and Opto-Isolator (ThR) Threshold check weighing is used to check whether a weight of an object falls within specified threshold limits. Function Options: Thr Off (throFF) Thr On (thr on) Thr Prn (thrPrn) Dat Cfg (thrCFG) Disables threshold and check weighing. Enables threshold weighing and sets function parameters. Prints currently set parameters. Sets output mode for the opto-isolator (Pulse Mode / Level Mode). 23.1.
4. After setting all limit sets, select “Set-0” in order to return to weighing with the limits enabled. set - O 5. To perform check weighing places the weigh on the Pan. The result is indicated by a dashed line located on the left side of the display. LOW OK HIGH 1.10 0.50 3.20 6. To disable check weighing enter the “thr” menu and select “thr Off” 7.
23.2. Setting the output mode for the opto-isolator (Pulse Mode / Level Mode).
2. The scale will display options “Impuls” and” Signal”. To select Pulse Mode press the T key when “Impuls” is displayed, to select Signal Mode press the T key when “Signal” is displayed. IMMPUL SIGNAL 23.3. Opto-isolator Output The outputs are open collector optically isolated switches. Each output has a current rating of 100.ma and an open circuit collector voltage rating of 24 VDC. If the outputs are used to drive relays each relay should have a flyback diode, with at least a 100.
Chapter 24: Totalizing (total) Function Options: Tot Prn (totPRN) Tot Off (totoff) Tot o (tot o) Tot (tot -) Displays and prints transaction total. (Does not reset the sum value) Displays and disables the transaction total. (Resets the sum Value) Prints measurement weigh before adding. Adds measurement weigh to the total without printing 24.1. Performing Totalizing. Storing a Tare Value Automatically 1. Place a container on the pan and press the T key to tare. ------2.
4. Once the weight has been added, remove the object from the weighing pan. 0.00 5. Wait for the scale to return to 0 and place the second object on the pan. . Once the Weight of the object to accept and add the second object weight to the total. stabilized press the data transfer key 0.55 6. Follow steps 3 through 6 until all object have been added.
Chapter 25: Changing to Grams (g) or Pounds (lbs) (LB_BAL) The function “lb bal” is used to configure the unit to weigh in grams (g) or pounds (lb). “Lb Bal” optimize the scale’s accuracy and resolution disabling or enabling ponds (lb) as a default unit of measure. 1. To disable lb (pounds) as default unit of measure and set the scale weigh in grams (g) .Press the MENU key, when the option “lb_bal” is displayed press the T key. LB_BAL 2. The scale will display options “Lb Off” and” Lb On”.
Chapter 26: Menu Customization (AcTIU) The Active function is used to customize the scale’s Main Menu. This feature should be used to deactivate functions or features that are not used. Deactivated functions will not appear in the Main Menu which will simplify its use. To activate or deactivate features or function follow the steps below. 1.
Chapter 28: Common Errors and Troubleshooting Error or Indicator ---- Cause Below zero -- L H Err - b Sapl LO (Parts Counting) Sapl LO (Percent Weighing) The scale will not turn on Weighing results are not accurate Weighing result will not stabilize Explanation / Solution Re-zero the scale by pressing the Æ0Å key. Taring is not allowed Place a weight on the pan before taking a tare. Re-zeroing is not allowed Remove weight from pan and clear stored tare values.
Chapter 30: Limited Warranty PURCHASER’S 12-MONTH WARRANTY Warranty is valid only if the attached warranty registration card is completed and returned within 30 days. This product is a precision device made to exacting standards of scientific accuracy. It is guaranteed to have been adjusted and inspected for proper workmanship and performance, and certified for its currently advertised specifications before shipment.
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