7.3.1“Check weight” screen function ........................................................................................... 48
7.4“PERCENTAGE WEIGHT %” FUNCTION ....................................................................................... 49
7.4.1Percentage Weight % with “Statistics” function. ................................................................. 51
7.4.2Screen of Weight % with “Check weighing” function. ........................................................ 52
7.5DENSITY FUNCTION .................................................................................................................... 53
7.5.1“Density of a solid” calculation function screen. ................................................................ 55
7.5.2“Density of a liquid” calculation function screen ................................................................ 55
7.5.3“Density index” calculation function screen ........................................................................ 56
7.6“STATISTICS” FUNCTION ............................................................................................................. 57
7.6.1“Simple statistics” function screen ....................................................................................... 58
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7.6.2“Database statistics” function screen .................................................................................. 59
7.7“TEXTILE” FUNCTION .................................................................................................................. 61
7.7.1“Textile” function screen. ..................................................................................................... 62
7.7.2Textile function database with statistics enabled screen ...................................................... 63
7.8DYNAMIC/ANIMAL WEIGHING FUNCTION .................................................................................. 65
7.9“PEAK HOLD” FUNCTION ............................................................................................................. 67
7.10“FORMULATION” FUNCTION ....................................................................................................... 68
7.10.1Simple formulation function screen. ................................................................................. 71
7.10.2Database formulation function screen .............................................................................. 72
7.11SETTING THE GLP DATA ............................................................................................................. 74
8TECHNICAL FEATURES ............................................................................................................. 76
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1 Safety instructions and warnings
CAUTION!
Please read these instructions for installation and operation carefully before
starting your work with the new balance. Using a balance other than the one in
this manual does not guarantee the safety of the product. Carefully store the
instruction manual.
Equinox balances comply with the directives and standards for electrical equipment,
electromagnetic compatibility and safety requirements.
If the installation is not performed in accordance with the instructions given or is improperly
used, all warranty rights will lapse.
Do not use the balance in areas at risk of explosion.
Before starting the balance for the first time, check if the power supply unit or
the power cord is damaged and check if the power voltage corresponds to
the mains voltage.
To disconnect the balance from mains power, unplug the power cord first.
2 Storage conditions
Storage temperature: +5 °C…+40°C
Storage humidity: 45% - 75%.
Keep the balance packaging. In the event of return for service; disconnect all cables,
top pans and any accessories to prevent unnecessary damage in transit.
Do not expose the balance to extremes of temperature and humidity, and avoid violent
N.B. Check that the power shown on the balance plate label corresponds to the one in
use in the country of use.
All models:
Wait 30 minutes after switching on and calibrate the balance after leveling it. For calibration
procedures, please refer to the "calibration chapter". Perform the balance calibration
whenever it is moved to another place.
Do not drop excess weight objects on the balance weighing plate to prevent damaging it.
Service must be performed by specialized personnel and the spare parts used must be
genuine. To do so, contact the dealer or Adam Equipment at www.adamequipment.com.
3 Serial interface connections
The balance is equipped with an RS 232C interface for connection to a serial printer.
To ensure communication between the balance and a printer, the following conditions must
be met:
Connect the printer using a suitable cable matching the position of the pin outputs with the
balance pin outputs shown below.
Set the transmission speed and type of printer correctly according to the parameters of the
printer. See Chapter 7.7
N.B. It is recommended that you use the Adam ATP printer to ensure proper print operation.
(If you are using different printers, you may not be able to print the chart).
The balance comes with a 5” colour touch screen display that lets you touch the screen in
active areas to quickly access the various menus and features.
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Indication area for weighing values
g
Measuring unit indication, by tapping the symbol, you can access the
measurement unit menu and select the desired unit.
The Top Bar displays the date, time, user selection, access to weighing functions, weighing
and balance shutdown parameters setting.
Tap this area to access the available function menu.
Tap this area to access the menus for weighing settings, display
preferences, peripheral units setup, and user customisation.
Tap this area to access the switching on or off menu for the balance
standby parameters.
Default
Tap this area to access the users menu to quickly select
programmed users.
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Function key display bar.
Touching the keys displayed in this area, operates the corresponding function. Below are all
the keys available in the simple weighing screen. The function key display bar varies
according to the selected applications.
After inserting the power cord into the mains socket, the balance will automatically turn on
showing the basic weighing screen.
Tap the area with the symbol below
to access the power off menu.
There are 3 power off modes:
Display off.
Logout.
Power off.
Display off
By selecting the display off mode, the
balance will enter standby mode, the
display will be off and it will remain ON
only in the lower-right command to turn
on the system again.
Touch the symbol to return to the basic
weighing screen.
Logout
Select the logout mode and touch the
“Start” key to open the user login, if the
user is password-protected, you will be
required to enter it.
Touching the key , will let you select
another user and start the balance again.
Switching off
By selecting the power-off command, the
balance will be off. To restart, you will need
to press the on/off button or remove the
power plug and reinsert it.
This section explains all the customisation features of the balance. Each function described
below will allow you to set up the balance differently for each user.
N.B. Some settings can only be modified by users with administrator permissions.
Calibration menu
Setup
Users setup
Preferences
Info
Service
To access the settings menu, tap the button in the top bar of the display:
The following screens will be displayed with all the functions of the setup menu.
To scroll through the next and back
pages, tap on the arrows.
Function indicator not available or not enabled for users
without administrator ri
6.3 Creating, changing and selecting the user profile
The balance can be customised for multiple users. You can create up to 10 different user
profiles. When first turned on, the “Default” user is enabled and this user cannot be either
deleted or renamed.
Each user can then fully customise all the database settings. Once you've created your profile,
just touch "User Area" on the Home screen and select the user you want. All settings for the
selected user will then be loaded. From this moment on, any changes made to the enabled
user will be stored and made available each time the user is selected.
You can create two types of user:
Administrator
Standard
Creating an administrator user allows the user to access all the balance setting features and
changing or deleting other users.
Creating a standard user allows the user to access only some of the balance setting features.
The “No Access” display that appears when you touch a feature that is not available for the
standard user is:
You must log on with an administrator user to change the protected functions. After you have
created an administrator and standard user, you will be able to assign an access password
that will be required each time you select the user and turn on the balance.
Below are all operations related to user modification and deletion.
In the settings menu, select "Setup Users"
This screen allows you to enter the
following functions:
New user
Edit user
Rename user
Copy users
Delete user
User Password
New user
By selecting the "New User" function, you
can define a new user. The maximum
number of users that can be entered is 10.
You will be prompted to select whether the
user you want to create must have
administrator powers or be a standard user.
The keyboard for entering the username
will then be automatically activated.
The maximum number of characters
allowed is 30.
The insertion method distinguishes
between uppercase and lowercase letters,
for example, a user entered as "TEST" will
be different from a user entered as a "test".
After searching for a new user, go back to
the main screen.
Tap the user selection area and select the
user you have just created.
From now on, all changes to the functions,
databases, or analytics results will be
associated with the user, and each time
they are called, they will be automatically
reloaded.
The left-hand symbol of the username
indicates the type of user:
Edit user
In the "Edit user” menu, you can change
the user type ("Standard or Administrator")
and temporarily unlock the standard user
locked settings.
Type
If the user is a standard type in order to
modify the user type, a user's password
with administrator rights will be required.
Select “Standard” to set the user in
standard mode or select “Administrator”
to set the user with administrator rights.
Settings
Selecting this function will prompt you to
enter a user's password with administrator
rights.
Then select the "Enable" function to
temporarily unlock the standard user or
select the "Disable" function to lock the
user again.
After you unlock the user in the base
screen on the left side of the username, an
open padlock will appear.
Unlocking will remain active until it is locked
again through the user editing menu, or
when another user is selected or the
balance is turned off.
Rename users
By selecting the "Rename Users" function,
you can change the name of the selected
user.
Select the user you want to rename.
The name change keyboard will be
displayed.
Tap “X “to cancel the operation or change
the name and confirm with the "Enter" key.
Copy users
By selecting the "Copy Users" function, you
can create a new user with the same
configuration as an existing user. Existing
databases will not be copied and no new
password protection will be enabled. To
copy the databases of another user, you
need to export and import them to the
desired user.
Select the user you want to duplicate.
Enter the name to assign to the new user
and confirm with the "Enter" key.
Delete users
By selecting the "Delete Users" function,
you can permanently delete a user and its
databases.
The list of stored users will be displayed,
then select the user to delete.
Confirm by tapping the "Yes" key or cancel
the operation by tapping the "No" key.
User password
By selecting the "User Password" function,
you will be able to assign a "Standard" or
"Administrator" user password.
You will then be asked to re-enter the
password for confirmation.
Enter it and tap the "OK" key.
From this moment on, every time you want
to access the user, you will be required to
enter your password.
N.B. Write down your password and
store it in a safe place.
Warning! In case of loss, you will only
be able to recover the password for the
"Standard" user. The recovery
procedure is described in chapter 8.3.1.
User password protection is applicable to both "Standard" and "Administrator" users. In the
first case, if the user forgets their password, you can update it from the "User Password"
menu.
After selecting "User Password", you will be
asked to enter the "Old Password".
Enter an administrator password.
After selecting "User Password" you will be
asked to enter the "Old Password".
Enter an administrator password.
Then enter the "New password" to assign
to the user.
Confirm the password you have just
entered.
From now on, the "Standard" user will have
a new login password.
N.B.
To remove the password, upon the
request for entering the new password
and confirmation of the new password,
tap the "OK" key without typing any
value.
CAUTION! If the lost password is that of an administrator, you will need to contact a
Service Center to retrieve it.
6.4 Preferences: language, display appearance, brightness and beeper
For each user, you can set a preference display, the language of use, the activation tone of
the beeper and the brightness of the display. Below are the various options available and their
activation mode.
In the settings menu, select the "Preferences" function.
The parameters that can be set in the
"Preferences" menu are as follows:
Language (see chapter 7.1)
Appearance
Background
Brightness
Sound
Functions
Appearance
You can choose between 5 different colour
combinations and select the desired one by
tapping the corresponding key
Background
You can choose a white or black background.
Select the desired one by tapping the
corresponding key.
Brightness
There are 4 levels of brightness on the display.
Select the desired one by tapping the
corresponding key.
Sound
The sound function enables you to activate or
deactivate the beeper. When activated, whenever
you touch the active parts of the touch screen, a
beep sound is made.
For proper use of the balance, it is important to make the correct weighing parameter settings
according to the operating environment.
This section describes the filter parameters, stability, auto-zero and weighing units.
In the settings menu, select the "Setup" function and then select "Weighing parameters".
In the "Weighing parameters" screen, the set
values (in the box to the right of the parameter)
are shown.
By touching the parameter key you want to
change, you can change the value.
Filter: the filter function allows the user to
speed or slow down the balance’s response
according to weighing requirements and
environmental conditions. By selecting
Level1, the response will be immediate, but
the balance will remain more sensitive to
environmental disturbances such as
ventilation and vibration. By increasing the
level, the response will be slower and the
indication more stable.
Stability: this function allows you to adjust the
balance to the working environment. When
using the balance in a vibration-free
environment, select level 0. The default level
is 2. Use level 3 for very disturbed
environments.
Stability 0: For stable environments.
Stability 1: For poorly stable
environments.
Stability 2: For unstable environments.
Stability 3: For heavily unstable
the weight value shown to zero. Variations
may be due to dirt, moisture or dust that can
be deposited on the plate. You can disable
this function by selecting "Off" mode.
Autozero 1 is for minor correction until it
reaches level 3E which is the maximum
correction.
6.6 Selecting the unit of measurement
Weighing operations can be performed with different units of measurement. Below is shown
how to select the desired weighing unit.
In the settings menu, select the "Setup" function and then the "Units selection" function.
On the "Units Selection" screen, all available
weighing units are immediately displayed. Tap
the desired unit to select and enable it.
The last three units of measure, K1, K2, K3, are
customizable units. For reference, refer to the
chapter "Selecting the custom measurement
unit".
N.B.: The measurement unit selection can
also be made directly from the weighing
screen; by tapping the symbol of the current
unit displayed, you will have access directly
to the list of available units.
You can define up to three custom units per user. This allows you to perform calculations
directly from weighing detection (i.e. volume, paper grammage g/m3). The custom weight unit
can be recalled in all fields and menus where the units can be selected.
In the setup menu, select the "Setup" function and then the "Custom units setup".
On the “Custom units setup” screen, you can
select one of the three units K1, K2, K3 available
to personalise it.
After the selection, enter the following data:
Name: enter the unit identifier (max 15
characters).
Symbol: enter the symbol you want to assign
to the unit of measurement (max. 3
characters). The weight units g, kg, lb and so
on are not allowed.
Multiplier factor: enter the multiplicative
factor with which the weighing result has to be
calculated
Decimal point position: enter the position of
the decimal point with which you want to
display the result (i.e. entering 1, the value
123,123 will be displayed as follows: 12312,3)
Electronic balances perform mass measurements using gravity (g). Differences in geographic
regions and altitude vary the gravity acceleration (g).
Therefore, in order to obtain accurate measurements, the balance must be adapted to the
place of use and environmental conditions. This adjustment is performed by the calibration
function.
Select the "Calibration menu" function in the settings menu.
In the calibration menu, you can calibrate, display
and print the data for the last calibration and set
the calibration mode.
Before performing the calibration procedure,
check that the pan is empty.
Calibration: By tapping the calibration key,
the calibration procedure corresponding to the
set calibration mode will be activated.
Load the required calibration weight or tap the
"Cancel" button to cancel the calibration
procedure.
Wait for weight capture.
If the operation is successful, the weighing
screen will display with the calibrated weight
value.
screen, you can check the date when the last
calibration was performed, the mode with
which it was performed, the weight value
used, and the correction made with respect to
the previous calibration. By tapping the "Print"
button, you can print the displayed data.
Calibration mode: the balance can be set to
calibrate with two different modes:
External default
By selecting the default calibration mode when
the calibration command is given, the required
weight will be the factory default setting, the value
of which will vary depending on the balance
model.
External custom
By selecting the external custom" calibration
mode, you can set a custom calibration weight
value.
After selecting the "mode of choice", tap the
Weight Setting button to set the desired weight
value.
By selecting the internal calibration mode when
the calibration command is given, the balance is
automatically calibrated through the motorized
auto-calibration internal system.
Automatic*
By selecting the automatic calibration mode, the
balance automatically calibrates when the
ambient conditions change or within a set time of
60 to 999 minutes. Also with this mode, you can
calibrate each time you want by tapping the
"Calibration" key.
To change the auto-calibration range, tap the
"Calibration Weight" key and set the desired
range between 60 and 999 minutes.
* The internal and automatic calibration mode
is only available for auto-calibration models.
the "Print" button will print to file. In order to
use this mode, you will need a USB stick to
save the files. (You can use a dedicated
USB stick for that purpose only).
With the "File on Usb_Key enabled" mode
before executing the print command, verify
that the save USB stick is inserted in the
USB port on the left side of the balance.
While saving the file on the screen, you can
scroll through the information that will be
saved in the file.
At the end of the save, the name of the file
assigned automatically will appear on the
screen.
The USB stick will then contain a
compressed file with a text file (.txt) showing
the weighing data or the result of the
function used.
Stability: check of the stability before data is
transmitted. It is possible to decide whether to
enable or disable stability control before
printing the weight value:
On. Check enabled.
Off. Check disabled.
Print heading: this function allows you to
place a header at the beginning of the receipt.
The function can be:
On. Heading enabled.
Off. Heading disabled.
Print heading Setup: Activation of the
screen for inserting the desired text for the
receipt header.
In the print header screen, tap the rectangles that
indicate the line number to automatically enable
the alphanumeric keypad and enter the desired
text with a maximum number of 40 characters per
line.
Tap the "Ok" key to confirm the entered text.
NB. You can enable and disable the header
function without losing the inserted text, which will
remain stored until the contents of the various
lines are deleted.
blank number of lines to add at the end of the
printout to allow the printer to exit from it.
The input numeric keypad will automatically
turn on, so enter the desired number of lines
(between 0 and 9) and tap the "Enter" key to
confirm the entered number.
GLP: this function allows you to enable or
disable the GLP data printing after user have
entered it
On. GLP data print enabled.
Off. GLP data print disabled.
Time and date: this function enables you to
enable or disable the time and date printing.
On. Calibration data print enabled.
Off. Calibration data print disabled.
Time and date printing cannot be deactivated
with the GLP function enabled.
Balance cal. data: this function enables you
to enable or disable the calibration data
printing of the balance.
On. Calibration data print enabled.
Off. Calibration data print disabled.
You can back up the system completely or restore data and configuration previously saved on
a USB stick.
This section describes the steps to be taken to export or import the data.
N.B. It is recommended to use an empty USB stick that is dedicated to data save and
recovery operations.
System backup: this command allows
you to save all users and their
configurations stored in the system,
including its drying database and
saved test results.
You must have a USB stick to back up.
Insert the stick into the USB port on the left
side of the balance, and press the "OK"
key.
Tap the "Cancel" button to cancel the
backup operation.
If the USB stick is inserted successfully,
after confirmation, the alphanumeric
keypad will automatically be displayed for
entering the name that you want to assign
to backup.
A screen with the message "Done!" will
confirm that the export operation was
successful.
A backup folder with the assigned name
was then created on the USB stick.
Opening the folder, you will find a set of
files and subfolders that contain all the
data.
N.B: Do not modify or rename any files to
avoid damaging the content. The folder will
be automatically restored to the balance by
using the System Restore command.
System restore: this command allows
you to restore all users and their
system configurations previously
exported with the backup command on
a USB stick.
N.B. You can import the exported data
from another balance, so you can
configure multiple balances with the
same users and the same settings.
Insert the USB stick into the USB port on
the left side of the balance, and press the
"OK" key.
Tap the "Cancel" button to cancel the
system restore operation.
If the USB stick is inserted correctly, after
confirmation, the alphanumeric keypad will
automatically be displayed for entering the
name of the backup you want to restore.
A screen with the message "Done!" will
confirm that the system recovery operation
was successful.
6.11.2 Factory reset
You can perform a total reset of the balance to bring it back to the initial conditions.
Tap the "Factory Reset" button, confirm by touching the "Yes" button, or cancel the operation
by tapping the "No" button.
N.B. Be careful as all data of all users including their databases will be lost. If you want
to save them, make a backup before the factory reset.
You can make any software updates provided by AE Adam via the USB port.
Below are the steps to be taken to upgrade.
Selecting the "Software Update" function
will display the screen with the confirmation
request.
Select "No" to cancel the operation, or
"Yes" to continue.
Insert the USB stick into the port on the left
side of the balance by checking before the
stick is loaded with the upgrade program
supplied by AE Adam and confirm with the
"Ok" key.
If the selected file is correct, the upgrade
operation will be enabled and a displayed
counter will indicate the progress status.
N.B. Once the software upgrade
operation has begun, do not power off
the balance until the operation
completes.
During the upgrade, the balance will
turn off and restart automatically; do not
press any key, but wait for the operation
finished successfully indication.
6.11.4 Balance technical service
The technical service function of the balance can only be accessed by password only to the
authorised technical service personnel.
This section describes all the functions available for weighing. All of the features described
below are customisable in their databases for each user; they can be enabled, disabled, and
sequenced according to its usage needs. (See section on preferences in the functions
section.)
So each time you change the user, its function settings will vary.
Tap the button to access the functions menu.
Use the keys , to scroll through the displayed back and next pages.
Tap the icon corresponding to the function, you want to access the relevant settings.
To exit the functions menu, tap the button or located at the top of the screen.
All functions can be customised for each user by storing the desired modes and items through
the relevant database.
The following are the search, save, delete, and editing functions for all databases. For
entering data in the database, refer to the paragraph corresponding to the desired function.
After selecting the desired function, tap the "Database" key to access the database menu for
the desired function.
Every time a new user is created, the
database will be completely empty.
The following describes all the
functions available to all databases:
Selection by name: by tapping this
key you can call up a program by
entering the corresponding name.
Selection list: by tapping this button
you can call up a program by selecting
it from a list.
New: insert new record (refer to the
paragraph corresponding to the
desired function).
Edit: by tapping this button, you can
access the editable parameters of the
function.
Delete: tap this button to delete one or
more previously stored records.
Print: by tapping this button, you can
select a record and print it.
Export (Usb): by tapping this button
you can export the database to the
USB stick.
Import (Usb): by tapping this key, you
can import a previously predefined
database from a USB stick.
Use the keyboard to enter the name to
assign to the new record.
The maximum number of characters that
can be entered is 30.
The parts counting function allows you to count parts through sampling with a certain number
of parts or by entering entry the average weight value of the number of parts to be counted.
To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Parts Counting" icon.
Parameters entry:
Mode:
By tapping this key, you can select the
count mode:
Weigh samples.
Counting by sampling a certain number of
pieces. Enter the number of samples you
want to use for the count by tapping the
"Number of samples" key.
Unit mean weight.
Count by entering the weight value of the
single piece to be counted. Enter the
weight value by tapping the button "Unit
mean weight"
Start:
After selecting the count mode, tap the
"Start" button to perform the count of the
pieces.
If the user wishes to tare out a container,
before sample counting, the they will be
required to load the number of pieces
chosen (for sampling) on the plate, while in
average unit weight mode you can count
pieces directly.
Database:
By tapping the "Database" key, you can
create a custom counting database of
different items and methodologies.
Using the database in addition to piece
counting, you can perform statistical count
control and use up to two threshold levels
for packing control.
Tap the "New" key and enter the name of
the new record to be stored.
Description: enter a description of the
item.
Mode: select the count mode.
Samples number/ Unit mean weight:
enter the number of samples or the
average unit weight of the pieces.
Options: you can select the statistical
control by activating the "Statistics"
function or by controlling the pieces by
activating the "Control of value"
function.
7.2.2 Parts count screen with “Check weighing” function.
The following describes the parts counting functions with check weighing.
By tapping the "i" key you can see the parameters used for counting the parts.
The parts number control bar is yellow when the number of parts loaded is lower than the Lo
limit. It is green when the parts are within the set range (with the beep indication when
activated) and red when the number of parts exceeds the upper limit set.
This function allows you to define three different weight check methods:
Weight check with High limit.
Weight control with Low limit
Weight control within the OK limit.
To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Checkweighing" icon.
To activate the function, enter the values for
the "lower limit" or "upper limit" or both,
according to the method you want.
Lower Limit, Upper Limit:
In the Limit Input screen, you can select the
unit of measurement to be used for testing by
tapping the "Unit" key.
To deactivate the limit, enter the value "0" or
tap the "C" key and then tap the "enter" key.
Alarm: enable or disable the beeper. In case
of enabling when the weight value is within the
set range, a beep is release.
Start:
After entering the required data, tap the "Start"
button to activate the weight check function.
Database:
By tapping the "database" button, you can
create a custom weight check database with
different items and methods.
Tap the "New" key and enter the name of the
new record to be stored.
Enter the required data:
Description: enter a description of the
The Check weight function screen is described below.
By tapping the "i" key, you can see the parameters used for counting the parts.
The Check weighing bar is yellow when the loaded weight is lower than the low limit and
green when the weight is within the set range (with the beep indication when activated) and
red when the weight is greater than the high limit.
This function allows you to determine the weight percentage of a sample based on a
reference weight.
The value of the reference weight can be obtained by a sample weight or by manually
entering the weight value.
To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Weight %" icon.
Select the mode:
Automatic reference:
Selecting this mode upon startup will
require you to load the reference sample
weight (100%) onto the weighing plate.
Manual reference:
When selecting this mode, you are required
to enter the reference weight value (100%).
Tap the "Reference Weight" key and enter
the weight value in the input screen and
select the desired unit of measurement.
Start:
After selecting the desired mode and
entering the required data, tap the "Start"
button to run the "Weight%" function.
Database:
By tapping the "Database" button, you can
create a custom database to perform
percent weighing with different
methodologies.
Using the database in addition to the
simple percentage weighing, will allow you
to perform statistical weighing checks or set
up to two levels of weight check thresholds.
Tap the "New" key and enter the name of
the new record to be stored.
7.4.2 Screen of Weight % with “Check weighing” function.
The following are the functions of the weight% with checkweighing.
By tapping the "i" key, you can see the parameters used for weight check.
The percentage weight check bar is yellow when the loaded weight is lower than the low limit,
green when the weight is within the set range (with the beep indication when activated) and
red when the weight is greater than the high limit.
The density function allows the user to determine the density value of solid or liquid
substances. The determination is based on Archimedes’ principle that a body immersed in a
liquid receives an upward thrust equal to the weight of the volume of the displaced fluid. For
the determination, you can use a below balance weighing balance (if present in the scale or
the "optimal density weighing kit" to place on the weighing plate.
To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Density" icon.
Select the mode:
Liquid density: when selecting this type of
measure, you will be required to enter the
solid density value (g/cm3) to be used to
determine the density of the liquid.
Then tap the "Start" button to proceed with
the measurement.
Solid density: when selecting this type of
measure, you will be required to enter the
solid density value (g/cm3). If using distilled
water or ethanol, select the relevant item
below and enter only the liquid temperature
value. The density of the selected liquid at
the entered temperature will automatically
be entered. (The reference tables are
stored inside the balance).
Tap the "Start" button to proceed with the
measurement.
Density index: by selecting this type of
measurement, you can determine the
difference in density as a percentage
between two solid samples. (One solidified
at room temperature and the other under
vacuum).
The density index can be determined by
measuring the density value for both
samples, or by using the "theoretical density" value for the sample solidified at
room temperature and measuring the
density value only for the vacuum sample.
In this case, you need to tap the
"Theoretical density" key to enter the
value.
Then tap the "Start" button to proceed with
the measurement.
Optional information about the
measurement to be performed will be
required.
Tap the "Enter" key to confirm.
Now perform the steps shown on the
display to determine the density index.
Database:
By tapping the "database" key, you can
create a custom database to determine the
different density types.
Tap the "New" key and enter the name of
the new record to be stored.
Description: enter a description of the
item.
Measurement type: Select the type of
density to be determined.
After entering all required data, tap the
"Save" key to save the new record.
This function allows you to perform weighing statistics in simple mode, without defining the
nominal weight and tolerance value, or, using database statistics, you can define the relative
nominal weight and tolerance values. At the end of the procedures in both cases, it is possible
to print the statistical result of the weights.
To access the function from the functions menu, tap the "Statistics" icon.
Select the mode:
Simple statistics: by selecting the simple
function, you can perform the statistics up
to 500 consecutive weights.
Tap the "Simple Statistics" button and
immediately the screen will be activated to
perform the weighing.
Database: by selecting the statistical mode
from the database, you can store and then
recall a custom statistics method.
By tapping the "database" key, you can
create a custom database to determine the
different density types.
Tap the "New" key and enter the name of
the new record to be stored.
Description: enter a description of the
item.
Nominal weight: enter the nominal
weight value and select the desired
unit of measurement.
After entering all required data, tap the
"Save" key to save the new record. Before
performing the save, a check of the entered
data is performed. An error will be reported
to make the necessary corrections and
press the save key.
Tap the “Ok" key to capture a new weight.
Tap the “T Man" key to enter a manual tare value
Tap the “-T-“key to run a manual tare
Touch the “- 0 “key to reset the plate.
Tap the "End" key to end the weighing acquisition and follow the statistical calculation
Tap the "Esc" key to exit the function, the "Restart" key to make a new measurement and the
"Print" key to print the measurement result.
7.6.2 “Database statistics” function screen
Below are the functions related to the database statistics
function.
Display weights captured
Delete last captured weigh
Tap the “Ok" key to capture a new weight.
Tap the “T Man" key to enter a manual tare value
Tap the “-T-“key to run a manual tare
Touch the “- 0 “key to reset the plate.
Tap the "End" key to end the weighing acquisition and follow the statistical calculation
Tap the key to display the parameters set for statistical calculation
After tapping the "End" key, the screen with the result of the weighing statistics is displayed.
This function determines the number of the yarns by weighing a known length bundle. Using
the database function, you can also perform a weighing statistics.
To access this function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Textile" icon.
Length:
Enter the value of the bundle length; the
value can be expressed in meters or yards.
To select the desired unit on the Length
Input Screen, tap the "Units" key and make
the selection.
Select the unit with which you want to view
the result. (Tex, Td, Nm, Nc). However, the
selected unit can still be modified during
weighing by tapping the symbol displayed
to the left of the weight.
Start:
After entering the required data, tap the
"Start" button to execute the "Textile"
function.
Database:
By touching the "database" key, you can
create a custom database for "Textile"
weighing.
Using the database in addition to the
simple "textile" weighing, you can perform
the statistical check of the weights.
Tap the "New" key and enter the name of
the new record to be stored.
Description: enter a description of the
item.
Length:select the desired
measurement unit and enter the length
of the bundle.
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7.7.1 “Textile” function screen.
Unit: select the unit with which you
want to view the result. (Tex, Td, Nm,
Nc). However, the selected unit can
still be modified during weighing by
tapping the symbol displayed to the left
of the weight
Statistics:you can activate the
statistical check of the weights.
Activating this function, you must enter
the following data:
Nominal value: select the unit of
measurement and enter the nominal
weight value to be checked.
T2+, T2-, T1+, T1-: enter the error
tolerance threshold values. (Optional
entry).
Save: tap the "Save" button to save
the entered record
Below are the functions in the "Textile" screen.
Bundle length information and
weight value in g
Tap the “T Man” key to enter a manual tare value
Tap the “-T-“key to run a manual tare
Touch the “- 0 -“key to reset the plate.
7.7.2 Textile function database with statistics enabled screen
Below are the functions related to the statistical database textile function.
Tap the "Ok" key to acquire a new weight.
Tap the "T Man" key to enter a manual tare value
Tap the "-T-" key to run a manual tare
Touch the "- 0 -" key to reset the plate.
Tap the "End" key to end the weighing acquisition and follow the statistical calculation
Tap the key to delete the last weight acquired.
Tap the key to view the weights acquired
Tap the key to display the parameters set for statistical calculation
This function allows you to measure the weight of unstable samples (i.e. animals) or samples
that are in very unstable environments. The weight is determined in the form of an average
value based on multiple weight measurement cycles within the set time interval.
To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Animal Dynamic" icon.
Time setting:
Enter the express measurement time in
seconds. (Minimum value 5 seconds,
maximum 90 seconds)
Start:
After entering the required data, tap the
"Start" button to perform the “Animal
weighing " function.
If necessary, reset the indication or load
any tare.
Load the sample to be analyzed and tap
the "Ok" key.
This function allows you to prepare a compound by dosing a set of components in manual
mode "Simple formulation" or by calling a formula with ingredients and tolerances previously
entered in the formulations database.
To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "formulation" icon.
Simple formulation:
This mode allows you to carry out a series
of consecutive weights and finally get the
total weight of the dosed components and
the relative list with the value of the
individual weights.
Tapping the "Simple formulation" button
immediately displays the measurement
screen.
Load any container and run the tare.
Or, if necessary, reset the indication
with the "0" key.
By tapping the "database" key, you can
create a custom database for the
"formulation" function.
Using the database, you can store custom
formulations with a set of components and
their tolerances.
Tap the "New" key and enter the name of
the new record to be stored.
Description:enter the items
description.
Add: tap the add button to insert a
component.
Name:enter the name of the
component.
Quantity: select the desired unit of
measurement and enter the nominal
quantity of the component.
Toll T+: enter positive percentage
tolerance.
Toll T-: enter negative percentage
tolerance.
Confirmation: tap the confirmation
key to accept the entered values.
Verification of the correctness of the
data entered in case of error signal will
be performed; check that all
parameters entered are congruent.
After confirming, proceed with the "add"
button to enter all the desired components.
Save: after entering all the desired
components, tap the "Save" button to
store the formulation.
To recall the formulation entered in the
database, use the "Select From List"
command, select the formulation you want
and proceed as shown below.
After selecting the desired formulation, a
summary screen will be displayed showing
all the components and their amount
needed to make the formulation.
Tap the "Ok" key to confirm and proceed
by entering the multiplication factor needed
to determine the total amount of the
formulation.
(i.e. if the formulation has been stored to
produce 10g of product and you want to
produce 100g insert a "K" factor of 10). If
the entered value does not allow the dosing
of one of the components because its
quantity exceeds the scale capacity, it will
not be accepted.
If the total weight of the formulation instead
exceeds the scale capacity, but the
individual components are lower, the user
will be asked whether to proceed with the
"separate formulation".
Yes: to proceed with the separate
formulation.
No: to change the value of the
multiplier factor "K" and reduce the
quantities.
The formulation screen shows the type of
formulation you are using by displaying two
symbols as described below:
Tap the "Ok" key to acquire a new weight.
Tap the “T” key to reset the weight indication.
Tap the key to view the list of the formulation components and the components
already entered:
Dosing bar:
The dosing bar works with automatic graduated enlargement. When the dosed quantity
approaches the two levels of tolerance, the center zone is automatically enlarged to allow
dosing with a greater sensitivity.
The bar takes on different colours:
Yellow when the loaded weight is lower than the low limit.
Green when the weight is within the set range.
Red when the weight is higher than the high limit.
you can import from a USB stick a
predefined database previously
The selection, edit, delete, print, export and
import commands are the same as
described in chapter 9.7.1
New: this command allows you to enter a
new record.
Enter the name you want to assign to the
record and confirm with the "Enter" key.
The data entry screen will be displayed.
Tap the corresponding parameter to enter
the desired data.
Balance ID
Project ID
User ID
After entering the data, press the "Save"
key to confirm.
In order to save data, at least one of the
three fields must be filled in, otherwise an
incomplete data screen will be displayed.
After entering the record to select it, use
the "Select from list" or "Select by name"
command.
Tap the desired record and confirm with the
"Ok" key.
N.B. By entering the "GLP" command in
the print setup menu or in the save file,
the data set in the "Balance id, Project
id, User id" fields will be reported.
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8 Technical features
The Equinox series of balances are all intended for indoor use. Maximum height of use: 4000m; Degree of Pollution: 2; Overvoltage
category: II
For M models:
Power supply unit
supplied:
Adaptation to
environmental
conditions:
Autozero:
INPUT: Switching 100-240Vac~ 50/ 60Hz, OUTPUT: 24V DC 550mA, Potential Max overload power
This balance may not be disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU, per
their specific requirements. Disposal of batteries (if fitted) must conform to local laws and restrictions.
Cet appareil ne peut être éliminé avec les déchets ménagers. L’élimination de la batterie doit être
effectuée conformément aux lois et restrictions locales.
Dieses Gerät nicht mit dem Hausmüll entsorgt.
Dispositivo no puede ser desechado junto con los residuos domésticos
Dispositivo non può essere smaltito nei rifiuti domestici.
FCC / IC CLASS A DIGITAL BALANCE EMC VERIFICATION STATEMENT
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital balance,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and Canadian ICES-003/NMB-003 regulation. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense..
Adam Equipment products have been tested with, and are always supplied with
mains power adaptors which meet all legal requirements for the intended country
or region of operation, including electrical safety, interference and energy
efficiency. As we often update adaptor products to meet changing legislation it is
not possible to refer to the exact model in this manual. Please contact us if you
need specifications or safety information for your particular item. Do not attempt to
connect or use an adaptor not supplied by us.
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production and sale of electronic weighing equipment.
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