Adam Equipment J1002, J302, J2002, J123 User Manual

HCB J Precious Metals and Density

Balance

(P.N. 308660002 Revision D1, June 2013)

Adam Equipment

Software 4.2 and above

CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................2

2.0 SET UP......................................................................................................................2

2.1 HCB J123, SETTING UP YOUR BALANCE.........................................................2

2.2 HCB J302, J1002 and J2002 SETTING UP YOUR BALANCE ............................6

2.3 PREPARING FOR USE........................................................................................10

2.4 KEYPAD / DISPLAY FUNCTION..........................................................................12

2.5 REAR PANEL.......................................................................................................13

2.6 INTERNAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY............................................................13

3.0 LOCATING AND PROTECTING YOUR BALANCE.................................................14

4.0 BASIC OPERATION................................................................................................15

4.1 TURNING ON THE BALANCE.............................................................................15

4.2 ZEROING / TARE.................................................................................................15

4.3 WEIGHING...........................................................................................................15

4.4 WEIGHING UNITS ...............................................................................................15

5.0 DENSITY FUNCTION..............................................................................................16

5.1 WEIGHING A SAMPLE........................................................................................16

5.2 DISPLAY DENSITY..............................................................................................17

6.0 DENSITY PARAMETERS........................................................................................19

6.1 SELECTING THE ALLOY TO TEST.....................................................................19

6.2 TEST OPTIONS ...................................................................................................19

6.3 LIQUID AND TEMPERATURE PARAMETERS...................................................19

6.4 ALLOY PARAMETERS ........................................................................................20

7.0 PARAMETERS........................................................................................................23

7.1 ENABLING WEIGHING UNITS, F1 Unt.................................................................24

7.2 HOLD FUNCTION, F2 Hld .....................................................................................26

7.3 BACKLIGHT, F3 bL................................................................................................27

7.4 PRINTING PARAMETERS, F4 Ser .......................................................................27

7.5 AUTO POWER OFF, F5 OFF..................................................................................29

7.6 INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL CALIBRATION, F6 ICE ..............................................29

7.7 ADJUST THE VALUE OF THE INTERNAL MASS, F7 CA ......................................30

7.8 USER TECHNICAL PARAMETERS, F8 SEt ..........................................................31

8.0 USER CALIBRATION..............................................................................................32

9.0 SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................34

10.0

REMOTE DISPLAY..............................................................................................36

11.0

TEMPERATURE SENSOR ..................................................................................36

12.0

TROUBLE SHOOTING.........................................................................................37

12.1 ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................................37

12.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ...............................................38

13.0

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................39

13.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................39

13.2 COMMON SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................39

14.0

WARRANTY INFORMATION...............................................................................40

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your new HCB J Precious Metals and Density Balance. As with our popular HighlandTM series of balances the HCB J has all the features you really need: DC adapter with internal rechargeable battery, HandiCalTM calibration, backlit display, and ShockProtectTM with overload indicator. With the RS-232 interface for communication with printers and computers, splash-proof keypad, and sturdy plastic construction, the HCB J will be a balance you can rely upon. We hope that you enjoy using your new balance.

2.0 SET

2.1 HCB

J123,

SETTING UP YOUR BALANCE

1) Remove the balance and all accessories from the packaging

2) Remove the shipping protection screw and transit disc from the top of the

balance

3) Place the Beaker Support assembly onto the top housing with the

Temperature Sensor cable running down the back of the balance.

4) Lift the beaker away to the rear and locate the Density Chamber support into

the receptacle with the arrow facing the rear of the balance. Press gently to insert it then secure the support in the center using the M4 x 20mm screw which is packed in the accessory bag. Tighten only enough to secure the pan support so that it does not rock in the receptacle.

5) Replace the beaker onto the beaker support and pull the Temperature Sensor

cable through the clip to take up any slack or loose amount of cable.

6) Place the Density Chamber over the beaker with the handle of the lid at the

front and allowing for the sample pan to hang freely inside it. Secure the Chamber to the support by rotating it gently clockwise and locking into the 3 tabs. Take care not to push down or use excessive force on the Chamber when fixing as damage can be caused.

7) Plug the Temperature sensor into the 5 pin connector, and the remote

Indicator into the 6 pin connector at the rear of the balance.

8) Make sure again that the cable from the Temperature Sensor is tightly pulled

down through the clip and that it does not interfere or sit close to the Density Chamber or Chamber support. If the cable is touching against any of these parts it will result in incorrect weighing and karat calculations.

Position the balance and Remote Indicator in a convenient place and adjust the feet to show a level state.

Switch on the balance whilst using battery power or connect the adaptor to the mains supply.

2.2 HCB

J302, J1002

AND

J2002 SETTING UP YOUR BALANCE

1) Remove the balance and all accessories from the packaging

2) The following items are included:

HCB J balance body

Power Supply

Weighing Chamber Assembly that includes

Sample Pan with suspension wires

Chamber Cover

Chamber Support

Liquid Beaker

Temperature Sensor

Temperature Sensor Clip

Remote Display

1ea M3 x 20 hex screw for Chamber Support Mounting

3) Remove the shipping protection screw and transit disc from the top of the

balance.

4) Place the Chamber Support assembly onto the top housing. Press gently to

insert it then secure the support in the center using the M4 x 20mm screw which is packed in the accessory bag. Tighten only enough to secure the pan support so that it does not rock in the receptacle.

5) Place the liquid chamber onto the support. Ensure the line marking the water

level is to the front.

6) Place the temperature sensor onto the rear panel of the chamber. Pull the

Temperature Sensor cable through the clip to take up any slack or loose amount of cable.

7) Position the sample pan in the beaker area and connect the 4 suspension

wires to the rings in the support frame.

8) Plug the Temperature sensor into the 5 pin connector, and the remote

Indicator into the 6 pin connector at the rear of the balance.

9) Make sure again that the cable from the Temperature Sensor is tightly pulled

2.3 PREPARING

FOR USE

Position the balance and Remote Indicator in a convenient place and adjust the feet to show a level state.

Switch on the balance whilst using battery power or connect the adaptor to the mains supply.

When you are preparing to do a Density Test it will be necessary to fill the chamber with liquid. The choice of the type of liquid will be left for the user to decide, however some solvents may not be compatible with the Polycarbonate of the chamber or ABS of the Sample Pan. Test a small sample of the liquid on the plastics before filling the beaker if unsure.

Fill the chamber with liquid lift the Chamber lid, or remove the Density Chamber from its support and pour through a funneled container. The beaker should be filled no higher than the maximum filling mark and needs to cover the metal part of the Temperature Sensor cable. If the Chamber is removed refit the Chamber once finished as described earlier. Care should be taken to not spill any liquid onto or inside the balance as damage may occur which is not covered under the normal warranty terms.

To fill the chamber whilst it is away from the balance it will be necessary to remove the Temperature Sensor and clip from the chamber which then allows it to be removed from the support. The cable will need to be pulled gently upwards from below the Temperature Sensor clip to allow easy removal of the clip. When re-fitting the Temperature Sensor and clip follow the previous instructions ensuring the cable is pulled down into a tight position and lifted away from the Chamber.

If water is used a few drops of liquid detergent may be added to the water to improve the wetting ability and avoid trapped bubbles of air on the sample being tested. Stir well to distribute the soap evenly.

When removing samples from the chamber use a towel to dry the samples so the water does not splash onto the balance.

Zero

Stable

Capacity tracker

Weighing digits

Low battery indicator

Hold symbol

Weight in Air

2.4 KEYPAD

DISPLAY FUNCTION

The keypad and display have a number of features as shown and explained below:

KEYS PRIMARY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION

To turn the balance On or Off. ----

[On/Off] [Tare]

[Hold/Print] Will set the current weight to be held

[Unit/Clr] Pressing this key will cycle through the

[Density] Pressing after the weights in the air

[Air/Liquid] Stores the current weight into the

Tares the balance and shows the net weight value. Pressing the [Tare] again will reset another tare value

on the display and will also send the current weight data to the RS232 interface. When displaying the results of the density test pressing [Hold/Print] will send the results to the interface.

weighing units which are enabled

and in the liquid have been stored will show the density and karat results.

memory for density determination.

A secondary function of "Enter" is for setting parameters or other functions.

When setting some parameters this key will move the flashing digit to the right.

When in density mode pressing the [Unit/Clr] will return the display to normal weighing mode. Whilst setting parameters it will show the previous option, or decrease the value of the flashing digit. Whilst setting parameters it will show the next option, or increase the value of the flashing digit.

Alpha numeric display

Weight in Liquid

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