Carolina Electronic Balances User Manual

Portable Scale

Instruction Manual

SOLO models covered in this manual

TAJ203
TAJ202 210g x 0.01g SLW152 150g x 0.01g

TAJ402 410g x 0.01g SLW302 300g x 0.01g
TAJ602 610g x 0.01g SLW301 300g x 0.1g
TAJ501 500g x 0.1g SLW501 500g x 0.1g
TAJ2001 2000g x 0.1g SLW901 900g x 0.1g
TAJ4001 4000g x 0.1g SLW1501 1500g x 0.1g
TAJ6000 6000g x 1g SLW3001 3000g x 0.1g

TA152 150g x 0.01g
TA302 300g x 0.01g SLC103 100g x 0.001g
TA301 300g x 0.1g SLC152 150g x 0.01g
TA501 500g x 0.1g SLC302 300g x 0.01g
TA1501 1500g x 0.1g SLC301 300g x 0.1g
TA3000 3000g x 1g SLC501 500g x 0.1g

SLF103 100g x 0.001g SLC3001 3000g x 0.1g
SLF152 150g x 0.01g SLC5000 5000g x 1g
SLF302 300g x 0.01g
SLF301 300g x 0.1g SLN103 100g x 0.001g
SLF501 500g x 0.1g SLN152 150g x 0.01g
SLF901 900g x 0.1g SLN301 300g x 0.1g
SLF1501 1500g x 0.1g SLN901 900g x 0.1g
SLF3001 3000g x 0.1g SLP202 200g x 0.01g
SLF5000 5000g x 1g SLP501 500g x 0.1g

SLY103 100g x 0.001g SLP3000 3000g x 1g
SLY152 150g x 0.01g
SLY302 300g x 0.01g SLS302 300g x 0.01g
SLY301 300g x 0.1g SLS502 500g x 0.01g
SLY501 500g x 0.1g SLS1501 1500g x 0.1g
SLY901 900g x 0.1g SLS3001 3000g x 0.1g
SLY1501 1500g x 0.1g SLS6001 6000g x 0.1g
SLY3001 3000g x 0.1g
SLY5000 5000g x 1g

200ct x 0.005ct (40g x 0.001)g

SLW103 100g x 0.001g

SLW5000 5000g x 1g

SLC1501 1500g x 0.1g

SLP1001 1000g x 0.1g

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Mark Standard

This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
The complete Declaration of Conformity is available from your authorized
dealer.

Disposal

In conformance with the European Directive 2002/96 EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be
disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the
EU, per their specific requirements.

Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the
collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment.

If you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or the
distributor from which you purchased this device.

Should this device be passed on to other parties (for private or
professional use), the content of this regulation must also be related.

Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.

FCC Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Industry Canada Note

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

1. INTRODUCTION

This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions. Please read
the manual completely before using the scale.

1.1 Safety Precautions

Please follow these safety precautions:

• Verify that the Power Adapter input voltage matches the local power supply

voltage.

• Use the scale only in dry locations.

• Do not operate the scale in hostile environments.

• Do not drop loads on the pan.

• Do not place the scale upside down on the pan.

• Service should be performed only by authorized personnel.

1.2. Controls

TABLE 1-1. CONTROL FUNCTIONS.

Key Name Function

On-Zero

Off

Yes*

Print
Cal*

Unit
No*

*The actual text may vary on some models though the functionality is the same.

• Primary function (Short Press) – If scale is Off, turn

On. If scale is on, perform Zero/Tare function

• Secondary function (Long Press) – Turn scale Off

• Menu function – (Yes) This key is used to accept

the currently displayed setting

• Primary function (Short Press) – Send the current

display value to serial port if installed

• Secondary function (Long Press) – Starts Span

calibration as available in Menu

• Primary function (Short Press)– Advances to next

available unit

• Menu function – (No) This key is used to reject the

displayed setting and advance to next available
setting

2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Package Contents

• Scale

• Pan

• Draft Shield

• Power Adapter

• Instruction Manual

2.2. Location

Use the scale on a firm, steady surface. Avoid locations with excessive air currents,
vibrations, heat sources, or rapid temperature changes.

2.3. Transportation Lock, Calibration Lock & Pan Installation

Before using the scale the Transportation Lock must be released. At the bottom of the
scale slide the locking pin to the position. See Figures 2-1.

If the scale is to be calibrated by the user ensure that the Calibration Lock is set to the
position. See Figure 2-2.

Install the metal pan over the plastic sub-platform.

Figure 2-1. Release Transportation Lock Figure 2-2. Release Calibration Lock

2.4 Connect Power

A Power Adapter is used to power the scale. Connect the Power Adapter to the power
outlet (see Figure 2-3) and the power plug to the back of the scale (see Figure 2-4)

For use only with a UL or CSA Certified
(or equivalent approved) power adapter,
which is a Class 2 or a Limited Power
Source device.

Figures 2-3, Power Adapter Figure 2-4, Power Plug

2.5 Battery Installation and Use

The scale may also be powered by batteries. Remove the battery cover and install four
alkaline AA (LR6) type batteries, (not included). Refer to Figure 2.5 to properly install
the batteries. Under battery power a battery symbol is shown on the left side of the
display. The Auto-Off setting is useful for conserving battery power, see section 4.2.1.

Figure 2-5, Battery Installation.

2.6 Initial Calibration

Power on the scale by pressing On-Zero. Allow at least one minute for the scale to
stabilize before calibrating. Press and hold the Print/Cal button until [
displayed. The display flashes [
the required span mass. Put the indicated calibration mass on the pan and press On-
Zero. The display flashes[

Note: Calibration is also available in the Setup menu, see section 4.2.1.

-C-] while zero reading is taken. The display flashes

-C-]. When calibration is complete, [DONE] is displayed.

CAL] is

3. OPERATION

Note that one or more weighing Units of measure may initially be unavailable. They can
be enabled in the Main menu Unit [U.n.i.t] , see section 4.2.2.

3.1 Draft Shield

The draft shield was designed with an easy to remove center piece which can be used
as a high quality sample tray. Even with the center piece removed the draft shield will
provide increased protection from rough environments while maintaining weighing
speed. To remove the center piece, rotate counter-clockwise. See Figure 3-1. With the
sample tray firmly in place the unique shape of the draft shield also allows for efficient
stacking of one scale on top of another.

Figure 3.1, Sample Tray Removal

3.2 Weighing Mode

Press Unit to advance to next available weighing Unit.
Press Zero to zero the scale and then place objects to be weighed on the pan.

4. SETTINGS

The Settings allow the user to customize the scale.

4.1 Menu Structure

Table 4-1 illustrates the menu structure.

TABLE 4-1 MENU

S.e.t.u.p
A-Off On

OFF
SpaN Press

Yes or No

Lin Press

Yes or No

End Press

Yes or No

U.n.i.t.

U.n.i.t g On
OFF

U.n.i.t N On
OFF

End

Yes or No

Press

E.n.d.

Press
Yes or No

Notes:

Unit Symbol Factor
Gram g 1
Newton N 9.806e-3

Default menu settings are shown
in bold.

Press the On button for Yes.

Press the Unit button for No.

4.2 Menu Navigation

Main level menus are identified by decimal points between each letter, for example
[

S.E.t.U.P].

Enter Menu: The Menus may be entered at power up by holding down the On

button until [
pressing the On button for a Yes. Advance to the next main menu
by pressing the Unit button as a No.

Changing Settings: Within each main menu are sub-menus. Enter each sub-menu by

pressing the On button for a Yes. Advance to the next sub-menu by
pressing the Unit button as a No. To accept the displayed sub­menu setting, press Yes. To advance to the next setting, press No.

Menu Exit: The last item in each sub-menu is [EnD]. Pressing Yes will return

to the main level menu. The last item in the main menu is [
Pressing Yes will return to the weighing mode.

S.E.t.U.P] is displayed. Each main menu is entered by

E.n.D].

4.2.1 Setup Menu [S.E.t.U.P.]

The Setup menu contains the following sub-menus:

Auto-Off [.

A-OFF.]: Auto Off settings: On Off

Setting [On] will automatically turn the scale off after no
activity is detected for 4 minutes.

Span Calibration [

SPAN]: Uses two weight values: Zero and a value at or near the full

capacity of the scale. Span calibration should be performed
if the scale is repositioned or if the room temperature
changes significantly.

Linearity Calibration [

Lin]: Uses three weight values: Zero, a mid-range value and full

capacity. Generally this calibration is not required unless
testing shows that the linearity error exceeds the linearity
tolerance in the specification table. Accuracy of the weights
is important to maintain weighing integrity.

4.2.2 Unit Menu [U.n.i.t]

Each Weighing Unit may be individually set to On or OFF.
See Table 4-1 for the symbols associated with each Unit or Mode.

4.2.3 Other Menus

Additional Menus are available if a serial interface option is installed in the scale. These
menus are explained within the user manual of each option kit.

4.3. Calibration Lock Feature

Sliding the switch fully to the lock position prevents the calibration of the scale. Using
a paper or wire seal will physically secure the switch if required.

Locking the calibration

Figure 4-1. Locking and Sealing the Calibration Lock Switch.

Adhesive paper seal

Wire or plastic tie seal

4.4 Weigh Below Feature

The Weigh Below Hook is stored inside the battery cover. Thread the hook into the
access hole at the bottom of the scale. Mount the scale onto an appropriate assembly
that allows free working space below the hook. See Figure 4-2. Note: Never allow the
scale to rest directly on the Weigh Below Hook.

Weigh Below Hook access hole

Figure 4-2. Setup for using the Weigh Below Hook.

5. MAINTENANCE

5.1 Troubleshooting

The following table lists common problems and possible causes and remedies. If the
problem persists, contact your authorized dealer.

TABLE 5-1. TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Cannot turn on • No power to scale

• Empty or incorrectly installed
batteries

Poor accuracy • Improper calibration

• Unstable environment

• Transportation Lock is set

• Debris touching the pan

• Draft shield is touching the pan
or sample.

Cannot calibrate

Err 1

• Unstable environment

• Incorrect calibration mass.

• Transportation Lock is set

• Calibration Lock switch set to
Locked position

• Invalid Checksum data.

• Verify AC adapter connections and voltage.

• Replace batteries, check polarity.

• Perform calibration.

• Move scale to suitable location.

• Slide the Lock pin to the unlocked position.

• Clean any debris next to or under the pan.

• Check that pan is fully seated, check sample
height.

• Move the scale to a suitable location.

• Use correct calibration masses.

• Slide the Lock pin to the unlocked position.

• Slide the Calibration Lock switch to the
unlocked position.

• Cycle scale off/on.

• Contact an authorized dealer.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Err 2

Err 4 • Invalid calibration mass. • Verify correct calibration mass is being used.

Err 8

Err 9

(Flashing) • Battery power is low. • Replace batteries soon

bAtt LowW

• Over-load or Under-load
condition.

• Transportation Lock is set

• Improper calibration

• RS232 buffer is full.

• Internal data error. • Contact an authorized dealer.

• Battery power is too low for

proper operation.

• Verify pan is installed and/or excess load is
removed from pan.

• Slide the Lock pin to the unlocked position.

• Perform calibration.

• Cycle scale Off/On.

• Check RS232 settings in scale and computer
when RS232 option is installed.

• Replace batteries

5.2 Service Information

If the troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem, contact your
authorized dealer.

6. TECHNICAL DATA

6.1 Specifications

TABLE 6-1.SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity (g)

Readability (g)

Linearity (d)

Repeatability (g)

Span Mass (g)

Linearity Masses (g)

Weighing Units Gram, Newton

Tare Range To Capacity by Subtraction

Stabilization Time (sec) < 3

Operating Temperature Range 50° - 104°F / 10° - 40°C

Operating Humidity Range 30%-90%

Pan Size (mm) 90 dia. 120 dia. 123 x 124

100 300 150 300 300 500 900 1500 3000 5000 6000

0.001 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 1 0.1

±3 ±5 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±2

0.003 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 1 0.1

100 200 100 200 200 300 500 1000 2000 3000 3000

50

200

100

200

200

300

500

1000

2000

100

300

150

300

300

500

900

1500

3000

3000
5000

3000
5000

6.2. Accessories

TABLE 6-2. ACCESSORIES

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

RS232 Interface Kit
USB interface Kit
Specific Gravity kit
Security Device
Impact Printer
Adapter, RS232 to Printer
Auxiliary Display
Calibration Masses

6.3 Drawings

Contact your authorized dealer to

purchase required accessories.

Figure 6-1. Overall Dimensions

*80251717*

P/N 80251717 A
Printed in China