KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
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Operating instructions
Precision/ compact balances and
platform scales
KERN 572/573/KB/DS/FKB/FCB
Version 5.8
04/2010
GB
572/573/KB/DS/FKB/FCB-BA-e-1058
GB
KERN 572/573/KB/DS/FKB/FCB
Version 5.8 04/2010
Operating instruction
Precision/compact balances and platform scales
Table of contents:
1 MODE - MENUE .......................................................................................................3
2 Technical data .........................................................................................................4
2.1 KERN 572............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 KERN 573............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 KERN KB ............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 KERN DS............................................................................................................................................ 12
2.5 KERN FCB ......................................................................................................................................... 17
2.6 KERN FKB ......................................................................................................................................... 19
3 Fundamental information (general) .....................................................................22
3.1 Intended use...................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2 Inappropriate use ............................................................................................................................. 22
3.3 Guarantee .......................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Monitoring the test substances ...................................................................................................... 22
4 Fundamental safety information..........................................................................23
4.1 Observe the information in the operating instructions ................................................................ 23
4.2 Staff training...................................................................................................................................... 23
5 Transport and storage ..........................................................................................23
5.1 Acceptance check ............................................................................................................................ 23
5.2 Packaging.......................................................................................................................................... 23
6 Unpacking, installation and commissioning ......................................................23
6.1 Place of installation, place of use................................................................................................... 23
6.2 Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................... 24
6.2.1 Installation........................................................................................................................................... 24
6.3 Mains supply ..................................................................................................................................... 24
6.4 Battery operation FKB...................................................................................................................... 24
6.5 Connecting peripheral equipment .................................................................................................. 24
6.6 Initial start-up .................................................................................................................................... 24
6.7 Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................ 25
6.8 Adjusting (go to 7.2.6)...................................................................................................................... 25
6.8.1 Adjusting for verification (KERN 573; FKB-M; KB-NM; FCB-M; DS-M) ............................................. 25
6.9 Verification ........................................................................................................................................ 26
7 Operation ...............................................................................................................27
7.1 Display control panel ....................................................................................................................... 27
7.2 Operation........................................................................................................................................... 28
7.3 Display background illumination.................................................................................................... 34
7.4 Interface RS 232 C ............................................................................................................................ 34
7.5 RS 232 C Data output via interface RS 232 C ................................................................................ 35
7.5.1 There are 5 methods for the data output via RS 232 C ..................................................................... 35
7.5.2 Description of the data transfer .......................................................................................................... 35
7.5.3 Numerator........................................................................................................................................... 36
7.6 Printer ................................................................................................................................................ 36
7.7 Underfloor weighing......................................................................................................................... 36
8 Maintenance, upkeep, disposal ...........................................................................37
8.1 Cleaning............................................................................................................................................. 37
8.2 Maintenance, upkeep ....................................................................................................................... 37
8.3 Disposal............................................................................................................................................. 37
9 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................37
10 Declaration of conformity
.....................................................................................38
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2 Technical data
2.1 KERN 572
KERN 572-30 572-31 572-32 572-33
Readability (d) 0.001 g 0.001 g 0.001 g 0.01 g
Weighing range (max) 241 g 301 g 421 g 1610 g
Taring range (subtractive) 241 g 301 g 421 g 1610 g
Reproducibility 0.001 g 0.001 g 0.001 g 0.01g
Linearity ± 0.003 g ± 0.005 g ± 0.005 g ± 0.03 g
Smallest piece weight 0.001 g 0.001 g 0.001 g 0.01 g
Adjustment points 50/100/
200/240 g
Recommended adjusting
weight F1 (not supplied)
Humidity of air max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.
Permitted environmental
temperature
Housing (B x D x H) mm 180 x 310 x 90
Vibration filter yes
Weighing plate stainless
steel mm
Units see menu
Weight kg (net) 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3
Data interface yes (RS232)
200 g 200 g +100 g 200 g + 200 g 1 kg + 500 g
Ø 106 Ø 106 Ø 106 Ø 150
50/100/
200/300 g
+10 °C ... + 40 °C
100/200/
300/400 g
0.5/1.0/
1.5/1.6 kg
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KERN 572-35 572-37 572-39 572-43
Readability (d) 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.1 g
Weighing range (max) 2410 g 3010 g 4210 g 10100 g
Taring range (subtractive) 2410 g 3010 g 4210 g 10100 g
Reproducibility 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.1g
Linearity ± 0.03 g ± 0.05 g ± 0.05 g ± 0.3 g
Smallest piece weight 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.1 g
Adjustment points 0.5/1.0/
2.0/2.4 kg
Recommended adjusting
weight F1 (not supplied)
Humidity of air max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.
Permitted environmental
temperature
Housing (B x D x H) mm 180 x 310 x 90
Vibration filter yes
Weighing plate stainless
steel mm
Units see menu
Weight kg (net) 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.7
Data interface yes (RS232)
2 kg 2 kg + 1 kg 2 kg + 2 kg 10 kg
Ø 150 Ø 150 Ø 150 160 x 200
1.0/1.5/
2.0/3.0 kg
+10 °C ... + 40 °C
1.0/2.0/
3.0/4.0 kg
2/5/10 kg
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KERN 572-45 572-49 572-55 572-57
Readability (d) 0.05 g 0.1 g 0.05 g 0.1 g
Weighing range (max) 12100 g 16100 g 20100 g 24100 g
Taring range (subtractive) 12100 g 16100 g 20100 g 24100 g
Reproducibility 0.05 g 0.1 g 0.05 g 0.1g
Linearity ± 0.15 g ± 0.3 g ± 0.25 g ± 0.3 g
Smallest piece weight 0.05 g 0.1 g 0.05 g 0.1 g
Adjustment points 2/5/10/12 kg 5/10/15/16 kg 5/10/15/20 kg 5/10/15/20/24 kg
Recommended adjusting
weight F1 (not supplied)
Humidity of air max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.
Permitted environmental
temperature
Housing (B x D x H) mm 180 x 310 x 90
Vibration filter yes
Weighing plate stainless
steel mm
Units see menu
Weight kg (net) 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7
Data interface yes (RS232)
10 kg 10 kg + 5 kg 20 kg 20 kg
+10 °C ... + 40 °C
160 x 200 160 x 200 160 x 200 160 x 200
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2.2 KERN 573
KERN 573-34NM 573-36NM 573-46NM 573-56NM
Accuracy class
Readability (d) 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.1 g 0.1 g
Verification value (e) 0.1 g 0.1 g 1 g 1 g
Weighing range (max) 650 g 2000 g 6500 g 20000 g
Minimum load (Min) 0.5 g 0.5 g 5 g 5 g
Taring range (subtractive) 650 g 2 000 g 6500 g 20000 g
Reproducibility 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.1 g 0.1g
Linearity ± 0.03 g ± 0.03 g ± 0.3 g ± 0.3 g
Smallest piece weight 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.1 g 0.1 g
Adjustment points 200g/500g/600g 500g/1000g/
Recommended adjusting
weight F1 (not supplied)
Humidity of air max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.
Permitted environmental
temperature
Housing (B x D x H) mm 180 x 310 x 90
Vibration filter yes
Weighing plate stainless
steel mm
Units g, kg g, kg g, kg g, kg
Weight kg (net) 2.3 2.3 2.7 2.7
Data interface yes (RS232)
II II II II
2/5/6 kg 5/10/20 kg
2 000g
600 g / F1 2 kg / F1 5 kg / F2 20 kg / F1
+10 °C ... + 30 °C
Ø 150 Ø 150 160 x 200 160 x 200
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