KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen-Frommern
Postfach 40 52
72332 Balingen
Tel. 0049 –[0]7433-9933-0
Fax. 0049 –[0]7433-9933-149
e-mail: info@kern-sohn.com
Web: www.kern-sohn.com
Operating Instructions
Compact scales
KERN FTC
Version 2.0 01/2007
FTC-BA-e-0720
ME-Nr.: 22017145
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Table of contents
Page
1 Introduction .....................................................................................5
1.1 Safety instructions .............................................................................5
1.2 Description ......................................................................................6
1.3 Putting into operation ......................................................................10
2 Operation ......................................................................................13
2.1 Switching on and off .......................................................................13
2.2 Zeroing / Zero point correction ..........................................................13
2.3 Simple weighing .............................................................................13
2.4 Weighing with tare ..........................................................................14
2.5 Calling up the gross weight and tare value .........................................15
2.6 Displaying weight values with a higher resolution ...............................15
2.7 Displaying the capacity available ......................................................15
2.8 Dynamic weighing ..........................................................................15
2.9 Printing results ...............................................................................16
2.10 Switching scales .............................................................................16
2.11 Cleaning ........................................................................................17
3 Counting .......................................................................................18
3.1 Counting parts into a container .........................................................18
3.2 Counting parts out of a container ......................................................19
3.3 Counting with variable reference quantity ...........................................19
3.4 Counting with minimum accuracy ....................................................19
3.5 Reference optimization ....................................................................20
3.6 Counting with automatic reference determination ................................20
3.7 Counting with two scales .................................................................20
4 Settings in the menu ......................................................................23
4.1 Operating the menu ........................................................................23
4.2 Overview .......................................................................................25
4.3 Scale settings (SCALE) ....................................................................28
4.4 Application settings (APPLICATION) ..................................................32
4.5 Terminal settings (TERMINAL) ..........................................................34
4.6 Configuring interfaces (COMMUNICATION) .........................................35
4.7 Diagnosis and printing out of the menu settings (DIAGNOS) ................38
5 Interface description ......................................................................39
5.1 SICS interface commands ................................................................39
5.2 TOLEDO Continuous mode ..............................................................42
6 Event and error messages ..............................................................44
7 Technical data and accessories ......................................................46
7.1 Technical data ................................................................................46
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8 Appendix ...................................................................................... 50
8.1 Table of Geo Values ........................................................................ 50
8.2 Sample protocols ...........................................................................53
9 Index ............................................................................................54
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1 Introduction
1.1 Safety instructions
DANGER!
Electric shock hazard!
▲ Always pull out the mains plug before any work on the device.
DANGER!
Electric shock hazard if the mains cable is damaged!
▲ Check the mains cable for damage regularly and replace it immediately if it is dam-
aged.
▲ On the rear side of the device, maintain a clearance of at least 3 cm in order to
prevent the mains cable bending too much.
CAUTION!
On no account open the device!
The warranty is void if this stipulation is ignored. The device may only be opened by
authorized persons.
CAUTION!
Do not use the scale in hazardous areas!
Our product range includes special devices for hazardous areas.
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CAUTION!
Handle the compact scale with care.
The scale is a precision instrument.
▲ When the weighing pan has been removed, never clean the area under the load
plate holder with a solid object!
▲ Do not put excessive loads on the scale.
▲ Avoid banging the weighing pan.
Note Use with foodstuffs
Parts coming into contact with foodstuffs have smooth surfaces and are easy to clean.
The materials used do not splinter and are free of harmful substances.
With foodstuffs, it is recommended to use the supplied protective cover.
➜ Clean the protective cover regularly and carefully.
➜ Replace damaged or very dirty protective cover immediately.
1.2 Description
The compact scales are available in a small and large size in various capacities and
resolutions.
The power supply is carried out via a built-in power supply device, an internal
rechargeable battery with an external mains adapter or an external battery.
One of the following options can also be ordered:
• Additional interface RS232
• Ethernet interface
• Analog second scale interface
Disposal
➜ Observe the valid environmental regulations when disposing of the scale.
If the device has a rechargeable battery:
The battery contains heavy metals and therefore must not be disposed of with normal
waste.
➜ Observe the local regulations for disposing of environmentally hazardous materi-
als.
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1.2.1 Overview
1 Display
2 Scale specifications
3 Load plate
4 Adjustable foot
5 Keys
1 Power supply
connection
2 Optional interface
3 RS232 interface
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1.2.2 Display
1 7-segment display, 7 digits, with decimal point
2 Active interface
3 Symbol for displaying gross and net values
4 Active scale
5 Weighing range display
6 Battery charge level; only present on scales with a battery
7 Weight units
8 Selected reference quantity
9 Symbols for optimizing the average piece weight
10 Symbol for dynamic weighing
11 Graphic display of the weighing range
12 Stability monitor (goes out when a stable weight value is reached)
13 Sign
14 Identification for changed or calculated weight values, e.g. higher resolution,
minimum weight not reached
Opt
Auto
Com 231 231
Pcs
%
kg
10010050500
%
1 34 5
6
7
8
91011
12
13
14
OK
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1.2.3 Keypad
Main functions
Additional functions
Key Function in operating mode Function in the menu
Switching device on / off, abort To the last menu item –End-
Setting scale to zero Scrolling back
Taring scale Scrolling forward
Transfer key
Long key press: Calling up menu
Activating menu item
Accepting selected setting
Key Function
Switching between gross and net weight; displaying tare specification
Calling up additional information, e.g. gross weight, average piece weight, higher
resolution ...
Switching the scale
Switching between weight value and number of pieces
Determining average piece weight from 10 pieces
Determining average piece weight from any number of pieces
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1.3 Putting into operation
1.3.1 Selecting or changing the location
The correct location is crucial to the accuracy of the weighing results!
Major geographical
location changes
The manufacturer adjusts each scale to the local gravity conditions (GEO value). In
the event of major geographical location changes, this setting must be adjusted by a
service technician. Certified scales must also be recertified observing the national certification regulations. These steps are not necessary for scales with an internal calibration weight.
➜ Select a stable, vibration-free and if possible a horizontal location.
The ground must be able to safely bear the weight of the fully loaded scale.
Observe the following environmental conditions:
• No direct sunlight
• No strong drafts
• No excessive temperature fluctuations
Aligning the scale
Only scales that have been aligned precisely horizontally provide accurate weighing
results. The certified scales have a spirit level to simplify alignment.
➜ Turn the adjustable feet of the scale until the spirit level’s air bubble is inside the
inner circle.
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1.3.2 Connecting the power supply
CAUTION!
Before connecting the scale to the mains, check whether the voltage value printed on
the rating plate corresponds with the local mains voltage.
▲ Never connect the device if the voltage value printed on the rating plate is different
to the local mains voltage.
➜ Plug the mains plug into the socket.
After connection, the device performs a self-test. When the zero display appears,
the device is ready to weigh.
➜ Calibrate the device in order to obtain the greatest possible precision, see
Section 4.3.1.
Note The battery’s charging capacity can be reduced under continuous mains operation.
➜ To maintain the charging capacity, after a maximum of 4 weeks discharge the bat-
tery completely before recharging it.
1.3.3 Monitoring the test substances
The metrology features of the balance and any possible available adjusting weight
must be checked at regular intervals within the scope of quality assurance. For this
purpose, the answerable user must define a suitable interval as well as the nature and
scope of this check. Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kernsohn.com) with regard to the monitoring of balance test substances and the test
weights required for this. Test weights and balances can be adjusted quickly and at
a reasonable price in KERN’s accredited DKD calibration laboratory (return to national
normal).
Scales with a built-in battery can work independently from the mains for approximately 30 hours in normal operation. A prerequisite for this is that the background
lighting is switched off and that no peripheral devices are connected.
The device automatically switches to battery operation as soon as the mains supply
is interrupted. When the mains supply is restored, the device automatically switches
back to mains operation.
The battery symbol indicates the present charging level of the battery. 1 segment corresponds to approx. 25 % capacity. When the symbol flashes the battery must be
charged (min. 4 hours). The charging period is extended if work is continued during
charging. The battery is protected against overcharging.
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1.3.4 Adjustment
General
:
According to the EU guideline 90/384/EEC balances must be verified officially if they
are to be used as follows (legally regulated area):
• For commercial transactions if the price of goods is determined by weighing
• For the production of medines in pharmacies as well as for analyses in the medical
and pharmaceutical laboratory
• For official purposes
• For the production of finished packages
In case of doubt, please contact your local office of weights and measures.
Verification Information:
An EU qualification approval is available for those balances marked as appropriate for
verification in the technical data. In the event that the balance is applied in an area
subject to verification as described above, it must be officially verified and re-verified
at regular intervals.
Re-verification of a balance is carried out in compliance with the respective legal provisions of the states. The term of verification validity for balances in Germany, for
example, is normally 2 years.
The legal provisions of the country of use are to be observed.
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2 Operation
2.1 Switching on and off
Switching on ➜ Press .
The scale conducts a display test. When the weight display appears, the scale is
ready to weigh.
Switching off ➜ Press .
Before the display goes out, -OFF- appears briefly.
2.2 Zeroing / Zero point correction
Zeroing corrects the influence of slight changes on the load plate.
Manual 1. Unload scale.
2. Press .
The zero display appears.
Automatic In the case of scales that cannot be certified, the automatic zero point correction can
be deactivated in the menu or the amount can be changed.
As standard, the zero point of the scale is automatically corrected when the scale is
unloaded.
2.3 Simple weighing
1. Place weighing sample on scale.
2. Wait until the stability monitor goes out.
3. Read weighing result.
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2.4 Weighing with tare
2.4.1 Taring
➜ Place the empty container on the scale and press .
The zero display and the symbol NET appear.
The tare weight remains saved until it is cleared.
2.4.2 Clearing the tare
➜ Unload scale and press .
The symbol NET goes out, the zero display appears.
If A.CL-tr is activated in the menu, the tare weight is automatically cleared as soon
as the scale is unloaded.
2.4.3 Automatic taring
Prerequisite
A-tArE is activated in the menu, the symbol T flashes in the display.
➜ Place the container or packaging material on the scale.
The packaging weight is automatically saved as the tare weight, the zero display
and the symbol NET appear.
2.4.4 Chain tare
Prerequisite
The tare function CHAIn.tr is activated in the menu.
With this function it is possible to tare several times if, for example, cardboard is
placed between individual layers in a container.
1. Place the first container or packaging material on the scale and press .
The packaging weight is automatically saved as the tare weight, the zero display
and the symbol NET appear.
2. Weigh the weighing sample and read/print out the result.
3. Place the second container or packaging material on the scale and press
again.
The total weight on the scale is saved as the new tare weight. The zero display
appears.
4. Weigh the weighing sample in the second container and read/print the result.
5. Repeat the last two steps for other containers.
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2.5 Calling up the gross weight and tare value
1. Press .
The gross weight is displayed for 2 seconds.
2. Press again while the gross weight is displayed.
The tare value is displayed. After a few seconds, the scale changes back to the net
weight display.
2.6 Displaying weight values with a higher resolution
➜ Press .
The current weight value is displayed for 2 seconds in a higher resolution. The
scale then changes back to the normal resolution.
2.7 Displaying the capacity available
The scale has a graphic display of the scale capacity available. The bar indicates how
many per cent of the scale capacity is already occupied and what capacity is still
available. In the example, approx. 65 % of the scale capacity is occupied.
2.8 Dynamic weighing
With the dynamic weighing function, it is possible to weigh restless weighing samples
such as live animals. If this function is activated, the symbol appears in the display.
With dynamic weighing, the scale calculates the mean value from 56 weighing operations within 4 seconds.
With manual start Prerequisite
AVErAGE -> MAnuAL is selected in the menu.
The weighing sample must be heavier than 5 scale divisions.
1. Place the weighing sample on the scale and wait until it has stabilized.
2. Press to start dynamic weighing.
During dynamic weighing, horizontal segments appear in the display, and the
dynamic result is then displayed with the symbol *.
3. Unload the scale to be able to start a new dynamic weighing operation.
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With automatic start Prerequisite
AVErAGE -> AUtO is selected in the menu.
The weighing sample must be heavier than 5 scale divisions.
1. Place the weighing sample on the scale.
The scale starts the dynamic weighing automatically.
During dynamic weighing, horizontal segments appear in the display, and the
dynamic result is then displayed with the symbol *.
2. Unload the scale to be able to perform a new dynamic weighing operation.
2.9 Printing results
If a printer or computer is connected to the scale, the weighing results can be printed
out or sent to a computer.
➜ Press .
The display contents are printed out and transferred to the computer. See
Section 8.2 for sample protocols.
2.10 Switching scales
If a second scale or a weighing platform is connected, e. g. via the optional analog
second scale interface, the currently active scale is shown in the display.
The second scale can be operated in exactly the same way as the first scale.
➜ Press .
The display changes from one scale to the other.
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2.11 Cleaning
CAUTION!
Electric shock hazard!
▲ Before cleaning with a damp cloth, pull out the mains plug to disconnect the unit
from the power supply.
CAUTION!
When the weighing pan has been removed, never clean the area under the load plate
holder with a solid object!
This could damage the weighing cell.
Other cleaning information:
• Use damp cloths.
• Do not use any acids, alkalis or strong solvents.
• Do not clean using a high-pressure cleaning unit or under running water.
• If very dirty, remove the weighing pan, protective cover (if present) and adjustable
feet and clean these items separately.
• Follow all the relevant instructions regarding cleaning intervals and permissible
cleaning agents.
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3 Counting
The compact scales FTC have additional functions for piece counting. The relevant settings in the menu are described in Section 4.4.1.
3.1 Counting parts into a container
1. Place the empty container on the scale and press .
The container is tared and the zero display appears.
2. Place 10 reference parts on the scale and press .
-or-
➜ Place the number of pieces displayed above the key on the scale and press
.
The scale determines the average piece weight and then shows the number of
pieces.
3. Add more parts to the container until the required number of pieces is reached.
Note
• The average piece weight remains saved in the factory setting until a new average
piece weight is determined.
• With it is possible to switch between the number of pieces and the weighing
units preset.
• When the number of pieces is displayed, it is possible to display with the
average piece weight, i. e. the weight of a single reference part, for 2 seconds.
• If A.CL-APW ON is set in the menu, the average piece weight is automatically
cleared after each counting operation. The average piece weight must be determined again for the next counting operation.
• If ACCurCY ON is set in the menu, the accuracy achieved is briefly shown after
the number of pieces is determined.
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3.2 Counting parts out of a container
1. Place the full container on the scale and press .
The container is tared and the zero display appears.
2. Remove 10 reference parts and press .
-or-
➜ Remove the number of pieces displayed above the key and press .
The scale determines the average piece weight and then shows the number of
pieces removed, together with a minus sign.
3. Remove more parts from the container until the required number of pieces is
reached.
3.3 Counting with variable reference quantity
If VAr-SPL ON is set in the menu, it is possible to select from 5 preset reference
quantities via .
➜ Press as often as necessary until the display above the key has changed to
the desired reference quantity.
The rest of the counting process is as described earlier.
3.4 Counting with minimum accuracy
The item Min.rEFW in the menu allows to preset a minimum accuracy of 97.5 %,
99.0 % or 99.5 %. On the basis of this, the scale calculates the minimum reference
weight necessary to reach the defined accuracy.
1. Place the reference parts on the scale and press or .
2. If the average piece weight is not sufficient to ensure the desired accuracy,
Add x PCS appears.
3. Add the displayed number of pieces.
The scale then automatically determines the average piece weight with the larger
reference quantity.
The rest of the counting process is as described earlier.
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3.5 Reference optimization
The greater the reference quantity, the more accurately the scale determines the
number of pieces.
3.5.1 Automatic reference optimization
rEF.OPt -> AUtO must be set in the menu for this. The symbol Auto Opt appears
in the display.
1. Place the reference parts on the scale and press or .
2. Place additional reference parts, max. the same number as for the first reference
determination, on the scale.
The scale automatically optimises the average piece weight with the larger number
of reference parts.
The rest of the counting process is as described earlier.
Note The reference optimization can be performed several times.
3.6 Counting with automatic reference determination
Prerequisite
A-SMPL ON is set in the menu.
➜ Place the number of pieces displayed above the key into the container.
The scale automatically determines the average piece weight and then shows the
quantity.
The rest of the counting process is as described earlier.
3.7 Counting with two scales
For piece counting, it is possible to connect a second scale or weighing platform, e. g.
a floor scale for counting a large number of pieces via the optional analog second
scale interface.
The necessary settings for the application and interface parameters are described in
the Sections 4.4.1, 4.6.1 and 4.6.4.
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3.7.1 Counting with a reference scale
Prerequisite
The connected second scale is configured as reference scale.
1. Place the reference parts on the reference scale and press or .
The scale determines the average piece weight and changes to the display in
pieces (PCS).
2. Place the parts to be counted on the first scale.
The total quantity is displayed.
Note
• If tOtAL-Ct -> bULK is set in the menu, only the number of pieces on the bulk
scale is displayed.
• If tOtAL-Ct -> bOtH is set in the menu, the reference quantity is added to the
bulk quantity.
3.7.2 Counting with a bulk scale
Prerequisite
The connected second scale is configured as bulk scale.
1. Place the reference parts on the first scale and press or .
The scale determines the average piece weight and changes to the display in
pieces (PCS).
2. Place the parts to be counted on the bulk scale.
The total quantity is displayed.
Note
• If tOtAL-Ct -> bULK is set in the menu, only the number of pieces on the bulk
scale is displayed on the bulk scale.
• If tOtAL-Ct -> bOtH is set in the menu, the reference quantity is added to the
bulk quantity.
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3.7.3 Counting with an auxiliary scale
Note This configuration allows counting of diverse parts, for example very small parts on
one scale and large parts on the other scale.
Prerequisite
The connected second scale is configured as an auxiliary scale. The scale doesn’t
change automatically but only after pressing the key.
1. Activate the appropriate scale.
2. Place the reference parts on this scale and press or .
The scale determines the average piece weight and changes to the display in
pieces (PCS).
3. Place the parts to be counted on the same scale.
The number of pieces is displayed.
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4 Settings in the menu
Settings can be changed and functions can be activated in the menu. This enables
adaptation to individual weighing requirements.
The menu consists of 6 main blocks containing various submenus on several levels.
4.1 Operating the menu
4.1.1 Calling up the menu and entering the password
The menu differentiates between 2 operating levels: Operator and Supervisor. The
Supervisor level can be protected by a password. When the device is delivered, both
levels are accessible without a password.
Operator menu 1. Press and keep it pressed until COdE appears.
2. Press again.
The menu item tErMINL appears. Only the submenu dEVICE is accessible.
Supervisor menu 1. Press and keep it pressed until COdE appears.
2. Enter the password and confirm with .
The first menu item SCALE appears.
Note No supervisor password has been defined when the device is first delivered. Therefore
respond to the password inquiry with when you call up the menu for the first time.
If a password has still not been entered after a few seconds, the scale returns to weigh-
ing mode.
Emergency password for Supervisor access to the menu
If a password has been issued for Supervisor access to the menu and you have forgotten it, you can still enter the menu:
➜ Press 3 times and confirm with .
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4.1.2 Selecting and setting parameters
Scrolling on one level ➜ Scroll forward: Press .
➜ Scroll back: Press .
Activating menu items/
accepting selection
➜ Press .
Exiting menu 1. Press .
The last menu item END appears.
2. Press .
The inquiry SAVE appears.
3. Confirm inquiry with to save the settings and return to weighing mode.
-or-
➜ Press to discard changes and return to weighing mode.
SCALE
APPLIC
tErMINL COMMUNI
dIAGNOS
End
CAL dISPLAY tArE
SLEEP
PWr.OFF b.LIGHt
MOdE
COM 1
...
PriNtEr PArAMEt
dEVICE ACCESS
COdE
rESEt
COM 2
...
rSt.COMX
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page
CAL 28
dISPLAY UNIt1
g, kg, oz, lb, t
30
UNIt2 g, kg, oz, lb, t
rESOLU
UNt.rOLL
ON, OFF
tArE A-tArE
ON, OFF
30
ChAIn.tr ON, OFF
A.CL-tr
ON, OFF
ZErO AZM OFF; 0.5 d; 1 d; 2 d; 5 d; 10 d 30
rEStArt
ON/OFF
31
FILtEr VibrAt
LOW, MEd, HIGH,
31
PrOCESS UNIVEr, dOSING
StABILI FASt, StAndrd, PrECISE
rESEt SUrE? 31
APPLIC COUNt VAr-SPL
ON, OFF
32
SPL-qtY Sq1 ... Sq5
Min.reFW OFF, 97.5%, 99.0%, 99.5%
rEF OPt OFF, AUtO
A-SMPL
ON, OFF
A.CL-APW
ON, OFF
ACCurCY
ON, OFF
tOtAL.Ct bULK, bOth
AVErAGE OFF, AUtO, MAnuAL 33
rESEt SUrE? 33
tERMINL dEVICE SLEEP OFF, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min 34
PWr OFF YES, NO
b.LIGHt
ON, OFF
ACCESS SUPErVI 34
rESEt SUrE? 34
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A.Print
CONtINU
dIALOG
CONt.OLd
dIAL.OLd
dt-b GrOSS ON, OFF
tArE ON, OFF
nEt ON, OFF
dt-G GrOSS ON, OFF
tArE ON, OFF
nEt ON, OFF
COnt-Wt
COnt-Ct
2nd.dISP
rEF
bULK
AuXILIA
PriNtEr tEmPLat StdArd, tEMPLt1,
tEMPLt2
35
ASCi.Fmt LINE.FMt MULtI SIN-
GLE
LENGtH 1 ... 100
SEPArAt , ;...
Add LF 0 ... 9
PArAMEt bAUd 300 ... 38400 36
PAritY 7 nonE, 8 nonE, 7 odd,
8 odd, 7 EVEN, 8 EVEN
H.SHAKE NO, XONXOFF, nEt 422,
nEt 485
NEt.Addr 0 ... 31
ChECSuM
ON, OFF
Vcc
ON, OFF
rSt.COMx SUrE? 36
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page
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COMMUNI OPtION EtH.NEt IP.AddrS, SUbNEt, GAtEWAY 36
USb USb tESt 36
diGitAL IN 1 ... 4 OFF, ZErO, tArE, Print,
rEF 10, rEF n, SCALE,
Unit
36
OUT 1 ... 4 OFF, StAbLE, bEL.Min,
AbV.Min, UndErLd,
OVErLd, StAr
ANALOG Mode rEF, bULK, AuXILIA,
bYPASS
36
dEF.PrN tEMPLt1/
tEMPLt2
LINE 1 ...
LINE 20
NOt.USEd, HEAdEr,
SCALE.NO, GrOSS, tArE,
nEt, APW, rEF Ct, PCS,
StArLN, CrLF, F FEEd
37
dIAGNOS tESt SC intErN/ExtErN 38
KboArd
dISPLAY
SNr
SNr2
LiSt
LiSt2
rESEt.AL SUrE?
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4.3 Scale settings (SCALE)
4.3.1 CAL – calibration (adjustment)
As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth, each
balance must be coordinated – in compliance with the underlying physical weighing
principle - to the existing acceleration due to gravity at its place of location ( only if the
balance has not already been adjusted to the location in the factory). This adjustment
process must be carried out during the initial start-up, after change in location and
variation of surrounding temperature. It is also recommendable to adjust the balance
periodically during weighing operation in order to obtain exact measured values.
Adjusting of non verifiable balances
Adjusting of verifiable balances
• Switch off the scale.
• Remove the scale bottom plate by undoing the Torx TX20 retaining screws .Impor-
tant: In order to remove the bottom plate it is necessary to break the certification
seal affixed to it! Once this seal has been destroyed, the scale must be recertified
External For scales without an internal calibration weight:
1. Unload scale.
2. Activate menu item CAL with . The scale determines the zero point.
–0- appears in the display. The calibration weight to be placed on the scale then
flashes in the display.
3. If necessary, change the weight value displayed with .
4. Place the calibration weight on the scale and confirm with .
The scale calibrates with the calibration weight loaded. After calibration is completed, -donE- appears briefly in the display, and the scale automatically returns
to weighing mode.
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by an accredited organization, and a new certification seal must be affixed before
the instrument may be used as a certified scale again!
• Hold down the service switch (pushbutton) on the analogprint (indicated by an
arrow in the drawings below, while at the same time switching on the scale. Keep
the service switch pressed in until “Service” appears in the display.
Small platform model Large platform model
1.Display "Scale": Press the -key (within 20s)
2.Display "Metrolo": Press the -key
3.Display "Scale 1": Press the -key
4.Display "ramp": Press the -Tkey
5.Display "SNR": Press the -key
6.Display "SCAL.bld": Press the -key
7.Display "GEO" (adjustment by means of GEO value):
The GEO value can be set in this block and the balance also adapted to the local gravity ratios without adjusting weights.
Case a)You are familiar with the GEO values.
Once the -key has been pressed, the current GEO value will be displayed.
Press the oder -key, in order to alter the GEO value. The next value is displayed every time the key is pressed (adjustment range: 0 - 31). See the GEO value
chart in chapter 7.1.1 for the appropriate value.
Confirm the selected GEO value using the -key.
Please note: The GEO value may not be readjusted following this "adjustment by
means of GEO value", as this would cause the set adjusting values to become invalid.
Fall b) Sie sind mit den GEO-Werten NICHT vertraut. Die Justierung muss in diesem
Fall mit Justiergewicht erfolgen (siehe Punkt 8).
You are NOT familiar with the GEO values. In this case adjustment must be made
using adjusting weights (see item 9).
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7.Display "LIN-CAL": Press -key
8.Display "CAL": Press -key
Press the -key.The scale determines the zero point. -preload- appears in the
display. The calibration weight to be placed on the scale then flashes in the display.
If necessary, change the weight value displayed with .
Place the calibration weight on the scale and confirm with .
The scale calibrates with the calibration weight loaded. After calibration is completed,
-done- appeats briefly in the display.
Return to weighing mode:
Press the -key, "END" will appear on the display :
Press the -key, order to save the alterations. "Save" will appear on the display.
Press the -key to confirm. Following this the balance will return to weighing
mode.
4.3.2 DISPLAY – weighing unit and display accuracy
4.3.3 TARE – tare function
4.3.4 ZERO – automatic zero update
UNIt1 Select weighing unit 1: g, kg, oz, lb, t
UNIt2 Select weighing unit 2: g, kg, oz, lb, t
rESOLU Select readability (resolution), model-dependent
UNt.rOLL When UNT.rOLL is switched on, the weight value can be displayed in all available
units and as pieces with .
Notes
• On certified scales, the weighing units oz and lb are displayed with the symbol *.
• On certified scales, resolutions that deviate from the scale definition are displayed
without a weighing unit and with the symbol *.
• On dual-range/dual interval scales, resolutions marked with |<–> 1/2| are
divided up into 2 weighing ranges / intervals, e.g. 2 x 3000 d.
A-tArE Switching on/off automatic taring
CHAIn.tr Switching on/off chain tare
A.CL-tr Switching on/off automatic taring with automatic clearing of the tare weight when the
load is removed from scale
AZM On certified scales, this menu item does not appear.
Switching on/off automatic zero update and selecting zeroing range.
Possible settings: OFF; 0.5 d; 1 d; 2 d; 5 d; 10 d
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4.3.5 RESTART – automatic saving of zero point and tare value
4.3.6 FILTER – adaptation to the ambient conditions and the weighing type
4.3.7 RESET – resetting scale settings to factory settings
ON/OFF When the Restart function is activated, the last zero point and tare value are saved.
After switching off / on or after a power interruption, the device continues to work with
the saved zero point and tare value.
VIbrAt Adaptation to the ambient conditions
LOW
• Very steady and stable environment. The scale works very quickly, but is very
sensitive to external influences.
MEd
• Normal environment. The scale operates at medium speed.
HIGH
• Restless environment. The scale works more slowly, but is insensitive to external
influences.
PrOCESS Adaptation to the weighing process
UNIVEr
• Universal setting for all weighing samples and normal weighing goods
dOSING
• Dispensing liquid or powdery weighing samples
StAbILI Adjusting the weighing speed
FASt
• The scale operates very fast.
StAndrd
• The scale operates at medium speed.
PrECISE
• The scale operates with the greatest possible reproducibility.
The slower the scale works, the greater the reproducibility of the weighing results.
SUrE? Confirmation inquiry
• Reset the scale settings to factory settings with
• Do not reset scale settings with
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4.4 Application settings (APPLICATION)
4.4.1 COUNT – settings for counting
VAr-SPL Adaptation of the reference quantity
ON
• The reference quantity can be changed in operating mode
OFF
• Counting only with defined reference quantities
SPL-qtY Reference quantity
Sq1 ... Sq5
• Define 5 fixed reference quantities
Min.reFW Monitoring the minimum reference weight
OFF
• No monitoring of the minimum reference weight
97.5, 99.0,
99.5
• Monitoring the minimum reference weight so that a counting accuracy of
97.5 %, 99.0 % or 99.5 % is achieved
rEF.OPt Optimizing the average piece weight
OFF
• No reference optimization
AUtO
• Automatic reference optimization
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4.4.2 AVERAGE – determining the average weight for an unstable load
4.4.3 RESET – resetting application settings to factory settings
A-SMPL Automatic determination of the average piece weight
ON
• After taring, the average piece weight is determined with the next weight placed
on the scale and the displayed reference quantity
OFF
• No automatic determination of the average piece weight
A.CL-APW Automatic clearing of the average piece weight
ON
• When the load is taken off the scale after a counting operation, the average piece
weight is automatically cleared. The next counting operation begins with determining the average piece weight again.
OFF
• The average piece weight is maintained until a new average piece weight is deter-
mined
ACCurCY Displaying the counting accuracy
ON
• After the average piece weight is determined, the counting accuracy that can be
achieved is shown briefly in the display.
OFF
• No counting accuracy display
tOtAl.Ct Counting on two scales
bULK
• Display number of pieces for the parts on the bulk scale only
bOth
• Display number of pieces for all parts on the bulk and the reference scale
OFF Calculating average weight switched off
AUtO Calculating average weight with automatic start of the weighing cycle
MAnuAL Calculating average weight with manual start of the weighing cycle via
SUrE? Confirmation inquiry
• Reset the application settings to factory settings with
• Do not reset the application settings with
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4.5 Terminal settings (TERMINAL)
4.5.1 DEVICE – Sleep mode, energy-saving mode and display backlighting
4.5.2 ACCESS – password for Supervisor menu access
4.5.3 RESET – resetting terminal settings to the factory settings
SLEEP This menu item only appears on devices in mains operation.
When SLEEP is activated, the scale switches off display and backlighting after the
time period set when not in use. The display and backlighting are switched on again
at the press of a key or if the weight changes.
Possible settings: OFF, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min
PWr OFF This menu item only appears on devices in battery operation.
When PWr OFF is activated, the device switches itself off automatically after
approx. 3 minutes when not in use.
b.LIGHt Switching the display backlighting on/off.
On scales with a battery, the background lighting switches itself off automatically if
there has been no activity on the scale for 5 seconds.
Note This menu item is accessible without a Supervisor password.
SUPErVI Password entry for Supervisor menu access
ENtER.C Request to enter password
➜ Enter the password and confirm with
rEtYPE.C Request to repeat the password entry
➜ Enter the password again and confirm with
Notes
• The password can consist of up to 4 characters.
• The key must not be part of the password. It is required for confirming the
password.
• The key may only be used in combination with another key.
• If you enter an impermissible code or make a typing error in the repetition,
COdE.Err. appears in the display.
SUrE? Confirmation inquiry
• Reset terminal settings to the factory settings with
• Do not reset the terminal settings with
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4.6 Configuring interfaces (COMMUNICATION)
4.6.1 COM1/COM2 -> MODE – operating mode of the serial interface
4.6.2 COM1/COM2 -> PRINTER – settings for protocol printout
This menu item only appears if the mode "Print" or "A.Print" is selected.
Print Manual data output to the printer with
A.Print Automatic output of stable results to the printer (e. g. for series weighing operations)
CONtINU Ongoing output of all weight values via the interface
dIALOG Bi-directional communication via MT-SICS commands, control of the scale via PC
CONt.OLd As per CONtINU, see above, but with 2 fixed blanks in front of the unit (compatible
with Spider 1/2/3)
dIAL.OLd As per dIALOG, see above, but with 2 fixed blanks in front of the unit (compatible
with Spider 1/2/3)
dt-b DigiTOL-compatible format.
GROSS
• Transfer of the gross weight, identified with "G"
tArE
• Transfer of the tare weight
nEt
• Transfer of the net weight
dt-G As per dt-b, see above, gross weight identified with "G"
COnt-Wt TOLEDO Continuous mode
COnt-Ct TOLEDO Continuous mode, transfer of the number of pieces
2nd.dISP For connecting a second display (automatically activates the 5-V voltage supply at
Pin 9)
rEF Data transfer from the reference scale (automatic switchover)
bULK Data transfer from the quantity scale (automatic switchover)
AuXILIA Data transfer from the reference or quantity scale (manual switchover)
tEmPLat Selecting protocol printout
StdArd
• Standard printout
tEmPLt1
• Printout in accordance with Template 1
tEmPLt2
• Printout in accordance with Template 2
ASCi.FmtT Selecting formats for the protocol printout
LINE.Fmt
• Line format: MULtI (multi-line) or SINGLE (single-line)
LENGtH
• Line length: 0 ... 100 characters, appears only with line format MULtI
SEPArAt
• Separator: , ; . / \ _ and space; appears only with line format SINGLE
Add LF
• Line feed: 0 ... 9
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4.6.3 COM1/COM2 -> PARAMET – communication parameter
4.6.4 COM1/COM2 -> RESET COM1/RESET COM2 – resetting serial interface to factory
settings
4.6.5 OPTION – configuring options
If no option is installed or is not yet configured, N.A. appears in the display.
bAUd Selecting baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 baud
PAritY Selecting parity: 7 none, 8 none, 7 odd, 8 odd, 7 even, 8 even
H.SHAKE Selecting Handshake: NO, XONXOFF
NET.Addr not documented
ChECSuM Activating checksum byte (appears only in TOLEDO Continuous mode)
Vcc not documented
SUrE? Confirmation inquiry
• Reset interface settings to factory settings with
• Do not reset the interface settings with
EtH.NEt Configuration of the Ethernet interface
IP.AddrS
• Enter IP address
SUBNEt
• Enter Subnet address
GAtEWAY
• Enter Gateway address
USb not documented
USb TEST
diGitAL not documented
IN 1 ... 4
OFF
ZErO
tArE
PriNt
rEF 10
rEF n
SCALE
UNIt
4.6.6 DEF.PRN – configuring templates
OUT 1 ... 4
OFF
StAbLE
bEL.MIN
AbV.MIN
UNdErLd
OVErLd
StAr
ANALOG Configuration of the analog second scale interface
Mode Operating mode of the second scale
rEF
• Second scale can only be used to determine the average piece weight
bULK
• Second scale can only be used as bulk scale
AuXILIA
• No difference between reference and bulk scale, all functions available on the
scale selected
BYPASS
• Second scale interface not assigned
tEMPLt1/tEMPLt2 Selecting Template 1 or Template 2
LINE 1 ... 20 Select line
NOt.USEd
• Line not used
HEAdEr
• Line as header. The contents of the header must be defined via an interface com-
mand, see Section 5.1.
SCALE.NO
• Scale number
GROSS
• Gross weight
tArE
• Tare weight
nEt
• Net weight
APW
• Average piece weight
rEF Ct
• Reference quantity
PCS
• Pieces
StARLN
• Line with ***
CrLF
• Line feed (blank line)
F FEEd
• Page feed
4.7 Diagnosis and printing out of the menu settings (DIAGNOS)
tESt SC
Internal Testing scale with internal calibration weight
• -Int CAL- appears in the display during the test.
• After completion of the test, ideally *d=0.0g briefly appears in the display, after
which the scale changes to the next menu item KboArd.
External Testing scale with external calibration weight
1. The scale checks the zero point. -0- appears in the display. The test weight
flashes in the display.
2. If necessary, change the weight value displayed with .
3. Put the calibration weight on the scale and confirm with .
4. The scale checks the calibration weight put on them.
5. After the test is completed, the deviation from the last calibration briefly appears
in the display, ideally *d=0.0g, after which the scale changes to the next menu
item KboArd.
KboArd Keyboard test
PUSH 1 ... 10
• First press the large keys on the bottom row in order:
• Then press the smaller keys in the top row:
If the key works, the scale changes to the next key.
Note
You cannot abort the keyboard test!
If you have selected the menu item KboArd, you must press all keys.
dISPLAY Display test: The scale displays all functioning segments
SNr Display of the serial number
SNr2 Display of the serial number of scale 2. This menu item only appears if an analog
second scale is connected.
LiSt Printout of a list of all menu settings
LiSt2 Printout of a list of all menu settings of scale 2. This menu item only appears if an
analog second scale is connected.
rESEt.AL Resetting all menu settings to the factory settings
SUrE? Confirmation inquiry
• Reset all menu settings to the factory settings with
• Do not reset the menu settings with
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5 Interface description
5.1 SICS interface commands
The compact scales FTC support the command set MT-SICS (METTLER TOLEDO
Standard Interface Command Set). With SICS commands, it is possible to configure,
query and operate the scales from a PC. SICS commands are divided up into various
levels.
5.1.1 Available SICS commands
Command Meaning
LEVEL 0 @ Reset the scale
I0 Inquiry of all available SICS commands
I1 Inquiry of SICS level and SICS versions
I2 Inquiry of scale data
I3 Inquiry of scale software version
I4 Inquiry of serial number
S Send stable weight value
SI Send weight value immediately
SIR Send weight value repeatedly
Z Zero the scale
ZI Zero immediately
LEVEL 1 D Write text into display
DW Weight display
K Keyboard check
SR Send and repeat stable weight value
TTare
TA Tare value
TAC Clear tare
TI Tare immediately
LEVEL 2 C2 Calibrate with the external calibration weight
C3 Calibrate with the internal calibration weight
I10 Inquire or set scale ID
I11 Inquiry of scale type
P100 Print out on the printer
P101 Print out stable weight value
P102 Print out current weight value immediately
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PWR Power On/Off
SIRU Send weight value in the current unit immediately and repeat
SIU Send weight value in the current unit immediately
SNR Send stable weight value and repeat after every weight change
SNRU Send stable weight value in the current unit and repeat after every weight change
SRU Send weight value in the current unit and repeat
ST After pressing the Transfer key, send the stable weight value
SU Send stable weight value in the current unit
TST2 Start test function with external weight
TST3 Start test function with internal weight
LEVEL 3 PW Average piece weight
LEVEL SPECIAL I31 Header for the printout
ICP Send configuration of the printout
LST Send menu settings
M01 Weighing mode
M02 Stability setting
M03 Autozero function
M19 Send calibration weight
M21 Inquire/set weight unit
P Print text
P130 Weight value, unit and price
PCS Number of pieces
PRN Print out at every printer interface
REF Average piece weight
RST Restart
SFIR Send weight value immediately and repeat quickly
SIH Send weight value immediately in high resolution
SWU Switch weight unit
SX Send stable data record
SXI Send data record immediately
SXIR Send data record immediately and repeat
U Switch weight unit
Command Meaning
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5.1.2 Requirements for communication between scale and PC
• The scale must be connected to the RS232 or Ethernet interface of a PC with a suit-
able cable.
• The interface of the scale must be set to "Dialog" mode, see Section 4.6.1.
• A terminal progam must be available on the PC, e.g. HyperTerminal.
• The communication parameters baud rate and parity must be set in the terminal
program and on the scale to the same values, see Section 4.6.3.
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5.2 TOLEDO Continuous mode
5.2.1 TOLEDO Continuous commands
The scale supports the following input commands in TOLEDO Continuous mode:
5.2.2 Output format in TOLEDO Continuous mode
Weight values are always sent in the following format in TOLEDO Continuous mode:
Command Meaning
P <CR><LF> Print out the current result
T <CR><LF> Tare the scale
Z <CR><LF> Zero the display
C <CR><LF> Clear the current value
Tx.xxx <CR><LF> Define tare
Status Field 1 Field 2
123456789101112131415161718
STXSWASWBSWCMSD – – – –LSDMSD – – – –LSDCRCHK
Field 1
Field 2
STX
SWA, SWB, SWC
MSD
LSD
CR
CHK
6 digits for the weight value that is sent without a decimal point and unit
6 digits for the tare weight that is sent without a decimal point and unit
ASCII characters 02 hex, characters for "start of text"
Status words A, B, C, see below
Most significant digit
Least significant digit
Carriage Return, ASCII characters 0D hex
Checksum (2-part complement of the binary sum of the 7 lower bits of all previously sent
characters, incl. STX and CR)
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Status word A
Status Bit
FunctionSelection6543210
Decimal
position
X00 0 1 0 0 0
X0 0 0 1
X 0 1 0
0.X 0 1 1
0.0X 1 0 0
0.00X 1 0 1
0.000X 1 1 0
0.0000X 1 1 1
Numerical
increment
X1 0 1
X2 1 0
X5 1 1
Status word B Status word C
Function / value Bit Function / value Bit
Gross / net: Net = 1 0 0 0
Sign: Negative = 1 1 0 1
Overload = 1 2 0 2
Movement = 1 3 Print request = 1 3
lb/kg: kg = 1 4 Extended = 1 4
1515
Powerup = 1 6 Manual taring, only kg = 1 6
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6 Event and error messages
Error Cause Remedy
Display Dark
• Back lighting set too dark ➜ Set back lighting (b.LIGHt)
brighter
• No mains voltage ➜ Check mains
• Unit switched off ➜ Switch on unit
• Mains cable not plugged in ➜ Plug in mains plug
• Brief fault ➜ Switch device off and back on
again
Insufficient load
• Load plate not on the scale ➜ Place load plate on the scale
➜ Set to zero
• Weighing range not reached
Overload
• Weighing range exceeded ➜ Unload scale
➜ Reduce preload
• Result not yet stable ➜ If necessary adjust vibration
adapter or weigh dynamically
• Function not permissible ➜ Unload scale and set to zero
• Zeroing not possible with over-
load or insufficient load
➜ Unload scale
• Average piece weight too low ➜ Select and place larger number of
reference parts on the scale
• No valid value from the reference
scale
➜ Check cable connection between
the units
➜ Check interface settings
• No calibration ➜ Unplug the mains plug then plug
it back in; switch unit off and then
back on in battery mode
➜ Calibrate scale
➜ Contact your dealer or local rep-
resentative
• Average piece weight too low ➜ Counting is not possible on this
scale with this average piece
weight
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• Unstable weight value when
referencing
➜ Ensure stable surroundings
➜ Ensure that the weighing pan is
freely movable
➜ Adjust vibration adapter
• Printout not yet ended ➜ End printout
➜ Repeat required action
• Switching the weighing unit
impermissible during dynamic
weighing
➜ End dynamic weighing
➜ Switch weighing unit
• EAROM checksum error ➜ Unplug the mains plug then plug
it back in; switch unit off and then
back on in battery mode
➜ Contact your dealer or local rep-
resentative
Weight display unstable
• Restless installation location ➜ Adjust vibration adapter
• Draft ➜ Avoid drafts
• Restless weighing sample ➜ Dynamic weighing
• Contact between weighing pan
and/or weighing sample and
surroundings
➜ Remedy contact
• Mains fault ➜ Check mains
Incorrect weight display
• Incorrect zeroing ➜ Unload scale, set to zero and
repeat weighing operation
• Incorrect tare value ➜ Clear tare
• Contact between weighing pan
and/or weighing sample and
surroundings
➜ Remedy contact
• Scale tilted ➜ Level scale
Error Cause Remedy
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7 Technical data and accessories
7.1 Technical data
7.1.1 Type key
The compact scales FTC are available with various capacities and platforms that can
be seen from the complete type designation.
7.1.2 General data
FTC
Applications
• Weighing
• Dynamic weighing
• Counting with fixed or variable reference quantity
• Counting with reference and bulk scale
Settings
• Resolution selectable
• Weighing unit selectable: g, kg, oz, lb, t
• Taring function: manual, automatic, chain tare
• Automatic zero point correction when the scale is switched on and during oper-
ation
• Filter for adapting to the ambient conditions (vibration adapter)
• Filter for adapting to the weighing type, e.g. dispensing (weighing process
adapter)
• Switch-off function, sleep mode for mains-operated devices, energy-saving
mode for battery operation
• Display lighting
• Add mode for determining the piece weight when counting
• Reference optimization
• Graphic display of the weighing range
Accuracy class OIML/NTEP III
Display
• LCD (liquid crystal display), digits 16 mm high, with back lighting
Keypad
• Pressure point membrane keypad
• Scratch-proof labeling
Housing
• Diecast aluminum housing; chromium nickel steel weighing pan
• Dimensions, see Page 48
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7.1.3 Weighing ranges and readability
The compact scales FTC with strain gauge weighing cells are supplied in the configuration 2 x 3000 d. Higher legibilities are available from the factory with the optional
"Premium" weighing cells.
Protection Class (IEC 529,
DIN 40050, EN60529)
• IP43 (not with Ethernet interface)
Resolution of the analog
second scale interface
• 300000 points in noncertified configuration
• 7000 points in certified configuration
Supply of the weighing cell
• 8.2 V
FTC
Capacity Configuration
2 x 3000 d (standard) 1 x 6000 d (with optional
"Premium" weighing cells
Weighing
ranges
Readability
(certified)
Weighing
range
Readability
(certified)
3 kg 1.5 kg / 3 kg 0.5 g / 1 g 3 kg 0.5 g
6 kg 3 kg / 6 kg 1 g / 2 g 6 kg 1 g
15 kg 6 kg / 15 kg 2 g / 5 g 15 kg 2 g
35 kg 15 kg / 35 kg 5 g / 10 g 35 kg 5 g
60 kg 30 kg / 60 kg 10 g / 20 g 60 kg 10 g
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7.1.4 Dimensions
7.1.5 Net weights
B
D
C
E
A
G
F
H
K
I
L
ABCDE F GHI KL
SM
1)
335 265 100 240 200 46 276 208 216 – –
LA
2)
370 360 115 350 240 52 310 304 310 – –
1)
small platform model (mm)
2)
large platform model (mm)
Model without battery with battery with internal calibration
weight (without battery)
small platform model 4.6 kg 5.3 kg –
large platform model 8.2 kg 8.9 kg –
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7.1.6 Interface connections
The compact scale can be fitted with a maximum of 2 interfaces. The following combinations are possible:
7.1.7 Assignment of the interface connections
COM1 COM2
RS232 –
RS232 Ethernet
RS232 Analog second scale
interface
Pin RS232
(COM1/
COM2)
Analog
Interface
1 – + Excitation (+8.2 VDC)
2 TxD1/2 + Sense
3 RxD1/2 Shield
4 – – Sense
5 GND – Excitation (GND)
6– –
7 – + Signal
8 – – Signal
9VCC –
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8 Appendix
8.1 Table of Geo Values
For weighing instruments verified at the manufacturer’s, the geo value indicates the
country or geographical zone for which the instrument is verified. The geo value set in
the instrument (e.g."Geo 18") appears briefly after switch-on or is specified on a label.
Table GEO VALUES 3000e shows the geo values for European countries.
Table GEO VALUES 6000e/7500e shows the geo values for different gravitation
zones.
8.1.1 GEO VALUES 3000e, OIML Class III (European Countries)
Geographical latitude Geo value Country
46°22' – 49°01' 18 Austria
49°30' – 51°30' 21 Belgium
41°41' – 44°13' 16 Bulgaria
42°24' – 46°32' 18 Croatia
48°34' – 51°03' 20 Czechia
54°34' – 57°45' 23 Denmark
57°30' – 59°40' 24 Estonia
59°48' – 64°00'
64°00' – 70°05'
25*
26
Finland
41°20' – 45°00'
45°00' – 51°00'
17
19*
France
47°00' – 55°00' 20 Germany
34°48' – 41°45' 15 Greece
45°45' – 48°35' 19 Hungary
63°17' – 67°09' 26 Iceland
51°05' – 55°05' 22 Ireland
35°47' – 47°05' 17 Italy
55°30' – 58°04' 23 Latvia
47°03' – 47°14' 18 Liechtenstein
53°54' – 56°24' 22 Lithuiania
49°27' – 50°11' 20 Luxemburg
50°46' – 53°32' 21 Netherlands
57°57' – 64°00'
64°00' – 71°11'
24*
26
Norway
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49°00' – 54°30' 21 Poland
36°58' – 42°10' 15 Portugal
43°37' – 48°15' 18 Romania
47°44' – 49°46' 19 Slovakia
45°26' – 46°35' 18 Slovenia
36°00' – 43°47' 15 Spain
55°20' – 62°00'
62°00' – 69°04'
24*
26
Sweden
45°49' – 47°49' 18 Switzerland
35°51' – 42°06' 16 Turkey
49°00' – 55°00'
55°00' – 62°00'
21*
23
United Kingdom
* factory setting
Geographical latitude Geo value Country
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8.1.2 GEO VALUES 6000e/7500e OIML Class III (Height £)
Geografische Breite Geo-Wert
00°00' – 12°44' 5
05°46' – 17°10' 6
12°44' – 20°45' 7
17°10' – 23°54' 8
20°45' – 26°45' 9
23°54' – 29°25' 10
26°45' – 31°56' 11
29°25' – 34°21' 12
31°56' – 36°41' 13
34°21' – 38°58' 14
36°41' – 41°12' 15
38°58' – 43°26' 16
41°12' – 45°38' 17
43°26' – 47°51' 18
45°38' – 50°06' 19
47°51' – 52°22' 20
50°06' – 54°41' 21
52°22' – 57°04' 22
54°41' – 59°32' 23
57°04' – 62°09' 24
59°32' – 64°55' 25
62°09' – 67°57' 26
64°55' – 71°21' 27
67°57' – 75°24' 28
71°21' – 80°56' 29
75°24' – 90°00' 30
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8.2 Sample protocols
Weighing with tare Dynamic weighing Printout with header
G = Gross weight
N = Net weight
T = Tare
Dyn WT = dynamically determined weight
Protocol of the scale settings (menu point List, see page 38)
G 0.1085 kg
T 0.0145 kg
N 0.0940 kg
Dyn WT 43.52 kg
T 3.78 kg
G 0.1085 kg
T 0.0145 kg
N 0.0940 kg
METTLER TOLEDO
www.mt.com
SOFTWARE VER 16-1-1.04
SCALE
------------METROLO :NO APPr
SNR :0000000
Scale Build
SCAL.TYP :SINGLE.R
BAS.UNIT :g
SCL.CAP :6100.00
RESOL. :0.01 g
GEO :19
DISPLAY
UNIt1 :g
UNIt2 :kg
RESOLU :0.01 g
UNt.rOLL :OFF
tArE
A-TArE :OFF
CHAIn.tr :ON
A.CL-tr :OFF
PB.TArE :ON
ZERO
Z-CAPT :-2 18
AZM :0.5 d
RESTART :OFF
FILTER
VIBRAT :MED
PROCESS :UNIVEr
StABILI :StAnDrD
Min.WEiG
SEt.VAL :0.000 g
ONOFF :OFF
APPLICATION
-------------
COUNT
VAr-SPL
Spl-Qty
SQ1 :5
SQ2 :10
SQ3 :25
SQ4 :50
SQ5 :100
Min.RefW :99
REF OPT :OFF
A-SMPL :ON
A.CL-APW :OFF
ACCurCy :ON
tOtAL.Ct :BULK
DYNAMIC :OFF
TERMINAL
-------------
DEVICE
SLEEP :OFF
B.LIGHt :ON
COMMUNICATION
--------------
COM 1
MODE 1:Print
PriNtEr
tEmPLat 1:StdArd
ASCi.Fmt
LINE.FMT1:MULTI
LENGtH 1:24
ADD LF 1:0
PARAMET
BAUD 1:2400
PAriTY 1:8 odd
H.SHAKE 1:XONXOFF
ChECSUM 1:OFF
Vcc 1:OFF
COM 2
MODE 2:DIALOG
PARAMET
BAUD 2:9600
PAriTY 2:8 nonE
H.SHAKE 2:XONXOFF
ChECSUM 2:OFF
Vcc 2:OFF
OPTION
EtH.NEt :N.A.
USB :N.A.
ANALOG :N.A.
DiGitAL :N.A.
DEF.PrN
tEmPLt1
tEmPLt2
KERN & Sohn GmbH
D-72322 Balingen-Frommern
Postfach 4052
E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.de
Tel: 0049-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: 0049-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.de
Konformitätserklärungen
Declaration of conformity for apparatus with CE mark
Konformitätserklärung für Geräte mit CE-Zeichen
Déclaration de conformité pour appareils portant la marque CE
Declaración de conformidad para aparatos con marca CE
Dichiarazione di conformitá per apparecchi contrassegnati con la marcatura CE
English
We hereby declare that the product to which this declaration refers conforms with the
following standards.
Deutsch
Wir erklären hiermit, daß das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit den
nachstehenden Normen übereinstimmt.
Français
Nous déclarons avec cela responsabilité que le produit, auquel se rapporte la présente
déclaration, est conforme aux normes citées ci-après.
Español
Manifestamos en la presente que el producto al que se refiere esta declaración est´´a de
acuerdo con las normas siguientes
Italiano
Dichiariamo con ciò che il prodotto al quale la presente dichiarazione si riferisce è
conforme alle norme di seguito citate.
Electronic Scale: KERN FTC
Mark applied EU Directive Standards Approval/Test-
certificate N°
73/23EEC Low
Voltage
EN61010-1
89/336EEC EMC EN55022 Emission Kl. B:
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN50082-1
[year] [code] M 1)
90/384EEC Non
automatic
weighing
Instruments 1)
EN45501 1) T6179 1)
1) applies only to certified balances
gilt nur für geeichte Waagen
valable uniquement pour les balances vérifiées
sólo aplicable a balanzas verficadas
la dichiarazione vale solo per le bilance omologate
Date: 24.01.2007 Signature:
Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH
Management
Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH, Ziegelei 1, D-72336 Balingen, Tel. +49-[0]7433/9933-0,Fax +49-[0]7433/993 3-149
Notice
Certified balances and balances used for legal applications have the EU type approval. The year of
the initial verification is shown next to the CE mark. Such balances are verified in the factory and carry
the „M“ mark on the actual balance and the packaging. The year of initial verification is shown next to
the CE mark. The GEO value of verified balances explains for which location of use the balance has
been verified. This GEO value is shown on the balance itself and on the packing. Further details see
GEO value table.
Hinweise
Für geeichte/eichpflichtige Waagen liegt eine EU Bauartzulassung vor. Das Jahr der ersten Eichung
ist neben dem CE Zeichen aufgeführt. Solche Waagen sind ab Werk geeicht und tragen die
Kennzeichnung „M“ auf dem Gerät selbst und auf der Verpackung. Der GEO-Wert gibt bei vom
Hersteller geeichten Waagen an, für welchen Aufstellungsort die Waage ge eicht ist. Dieser GEO-Wert
befindet sich auf der Waage sowie der Verpackung. Genaueres ist der GEO -Wert-Tabelle zu
entnehmen.
Remarques
Les balances vérifiées/admissibles à la vérification font l’objet d’une approbation de modèle UE.
L’année de la vérification primitive est indiqués à côté de la marque CE. Ces balances sont vérifiées
d’origine et portent la marque „M“ sur l’appareil lui-même et sur l’emballage. Le valeur GEO indique le
lieu d’utilisation pour lequel la balance été vérifiée. Ce valeur GEO se trouve sur la balance ainsi que
sur l’emballage. Veuillez trouver plus de détails dans le tableau GEO.
Notas
Las balanzas verificadas/verificables cuentan con una aprobación de modelo UE. El año de la primera
verificación está indicado al lado del distintivo CE. Estas balanzas están verificadas en fábrica y llevan
la designación „M“ sobre el propio aparato y sobre el embalaje. El valor GEO indica el lugar de
ubicación por lo cual la balanza está verificado. El valor se encuentra sobre la balanza así como sobre
el embalaje. Por favor toman demßas detalles de la tabla GEO.
Avvertenza
Per le bilance approvate esiste un’approvazione CE del tipo. L´anno della prima verifica è indicato a
fianco della marcatura CE. I tipi marcati con un contrassegno „M“ su sfondo verde peino possono
essere impiegati da subito. Il coefficiente GEO di bilance omolgate indca per quale luogo la bilancia è
stata omologata. Questo coefficiente GEO si trova sulla bilancia e sull’imballo. Ulteriroi informazioni
vedi tabella coefficente GEO.
GEO-WERT-Tabelle / GEO-value table
Höhe über Meer in Metern / altitude
geographische
Breite /geographical latitude
0-650 650-1300 1300-1950 1950-2600 2600-3250
0° 0‘ - 9° 52‘ 4 / 5 3 / 4 2 / 3 1 / 2 0 / 1
9° 52‘ - 15° 6‘ 5 / 6 4 / 5 3 / 4 2 / 3 1 / 2
15° 6‘ - 19° 2‘ 6 / 7 5 / 6 4/ 5 3 / 4 2 / 3
19° 2‘ - 22° 22‘ 7 / 8 6 / 7 5 / 6 4 / 5 3 / 4
22° 22‘ - 25° 21‘ 8 / 9 7 / 8 6 / 7 5 / 6 4 / 5
25° 21‘ - 28° 6‘ 9 / 10 8 / 9 7 / 8 6 / 7 5 / 6
28° 6‘ - 30° 41‘ 10 / 11 9 / 10 8 / 9 7 / 8 6 / 7
30° 41‘ - 33° 9‘ 11 / 12 10 / 11 9 / 10 8 / 9 7 / 8
33° 9‘ - 35° 31‘ 12 / 13 11 / 12 10 / 11 9 / 10 8 / 9
35° 31‘ - 37° 50‘ 13 / 14 12 / 13 11 / 12 10 / 11 9 / 10
37° 50‘ - 40° 5‘ 14 / 15 13 / 14 12 / 13 11 / 12 10 / 11
40° 5‘ - 42° 19‘ 15 / 16 14 / 15 13 / 14 12 / 13 11 / 12
42° 19‘ - 44° 32‘ 16 / 17 15 / 16 14 / 15 13 / 14 12 / 13
44° 32‘ - 46° 45‘ 17 / 18 16 / 17 15 / 16 14 / 15 13 / 14
46° 45‘ - 48° 58‘ 18 / 19 17 / 18 16 / 17 15 / 16 14 / 15
48° 58‘ - 51° 13‘ 19 / 20 18 / 19 17 / 18 16 / 17 15 / 16
51° 13‘ - 53° 31‘ 20 / 21 19 / 20 18 / 19 17 / 18 16 / 17
53° 31‘ - 55° 52‘ 21 / 22 20 / 21 19 / 20 18 / 19 17 / 18
55° 52‘ - 58° 17‘ 22 / 23 21 / 22 20 / 21 19 / 20 18 / 19
58° 17‘ - 60° 49‘ 23 / 24 22 / 23 21 / 22 20 / 21 19 / 20
60° 49‘ - 63° 30‘ 24 / 25 23 / 24 22 / 23 21 / 22 20 / 21
63° 30‘ - 66° 24‘ 25 / 26 24 / 25 23 / 24 22 / 23 21 / 22
66° 24‘ - 69° 35‘ 26 / 27 25 / 26 24 / 25 23 / 24 22 / 23
69° 35‘ - 73° 16‘ 27 / 28 26 / 27 25 / 26 24 / 25 23 / 24
73° 16‘ - 77° 52‘ 28 / 29 27 / 28 26 / 27 25 / 26 24 / 25
77° 52‘ - 85° 45‘ 29 / 30 28 / 29 27 / 28 26 / 27 25 / 26
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