The device must be repaired only by trained specialist staff or personnel with
professional formation (such as a repair-specialist accredited by law
concerning verification).
The service manual is obligatory for repair work.
After repair, original conditions of the device have to be restored.
Only original spare parts should be used.
Instructions about conformity-evaluated scales:
Repair must be carried only at 100% compliance with the type approval.
A violation of this specification will result in a loss of the type approval!
After successful repair the balance will have to be reverified before it can be
used again in a statutorily regulated field.
Das Gerät darf nur von geschultem oder beruflich ausgebildetem
Fachpersonal (z. B. eichrechtlich anerkannter Instandsetzer) repariert werden.
Die Serviceanleitung ist bindend für Reparaturen.
Das Gerät muss nach erfolgter Reparatur wieder in den Originalzustand
zurückversetzt werden.
Es dürfen nur Originalersatzteile verwendet werden.
Hinweis zu konformitätsbewerteten Waagen:
Reparatur darf nur in 100% -iger Übereinstimmung mit der
Bauartzulassung erfolgen. Ein Verstoß gegen diese Vorgabe führt zum Erlöschen der
Bauartzulassung!
Nach erfolgreicher Reparatur muss eine Nacheichung erfolgen, um die Waage
wieder im gesetzlich geregelten Bereich verwenden zu können.
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2 Calibration
2.1 Models with external weight
Ö Observe stable environmental conditions. A warming up time of approx. 2 - 4
hours is required for stabilization.
Ö Ensure that there are no objects on the weighing plate.
2.1.1 Calibration with recommended calibration weight (factory setting)
Weight value of the required calibration weight see operating manual, chpt. 1
“Technical specifications“:
Ö Ensure that there are no objects on the weighing plate. Press the CAL key
Ö Wait until the weighed value for the required calibration weight appears flashing.
Ö During the flashing display put the required calibration weight carefully in the
center of the weighing plate.
The flashing display disappears.
After successful calibration the balance automatically returns to weighing mode.
Ö Take away calibration weight.
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2.1.2 Calibration with weights of other nominal values
Weights of different nominal values may be used for calibration but are not optimal
for technical measuring, possible calibration points see table 1.
Ö Ensure that there are no objects on the weighing plate. Press the CAL button
and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute.
Ö Wait until „load“ appears.
Ö During the flashing display put the calibration weight carefully in the center of
the weighing plate.
The flashing display disappears.
After successful calibration the balance automatically returns to weighing mode.
Ö Take away calibration weight.
An error message will be displayed in the event of a calibration error or
incorrect calibration weight. Wait until the balance is again in weighing mode
and repeat the calibration procedure.
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Table 1
Model
Recommended
calibration weight
(see chap. 2.1.1)
Other measurement-technically not optimal nominal
values for calibration (see chap. 2.1.2)
PLE-N models
PLE 310-3N 300 g 100 g, 200 g
PLE 3100-2N 3000 g 1000 g, 2000 g
For non verified balances four calibration possibilities are available in the menu.
Menu settings In weighing mode press the MENU button and keep it pressed until
the acoustic signal gets mute. The first menu item „units“ is
displayed.
Press MENU button repeatedly until „CAlib“ appears and confirm
using PRINT button.
Use the MENU key to choose between the following settings:
Automatic calibration with internal weight if there is a
AUT-CAL
change in temperature or time controlled.
Factory settings of verified balances.
I-CAL
E-CAL
TEC-CAL
Calibration with internal weight after having pressed
CAL, locked in verifiable units.
Calibration with external weight
locked for verifiable units
Technicial calibration
Adjustment of internal calibration weight
Take over selection using the PRINT button.
To confirm “TEC-CAL” press PRINT button and keep it pressed until
the acoustic signal gets mute.
The balance returns to menu “CAlib”.
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To finish the menu press the MENU button and keep it pressed until
the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into
weighing mode.
AUT-CAL
Factory setting of
verified balances
I-CAL
With activated AUT-CAL function the internal calibration is
automatically started when the balance
• after the weighing balance was disconnected from
the mains
• after pressing ON/OFF in stand-by mode
• after a temperature change of 1.5 °C
with non loaded weighing plate / zero display
• after a time interval of 20 min
with non loaded weighing plate / zero display
The automatic calibration function is always enabled. You can
start calibration at any time by pressing the CAL-key manually.
When the I-CAL function is activated, the internal calibration is
started only by pressing the CAL button. Before pressing CAL
ensure that there are no objects on the weighing plate.
E-CAL
At the models with internal calibration weight the calibration with
external weight is not recommended.
TEC-CAL Technical Calibration
Adjustment of internal calibration weight
This function allows storing the value of internal reference mass.
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3 Verification Mode / Certified balances (OIML)
On certified balances (only PLS-FM, PLJ-FM), some parameters are locked, e.g.
TEC-CAL. In order to change these parameters, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the balance, unplug the power supply and open the housing.
2. Press and hold button SW1 on the backside of LCD-display board (see Fig. 1
and 2) and plug-in the power supply of the balance.
You get an acoustic signal and [OIML on] or [OIML oFF] is displayed.
3. Press the
key to select desired setting.
4. Take over selection using the
The balance returns automatically into weighing mode.
Fig. 1
key.
Fig. 2
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4 Linearity Adjustment
4.1 Procedure - Software release rL 2.xx
For models with four linearity points (“up and down mode”)
1. Switch on the balance and notice the warming-up time.
2. Press sequentially buttons – – .
3. You will see "Lin" on display, press to confirm.
4. The display shows on left side the number “1”. Wait for stability (approx. 3
seconds) and press to confirm the zero point..
5. When display shows on left side the number “2”, put on first weight (see table
2). Wait for stability (approx. 3 seconds) and press to confirm.
6. Display shows number “3”. Put on second weight, wait for stability and press
to confirm.
7. Display shows number “4”. Put on third weight, wait for stability and press
to confirm.
8. Display shows number “5”. Now press and keep it pressed until the
acoustic signal gets mute. Release the key. Display shows number “3”.
9. Remove the last weight from weighing pan, wait for stability and press
confirm.
10. Display shows number “2”. Remove the second weight from weighing pan,
wait for stability and press to confirm.
11. Display shows number “1”. Remove the first weight from weighing pan (pan is
unloaded), wait for stability and press to confirm.
12. The balance goes automatically in stand-by mode. Press to return to
weighing mode.
13. Do the calibration and check the linearity.
to
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ATTENTION:
During linearity adjustment (“up and down mode”) loads the required weights
according table 2 incremental on weighing pan.
For example load 100g weight and then add another 100g weight and so on, as
you reached the last value. Then unload the weights in reverse order.
3. You will see "Lin" on display, press to confirm.
4. The display shows on left side the number “1”. Press key and keep it
pressed until the display shows CLEAR.
– – .
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5 Adjustment of Internal Calibration Weight (only PLJ-F models)
Technical Calibration (TEC-CAL)
This function allows storing the value of internal reference mass.
1. In weighing mode press the button and keep it pressed until the
acoustic signal gets mute. The first menu item “units“ is displayed.
2. Press button repeatedly until “CAlib“ appears and confirm using
button.
3. Use the button to choose “TEC-CAL”. Press the button and keep it
pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. Display shows “CAlib”.
4. To finish and store the menu setting, press the button and keep it
pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically
into weighing mode.
5. With empty pan press button. The display appears “- CAL -“.
6. Wait until the exact size of calibration weight appears flashing in the display.
Now place the required weight in the centre of the weighing pan. The flashing
display disappears.
7. The balance returns to normal weighing mode. Take away calibration weight.
8. Display shows the zero point, e.g. “0.000”. Press the button and keep it
pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The technical calibration starts.
During this process the display appears “tEc MEM”.
9. After having stored the value of internal calibration weight automatically, the
balance returns to normal weighing mode.
10. Return to calibration mode (see chapter 2.2) and set the desired calibration
mode (AUT-CAL or I-CAL).
ATTENTION
Use weights class E2 to maintain the accuracy !
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6 Measuring Points on Main Board
6.1 PLE-N
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Test point
J3 Pin2 (-) J3 Pin1 (+) + 9 Volt DC Check Power supply
Value
If the value is not
correct
J2 Pin2 (-)
(J7) GND (-) Tp3 (+) + 5 Volt DC Chec k LM2940 (U2)
(J7) GND (-) Tp4 (+) + 3,3 Volt DC Chec k LM3940 (U3)
(J7) GND (-) Tp1 (+)
(J7) GND (-) Tp2 (+)
(J7) EXC (-) (J7) EXC (+) + 5 Volt DC Check LM2940 (U2)
(J7)
SIGNAL (-)
(J7)
SIGNAL (-)
J2 Pin1 (+)
(J7)
SIGNAL (+)
(J7)
SIGNAL (+)
0 to 7 Volt
without e
supply
≅
+
7,6 Volt DC
≅
+7,6
Volt DC
Without load on weighing
pan (0 g)
With max imum load on
weighing pan
≅
D
C
xtern
±0 m
؆ +5 mV
al power
V
Check battery
Check LM1117 (U1)
Check IRF9120 (Q1)
Check load cell
Check load cell
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6.2 PLS-F
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Test point
J3 Pin2 (-) J3 Pin1 (+) + 9 Volt DC Check Power supply
Value
If the value is not
correct
J2 Pin2 (-)
(J7) GND (-) Tp3 (+) + 5 Volt DC Chec k LM2940 (U2)
(J7) GND (-) Tp4 (+) + 3,3 Volt DC Chec k LM3940 (U3)
(J7) GND (-) Tp1 (+)
(J7) GND (-) Tp2 (+)
(J7) EXC (-) (J7) EXC (+) + 5 Volt DC Check LM2940 (U2)
(J7)
SIGNAL (-)
(J7)
SIGNAL (-)
J2 Pin1 (+)
(J7)
SIGNAL (+)
(J7)
SIGNAL (+)
0 to 7 Volt
without e
supply
≅
+
7,6 Volt DC
≅
+7,6
Volt DC
Without load on weighing
pan (0 g)
With max imum load on
weighing pan
≅
D
C
xtern
±0 m
؆ +5 mV
al power
V
Check battery
Check LM1117 (U1)
Check IRF9120 (Q1)
Check load cell
Check load cell
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7 Load Cell Replacement
EXAMPLE OF PLS-F
1. REMOVE THE COVER OF BALANCE (REMOVE THE FRONT SCREW ON
THE TOP AND FOUR SCREWS ON THE BOTTOM).
2. REMOVE THE LOAD CELL SHIELD.
3. REMOVE THE DISPLAY BOARD AND THE BOARD SHIELD.
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4. DISCONNECT BATTERY AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND UNSOLDER
LOAD CELL’S CABLE.
5. REMOVE LOAD CELL’S SUPPORT (REMOVE THE SCREW ON THE
BOTTOM).
6. REMOVE LOAD CELL FROM THE SUPPORT AND REMOVE THE CONE
SUPPORT.
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7. REMOVE TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND BOARD FROM THE LOAD CELL.
NOW YOU CAN ASSEMBLE THE NEW LOAD CELL:
8. FIX TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND BOARD TO THE LOAD CELL.
9. FIX THE CONE SUPPORT TO LOAD CELL AND FIX THE LOAD CELL TO
THE SUPPORT.
10. FIX LOAD CELL’S SUPPORT TO THE BASE OF BALANCE.
11. CONNECT BATTERY AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND SOLD ON LOAD
CELL’S CABLE.
12. FIX THE DISPLAY BOARD AND THE BOARD SHIELD.
13. CHECK AND REGULATE OFF-CENTER LOAD AND LINEARITY.
14. FIX THE LOAD CELL SHIELD.
15. FIX THE COVER OF BALANCE.
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8 Off-Center Load Adjustment (Eccentricity)
EXAMPLE OF PLS-F
TOP VIEW
2A
1B
CENTER
1. REMOVE THE COVER OF BALANCE (REMOVE THE FRONT SCREW ON
THE TOP (Fig. 3) AND FOUR SCREWS ON THE BOTTOM (Fig. 4)).
2. REMOVE THE LOAD CELL SHIELD (Fig. 5).
3. PUT ON THE PLATE AND SWITCH-ON ON THE BALANCE.
4. PUT A TEST WEIGHT 1/3 OF MAX. IN THE CENTER OF THE PLATE, WAIT
FOR STABILITY AND PRESS TARE.
5. MOVE THE WEIGHT TO POINT 2A. MAKE A NOTE OF THE DIFFERENCE.
6. MOVE THE WEIGTH TO CENTER AND PRESS TARE.
7. MOVE THE WEIGHT TO POINT 2B. MAKE A NOTE OF THE DIFFERENCE.
8. TAKE THE FILE AND SCRATCH AS ILLUSTRATED.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
PLATE
1A
2B
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Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Scratch only the upper side
2A +SCRATCH SIDE 1A (Rear Right)
2B + SCRATCH SIDE 1B (Rear Left)
2A -SCRATCH SIDE 2A (Front Left)
2B -SCRATCH SIDE 2B (Front Right)
ATTENTION: If the corner 1A or 1B is not correct, check if the load cell is ok.
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9 Main Board Replacement
If you have to order a new main board, please tell us the serial number of balance
and the reference code (inside housing) like shown below.
PLS-F, PLJ-F PLE-N
KERN will program the new main board (incl. temperature compensation data) with
special developed adjustment software and a hardware key.
After replacing the main board you have only to do the “Linearity Adjustment” (see
chapter 4) and the “Calibration” (see chapter 2).
If necessary do the “Adjustment of Internal Calibration Weight” (only PLJ-F models)
according to chapter 5.
In case of a faulty configuration (e.g. wrong resolution), it is advisable to send the
device back to KERN for the proper configuration and adjustment procedure.
The configuration and the adjustment itself require extensive service training and a
special developed hardware key.
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10 Troubleshooting / Error Messages
ERR01
Weight value instable or zeroing not possible.
Check the environmental conditions.
ERR02
ERR03
ERR04
ERR05
ERR06
ERR07
“UNLOAD”:
“CAL But”
Unstable reading
Only zero –
no weighing results
Display don’t work correctly - Check connection of 26 poles cable
Keyboard failure
Off-center load error
Linearity error
Calibration error, e.g. environmental conditions instable
Calibration error, e.g. incorrect calibration weight
Piece weight too small/instable
Data transfer not possible, as weighing value is instable.
Check the environmental conditions.
Weighing value in density determining mode instable.
Check the environmental conditions.
Data input error
Weighing range not achieved.
Check position of the weighing plate
Calibrate balance
Weighing range exceeded, placed load exceeds the capacity of
the balance. Unload the balance.
Weighing range not reached, e.g. weighing plate not in place
- Check if the load cell touched the base plate
- Check if something comes in contact with plate
- Check the input and output signal of load cell (see
chapter 6 “measuring points on main board”)
- Delete linearization values (see chapter 4.2 “delete
linearity and calibration values)
- Check the input and output signal of load cell (see
chapter 6 “measuring points on main board”)
- Check power signal (see chapter 6 “measuring
points on main board”)
- Change display board
- Check connection of 14 poles cable
- Change keyboard
- Do off-center load adjustment (see chapter 8)
- Check if the load cell is bent
- Do linearity adjustment (see chapter 4)
- Check if the load cell is bent
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11 Sp are Parts
11.1 PLE 310-3N
PLE 310-3N
CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE
A359 LOAD CELL SUP2 –300g
A131 SUPPORT S LOAD CELL
M926 SPACER LOAD CELL SUP2
A135 CONE SUPPORT S SUP2
M922 MILLIGRAM CONE
T011 MILLIGRAM UNDERPLATE
M635 PLATE 80mm
A117 COVER MARK S
A118 BOTTOM MARK S
A128 HOOK CAP S
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PLE 310-3N
CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE
A121 PLASTIC RING
A124 DISC INOX 130mm
A133 CIRCULAR WIND SHIELD MARK S
A134 COVER WIND SHIELD MARK S
A123 ADJUSTABLE FEET MARK S
A132 DUST COVER MARK S
A503 LEVEL BUBBLE
S308 LCMSP430_427_PL_REV1.0
E317 LCD WITH BACKLIGHT ADT7138
A736 KEYBOARD PLE
E755 INTERNAL BATTERY 6V 1,2Ah
A127 BRACKET FIX BATTERY
E809 CABLE WITH CONNECTOR FOR
RS232 S
E667 CABLE WITH DC PLUG S
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PLE 310-3N
CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE
E502 CABLE FOR WITH SENSOR TEM-
PERATURE
E501 CABLE FOR BATTERY
E807 POWER SUPPLY IN 230V OUT 9V
EUROPEAN PLUG
E808 POWER SUPPLY IN 120V OUT 9V
US PLUG
E810 POWER SUPPLY IN 230V OUT 9V
UK PLUG
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11.2 PLE 3100-2N
PLE 3100-2N
CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE
A368 LOAD CELL SUP1 –3000g
A131 SUPPORT S LOAD CELL
A136 CONE SUPPORT S SUP1
M002 CENTIGRAM CONE S
A120 CENTIGRAM UNDERPLATE S
A126 PLATE 130mm
A117 COVER MARK S
A118 BOTTOM MARK S
A130 HOOK
A128 HOOK CAP S
A121 PLASTIC RING
A124 DISC INOX 130mm
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PLE 3100-2N
CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE
A123 ADJUSTABLE FEET MARK S
A132 DUST COVER MARK S
A503 LEVEL BUBBLE
S308 LCMSP430_427_PL_REV1.0
E317 LCD WITH BACKLIGHT ADT7138
A736 KEYBOARD PLE
E755 INTERNAL BATTERY 6V 1,2Ah
A127 BRACKET FIX BATTERY
E809 CABLE WITH RS232 CONNECTOR S
E667 CABLE WITH DC PLUG S
E502 CABLE WITH SENSOR TEMPERA-
TURE
E501 CABLE FOR BATTERY
E807 POWER SUPPLY IN 230V OUT 9V
EUROPEAN PLUG
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E808 POWER SUPPLY IN 120V OUT 9V
US PLUG
E810 POWER SUPPLY IN 230V OUT 9V
UK PLUG
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11.3 PLS 310-3F
PLE 3100-2N
CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE
A368 LOAD CELL SUP1 –3000g
A131 SUPPORT S LOAD CELL
A136 CONE SUPPORT S SUP1
M002 CENTIGRAM CONE S
A120 CENTIGRAM UNDERPLATE S
A126 PLATE 130mm
A117 COVER MARK S
A118 BOTTOM MARK S
A130 HOOK
A128 HOOK CAP S
A121 PLASTIC RING
A124 DISC INOX 130mm
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PLE 3100-2N
CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE
A123 ADJUSTABLE FEET MARK S
A132 DUST COVER MARK S
A503 LEVEL BUBBLE
S308 LCMSP430_427_PL_REV1.0
E317 LCD WITH BACKLIGHT ADT7138
A736 KEYBOARD PLE
E755 INTERNAL BATTERY 6V 1,2Ah
A127 BRACKET FIX BATTERY
E809 CABLE WITH RS232 CONNECTOR S
E667 CABLE WITH DC PLUG S
E502 CABLE WITH SENSOR TEMPERA-
TURE
E501 CABLE FOR BATTERY
E807 POWER SUPPLY IN 230V OUT 9V
EUROPEAN PLUG
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E808 POWER SUPPLY IN 120V OUT 9V
US PLUG
E810 POWER SUPPLY IN 230V OUT 9V
UK PLUG
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11.4 PLS 3100-2F
PLS 3100-2F
CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE
A368 LOAD CELL SUP1 –3000g
M921 OMEGA SUPPORT FOR SUP1 CELL
M914 SPACER LOAD CELL SUP1
M915 CONE SUPPORT SUP1
M923 CENTIGRAM CONE
M917 HOOK LOAD CELL SUP
M401 UNDERPLATE FOR CENTIGRAM
M406 PLATE 160mm
A717 PLASTIC COVER 6K
A718 PLASTIC BOTTOM BLUE
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CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE
A712 LOAD CELL SHIELD
A711 MAIN BOARD SHIELD
A719 ADJUSTABLE FEET PLASTIC CASE
T222 DUST COVER 6K
A713 ALLUMINIUM INTERNAL CASE
A503 LEVEL BUBBLE
A716 DISC INOX 160mm
S307 MAIN BOARD LCMSP430_427_REV1.0
S304 DISPLAY BOARD
DISP_LCD_ADT7124_REV1.1
E318 LCD ADT7124
S310 CABLE 14 PIN FOR KEY CONNECTING
S311 CABLE 26 PIN FOR DISPLAY CON-
NECTING
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PLS 3100-2F
CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE
A735 KEYBOARD PLS
E755 INTERNAL BATTERY 6V 1,2Ah
E493 CABLE WITH DC PLUG
E748 CABLE WITH RS232 CONNECTOR
E496 CABLE WITH SENSOR TEMPERA-
TURE
E495 CABLE FOR BATTERY
E807 POWER SUPPLY IN 230V OUT 9V
EUROPEAN PLUG
E808 POWER SUPPLY IN 120V OUT 9V
US PLUG
E810 POWER SUPPLY IN 230V OUT 9V
UK PLUG
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