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Operating instructions
Compact balance
FFN-N-BA-e-1323
KERN FFN-N
Version 2.3 08/2013
Operating instructions
Compact balance
Table of Contents
1 Technical Data ................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 6
2 Appliance Overview ........................................................................................ 7
2.1 Overview of displays .................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Not verifiable models ............................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2 Verifiable models ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Keyboard Overview ..................................................................................................................... 9
3 Basic Information ......................................................................................... 10
3.1 Proper use ................................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Improper use.............................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Monitoring of Test Resources .................................................................................................... 10
4 Basic Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 11
4.1 Pay attention to the instructions oft the Operation Manual ....................................................... 11
4.2 Personnel training ...................................................................................................................... 11
5 Transportation & Storage............................................................................. 11
5.1 Testing upon acceptance .......................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Packaging / return transport ...................................................................................................... 11
6 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ...................................................... 12
6.1 Installation Site, Location of Use ............................................................................................... 12
6.2 Unpacking and implantation ...................................................................................................... 13
6.2.1 Scope of supply ..................................................................................................................... 15
6.3 Battery power supply ................................................................................................................. 15
6.3.1 Mains connection during rechargeable battery operation ..................................................... 17
6.4 Initial Commissioning ................................................................................................................. 18
6.5 Protection type IP65 .................................................................................................................. 18
7 Adjustment .................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Adjustment ................................................................................................................................. 18
7.1.1 Adjusting non-verifiable models............................................................................................. 19
7.1.2 Adjusting verifiable models .................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Verification ................................................................................................................................. 21
7.2.1 Adjustment switch and seals ................................................................................................. 22
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8 Operation ....................................................................................................... 23
8.1 Weighing .................................................................................................................................... 23
8.2 Taring ......................................................................................................................................... 23
8.3 Weighing units switch-over ........................................................................................................ 24
8.4 Background illumination ............................................................................................................ 24
9 The menu ....................................................................................................... 25
9.1 Navigation in the menu .............................................................................................................. 25
9.2 Menu overview........................................................................................................................... 26
9.3 Set auto-OFF function ............................................................................................................... 27
9.4 Setting the Multi-Tare function................................................................................................... 28
10 Error messages ............................................................................................. 29
11 Instant Help ................................................................................................... 30
12 Service, maintenance, disposal ................................................................... 31
12.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 31
12.2 Service, maintenance ................................................................................................................ 31
12.3 Disposal ..................................................................................................................................... 31
13 Declaration of –Conformity .......................................................................... 32
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Recommended adjustment
weight, not added (class)
Stabilization time (typical)
Supply voltage: 110V-230V AC
Mains adapter: 12 V, 500 mA
Operating period: Background lighting on: 30 h
Background lighting off: 50 h
Loading time: 12 h
Auto-off (Rechargeable
battery)
15 min., 5 min., 3 min., off
25 % - 95 % (non-condensing)
Weighing plate dimensions
(stainless steel) (mm)
Total dimensions mounted
(mm)
IP65
(Only during operation on battery power)
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Recommended adjustment
weight, not added (class)
Stabilization time (typical)
Supply voltage: 110V-230V AC
Mains adapter: 12 V, 500 mA
Operating period: Background lighting on: 30 h
Background lighting off: 50 h
Loading time: 12 h
Auto-off (Rechargeable
battery)
15 min., 5 min., 3 min., off
25 % - 95 % (non-condensing)
Weighing plate dimensions
(stainless steel) (mm)
Total dimensions mounted
(mm)
IP65
(Only during operation on battery power)
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2.1 Overview of displays
2.1.1 Not verifiable models
2.1.2 Verifiable models
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Should the balance not display exactly zero
despite empty scale pan, press the
button. Will be reset to zero after short waiting
time.
Scales are in a steady state
Net weight will be displayed
Capacity display
Rechargeable battery
Rechargeable battery almost empty, please
connect power pack
Icon is glowing for power supply via power pack
(only in not
verifiable
units)
Displayed weight in lb
(only in
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Call up menu
Change to the next
menu item /parameter
Select menu item /
parameter
2.2 Keyboard Overview
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3.1 Proper use
The balance you purchased is intended to determine the weighing value of material
to be weighed. It is intended to be used as a “non-automatic“ balance, i.e. the
material to be weighed is manually and carefully placed in the centre of the weighing
plate. As soon as a stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read.
3.2 Improper use
Do not use balance for dynamic weighing. In the event that small quantities are
removed or added to the material to be weighed, incorrect weighing results can be
displayed due to the “stability compensation“ in the balance. (Example: Slowly
draining fluids from a container on the balance.)
Do not leave permanent load on the weighing plate. This may damage the measuring
system.
Impacts and overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the balance,
minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. Balance may be
damaged by this.
Never operate balance in explosive environment. The serial version is not explosion
protected.
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect
weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance.
The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of
use must be released by KERN in writing.
3.3 Warranty
Warranty claims shall be voided in case
Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
The appliance is used outside the described uses
The appliance is modified or opened
Mechanical damage or damage by media, liquids, natural wear and tear
The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
The measuring system is overloaded
3.4 Monitoring of Test Resources
In the framework of quality assurance the measuring-related properties of the
balance and, if applicable, the testing weight, must be checked regularly. The
responsible user must define a suitable interval as well as type and scope of this test.
Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com with regard to
the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In
KERN’s accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be
calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.
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