KERN & SOHN FKA 60K-4 User Manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
Operating instructions Inventory balance
KERN FKA
Version 1.4
11/2014
GB
D-72336 Balingen
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
FKA-BA-e-1414
KERN FKA
Inventory balance
GB
Version 1.4 11/2014
Operating Instructions
Table of contents
1 Technical Data ........................................................................................................... 4
2 Basic Information (General) ..................................................................................... 5
2.1 Proper use .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Improper Use ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Monitoring of Test Resources ............................................................................................................. 5
3 Basic Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 6
3.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual ............................................................... 6
3.2 Personnel training ................................................................................................................................. 6
4 Transportation & Storage ......................................................................................... 6
4.1 Testing upon acceptance ..................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Packaging / return transport ................................................................................................................ 6
5 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ................................................................... 6
5.1 Installation Site, Location of Use ......................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................. 7
5.2.1 Placing ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Mains connection .................................................................................................................................. 7
5.5 Connection of peripheral devices ............................................................................................................. 8
5.6 Initial Commissioning ........................................................................................................................... 8
5.7 Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................. 8
5.8 Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................. 8
5.9 Verification ............................................................................................................................................. 8
6 Operation ................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 Starting the scales and switching on the screen ............................................................................... 9
6.2 Menu paths for basic se ttings / operating modes ........................................................................... 10
6.2.1 Print forms ............................................................................................................................................. 17
6.3 Operator/location selection ................................................................................................................ 20
6.4 Starting the stock-tacking .................................................................................................................. 21
6.5 Article selection – Inventory calculation and saving ....................................................................... 22
6.6 Inventory deletion / Article repeat / Inventory list ............................................................................ 25
6.7 Stock-taking with automatic list: ....................................................................................................... 25
6.8 Scanner selection ................................................................................................................................ 27
6.9 Automatic registration activation: ..................................................................................................... 29
6.10 Operator and location input ............................................................................................................... 30
6.11 Activation / Deactivation of zero passing ......................................................................................... 33
6.12 Data Transfer PC-FKA, FKA-PC at inventory / article counting: ..................................................... 34
6.13 Creating a stock list ............................................................................................................................ 40
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7 Data output RS 232 C .............................................................................................. 41
7.1 Interface RS 232C ................................................................................................................................ 41
7.1.1 There are 4 kinds of data output via RS 232C....................................................................................... 42
7.1.2 Explanation of the data transfer ............................................................................................................. 43
8 Service, maintenance, disposal ............................................................................. 43
8.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 43
8.2 Service, maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 43
8.3 Disposal ................................................................................................................................................ 43
9 Instant help .............................................................................................................. 44
10 Declaration of conformity ....................................................................................... 45
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Weighing plat e stain­less steel mm

1 Technical Data

KERN FKA 30K-4 FKA 60K-4
Readability (d) 0,1 g 0,2 g Weighing r ange (max) 36.000 g 65.000 g
Taring range (subtr ac-
36.000 g 65.000 g Reproducibility 0,2 g 0,4 g Linearity ±0,5 g ±1 g
Smallest piece weight 0,1 g 0,2 g
Adjustment points 10 / 20 / 30 kg 20 / 50 / 60 kg Recommended adjust-
ing weight F1 (not sup-
20 + 10 kg 50 kg
plied) Humidity of air max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Stabilization time (typical)
Allowable ambient tem­perature
3 sec.
+10 °C ... + 40 °C
Warm-up time 2 Std. Housing (B x D x H)
Vibration filter
350 x 390 x 120
yes
340 x 240
Units
see menu
Weight kg (net) 6,5
Data interface yes (RS232)
Article regular places Memory locations for
manual article recording Battery operation with 6
x 1.5 V, size "C"
Inventory 1000 / Article 500
30
yes
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2 Basic Information (General)

It is absolutely necessary that you read and understand the operating instructions prior to installation and commissioning and follow the instructions during the process!

2.1 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.

2.2 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 damage 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.

2.3 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 and damage caused by media, liquids
- natural wear and tear
- The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
- The measuring system is overloaded

2.4 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. Our accredited DKD calibration laboratory offers fast and inexpensive adjustment for test weights and weighing balances (reset to na­tional normal weight).
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3 Basic Safety Precautions

3.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual

Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commis­sioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances.
Versions in other languages are non-binding translations. The only binding version is the original document in German.

3.2 Personnel training

The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel.

4 Transportation & Storage

4.1 Testing upon acceptance

When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the appliance it­self when unpacking for possible visible damage. In case of visible damage have the damage verified by the messenger’s signature. Do not alter goods or packaging and do not remove any parts of the delivery. Report the damage immediately (within 24 hours) in writing to the parcel service.

4.2 Packaging / return transport

Keep all parts of the original packaging for a possibly required return. Only use original packaging for returning. Prior to dispatch disconnect all cables and remove loose/mobile parts. Reattach possibly supplied transport securing devices. Secure all parts such as the glass wind screen, the weighing platform,
power unit etc. against shifting and damage.

5 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning

5.1 Installation Site, Location of Use

The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in common conditions of use. You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance.
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Therefore, observe the following for the installation site:
- Place the balance on a firm, level surface;
- Avoid extreme heat as well as temperature fluctuation caused by installing next to a
radiator or in the direct sunlight;
- Protect the balance against direct draughts due to open windows and doors;
- Avoid jarring during weighing;
- Protect the balance against high humidity, vapors and dust;
- Do not expose the device to extreme dampness for longer periods of time. Non-
permitted condensation (condensation of air humidity on the appliance) may occur if a cold appliance is taken to a considerably warmer environment. In this case, accli­matize the disconnected appliance for ca. 2 hours at room temperature.
- Avoid static charging of the material to be weighed, weighing container and wind-
shield.
If electro-magnetic fields or static charge occur, or if the power supply is unstable major de­viations on the display (incorrect weighing results) are possible. In that case, the location must be changed.

5.2 Unpacking

Carefully remove the balance from the packaging, remove plastic cover and setup balance at the intended workstation.

5.2.1 Placing

Level balance with foot screws until the air bubble of the water bal­ance is in the prescribed circle.

5.3 Mains connection

Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be the same as the local voltage. Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent by KERN.
5.4 Battery operation
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5.5 Connection of peripheral devices

Before connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the data interface, always disconnect the balance from the power supply. With your balance, only use acces­sories and peripheral devices by KERN, as they are ideally tuned to your balance.

5.6 Initial Commissioning

A warming up time of 2 hours after switching on stabilizes the measuring values. The accuracy of the balance depends on the local acceleration of gravity. Strictly observe hints in chapter “Adjustment”.

5.7 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. To receive accurate measuring values it is also recommended to adjust the balance periodically in weighing operation.

5.8 Adjustment

With an adjustment weight, the weighing accuracy can be checked and re-adjusted at any time.
Attention: In the verified balances the adjustment is not possible. Procedure when a djusting:
Observe stable environmental conditions. A short warming up time of ca. 15 minutes is rec­ommended for stabilization.

5.9 Verification

General introduction: According to EU directive 90/384/EEC balances must be verified if they are used as follows
(legally controlled area):
a) For commercial transactions if the price of goods is determined by weighing. b) For the production of medicines in pharmacies as well as for analyses in the medical
and pharmaceutical laboratory. c) For official purposes d) For manufacturing final packages
In cases of doubt, please contact your local trade in standard. Verification instructions An EU type approval exists for balances described in their technical data as verifiable. If a
balance is used where obligation to verify exists as described above, it must verified and re­verified in regular intervals. Re-verification of a balance is carried out according to the respective national regulations. The validity for verification of balances in Germany is e.g. 2 years. The legal regulation of the country where the balance is used must be observed!
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6 Operation

6.1 Starting the scales and switching on the screen

Starting balance by touch screen
Welcome display:
The welcome display appears after touching the touch display and the start up of the scales.
The location and operator must be specified in order to start the stock­taking.
Please press the inverted buttons.
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6.2 Menu paths for basic settings / operating modes

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6.2.1 Print forms

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Content of possible variables
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Design of the print form
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6.3 Operator/location selection

Select operator:
Press the Operator button to access the selection fields
for authorised operators. Select the current operator.
If no operators are available, they must be re-entered via MENU / CONFIGU­RATION / MEMORY / OPERATOR / DESIGNATION (G9).
Select location:
In the second information line appears now the selected operator (see arrow).
Now press the Location key.
Press to select the correct stock-taking location from the selection fields dis­played.
If no storage locations are available, they must be re-entered via MENU / CONFIGURATION / MEMORY / AREA / DESIGNATION (G11).
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6.4 Starting the stock-tacking

The selected storage location (see ar­row) will now be displayed on the first information line.
Please press the STRT/TAKE button to start the stock-taking.
If any inventory data from the previous stock-taking is still available, it can be deleted or retained.
Please select accordingly.
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Press the start button to trigger this screen asking you to select an article.
The article selection can be made via SEARCH-CODE
SEARCH-NAME AUTO-LIST or SCAN function may be carried out

6.5 Article selection – Inventory calculation and saving Input via keyboard:

If selected via „SRCH-NAME“, this key­board input field will appear.
Enter the article designation to enable direct selection via selection fields.
Now press Return.
If selected via „SRCH-CODE“, this key­board input field will appear.
Enter the article number to enable direct selection via selection fields.
Now press Return.
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The screen with the selection fields will now be displayed. Now select the re­quired article by clicking on the respec­tive field.
Confirm the article to internally accept the saved value for the tare allowance for the storage box and also the article reference value. The selected article will be displayed with number and designa­tion.
Now the storage box with the selected articles contained therein can be placed on the scales.
The quantity of the articles in stock will now be displayed directly.
Press the “OK/TAKE” button to save the calculated stock.
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If the tare weight of the box on the
Press the “Set tare” button to accept the
The quantity will also correct itself as
The instruction to select another article
scales differs from the tare weight of the archived value, the tare value can be corrected by pressing the “CHG./TARE” button.
tare weight after placing the empty box on the scales.
Press the “Manual Tare” input button to enter the actual tare value directly.
soon as the tare weight of the new box has been entered.
Press the OK/TAKE button to accept and save the calculated quantity.
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will be displayed in the second infor­mation line, once the calculated stock of articles has been saved.
Press the STOP/TAKE button and then
Press the “AUTO/LIST” button, when

6.6 Inventory deletion / Article repeat / Inventory list

If the last item of stocktaking shall be deleted or the same article of an other storage box shall be taken over, then press the „CLR/BACK“ button.
Proceed as follows if an overview of the last article inventories is displayed
Press the “Register/Delete” button to delete the last recorded article (top line) .

6.7 Stock-taking with automatic list:

Press the “Last article” button if another storage box with the same articles is to be placed on the scales.
the STRT/TAKE button to select from the article list on the stock-taking screen.
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this screen is displayed.
The first listed article will be displayed on the second information line
(Article number + Article name).
Press the BACK/ARTK button to go back one item, and use the NEXT/ARTK button to scroll forwards through the complete list.
Now place the storage box with the se­lected articles on the scales and press the OK/TAKE button to accept the cal­culated quantity.
Accepting the previous article inventory will cause the next article to be speci­fied for stock-taking.
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6.8 Scanner selection

Press the Menu button to select the scanner from the basic screen (STOP/TAKE).
Then press the “Communication” button
Press the Scanner button to select the correct scanner type and confirm by pressing Enter.
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Hand scanner Honeywell
Desk scanner Datalogic
Radio scanner Datalogic
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6.9 Automatic registration activation:

Press the “MENU” button to specify au­tomatic registration on the basic screen.
If the automatic registration shall be activated, press the „Configuration“ but­ton.
Now press the „Setting control mode“ button.
Press the “REGISTER: MAN/AUTO” button and confirm by pressing Enter.
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Now press the „Memory“ button.

6.10 Operator and location input Operator input:

Press the „MENU“ button from the basic screen (STOP/TAKE)
Now press the „CONFIGURATION“ but­ton.
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The authorised users can be called up
To enter a new operator, overwrite no
users or call up empty
and changed using the user number.
longer required designation fields by pressing. Then activate the required user.
Enter the name via the input keyboard field.
Save the correct name via the Enter button.
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The areas can be called up and
Area input:
Press the “Location” button to enter a new area.
changed using the location numbers.
To enter a new area, overwrite no long­er required areas or call up empty des­ignation fields by pressing.
Name and enter the area via the input keyboard field.
Press Enter to save the correct area.
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6.11 Activation / Deactivation of zero passing

Press the “MENU” button on the basic screen.
After that press the „Weighing technol­ogy“ button.
Now press the Zero passing button to make the selection.
After that save with the enter button.
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Bring back balance into the basic
Connect the PC to the balance via the

6.12 Data Transfer PC-FKA, FKA-PC at inventory / article counting: INSTALLATION

Scales set-up
screen (STOP/TAKE).
RS 232 interface.
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APPLICATION SET-UP
Requirements:
Windows XP or higher
Microsoft Office 2003 or higher
.Net Framework 2.0 or higher
1. Select the menu item settings
2. Select the Com Port to which your scales are connected
3. Set the baud rate to the value set on your scales (Standard: 9600)
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DATA UPLOAD
1. Ensure that the scales are in Weigh mode
2. Select the file for uploading via the menu item File → Open
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3. Press the “Upload from PC > balance” button to upload the file
Information: The same file will always be uploaded when clicking on the button until a new file is select­ed.
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DATA DOWNLOAD
1. Ensure that the scales are in Weigh mode
2. Press the “Download balance PC” button
3. Now enter the desired file name
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4. Excel will open automatically and display the downloaded information
Excel list of stock at a inventory
Excel list from daily totals of a processing list (article counting)
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6.13 Creating a stock list

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5 1
9 6

7 Data output RS 232 C

Technical data:
8-bit ASCII Code
1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit Baud rate selectable from 2400, 4800, 9600 Baud (factory setting) and 19200 Baud. Sub-D plug 9-channel required For operation with interface faultless operation is only ensured with the correct KERN –
interface cable (max. 2m)
Pin allocation of the balance output s ocket (front view)
Sub-D jack 9-channel
Pin 2: Transmit data Pin 3: Receive data Pin 5: Signal ground

7.1 Interface RS 232C Data output via interface RS 232C

General
The previous condition for the data transfer between balance and a peripheral device (e.g. printer, PC ...) is that the appliances are set to the same interface parameters (e.g. baud rate, parity ...).
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7.1.1 There are 4 kinds of data output via RS 232C Data output using the PRINT key

The printing process can be triggered by pressing the PRINT key. The settings AUTOPRINT and AUTOPRINT should be disabled for this process.
AUTOPRINT (data output according to weight application)
The setting AUTOPRINT is located on the PRINTER path where you can turn it on or off. When AUTOPRINT is active, the current weighing value will be sent via the RS 232 date interface after unloading and subsequent loading of the balance as soon as the balance is in resting position.
Permanent PRINT (continuous data output)
The setting permanent Print is located on the PRINTER path and where you can turn it on or off. W hen permanent Print is active, the current weighing values will be sent continuously via the RS 232 data interface.
Data output and remote control commands
Remote control commands transferred as ASCII characters to the balance can be used to trigger the following functions on the balance (always finish with CR, LF!):
t Taring w The balance sends a weighing value (also unstable) via the serial interface. s The balance sends a stable weighing value via the serial interface.
After receiving either character w or s, the balance will send without a printer pause be­tween the characters.
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Bit.Nr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 N N N N N B B B B B B B B B B B 0 • 0 0
Bit.Nr.
21
22
23
24
25
26 E E E E CR
LF

7.1.2 Explanation of the data transfer

Each data transfer is structured as follows:
N = Numerator B*: = Blank or for autotare on in zero range. B, 0, ., g: = Blank or weighing value giving unit according to loading of the balance E = Unit CR: = Carriage Return LF: = Line Feed

8 Service, maintenance, disposal

8.1 Cleaning

Before cleaning, please disconnect the appliance from the operating voltage. Please do not use aggressive cleaning agents (solvents or similar agents), but a cloth
dampened with mild soap suds. Ensure that no liquid penetrates into the device and wipe with a dry soft cloth. Loose residue sample/powder can be removed carefully with a brush or manual vacuum cleaner.
Spilled weighing goods m ust be removed immediately.

8.2 Service, maintenance

The appliance may only be opened by trained service technicians who are authorized by KERN. Before opening, disconnect from power supply.

8.3 Disposal

Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according to valid na­tional or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.
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The displayed weight does not glow.
The balance is not switched on.
rupted (mains cable not plugged in/faulty).
Power supply interrupted.
The displayed weight is permanently changing
Table/floor vibrations
fields / static charging (choose
possible)
The weighing value is obviously
The display of the balance is not at zero
wrong
Adjustment is no longer correct.
agnetic fields / static charging (choose
possible)

9 Instant help

In case of an error in the program process, briefly turn off the balance and disconnect from power supply. The weighing process must then be restarted from the beginning.
Help:
Fault Possible cause
The mains supply connection has been inter-
Draught/air movement
Weighing plate has contact with other objects.
Electromagnetic
different location/switch off interfering device if
Great fluctuations in temperature.
Electrom
different location/switch off interfering device if
Should other error messages occur, switch balance off and then on again. If the error mes­sage remains inform manufacturer.
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KERN & Sohn GmbH
D-72322 Balingen-Frommern
E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.de
Tel: 0049-[0]7433- 9933-0
Internet: www.kern-sohn.de
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Conformiteit­verklaring
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Declaração de conformidade
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Заявление о
соответствии
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соответствует перечисленным ниже нормам.
EU Directive
Standards
2004/108/EC
EN 55022: 2010/AC:2011 (Limit class B)
EN 45501:1992-10+AC:1993-08
2006/95/EC
EN 60950
2011/65/EU
EN 50581:2012
Signature
Datum
17.07.2014
Ort der Ausstellung
Place of issue
72336 Balingen
Albert Sauter KERN & Sohn GmbH
Geschäftsführer
Managing director
KERN & Sohn GmbH, Ziegelei 1, D-72336 Balingen, Tel. +49-[0]7433/9933-0 Fax +49-[0]7433/9933-149, E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com, Internet: www.kern-sohn.com

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Electronic Balance: KERN FKA

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