Mettler Toledo e100, e5 Reference Manual
Robotic Mass Comparator
Reference Manual
e100
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 3
2 Safety Information 4
2.1 Definitions of signal warnings and warning symbols........................................................ 4
2.2 Product specific safety notes ......................................................................................... 4
2.3 Warning notices on the instrument................................................................................. 6
2.4 Stopping in case of emergency...................................................................................... 6
3 Design and Function 7
3.1 Overview instrument..................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Component descriptions ............................................................................................... 8
3.3 Wiring scheme ............................................................................................................ 12
3.4 Safety devices ............................................................................................................. 13
3.5 Status indication light................................................................................................... 13
4 Installation and Putting into Operation 14
4.1 Selecting the location ................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Scope of delivery ......................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Assembling the instrument............................................................................................ 15
4.4 Connecting and setting up the instrument ....................................................................... 15
4.5 Preparing the weight magazine ..................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Overview AX106 balance ............................................................................... 8
3.2.2 Overview balance control unit......................................................................... 9
3.2.3 Overviw robot system .................................................................................... 10
3.2.4 Overview type plate ....................................................................................... 11
3.2.5 Overview robot system control unit.................................................................. 11
3.2.6 Control software............................................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Selecting a suitable weight carrier ................................................................... 17
4.5.2 Loading the weight magazine......................................................................... 20
5 Operation 22
5.1 Starting e100control..................................................................................................... 22
5.2 Entering and editing the weights data............................................................................. 23
5.2.1 Standards data ............................................................................................. 23
5.2.2 Test weights data .......................................................................................... 26
5.3 Allocating the weight magazine places........................................................................... 27
5.4 Determining the weighing process settings and series scheme .......................................... 28
5.4.1 Weighing process settings ............................................................................. 29
5.4.2 Series scheme .............................................................................................. 31
5.4.2.1 Series scheme in mode 'One-vs.-one comparisons' .................................... 32
5.4.2.2 Series scheme in mode 'Down-/upward calibration' .................................... 34
5.5 Choosing the report contents......................................................................................... 36
5.6 Adapting system settings .............................................................................................. 36
5.7 Starting and monitoring the weighing process ................................................................. 37
5.7.1 Starting the weighing process ......................................................................... 37
5.7.2 Monitoring the weighing process..................................................................... 38
5.8 Analyzing measurement data and report......................................................................... 40
5.8.1 Measurement report....................................................................................... 40
5.8.2 Calculations ................................................................................................. 45
5.9 Adjusting the balance................................................................................................... 49
5.10 Measuring the corner load error..................................................................................... 49
5.11 Upgrading e100control................................................................................................. 52
5.12 Remote-controlling the e100comparator......................................................................... 53
5.12.1 Generating a file importable into e100control as settings file .............................. 53
5.12.2 Importing an externally defined settings file into e100control.............................. 56
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5.12.3 Communicating via the serial port................................................................... 58
5.13 Selecting the application mode...................................................................................... 60
5.13.1 Interface to ODBC climate data sources: Overview............................................. 61
5.13.2 Read data via ODBC from an Access database................................................. 62
5.13.3 Read data via ODBC from an Excel sheet......................................................... 63
5.13.4 Read data via ODBC from a .csv text file.......................................................... 65
5.13.5 Read data via ODBC from other database systems............................................ 66
5.14 Sending emails............................................................................................................ 66
5.15 Reduce pre-run/centering time using ‘Standard’s centering history’ .................................... 68
5.16 Transmit measurement report data to a TCP/IP server....................................................... 69
6 Maintenance 71
6.1 Maintenance table........................................................................................................ 71
6.2 Performing routine tests................................................................................................ 71
6.3 Maintaining robot system.............................................................................................. 71
6.4 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 72
6.4.1 Cleaning agents............................................................................................ 72
6.4.2 Cleaning the components............................................................................... 73
7 Technical Data 75
7.1 General data ............................................................................................................... 75
7.2 Dimensions................................................................................................................. 77
8 Accessories 78
9 Disposal 81
Index 83
Table of Contents2 Robotic Mass Comparator
1 Introduction
In purchasing this automated mass comparator, you have chosen a talented, highly professional weighing
machine. Combining METTLER TOLEDO's world-class weighing sensor technology and robotic expertise e100
comparator - automated 100 g mass comparator - sets new standards in the field of high-resolution weighing.
Performance and reliability on the one hand, productivity on the other are of concern to metrologists. These
aspects were given great attention throughout the development of the e100 comparator. This product offers
new ways with respect not only to direct comparison, but to down-/upward calibration as well. e100
comparator and its smart, versatile e100control software will become in no time indispensable to any mass
standards laboratory.
To ensure that we can offer you personal service and provide you with the most efficient support, this product is
accorded special treatment: not only the complete installation of the automated mass comparator, but also the
instruction are handled by a specialist from Mettler-Toledo GmbH, Greifensee (Switzerland) or by a specialist
from your country who has been specially trained.
Disclaimer for comparators
In this document "balance" is a terminology preamble and stands for comparators.
Due to the high resolutions and differential weighing application, comparators are tested with differential
measurement only. Therefore the specification values defined are to be tested with differential methods only.
Software version
This document refers to the initially installed software version V 4.95.
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Conventions and symbols
Key and/or button designations and display texts are shown in graphic or bold text (e.g.
Refers to an external document.
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For useful information about the product.
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Elements of instructions
Prerequisites
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Introduction 3Robotic Mass Comparator
2 Safety Information
Two documents named "User Manual" and "Reference Manual" are available for this instrument.
• The User Manual is printed and delivered with the instrument.
• The electronic Reference Manual contains a full description of the instrument and its use.
• Keep both documents for future reference.
• Include both documents if you transfer the instrument to other parties.
Only use the instrument according to the User Manual and the Reference Manual. If you do not use the
instrument according to these documents or if the instrument is modified, the safety of the instrument may be
impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.
2.1 Definitions of signal warnings and warning symbols
Safety notes contain important information on safety issues. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal
injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results. Safety notes are marked with the following
signal words and warning symbols:
Signal words
WARNING
A hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe injury if
not avoided.
CAUTION
NOTICE
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other
material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.
Warning symbols
Electrical shock Heavy object Crushing hazard
General hazard: read the User Manual or the Reference Manual for information about the hazards
and the resulting measures.
Personal protective equipment
Chemical resistant safety gloves are intended to protect hands against aggressive chemicals.
The protective goggles protect the eyes from flying parts and liquid splashes.
2.2 Product specific safety notes
Intended use
This instrument is designed to be used in laboratories by trained staff. The automated mass comparator is
intended for measuring calibration weights using direct comparison or down-/upward calibration.
Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of technical specifications without written consent from
Mettler-Toledo GmbH is considered as not intended.
Responsibilities of the instrument owner
The instrument owner is the person holding the legal title to the instrument and who uses the instrument or
authorizes any person to use it, or the person who is deemed by law to be the operator of the instrument. The
instrument owner is responsible for the safety of all users of the instrument and third parties.
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METTLER TOLEDO assumes that the instrument owner trains users to safely use the instrument in their
workplace and deal with potential hazards. METTLER TOLEDO assumes that the instrument owner provides the
necessary protective gear.
Trained personnel
Persons performing weighing processes must fulfill the following basic knowledge requirements regarding the
handling of METTLER TOLEDO instruments and associated software:
• Are able to complete the tasks entrusted to them and independently detect and avoid any possible dangers.
• Have expertise and experience as well as their familiarity with all applicable regulations.
• Able to prove that they have undergone training.
Safety notes
WARNING
Death or serious injury due to electric shock
Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the approved METTLER TOLEDO power supply cable and AC/DC adapter with a
current-limited SELV output.
2 Connect the power cable to a grounded power outlet, ensure correct polarity.
3 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
4 Check the cables and power plug for damage and replace damaged cables and power
plugs.
CAUTION
Freely accessible parts, which can move automatically
Injuries due to crushing are possible when reaching into the working area of the robot arm
during adjustment procedures or during normal operation.
− Do not reach into the working area when the robot arm is moving.
CAUTION
Damage on instrument due to incorrect moving or unsuitable location site
Moving the instrument yourself might lead to injuries or might damage the instrument.
1 Contact a METTLER TOLEDO representative before changing the location of the instrument.
2 Do not carry the instrument yourself. It's total weight exceeds the acceptable limit in
accordance to the applicable regulations.
NOTICE
Damage due to inappropriate use
Inappropriate use of the instrument may lead to significant material damage.
1 Installation, adjustment and repair work shall be carried out exclusively by specialists
from METTLER TOLEDO. Never undertake any installation, adjustment or repair, unless
duly instructed by the above mentioned specialists.
2 Do not open the instrument, the control units or the robot system. They do not contain any
parts which can be maintained, repaired, or replaced by the user. If you ever have
problems with your instrument, contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer.
3 Use only original parts supplied or approved by the manufacturer.
A listing of all parts can be found in the Reference Manual (RM).
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2.3 Warning notices on the instrument
The following symbols are attached to the instrument. They relate to the direct environment where they have
been put up.
CAUTION
Illegible signage
Stickers and signs can get dirty or become illegible. The risks can no longer be recognized
and necessary operating instructions can no longer be adhered to. This presents a risk of
injury.
1 Always keep safety, warning and operating notices in good legible condition.
2 Immediately replace damaged signs or stickers.
Symbol Meaning
Indicates the possibility of personal injury due to crushing when the robot hand is moving up
and down. Pay attention that the robot hand may move without any prior warning. Do not
reach into the working area when parts of the instrument are moving.
2.4 Stopping in case of emergency
To stop the instrument in case of an emergency, proceed as follows:
1 Switch off the power supply by pulling out the power plug.
2 Secure the instrument against switching on again.
3 Have fault repair performed by expert personnel or personnel of METTLER TOLEDO.
4 Before starting up again, check the instrument and make sure that there is no risk of danger.
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3 Design and Function
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3.1 Overview instrument
Legend overview instrument
Weighing chamber accessible through sliding
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Balance (AX106 mass comparator)
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Robot system control unit
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3-axis robot system
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Weight magazine with 27 weight carriers
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Balance control unit
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Robot hand with light barrier
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3.2 Component descriptions
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3.2.1 Overview AX106 balance
As balance the AX106 comparator is used.
For full information, always consult and download the Operating Instructions (OI).
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Legend overview balance
Glass draft shield
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Inner draft shield
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Level indicator
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Door handle
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Door follower handle
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Type name
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Weighing pan
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Door coupling element
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Control knobs for dial weights
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Leveling screw
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3.2.2 Overview balance control unit
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SmartSens sensors
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RS232C serial interface
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Connecting socket for weighing cell
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Note
No changes must be made on the terminal of the balance. During weighing, the terminal of the balance is
disabled.
For full information, always consult and download the Operating Instructions (OI).
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3.2.3 Overviw robot system
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Status indication light
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3.2.4 Overview type plate
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The type plate of the robot system is located on the backside of the robot system next to the socket for the AC/
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Legend overview type plate
Model designation
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Serial number (SNR)
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Year of manufacture
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3.2.5 Overview robot system control unit
Legend overview robot system control unit
RS232C (balance control unit)
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Sockets for AC/DC adapter
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3.2.6 Control software
All settings and the operation of the instrument are controlled with the software e100control. The software is
installed on a notebook provided by METTLER TOLEDO.
The software is used to visualize the instrument data and measuring results and to interact with the instrument.
The interaction encompasses starting and aborting weighing processes, configuring the instrument and defining
process specific data (as comparison scheme etc.).
RS232C (PC with control software)
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The following illustration gives an overview about the main functions of the software. For further information see
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[Operation}Page22]:
Nr. Parameter Description
1 File
Contains file related commands like creating a new file, opening an existing
file, importing a text file, saving current file, quitting program etc.
2 Edit
3 View
4 Weights
Contains various functions to edit the file (similar to Windows).
Contains various functions to adapt the view (similar to Windows).
Gives access to the weights database which contains all relevant data on
your standards and test weights.
5 Magazine
Opens the menu to identify and register the weights placed in the weight
magazine.
6 Process
Opens the menu to set comparisons of which the weighing process shall
consist, as well as its precise timing and sequence.
7 Report
8 Adjustment
Gives access to define the content of the report file.
Allows you to start the adjustment procedure using the built-in balance
adjustment weights.
9 System
10 Start
11 Help
Contains various system settings.
Hosts the command to start the measurement.
Contains the help file and further information about the software.
3.3 Wiring scheme
The illustration below shows how the different components of the instrument are connected to each other:
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3.4 Safety devices
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Light barrier
At the very beginning of the measurement each weight carrier is
checked by means of the light barrier located on the robot hand (1).
Should a unsuitable weight carrier be detected, the process aborts.
Balance position sensor
The position of the balance is monitored by means of the balance
position sensor (1). To avoid crashes, the balance must stay in the
position which was precisely defined during system installation.
Therefore, never move or reposition the balance (e. g. while cleaning).
Should a position error be detected, do contact a METTLER TOLEDO
representative.
3.5 Status indication light
The robot arm is equipped with a status LED. The LED indicates whether the instrument is enabled or not.
Status LED Meaning
LED is off
When the LED is off, the robot arm is not in operating mode. No
automatic movement of the robot arm is possible.
LED is on
When the LED is on, the robot arm is in operating mode. This means,
that the robot arm may move automatically.
Proceed with caution when performing manual operations while the
LED is on.
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4 Installation and Putting into Operation
4.1 Selecting the location
CAUTION
Damage on instrument due to incorrect moving or unsuitable location site
Moving the instrument yourself might lead to injuries or might damage the instrument.
1 Contact a METTLER TOLEDO representative before changing the location of the instrument.
2 Do not carry the instrument yourself. It's total weight exceeds the acceptable limit in
accordance to the applicable regulations.
Note
Ensure that at least 30 cm free space is available on the left side of the instrument to position the balance
control unit and the robot system control unit. Its recommended to position the notebook on another table in
order to avoid interferences due to vibrations.
A balance is a sensitive precision instrument. The location where it is placed will have a profound effect on the
accuracy of the weighing results.
Requirements of the location
According to the environmental condition, see chapter "General data".
Ensure there is:
• indoor on
stable table
• with sufficient
distance (>
30 cm)
• in level • adequate lit
Avoid:
• direct sunlight • vibrations • strong drafts • temperature
4.2 Scope of delivery
• 3-axis robotic system with all electric components
• 1 Magazine with 27 positions
• 1 AX106 mass comparator
• 1 Draft shield
• 1 Controller (laptop)
• e100control software
• 16 Weight carriers design 1, e100
• 11 Weight carriers design 3, e100
fluctuations
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• 3 Weight carrier inserts diameter 26 mm
• 2 Weight carrier inserts diameter 24 mm
• 4 Weight carrier inserts diameter 22 mm
• 2 Weight carrier inserts diameter 20 mm
• 4 Weight carrier inserts diameter 18 mm
• 4 Weight carrier inserts diameter 14 mm
• 4 Weight carrier inserts diameter 10 mm
• 4 Weight carrier inserts diameter 6 mm
• 1 Tweezer for 1 mg to 50 g
• 1 Tweezer for 1 g to 200 g
• 1 Rubber air bellow
• 1 User Manual
• 1 Declaration of conformity
• 1 Production certificate
4.3 Assembling the instrument
CAUTION
Injury and property damage due to inappropriate assembling and commissioning
of the instrument
Errors during the assembling and commissioning can cause life-threatening situations and
significant property damage.
1 Only allow assembling and commissioning to be handled by employees of the
manufacturer or people authorized by the manufacturer.
2 Do not attempt to handle installation and location changes yourself.
3 Contact METTLER TOLEDO prior to perform any task not described in this manual.
4.4 Connecting and setting up the instrument
WARNING
Death or serious injury due to electric shock
Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the approved METTLER TOLEDO power supply cable and AC/DC adapter with a
current-limited SELV output.
2 Connect the power cable to a grounded power outlet, ensure correct polarity.
3 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
4 Check the cables and power plug for damage and replace damaged cables and power
plugs.
NOTICE
Damage to the AC/DC adapter due to overheating
If the AC/DC adapter is covered or in a container, it is not sufficiently cooled and will
overheat.
1 Do not cover the AC/DC adapter.
2 Do not put the AC/DC adapter in a container.
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Handling the AC/DC adapters
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• Install the cables so that they cannot be damaged or interfere with operation.
• Insert the power cable in a grounded power outlet that is easily accessible.
Note
When the instrument is connected to the power grid, it starts automatically. To switch off the instrument and to
disconnect it from the power supply, the power plug has to be plugged out.
Setting up the instrument
To power and set up the instrument proceed as follows:
NOTICE
Damaged balance because of weight or weight carriers on robot hand or balance
If the robot hand or the balance are not empty during the start up procedure, the balance can
get damaged.
− Make sure to remove everything from the balance and the robot hand before powering on
the balance.
The instrument is complete and fully cabled by the manufacturer. The balance and the robot system power
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cables are not plugged in yet.
The robot hand and the balance pan are empty.
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1 Make sure both control knobs (2) on the balance are
on position 0. If not, turn them manually to position 0.
2 Place a 100g weight on the weighing pan (1).
1 Connect the power cable (3) to the balance and the
control unit. Plug in the balance power cable (3).
ð The start-up procedure begins automatically. The
balance door opens and closes again.
2 Once the start-up procedure is completed, remove the
100g weight manually.
ð The balance is now powered.
1 Ensure that the cable between the robot system and the
robot system control unit (4) is plugged in.
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2 Plug in the power cable at the robot system control unit (5).
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ð The robot system is now powered. The start-up
procedure includes the following steps:
• The carriage of the balance opens and closes.
• The robot system initializes. Each axis of the robot
system is driven to its respective home position.
• The robot hand opens and closes the balance door.
• The robot arm moves to its home position.
The instrument is set up and the weights can be loaded on
the weight magazine, see [Preparing the weight
magazine}Page17]. Prior to start weighing, wait at
least 120 minutes after connecting the balance to the
power supply. This allows the components to get at room
temperature.
Note
• If any of the following situations is detected, each robot axis is driven to its respective home position but no
further action is taken:
– Balance is turned off.
– Interface connection is inactive.
– Balance has been moved from its original position.
To ensure optimum weighing conditions, leave the robot system on all the time.
4.5 Preparing the weight magazine
Each test weight or standard used during the weighing process needs to be placed onto one weight carrier. The
selection of the adequate weight carrier type is determined by the weight geometry.
In order to ensure a trouble-free operation of the comparator and to minimize corner load errors, strict rules
must be followed when it comes to choose the right carrier type. Consult and follow the weight carrier selection
guide each time you load weights onto the magazine.
Pay attention to the following:
• Do not touch the weight carriers or the weights by hand. Use the delivered tweezers or powder free latex
gloves.
4.5.1 Selecting a suitable weight carrier
There are two designs of weight carriers available for this weight magazine.
Design nr. 1: small to medium weights
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Design nr. 3: medium to big weights
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Grey frame for design nr. 1
Red frame for design nr. 3
Interchangeable insert
Choosing the correct insert
Note
• Weights which do not fit in one of the categories listed below must not be loaded on the carriers.
• Weights must never be placed over the edge of the sunken position.
In the mode down-/upward calibration combinations of up to three weights can be weighed:
• Design nr. 1: up to three weights, placed each on its own carrier, can be weighed.
• Design nr. 1 in combination with design nr. 3: up to two weights, placed each on its own carrier, can be
weighed.
The weight dimensions are measured including the weight knob.
Design nr. 1
Weight dimension Figure Insert
dc = 6 mm
hc ≤ 12 mm
Ø 6 mm
6 mm < dc ≤ 10 mm
hc ≤ 20 mm
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Ø 10 mm
Weight dimension Figure Insert
10 mm < dc ≤ 14 mm
Ø 14 mm
hc ≤ 28 mm
14 mm < dc ≤ 18 mm
Ø 18 mm
hc ≤ 36 mm
Design nr. 3
Weight dimension Figure Insert
18 mm < dc ≤ 20 mm
Ø 20 mm
hc ≤ 40 mm
20 mm < dc ≤ 22 mm
Ø 22 mm
hc ≤ 44 mm
22 mm < dc ≤ 24 mm
Ø 24 mm
hc ≤ 48 mm
24 mm < dc ≤ 26 mm
hc ≤ 50mm
Ø 26 mm
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4.5.2 Loading the weight magazine
To place the weights onto their respective weight carrier in the magazine proceed as follows:
The instrument has been started successfully, see Setting up the instrument.
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1 Open the weighing chamber doors.
2 Insert the respective weight carriers design nr. 1 or design nr. 3 into the weight magazine. To position the
weight carriers correctly, pay attention to the following:
3 - The carriers must be centered within the sunken frame of the magazine position.
4 - Do not touch the weight carriers by hand. Use the delivered tweezers or powder free latex gloves.
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5 Place the weights on the respective weight carriers using the delivered tweezers. Do not touch the weights
by hand. Pay attention to place the weights the right way on the right carrier type.
6 Once the magazine is loaded, close the weighing chamber doors.
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5 Operation
This section describes the e100control software and refers to its version 4.95.
5.1 Starting e100control
Starting e100control
− Double click e100control icon (e100control.exe) to start e100control.
ð The program starts and a new, blank settings file named 'Untitled.e100’ opens.
Description of the commands
The e100control main menu comprises the following items:
e100control - main window
Edit, View and Help offer functions and options that are standard in common Windows® applications and
therefore may not require further description. File lists the following commands:
e100control - File menu
Command Description
New
Open…
Import…
Save
Save As…
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Closes the current settings file and opens a new, blank file named ‘Untitled.e100’. If
changes were made to the currently open file, you are prompted to save them.
Prompts you to select and open an existing file. Once a particular file is selected, the
currently open settings file closes. If changes were made to it, you are prompted to save
them.
Prompts you to select an existing text file (extension ‘.imp’ or ‘.txt’), generated by an
external application according to a defined format, and converts it into a new standard
settings file (extension: ‘.e100’). The new settings file will immediately be loaded. For
details see [Remote-controlling the e100comparator}Page53].
Saves the changes made to the current settings file under the current file name
(extension: '.e100').
Prompts you to enter a new file name and saves the current settings file under the name
you just entered (extension: '.e100').
Command Description
Save as Text…
This command allows you to select and save, in the current directory but in a separate
text file (current name with extension ‘.txt’), the settings which you may want to be
printed out separately and archived in your record. By ticking the adjacent boxes, you
may select the following options:
• Standards data for selected sets [Standards data}Page23]
• Test weights data [Test weights data}Page26]
• Magazine places allocation [Allocating the weight magazine places}Page27]
• Weighing process settings [Weighing process settings}Page29]
• Series scheme [Series scheme}Page31]
• Report heading [Starting the weighing process}Page37]
Exit Prompts you to save the unsaved changes you made and quits e100control.
5.2 Entering and editing the weights data
The Weights menu gives access to the weights database which contains all relevant data on your standards
and test weights. While the data on your test weights are, like other settings, specific to the process and, thus,
to the current settings file (extension .e100), the data on your standards are kept in a separate database
(‘MyStandards.st2’). These data are specific to your mass standards laboratory, not to the weighing process,
and, thus, need to be accessible from any settings file.
Noteworthy is the fact that ‘MyStandards.st2’ must be left in the same directory as your application file
(‘e100control.exe’) and your setting files. For safety purpose, you may want to keep a backup file of the
standards database.
e100control - Weights menu
5.2.1 Standards data
Entering standards data
To enter the standards data, proceed as follows:
1 Select Weights > Standards data….
ð The window shown below is displayed. A list box gives all standards which have been entered. All
entries are numbered (column Pos) and listed alphabetically by Set-ID (identification - limited to 8
characters - of the weight set to which this standard belongs) and by descending nominal values
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(Nom.value [g]) given in gram only. Besides, each record contains a Standard-ID (identification limited to 8 characters - of this particular standard) and the error (Error [mg]), given in mg only, as
well as a field for some further information on this standard (Notes, limited to 35 characters).
Entering/editing standards data
2 Change the currently stored standards data by clicking either the Add…, Modify…, Delete or Delete all
command button.
3 Before allowing you to access the data and to modify them,
e100control prompts you to enter the password. The default
password is ‘’ (empty character string = no character).
Click Change… to change the password. Enter the current
password, the new one and, again, the new one as confirmation.
The password is limited to maximum 12 characters.
4 Once the password is accepted, you may proceed with the modifications (the access to the data remains
free until you close the Standards data window by clicking either OK or Cancel). For information
concerning the different commands, see the table below.
5 Once you are satisfied with the changes you have made, return to the main window by clicking OK. Should
you wish to ignore all the changes made, click Cancel.
ð The standards data are stored in the file ‘MyStandards.st2’.
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Overview about the commands
Command Description
Add… Opens the Add standards data window which allows you to enter a new record in the
standards database. Return to the Standards data window after confirming your new
entry OK or ignoring it Cancel.
Modify… Opens the Modify standards data window which allows you to modify the error and the
notes. Return to the Standards data window after confirming the changes OK or
ignoring them Cancel.
Default density…
Delete
Delete all
Save as text
Opens a window where the default density can be entered. This default density is used
when a new standard is added.
The button is inactive, if standards and test weights have no density values, see
[Selecting the application mode}Page60].
Deletes the record which is presently selected (to select a particular record from the list,
simply click on it).
Deletes all database records.
This command allows you to save, in the current directory but in a separate text file
(‘MyStandards.txt’) the standards data which you may want to be printed out separately
and archived in your record.
Selecting a standards set
As above described, each standard belongs to a particular set, identifiable through its Set-ID. In your mass
standards laboratory, likely more than one set are available, so that you may wish to select only one (or more)
particular set to be used during the weighing process which you are preparing. To do so, proceed as follows:
1 Select Weights > Standards sets selection….
ð The window Standards sets selection is displayed.
2 Select in the Not selected list the set you want to use for this particular weighing process.
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