Mettler Toledo ME-T User Manual
Precision and Analytical Balances
User Manual
ME-T
Overview balance
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10 mg~0.1 g
Balance overview legend
Capacitive color TFT touch screen
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Level indicator
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Weighing pan
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Glass draft shield
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Legal for trade (LFT) sealing
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Socket for AC/DC adapter
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USB device
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Operating keys
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Draft shield element
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Handle for operation of the draft shield door
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Leveling foot
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Kensington slot for anti-theft purposes
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RS232 serial interface
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USB host
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Overview operation keys
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Terminal keys legend
No. Key Name Explanation
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ON/OFF Switches the balance on or off.
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Capacitive color TFT touch screen General navigation
Tare Tares the balance.
Zero Zeros the balance.
Home Returns from any menu level, or other window
to the application home screen.
1 Safety Information
• Read and understand the instructions in this User Manual before using the instrument.
• Keep this User Manual for future reference.
• Include this User Manual if you pass on the instrument to other parties.
If the instrument is not used according to the information in the Operating Instructions or if it is modified, the
safety of the instrument may be impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.
Additional information about this balance can be found in the Operating Instructions on the CDROM or online.
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1.1 Definition of signal warnings and symbols
Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings.
Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false
results.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
for a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe
injury if not avoided.
for a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not
avoided.
for a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the balance, other
material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.
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Electrical shock
General hazard: read the Operating Instructions for information about the hazards and the
resulting measures.
1.2 Product safety information
The balance has been tested for the experiments and intended purposes documented in the appropriate
manual. However, this does not absolve you from the responsibility of performing your own tests of the
products supplied by us regarding their suitability for the methods and purposes you intend to use them for.
Intended use
This balance is designed to be used in laboratories by trained staff. The balance is intended for weighing
purposes.
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 balance owner
The balance owner is the person that uses the balance for commercial use or places the balance at the
disposal of his staff. The balance owner is responsible for product safety and the safety of staff, users and
third parties.
METTLER TOLEDO assumes that the balance owner provides the necessary protective gear, appropriate
training for the daily work and for dealing with potential hazards in their laboratory.
Safety notes
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
Contact with parts that contain a live current can lead to injury and death.
1 Only use the METTLER TOLEDO power supply cable and AC/DC adapter designed for your
balance.
2 Connect the power cable to a grounded power outlet.
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
Risk of damage to balance due to incorrect parts
Using incorrect parts with the balance can damage the balance or cause the balance to
malfunction.
− Only use parts supplied with the balance, listed accessories and spare parts from Mettler-
Toledo GmbH.
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2 Design and Function
Prepare weight and start
2.1 User Interface
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the touch screen with pointed or sharp objects
Do not use pointed or sharp objects to navigate the touch screen. This may damage the
surface of the touch screen.
− Operate the touch screen with your fingers.
The screen is a capacitive color TFT touch screen. The screen displays information and allows the user to
enter commands by tapping certain areas on its surface. You can choose the information displayed on the
screen, change the balance settings and perform certain operations on the balance.
Only those elements which are available for the current dialog appear on the display.
2.1.1 Application home screen
The application home screen appears after switching the balance on. It always displays the last application
that was in use before the balance was switched off. The application home screen is the main screen of the
balance. Every function can be accessed from here. You can return to the application home screen at any
time by pressing the home button
in the lower right corner of the screen.
Information and work bars
Name Explanation
Weighing information bar Displays the weighing-in aid and general balance information.
1
Work title bar Displays information about the current activity.
2
Value bar Displays information about the current weighing process.
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Main navigation Work-related functions.
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Information fields
Name Explanation
Weighing-in aid A dynamic graphic indicator displays how much of the total weighing
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Short balance information Readability and capacity of the balance.*
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Weighing value field Displays the value of the current weighing process (model-specific).
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Coach text field Displays instructions for the current weighing process.
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* For approved balances: Min (minimum capacity) and e (verification of scale interval) are shown in the
upper left corner.
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range is in use.
Action buttons
ID 1 - Label
Name Explanation
Main activity configuration
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Detailed balance information Displays detailed technical data about the balance.
10
Weighing unit Displays the unit of the current weighing process (model- and
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Activities Opens the activities selection.
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Print Prints out results and/or settings (printer required).
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Settings/preferences Configures settings/preferences.
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Status information field Displays information about the system status.
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2.1.2 Input dialogs
2.1.2.1 Entering characters and numbers
The keyboard allows the user to enter characters, including letters, numbers and a range of special
characters.
If a barcode reader is connected to your balance and your sample provides a barcode, scan the product
barcode instead of entering the designation manually. The name of the sample appears in the respective
information field and can be printed on the reports. The ID is frequently scanned via barcode reader to
ensure that the sample is clearly assigned to the corresponding product.
To configure the current application (e.g. Weighing).
country-specific).
Name Explanation
Input field Displays all characters that have been entered.
1
Delete all Deletes all entered characters.
2
Discard Discards the entered data and exits the dialog.
3
Delete Deletes the last character.
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Confirm Confirms the data entered.
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Shift Switches between lower and upper case letters.
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Specialized tabs Switches keyboard mode for entering letters, numbers or special characters.
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Explanation field Extra information about the value to be entered (e.g. maximum number of
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characters available).
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2.1.2.2 Changing the date and time
Time
General configuration
Weighing options
Publishing
Devices/connectivity
System settings
The dialog (Picker view) allows the user to set the date and time.
Name Explanation
Change date/time format Various date/time formats can be selected.
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Pick button Increment.
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Picker field Displays the defined time/date.
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Pick button Decrement.
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Selection tabs Tabs of the selectable sub-categories.
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2.1.3 Lists and tables
The basic elements in a simple list include a content title and a list of sub-elements. Tapping an element
opens a list of sub-elements or an input dialog.
Name Explanation
List title Title of the current list.
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Contextual help Additional information about the current process
2
Back button Moves go one step back.
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List element title Title of the list element.
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Scroll position Scrolls through the list.
Selection tabs Tabs of the selectable sub-categories.
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