Getting to know your PG-S balance
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1 Getting to know your PG-S balance
This Section provides you with detailed information on your PG-S balance. Please read through the Section carefully even
if you already have experience with METTLER TOLEDO balances and scales and be sure to familiarize yourself with the
safety notes!
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for deciding to purchase a balance from METTLER TOLEDO.
The precision balances of the PG-S line combine a wide range of weighing functions and setting possibilities with
exceptional ease of operation.
Please read through these operating instructions thoroughly so that you can exploit all the possibilities offered by your
balance to the full. As soon as you are familiar with the functions of your balance, you will find the short-form operating
instructions supplied as standard useful in your daily work.
These operating instructions apply to all balances of the PG-S line with a readability in the range 0.001 g/0.01 g. However,
the various models have different equipment and performance features. Where this is important for the operation, special
mention is made in the text.
1.2 Overview of the PG-S balances
The PG-S balance family comprises various precision balances which differ according to their weighing range, resolution
and equipment features.
The models of the PG-S line have the following features:
- Extremely rugged and chemically resistant construction.
- Convenient keypad for one-hand operation and large size, easily readable display.
- FACT (Fully Automatic Calibration Technology), fully automatic, motorized adjustment (calibration) with internal weight.
- Built-in functions for piece counting, percent weighing, formula weighing and dynamic weight determination.
- Built-in RS232C interface.
- Optional LocalCAN universal interface allows the attachment of up to 5 peripheral devices.
- Integrated short-form operating instructions to facilitate your daily work.
- Dynamic graphic indicator (DeltaTrac) for analog display of the weighing range still remaining.
A brief word regarding standards, directives and procedures for quality assurance: Your PG-S balance conforms with all
common standards and directives. It supports standard procedures, handicaps, work techniques and records as required
by GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and SOP (Standard Operating Procedure). Recording of the sequences of operations
and adjustment work is highly important in this connection: We recommend use of the METTLER TOLEDO LC-P45 Printer
here. Your PG-S balance has a CE declaration of conformity and METTLER TOLEDO as the manufacturer has been awarded
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.
Certified versions of PG-S balances are also available, please ask your nearest METTLER TOLEDO dealer.