Table of Contents5Analytical Balances and Comparators
Table of Contents6Analytical Balances and Comparators
1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing a METTLER TOLEDO balance. The balance combines high performance with ease of
use.
This document is based on the software version V2.0.301.
Disclaimer for comparators
In this document, the term "balance" is used to describe both balances and comparators.
Comparators are characterized by their higher resolution compared to balances and are mainly used for differ-
ential weighing application, such as the calibration of standard weights. Beside standard balance tests,
comparators have also been tested with differential repeatability (ABA repeatability) during production.
EULA
The software in this product is licensed under the METTLER TOLEDO End
User License Agreement (EULA) for Software.
When using this product you agree to the terms of the EULA.
1.1 Further documents and information
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Instructions for cleaning a balance: "8 Steps to a Clean Balance"
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1.2 Explanation of conventions and symbols used
Conventions and symbols
Key and/or button designations and display texts are shown in graphic or bold text, e.g.,
Note
For useful information about the product.
Refers to an external document.
Elements of instructions
In this manual, step-by-step instructions are presented as follows. The action steps are numbered and can
contain prerequisites, intermediate results and results, as shown in the example. Sequences with less than two
steps are not numbered.
Prerequisites that must be fulfilled before the individual steps can be executed.
§
1 Step 1
ð Intermediate result
2 Step 2
ð Result
, Edit.
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1.3 Acronyms and abbreviations
Original termExplanation
ASTMAmerican Society for Testing and Materials
EMCElectromagnetic Compatibility
FCCFederal Communications Commission
GWPGood Weighing Practice
IDIdentification
LPSLimited Power Source
MT-SICSMETTLER TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set
NANot Applicable
OIMLOrganisation Internationale de Métrologie Légale (International Organization of Legal
Metrology)
RFIDRadio-frequency identification
RMReference Manual
sdStandard deviation
SELVSafety Extra Low Voltage
SOPStandard Operating Procedure
SQCStatistical Quality Control
UMUser Manual
USBUniversal Serial Bus
USPUnited States Pharmacopeia
National approval documents, e.g., the FCC Supplier Declaration of Conformity, are available online and/or
included in the packaging.
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United States of America
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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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 words 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
DANGER
A hazardous situation with high risk, resulting in death or severe injury if not avoided.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
A hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe injury if
not avoided.
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
General hazard: read the User Manual or the Reference Manual for information about the hazards
and the resulting measures.
Electrical shockNotice
2.2 Product-specific safety information
Intended use
This instrument is designed to be used by trained staff. The instrument is intended for weighing purposes.
Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of use stated by Mettler-Toledo GmbH without 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.
Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes that the instrument owner trains users to safely use the instrument in their
workplace and deal with potential hazards. Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes that the instrument owner provides
the necessary protective gear.
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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 METTLER TOLEDO power cable and AC/DC adapter designed for your
instrument.
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 the power plug for damage and replace them if damaged.
NOTICE
Damage to the instrument or malfunction due to the use of unsuitable parts
− Only use parts from METTLER TOLEDO that are intended to be used with your
instrument.
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3 Design and Function
3.1 Function description
The XPR line comprises a range of balances that differ from each other due to their weighing range and
resolution. The balances of the XPR line combine a large number of weighing and adjustment possibilities with
a simple operation handling.
The following features are common to all models of the XPR analytical line:
• Fully automatic adjustment using internal weights.
• Built-in level sensor and leveling aid for fast and easy leveling.
• 7-inch capacitive color TFT-touch screen.
• Various methods that can be defined individually.
• Various routine tests that can be defined individually.
• Functions to manage user groups and user rights.
• History about performed tests and adjustments, as well as changes applied to the balance settings.
• Motor driven side doors and also top door.
• Easily removable draft shield elements.
• Built-in SmartSens optical sensors for touchless door operation.
• Integrated StaticDetect functionality for the detection of electrostatic charges inside the draft shield .
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3.2 Overview balance
Terminal
1
Front panel draft shield
2
Top door draft shield
3
Handle for top door
4
Side door draft shield (right/left)
5
Cooling unit
6
Slot for the installation of an internal module
7
e.g. Ionizer module
Balance type designation plate
8
Optical sensor SmartSens
9
Weighing pan
10
Door handle
11
Drip tray
12
Leveling feet
13
Removable clips
14
Side door release lever
15
Status light
16
Ethernet port
17
USB-A ports (to device)
18
Service seal
19
Socket for terminal connection cable
20
USB-B port (to host)
21
Socket for power adapter
22
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3.3 Components description
Draft shield
The draft shield is a housing device that protects the
weighing area against environmental impacts like
drafts or moisture. The side doors and the top door
can be opened manually or automatically with a
touchless sensor.
Weighing pan
The weighing pan is the load receptor that serves
directly to accommodate the weighing item.
Drip tray
The drip tray is positioned below the weighing pan on
the weighing chamber base plate. The primary
purpose of a drip tray is that of a dirt trap to ensure
quick cleaning of the balance. Furthermore static
detection drip pan detects static charges..
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Removable clips
The removable clips help to insert cables or
measurement devices like sensors or an Ionizer into
the weighing chamber without opening the doors of
the draft shield.
Door handle
The door handles are mounted on the door slides and
are used to open the side and top doors of the draft
shield manually.
Leveling feet
The balance stands on two height-adjustable feet.
These feet are used to level the balance.
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Terminal
The 7-inch balance terminal has a touch sensitive
display. Further, on the front side of the terminal is a
StatusLight LED strip that indicates the current status
of the balance.
Module cover
The module cover is a removable cover that covers a
plug in slot. The latter can be used to connect various
accessories like an Ionizer.
Optical sensors
The optical sensors SmartSens are located on the
weighing unit behind the doors and provide a
touchless door handling. When the optical sensors
are activated, the doors can be opened without
touching them by moving the hand over the sensor.
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Side door release lever
The side door release lever is located on the back side
of the partition panel and locks/unlocks the draft
shield side door.
3.4 Overview terminal
NameDescription
ON/OFFSwitches the balance on/off.
By tapping
mode. To switch the balance completely off, it must be unplugged from the power
supply.
Note
Do not disconnect the balance from the power supply unless the balance is not
used for an extended period of time.
TareTares the balance.
This function is used when the weighing process involves containers. After taring
the balance, the screen shows
net.
ZeroZeroes the balance.
The balance must always be zeroed before starting the weighing process. After
zeroing, the balance sets a new zero point.
HomeTo return from any menu level to the main weighing screen.
Open/close doorOpens the weighing chamber door to the left or to the right (default value).
the balance is not completely switched off but goes into standby
which indicates that all displayed weights are
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3.5 Overview type plate
3
4
2
1
The information on the type plate helps to identify the balance and terminal.
Terminal type plate
The terminal type plate is located on the terminal and contains the following information:
1. Terminal type
2. Terminal serial number
Weighing unit type plate
The balance type plate is located on the side of the weighing unit and contains the following information:
1. Designation of balance model
2. Year of manufacture
3. Readability
4. Maximum capacity
5. Manufacturer
6. Balance type
7. Serial number
8. Power supply
3.6 User interface
3.6.1 Main sections at a glance
The main weighing screen (1) is the central navigation point where all the menus and settings can be found.
The Balance menu (2), Methods (3) and Protocol (4) open when tapping the drawers along the sides of the
main weighing screen.
See also
2 Main weighing screen}Page19
2 Work screen "Balance menu"}Page20
2 Work screen "Methods"}Page20
2 Work screen "Protocol"}Page21
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Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Sample 4
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8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
my general weighing
11
Excluded
Sample ID
Task ID
Methods
Enter here
Enter here
Protocol
Info
weight
Administrator
Cancel task
Edit
Complete
More
Add to protocol
D
*
3.6.2 Main weighing screen
NameDescription
User nameShows the name of the current user.
1
Weighing value field Shows the current weighing value.
2
Level indicatorIndicates if the balance is leveled (green) or not (red).
3
4Methods menu
Info weightShows the current weighing value in another unit.
5
Warning and error
6
message area
7Drawer Protocol
8Sample status OK
Sample status
9
Excluded
10 Sample status Not
OK
11 Button Add to
protocol
Weighing action field Contains actions referring to the current task.
12
Balance menuAccesses the balance properties.
13
Method information
14
area
SmartTracUsed as a weighing aid to define a target weight with upper and lower tolerances.
15
Weighing value area Shows the results of the current weighing process.
16
17 Method name
Accesses the user-defined list of methods, tests, and alignments.
Shows current warning and/or error messages.
Shows the recent weighing results.
Result status indicator green: indicates that the result fulfills a set of criteria. For
example:
• The balance is in level.
• The internal adjustment was performed and ok.
• The weighing result is within the defined tolerance range (only if tolerance is
defined).
Result status indicator black: indicates that the result was excluded from the
protocol.
Result status indicator red: indicates that the result criteria are not fulfilled, e.g.,
"The weighing result was out of the defined tolerances".
Adds the result to the protocol.
Depending on the selected method, the button can have different functions.
Contains information about the sample, method or task IDs.
Shows the name of the current method.
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3.6.3 Work screen "Balance menu"
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Settings
Maintenance
Users
Blocking
Complete
More
Add to protocol
Methods
Info
weight
Enter here
Enter here
Protocol
Leveling aid
History
Balance menu
Balance info
Methods
Methods list
Tasks
Tests
Adjustments
Delete
Clone
Edit
New
Print
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Continue task
my general weighing
my interval weighing
my simple formulation
1
3
4
2
NameDescription
1Leveling aid
2History
3Balance info
4Users
5Settings
6Maintenance
7Exit / Block balance
Opens the leveling dialog.
Opens the history dialog.
Shows Balance information.
Opens the user management.
Opens the complete settings dialog.
Opens the balance maintenance dialog.
Opens the logout / block balance dialog.
3.6.4 Work screen "Methods"
NameDescription
1Methods list
2Tasks
3Tests
4Adjustments
Lists the methods already defined by the user.
Methods can be created, edited, cloned, started, or deleted.
A method/task can be started and then a task is associated with this method.
There can be up to one task for each method.
Lists the tests already defined by the user.
• Sensitivity tests
• Repeatability tests
• Eccentricity tests
Routine tests can be created, edited, started, or deleted.
A list of the tests previously performed is available in the History.
Shows the currently selected internal or external adjustment. The adjustment can
be edited or started.
A list of the adjustments previously performed is available in the History.
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See also
Protocol
Result State
Sample ID
Gross weight
Stability
Level state
MinWeigh state
Tolerance state
Not OK
Test and adjustment state
No MinWeigh defined
Timestamp
Cancel task
Exclude result
More
Complete
OK
my general weighing
OK
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Sample 4
Sample 5
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2
3
4
5
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Unstable
Excluded
Outside tolerance
*
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3.6.5 Work screen "Protocol"
NameDescription
Result stateShows the state of the weighing process.
1
Sample IDShows the Sample ID of the weighing.
2
Gross weightShows the gross weight.
3
TimestampShows the individual timestamp of each weighing item.
4
Balance statusShows stability, level state of the balance, minimum weight, tolerance state and
5
6CompleteOpens the dialog Complete task.
7MoreOpens the dialog More.
8Exclude result
9Cancel task
D: indicates that the value was unstable.
*: indicates that the value was calculated.
test and adjustment state.
• Print task label manually
• Print protocol manually
• Export protocol manually
• Start adjustment
• Change display unit
• Configure tare
• Configure zero
• Save as method with templates (only available for methods with the option
Templates)
Excludes the current protocol result. A comment can be added to the excluded
result, e.g., to describe the reason of the exclusion.
Depending on the format of the protocol printout, the excluded result can be
printed or not.
Cancels the current running task.
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3.6.6 Icons and symbols
GWP
GWP
GWP
3.6.6.1 System status icons
System messages can appear due to a user action, a user input or a system process. Some messages leave it
up to the user to choose upon acting, they will disappear after acknowledging. Other messages remain
persistent, so the user can defer them but eventually has to handle them. These messages can be seen in the
main status bar on the upper right-hand side of the display.
IconNameDescription
The balance is out of level.The balance must be leveled. Information about leveling the
InformationInformation messages appear due to user actions or system
WarningWarning messages appear due to user actions or system
ErrorError messages appear due to user actions or system processes
3.6.6.2 Weighing status icons
balance can be found in the section [Leveling the
balance}Page30]. When the balance is leveled the symbol
appears.
processes and offer opportunities that are related to the current
action or process.
processes that could lead to a problem that can be prevented.
that have failed. It is mostly still possible to handle such a
problem.
Weighing status icons appear due to the weight value matching certain quality criteria. The information on the
status can be looked by tapping on any of the visible weighing status icons.
IconNameDescription
Stability indicatorWhen the stability indicator appears, the balance is not stable.
Make sure that the balance is placed at an adequate location.
Information about the adequate location can be found in the
section Selecting the location.
Net indicatorAppears when the tare key has been pressed and the tare weight
has been subtracted.
Calculated valueThe current weight value is calculated. This symbol only appears
in the weighing value area when a container has been used with
the function Preset tare.
Minimum weight violationThe current weight value is smaller than the defined minimum
weight. Make sure that the weight is larger than the minimum
weight.
Balance invalidThe current balance configuration is invalid or quality criteria have
not been fulfilled according to the GWP approved definition.
Weight not readyThe current weight measurement is not ready according to the
GWP approved definition. This can be caused an overload, an
underload, or a minimum weight violation.
Weight readyThe current weight measurement is ready according to the GWP
approved definition. It can be added to the protocol.
StaticDetect ongoingThe electrostatic detection (StaticDetect) test is currently ongoing.
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StaticDetect detected chargesThe electrostatic detection (StaticDetect) test detected more
charges than the specified threshold.
StaticDetect passedThe electrostatic detection (StaticDetect) test detected less charges
than the specified threshold.
StaticDetect failedThe electrostatic detection (StaticDetect) test could not be
completed.
External ionizer dischargingThe external ionizer is currently discharging.
Internal ionizer dischargingThe internal ionizer is currently discharging.
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4 Installation and Putting into Operation
1
4.1 Selecting the location
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
Place indoors on stable
table
Avoid direct sunlightAvoid vibrationsAvoid strong draftsAvoid temperature fluctu-
Ensure sufficient spacingLevel the instrumentProvide adequate lighting
ations
Sufficient spacing for balances: > 15 cm all around the instrument
Take into account the environmental conditions. See "Technical Data".
4.2 Unpacking the balance
Check the package, the packaging elements and the delivered components for damages. If any components
are damaged, please contact your METTLER TOLEDO service representative.
Depending on the balance model, the components may look different. The procedure is always the same.
1 Open the box and lift the package out using the lifting
strap (1).
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1
2
2 Open the lifting strap (1) and remove the User Manual
3
4
5
6
7
8
(2).
3 Remove the upper part of the package and remove the
set with the AC adapter and power cable (3), the box
containing several accessories (4), and the weighing
pan (5).
4 Carefully remove the terminal (6).
5 Carefully remove the package set with the draft shield
doors and the display holder (7).
6 Carefully remove the weighing unit (8) from the bottom
packaging.
7 Remove the protective bag.
8 Store all parts of packaging in a safe place for future
use.
ð The weighing unit is ready for assembling.
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4.3 Scope of delivery
1
2
3
4
Balance
• Weighing unit
• Draft shield
• Drip tray and weighing pan
Documentation
• User Manual
• Production certificate
Accessories
• ErgoClip basket
• SmartPrep, 2 pcs
4.4 Installation
4.4.1 Attaching the terminal
NOTICE
Damage to the cables due to careless handling
− Do not kink or twist the cables.
• Terminal with terminal holder and terminal
connection cable
• AC/DC adapter with country-specific power cable
• MC Link Software (only comparators)
• Declaration of Conformity
• Brush
1 Insert the slides of the display holder (1) into the front
of the weighing unit (2).
2 Connect the terminal cable (3) with the terminal (4).
Consider the pin assignment.
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5
6
3 Place the terminal (5) onto the display holder (6).
7
8
9
10
4 Carefully tilt the balance to its side.
5 Lead the cable (7) through the cable channel (8).
6 Carefully put the balance back on its feet.
7 Insert the terminal cable (9) into the socket of the
balance (10). Consider the pin assignment.
ð The terminal is ready.
4.4.2 Assembling the balance
CAUTION
Injury due to sharp objects or broken glass
Instrument components, e.g., glass, can break and lead to injuries.
− Always proceed with focus and care.
Note
Depending on the balance model, the components may look different. The procedure is always the same.
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1
2
1 Insert the drip tray (1).
3
3
4
5
6
7
2 Carefully mount the weighing pan (2).
3 Place the side doors (3) into the grooves of the door
slides (4) and tilt them up until they engage with the
door lever (5). Consider the marks on the bottom
frames (L=left / R=right).
4 Insert the front panel (6) into the grooves (7) and tilt it
up until it engages.
5 Open the side doors.
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