Mettler Toledo XS3DU Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions – Part 1

METTLER TOLEDO XS Excellence and XP Excellence Plus Micro and Ultra-Micro Balances

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Overview of XP/XS micro and ultra-micro balances

1 Terminal (XS models: Type “S”, monochrome / XP models: Type

“P”, color), (for details see Operating Instructions - Part 2)

2 Display (Touch-sensitive “Touch Screen”) 3 Operating keys 4 SmartSens sensors (terminal type “P” only)

5 Control unit 6 Type name 7 Drawer with weighing tweezers, cleaning brush, and clean-

ing tweezers

Door handle 9 Glass draft shield 10 Weighing chamber plate 11 Weighing pan 12 Level indicator 13 Weighing cell 14 Leveling screw 15 Socket for control unit 16 Socket for weighing cell 17 RS232C serial interface 18 Slot for second interface (optional) 19 Socket for AC adapter 20 Aux sockets for hand- or foot-switch (XS models) or “Ergo

Sens” (XP models)

Socket for terminal

Contents

1 Getting to know your balance .......................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Operating Instructions Part 1, this document .................................................................................................................4

1.1.1

1.1.2 Operating Instructions Part 2, separate document .......................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Introducing the XP/XS micro and ultra-micro balances ...................................................................................................5

1.3 Conventions and symbols used in these operating instructions ......................................................................................5

1.4

Safety ﬁrst ....................................................................................................................................................................6

2.1 Unpacking and checking the deliv

2.1.1

2.1.2 Checking the delivered items ........................................................................................................................................ 8

2.2 Selecting a location .....................................................................................................................................................8

2.3 Assembling the balance ...............................................................................................................................................9

2.4 Power supply ............................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.5 Operating of the glass draft shield ..............................................................................................................................10

2.6 Setting the reading angle and location of the terminal .................................................................................................10

2.6.1 Setting the reading angle ........................................................................................................................................... 10

2.6.2 Remove terminal and place close to the balance ......................................................................................................... 11

2.7 Transporting the balance ............................................................................................................................................11

2.7.1 Transporting over short distances ................................................................................................................................ 11

2.7.2 Transporting over long distances ................................................................................................................................. 12

2.8 Below-the-balance weighing ....................................................................................................................................... 12

3 Le

3.1 Switching the balance on and off ................................................................................................................................ 13

3.2

3.2.1 Leveling aid of the XP models .....................................................................................................................................13

Setting up the balance .................................................................................................................................... 7

ered items ................................................................................................................. 7

Unpacking the balance ................................................................................................................................................7

veling the balance ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Leveling the balance ..................................................................................................................................................13

Cleaning and service .................................................................................................................................... 15

5 Technical data .............................................................................................................................................. 16

5.1 Gener

5.1.1 Explanatory notes for the METTLER TOLEDO

5.2 Model-speciﬁc data .................................................................................................................................................... 18

5.2.1 Zero-setting range and switch-on zero range for certiﬁed balances ............................................................................... 19

5.3 Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................................20

5.3.1 Dimensions of the terminal and control unit of XP models ............................................................................................ 20

5.3.2 Dimensions of the terminal and control unit of XS models............................................................................................21

5.3.3 Dimensions of the weighing cell (XS and XP models)...................................................................................................22

5.4 Speciﬁcations of the RS232C interface ........................................................................................................................ 23

5.5 Speciﬁcations of the “Aux” connections .......................................................................................................................23

5.6 MT-SICS Interface commands and functions ................................................................................................................24

6 Accessories and spare parts .......................................................................................................................... 26

6.1

6.2 Spare parts ................................................................................................................................................................29

7 Inde

al data .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

AC adapter ................................................................................................ 17

Accessories ...............................................................................................................................................................26

x ........................................................................................................................................................... 32

Getting to know your balance

1 Getting to know your balance

In this chapter you will be given basic information about your balance. Please read right through this chapter carefully even if you already have experience with METTLER TOLEDO balances; please pay special attention to the safety warnings!

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing a METTLER TOLEDO balance.

The micro and ultra-micro balances of the XP/XS line combine a large number of weighing and adjustment possibilities with exceptionally convenient operation.

These operating instructions apply to all micro and ultra-micro balances of the XP/XS line. However, the different models have different characteristics regarding equipment and performance. Special notes in the text indicate where this makes a difference to operation.

The Operating Instructions for the XP/XS micro and ultramicro balances consist of 2 separate documents, whose contents are listed in the following 2 subsections.

1.1.1 Operating Instructions Part 1, this document

Contents of the Operating Instructions for the XP/XS micro and ultramicro balances, Part 1

– Introduction

– Safety notes

– Putting the balance into operation

• Unpacking the balance

• Checking the scope of delivery

• Assembling the balance

• Selecting the location

• Power supply

• Operating the glass draft shield

• Setting the reading angle

• Transporting the balance

• Below-the-balance weighing

• Leveling the balance

– Cleaning and service

– Technical data

– Interface commands and MT-SICS functions

– Accessories

– Spare parts

1.1.2 Operating Instructions Part 2, separate document

Contents of the Operating Instructions for XP or XS balances, Part 2, terminal, system and applications

– Basic principles for using the terminal and the software

– System settings

– User-speciﬁc settings (XP models only)

– Applications

Getting to know your balance

– Software updates

– Error and status messages

– Conversion table for weight units

– SOP - Standard Operating Procedure

1.2 Introducing the XP/XS micro and ultra-micro balances

The XP/XS family of micro and ultra-micro balances comprises a range of balances which differ from each other in relation to their weighing range and resolution.

The following

– Glass draft shield for precise weighing even in unstable environments (XP models with motorized drive.

– Fully automatic adjustment using internal weights (“ProFact” on XP models, “FACT” on XS models).

– Leveling aid for fast and easy leveling (XP models only).

– Built-in applications for normal weighing, statistics, formulation, piece counting, percent weighing, density, differential weighing ((XP

models only) and LabX Client.

– Integral RS232C interface and slot for an optional interface.

– Touch-sensitive graphics terminal (“TouchScreen”) with color (XP models) or monochrome display (XS models).

– Two programmable sensors for hands-off operation (“SmartSens”) to speed up frequently recurring tasks (XP models).

A brief word about standards, guidelines, and methods of quality assurance: The XP/XS micro and ultra-micro balances comply with usual standards and guidelines. They support standard procedures,speciﬁcations, working methods, and reports according to GLP (Good Labo-

ratory Practice), and allow the creation of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure). In this connection, records of working procedures and

adjustments become very important; for this purpose we recommend you to use a printer from the METTLER TOLEDO range, since these are optimally adapted to your balance. The XP/XS micro and ultra-micro balances conform to the applicable standards and guidelines and possess a CE declaration of conformity. METTLER TOLEDO is certiﬁed as manufacturer according to ISO 9001 and ISO 1400.

features are common to all models of the XP/XS micro and ultra-micro balances:

1.3 Conventions and symbols used in these operating instructions

The following conventions apply throughout both operating instruction (Part 1 and Part 2):

– Key designations are indicated by double angular parentheses (e.g. «On/Off» or «E»).

These symbols indicate safety notes and hazard warnings which, if ignored, can cause personal danger to the user, damage to the balance or other equipment, or malfunctioning of the balance.

This symbol indicates additional information and notes. These make working with your balance easier, as well as ensuring that you use it correctly and economically.

Getting to know your balance

1.4 Safety ﬁrst

Always operate and use your balance only in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual.

The instructions for setting up your new balance must be strictly observed.

If the instrument is not used according to the manufacturer’s Operating Instructions, protection of the instrument may be impaired.

It is not permitted to use the balance in hazardous environments.

Use only the on it is the same as your local power supply voltage. Only plug the adapter into a socket which is grounded.

Do not use sharply pointed objects to operate the keyboard of your balance!

Although your balance is very ruggedly constructed, it is nevertheless a precision instrument. Treat it with corresponding care.

Do not open the balance: It does not contain any parts which can be maintained, repaired, or replaced by the user. If you ever have problems with your balance, contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer.

Use only balance accessories and peripheral devices from METTLER TOLEDO; they are optimally adapted to your balance.

Disposal

In conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/CE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste.

This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their speciﬁc requirements.

Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point speciﬁed for electrical and electronic equipment.

If you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or the distributor from which you purchased this device.

Should this device be passed on to other parties (for private or professional use), the content of this regulation must also be related.

Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.

AC adapter delivered with your balance, and check that the voltage printed

Setting up the balance

This chapter explains how to unpack your new balance, and how to set it up and prepare it for operation. When you have carried out the steps described in this chapter, your balance is ready for operation.

Setting up the balance

2.1 Unpacking and checking the delivered items

2.1.1 Unpacking the balance

Open the outer packaging box. Grasp the strap on the inner box and pull this out of the outer box along with the padding.

Remove the padding, take the inner box out of the plastic bag and place it on a level surface with the opening ﬂap facing up. Open the inner box (open the ﬂap and remove the cardboard sleeve).

Remove the following parts from the upper part of the packaging:

a Documents (already removed here)

b Connecting cable for weighing cell – control unit

c Glass cover of the draft shield

d Mains cable (country-speciﬁc) for the AC adapter

e AC adapter

Lift off the upper part of the inner packaging.

Setting up the balance

You will ﬁnd the following parts in the lower part:

f Weighing cell with draft shield

g Plastic box, contains the parts for the draft disk

h Control unit with mounted terminal (i) and protective cover for the terminal

Remove the parts from the packaging and remove the tion) from the draft shield.

Please keep all parts of the packaging.This packaging guarantees best possible protection of your balance for transportation (Chapter 2.7).

shipping lock (j) (plastic protec-

2.1.2 Checking the delivered items

The standard scope of delivery contains the following items:

– Weighing cell and control unit with terminal installed

– Weighing pan is installed, draft disk and hook weighing pan (XP6U) are delivered separately and must be installed by the user

– AC adapter with country-speciﬁc power cable

– Connection cable for connecting the weighing cell to the control unit

– Protective cover for the terminal

– Cleaning brush

– Cleaning tweezers

– Weighing tweezers

– Production certiﬁcate

– CE declaration of conformity

– Operating Instructions Part 1 (this document) and Part 2

2.2 Selecting a location

Choose a position which is stable, free from vibration, and as nearly horizontal as possible. The supporting surface must be able to bear the weight of the fully loaded balance safely.

Pay attention to the environmental conditions (Chapter 5.1).

Avoid:

– Direct sunlight

– Strong drafts (e.g. from fans or air conditioning)

– Excessive ﬂuctuations in temperature.

Setting up the balance

If the balance is not horizontal from the beginning, it will have to be leveled during initial operation (see Chapter 3.2).

2.3

Assembling the balance

2.4 Power supply

– Remove the parts for the draft disk from the black plastic box. Assemble the parts ac-

cording to the instructions in the cover of the plastic box.

– Connect the terminal cable (a) to the control unit.

– Use the cable delivered (b) to connect the control unit to the weighing cell.

XP6U only: A hook weighing pan is also delivered with this model. Should you wish to use this, remove the standard round weighing pan and install the hook weighing pan according to the instructions in the cover of the black plastic box.

Your balance is delivered complete with an AC adapter and a country-speciﬁc power supply cable. The AC adapter is suitable for all power supply voltages in the range of:

100 – 240 VAC, 50/60Hz (for exact speciﬁcations, see Chapter 5).

Check that the local power supply voltage is in this range. If it is not, DO NOT connect the balance or the AC adapter to the power supply, and contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer.

Plug the AC adapter (a) into the socket (b) in the back of your control unit and into the power supply.

Important: Guide the cables so that they cannot become damaged or interfere with the weighing process! Take care that the AC adapter cannot come into contact with liquids!

After the balance has been connected to the power supply, it carries out a is then ready for operation.

self test and

Setting up the balance

a a

Note: If the display ﬁeld remains dark, even though the power supply connection functions,

ﬁrst disconnect the balance from the power supply. Open the terminal:

Terminal of XP models: Press both buttons (a) on the back of the terminal and open the upper part of the terminal.

Terminal of XS models: Press both ﬂaps (b) on the side of the terminal and open the upper part of the terminal.

Check that the plug for the terminal cable (c) is connected correctly inside the terminal. Ensure that the ferrite core (d) makes full contact on the plug.

2.5 Operating of the glass draft shield

The glass draft shield on your balance can be opened and closed by turning the door handle.

On XP models, the draft shield can also be operated via the “K” button or the “SmartSens” sensors (see Operating Instructions, Part 2).

During weighing, always ensure that the draft shield is closed!

2.6 Setting the reading angle and location of the terminal

2.6.1 Setting the reading angle

To change the reading angle, press both buttons or ﬂaps used to open the terminal (see above). The top of the terminal can then be pulled up or pushed down until it engages in the desired position. A total of 3 setting positions are available.

Setting up the balance

2.6.2 Remove terminal and place close to the balance

The terminal is attached to the control unit, but can be removed and positioned individually if necessary:

Switch off the balance and disconnect it from the power supply. Open the terminal by pressing both buttons or ﬂaps (see Chapter 2.4). Unplug the cable from the connection socket in the terminal.

Detach the terminal from the terminal support:

– On the XP models, unscrew both knurled screws (a) on the inside of the terminal.

– On XS models, the terminal is attached with just one knurled screw (b).

Pull the terminal cable out of the terminal.

Release the cable guide (c) on the underside of the control unit (2 Torx T-10 screws). The cable is now free and you can position the terminal separately.

The terminal support (d) is attached to the underside of the control unit with 2 screws (Torx T-20). You can leave the terminal support on the control unit or remove it.

Reconnect the balance to the power supply.

2.7

Transporting the balance

2.7.1 Transporting over short distances

If you wish to move your balance over a short distance to a new location, proceed as follows:

Switch off the balance and unplug the cable of the AC adaptor, and any interface cables, from the control unit. It is not necessary to disconnect the control unit from the weighing cell.

Grasp the control unit and weighing cell by the sides of the housing and carry them to their new location (observe the notes in Chapter

2.2 regarding the choice of an optimal location).

Never lift the balance by the glass draft shield, as this can cause damage!

Setting up the balance

2.7.2

If you want to transport or ship your balance over long distances, or if it is not certain that the balance will be transported upright, use the complete original packaging. Package the balance according to the illustrations and information in Chapter 2.1.1.

Transporting over long distances

Ensure that you place the shipping lock (plastic protection) in the glass draft shield!

2.8 Below-the-balance weighing

So that weighings can be carried out below the working surface (below-the-balance weighing), your balance is provided with a special hanger.

Switch off the balance and unplug the connection cable for the control unit from the back panel of the weighing cell.

Remove the glass cover, the weighing pan, and the draft disk. Remove the draft shield from the unit.

Carefully tip the weighing cell toward the back.

Turn the cover plate of the hanger for below-the-balance weighing until the hole for the feedthrough is exposed.

The weighing cell is now ready for installing the feedthrough for below-the balance weighing.

Leveling the balance

3 Leveling the balance

3.1 Switching the balance on and off

Switching on the balance: Press the «On/Off» key brieﬂy. The balance carries out a test

Off

and is then ready to weigh.

The display opposite appears when the balance is switched on for the ﬁrst time (this example shows the color display of the XP models).

Switching off the balance: Press and hold the «On/Off» key until the message “OFF”

appears in the display. The display then fades and the balance is switched off.

Off

3.2

Check the position of the air bubble in the level indicator on the top of the weighing cell. If the air bubble is not in the inner circle, the weighing cell needs to be leveled.

3.2.1 Leveling aid of the XP models

The XP models have a built-in

Leveling the balance

Turn the two leveling screws on the back of the weighing cell until the air bubble is in the inner circle of the level indicator (left ﬁgure = leveled correctly, right ﬁgure = leveled incorrectly).

leveling aid.

On the terminal, touch the large empty space below the weighing result. The following display appears.

To start the leveling aid, touch the button at the bottom of the screen.

Leveling the balance

Watch the level indicator on your balance and press the button that matches the current position of the air bubble in the level indicator.

The leveling aid will show you with red arrows which direction you need to turn the two footscrews on the back of the weighing cell.

Turn the footscrew(s) in the direction indicated until the air bubble is in the inner circle of the level indicator. If you are unable to do this on your ﬁrst attempt, you can press the button again that matches the current position of the air bubble at any time.

As soon as the air bubble is in the inner circle of the level indicator, the balance has been leveled correctly (left ﬁgure = leveled correctly, right ﬁgure = leveled incorrectly).

Press the “Exit” button to exit the leveling aid.

Before the balance returns to weighing mode, a message appears that advises you to adjust the balance after you have leveled it. Conﬁrm the message with “OK”. For information about adjusting the balance, see the Operating Instructions, Part 2.

Cleaning and service

4 Cleaning and service

Periodically clean the weighing chamber, the housing, and the terminal of your balance using the brush supplied with it.

To clean the weighing chamber thoroughly, pull the draft disk (which on the XP2U and XP6U balances is made up of several parts) and the weighing pan vertically up and off (it may be necessary to turn the weighing pan slightly to remove it).

When you replace these parts, make sure they are in the correct position (see Chapter 2.3).

Your balance is made from high quality, resistant materials and can therefore be cleaned with a commercially available, mild cleaning agent.

Please observe the following notes:

– On no account use

to the terminal overlay.

– Ensure that no liquid comes into contact with the balance, the terminal or the AC adapter.

– Never open the balance, terminal or AC adapter - they contain no components, which can be cleaned, repaired

or replaced by the user.

cleaning agents, which contain solvents or abrasive ingredients, as this can result in damage

Please contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer for details of the available service options. Regular servicing by an authorized service engineer ensures constant accuracy for years to come and prolongs the service life of your balance.

Technical data

5 Technical data

In this chapter you will ﬁnd the most important technical data for your balance.

5.1 General data

Power supply

• Power supply connector with AC/DC adapter:

• Cable to AC adapter: 3-core, with country-speciﬁc plug

• Power supply to the balance: 12VDC ±3%, 2.25A, maximum ripple: 80mVDCpp

Protection and standards

• Overvoltage category: Class II

• Degree of pollution: 2

• Standards for safety and EMC: See Declaration of Conformity (separate brochure 11780294)

• Range of application: For use only in closed interior rooms

11107909, HEG42-120200 -7

Primary: 100-240V, -15% /+10%, 50/60Hz

Secondary: 12VDC ± 3%, 2.25A (with electronic overload protection)

Use only with a tested AC adapter with SELV output current.

Ensure correct polarity

Environmental conditions

• Height above mean sea level: Up to 4000 m

• Ambient temperature: 5-40 °C

• Relative air humidity: Max. 80% at 31°C, linearly decreasing to 50% at 40 °C, noncondensing

• Warm-up time: 24 hours after connecting the balance to the power supply; when switched on from

standby-mode, the balance is ready for operation immediately.

Materials

• Housing: Die-cast aluminum, plastic, chrome steel and glass

• Terminal: Die-cast zinc, chromed and plastics

• Weighing pan: Aluminum, chromed (AlMgSi1 coated chem Ni 15 µm, Cr 0.3 – 0.5 µm)

Operating Instructions – Part 2

METTLER TOLEDO Excellence XS Balances

Terminal System settings Software Applications

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Weighing Statistics Formulation Piece Counting Percent Weighing Density Dynamic Weighing LabX Client

Excellence XS Analytical Balances

Excellence XS Precision Balances

Contents

1 Introduction to Operating Instructions - Part 2 for Excellence XS Balances ......................................................... 7

2 Basic Principles for Using the Terminal and the Software .................................................................................. 8

2.1 An Overview of the Terminal .......................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 The Display .................................................................................................................................................................. 9

2.3 Your First Weighing .................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.3.1 Switching the Balance ON and OFF ............................................................................................................................. 10

2.3.2 Performing a Simple Weighing .................................................................................................................................... 11

2.4 The Balance Software ................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.5 The Typical Operating Sequence .................................................................................................................................13

2.6 The Security System in Your Balance ........................................................................................................................... 14

3 System Settings............................................................................................................................................ 15

3.1 Calling up the System Settings ...................................................................................................................................15

3.2 An Overview of the System Settings ............................................................................................................................. 15

3.3 Settings for Calibration and Tests ................................................................................................................................ 16

3.3.1 Fully Automatic Adjustment Function “FACT” ................................................................................................................. 16

3.3.2 Deﬁne External Adjustment Weight .............................................................................................................................. 17

3.3.3 Deﬁne External Test Weight .........................................................................................................................................18

3.3.4 Deﬁne Adjustment and Test Printouts ........................................................................................................................... 18

3.4 Specify Balance Parameters ....................................................................................................................................... 19

3.4.1 Adaptation to the Type of Balance ...............................................................................................................................20

3.4.2 Adaptation to the Ambient Conditions .........................................................................................................................20

3.4.3 Speed of the Value Release ........................................................................................................................................ 20

3.4.4 Automatic Zero Setting ............................................................................................................................................... 20

3.5 Select Dialog Language .............................................................................................................................................21

3.6 Select Peripheral Devices ........................................................................................................................................... 21

3.7 Terminal Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 23

3.8 Date and Time ............................................................................................................................................................ 24

3.9 Deﬁne Access Rights and Specify the Password ........................................................................................................... 25

3.10 Energy Saving Function (Standby)...............................................................................................................................26

3.11 Settings for External Keys (Aux Connections) ...............................................................................................................26

3.12 Loading the Factory Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 27

3.13 Access Balance Information .......................................................................................................................................27

3.14 Printing the System Settings .......................................................................................................................................28

4 The “Weighing” Application............................................................................................................................ 29

4.1 Select the Application ................................................................................................................................................. 29

4.2 Settings for the “Weighing” Application ........................................................................................................................ 29

4.2.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................29

4.2.2 Select Function Keys ..................................................................................................................................................31

4.2.3 Select Information Fields ............................................................................................................................................ 32

4.2.4 Selections for Automatic Printouts ...............................................................................................................................32

4.2.5 Select Weighing Units ................................................................................................................................................33

Contents

4.2.6 Deﬁne Freely Selectable Weighing Units ...................................................................................................................... 33

4.2.7 Deﬁne Printout ...........................................................................................................................................................34

4.2.8 Selections for Manual Printouts ................................................................................................................................... 36

4.2.9 Formatting the Output Data ........................................................................................................................................ 36

4.2.10 Deﬁne Identiﬁer .......................................................................................................................................................... 39

4.2.11 Speciﬁcations for Handling Barcode Data .................................................................................................................... 39

4.2.12 Speciﬁcations for Processing Keyboard Entries ............................................................................................................ 40

4.3 Working With the “Weighing” Application .....................................................................................................................41

4.3.1 Changing the Readability of the Measured Weight ....................................................................................................... 41

4.3.2 Working With the Item Counter ...................................................................................................................................41

4.3.3 Working with Identiﬁers .............................................................................................................................................. 41

4.4 Adjust the Balance and Check the Adjustment ............................................................................................................. 43

4.4.1 Fully Automatic Adjustment FACT ................................................................................................................................. 43

4.4.2 Adjustment With the Internal Weight ...........................................................................................................................43

4.4.3 Adjustment With an External Weight ............................................................................................................................ 44

4.4.4 Checking the Adjustment With the Internal Weight ....................................................................................................... 45

4.4.5 Checking the Adjustment With an External Weight ....................................................................................................... 45

4.4.6 Adjustment and Test Printouts (Sample Printouts) ........................................................................................................46

5 The “Statistics” application ............................................................................................................................ 47

5.1 Introduction to the “Statistics” Application .................................................................................................................... 47

5.2 Select the Application ................................................................................................................................................. 47

5.3 Settings for the “Statistics” Application ......................................................................................................................... 47

5.3.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................47

5.3.2 Special Function Keys for Statistical Purposes .............................................................................................................. 48

5.3.3 Special Statistical Information Fields ........................................................................................................................... 49

5.3.4 Special Printout Information for Statistical Purposes ..................................................................................................... 49

5.3.5 Activate Additive Mode ............................................................................................................................................... 51

5.4 Working With the “Statistics” Application ......................................................................................................................51

5.4.1 Statistical Recording of Series of Weighings ................................................................................................................51

5.4.2 Additive Weighing to a Target Value .............................................................................................................................53

5.4.3 Sample Printout With Statistical Values ........................................................................................................................ 54

5.4.4 Formulas Used for Calculating Statistical Values ..........................................................................................................55

6 The “Formulation” Application ........................................................................................................................ 56

6.1 Introduction to the “Formulation” Application ..............................................................................................................56

6.2 Select the Application ................................................................................................................................................. 56

6.3 Settings for the “Formulation” Application .................................................................................................................... 56

6.3.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................56

6.3.2 Special Function Keys for Formulation ......................................................................................................................... 57

6.3.3 Special Information Fields for Formulation ................................................................................................................... 58

6.3.4 Special Printout Information for Formulation ................................................................................................................58

6.3.5 Special Identiﬁers for Formulation ............................................................................................................................... 60

6.4 Working With the “Formulation” Application .................................................................................................................60

6.4.1 Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................................60

6.4.2 Operating Sequence ..................................................................................................................................................61

6.4.3 Sample Printout for a Formulation ............................................................................................................................... 62

7 The “Density” Application .............................................................................................................................. 63

7.1 Introduction to the “Density” Application ...................................................................................................................... 63

7.2 Select the Application ................................................................................................................................................. 63

Contents

7.3 Settings for the “Density” Application ...........................................................................................................................63

7.3.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................63

7.3.2 Choosing the Method of Density Determination ........................................................................................................... 64

7.3.3 Selection of the Auxiliary Liquid...................................................................................................................................64

7.3.4 Activate or Deactivate the Statistics .............................................................................................................................65

7.3.5 Speciﬁcations for Calculating and Displaying the Result ............................................................................................... 65

7.3.6 Special Function Keys for Density Determination .......................................................................................................... 65

7.3.7 Special Information Fields for Density Determination ................................................................................................... 66

7.3.8 Special Print Information for Density Determination ..................................................................................................... 67

7.4 Working With the “Density” Application ........................................................................................................................69

7.4.1 Determining the Density of Non-Porous Solid Bodies .................................................................................................... 69

7.4.2 Determining the Density of Liquids Using a Sinker .......................................................................................................70

7.4.3 Determining the Density of Pastes With the Aid of a Gamma Sphere .............................................................................71

7.4.4 Sample Printout of a Density Determination ................................................................................................................72

7.5 Using the Density Statistics ......................................................................................................................................... 73

7.6 Formulae Used to Calculate Density ............................................................................................................................75

7.6.1 Formulae for Determining the Density of Solid Bodies .................................................................................................. 75

7.6.2 Formulae for Determining the Density of Liquids and Pastes ......................................................................................... 75

7.7 Density Table for Distilled Water ..................................................................................................................................76

7.8 Density Table for Ethanol ............................................................................................................................................ 76

8 The “Percent Weighing” Application ............................................................................................................... 77

8.1 Introduction to the “Percent Weighing” Application ......................................................................................................77

8.2 Selecting the Application ............................................................................................................................................ 77

8.3 Settings for the “Percent Weighing” Application ........................................................................................................... 77

8.3.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................77

8.3.2 Special Function Keys for Percent Weighing ................................................................................................................. 78

8.3.3 Special Information Fields for Percent Weighing ..........................................................................................................78

8.3.4 Additional Unit for Percent Weighing ...........................................................................................................................79

8.3.5 Special Report Information for Percent Weighing .........................................................................................................79

8.4 Working With the “Percent Weighing” Application ......................................................................................................... 80

8.4.1 Simple Percent Weighing ............................................................................................................................................ 80

8.4.2 Percent Weighing to a Target Value..............................................................................................................................81

8.4.3 Example of a Percent Weighing Report ........................................................................................................................ 81

9 The “Piece Counting” Application ................................................................................................................... 82

9.1 Introduction to the “Piece Counting” Application ..........................................................................................................82

9.2 Selecting the Application ............................................................................................................................................ 82

9.3 Settings for the “Piece Counting” Application ............................................................................................................... 82

9.3.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................82

9.3.2 Specifying the Fixed Reference Piece Count ................................................................................................................ 83

9.3.3 Special Function Keys for Piece Counting .................................................................................................................... 83

9.3.4 Special Information Fields for Piece Counting .............................................................................................................. 84

9.3.5 Additional Unit for Piece Counting ...............................................................................................................................85

9.3.6 Special Report Information for Piece Counting ............................................................................................................. 85

9.4 Working With the “Piece Counting” Application ............................................................................................................ 86

9.4.1 Simple Piece Counting ...............................................................................................................................................86

9.4.2 Totaling Piece Counts and Including Them in Statistics ................................................................................................. 88

9.4.3 Counting to a Target Value .......................................................................................................................................... 90

9.4.4 Example of a Piece Counting Report With Statistical Values .......................................................................................... 91

Contents

10 The “Dynamic Weighing” Application ............................................................................................................. 92

10.1 Introduction to the “Dynamic Weighing” Application ..................................................................................................... 92

10.2 Selecting the Application ............................................................................................................................................ 92

10.3 Settings for the “Dynamic Weighing” Application ..........................................................................................................92

10.3.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................92

10.3.2 Special Function Keys for Dynamic Weighing ............................................................................................................... 93

10.3.3 Adapting the Application to the Dynamic Behavior of the Weighing Material .................................................................94

10.3.4 Settings for the Start of Weighing ................................................................................................................................94

10.3.5 Settings for the Beep at the End of the Measurement Cycle .......................................................................................... 95

10.3.6 Settings for the Automatic Tare Function ......................................................................................................................95

10.3.7 Special Information Fields for Dynamic Weighing ........................................................................................................96

10.3.8 Special Report Information for Dynamic Weighing ...................................................................................................... 96

10.3.9 Automatic or Manual Reporting of Individual Values .....................................................................................................97

10.3.10 Selecting the Destination for the Output Data .............................................................................................................. 98

10.3.11 Formatting the Output Data ........................................................................................................................................ 98

10.3.12 Activate or Deactivate Statistics ................................................................................................................................. 100

10.4 Working With the “Dynamic Weighing” Application ..................................................................................................... 101

10.4.1 Dynamic Weighing With Automatic Start .................................................................................................................... 101

10.4.2 Dynamic Weighing With Manual Start .......................................................................................................................102

10.4.3 Recording Statistics of Dynamic Weighing .................................................................................................................102

10.4.4 Example of a Dynamic Weighing Report ....................................................................................................................103

11 The Application “LabX Client” ...................................................................................................................... 104

11.1 Introduction to the “LabX Client” Application ..............................................................................................................104

11.2 Selecting the Application .......................................................................................................................................... 104

12 Software Updates ....................................................................................................................................... 105

12.1 Operating Principle ..................................................................................................................................................105

12.2 Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................................105

12.3 Loading Software Updates From the Internet .............................................................................................................. 105

12.4 Loading the New Software Into the Balance ...............................................................................................................106

12.5 Saving and Reloading Balance Settings ....................................................................................................................108

13 Error and Status Messages .......................................................................................................................... 109

13.1 Error Messages Occurring During Normal Operation ..................................................................................................109

13.2 Further Error Messages .............................................................................................................................................109

13.3 Status Messages ...................................................................................................................................................... 110

14 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................... 111

14.1 Conversion Table for Weight Units .............................................................................................................................111

14.2 SOPs - Standard Operating Procedures......................................................................................................................112

14.3 Recommended Printer Settings ................................................................................................................................. 113

15 Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 114

Introduction to Operating Instructions - Part 2 for Excellence XS balances

1 Introduction to Operating Instructions - Part 2

for Excellence XS Balances

As soon as you have these Operating Instructions (Part 2) for Excellence XS balances in your hand, you are ready to use your balance. Your balance has been assembled and leveled.

Caution: It is essential that you have read the Operating Instructions (Part 1) for the XS balances (separate document). You must also have read the Safety Instructions in Part 1 and assembled and installed the balance according to the operating instructions.

Attention: Do not use sharply pointed objects to operate the keyboard of your balance!

These Operating Instructions – Part 2 are valid for all Excellence XS balances with terminal (analytical balances and precision balances). They describe a range of weighing and setting options: – Basic information on operating the touch-sensitive terminal (“Touch Screen”) for simple and convenient operation, along with

basic information on the software.

– The system settings

– Built-in applications for normal weighing, statistics, formulation, piece counting, percent weighing, density, dynamic weighing and

LabX Client. Note: The number of built-in applications depends on the model.

– Software updates (downloaded from the Internet and loaded into the balance)

– Error and status messages

Conventions and symbols used in these operating instructions:

– Key designations are indicated by double angular parentheses (e.g. «On/Off» or «J»).

This symbol indicates safety notes and hazard warnings which, if ignored, can cause personal danger to the user, damage to the balance or other equipment, or malfunctioning of the balance.

This symbol indicates additional information and notes. These make working with your balance easier, as well as ensuring that you use it correctly and economically.

Basic Principles for Using the Terminal and the Software

2 Basic Principles for Using the Terminal and the Software

This Section explains the operating and display elements of your terminal, and also explains the way the software of your balance is to be used. Please read this Section carefully, because it is the basis for all the operating steps that are explained in later Sections.

2.1 An Overview of the Terminal

In this Section we will ﬁrst introduce you to the controls of the terminal. Detailed information on the display will be provided in the next Section.

1 «A» key

This key takes you directly from any menu level back to the active application. Any changes made and conﬁrmed up to this point are automatically saved.

2 «I» key Your balance is shipped from the factory with standard applications (e.g. for normal weighing, statistics, formula

weighing and density determination). This key allows you to choose the application with which you want to work. 3 «G» key Zero-setting button: This button is used to set a new zero point. All weight values are measured with this zero point

as a basis.. 4 «H» key Tare key: This button is used to tare the balance.

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5 «On/Off» key Pressing this button brieﬂy will switch the balance on. Holding this button down will switch the balance off (hold

down until the ‘OFF’ display appears).. 6 «J» key A large number of settings allow each application to be ideally matched to the particular task. You call up the menus

for conﬁguring the active application with this key. 7 «F» key

Pressing this key transmits the weighing result over the interface, e.g. to a printer. However, other devices, such as a PC can also be connected. The data transmitted can be freely speciﬁed.

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2.2 The Display

The illuminated, graphic display of your terminal is a “touch screen”. It is not only possible not only to read data and settings, but also to make settings and to execute functions by touching the display area.

The factory setting of the balance displays the weighing result at a size so that it can easily be read. In this display mode neither the information ﬁelds nor the graphical “SmartTrac” ﬁlling guide are visible.

The “display” function key allows two further display modes to be selected. The next display mode appears each time the key is pressed. In the two other display modes, more information is shown than in the standard mode, but the displayed weight itself is smaller:

Display with information ﬁelds and “SmartTrac”. The weighing result displayed is reduced for reasons of space.

Display without information ﬁelds but with “SmartTrac”. The size of the weight display is increased because the information ﬁelds are not displayed.

The display is divided into different zones (the illustration shows the display including information ﬁelds and “SmartTrac”):

The currently active application is shown in the upper left-hand corner. By pressing

this area you call up the menu in which you may select the desired application (you can also reach this menu via the «I» key).

The date or the time are shown in the upper right-hand corner. You can change the

date or the time by pressing this zone.

3 Status icons: These symbols appear as needed and indicate any special needs of the

balance (e.g., needs adjustment, needs servicing, change batteries, etc.). A list of all status icons can be found in

The current weighing result appears in this area. If you touch the weighing unit (4b)

a window appears in which you can select the desired weighing unit.

If you press the weighing result (4a) another window displays the weighing result in

a larger size. This can be useful if you want to read the weighing result from some distance away. This window can be closed again by pressing the “OK” button on the screen.

Section 13.3.

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5 Additional information (information ﬁelds) related to the active application, and which

will make your work easier, are displayed in this area.

In the other two display modes (where the weighing result is larger but where less additional information is displayed) it is also possible to make settings by touching the zones that are visible at the time.

Note: Depending on country-speciﬁc rules, on certiﬁed versions of balances the uncertiﬁed decimal places are displayed gray.

Screen saver

If the balance is not used for 15 minutes, the backlighting of the display is automatically switched off and the pixels are inverted at intervals of approximately 15 seconds. As soon as you start to work with the balance again (load a weight, press a key, etc.), the display returns to its normal state.

The “SmartTrac” is displayed in this area. This is a graphical ﬁlling guide, showing you

at a glance the weighing range that has already been ﬁlled and the range that is still available.

This area is reserved for the function keys that offer you direct access to frequently

needed functions and settings for the currently active application. If more than ﬁve function keys are active, you can switch between them using the arrow keys (not shown in the diagram).

2.3 Your First Weighing

In this Section you will get to know those controls and display elements of your balance that are needed to carry out simple weighing processes. This Section provides an introduction to operating your balance.

2.3.1 Switching the Balance ON and OFF

Switch balance on: Brieﬂy press the «On/Off» key. The balance carries out a short test as

soon as it has been switched on, after which it is ready to weigh.

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The display shown here appears the ﬁrst time the balance is switched on.

Switch balance off: Press the «On/Off» key and hold it pressed until “OFF” appears on

the display. The display then goes blank, and the balance is switched off.

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2.3.2 Performing a Simple Weighing

To carry out a simple weighing you only need the keys on the lower part of the terminal. Your balance has separate keys for zero adjustment («G») and for taring («H»).

Zero adjustment: The «G» key sets a new zero, and all weights (including the tare) are measured with reference to this zero. After adjusting the zero both the tare weight and

the net (gross) weight are equal to 0. Use the zero setting key «G» whenever you want to begin a new weighing process, and ﬁrst wish to measure the tare weight precisely.

Taring: If you are working with a weighing container, place it on the weighing pan. Close the glass draft shield (if present), then press the «H» key to tare the scale. The taring process sets the weight that has been placed on the scales since the last zero adjustment as the new tare weight. The previous tare (if there was one) is overwritten. After taring, “Net” appears on the display, indicating that all the displayed weights are net values. Note: If, after the «H» key has been pressed, an instruction to press the «G» key appears, you have attempted to set a negative tare value. This is not permitted. Adjust the balance’s zero, and perform the taring again.

Weighing: Place the items to be weighed on the weighing pan, and close the glass draft shield (if present). As soon as the stability detector icon (the small circle to the left of the weight display) goes out, the display is stable and you can read off the weighing result. The stability detector icon is still visible in this diagram, and therefore the weighing result is not stable.

2.4 The Balance Software

The software controls all you balance’s functions. It also allows the balance to be adjusted for a speciﬁc working environment. Please take note of the following explanations, as they are the basic principle for using your balance.

The software consists of the following components:

– Applications

– Application-speciﬁc settings

– System settings

Applications

Applications are software modules for carrying out speciﬁc weighing tasks. Your balance is shipped from the factory with a variety of standard applications (for normal weighing, statistics, formula weighing, density determination,

Application-speciﬁc settings

percent weighing, piece counting und dynamic weighing). Immediately after being switched on, the balance runs the application for ordinary weighing. The applications are accessible via «I» key. You will ﬁnd instructions on working with the standard applications starting from Section 4.

These settings allow you to adapt applications to suit your particular needs. The adjustments that can be made vary according to which application has been selected. Pressing the «J» key opens the multi-page menu with the settings for the currently active application. Information about the individual setting possibilities can be found in the Section describing the particular application.

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System settings

The system settings are not application-dependent, and apply to the entire weighing system (e.g. setting the

The following diagram illustrates the connections between the individual components of the software, and provides an initial overview of a typical operating procedure.

Operating step

1. Select the application

dialog language). To call up the system settings, press the «I» key and then the “System” button. You will ﬁnd information on the individual possible settings in

Chapter 3.

2. Work

3. If desired:

Change the settings for the

chosen application (applicationdependent settings)

4. If desired:

Change the system settings

Example

Conﬁrm the settings by pressing “OK” or return directly to the application with the «A» key.

Conﬁrm the settings by pressing “OK” and “Exit”, or return directly to the active application with the «A» key.

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2.5 The Typical Operating Sequence

The typical operating sequence is described brieﬂy below, without going into detail about special application-speciﬁc features.

Switch on the balance: Switch the balance on by brieﬂy pressing

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the «On/Off» key. Immediately after being switched on, the balance runs the most recently used application.

Note: The display of your scales may differ from the example, depending on the application that was used last and on whatever settings were made.

Select the application: If you do not want to work with the current application, use the «I» to select the application menu (or alternatively by touching the appropriate zone in the upper left-hand corner of the display). Touch the icon for the desired application, and the relevant software will load.

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Change application-speciﬁc settings: If you want to change the settings for the active application, press the «J» key. Information on the application-dependent settings can be found in the description of each individual application

Change system settings: If you want to change system settings that apply to the entire weighing system, i.e. to all the applications, then press the «I» key and then the “System” button. The system settings are described in detail in Chapter 3.

Working: Carry out the desired operations. Information on working with the individual applications can be found in Chapter 4ff.

Switch off the balance: After completion of the work, switch off the balance by pressing and holding down the «On/Off» key.

(Chapter 4ff).

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2.6 The Security System in Your Balance

Your balance’s system settings, or parts of them, can be protected against unauthorized modiﬁcations by means of a password (detailed information can be found in Section 3.9). A password is deﬁned when the balance is shipped from the factory (see Section 3.9). However, the menu settings are chosen so that you have unrestricted access to all system settings.

If you want to call up part of a menu that is protected by the password, an alphanumeric keyboard appears on the display.

Type in the password. Observe upper and lower case, using the “a...z” or “A...Z” button to change case; numerical characters can be entered by pressing the “0...9” button. You can use the arrow key to delete incorrect input character by character. For security reasons, the password is not shown in plain text, but the individual characters are represented by an asterisk.

Note: You can cancel password dialog box at any time by pressing “C”.

As soon as you have entered the whole of the password, press “OK”. If the password is correct, the selected menu will appear. Otherwise, an error message will be displayed together with the prompt to re-enter the password.

WARNING: Note your password very carefully! If you forget the password, there is no way of recreating access to the protected menu area! We recommend that you write the password down and save it a safe place!

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