PCE Instruments PCE-BSK 310 Users guide

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Precision Balance PCE-BSK Series

User Manual

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Last change: 18 December 2019

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Contents

1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1

2 Technical specifications ...................................................................... 2

3 Delivery contents .................................................................................. 2

4 Device description ................................................................................ 3

5 First use of the balance ........................................................................ 4

6 Calibration ............................................................................................. 4

6.1 One-point calibration ........................................................................................................ 4

6.2 Three-point calibration ...................................................................................................... 5

7 Function settings .................................................................................. 5

7.1 Setting the weight unit ...................................................................................................... 5

7.2 Counting function ............................................................................................................. 6

7.3 User-specific functions ..................................................................................................... 6

8 Serial interface - communication protocol ......................................... 7

9 Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 7

10 Contact ................................................................................................. 8

11 Disposal ................................................................................................. 8

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1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.

• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

• You must not make any technical changes to the device.

• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

• When weighing powder and similar products, use a suitable container to make sure no

small parts enter the scales.

• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.

• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

• Do not expose the device to radioactive environments or corrosive substances.

• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.

• Do not use any sharp objects such as pens to press the keys of the balance. Only use
your fingers to press the keys.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

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2 Technical specifications

PCE-BSK 310

PCE-BSK 1100

PCE-BSK 5100

Weighing range

310g

1,100g

5,100g

Accuracy class

II

III

III

Resolution/readability

0.001g

0.01g

0.1g

Repeatability

±0.002g

±0.02g

±0.2g

Linearity

±0.003g

±0.03g

±0.3g

Settling time

<3 s

Operating temperature

17.5 ... 22.5 °C

Dimensions of weighing plate

90 mm

130 mm

160x160 mm

Calibration

external

Overall dimensions

270 x 265 x 190 mm

270 x 200 x 80 mm

Overall weight

4.0 kg

2.5 kg

Interface

RS232

Mains adaptor

Primary: 100 ... 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Secondary: 6 V, 500 mA

outside minus, inside plus

Batteries

3 x AA (LR6)

not included, not rechargeable within the balance

3 Delivery contents

PCE-BSK 310

PCE-BSK 1100

PCE-BSK 5100

Electronic balance

• • •

Weighing plate

90 mm

130 mm

160 x 160 mm

Mains adaptor • •

•

User manual • •

•

Test weight

200 g

500 g

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Wind shield • ---

---

only PCE-BSK 310
includes wind shield

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4 Device description

1
2

3

4

9 10 11

7

8

5 6

12 13 14 15 16

1. Weighing plate

2. Type plate

3. Adjustable feet

4. Level for alignment

5. RS232-Schnittstelle

6. Connection for mains adaptor

7. Stable weight indicator

8. Power supply lamp

9. Weight display

10. Battery level indicator

11. Current weight unit

12. ON/OFF key

13. Counting key

14. “>0<“ key, e. g. for zeroing

15. “CAL“ key, e. g. for calibration

16. Unit key for changing weight unit

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5 First use of the balance

Open the packaging carefully and keep it for possible later returns. Place the weighing plate on
the scales and connect the mains adaptor. If you prefer battery operation, insert the batteries. (If
the weighing plate has not been placed on the balance correctly, a notification will be displayed
to inform you that weighing is not possible.) The balance will start after a short beeping sound

and will show 300.00 or 1000.00 or 5000 respectively, followed by a dashed line. With a second
short beeping sound, it will then display 0.00 kg. The balance is now in weighing mode.

Set-up location

1. Keep the set-up location clean and dry.

2. Place the balance on an even and stable surface.

3. Align the balance by means of the adjustable feet. The bubble of the level must be
exactly within the circle marked in black.

4. Avoid draught and fluctuations in temperature, e. g. coming from open windows and
doors as well as placing the scales below heaters or exposed to direct sunlight.

5. Avoid exposure to vibration.

6. Avoid interference from other devices.

7. Please note that static charges can occur when the scales are used in dry environments
or for bulk materials.

8. Keep the balance away from objects with magnets and from magnetic fields.

9. Do not use the scales in explosive areas.

10. Do not use the scales in areas with high air humidity or in dusty environments.

11. When the balance is carried from a cold to a warm environment, moisture within the
balance can condense. This has an effect on the accuracy and the reliability of the
weighing. To avoid this, allow 2 hours for the balance to take on room temperature
before switching it on.

6 Calibration

The weighing accuracy of the balance depends, among other factors, on the environmental
conditions (gravitation, temperature, humidity). With the calibration function, the scales can be
adapted to the current environmental conditions. The balance must have been exposed to stable
environmental conditions for at least 30 minutes before the calibration can be started.

6.1 One-point calibration

In weighing mode, press

- CAL for approx. 4 seconds – “I.CAL Ig“ should be displayed.

- Press the >0< key – a weight value for the calibration should be displayed.

- Press >0< to apply or
press the counting key as well as the CAL key to make a change – then confirm with >0<.

- Apply the weight that flashes in the display.
A line will appear, followed by the non-flashing weight.

- Remove the weight – a line will be displayed, followed by “0.00 g“.
The calibration is now completed.

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6.2 Three-point calibration

In weighing mode, press

- CAL for approx. 4 seconds – “I.CAL Ig“ should be displayed.

- Press the counting key to select “2.CAL 3“.

- Press >0< - a weight value for the calibration should be displayed.

- Apply the weight that flashes in the display.
A line will appear, followed by the non-flashing weight.

- Remove the first weight.

- Apply the next weight which flashes in the display.
A line will appear, followed by the non-flashing weight.

- Remove the second weight.

- Apply the next weight which flashes in the display.
A line will appear, followed by the non-flashing weight.

- Remove the third weight - a line will be displayed, followed by “0.00 g“.
The calibration is now completed.

For the PCE-BSK 1100, 200 g, 500 g and 1000 g weights are required.

7 Function settings

7.1 Setting the weight unit

Go to “F01“ to define your own custom unit with decimal places and conversion factor related to
grams. Go to “F02“ to deactivate or activate the pre-set units.

To enter the menu, first turn off the scales and then:
a) press and hold the unit key and press and release the ON/OFF key or
b) short-press the ON/OFF key and then the unit key.

“F-01“ Decimal character and factor for custom unit

- Press >0< to open the function.

- “

- - - - - - -

g“ will be displayed.

- Use the counting key to change the decimal position.

- Confirm with >0<.

- “00000.00g“ will be displayed for example, with the selected decimal places.

- Enter the conversion factor from grams to the custom unit with the counting key (for the
position) and the CAL key (for the value)
The customer-specific unit will be saved so that it is still available after turning off the scales.

- Confirm with >0<. “F-02“ will be displayed.

- Enter weighing mode with the unit key.

“F-02“ Activation/deactivation of weight units

- Press >0< to open the function.

- Select the unit with the CAL key.

- Use the counting key to switch between ON and OFF.

- These units can be selected: g / CT / OZ / FRE / dWT / OZT / gn /G.S.M.
(grams, carat, ounces, free unit (user-defined), pennyweight, troy ounce, grain, g/m²).

- Confirm with >0<. “F-01“ will be displayed.

- Enter weighing mode with the unit key.

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7.2 Counting function

To enable the scales to count pieces, the reference quantity must be saved first:

- In weighing mode, press and hold the counting key for approx. 4 seconds.

- “---.COU ---“ will be displayed and after some time, 5 PCS will appear in the display.

- The number of reference pieces can be selected with >0<.
You can select 5, 10, 20, 40, 50,100, 200, 300, 400 or 500.

- Place the selected number of pieces on the scales and confirm with the counting key.

- A line will be displayed, followed by the number of pieces placed on the scales.

- Remove the reference pieces from the weighing plate. The display will now show 0 and you can
use the counting function.

- To switch between the counting and weighing functions, short-press the counting key.

- The determined reference value will be saved so that it is still available after turning off the
balance.

7.3 User-specific functions

In weighing mode, press the counting key and the unit key at the same time until ”I. FIL“ is
displayed.
You can go to the next menu item by pressing the counting key. You can confirm your selection
with the >0< key or return to the menu with the unit key.

Display

Function

Description

I. FIL

Sensitivity

Selection with counting key:

1.1 FIL 1- fast,

1.2 FIL 2 - normal,

1.3 FIL 3 - slow,

2. bA_LI

Backlight

Selection with counting key:

2.1 ON

2.2 OFF

2.3 AUTO (energy saving mode, backlight
will turn off after 30 seconds)

3. AU_Po

Automatic power off

Selection with counting key:

3.1 ON (power off after 3 minutes)

3.2 OFF

4. PEAK

Maximum value / PEAK

Selection with counting key:

4.1 ON (last maximum weight will be
displayed until a higher weight is added; a
new maximum value will be determined
after restarting the scales)

4.2 OFF

5 SENd

Data transfer to PC

5.1 KEY CAL key for transmission

5.2 ASK.....Query from PC

5.3 Cont.....Continuous transmission

5.4 StAb Automatic transmission when
value is stable

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8 Serial interface - communication protocol

1: Tare Format: ST + CR + LF
2: Entering tare value
Format: ST***** ***** (i. e. from 9e to maximum weight)

The signal has 16 digits
1 icon + or –
2 space
3 ...10 digits for the weight value or space
11 space

12...14 display unit (Newton, kg, g, lb or PCS (pieces))
15 CR
16 LF

3: Query of current weight display
Format: Sx + CR + LF
4: Turn off balance (not possible in standby mode – can only be turned back on via the ”ON“ key

of the balance.)
Format: SO + CR + LF

9 Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

No display indication

Mains plug not connected,
mains adaptor defective, red
light below “Power” is
glowing but nothing is
displayed after pressing
ON/OFF

Connect mains cable,
replace mains adaptor
where required

Displayed value not stable

Environmental conditions,
wind shield open, foreign
object on/within the balance,
weight exceeds weighing
range, change in weighed
product (evaporation,
absorption, movement),
power supply not stable

Avoid air flow and vibration,
close wind shield, remove
foreign objects, ensure
stable power supply by
mains adaptor
Displayed value different
from actual value

No calibration, no taring,
zero point not adapted

Calibrate, tare, adapt the
zero point by pressing >0<
before weighing

If your problem cannot be solved with the help of the chart above, please contact our technical
support.

10 Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact

us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

11 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European
Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as
household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re­use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance
with your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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