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User manual no.:
LMI-61-05/04/13/ENG
Balances
3Y series
• Microbalances – MYA.3Y
BALANCES AND SCALES
RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28, POLAND
Phone: +48 (0-48) 38 48 800, fax. +48 (0-48) 385 00 10
export@radwag.com
www.radwag.com
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APRIL 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BASIC INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 6
1.1. Intended use .................................................................................................................. 6
1.2. Precaution measures ..................................................................................................... 6
1.3. Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.4. Supervision over balance metrological parameters ........................................................ 6
1.5. Manual significance ...................................................................................................... 6
1.6. Balance user training ..................................................................................................... 6
2. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ................................................................................. 7
2.1. Packaging ...................................................................................................................... 7
3. UNPACKING, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING ......................................... 7
3.1. Installation and place of use .......................................................................................... 7
3.2. Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.3. Balance cleaning ......................................................................................................... 10
3.4. Plugging to mains ........................................................................................................ 10
3.4. Connecting peripheral equipment ................................................................................ 10
4. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................... 11
5. BALANCE LEVELING ............................................................................................ 11
5.1. Level control system – automatic operation – “ALERT” mode ...................................... 12
5.2. Manual leveling ............................................................................................................ 13
6. MENU STRUCTURE ............................................................................................... 14
6.1. Working mode selection .............................................................................................. 14
6.2. Moving in user menu ................................................................................................... 15
6.3. Return to weighing mode ............................................................................................. 15
6.3. Quick return to weighing mode .................................................................................... 16
7. WEIGHING .............................................................................................................. 19
7.1. Zeroing process ........................................................................................................... 19
7.2. Tarring process ............................................................................................................ 19
7.3. Use of constant tare in weighing .................................................................................. 20
7.4. Applying automatic tare in weighing ............................................................................. 22
7.5. Digital tare ................................................................................................................... 22
8. BASICS ON TERMINAL AND SOFTWARE OEPRATION ..................................... 23
8.1. Basics on balance operation ........................................................................................ 26
9. BAL ANCE SOFTWARE .......................................................................................... 27
9.1. Operators / User profiles .............................................................................................. 27
9.2. System settings ........................................................................................................... 27
9.3. Working modes ............................................................................................................ 28
10. BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................... 29
10.1. Adjustment report settings ......................................................................................... 31
10.2.Adjustment history ...................................................................................................... 31
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11. DISPLAY CALIBRATION ..................................................................................... 32
12. BALANCE USER SELECTION ............................................................................. 32
13. PERIPHERALS ..................................................................................................... 33
14. ABOUT .................................................................................................................. 33
15. COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................... 34
16. UPDATE ................................................................................................................ 34
17. LEVELING ............................................................................................................. 34
18. BALANCE ADAPTATION – USER SETTINGS .................................................... 35
18.1. Adding a new operator ............................................................................................... 36
18.2. Deleting a operator .................................................................................................... 36
18.3. Selecting a operator ................................................................................................... 36
18.4. Operator settings ....................................................................................................... 36
18.4.1. User details ................................................................................................................................... 37
18.4.2. Look .............................................................................................................................................. 38
18.4.3. Readout ........................................................................................................................................ 39
18.4.4. Operation of buttons ..................................................................................................................... 40
18.4.5. Date / Time ................................................................................................................................... 41
18.4.6. Printouts – standard printout template .......................................................................................... 42
18.4.6.1. Quick enabling Print Header and Print Footer buttons ............................................................... 45
18.4.7. Printouts – Non-standard printout ................................................................................................. 46
18.4.8. Units .............................................................................................................................................. 50
18.4.9. Working Modes – general information .......................................................................................... 51
18.5. Quick access to determining working modes parameters .......................................... 52
18.6. Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – quick access keys ................................... 53
18.7. Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – information .............................................. 54
18.8. Parts Counting ........................................................................................................... 57
18.8.1. Parts counting – quick access keys .............................................................................................. 57
18.8.2. Creating database of standards .................................................................................................... 61
18.8.3. ACAI function – Automatic Accuracy Correction ........................................................................... 62
18.8.4. Parameters of parts counting mode – information ........................................................................ 63
18.8.5. Graphic interpretation of Dosing and Checkweighing modes ........................................................ 65
18.9. Checkweighing .......................................................................................................... 67
18.9.1. Creating database of checkweighing thresholds ........................................................................... 68
18.9.2. Use of checkweighing thresholds .................................................................................................. 69
18.9.3. Bargraph in checkweighing mode. ................................................................................................ 71
18.10. Dosing ..................................................................................................................... 71
18.10.1. Creating database of target values ............................................................................................. 72
18.10.2. Use of target values. ................................................................................................................... 73
18.10.3. Bargraph in dosing mode ............................................................................................................ 75
18.11. Percent setup .......................................................................................................... 76
18.11.1. Creating database of reference mass (standards) ...................................................................... 79
18.11.2. Use of reference mass (standard) in weighing. ........................................................................... 81
18.11.3. Use of reference mass values in weighing .................................................................................. 82
18.12. Animal weighing....................................................................................................... 83
18.12.1. Internal settings of the animal weighing mode ............................................................................ 84
18.12.2. Animal weighing mode – manual mode of operation .................................................................. 85
18.13. Density of solids, liquid and air ................................................................................. 86
18.13.1. Setting a default function of the density determining mode ......................................................... 87
18.13.4. Density of air ............................................................................................................................... 88
18.14. Formulations ............................................................................................................ 89
18.14.1. Designing a formulation .............................................................................................................. 90
18.14.2. Use of database of formulations in weighing. .............................................................................. 91
18.15. Statistics .................................................................................................................. 93
18.15.1. Internal menu of Statistics mode ................................................................................................. 94
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18.16. Mass Comparison .................................................................................................... 95
18.16.1. Select method for comparing mass ............................................................................................. 96
18.16.2. Mass comparison - measurements ............................................................................................. 97
18.16.3. Mass comparison – report from a measuring series ................................................................... 98
18.17. Differential weighing .............................................................................................. 100
18.17.1. Defining a series ....................................................................................................................... 103
18.17.2. An example of carrying out a differential weighing process ...................................................... 105
18.17.3. Copy tare .................................................................................................................................. 112
18.17.4. Use of “SAMPLE SELECTION” function. .................................................................................. 112
18.17.5. Deleting a value ........................................................................................................................ 113
19. ACCESS TO BALANCE PARAMETERS ........................................................... 114
19.1. Determining authorization password ........................................................................ 114
19.1.1. Assigning password to an administrator ..................................................................................... 115
20. TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................. 116
20.1. Balance MYA .3Y series .......................................................................................... 116
APPENDIX A – cooperation with EPSON printer .................................................. 117
Changing baud rate settings ................................................................................................................... 117
APPENDIX B – cooperation with KAFKA printer .................................................. 118
Changing baud rate settings in a balance ............................................................................................... 118
APPENDIX C – cooperation with label printer CITIZEN ........................................ 119
Phase I – designing a label ..................................................................................................................... 119
Phase II – transferring a label to a balance ............................................................................................. 121
Phase III – printing a label ...................................................................................................................... 123
APPENDIX D – databases ....................................................................................... 124
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1. BASIC INFORMATION
1.1. Intended use
Balances 3Y series are intended to precise mass measurement of weighed
loads conducted in laboratory conditions. It is designed only for non-automatic
weighing processes, thus the material to be weighed needs to be placed on the
center of balance’s weighing pan with required carefulness.
1.2. Precaution measures
Never use the balance 3Y series is areas endangered with explosion. Balance
3Y series is not designed to operate in EX zones. Do not make any changes in
balance structure.
1.3. Warranty
Warranty does not cover the following cases:
• Balance defects if it is utilized contrary to its intended use,
• Balance defects, if service claims removing or destroying product’s protective
stickers which protect the balance’s housing against unauthorized access.
• Mechanical defects or defects caused by liquids and natural wear,
• Balance defects caused by inappropriate setting of a defect of electric power
network,
• Defects caused by overloading balance’s mechanical measuring system.
1.4. Supervision over bala nc e metrological parameters
Metrological parameters of a balance need to be checked by a user in
determined time intervals. Inspection frequency is conditioned by ambient
conditions in which a balance is used, type of carried out processes and adopted
quality management system.
1.5. Manual significanc e
It is very important to read the user manual carefully before switching on and
starting up balance operation, even if the user is experienced and has worked
with the this type of balance before.
1.6. Balance user training
A balance should be utilized and supervised only by users who are trained and
experienced in using this type of weighing instruments.
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2. TRANSPORT A ND STORAGE
2.1. Packaging
Retain all elements of balance packaging in case they are needed for future
balance transporting. Only an original balance packaging can be used for
transporting a balance. Before packaging, disconnect all cables and conductors from
the balance and remove any moveable parts from the weighing chamber (weighing
pan, shields, inserts). Balance components should be packed into their original
packaging for their proper protecting against possible damage during transport.
3. UNP A CKING, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
3.1. Installation and place of use
− Balance should be stored and used in rooms free from any vibrations and
shocks, with no air movement and undusted,
− Ambient air temperature in a weighing room should not exceed the range
specified on balance data plate. Temperature changes should be of laminar
structure, and permissible temperature change ratio should not exceed 0,5
°
C/h
− Air humidity should contain within 35% - 80%; maximum humidity change rate
5% / h,
− A balance should be placed on a wall console or a stable workbench, free
from vibrations and distant from heat sources,
− Pay special attention to weighing magnetic materials. In case such loads are
to be weighed, use the option of under-hook weighing. The hook for
assembling an under-hook weighing kit is located in the balance base,
− In case static electricity may have effect on balance indications, ground the
balance using the grounding bolt located at the back side of balance base.
− A microbalance MYA 5/3Y/F1 series is intended to determine mass of filters
with maximum diameter of 160mm.
The material of the tested sample is highly electrostatic, thus it requires
applying special measures protecting against static electricity. In case of
carrying out a weighing process in low humidity conditions, it is advisable to
use an additional air ionizer. Such a large surface of the weighed object, in
case of materials like paper that is highly hygroscopic, causes occurrence of
weighing error of several hundreds of reading intervals. Thus it is highly
important to ensure required ambient conditions for balance operation (such
as those listed in the product folder):
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Working temperature: 10-40 °C
Relative air humidity: 45% - 65%
Because of the structure of the objects to be weighed, it may be necessary to
store them in glass containers for eliminating the phenomenon of humidity
absorption. As the value of repeatability error increases along with the
weighing pan diameter, the balance also features an additional regular
weighing pan intended to determine mass of standard materials, and testing
the balance with exclusion of any ambient conditions impact on the weighed
object.
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3.2. Unpacking
Carefully remove the balance from its packaging, remove the plastic and foil
transport protective elements. Gently place the balance in its intended place of use.
Install the weighing pan, and other elements according to below scheme.
Microbalance MYA 3Y series
After installing the balance in its intended place of use assemble its components following
above scheme and in relation to balance type.
A – standard
1. anti-draft shield
2. bottom ring
3. weighing pan
4. glass top cover of the weighing chamber
B – balance MYA 0,8/3.3Y series
Apart from the standard execution (A) the
balance is available with a pan for weighing
filters.
1. anti-draft shield
2. bottom ring
9. pan for weighing filters
4. glass top cover of the weighing chamber
C – balance for weighing filters
2. bottom ring
10. pan for weighing filters
11. weighing pan
D – balance for pipette calibration
1. anti-draft shield
2. bottom ring
3. weighing pan
4. glass top cover of the weighing chamber
5. glass vessel
6. additional container for water
(evaporation ring)
7. glass top cover of the weighing chamber
with an opening
8. additional glass cover
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After the elements setting, connect any additional devices and only then plug the balance
to power source. Power socket is located on back side of balance terminal containing the
display.
Balance for pipette calibration:
After
balance start up change the standard weighing pan into the one for placing a glass
vessel (5) and on stabilization of mass indication press TARE button.
3.3. Balance cleaning
Clean the balance using a damp ch by gentle rubbing any contaminated places.
Remember to remove the weighing pan and its shields from the weighing chamber
before their cleaning.
CAUTION:
Cleaning balance’s weighing pan if installed may damage instrument’s measuring
mechanism.
3.4. Plugging to mains
The balance should be plugged to mains using the original power adapter, which
is balance’s standard equipment. Plug the power adapter’s plug to balance’s socket
located at the back of the housing.
3.4. Connecting peripheral equi pm ent
Use only accessories and peripheral equipment recommended by the
manufacturer of your balance. The balance must be unplugged from the mains
before connecting or disconnecting any peripherals (printer, PC computer, computer
keyboard). On connecting the peripherals, plug the balance to mains.
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4. GETTING STARTED
Switching on the balance:
Press «On/Off» button on terminal overlay. The balance carries out
an internal testing procedure, and after its completing it is ready for
use.
Caution:
If the balance is incorrectly leveled,
then on switching on it displays a
alert ordering leveling the balance.
The leveling procedure on described
in ch. 5.
If a balance is turned off by
pressing «On/Off» button, then its
restart is carried out by:
repeated pressing of the
«On/Off» button, or
touching an OPTIONAL
place on the display area
Switching off the balance:
Press «On/Off» button on terminal overlay. The display is blanked,
and a signal diode lights up.
5. BALANCE LEVELING
The balance 3Y series feature a built-in electronic level sensor that continuously
monitors balance’s level status during its operation. On detecting any level change
the sensor indicates a command for readjusting the level. The level status is
continuously indicated in the upper right corner of balance’s display, next to date and
time.
CAUTION:
The first leveling of a balance using the electronic level can be carried out after 2
hours from plugging the balance to mains. This time interval is needed to thermally
stabilize the measuring section of the level monitoring system. Within this time
interval, the level monitoring pictogram visible in the upper bar of the display is
flashing. After activating the level control function the blue coloured dot of level status
is not displayed in the level control pictogram.
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5.1. Level control system – automatic operation – “ALERT” mode
If the level sensor detects any level change, then
the colour of the level pictogram on the display
changes into red (colour of the smallest dot in
level pictogram), and an alert message is
displayed.
In order to level the balance press “ENTER”
button in the displayed message box.
The display changes into a control panel of the
leveling function with a top view of current level
status visible on its right side, and balance
elevation on the left. The balance pictogram is
accompanied by flashing arrows indicating a
direction for turning the balance’s adjustable feet
to restore the level status. Balance pictogram
depends on its model.
The level status and arrows directions are changing immediately on level adjusting
process thus facilitating a user in restoring the level status. A red coloured dot
indicates current level status of a balance. The adjustable feet should be turned
according to the direction indicated by arrows on the control panel, so that the dot of
the level indicator moves to the center of the inner circle of the level view.
When the dot moves to the center of the inner
circle of the level pictogram, the balance is
leveled correctly. Press OK button to accept the
settings.
Exit the level adjusting function and return to
weighing mode by pressing “OK“ button in the
bottom bar of the display.
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5.2. Manual leveling
If the electronic level control function is disabled in balance menu, then in case
of level change a balance user has to manually enable the leveling procedure.
Press pictogram of the level status. The display
changes into a control panel of the leveling
function with a top view of current level status
visible on its right side, and balance elevation on
the left. The balance pictogram is accompanied
by flashing arrows indicating a direction for
turning the balance’s adjustable feet to restore
the level status. Level the balance and then
press “OK” button to accept settings.
If the balance is leveled correctly then the colour
of the level pictogram visible in the upper right
corner of the display is green.
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6. MENU STRUCTURE
6.1. Working mode selection
Each balance operator can set their individual working mode enabled as DEFAULT on
activating their profile.
As a result, the balance starts operation with a working mode specific for an enabled
user profile, i.e. in parts counting mode or percent setup. The working mode can be
easily changed to another in an optional moment during balance operation:
PROCEDURE:
o in an optional moment press working mode
pictogram
o the display opens a window including a list of
all available working modes.
o Press field with a name of a working mode to
be used,
o The display switches to the enabled working
mode with a set of QUICK ACCESS KEYS
present in the bottom display bar.
Data indicated in the GREY coloured workspace
area is dependent on the settings of the
“INFORMATION” menu accessed by pressing the
workspace area on the display.
The Quick Access Keys visible in the bottom bar
of the display are dependent on the settings of
“KEYS” menu.
The internal settings of “Information” and “Keys”
functions may differ in each of the working modes.
In practice, on enabling a working mode, the
following may change:
Grey coloured workspace area with
displayed information (and descriptions),
and
Quick access keys specific for the enabled
working mode.
Assigning information and keys to an individual
working mode enables creating a dedicated
weighing application designed for an exact
purpose or user requirements.
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6.2. Moving in user menu
A balance 3Y series features a colourful touch screen display making balance
software operation very simple and intuitive.
or
Enter main menu
Quick scrolling menu to the top
Scroll menu upwards
Scroll menu downwards,
Quick scrolling menu to the bottom
Accept changes
Leave a function unchanged (without saving changes)
Add item to a database (e.g. database of operators)
Delete item from a database
6.3. Return to weighing mode
Changes in instrument’s memory are saved permanently on returning to
weighing mode with procedure of saving changes.
Press button for a few times until the display indicates below message box:
On displaying the message box select one of available options:
– accept changes, or
– abandon changes and exit.
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6.3. Quick return to weighing mode
The software enables quick returning from an optional menu section with or
without saving made changes.
Return to menu WITHOUT saving changes.
Press and hold button for app. 2 sec. located in the upper right corner of the
display. The software returns to mass displaying window.
Return to menu WITH saving changes.
The process is enabled when returning from the following menu sections:
Peripherals, Adjustment, Operators, Communication, About (System info), Update,
and Leveling.
Press and hold (~2s) the upper left corner of the display (with mode pictogram
and menu descriptions). The software returns to displaying the main menu.
Then, press button which opens a message box for accepting / abandoning
the changes. Select one of available options, depending on the needs.
Caution: Parameter changes made inside of some functions do not require accepting, as
setting a parameter value is equal to accepting the parameter settings.
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User menu structure comprises 8 main groups accessed by pressing SETUP
button on terminal overlay or pictogram on the touch screen display.
Adjustment
Internal adjustment
External adjustment
User adjustment
Adjustment test
Automatic adjustment
Adjustment time interval
Adjustment reprot printout
Adjustment report settings
Adjustment history
Touch panel calibration
Function
Operators
Max 10 user profiles
Peripherals
Printers
Barcode scanner
External communication
RS 232 [1]
RS 232 [2]
About
Balance ID
Balance type
Software rev.
Last adjustment
Temperature
Print settings
Communciation
Network
IP address
Subnet mask
Gate address
Update
Application
Printers
Language
Server
Leveling
Settings
Leveling
Database
Products
Operators
Weighing data
Clients
Controls
Average tares
Packages
Warehouses
Labels
ID Definitions
Formulations
The menu group of the largest content is the OPERATORS. It contains below
submenu for determining balance parameters to the needs of a user.
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− User parameters
user
password
language
administrator
print settings
copy settings
− Menu look
colour
screen brightness
additional display brightness
beep sound
− Readout
filter
value release
refreshment
autozero
last digit
− Keys and sensors
left proximity sensor
right proximity sensor
sensor sensitivity
sensor sound
keyboard sound effect
− Date/Time
date format
time format
time
date
show time
show date
− Printout
standard printout
ο header
ο line
ο footer
non-standard printout
ο texts
ο printouts
code page
printout cut
− Units
Basic measuring units
Supplementary unit
− Working modes
Weighing
Dosing
Density
Mass comparator
Parts counting
Percent setup
Formulas
Differential weighing
Checkweighing
Animal weighing
Statistics
− Access level
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7. WEIGHING
Simple weighing process is carried out using only the buttons located on the
right hand side of the balance terminal. The balance features separate buttons for
zeroing, tarring and generating a printout.
7.1. Zeroing process
Pressing the zeroing button causes determining a new zero point
for a balance. From now on mass of all loads placed on balance
weighing pan (including tare) is determined from this point. After
zeroing the displayed indication, the tare and net (gross) values
equals 0. A good weighing practice requires that before starting a
new process the indication is always zeroed by pressing the
zeroing button, and in particular before determining a tare value.
The zeroing range covers +/- 2% of the maximum capacity of a
balance.
7.2. Tarring process
Press TARE button – pictogram “Net“ appearing on the display
informs that all mass indications are subject to applied tare, and
thus are “net” values.
Note: Tarring negative values is impossible and causes displaying an
error message. In such case zero balance indication and repeat tarring
process.
WEIGHING
Load an object to be weighed on balance weighing pan. On stabilization of
indication read the measured result. If prior to weighing process a TARE was applied,
the display indicates Net pictogram.
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7.3. Use of constant tare in weighing
If a weighing process applies a set of the same packages with determined mass
then the balance enables determining a constant tare. On weighing process the
constant tare value is recalled by pressing a dedicated QUICK ACCESS KEY. The
value of indicated measurement result is net, i.e. displayed with already applied
tare.
PROCEDURE – recall tare
o In an optional moment press a
QUICK ACCESS KEY
o The display opens a window with a
list of all saved tare values
o Press name or code of a selected
tare – it is automatically
RECALLED to be used
o The display indicates the tare value
proceeded by a minus sign.
PROCEDURE – save tare
o Press a QUICK ACCESS KEY
o The display opens a window with a
list of all saved tare values
o Press PLUS pictogram
o The tare value is added to the
database of tare values
o Press and hold a bar with tare
name
o the display shows fields related to
the selected tare,
o Give name and code of a tare
xxxxxxxxxxxx
As the number of tare values in use may be high, the balance enables:
− Sorting the database by: name, code
− Selecting database items by: name or code
− Editing and changing items in the database of packages
− Printing database items
− Exporting database items to a .csv file
− Importing database items
PROCEDURE
o In an optional working mode press
grey coloured workspace area
o The display opens a window with
an internal menu
o Scroll down to TARE field
o Press TARE field
Caution:
Menu “Tare“ enables saving values of tares
that are accessible on pressing a Quick
Access Key “Tare”.
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o Press ADD pictogram to add a new
tare item
o Enter name and value of a tare
o Changing tare value is carried out
by pressing field with displayed tare
value which opens an on-screen
numeric keyboard
o Enter the tare value and accept it
by pressing OK.
o Changing the tare name is carried
out by pressing a field with tare
name which opens a on-screen
keyboard for entering name of a
tare. Tare name may contain up to
15 alphanumeric characters.
Recalling a constant tar e:
o Press the QUICK ACCESS KEY
and select one of programmed
tares.
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7.4. Applying automatic tare in weighing
Means of operation:
Each first measurement is tarred immediately after stabilization, that is signaled by
NET pictogram appearing on the display. The balance indicates net mass of
weighed load.
PROCEDURE
o In an optional working mode press
grey coloured workspace area
o The display opens a window with
an internal menu
o Scroll down to AUTOMATIC TARE
field and press field with its name
Caution:
Menu “Tare“ requires determining the
minimum mass threshold exceeding which
enables operation of the automatic tare
mode.
o ENABLE automatic tare operation
by setting its criterion to YES
o Determine minimum mass
threshold exceeding which enables
automatic tare operation
Caution:
Automatic Tare mode does not have a dedicated Quick Access Key. Automatic tare
operation is enabled if set to YES, or disabled if set to NO.
7.5. Digital tare
Tara a digital tare is entered using a Quick Access Key which pressing opens a
window for entering tare value. The accuracy of determined tare value should not
exceed the measuring accuracy (readability) of a balance. The entered tare value
is automatically displayed with MINUS sign.
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8. BASICS ON TERMINAL AND SOFTWARE OEPRATI ON
This chapter covers details on terminal display and means of terminal operation.
The presented descriptions refer to all balance featuring this type of terminal
independently on their metrological parameters.
TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
1. Infrared proximity sensors
The terminal features two proximity sensors. Both of them are optionally
configurable to operate as buttons or menu functions (e.g. opening weighing
chamber doors, zeroing, printing, etc.).
Triggering an assigned function is carried out by moving operator’s hand
above the surface of a corresponding sensor (maximum distance from
sensor surface – app. 5 cm). The sensor confirms command executing by a
beep sound and carries out an assigned function. As standard no function is
assigned to any of the sensors. Balance user can assign a function to any
of the two available sensors.
2. «F1» button
Pressing the F1 button causes entering from an optional menu level to a
window on selecting a user and determining or editing an already defined
user profile (for more data on the
application and user profiles are provided
further in this user manual).
A user profile enables defining and saving settin
gs specific for a balance
user, and thus facilitating the process of balance adapting to a user or
individual tasks.
3. «F2» button
Pressing the F2 button enables selecting a working mode (e.g. regular
weighing, statistics, formulation, parts counting, percent setup or density
determining).
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4. «F3» button
Pressing the F3 button triggers automatic internal adjustment function.
5. «SETUP» button
Pressing the SETUP button enables determining main software settings
referring to all applications operated by a user.
6. «On/OFF» button
The ON/OFF button enables turning on and off balance display, thus
switching to the stand-by mode.
7. «0» button
Button for zeroing mass indication on balance display.
8. «T» button
Button for tarring mass of a container placed on balance weighing pan, and
used for determining net mass of an object to be weighed.
9. «PRINT/ENTER» button
Button for sending data to balance interface and a connected peripheral
device.
A terminal of a balance 3Y series comprises a colourful, backlit, touch screen
display. Apart from reading measuring data, the display enables determining
parameters of balance operation and carrying out functions by touching individual
sections of the display.
The display is divided into sections, as presented in the below figure – balance
display with enabled working mode – Weighing.
1. working mode name
Pictogram (1a) and name (1b) of enabled working mode.
Pressing this display field opens a drop down menu for selecting among available
working modes (option is also triggered by pressing «F2» button).
2. operator
Name of a currently logged user. Pressing this display field opens a menu for selecting a
user (option is also triggered by pressing «F1» button).
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3. date / time
Indicates current date and time. Pressing this display field opens a menu for changing
date and time settings.
4. level status
A level pictogram informing on current level status of the balance. Pressing this display
field opens a leveling assistant. Description of the leveling process is provided further in
this user manual.
CAUTION: Flashing dot of the level pictogram indicates warming-up process of the level
indicating electronic components. Warming up time is approximately 2 hours.
5. mass indication
Display field for indicating measurement result. It contains data of weighing result (5a),
measuring unit (5b), bargraph informing on applied measuring range (5c) and
pictograms of weighing status: stability, Net, autozero (5d). Pressing the measuring unit
field (5b) opens a window for selecting one of available measuring units.
Pressing the weighing result (5a) field changes the look of this window section into a
large one that replaces the workspace area. It facilitates reading the weighing result from
a distance. The enlarged window section is closed by repeated pressing its field.
6. workspace area
The workspa
ce area contains additional data (information) on an enabled working mode,
and facilitating balance operation. The software enables displaying maximum 6 items of
additional information.
Selection of data to be previewed in the workspace area (for quick access keys – see
below) is carried out individually for each balance user.
On changing a logged user the data contained in the workspace area and referring to a
working mode also change. Pressing the workspace area field opens a menu window for
changing the application settings.
7. access to balance menu
A pictogram for entering balance main menu.
8. quick access keys
This display section is dedicated for the function keys enabling quick accessing the most
frequently used functions and settings.
Selection of function keys (and information in the workspace area – see above) is
carried out individually for each balance user.
On changing a logged user the function keys present in the bottom bar change (together
with the data contained in the workspace area).
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8.1. Basics on balance operation
1. Each balance user can adapt the balance
settings to the individual needs, including
functions, printouts, colours, measuring
units, etc.
2. Each working mode features its DEFAULT
settings related to the QUICK ACCESS
keys
3. Each working mode features individual
settings of the workspace area for
displaying data on a weighing process.
4. Each user can adapt a balance to display
individual QUICK ACCESS keys and
custom data in the workspace area. The
data can be dynamically changed during
balance operation by pressing the
workspace area field and selecting one of
the options:
Keys
Information
Caution: a user can define up to three Quick Access Keys operating as, e.g. Tare,
Print, Zero.
Other parameters referring to weighing and other working modes are also
dynamically changed and used.
5. The function settings can be protected by a password for
securing against unauthorized access and increasing safety
level.
6. Balance operation can be carried out
using its touch screen display or an
external computer keyboard connected to
balance’s USB port.
7. Font size is easily changed for better
previewing the measuring result.
8. The infrared proximity sensors are
optionally programmable and can perform
versatile functions.
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9. BALANCE SOFTWARE
The software of a balance 3Y series features the following components:
User profiles
System settings
Working modes
9.1. Operators / User profiles
Balance 3Y series features user profiles for adapting the balance
functions and applications to individual user needs and specific tasks.
A user profile is a set of customized settings that are saved in
balance memory and recalled by a user by pressing a single button.
When turned on, the balance automatically activates the last used profile. The
“Default” user profile is the one to which a balance user can return by selecting a user
profile <Home>. The Default profile is a set of standard balance settings, i.e. factory
default parameters to be operated by each balance user. The parameter settings
stored in “Home” profile are optionally changed.
Apart from the “Home” profile, the balance enables setting up to 10 optionally
configured user profiles.
The «F1» button on balance’s overlay is used to opening a window for selecting a
user. All settings of a user profile are saved and stored the moment the user profile is
changed into another. The settings refer to working mode parameters and also to
individual user data, but not the system settings (see below).
Balance limited access settings (see further chapters of the user manual) enable
determining authorization to each of the user profiles for securing against
unauthorized implementing changes in the software settings.
The settings enable adapting the balance to its means of operation and tasks carried
out by its user. On enabling a user profile, its individual parameters and user settings
are automatically recalled.
9.2. System settings
System settings (e.g. settings for communicating peripheral devices)
are independent of a user profile or a working mode and they refer to
the complete system. The system settings are accessed by pressing
«SETUP» button on balance overlay or its corresponding pictogram.
Description of parameters for system settings are provided further in
this user manual.
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9.3. Working modes
Working modes are software modules designed to carrying out a
determined task related to weighing process.
A balance 3Y series comprises a set of versatile application designed
by the manufacturer (e.g. regular weighing, calculating statistics,
formula making process, percent setup, parts counting or density
determining process).
On turning on the balance the last active
user profile is automatically enabled, together
with last used working mode. The list of working modes is enabled by pressing «F2»
button. Descriptions of working modes and their means of operation are provided
further in this user manual.
The software enabled using the following working modes: weighing, parts counting,
checkweighing, filling, percent setup, animal weighing, density (of solids, liquids and
air), formulations, statistics.
Each working mode has its individual settings that are dependent on a user profile. In
practice, the balance enables designing applications strictly related to a user profile.
The balance enables simultaneous operation of a few working modes, e.g. weighing +
statistics + checkweighing.
Each working modes features its individual BUTTONS and INFORMATION displayed
in the WORKSPACE area.
Quick access to the Buttons and Information is provided by pressing the grey coloured
workspace are. Number of available buttons and information items depends on the
working mode.
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10. BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
Ensuring the highest measuring accuracy of a balance requires
periodical entering to balance memory a coefficient correcting
balance indications in relation to a mass standard. The described
process is known as balance adjustment.
Adjustment types
ο Automatic internal adjustment
ο Semi-automatic internal adjustment
ο
Adjustment with an external weight / mass standard
Caution:
Remember to carry out the adjustment process with no load placed on balance’s weighing
pan!
Criteria for carrying out the adjustment process:
Before starting a weighing process,
Between consecutive measuring series, if long breaks occur,
In case of considerable change of balance internal temperature.
The temperature change rate as a factor triggering the adjustment process is
dependent on balance type, and for the microbalance it is:
ο 0,4°C – for a balance MYA .3Y series
If required, balance user can change some of the settings in accordance with below
description.
Entering to adjustment settings is carried out by:
Pressing SETUP button, or
Pressing settings pictogram located in the bottom bar of the
dispay
Which opens a window with main software settings.
Press <Adjustment> field
to open a drop down window with settings of the adjustment process.
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1 Internal adjustment
Pressing this pictogram initiates internal adjustment process. The
process is carried out fully automatically, without operator
intervention. If the weighing pan of a balance is loaded, then the
software displays a command to take the load off the weighing
pan.
2 External adjustmen t
Pressing the pictogram causes initiating the adjustment process
using an external weight. The value of the external weight is
stored in balance factory memory. The external adjustment
function is not accessible in verified balances. Changing the
adjustment weight value is not possible.
3 User adjustment
Pressing this pictogram causes initiating adjustment process
carried out with an external weight of optional mass. The weight
mass is specified before starting the adjustment process. The user
adjustment function is not accessible in verified balances.
4 Adjustment test
The adjustment test is a comparison of the actual internal weight
value with its value stored in balance memory. The comparison
results in a deviation demonstrating drift of balance indication.
5 Adjustment weight correction
The function enables correcting the value of the internal
adjustment mass. The weight correction function is not accessible
in verified balances.
6 Automatic adjustment
The function enables determining the criteria for initiating the
automatic internal adjustment process. Available options:
no – adjustment disabled
time – adjustment triggered by time interval set in parameter
<Auto. adj. time>
temperature – adjustment triggered by changes of ambient temperature
both – adjustment triggered both by time interval and temperature changes
7 Automatic adjustment ti me
Determining time interval between the consecutive automatic
adjustment processes – available settings from 1 to 12 hours
8 Adjustment report printout
Determining a criterion whether on completing adjustment or test
the balance should generate and print a report
9 Report setings
Determining the content of a report from adjustment process.
10 Adjustment history
Displaying the history of completed adjustments.
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10.1. Adjustment report settings
A report from balance adjustment is a procedure for objective
determining that a balance is functioning correctly, and thus a
carried out measuring series demonstrates actual mass of a tested
object.
Depending on a means of documenting the procedures by an
organization, a balance user can define adjustment report content
using the following data and signs:
working mode name
date
time
user
balance type
balance ID
leveling
signature
empty line
dashes
nominal mass
current mass
difference
defined code
Defining codes that are used in an adjustment report is carried out in
menu User profile / Working modes / Weighing/ ID definitions /
10.2.Adjustment histor y
Balance software keeps records from all completed adjustment
processes and stores them in its memory secured against power
failure. The menu level enables previewing list of saved adjustment
records and determining searching criteria for previewing the
records.
A balance user can preview the adjustment history by the following
criteria:
all adjustment types
adjustments triggered by temperature
adjustments triggered by time
external adjustments
internal adjustments
user adjustments
Note:
If balance memory is full (memory enables storing up to 50 adjustment records) then the
oldest record on the list is automatically deleted.
If the internal procedures of an organization require documenting records from all
carried out adjustments, then a list with the records should be periodically printed
and stored.
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11. DISPLAY CALIBRATION
A balance 3Y series comprises a terminal featuring a touch screen
display. The display operates my means of reactions for resistance
changes, which is a reaction to touching a specific display field.
As some software functions and settings require precise touching of a
specific display field, the balance menu contains an option enabling
calibrating the display.
Basically, the display calibration function is to restore the reading accuracy of
resistance changes, as its precision may be relatively low. On enabling the function, a
user should touch 5 points marked on the display.
Note:
If the touch screen display operates correctly, then the display calibration function should not
be used.
12. BALANCE USER SELECTION
In case a balance ensures free access to the menu to all of its
users, then starting any process on the balance does not require
any additional activities.
If each balance user has an individual profile, then before starting
any process on a balance they should select and enter their user
profile.
Entering a user profile requires pressing a display field corresponding to operations on
users, and marking a one of previewed user profiles.
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13. PERIPHERALS
Menu “Peripherals“ enables determining types of devices to be
connected to a balance and configuring ports settings for
connecting any peripheral devices. A selected printer and a
communication port must comply with actual status of the
connected devices.
The available USB ports operate as standard configured IT devices and do not require
any modifications of balance parameters.
The settings available RS 232 interfaces are modifiable, i.e.:
port type /RS 232-1, RS 232-2/
baud rate
parity
data bits, stop bits
handshake
14. ABOUT
This menu contains data for identifying a balance, and it includes:
balance ID, balance type, software revision. The temperature field
indicates current temperature value inside the balance.
Function “PRINT SETTINGS” contains a set of variables that refer to current software
settings. Each variable enables determining its printing criterion: YES / NO.
List of variables: adjustment, peripherals, system info., network, update, leveling,
users, look, readout, buttons operation, date/time, printouts, measuring units, working
modes, access level, printouts.
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15. COMMUNICATION
Menu “Communication” contains balance settings referring to cases
where the balance is one of IT network components. A user should
set means of balance addressing (i.e. balance address), IP address,
subnet mask and gate address.
The above data should comply with the settings of IT network to which the balance is
connected.
16. UPDATE
Balance update is in other words changing the software of a balance
user – it does not change metrological parameters of a balance. The
balance 3Y series enables updating:
application
printers (cooperating with the balance)
The updating process can be carried out using below interfaces:
Ethernet
USB
RS 232
In case of connecting via Ethernet it is required to connect with a computer network
and establishing balance address in the network.
When updating via USB port, connect to balance’s USB port a data storage device
containing a folder Update.
The RS 232 interface – the balance automatically searches for the file with update in
current computer structure.
17. LEVELING
The leveling function is bound to an electronic level. The menu
enables determining time interval for consecutive monitoring of the
level status, and the available settings are:
once
every 15 minutes
continuously
The leveling function can also be disabled, if needed. Means of carrying out leveling
process are described in chapter 5 of this user manual.
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18. BALANCE ADAPTATION – USER SETTINGS
This chapter covers the means on determining INDIVIDUAL settings
for each of balance users. This functions enables optimum adapting
the balance to user needs and specific tasks. The settings are saved
and stored in an active user profile and they refer to operation of all
working modes covered by the modified user profile.
On enabling a user profile, the saved settings are automatically activated. The panel
related to an individual user is opened by means of:
pressing SETUP button located on balance overlay and
pressing pictogram on users
pressing settings PICTOGRAM and pressing pictogram
on users
pressing F1 button located on balance overlay
pressing active field with user name on display top bar
Each of above activities causes displaying a panel with list of users, that enables:
adding a new user profile
deleting a user profile
editing a user profile
selecting a user profile which parameters should be activated
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18.1. Adding a new operator
Press pictogram “PLUS” located in the top bar of the display which opens
a window for entering name of an operator. After entering the name,
accept it by pressing OK button. The name of a newly created user is
displayed in the panel with balance users.
Caution:
Adding a new balance user is not allowed for each balance user, and its accessibility depends
on authorization level assigned to a user.
18.2. Deleting a operator
Press pictogram “MINUS” located in the top bar of the display which
opens a window with all users of a balance. Select a user profile to be
deleted. Pressing the field of a selected user profile causes its automatic
deleting. This process does not require an additional acceptance,
therefore it requires caution.
Caution:
Deleting a user is not allowed for each balance user, and its accessibility depends
on authorization level assigned to a user.
A user profile described as DEFAULT is impossible for deleting.
18.3. Selecting a operator
The function enables selecting a user profile to be enabled. It is carried
out by pressing a field located next to the name of a user. Pressing this
field is simultaneous to enabling the user profile, thus the
corresponding parameters are AUTOMATICALLY activated.
Name of a selected user is simultaneously indicated in the upper bar of the display.
Caution:
Each balance user may have some limitations in balance operation. The range of limitation is
determined by the balance administrator – i.e. DEFAULT USER.
18.4. Operator settings
The user settings are accessed by pressing field with name of a user. In order to
ensure the highest ergonomics and speed of operation, the complete upper bar is an
active field, except for the area that enables selecting a user.
a – field providing access to user settings; b – field for selecting a user.
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Each balance user has assigned the following functions:
User details
Look
Readout
Operation of buttons
Printouts
Units
Working modes
Access level
Caution:
Each balance user may have some limitations in balance operation. The range of
limitation is determined by the balance administrator – i.e. DEFAULT USER.
Name of a selected user is visible in the upper bar of the display.
18.4.1. User details
The menu contains data directly related to a USER, such as:
Name
The field for previewing name of a user. The name is fully editable. Press field with
USER name to open a window with on-screen keyboard enabling entering or
changing name of a user, and accepting it if completed. The change of user name
is automatically saved.
Password
The field enables determining a password for limiting access to balance settings.
Press field with PASSWORD name to open window with on-screen keyboard
enabling entering or changing the password, and accepting it if completed.
Language
The field enables selecting language version of balance
menu. Pressing the LANGUAGE field opens a drop
down window with all accessible menu language
versions. Press name of one of the languages. The
selected option is automatically saved.
Caution:
Press navigating arrows on the side of the drop down
window to scroll through available language versions.
To abandon language change press return button located
in the upper right corner of the drop down window.
Administrator
The function enables assigning the ADMINISTRATOR authorization level to an
optional balance user. When determining an administrator, remember that it allows
for unlimited access to all balance settings and parameters.
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Print settings
This function refers only to an active user and it has the following format
------------ User details -----------
User Default
Language Engligh
Administrator yes
18.4.2. Look
This menu contains data related to the LOOK and functionality of balance’s display,
such as:
Colour
The field displays a list of colour palette available for a user. The selected colour
refers to the top bar on the display. This parameter enables easy distinguishing
among balance users, and assigning an individual colour to a single user profile.
Screen brightness
The field enables determining the level of screen brightness, and the available
brightness range is from 0 to 9. The balance enables adjusting its screen
brightness to current lighting conditions at a workstation.
Additional display brightness
The field enables determining the level of additional
display brightness, and available brightness range is
from 0 to 9. The balance enables adjusting its additional
display brightness to current lighting conditions at a
workstation.
Caution:
Press navigating arrows on the side of the drop down
window to scroll through available level of screen
brightness.
To abandon screen brightness change press return
button located in the upper right corner of the drop down
window.
Beep sound
This functions has two settings: beep sound: YES or beep sound: NO. Select a
needed value, after which the display returns to the previous window , and
automatically saves the settings.
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18.4.3. Readout
Menu readout contains data related to WEIGHING PROCESS, such as:
Filter
Each measuring signal is subject to electronic processing
before it is displayed. The filtering is carried out to achieving
correct measurement parameters, specific to a stable signal,
i.e. one that is ready for reading by a balance user.
Balance user is able, in a limited range, to change the signal processing
parameters by selecting one of available FILTER settings.
Available filter modes:
o very fast
o fast
o normal
o slow
o very slow
When selecting the filtering level, take into
consideration the actual operating conditions of a
balance. In case of very good operating conditions
set the filter to normal or fast, in case of rough
conditions set the filter to slow or very slow..
Caution:
in case of precision balances 3Y series the recommended range of filter is
between very fast
÷
normal
in case of analytical balances and microbalances 3Y series the recommended
range of filter is between normal ÷ very slow
Value release
This parameter determines displaying the stability marker for a
measurement result. There are 3 available settings of value
release parameter
o fast
o fast + reliable / recommended value /
o reliable
Caution:
The speed of stability marker occurrence depends on applied filter value and applied value
release.
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Display refreshment
This function determines the amount of instantaneous measuring
data to be displayed during a weighing cycle. The balance enables
previewing all of instantaneous measuring data, i.e. then multiple
transient states are previewed.
Another extreme setting is previewing the lowest number of instantaneous
measuring data. In such case, approximately three transient states are previewed
on the display before reaching a stable measurement status.
Autozero
Each measuring cycle starts from a so called “ZERO” point that is
indicated by pictogram on balance’s display. In practice, the
“ZERO” point is a area of approximate size of 0,25e.
Some processes, like filling, dosing, evaporating require disabling the autozero
system, for preventing from a measurement error. It is caused by the essentially
laminar character of the process.
In majority of the balances, the AUTOZERO system is enabled. In order to disable
to function set its parameter to NO. When entering the weighing mode with
disabled autozero function, the display does not indicate precise zero pictogram.
Last digit
This functions has two settings: last digit: YES, or last digit: NO. If set
to YES, the balance displays all digits of a measuring result. If set to
NO, the last digit of a measuring result is blanked, and the
measurement is carried out with decreased accuracy.
18.4.4. Operation of buttons
This menu describes BALANCE REACTIONS to operation of the buttons. The settings
refer to:
Left proximity sensor
Select one of available processes to be carried out by the proximity sensor,
including:
o disabled
o printout
o tare
o open door /option available in a balance MYA.3Y series/
o close door /option available in a balance MYA.3Y series/
o change door /option available in a balance MYA.3Y series/
o units
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Right proximity sensor
Select one of available processes to be carried out by the proximity sensor,
including:
o disabled
o printout
o tare
o open door /option available in a balance MYA.3Y series/
o close door /option available in a balance MYA.3Y series/
o change door /option available in a balance MYA.3Y series/
o units
Sensor sensitivi ty
The parameter is adjustable within the range from 0
to 9, and determines the distance for reaction of a
proximity sensor. As standard, the value is set to 5–
7.
Sensor sound
Set option YES if sensor reaction should be confirmed by a beep sound.
Disable beep sound as confirmation to sensor reaction by setting NO.
Buttons s ound
Set option YES if a balance should emit a beep sound as an additional
reaction to pressing a button. Set NO to disable beep sound as balance
reaction to pressing a button.
18.4.5. Date / Time
This menu contains settings referring to DATE and TIME. The date and time
parameters are indicated in the top bar of the display.
Date format
Pressing the active display field opens a window for setting
date format:
o D/M/Y (day/month/year)
o M/D/Y (month/day/year)
Time format
Pressing the active display field opens a window for setting
time format:
o 12 hours
o 24 hours
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Time /set time /
Press active display field to set time in format visible in the top
bar of the display. After setting time, accept it by pressing OK
button.
For instance 11:23:32 >> requires entering time as: 11.23.32
and pressing <OK> button.
Caution:
Incorrect time values shall be ignored by the software, remaining the time
unchanged.
Date
Press
active display field to set date in format visible in the top
bar of the display. After setting date, accept it by pressing OK
button.
For instance 10 February 2010 >> requires entering date as:
10.02.2010 and pressing <OK> button.
Caution:
Incorrect date values shall be ignored by the software, remaining the time
unchanged.
Show ti me
Press active display field and set option YES if time indicator
should be visible in the top bar of the display, or select NO.
Show date
Press active display field and set option YES if date indicator
should be visible in the top bar of the display, or select NO.
Note:
Date and time settings are also accessible from the software’s main display
level. Press field with displayed date and time to enter their settings mode –
for more details see chapter 8 of this user manual.
18.4.6. Printouts – standard printout template
Menu printouts contains two separate sections. The first one is the standard printout
template, and the other one enables designing non-standard printout templates.
Standard printout
comprises three internal sections featuring different variables. For each
variable set option YES to include it in a standard printout template. If option
NO is selected, then the variable is disabled, i.e. it is not printed.
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PROCEDURE:
1. Press field with name of a template to
be edited (Header – Line – Footer) and
select variables to be printed
2. If a printout is a non-standard one,
create it.
o HEADER
− Working mode name
− Date
− Time
− User (Users/xxx/User details)
− Balance type
− Balance ID
− Level status
− Signature /a string constant /
− Empty line
− Dashes
− Product code
− Code 1
− Non-standard printout
o LINE
− Net
− Tare
− Grosso
− Basic measuring unit (Users/ xxx /Units)
− Counter (Users/ xxx /Working modes / xxx / Counter)
− Current result
− Non-standard printout
o FOOTER
− Working mode name
− Date
− Time
− User (Users/xxx/User details)
− Balance type
− Balance ID
− Level status
− Signature /a string constant /
− Empty line
− Dashes
− Print page
− Print report
− Product code (Users/ xxx /Working modes / xxx / ID definition)
− Non-standard printout
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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF USING PRINTO UTS
1. Press PRINT key on balance’s overlay to print variables that are contained in
section LINE of the standard printout template, and if they are attributed =
YES (see above list of variables in printouts).
2. Variables attributed as YES present in the HEADER and FOOTER are
printed ONLY on pressing Print Header or Print Footer soft keys located in
the bottom bar of the display.
Procedures for adding a soft key for an INDIVIDUAL USER of a balance:
− Go to user parameters (also possible
by pressing SETUP button on
balance overlay and pressing Users
pictogram)
− Select and press name of a user,
and after previewing functions
related to a user, go to an screen
previewing Units – Working modes –
Access
− Press WORKING MODES field. The
display shows all working modes
implemented in a balance.
− Select a working mode, e.g.
WEIGHING which is combined to a
process: Print Header or Print
Footer.
− Select field described as BUTTONS
− Set attribute of field print HEADER and print FOOTER to YES.
Return to weighing:
− Press return button for a few times
or
− Press and hold the SETTINGS
PICTOGRAM
(see point 6.3. Quick return to weighing
mode)
The bottom bar of the display containing the quick access keys will feature two new
pictograms: print header and print footer.
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Pictogram A – Print data contained in the header
Pictogram B – Print data contained in the footer
CAUTION:
Each balance user can have their individual set of QUICK ACCESS KEYS enabled.
18.4.6.1. Quick enabling Print Header and Print Footer buttons
o In an optional moment press grey coloured
workspace area
o The display opens a window for determining:
− BUTTONS
/previewed in the bottom bar of the display/
− INFORMATION
/contained in the workspace area below
the weighing result/
− OTHER parameters related to working
mode operation
Caution:
When in working mode WEIGHING the user has
access to buttons and information items related to
weighing mode, if the PERCENT SETUP [%] mode is
enabled, then the set of BUTTONS and
INFORMATION ITEMS refers to [%].
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18.4.7. Printouts – Non-standard printout
Non-standard printout
A non-standard printout comprises of two sections: TEXTS and VARIABLES
First design an optional number of texts, and then form a non-standard printut
template using the designed texts.
PROCEDURE:
1. Press field named TEXTS
2. The display opens a window for adding
texts
3. Press “ADD” field and add a required
number of texts used for designing a
non-standard printout template.
Caution:
Each consecutive field has its individual number
assigned, e.g.: 1, 2, 3, 4 that can be changed to
an optional name.
The text is just a NAME for the text, and not its
content.
Adding texts
- Press pictogram “ADD” which causes opening a window with a number of a
consecutive text. The text name is optionally changeable using an on-screen
keyboard displayed below the field with the text number.
Entering texts is carried out using alphanumeric characters. Switch between
keyboard view by pressing one of below keys.
Small letters / Capital letters
Deleting a text
Accepting a text
Backspace /delete a single character/
National characters
Numeric keyboard
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1.
2.
3.
4.
An entered and accepted name of a
text is displayed in the main window
of printout settings. This means of
operation facilitates printout
designing process.
A user works on an actual template
containing a set of texts.
5.
Principles for working with texts
1. highlighting a text
Press and release a field with text
name. The text is automatically
highlighted by a frame. Now it is
possible to add a new text before or
after the present one.
2. editing a text
Press and hold a field with text
name for app. 2 seconds – then it is
ready to editing and changing its
content.
Caution:
Adding a new text line is carried out in submenu texts or submenu printouts. Changes
made in the submenu PRINTOUTS are automatically saved and in the submenu texts.
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Entering content of texts
- Press name/number of a text to which a content should be added
- press pictogram “ADD” and select a position of a text line: NEW, ADD
AFTER, ADD BEFORE. Select an appropriate option.
An option add BEFORE or add AFTER requires determining a corresponding
line for carrying out the process. Selecting a line is made by highlighting its
field. A new line will be added before or after the selected line.
If an option NEW line is selected, then an active text field is created
Caution: the balance enables adding maximum 10 text fields
- press a text field
- which opens a on-screen alphanumeric keyboard with an empty line for
adding texts.
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- enter a text /max 40 alphanumeric characters/ using the on-screen keyboard,
and press ENTER button after completing the process.
Caution:
A button for enabling national characters is a multifunctional one – see below
diagram.
Deleting texts and lines
deleting process is carried out on:
ο texts (causes deleting all lines forming a text)
ο line of a text (enables deleting a single line of a text)
PROCEDURE
- Press pictogram “DELETE”
- select a number (name) of a text to be deleted
- select line number to be deleted
Caution:
A deleted text cannot be restored, thus the deleting process should be thoroughly considered.
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Creating a non-standard printout
Balance 3Y series enables creating up to 5 non-standard printouts. Creating a
printout template is carried out by adding individual texts to a printout template.
PROCEDURE
- press “PRINTOUTS” field
- press “ADD” pictogram
- the display opens a window with a printout number
- enter a custom printout name /number and accept it
- a printout template is created.
Caution:
Each following printout template has its individual order number, e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4 that can be
modified to an optional name.
- press field with a name of created printout template. The display opens a window
for adding texts to the printout
- press „ADD” pictogram and select a text to be added to the printout from a
displayed window.
- repeat the text adding procedure until completing a printout template.
18.4.8. Units
Press “UNITS” pictogram to select a basic
measuring unit and a supplementary (info)
unit for balance operation.
The choice is made by highlighting a field
next to a selected measuring unit.
The basic measuring unit is displayed next
to the measurement result.
The supplementary (info) unit is displayed
in the workspace area below the
measurement result
A condition for displaying the info unit is
determined in menu:
− /working modea / xxx/ Information/ Info
unit: YES or NO/
Caution:
The balance enables determining up to 2 custom units
that can function as basic or supplementary units.
Determining the custom units is described in chapter
18.4.9. Working Modes.
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18.4.9. Working Modes – general information
Function “Working modes” contains a list of all
working modes available in a balance. On
displaying a window with a list of working
modes, a user can:
− Select a default working mode
− Determine conditions for using a working
mode.
Means of selecting a DEFAULT working mode:
Each balance user can set their individual
default mode of balance operation enabled on
activating a user profile: mark a field ON THE
RIGHT SIDE of a working mode name
Determining conditions for using a working
mode:
press a field with working mode name.
Menu “Working modes” enables determining individual settings for each of the
working modes. The settings are assigned only to an active user. In order to
change working mode settings, first activate a required user profile, and then
change the settings.
Each WORKING MODE can have individual ACTIVITIES assigned.
Each activity can be attributed as:
ο YES /to be enabled and accessible for a user /
ο NO /to be disabled ant not accessible for a user /
Each WORKING MODE can have individual INFORMATION items
assigned. Each information item can be attributed as:
ο YES /to be enabled and accessible for a user /
ο NO /to be disabled ant not accessible for a user /
Apart from the above, each working mode features additional information items, that
determine means of using the working mode. These items and their description are
provided when describing each of available working modes.
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18.5. Quick access to determining working modes parameters
Determining parameters for a working mode is carried out by means of two methods:
o In a user profile
User/Default/Working Modes /Weighing/ – this is a longer path requiring
multiple activities
o By pressing the workspace area
which is much quicker and RECOMENDED method
PROCEDURE:
o In an optional moment press grey coloured workspace area of the display
o To open a window for determining:
− BUTTONS
/to be displayed in the bottom bar of the display /
− INFORMATION
/contained in the workspace area below the weighing result /
−
OTHER parameters related to working modes operation
Caution:
− When in working mode WEIGHING the user has access to buttons and information items
related to weighing mode, if the PERCENT SETUP [%] mode is enabled, then the set of
BUTTONS and INFORMATION ITEMS refers to [%].
Quick working mode change: press working mode pictogram located in the upper left
corner of the display and select a working to be enabled.
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18.6. Parameter of working mode WEIG HING – quick access keys
Buttons to be determined in working mode
WEIGHING. If a button attribute is set to YES
then it is automatically displayed in the bottom
bar of display below the section indicating the
weighing result. It functions as a “HOT-KEY” i.e.
a quick access key for the most frequently used
processes.
ADJUSTMENT YES
“Adjustment“ : enabling adjustment using an internal adjustment weight.
READABILITY 1/10 YES
This button enables changing the accuracy of displayed measuring result
Caution:
Due to metrological purposes, changing the accuracy may be disabled in some
balances models.
SET TARE YES
Entering a numeric value of a constant tare value. Pressing this hot-key
causes opening an on-screen keyboard for entering a determined tare value.
After pressing <OK> button the balance returns to weighing mode, and the
display indicates the set tare value with preceding minus sign. Remember to
set the tare value with accuracy corresponding to the readability of the
balance.
ENABLE TARE NO
Activates a tare value saved in balance memory. Pressing the hot-key displays
a list of stored tare values for selecting a required tare value. After pressing
<Enter> button the balance returns to weighing mode, and the display
indicates the set tare value with preceding minus sign.
PRINT HEADER NO
PRINT FOOTER NO
The buttons enable printing a header and a footer determined for a
STANDARD printout template.
CLEAR COUNTER NO
The hot-key enables setting an initial value for the measurements counter.
ID DEFINITIONS NO
The “ID” hot-key enables assigning codes (text descriptions) to individual
weighing processes. The codes are also included on reports printouts.
Pressing the hot-key opens a window for selecting an ID for entering a
required text.
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Caution:
Maximum number of quick access keys to be added in the bottom bar is 5. If more than five
quick access keys are enabled then only the first 5 are displayed.
18.7. Parameter of working mode WEIG HING – information
Information items are displayed in the grey
coloured workspace area. The workspace
enables containing up to 6 pieces of
information.
If more than six parameters are enabled, then
only first 6 are displayed.
SUPPLEMENTARY UNIT YES
This field contains measuring result expressed in an additionally determined
measuring unit (supplementary unit) set in menu <Units>.
TARE YES
This field displays currently set tare value (displayed in currently set basic
measuring unit).
GROSS YES
This field displays current gross value (displayed in currently set basic
measuring unit).
COUNTER YES
This field enables displaying data on number (sequence) of carried out
measurements.
ID CODES NO
“ID1“,“ID2“, “ID3“, “ID4“, “ID5“: Field enables determining identifiers set using
a quick access key “ID“.
Note: When selecting an ID value “ID1“, “ID2“, “ID3“ and “ID4“ the balance displays
names (texts) corresponding to each determined ID.
NON-STANDARD
INFORMATION
NO
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Weighing mode provides sett ings a set of additional options
Automatic printout
ο Enabled: YES / NO
ο Minimum mass
It is a mass threshold required for repeated enabling the automatic printout
option. The mass indication has to drop below the minimum mass threshold to
repeatedly enable the automatic printout function.
Unit definition no. 1
− Enabled: YES / NO
− process, i.e. means for calculating a unit
ο F x Net or
ο F / Net
− Parameter: a value used for multiplying / dividing a Net value
− Name of a new measuring unit
− Unit format
For instance: A unit „0.05“ is defined as having two decimal places with a
rounding to 5 (i.e. an indication 123.4777 is rounded to 123.50)
Note:
This mode can only be used for decreasing the reading interval of a measuring result. Do
not enter a value exceeding the reading unit (interval) of a balance.
Unit definition no. 2
/functioning as in case of Unit definition no. 1/
Printouts
Selecting a type of printout to be generated on pressing the PRINT button: a
standard printout template or a non-standard printout template.
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Print button
Enables determining operating mode of «PRINT» button. Available settings:
ο “Stable“
Pressing the « PRINT » button causes printing of mass indication only
after it is stabilized.
ο “Always“
Pressing the « PRINT » button causes immediate printing of mass
indication, independently on the stability status.
ο
“Off“: The « PRINT » button is disabled.
ID definition
Menu “ID definitions“ enables activating up to 12 codes that are accessible on
pressing a hot-key. The menu also enables changing the names of assigned
IDs.
Codes (“ID1 “ … “ID12 “):
If there are no codes defined, then press “ADD” pictogram which opens an onscreen keyboard. Enter a new name for the ID and accept it by pressing
«Enter» button. Changing name of an already determined ID is carried out by
selecting field with its code name and entering a modified name. A name can
contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Press “DELETE” button to remove
an ID from the list.
Note: the codes are named as standard: “ID1“, “ID2“, “ID3“ …“. They should be replaced
by user defined names.
Automatic tare
ο Enabled: YES / NO
ο Minimum mass: It is a mass above which the automatic tare function is
enabled.
Weighing counter
ο Enabled: YES / NO
ο Quantity: determines number of weighments stored in balance memory /max
999/
ο Footer on zeroing
ο Zeroing after footer
ο Zeero statistics after footer
ο Max. quantity
Tare
Menu “Tare“ enables determining or changing name and settings of maximum
10 tare values that are accessible on pressing a quick access key “Tare“.
Changing data is carried out by pressing name of a tare to be modified or
pressing « ADD » button to create a new tare. The process causes opening a
new window with on-screen keyboard for changing name of a tare. The tare
name can contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
Changing the tare value is carried out by pressing field with displayed tare
value which opens an on-screen keyboard for entering the new value of tare to
be stored in balance memory.
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18.8. Parts Counting
Parts counting mode is carried out in two stages. First, a user should
determine /or acquire from balance memory/ the mass of a single
part, and secondly use the mass of a single part to determine a
number of counted parts placed on balance’s weighing pan.
The PARTS COUNTING mode has some individual ACTIVITIES
assigned. Each activity can be attributed as:
ο YES /to be enabled and accessible for a user /
ο NO /to be disabled ant not accessible for a user /
The PARTS COUNTING mode can have INFORMATION items
assigned. Each information item can be attributed as:
ο YES /to be enabled and accessible for a user /
ο NO /to be disabled ant not accessible for a user /
Additionally, the working mode provides access to other functions, such as:
o Automatic printout
o Printouts /standard – non-standard/
o Print button
o ID definitions
o Automatic tare
o Counter
o Tare
o Database of standards
o Determining standard quantity for function “set standard mass”
o Automatic Accuracy Correction
18.8.1. Parts counting – quick access keys
The set of quick access keys enables carrying out basic processes related to parts
counting mode, such as: setting standard, database of standards, saving a standard,
etc.
Adjustment
Determine part mass
Set tare
Determine standard quantity
Enable tare
Enable or save standard
Print header
Default value for function “Determine
part mass”
Print footer
Checkweighing
Clear counter
Filling
ID definitions
Statistics
Set part mass USER DEFINED buttons
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Below description contains only those quick access buttons that are not present in
working mode: WEIGHING.
On enabling the “Parts Counting mode” the
display indicates default set of pictograms for
immediate initiating work, i.e.:
− Set tare
− Enable tare
− Determine part mass /1 part/
− Determine standard quantity
− Database of standards
Set part mass
Pressing this hot-key opens a window with on-screen keyboard for entering
mass of a single part. Based on the determined part mass the balance counts
the additional parts placed on the weighing pan.
Numeric keyboard – description of buttons:
- DEL: delete last digit
- C: delete all digits
- OK. accept entered value
Caution:
Mass of a standard can be specified with
maximum 4 decimal places
Determine part mass
Mass of a single part is determined by its weighing. The parameter is saved
and displayed in the workspace area as “standard mass”.
Pressing this hot-key causes returning to
the weighing mode and displaying a
message in the BOTTOM COMMAND
BAR of the display. Place on balance
weighing pan an ordered quantity of
parts and press OK button.
To abandon press C button.
Caution:
The quantity of parts ordered in the
COMMAND bar to be loaded on the
weighing pan is determined by parameter
“Set standard quantity”.
PROCEDURE:
- press GREY coloured workspace area
- scroll to menu option “Set standard
quantity”
- press a field with name of this function
and enter number of parts required for
calculating mass of a single part
- accept entered value.
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Give standard quantity for standard procedure
Select standard quantity from a displayed message box or enter other value.
The order for carrying out the processes is indicated on the display by
corresponding messages.
A user can select among the
following options:
− Optional
− 10 parts
− 20 parts
− 50 parts
− 100 parts
Caution:
When setting a standard quantity
maintain the following condition: mass of
1 part > balance reading interval.
After selecting one of available options the COMMAND BAR displays an
appropriate information.
Enable or Save standard
Pressing this hot-key causes displaying DATABASE of STANDARDS for
carrying out the following two processes:
− Save mass of a standard /1 part/
in the database of standards
− Acquire mass of a standard
stored in the database of
standards
SAVING A STANDARD IN THE
DATABASE
o In the parts counting mode press
quick access key to enter
DATABASE OF STANDARDS
o Press “ADD” pictogram
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o Which opens a window for
entering name of a part to be
saved
o Accept entered name by
pressing ENTER button – a part
is automatically added to the
DATABASE of STANDARDS.
Mass of the saved part is
previewed next to the name of a
saved standard.
RECALL STANDARD FROM
THEDATABASE
o In the parts counting mode press
quick access key to enter
DATABASE OF STANDARDS
o Press name of a standard to be
acquired from the database
o The software automatically
returns to the parts counting
mode
o Mass of a recalled standard is
indicated in the workspace area.
xxxx
The default value for the function on: Setting standard mass
enter a number denoting quantity of parts used for calculating mass of a
signle part on weighing process /see pictogram description: set standard
mass/
Checkweighing
When in the menu, determine presence of the checkweighing hot-key in the
bottom bar of the display. Set parameter option to: YES.
Pressing the checkweighing pictogram in the bottom bar enables setting the
LOW and HIGH checkweighing thresholds. Enter total value of parts quantity.
Return to weighing: press ARROW pictogram for returning to weighing.
Dosing
When in the menu, determine presence of the filling hot-key in the bottom bar
of the display. Set parameter option to: YES.
Pressing the filling pictogram in the bottom bar enables setting a target value
to be filled (dosed). Enter total value of parts quantity. Return to weighing:
press ARROW pictogram for returning to weighing.
Statistics
Each pressing of PRINT button or an automatic printout action causes adding
a weighing result to STATISTICS.
Calculation of statistics includes: quantity, total sum, average, MIN value,
MAX value, max-min difference, standard deviation, variance coefficient
User defined hot-keys
The user defined hot-keys enable assigning an optional process to the hot-
key.
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18.8.2. Creating database of standards
Use of the quick access key “Database of Standards” located in the bottom
bar enables only adding standards to the database. It is not possible to
delete any records from the database.
Full access to the Database is
possible from the internal menu of the
balance and it is dependent on
authorization level of a user.
PROCEDURE:
o In an optional moment press
grey coloured workspace area
o Which opens a screen on
balance internal menu
o Scroll to the field: Database of
Standards
o Press Database of Standards button
o Press “Add” pictogram – the display opens a window with on-screen
numeric keyboard for entering mass of a single part. Accept the entered
value by pressing OK button.
o A new standard features a
default name, to be optionally
changed by the user.
o Press field with name of a
standard, the display opens an
on-screen keyboard for entering
a new name for the standard
record. Change the name and
accept it by pressing ENTER
button.
Caution:
Name and value of a standard can be changed in an optional moment. Press field
with standard name or field with its value. Correct the name / value and save
changes
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18.8.3. ACAI function – Automatic Accuracy Correction
The ACAI function is to automatically correct mass of a single part during
parts counting process. it is aimed to increase the accuracy of counting
process – mass of a single part is calculated from a higher quantity of
samples, ensuring higher accuracy.
First, enable the ACAI function.
PROCEDURE:
o In an optional moment press
grey coloured workspace area
o Which opens a screen on
balance internal menu
o Scroll the menu to option ACAI
o Press ACAI button
o In an opened message box select option YES
Principles of using the ACAI
function:
1. Number of parts (on adding) on
balance’s weighing pan has to
be greater than has been
previously
2. number of parts (on adding) on
balance’s weighing pan must be
less than twice the amount of
which was visible on the display
before adding parts
3. current quantity of parts must be within the
0
value,
4. measurement result has to be stabilized.
Enabled ACAI function is indicated
by a black pictogram displayed
next to the number counted of
parts. If information item “Standard
mass” is enabled in the internal
mode menu (access by pressing
the workspace area), then in
meeting the requirements 1-4 the
displayed mass of a single part is
subject to automatic accuracy
correction.
This value can be saved in the “Database of Standards” using a
corresponding quick access key.
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18.8.4. Parameters of parts counting mode – information
Information items related to weighing are
displayed in the grey coloured workspace area.
The workspace enables containing up to 6
pieces of information.
If more than six parameters are enabled, then
only first 6 are displayed.
Bargraph YES
A bargraph refers to operation of the filling and checkweighing modes in the
parts counting mode.. The bargraph is a graphic interpretation of modes
operation. The bargraph is visible only if the hot-key “Checkweighing” or
“Filling” are enabled (set to YES) (set in menu for declaring presence of quick
access keys)
Supplementary unit YES
This field contains measuring result expressed in an additionally determined
measuring unit (supplementary unit) set in menu <Units>.
Tare YES
This field displays currently set tare value (displayed in currently set basic
measuring unit).
Gross YES
This field displays current gross value (displayed in currently set basic
measuring unit).
Counter YES
This field enables displaying data on number (sequence) of carried out
measurements
Low threshold NO
The information indicating the value of low threshold that is declared for
checkweighing mode, e.g. 20 pcs
High threshold NO
The information indicating the value of high threshold that is declared for
checkweighing mode. 25 pcs
Target value NO
The information indicating number of parts to be added to counted parts to
reach a target a in a filling process (in this case a filled quantity)
Statistics NO
Displaying of the statistics component can be attributed as: Yes or No.
ID codes NO
“ID1“,“ID2“, “ID3“, “ID4“, “ID5“: Field enables determining identifiers set using
a quick access key “ID“.
Note: When selecting an ID value “ID1“, “ID2“, “ID3“ and “ID4“ the balance displays
names (texts) corresponding to each determined ID.
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Non-standard data NO
Option YES – information is indicated in the workspace area,
Option NO – information is not present in the workspace area.
Non-standard data project
Defining a non-standard information item
requires creating an optional text to be
displayed in the grey coloured workspace
area.
Procedure:
− press field on “Non-standard data project”
− Press “ADD” pictogram
− Press a text field to edit (create) a text
− Enter an optional text and accept it by
pressing ENTER button
Note:
1. A text may contain max 40 characters in a
single line
2. Non-st andard information enables creating
up to six lines with optional texts (i.e. max
content of the workspace area)
Each non-standard information item can is
editable or can be deleted. To edit an
information item press field with its name –
which opens a window with its content. Modify
the text and then save changes by pressing
ENTER button.
To delete an information item press “DELETE”
button and select an information item to be
deleted.
Display with the workspace area and set of quick access keys (hot-keys)
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18.8.5. Graphic interpretation of Dosing and Checkweighing modes
CHECKWEIGHING
A criterion for enabling a bargraph is setting:
− A quick access key for “Checkweighing” mode
− Information item “Bargraph” in the workspace area to YES.
On enabling the above two parameters, a bargraph is added to the display and it is
located below the measurement result. Colour of the bargraph indicates the current
quantity of counted parts.
For enabling the checkweighing process,
a user needs to specify the values of:
- low threshold, and
- high threshold
Both values are specified as number of
parts. The entered values must be total
ones. If any values with decimal places is
saved in the memory, then the balance
acquires only a total value for
checkweighing thresholds. When counting
parts, the bargraph indicates current
number of parts in a form of a coloured
progress bar.
− Number of parts below the low
threshold /xxx< 20pcs/
− Number of parts within the
thresholds /20pcs< xxx >25pcs/
− Number of parts above the high
threshold /xxx >25pcs/
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DOSING
A criterion for enabling a bargraph is setting:
− A quick access key for “Dosing” mode
− Information item “Bargraph” in the workspace area to YES.
On enabling the above two parameters, a bargraph is added to the display and it is
located below the measurement result. Colour of the bargraph indicates the current
number of parts in relation to the target value.
For enabling the filling mode, press a
quick access key and specify the target
number of parts. The entered value must
be a total one, e.g. 50 pcs.
If any value with a decimal place is saved
in the memory, then the balance acquires
only a total value for filling process. When
counting parts, the bargraph indicates
current number of parts in a form of a
coloured progress bar.
Acceptance field – the result of counted
parts is recognized as correct if it is within
+/- 10% tolerance of the target value.
− Number of parts below the
acceptance field
− Number of parts within the
acceptance field and
+/- 10% of the target mass
− Number of parts above the
acceptance field
Bargraph colours:
− yellow: mass below the low threshold
− green: mass within the set thresholds
− red: mass above the high threshold
Caution:
In case both the checkweighing and dosing modes are enabled, the display contains two
bargraphs.
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18.9. Checkweighing
Checkweighing is a process for controlling mass of a load. The load
has low and high threshold
s determined, these are the checkweighing
thresholds, marked as LO and HI.
Quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar relating to the checkweighing mode.
Set their attribute to Yes (present in the bottom bar) or No (absent).
Adjustment /yes – no/
Clear counter /yes – no/
Set tare /yes – no/
ID definition /yes – no/
Enable tare /yes – no/
Checkweighing thresholds /yes – no/
Print header /yes – no/
Database of thresholds /yes – no/
Print footer /yes – no/
Statistics /yes – no/
Non-standard buttons
Principle of use and function of the quick access keys has been described in chapter
18.6. of this user manual: Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – quick access
keys.
Other quick access keys function in accordance with the description provided in
chapter 18.7. Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – information.
Information items related to checkweighing:
o bargraph
o supplementary unit
o tare
o gross
o counter
o low threshold
o high threshold
o statistics /difference, amount, total sum, standard deviation, etc./
o ID codes
o non-standard data
o non-standard data project
Each information item features option YES or NO determining its displaying criterion.
CAUTION:
Defining non-standard information items is described in chapter 18.8.4.
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18.9.1. Creating database of checkweighing thresholds
The database of checkweighing thresholds contains numeric values for the
thresholds and their optional names. The database enables adding or
deleting the records if they are not used.
Full access to the Database is
possible from the internal menu of the
balance and it is dependent on
authorization level of a user.
PROCEDURE:
o In an optional moment press
grey coloured workspace area
o Which opens a screen on
balance internal menu
o Scroll to the field Database of
Thresholds
o Press Database of Thresholds
button
o If the database does not contain
any records press “Add”
pictogram
o the display opens a window with
on-screen keyboard for entering
name of the defined threshold.
Accept the entered value by
pressing OK button.
o After specifying threshold’s
name, the default value of
checkweighing threshold is 0.0.
Edit record fields and enter
required values.
o Use numeric keyboard enter the
values for low and high
checkweighing thresholds
o Return to weighing – press
“Return” arrow in the upper left
corner of the window
Caution:
− The specified thresholds values are accessible on enabling the checkweighing
mode.
− The determined thresholds can be deleted by pressing “DELETE” button and
selecting a record to be deleted from the list of records.
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18.9.2. Use of checkweighing thresholds
When in weighing mode, it is possible to use the checkweighing thresholds saved in
the Database of Thresholds or define custom thresholds. In case of using the
Database of Thresholds, it is possible to:
− acquire thresholds to be used
− saving custom thresholds in the Database of Thresholds
Caution:
Using Quick Access Keys does not enable deleting thresholds records from the database.
Custom checkweighing thresholds
PROCEDURE:
o press Quick access key
o which opens a window with
recently used values of low and
high thresholds.
o press field with a threshold name
and enter threshold value using
an on-screen numeric keyboard.
Caution:
The high threshold value must be higher
than the value of low threshold
Numeric keyboard – description of
buttons:
- DEL: delete last digit
- C: delete all digits
- OK. accept entered value
Adding custom checkweighing thresholds to the database of thresholds
If custom checkweighing thresholds are in use, they can be
added to the database of thresholds from the main menu level.
PROCEDURE:
o press Quick access key “DATABASE OF THRESHOLDS”
o to open the content of the Database of Thresholds
o press “ADD” pictogram
o set threshold’s name and accept it by pressing ENTER
button.
o the record with custom threshold is saved in the last
database entry.
Use of Database of Checkweighing Thresholds
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PROCEDURE:
o press Quick access key
o to open a screen with data saved
in the Database of
Checkweighing Thresholds
o search and select a required
threshold and press field with its
name,
o the values of the checkweighing
threshold are automatically
enabled for use in the
checkweighing mode.
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18.9.3. Bargraph in checkweighing mode.
A bargraph is one of the elements of the workspace area. A criterion for enabling a
bargraph is setting its parameter to YES when declaring information items for the
checkweighing mode.
The acceptance field on the bargraph
depends on the current settings of the low
and high checkweighing thresholds.
Bargraph colours:
− yellow: mass below the low threshold
− green: mass within the set thresholds
− red: mass above the high threshold
18.10. Dosing
Dosing process is a procedure enabling measuring a product to a
pre-determined target mass. In case of laboratory balances, the
dosing process has a laminar character, therefore it requires disabling
the Autozero function for obtaining an actual measurement result.
CAUTION:
In DOSING mode, the display indicates the difference between mass placed on balance
weighing pan and mass value to be dosed entered to balance memory.
Quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar rare relating to the dosing mode. Set
their attribute to Yes (present in the bottom bar) or No (absent).
Adjustment /yes – no/
Clear counter /yes – no/
Set tare /yes – no/
ID definition /yes – no/
Enable tare /yes – no/
Checkweighing /yes – no/
Print header /yes – no/
Database of target mass values
/yes – no /
Print footer /yes – no/
Statistics /yes – no/
Non-standard buttons
Principle of use and function of the quick access keys has been described in chapter
18.6. of this user manual: Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – quick access
keys.
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Other quick access keys function in accordance with the description provided in
chapter 18.7. Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – information.
Information items related to dosing:
o bargraph
o supplementary unit
o tare
o gross
o counter
o target value
o statistics /difference, amount, total sum, standard deviation, etc./
o ID codes
o non-standard data
o non-standard data project
Each information item features option YES or NO determining its displaying criterion.
CAUTION:
Defining non-standard information items is described in chapter 18.8.4.
18.10.1. Creating database of target values
The database of target mass values contains a list of product names with
determined target mass used in dosing process. Full access to the Database
is possible from the internal menu of the balance and it is dependent on
authorization level of a user.
PROCEDURE:
o In an optional moment press grey coloured workspace area
o Which opens a screen on balance internal menu on Dosing mode
o Scroll to the field Database of Target Values
o Press Database of Target Values button
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o If the database does not contain
any records press “Add”
pictogram
o the display opens a window with
on-screen numeric keyboard for
entering VALUE of TARGET
MASS. Accept the entered value
by pressing OK button.
o After specifying the VALUE the
records gets a default name to
be changed by a user.
o Press field with record name
o Use alphanumeric keyboard to
enter name of the record and
accept it by pressing ENTER
button.
o If the database contains any
records then record name and
target mass value is editable
o Return to weighing – press
“Return” arrow in the upper left
corner of the window or working
mode pictogram
Caution:
− The specified target mass values are accessible on enabling the dosing mode
− The determined target mass values can be deleted by pressing “DELETE”
button and selecting a record to be deleted from the list of records.
18.10.2. Use of target values.
When carrying out a weighing process, it is possible to use the target mass values
saved in the Database of Target Values or define temporary custom target mass
values. In case of using the Database of Target Mass Values it is possible to:
− acquiring target mass value to be used
− saving custom target mass value in the Database of Target Mass Values
Caution:
Using Quick Access Keys does not enable deleting target mass value records from the
database.
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Temporary custom target mass values
PROCEDURE:
o press Quick access key
o which opens a screen with a field
for entering the value of target
mass
o press field with the value of
target mass and using a numeric
keyboard enter the its value.
Caution:
The values are rounded to the value of
balance reading interval.
Numeric keyboard – description of
buttons:
- DEL: delete last digit
- C: delete all digits
- OK. accept entered value
o After returning to weighing, the
display indicates value of the
target mass preceded with
MINUS sign (i.e. value to be
filled to reach the target mass)
o Dose the product until the
indicated mass value is 0.0g
o The dosing process may be
aided by a bargraph representing
current amount of dosed product
o The workspace area provides
data on the target mass value
and current mass of dosed
product
Caution:
The result is recognized as correct if it is within +/- 10% tolerance of the target mass
value.
Adding temporary custom target mass values to the database
If the temporary target mass values are in use, they can be
saved in the database from the level of main menu.
PROCEDURE:
o press Quick access key “DATABASE OF TARGET MASS
VALUES”
o to open the content of the Database
o press „ADD” pictogram
o enter name of a record and accept it by pressing ENTER
button.
o the record with custom target mass is saved in the last
database entry.
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Use of Database of Target Mass Values
PROCEDURE:
o press Quick access key
o to open a screen with data saved
in the Database of Target Mass
Values.
o search and select a required
target mass record press field with
its name,
o the value of the target mass is
automatically enabled for use in
the dosing mode.
o the display indicates value of the
target mass preceded with MINUS
sign
o the balance is ready to work with
enabled target mass value .
Caution:
Increasing the displayed digits
automatically replaces the workspace area
including graphic representation in the
form of a bargraph.
o dose the product until the
indicated mass value is 0.0g
o the workspace area provides
additional data on the weighing
process.
o The information items displayed in
the WORKSPACE area is specific
for the dosing mode.
18.10.3. Bargraph in dosing mode
A bargraph is one of the elements of the workspace area. A criterion for enabling a
bargraph is setting its parameter to YES when declaring information items for the
dosing mode.
Bargraph colours:
− yellow: mass below the target field
tolerance
− green: mass within the target field
tolerance
− red: mass above the target field
tolerance
The result is recognized as correct if it is
within +/- 10% tolerance of the target
mass value.
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18.11. Percent setup
Percent setup is a mode intended to compare weighed load with a
pre-determined reference mass. The process is expressed in [%].
When declaring the mass to be compared, a user should specify
mass value, e.g. 50.0g, to be recognized by the balance as e.g.
100%. This is the reference point for the consecutive measurements.
Additionally, the percent setup mode can have the DOSING and CHECKWEIGHING
modes enabled.
The Quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar relate to the percent setup mode.
Set their attribute to Yes (present in the bottom bar) or No (absent).
Adjustment
Reference mass
Set tare
Checkweighing
Enable tare
Dosing
Print header
Database of reference standards
Print footer
Set 100%
Clear counter
Statistics
ID definition xxx Non-standard buttons
Principle of use and function of the quick access keys has been described in chapter
18.6. of this user manual: Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – quick access
keys.
Other quick access keys function in accordance with the description provided in
chapter 18.7.
Information items related to percent setup:
o bargraph
o supplementary unit
o tare
o gross
o counter
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o low threshold
o high threshold
o target mass
o statistics /difference, amount, total sum, standard deviation, etc./
o ID codes
o non-standard data
o non-standard data project
Each information item features option YES or NO determining its displaying criterion.
CAUTION:
Defining non-standard information items is described in chapter 18.8.4.
Below description refers only to those buttons /pictograms/ that are not available in
working mode “Weighing”.
After enabling the working mode PERCENT
SETUP the software displays default set of
pictograms needed to immediate starting the
process:
− set tare
− reference mass
− database of reference standards
− set 100%
− adjustment
Give reference mass /reference standard/
Pressing this hot-key opens a window with on-screen keyboard for entering
mass value, e.g. 350.0 g to be saved as a standard 100%. Based on this
standard, the balance carries out control process of the consecutive samples.
The mass value needs to have the
number of decimal places determined
PROCEDURE:
o Pres Quick access key
o The display shows a screen with
the reference mass
o Press field with the value of the
mass which opens a screen for
entering new mass value
o Accept by pressing OK button.
o Select number of decimal places.
o Pressing the button causes
automatic accepting the entered
value.
Checkweighing
Determine two checkweighing thresholds as values expressed in [%].
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In practice, it is a tolerance for the mass
to be weighed, i.e. the acceptance field
in which the dosed mass is recognized
as correct.
The tolerance thresholds may be
asymmetric, e.g.
− high threshold: +5%
− low threshold: - 2%
the values of the checkweighing
thresholds will be displayed in the
workspace area.
Dosing
Enter the value of the target mass to be reached during comparing the
following loads with the reference mass (reference standard).
For example:
reference mass =100g
target mass = 60%
----------------------------------------------
actually weighed mass = 62,0g
displayed value 62,000%
colour of the bargraph is green –
sample is within the acceptance field
as the set target mass was reached.
The above example shows that the
target mass is not obligatorily the 100 %.
It may accept an optional value for the
purpose of preparing simple mixtures if
the ingredients requires adding in
percents and not by their weight.
Bargraph is one of the components of
the WORKSPACE AREA in the percent
setup mode, thus it does not require
additional activating to be displayed.
Declaring the Target Mass
PROCEDURE:
o Pres Quick access key
o The display shows a screen with
the TARGET MASS
o Press field with the value of the
mass which opens a screen for
entering new mass value
o Accept the entered value by
pressing OK button.
RETURN TO WEIGHING
o press “Return” arrow in the upper
left corner of the window of press
working mode pictogram
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Database of reference mass
The database contains list of reference
mass values (standard) with determined:
o mass values in grams that are the
reference standards 100%
o names for database entries
In the main window of the percent setup
mode, a user can:
o acquire reference standards
o add reference mass (standards) to be database
ACQUIRING REFERENCE MASS FROM THE DATABASE:
o press name of a database entry to be used in percent setup mode
o the record is automatically activated and the balance returns to weighing
SAVING REFERENCE MASS IN THE DATABASE:
o Press „ADD” pictogram to open a window with on-screen keyboard.
Enter name of the reference mass to be saved in the database.
o Accept the entry by pressing ENTER button.
Caution:
Using Quick Access Keys does not enable deleting reference mass entries stored in
the database.
Set 100%
Pressing this pictogram causes saving the current display status as a 100 %
reference in the percent setup mode. The process is equal to determining the
REFERENCE MASS (STANDARD) by weighing.
After pressing the SET 100 % pictogram, the reference mass is immediately
updated.
Statistics
The statistical data is expressed in [%]. Press the STATISTICS pictogram to
preview the calculated statistics or delete its records.
18.11.1. Creating database of reference mass (standards)
The database of reference mass (standards) contains numeric values and
names of the determined database entries. The database enables adding or
deleting the records if they are not used.
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Full access to the Database is
possible from the internal menu of the
balance and it is dependent on
authorization level of a user.
PROCEDURE:
o When in the percent setup [%]
mode, in an optional moment
press grey coloured workspace
area
o Which opens a screen on
balance internal menu
o Scroll to the field Database of
Reference Mass (Standards)
o Press Database of Reference
Mass (Standards)
o If the database does not contain
any records press “Add”
pictogram
o the display opens a window with
on-screen numeric keyboard for
entering the value of determined
reference mass. Accept the
entered value by pressing OK
button.
o The determined reference mass
has a default name “Reference
mass”
o Press record name and enter a
required name
o Accept the entered name by
pressing ENTER button.
o When entering name of a record,
the set of special characters is
also available.
DELETING ENTRES FROM THE
DATABASE
o Press “DELETE” pictogram and
select a record to be deleted
from the database
Caution:
The procedure of deleting a record requires careful consideration, as selecting an
item to be deleted is equal to its removing from the database.
RETURN TO WEIGHING
o Return to weighing – press “Return” arrow in the upper left corner of the
window or working mode pictogram
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18.11.2. Use of reference mass (standard) in weighing.
When carrying out a weighing process, it is possible to use the reference mass
records saved in the Database of Reference Mass (Standards) or define temporary
custom reference mass values.
In case of using the Database of Reference Mass Values it is possible to:
− acquiring mass value to be used
− saving custom temporary reference mass value in the Database of Reference
Mass Values
Caution:
Using Quick Access Keys does not enable deleting reference mass value records from the
database.
Temporary custom reference mass values
PROCEDURE:
o press Quick access key
o which opens a screen with a field for entering the value of
reference mass
o press field with the value of reference mass and using a
numeric keyboard enter the its value.
o
select number of decimal places.
Reference mass value from the DATABASE
PROCEDURE:
o press Quick access key
o to open the content of the Database
o press field with a name of a reference mass value to be
used
o the record is automatically activated for using
o to abandon the record selection and return to weighing:
press working mode pictogram, or
press “Return” arrow.
Caution:
- the balance enables saving a custom temporary reference mass
value in the DATABASE
- press “ADD” pictogram and specify name of a database record using the opened
alphanumeric keyboard
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18.11.3. Use of reference mass values in weighing
A bargraph is one of the elements of the workspace area. There are two criteria for
enabling the bargraph:
setting “bargraph” parameter to YES when
declaring information items for the percent
setup mode
enabling at least one additional mode
“Checkweighing” or “Dosing” in “BUTTONS”
menu. After enabling at least one of the
modes, it is available in a form of quick
access key on the bottom bar of the display.
Bargraph colours:
− yellow: mass below the acceptance field
− green: mass within the acceptance field
− red: mass above the acceptance field
Bargraph of the checkweighing mode
In checkweighing mode a user has to specify the high and low thresholds expressed in
percents which constitute for the Reference Mass Values.
EXAMPLE
1. Reference mass value = 50.0g
2. Checkweighing thresholds are determined as:
- low threshold: 95%;
- high threshold: 105%
3. The weighing pan of a balance is
loaded with mass 38,6g that is
77,400% of the reference mass value.
The display status for this mass value
is mass deficiency (bargraph colour is
yellow).
Caution;
the tolerance of the low threshold is– 5% to
the reference mass value
4. Mass of weighed load was increased to
51,2g that is 102,4% of the reference
mass value.
The display status for this mass value
is within the acceptable field.
Caution;
the tolerance of the high threshold is + 5 % to
the reference mass value whereas the display
indicates + 2,2% thus the indication is
accepted.
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5. Mass of weighed load was increased to
53,2g that is 106,4% of the reference
mass value.
The display status for this mass value
is mass excess (bargraph colour is
red).
6. – above the high threshold value.
Caution;
the tolerance of the high threshold is + 5% to
the reference mass and the display indicates +
6,6% thus the indication IS OUT OF the
acceptance field.
18.12. Animal weighing
Animal weighing mode is intended to determining mass of an object
that is moving on the weighing pan of a balance. Therefore, the
structure of the working mode, i.e. its algorithm for determining stable
mass indication.
After enabling the animal weighing mode, it is immediately ready to be used. Follow
the commands indicated in the COMMAND BAR of the display. After completing the
weighing process, the measurement indication is locked on the display. Internal mode
settings are editable using the QUICK access keys of the bottom display bar.
The Quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar relating to the animal weighing
mode. Set their attribute to Yes (present in the bottom bar) or No (absent)..
Adjustment
Clear counter
Set tare
ID definition
Enable tare
Animal weighing
Print header
Statistics
Print footer xxx Non-standard buttons
Principle of use and function of the quick access keys has been described in chapter
18.6. of this user manual: Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – quick access
keys.
Other quick access keys function in accordance with the description provided in
chapter 18.7.
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Information items related to animal weighing mode:
o bargraph
o supplementary unit
o tare
o gross
o counter
o filter
o threshold
o statistics /difference, amount, total sum, standard deviation, etc./
o ID codes
o non-standard data
o non-standard data project
Each information item features option YES or NO determining its displaying criterion.
CAUTION:
Defining non-standard information items is described in chapter 18.8.4.
18.12.1. Internal settings of the animal weighing mode
Internal menu contains the following settings:
o Filter
Determines the speed for
carrying out the animal weighing
process. The balance enables
selecting between 5 filtering
values:
− very fast
− fast
− normal
− slow
−
very slow
Caution: when selecting the filtering value take into consideration the following dependence:
the more active the weighed object, the higher the filtering level. The higher the filtering value,
the longer the measurement time.
o Threshold
It is a value expressed in balance reading interval. If the indication is
below the set threshold value after removing the load from the weighing
pan, then the balance can start the following measuring process in the
automatic mode. Available threshold values: 10 intervals, 20 intervals, 50
intervals, 100 intervals, 200 intervals, 500 intervals, 1000 intervals.
o Auto Start
Determines whether the measurements are carried out in manual mode
/after pressing a button on balance display/ or automatic mode. The
following measurements can be carried out in the automatic mode if after
removing the load from the weighing pan the indication falls below the
set threshold value. An example of automatic mode of operation:
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The following measurements
are started automatically on
placing a load on balance
weighing pan. The following
criterion has to be met: after
taking the load off the
weighing pan, the indication
has to fall below the set
threshold value. When
selecting the threshold value
the user determines the
accuracy required for
measuring mass of an object
(the measurement does not
start from the point of the
precise zero).
Threshold value = 50 intervals.
18.12.2. Animal weighing mode – manual mode of operation
1. Set filtering level for the object to be
weighed and set Auto Start function to:
NO
2. Return to weighing: press setting
pictogram or press RETURN ARROW
button.
3. The bottom command bar displays
commands on process course – load
object to be weighed and press OK
button.
4. When determining mass of an object
the display shows dashes.
5. If a bargraph is activated in the
WORKSPACE area, then it displays a
progress of mass determining process.
6. After completing the weighing process,
the command bar displays a message:
COMPLETED. Press OK button.
7. The balance is ready to determine
mass of other objects.
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18.13. Density of solids, liquid and air
The Quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar relating to the density mode. Set
their attribute to Yes (present in the bottom bar) or No (absent).
Adjustment
ID definition
Set tare
Solids
Enable tare
Air
Print header
Liquids
Print footer
Statistics
Clear counter xxx Non-standard buttons
Principle of use and function of the quick access keys has been described in chapter
18.6. of this user manual: Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – quick access
keys.
Other quick access keys function in accordance with the description provided in
chapter 18.7.
Information items related to density determining:
o supplementary unit
o tare
o gross
o counter
o temperature
o density
o statistics /difference, amount, total sum, standard deviation, etc./
o ID codes
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o non-standard data
o non-standard data project
Each information item features option YES or NO determining its displaying criterion.
CAUTION:
Defining non-standard information items is described in chapter 18.8.4.
Principles for using other buttons related to the DENSITY mode are provided further in
this user manual.
Caution:
Detailed description of procedures on determining density of solids and liquids is provided in
the USER MANUAL of the density determining kit.
18.13.1. Setting a default function of the density determining mode
The density mode enables selecting which of its available functions should be
activated on entering the density determining mode. The selection is made in
the internal mode settings. Available options: solids or liquids.
Selecting the default function is
recommended if the quick access
buttons for solids / liquids of the
bottom bar are not used.
PROCEDURE:
o in an optional moment press
grey coloured workspace area
o to open a screen with all
available functions and settings
related to the density mode
o determine a set of buttons (quick
access keys) available in the
bottom bar
o determine information items to
be displayed in the workspace
area
-------------------------------------
o scroll to the field Density
o use the drop down menu to set
the default mode of the density
determining function.
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o the selected density mode is
automatically enabled on
returning to weighing.
Caution: after changing the working
mode the default working mode is
automatically changed
/automatic change of the Density field
value: e.g. liquids
→
solids/
18.13.4. Density of air
Density of air is one of parameters required for calculating a correction value
for a measuring result related to air BUOYANCY. Another parameter needed
to calculate the correction value is density of tested sample.
1. The procedure requires a set of
two standards: an aluminum one
and a stainless steel one, both
with determined mass. The set of
weights is additional equipment
of a balance 3Y series.
PROCEDURE:
o press Quick access key: AIR
o to open a screen on density
determining of air
o press field with the value of the
stainless steel standard and
enter its value
o press field with the value of the
aluminum standard and enter its
value
o if the mass standards in use are made of other materials, then change
the value of fields related to density of the material
o press START field - the balance is ready to determine density of air
o follow the commands displayed in the COMMAND BAR of the
workspace area.
− Place stainless steel standard on balance weighing pan
− After stabilizing of the indication press OK button
− Place aluminum standard on balance weighing pan
− After stabilizing of the indication press OK button
− Balance display shows calculated result of air density.
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18.14. Formulations
The formulation mode enables designing up to 10 mixtures, each
containing maximum 20 ingredients. Each formulation ingredient has
its specific name and value that is entered to a formulation
description.
First a user needs to create a formulation and then activate it to use. Creating
formulations is carried out from the internal menu of the formulation mode. The
formula making procedure is described further in this user manual.
The Quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar relate to the formula making mode.
Set their attribute to Yes (present in the bottom bar) or No (absent).
Adjustment
Clear counter
Set tare
ID definition
Enable tare
Database of formulations
Print header
Statistics
Print footer xxx Non-standard buttons
Principle of use and function of the quick access keys has been described in chapter
18.6. of this user manual: Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – quick access
keys.
Other quick access keys function in accordance with the description provided in
chapter 18.7.
Information items related to formulations:
o bargraph
o supplementary unit
o tare
o gross
o counter
o WGH
o Ingredient sum
o statistics /difference, amount, total sum, standard deviation, etc./
o ID codes
o non-standard data
o non-standard data project
Each information item features option YES or NO determining its displaying criterion.
CAUTION:
Defining non-standard information items is described in chapter 18.8.4.
Principles and meaning of other buttons referring to the FORMULATION mode is
described further in this user manual.
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18.14.1. Designing a formulation
Database of formulations comprises names of formulations and names of
ingredients forming the formulations. When designing a formulation, first
specify its name and then add ingredients to a created formulation record.
As each ingredient record requires specifying its name and mass, the
operator should know the complete content of the formulation.
PROCEDURE:
o in an optional moment press the grey coloured workspace area
o to open a screen with internal menu of the FORMULATIONS mode
o scroll down to Database of Formulations field
o Press Database of Formulations field
o Press ADD pictogram to add a
new record to the database
o Use on-screen alphanumeric
keyboard to enter NAME of a
formulation, e.g. mixture 4.
Accept the name by pressing OK
button.
Adding ingredients to a
formulation
o Press field with name of a
formulation to open a window for
adding ingredients.
o Press “ADD” pictogram
o Use on-screen alphanumeric keyboard to enter name of an ingredient
and accept it by pressing ENTER button. Next enter mass of the
ingredient and accept it by pressing OK button.
o The first ingredient has been added to the formulation. Add another
ingredients.
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o Mass of each ingredient is
rounded up or down depending
on the reading interval of a
balance.
o A designed formulation is ready
to use on returning to main
window of the Formulations
mode
o Return to weighing – press
“RETURN” arrow or press field
with working mode pictogram.
Prompts
Enabling prompts (setting their attribute to YES) causes displaying name
of the following ingredients to be weighed. It facilitates the making a
formulation that consists of multiple ingredients.
In case option NO is selected, the data on the following ingredient to be
weighed is not displayed in the WORKSPACE AREA.
18.14.2. Use of database of formulations in weighing.
After enabling the FORMULATIONS mode,
the balance is immediately ready to start
designing a default mixture.
A DEFAULT mixture:
Designing a default mixture is carried out by
highlighting a selection field on the right side
from the formulation name. If the working
mode is changed, and then the user returns to
the formulation mode, the balance
automatically switches to formula making
mode of the default mixture.
PREVIEWING a mixture:
Press field with mixture name to preview list of
ingredients contained in a mixture.
SELECTING a mixture:
Press field between name of a mixture an field
“c”; the formulation is selected for using
a – preview a mixture
b – select a mixture for use
c – set a default mixture
After selecting a formulation, weigh its consecutive ingredients. After stabilizing on
mass indication press OK button. Mass of each ingredient is zeroed after accepting it
by pressing OK button, i.e. it is saved in the formula making process, as mass of a
weighed ingredient.
Press C button to cancel all processes related to formula making process. It also
enables selecting other mixture to be prepared on a balance.
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A example of formula making process
PROCEDURE:
o press Quick access key
o which opens a screen with a list
of saved mixtures
o select a mixture to be prepared
on a balance
Caution:
Mixture content can be previewed by
pressing field with its name
o selecting a formulation causes
automatic returning to weighing
and displaying data on a formula
making process in the
workspace area.
Caution:
The content of the workspace area is
editable – press the grey coloured
workspace area and set displayed
information items by pressing
INFORMATION field.
o place a container in balance
weighing pan and tare its mass –
press TARE button
o the WORKSPACE AREA shows
a mixture name, name of an
ingredient and its amount to be
weighed displayed in mass field
o Dose required amount of the first
ingredient and press OK button.
Caution:
A bargraph in the workspace area is a
graphic interpretation of ingredient
weighing process displayed with a set +/tolerance
o Mass of the first ingredient is
zeroed,
o The workspace area displays
name of the second ingredient to
be weighed and its AMOUNT is
displayed in mass field
o The IC field shows number of the
ingredient in a formulation
o Add the second ingredient to the
first one and press OK button.
o Add another ingredients of a
designed formulation
o After completing the formula
making process the
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WORKSPACE AREA shows a
message:
Weighing finished. Continue
o The display shows total mass of
prepared formulation.
o Preparing the same formulation
can be repeated by pressing OK
button.
o Preparing another formulation
requires entering the database
by pressing Quick access key
DATABASE OF
FORMULATIONS
o Use list of saved mixtures and
select one to be prepared
Caution:
The WORKSPACE AREA may show
SUM OF INGREDIENTS if this
information item has been enabled for
displaying.
18.15. Statistics
Statistics is a mode enabling acquiring data from a weighing series
and generating statistical calculations. The data range for generating
statistics is set in mode internal menu.
The Quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar relate to the statistics mode. Set
their attribute to Yes (present in the bottom bar) or No (absent).
Adjustment
Clear counter
Set tare
ID definition
Enable tare
Statistics
Print header xxx Non-standard buttons
Print footer
Principle of use and function of the quick access keys has been described in chapter
18.6. of this user manual: Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – quick access
keys.
Other quick access keys function in accordance with the description provided in
chapter 18.7.
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Information items related to statistics:
o supplementary unit
o tare
o gross
o counter
o statistics /difference, amount, total sum, standard deviation, etc./
o ID codes
o non-standard data
o non-standard data project
Each information item features option YES or NO determining its displaying criterion.
CAUTION:
Defining non-standard information items is described in chapter 18.8.4.
18.15.1. Internal menu of Statistics mode
The internal menu comprises two options: DELETE and RESULTS.
Depending on the needs use one or the other function. Option Results
contains a statement of all statistical data:
number of measurements, totalized measurements, average value, minimum
and maximum value, max – min difference, standard deviation, variance
factor.
The WORKSPACE AREA can preview up to 6 data lines, and information
items to be displayed are determined in submenu Information.
The availability of quick access keys is determined in submenu Buttons.
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18.16. Mass Comparison
Mass comparison mode enables comparing mass of a standard with
mass of a tested object. The mode applies two testing methods:
− ABA [standard – test object – standard]
− ABBA [standard – test object – test object – standard]
Each method requires carrying out a measuring series. Number of measurements in a
measuring series is determined from 1 to 20. In practice, the most frequently used
number of repetitions is 6.
The Quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar relate to the mass comparison
mode. Set their attribute to Yes (present in the bottom bar) or No (absent).
Adjustment
Print footer
Set tare
Clear counter
Enable tare
ID definition
Print header xxx Non-standard buttons
Principle of use and function of the quick access keys has been described in chapter
18.6. of this user manual: Parameter of working mode WEIGHING – quick access
keys.
Other quick access keys function in accordance with the description provided in
chapter 18.7.
Information items related to mass comparison mode:
o supplementary unit
o tare
o gross
o counter
o A (result of weighing a standard)
o B (result of weighing a tested object)
o ID codes
o non-standard data
o non-standard data project
Each information item features option YES or NO determining its displaying criterion.
CAUTION:
Defining non-standard information items is described in chapter 18.8.4.
Principles for using other buttons related to the Mass comparison mode are provided
further in this user manual.
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18.16.1. Select method for comparing mass
The mode enables selecting between two testing methods: ABA and ABBA.
Select name of a required testing procedure.
PROCEDURE:
o in an optional moement press grey coloured workspace area
o to open a screen with internal menu of the MASS COMPARISON mode
o scroll down to Measuring Series field
o press Measuring Series field
o Select a comparing method to be used
o Select number of method repetitions.
The available number of repetitions ranges from 1 to 20, e.g. 10 x ABA is
in practice 30 measuring processes.
o
Accept seelcted value by pressing OK button.
o
o Return to weighing:
− Press screen field with
settings pictogram, or
− Press “RETURN” arrow
The entered changes are automatically saved. The mass comparator is ready
to use.
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18.16.2. Mass comparison - measurements
When carrying out mass comparison process follow commands displayed in
the COMMAND BAR of the workspace area.
The mass comparison mode enables determining standard deviation that is
calculated on basis of measuring series ABBA or ABA, where
:
A – is a mass standard for control
B – is a tested mass.
The results are calculatded by the software in accordance with below tables
and equations.
For the ABBA series
No.
A B B
A
r = Bav – A
av
1
r
1
2
r
2
3
r
3
4
r
4
5
r
5
…..
…
n
r
n
For the ABA series
No.
A B A
r = B – A
av
1
r
1
2
r
2
3
r
3
4
r
4
5
r
5
…..
…
n
r
n
Standard deviation is calculated by consecutive determining of:
1. differences of indications ABBA or ABA for each measuring series:
2. average value of the difference between indications ABBA or ABA- r
i
3. Standard deviation
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18.16.3. Mass comparison – report from a measuring series
Individual measurements in a series and a report from a measuring series is
not printed in an automatic manner. The criterion for printing of the
information is set in a STADNARD printout – FOOTER.
PROCEDURE:
o Press field with name of a user.
/another accessible path:
Setup → Users/
o To open a screen with list of users – select
name of a user for whom the settings are to
be changed
o Select field with pictogram PRINTOUTS and
next select field name STANDARD
PRINTOUT
o Select field named :FOOTER and scroll
down the menu content using the side
navigating panel
o Set REPORT PRINTOUT option to YES.
This setting triggers a printout for
measurements and a report from comparison
process.
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Printout example:
No. of measurements
1 from 6
A
500.001 g
B
500.045 g
A
500.001 g
Difference
0.044 g
Average difference
0.044 g
No. of measurements
2 from 6
A
500.001 g
B
500.046 g
A
500.001 g
Difference
0.045 g
Average difference
0.045 g
No. of measurements
3 from 6
A
500.001 g
B
500.046 g
A
500.001 g
Difference
0.045 g
Average difference
0.045 g
No. of measurements
4 from 6
A
500.001 g
B
500.050 g
A
500.002 g
Difference
0.049 g
Average difference
0.046 g
No. of measurements
5 from 6
A
500.003 g
B
500.049 g
A
500.001 g
Difference
0.047 g
Average difference
0.046 g
No. of measurements
6 from 6
A
500.001 g
B
500.050 g
A
500.000 g
Difference
0.050 g
Average difference
0.047 g
Standard deviation
0.002 g
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18.17. Differential weighing
Differential weighing mode enables analyzing changes of mass in a
single sample or multiple samples.
The process is carried out by determining sample’s initial mass, and
then the sample is subject to different processes, which outcome is
separating or adding of some of sample’s ingredients to its initial
status.
Finally, the sample is repeatedly weighed (differential weighing). After
the final weighing, the balance determines the difference between the
two mass values (initial and final).
Balance 3Y series, in differential weighing mode enables:
Determining up to 2 00 measu ri ng series, where each series may contain
several samples (each series may contain maximum 1000 samples, assigning
the samples is carried out automatically by adding the following samples during
weighing process of a selected )
Each series can be given a name, printed and data on a can be exported to an
external data storage device
Each sample requires determining tare value, start mass and carry out up to
five consecutive weighments till determining the end mass
If balance users need to use differential weighing mode, then initially, they need to
introduce data on a weighed to balance’s database and then recall a saved for
weighing. The process of creating a is possible from the internal menu (settings) of
the differential weighing mode. The creating procedure is described further in this
user manual.
The differential weighing mode provides access to other functions, such as:
o Buttons
o Information
o Automatic printout
o Printouts /standard – non-standard/
o Printout button /stable – always - disabled /
o ID definition
o Automatic tare
o Counter
o Tare
o Continuous transmission
o Totalized weighments
o s (defining a )
o Threshold (mass value as a maximum mass of a sample, eg. a filter)
o Ambient conditions (if set to <Yes> then the software requires specifying
the temperature and humidity values of ambient conditions before starting
the weighments: <Weighing A, Weighing T+A, Tarring T>)
o Number of repetitions (determining the number of repetitions of the end
weighment <B> – Max no. of repetitions: 5, the settings is valid for all
measured s)
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