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Number of instruction:
LMI-26-02/06/08/ENG
Precision balances
APP/C series
MANUFACTURER
OF ELECTRONIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS
RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28 Street, POLAND
phone +48 48 38 48 800, phone/fax. +48 48 385 0 0 10
Sales Department +48 48 366 80 06
www.radwag.com
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JUNE 2008
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Contents
1. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................. 6
2. BASIC INFORMATION ............................................................................ 7
2.1. Intended use ............................................................................................... 7
2.2. Inappropriate use ........................................................................................ 7
2.3. Warranty ..................................................................................................... 7
2.4. Monitoring the metrological parameters of the instrument .......................... 8
2.5. Data included in this user manual ............................................................... 8
2.6. Staff training................................................................................................ 8
3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ............................................................... 8
3.1. Acceptance check ....................................................................................... 8
3.2. Packaging ................................................................................................... 8
4. UNPACKING, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSONING ......................... 8
4.1. Installation and operation place .................................................................. 8
4.2. Unpacking ................................................................................................... 9
4.3. Positioning .................................................................................................. 9
4.4. Standard accessories ............................................................................... 10
4.5. Cleaning ................................................................................................... 10
4.6. Connection to mains ................................................................................. 10
4.7. Connection of additional equipment .......................................................... 10
5. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT ....................................... 11
6. KEYBOARD ........................................................................................... 12
7. USER MENU ......................................................................................... 13
7.1. Moving in user menu ................................................................................ 15
7.1.1. Return to weighing function .............................................................. 15
8. WEIGHING ............................................................................................ 15
8.1. Choice of basic weighing unit ................................................................... 16
8.2. Choice of weighing unit (temporary) ......................................................... 17
8.3. Setting accessibility of balance operating modes ..................................... 18
8.3.1. Choice of modes quantity accessible for user .................................. 18
8.3.2. Setting contents of P6.1 FFun – ALL parameters ............................ 20
9. MAIN SETTING PARAMETERS ........................................................... 21
9.1. Setting level of filtering .............................................................................. 22
9.2. Result confirmation ................................................................................... 23
9.3. Autozero function ...................................................................................... 24
9.4. Light off the last display digit ..................................................................... 25
10.ANOTHER PARAMETERS ................................................................... 26
10.1. Backlight of weighing result ...................................................................... 26
10.2. “Beep” signal – reaction on pressing key .................................................. 27
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10.3. Printout of all balance parameters through RS 232 port ........................... 27
11.BALANCE CALIBRATION ..................................................................... 28
11.1. Balance with internal calibration ............................................................... 28
11.2. Entering calibration menu ......................................................................... 30
11.3. Calibration test .......................................................................................... 33
11.3.1. Balances with internal calibration ..................................................... 33
11.3.2. Balances with external calibration .................................................... 34
11.4. Manual calibration ..................................................................................... 35
11.4.1. Internal calibration ............................................................................ 35
11.4.2. External calibration ........................................................................... 36
11.5. Calibration report printout ......................................................................... 36
12.SETTING PRINTOUTS FOR GLP PROCEDURES .............................. 37
12.1. Setting the contents of printouts for GLP procedures ............................... 38
13.BALANCE OPERATING MODES ......................................................... 42
13.1. Counting details of the same mass ........................................................... 43
13.2. +/- control referring mass of set standard ................................................. 47
13.3. Control of % deviation referring mass of standard .................................... 49
13.3.1. Mass of standard determined by its weighing .................................. 50
13.3.2. Mass of standard entered to balance memory by user ..................... 51
13.4. Defining thickness of solids and liquids .................................................... 52
13.4.1. Testing thickness solids ................................................................... 52
13.4.2. Testing thickness of liquid ................................................................ 53
13.5. Summing function ..................................................................................... 53
14.FUNCTIONS FOR USING RS 232 ........................................................ 55
14.1. Speed of transmission .............................................................................. 56
14.2. Continuous transmission .......................................................................... 57
14.2.1. Continuous transmission off in actual interval .................................. 57
14.2.2. Continuous transmission of in basic units ........................................ 58
14.3. Setting type of operating for RS 232 joint ................................................. 59
14.4. Designation of data type sent through RS 232 joint .................................. 60
14.5. Designation of minimum mass for operating of some functions ................ 61
15.COOPERATION WITH PRINTER OR COMPUTER ............................. 62
15.1. Schedules of connecting conductors ........................................................ 63
15.2. Printing data with date and time ................................................................ 64
15.3. Cooperation with statistic printout Kafka SQS .......................................... 64
15.4. Format of sending data ............................................................................. 64
15.4.1. Format of sent data after pressing the PRINT button ....................... 65
15.4.2. Format of sent data for orders generated from the computer ........... 65
16.WEIGHING LOADS UNDER BALANCE ............................................... 66
17.LIST OF ORDERS IN RADWAG BALANCES ...................................... 67
18.ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................. 68
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19.ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 68
19.1. Vibration damping table ............................................................................ 68
19.2. Additional display ...................................................................................... 68
19.3. Computer software ................................................................................... 68
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1. TECHNICAL DATA
External
calibration
APP
8/C
APP
10/C
APP
25/C
APP
30/C
Internal calibration
APP
8/C/2
APP
10/C/2
APP
25/C/2
APP
30/C/2
Max capacity
8 kg 10 kg 25 kg 30 kg
Tare range
-8 kg -10 kg -25 kg -30 kg
Min capacity
0,2 g 2 g
Readability
0,01 g 0,1 g
Repeatability
0,01 g 0,1 g
Linearity ±0,02 g
± 0,2 g
Working
temperature
+15 °C - +30 °C
Power
Zasilacz 230V 50Hz AC /11 V AC
Drift sensitivity
2 ppm/°C w temp. +18°C - +30°C
Pan size 300 x 250 mm
365 x 285 mm
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2. BASIC INFORMATION
2.1. Intended use
Balance you have acquired serves to determine the weighing value of a load in
laboratory environment. It is intended for applic ation as a non-automatic weighing
instrument only, i.e. the material to be weighed is man ually and carefully placed in
the center of the weighing pan. Weighing result should be read only after stable
reading has been obtained.
2.2. Inappropriate use
Do not use the balance as a dynamic weighing instrument. Even if small quantities
of weighed material are added or removed from the weighin g pan of the instrument,
the reading should be taken onl y after stabilization of the result. Do not place any
magnetic materials on the weighing pan, as this can cause damage of the
measuring system of the instrument. Be sure to avoid impact shock a nd overloading
the balance in excess of the prescribed maximum lo ad rating, minus any possible
tare weight that has been applied. Never use the balance in an environment
endangered by an explosion. This balanc e has not been adjusted for operation in
explosive areas. There must not be any modification made to the balance .
2.3. Warranty
Warranty is not valid at the following:
• Non-observation of the guidelines in the user manua l,
• Use of balance other than specified in this manual,
• Alternation to or opening of the device,
• Mechanical damage and damage caused by media, natural water,
and tear,
• Inappropriate erection or electric installation,
• Overloading of the measuring instrument.
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2.4. Monitoring the metrological parameters of the instrument
Metrological features of the balance should be tested by the user within regular
intervals of time, within scope of quality assurance.
2.5. Data included in this user manual
Please read the user manual carefully before erectin g and commissioning, even if
the user has is experienced with this kind of weighing instruments.
2.6. Staff training
This balance may only be operated and looked after by trained member of staff.
3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
3.1. Acceptance check
Please check the packaging immediately upon delivery and the device during
unpacking for any visible signs of external damage.
3.2. Packaging
Please retain all parts of the original packaging in case it should be necessar y to
transport or return items at any time. Only the original packaging should b e used for
return consignments. Before dispatch, disconnect all attached cables and
loose/movable parts (weighing pan, etc). Ple ase place any elements of the b alance
in its original packing. Please protect the balance and its parts against any damage
while in transport.
4. UNPACKING, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSONING
4.1. Installation and operation place
* Balance should be stored and used in locations free of vibrations and
shakes, free of wind and dust.
* Air temperature shou ld not exceed range between:
+15oC ÷ +30oC
* Humidity of air should not exceed 80% (not condensing).
* When operating the balance, room temperature should not change more
than 0,5°C within one hour,
* The balance should be placed on a stabl e surface not affected by vibrations
and distant from heat sources.
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* Please take special safety measures when weighing magnet ic loads, as part
of this balance is a strong magnet. If there is a necessity to perform
measurement of such load, please use option of under hook weighing, which
removes the load from area influenced by the magnet. For install ation place
of under hook device, please look at the bottom casing of the balance,.
* Avoid static charging of items to be weighed, or weighing container. In case
of static discharges may occur, please ground the device. Grounding bolt is
placed at the back side of the balance’s casing.
4.2. Unpacking
Cut safety tape off. Take balance off the box. Take out balance from
package. Take all necessary to correct performance of balance elements
off the box.
Take off the pan and remove carrying protection, look at drawing below.
Placing balance in place of using.
4.3. Positioning
Before switching on the balance, please level the device with
two adjusting feet situated at the back of the casing. Please
level the balance so that the air bubble of the level is placed
centrally.
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4.4. Standard accessories
• Balance.
• Weighing pan.
• Power adapter.
• User manual.
4.5. Cleaning
Balance should be cleaned with damp cloth. In order to clean the weighing pan of
the balance, please remove it from the weighing chamber. Cleaning of the pan
when installed may cause damage of the measuring system of the balan c e.
4.6. Connection to mains
Balance can be connected to mains onl y with a power adapter offered as standard
accessory to the balance. Nominal power supply of the power adapter (sp ecified on
the data plate of the power adapter) should be com patible to the po wer from mains.
Please plug the adapter the socket at the back of the ba lance, the display with light
on and show sequence of digits – display test), after which balance will display
0.00g. if indication is different from zero, please press ESC/TARA button.
4.7. Connection of additional equipment
The balance must be disconnected from the mains before connecting or
disconnecting additional equipment (printer, PC) to or from the data interface. Use
only accessories and peripheral e quipment recommended by the manufacturer with
your balance. These have been ideally coordinated to your balance.
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5. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT
Electronic balance is appropriate for precise measurements mass in laboratory
conditions with possibility of setting to zero in all measure range. Balance
calibration is done by CAL on balance keyboard.
9 Functions for weighing units (press Units key)
- select default units of weighing <StUn>,
- Weighing in grams,
- Weighing in [kg],
- Weighing in [ct],
- Weighing in units from beyond SI (only: [oz], [ozt], [dwt], [t], [mom], [gn],
Access to these units is blocked from factory menu level,
9 Functions for calibration and weighing modes
- Counting pieces < PIECES>,
- Control +/- <HiLo>,
- Control of deviations % according to standard mass <Perc A>,
<Perc B>,
- Thickness of liquids <d_Li> or solids <d_Co>,
- Summing <Add>
9 Choice of criteria of stable result depending on usage conditions
- Turn off/on system of autozero <AUTO>,
- Average result of weighing <AvE>,
- Back light function<bl>,
- Beep signal <bEEP>,
9 Function for using RS 232
- Choose speed of transmission,
- Define sent data as: stable / not stable,
- Continuous work,
- automatic work for RS 232.
Moreover balance can be used to weigh hang loads, print report of calibration,
check deviation of calibration and print reports of testing thickness of liquids and
solids.
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6. KEYBOARD
Switches the display off. ON/OFF key.
Function key. F key.
Selects the work mode. MODE key.
Changes measure units. UNITS key.
Sends information to external instrument (PRINT) or confirms
parameter value or function (ENTER). PRINT/ENTER Key.
Sets indication to zero. Esc/TARA Key.
Calibration (internal or external)
Menu of balances
Navigation bar
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7. USER MENU
Menu is divided into 7 basic groups. Each group has individual name starting with
capital letter P. Names of groups and their contents is shown below.
P1 CAL [Calibration]
P1.1 iCAL | [internal calibration]
P1.2 ECAL | [external calibration]
P1.3 tCAL | [temperature calibration]
P1.4 ACAL | both/nonE/tenno/tinnE [automatic calibration]
P1.5 CALt | 1 h ÷ 12h [time of automatic calibration]
P1.6 CALr | YES/no [report from calibration]
P2 GLP [Good Laboratory Practice ]
P2.1 USr | _ [name of user]
P2.2 PrJ | _ [name of project]
P2.3 Ptin | YES/no [printout of measurement time]
P2.4 PdAt | YES/no [printout of measurement date]
P2.5 PUSr | YES/no [printout of user name]
P2.6 PPrJ | YES/no [printout of project name]
P2.7 PId | YES/no [printout of factory number of balance]
P2.8 PFr | YES/no [printout of frames]
P3 rEAd [Main user parameters]
P3.1 AuE | Stand/Slouu/FASt [filtering level]
P3.2 ConF | FASt_rEL/Fast/rEL [confirmation of result]
P3.3 Auto | On/OFF [autozero]
P3.4 Ldi 9 | ALuuAYS/never/uu_StAb [light off the last digit]
P4 Print [Data transmission – RS 232]
P4.1 bAud | 2400/4800/9600/19200 [speed of transmission]
P4.2 CntA | YES/no [continuous printout in currently
used unit]
P4.3 Cntb | YES/no [continuous pr intout in basic unit]
P4.4 rEPL | YES/no [manual or automatic operating]
P4.5 PStb | YES/no [result printout: stable or unstable]
P4.6 Lo | 00000.00 [min mass for automatic operating]
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P5 Unit [Mass units]
P5.1 StUn | g/kg/ct/oz/ozt/dwt/t/mom/G [basic mass unit – e.g. gram]
P5.2 mg | YES/no [kg - milligram]
P5.3 Ct | YES/no [ct – carat]
P5.4 oZ | YES/no [oz – ounce]
P5.5 oZt | YES/no [ozt – troy ounce]
P5.6 dwt | YES/no [dwt – pennyweight]
P5.7 t | YES/no [t – tael]
P5.8 nno | YES/no [mom - momme]
P5.9 Gr | YES/no [gr – grain]
P6 Func [Functions]
P6.1 F F un | [choice of balance function]
P6.2 PcS | YES/no [counting pieces]
P6.3 HiLo | YES/no [check weighing]
P6.4 PrcA | YES/no [% deviation with reference to
weighed standard mass]
P6.5 Prcb | YES/no [% deviation with reference to declared
standard mass]
P6.6 d_Co | YES/no [densit y determination of solids]
P6.7 d_Li | YES/no [density determination of liquids]
P6.8 Add | YES/no [summing]
P7 othEr [Other functions]
P7.1 bL | On/Aut/OFF [display backlight]
P7.2 bEEP | On/OFF [keys sound]
P7.3 PrnS | [printout of balance parameters]
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7.1. Moving in user menu
User moves in menu using balance keyboard (see point no 6)
7.1.1. Return to weighing function
Introduced changes in balance memory will be saved for g ood after
return to weighing with procedure of saving chan ges. Press several
times Esc key until display indicates message SAvE?.
When display indicates question press if necessary: PRINT/ENTER – c onfirmation
of changes or ESC – resignation from introduced changes. After pressing
appropriate key, balance will go back to weighing.
8. WEIGHING
Before weighing or if the conditions of work changes (e.g. if temperature of
surrounding is higher then 3oC) balance should be calibrated.
• Balance should be loaded few times by mass close to max capacity b efore
taking measurements,
• Check if not load balance shows „precise zero” - if measurement is
stable - order , if not press key →0/T←,
• by means of Units key set measure unit : [g], [kg], [ct], and if they are
accessible in factory menu [oz], [ozt], [dwt], [t], [mom], [gn],
• put load on balance and read result on display ,
• indication can be setting to zero many times by pressing key Esc/TARE
(summary of mass loads record to balance memory cannot be bigger then its
max capacity).
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Don’t unplug the balance from power supply between following measurements.
Switch the balance off by pressing ON/OFF key. If user presses key ON/OFF once
again balance is ready to following measurements
8.1. Choice of basic weighing unit
Function is used to setting the initial unit with which the balance will start after
switching on. Enter to submenu P5 Unit,
press several times UNITS key. Display will indicate by turns available units.
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After choosing basic unit press ENTER/PRINT key. Chosen unit will stop pulsing.
Possibilities of choice:
• For EC verified balances, user can choose following units: [g], [kg], [ct]
• For non-verified balances, user can choose following units: [g], [ct], [kg],
[oz], [ozt], [dwt], [t], [mom], [gn].
Go back to weighing mode with procedure of saving changes
(see point - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
ATTENTION:
Balance after switching on will start with set basic unit.
8.2. Choice of weighing unit (temporary)
Function enables choice of unit with which mass on the p an will be indicated. Unit
will be valid until change of unit or s witching on and off the balance. Each pressi ng
the Units key, causes change of measuring unit.
Possibilities of choice:
• For EC verified balances, user can choose following units: [g], [kg], [ct]
• For non-verified balances, user can choose following units: [g], [ct], [kg],
[oz], [ozt], [dwt], [t], [mom], [gn].
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8.3. Setting accessibility of balance operating modes
In this group of parameters user declares functions which are to be accessible for
user after pressing SETUP key.
Enter group P6 Func.
8.3.1. Choice of modes quantity accessible for user
Function enables user to set if after pressing RIGHT ARROW key all operating
modes will be accessible (ALL) or only one from the list chosen and used by
operator, or all functions unavailable (OFF).
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After choosing setting press ENTER/PRINT key. Balance will go back to displ aying
name ofsubmenu.P6.1 FFun. If function other than ALL is chosen, procedure of
returning to weighing differs from remaining ones. If e.g. function PcS is chosen
(procedure according to 13.1 point), to return to weighing:
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Press key Esc/TARA, balance will return to weighing.
8.3.2. Setting contents of P6.1 FFun – ALL parameters
Function enables switching off modes not used by operator. This causes faster
access to used modes.
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OFF – inaccessible mode
On – accessible mode.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
9. MAIN SETTING PARAMETERS
User can adjust balance to external condition s (filter range) or o wn needs (autozer o
working, memory of tare value). These parameters are in group <P3 rEAd>.
These functions will help user to adjust balance to external conditions in which
balance operates.
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9.1. Setting level of filtering
Procedure:
- using NAVIGATION BAR choose value of filter which is needed
1 - filtr FASt – (fast)
2 - filtr StAnd – (standard)
3 - filtr Slouu – (slow).
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
ATTENTION:
The higher filtering level the longer time of weighing.
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9.2. Result confirmation
Because of various environmental co nditions it is a dvisable to ad just the ba lance by
selecting method of result confirmation as: FAST_rEL, Fast or rEL. Depending on
selected option, time of weighing will be shorter or longer.
Fast_rEL - fast + release
Fast - fast
rEL - release.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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9.3. Autozero function
In order to ensure precise indication of balance, „AUTOZERO” function was
introduced. The application of this function is automatic control and correction of
zero indication of balance.
When function is active comparison of result s takes place at decl ared time intervals
e.g. every 1 s, only when the pan is unloaded and results are close to zer o.
If results vary by value smaller than declared AUTOZ ERO range e.g. one division,
balance will zero automatically and stable r esult marker– and zero indication
– will be displayed.
When AUTOZERO function is on each result starts from precise zero. However
there are some cases where this function can be disturbance at measurements.
Such instance is very slow placing of load on the pan (e.g. load pouring) in such
case correction system of zero indication can also correct indication of real mass of
load.
Procedure:
AUTOZERO OFF – autozero off
AUTOZERO On - autozero on.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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9.4. Light off the last display digit
Function enables light off the last digit on the display.
ALuuAYS - always
nEuEr - never
uu_StAb - when is stable.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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10. ANOTHER PARAMETERS
User can set parameters which have influence on work with balance. These
parameters are contained in P5 othEr e.g. backlight and „beep” signal.
Enter to P5 Others group of submenu according to point 6.1.
10.1. Backlight of weighing result
bl OFF – backlight off
bl On – backlight on
bl Aut – If result of weighing doesn’t change for 10 seconds,
backlight will turn off automatically.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
ATTENTION:
If result of weighing doesn’t change for 10 seconds, backlight will turn off
automatically. Backlight is turned on when indication on display changes.
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10.2. “Beep” signal – reaction on pressing key
bEEP OFF – signal of pressing key off
bEEP On - signal of pressing key on.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
10.3. Printout of all balance parameters through RS 232 port
After pressing F key, balance parameters will be send through RS 23 2 port.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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11. BALANCE CALIBRATION
As the acceleration value due to gravit y is not the same at every locatio n on earth,
each balance must be coordinated – in compliance with the underlying physical
weighing principle – to the existing acceleration due to gravit y at its place of locatio n
(only if the balance has not already been adjusted to the location in the factory).
This adjustment process must be carried out for the location in the factory). This
adjustment process must be carried out for the commissioning, after each change
of location as well as in case of fluctuating environment temperature. It is also
recommend to adjust the balance periodically durin g weighing operation in order to
obtain exact measured values.
To ensure high precision of weighing corrective factor in relation to standard mass
must be noted in the balance memory periodically – it is the balance c alibration.
Calibration should be performed:
- Before the weighing,
- When long breaks are between following measure series
- When temperature inside the balance changes more than: 3° C.
Kind of calibration:
- Internal automatic calibration
* started if temperature changes
* started if the time changes
- Manual internal calibration
* initiated from the balance keyboard
- Calibration made with external weight
* with declared mass which cannot be modified.
In verified balances only automatic internal calibration and manual internal
calibration is accessible.
Perform the calibration when there is no load on the pan!
In case when there is load on the pan, display will indicate unload. It is
comment of unloading the pan. Calibration process can be stopped if it’s
necessary. Press then Esc/TARA key.
11.1. Balance with internal calibration
Process of calibration can be started automatically or manually.
Manual way of operation is to press CAL key. System of automatic calibration will
automatically perform calibration informing user about successive stages.
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Cycle of automatic calibration proceeds as follows:
- balance software detects necessity of calibration and sign alizes it by marker of
Celsius degree or by black marker
- from this moment time of 5 minutes is counted in which weighings can be
performed
- when this time elapses display indicates CAL_30 message and starts count
down 30..29..28 do 0 (indicated value is the counter)
- user has 30 seconds to make a decision:
if calibration is to be performed, does not take any actions
if one wants to finish measurements presses ESC/TARE key, after its
pressing balance returns to weighing showing previous result of weighing
(possibility of finishing series of measurements) in 5 minutes balance will
indicate CAL_30 message again
- process of calibration can be postponed frequentl y, but fact that long postponing
of calibration can be cause of bigger error during weighing should be noticed.
These errors are effect of changes of temperatures and as consequence
changes of balance sensitivity.
Automatic system includes 3 possibilities:
- calibration with regard to changes of temperature
balance is provided with precise system of controlling temperature
changes, temperature of calibration is registered ever y time, next is started
if temperature of surrounding changes 3oC
- calibration with regard to passage of time
user can declare 4 spaces of time that makes criterion for calibration,
following option are accessible: calibration ever y 1 - 12 hou rs.
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11.2. Entering calibration menu
P1 CAL
P1.1 iCAL |
P1.2 uCAL |
P1.3 tCAL |
P1.4 ACAL | both
P1.5 CALt | 1 h
P1.6 CALr | YES
P1.1 iCAL – Internal calibration
start of internal calibration process, process is completely automatic without
interference of balance operator, if pan is loaded display will indicate message
about necessity of removing the load.
or CAL button
P1.2 ECAL – External calibration
calibration with external weight, which value is saved in factory menu of
balance, function unavailable in verified balances.
balances with internal calibration balances with external calibration
P1.3 tCAL - Test of calibration
comparison of internal calibration mass with its value save d in balanc e memor y.
balances with internal calibration balances with external calibration
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P1.4 ACAL – Automatic calibration (balances with internal calibration)
determination of factor, which should decide about starting the automatic internal
calibration
nonE – none of factors will cause start of calibration
tEmP – calibration with regard to change of temperature
timE – calibratio n with regard to time set in P1.5 CALt
both – calibration with regard to time and temperature.
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P1.5 CALt – Time of automatic calibration (balances with internal calibration)
determining the time, after which automatic calibration will start.
P1.6 CALr – printout from calibration report
Setting printout of report after finished calibration
no – printout of report off
YES – printout of report on.
balances with internal calibration balances with external calibration
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11.3. Calibration test
11.3.1. Balances with internal calibration
Internal calibration mass is compared to its value in the balance memory. This
process is automatic. Its result is shown on the display. Process proceeds
automatically and display indicates its result (if balance is connected to computer or
to printer through RS 232 joint, printout of calibration test will take place). Press
ESC/TARA key to return to previous screen.
Procedure:
Return to weighing
The changes are recorded when the balance returns to weighing
mode with the recording the changes. Press the ESC many times.
Following question appears on the display.
Select one of the options : ENTER – record / ESC – cancel
(Return to weighing 7.1.2. Return to weighing).
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11.3.2. Balances with external calibration
It consists in comparison of mass of standard with mass previously saved in
balance memory during the calibration. Proc ess proceeds automatically and d isplay
indicates its result (if balance is connected to computer or to printer through RS 232
joint, printout of calibration test will take place). Press ESC/TARA key to return to
previous screen.
Procedure:
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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11.4. Manual calibration
11.4.1. Internal calibration
1. Press Cal key or
2. The balanc e performs the calibration automatically. During this calibration
do not load the pan.
3. After this process the balance records results of the calibration in the
memory and returns to weighing mode.
ATTENTION:
- Pressing the ESC key stops the calibration process
- If during the calibration load is on the pan display show order about error.
The calibration process is stopped. After take load off the calibration
process is finished.
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11.4.2. External calibration
The external calibration should be performed with external mass class F
2
1. Start external calibration process
balances witj internal calibration balances with external calibration
2. Order to load off the pan appears on the displa y (no load on the pan). After
yesing load off the pan press the ENTER key.
3. The balance determines mass of empty pan
4. Put load and press the ENTER
5. After the calibration the balance returns to submenu P1.2 u CAL
6. Return to weighing – as in the point 5.1.2.
If balance is verified user does not have the possibil ity to perform external
calibration process.
11.5. Calibration report printout
After calibration user can receive the calibration re port. The report can be printed on
connected printer and sent to computer or recorded in file.
P1.6 CALr: no – report is not printed
P1.6 CALr: YES – report is printed
If the parameter has the value YES, the report is generated and sent automatically.
A content of report depends on setting in submenu GLP. All options with YES
attribute are printed.
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P2 GLP
P2.1 uSr |
P2.2 PrJ |
P2.3 Ptin | YES
P2.4 PdAt | YES
P2.5 PuS | YES
P2.6 PPrJ | YES
P2.7 PId | YES
P2.8 PFrn | YES
Apart from information settled in menu group the report contains: difference
between calibration mass remembered by balance after last calibration and
calibration mass determined during actual calibration and other information.
12. SETTING PRINTOUTS FOR GLP PROCEDURES
P2 GLP is group of the parameters which declares factors on the calibration
printout.
P2 GLP
P2.1 uSr |
P2.2 PrJ |
P2.3 Ptin | YES
P2.4 PdAt | YES
P2.5 PuS | YES
P2.6 PPrJ | YES
P2.7 PId | YES
P2.8 PFrn | YES
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For fields:
- user (max 8 alphanumerical signs)
- design (max 8 alphanumerical signs)
introduce names by the balance keyboard.
For the rest select:
- no (do not print during report)
- yes (print during report)
12.1. Setting the contents of printouts for GLP procedures
P2 GLP group of parameters enabling to declare variables, which will appear on
calibration printout and printout from measurement.
P2 GLP
P2.1 USr |
P2.2 PrJ |
P2.3 Ptin | YES
P2.4 PdAt | YES
P2.5 PUSr | YES
P2.6 PPrJ | YES
P2.7 PId | YES
P2.8 PFr | YES
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• P2.1 USr
Option enabling to introduce name of user who operates the scale. User has
possibility to introduce the name consisting of max 8 alpha numeric characters.
Introduction the name is possible by the means of scale keyboard with
NAVIGATION BAR and ENTER key.
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Available characters and their equivalents displayed by scale are sh own on the
drawing below:
Exemplary user name introduced to scale with capital letters:
OP1_WILK (operator 1 WILK)
Exemplary user name introduced to scale with small letters:
op1_wilk (operator 1 wilk)
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• P2.2 PrJ
Option enabling to introduce the Project name (e.g. associated with specific
weighing type).
Exemplary project name introduced to scale with capital letters:
PRRADWAG
Exemplary project name introduced to scale with small letters:
prradwag
• P2.3 Ptin
Option enabling to print time of performed measurement.
• P2.4 PdAt
Option enabling to print data of performed measurement.
• P2.5 PUSr
Option enabling to print user name.
• P2.6 PPrJ
Option enabling to print project name.
• P2.7 PId
Option enabling to print factory number of scale.
• P2.8 PFr
Option enabling to print frames on printout.
Parameters described above, choose the values:
no - not to print during report
YES - to print during report.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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13. BALANCE OPERATING MODES
- Weighing mode (basic)
- Counting pieces
- +/- control referring mass of set standard
- Control of % deviation referring mass of standard
- Definition thickness of solids and liquids.
- Summing
Press MODE key:
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After pressing MODE key, name of first available function will be indicated. Each
next pressing DOWN or TOP ARROW key causes displaying name of next
available functions, way of setting the functi ons is described in further part of this
manual.
13.1. Counting details of the same mass
Balance in standard execution is equipped with option of counting small pieces of
the same mass. Counting pieces doesn’t operate with other balance fu nctions.
To use this option:
• enter to PIECE function.
• press TOP or DOWN ARROW key to start setting quantity of sample, you
have at choice few options
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• if you want to choose one them e.g. 20pcs press ENTER/PRINT and
proceed as shown on picture
− If option FrEE was chosen, you must enter quantity of sample, which will
serve to determine mass of single detail
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− Pressing RIGHT ARROW key chooses digit which will be changed
− Pressing TOP ARROW changes value of digit
• Confirm entered value by pressing ENTER/PRINT key
• Display will indicate LoAd message – place on the pan as many details as
entered during option
• Press ENTER/PRINT key – balance will indicate quantity of sample (PCS
symbol is active)
• add remaining details, display will indicate their quantity.
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Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
ATTENTION:
If user presses ENTER key when details are not placed on the pa n, message Er8
outr will be indicated for few second and balance will automatically return to
weighing.
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13.2. +/- control referring mass of set standard
Procedure of operating:
Enter to function
During setting threshold values following dependences take place:
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SET LOWER THRESHOLD
RIGHT ARROW – choice of set digit; TOP/DOWN ARROW - choice of value of
digit; ENTER/PRINT – confirmation of entered values
SET UPPER THRESHOLD
RIGHT ARROW – choice of set digit; TOP/DOWN ARROW - choice of value of
digit; ENTER/PRINT – confirmation of entered values
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ATTENTION:
If user by mistake enters value of lower threshold higher than upper, balance will
indicate error message and will return to weighing.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
13.3. Control of % deviation referring mass of standard
Balance software enables control of deviation (in %) of weighed loads mass
referring mass of standard. Mass of standard can be determined by its
weighing (PERC A function) or entered to balance memory by user ( PERC B
function).
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13.3.1. Mass of standard determined by its weighing
Procedure:
• Enter to function
• place on the pan load which mass will be accepted as standard
• press ENTER/PRINT to confirm this operating mode
• after few seconds indication 100,00% will be displayed.
From this moment display will not indicate mass of weighed load but deviation of
load mass placed on the pan referring mass of standard (in %).
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13.3.2. Mass of standard entered to balance memory by user
Procedure:
• Enter to function.
• Display will show indication as above
• Using keys choice of set digit and choice of digit value
set value of mass of standard, enter it to balance memory using PRINT
key – display will indicate: 0,00%
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From this moment display will not indicate mass of weighed load but deviation of
load mass placed on the pan referring mass of standard (in %).
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
13.4. Defining thickness of solids and liquids
There is equipment to defining thickness of solids and liquids in additional
equipment. For user request RADWAG service can render special software to
determine thickness by balance accessible.
13.4.1. Testing thickness solids
Thickness of solids can be tested in one of 3 liquids:
• H2O (distilled water),
• C2H5OH (spirit 100% +/- 0.1% in temp. 200C),
• AnotHEr (a nother liquid with known thickness)
Give temperature of liquid for distilled water and spirit. For liquid with known
thickness value is written on keyboard.
To test thickness weigh sample on pan and weigh th e sam e sample in liq uid. R esult
is represented on display automaticall y after replacing sample in liquid.
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13.4.2. Testing thickness of liquid
Basic element for measuring thickness of liquid is plunger. It has precise capacity.
Before final measurements this value sho uld be introduced to balance memor y. To
test thickness of liquid weigh plunger on pan and in tested liquid. Result of testing is
shown on display automatically after introducing mass of plunger.
13.5. Summing function
In sum procedure following components are added in order to make mixture. After
adding following component composition of the mixture is presented on the display.
During sum procedure masses of the components are sent to joint RS 232 (printout
on the printer or sending to computer application).
Procedure:
• Enter to function.
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Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
14. FUNCTIONS FOR USING RS 232
- Choose speed of transmission
- Define sent data as: stable / not stable
- Continuous work
- Setting data as additional element of parameter in printout s
- Turn on/off sign of last digit in printout
- automatic operating for RS 232.
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14.1. Speed of transmission
Method of setting speed of transmission:
− choose required speed of transmission
- 2400 bit/s
- 4800 bit/s
- 9600 bit/s
- 19200 bit/s.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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14.2. Continuous transmission
14.2.1. Continuous transmission off in actual interval
Procedure:
CntA no – continuous transmission off
CntA YES - continuous transmission on.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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14.2.2. Continuous transmission of in basic units
Procedure:
Cntb no – continuous transmission off
Cntb YES - continuous transmission on.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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14.3. Setting type of operating for RS 232 joint
Procedure:
rEPL no – manual operating / after pressing PRINT key
rEPL YES - automatic operating / after stabilization of weighing
result.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
Automatic operating takes place according to following scheme:
press TARE key to zero the balance (display will indicate marker of
stable measurement and marker of zero)
place the load, balance will send through the RS232 first stable
measurement
remove load from the pan,
next measurement will be possible when weighing result +/- 50
reading units referring to zero (by next measurement zero stat is not
required).
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14.4. Designation of data type sent through RS 232 joint
(only for non-verified balances)
Procedure:
PStb no – sending stable or temporary result of weighing
PStb YES – sending stable result of weighing.
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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14.5. Designation of minimum mass for operating of some
functions
Software enables setting operating of function automatic operating.
- for automatic operating result will not be sent to computer or printer until
indication of mass goes below set Lo net value
Procedure:
Return to weighing
(see - 7.1.2. – return to weighing).
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15. COOPERATION WITH PRINTER OR COMPUTER
Every pressing of key < PRINT > sends signal of current display state with
measuring units to computer or printer. Balance has factory setting speed of
transmission 4800 bit/s. If external mechanism (printer, computer) require different
setting of speed of transmission, change factory setting on speed in menu
(parameter bod)
Transmission parameters programmed in balance:
- Speed of transmission - 2400 – 19200 bit / s
- Data bits - 8
- Stop bit - 1
- Parity control - none.
Sending weighing results to computer can take place:
- manually - after pressing PRINT key
- continuously – after function activating or sending steering commend
- automatically – when result is stable (if REPL YES and before
placing weighed load balance indicated value below set Lo value)
- on demand computer – see List of messages
Value indicated by display can be sent through connection i n series as:
- stable – start of sending the information will take place when weighing
result is stable
- unstable – state of display is sent to external device when pressing
PRINT key, and on printout such state is marked with <?> before
weighing result.
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15.1. Schedules of connecting conductors
WEIGHT COMPUTER
2 (RxD) 3 (TxD)
3 (TxD) 2 (RxD)
4 (DTR) 6 (DSR)
5 (GND) 5 (GND)
6 (DSR) 6 (DTR)
7 (RTS) 8 (CTS)
8 (CTS) 7 (RTS)
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15.2. Printing data with date and time
Every printout of weighing can be printed with date and time of measurement.
It’s possible if balance is connected to printer Kafka 1/Z or Kafka SQ S.
After connecting balance and printer set in balance menu parameters of P2 GLP
group:
PdAt on value YES
Ptin on value YES
15.3. Cooperation with statistic printout Kafka SQS
After connecting balance to printer KAFKA SQ S statistic of measurement
is possible to do. Example of printout with statistics from series of measurement:
1 9:02:15 + 7.0016 g
2 9:02:39 + 5.0152 g
3 9:02:58 +
12.0171 g
4 9:03:15 + 9.9937 g
5 9:03:34 + 12.0169 g
6 9:03:48 + 22.0111 g
Data 13.09.2001 Godz. 9:04
n 6 batch quantity
sum x 68.0556 g summary of mass of samples
x 11.34260 g average value
s 5.92328 g standar d deviation
srel 52.22 % factor of variancy
min 5.0152 g min value
max 22.01 11 g max value
R 16.99 59 g difference max – min
15.4. Format of sending data
Result of weighing can be sent from bal ance to external device after pressing the
PRINT button on the balance or after sending order from the computer.
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15.4.1. Format of sent data after pressing the PRINT button
Depending on setting of P4.5 PStb parameter only stable measur ement or mass of
instantaneous mass will be sent.
For verified balance printout of temporary measurements will be blocked
for instantaneous measurements.
Format of printout
1 2 3 4 - 12 13 14 - 16 17 18
stability
marker
space
mark
mass
space
unit
CR
LF
stability marker – [space] if stable
[?] if unstable
[^] if there is an error of exceeding the range on +
[v] if there is an error of exceeding the range on Mark – [space] for positive values or [-] for negative values
mass – 9 marks alignment to the right
units – 3 marks alignment to the left
15.4.2. Format of sent data for orders generated from the
computer
Balance after receiving the command answers first:
XX_A CR LF – commend understood, realization started
XX_I CR LF – commend understood, but unavailable at the moment
XX _ ^ CR LF – commend un derstood, but max range is exceeded
XX _ v CR LF – commend understood, but min range is exceeded
XX _ E CR LF – error occurred while command realization – e xceeded time limit
while waiting for stable result (time limit is characteristic
parameter of balance)
XX – name of command
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And afterwards
1 - 3 4 5 6 7 8 - 16 17 18 - 20 21 22
Command
space
stability
marker
space
mark
mass
space
unit
CR
LF
Command – 1 ÷ 3 marks
stability marker – [space] if stable
[?] if unstable
[^] if there is an error of exceeding the range on +
[v] if there is an error of exceeding the range on mark – [space] for positive values or [-] for negative values
mass – 9 marks alignment to the right
unit – 3 marks alignment to the left
16. WEIGHING LOADS UNDER BALANCE
In standard analytical and precision balances can weigh load on suspension.
To use this function:
• Remove plastic plug in basic of balance
• There is suspension in the basic of balance. It’s installed for good.
• Install ho ok to hang load (hook isn’t stan dard equipment for bal ance), weigh
load on hook.
Attention:
• Suspension cannot be turned aroun d, move or manipulate. Mechanism of
balance can be damaged this way.
• Mass all additional elements as balance, string should be settled to zero
by pressing key Esc/TARE.
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17. LIST OF ORDERS IN RADWAG BALANCES
Function TARA
Format T CR LF (setting to tare)
Function ZERO
Format Z CR LF (setting to zero)
Function PRINT
Format SI CR LF (sending results when stab)
Function PRINT
Format S CR LF (sending results now)
Function CONSTANCE WORK - equivalent for key conA on
Format C 1 CR LF (start continuous transmission off in basic interval)
Function MANUAL WORK - equival ent for order conA OFF
Format C 0 CR LF (To change work mode on manual printout)
Function CONSTANCE WORK - equivalent for key conb on
Format CU 1 CR LF (start continuous transmission off in actual interval)
Function MANUAL WORK - equivalent for order conb OFF
Format CU 0 CR LF (To change work mode on manual printout)
Function SEND THE RESULT IN ACTUAL INTERVAL
Command SU CR LF (result in actual unit is sent from the balance after
stability)
Function SEND RESULT IN ACTUAL INTERVAL IMMEDIATELY (result in
actual unit sending results now)
Command SUI CR LF
If command which is not included in the reg ister or is an er ror and ends with CR LF
is sent to the balance the balance returns command E S CR LF.
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18. ERROR MESSAGES
Er1 Hi - wrong initial mass or calibration
Er2 nuLL - values from A.D converter out of the normal range - under range
Er3 FuL1 - values from A.D converter out of the normal range - over range
Er4 FuL2 - over range
Er5 rout - value out of range for performed function e.g value > +/- 2% from initial
mass for zeroing, e.g. value <= 0 for tarring
Er7 tout - timeout error for zeroing and tarring
Er8 outr - enter value out of range
Er9 Lock - function locked e.g. to protect function if LFt (legal for trade) is on,
Er10 cal - calibration error (change of mass or incorrect mass of standard mass).
19. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
19.1. Vibration damping table
Thanks to this stable base all vibrations are eliminated.Inside of
table marble plate is installed which makes foundation for bala nce.
19.2. Additional display
Characteristics: Length of conductor between additional dis play
and balance – 1,5m, plastic casing, possibility of bending the
display.
19.3. Computer software
PW-WIN 2004 – gathering data from any balance made by
RADWAG.
RAD-KEY 2000 – enables to introduce result of weighing to Exel.
REC-FS 2000 – making mixtures. It has its own programmed
contents base according to recipes are made.
Number of instruction:
LMI-26-02/06/08/ENG
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MANUFACTURER
OF ELECTRONIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS
RADWAG 26-600 Radom
Bracka 28 Street
POLAND
Central phone +48 48 38 48 800
phone/fax. + 48 48 385 00 10
Sales Department + 48 48 366 80 06
www.radwag.com
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