RADWAG MA X2 Synergy User Manual

X2

Synergy

MA X2 Moisture Analyzer

IMMU-21-03-10-16-EN

www.radwag.com

USER MANUAL

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If you are reading this, it means that you are bound to achieve success. You have purchased
a device that has been designed and manufactured to give you years of service.
Congratulations and thank you for selecti ng R ADWAG product.

OCTOBER 2016

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Contents

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................... 6

2. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 7

2.1. Warning Symbols and Signals .................................................................. 7

2.1.1. Warning Descriptions ..................................................................................... 7

2.1.2. Warning Symbols ......................................................................................... 8

2.2. Precautions ........................................................................................... 8

2.3. Intended Use ......................................................................................... 9

2.4. Warranty Conditions ............................................................................... 9

2.5. Precautions ......................................................................................... 10

2.6. Warranty ............................................................................................. 10

2.7. Supervision over Metrological Parameters ............................................... 10

2.8. User Manual Significance ....................................................................... 11

2.9. Staff Competence ................................................................................. 11

2.10. Protective Clothing ............................................................................... 11

3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ............................................................. 12

3.1. Delivery Checklist ................................................................................. 12

3.2. Package .............................................................................................. 12

4. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATIO N .................................................... 12

4.1. Place of Use and Assembling .................................................................. 12

4.2. Unpacking ........................................................................................... 13

4.3. Balance Level Setting ............................................................................ 13

4.4. Standard Delivery Components List ........................................................ 13

4.5. Maintenance Activities .......................................................................... 14

4.6. Powering the Device ............................................................................. 15

4.7. Temperature Stabilisation Time .............................................................. 15

4.8. Connecting Additional Hardware ............................................................. 15

5. START-UP ....................................................................................... 16

6. KEYBOARD – BUTTONS FUNCTIONS ................................................ 16

7. WEIGHING MODE HOME SCREEN .................................................... 17

7.1. Weighing Window ................................................................................. 17

7.2. Drying Window .................................................................................... 18

8. ENTERING BALANCE MENU ............................................................. 19

8.1. Entering Balance Menu .......................................................................... 19

8.2. Screen Scrolling ................................................................................... 19

8.3. Soft Keys List ...................................................................................... 20

8.4. Running Software Functions .................................................................. 20

8.5. Return to Weighing Mode ...................................................................... 21

8.6. Buttons, Labels and Text Fields Configuration .......................................... 22

8.6.1. Quick Access Keys ..................................................................................... 24

8.6.2. Labels ..................................................................................................... 26

8.6.3. Text Fields ............................................................................................... 28

8.6.4. Bargraphs ................................................................................................ 29

9. WEIGHING OPERATION .................................................................. 31

9.1. Good Weighing Practice ......................................................................... 31

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9.2. Logging ............................................................................................... 31

9.3. Units................................................................................................... 32

9.4. Weighing Unit Selection ........................................................................ 32

9.5. Weighing Units Accessibility ................................................................... 33

9.6. Start Unit Selection .............................................................................. 33

9.7. User-defined Unit ................................................................................. 34

9.8. Balance Zeroing ................................................................................... 34

9.9. Balance Taring ..................................................................................... 34

9.10. Weighing Mode Settings ........................................................................ 36

9.11. Proximity Sensors ................................................................................ 37

9.12. AUTOTARE .......................................................................................... 37

9.13. Print Mode ........................................................................................... 38

9.14. Minimum Sample Weight ....................................................................... 39

9.15. Cooperation with TITRATORS ................................................................. 41

10. MISCELLANEOUS ............................................................................. 42

11. ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................. 44

11.1. External Adjustment ............................................................................. 44

11.2. User Adjustment .................................................................................. 45

11.3. Report Printout .................................................................................... 45

11.4. Temperature Adjustment....................................................................... 45

11.5. Drying Pr ocess Test .............................................................................. 47

12. DETERMINING PRINTOUT CONTENT ............................................... 49

12.1. Adjustment Report ............................................................................... 49

12.2. Drying Process Report Printout ............................................................... 50

12.3. Other Printouts .................................................................................... 52

12.4. Non-standard Printouts ......................................................................... 54

12.4.1. Inserting Texts ....................................................................................... 54

12.5. Variables ............................................................................................. 57

13. WORKING MODES – GENERAL INFORMATION ................................. 58

13.1. Working Modes Accessibility .................................................................. 58

13.2. Running Working Mode ......................................................................... 58

13.3. Parameters Related to a Working Mode ................................................... 59

14. DATABASES..................................................................................... 59

14.1. Database Connected Operations ............................................................. 59

14.2. Products .............................................................................................. 61

14.3. Users .................................................................................................. 61

14.4. Packaging............................................................................................ 61

14.5. Customers ........................................................................................... 61

14.6. Drying Program .................................................................................... 62

14.7. Drying Process Reports ......................................................................... 62

14.8. Ambient Conditions .............................................................................. 62

14.9. Weighing Records ................................................................................. 63

15. SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR DRYING .............................................. 64

15.1. Means of Moisture Content Measurement on a Moisture Analyzer ............... 64

15.2. Sampling and Preparation ..................................................................... 64

16. SELECTION OF DRYING PARAMETERS ............................................. 66

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16.1. Selecting Optimum Mass for a Sample .................................................... 66

16.2. Influence of Sample Weight on Measurement Result Repeatability .............. 67

16.3. Drying Temperature ............................................................................. 67

16.4. Selecting Drying Profile ......................................................................... 67

16.5. Drying Time ......................................................................................... 68

16.6. Drying Profile Analysis .......................................................................... 69

17. DRYING PROCESS PERFORMED BY MEANS OF QUICK MENU ........... 69

17.1. Drying Process Profile and Drying Parameters .......................................... 70

17.2. Automatic Finish Mode .......................................................................... 71

17.3. Unit of Displayed and Printed Measurement ............................................. 71

17.4. Printout interval ................................................................................... 72

18. DRYING PROCESS PERFORMED WITH USE OF DRYING MODES

DATABASE ............................................................................................ 72

19. DRYING PROCESS ........................................................................... 73

20. COMMUNICATION ........................................................................... 77

20.1. RS 232 Ports Settings ........................................................................... 77

20.2. ETHERNET Port Settings ........................................................................ 77

20.3. Wi-Fi Port Settings ............................................................................... 77

20.4. USB Ports ............................................................................................ 80

21. PERIPHERALS ................................................................................. 84

21.1. Computer ............................................................................................ 84

21.2. Printer ................................................................................................ 86

21.3. USB Flash Drive ................................................................................... 89

21.4. Barcode Reader.................................................................................... 89

21.5. Ambient Conditions Module ................................................................... 90

22. AMBIENT CONDITIONS ................................................................... 90

23. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ......................................................... 92

23.1. List of Commands................................................................................. 92

23.2. Response Format ................................................................................. 93

23.3. Manual Printout / Automatic Printout .....................................................104

24. PERIPHERALS ............................................................................... 104

25. ERROR MESSAGES ......................................................................... 105

26. USE OF MOISTURE ANALYZER ....................................................... 105

27. MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES .......................................................... 106

27.1. Cleaning Moisture Analyzer Components ................................................106

27.2. Cleaning Temperature Sensor ...............................................................107

27.3. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................107

28. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ............................................................. 108

29. INFORMATION ON MOISTURE ANALYZER ..................................... 108

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Dimensions:

Connectors:

1. Power supplier connector

2. USB 2 type B connector

3. USB 1 type A connector

4. ETHERNET connector

5. COM connector

Diagrams of connection cables:

Balance –
computer
cable
(RS232)

Balance –
printer cable
(CITIZEN,
EPSON)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Balance type MA 50/1.X2 MA 50.X2

MA

110.X2

MA 210.X2

Max capacity

50 g

50 g

110 g

210 g

Reading unit

0.1 mg

1 mg

1 mg

1 mg

Tare range

- 50 g

- 50 g

- 110 g

- 210 g

Maximum sample weight

50 g

50 g

110 g

210 g

Moisture readout accuracy

0.0001%

0.001 %

Moisture content

repeatability

+/- 0.05% (~2g sample), +/- 0.01% (~10g sample)

Drying temperature range

Max. 160 °C

Max. 250 °C (WH)

Heating elem ent

infrared emitter (NP)

halogen lamp (NH or WH)

metal heater (NS)

Drying profile

4 drying profiles: standard, fast, step, mild

Drying finish modes

3 modes: automatic, time-d e fine d, manual

Operating temperature

+10 °C - +40 °C

Power supply

230V 50Hz AC

Display

5" capacitive colour touchpad

Weighing pan dimensions

Φ 90 mm, h = 8 mm

Drying chamber

dimensions

120 x 120 x 20 mm

Net/gross weight

~4.9 / 6.4 kg

Packaging dimensions

470×380×336 mm

Moisture analyzer power

6W during weighing process

450W max during drying process

IP rating

IP 41

2. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2.1. Warning Symbols and Signals

Safety precautions are marked with special descriptions and warning signs. They inform
and warn a user of possible dangers. Ignoring the safety warnings may cause injuries,
damage of the moisture analyzer, its inappropriate operation and errors of
measurements.

2.1.1. Warning Descriptions

WARNING

Medium risk danger that can lead to a serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Low risk danger that can lead to moisture analyzer damage or
dysfunction, loss of data or minor or moderate injury.

NOTE

Critical information on the moisture analyzer.

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2.1.2. Warning Symbols

Electric shock
Acid / Corrosion
Potential danger
Flammable or explosive substances
Toxic substances
Hot surface

2.2. Precautions

WARNING!

Adherence to safety information and user manual guidelines is required in order to prevent
risk of health damage and even death .

WARNING:

Nominal voltage for a moisture analyzer is 230V AC. It means th at safety

usage precautions for low voltage devices must be abided by while

operating the device. The moisture analyzer is equipped with a three-core

power supply cable with grounding pin. If necessary, an extension cord can

be used provided that

it meets the applicable standards and has a

protective ground conductor. Intended disconnection of the grounding

cable is forbidden.

CAUTION:

Drying chamber cannot be opened during operation (drying process). It is

due to the fact that a halogen lamp

and its glass shield may reach the

temperature of up to 400˚ C. When setting up the moisture analyzer leave

enough space to prevent heat from building up and to keep your analyser
from overheating. Leave about 20 cm around the instrument and about 1 m

abo

ve. Air vents that are located in the housing cannot be covered, sealed

or blocked in any other way. Do not put any flammable substances on,

under or near the moisture analyzer. Be particularly careful when removing
the sample from the drying chamber: the sample itself, the drying chamber,

shields and the pan can still be extremely hot. In case of any maintenance

work (cleaning the inside of the drying chamber), the moisture analyzer

must be switched off. Wait until all the components have cooled down. Do

not perform any modification to the heating module.

Some types of samples require taking particular safety precautions.
They can pose a danger for people and objects. It is always the user who is liable

for possible damages caused by the use of an inappropriate sample.

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CAUTION:

Corrosion

: substances that release aggressive vapours (e.g. acids) during
the heating process. While drying such substances it is recommended to
work with small samples. Otherwise, vapours can condense on cold
housing parts and cause corrosion.

WARNING:

Fire or explosion: flammable or explosive substances, substances
containing solvents or releasing flammable or explosive gases or vapours.
When in doubt as for the sample’s characteristics perform risk analysis

be

fore carrying out the procedure. For the said type of samples, apply as
low drying temperatures as possible, thus preventing flames or explosion.
During the analysis it is necessary to wear protective glasses and gloves.

The samples should be relatively small.

Under no circumstances can

the instrument be left unsupervised!

WARNING:

Substances containing toxic and caustic or corrosive components:
substances that release toxic gases or vapours can cause irritations (eyes,

skin or respiratory system), ill

nesses or even death. Dry such substances

only in fume cupboards.

Under no circumstances should the instrument be used within an explosion
endangered area. The moisture analyzer is designed to be operated outside
hazardous areas exclusively.

2.3. Intended Use

Moisture analyzer is designed to verify relative moisture content in small samples of various
substances, dry mass content in small samples and mass of weighed objects. The device
ensures fast and precise process of determination of water content in a tested sample
whereas application of touch screen display considerably simplifies operation and improves
functionality of the moisture analyzer. The device can be used to determine humidity content
of different materials.
At the initial stage of the measurement, the moisture analyzer precisely determines mass of
an object placed on a weighing pan. As the mass reading is stabilized, the sample is quickly
heated by a halogen lamp, an IR emitter or a metal heater causing humidity evaporation
from the tested sample. While sampling, the moisture analyzer is continuously checking loss
of mass, and on calculation, it displays current moisture content of a tested sample.
Compared to conventional methods of humidity content determination of various
substances, application of moisture analyser considerably shortens measurement time
and simplifies testing procedure. Moisture analyzer facilitates setting multiple parameters
which influence the procedure of moisture content determination in a sample (temperature,
time, drying modes, etc.).

2.4. Warranty Conditions

CAUTION!

Do not open the drying chamber during the drying process. The moisture analyzer features a
halogen lamp which is a very powerful heat source. Pay special attention not to touch
those elements of a moisture analyzer that get hot while the drying procedure (i.e.:
disposable pan, pan handle, and inner shields of the drying chamber).
Remember that some tested samples may become dangerous when heated (emission of
poisoning vapours, danger of ignition or explosion).

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The moisture analyzer is not intended for dynamic weighing. Even if small amounts of a
sample are added to or taken off the weighing pan, the mass readout should be taken only
on stabilization of the measurement result (appearance of stability pictogram on the
display).
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 and overloading of the moisture analyzer in excess of the
prescribed maximum measuring range (max capacity), minus any possible tare weight that
has been applied).
Never use the moisture analyzer in an environment endangered by an explosion!
This moisture analyzer is not adjusted for operation in explosive areas. Remember that it is
forbidden to make any modific at ion to the moisture analyzer.

2.5. Precautions

RADWAG moisture analyzer adheres to all binding safety regulations. Nevertheless there
are exceptional circumstances that may cause danger.
Do not open the instrument’s housing. Inside there are no parts that would require
maintenance, repair or replacement carried out by a user. In case of any problems, contact
RADWAG service or a distributor.
Remember to use the device in accordance with this user manual, especially to follow
instructions on installation and configuration of a new device.
Since use of the moisture analyzer conversely to safety precautions and user manual
guidelines may be hazardous to operator’s health and life, it is obligatory to read them
carefully:

• Use the moisture analyzer to determine humidity content in samples and to determine

mass of a tested sample; any other use of the moisture analyzer may be dangerous
both to the device and the user,

• Before commissioning the moisture analyzer, make sure that the nominal power of the

device specified on its data plate is compatible with the supply in the mains to which
the moisture analyzer is to be plugged in,

• Halogen lamps can only be changed by an authorized service employee,

• Protect moisture analyzer against contacts with liquids, it might lead to electrocution,

fire, emission of substances containing toxic or caustic vapour, emission of explosive
substances.

2.6. Warranty

Warranty does not cover the following cases:

• not observing the user manual regulations,

• using the moisture analyzer conversely to its intended use,

• any modifications of a moisture analyzer or cases when its housing has been opened

(damaged protective stickers),

• mechanical defects and defects caused by media, liquids, water and natural wearing

off,

• inappropriate working environment or electrical installations defects,

• overloading of measuring mechanism.

2.7. Supervision over Metrological Parameters

Metrological parameters of a moisture analyzer need to be checked by a user in determined
time intervals. Inspection frequency is conditioned by ambient conditions in which a moisture
analyzer is used, kind of carried out processes and adopted quality management system.

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2.8. User Manual Significance

It is very important to read the user manual carefully before switching on and starting up
moisture analyzer operation, even if you are experienced and have worked with this type of
balance before.

2.9. Staff Competence

The moisture analyzer should be utilized and supervised only by users who are trained and
experienced in such type of instruments.
In order to use the moisture analyzer, first read the user manual. Keep these instructions for
the future reference.

Do not make any design modifications. Additional equipment compatible with the moisture
analyzer and spare parts should be supplied by RADWAG or an authorized distributor.

2.10. Protective Clothing

While working with the instrument use protective clothing, this is to take safety precautions
against potential hazards source of which might be tested samples and ingredients.

Use the following while carrying out tests:

• protective apron,

• protective glasses,

• protective gloves (while working with hazardous chemical substances).

Before the use of the above-mentioned protective clothing, make sure that it has been
designed to be used with specific samples and that it is not damaged.

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3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

3.1. Delivery Checklist

Upon delivery it is necessary to check the package, make sure that your package bears no
signs of damage.

3.2. Package

Keep all package elements should your device be transported in the future. R emember that
only original packaging can be used for shipping purposes. Prior packing uncouple any
cables, remove any separable components (weighing pan, shields, inserts). The device
components shall be packed into an original packaging, thus being protected against
potential damage during transportation.

4. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

4.1. Place of Use and Assembling

• Store and use your moisture analyzer in locations free of vibrations and shakes, and

free of air movement and dust, make sure that it is located at the max altitude of 2000
above sea level.

• Make sure that the moisture analyzer’s workplace ensures good air circulation around

the instrument (approximately 20 cm free space around the moisture analyzer and 1 m
free space over it).

• Pay attention to the ambient air temperature in the weighing room, it should not be out

of the specified range, i.e. +10 °C - +40 °C.

• Pay attention to the ambient relative humidity, for temperature ranging up to 31

o

C it
should be 80% maximum, and it should decrease linearly to 50 % for temperature of
40°C.

• Make sure that the moisture analyzer is placed away from heat sources on a stable wall

console desk or on a stable table which is not affected by vibrations.

• Since part of the balance is a strong magnet take special safety measures when

weighing magnetic objects.

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4.2. Unpacking

Carefully take the device out of the packaging, remove the transport lock and gently place
the moisture analyzer at its workplace. Install the weighing pan and accessories following the
diagram below:

Accessories installation:

Install:

- Drying chamber base insert (1),

- Anti-draft chamber (2),

- Pan handle (3),

- Cross-shaped holder (4),

- Disposable pan (5).

Positioning the brack et :

When insta lling the cross-shaped holder (pan supporter)

pay special attention to the correct positioning of its
mandrel. The mandrel features a cut providing unique
positioning of the holder against the pan handle, thus

preventing their contact and friction.
Setting the cross-shaped holder:

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assemble the holder onto the mandrel and turn it
slightly so that the mandrel cuts are located in their

unique and correct position,

-

CAUTION: turn the mandrel gently so as not to

damage moisture analyzer’s measuring system.

4.3. Balance Level Setting

It is necessary to level the balance prior connecting it to the mains. To level
the balance turn its feet until an air bubble takes central position.

4.4. Standard Delivery Components List

• Moisture analyzer,

• Drying chamber base insert,

• Drying pan shield,

• Drying pan handle,

• Cross-shaped holder,

• Disposable pan,

• Power cord,

• User manual – CD version.

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4.5. Maintenance Activities

1. Disassembly a weighing pan and other detachable components (the components

differ depending on a balance type – see Unpacking and Installation section). Be
careful while detaching the components so as not to cause any damages to the
balance mechanism.

2. In order to ease cleaning of glass anti-draft chamber panes, it is permissible to

remove them following the below instruction.

CAUTION! Cleaning anti-draft chamber while still installed may cause damage of the measuring system.

Cleaning ABS components:

To clean dry surfaces and avoid smutching use clean non-colouring cloths made of cellulose
or cotton. You can use a solution of water and detergent (soap, dishwashing detergent, glass
cleaner). Gently rub the cleaned surface and let it dry. Repeat cleaning process if needed.

In the case when contamination is hard to remove, e.g. adhesive, rubber, resin, polyurethane
foam residues etc., you can use a special cleaning agents based on a mixture of aliphatic
hydrocarbons that do not dissolve plastics. Before using the cleanser for all surfaces we
recommend carrying out tests. Do not use products containing abrasive substances.

Cleaning anti-draft chamber panes:

Select dissolvent depending on a dirt. Never soak the glass panes in alkaline solutions since they
interact with glass and may cause damage. Do not use abrasive substances.

For organic dirt use acetone first, next use water or detergent. For other than organic dirt use diluted
acid solutions (soluble salts of hydrochloric or nitric acid) or base solutions (ammonium or sodium
base).

To remove ACIDS use protofilic solvent (sodium carbonate), to remove BASE use protogenic solvent
(mineral acid of various concentration).

In case of heavy contamination use brush or detergent nevertheless avoid detergents containing
large and hard molecules which could potentially scratch glass panes.

Use soft brush with wooden or plastic handle exclusively to avaoid risk of scratches. Do not use wire
brush.

At the end of the cleaning process rinse the pane using running water first, distilled next.

Rinsing is a necessary cleaning process stage allowing to remove remaining soap, detergents and
other cleansers from the panes prior their reinstallation.

Avoid drying the panes either using paper towel or forced air circulation since some fibres, grains or
contamination of other type could permeate into the panes thus causing weighing errors.

One shall not use driers when drying measuring glass tools.

It is a frequent treatment to leave glass components on a rack to dry.

Cleaning stainless steel components:
Avoid using cleansers containing any corrosive chemicals, e.g. bleach (containing chlorine).
Do not use abrasive substances. Always remove the dirt using microfiber cloth to avoid
damage of protective coating.

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In case of a daily maintenance:

1. Remove the dirt using cloth dipped in warm water.

2. For best results, add a little dishwashing detergent.

Cleaning powder-coated components:

For preliminary cleaning stage you need running water or wet sponge featuring large holes, this will
help you to remove loose, heavy dirt.

Do not use cleansers containing abrasive substances.

Next using cloth and cleanser-water solution (soap, dishwashing liquid) gently rub the cleaned
surface.

Avoid using cleanser without water since it may result with damage of the cleaned surface, please
mind that large amount of water mixed with cleanser is a must.

Cleaning aluminium components:

While cleaning aluminium components use products acid by nature, e.g. spirit vinegar, lemon. Do not
use abrasive substances. Avoid using hard brush, this may cause scratches. It is recommended to
use microfiber cloth.

While polishing the surface use circular movements. Use clean, dry cloth.

4.6. Powering the Device
A moisture analyzer can be plugged to the mains only by means of an original power

cord, which comes standard with the moisture analyzer. Rated voltage (specified on
the device’s data plate) must be compatible with the mains rated voltage.

The power cord can be connected only to a socket with a ground contact. Plug the power
cord to the moisture analyzer. The moisture analyzer’s power plug is located at the back of
its housing.
Moisture analyzer display shows name and program number first, next an indication 0.000 g
(balances with readability of 1 mg) or 0.0000 g (balances with readability of 0,1 mg). If the

indication does not equal zero, press button.

4.7. Temperature Stabilisation Time

Before start of measuring processes, it is necessary to wait until the moisture analyzer
reaches thermal stabili sati on.
For moisture analyzers that were stored in much lower temperatures before plugging to
mains (e.g. during winter period), thermal stabilisation period shall take at least 4 hours.
During the thermal stabilization, the indications on a display panel can change. It is
recommended that ambient temperature changes at place of use were insignificant (slow to
change).

4.8. Connecting Additional Hardware

Use only accessories and peripheral equipment recommended by the manufacturer. The
moisture analyzer must be disconnected from the mains before connecting or disconnecting
any peripherals (printer, PC computer, USB type computer keyboard or additional display).
On connecting the peripherals, plug the balance to the mains.

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5. START-UP

• Plug the power adapter to a socket, next connect the connector to port located at the

back of the housing.

• Press button located in the top right hand corner of the termi nal .

• Wait until start-up procedure is completed, the home screen of balance software is

displayed automatically.

• The balance runs with no user logged in. In order to start operation it is necessary to

carry out the logging procedure (for detailed logging procedure read later sections of
this user manual).

6. KEYBOARD – BUTTONS FUNCTIONS

Button

Overview

Press to switch the balance ON/OFF
Press to Zero the bala nc e
Press to Tare the balance
Press to send measurement to a printer or a computer

Function key <Esc>, press to abandon parameter changes or
exit to previous menu level

Function key <Home>, press to exit to home screen

Programmabl

e proximity sensors, press to enable operation of

freely selected functions

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7. WEIGHING MODE HOME SCREEN

7.1. Weighing Window

The main window of balance software can be divided into 3 sections:

• Top section displaying data on active working mode (pictogram and name),

metrologically important data and button enabling selection of functions available for a
particular working mode:

• Section presenting the weighing result:

• Section comprising supplementary information on currently performed operations, and

function buttons:

CAUTION!
Data and buttons contained in the workspace are freely configurable. For detailed information on data and
buttons configuration refer to section 8 of this user manual.

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7.2. Drying Window

The main window of balance software can be divided into 3 sections:

• Top section displaying data on active working mode (pictogram and name),

metrologically important data and button enabling selection of functions available for a
particular working mode:

• Section presenting the weighing result:

• Section comprising supplementary information on currently performed operations, and

function buttons:

CAUTION!
Data and buttons contained in the workspace are freely configurable. For detailed information on data and
buttons configuration refer to section 8 of this user manual.

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8. ENTERING BALANCE MENU

Operation of balance software menu is intuitive and uncomplicated. The touch panel makes
the software operation easy. Pressing a function key, a soft key or an area on the display
initiates an assigned fu nct ion or proces s.

8.1. Entering Balance Menu

In order to enter balance menu, press <PARAMETERS> button. Clicking any button
comprised within information section, or clicking any button with particular parameter name,
results with change of colour. This is for signalling purposes. If a given area has any function
or action assigned, then it is performed automatically upon clicking (e.g. adjustment
procedure), respectively a particular window with parameters or list of appropriate settings is
displayed.

8.2. Screen Scrolling

There are two methods for scrolling the screen of parameters window. The first one requires
pressing, holding down and scrolling up or down the scrollbar located on the left. The second
one requires pressing, holding down and scrolling up or down any point of the displayed
window.

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8.3. Soft Keys List

Press to enter the main

menu.

Press to clear the editing field.

Press to scroll the menu

„up”, or „down”.

Press to enable / disable an on­screen keyboard.

Press to confirm changes.

Press to export databases (key active

upon plugging a pen drive).

Press to resign form
introducing function
modifications.

Press to import databases (key active

upon plugging a pen drive).

Press to add a new record

to a database.

Press to select variables, out of the

list, for a printout.

Press to print out a
particular record from a
database.

Press to delete database’s cont ent

8.4. Running Software Functions

• Quick access key

Press to enter parameters

setup.

• Label:

Press to enter tare value.

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• Text field with function assigned:

Press to develop an internal
adjustment operation (internal
adjustment function is

assigned to the text field).

• Functions selections pictogram:

CAUTION! For instruction on configuration of buttons, labels and text fields refer to section 8.6 of this user
manual.

8.5. Return to Weighing Mode

Introduced modifications are automatically saved in menu on return to the weighing mode.

Press

soft key repeatedly, keep

pre

ssing the key until the balance

home screen is displayed.

Press

soft key located on the balance
overlay for immediate display of a home
screen.

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8.6. Buttons, Labels and Text Fields Configuration

Area beneath weight indication section can be freely programmed. It is divided into active
fields taking form of a table: 3 rows, 10 columns.

The division lines presented above are not visible on the balance screen, they serve only for informative
purposes.

This section is designed to comprise user-selected widgets: buttons, labels, text fields,
bargraphs:

• button – pictogram to which a particular function is assigned, the function is triggered
upon pressing the pictogram;

• label – field for information, its content is stable. The content depends on displayed
option, wherein the options change in course of balance operation. The label may be
active or passive. Active label, when pressed, triggers function that is assigned to it,
e.g. selecting product out of products database. Passive label provides you with
information on current state, no function is assigned to it;

• text field - field for information, both content (text and variables of line 1 and 2) and
function assigned to text field are programmable. The field may be active or passive.
Its operation is likewise as for label, the only difference is that for the text field it is the
user who specifies which function is to be assigned to it. The function does not have
to refer to displayed information, e.g. the text field displaying date and time may
trigger balance calibration upon being pressed;

• bargraph – option available for Checkweighing and Dosing modes, field providing
information on Min and Max threshold - Checkweighing mode, and target weight ­Dosing mode, the given information is presented in a graphic form, bargraph colour
informs whether weight stays within the specified tolerance or is out of it.

The section may be set up freely in a way matching your needs. Each of the modes may be
configured independently.

Set up rules:

1. Widgets dimensions (width x height)

• button – 1x1

• label – 2x1; 3x1; 4x1; 5x1

• text field – 2x1; 3x1; 4x1; 5x1; 6x1; 7x1; 8x1; 9x1; 10x1

• bargraph – 5x1; 10x1

To quickly restore the default widgets layout press the widget and hold it until a window with
available options displays. Select < Def au lt screen set t in gs> and confirm.

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Exemplary arrangement of widgets:

1. Always click extreme left side of a particular field that is to hold a selected <Widget>.

2. A new widget can only take such area that holds no other widgets yet. The software
automatically detects which widgets can be applied for a particular area, this is conditioned
by widget dimensions.

3. It is possible to change functions assigned to an already applied widget. The applied
widget, if not needed, can be removed.

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4. In order to rearrange widgets layout, it is necessary to delete already applied widgets first,
and define new arrangement of buttons, labels and text fields next.

8.6.1. Quick Access Keys

You can define quick access keys, the keys are displayed underneath weight indication
section. Quick access key provides direct access to the most frequently operated functions,
it is selected from a list of available keys.

Procedure:

Press and hold for a while the spot where

a given key is to be placed.

Select option: key 1x1
Enter particular key setup.

Select the key.

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The selected key is displayed

automatically on a home screen.

Quick access keys list:

Key Function

Modes featuring the
key

Accept/Print

All modes

Print header

Weighing mode
exclusively

Print footer

Weighing mode
exclusively

Zero

All modes

Tare

All modes

Set tare All modes

Change unit

Weighing mode
exclusively

Select unit

Weighing mode
exclusively

Parameters

All modes

Databases

All modes

User

All modes

Product

All modes

Customer

All modes

Packaging

All modes

Adjustment

All modes

Variable 1

All modes

Variable 2

All modes

Variable 3

All modes

Working mode parameters

All modes

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Hide/show last digit

Weighing mode
exclusively

Drying mode

Drying mode
exclusively

Drying profile

Drying mode
exclusively

Finish mode

Drying mode
exclusively

Printout interval and unit

Drying mode
exclusively

Open/close cover

Drying mode
exclusively

Start

Drying mode
exclusively

8.6.2. Labels

You can select label size and type of information to be displayed for a particular label.
In order to select a particular label, use a list of available labels. Upon label selection, specify
type of information to be displayed for the label. The selected label is displayed automatically
on a specified home screen spot.

Procedure:

Press and hold for a while the spot where

a given label is to be placed.

Select a label and its size.

Label settings window opens, click

INFORMATION field in order to see a list of

information type available for the selected

label.

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Select data to be displayed.

The selected label is displayed automatically

on a home screen.

Label information types:

Label information type

Modes featuring the information

Date

All modes

Time

All modes

Date and time

All modes

Net weight

All modes

Tare

All modes

Gross weight

All modes

User

All modes

Product

All modes

Packaging

All modes

Customer

All modes

Variable 1

All modes

Variable 2

All modes

Variable 3

All modes

MSW valu e

Weighing mode exclusi v ely

MSW tare

Weighing mode exclusi v ely

MSW status

Weighing mode exclusi v ely

Drying mode

Drying mode exclusively

Drying profile

Drying mode exclusively

Finish mode

Drying mode exclusively

Printout interval

Drying mode exclusively

Temperature/drying time

Drying mode exclusively

Drying chamber status

Drying mode exclusively

The above presented information type has been designed for particular working modes.

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Detailed description for a given information type is provided within section overviewing
a respective mode.

8.6.3. Text Fields

You can select text field size and type of information to be displayed in the first and the
second line of the field, plus you can decide on a function that is to be assigned to a
particular text field.
Upon completed setup operation, the selected text field is displayed automatically on a
specified home screen spot.

Procedure:

Press and hold for a while the spot where

a given key is to be placed.

Select text field and its size.

Text field settings window opens.

Define particular text field parameters:

Line 1: e.g. text <Time:>,

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Line 2: e.g. variable {3}, variable for
current time displaying (other variables

refer to point for non-

standard printouts

defining),

Function: e.g. adjustment.

When all text field parameters have been
defined, the window displays respective

values.

The defined text field is displayed

automatically on a home screen.

8.6.4. Bargraphs

Bargraph function is accessible for all weighing modes. The bargraph presents in a graphic
form how much of balance capacity is in use. Additionally it shows Min and Max thresholds
positions for Checkweighing mode, and for Dosing mode it shows target weight value along
with permissible tolerance.
You can select bargraph size and turn on/off <Zoom> function. This function rescales
bargraph in order to improve visualization of indication.

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Procedure:

Press and hold for a while the spot where

bargraph is to be placed.

Select bargraph and its size.

The selected bargraph is displayed

automatically on a home screen.

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9. WEIGHING OPERATION

Load a weighed object on a balance weighing pan. On stabilization of weighing result,
indicated by stability marker visible on the left side of balance display, read the
measurement result.
Record / printout of the measurement result is available on pressing <PRINT> key:

• for verified balances – only stable measurement result can be saved or printed (stability

marker visible on balance’s display),

• for non-verified balances – stable or unstable measurement result can be saved or

printed (regardless of stability marker absence). If unstable measurement result is
printed then it is accompanied by question mark <?> in front of printed mass value.

9.1. Good Weighing Practice

In order to ensure long lasting use of a moisture analyzer plus correct and reliable
measurement of weighed loads, follow below procedures:

• Start the balance with no load on the weighing pan (permissible value of load on the

weighing pan on balance start is ±10% of its maximum capacity).

• Load the weighing pan steadily avoiding shocks:

YES

NO

• Place weighed loads centrally on the weighing pan:

YES

NO

• Avoid side loading, in particular side shocks:

NO

NO

9.2. Logging

Full access to user parameters and to editing databases requires logging as an operator with
<Administrator> permissions level. The logging procedure should be carried out on each
switching on of the balance.

First Log In operation - procedure:

1. Run home screen and press < > button, operators database window opens with
list of available users,

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2. Select <Admin> option, the software activates an on-screen keyboard, use it to
enter operator’s password: „1111”,

3. Press button to confirm, home screen of the software is displayed again
automatically,

4. When logged, add users and set the permissions levels (for the procedure of
assigning permissions levels go further down this user manual).

On future Logging In, select a user from the list and enter the password, the software
initiates operation with permissions level set for the selected user.

Log out operation – procedure:

1. Run home screen and press < > button, operators database window opens,

2. Press <Log out> soft key (located as position no. 1 in the list of operators),

3. Home screen of the software is displayed again automatically.

Permissions levels
Balance software comprises three permissions levels: administrator, advanced operator,
user.

Permissions level dependent access to edition of user parameters, databases and software
functions:

Permissions levels

Enabled operations

User

Free editing of parameters of <Readout/Filter> submenu.
Modification of settings for <Misc.> parameter group, except for

settings for <Date and Time>, <Access level> and <Software
update>.
The operator can start and carry out all weighing processes.

The operator can preview information recorded in <Databases>,
(s)he can define universal variables.

Advanced User

Free editing of parameters of the following submenus:
<Readout>; <Working modes>; <Communication>;

<Peripherals>; <Misc.>.
Access to <Date and Time>, <Access level> and <Software
update> submenus denied.

The advanced operator can start and carry out all weighing
processes.

Administrator

Access to all user parameters and functions, editing databases
enabled.

9.3. Units

UNITS parameter group enables you to change availability of mass units (the change can be
performed in-course of balance operation), and to define two custom units, thus positively
effecting comfort and speed of operation. It is possible to change unit to other than unit [g]
during weighing process or during operation of other modes.

9.4. Weighing Unit Selection

Change of weighing unit is carried out by pressing the weighing unit icon visible next to the
value of measurement result, or by clicking key (if displayed in an information section).

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Clicking the unit triggers its replacement, the clicked unit is replaced with the unit that is next
on the list of available units.
Another option for unit replacement is selecting a particular unit out of the units list, to view

the list click key (if displayed in an information section).

Units list:

Unit Denotation

Verified
balance

Unit Denotation

Verified
balance

gram

[g]

yes Taele Taiwan

[tlt]

no

miligram

[mg]

yes *

Taele China

[tlc]

no

kilogram

[kg]

yes *

Momme

[mom]

no

carat

[ct]

yes *

Grain

[gr]

no

pound

[lb]

no

Newton

[N]

no

ounce

[oz]

no

Tical

[ti]

no

ounce Troy

[ozt]

no

baht

[baht]

no

pennyweight

[dwt]

no

tola

[tola]

no

Taele Hongkong

[tlh]

no

mesghal

[msg]

no

Taele Singapuore

[tls]

no

* - Accessibility of measuring units is conditioned by balance type.

9.5. Weighing Units Accessibility

You may declare which units shall be accessible while selecting a temporary unit by means
of key. Units with parameter value set to <Yes > option are available for selection in

particular working modes, i.e. modes facilitating units change.

Units with parameter value set to <No

> option will not be acces

sible while

operating the balance.

9.6. Start Unit Selection

Upon selection of start unit, the balance activates with the specified start unit for these
modes where change of the unit is possible.
Ability of selecting a given unit depends on the balance status, i.e. if the balance is verified or
not.

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9.7. User-defined Unit

You may declare two units. Displayed value of a user-defined unit is a multiplication of
measured mass value and a coefficient specified for the particular user-defined unit. The
units can be freely named with use of 3 characters maximum. By default the names are
displayed as [u1] – user unit 1, and [u2] – user unit 2.

9.8. Balance Zeroing

In order to zero mass indication, press button. Mass indication of zero value shall be
displayed together with precise zero and stability markers.
Zeroing process is an equivalent for determining new zero point, recognized by the balance
as precise zero. Zeroing is possible only for stable status of display indication.

CAUTION!

Zeroing the display indication is possible only within ±2% range of instrument’s maximum capacity. If the
zeroed value is above ±2% of the maximum capacity, then the software indicates a respective error message.

9.9. Balance Taring

In order to determine net weight of the object, place object’s container (packaging) on the
weighing pan, and on stabilization of measurement result press key. The display

indicates mass equal zero and symbols: Net and . On taking off the weighed load and its
packaging from the weighing pan, the display indicates sum of total tared mass with minus
sign.
The software enables assigning tare value to a database-stored product. Using this option,
the software automatically uploads data on tare value for a particular product upon its
selection from the database.

CAUTION!
Taring negative values is impossible. On taring negative values the balance responds with an error message.

In such case, zero balance indication and repeat taring procedure.

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Manual Tare Determination
Procedure:

1. While in optional mode press quick access key,

2. An on-screen numeric keyboard is displayed,

3. Enter tare value and press key,

4. The balance returns to the weighing mode, and the display indicates entered tare
value with minus ‘–‘ sign.

Deleting Tare

The tare value indicated on balance display can be deleted by pressing key on
balance overlay, or by using programmable function key <Deactivate tare>.

Procedure 1 - on taking the tared load off the weighing pan:

1. Press key.

2. The NET marker is deleted, and new zero point of the balance is determined.

Procedure 2 - with tared load on the weighing pan:

1. Press key.

2. The NET marker is deleted, and new zero point of the balance is determined.

3. When tare value exceeds 2% of the maximum capacity, respective message is
displayed in order to inform a user about the fact.

Selecting tare value out of PACKAGINGS DATABASE
Procedure:

1. While in optional mode, press button located in a top left hand corner of the
mass display.

2. Wait for a respective window to open, next select <PACKAGING>.

3. Window with a list of tare values recorded into tare database opens.

4. Select the packaging that is to be used.

5. The balance returns to the weighing mode, and the display indicates selected tare
value with a minus ‘–‘ sign.

or

1. While in optional mode, press button (if displayed on the screen),

2. Window with a list of tare values recorded into tare database opens.

3. Select the packaging that is to be used.

4. The balance returns to the weighing mode, and the display indicates selected tare
value with a minus ‘–‘ sign.

AUTOTARE function

Autotare function provides automatic taring of the packaging during the weighing process
when packaging mass for each of the product is different. For description of this function go
further down this manual.

Deleting tare

Entered tare value can be deleted by pressing button on the overlay or by entering
tare value of 0.000g (see description above).

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9.10. Weighing Mode Settings

The software allows setup of operating parameters (filters, value release and autozero
function, deleting the last digit and other settings) separately for each working mode.
It enables customizing the instrument and utilizing its properties depending on your needs
and expectations, or on specific requirements for selected working mode (e.g. DOSING); as
a result the device operation is quick and easy.

Filter level setting

Filter settings adjustment depends on the working environment. For the best possible
conditions the filter can work in a very fast mode (V.FAST value for Filter parameter);
however, if the conditions are poor (shakes, drafts), the filter should be set to slow or very
slow option (SLOW or V. SLOW value for Filter parameter). The effectiveness of the filter is
different throughout the weighing range. The filter works slower when “approaching” the
weighed mass, it works more intensively for weighed mass within the set range of the filter
(parameter for setting filter range is accessible only from the service menu – the user does
not have any access to it).
Depending on the filter, the weighing time is shorter (V.FAST and FAST) or longer (SLOW
and V. SLOW).

CAUTION!
The higher filter level, the longer weighing time.

Value release

Since ambient conditions at a workplace vary, it is necessary to determine the value release
parameter in the most preferable way enabling balance adaptation, parameter options are:
FAST.+REL., FAST or RELIABLE. Depending on the selected option, weighing time is
either shorter or longer.

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Autozero function

The software features an autozero function (Auto) ensuring precise mass indication. This
function automatically controls and corrects zero indication. When Autozero is enabled, it
compares balance indications at declared time interval e.g. 1s, provided that weighing pan is
unloaded and display indication is close to zero. If results vary less than declared
AUTOZERO range e.g. one division, balance zeroes automatically, marker of stable
measurement result – , and precise zero marker – are displayed.
If AUTOZERO function is enabled, then each weighing process starts from precise zero
point. There are, however, some cases when this function can be a disturbing factor for the
measuring process; e.g. very slow placing of a load on the weighing pan (load adding). Here,
zero indication correction can also correct actual indication of loaded mass.

Last digit display

Function enables displaying the last digit of decimal place for a weighing result. There are
three available options :

• Always: all digits visible,

• Never: last digit is not displayed,

• When stable: last digit is displayed only for a stable weighing result.

Balance ambient conditions

Parameter relating to ambient and environmental conditions in which the balance operates.
There are two options: <STABLE> and <UNSTABLE>. Selecting <STABLE> mode makes
the balance work much faster, i.e. weighing takes much less time than for <UNSBABLE>
mode. If the ambient conditions are unstable it is recommended to use <UNSTABLE> mode.
By default, the parameter is set to <STABLE> option.

9.11. Proximity Sensors

The balance features two proximity sensors enabling touch-free balance control.
The software detects two motions performed around the sensors:

1. Hand in a close vicinity to the left sensor <Left sensor>,

2. Hand in a close vicinity to the right sensor <Right sensor>.

Each motion can trigger optional balance function. For available functions list go to section

8.6.1. Upon completed configuration procedure, the software runs function assigned to a
particular proximity sensor having detected motion around it. To provide correct operation, it
is necessary to set the right proximity sensors sensitivity (for more information go to section

10).

9.12. AUTOTARE

Autotare is used for quick determination of net weight for loads with different tare values,
wherein they are measured one after another.
When the function is active (<AUTOTARE> parameter set to <YES> option), the operating
process takes the following steps:

1. Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and press button responsible for zeroing,

2. Put product packaging on a weighing pan (packaging weight value must be greater
than set AUTO THRESH value) ,

3. After measurement stabilization, automatic taring of the packaging mass proceeds
(Net marker appears in the upper part of the display),

4. Put product that is to be packed into the packaging;

5. The display shows net weight of the product;

6. Take off the product together with the packaging;

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7. The balance cancels tare value (packaging weight recorded in balance storage
during the first step of the operating process) after the gross mass value (set in
<AUTO THRES> parameter) has been exceeded; the entered tare value is
cancelled automatically (Net marker disappears from the top section of the display),
net weight is displayed;

8. Put packaging of the next product on a weighing pan, automatic taring of the
packaging weight proceeds after measurement stabilization (Net marker appears in
the top section of the display);

9. Put a next product that is to be packed.

For correct operation of the balance with AUTOTARE function it is necessary to adjust the
threshold value.

<AUTO THRES> parameter is connected with the following functions:

• autom atic tare,

• automatic operation,

No automatic taring takes place as long as the gross weight value stays within the range set
in <AUTO THRES> parameter.

9.13. Print Mode

Function designed to enable print mode setting, it activates key.
Print mode options:

• <WHEN STAB>, for this option stable measurement result, along with the settings for
parameter <GLP PRINTOUT>, is sent to the printer port. On pressing key, when the

result is not stable (no marker on a display), the balance software sends the
measurement result to the port af ter re achi ng s tabi li ty for the measurement.

• <EACH>, for this option every single pressing of button results with sending the
measurement indication to the printer port along with the settings for <GLP PRINTOUT>
parameter. Every single indication is sent (stable and unstable). For unstable indication
<?> character appears at the beginning of the printing frame.

This function applies to non-verified balances exclusi vely.

• <AUTO> - select this option to enable automatic printing of measurements. If this option
has been selected, remember to set <AUTO THRES> parameter to suit your needs.

• <AUTO+INT.> select this option to start automatic printout and record of indications in
Weighings database and Alibi database, carried out in a cyclic manner in a specified time
interval. The interval is set in minutes, in <AUTO INT.> parameter. Interval range is 1­9999 min.

CAUTION!
Each result is printed and recorded (stable and unstable for a non-verified balance, stable for a verified
balance).
Automatic operation with interval starts at the moment of switching the function on and it lasts until it is switched
off. The first stable weighing result of value greater than AUTO THRES value is printed as a first measuremnt.
The following measurements are printed with frequency set in INTERVAL parameter. Automatic operation with
interval stops when the option is off.
On switching the function of auto print with interval, PRINT button becomes inoperative (no indication is printed
when pressed).

Automatic operation procedure:

1. Press button to zero the balance (marker of stable measurement and
zero marker are shown on a display),

2. Deposit load, the balance sends the first stable measurement to the printer por t,

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3. Remove the load from the pan,

4. Next measurement is possible when the indication is lower than the set value of
<AUTO THRES.> parameter (next measurement does not require zero value).

For automatic operation adjust the threshold value. The measurement will not be send from
the computer to the printer as long as the mass measurement stays within the set value
range <AUTO THRES>.
<AUTO THRES> parameter is connected with the following functions:

• autom atic tare,

• automatic operation,

• auto with interval.

9.14. Minimum Sample Weight

Weighing mode comprises <Minimum sample weight> function. In order to use this function
it is necessary to enter minimum sample weight (MSW) value and tare values for which the
MSW value is to be obligatory. For standard X2 series models the values equal zero.

Only authorized RADWAG employee or operator with Administrator perm issions level,
providing that balance factory settings enable this, can carry out procedure aimi ng to
determine minimum sample weight and next enter the respective data.

If you want to use this function, and your balance menu contains no minimum sample weight
data, ask the nearest RADWAG office for help.
Authorized RADWAG employee determines minimum sample weight for specified tare
containers. The determination is carried out using mass standards on site, requirements of
applied quality system are adhered to. Obtained value is entered into software, <Minimum
sample weight>.
Balance software enables defining tare value with assigned minimum sample weight value.
<Minimum sample weight> function guarantees that results of weighing operation are
comprised within set tolerance, accordant to applied quality management system of
particular company.

CAUTION!
This function is valid for weighing mode exclusively.

Options:

• MODE

None – minimum sample weight function off
Block – select to make the balance display respective pictograms informing on mass

(whether it is out-of-tolerance low or out-of-tolerance high); with this option on, the
software disables confirmation of the measurement that is out-of-tolerance low
Warn – select to make the balance display respective pictograms informing on mass
(whether it is out-of-tolerance low or out-of-tolerance high); with this option on, the
software enables confirmation of the measurement that is out-of-tolerance low

• Tare – m aximum tare value for which minimum sample weight value is obligatory (read

examples below)

• Minimum mass – minimum sample weight determined for particular balance on site

using respective method.

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Example 1 for balance with d=0.0001 g:

No.

Tare value

Minimum

Sample

Weight

Operation

2

10.0000 g

1.0000 g

Minimum sample weight refers to all net weights
subjected to weighing in a tare container of mass

0,0001g – 9,9999g inclusive (<TARE> button used).

The program identifies setting specifying that
minimum sample weight is valid exclusively for
samples weighed in a tare container of weight
covered by the above specified range. If taring
function is not used or tare container weight is

covered by range 10,0000g –

Max, then pictogram
informing on use of minimum sample weight goes
blank.

Example no. 2 for balance with d=0.0001 g:

No.

Tare value

Minimum

Sample

Weight

Operation

1

220.0000 g

0.5000 g

Minimum sample weight refers to all net weights

sub

jected to weighing in a tare container of mass
covered by full weighing range (<TARE> button
used). The program identifies setting specifying that
minimum sample weight is valid exclusively for
samples weighed in a tare container. If taring function

is not

used, then pictogram informing on use of

minimum sample weight goes blank.

Example no. 3 for balance with d=0.0001 g:

No.

Tare value

Minimum

Sample

Weight

Operation

1

0.0000 g

0.2500 g

Minimum sample weight refers to all net weights

subjected to weighing where no tare container is used

(<TARE> button not used). The program identifies
setting specifying that minimum sample weight is
valid exclusively for samples not weighed in a tare
container. If taring function is used, then pictogram

informing on us

e of minimum sample weight goes

blank.

As a user you can preview entered data, but you are not allowed to edit it.

Weighing with use of <MINIMUM SAMPLE WEIGHT> function

If in course of weighing you want to obtain information stating whether particular
measurement is out-of-tolerance high, specified for minimum sample weight, then <Minimum
sample weight> function shall be on, to turn the function on go to Weighing mode settings.

Procedure (Administrator exclusively):

1. Enter weighing mode settings,

2. Press <Minimum sample weight> field,

3. Press <Mode> field,

4. Settings window is displayed with the following options:

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Block – select to make the balance display respective pictograms informing on
mass (whether it is out-of-tolerance low or out-of-tolerance high); with this option on,
the software disables confirmation of the measurement that is out-of-tolerance low,
Warn – select to make the balance display respective pictograms informing on
mass (whether it is out-of-tolerance low or out-of-tolerance high); with this option on,
the software enables confirmation of the measurement that is out-of-tolerance low.

5. Select respective option and return to the home screen,

6. Section presenting the weighing result comprises additional pictogram providing
supplementary information. The pictogram changes in course of weighing operation
informing you on the weighed sample mass with reference to declared minimum
sample weight value

Weight value lower than minimum sample
weight specified for a particular tare
range.

Weight value higher than minimum sample

weight specified for a particular tare range.

Pictograms for minimum sample weight:

Weight value lower than specified minimum sample weight.
Weight value higher than or equal to specified minimum sample weight.

CAUTION!
If more than one reference tare value has been programmed (along with min load values assigned to them)
then indicated value automaticaly turns to range respective for tare container weight. Requested minimum load
changes simultaneously.

9.15. Cooperation with TITRATORS

In order to provide correct cooperation with Titrators, go to settings of standard printout
content and set <Mass value for a titrator> parameter to <Yes> value. With this, other
variables for the printout are turned off.

With <Yes> value on, a respective pictogram is displayed in the top bar of a home screen.
The pictogram informs on special format of mass printout, tolerable by TITRATORS.

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10. MISCELLANEOUS

A user can set up parameters which influence balance operation. These parameters are to
be found in parameters gr oup MISC.
Settings modification for particular parameters of this parameter group proceeds likewise as
described in section 8 of this user manual.

Menu language

Language parameter enables selecting the language of the balance menu descriptions for
unlogged user.
Available languages: POLISH, ENGLISH
In order to change menu default language for unlogged user select new language
(Setup/Misc./Lanugage) and restart the balance.

Permissions

Permissions parameter enables choosing access level for a particular user, one that is not
logged in.
Available access levels: ADMIN. / USER. / ADV.
Depending on selected permissions level, you can enter balance parameters and modify the
settings, as far as possible for a particular level. Logging in operation is not required (for
permissions overview go to section 9 of this user manual).

„Beep” sound – reaction to operation of pressing a key

Sound parameter enables switching on/off a ‘beep’ sound responsible for informing a user
about pressing any key of balance overlay or display, or about proximity sensors response.

Procedure:

Backlight and adjusting display brightness

Display brightness parameter enables setting the brightness of the backlight or switching off
the display brightness completely.

Procedure:

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Proximity sensors sensitivity adjustment

Proximity sensors sensitivity parameter specifies distance within which the sensors can be
operated, its scale is expressed in percent and it ranges from 0% to 100%. For lower percent
value the proximity sensors operate at a shorter distance.

Procedure:

Date

Date parameter enables setting the current date.

Procedure:

Time

Time parameter enables setting the current time. Procedures for change of time settings and
date settings are likewise.

Date format

Date form. parameter enables altering the date format on the printout [YYYY.MM.DD /
YYYY.DD.MM / DD.MM.YYYY / MM.DD.YYYY], where: YYYY – year; MM – month; DD –
day.

Time format

Time form. parameter enabl es spec ifying time format for a printout [12h / 24h].
For [12h] option selected, <A> or <P> letter is displayed next to presented time value,
where: A stands for hours before noon; P stands for hours after noon. AM and PM will be
printed near to the time.

Backlight turn-off time

<BACKLIGHT OFF> parameter enables activation of display stand-by mode, the stand-by
mode is activated when no weighing process is carried out (stable indication is a necessary
condition for activati on o f the stand-by mode).

NONE – backlit turn-off time not activated.

0.5; 1; 2; 3; 5 – time given in minutes.

If the software registers stable indication for a specified time interval, set in parameter
<BACKLIGHT OFF>, than the display goes out immediately. The backlight activates upon

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change of indication (no stability pictogram on the display) or pressing any key on the
balance keypad. The display remains blank also when balance menu is entered.

Aut o swit ch-off

<AUTO OFF> parameter enables automatic display deactivation (the parameter functioning
is likewise to button functioning). Upon display deactivation the other subassemblies are

powered and the balance turns to stand-by mode.

NONE – auto switch-off not activated.

0.5; 1; 2; 3; 5 – time given in minutes.

If the software registers stable indication for a specified time interval, set in parameter
<AUTO OFF>, than the display is turned-off immediately.

To start-up the balance, it is necessary to press button located on the balance keypad.
The balance automatically returns to weighing operation.
Balance cannot be turned off if any process is started or if balance menu is entered.

11. ADJUSTMENT

In order to ensure the highest weighing accuracy, it is recommended to periodically introduce
a corrective factor of indications to balance memory, the said factor must be referred to a
mass standard. In other words, balance adjustment shall be performed from time to time.

Adjustment should be carried out:

• Before the beginning of weighing procedure,

• If long breaks between following measuring series occur,

• If temperature inside the balance changes more than: 2°C.

Adjustment type:

Adjustment with an external weight of declared mass which cannot be modified or of any
mass, but not lower than 30% of maximum range.

CAUTION!

Remember to carry out the adjustment process when there is no load on the pan! When the weighing

pan is loaded, command <RANG E EXCEEDED> is displayed. In such a case remove the load and

restart the the adjustment process. Adjustment process can be aborted if necessary by pressing

button at

any time during the process.

11.1. External Adjustment

External adjustment is carried out by means of an external mass standard of specified
accuracy class and weight. The process takes semi-automatic form, successive stages are
signalled with prompts.

Procedure:

1. Enter <Adjustment> submenu, next select <External adjustment> option,

2. “Remove weight” prompt is displayed.

3. Take the weight off the weighing pan and press button. Whereas balance
determines start mass, “Adjustment; Please wait…” prompt is displayed,

4. Upon completed start mass determination procedure <Put weight …> prompt is
displayed along with particular mass standard value.

5. Put the required weigh on a pan and press button,

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6. Upon completed procedure “Remove weight” prompt is displayed.

7. Take the weight off the weighing pan, wait for <Adjustment> window to be displayed
again.

11.2. User Adjustment

User adjustment is carried out with an optional standard of mass ranging between 0,3 Max
and Max. User adjustment and external adjustment procedures are likewise with one
exception, before user adjustment start, a message box for entering mass of a standard
used for user adjustment is opened.

In order to start user adjustment, enter <Adjustment> submenu and select <User
adjustment> parameter. Then follow the commands displayed on a screen.

11.3. Report Printout

Adjustment report is generated automatically at the end of each adjustment process or
adjustment test and next it is sent to communication port assigned for PERIPHERAL
DEVICES/PRINTER (by default it is COM1). Report content is declared in
PRINTOUTS/ADJUSTMENT REPORT menu. Instruction on how to declare settings for this
option is to be found further down this manual, read sections referring to printouts.

The report can be printed using balance-connected printer or sent to a computer and saved
for archiving purposes as a file.

11.4. Temperature Adjustment

Temperature adjustment is carried out with a dedicated kit, that is an optional equipment
of the moisture analyzer MA X2 series.

1. Thermometer

2. Thermometer holder and drying chamber shield
Adjustment of the drying chamber temperature is a process carried out for the purpose of

adjusting the temperature sensor assembled inside the drying chamber of a moisture
analyzer. Before starting temperature adjustment process, place the temperature
calibration kit inside the drying chamber, following below diagrams:

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Step 1.
Remove from the drying chamber the

following:

• disposable pan

• drying pan handle

• cross-shaped holder

• drying chamber insert

Step 2.

Assemble in the dryi

ng pan the

components of temperatur e adj ustment kit:

• drying chamber shield

thermometer holder and the

thermometer

Step 3.
After assembling the kit start temperature

adjustment process.

CAUTION!
All the activities must be carried out with great caution not to damage the measuring mechanism of the
moisture analyzer.

Go to menu <Temperature adjustment> a message <Continue?> shall be displayed, upon
its confirmation temperature sensor adjustment starts. Follow the displayed prompts.
After 8 minutes a numeric keyboard is displayed. Enter the moisture analyzer temperature
that is displayed on the control thermometer.

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Press key to confirm, the second step of adjustment starts. The moisture analyzer
halogen lamp starts to operate and the drying chamber is heated as long as necessary to
provide specified temperature, which is next maintained for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes a
numeric keyboard is displayed. Enter the moisture analyzer temperature that is displayed on
the control thermometer.

Press key t o confirm, the third step of adjustment starts. The moisture analyzer halogen
lamp starts to operate and the drying chamber is heated as long as necessary to provide
specified temperature, which is next maintained for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes a numeric
keyboard is displayed. Enter the moisture analyzer temperature that is displayed on the
control thermometer.

Press key to confirm. Temperature adjustment process is completed and moisture
analyzer displays <Adjustment> window.
For moisture analyzers with maximum heating temperature of 250 °C, the temperature
adjustment process is likewise, only the temperature values are higher for each part of the
process.

11.5. Drying Process Test

In order to test the drying chamber and the drying process you need to use a special
adjustment set (thermometer and the thermometer holder). The set is an optional accessory
of a moisture analyzer (the same that is used for temperature adjustment of the drying
chamber). For information on how to assemble the set go to Temperature adjustment
section.

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Procedure:

1. Set test parameters in accordance with instruction below and the displayed
prompts.

2. Enter ADJUSTMENT menu and start <Temperature test> procedure.

Enter:

• testing temperature

• permissible err or

•

serial number of the

temperature
adjustment set

Upon confirmation of serial number
START message is displayed. Press

key to confirm. The drying process

starts and continues until specified

temperature is reached.

Time and

sensor temperature information is

displayed.

The temperature is maintained for 8 minutes (like
for temperature adjustment procedure). After 8
minutes you shall see a window for entering

temperature read from the installed adjustment set.
Press to confirm.

The result of the test may be printed on a printer

conected to the balance.
Look left to see an example of a report.

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12. DETERMINING PRINTOUT CONTENT

12.1. Adjustment Report

ADJUSTMENT REPORT is a group of parameters enabling to declare data that is to be

printed on an adjustment printout.

Variable

Overview

PROJECT

Option enables naming the project (name associated with a particular
type of weighing). The name may consist of maximum 31 characters.

CALIB TYPE

Option enables printing out the type of the adjustment being carried out.

USER

Option enables printing out the name of a logged-in user.

PROJECT

Option enables printing out the name of the project (see parameter
Project).

DATE

Option enables printing out the date of the carried out adjustment.

TIME

Option enables printing out the time of the carr ied out adjus t m ent.

BALANC E ID

Option enables printing out the balance ID number.

CAL. DIFFER

Option enables printing out the difference between mass of an
adjustment weight measured during the last adjustment and the current
measured mass of this weight.

DASHES

Option enables printing out dashes that separate the date of a printout
from a signature.

SIGNATURE

Option enables providing an area for the signature of a user performing
the adjustment.

• Procedure for nam i ng the project

For the parameters described above, one of these values

must be selected:

NO - do not print
YES - print

An exemplary report:

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12.2. Drying Process Report Pr intout

Group of parameters enabling user to declare data that is to be printed on a Drying Process
Report printout.
The Drying Process Report is divided into three individually customized sections: the header,
the measurement, the footer .
The settings are valid for Drying Process mode exclusively.

HEADER

Group of parameters enabling to

declare data that is to be printed on
a header printout.

MEASUREMENT

Group of parameters enabling to
declare data that is to be printed on

a drying process result printout.

FOOTER

Group of parameters enabling to
declare data that is to be printed on

a footer printout.

Printout variables list:

Variable

Overview

Active for:

DATE

Option enables printing out the date of drying
process start

Header

TIME

Option enables printing out the time of drying
process start

Header

BALANC E TYPE

Option enables printing out the balance type.

Header

BALANC E ID

Option enables printing out the balance ID
number.

Header

USER

Option enables printing out the name of a
logged-in user.

Header

PRODUCT

Option enables printing out the name of a
currently selected product.

Header

PROGRAM

Option enables printing out the name of a
currently selected drying mode.

Header

DRY. PARAM .

Option enables printing out the drying
parameters with accordance to which the
sample is to be dried.

Header

VARIABLE 1

Option enables printing out the value of
VARIABLE 1.

Header

VARIABLE 2

Option enables printing out the value of

Header

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VARIABLE 2.

VARIABLE 3

Option enables printing out the value of
VARIABLE 3.

Header

START MASS

Option enables printing out net weight value in a
basic unit (calibration unit).

Header

EMPTY LINE

Option enables printing out an empty separating
line.

Header
Footer

TIME

Option enables printing out the drying time with
preset interval during drying process.

GLP printout

INDICATION

Option enables printing out the drying process

indication

with preset interval during drying

process.

GLP printout

DRYING TIME AND

INDICATION

Option enables printing out time and indication

with preset interval during drying process.

GLP printout

NET

Option enables printing out net weight value with
preset interval during drying process.

GLP printout

TARE

Option enables printing out tare value with
preset interval during drying process.

GLP printout

GROSS

Option enables printing out gross weight value
with preset interval during drying process.

GLP printout

SET TEMPERATURE

Option enables printing out temperature set in a

particular stage of the drying process with preset

interval during the process.

GLP printout

CURRENT
TEMPERATURE

Option enables printing out current temperature

read from the sensor with preset interval during

drying process.

GLP printout

STATUS

Option enables printing out the status of drying
process summary (Completed/Aborted).

Footer

END DATE

Option enables printing out the end date of the
drying process.

Footer

END TIME

Option enables printing out the end time of the
drying process.

Footer

DRYING TIME

Option enables printing out the total t ime of the
drying process.

Footer

END MASS

Option enables printing out the end mas s of the
tested sample.

Footer

INDICATION

Option enables printing out the f inal indicat ion of
the drying process.

Footer

SIGNATURE

Option enables providing an area for the
signature of a user performing the
measurement.

Footer

NSTD. PRNT.

Option enables printing out one of 100 non-

standard printouts on the footer pr

intout. You

can choose one of the following options: NONE
/ non-

standard printout name. The way of

entering non-

standard printouts is described

further down this user manual.

Header

Footer

For the parameters described above, one of these values must be selected:

NO - do not print
YES - print

CAUTION!
For exemplary printout of a report go to section 19 of this user manual.

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12.3. Other Printouts

HEADER

Group of parameters enabling to

declare data that is to be printed on a
header printout.

GLP
PRINTOUT

Group of parameters enabling to

declare data that is to be printed on a
measurement result print ou t.

FOOTER

Group of parameters enabling to

declare data that is to be printed on a
footer printout.

Printout variables list:

Variable

Overview

Active for

WORKING MOD E

Option enables printing out the name of a working
mode.

Header
Footer

BALANCE TYPE

Option enables printing out the balance type.

Header
Footer

BALANCE ID

Option enables printing out the balance ID number.

Header
Footer

USER

Option enables printing out the name of a logged-in

user.

Header

GLP printout

Footer

PRODUCT

Option enables printing out the name of a currently

selected product.

Header

GLP printout

Footer

CUSTOMER

Option enables printing out the name of a currently

selected customer.

Header

GLP printout

Footer

PACKAGING

Option enables printing out the name of a currently
selected packaging.

GLP printout

DATE

Option enables printing out the date of the carried

out adjustment.

Header

GLP printout

Footer

TIME

Option enables printing out the time of the printout.

Header

GLP printout

Footer

VARIABLE 1

Option enables printing out the value of VARIABLE

1.

Header

GLP printout

Footer

VARIABLE 2

Option enables printing out the value of VARIABLE

Header

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2. GLP printout
Footer

VARIABLE 3

Option enables printing out the value of VARIABLE

3.

Header

GLP printout

Footer

NET

Option enables printing out net weight value in a

basic unit (calibration unit).

GLP printout

TARE

Option enables printing out the tare value in the
current unit.

GLP printout

GROSS

Option enables printing out the gross mass value in

the current unit.

GLP printout

CURR.RES

Option enables printing out the current

measurement result (NET weight) in a current unit.

GLP printout

MSW WEIGHT

Option enables printing out the minimum sample
weight value declared for a balance.

GLP printout

MSW TARE

Option enables printing out the tare value for
minimum sample weight.

GLP printout

MASS FOR

TITRATOR

Option enables printing out the net mass set for

correct cooperation with titrators.

GLP printout

ADJUSTMENT
REPORT

Option enables printing out the report of the last
adjustment in accordance with the settings
declared for adjustment report printout (for more
information go to section 11.1 of this user manual.

Header

GLP printout
Footer

DASHES

Option enables printing out separating dashes.

Header
Footer

EMPTY LINE

Option enables printing out an empty separating
line.

Header
Footer

SIGNATURE

Option enables providing an area for the signature
of a user performing the adjustment.

Footer

NSTD. PRNT.

Option enables printing out one of 100 non-

standard printouts on the footer printout. You can
choose one of the following options: NONE / non­standard printout name. The way of entering non­standard printouts is described further dow

n this

user manual.

Header

GLP printout
Footer

For the parameters described above, one of these values must be selected:

NO - do not print
YES - print

Exemplary printouts:

Header

GLP Printout

Footer

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12.4. Non-standard Printouts

The balance software enables entering 100 non-standard printouts. Each of them can
consist of approximately 1900 characters.

Non-standard printout may include:

• variables dependent on the working mode and other needs (mass, date etc.)

• permanent text from the user menu.

Non-standard printout can have approximately 1900 characters.

12.4.1. Inserting Texts

Variables list:

Symbol

Description

{0} 1)

Standard printout in a calibr at ion uni t

{1} 1)

Standard printout in a curr ent uni t

{2}

Date

{3}

Time

{4}

Date and time

{5}

Working mode

{6}

Net weight in a current unit

{7}

Net weight in a calibration unit

{8}

Gross weight in a calibration unit

{9}

Tare in a calibration unit

{10}

Current unit

{11}

Calibration unit

{12}

Min threshold

{13}

Max threshold

{32}

Factory no.

{45}

Target value

{46}

Tolerance

{50}

Product: Name

{51}

Product: Code

{52}

Product: EAN code

{53}

Product: Mass

{54}

Product: Tare

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{56}

Product: Minimum

{57}

Product: Maximum

{66}

Product: Tolerance

{70}

Variable 1

{71}

Variable 2

{72}

Variable 3

{75}

User: Name

{76}

User: Code

{77}

User: Access level

{80}

Packaging: Name

{81}

Packaging: Code

{82}

Packaging: Mass

{85}

Customer: Name

{86}

Customer: Code

{87}

Customer: VAT no.

{88}

Customer: Address

{89}

Customer: Postal code

{90}

Customer: City

{146}

Gross weight in current unit

{147}

Tare weight in current unit

{150}

Form feed for PCL printers

{151}

Paper crop for EPSON printers

{155}

Cooperation with RADWAG CONECT PC software

{275}

Ambient conditions readout date and time

{276}

THB: Temperature

{277}

THB: Humidity

{278}

Internal sensor: Temper atur e 1

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{280}

THB: Pressure

{281}

Air density

{284}

THB: Temperature from an additional sensor

{380}

Drying mode: Name

{381}

Drying mode: Code

CAUTION!

1) {0} and {1} variables format terminates with CR LF charcters, with this the newline occurs by default.

Every single printout can contain max 1900 characters (letters, numerals, non-standard
characters, spaces). A user can apply non-standard characters depending on type of data
that is to be printed out.

An example:

“RADWAG”
DATE: <current measurement date>
TIME: <current measurement time>
PRODUCT MASS: <current mass indic ation>

*****SIGNATURE:.........

<current working mode>
Enter printout content settings and design the printout using respective data variables and

characters for text format .

{385}

Drying profile

{386}

Drying profile parameters

{387}

Finish mode

{388}

Finish mode parameter s

{389}

Report from drying proces : Unit

{390}

Report from drying proces: Printout interval

{395}

Moisture analyzer: Set temperature

{396}

Moisture analyzer: Current temperature

{397}

Moisture analyzer: Drying time

{398}

Moisture analyzer: Status

{399}

Moisture analyzer: Drying time and result

{400}

Moisture analyzer: Humidity content

{401}

Moisture analyzer: Dry mass content

{402}

Moisture analyzer: Humid/Dry

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If you want to carry out HEADER or GLP or FOOTER printout using EPSON printer
(equipped with autocutter blade) and crop the paper beneath the respective printout, then
you have to select an option of non-standard printout comprising {151} variable, and set this
option in header, GLP printout or footer settings, respectively (means for entering control
codes are described in section 21 of this user manual).
In such case <SUFFIX> command should stay empty. Paper must be cropped underneath
the FOOTER.

Exemplary settings:

Means for inserting texts

• by an on-screen keyboard

• by a computer keyboard of USB type

A computer keyboard of USB type can be connected to a balance, this enables easier and
quicker editing of the printouts.
Willing to insert any text, it is necessary to select a respective menu option and, using the
keyboard, type the text.

12.5. Variables

Variable is defined as alphanumeric data which can be linked to printouts, products or other
information related to weighing. Every variable is characterized by its content, the content
must be given. Variables are used for entering various data during the weighing process,
e.g. serial number or batch number. The program allows to enter 3 variables. Each can
consist of max 31 characters.
In order to insert a variable content, you need to enter variable settings (VARIABLE 1,
VARIABLE 2, VARIABLE 3) and enter the respective values using direction keys (arrows) on
the balance keypad or a computer keyboard. Procedure for entering texts is the same as for
non-standard printouts.

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13. WORKING MODES – GENERAL INFORMATION

Standard version of X2 series balances feature the following working modes:

Weighing

Means of operation: weight of a load is determined through an indirect
measurement. A balance measures gravitational force which attracts the load. An

obtained result is processed to a digital format and displa

yed in a form of

measurement result.

Drying

Means of operation: determining moisture content in a sample, obtained by
vaporization of all moisture components from a sample placed inside a drying

chamber of a moisture analyzer. A measurement result is au

tomatically calculated
by the software and visualized on an ongoing basis on moisture analyzer’s display
by comparing mass of a sample on measurement start, in progress, and at the
end of drying process.

Particular working modes settings feature specific functions. The functions enable adapting
mode operation to your individual needs. The special settings are activated on selecting a
respective profile. A detailed description of specific functions is provided within description of
working modes.

13.1. Working Modes Accessibility

Group of parameters enabling you to declare which functions are to be accessible. You can
deactivate functions that are not used in course of balance operation, to do it, value <NO>
has to be selected for a particular parameter.

Procedure:

13.2. Running Working Mode

To run working mode other than currently operated one:

• press pictogram of currently used working mode, the pictogram is located in the top left

hand corner,

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• wait for the available working modes list to be displayed,

• select the working mode you need to operate.

13.3. Parameters Related to a Working Mode

Each working mode has programmable parameters determining its functioning. Read point 9
of this user manual for description of possible settings for WEIGHING working mode.
Settings for DRYING working mode are specified within its description.

14. DATABASES

Balance software features the following databases < >:

• Products (5 000 products)

• Users (100 users)

• Packaging (100 packaging types)

• Customers (1 000 customers)

• Drying modes (200 drying modes)

• Drying reports (5000 reports)

• Ambient Conditions (10 000 records)

• Weighings (50 000 records)

CAUTION!
It is not possible to edit some of the databases for a balance cooperating with E2R software. Shall you
introduce any modifications on databases, use the PC software.

14.1. Database Connected Operations

The program enables the user with appropriate access level to carry out the following
operations: adding new record, exporting data from databases, importing data to databases,
deleting one record from the database, deleting all records from database, printing data
saved in a record.

ADD NEW RECORD
Procedure:

1. Enter a database and press (Add) button located in the top bar.

2. Define fields for the new recor d (data conte nt dep ends on t he datab ase).

3. On returning to the databases window a new record is displayed on the list.

EXPORT
Procedure:

1. Insert USB flash drive.

2. Open the database that is to be exported.

3. Press icon located in the top bar.

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4. The program automatically saves exported data to a pendrive file, respective
prompts are displayed for confirmation of successfully completed operation.

5. The name of a file depends on the database.

Database

File name and extension

Operators database

users.x2

Products database

products.x2

Packaging database

packaging.x2

Customers database

customers.x2

Drying modes database

programs.x2

Non-standard printouts

non_standard_printouts.x2

IMPORT
Procedure:

1. Save the file with database content that is to be imported to a flash drive. Only files
exported from other balance that have proper names and extensions can be
imported – see table above.

2. Insert USB flash drive.

3. Enter database that is to be imported.

4. Press icon located in the top bar.

5. The program automatically reads the file and the data is imported to the balance.
Respective prompts are displayed for confirmation of sucsessfully completed
operation.

DELETE A RECORD
Procedure:

1. Press the record and hold it.

2. A message: <Confirm to delete> is displayed.

3. Press < > to confirm, the record is deleted from the list.

DEL ETE A DAT ABAS E
Procedure:

1. Enter selected database and press (Delete everything) pictogram located in the
top bar.

2. A message: <Confirm to delete all records> is displayed.

3. Press < > to confirm, the database is deleted.

DRYING REPORTS and W EIGHING REPORTS cannot be imported. DRYING REPORTS
database cannot be deleted. The databases content can only be exported and saved to a
flash drive. Names of files with exported data consist of serial number and proper extension
(see table below).

Database

File name and extension

Drying Reports

123456.for

Weighing Reports

123456.wei

Files can be read using ALIBI Reader by RADWAG that can be downloaded from the
website: www.radwag.pl.

AMBIENT CONDITIONS database serves informative purposes only. Using records preview
option you can check ambient conditions and observe how they changed over time. The data

saved to records can be printed by pressing pictogram located in the top bar. Records’
names contain date and time of saving the record’s data to balance memory.

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14.2. Products

Product database stores names of all products that can be weighed, counted, controlled.
List of parameters defined for a product:

1.

Name

[product code]

2.

Code

[EAN code for a product]

3.

EAN

[nominal mass/singl e pr oduct mass]

4.

Mass

[nominal mass/single pr oduc t mass]

5.

Tare

[tare value, set automatically when the product is selected out of
the database]

6.

Min

[low limit for product weighing in CHECKWEIGHING mode]

7.

Max

[high limit for product w eig hing in CHECKWEIGHING mode]

8.

Tolerance

[% value calculated in relation to mass, the parameter determines
measuring area for which the measurement is recognized as
correct for DOSING mode.]

CAUTION!
Remember to assign product to particular mode, as some of data values are adopted to the particular mode
functions, e.g. mass in <Percent Weighing> mode is accepted as reference mass, whereas mass in <Parts
Counting> mode is accepted as single part mass. When a particular product is used for different modes then its
weight, taken from product data, is associated with different data for these modes.

14.3. Users

Users database features list of operators permissioned to operate the balance.
List of parameters defined f or a user:

1. Name

2. Code

3. Password

4. Permissions level

5. Language

14.4. Packaging

List of used packaging with parameters such as name, code and weight value specified.
When carrying out weighing process, upon selection of particular packaging, a respective
tare value is operated automatically. The tare value is displayed with minus sign.

List of parameters defined for packaging:

1. Name

2. Code [internal code providing packaging identification]

3. Tare [packaging weight]

14.5. Customers

Customers database features a list of names of customers for whom the measurements are
carried out.

List of parameters defined for a customer:

1. Name

2. Code [internal code providing customer identification]

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3. NIP

4. Address

5. Postal code

6. City

14.6. Drying Program

Database of drying programs contains saved data on drying parameters which are activated
to dry a product.

List of parameters defined for drying mode:

1. Name

2. Code

3. Drying profile

4. Finish mode

5. Printouts

6. Sample mass control

14.7. Drying Process Reports

Reports on drying process database stores information on carried out drying processes.
Each report can be previ ew ed and printed .

Procedure:

1. Enter < Databases> submenu, press <Drying Process Reports> key,

2. Select particular report button out of the list, use scroll buttons to find the report you
need,

3. Report’s name consists of date and time of its creation, e.g.: 2011.10.12 15:12:15.

Information provided by the Drying Process Report:

1. User

2. Drying mode

3. Start date

4. End date

5. Drying time

6. Status

7. End mass

8. Drying status

9. Indication

14.8. Ambient Conditions

Ambient Conditions database comprises ambient conditions related information. Depending
on the setup, the ambient conditions record may comprise data such as temperature,
humidity, atmospheric pressure. When the THB module is connected to the balance then its
indications are recorded to the database too.

Procedure:

1. Enter < Databases> submenu, press <Ambient conditions> key.

2. Press the required record, if not visible scroll the records list down.

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3. Record name comprises date and time.

CAUTION!
The software saves ambient conditions record in a so called loop, i.e. when the measurement 10 001 is saved,

the measurement 1 is automatically deleted from the balance’s memory. Records saved to balanc e memory
cannot be deleted.

14.9. Weighing Records

Each measurement result sent from a balance to a printer or a computer is saved in the
database of weighing records. Balance user can preview data from each weighing record.

Procedure:

1. Enter < Databases> submenu.

2. Enter <Weighing records> database and press selected record.

Information defined for a weighing record:

• Measurement date

• Measurement time

• Measurement result

• Weight

• Tare value

• User

• Product name

• Customer, Customer name

• Packaging, tare name applied during produc t measurement

• Working mode name

• Variable 1

• Variable 2

• Variable 3

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15. SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR DRYING

This section of the MA X2 user manual contains data on setting optimum test results during
drying processes. There are hints for selection of appropriate drying parameters for various
materials and substances.

15.1. Means of Moisture Content Measurement on a Moisture Analyzer

Measurement of moisture content in a tested sample is carried out by determining loss of

mass in a sample by its heating (humidity evaporation).

RADWAG moisture analyzer MA X2 series comprises two components: a precision
balance and a drying chamber. Compared to standard moisture content determining
methods, the measurements with application of RADWAG moisture analyzer is much quicker
and does not require additional mathematical calculations (a result of moisture content is
previewed on an ongoing basis during product testing process).

Independently on moisture content determining method, the measurement accuracy is
highly influenced by means of sample preparation and selection of testing parameters, such
as:

• Sample size

• Sample type

• Drying temperature

• Drying time

In practice, the measurement accuracy is not as important as the speed of obtaining
measurement result (control over technological process). Thus, heating a sample (with
application of a halogen filament) carried out by a moisture analyzer, makes the
measurement process very time efficient and short. Measurement speed can be additionally
increased by appropriate adjusting moisture analyzer’s parameters depending on tested
substances.

Optimum temperature and drying time depend on sample type and size, and anticipated
measuring accuracy. Selection of drying parameters can only be carried out on basis of test
measurements.

15.2. Sampling and Preparation

Sample features, its preparation and size are very important factors influencing the
speed and accuracy of measurement process.

Means of sampling and preparation are extremely important for repeatability of
measurement results, as a sample should be a representative part of tested substance.

Final measurement result is vastly conditioned by precise and considered sample
preparation. A sample used for analysis has to represent the total structure of tested
material. Sampling process should determine: sampling means, sample disintegrating,
particle size after disintegration, sample uniformity and other. The sampling process should

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be carried out as quickly as possible, so that a sample does not lose or absorb humidity from
surrounding area.

Applied sampling standards should match individual user needs and requirements of
tested material, its consistence and sample size.

Number of samples

Increasing number of tested samples also increases statistic measurement certainty.
Number of samples depends on uniformity of tested material, its purity, accuracy of applied
measuring method and anticipated accuracy of obtained results.

Material mechanical disintegrating for measurements

Applied disintegrating method should be selected appropriately to tested material.
Substances that are hard and brittle (crisp) can be disintegrated by cutting. Grinding such
substances may cause their heating and thus humidity vaporization, resulting in unreliable
measurement results. Unless a substance can be prepared for measurement otherwise than
grinding, any possible moisture content loss should be calculated.

Use of high-silica sand

Ensuring optimum substance drying requires that a sample has the largest possible surface
for moisture content evaporation. Test results of moisture content for substance with surface
in a form of a shell (e.g. glucose syrup) or doughy (e.g. butter), can be much more reliable if
a sample is mixed with a dried high-silica sand (improvement of measurement accuracy and
repeatability). While using mixture, disposable weighing pan with extended brim must be
applied (greater volume of a sample).

Grease in a form of paste or melting substances

Such substance requires testing with use of a filter made of glass fibre, which considerably
increases active evaporation surface by separating the substance between the fibre. Initial
filter drying is necessary only in case of measurements which require very high accuracy.

Liquid substances

It refers to liquid substances, which by creation of drops on their surface, caused by surface
tension, may render difficulties in drying process. In such cases, it is proved to use a glass
fibre filter to shorten measurement time. The filter causes separating tested liquid around the
fibres, and increasing active evaporating surface. Initial filter drying is necessary only in case
of measurements which require very high accuracy.

Substances with struct ur e of leather or temperature sensitive

In case of such substances it is proved to use a glass fibre filter. While testing, a substance
is placed on a drying pan, and sample surface is covered with a filter, which protects the
sample from direct heat radiation. In such case, the sample is heated by convection (which is
milder than radiation).

Substances containing sugar

The surface of such substances often may caramelize during testing procedure. Therefore, it
is recommended to use thin layer of a sample, and moderate drying temperature.

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Sample distribution on a pan:

Loose materials

Dried in their natural state, i.e. in their natural form or
disintegrated. Sample disintegration causes smaller dispersion

between the following measurements. Sample mass should not

be too high, and the sample should be evenly spread on whole

surface of the drying pan.

Liquid substances

Semi-

fluid substances are dried in their natural form. Large

amount of grease (fat) occurring in some of substances makes

moisture con

tent determination difficult. In such case it is
recommended to use additional components, which increase
sample’s active surface and aid moisture content releasing
process from a sample. Such components are high silica sand,

blotting paper or filter. Befo

re drying a tested substance, initially

dry the additional component, so that its humidity is close to

zero.

Solid objects

Depending on solid object’s structure (dense or loose), moisture
content determining process may take short or long time. The

siz

e of solid’s surface determines the speed of drying process,
and measurement reliability. Thus, the surface of a solid object
should be as large as possible. Since solid objects release
moisture through their outer surface, sample thickness is

another important factor.

16. SELECTION OF DRYING PARAMETERS

16.1. Selecting Optimum Mass for a Sample

Sample mass influences the accuracy of measurement result and measurement time. Higher
mass of a sample, causes higher amount of water (moisture content) which needs to
evaporate, and therefore measurement time is also longer.
Obtaining short measurement time is feasible in case of small sample mass, but sample
mass cannot be too small, as it may negatively influence required measurement accuracy.

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16.2. Influence of Sample Weight on Measurement Result Repeatability

Sample mass considerably influences repeatability of measurement results obtained on a
moisture analyzer. Relation between sample mass and repeatability is presented in a table
below.

Sample weight

Repeatability

~ 2g

±0.05%

~ 10g

±0.01%

The above data refers to a model, uniform sample, containing no moisture due to the
evaporation process and showing no signs of decomposition (e.g. wet high-silica sand).

The results uncertainty cannot be avoided, this is due to
sample nature and moisture analyzer repeatability. In
practice, it means that obtained measurement result may
exceed repeatability values provided above.

16.3. Drying Temperature

Drying temperature has the largest impact on drying time. Temperature value depends on
type of dried substance. Too low drying temperature causes too low moisture content
evaporation (under-dried sample), and consequently unnecessary extending of
measurement time. Too high drying temperature causes burning of dried sample (sample
overheating, chemical decomposition). Drying temperature of traditional method (using a
furnace) is specified in applicable industry or company standards. Unless standards apply,
then temperature should be adjusted by tests.
On selecting drying temperature value , proc eed as f oll ows:

• Determine moisture content in a sample

• Determine temperature of substance chemical decomposition by tests

• Compare result obtained on a m oi stur e anal yzer with the one of traditional method

When drying a sample with high moisture content, it is possible to shorten measurement
time by selecting quick or step drying mode. In such case, the majority of moisture content is
released drying temperature higher than set. Only after some time, the temperature is
lowered to the set value, and maintained until completing drying process.

16.4. Selecting Dr ying Profile

The software of moisture analyzer enabl es s e l ecti ng one of four dr ying profiles:

• Standard

• Quick

• Mild

• Step

STANDARD profile

Standard profile is the most frequently used of all drying profiles.

It enables accurate determining of moisture content in a dried

sample.

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MILD profile

Mild profile is used in case of drying substances that are
sensitive to rapid heat emitted by filaments operating at full

power in the initial stage of

drying process. This profile prevents
from decomposing of substances sensitive to heat by mild
temperature increase in set amount of time (time interval has to
be selected by tests). Mild profile is recommended to drying
samples of leather structure.

FAST profile

Fast

profile is recommended to drying samples that moisture
content varies from 5%, and 15%. In the initial stage of Fast
profile, heating takes place at full power of the filaments,
causing heating the drying chamber to increased temperature

(m

aximum temperature value is higher by 30% from set drying

temperature). Overheating compensates heat loss during

evaporation of large moisture content in the test’s initial stage.

STEP profile

Enables determining up to three steps with random drying

te

mperature. Step profile is recommended for drying substances

with moisture content over 15%. Temperature and heating time

in each step have to be adjusted by tests.

16.5. Drying Time

Drying time is set by selecting one of available finish mode criteria. This means that a
moisture analyzer must meet pre-set criterion (one of the requirements: mass over time,
time) to automatically finish the drying process.
Finish of drying process can be triggered by amount of time, independently on loss in mass.
This criterion is used for substances that may decompose during drying process, and their
mass does not reach constant value.
The second criterion is loss in mass (less than 1 mg) in defined amount of time.

Automatic finish mode (Auto switch off mode)

The operator can choose between various types of finish modes:

• Automatic 1 (change 1mg/10s)

• Automatic 2 (change 1mg/25s)

• Automatic 3 (change 1mg/60s)

• Automatic 4 (change 1mg/90s)

• Automatic 5 (change 1mg/120s)

Time-defined finish mode - drying process finish takes place on elapsing a set amount of
time, independently on measurement result (maximum drying time 99 hours 59 minutes).

Manual finish mode - the operator ends drying process manually by pressing START/STOP
soft key on moisture analyzer’s display.

Defined finish mode – user defined criterion. The operator determines the limit value for
loss of mass and time in which the loss of mass must not exceed a pre-set value. As the
moisture analyzer reaches the set criterion it automatically finishes the measurement (drying
process).

- User defined 1 (Δm – change of mass and Δt – change of time must be given, the
former in mg, the later amounts to 120 s. maximally)

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- User defined 2 (set moisture content change ratio ∆%M over time 60s)

16.6. Drying Profile Analysis

For the first case, the drying profile is an asymptote. Moisture content value remains
constant even after long drying time. Using this drying profile makes determination of
humidity easy. The measurement result is always referred to constant value of asymptote.
The result corresponds easily and it is not difficult to select a proper criterion of finish mode.

For the second case the drying process is quick at the beginning, next it stabilizes. Moisture
content value is never constant. Drying process profile may proceed as follows:
The sample undergoes thermal decomposition, wherein evaporation takes place and as a
result the product weigh decreases. Evaporation of grease, oil, plastic or other volatile
materials may take much more time than in case of water. Difficult to evaporate materials
drop weight.
Result obtained using this mode may be optimistic:

• Lower temperature may slower material reaction.

• Selection of appropriate criterion may let the user recognize end of analysis, within

described drying step.

• Constant drying often assures good drying results.

• Maintaining start sample weight permanently (+10%....+20%).

17. DRYING PROCESS PERFORMED BY MEANS OF QUICK MENU

Default display configuration in drying mode.
Current drying parameters are displayed in a form of pictograms in the middle of the

information field. Willing to perform the procedure in accordance with other parameters,
enter the settings and modify the respective parameters values.

Enter drying process menu, set the following parameters:

• Drying process mode and drying process parameters,

• Drying process finish mode and finish mo de par a met er s

• Unit for a displayed and printed result

• Interval for measurement printout, wherein the measurements are printed during the

drying process

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17.1. Drying Process Profile and Drying Parameters

Enter drying parameters settings and select mode type. Upon selection fields enabling
setting profile parameters are displayed. Parameters depend on selected mode.

Drying process mode parameter takes the following values:

• STANDARD drying profile – For standard profile set drying temperature in which a

sample is to be tested.

• FAST drying profile - For quick profile, set both, heating time in a temperature higher

than the preset one and temperature for which a sample is to be tested.

Specific feature of this drying profile is fast increase of drying temperature in short period of
time. When compared to the preset temperature, the drying temperature rises 30% within
180 seconds and it is maintained at this level for a specified amount of time, next it drops to
temperature value pre set in drying profile parameters.

CAUTION!

For Fast profile set the drying temperature and heating time 30% higher than set temperature. Heating time is

measured since reaching the set temperature.

• MILD drying profile - For mild profile, set length of time within which moisture
analyzer is to reach specified temperature and temperature for which a sample is to
be tested.

• STEP dr ying profile - For step profile, set heating time i n temperature numb er one,
first step temperature, heating time in temperature number two, second step
temperature and temper atur e in which a sample is to be tested.

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CAUTION!

For Step profile, set step temperature „1” and „2” and temperature of drying, set also time heating time in

particular indirect temperatures (1 and 2). Time for heating in particular steps is counted from the moment of
reaching a preset temperature for a particular step.

17.2. Automatic Finish Mode

Automatic finish mode (Auto switch off mode) takes the following values:

Automatic 1 - auto switch-off (mass change of 1mg / within time length of 10s)
Automatic 2 - auto switch-off (mass change of 1mg / within time length of 25s)
Automatic 3 - auto switch-off (mass change of 1mg / within time length of 60s)
Automatic 4 - auto switch-off (mass change of 1mg / within time length of 90s)
Automatic 5 - auto switch-off (mass change of 1mg / within time length of 120s)

Manual - Manual switch-off (on pressing Start/Stop button, maximum drying time is 99

hours and 59 minutes, when drying takes this long or longer the drying process is finished
automatically)

Time-defined- time-defined switch-off (maximum drying time is 99 hours 59 minutes)
Defined 1 - defined switch-off (change of mass comprised within the balance range, set

with moisture analyzer readability, time interval ranging from 1 to 120s)

Defined 2 – define d switch-off (change in humidity set with moisture analyzer readability,

time interval ranging from 1 to 60s).

17.3. Unit of Displayed and Printed Measur ement

g - mass change, measurement result is mass change recorded during drying process,
%M - percent loss of weight, displays weight change recorded during drying process

expressed in percent,
%D - part of dry mass obtained during drying process, expressed in percent, measurement
result is part of mass that is remaining on a drying pan after humidity content evaporation,
%R - humid / dry ratio obtained as a result of drying process, expressed in percent,
measurement result is part of mass that evaporated from the dried sample during drying
process,

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%FB - f at content in beef, measurement result is a percent value determining how much fat
is contained within beef,
%FP - fat content in pork, measurement result is a percent value determining how much fat
is contained within pork.

17.4. Printout interval

The time interval between printouts in seconds ranging from 0 to 120.

18. DRYING PROCESS PERFORMED WITH USE OF DRYING MODES DATABASE

Moisture analyzer can record up to 200 drying modes that may be freely configured,
recorded and used.

Procedure – selecting a mode:

1. Insert the mode to moisture analyzer’s memory (read section 14 Databases)

2. Select inserted mode prior drying process. Drying parameters update to parameters
saved in selected drying mode.

Or:

3. Insert data related to product/sample that is to be dried. Set the inserted mode as
drying mode (read section 14 Databases).

4. Select inserted product as a current one prior drying process. Drying parameters
update to parameters saved in the drying mode that is assigned to a selected
product.

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19. DRYING PROCESS

Drying process settings are displayed in the

information field above the buttons.

Press Start button in order to run the drying process.

Prompts and messages are displayed making

moisture analyzer operation easier. F

ollow the
prompts to correctly prepare the sample and to
perform the process of humidity content determination

for a tested sample.

Program prompts you to prepare a weighing pan. A
respective pictogram on drying chamber status is

displayed.

Place t

he disposable weighing pan in a pan handle

and deposit it on a bracket. The display shows

disposable pan weight.

It is recommended to close the drying chamber in
order to provide stable ambient conditions while

taring.

Press key to zero the weighing pan weight.

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Indication equals ZERO, subsequent prompt is
displayed and the pictogram on drying chamber status

changes.

Deposit sample on a weighing pan.

Sample weight shall be selected on the basis of prior

experience and tested mater i al characteristics.

On sample preparation and result stabilization

close

the drying chamber and confirm the operation by

pressing key. Drying process starts automatically.

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Information on the drying process is displayed,

moisture analyzer proceeds to

carrying it out
accordingly to set parameters. Required mass
measurements and calculations of tested sample
moisture content are performed, wherein the
calculations are a result of mass change. On process

start, printout header is sent to a selected interf

ace

(accordingly to set printout options –

parameter group
DRYING PROCESS REPORT/HEADE R).

In course of a drying process current weight results
and information on the process is displayed (test

duration, drying chamber temperature, etc.).
In course of a

drying process (accordingly to set

printout options –

parameter group DRYING

PROCESS REPORT/MEASUREMENT

)
measurements are sent to a selected communication
port in a preset time intervals (INTERVAL).

key allows you to swap between displayed

result type during the p roc ess .

Upon drying process completion, summary of the test

is displayed, final humidity result is held.

Printout footer is sent to a selected interface

(accordingly to set printout options –

parameter group

DRYING PROCESS REPORT/FOOTE R).

Drying process may be aborted at any time. In order to abort the process, press key and
confirm completion by pressing key.

Manual auto switch-off mode is an exception to the rule – for moisture analyzer working in
this mode, the drying process ends upon pressing key, there is no need to confirm

completion by pressing key.
Report on drying is printed again by pressing key located in the bottom bar of the

display.
Report is also automatically saved in moisture analyzer’s memory in the drying reports
database.

In order to return to the main screen of drying process settings press key located in the
bottom bar of the display. Moisture analyzer returns to its initial state, completed process
summary is blanked. The moisture analyzer is ready to perform another test.

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An example of drying report:

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20. COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION menu is comprised within Parameters menu. It is accessed by pressing

key. The balance can communicate with a peripheral device, wherein the communication

is established via the following ports:

• COM 1 (RS232),

• USB 1 type A,

• USB 2 type B,

• Ethernet,

• Wi-Fi.

The ports can be configured using <Communication> parameter group. To enter this
submenu, press key, next press “Communication” key.

20.1. RS 232 Ports Settings
Procedure:

1. Select communication port <COM1>.

2. Set appropriate values.

The RS 232 ports enable the following setti ng of transmi ss i on parameters:

• Baud rate - 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bit/s

• Parity - None, Even, Odd

20.2. ETHERNET Port Se ttings

Procedure:

Select < Ethernet> communication port, next set appropriate values:

• DHCP - Yes – No

• IP Address - 192.168.0.2

• Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0

• Default gate - 192.168.0.1

CAUTION!
The above presented settings serve information purposes only. Transmission parameters should be selected in
accordance with the settings of customer’s local network.

Return to weighing mode and restart the device.

20.3. Wi-Fi Port Settings

CAUTION!

1. Make sure that transmission parameters are accordant for your local network settings,

2. For correct communication via Wi-Fi, set port parameter for computer to <WIFI> value:
<PERIPHERALS/COMPUTER/PORT/WIFI>, next set the parameters as described below.

Balance equipped with Wi-Fi module features a respective pictogram at the home screen in
the top right-hand corner:

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Pictogram for Wi-Fi network connection status:

No.

Pictogram

Overview

1

Balance connected, very strong signal

2

Balance connected, strong signal

3

Balance connected, poor signal

4

Balance connected, very poor signal

5

No connection (too poor signal or inaccessible selected network or
invalid connection para met er s – password, IP, etc.)

Exemplary settings for Wi-Fi port:

CAUTION!
The above presented settings serve information purposes only. Make sure that your transmission parameters
are accordant for your local network settings.

Procedure:

1. Select <WIFI> communication port

2. Enter <NETWORK CONFIGURATION> parameter and set DHCP parameter value:

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With DHCP set to NO value, enter manually: <IP>, <MASK>, <DEFAULT GATE>
parameters.
With DHCP set to YES value, the balance software automatically reads and displays
data assigned by Wi-Fi router by means of which the balance is to be connected,

3. Enter <SCANNING NETWORKS> parameter and start network searching
procedure. Upon completion, list of detected networks is displayed along with
information on signal strength and channel number.

4. Select network of your choic e.

5. Password window is displayed, enter the password using an on-screen keyboard.

6. <NETWORK CONFIGURATION> window is displayed, connection procedure starts
automatically.

7. Press button to go one level up, <STATUS> parameter features
<CONNECTING> sign informing on the fact that the balance tries to connent the
network,

8. For successfully established connection <CONNECTING> status turns to
<CONNECTED> status, respective pictogram is displayed (see pictogram overview
above)

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9. If it takes too long to establish connection it may be concluded that connection
parameters are invalid (password etc.), check the parameters and try to reestablish
connection.

10. If you fail to reestablish connection, contact RADWAG service.

The selected network and parameters for connection are stored in the balance program. The
program connects to the network using the stored parameters each time the balance is
activated.

To disconnect the network turn the communication off:
COMMUNICATION/WIFI/WIFI – NO

20.4. USB Ports
USB 1 port of type A is intended for:

• Connecting a USB flash drive storing <FAT files system>,

• Connecting balance to PCL printer,

• Connecting EPSON TM-T20 printer to USB por t

USB flash drive may be used for printing data on measurements (setting PRINTER/PORT
parameter to PENDRIVE value). Measurement data printout operation is described in
section 21.3. of this user manual. Additionally, databases (for description of this function go
to section14 of this user manual) and user’s parameters settings can be copied balance to
balance. On inserting USB flash drive an Export/Import group of parameters opens
automatically. If you are authorized you can:
Export: databases, user’s parameters
Import: databases, user’s parameters
During export the program saves files with databases and parameters content on a flash
drive. The exported data can be imported to any X2 series balance.

Please remember that for PCL printer the drivers print completely filled page, i.e. the page
will be printed only upon pressing PRINT button, located on a balance, for several times (it
depends on a printout size how many times the PRINT button shall be pressed prior
printout).
It is possible to obtain printout upon pressing PRINT button once only, supposing that control
code <0C> has been set as SUFFIX (for description of this function go to section 21.2
Printer).

USB 2 port of type B is intended for:

• Connecting balance to a PC computer

In order to make connection of balance and computer possible, it is necessary to install
virtual COM port in a computer.

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To carry out this procedure, you need a respective driver installer which may be either
downloaded from the website www.radwag.pl or taken from a CD with manuals: R X2
SERIES RADWAG USB DRIVER x.x.x.exe.

Procedure:

1. Run driver installer.
Startup dialog window:

Select language version.

In order to continue, press „Next” button.

Window for target folder selection:

Select a respective folder and click „Next” key

to proceed.

“Ready to Install” window:

In order to run installation process, press

„Install

” key and clicking respective keys, follow

the install wizard.

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2. Having completed driver installation, connect balance to a computer, use 1,8-meter

long USB A/B cable maximally (in case of already connected balance, it is
necessary to disconnect it and using USB cable connect the balance again).

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3. The system detects the new USB device and automatically starts searching a

respective driver.

4. Go to Device Manager and check number assigned to virtual COM port.

For this very case it is STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port (COM8).

5. Set balance parameters: select USB value for parameter COMPUTER/PORT.

6. Run software for measurement readout.

7. Use the program to set parameters for communication – select respective COM port

(for the very case it is COM8), i.e. the one which has been formed while installing
drivers.

8. Start cooperation.

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21. PERIPHERALS

PERIPHERALS menu is comprised within Parameters menu. It is accessed by pressing
key. The menu features list of devices that can cooperate with the balance.

21.1. Computer

Carry out configuration using <Computer> submenu.

Procedure:

1. Press key, next press: <Peripherals / Computer>,

2. Set parameters related to cooperation with a computer:

• computer port

o available options: none, COM 1, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB Free Link

CAUTION: In order to set USB Free Link instead of USB select any other port (e.g.
none, COM1, etc.) and next select USB Free Link port. Analogously when changing
USB Free Link to USB.

USB FREE LINK – USB type B port, to which the computer is connected. The
tool, acting like a keyboard, is used for entering data for peripherals. On proper
modification of non-standard printout and sending proper command from the
computer or on pressing ENTER on balance’s keyboard, the data from non­standard printout is directly entered to computer programs, e.g. Ex cel, Word,
Notepad etc.
Press <USB FREE LINK> and configure port settings to enable bal anc e cor r ect
cooperation with computer programs:

SPREAD SHEET – value YES - cooperation with Excel type program,
– value NO – cooperation with other programs,
DELAY – if any ‘looses’ of transferred information occur (caused by data auto-
entering or auto-formatting by computer program) during cooperation with Excel
type program, parameter value should be set to <2>. If the ‘looses’ still occur,
parameter value should be higher. The user can change parameter’s value
ranging from 0 (quick data transfer) to 9 (slow data transfer – around 10
characters per second) .

For Free Link printout option set (keyboard emulator) all languages without
special characters are operated by means of ‘QWERTY’ keyboard.
Additionally, the following languages are operated:

• Polish for ‘Polish (Programmers) ke yboard’. In printer options located in the
balance select Windows-1250 code page (Central European, Latin-2). The
following Polish diacritical signs are added: ą, ć, ę, ł, ń, ó, ś, ż, ź.

• German for ‘Germany (German) keyboard’. In printer options located in the
balance select Windows -1252 code page (Western Europea n, Lati n -1).
The following German diacritical signs are added: ä, ö, ü, ß. The keyboard
layout changes to ‘QWERTZ’. The characteristic feature of such keyboard
is ‘ß’ sign located on the right side of ‘zero’ sign.

Caution! Free Link printout option enables use of signs available exclusively on the
keyboard. Key combination (pressing letter and ‘Shift’ button at the same time) allows
writing capital letters and special characters. Polish and German were completed with

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basic special characters written using key combination of a letter and right ‘Alt’ button.
Other special characters are not operated in Free Link printout option.

• port settings

o settings related to a port selected for computer connection

CAUTION: for Ethernet and Wi-Fi port Timeout parameter is on. The parameter
specifies time delay – time interval for disconnection, counted from the moment of
the most recent command sent from the device to which the balance is connected.
Timeout parameter value has to be entered in milliseconds [ms].

• E2R

o options: Yes/No

E2R is a control system designed to monitor all weighing processes carried out
on a balance, with E2R system activated some databases can be operated by
computer exclusively (access to specified functions and options using balance
is not possible).
To start cooperation with E2R system, set <E2R> parameter to <YES> value,
as a result a respective pictogram is displayed in the top bar:

CAUTION: turn the continuous transmission off in order to provide correct
cooperation with E2R system.

• address

o parameter for setting address of balance connected with a computer

• weighing operation printout template

o parameter enabling you to design customized printout, for this use window with

printout template. For more information on designing printouts read section

11.2 of this user manual.

• continuous transmission, parameter enabling to turn on/off continuous transmission of

a weighing result, available options:

o continuous transmission in calibration unit, indications are transmitted in a main

unit (calibration) independently from currently selected weight unit,

o continuous transmission in current unit, indications are transmitted in a

currently selected weight unit, the transmitted unit changes along with the
current unit change (Units key),

o continuous transmiss ion turned off: <NONE>,

CAUTION!
Continuous transmission can be turned on/off by a respective message sent form a computer (read
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL).

• interval

Parameter enables setting frequency of printouts for continuous transmission.
Frequency of printouts is set in seconds, wherein the accuracy is 0.1s.
you may set any time value ranging from 1000 to 0.1 s.
The setting is valid for continuous transmission in calibration unit and in current unit
activated by means of the balance, it is also valid for continuous transmission activated
by command sent from a computer.

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21.2. Printer

Submenu <Printer> enables you to select a port to which data is sent upon pressing key
on a balance keyboard. Content of sent data is set in <PRINTOUTS/GLP PRINTOUTS>
parameter.

Procedure:

1. Press key.

2. Enter <PERIPHERALS> menu.

3. Enter <PRINTER> menu.
o set balance parameters related to cooperation with the printer; i.e. <PORT> to

which a printer is to be connected upon pressing button (printer
connected), options:

CAUTION: In order to set USB Free Link instead of USB select any other port (e.g.
none, COM1, etc.) and next select USB Free Link port. Analogously when changing
USB Free Link to USB.

 COM 1– RS 232 port, the one to which a printer is connected
 USB – USB 1 port type A, the one to which a PCL printer or EPSON

printer is connected

 Ethernet – port sending data to a dedicated RADWAG software, e.g.

PW-WIN, operated on a computer connected to a balance via network.

 PENDRIVE – USB port type A for connecting USB flash drive. Set

format of saved file. You can save the data in *.txt format (text file that
can be opened on the computer using Notepad) or *.csv format (file that
can be opened using Excel).

 WIFI – port intended to enable sending data to RADW AG manufactured

software PW WIN (opened on computer connected to balance via Wi­Fi), to printer featuring Wi-Fi port or to network printer.

 USB PC –USB port type B, intended for connection of computer with

RADWAG-invented PC software, e.g. PW-WIN.

 USB FREE LINK – USB type B port, to which the computer is

connected. The tool, acting like a keyboard, is used for entering data for
peripherals. On proper modification of non-standard pri nt out an d
sending proper command from the computer or on pressing ENTER on
balance’s keyboard, the data from non-standard printout is directly

entered to computer programs, e.g. Excel, Word, Notepad etc.
Press <USB FREE LINK> and configure port settings to enable bal anc e
correct cooperation with computer programs:

SPREAD SHEET – value YES - cooperation with Excel type program,
– value NO – cooperation with other programs,
DELAY – if any ‘looses’ of transferred information occur (caused by
data auto-entering or auto-formatting by computer program) during
cooperation with Excel type program, parameter value should be set to
<2>. If the ‘looses’ still occur, parameter value should be higher. The
user can change parameter’s value ranging from 0 (quick data transfer)
to 9 (slow data transfer – around 10 characters per second).

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On Free Link printout option set (keyboard emulator) all languages without special
characters are operated by means of ‘QWERTY’ keyboard.

Additionally, the following languages are operated:

• Polish for ‘Polish (Programmers) keyboard’. In printer options located in the
balance select Windows-1250 code page (Central European, Latin-2). The
following Polish diacritical signs are added: ą, ć, ę, ł, ń, ó, ś, ż, ź.

• German for ‘Germany (German) keyboard’. In printer options located in the
balance select Windows -1252 code page (Western Europea n, Lati n -1).
The following German diacritical signs are added: ä, ö, ü, ß. The keyboard
layout changes to ‘QWERTZ’. The characteristic feature of such keyboard
is ‘ß’ sign located on the right side of ‘zero’ sign.

Caution! Free Link printout option enables use of signs available exclusively using
keyboard. Key combination (pressing letter and ‘Shift’ button at the same time) allows
writing capital letters and special characters. Polish and German were completed with
basic special characters written using key combination of a letter and right ‘Alt’ button.
Other special characters are not operated in Free Link printout option.

An exemplary measurement printout is described in the PRINTOUTS section.

Additionally you can send a controlling code (of a hexadecimal form) to a printer either at the
beginning of the printout - <PREFIX> parameter, or at the end of it - <SUFFIX> parameter.
Sending these codes allows to control globally both, information and actions carried out at
the beginning and/or at the end of each printout sent from a balance to a printer.

This function is most frequently used to send an information about the code page of a
printout sent by a balance, at the beginning, and to send a command enabling the crop of a
paper in EPSON printers (if the printer is equipped with an autocutter blade), at the end .
<PREFIX> and <SUFFIX> parameters settings are available for all the printouts sent from
balance, e.g. calibration reports, and for the header, footer and GLP printouts.

CAUTION!
It must be remembered that inserting paper crop command to <SUFFIX> parameter (control code) results in
sending the code after each printout. If you wish for one whole printout to consist of: HEADER, GLP
PRINTOUT and FOOTER and to be cropped underneath the FOOTER, then the paper crop command should

be inserted only for FOOTER settings as a non-standard printout with <{151}> variable (paper crop for EPSON

printer). In such a case <SUFFIX> command must remain empty.

To ensure correct cooperation of the balance with the printer (correct printout of diacritical
signs of a given language), respective baud rate obligatory for a given printer must be
chosen (see the printer settings). Additionally code page of a sent printout must be
accordant with a code page of a printer.
Accordance of a code page may be obtained in two ways:

• setting the right code page in the settings of a printer (see a user manual of the printer)

– it must be accordant with the printout code page of a balance:

Code page

Language

1250

POLISH, CZECH, HUNGARIAN

1251

RUSSIAN

1252

ENGLISH, GERMAN, SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN

1254

TURKISH

1256

ARABIAN

• sending the control code from the balance, which automatically sets the right code

page of the printer (code page accordant with the one of a balance) prior to printout of

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data taken from the balance (this possibility is available only for printers with such
option – see a user manual of the pri nter ) .

CAUTION!
CODES MUST BE ENTERED IN A HEXADECIMAL FORM!

Example balance settings for correct cooperation (printout of Polish signs) with EPSON
thermal printer connected to RS232 port:

1. with impact printer, EPSON TM-U220D

Communication parameters for port to which the printer is connected:

• baud rate - 9600 bit/s

• parity - none

Printer parameters for P ERI PH ERA L S gr oup:

• port - COM 1 or COM 2 (the one to which the printer is connected)

• code page - 852

2. with thermal printer, EPSON TM-T20

Communication parameters for port to which the printer is connected:

• baud rate - 38400 bit/s

• parity - none

Printer parameters for P ERI PH ERA L S gr oup:

• port - COM 1 or COM 2 (the one to which the printer is connected)

• code page - 1250

• prefix - 1B742D

or

• port - COM 1 or COM 2 (the one to which the printer is connected)

• code page - 852

• prefix - 1B7412

If in the place of the last digit there are any unexpected signs on the printout (for verified
balances), than <CONTROL CODES> parameter should incorporate, apart from code page,
code of the UK signs chart: 1B5203. In such a case the <CONTROL CODES> parameter
setting should be as follows: prefix - 1B74121B5203.

Control codes for exemplar y code pages and functions of the pri nt er :

Control code

Page or other command

1B7412

Code page 852

1B742D

Code page 1250

1B742E

Code page 1251

1B7410

Code page 1252

1B7430

Code page 1254

1B7432

Code page 1256

1B7433

Code page 1257

1B5203

UK signs chart

1B5202

DE signs chart

1D564108

Paper crop

0C

Form feed (for PCL printers)

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21.3. USB Flash Drive

The balance software enables record of measurement data on an external flash drive.

Procedure:

1. Plug a USB flash drive into USB 1 port, type A.

2. Set <PENDRIVE> option for <PERIPHERAL S/PRI NT ER/PO R T> .

3. Set file format: *.txt or *.csv.

4. Return to weighing procedure.

5. key, when pressed, provides record of measurement data (specified for GLP
PRINTOUT), wherein the data is saved in a form of a text file, created automatically
by balance software; the file name is: printout.txt.

6. Remove the USB flash drive from a balance USB port after about 10s counting from
the last measurement record, only after this time the data is saved. Next plug the
USB flash drive to a computer and read the saved text file using Notepad or Excel.

The data can be printed using any printer connected to a computer.
New data can be recorded to an existing file therefore you can continue recording
measurement data using the file once created.

CAUTION! USB flash drive shall comprise <FAT file system>.

21.4. Barcode Reader

The balance can cooperate with a barcode reader.
The barcode is used for searching products database in order to find a respective product.
To set parameters for coupling the barcode reader go to <Parameters/Peripherals/Barcode
reader> submenu.

You can set:

• Communication port, to which the barcode reader is to be coupled,

• Selected port parameters.

CAUTION! Go to <Communication> submenu to set baud rate accordant with barcode reader (by default it is
9600 b/s), this parameter can be set using barcode reader settings as well.

Procedure:

1. Press button,

2. Enter <PERIPHERALS> submenu,

3. Enter <BARCODE READER> submenu,

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4. Set balance parameters for cooperation with barcode reader:

5. <PORT> - selection of the port, to which the barcode reader is to be connected:
Accessible options: NONE, COM 1

21.5. Ambient Conditions Module

THB 3/5 module can be connected to the balance via COM1 port. In order to provide correct
cooperation enter connected module address and baud rate for the port (port settings) to
which the ambient conditions module is connected (the address and baud rate data is to be
found on an ambient conditions data plate).

Exemplary settings for connected ambient conditions module:

Baud rate – 115200 bit/s
Address - 15

22. AMBIENT CONDITIONS

Parameters group designed to enable you to turn on readout of ambient conditions recorded
by THB 3/5 ambient conditions module, and to specify tolerance temperature and humidity
values and a change rate for the values per hour. Entered values are referred to indicted
values. Next on the basis of values comparison respective pictograms are displayed
informing you whether the sensor-read values are comprised within permissible limits or no t.
Particular sensors settings:

• Ambient conditions recording interval [min]: parameter enabling you to specify record

frequency of sensor-registered data, and to determine how often the displayed
pictograms (providing information on ambient conditions state) are to be refreshed,

• Internal sensor 1: enter this parameter to specify tolerance temperature values and

balance temperature change rate.

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Min temperature – min balance temperature, for lower

temperature values the thermometer pictogram is red
Max temperature –

max balance temperature, for higher

temperature values the thermometer pictogram is red
Temperature ∆t/h –

maximum balance temperature
change rate, for higher change rate values the balance
displays blinking red thermometer pictogram

In order to enable/disable parameter visibility go to service menu.

• Ambient conditions module: parameters group which has been designed to enable you

to turn on readout of data recorded by a balance-connected ambient conditions
module, and to specify tolerance values for this module.

Ambient conditions module – parameter specifying

module’s working mode. Available options: None – readout
of ambient condition module indications turned off;
Record -

readout and record of indications into database

turned on, Record and alert –

readout and record of
indications into database turned on, option of display of
warnings informing on ambient conditions change turned
on, the warnings are displayed in accordance with the

following tolerance values settings.
Additional temperature sensor –

turning on readout of

indication of the additional temperature sensor connected

to the ambient conditions module.
Min temperature –

min balance temperature, for lower

temperature values the thermometer pictogram is red
Max temperature –

max balance temperature, for higher

temperature values the thermometer pictogram is red
Temperature ∆t/h –

maximum balance temperature

change rate, for higher change rate values the balance

displays blinking red thermometer pictogram
Min humidity – min humidity value,

for lower humidity

values the thermometer pictogram is red
Max humidity – max humidity value,

for higher humidity

values the thermometer pictogram is red
Humidity ∆%/h –

maximum humidity change rate, for

higher change rate values the balance displays blinking red

thermometer pictogr a m

With all the parameters set, the home screen displays respective pictograms informing on
current ambient conditions readouts and their change.

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Pictograms for ambient conditions state:

No.

Pictogram

Overview

1

Indicated temperature is within specified permissible limits

2

Indicated temperature is out of specified permissible limits

3

Indicated humidity is within specified permissible limits

4

Indicated humidity is out of specified permissible limits

5

Too quick temperature change rate (blinking pictogram)

6

Too quick h umidity change rate (blinking pictogram)

23. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL

General information

A. A character based communication protocol balance-terminal is designed for

establishing communication between a RADWAG balance and a peripheral device
via RS-232C serial interface.

B. It consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to the balance and responses

from the balance.

C. Responses are sent from the balance on each receipt of a command as a reaction to

a specific command.

D. Commands, forming the communication protocol, enable both, obtaining data on

balance status and influencing balance operation, e.g.: acquiring measurement
results from the balance, zeroing, etc.

23.1. List of Commands

Command

Command overview

Z

Zero balance

T

Tare balance

OT

Give tare value

UT

Set tare

S

Send stable measurement result in basic measuring unit

SI

Immediately send measurement result in basic measuring unit

SU

Send stable measurement result in current measuring unit

SUI

Immediately send measurement result in current measuring unit

C1

Switch on continuous transmission in basic measuring unit

C0

Switch off continuous transmission in basic measuring unit

CU1

Switch on continuous transmission in current measuring unit

CU0

Switch off continuous transmission in current measuring unit

DH

Set min checkweighing threshold

UH

Set max checkweighing threshold

ODH

Give value of min checkweighing threshold

OUH

Give value of max checkweighing threshold

SM

Set mass value of a single item

TV

Set target mass value

RM

Set reference mass value

NB

Give balance serial number

SS

Value release

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IC

Internal adjustment performance

IC1

Disable automatic internal adjustment of the balance

IC0

Enable automatic internal adjustment of the balance

K1

Lock balance keypad

K0

Unlock balance keypad

OMI

Give available working modes

OMS

Set working mode

OMG

Give current working mode

UI

Give accessible units

US

Set unit

UG

Give current unit

BP

Activate sound signal

PC

Send all implemented commands

BN

Give balance type

FS

Give Max capacity

RV

Give program version

A

Set autozero function

EV

Set ambient conditions state

FIS

Set filter

ARS

Set value release

LDS

Set last digit

LOGIN

Operator Logging

LOGOUT

Operator Logout

NT

Cooperation with PUE 7.1, PUE 10 terminal

CAUTION! Each command must end with CR LF characters;

23.2. Response Format

On receipt of a command, the terminal sends a response in one of the following formats:

XX_A CR LF

command understood and in progress

XX_D CR LF

command carried out (appears only after the command
XX_A)

XX_I CR LF

command understood but not acc ess i ble at this moment

XX _ ^ CR LF

command understood but max threshold is exceeded

XX _ v CR LF

command understood but min threshold is exceeded

XX _ OK CR LF

command carried out

ES_CR LF

command not recognised

XX _ E CR LF

time limit exceeded while waiting for a stable measurement
result (time limit is balance characteristic parameter)

XX - stands for a name of a sent command
_ - stands for spaces

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COMMANDS OVERVIEW

Zero balance

Format: Z CR LF

Response options:

Z_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

Z_D CR LF

- command carried out

Z_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

Z_^ CR LF

- command understood but zeroing range is exceeded

Z_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

Z_E CR LF

- time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result

Z_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

Tare balance

Format: T CR LF

Response options:

T_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

T_D CR LF

- command carried out

T_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

T_v CR LF

- command understood but taring range exceeded

T_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

T_E CR LF

- time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result

T_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

Give tare value

Format: OT CR LF

Response: OT_TARE CR LF - command carr ied out

Response format:

1 2 3

4-12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

O T space

tare space

unit space

CR LF

Tare

- 9 characters with right justification

Unit

- 3 characters with left justification

CAUTION!
Tare value is always given in calibration unit.

Set tare

Format: UT_TARE CR LF, where TARE – tare value

Response options:

UT_OK CR LF

- command carried out

UT_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

ES CR LF

- command not recognised (tare format incorrect)

CAUTION!
Use dot in tare format as decimal point.

Send stable measurement result in a basic measuring unit

Format: S CR LF

Response options:

S_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

S_E CR LF

- time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result

S_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

MASS FRAME

- response: mass value in a basic measuring unit

Response format:

1 2-3 4 5 6 7-15

16 17 18 19 20 21

S space

stability
marker

space character mass space unit CR LF

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An example:

S CR LF

- command send form a computer

S _ A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

S _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ 8 . 5 _ g _ _ CR
LF

- command carried out, response: mass value in a
basic measuring unit.

where:

_

- space

Immediately send measurement result in a basic measuring unit

Format: SI CR LF

Response options:

SI_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

MASS FRAME

- immediate response: mass value in a basic measuring unit

Response format:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7-15

16 17 18 19 20 21

S I space

stability
marker

space character mass space unit CR LF

An example:

S I CR LF

– command sent from a computer

S I _ ? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 8 . 5 _ k g _ CR LF

- command carried out, immediate response:
mass value in a basic measuring unit

where: _ - space

Send stable measurement result in a current measuring unit

Format: SU CR LF

Response options:

SU_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

SU_E CR LF

- time limit exceeded while waiting for a stable measurement result

SU_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

MASS FRAME

- response: mass value in a current measuring unit

Response format:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7-15

16

17

18

19

20

21

S U space

stability
marker

space character mass space unit CR LF

An example:

S U CR LF

- command send form a computer

S U _ A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

S U _ _ _ - _ _ 1 7 2 . 1 3 5 _ N _ _ CR LF

- command carried out, response: mass value in a
current measuring unit

where: _ - space

Immediately send measurement result in a current measuring unit

Format: SUI CR LF

Response options:

SUI_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

MASS FRAME

- immediate response: mass value in a current measuring unit

Response format:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7-15

16

17

18

19

20

21

S U I

stability
marker

space character mass space unit CR LF

An example:

S U I CR LF

– command sent from a computer

S U I ? _ - _ _ _ 5 8 . 2 3 7 _ k g _ CR LF

- command carried out, immediate response:
mass value in a current measuring unit

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where: _ - space

Switch on continuous transmission in a basic measuring unit

Format: C1 CR LF

Response options:

C1_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

C1_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

MASS FRAME

- response: mass value in a basic measuring unit

Response format:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7-15

16

17

18

19

20

21

S I space

stability
marker

space character mass space unit CR LF

Switch off continuous transmission in a basic measuring unit

Format: C0 CR LF

Response options:

C0_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

C0_A CR LF

- command understood and carried out

Switch on continuous transmission in a current measuring unit

Format: CU1 CR LF

Response options:

CU1_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessibl e at thi s moment

CU1_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

MASS FRAME

- response: mass value in a current measuring unit

Response format:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7-15

16

17

18

19

20

21

S U I

stability
marker

space character mass space unit CR LF

Switch off continuous transmission in a current measuring unit

Format: CU0 CR LF

Response options:

CU0_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

CU0_A CR LF

- command understood and carried out

Set min checkweighing threshold

Format: DH_XXXXX CR LF, where: _ - space, XXXXX – mass format

Response options:

DH_OK CR LF

- command carried out

ES CR LF

- command not recognised (mass format incorrect)

Set max checkweighing threshold

Format: UH_XXXXX CR LF, where: _ - space, XXXXX - mass format

Response options:

UH_OK CR LF

- command carried out

ES CR LF

- command not recognised (mass format incorrect)

Give value of min checkweighing threshold

Format: ODH CR LF

Response: DH_MASA CR LF - command carri ed out

Response format:

1 2 3 4-12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
D H space mass space unit space CR LF

Mass

- 9 characters with right justification

Unit

- 3 characters with left justification

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Give value of max checkweighing threshold

Format: OUH CR LF

Response: UH_MASA CR LF - command carri ed out

Response format:

1 2 3 4-12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
U H space mass space unit space CR LF

Mass

- 9 characters with right justification

Unit

- 3 characters with left justification

Set mass value of a single item (only for PARTS COUNTING)

Format: SM_XXXXX CR LF, where: _ - space, XXXXX – mass format

Response options:

SM_OK CR LF

- command carried out

SM_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment (e.g. mode other
than PARTS COUNTING)

ES CR LF

- command not recognised (mass format incorrect)

Set target mass value (e.g. for DOSING)

Format: TV_XXXXX CR LF, where: _ - space, XXXXX - mass format

Response options:

TV_OK CR LF

- command carried out

TV_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment (e.g. mode other
than DOSING)

ES CR LF

- command not recognised (mass format incorrect)

Set reference mass value (e.g. for PERCENT WEIGHING)

Format: RM_XXXXX CR LF, where: _ - space, XXXXX – mass format

Response options:

RM_OK CR LF

- command carried out

RM_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment (e.g. mode other
than PERCENT WEIGHING)

ES CR LF

- command not recognised (mass format incorrect)

Value release

Format: SS CR LF

Response options:

SS_OK CR LF

- command understood and in progress

Command’s function is similar to function of PRINT button located on an overlay,

Internal adjustment

Format: IC CR LF

Response options:

IC_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

IC_D CR LF

- calibration completed

IC_A CR LF

- command understood and in progress

IC_E CR LF

- time limit exceeded while waiting for a stable measurement result

IC_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

Disable automatic inter nal adjustment of the balance

Format: IC1 CR LF

Response options:

IC1_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

IC1_E CR LF

- operation disabled, e.g. for verified balance

IC1_OK CR LF

- command carried out

Operation is disabled for verified balances.

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For non-verified balances the command inhibits internal adjustment until it is enabled via IC0

comma

nd or until the balance is turned off. The command does not modify settings

specifying calibration start.

Enable automatic internal adjustment of the balance

Format: IC0 CR LF

Response options:

IC0_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

IC0_OK CR LF

- command carried out

Operation is disabled for verified balances.

Give balance serial number

Format: NB CR LF

Response options:

NB_A_”x” CR
LF

-

command understood, response: serial number

NB_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

x – serial number of the device (inserted in between inverted commas)

An example:

Command:

NB CR LF – return serial number

Response:

NB_A_”1234567” – ser i al number o f the dev i c e – ”1234567”

Lock balance keypad

Format: K1 CR LF

Response options:

K1_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

K1_OK CR LF

- command carried out

Command locks the balance keypad (proximity sensors, touch panel) until the moment of
turning the balance off or until sending K0 command

Unlock balance keyp ad

Format: K0 CR LF

Response options:

K0_I CR LF

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

K0_OK CR LF

- command carried out

Give available working modes

Command overview: Command returns accessible working modes.

Format: OMI <CR><LF>

Response options:

OMI <CR><LF>

n_”Nazwa modu” <CR><LF>:
n_”Nazwa modu” <CR><LF>

OK <CR><LF>

–

command carried out,

response: accessible working

modes

OMI_I <CR><LF>

– command understood but not accessible at this moment

Mode name – parameter, working mode name, inserted in between inverted comas. The
name takes form given on a particular balance display, it is provided in a currently selected
language.

n – parameter, decimal value determining working mode number.

n →

1 – Weighing
19

– Drying

CAUTION! Working modes numbering is identical for each kind of balance. The numbers are assigned to
working modes names. Some balances give only the number as a response.

An example 1:

Command:

OMI <CR><LF>

– return accessible working modes

Response:

OMI <CR><LF>

– accessible working modes are given

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2_” Parts counting” <CR><LF>
19_” Drying” <CR><LF>

in return:

mode number + name

OK <CR><LF>

– command carried out

Set working mode

Command overview: Command sets particular working mode.

Format: OMS_n <CR><LF>

Response options:

OMS_OK <CR><LF>

– command carried out

OMS_E <CR><LF>

– error in-course of command execution, no parameter or
incorrect format

OMS_I <CR><LF>

– command understood but not accessible at this moment

n – parameter, decimal value determining working mode number. To see detailed
description go to OMI comma nd

An example:

Command:

OMS_19<CR><LF>

– set drying mode

Response:

OMS_OK<CR><LF>

– Drying mode set

Give current working mode

Command overview: Command returns currently set working mode.

Format: OMG <CR><LF>

Response options:

OMG_n_OK <CR><LF>

– command carried out, response: current working mode

OMG_I <CR><LF>

– command understood but not accessible at this moment

n – parameter, decimal value determining working mode number. To see detailed
description go to OMI comma nd.

An example:

Command:

OMG<CR><LF>

– return current working mode

Response:

OMG_13_OK<CR><LF>

– balance operates in Statistics working mode

Give accessible units

Command overview: Command returns units available for a particular device and for a
current working mode.

Format: UI <CR><LF>

Response options:

UI_”x1,x2, … xn”_OK<CR><LF>

– command carried out, returns accessible units

UI_I <CR><LF>

– command understood but not accessible at this
moment

x – unit symbols, separated by means of comas
x → g, mg, ct, lb, oz, ozt, dwt, tlh, tls, tlt, tlc, mom, gr, ti, N, baht, tola, u1, u2

An example:

Command:

UI <CR><LF>

– return available units

Response:

UI_”g, mg, ct”_OK<CR><LF>

– response: available unit s

Set current unit

Command overview: Command sets current unit for a particular device.

Format: US_x <CR><LF>

Response options:

US_ x_OK <CR><LF

– command carried out, respo nse: c ur r ent uni t

US_E <CR><LF>

– error in-course of command execution, no parameter or
incorrect format

US_I <CR><LF>

– command understood but not accessible at this moment

x – parameter, units symbols: g, mg, ct, lb, oz, ozt, dwt, tlh, tls, tlt, tlc, mom, gr, ti, N, baht,
tola, msg, u1, u2, next

CAUTION! if x=next, the command swaps to another avaialable unit on the list (it simulates „ ” button

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pressing).

An example:

Command:

US_mg<CR><LF>

– set „mg” unit

Response:

US_mg_OK<CR><LF>

– „mg” set as a current unit

Give current unit

Command overview: command returns current unit.

Format: UG <CR><LF>

Response options:

UG_x_OK<CR><LF>

– command carried out, response: current unit

UG_I <CR><LF>

– command understood but not accessible at this moment

x – parameter, unit symbol

An example:

Command:

UG<CR><LF>

– return current unit

Response:

UG_ct_OK<CR><LF>

– currently set unit is „ct”

Activate sound signal

Command overview: command activates BEEP sound signal for a specified amount of time

Format: BP_CZAS <CR><LF>

Response options:

BP_OK <CR><LF>

– command carried out, BEEP sound signal activated

BP_E” <CR><LF>

– no parameter or incorrect format

BP_I <CR><LF>

– command understood but not accessible at this moment

TIME – parameter, decimal value specifying how long shall the sound last, parameter given
in [ms]. Recommended range <50 - 5000>.

If value greater than the permissible high limit is given, than BEEP sound is operated for the
maximum permissible amount of time.

An example:

Command:

BP_350<CR><LF>

– activate BEEP for 350 ms

Response:

BP_OK<CR><LF>

– BEEP activated

CAUTION!

BEEP sound activated via BP command is inhibited if in-course of its activation the sound is activated by

means of other device: keypad, touch panel, proximity sensors.

Send all implemented commands

Format: PC CR LF

Command:

PC CR LF

- send all implemented commands

Response:

PC_A_”Z,T,S,SI…”

- command carried out, the terminal displays
all implemented commands.

Give balance type

Format: BN <CR><LF>

Response options:

BN_A_”x” <CR><LF>

- command understood, response: balance type

BN_I <CR><LF>

- command understood but not accessible at this moment

x – series of types for a particular balance (in between inverted commas), with general
balance type in front

An example:

Command:

BN <CR><LF>

– return balance type

Response:

BN_A_”AS”

– balance type: ”AS R”

Give max capacity

Format: FS <CR><LF>

Response options:

FS_A_”x” <CR><LF>

- command understood, response: Max capacity

FS_I <CR><LF>

- command understood but not accessibl e at t his moment

x – Max value of reading units (in between inverted commas)