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C32 Series
Balances
Precision balances of PM C32 series
IMMU-23-04-11-17-EN
www.radwag.com
USER MANUAL
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Congratulations and thank you for selecting RADWAG product.
You have purchased a device that has been designed and manufactured to give you years
of service.
Please read this User Manual carefully, this shall guarantee reliable operation.
NOVEMBER 2017
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Contents
1. GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................. 7
1.1. Dimensions .......................................................................................... 7
1.2. Connectors Arrangement ........................................................................ 9
1.3. Diagrams of Connection Cables ............................................................... 9
1.4. Intended Use ........................................................................................ 9
1.5. Precautions .......................................................................................... 9
1.6. Warranty Conditions ............................................................................ 10
1.7. Supervision Over Metrological Parameters .............................................. 11
1.8. User Manual Significance ...................................................................... 11
1.9. Balance Operator Training .................................................................... 11
2. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ..................................................................................... 11
2.1. Delivery Check ................................................................................... 11
2.2. Packaging .......................................................................................... 11
3. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 11
3.1. Place of Use ....................................................................................... 11
3.2. Standard Delivery Components List ....................................................... 12
3.3. Unpacking .......................................................................................... 12
3.4. Levelling ............................................................................................ 12
3.5. Maintenance Activities ......................................................................... 13
3.6. Connecting the Weighing Instrument to the Mains ................................... 14
3.7. Temperature Stabilization Time ............................................................. 14
3.8. Connecting Additional Hardware ............................................................ 15
4. START-UP .................................................................................................................... 15
5. OPERATION PANEL .................................................................................................... 15
6. HOME SCREEN ............................................................................................................ 16
6.1. Top Bar ............................................................................................. 16
6.2. Weighing Result Window ...................................................................... 17
6.3. Workspace ......................................................................................... 17
6.4. Pictograms ......................................................................................... 17
7. OPERATING THE MENU ............................................................................................. 18
7.1. Entering the Menu ............................................................................... 18
7.2. Menu Keys ......................................................................................... 18
7.3. Entering Numeric and Text Characters and Signs ..................................... 19
7.3.1. Numerical Box .......................................................................... 19
7.3.2. Text Box .................................................................................. 20
7.3.3. Diacritical Signs Table ................................................................... 21
7.3.4. Special Signs Table ................................................................... 22
7.4. Return to the Weighing Mode ................................................................ 22
8. DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................... 22
8.1. Workspace ......................................................................................... 22
8.1.1. Label ....................................................................................... 23
8.1.2. Text Box .................................................................................. 24
8.1.3. Bar Graph ................................................................................ 24
8.2. Keys ................................................................................................. 26
8.3. Default Screen Settings ....................................................................... 27
9. PROGRAM.................................................................................................................... 28
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10. LOG IN OPERATION .................................................................................................... 28
11. WEIGHING OPERATION ............................................................................................. 29
11.1. Good Weighing Practice ....................................................................... 29
11.2. Units ................................................................................................. 30
11.3. Weighing Unit Selection ....................................................................... 30
11.4. Weighing Units Accessibility .................................................................. 31
11.5. Start Unit Selection ............................................................................. 31
11.6. Gravitational Acceleration ..................................................................... 31
11.7. Custom Units ...................................................................................... 31
11.8. Zeroing Operation ............................................................................... 32
11.9. Taring Operation ................................................................................. 32
11.10. Weighing Profile .............................................................................. 33
11.11. WEIGHING Mode Settings- Readout ................................................... 35
11.12. Proximity Sensors ........................................................................... 36
11.13. AUTOTARE ..................................................................................... 36
11.14. Print Mode ..................................................................................... 37
11.15. Minimum Sample Weight .................................................................. 38
12. MISCELLANEOUS PARAMETERS ............................................................................. 40
13. PERMISSIONS LEVELS .............................................................................................. 44
13.1. Anonymous Operator ........................................................................... 44
13.2. Date and Time .................................................................................... 44
13.3. Printouts ............................................................................................ 44
13.4. Databases Edition ............................................................................... 44
13.5. Select Database Record ....................................................................... 45
14. ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................. 45
14.1. Internal Adjustment ............................................................................ 45
14.2. External Adjustment ............................................................................ 46
14.3. Operator's Adjustment ......................................................................... 46
14.4. A
djustment Test ................................................................................. 46
14.5. Automatic Adjustment ......................................................................... 46
14.6. Automatic Adjustment Time .................................................................. 47
14.7. Print .................................................................................................. 47
15. PRINTOUTS CONTENT ............................................................................................... 47
15.1. Adjustment Report .............................................................................. 47
15.2. Header, Footer, GLP Printouts ............................................................... 48
15.3. Non-Standard Printouts ........................................................................ 50
15.3.1. Inserting Texts ......................................................................... 50
15.4. Variables ........................................................................................... 53
16. WORKING MODES – General Information ................................................................. 53
16.1. Working Modes Accessibility ................................................................. 54
16.2. Running Working Mode ........................................................................ 54
16.3. Working Mode Parameters .................................................................... 55
17. PARTS COUNTING ...................................................................................................... 55
17.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 55
17.2. Parts Counting – Quick Access Keys ....................................................... 56
17.3. Setting Reference Sample Mass by Entering Mass of a Single Part .............. 56
17.4. Setting Reference Sample Mass by Determining Mass of a Single Part ........ 56
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17.5. Setting Reference Sample Mass by Acquiring Mass of a Single Part from
Database ................................................................................................... 58
17.6. Parts Counting Procedure ..................................................................... 58
18. CHECKWEIGHING ....................................................................................................... 59
18.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 59
18.2. Checkweighing – Quick Access Keys ...................................................... 59
18.3. Making Use of Checkweighing Thresholds ............................................... 60
19. DOSING ........................................................................................................................ 61
19.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 61
19.2. Dosing – Quick Access Keys .................................................................. 61
19.3. Making Use of Products Database in the Course of Dosing Operation .......... 61
20. PERCENT WEIGHING AGAINST REFERENCE SAMPL E MASS .............................. 62
20.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 64
20.2. Percent Weighing – Quick Access Keys ................................................... 64
20.3. Mass Comparison of the Sample and the Reference Sample ...................... 64
21. SOLIDS DENSITY ........................................................................................................ 66
21.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 66
21.2. Solids Density – Quick Access Keys ....................................................... 66
21.3. Solids Density Determination ................................................................ 67
22. LIQUIDS DENSITY ....................................................................................................... 68
22.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 69
22.2. Liquids Density – Quick Access Keys ...................................................... 69
22.3. Liquids Density Determination............................................................... 69
23. ANIMAL WEIGHING ..................................................................................................... 70
23.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 70
23.2. Animal Weighing – Quick Access Keys .................................................... 71
24. STATISTICS ................................................................................................................. 72
24.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 72
24.2. Statistics – Quick Access Keys .............................................................. 72
24.
3. Measurement Series Parameters ........................................................... 73
25. PEAK HOLD ................................................................................................................. 73
25.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 74
25.2. Peak Hold – Quick Access Keys ............................................................. 74
25.3. Means of Operation ............................................................................. 74
26. FORMULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 75
26.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 75
26.2. Formulations – Quick Access Keys ......................................................... 76
26.3. Adding Formulation to Formulations Database ......................................... 76
26.4. Using Formulations in the Course of Weighing ......................................... 77
26.5. Performed Formulations Report ............................................................. 83
27. BASIC TOTALIZING ..................................................................................................... 84
27.1. Mode Related Settings ......................................................................... 84
27.2. Basic Totalizing – Quick Access Keys ...................................................... 84
27.3. Procedure .......................................................................................... 84
28. DATABASES ................................................................................................................ 85
28.1. Database Connected Operations ............................................................ 86
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28.1.1. Adding a New Record ................................................................. 86
28.1.2. Export ..................................................................................... 86
28.1.3. Import..................................................................................... 86
28.1.4. Delete a Record ........................................................................ 87
28.1.5. Delete a Database ..................................................................... 87
28.2. Products ............................................................................................ 87
28.3. Operators .......................................................................................... 88
28.4. Packaging .......................................................................................... 88
28.5. Customers ......................................................................................... 88
28.7. Formulations ...................................................................................... 88
28.8. Universal variables .............................................................................. 88
29. REPORTS ..................................................................................................................... 89
29.1. Formulations Reports ........................................................................... 89
29.2. Ambient Conditions ............................................................................. 90
29.3. Weighings .......................................................................................... 90
29.4. Alibi .................................................................................................. 91
30. COMMUNICATION ....................................................................................................... 91
30.1. RS232 Ports Settings ........................................................................... 91
30.2. ETHERNET Port Settings ....................................................................... 92
30.3. Wireless Communication Settings .......................................................... 92
30.4. USB Ports .......................................................................................... 94
31. PERIPHERAL DEVICES .............................................................................................. 97
31.1. Computer .......................................................................................... 97
31.2. Printer ............................................................................................... 99
31.3. Record of Measurement Data Onto a USB Flash Drive .............................. 102
31.4. Barcode Scanner ................................................................................ 102
31.4.1. Barcode Scanner Port ............................................................... 103
31.4.2. Offset ..................................................................................... 103
31.4.3. Length of Code ........................................................................ 103
31.
4.4. Prefix, Suffix ........................................................................... 103
31.4.5. Field Selection ......................................................................... 103
31.4.6. Filtering .................................................................................. 104
31.4.7. Test ....................................................................................... 104
31.5. Additional Display .............................................................................. 104
31.6. Ambient Conditions Module ................................................................. 105
32. ............................................................................................................................... 106
32. AMBIENT CONDITIONS ............................................................................................ 106
33. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ................................................................................ 108
33.1. List of Commands .............................................................................. 108
33.2. Response Format ............................................................................... 109
33.4. Manual Printout / Automatic Printout..................................................... 123
34. PERIPHERAL DEVICES ............................................................................................ 124
35. ERROR MESSAGES .................................................................................................. 124
36. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................ 126
37. BALANCE DATA ........................................................................................................ 126
38. APPENDIX 01 - Communication with Barcode Scanner ........................................ 126
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Dimensions
PM xx.C32, d=0.01g
PM xx.C32, d=0.1g
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PM xx.C32, d=0.5g, d=1g
Indicator
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1.2. Connectors Arrangement
1 – Ethernet RJ45 connector
2 – RS232 (COM1) connector
3 – USB type A connector
4 – power supply socket
5 – I/O, RS232 (COM2) connector
6 – USB type B connector
1.3. Diagrams of Connection Cables
Caution: "Ethernet – weighing device” cable is a standard network cable terminated with
RJ45 connectors on both ends.
Weighing instrument
- computer
cable(RS232)
Weighing instrument
– printer cable
(EPSON)
1.4. Intended Use
PM series balances have been designed to enable precise determination of mass in
laboratory.
1.5. Precautions
Prior the first use, carefully read this User Manual. Use the device only as intended.
Do not operate the touch panel using sharp-edged tools (knife, screwdriver, etc.).
Place weighed loads in the centre of the weighing pan.
Load the weighing pan with loads of gross weight which does not exceed the maximum
capacity.
Mind not to leave heavy loads on the weighing pan for longer periods of time.
In case of damage, immediately unplug the device from the mains.
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Weighing instruments to be decommissioned must be decommissioned in accordance
with valid legal regulations.
Do not use the weighing instrument in areas endangered with explosion. The balance is
not intended to be operated in EX zones.
1.6. Warranty Conditions
A. RADWAG feels obliged to repair or exchange all elements that appear to be faulty by
production or by construction.
B. Defining defects of unclear origin and means of their elimination can only be realized
with assistance of manufacturer and user representatives.
C. RADWAG does not bear any responsibility for damage or losses resulting from
unauthorized or inadequate performing of production or service processes.
D. The warranty does not cover:
• mechanical damage caused by product exploitation other than intended, damage of
thermal and chemical origin, and damage caused by lightning, overvoltage in the
power grid or other random event,
• damage caused by product exploitation other than int ended,
• mechanical damage, if service claims removing or dest roying protective stickers
which secure the balance’s housing against unauthorized access,
• damage caused by liquids, water and natural wear,
• damage caused by inappropriate setting or by electrical wiring failures,
• damage caused by overloading of the mechanical m easuring system,
• inappropriate cleaning habits.
E. Loss of warr ant y t ak es place if:
• a repair is carried out outside RADWAG authorized service point,
• service claims intrusion into mechanical or electr onic cons t ruction by unauthorized
people,
• other than original version of the operating system is installed in a balance,
• the indicator does not bear company protective stickers.
F. For detailed warranty conditions read the warranty certificate.
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1.7. Supervision Over Metrological Parameters
Metrological parameters need to be checked in determined time intervals. Inspection
frequency depends on ambient conditions in which the weighing instrument is operated, kind
of carried out processes and adopted quality management system.
1.8. User Manual Significance
Even if you are experienced and have already worked with this type of weighing instrument ,
you are still obliged to read this user manual carefully prior switching the device on. This
user manual provides necessary operation-related information. Following the user manual
guidelines guarantees correct weighing instrument performance.
1.9. Balance Operator Training
The weighing instrument must be utilized and supervised only by persons who have been
trained to operate such type of a weighing instrument.
2. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
2.1. Delivery Check
Upon delivery it is necessary to check the package and the device, make sure that your
package bears no signs of damage. Otherwise contact the manufacturer's representative.
2.2. Packaging
Keep all package elements should your device be transpor ted in the future. Remember 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.
3. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
3.1. Place of Use
• Operate the device in a workroom free of vibrations and shakes, where ther e are no
air drafts nor dust.
• Make sure that the ambient temperature ranges between +10 °C ÷ +40 °C.
• Make sure that the relative humidity is not higher than 80%.
• Make sure that the temperature changes slowly in the course of operation.
• Place the weighing inst rument either on a robust-design table or on a wall bracket,
which is both distant from heat sources and insusceptible to vibrations.
• Take special precaution while weighing magnetic objects, as part of the balance is a
strong magnet. Should such loads be weighed, use under-pan weighing option in
order to remove the weighed load from an area influenc ed by the magnet. The hook
for under-pan weighing is installed in the weighing instrument’s base.
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3.2. Standard Delivery Components List
• balance
• standard weighing pan, open-work weighing pan – PM 10.C32 and PM 15.C32
models exclusively,
• power supply,
• user manual - CD version.
3.3. Unpacking
Cut the adhesive tape. Take the device out of the packaging. Open the accessory box, t ake
the device components out of it. Put the weighing instrument in the place of use and install
the weighing pan, follow the below procedure.
Install the weighing pan 1 for PM with
d=0.01g or pan 2 for other PM model .
Make sure that the pan is installed
properly on the pan receivers: it cannot
touch the housing and must be stable.
Connect the indicator first (the connector
is to be found at the back of the balance
housing), next connect the supplementary
equipment.
Now, connect the weighing instrument to
the mains (the power supply socket is
located on the left side of the indicator).
3.4. Levelling
It is necessary to level the balance prior connecting it to the mains. To
level the balance turn its feet until the air bubble takes central
position. Make sure that all balance feet rest on the worktop surface
firmly.
After adjusting the balance level, use wrench (3) in order to
tighten bolt (2) of foot (1), the bolt must touch balance
housing. Keep tightening the bolt until it resists. With this
the foot will not unscrew in the course of operation. See
the figure on the left. Repeat this set of actions for the
remaining balance feet.
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3.5. Maintenance Activities
In order to clean the weighing instrument risk-free, proceed as follows:
1. Uninstall the weighing pan and other detachable components; (the components differ
depending on a balance model, read section: UNPACKING AND INSTALLAT ION. Be
careful while installing the components so as not to cause any damages to the
balance mechanism.
2. It is possible to disassembly the anti-draft chamber in order to clean it properly - for
disassembly instruction read below.
Caution:
Cleaning the weighing pan while still installed may cause damage of the measuring system.
Cleaning ABS Components
To clean dry surfaces and avoid smudging, 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 the cleaning process if
needed.
In the case of hard to remove contamination, e.g: residues of adhesive, rubber, resin,
polyurethane foam 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 cleansers containing abrasive
substances.
Cleaning Draft Shield 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 cleansers containing 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 protophilic solvent (sodium carbonate), to remove BASE use
protogenic solvent (mineral acid of various concentration).
In case of heavy contamination use brush and detergent, nevertheless avoid detergents
containing large and hard molecules which could potentially scratch glass panes.
At the end of the cleaning process rinse the pane using distilled water.
Use soft brush with wooden or plastic handle exclusively in order to avoid risk of scratches.
Do not use wire brush.
Rinsing is a necessary cleaning process stage allowing to remove remaining soap,
detergents and other cleansers from the panes prior their reinstallation.
After preliminary cleaning process stage, rinse the pane using running water first, distilled
next.
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.
We do not recommend using driers when drying measuring glass tools.
It is a frequent treatment to leave glass components on a rack to dry.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Components
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Avoid using cleansers containing any corrosive chemicals, e.g. bleach (including c hlor ine) .
Do not use cleansers containing abrasive substances. Always remove the dirt using
microfibre cloth to avoid damage of protective coating.
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 process 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 cleansers containing abrasive substances. Avoid using hard brush, this
may cause scratches. It is recommended to use microfibre cloth.
While polishing the surface use circular movements. Use clean, dry cloth to make the
surface shine.
3.6. Connecting the Weighing Instrument to the Mains
The weighing instrument can be connected to the mains only with a power supply that
comes standard with a particular model. Nominal voltage of the power supply
(specified on the power supply data plate) has to be compatible w ith the power from
the mains.
Plug the balance to the mains, i.e. connect the power supply to t he socket first, next connect
its connector to a port located on the left side of the indicator.
After connecting the balance to the mains, RADWAG l ogo is displayed. Next you shall see
the home screen and ZERO indication with a respective reading unit (the reading unit
depends on the balance model). During the balance start, the test of an internal adj ustment
mechanism takes place (the internal adjustment weight is put down and lifted up). If the
indication is different than zero, press key.
Caution: In case of verified balance, the automatic adjustment/calibration occurs at start
right after you press the on/off key.
3.7. Temperature Stabilization Time
Before start of the measuring processes, it is necessary to wait until the balance reaches
thermal stabilisation.
Balances stored in much lower temperatures, than the workroom temperature, before being
plugged to the mains (e.g. during winter period) must be subjected to thermal stabilisat ion.
The thermal stabilisation period takes about 8 hours. During the thermal stabilization, the
indications on the screen can change. Potential workroom temperature change shall occur
gradually and slowly in the course of the weighing instrument operation.
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3.8. Connecting Additional Hardware
Use only accessories and peripheral equipment recommended by the manufacturer. The
balance must be disconnected from the mains before connecting or disconnecting any
peripherals (printer, PC computer, computer keyboard of USB type, additional display). Upon
connecting the peripherals, plug the balance to the mains.
4. START-UP
• Connect the power supply to the mains. Plug it to the power supply socket.
• The balance activates automatically, if not, press key , it is to be found on
the top of the operation panel.
• Upon completed start-up, the home screen is displayed automatically.
• The balance r uns with no us er 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).
Caution: Before you start the balance, make sure that there is no load on the weighing pan.
5. OPERATION PANEL
Keys:
Press to switch the display on/off. Upon switching the display
off, the other subassemblies remain powered and the weighing
instrument is ready for operation.
Press to enter the main menu.
Press to log in.
Press to cancel the message.
Press to zero the balance.
Press to tare the balance.
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Press to change the weighing unit.
Press to confirm the message.
Press to confirm the weighing result (PRINT).
Press to confirm the message (ENTER).
Press to cancel the messages.
Press to change the working mode.
Programmable key assigned to an on-screen button
key – press it for a longer period of time to get balance info.
Programmable key assigned to a screen button.
Programmable key assigned to a screen button.
Programmable key assigned to a screen button.
Programmable key assigned to a screen button.
6. HOME SCREEN
The home screen features 4 sections:
• top bar,
• weighing result window,
• workspace,
• pictograms.
Home screen view:
6.1. Top Bar
The top bar displays the following information:
Working mode name and symbol.
Symbol informing that wireless communication is on.
Symbol informing that communication with a USB flash
drive is on.
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Symbol informing that PC keyboard is connected.
Symbol informing that printer is connected.
Symbol informing that communication with a PC
computer is on.
6.2. Weighing Result Window
Weighing result window provides all weighing-related data.
6.3. Workspace
The workspace is to be found underneath the weighing result window.
The workspace comprises 4 programmable widgets. Each working mode features default
home screen widgets set. You can customize the screen. For detailed information
concerning the workspace read section 'Display'.
6.4. Pictograms
The pictograms assigned to operation panel keys are to be found underneath the
workspace.
You can define screen pictograms individually for each working mode. For detailed
procedure informing you how to define screen pictograms read section 'Display'.
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7. OPERATING THE MENU
In order to navigate the program menu, use the operation panel.
7.1. Entering the Menu
In order to enter the menu press key of the operation panel.
Background colour of the first menu position differs from the remaining ones. To navigat e t he
program menu use the keys that operate as arrow keys.
Menu view
7.2. Menu Keys
Press to enter the main menu.
Press to go to home screen.
Press to move one menu level up, or to discard entering parameter
modifications.
Press to move one menu level up.
Press to delete a character when editing numeric and text values.
Press to change keyboard mode when editing numeric and text
values.
Press to select/change working mode.
Press to confirm/accept modifications.
Press to move one menu level up, or to discard entering parameter
modifications.
Press to select higher-level parameters group, or to edit parameter
value and change it by one digit up.
Press to select parameters group that you want to operate. The first
parameter of the selected parameters group is displayed.
Press to select lower-level parameters group, or to edit parameter
value and change it by one digit down.
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7.3. Entering Numeric and Text Characters and Signs
Depending on a type of data entered to balance memory the software offers two different
edit boxes:
• numerical box (for entering part mass values, t are values, etc.).
• text box (for entering printout template, universal variable value, etc.).
Button functions change depending on the edit box type.
7.3.1. Numerical Box
Where:
Digits mode. To change keyboard working mode press
key. Keyboard
working mode options: - digits mode, - arrow keys operation, -
bottom line operation.
Press to clear box content.
Keys:
Press to enter digit 1.
Press to enter digit 2.
Press to enter digit 3.
Press to enter digit 4.
Press to enter digit 5.
Press to enter „-” (minus) sign, hold the key for a few seconds.
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Press to enter digit 6.
Press to enter digit 7.
Press to enter digit 8.
Press to enter digit 9.
Press to enter digit 0. Press to enter „.” (dot) sign, hold the key for a few
seconds.
Press to delete one character.
Press to exit, the box remains unmodified.
Press to confirm the modifications.
Press to change keyboard working mode.
7.3.2. Text Box
Where:
Capital letters mode. To change keyboard working mode press
key.
Keyboard working mode options: - upper-case characters mode, lower-case characters mode, - digits mode, -
arrow keys operation,
- bottom line operation.
Press to save project to *.lb file on USB flash drive.
Press to read project saved to *.lb file on USB flash drive.
Press to clear box content.
Press to print project using printer connected to the indicator.
Press to view list of variables that can be used in the project.
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Keys:
Press to enter . , { } : ° - .
Press to enter a b c. Press to move the cursor to the left, hold the key
for a few seconds.
Press to enter d e f. Press to move the cursor up, hold the key for a few
seconds.
Press to enter g h i. Press to move the cursor to the right, hold the key
for a few seconds.
Press to enter j k l. Press to enter„ - ” sign, hold the key for a few
seconds.
Press to enter m n o. Press to activate „ąëñ” function (diacritical signs
table).
Press to enter p q r s. Press to activate „!$&” function (special signs
table).
Press to enter t u v. Press to move the cursor down, hold the key for a
few seconds.
Press to enter w x y z. Press to activate „Caps Lock” function.
Press to enter (space) sign. Press to enter„ . " sign, hold the key for a
few seconds.”.
Press to go to the next line in the editing box.
Press to delete one character.
Press to exit, the box remains unmodified.
Press to confirm the modifications.
Press to change keyboard working mode.
7.3.3. Diacritical Signs Table
In order to activate diacritical signs table while editing text box it is necessary to press and
hold key. Diacritical signs characteristic for a particular interface language are
automatically added to the table when the given language gets selected.
Diacritical signs table: Polish.
Diacritical signs table: English, German,
French, Spanish.
Where:
Press to activate „Caps Lock” function.
!$&
Press to switch to special signs keyboard.
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7.3.4. Special Signs Table
In order to activate special signs table while edit ing te xt box it is necessar y to pr ess and hold
key.
Where:
Inactive
ąëñ
Press to switch to diacritical signs keyboard.
7.4. Return to the Weighing Mode
Any changes made in balance's memory are automatically saved upon returning to the home
screen. To return to the home screen:
• press key repeatedly, keep pressing the key until you see the home screen,
• press key, the home screen is displayed immediately.
8. DISPLAY
You can customize the home screen and the displayed data. Customization concerns the
workspace (fields 1, 2, 3, 4) and the bottom area (5) featuring program mable buttons with
functions assigned to numeric keys of the operation panel:
In order to customize the screen go to < /Display> submenu.
8.1. Workspace
Workspace of your weighing device can comprise the following widgets: label, text box, bar
graph. Each working mode features default home screen widgets set.
Available fields (widgets) dimensions (width x height):
• Label – 1x1; 2x1.
• Text box - 1x1; 2x1.
• Bar graph – 1x1; 2x1.
2x1 field size equals size of two 1x1 fields (1 and 2 or 3 and 4). The program automatically
detects suitable widget size matching particular area. The w idgets are displayed in declared
fields after completing data setup and leaving 'Settings' menu.
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8.1.1. Label
Field displaying information updated in a real time in the course of weighing device operation
(selected product name, gross weight value, etc.).
<Workspace components> submenu for a field comprising <Label> widget features the
following options:
Information
Enter this parameter to read info on selected widget type and dimensions.
Settings
Enter this parameter to specify which widget-assigned data is to be
displayed.
Delete
Enter this parameter to delete the widget. Upon entering, a respective
warning is displayed: <Delete?>. Press key for confirmation.
Add
Option available only for those widgets that have not been added yet.
Upon entering <Add> submenu you can select <Label>
widget of
particular dimensions.
Label data list (data accessibility is conditioned by a working mode).
Label
Working mode
Date
Time
Date and time
Net
Tare
Gross
Last recorded
measurement
Operator
Product
Packaging
Customer
Variable 1
Variable 2
Variable 3
MSW value
MSW tare
MSW status
Bar graph
Part mass
Thresholds
MIN threshold
MAX threshold
Target value
Reference mass
Weighing in air
Weighing in liquid
Liquid
Temperature
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Liquid density
Sinker volume
Number
Sum
Average
Min
Max
Difference
SDV
RDV
Threshold
Formulation
- Default label settings
8.1.2. Text Box
Field displaying weighing-related information. As an operator you can freely program the
field content (texts and variables of line 1 and line 2).
Caution:
1. For detailed description of t ext editor read section 'Operating the Menu'.
2. For list of available variables refer t o sec t ion 'Printout s'.
<Workspace components> submenu for a field com prising <Text box> widget features the
following parameters:
Information
Enter this parameter to read info on selected widget type and
dimensions.
Settings
Enter this parameter to specify which widget-assigned data is to be
displayed. Upon entering this parameter line 1 and line 2 settings
are displayed. Lines 1, 2 can comprise 45 characters maximum.
Delete
Enter this parameter to delete the widget. Upon entering, a
respective warning is displayed: <Delete?>. Press
key for
confirmation.
Add
Option available only for those widgets that have not been added yet.
Upon entering <Add> submenu you can select <Text field> widget
of particular dimensions.
8.1.3. Bar Graph
Bar graph is available for all working modes. It is a graphic visualisation infor ming you how
much of the weighing device capacity is used. It allows you to observe whether the load
stays within the specified Max capacity or is out of it. Additionally it shows Min and Max
thresholds positions for Checkweighing mode, and for Dosing mode it shows target weight
value along with permissible tolerance.
<Workspace components> submenu for a field comprising <Bar graph> widget features
the following parameters:
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Information
Enter this parameter to read info on selected widget type and
dimensions.
Settings
This submenu allows you to choose between two functions: 1. Bar
graph type: Linear presentation of the weighing range
2. Zoom: Enabling/disabling bar graph zoom in order to provide m ore
clear visualisation of the Min threshold - Max threshold range.
Delete
Enter this parameter to delete the widget. Upon entering, a respective
warning is displayed: <Delete?>. Press key for confirmation.
Add
Option available only for those widgets that have not been added yet.
Upon entering <Add> submenu you can select <Bar graph> widget
of particular dimensions.
Bar graph operation:
Basic bar graph provides you with linear presentation of the weighing range.
CHECKWEIGHING mode bar graph
• Visualisation of mass value lower than MI N value:
• Visualisation of mass value higher than MIN value and lower than MAX value:
• Visualisation of mass value higher t han MIN value and lower than MAX value, <Zoom>
option on:
Visualisation of mass value higher than MAX value:
DOSING mode bar graph
• Visualisation of mass value lower than tar get value - 10% (below 135g):
• Visualisation of mass value higher t han MIN value and lower than MAX value:
• Visualisation of mass value higher t han MIN value and lower than MAX value, <Zoom>
option on:
Visualisation of mass value higher than set target value + 10% (above 165g):
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8.2. Keys
Programmable numeric keys (0 - 9). These are so called quick ac cess keys for t riggering the
most often performed operations. Numeric keys 1 - 5 are additionally provided with graphic
symbol which you can see in the bottom bar of the display.
Procedure:
• Enter <Displa y/Butto ns functions> submenu, edit a respective key,
• Select the function you want t o assign to t he key, next go back t o the hom e sc r een.
Keys functions list (function accessibility is conditioned by a working mode).
Pictogra
m
Function
Working mode
Accept/Print
Print header
Print footer
Zero
Tare
Set tare
Change unit
Select unit
Parameters
Databases
Select
operator
Select product
Select
customer
Select
packaging
Adjustment
Edit universal
variable 1
Edit universal
variable 2
Edit universal
variable 3
Last digit
Reports
Set time
Set date
Set part mass
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Determine part
mass
Reference
sample
quantity - 5
pcs.
Reference
sample
quantity – 10
pcs.
Reference
sample
quantity – 20
pcs.
Reference
sample
quantity – 50
pcs.
Reference
sample
quantity – 100
pcs.
Set
checkweighing
thresholds
Set MIN
threshold
Set MAX
threshold
Set target
mass
Set reference
mass
Determine
reference
mass
Start
procedure
Display
statistics result
Finish
statistics
Finish
Select
formulation
Display adding
result
Working mode
parameters
Profile
None
- Default keys settings
8.3. Default Screen Settings
Function allowing you to set default workspace values and default function keys for a
particular working mode.
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Procedure:
• Enter <Display/Default screen sett ings> submenu, a respective warning is displayed:
<Continue?>.
• Press key for confirmation.
• Default workspace values and default function keys for a particular working mode are
set. Next, <Display> submenu is shown automatically.
9. PROGRAM
Program menu is divided into function groups. Function group is a group of interrelated
parameters.
Function Groups:
• Working modes,
• Databases,
• Reports,
• Communication,
• Peripherals,
• Printouts,
• Display,
• Permissions,
• Units,
• Adjustment,
• Ambient conditions
• Misc,
• Balance data,
• Import / Export (visible upon plugging USB flash drive t o t he USB port)
10. LOG IN OPERATION
In order to access operator-related parameters and in order to edit databases, you need t o
log in as an operator with <Administrator> permissions levels.
Caution:
<Admin> is a default operator set on each brand new balance. The default operator is
assigned with <Administrator> permissions levels. <Admin> account is protected by
password: 1111. Log in operation of default operator is carried out automatically upon
balance start-up. In case of modification of default operator data or upon adding new
operators, it is necessary to log in manually.
First Log In operation:
• Go to home screen, press key, wait for the operators database to open.
• Select <Admin> operator, wait for the on-screen keyboard with a password box to open.
• Enter „1111” password and press key to confirm.
• The home screen is displayed.
• When logged, add operators and set the permissions levels, f or detailed procedure read
section: 28).
While Logging In again, select an operator from the list and enter the password, the software
initiates operation with permissions level set for the selected operator.
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Log Out operation:
• Go to home screen, press key, wait for the operators database to open.
• Select <Log out> option ( 1st position on the operators list).
• The home screen is displayed.
Permissions Levels
There are 4 permissions levels: Administrator, A dvanced Operator, Operator, None.
Access to operator-related parameters, databases and program functions is
conditioned by permissions level:
Permissions level
Available parameters and functions
None
Permission to edit operator-related parameters not granted.
Operator can neither accept the weighing result nor start the
following operations: entering reference sample mass and
determining reference sample quantity in working mode <Parts
counting>, entering reference sample mass and determining
reference sample in working mode <Percent weighing>.
Operator
Operator can edit parameters of <Readout/Filter> submenu, set
parameters of <Misc> submenu (except for <Date and time>,
<Permissions>, <Software update> parameters). Operator can
run and carry out all weighing operations. Operator can preview
<Databases> data, and define universal variables.
Advanced
operator
Operator can edit the following submenus: <Readout>;
<Working modes>; <Communication>; <Peripherals>; <Misc>
(operation of <Date and time>, <Permissions> and <Software
update> parameter excluded). Operator can run and carry out
all weighing operations.
Administrator
Operator can edit all operator-related parameters and all
databases, and use all functions.
11. WEIGHING OPERATION
Load the weighing pan. Read the result when stability marker is displayed .
In order to record/print the weighing result press < > key:
• for verified weighing instruments – only stable weighing result is recorded or pr int ed
(stability marker displayed),
• for non-verified weighing instruments – stable or unstable weighing r esult is
recorded or printed (stability marker not displayed); Unstable weighing result is
marked with <?> on the printout, the question mark is printed next to the weight
value.
11.1. Good Weighing Practice
To assure long-term operation and correct mass measurements, follow the rules
presented below:
Start the balance with no load on the weighing pan (permissible value of load
on the weighing pan at start is ±10% of the maximum capacity).
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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
11.2. Units
UNITS parameter group enables you to specify which mass units are to be available in the
course of operation, and to define two custom units. These two options improve both comfort
and speed of work. You can change unit [g] to some other unit during the weighing process
or during operation of other modes. 'Parts counting' and 'Percent weighing' modes are
exceptions.
11.3. Weighing Unit Selection
In order to change the weighing unit either press the weighing unit pictogram displayed
next to the weighing result value or click key (if provided in the information box).
Clicking the unit triggers its change, the clicked unit gets replaced with the unit that is next
on the list of available units. Another method for unit change is selecting a particular unit
out of the units list, to view the list click key (if provided in the information box).
Units list:
unit symbol
verified
balance
unit symbol verified balance
gram
[g]
yes
Tael Taiwan
[tlt]
no
milligram
[mg]
yes*
Tael 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
Tael Hong Kong
[tlh]
no
mesghal
[msg]
no
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Tael Singapore
[tls]
no
* - units accessibility is conditioned by the weighing instrument type.
11.4. Weighing Units Accessibility
You can declare which units are to be accessible upon pressing 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 accessible in the
course of the weighing instrument
operation.
11.5. Start Unit Selection
Upon setting start unit, the balance activates with the set star t unit for these modes where
change of the unit is possible.
Accessibility of particular units is conditioned by the weighing instrument status; i.e. on the
fact whether the given balance is verified or not.
11.6. Gravitational Acceleration
<Gravitational acceleration> parameter compensates changes of gravity force being a
result of different latitude and altitude when the selected unit is „Newton” [N].
Procedure:
• Enter <Units/Gravitational acceleration> submenu, <Gravitational acceleration> edit
box is displayed.
• Enter gravitational acceleration value res pective for the particular place of use and press
key to confirm changes.
11.7. Custom Units
Parameter allowing you to declare two custom units. Displayed custom unit value is a result
of calculation, where obtained in the course of measurement weight value is multiplied by a
multiplier determined for this particular custom unit. The custom units can be freely named
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with use of 3 characters maximum. By default the custom units are marked as: [u1] –
custom unit 1 and [u2] – custom unit 2.
11.8. Zeroing Operation
To zero mass indication press key. Zero indication and the following pictograms are
displayed: and .
Zeroing operation means determining new zero point, recognized by the weighing device as
precise zero. The instrument can be zeroed only when the indication is stable.
Caution:
Indication can be zeroed only within ±2% r ange of maxi mum capa cit y . If the zeroed valu e is
above ±2% of the maximum capacity, then the soft war e displays a respective error
message:
11.9. Taring Operation
To determine net weight value, load the weighing pan with a packaging, wait for a stable
indication and press key. Zero indication and the following pictograms are
displayed: Net and . Upon unloading the weighing pan, the sum of tared masses with
minus sign is displayed. You can assign tare value to a particular product stored in the
database. In such case the assigned tare value is automatically acquired upon selection of
the given product.
Caution: It is impossible to tare negative values. When you try to tare negative values, the
weighing instrument responds with an error message. In such case, zero the indication and
repeat taring procedure.
Entering tare value manually
Procedure:
• Press quick access key - . The key is available regardless of the working mode you
operate.
• An on-screen numeric keyboard is displayed.
• Enter the tare value and press key.
• Balance returns to the weighing mode. The entered tare value with '-' sign is displayed.
<Net> marker appears in the upper-left corner of the screen.
Deleting tare
The tare value indicated on the display can be deleted by pressing key located on
the operation panel. Before you do it make sure that the weighing pan is empty.
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Procedure 1 - upon taking the tared load off the weighing pan:
• Press key.
• the <Net> marker gets deleted, new zero point is det er mined.
Procedure 2 - with tared load resting on the weighing pan:
• Press key.
• the <Net> marker gets deleted, new zero point is determined.
• When the zeroed value is above 2% of the maximum capacity, then the software
displays a respective error message.
Selecting tare value out of PACKAGING DATABASE
Procedure:
• Press key located on the operation panel.
• Wait for a respective window to open, next press button (PACKAGING).
• Window with a list of tare values recorded into packagin g dat abas e opens.
• Select the packaging that is to be used.
• Balance returns to the weighing mode. The selected tare value (taken form the
selected packaging record) with '-' sign is displayed. <Net> marker appears in the
upper-left corner of the screen.
or
• Press button (if provided on the display).
• Window with a list of tare values recorded into packagin g dat abas e opens.
• Select the packaging that is to be used.
• Balance returns to the weighing mode. The selected tare value (taken form the
selected packaging record) with '-' sign is displayed. <Net> marker appears in the
upper-left corner of the screen.
AUTOTARE
Autotare function provides automatic taring of the packaging during the weighing process
when packaging mass for each of the product is different. For detailed description of
Autotare function operation, read later section of this user manual.
Deleting tare
The entered tare value can be deleted by pressing key located on the operation
panel, or by entering value of 0.00g (read the above description).
11.10. Weighing Profile
In order to make operation with the balance easier, 4 various profiles have been designed.
Parameters for these profiles have been set (and saved) in a way ensuring that the
weighings are carried out optimally for particular requirements and conditions.
Profile parameters concern settings of a given working mode, they are grouped in
parameter: Setup/Working modes/Weighing/Readout.
For detailed description of Profile settings read the next section of this user manual.
Profile types:
• User – basic profile, filters settings provide quite fast and precise measurement.
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• Fast – profile set to enable fast measurement of mass of any size regardless of the
selected working mode. Fast profile gets activated automatically at the first balance
start-up. For Fast profile, the parameters settings enable obtaining the final result as
fast as possible.
• Fast dosing – profile intended for dosing, it is set to enable fast dispensing of product.
• Precision – profile set to enable precise measurement of mass of any size regardless
of the selected working mode. For Precision profile the weighing process takes a lot of
time, but this guarantees the most precise weighing result.
Caution: as an operator you can modify all profile settings only for User profile, when it
comes to the remaining default profiles (Fast, Fast dosing and Precision) they can only be
modified partially.
At the top of the screen a respective pictogram (letter) is displayed, it informs which profile is
currently operated. The profile can be selected separately for a given working mode. The
most recently used profile is remembered for each working mode (along with all introduced
modifications), the mode, when activated, is run with the most recently used profile.
Profiles pictograms:
No.
Pictogram
Description
1
U
User profile
2
F
Fast profile
3
D
Fast dosing profile
4
P
Precision profile
Profile selection procedure:
o Press key.
o List of profiles is displayed.
o Select demanded profile (grey background), to do it press either or
button.
o Press key to confirm.
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11.11. WEIGHING Mode Settings- Readout
The software allows setup of operating parameters (filters, value release and autozero
function, deleting the last digit and other sett ings) separately for each working mode. As an
operator you can modify all profile settings only for User profile, when it comes to the
remaining default profiles (Fast, Fast dosing, Precision) they can only be m odif ied par tially,
i.e. you are not allowed to change Filter and Value release parameters for these profiles,
the said parameters are set to default factory values.
It enables customizing the instrument and utilizing its properties depending on your needs
and expectations, or on specific requirements for select ed working mode (e.g. DOSING); as
a result the device operation is quick and easy.
Setting filter level (option disabled for the following profiles: Fast, Fast dosing,
Precision)
Filter settings depend 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 the weight value of weighed mass is about to
be determined, it works more intensively when the weighed mass is 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 the weighing takes.
Value release (option disabled for the following profiles: Fast, Fast dosing, Precision)
Since ambient conditions at a workplace vary, it is neces sary to determine the value re lease
parameter in the most preferable way enabling weighing instrument adaptation, parameter
options are: FAST, FAST + RELIABLE or RELIABLE. Depending on the selected option,
weighing time is either shorter or longer.
Autozero function
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The software offers an autozero function (Auto) ensuring precise mass indication. The
function has been designed to enable automatic control and c orrection of zero indication. If
the function is enabled, the following measurement results are compared to each other at
declared time intervals, e.g. every second. The said comparison takes place when the
weighing pan is unloaded and the displayed indication is close to zero. If the results
difference is lower than declared AUTOZERO range value, e.g. 1 divis ion, the indic ation gets
zeroed automatically, and the markers of stable indication – and precise zero – are
displayed. Active Autozero function means, that each m easurement starts with the precise
zero. There are, however, some cases when this function can be a dist urbing factor for the
measuring process. e.g. very slow placing of a load on the weighing pan (load adding, e.g.
pouring, filling). In such case, the system correcting zero indication may also correct the
indication of actual weight of load placed on the weighing pan.
Last digit display
Function enabling/disabling display of the last digit (placed on the right of the decimal poi nt )
of the weighing result. Available values:
• Always: all digits are displayed.
• Never: last digit disabled.
• When stable: last digit displayed only when the result is stable.
Balance ambient conditions
Parameter relating to ambient and environmental conditions of the workstation.
Available values: <STABLE> and < UNST ABLE> . Sett ing STA BLE value mak es t he weig hing
instrument work much faster; i.e. weighing takes much less time than in case of setting t he
parameter to UNSTABLE value. Enter <AMBIENT CONDITIONS> parameter and set
<UNSTABLE> value if the ambient conditions are unfavourable (air drafts, vibrations). By
default the parameter is set to value: <STABLE>.
11.12. Proximit y Sensors
The weighing device is equipped with two proximity sensors which enable touch free control.
The program 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 weighing device function. For available functions list r ead
section 8.2. Upon completed configuration procedure, the software runs function assigne d to
a particular proximity sensor, having detected motion around it. To provide correct operation,
it is necessary to set respective proximity sensors sensitivity (read section 12).
11.13. AUTOTARE
Autotare function allows you to quickly determine net weight for loads with different tare
values, which loads are measured one after another.
When autotare is enabled (<AUTOTARE> parameter set to <YES> value), operation takes
the following order:
• Make sure that the weighing pan is em pt y and press zeroing key.
• Load the weighing pan with product packaging (packaging weight value must be
greater than the set value of AUTO THRESHOLD parameter).
• Upon indication stabilization, packaging mass is automatically tared (Net
pictogram is displayed in the upper part of the display).
• Put/pour/dispense product that is to be packed int o t he pac kaging.
• Net mass is displayed.
• Unload the weighing pan (remove both product and packaging) .
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• When the weighing device detects weight value lower than gross weight value set
in <AUTO THRESHOLD> parameter, the entered tare value gets automat icall y
deleted (Net pictogram is no longer displayed).
• Load the weighing pan with packaging of another product , upon indication
stabilization, packaging mass is automatically tared (Net pictogram is displayed in
the upper part of the display).
• Put/pour/dispense product that is to be packed int o t he pac kaging.
For correct operation of the weighing instrument with AUTOTARE function, it is necessary to
adjust the threshold value.
<AUTO THRESHOLD> parameter refers to the following functions:
- autotare,
- automatic printout.
No automatic taring takes place as long as the gross weight value stays within the range set
in <AUTO THRESHOLD> parameter.
11.14. Print Mode
Function designed to enable print mode setting.
Available values:
• <WHEN STABLE> - for this value stable m easurement result, along with the settings
for <GLP PRINTOUT> parameter, is sent to the printer port. Upon pressing
key at the moment when the result is unstable (no pictogram
displayed), the program first waits for the stability condition to be met, next sends
the measurement result to the port.
• <EACH> - every single pressing of key 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). In
case of unstable indication, <?> sign is displayed in front of the weighing result
frame.
Function available for non-verified balances exclusively.
• <AUTO> - select this value to enable automat ic pr int out. When selecting <AUTO>
value remember to set <AUTOPRINT THRESHOLD> in accordance with your
requirements.
• <AUTO + INTERVAL> - select this value to s t art automatic print and record of
indications in WEIGHINGS and ALIBI databases, carried out in a cyclic manner in a
specified time intervals. The interval is set in [min] in <INTERVAL> parameter.
Interval range is 1 - 9999 min.
CAUTION:
Each weighing 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.
The first stable weighing result of value greater than AUTO THRESHOLD value is
printed and recorded as the first measurement. The following measurements are
printed with frequency set in INTERVAL parameter. To stop the automatic operation
with interval, switch the option off.
Upon switching the function of auto print with interval on, PRINT button becomes
inoperative (no indication is printed when pressed).
Automatic operation procedure:
Press key to zero the indication (stability marker, , and zero
pictogram, , are displayed).
Load the weighing pan, the firs t stable m easurement is sent to the printer port.
Unload the weighing pan.
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The next measuremen t is possible when the indication gets lower than the value
set for <AUTO THRESHOLD> parameter (next measurement does not require
zero value).
For automatic operation it is necessary to adjust the threshold value. The measurement is
sent to a computer or a printer when mass indication gets below the set net value of <AUTO
THRESHOLD> parameter.
<AUTO THRESHOLD> parameter refers to the following functions: automatic tare,
automatic operation, autoprint with interval.
11.15. 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 PM C32 series the values are zero.
Only authorized RADWAG employee or operator with Administrator permissions level,
providing that balance factory settings enable this, can carry out procedure aiming 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.
Using reference sample weights, the authorized RADWAG employee determines minimum
sample weight for specified tare containers. This operation is carried out at the place of use
and in accordance with requirements of the applied quality system. The obtained value is
entered into the weighing instrument program.
The weighing instrument program enables defining tare value with assigned minimum
sample weight value.
<Minimum sample weight> function guarantees that the results of weighing operation are
comprised within the set tolerance, in accordance with applied quality management sy stem
of particular company.
Caution: Function valid for weighing mode exclusively.
Available options:
• MODE
None – minimum sample weight function off.
Block – select to enable display of respective pictograms informing you about t he
measured mass (whether it is lower than the MSW value or higher than the MSW
value); with this option on, the program makes it impossible to accept the measurement
that is lower than the MSW value.
Warn – select to enable display of respective pictograms informing you about the
measured mass (whether it is lower than the MSW value or higher than the MSW
value). You can accept the measurement that is lower than the MSW value.
• Tare – maximum tare value, for which the minimum sample weight is obligato r y
(analyse the below examples).
• Minimum mass – value of the minimum sample weight determined for a part icular
weighing device on site with use of respective method.
Example 1:
No.
Tare value
Minimum
Sample
Weight
Operation
2
1000.00 g
1.00 g
Minimum sample weight refers to all net weight values
when weighing is carried out using a tare container of
mass 0.01 g – 999.99 g, inclusive (<TARE> button used).
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In case of such settings, the minimum sample weight is
valid only when you weigh samples in a tare container of
weight value comprised within the above specified range. If
taring function IS NOT used, or if the tare container's
weight ranges between 1000.00 g - Max, then pictogram
informing on use of minimum sample weight goes blank.
Example 2 (for a weighing instrument with max weighing range 10kg):
No.
Tare value
Minimum
Sample
Weight
Operation
1
10000.00 g
1.50 g
Minimum sample weight refers to all net weight values
when weighing is carried out using a tare container of
mass value comprised within the whole weighing range
(<TARE> button used).
In case of such settings, the minimum sample weight is
valid only when you weigh samples in a tare container. If
taring function IS NOT used then pictogram informing on
use of minimum sample weight goes blank.
Example 3:
No.
Tare value
Minimum
Sample
Weight
Operation
1
0.00 g
2.00 g
Minimum sample weight refers to all net weight values
when weighing is carried out without use of a tare
container (<TARE> button NOT used).
In case of such settings, the minimum sample weight is
valid only when you weigh samples without use of tare
containers. If taring function IS used then pictogram
informing on use of minimum sample weight goes blank.
You can preview the entered data, but you are not allowed to edit it.
Weighing with use of MINIMUM SAMPLE WEIGHT function
If in the course of weighing you want to find out whether a particular measurement value is
higher than the MSW value, specified for a given weighing range, then <Minimum sample
weight> function must be on. To turn the function on go to weighing mode settings.
Procedure (Administrator exclusively):
1. Enter weighing mode settings.
2. Enter <Minimum sample weight> parameter group.
3. Enter <Mode> parameter.
4. Settings box is displayed, select respective option:
Block – select to enable display of respective pictograms informing you about t he
measured mass (whether it is lower than the MSW value or higher than the MSW
value); with this option on, the program makes it impossible to accept the
measurement that is lower than the MSW value.
Warn – select to enable display of respective pictograms informing you about the
measured mass (whether it is lower than the MSW value or higher than the MSW
value). You can accept the measurement that is lower than the MSW value.
5. Go to the home screen.
6. Section presenting the weighing result comprises additional pictogram providing
supplementary information. The pictogram changes in the course of weighing
operation, it informs you on the weighed sample mass; the information is referred to
the declared minimum sample weight value.
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Weight value lower than the MSW value
specified for a particular tare range.
Weight value higher than the MSW value
specified for a particular tare range.
Pictograms Providing MSW-related Information:
Weight value lower than the specified MSW value.
Weight value higher than or equal to the specified MSW value.
12. MISCELLANEOUS PARAMETERS
Parameters facilitating balance operation. To set these parameters go to <MISC> submenu.
For detailed instruction on how to set up particular parameters read section 7 of this user
manual.
Interface Language
Parameter allowing you to set program menu language.
Available languages: POLISH, ENGLISH.
'Beep' Sound
Parameter allowing you to enable/disable sound signal i nforming the operator about pressing
panel key(s) or about operation of proximity sensors.
Settings box:
Display Brightness
Parameter allowing you to change display brightness, the bright ness can be changed within
0% - 100% range, where 0% - backlight off, 100% - maximum possible backlight intensity.
Proximity Sensors Sensitivity
Parameter allowing you to change sensitivity of the proximity sensors , the sensors sensitivit y
can be changed within 0% - 100% range, where 0% - proximity sensors off, 100% maximum possible sensitivity (for lower values the proximity sensors operate at a shorter
distance).
Date and Time
Parameter allowing you to set current date and time and to specify date and time format.
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Date
Enter this parameter to set current date.
Settings box:
Using the operation panel's numeric keypad enter the new date and press key to
confirm.
Time
Enter this parameter to set current time. Time and date parameters modification
proceeds likewise.
Date Format
Enter this parameter to set date format [YYYY.MM.DD / YYYY.DD.MM / DD.MM.YYYY
/ MM.DD.YYYY]; where: YYYY – year; MM – month; DD – day.
Time Format
Enter this parameter to set time format [12h/24h].
When you set [12h] value for TIME parameter, A> or <P> letter is displayed next to the
time. A stands for hours before the noon, P stands for hours after the noon. Time
printout features either letters AM or PM.
Backlight Standby Time
Parameter allowing you to set time interval, in [min], af ter which the screen goes black when
no weighings are being carried out. The screen will go black if the weighing result is stable.
NONE - backlight standby time inactive, 0.5; 1; 2; 3; 5 - time given in minutes.
If the indication is stable during the declared time interval, the backlight gets deactivated
automatically. Backlight activates upon indication change (stability mark er not displayed) or
upon pressing operation panel key. Backlight deactivation works also when the weighing
instrument's menu is entered.
Automatic Shutdown
Parameter allowing you to set time interval, in [min], after which the weighing device shuts
down automatically (this function is similar to functio n of key ). Upon switching the
display off, the other subassemblies remain power ed and the weighing instrument is ready
for operation.
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NONE - automatic shutdown inactive, 1; 2; 3; 5; 10 - time given in minutes.
If the indication is stable during the declared time interval, the screen is shut down
automatically.
In order to switch the weighing instrument on, press key of the operation panel.
Weighing process gets started automatically.
Shutdown function is inactive and the device cannot be turned off if any process is started or
if you operate the menu.
Restore Default Operator Settings
Parameter allowing you to restore default operator settings.
Autotest GLP
Autotest GLP is a function based on the test of repeatability of indications observed while
loading an internal weight onto the weighing pan, which is done in order to determine
indication error. The error is determined in reference to the maximum capacity.
<AUTOTEST> function has been designed to aid a user in assessing balance’s operation
and diagnosing the reasons for occurrence of weighing errors (exceeding the maximum
permissible values for a given balance model).
AUTOTEST facilitates balance’s settings optimisation which is necessary in order to
maintain the best possible repeatability and weighing time at workstation. The function
makes it possible to monitor the above-mentioned parameters at optional moment and
archive tests results in the form of reports that are automatically generated at the end of
control procedure. Up to 50 reports can be recorded.
Procedure:
• deposit internal weight twice, next deposit internal weight t en times and calculate the
value of standard deviation,
• adjust the weighing instrument,
• print a report.
Test results provide weighing instrument data, calculated error for Max capacity and value of
repeatability of indication expressed as standard deviation.
Procedure:
Enter <MISC> parameters group, start <AUTOTEST GLP> parameter.
Select <Start> option, to do it press either or . Autotest GLP procedure
starts, it is carried out automatically. Autotest procedure progress bar is displayed in a
separate window.
Press or key to abort the procedure, you can do it at any time.
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Upon procedure completion, the parameter screen is displayed, value informing on recorded
autotest number (to be found in <RESULT> field) is increased by <1>.
To view particular results, press <RESULTS> field and select the given autotest.
To print a report go to <Details> screen and press printer pictogram t hat is to be found in the
bottom.
Report example:
...............................................................
----------- Autotest GLP: Report ------------Balance type xx
Balance S/N 123456
Operator Admin
Software version Lx.x.x
Date 2017.03.10
Time 09:17:16
-----------------------------------------------------Measurements quantity 10
Reading unit 0.01 g
Adjustment weight mass 1402.094 g
Filter Average
Value release Fast + reliable
-----------------------------------------------------Deviation for max -0.018 g
Repeatability 0.0028 g
Signature
........................................
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13. PERMISSIONS LEVELS
<Permissions> submenu is available for operators logged as Administrator. This group of
parameters allows you to determine access rights for particular operators.
In order to set permissions levels enter < /Permissions> submenu.
13.1. Anonymous Operator
Parameter allowing you to assign unlogged weighing device oper ator (so called anonymous
operator) with permissions level.
Procedure:
• Enter <Permissions/Anonymous operat or > submenu.
• Set one of four options: None, Operator, Advanced oper ator, Administrator.
13.2. Date and Time
Default balance settings enable operator who is logged as Administrator to modify date and
time parameter but the software allows to change permissions level, and as a result
authorize other operators to access <Date and time> parameter.
Procedure:
• Enter <Permissions/Date and time> submenu.
• Set one of four options: None, Operator, Advanced oper ator, Administrator.
Caution: When <None> option is set, all unlogged operators can modify date and time.
13.3. Printouts
Default balance settings enable operator who is logged as Administrator to edit printouts
but the software allows to change permissions level, and as a result authorize other
operators to access <Printouts> parameter.
Procedure:
• Enter <Permissions/Printouts> submenu.
• Set one of four options: None, Operator, Advanced oper ator, Administrator.
Caution: When <None> option is set, all unlogged operators can edit printouts.
13.4. Databases Edition
Parameter allowing you to set permissions levels enabling particular operators to edit the
following databases: products, packaging, customers, universal variables.
Procedure:
• Enter <Permissions/Databases edition> submenu.
• Select respective database and set one of four options: None, Operator, Advanced
operator, Administrator.
Caution: When <None> option is set, all unlogged operators can edit particular database.
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13.5. Select Database Record
Parameter allowing you to set permissions levels enabling particular operators to select
given database entries. 'Select database record' parameter is available for the following
databases: products, packaging, customers, universal variables.
Procedure:
• Enter <Permissions/Select database record> submenu.
• Select respective database and set one of four options: None, Operator, Advanced
operator, Administrator.
Caution: When <None> option is set, all unlog ged operators can select particular dat abase
entries.
14. ADJUSTMENT
In order to ensure the highest weighing accuracy, it is recommended to perio dically introduce
a corrective factor of indications to balance memory, the said factor must be referred to a
reference mass.
Adjustment has to be carried out:
- prior weighing,
- if long breaks between successive measuring series occur,
- if the weighing instrument temperatur e has changed by 3°C and m ore.
Types of adjustment:
- automatic internal adjustment ,
- manual internal adjustment,
- adjustment performed using an external weight of declared mass, which mass cannot
be modified, or using an external weight of mass equal or greater than 30% of the
maximum range.
Caution:
In case of verified balances (with an internal automatic adjustment system) only two
adjustment types are available: automatic internal adjustment and manual internal
adjustment. Remember to carry out the adjustment process when there is no load on
the pan! When the weighing pan is loaded, command <RANGE EXCEEDED> is
displayed. In such case, unload the weighing pan and repeat the adjustment.
Adjustment process can be aborted if necessary, to do it press key.
14.1. Internal Adjustment
Internal adjustment is carried out by means of an internal adjustment weight. < > button,
when pressed, automatically triggers adjustment process. Upon adjustment process
completion respective message, informing about process end and about its status, is
displayed.
Caution: Adjustment procedure requires stable environmental conditions (no air drafts or
ground vibrations). The process must be carried out with an empty weighing pan.
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14.2. External Adjustment
External adjustment is carried out using an external mass standard of the right accuracy and
weight value, which value depends on balance model and capacity. Correction is car ried out
semi-automatically, successive process stages are signalled with prompts.
Caution: External adjustment is possible for balances that are not a subject to the
conformity assessment (verification).
Process stages:
• Enter <Adjustment> submenu, next select “External adjustment” option.
• Message <Remove weight> is displayed.
• Unload the weighing pan and press key. The balance determines start mass,
message <Adjustment; Please wait…> is displayed.
• Upon completed start mass determination, message <Put weight> is displayed along
with particular value of mass standard assigned to the balance.
• Load the weighing pan with the required adjustment weight and press key.
• Upon completed procedure, message <Remove weight> is displayed.
• Take the weight off the weighing pan, the balance displays the <Adjustment>
submenu.
14.3. Operator's Adjustment
Operator's adjustment can be carried out using any adjustment weight, mass of which
ranges between 0.3 Max and Max. Operator's adjustment and external adjustment
procedures are likewise with one exception, before operator's adjustment start, an edit box
for entering mass of the used adjustment weight is opened.
Caution: Operator's adjustment is possible for balances that are not a subject to the
conformity assessment (verification).
In order to start operator's adjustment, enter <Adjustment> submenu and select <User
adjustment> option. Then follow the commands displayed on a screen.
14.4. Adjustment Test
<Adjustment test> function enables comparing the result of an internal automatic adjustment
with the value recorded in balance factory parameters. The comparison is used for
determining balance sensitivity drift over time.
14.5. Automatic Adjustment
Enter this menu to specify conditions initiating an automatic adjustment. Options:
None – automatic adjustment inactive.
Time – adjustment takes place in time intervals declared in menu <Autom at ic
adjustment time> (14.6).
Temperature – adjustment is triggered by temperature change.
Both – adjustment is triggered by both, temperature changes and time.
Caution: This parameter settings can be modified only for balances that are not a subject to
the conformity assessment (verification).
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14.6. Automatic Adjustment Time
<Automatic adjustment time> parameter determines time interval between successive
automatic internal adjustments. The time interval is declared in hours and ranges betwe en
0.5 and 12 hours.
To set time interval for automatic adjustment:
select <Autom at ic adjustment time> option,
using displayed menu, select appropriate time interval (given in hours) which is to
elapse between the most recent adjustment and activation of the following automatic
internal adjustment.
Caution: This parameter settings can be modified only for balances that are not a subject to
the conformity assessment (verification).
14.7. Print
Adjustment report is automatically generated at the end of each adjustment process or
adjustment test, next it is sent to port selected for <PERIPHERALS/PRINTER> (COM 1 port
by default). To declare report content go to <PRINTOUTS/ADJUSTMENT REPORT>
submenu.
For instruction on how to declare adjustment report settings read section 'Printouts'.
The report can be printed using balance-connected print er or sent to a computer and saved
as a file for the archiving purposes.
15. PRINTOUTS CONTENT
15.1. Adjustment Report
ADJUSTMENT REPORT is a group of parameters allowing you t o declare data that is to be
printed on an adjustment report.
Variable
Description
PROJECT
Project name matching particular weighing type (31 characters
maximum).
ADJUSTMENT
TYPE
Performed adjustment type.
OPERATOR
Logged-in operator name.
PROJECT
Project name printout (see: Project parameter).
DATE
Adjustment performance date.
TIME
Adjustment performance time.
BALANCE S/N
Balance serial number.
ADJUSTMENT
RESULT
DIFFERENCE
Difference between mass of adjustment weight that was measured
during last adjustment and mass of currently measured adjustment
weight.
DASHES
Line separating data and signature fields on a printout.
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SIGNATURE
An area for the signature of an operator carrying out the adjustment.
For detailed information on how to enter project name read section 7 of this user manual.
For the parameters described above, one of these values
must be selected:
(NO) – do not print
(YES) – print
Report example:
15.2. Header, Footer, GLP Printouts
HEADER
Group of parameters allowing you to declare data that is to be
printed on a header printout.
GLP
PRINTOUT
Group of parameters allowing yo
u to declare data that is to be
printed on a measurement printout.
FOOTER
Group of parameters allowing you to declare data that is to be
printed on a footer printout.
Variables List
Variable
Description
Active for
WORKING MODE
Working mode name printout.
Header
Footer
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BALANCE TYPE
Balance type printout.
Header
Footer
BALANCE S/N
Balance serial number.
Header
Footer
OPERATOR
Logged-in operator name.
Header
GLP printout
Footer
PRODUCT
Currently selected product name.
Header
GLP printout
Footer
CUSTOMER
Currently selected customer name.
Header
GLP printout
Footer
PACKAGING
Currently selected customer name.
GLP printout
DATE
Printout date.
Header
GLP printout
Footer
TIME
Printout time.
Header
GLP printout
Footer
VARIABLE 1
Value of universal variable 1.
Header
GLP printout
Footer
VARIABLE 2
Value of universal variable 2.
Header
GLP printout
Footer
VARIABLE 3
Value of universal variable 3.
Header
GLP printout
Footer
NET
Net weight value in a basic unit (calibration unit).
GLP printout
TARE
Tare weight value in the current unit.
GLP printout
GROSS
Gross weight value in the current unit.
GLP printout
CURRENT RESULT
Current measurement result (NET weight value)
in the current unit.
GLP printout
ADJUSTMENT
REPORT
The most recent adjustment report printed
according to the settings declared for the
adjustment report printout (read: section 15.1 of
this user manual).
Header
GLP printout
Footer
DASHES
Line separating data and signature fields on a
printout.
Header
Footer
EMPTY LINE
Blank separating line.
Header
Footer
SIGNATURE
An area for the signature of an operator carrying
out the adjustment.
Footer
PROFILE
Currently selected profile name.
Header
GLP printout
Footer
NON-STANDARD
PRINTOUT
One of 100 non-standard printouts.
You c
an choose one of the following options:
NONE / non-standard printout name.
Header
GLP printout
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For instruction on how to enter non-standard
printouts read later section of this user manual.
Footer
For the parameters described above, one of these values must be selected:
(NO) – do not print; (YES) – print
Printout examples:
Header
GLP printout
Footer
15.3. Non-Standard Printouts
The program allows you to design 100 non-standard p rintouts. Each of them can consist of
approximately 1900 characters.
Non-standard printout may include:
− variable da ta conditioned by a particular working mode and operator needs (mass,
date etc.),
− fixed texts, entered into operator's menu,
15.3.1. Inserting Texts
Variables list
Symbol Description
{0} Standard printout in a calibration unit
{1} Standard printout in a current unit
{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
{15} Statistics: Number
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{16} Statistics: Sum
{17} Statistics: Average
{18} Statistics: Min
{19}
Statistics: Max
{20}
Statistics: SDV
{21}
Statistics: D
{22}
Statistics: RDV
{32} Serial number
{35} Parts counting: Reference sample mas s
{36} Percent weighing: Reference mass
{45} Target value
{46} Tolerance
{50} Product: Name
{51} Product: Code
{52} Product: EAN code
{53} Product: Mass
{54} Product: Tare
{56} Product: Min
{57} Product: Max
{66}
Product: Tolerance
{70}
Variable 1
{71}
Variable 2
{72}
Variable 3
{75}
Operator: Name
{76}
Operator: Code
{77}
Operator: Permissions
{80}
Packaging: Name
{81}
Packaging: Code
{82}
Packaging: Mass
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Each of them can consist of approximately 1900 characters (letters, digits, special signs,
spaces). You can apply non-standard characters, i.e. special signs, which allows you to print
variable data.
Example:
„RADWAG”
DATE: <current measurement date>
HOUR: <current measurement time>
PRODUCT MASS: <current mass indication>
*****SIGNATURE:.........
<current working mode>
Enter printout content settings and design the printout using respective data variables and
characters for text format.
For detailed information on how to enter/design project read section 7 of this user manual.
In order to carry out HEADER or GLP or FOOTER printout using EPSON printer (equipped
with an auto-cutter blade) and crop the paper beneath the respective printout, select an
option of non-standard printout comprising {150} variable, and set this option in header, GLP
printout or footer settings, respectively. (For instruction on how to enter control codes, read
section 25 of this user manual).
In such case <SUFFIX> command should stay empty. Paper is to be cropped underneath
the FOOTER.
Method for inserting the text
− by an on-screen keyboard (detailed description to be found in section 7 of this
user manual)
− by a computer keyboard of USB type
{85}
Customer: Name
{86}
Customer: Code
{87}
Customer: TIN
{88}
Customer: Address
{89}
Customer: Postal code
{90}
Customer: City
{146}
Gross weight in current unit
{147}
Tare in a current unit
{150}
Paper crop EPSON
{151}
Form feed for PCL printers
{155}
Cooperation with RADWAG CONNECT software
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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 respect ive
menu option and, using the keyboard, type the text.
15.4. Variables
Variable is defined as alphanumeric data which ca n be linked to printouts, products or ot her
information related to weighing. Every variable is characterized by its content, the content
must be inserted. Variables are used for entering various data d uring the weighing process,
e.g. serial number or batch number. The program allows to enter 3 variables. Each can
consist of 31 characters maximum.
In order to insert a variable content, you need to enter variable settings (VARIABLE 1,
VARIABLE 2, VARIABLE 3) and insert the respective values using arrow keys of the balance
keypad or a computer keyboard. Procedure for entering texts is the same as for nonstandard printouts.
16. WORKING MODES – General Information
PM ser ie s balances feature the following working modes:
Weighing
Means of operation: weight of a load is determined through an indirect
measurement. The balance measures gravitational force which attracts the load.
The obtained result is processed and displayed on the balance screen in a
digital format.
Parts Counting
Means of operation: based on a weight value of a single piece it is possible to
count pieces quantity; necessary conditions: the weight value of a single piece is
determined with sufficient accuracy, the mass of all the pieces is the same.
Checkweighing
Means of operation: control of sample's mass carried out with reference to
specified thresholds, it is necessary to give the value of min threshold <LO> and
max threshold <HI>.
Dosing
Means of operation: it is necessary to specify sample’s target mass to be
obtained by dispensing (pouring, filling, etc.).
Percent weighing
Means of operation: control of percent ratio of a test sample in relation to a
reference sample. Obtained data provides info on how much the test sample
differs from the adopted reference sample.
Solids density
Means of operation: based on Archimedes principle, a balance determines
density of solids. The mode requires use of an optional density determination kit.
Liquid density
Means of operation: based on Archimedes principle, a balance determines
density of liquids. The mode requires use of an optional density determination
kit.
Animal Weighing
Means of operation: mass measurement carried out with use of filters which
dampen animal moves on a weighing pan, the filters enable you to obtain a
correct measurement result.
Statistics
Means of operation: carried out measurements are used to calculate statistical
data such as Min, Max, deviation, etc.
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Peak Hold
Means of operation: max temporary indication occurring in the course of the
weighing process is held on a display.
Formulations
Means of operation: by mixing specified ingredients you can obtain particular
mixture, in order to program given formulation it is necessary to give mass
values for particular ingredients.
Basic totalizing function allowing to add net masses of weighed samples.
Particular working modes feature specific settings. The settings enable adapting mode
operation to your individual needs. They are activated upon selecting a respective profile.
For detailed description of specific working mode settings refer to the given working mode
section.
16.1. Working Modes Accessibility
This group of parameters allows you to declare which functions are to be accessible. You
can deactivate functions that are not used in the course of balanc e operat ion, to do it, set t he
accessibility parameter to <NO > value.
Procedure:
16.2. Running Working Mode
To run working mode other than currently operated one:
o Press key.
o List of working modes is displayed.
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o Using either or key, select the working mode that is to be operated (grey
field).
o Press key to confirm.
16.3. Working Mode Parameters
Each working mode has programmable parameters determining its functioning. For
overview of WEIGHING mode parameters, read section 9 of this user manual. Settings
related to remaining working modes are to be found in respective sections describing
particular working modes.
17. PARTS COUNTING
<Parts counting> is a working mode enabling you to determine quantity of small
pieces of the same mass, which determination is done on the basis of reference weight
value of single piece. The single piece weight value can be:
o determ ined using a reference quantity of parts subjected to weighing,
o taken fr om products dat abas e,
o entered m anually as a numeric value.
Procedure for activation of Parts Counting mode:
• Select <Parts counting> mode, the home scr een is displayed automatically, wherein
the top bar of the screen features pictogram.
Info fiel d provides t he following
information:
• Net weight
• Part mass
• Product
• Operator
• Buttons: print header, print footer, set
part mass, determine part mass (using
reference quantity of parts), databases
17.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements. To access the settings follow the below procedure.
Procedure:
ACAI, Automatic Accuracy Correction, provides the following options:
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o YES, weight value of single piece to be updated,
o NO, weight value of single piece not to be updated.
Means of operation of ACAI f unc t ion:
1. pieces quantity upon adding must increase,
2. pieces quantity upon adding cannot increase more than twice,
3. pieces quantity upon adding must be comprised within ± 0.3 tolerance of total value,
4. the weighing result must be stable.
For information on how to operate the remaining settings and parameters read section 11
of this user manual, i.e. WEIGHING Mode Settings.
17.2. Parts Counting – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
requires particular permissions level.
List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of this user manual.
17.3. Setting Reference Sample Mass by Entering Mass of a Single Part
Procedure:
Press button (Set part mass), <Part mass> edit box featuring an on-screen numeric
keyboard is displayed.
• Enter respective value and press key for confirmation, <Parts counting> working
mode is run with automatically set mass of a single part.
Caution:
If the value of entered single part mass is lower than 0.1 of the reading unit, then the
following message is displayed: <Value too low>.
17.4. Setting Reference Sample Mass by Determining Mass of a Single Part
Procedure:
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• Put the container (intended for the reference sample) on a weighing pan and tare it.
• Press button (Determine part mass), <Reference sample quantity> edit box
featuring an on-screen numeric keyboard is displayed.
• Enter respective value and press key to confirm changes.
• Message specifying number of parts to be loaded is displayed: <Number of parts to
be loaded: 18>.
• Load the weighing pan with declared amount of parts. When the indication is stable (
pictogram is displayed), press key to confirm the mass.
• Single part mass is calculated automatically, <Parts counting> working mode is run and
the weighing device displays quantity of single parts (pcs).
Caution: Remember:
• Total weight value of all parts loaded onto the weighing pan cannot be gr eater than
the max capacity value.
• Total weight value of all parts loaded onto the weighing pan cannot be lower than the
value determined by <Minimum reference sample mass> parameter. Unless t his
condition is met, the weighing device displays a message: <Sample mass too low>.
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• Single part mass must be equal or greater than 0.1 reading unit. Unless this
condition is met, the weighing device displays a message: <Single part mass too
low>.
17.5. Setting Reference Sample Mass by Acquiring Mass of a Single Part from
Database
Each product recorded in a database of products features set of information which allow to
identify it. Among the information there is weight value used during part counting process.
Procedure:
Enter <Parts counting> mode and press operation panel key to which pictogram (product
database) is assigned, next select given product from the list. <Parts counting> mode is
displayed, the weight value for a single piece is automatically acquired form the product
database.
Entering reference sample mass to weighing device memory
Procedure for entering the weight value of a single part to products database:
• Press operation panel key to which pictogram (product database) is assigned.
• Products database opens, press <Products> field.
• Press key in order to select function <Fn> (active functions assigned to
1,2,3,4,5 keys are displayed in the bottom part of the display).
• Press operation panel key to which pictogram (add product) is assigned.
• Fill in the following fields (Name, Code, EAN, Mass – for Parts Counting mode it is
single piece weight).
• Go back to <Parts counting> mode.
17.6. Parts Counting Procedure
First, it is necessary to obtain data about weight value of a single piece.
You can choose one of the following options:
− Enter weight value for a single part (section 17.3), next put parts to be counted on
the weighing pan, parts quantity is displayed.
− Determine weight value for a single part using reference sample mass of known
quantity (section 17.4). Next put parts to be counted on the weighing pan, parts
quantity is displayed. In the course of calculation, ACAI function pictogram is
visible < > (providing that the function is on).
− Acquire weight value for a single part from the database (sect ion 17. 5) . To do it,
you have to select respective product. Now put parts to be counted on the
weighing pan, parts quantity is displayed.
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Caution: It is necessary to tare any additional elements (packaging) prior to counting
process start.
With single part mass set, put parts to be counted into tare container weight of which has
been stored by balance memory.
Number of weighed pieces is displayed on a screen.
You can print stable measurement (stability pictogram displayed), to do it press
key.
18. CHECKWEIGHING
< Checkweighing> is a working mode using two thresholds (Min and Max) for control
of samples weight. Usually the weight is considered to be correct if it is comprised within
threshold values.
Procedure f or acti vation of Checkweighing mode:
• Select <Checkweighing> mode, the home scr een is displayed automatically, wherein
the top bar of the screen features pictogram.
Info field provides the following
information:
• Bar graph with checkweighing thresholds
• Gross weight
• Tare weight
• Operator
• Buttons: print header, print footer, set
checkweighing thresholds, product,
databases
18.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements.For means of operation of these functions read point 11 WEIGHING Mode
Settings. You can place the bar graph within information field area. Below the bar graph, Min
and Max threshold values are displayed.
18.2. Checkweighing – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
requires particular permissions level. List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of
this user manual.
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18.3. Making Use of Checkweighing Thresholds
There are two methods for making use of the checkweighing thresholds:
− selecting product < > with Min and Max threshold declared,
− entering numeric value for the thresholds using < > or < > or < > button, in
this case thresholds do not refer to any product.
Procedure 1 – selecting product from Products Database:
• Press button (product selection), list of products is displayed.
• Select the pr oduc t that is to be weighed.
• The balance displays threshold values under the bar graph within the INFO area. Bar
graph colour corresponds to the current status of mass:
o yellow: mass value lower than Min value,
o green: mass value higher than MIN value and lower than MAX value,
o red: mass value higher than MAX value.
Procedure 2 – entering checkweighing thresholds manually:
• Press button ( Checkweighing thresholds).
• Window with an on-screen numeric keypad is displayed, using it enter Min Threshold
value.
• Enter t he value, pr ess key.
• Window with an on-screen numeric keyboard is displayed, using it enter Max
Threshold value.
• Enter t he value, pr ess key.
• Home scr een of the Checkweighing mode along with the entered threshold values is
displayed.
Caution: Max threshold value has to be greater than Min threshold value.
In order to modify threshold values, the following buttons can be used:
• - press to modify Min Threshold value, do it using an on-screen numeric keypad.
Enter the value, press key. Home screen of the Checkweighing mode is
displayed automatically.
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• - press to modify Max Threshold value, do it using an on-screen numer ic
keypad. Enter the value, press key. Home screen of the Checkweighing
mode is displayed automatically.
19. DOSING
< Dosing> is a working mode that facilitates dispensing process, wherein the dispensing
takes as long as it is necessary to obtain a pre-defined target weight.
Procedure f or acti vation of Dosing mode:
• Select <Dosing> mode, the home screen is displayed a utomatically, wherein the top
bar of the screen features pictogram.
Info field provides the following
information:
• Bar graph with target weight value
• Net weight
• Tare weight
• Operator
• Buttons: print header, print footer, set
target weight value, product, operator
19.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements.For means of operation of these functions read point 11 WEIGHING Mode
Settings. You can place the bar graph within information field area. Below the bar graph the
following values are displayed: target weight and tolerance.
19.2. Dosing – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
requires particular permissions level. List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of
this user manual.
19.3. Making Use of Products Database in the Course of Dosing Operation
You can use target value assigned to a product or values recorded in Product Database.
Additionally it is possible to define temporary target values. In case of Product Database
the target value is value entered in the mass field.
Procedure 1 – selecting product from Products Database:
• Press button (Product database), list of product s is displayed.
• Select the pr oduc t that is to be weighed.
• Target and tolerance values are displayed automatically within the bar graph area.
• Target v alue is displayed with minus sign.
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• Bar graph colour c or responds to the current status of mass:
o yellow: mass value lower than 'target value - tolerance value',
o green: mass value within permissible tolerance range:
'target value + tolerance value',
o red: mass value greater than 'target value + tolerance value'.
Procedure 2 – entering target value manually:
• Press button (Target value).
• Window with an on-screen numeric keypad is displayed, using it enter the target
value. Confirm.
• Window with an on-screen numeric keypad is displayed again, this time use it to
enter the tolerance value. Confirm.
• Home scr een is displayed automatically.
20. PERCENT WEIGHING AGAINST REFERENCE S A MPLE MASS
< Percent weighing> is a working mode for comparison of the measured sample's
weight with the reference mass. The result is expressed in [%].
Procedure f or acti vation of Percent Weighing mode:
• Select <Percent weighing> mode, the hom e screen is displayed automatically, wherein
the top bar of the screen features pictogram.
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Info field provides the following
information:
• Net weight
• Reference mass
• Product
• Operator
• Buttons: print header, print footer, set
reference mass, determine reference
mass (set as 100 %), databases
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20.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements. For means of operation of these functions read point 11 WEIGHING Mode
Settings.
20.2. Percent Weighing – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
requires particular permissions level. List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of
this user manual.
20.3. Mass Comparison of the Sample and the Reference Sample
There are few methods of comparison of measured sample weight with reference mass:
− entering reference mass; to do it press button (Set reference mass),
− accepting m ass of load r es t ing on t he weighing pan as a reference mass; to do it
press button (Determine reference mass (set as 100%)),
− selecting produc t , out of products database, for which 'mass' parameter has been
defined; to do it press <Product> button.
Procedure 1 – entering reference mass manually
• Press button (Set reference mass).
• Enter t he ref er enc e mass value and press button to confirm.
• Weighed products mass is compared to the reference mass, the weight difference is
displayed in [%].
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Procedure 2 – accepting mass of load resting on the weighing pan as a reference mass
• Press button (Determine reference mass (set as 100%)), message 'Load
reference mass' is displayed.
• Load the weighing pan with the product to be weighed, wait for a stable indication
and press either or key.
• 100.000% indication is displayed, weight of the product resting on the weighing pan
is accepted as reference mass, it is automatically recorded and displayed in
reference mass field.
• Unload the weighing pan.
• From now on t he weighed products mass is compared to the reference mass, the
weight difference is displayed in [%].
Procedure 3 – selecting product from Products Database:
• Press button (Product); list of products is displayed, select the one that is to be
weighed.
• Info field automatically displays modified information concerning reference mass and
product mass.
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• Product-related reference mass is automatically recorded and displayed in reference
mass field.
• 0.000 % indicat ion is displayed (for unloaded pan).
• From now on t he weighed products mass is compared to the reference mass, the
weight difference is displayed in [%].
21. SOLIDS DENSITY
<Solids density> is a working mode enabling determination of density of a representative
sample material.
In order to operate this mode, a density determination kit (supplementary equipment) is
required.
Caution: for PM series balances there is no standard density determination kit.
Procedure for activation of Solids Density mode:
• Select <Solids density> mode, the home screen is displayed automatically, wherein the
top bar of the screen features pictogram.
Info field provides the following
information:
• Liquid
• Liquid density
• Temperature
• Operator
• Buttons: print header, print footer,
operator, start, databases
21.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements.
Liquid
Parameter allowing to specify liquid used for measurement performance:
Water/Ethanol/Other.
Liquid density
Parameter allowing to enter density of liquid used for measurement performance. This
parameter is operable only when MISC option for LIQUID parameter has been
selected.
Temperature
Parameter allowing to enter temperature of liquid used for measurement performance.
Temperature value is necessary in order to take the right liquid density value needed
for density calculation. Balance software stores tables with density of water and ethano l
in relation to temperature.
For means of operation of the remaining functions read point 11 WEIGHING Mode Settings.
21.2. Solids Density – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
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requires particular permissions level. List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of
this user manual.
21.3. Solids Density Determination
Prior the procedure start, it is necessary to set process-related parameters:
− Liqu id t ype
o Distilled water
o Ethanol
o Other liquid with determined density
− Liqu id t em perature
(required if either distilled water or ethanol is used as liquid for measurement
performance)
− Liqu id density
The parameter is set automatically, after the temperature has been entered, if
either distilled water or ethanol is used as liquid. In case of using liquid other than distilled
water or ethanol, it is necessary to enter its density manually.
The density of solids is calculated using the following formula:
o
BA
A
ρρ
−
=
ρ - density of a sample
A - sample mass measured in the air
B - sample mass measured in liquid
ρ o - liquid den sit y
Determination of density for a particular solid consists in weighing the solid in the air first,
and in the liquid next. Upon completed procedure the result is displayed automatically.
Procedure:
1. Install density determination kit.
2. Enter <SOLIDS DENSITY> function.
3. Prepare sample that is to be measured.
4. Start the process by pressing button (Start).
5. Select liquid type intended for the test performance.
6. Enter the liquid temperature (the program displays the most recently operated
temperature value).
7. If liquid assigned to MISC parameter is used, enter its density for the entered
measurement temperature.
8. The following message is displayed:
9. Put your sample on a top weighing pan (sample weight measurement carried out
in the air), wait for a stable indication and press either or key to
confirm.
10. The following message is displayed:
11. Now put your sample on a bottom weighing pan (sample weight measurement
carried out in the liquid), wait for a stable indication and press either or
key to confirm.
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12. Upon confirmation of the second indication, the sof tware automatically calculates
measured solid density, which is next displayed together with a respective
message, report on measurement is sent to a selected printer port.
Exemplary report
The report can be printed repeatedly, press either or key.
To finish density determination process, press either or key. Home screen of
the Density Determination mode is displayed. The next measurement can be started now.
The balance operates with previously entered settings (liquid, temperature) thus providing
quicker start of the measurement.
22. LIQUIDS DENSITY
Liquids density is a working mode enabling determination of density of liquid.
In order to operate this mode, a density determination kit (supplementary equipment) is
required.
Caution: for PM series balances there is no standard density determination kit. In order to
use this function, it is necessary to apply a customized kit.
The density of liquid is calculated using the following formula:
d
V
BA
+
−
=
ρ
ρ - liquid density
A - sinker mass measured in the air
B - sinker mass measured in water
V - sinker volume
d - air density ( max 0.001 g/cm3 )
Procedure for activation of Liquids Density mode:
• Select <Liquids density> mode, the home screen is displayed automatically, wherein
the top bar of the screen features pictogram.
Info field provides the following
information:
• Sinker volume
• Tare weight
• Operator
• Buttons: print header, print footer,
product, start, databases
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22.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements.
Sinker volume
Parameter allowing to enter volume of the sinker.
For means of operation of the remaining functions read point 11 WEIGHING Mode Settings.
22.2. Liquids Density – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
requires particular permissions level. List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of
this user manual.
22.3. Liquids Density Determination
Glass-made sinker of known volume is a basic equipment used in the course of liquid
density determination. Prior to density measurement, enter the sinker volum e value into the
weighing device memory. Determination of particular l iquid density consists in weighing the
glass-made sinker in the air first, and in the tested liquid next. Upon com pleted procedure
the result is displayed automatically.
Procedure:
1. Install density determination kit.
2. Enter <LIQUIDS DENSITY> function.
3. Prepare sample that is to be measured (pour tested liquid to the beaker).
4. Start the process by pressing button (Start).
5. Enter the sinker volume (the program displays volume of the m ost recently used
sinker).
6. The following message is displayed:
7. Hang the sinker on a stand (sinker weight measurement carried out in t he air ), wait
for a stable indication and press either or key to confirm.
8. The following message is displayed:
9. Now take the sinker out of the stand and put a beaker on the beaker basis (the
beaker cannot be in contact with the stand), gently hang the sinker on t he stand
making sure that it is completely immersed in the liquid (measurement carried out
in the liquid), wait for a stable indication and press either or key to
confirm.
10. Upon confirmation of the second indicat ion, the program automatically calculates
measured liquid density, which is next displayed together with a respective
message, report on measurement is sent to a selected printer port.
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Exemplary report
The report can be printed repeatedly, press either or key.
To finish density determination process, press either or key. Home screen of
the Density Determination mode is displayed. The next measurement can be started now.
The balance operates with previously entered settings (sinker volume) thus providing quicker
start of the measurement.
23. ANIMAL WEIGHING
< Animal weighing> is a working mode allowing reliable determ inat ion of mass of
weighed objects in motion. In principle, this type of objects generate unstable measurement,
thus it requires using a different filtering method of measurement signal.
Procedure for activation of Animal Weighing mode:
• Select <Animal weighing> mode, the home screen is displayed automatically, wherein
the top bar of the screen features pictogram.
Info field provides the following
information:
• Gross weight
• Tare weight
• Product
• Operator
• Buttons: print header, print footer,
product, operator, databases
23.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements.
Averaging time
Time interval within which measurements are analysed. Obtained data is used for
calculation of measurement result. The result is given in [s].
Autostart
Parameter determining whether the measurement is to be carried out manually (on
pressing key), or automatically.
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o YES: operation performed automatically,
o NO: operation performed manually.
Operation performed automatically
The object is measured automatically when put on a weighing pan and when the
indication exceeds the set threshold value (respective message is displayed).
Upon completed measurement procedure, message 'Result' is displayed:
Measurement of the next object can be carried out upon unloading the weighing pan
and pressing either or key. Now the weighing pan can be loaded with a
new object. The next measurement starts when the set threshold value is exceeded.
Auto threshol d
Value expressed in mass units. In order to trigger the measurement, the indicated
value has to be greater than the threshold value.
For means of operation of the remaining functions read point 11 WEIGHING Mode
Settings.
23.2. Animal Weighing – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
requires particular permissions level. List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of
this user manual.
Procedure:
1. Set the function parameters (averaging time, autostart, auto thres.).
2. Load the object that is to be weighed onto the weighing pan, press button, for
automatic operation, mass determination process starts when the set auto
threshold mass gets exceeded.
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3. Upon completed mass determination process, „freezed” weighing result is displayed,
the mass is automatically printed.
The weighing result can be printed repeatedly, press either or key.
4. The next measurement can be carried out when either < or > key is
pressed:
- for manual operation press button,
- for automatic operation first unload the weighing pan, next load it with a new object.
24. STATISTICS
< Statistics> is a working mode allowing to acquire data from series of measurements
and to produce statistics using the acquired data. Settings of this function determine which
data is displayed.
Procedure f or acti vation of Statistics mode:
• Select <Statistics> mode, the home screen is displaye d automatically, wherein the top
bar of the screen features pictogram.
Info field provides the following
information:
• Number (samples quantity)
• Sum ( t otal weight of samples within a
series)
• Min (m inim um value in a series)
• Max (maximum value is a series)
• Buttons: print header, print footer,
results, finish, databases
24.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements.
For means of operation of these functions read point 11 WEIGHING Mode Settings.
24.2. Statistics – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
requires particular permissions level. List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of
this user manual.
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24.3. Measurement Series Parameters
For each series of measurements it is possible to overview the results, print a report, delete
results of all statistics.
Procedure 1:
1. Press button (Results).
2. Results of performed measurements are displayed, bottom bar featur es delete and
print buttons (providing that keyboard function has been changed to Fn value).
3. Press:
− - to print a report,
− - to delete all statistics data.
Procedure 2:
Press button (Finish). Statistics data is printed and deleted automatically.
25. PEAK HOLD
Peak Hold is a working mode allowing you to snap value of maximum force applied to the
weighing pan during one loading.
Apart from standard settings for this mode (described in the weighing mode section),
additional parameter has been introduced, it sets threshold value determining function
activation.
Procedure for activation of Peak Hold mode:
• Select <Peak Hold> mode, the home screen is displaye d aut omatically, wherein the top
bar of the screen features pictogram.
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Info field provides the following information:
• Net weight
• Threshold
• Gross weight
• Operator
• Buttons: print header, print footer,
product, delete, databases
25.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements.
• THRESHOLD – function determining start point for peak hold control per formed by
the balance software. Remember to set this threshold prior to the measuring process.
For means of operation of the remaining functions read point 11 WEIGHING Mode
Settings.
25.2. Peak Hold – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
requires particular permissions level. List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of
this user manual.
25.3. Means of Operation
• Ent e r <PEAK HOLD> mode.
Once you select the mode, the function is active. In order to provide proper
operation, set the threshold (in grams) determining point beyond which the function
starts to register maximum force applied.
• From now on the balance registers and holds every single weighting which is above
the threshold, and which is higher than the result of the previous peak hold. If the
software detects mass above the threshold, the highest detected indication is held
on the main display and the pictogram <Max> is shown on the right over the
measuring unit:
In order to print the result press button.
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The start of the next process of peak hold measurement is possible only after removing
the load from the weighing pan and pressing button. This causes returning to the
home screen of <Peak Hold> mode. Pictogram <Max> is automatically deleted.
26. FORMULATIONS
< Formulations> is a working mode allowing you to prepare multi-ingredient mixture.
The whole process is carried out automatically.
While making mixtures you can:
use formulations database which stores formulations; the program helps you
dispense particular amount of formulation ingredients, this is done by means of
respective on-screen messages.
make mixture on your own, without using formulations database, with this option you
control dispensed ingredients, their sequence and quantity by yourself.
If you want to use formulations database, first you have to create recipe (make formulation),
next apply it. In order to create recipe you have to enter <Formulations Database>. For
detailed procedure informing you how to create recipe, read later sections of this user
manual.
Procedure for activation of Formulations mode:
• Select <Formulations> mode, the hom e sc reen is displayed automatically, wherein the
top bar of the screen features pictogram.
Info field provides the following
information:
• Bar graph
• Formulation
• Target value
• Sum
• Buttons: print header, print
footer,formulation, start, databases
Caution:
Information area may contain bar graph - a graphic interpretation of ingredient weight which
informs if the weight stays within correct thresholds and specified +/- tolerance.
26.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements.
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Multiplier – parameter designed to allow preparation of multiple quantity of particular
mixture within one weighing process:
o YES: on selecting a formulation for processing, the software asks you to s pecif y
multiplier value, each ingredient is next multiplied by this value in the course of
weighing,
i.e. entered multiplier value is valid for all the ingredients.
o NO: entering multiplier value is disabled, by default the value is set to <1>.
26.2. Formulations – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
requires particular permissions level. List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of
this user manual.
26.3. Adding Formulation to Formulations Database
Formulations database menu has been designed to enable adding formulations.
You can add up to 100 formulations consisting of 25 ingredients maximum.
Formulation database contains formulations names, ingredients names and t heir weight
values. While carrying out formulation you can use a database-recorded product. For each
used product enter weight value determining how much of the ingredient is to be added to
the mixture, next specify tolerance thresholds for dosing. Weight value and tolerance enable
display of bar graph providing information on amount of dosed ingredient (pictograms:
Min/Ok/Max).
While adding formulation, first it is necessary to name products required for the formulation.
In the course of adding, specify ingredients and their weight values. Particular procedure
steps are displayed in a form of prompts.
Make sure you know complete recipe as it is necessary to specify name and weight of each
mixture ingredient.
Procedure:
• Enter <Databases> submenu, press button, next press <Formulations> button.
• Press <Add> button, , do it to add a new formulation.
New record is added and edited automatically. Enter necessary data.
List of parameters defined for a formulation:
1. Name – click Name button, new window opens, go to the window and enter formulation
name.
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2. Code – click code button, new window opens, go to the window and enter code
number.
3. Ingredients – click ingredients button, list of formulation ingredients is displayed (for
new formulation the list is empty), add the ingredients:
• Press <Add> button, .
• New record is added and edited automatically. enter respective ingredient data.
• Press button to go one level up.
• Enter remaining formulation ingredients.
4. Target value – target weight, total mass of all the ingredients, non-editable option, it is
updated automatically by the program upon each ingredient adding.
Go back to the home screen.
26.4. Using Formulations in the Course of Weighing
Upon running FORMULATIONS mode, you can prepare the mixture either manually or by
selecting formulation out of database.
Mixture preparation options:
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− formulation not recorded in the Formulation Database – manual preparation,
− formulation recorded in the Formulation Database,
− formulation recorded in the Formulation Database – carried out using multiplier
function.
Select a particular formulation, weigh each of its ingredients. Wait for the indication to
stabilize, next press key. Weight of each ingredient is tared upon pressing
< > button; i.e. it is accepted for the total mass of the formulation.
Press button to cancel all operations relating to the formula making process. Now
you can prepare a different formulation.
Procedure 1 – formulation not recorded in the Formulation Database – manual preparati on.
Following the prompts:
• Load the weighing pan with a container intended for the ingredients.
• Go to quick acc ess bar and press button (Start).
• List of formulations is displayed.
• Press <None> but ton.
• Home sc r een is displayed, container weight is tared automatically, navigation bar
with messages guiding you through the process is shown.
• Dispense spec if ied amount of ingredient no. 1.
• Press either or key to confirm.
• 1st ingredient weight is recorded into weighing device memory (Sum field provides
weight of dispensed ingredient no.1), the indication gets tared.
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• Repeat the steps for remaining mixture ingredients.
• Having com plet ed dosing, press either or key.
• Wait t o see the f ollowing message:
Press either or key to boost mixture mass to a specified weight
value.
• The main window displays net weight of already weighed ingredients, respective
message is provided at the bottom bar:
• Boost mixture weight, weigh as much as required to provide specified weight value.
• Press either or key to confirm. Mixture dispensing ends, formulation
report is printed and recorded in a database (read the next section of this manual to
view an example of the report), the following message is displayed:
• To proceed to other operations, press either or key.
or:
• With t he last ingr edient dispensed and weighed, press either or key.
• Wait t o see the f ollowing message:
Press either or key again in order to resign from boosting mixture
weight to a specified value, if there is such a need.
• Wait t o see the f ollowing message:
• Press either or key to confirm. Mixture dispensing ends, formulation
report is printed and recorded in a database (read the next section of this manual to
view an example of the report), the following message is displayed:
• To proceed to other operations, press either or key.
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Procedure 2 – formulation recorded in the Formulation Database.
Basic option.
Following the prompts:
• Load the weighing pan with a container intended for the ingredients.
• Go to quick acc ess bar and press button (Start).
• List of Form ulat ions is displayed, select the formulation that is to be carried out.
• Home scr een is displayed, container weight is tared automatically. <Formulation>
field provides formulation name, <Target value> field provides total weight value for a
selected formulation, navigation bar with messages for ease of operation and names
of particular mixture ingredients.
At the top of information area there is a bar graph, underneath the bar graph weight
value that is to be dispensed is displayed. Bar graph colour changes gradually
depending on the ingredient weight (read Dosing section for detailed description of
bar graph).
• Dispense spec if ied amount of ingredient no. 1.
• Press either or key to confirm.
• 1st ingredient weight is recorded into weighing device memory (Sum field provides
weight of dispensed ingredient no.1), the indication gets tared.
• Repeat the steps for remaining mixture ingredients.
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• When mixt ure dispensing gets completed, formulation report is printed and recorded
in a database (read the next section of this manual to view an example of the report),
the following message is displayed:
• To proceed to other operations, press either or key.
• To abort formulation process, press either or key.
Procedure 3 – formulation recorded in the Formulation Database, carried out using
<MULTIPLIER> function.
Go to Formulations mode settings and set <Multiplier> parameter to <YES> value, next
follow the below procedure.
Procedure:
With <YES> value selected, the program asks you to specify multiplier value prior to
each process start.
Following the prompts:
• Load the weighing pan with a container intended for the ingredients.
• Go to quick acc ess bar and press button (Start).
• List of Form ulat ions is displayed, select the formulation that is to be carried out.
• Multipli er window with an on-screen numeric keyboard is displayed, use it to enter
the multiplier value.
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• Home scr een is displayed, container weight gets tared automatically. <Formulation>
field provides formulation name, <Target value> field provides total weight value for a
selected formulation, which total weight value is multiplied by the entered multiplier;
navigation bar features messages guiding you through the process, and names of
particular mixture ingredients.
Weight of ingredient in bar graph area is also multiplied by the multiplier.
• Remaining steps are identical like in case of regular formulation carried out without
using <MULTIPLIER> function.
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26.5. Performed Formulations Report
Upon each completed formulation process the program generates a report. The report
is recorded in <Formulation reports> database. Report file name contains date and
time of particular process performance.
Report example:
--------------- Formulation Report -----------------
Operator Nowak Jan
Formulation name Test 1
Start date 2015.07.10 13:21:40
End date 2015.07.10 13:22:28
Ingredients quantity 5
Measurements quantity 5
---------------------- Ingredient 1 -------------------
Name Product 01
Mass 19.99 g
---------------------- Ingredient 2 -------------------
Name Product 02
Mass 49.99 g
---------------------- Ingredient 3 -------------------
Name Product 03
Mass 9.99 g
---------------------- Ingredient 4 -------------------
Name Product 04
Mass 1.00 g
---------------------- Ingredient 5 -------------------
Name Product 05
Mass 19.99 g
Sum 100.96 g
Target value 101.000 g
Difference -0.04 g
Status Completed
-------------------------------------------------
Signature
.............................................................
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27. BASIC TOTALIZING
< Basic Totalizing> is a working mode allowing you to sum net weights of measured
samples.
This function enables adding maximum 9999 ingredients in one cycle or such quantity of
samples for which the total weight value is short enough to be displayed on 8-segment
display.
Procedure for activation of Basic Totalizing mode:
• Select <Basic totalizing> mode, the home scr een is displayed automatically, wherein
the top bar of the screen features pictogram.
Info field provides the following
information:
• Number (samples quantit y )
• Sum (total weight of samples within a
series)
• Product
• Operator
• Buttons: print header, print f oot er, results,
product, databases
27.1. Mode Related Settings
The supplementary settings enable you to adjust the working mode to your needs and
requirements.
For means of operation of these functions read point 11 WEIGHING Mode Settings.
27.2. Basic Totalizing – Quick Access Keys
Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be
modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to the on-screen buttons. Such operation
requires particular permissions level. List of quick access keys it to be found in section 8 of
this user manual.
27.3. Procedure
• Enter < BASIC TO TALI ZI NG > mode. The main wi ndow displays data concerning
ingredients quantity and total weight value (sum of all ingredients weight).
• Load the weighing pan with the first sample. Wait for a stable indication and press
key to confirm. Sample mass is saved and as a result data on ingredients
quantity and total sum, displayed in the bottom line, changes. Data on saved
measurement is printed.
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• Next, take off the first sample and load the weighing pan with the second one. Wait
for a stable indication and press key to confirm.
• Add the rem aining samples of the measurement series.
Upon adding all of the samples, end basic totalizing procedure by following the below steps:
Press button, results of performed measurements are displayed, bottom bar features
delete and print buttons.
Press:
− - to print total weight value (the res ult s do not get deleted), you can
continue adding, to do it go back to the home screen
− - to print total weight value and to delete measurement series.
Printout example:
CAUTION: Upon basic totalizing process completion, only a
summary is printed. The masses of particular samples are
printed on confirmation.
If the samples are measured with packaging, load the weighing pan with the packaging, wait
for a stable indication and press button.
CAUTION: In case of BASIC TOTALIZING mode, upon pressing button (which is
done to confirm sample weight), measurement data gets printed. You can print the following
data: Measurement number, NET mass (in calibration unit), TARE mass (in current unit),
GROSS mass (in current unit), and current result (in current unit). Data to be printed is to
be set in GLP PRINTOUT parameter - see point 15.2 of this user manual. Misc data (apart
from the above-listed) such as: USER, PRODUCT, DATE, TIME, VARIABLE 1, VARIABLE
2, CALIBRATION REPORT, NON-STANDARD PRINT OUT are not printed for BASIC
TOTALIZING mode.
28. DATABASES
Weighing d evice s of tware comprises the following databases :
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• Products (5 000 records)
• Operators (100 records)
• Packaging (100 records)
• Customers (1 000 records)
• Formulations (100 records, maximum 25 ingredients per formulation)
28.1. Database Connected Operations
The program enables the following operations to be carried out: adding new record,
exporting data from databases, importing data to databases, deleting one recor d f rom the
database, deleting all records from database, printing record data.
Access to the above operations is conditioned by permissions levels.
28.1.1. Adding a New Record
Procedure:
• Enter a database and press button (Add).
• Define fields for the new record (data type is conditioned by a database).
• Database window is displayed, it features newly added record.
28.1.2. Export
Procedure:
• Connect the USB flash drive.
• Enter the database that is to be exported.
• Press button.
• The program automatically saves exported data to a USB flash drive file, respective
messages are displayed for confirmation of successfully completed operation.
• The file name is correlated with the name of exported database.
Databases
File name and extension
Operators Database
Users.ldb32
Products database
Products.ldb32
Packaging database
Packages.ldb32
Customers database
Customers.ldb32
Formulations database
Formulas.ldb32
Non-standard printouts
Non-standard printouts.ldb32
Universal variables
Universal variables.ldb32
CAUTION: In order to export databases, go to IMPORT/EXPORT submenu.
IMPORT/EXPORT submenu is activated upon connecting the USB flash drive to the
indicator.
28.1.3. Import
Procedure:
• Save the file with database that is to be imported to a USB flash drive. Only files
exported from other balance that have proper names and extensions can be
imported – see the above table.
• Connect the USB flash drive.
• Enter the database that is to be imported.
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• Press button.
• The program automatically reads the file and the data is imported to the balance.
Respective prompts are displayed for confirmation of successfully completed
operation.
CAUTION: In order to import databases, go to IMPORT/EXPORT submenu.
IMPORT/EXPORT submenu is activated upon connecting the USB flash drive to the
indicator.
28.1.4. Delete a Record
Procedure:
• Select the record that is to be deleted.
• Press button.
• Message <Delete record?> is displayed.
• Press key.
• The record gets deleted from the list.
28.1.5. Delete a Database
Procedure:
• Enter the database content of which is to be deleted, press button.
• Message <Delete all record?> is displayed.
• Press key.
• Database content gets deleted.
28.2. Products
Product database stores lists of all products that can be weighed, counted, controlled.
Parameter s def ined f or a product:
1. Name (43 characters maximum)
2. Code [product code - (15 characters maximum)]
3. EAN [EAN code - (15 characters maximum)]
4. Mass [nominal mass/single piece mass]
5. Tare [product tare value, set automatically
when the product is selected out of the database]
6. Min [min threshold for product weighing in CHECKWEIGHING mode]
7. Max [max threshold for product weighing in CHECKWEIGHING mode]
8. Tolerance [% value calculated in relation to mass, the parameter determines
measuring range for which the measurement is recognized as
correct for DOSING mode]
Caution:
Since values of some of the data are adapted to modes’ functions, remember to assign
products to respective modes, 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 operated in various modes, then its weight (taken from product
data) is associated with various mode-related data.
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28.3. Operators
Operators database stores list of users allowed to operate the weighing device.
Parameters defined for an operator:
Name (43 characters maximum)
Code (15 characters maximum)
Password (15 characters maximum)
Permissions level (options: None, Operator, Advanced operator, Administrator)
Language
28.4. Packaging
Packaging database stores lists of packaging types. Parameters such as name, code and
weight value must be specified for each packaging record. When carrying out weighing
process, upon selection of particular packaging, a respective tare value is triggered
automatically. The tare value is displayed with minus sign.
Parameters defined for packaging:
1. Name (43 characters maximum)
2. Code [internal code facilitating packaging identification (15 characters maximum)]
3. Tare [pac kaging weight]
28.5. Customers
Customers database stores list of customers for whom the measurements are carried out.
Parameters defined for customers:
1. Name (43 characters maximum)
2. Code [internal code facilitating customer identification (15 characters
maximum)]
3. TIN (15 character s maximum)
4. Street (43 characters maximum)
5. Postal code (7 characters maximum)
6. City (43 characters maximum)
28.7. Formulations
Formulations database stores all created recipes. The recipes can be carried out
automatically.
List of parameters defined for a formulation:
1. Name (43 characters maximum)
2. Code
3. Ingredients
4. Target value
28.8. Universal variables
Universal variables database comprises universal vari ables templates. You can assign the
templates to function keys. This allows you to easily enter any text/number/letter, that you
want to print, to weighing device memory.
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Values of 3 universal variables , , , entered to weighing device memory will be saved
to weighing record.
List of parameters defined for a universal variable:
1. Code (15 characters maximum)
2. Name (43 characters maximum)
3. Value (universal variable value that is to be printed and/or saved to weighing record; 32
characters maximum).
29. REPORTS
Weighing device software comprises the following reports databases:
• Formulations reports (500 records)
• Weighings (50 000 records)
• Alibi (512 000 records)
FORMULATION, WEIGHINGS and ALIBI REPORTS databases can be imported. Mind that
it is impossible to delete ALIBI database. ALIBI database records can only be exported and
saved to USB flash drive. Names of files with exported data feature serial number and
respective extension (see below table).
Databases
File name and extension
Formulations reports
xxxxxx.for
Weighings
xxxxxx.wei
Alibi
xxxxxx.ali
Where: xxxxxx – weighing device serial number
Files can be read using ALIBI Reader, PC software designed by RADWAG. You can
download the software from RADWAG website: www.radwag.pl.
Formulations Reports
Formulation reports provide information about carried out formulations. Each report can be
previewed and printed.
Procedure:
• Enter <Reports> submenu, select < For m ulations reports> parameter.
• Select the respective report, if not visible use navigation keys to scroll the reports list
down.
• Report name includes date and time, e.g.: 2015.07.12 15:12:15, and report status.
List of formulations reports data:
1. Operator,
2. Formulation,
3. Start date
4. End date
5. Ingredients quantity
6. Measurements quantity
7. Measurements
8. Sum,
9. Target value
10. Difference
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11. Status
29.2. Ambient Conditions
Ambient conditions reports database provide information about various environment-related
parameters. Depending on the balance type the ambient conditions report can show values
of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure. If the given balance is connected to a THB
module then its indications are recorded to the database too.
Procedure:
• Enter <Reports> submenu, select <Ambient conditions> parameter.
• Select the respective record, if not visible scroll t he r ec or ds list down.
• Record name includes data 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 gets automatically deleted from the
balance memory.
Records saved to balance memory cannot be deleted.
29.3. Weighings
Each weighing result sent from the weighing device to a printer is saved to weighings
database.
You can preview data of particular weighings.
Procedure:
• Enter <Reports> submenu.
• Enter <Weighings> database and select respective record.
List of weighing recor d data:
1. Performed weighing date
2. Performed weighing time
3. Result
4. Mass
5. Tare value
6. Operator
7. Product name
8. Customer, customer name
9. Packaging, name of tare container used in the course of weighing
10. Wor k ing m ode nam e
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11. Result control, information specifying within which threshold limit the obtained
result is comprised:
MIN – below min threshold (possible only if <Result control> is set to <NO>
value)
OK – within min and max threshold
MAX – above max threshold (possible only if <Result control> is set to <NO>
value)
12. Var ia ble 1
13. Var ia ble 2
14. Variable 3
29.4. Alibi
Each weighing result sent from the weighing device to a printer is saved to Alibi database.
You can preview data of particular weighings.
Procedure:
• Enter <Reports> submenu.
• Enter <Alibi> database and select respective record.
List of weighing record data:
1. Performed weighing date
2. Performed weighing time
3. Result (weight value in a current unit)
4. Mass (weight value in adjustment unit)
5. Tare value
6. Operator
7. Product name
30. COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION submenu is to be found in Parameters menu. It is accessed by press ing
button. The indicator can communicate with peripheral devices, the communication
is established via the following ports:
• COM 1 (RS232),
• COM 2 (RS232),
• USB 1 type A
• USB 2 type B
• Ethernet,
• Wireless communication.
In order to set the ports go to <Communication> submenu.
Press key, next select „Communication” parameter group.
30.1. RS232 Ports Settings
Procedure:
• Select <COM1> or <COM2> port.
• Set respective transmission parameters.
Transmission parameters for RS 232 ports:
− Baud rate - 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bit/s
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− Data bits - 7, 8 bits
− Stop bits - 1, 2 bits
− Parity - None, Odd, Even
30.2. ETHERNET Port Settings
Procedure:
• Select < Et her net> port, set respective transmission parameters:
− DHCP - Yes / No
− IP Address - 192.168.0.2
− Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0
− Default gateway - 192.168.0.1
Caution: The above presented values serve informative purposes only. Set the trans mi ss ion
parameters in accordance with your local network.
Return to weighing procedure and restart the weighing device.
30.3. Wireless Communication Settings
Caution:
1. Set the transmission par ameters in accordance with your local network.
2. In order to provide correct communication between the computer and the weighing
device via <Wireless communication> port, you must set computer port parameter in
your balance to value <Wireless communication>:
„PERIPHERALS/COMPUTER/PORT/Wireless communication”. You must also set
wireless communication parameters, to do it correctly follow the below procedure.
Balances equipped with wireless communication module display respect ive pictogram at
the top of the screen, provided that the module is active.
Pictogram for status of wireless communication:
No.
Pictogram
Description
1
The weighing device is connected, very strong signal
2
The weighing device is connected, strong signal
3
The weighing device is connected, poor signal
4
The weighing device is connected, very poor signal
5
No connection (signal too poor, selected network unavailable,
connection parameters invalid – password, IP etc.)
Exemplary settings for wireless communication port:
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Caution: The above presented values serve informative purposes only. Set the trans mi ss ion
parameters in accordance with your local network.
Procedure:
• Select < W ir eless c om munication> port.
• Enter < NETWORK CONFIGURATION> parameter and set DHCP parameter value:
With DHCP set to NO value, enter manually: <I P> ; < MASK>; <DEFAULT GATE>
parameters.
With DHCP set to YES value, the balance software automatically reads and displays
data assigned by Wireless Communication router to which the balance is to be
connected.
• 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.
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• Select net wor k of y our c hoice.
• Password window is displayed, enter the password using an on-screen keyboard.
Press key to confirm.
• <NET W ORK CONFIGURATION> window is displayed, connection procedure s t arts
automatically.
• Press key to return to the previous window. <STATU S> parameter features
<CONNECTING> sign, operation of connecting the balance to the network is in
progress.
• For s ucc ess f ully established connection <CONNECTING> status turns to
<CONNECTED> status, respective pictogram is displayed (see pictogram overview
above).
• If you are waiting too long for the communication to be established it means that
incorrect parameters must have been entered (e.g. password).
• If you fail to establish the communication, contact RADWAG service team.
The selected network and connection parameters are stored by the balance program. The
program connects to the network in accordance with the stored parameters each time the
balance is switched on.
To disconnect the network turn the communication off:
COMMUNICATION/WIRELESS COMMUNICATION/ACTIVATION – NO
30.4. USB Ports
USB 1 port of type A is intended for:
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− connecting a USB flash drive storing <FAT files system>,
− connecting balance to PCL printer,
− connecting EPSON TM-T20 printer to USB port.
USB flash drive may be used for printing measurements data (set PRINTER/PORT
parameter to PENDRIVE value). More detailed information is to be found in section 28 of this
user manual. Additionally, databases (for description of this function go to section 28 of this
user manual) and user parameters can be copied from balance to balance. Upon 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 software saves files with databases and parameters content to a flash
drive. The exported data can be imported to any C32 series balance.
Please remember that in case of PCL printer, completely filled page is printed. This means
that in order to print the page, it is necessary to press PRINT key, located on the operation
panel, for several number of times (printout size determines how many times the PRINT key
must be pressed prior printout).
It is possible to obtain printout upon each pressing of PRINT key, supposing that control
code <0C> has been set as SUFFIX (for detailed description of this function read section 31
'Printer').
USB 2 port of type B is intended for:
− connecting balance to a PC.
In order to make connection of balance and computer possible, it is necessary to install
virtual COM port in a computer.
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 storing the manuals:
RADWAG USB DRIVER x.x.x.exe.
Procedure:
1. Run driver installer.
Startup dialogue window:
Select language version.
In order to continue, press 'Next' button.
Window for selecting installation path:
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Select a respective folder and click 'Next' button to
proceed.
'Ready to Install' window:
In order to run installation process, press „Install”
button and clicking respective keys, follow the install
wizard.
2. Having completed driver installation, connect the balance to a computer, use
maximum 1.8-meter long USB A/B cable (if the balance is already connected,
disconnect it, next reconnect it using USB cable).
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3. The system detects the new USB device and automatically starts searching for 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 B value for COMPUTER/PORT parameter.
6. Run software for measurements readout.
7. Set communication parameters – select COM port that was installed in the course of
drivers installation (in this very case it is COM8).
8. Start cooperation.
31. PERIPHERAL DEVICES
PERIPHERALS menu is to be found in Parameters menu. It is accessed by pressing
button. The menu features list of devices that can cooperate with the balance.
31.1. Computer
Carry out configuration using <Computer> submenu.
Procedure:
• Press button, next press: <Peripherals / Computer>.
• Set parameters related to cooperation with a computer.
• Select computer port:
o available options: none, COM 1, COM 2, USB B, Ethernet, wireless
communication, USB Free Link.
Caution: In order to set USB Free Link instead of USB B, select any other port (e.g. none,
COM1, etc.), and next select USB Free Link port. Analogously when changing USB Free
Link to USB B.
USB FREE LINK - USB port, type B, for connecting a computer. Tool for entering
data, it functions as a keyboard. Upon proper modification of non-standard printout
and sending proper command from the computer, or upon pressing ENTER key
located on the operation panel, the data from non-standard printout is entered
directly to computer programs, e.g. Excel, Word, Notepad etc.
Select <USB FREE LINK> port and configure its settings in order to enable correct
cooperation of the balance with computer programs:
SPREADSHEET - value YES - cooperation with Excel type program,
- value NO – cooperation with other programs,
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DELAY – if the transferred information is incomplete, i.e. part of it gets lost (due to
auto-entering or auto-formatting of data by computer program) during cooperation
with Excel type program, set the parameter value to <2>. If the transferred
information is still incomplete, the parameter value must be higher. The value ranges
between 0 (quick data transfer) and 9 (slow data transfer – around 10 characters per
second).
In case of Free Link printout (keyboard emulator) all languages without special
characters are operated (‘QWERTY’ keyboard layout), and two languages that
feature special characters:
• Polish for ‘Polish (Programmers)' keyboard. To enable support of this language go
to printer settings on your balance and 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 ‘German (Germany)' keyboard. To enabl e s uppor t of this language,
go to printer settings on your balance and select Windows -1252 code page
(Western European, Latin-1). The following German diacritical signs are added:
ä, ö, ü, ß. The keyboard layout changes from 'QWERTY to ‘QWERTZ’. The
characteristic feature of such keyboard is ‘ß’ sign located on the right side of the
‘zero’.
Caution!
Free Link printout option allows printing only signs that are available on a
keyboard.
Entering capital letters and special signs, by means of key combination where
"Shift" key is pressed, is also possible.
In case of Polish and German, basic special characters (written using key
combination of a given letter and right ‘Alt’ button) were added.
Free Link printout option does not support printing of remaining special signs.
• 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, i.e. 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].
• Address:
o parameter for setting address of balance connected with a computer.
• Weighing 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, paramet er enabling to turn on/off continuous
transmission of a weighing result, available options:
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o continuous transmission in calibration unit, indications are tr ansmitted in
the main unit (calibration unit) independently from currently operated unit of
mass,
o continuous transmission in current unit, indications are transmitted in a
currently operated unit of mass, the transmitted unit changes along with the
current unit change (Units key),
o continuous transmission turned off: <NONE>.
Caution: Continuous transmission can be turned on/off by a respective message sent form a
computer (read: COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL).
• Interval
Parameter enabling you to set frequency of printouts for continuous
transmission.
Frequency of printouts is set in seconds, wherein the accuracy is 0.1s.
Time values range between 1000 and 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 a command sent from a computer.
31.2. Printer
Submenu <Printer> enables you to select a port to which data is to be sent upon pressing
key. Content of sent data is set in <PRINTOUTS/GLP PRINTOUTS> parameter.
Procedure:
• Press key.
• Enter <PERIPHERALS> menu.
• Enter <PRINTER> submenu.
o set balance parameters related to cooperation with the printer: <PORT> to which the
printout is to be sent upon pressing key (printer connected),
available options:
Caution: In order to set USB Free Link instead of USB B, select any other port (e.g. none,
COM1, etc.), and next select USB Free Link port. Analogously when changing USB Free
Link to USB B.
COM 1 or COM 2 – RS 232 port, for connecting a printer,
USB A – USB 1 port, type A, for connecting a PCL or EPSON printer,
Ethernet – port for transferring data from balance to a dedicated RADWAG
software, e.g. PW-WIN, operated on a computer connected to a balance via
network.
PENDRIVE – USB 1 port, type A, for connecting USB flash drive. PENDRIVE
option requires setting format for saved file. You can save the data in the following
formats:
*.txt format (text file that can be opened on the computer using Notepad), or
*.csv format (file that can be opened using Excel).
Wireless communication – wireless communication port for transferring data from
balance to: a dedicated RADWAG software (e.g. PW WIN operated on a computer
connected to balance via wireless communication), printer featuring wireless
communication port, or network printer.
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USB B – USB 2 port, type B, for connecting a computer with a dedicated RADWAG
software, e.g. PW-WIN.
USB FREE LINK - USB port, type B, for connecting a computer. Tool for enter ing
data, it functions as a keyboard. Upon proper modification of non-standard printout
and sending proper command from the computer, or upon pressing ENTER key
located on the operation panel, the data from non-standard printout is directly
entered to computer programs, e.g. Excel, Word, Notepad etc.
Select <USB FREE LINK> port and configure its settings in order to enable correct
cooperation of the balance with computer programs:
SPREADSHEET - value YES - cooperation with Excel type program ,
- value NO – cooperation with other programs,
DELAY – if the transferred information is incomplete, i.e. part of it gets lost (due to
auto-entering or auto-formatting of data by computer program) during cooperation
with Excel type program, set the parameter value to <2>. If the transferred
information is still incomplete, the parameter value must be higher. The value
ranges between 0 (quick data transfer) and 9 (slow data transfer – around 10
characters per second).
In case of Free Link printout (keyboard emulator) all languages without special
characters are operated (‘QWERTY’ keyboard layout), and two languages that
feature special characters:
• Polish for ‘Polish (Programmers)' keyboard. To enable support of this language
go to printer settings on your balance and 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 ‘German (Germany)' keyboard. To enable support of this language,
go to printer settings on your balance and select Windows -1252 code page
(Western European, Latin-1). The following German diacritical signs are added:
ä, ö, ü, ß. The keyboard layout changes from 'QWERTY to ‘QWERTZ’. The
characteristic feature of such keyboard is ‘ß’ sign located on the right side of
the ‘zero’.
Caution!
Free Link printout option allows printing only signs that are available on a keyboard.
Entering capital letters and special signs, by means of key combination where "Shift" key is
pressed, is also possible.
In case of Polish and German, basic special characters (written using key combination of a
given letter and right ‘Alt’ button) were added.
Free Link printout option does not support printing of remaining special signs.
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 information and actions carried out at the
beginning and/or at the end of each printout sent from a weighing device 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 auto cutter blade), at the end.
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