Sartorius Element Series,GD502,ELT103,ELT602,ELT402,ELT202,ELT6001,ELT4001,ELT2001,ELT1001,ELT601,ELT6000 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

Sartorius Element Series

Electronic Precision Balances, Electronic Gem Scale

98648-013-44

Contents Warnings and

Safety Precautions

2 Warnings and Safety Precautions

3 Getting Started

7 Operation
7 Basic Weighing Function
7 Description of the Keys

8 Application Programs
8 Toggling between Weight Units

9 Counting
10 Weighing in Percent
11 “Hold” Display
12 Totalizing
13 Specific Gravity

14 Calibration/Span Adjustment

15 Configuration (Setup Menu)

16 Error Codes

17 Overview
17 Specifications
18 Accessories (Options)
19 C Marking

Safety Information

§ To prevent damage to the equipment,

please read these operating instructions
carefully before using your balance/scale.

! Do not use this equipment in

hazardous areas.

! Make sure the voltage rating printed

on the power supply is identical to your
local line voltage.

! Use only commercially available non-

rechargeable or rechargeable battery:
8+ AA, Mignon (not included).
The rechargeable batteries are not
charged when you use the AC adapter.
Please use the charger to recharge the
batteries outside the balance/scale.

– The balance/scale is energized at all

times unless you disconnect the AC
adapter and, if connected, the battery.

– Protect the AC adapter from contact

with liquid

! Exposure to excessive electromagnetic

interference can cause the readout value
to change. Once the disturbance has
ceased, the instrument can be used
again in accordance with its intended
purpose.

Installation

– It is recommended to connect Sartorius

accessories and options, as these are
optimally designed for use with your
balance.

– Do not open the balance/scale housing

as this may void the manufacturer’s
warranty.

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Getting Started

Equipment Supplied

– Balance/scale
– Weighing pan
– Plug-in AC adapter
– Level indicator and adjustable feet

Additional equipment with models ELT602,
ELT402, ELT202, ELT1001, ELT601:

– Calibration weight

Additional equipment with model ELT103, GD502:
– Calibration weight
– Round glass draft shield
– Only with GD502: Gem tray

Installation

Choose a location that is not subject to the

following negative influences:
– Heat (heater or direct sunlight)
– Drafts from open windows and doors
– Extreme vibrations during weighing
– Excessive moisture

Setting Up the Balance/Scale

§ Place the components on the balance/scale in the

following order:
– Weighing pan
– Round glass draft shield on model ELT103, GD502

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! Use only original Sartorius AC adapters:

– for Asia: 400081.1
– for the U.S.: 400314.1

Connecting the Balance/Scale to AC Power

§ Insert plug into the jack (located on back of the

balance/scale)

§ Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet

! LISTED power supply 11 V–21 V compliant with

NEC Class 2 output.

Below-Balance/Scale Weighing

A port for a below-balance/scale weighing hanger
is located on the bottom of the balance/scale.

§ Open the cover plate on the bottom of the

balance/scale.

§ Attach the sample (e.g., using a suspension wire)

to the hanger.

$ Install a shield for protection against drafts if

necessary.

Using a Non-Rechargeable/Rechargeable Battery

(not for model ELT103, GD502)

$ A non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery is not

included with the equipment supplied.

! Use only a commercially available non-rechargeable

(8+ AA/Mignon) or rechargeable battery.

! When using a rechargeable battery, be sure to

recharge it outside the balance/scale using a sepa-

rate charger.

● Lay the balance/scale on its side

● Lift the compartment cover

● Insert the non-rechargeable (8+ AA/Mignon)

or rechargeable batteries into the compartment.

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Make sure to connect the positive and negative poles

correctly.

● Close the battery compartment: press down on

the cover until it clicks into place.

! All used batteries are classified as waste that requires

special handling (not “household” waste). Dispose

of rechargeable batteries in accordance with the

applicable special waste disposal regulations.

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Leveling the Balance/Scale

§ Always level the balance/scale again any time after it

has been moved to a different location.
Example: moving bubble from R to L

§ Turn the feet as shown in the diagram until the

air bubble is centered within the circle of the level
indicator.

> In most cases this will require several adjustment

steps.

Removing Weights for Calibration/Span
Adjustment

(only for models ELT103, ELT602, ELT402, ELT202,
ELT1001, ELT601, GD502)

§ Grasp the tab to turn and pull out the weight

compartment.

$ Follow instructions on page 14 for calibration/span

adjustment.

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