
98648-010-27
Sartorius
IS16EDE-H, IS16EDE-H0CE, IS34EDE-H, IS34EDE-H0CE,
IS64EDE-H, IS64EDE-S, IS64EDE-H0CE
Weighing Platform for Display and Control Unit
for Standard Use or Verified for Use in Legal Metrology
Installation and Operating Instructions
Industrial
Weighing Technology

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Contents
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General View of the Weighing Platform 3
Intended Use 4
Warranty 4
Storage and Shipping Conditions 4
Safety Instructions 4
Installation Instructions 5
Ambient Conditions 5
Conditioning the Weighing Platform 5
IP65 Protection 5
Getting Started 6
Setting Up the Weighing Platform 6
Leveling the Weighing Platform 6
Connecting the Weighing Platform 6
Separate Power Connection for
the Weighing Platform (Optional) 7
Safety Precautions 8
Fixed Power Connection 8
Warmup Time 9
Menu Access Switch 9
Operating Limits 9
Maximum Overload Capacity 9
Shock Resistance 9
General Instructions for Integration into
Conveyor Systems 10
Preload Range (Zero-setting Range) 10
Configuring the Weighing Platform 10
Specifications Charts 11
General Specifications 14
Selecting and Affixing the Respective
ID Label 15
Pin Assignment Chart for the
RS-485 Interface 15
Pin Assignments/Interface Connector 15
Troubleshooting Guide 16
Care and Maintenance 18
Service 18
Cleaning 18
Wet Environment 18
Corrosive Environment 18
Safety Inspection 18
Instructions for Recycling the Packaging 18
CE Marking 19
Declaration of Conformity 20
Using the Weighing Platform
in Legal Metrology 21
Components of a Verifiable
Weighing System 21
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Separate Testing and Verification
of Weighing System Components 21
Effect of the Preload on Verifiability 21
”EC Verification” - A Service Offered by
Sartorius 22
Subsequent Verifications within the
European Countries 22
EC Type Approval Certificate 23
Plates and Markings 26
Dimensions (Scale Drawings) 27
Accessories (Options) 28

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General View of the Weighing Platform
No. Designation No. Designation
1 Load plate 6 Connecting cable
2 Manufacturer’s label (interface port/power supply)
3 Metrological ID labels (only on weighing 7 Valve for barometric pressure compensation
platforms verifiable or verified for use in 8 Blank for power supply cable gland
legal metrology) (optional)
4 Leveling feet 9 Menu access switch (located behind the plug )
5 Level indicator
General View

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Intended Use
This weighing platform is part of a modular system that consists of the
weighing module (weighing platform) and a display and control unit or isi
industrial terminal. The display and control unit comes with a separate
instruction manual. Before installing or operating your weighing equipment,
please read all instructions thoroughly.
Warranty
Do not miss out on the benefits of our full warranty. Please contact your
Sartorius office or dealer for further information. If available, complete the
warranty registration card, indicating the date of installation, and return it to
your Sartorius office or dealer.
Storage and Shipping Conditions
– Allowable storage temperature: – 10 °C to + 40°C
+ 14 °F to + 104 °F
– Allowable humidity during storage: 90% relative humidity
After unpacking the equipment, please check it immediately for any visible
damage. If you detect any damage, proceed as directed in the section
entitled “Safety Inspection.”
It is a good idea to save the box and all parts of the packaging until you
have successfully installed the equipment. Only the original packaging
provides the best protection for shipment. To prevent damage to the
equipment, unplug all cables before packing the equipment for shipping.
Safety Instructions
The equipment may be opened only by authorized service technicians who
have been trained by Sartorius and who perform repair or maintenance work
in accordance with Sartorius’ standard operating procedures.
– Always disconnect the equipment from power before performing
any repair work.
– Do not use the weighing platform in a hazardous area/location.
– Do not operate the equipment in environments exposed to potentially
explosive mixtures of ambient gases and dust.
– Any damage to the seals affixed to the equipment housing will result
in forfeiture of all claims under the manufacturer’s warranty.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Sartorius AG could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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Installation Instructions
The equipment must be installed and put into operation by a trained Sartorius
dealer or service technician, who will also show you how to work with it.
Ambient Conditions
Choose a suitable place to set up the weighing platform. Avoid exposing the
weighing platform to the following ambient conditions:
– Extreme heat radiation
– Extreme vibration
– Aggressive chemical vapors
– Difficulty of access for maintenance and cleaning
Important:
If you need to use the weighing platform in an area exposed to heavy traffic
(e.g., fork-lift trucks), you should install a protective frame, consisting of
angular braces, around the weighing platform.
To calculate the dimensions for this protective frame, refer to the section
entitled “Dimensions (Scale Drawings).”
Conditioning the Weighing Platform
Do not expose the weighing platform to extreme moisture over long periods.
Moisture in the air can condense on the surfaces of a cold platform whenever
it is brought to a substantially warmer place. If you transfer the weighing
platform to a warmer area, make sure to condition it for about 2 hours at the
new ambient temperature, leaving it unplugged from the power supply.
Afterwards, if you keep the weighing platform connected to the power supply,
the continuous positive difference between the inside of the platform and the
outside will practically rule out the effects of moisture condensation.
IP65 Protection
In conformance with the IP65 protection rating, the weighing platform is dusttight (protection rating 6: resistant to penetration by dust particles, according
to particle size) and washdown-resistant (rating 5: resistant to splashes of
water, washdown-resistant).
IP65 protection is guaranteed only if:
– the seals were installed by a qualified technician, and
– the connecting cables and cable glands were installed and
connected by a qualified technician.
Installation Instructions

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Getting Started
Setting Up the Weighing Platform
- Remove the weighing platform and load plate from the packaging
- Remove the foam material and manufacturer’s labels
- Place the load plate on the weighing platform
Leveling the Weighing Platform
Level the weighing platform at the place of installation using the leveling feet
(4) so that the air bubble is centered within the circle of the level indicator (5):
To raise the weighing platform, extend the leveling feet (turn clockwise).
To lower the weighing platform, retract the leveling feet (turn
counterclockwise).
Make sure all four feet are in contact with the surface on which the platform
stands.
Important:
- Do not perform any installation work while the equipment is connected to
power.
- Installation work that affects the IP65 protection rating must be performed
with extreme care.
- Always disconnect the equipment from power before connecting or
disconnecting the data cable.
- Failure to observe the instructions contained in this manual during
installation will result in forfeiture of all claims under the manufacturer’s
warranty.
Connecting the Weighing Platform
Please note that any person or company connecting a non-Sartorius-approved
display and control unit (such as a computer) or AC adapter to the weighing
platform shall assume all risks and responsibilities associated with this
equipment.
Use only original Sartorius AC adapters.
The connecting cable is 3 meters long (approx. 10 feet). To order an
extension cable or a customized cable, refer to the list of accessories or
contact Sartorius.
Cable Lengths:
Because you can choose whether to power the weighing platform via the
interface port of the display and control unit or using a separate AC adapter
(adapter kit required; must be installed by a Sartorius service technician),
some restrictions apply to the cable lengths permissible between components.
If you use a cable longer than 12 meters (∼ 40 feet) between the weighing
platform and the display and control unit, each of these components must be
powered by a separate AC adapter.

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Separate Power Connection (Optional) for the Weighing Platform
An adapter kit must be installed by a Sartorius dealer or service technician to
connect the weighing platform separately to line current (mains supply). In
addition, this separate power connection is required if you interface the
weighing platform directly with a computer.
The following diagrams show the options for powering weighing platforms
and display and control units:
Connecting the industrial-grade ING2 AC adapter to the Sartorius isi
industrial terminal without an extension cord:
Connecting the industrial-grade ING2 AC adapter only to the isi industrial
terminal with an extension cord:
Connections using cables longer than 12 m (~40 ft):
max3m
max3m
Getting Started
3m 6m
300 m max.

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The weighing platform is powered by the external industrial-grade ING 2 AC
adapter (see “Accessories”). Make sure that the voltage rating printed on this
unit is identical to your local line voltage. If the voltage specified on the label
or the plug design does not match the rating or standard you use, please
contact your local Sartorius office or dealer. To use a main feeder cable from
the ceiling or to mount a CEE plug, you will have to make arrangements
inside your facilities for installation of such cable equipment.
Use only original Sartorius AC adapters, identified by the Sartorius label. Use
of AC adapters from other manufacturers, even if these units have an
approval identification marking from a national testing laboratory, requires the
consent of a trained service technician.
For detailed information on further options for powering the equipment (e.g.,
using local low voltage), contact Sartorius AG headquarters in Germany or
one of the main offices based in your country.
The equipment must be connected to power in conformance with the
installation requirements of your country.
Safety Precautions
The Sartorius power supply rated to Industrial Class 2 (with safety extra-low
voltage emission (SELV)) can be plugged into any electrical outlet without
additional safety precautions. The ground or earth terminal is connected to
the platform housing, which can be additionally grounded, if required.
Install the power cable with adequate protection to prevent damage to the
cable.
Fixed Power Connection
If the power cable is permanently installed or secured so that it cannot be
unplugged, an emergency switch must be installed for disconnecting power to
the equipment. This emergency switch must be located near the weighing
platform and must be easily accessible. In addition, this switch must be
labeled as an emergency switch. All operators must be instructed in the use
of this switch.
Whenever possible, avoid wiring your weighing platform into networks that
carry a heavy load (such as a connection to a compressor or similar
equipment).

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Warmup Time
To deliver exact results, the weighing platform must warm up for at least 30
minutes after initial connection to AC power or after a relatively long power
outage. Only after this time will the weighing platform have reached the
required operating temperature.
Preparing the Weighing Platform for Verification for Use in Legal Metrology
in the EU:* Allow the weighing platform to warm up for at least 24 hours
after initial connection to the power supply.
* including the Signatories of the Agreement on the European Economic Area
Menu Access Switch
Prior to Verification:
– All settings in the operating menu are accessible
(once the weighing platform has been verified for use in legal metrology,
menu items relevant to legal metrology are blocked)
– Select configuration settings from corresponding specifications group
(configuration cannot be changed after verification)
– Block the ‘write’ function for the xBPI interface
Function of the Menu Access Switch in Verification for Use in Legal
Metrology:
When the menu access switch (9) is open, weighing ranges can be
configured and calibration/adjustment can be performed, prior to
verification.
After Verification:
Move the menu access switch (9) to the left. Configuration settings relevant to
use of the weighing platform in legal metrology are no longer accessible.
Operating Limits
Maximum Overload Capacity
Because Sartorius weighing platforms are constructed to withstand rough
treatment in industrial environments, the platform will not be damaged if
occasionally loaded beyond the maximum weighing capacity.
The maximum overload capacity of this IS model is 130 kg.
Shock Resistance
Even though Sartorius weighing platforms feature highly rugged construction,
there are some limits. Avoid dropping objects from a considerable height
onto the weighing platform and do not expose the platform to strong side
impact. Sartorius weighing platforms are shock resistant in accordance with
the shock response spectrum defined in the IEC68 standard, Part 2-27.
Getting Started

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General Instructions for Integration into
Conveyor Systems
The IS weighing platform is suitable for installation in conveyor systems. Follow
the general instructions given below and refer to the “Dimensions (Scale
Drawings)” to meet the requirements for such installation.
– Any moving or rotating parts intended to be permanently attached to the
load plate must be designed so that they cannot negatively affect the
accuracy of weighing results. For example, rotating mechanisms must be
properly balanced.
– The load plate must be clear on all sides so that any parts or any dirt that
falls will not create a connection between the weighing platform and any
permanently mounted preload components.
– Any cables or tubing between the weighing platform and other equipment
must not apply any force to the weighing platform. Make sure that
cables do not touch the load plate.
– Do not install the weighing platform in a conveyor system located in a
Zone 2 or 11 hazardous area/location.
Preload Range (Zero-setting Range)
The weight of components that are permanently installed on the weighing
platform is called “preload.” The weighing platform electrically compensates for
this preload so that the entire weighing range is available and the platform can
be zeroed and can also be calibrated/adjusted using external weights. Higher
preloads may result in a reduction in the maximum weighing capacity. The
maximum preload that can be compensated for depends on the specifications
configured (please see the “Specifications Chart”).
The preload must be set before the platform is verified for use in legal metrology.
The components for integration into a conveyor must be installed on the
weighing platform before you connect the platform to the power supply.
Configuring the Weighing Platform
If you have a standard-model weighing platform, you can adapt it for specific
requirements such as weighing in international weight units, use under
unfavorable ambient conditions, or further processing of weighing results, for
example. If your weighing platform is to be verified for use in legal metrology,
one weight unit must be selected before verification, and cannot be changed
after verification has been performed.
To configure settings in the weighing platform, access the operating menu in the
display and control unit. You can use either of the following as a display and
control unit with your IS weighing platform:
– Sartorius
isi
industrial terminal
– Computer with a special Sartorius configuration program (see
“Accessories”)
The configuration options for your weighing platform are listed in the
“Specifications Chart” on the following pages.