
Sartorius
PMA 35D, PMA 35D-000C
Electronic Paint-Mixing Scales
Installation and Operating Instructions
98648-008-36

PMA 35D, PMA 35D-000C
1 Load plate
2 e key (ON/OFF)
3 y Correction key: decrease
(only on the PMA 35D-000C)
4 = Tare key
5 Display
6 w key (TOGGLE)
On the PMA 35D/35D-000C, you can
toggle to two decimal places – from 0.5 g
to 1.0 g – within the entire weighing range of
– 0.5 g to 35 kg –
or
– 1 g to 35 kg –
7 v key (FORMULATION)
8 [REC] key (for displaying the final
quantity in the recalculation mode
(only on PMA 35D-000C)
9 [MEM] key (MEMORY)
(only on PMA 35D-000C)
10 Y Correction key: increase
(only on PMA 35D-000C)
11 Display and control unit
12 Column
13 Data interface port (25 pin)
14 DC jack
15 Leveling foot
Important Note to Users
G Make sure to carefully read and follow
sections marked with this symbol.
They contain important safety instructions
and information.
G Use only the adapter that is included in
delivery (part no. 6965619) to connect a 9-pin
connecting cable to the 25-pin data interface
2

Getting Started
Remove the scale, load plate
and AC adapter from the
package.
Immediately after unpacking the
equipment, check it for any
visible damage.
Equipment Supplied:
Scale, load plate,
AC adapter, data cable
(25– pin to 9-pin)
Choose a suitable place to set up the scale. Avoid exposure to
drafts, heat, moisture and vibration.
G Do not operate the equipment in a hazardous area/location.
Check that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of your
local line voltage (mains supply).
G If it does not match your local line voltage, contact your Sartorius
office or dealer.
Use only original Sartorius AC adapters.
Do not miss out on the benefits of
our full warranty. Please contact
your local Sartorius office or
dealer for further information. If
available, complete the warranty
registration card, indicating the
date of installation, and return the
card to your Sartorius office or
dealer.
DC jack on the scale. Remove the load plate.
Use a 13-mm open-end wrench
to loosen the leveling foot (1).
Turn the leveling foot (2) until
the scale is level. Tighten the
lock nut (1) with the wrench.
Replace the load plate.
Always allow approximately
30 minutes warm-up time after
connecting the scale to AC
power.
3

Operating the Scale
Press the e key (2) to turn the
scale on.
A self-test is run automatically.
At the end of this test, 0.0 g is
displayed.
Weighing with One Decimal Place
Place an empty paint can on the load plate (1).
Press the = key (4). The display shows “0.0 g“.
Pour in the first component, and read off the weight as soon as the
stability symbol, in this case “g,“ is displayed.
Pour in additional components
until the desired weight (formulation) is reached.
Remove the filled paint can from the load plate.
G Never close the lid of a paint can
while it is still on the load plate, as
this will damage the weighing
system.
If a different readout is
displayed, press the = key
(4) to tare the scale.
Calibration/Adjustment
If the scale is not being used in legal metrology, you can calibrate/adjust the scale by pressing the
= key (4). Calibration weight: 10 kg; accuracy: M1.
Always allow approximately
30 minutes for the scale to
warm up after connecting it to
AC power and before
performing calibration/
adjustment.
4
Press the = key (4) for 2
seconds; “10000“ is
displayed. Release the key.
Center the calibration weight
on the load plate (1).
Calibration/adjustment is
performed automatically. After
calibration/adjustment, remove
the calibration weight.