Sartorius PMA.Economy,PMA5000,PMA5000-000U Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions

Sartorius PMA.Economy
Model PMA5000 | PMA5000-000U

Electronic Paint-mixing Scales

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General View of the Equipment
Model PMA5000 | PMA5000-000U
(PMA.Economy)

1 Display and control unit
2 Display/readout
3 Q key (On/Standby)
4 U key: Zero/Tare
5 L key [ENTER]
6 I key (TOGGLE)
7 DC jack for connection to AC power
8 USB connection (optional)
9 Column with channels for power and

USB cables
10 Weighing pan
11 Foot

The following symbols are used in these
instructions:

§ Indicates required steps
$ Indicates steps required only under

certain conditions

> Describes what happens after you have

performed a particular step

– Indicates an item in a list

!Indicates a hazard

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Contents

2 General View of the Equipment

3 Intended Use

3 Warnings and Safety Precautions

5 Getting Started

7 Operation

8 Calibration/Adjustment

9 Menu Settings

11 Troubleshooting

12 Care and Maintenance

13 Recycling

14 Interface Port

16 Specifications

16 Accessories

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The PMA5000 | PMA5000-000U
(PMA.Economy) has been specially
designed for use in the paint-mixing
sector. Due to its easy operability and
upright display, the PMA.Economy is an
ideal dose scale.

Note:

– Read the installation and operating

instructions carefully before
connecting and putting the PMA5000 |
PMA5000-000U into operation.

Warnings and Safety
Precautions

This scale meets the guidelines and stan­dards governing electronic equipment,
electromagnetic compatibility and the
stipulated safety standards. Improper use
or handling can result in property damage
and/or personal injury. To prevent dam­age to the equipment, read these operat­ing instructions thoroughly before using
your scale. Keep these instructions in
a safe place.

– If you use electrical equipment in instal-

lations and under ambient conditions
requiring higher safety standards, you
must comply with the provisions as speci­fied in the applicable regulations for
installation in your country.

– Do not expose the scale to extreme

temperatures, aggressive chemical vapors,
moisture, shocks or vibrations.

Intended Use

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– The displayed values can be affected

by up to ±30 digits when subjected to
extreme electromagnetic influence.
When the negative influence has subsided,
the scale will again be fully operational.
On request, Sartorius will provide
information on the minimum operating
specifications (in accordance with the
Standards listed in the CE Directive.

– The equipment must be used indoors only.

– The scale may not be operated in

hazardous areas.

– To ensure safety, disconnect the equip-

ment from power before connecting or
disconnecting the cables or electronic
peripheral devices.
The operator shall be responsible for any
modifications to Sartorius equipment and
for any connections of cables or equip­ment not supplied by Sartorius and must
check and, if necessary, correct these
modifications and cable connections.

– If you use cables purchased from another

manufacturer, check the pin assignments
in the cable against those specified by
Sartorius before connecting the cable
to Sartorius equipment, and disconnect
any wires that are assigned differently.
The braided shield in the cable must be
made of metal and must provide at least
80% coverage. Both the plug and socket
of all connections on the cable ends or in
the equipment housing must have foil
shielding that is suitable for high fequen­cies in accordance with CE regulations.
The operator shall be solely responsible for
any damage or injuries that occur when
using cables not supplied by Sartorius.

– When connecting the scale to the power

supply, the laws valid in your country
must be observed. If you should have any
questions, please contact your supplier or
Sartorius Customer Service for informa­tion on the legal regulations applicable in
your country. The scale must be installed
by a certified technician to avoid forfei­ture of all claims under the manufacturer’s
warranty.

– If you see any indication that the scale

cannot be operated safely (for example,
due to damage), turn it off and lock it in
a secure place or otherwise prevent use of
the equipment for the time being. Adhere
to the accident prevention regulations
and inform the operators accordingly.

– Always make sure the equipment is

disconnected from AC power before
performing any installation, cleaning,
maintenance or repair work on the scale.
To avoid forfeiture of all claims under the
manufacturer’s warranty, all repair and
maintenance work must be performed by
authorized Sartorius service technicians.

– All other cables connecting the weighing

equipment and peripheral devices, as well
as the wiring inside the devices, are cased
in PVC materials. Chemicals that corrode
these materials must be kept away from
these cables.

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Getting Started

§ Remove the scale from its packaging.

§ After unpacking the scale, check it immediately

for any visible damage as a result of rough handling
during shipment.

Equipment Supplied

– Scale
– Weighing pan
– AC adapter or power supply
– USB cable (only supplied with the PMA5000-000U)

Setting Up the Scale

Choose a suitable place to set up the scale. Avoid
exposure to drafts, heat, moisture and vibration.
Make sure to read the instructions carefully before
connecting the scale to AC power.

!Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this

manual.

§ Place the weighing pan on the scale.

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Connection to AC Power

The equipment is powered through the AC adapter
supplied

§ Insert the right-angle plug into the DC jack (7) on

the scale

§ Insert the cable of the right-angle plug into the

cable channel located on the back of column (9)

!Plug the AC adapter into an electrical AC power outlet

!Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this

manual.
Check that the voltage rating of the AC adapter
matches that of your local line voltage (mains supply).
If it does not match your local voltage rating or if
the plug design differs from your local standard,
contact your Sartorius office or dealer.
Use only original Sartorius AC adapters.
The use of AC adapters from other manufacturers,
even if these units have a registered approval rating
from a national testing laboratory, requires the
approval of a certified technician.

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