Shimadzu ATX224, ATX124, ATY224, ATY124, ATY64 Instruction Manual

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321-78001C MAR. 2013

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Requests

Provide this manual to the next user in the event that the instrument is transferred.

To ensure safe operation, contact your Shimadzu Balance representative for installation, adjustment, or reinstallation after moving the instr ument to a different site.

Notices

The content of this manual is subject, without notice, to modications for the sake of improvement.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the content of this manual was correct at the time of creation.

However, in the event that any mistakes or omissions are discovered, it may not be possible to correct

them immediately.

The copyright of this manual is owned by Shimadzu Cor poration. Reproduction and duplication of whole or part of the content without permission of the company are strictly prohibited. © 2009-2013 Shimadzu Corporation. All rights reserved.

"Microsoft", "Windows", and "Excel" are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.A. in the United States and other countries. All other company names and product names that appear in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Note that ™ and ®

indications are not used.

The company names, organization names and product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies and organizations concerned.

Shimadzu does not guarantee that the WindowsDirect communication function will operate without problems on all PCs. Shimadzu will accept no responsibility for any trouble that arises as a result of using

this function. You are recommended to back up all important data and programs in advance.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Shimadzu ATX/ATY series electronic

balance.

The ATX/ATY series models are high performance electronic balances that we condently recommend based on over 90 years of

precision balance manufacture. While these models are of course capable of fast and accurate weighing, the models all use the Unibloc cells that Shimadzu started using for electronic balances in 1989, improv the reliability of the balances still further.

These balances also feature a variety of other functions that

make it more convenient for customers to use them for their

own applications, including the WindowsDirect communication function, which enables measuring results to be transferred to a PC without installing any software.

To ensure that you can make full use of the performance and functions of your ATX/ATY series balance, read this instruction

manual carefully and use the balance correctly in accordance with

the directions in the manual. When you have nished reading the manual, keep it in a safe place together with the balance so that

you can refer to it at any time.

For information on the following points, please contact your Shimadzu Balance representative.

Product warranty

After service

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Conventions used for the display panel

This instruction manual depicts the display panel in relation to particular operating procedures.

The actions of the display panel (ashing, lighting up, conrmation) are shown in the following

way.

Flashing• Lit• Conrmation•



How to Find the Information You Need

This manual allows you to search for a function or operating procedure in a number of ways.

"Cover index"

Search for the information by thumbing through the manual.

"What You Can Do", page 6

Search for what you want to do.

"Menu Map", page 143

Search quickly for the menu option you want to use.

Search for information based on its order of appearance in the manual.

"Index", page 148

Search for information based on a key word.

Conventions used in menu operations

The instruction manual describes menu operations in a simplied form.

Example:



Press or a number of times

to search for the next menu option.

Press to conrm.

Press to proceed

to the next menu option.

User operations

Flow of menu operations

Information indicated in the display panel

Press a number of times to

return to a higher level of the menu.

Press and hold

(about 3 seconds).

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Example page

Linked to the cover index (right-hand pages only)

The symbol shown in the g ure below

appears at the head of the next page.

Index

Notes

Infor mation to help use the balance correctly

Explanation of terms

The title of the previous page appears here.

Menu operation

Continued on next page

Reference

Depiction of the display

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What You Can Do

This section lets you search for a method you would like to try or a function you want to know about.

n I want to weigh up to a xed quantity by adding

increments of the same sample (item to be weighed: powder, liquid, etc.) a little at a time.

Pouring Mode page 69

n I want to make ne adjustments during weighing,

like increasing the reaction speed of the display or stabilizing the display.

Easy Setting page 70

n I want to use the balance to count items.

n I want to set unit weights (the weight of a single piece of the

item being weighed) for multiple samples in advance.

Piece Counting page 81

n I want to weigh in percentages.

Percentage Weighing page 86

n I want to weigh a xed amount of each of a number of

different samples (items to be weighed: powder, liquid, etc.) and to mix these samples according to a formula.

Formulation page 90

n I want to check excess or deciency with respect to a target

value and make "pass or fail" judgments accordingly.

Comparator Function page 96

I want to adjust the conditions under which the stability mark

lights up.

Adjusting the Stability Mark page 74

n I want to stabilize the display at zero when an empty

sample container is placed on the pan.

Zero Tracking Function page 63

n I want to automatically return the display to zero after

weighing.

Auto Zero Function page 64

n I want to automatically tare the balance (set the display to

zero) after outputting a weight reading.

Auto Tare Function page 66

n I want to tare the balance without waiting for the stability

mark to light up.

Zero / Tare Timing Change Function page 67

Zero point,

and taring

Various

weighing

methods

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n I want to adjust the balance so that it is very accurate

after stabilization.

Span Calibration and Adjustment page 54

n I want to carry out calibration and output a record.

Leaving a Record of Calibration page 59

Calibration

n I want to send data to a PC (e.g. to Excel).

WindowsDirect Communication Function page 105

n After weighing, I want to output automatically upon

stabilization.

Auto Print Function page 100

n I want to output data continuously.

Continuous Output Function page 104

n I want to output data either immediately or after stabilization.

Output Timing Change Function page 123

n I want to change the format of the decimal point

(comma or period) in the output data.

Selecting the Decimal Point Display Symbol page 37

n I want to add the balance model name,

ID and other information to weight readings.

GLP Output Function page 135

Printing /

output

n I want to display weights in units other than g (grams).

Switching Units page 3 5

Setting the Units page 76

n I want the power to turn off automatically when I am

not using the balance.

Auto Power-Off Function page 132

n I want to go directly into weighing mode when the power is

switched ON.

Setting the Startup Display page 133

Miscellaneous

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Safety Precautions

To be strictly observed

To ensure that you use the balance safely and correctly, read the following precautions carefully and observe them.

The levels of danger and damage that will arise if the balance is used incorrectly are classied and

indicated as shown below.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury or equipment damage.

Precautions are classied and explained by using one of the symbols below, depending on the nature

of the precaution.

Instructions

Indicates an action that must be perfor med.

Prohibitions

Indicates an action that must NOT be performed

! CAUTION

Prohibitions

Do not use the balance outdoors or anywhere where it will be exposed to water.

You could sustain an electric shock or

the product could operate abnormally.

Prohibitions

Never disassemble, modify or attempt to repair this product or any accessory.

You could sustain an electric shock or the product could

operate abnor mally. If you believe that the balance has failed, contact your

Shimadzu representative.

Instructions

Use the balance with the correct power supply and voltage.

Use the balance with the attached AC adapter.

Using the balance with an incorrect power supply or

voltage will lead to re or t rouble with the balance.

Note also that if the power supply or voltage is unstable

or if the power supply capacity is insufcient, it will not

be possible to obtain satisfactory performance from the balance.

Prohibitions

Do not connect anything other than

peripheral devices specied by Shimadzu

to the balance’s connector.

If you do, the balance may stop working normally.

In order to avoid trouble, always connect peripheral devices in accordance with the directions in this manual.

Instructions

If you detect anything abnormal (e.g. a burning smell) disconnect the AC adapter immediately.

Continuing to use the balance with

an abnor mality could lead to re or an electric shock.

Prohibitions

Do not use the balance anywhere exposed to explosive, combustible or corrosive gases.

This could cause re or trouble.

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Precautions on Use

Prohibitions

Avoid locations where the balance will be exposed to any of the following.

You may not be able to obtain correct weight readings.

Air ow from an air conditioner, ventilator,

door or window Extreme temperat ure changes Vibration Direct sunlight

Dust, ne particles, electromagnetic waves or a magnetic eld

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Instructions

Treat the balance with care and respect.

The balance is a precision instrument. Subjecting it to impacts could cause it to fail.

When moving the balance, remove xing of the glass door, pan, pan supporter and pan rings. Grasp it rmly

with both hands to carry it. If the balance has to be stored for a long time, store it in

the packaging box in which it was delivered.

Instructions

Install the balance on a

strong and stable at table or oor in the room.

Placing the balance in an unstable site could lead to inju ry or trouble with the balance.

When selecting the installation site,

take into account the combined

weight of the balance and the item to be weighed.

Instructions

Use the correct weighing units.

Using incorrect weighing units can lead to accidents as a result of weighing errors.

Check that the weighing units are correct before

star ting weighing.

Instructions

After a power outage, turn the power back ON.

When a power outage occurs, the power is shut off automatically. Therefore, begin operation f rom

"Turning the Power ON" (^ page

29) again.

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Shimadzu Balances and 21 CFR Part 11

21 CFR Part 11

21 CFR Part 11, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, Final Rule (often referred to as Part 11) is the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation affecting computer resources and electronic records that are used for any document that is required to be kept and maintained by FDA regulations.

Requirements concerning computer resources security are key elements in Part 11.

The controls implemented as a result of security related requirements are intended to result in trusted records.

Shimadzu CLASS-Balance Agent

Shimadzu provides a means for compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 with Shimadzu CLASS-Balance Agent software, part of a comprehensive laboratory data management system, Shimadzu CLASS Agent.

Ask your Shimadzu representative about it.

Shimadzu WindowsDirect

When Shimadzu balances are integrated with laboratory software by means of our WindowsDirect function, no communication software is required or used.

The Shimadzu balance functions as a primary device in the system, just as a keyboard, mouse or other data entry hardware does.

For this reason, system validation and compliance may be greatly simplied with the use of Shimadzu balances.

Two-way Communication

Shimadzu balances have always been computer friendly and they can be set up for bi-directional communication as part of a fully automated production system or LIMS.

This manual includes the command codes and information needed by programmers to integrate Shimadzu balances with their software.

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Action for Environment (WEEE)

To all user of Shimadzu equipment in the European Union:

Equipment marked with this symbol indicates that it was sold on or after 13th August 2005,

which means it should not be disposed of with general household waste. Note that our equipment

is for industrial/professional use only.

Contact Shimadzu service representative when the equipment has reached the end of its life. They will advise you regarding the equipment take-back.

With your co-operation we are aiming to reduce contamination from waste electronic and electrical equipment and preserve natural resource through re-use and recycling.

Do not hesitate to ask Shimadzu service representative, if you require

further information.

WEEE Mark

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1 BEFORE WEIGHING 18

Table of Contents

Name and Function of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Main body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Operation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Numeric value area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Choosing the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Unpacking and Delivery Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Installing the Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Adjusting the Level of the Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Warming Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Performing Span Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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2 USING THE BALANCE 32

Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Outputting Weight Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Selecting the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Switching Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Selecting the Minimum Number of Displayed Digit (1d/10d display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Selecting the Decimal Point Display Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Ending Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Turning the Power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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3 MENU SETTINGS 40

What Is the Menu? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

The Structure of the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Instruction Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Menu Operation Key Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Basic Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Table of Contents

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BEFORE

WEIGHING

USING THE

BALANCE

USING MORE CONVENIENTLY MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

FOR YOUR

INFORMATION

Entering Numerical Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing the Numerical Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Changing the Position of the Decimal Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Convenient Functions for Menu Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Returning to the Default Settings (Menu Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Prohibiting Changes to the Menu Settings (Menu Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Outputting the Menu Setting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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4 CALIBRATION 48

Before Starting Calibration… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Automatic calibration (ATX only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Announcement of calibration request

(ATY only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Span Calibration and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Calibration of the Internal Weight (ATX Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Leaving a Record of Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Example Printout of a Calibration Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Setting Output of a Calibration Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Setting a Balance ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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5 FUNCTIONS RELATING TO TARING 62

Zero Tracking Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Auto Zero Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Auto Tare Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Zero / Tare Timing Change Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

ADJUSTING RESPONSE AND STABILITY

Selecting the Weighing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Selecting the General Weighing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Selecting the Pouring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Easy Setting of Response and Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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7 SETTING UNITS 76

Units That Can Be Displayed and Conversion Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Selecting Units to Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Setting User-Specied Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Conversion Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Minimum Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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8 APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE 80

Counting Pieces by Weight (Piece Counting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Preparation for Piece Counting (Including Setting the Unit Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Counting Numbers of Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Changing a Unit Weight, or Adding a New Unit Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Percentage Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Preparation for Percentage Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Weighing Percentages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Formulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Performing Formulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Outputting Component Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Outputting the Gross Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

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9 COMPARATOR FUNCTION 96

Target Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Checkweighing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Adjusting the Stability Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Setting the Stability Detection Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Setting the Stability Mark Lighting Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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BEFORE

WEIGHING

USING THE

BALANCE

USING MORE CONVENIENTLY MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

FOR YOUR

INFORMATION

11 MAINTENANCE 124

Maintaining the Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Removing the Glass Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Daily Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Periodic Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

About Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Types of Weight and Their Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

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12 TROUBLESHOOTING 130

What to Do If…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Responding to Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Convenient Functions Relating to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Printing / Outputting Automatically (Auto Print Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Printing / Outputting Continuously (Continuous Output Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

WindowsDirect Communication Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

What Is the WindowsDirect Communication Function? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Setting the Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Troubleshooting the WindowsDirect Communication Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Cable Connection Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Command Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Connecting to a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Standard Settings (MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

User-Specied Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Output Timing Change Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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10 CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION

WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES 100

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Turning the Power ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Auto Power-Off Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Setting the Startup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Changing the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

GLP Output Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Setting the GLP Output Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Setting a Balance ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

ATX/ATY Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Maintenance Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

ATX/ATY Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Reading the Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Data Output Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Unit Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Zero / Tare Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Main body

The ATX/ATY Series comprises toploading electromagnetic balances with UniBloc weighing

mechanism.

Main body

Even a slight breeze may affect measurement, so the windbreak is provided to avoid air movements in the surroundings inuencing the weight reading.

Adjust to level the balance.

(^ page 24)

Level screws

Windbreak

Used to tare the balance, perform calibration and print.

(^ page 19)

Shows the weighing results, information for making function settings, the current function setting, errors, codes and other information.

(^ page 20)

Display panel

The model name and serial number are stated here.

Product label

Place the object to be weighed here.

Pan

Indicates the level of the balance.

(^ page 24)

Level

Operation keys

Back of the unit

DC IN connector

Used to connect an AC adapter for power supply.

Used to connect to a printer (e.g. EP-80 or EP-90).

(^ page 118)

DATA I/O connector

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Name and Function

of Components

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Unit di splay a rea

Symbol disp lay

area

Operation keys

Numeric value /

menu di splay area

1 2 3 4 5 6

Operation Keys

No. Key

During Weighing

During Menu Operation

Press Once and Release ...

Press and Hold for About

3 Seconds ...

[BREAK]

Switch between the operation and standby modes

Takes you to a higher

level in the menu hierarchy.

Long pressing the key

quits menu mode and retu rn directly to the weighing mode.

Suspends calibration /

numer ical value entry. Quits the smart setting

mode.

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[CAL]

Performs calibration Enters the calibration menu -

[O/T]

Tares the balance (setting it

to zero)

Opens the zero / tare menu Conrm and set

[UNIT]

In the weighing mode: Used to select the unit

When piece counting: Displays the unit weight

When perfor ming percentage weighing: Displays the reference weight

•

In the weighing mode: Opens the unit setting menu

When piece counting: Used to select the item number

When perfor ming percentage weighing: Used to select the percentage reference

•

Scrolls backward

through menu options When entering

numer ical values: Increases the value

In the smart setting mode: Adjusts to

response (R) direction.

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[MENU]

Turns the smart setting mode on

Switches between the weighing mode and the application function mode

Scrolls forward through menu options

When entering num

•

[PRINT]

Outputs the weight reading to a peripheral device (printer or

PC)

Opens the data output menu

Takes you to a lower level

in the menu hierarchy When entering

numerical values: Moves the focus one digit on the right

In the smart setting mode: Adjusts to Stable

(S) direction.

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* Refer to P.90 for operations of each key during formulation/operation.

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Name and Function of Components

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Display Panel

Display Name Description

See:

Battery symbol Lights up when the bat ter y voltage is low. -

Zero tracking symbol Lit when the zero tracking function is set ON. Page 63

Weight symbol

This symbol is lit dur ing calibration.

Blinks when calibration is necessary for a veried balance as

a legal measuring instrument.

Page 48

Automatic calibration symbol

Blinks before automatic calibration starts applicable to a veried balance as a legal measuring instr ument.

Page 50

Easy setting indicator

Indicates what level the response and stabilit y are currently set to.

Page 70

Pouring symbol

Lit when the pouring mode is set.

Page 69

Formulation symbol Lit during mixing measurement (formulation) operations. Page 90

Menu lock symbol Lit while the menu is locked. Page 46

Menu operation key

symbol

Indicates that the menu option currently displayed requires conrm and set operations when is displayed in the middle. Indicates that a higher or lower level exists in the menu hierarchy when arcs are displayed on the right and left side. Indicates that other menu options can be selected when arcs on the upper and lower side is displayed.

Page 41

Auto print symbol Lit when the auto print function is set. Page 102

Win symbol

Lit when the WindowsDirect commu nication function has been set.

Page 106

Communication symbol Indicates that data is being exchanged with an external device. -

Comparator sy mbol

When the comparator function (Checkweighing) has been set,

indicates the comparison judgment.

Page 96

Stability mark

Lit when the weight reading is stable. Lit when the option currently set in menu setting is displayed.

Page 42 Page 72

Minus symbol Lit when the weight reading is negative. -

Ready sy mbol

Lit during the standby mode. During weighing, lit to indicate the ready to weigh status, for example when using the mixing measu rement.

Page 39 Page 90

Number symbol Lit when it is possible to enter numerical values. Page 43

Hold symbol

Lit when a value that is not the real-time weight reading (for

example the indication of the unit weight in piece counting) is

displayed.

Page 84 Page 89

Net weight symbol

Indicates that the weight reading displayed in mixing measu rement (formulation) is the net weight of the current component with the weight of the container and prior components. Also indicates that a measuring operation is in progress.

Page 91

Gross weight symbol

Indicates that the weight reading displayed in mixing measu rement (formulation) is the total weight of all of the components of the mixt ure with the weight of the container subtracted.

Page 91

Item number indication Shows the item number in the piece cou nting mode. Page 84

Inverse triangle symbol

When this sy mbol is lit when changing the position of the decimal point in the conversion factor with the of user-

specied units, numerical values can be entered without a

decimal point.

Page 44

Piece counting symbol Lit while the piece counting mode is in effect. Page 84

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Display Name Description

See:

Specic percentage

weighing symbol

Lit when the specic percentage reference has been set for

percentage weighing.

Page 96

Percentage weighing symbol

Lit during percentage weighing. Page 99

Numeric value area

Using a veried balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:

Model with EC Type Approval. Bracket appears at Scale Interval (d) digit as below.

WIN

Bracket

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Choosing the Installation Site

The measuring performance of the balance is greatly inuenced by the environment where it is

installed. Observe the following points to ensure safe and accurate weighing.

! Caution

Prohibitions

Do not use the balance anywhere exposed to explosive, combustible or corrosive gases.

This could cause re or trouble.

Instructions

Use the correct power supply and voltage with the balance. Use the balance with the attached AC adapter.

Using an incorrect power supply or voltage with the balance will lead to re or trouble

with the balance. Note also that if the power supply or voltage is unstable or if the power supply capacity

is insufcient, it will not be possible to obtain satisfactor y performance from the

balance.

Precautions on Use

Prohibitions

Avoid locations where the balance will be exposed to any of the following.

You may not be able to obtain correct weight readings.

Air ow from an air conditioner, ventilator, door or window

Extreme temperat ure changes Vibration from surroundings or nearby equipment Direct sunlight

Dust, ne particles, electromagnetic waves or a magnetic eld

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Instructions

Install the balance on a strong and stable at table or oor in the room.

Placing the balance in an unstable site could lead to inju ry or trouble with the balance.

When selecting the installation site, take into accou nt the combined weight of the

balance and the item to be weighed.

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Unpacking and Delivery Inspection

The items packed will differ depending on the model of balance ordered. Check that all of the items indicated below are included in the package, and that nothing has

been damaged. The numbers in the boxes [ ] indicate the quantity of each item.

ATX/ATY Series

Balance main body (with

windbreak) [1]

Pan [1]

Inst ruction manual [1]

Menu map sheet

[1]

Pan supporter [1]

Pan ring [1] AC adaptor [1]

Protective cover [1]

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Installing the Components

The procedure for tting the components differs depending on the model of the balance.

ATX/ATY Series

Place the pan supporter.

Place the pan on the pan supporters.

Align the two pan notches with the left and right on the balance main body.

Fit the pan ring.

Set the protective cover.

If the balance is used in an environment where it gets dirty easily, use the protective cover available.

(1) Peel off the paper to expose the adhesive on it. (2) Fit it on the display. (3) Press the adhesive parts rmly to keep tting it on the display.

Adjusting the Level of the Balance

Operation of the level screws

Turning the level screws clockwise, as viewed from above, extends them and raises the balance, while turning them counterclockwise retracts them and lowers the balance.

Level

Level the balance by following the procedure below.

Turn all the level screws (total two at front) counterclockwise as

viewed from above until they come to a gentle stop.

The balance will now be tilting toward the front.

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Pan

Pan suppor ter

Pan ring

Adhesive

Protective cover

Pan

Pan suppor ter

Pan ring

Adhesive

Protective cover

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Adjust the two level screws at the front so that the air bubble in the

level becomes centered in the left/right direction.

At this stage it doesn't matter if the air bubble isn't centered in the front/rear direction.

If the air bubble is lef t of center

Turn the front right level screw clockwise.

If the air bubble is right of center

Turn the front left level screw clockwise.

Turn both the level screws at the front in the same direction at the

same time to center the air bubble in the level in the front/back direction.

Adjust so as to bring the air bubble into the center of the circle.

On turning the two level screws at the front in the clockwise

direction…

The bubble moves toward the front.

On turning the two level screws at the front in the

counterclockwise direction…

The bubble moves toward

the back.

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Turning the Power ON

Insert the plug of the AC adapter into

the DC IN connector on the back of the balance.

Connect the AC adapter to the power

outlet.

The display will automatically go through the changes indicated below, ending with the OFF display.

The rst information displayed is the software version

number. Depending on the product, this may differ from the example shown below.

(This is the balance's self check display.)

...

! !C!H!E! !3

! !C!H!E! !0

! !O!F!F! !

!1.0!0,0!0,0!0

For the ATX series…

An operation check on the internal

weight mechanism is performed

automatically. During this check, a

small motor noise will be heard.

If "ERR H" is displayed…

See "Responding to Messages"

(^ page 131).

Clamps are attached to the AC adaptor.

Fix the cable of the AC adaptor with clamps on an appropriate position on the back of the

balance so they do not interfere with the glass door when it is opened or closed.

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Warming Up

Before performing span calibration on the balance or measuring its accuracy, you must ensure that it is in a stable state.

When stabilizing the balance, it is important that its temperature is stable.

Put the balance in weighing mode (for example showing the gram display) and leave it with the

power ON for at least an hour in advance of calibration. This is called "warming up".

Warming up is also accomplished in the standby mode. For details on the standby mode, see "Turning the Power OFF" (^ page 39).

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Performing Span Calibration

Always perform span calibration for a balance after moving it.

Weights are required for span calibration of the ATX series. For details on weights, see "About

Weights" (^ page 128).

Before performing span calibration, warm up the balance in advance. Also, carry out the adjustment at a location where there are few people moving around and there

is no air ow or vibration.

ATX Series

Press

Calibration using the internal weight starts automatically.

If "WAIT" is displayed…

The calibration record is being output.

When output has nished, span

calibration will start automatically.

If "BUSY" is displayed…

There is something placed on the pan.

When this item is taken off the pan,

span calibration will start automatically.

To cancel scan calibration, press

If "ERR H" is displayed…

See "Responding to Messages" (^

page 129).

If "ERR C" is displayed…

Span calibration was not completed for one of the following reasons.

There is too large a discrepancy between the zero point of the balance and the sensitivity.

A container has been placed on the pan.

The pan is not on the balance. There is too large a discrepancy in

the value of the internal weight.

Press and redo the operation from

the beginning. If even on doing this the same display reappears, calibrate the internal weight (^ page 56).

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"END" will be displayed and the balance will return to the weighing mode.

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! !C!A!L!3

! !C!A!L!2

! !C!A!L!1

! !C!A!L!0

! !W!A!I!T

!E!N!D

* This may not

be displayed.

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Caution

Instructions

If calibration doesn't end normally and the balance stops, do not move it nor leave it as it is.

Moving the balance in such a condition may cause failure because the internal weight is not held correctly.

Before moving the balance, be sure to turn the power on and star t it up correctly (so that the internal

weight is correctly held).

ATY Series

Press

The weight value will ash.

If "WAIT" is displayed…

The calibration record is being output.

When output has nished, span

calibration will start automatically.

If "BUSY" is displayed…

There is something placed on the pan.

Take the item off the pan and follow the

procedure below.

To cancel scan calibration, press .

If no operation is performed within

60 seconds…

"ERR C" (calibration er ror) is displayed.

Press and repeat the operation

from the beginning.

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2!0!0.0!0!0!0

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Enter the weight value.

If necessary, change the weight value to match the weight that will be used for calibration. If there is no need to change it, proceed to step 3.

(If necessary enter the weight value.)

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

For details on the weight values that can be entered, see "Specications" (^ page 138).

Place the calibration weight on the

pan.

Open the glass door in the windbreak, place the

weight on the pan, and shut the glass door again.

Wait until the ashing weight value display changes to a ashing zero.

Shut the glass door fully.

After placing a weight on the pan or

removing a weight from the pan, check

that the glass door is fully shut.

2!0!0.0!0!0!0

1!9!9.9!9!9!8

2!0!0.0!0!0!0

1!9!9.9!9!9!8

! !0.0!0!0!0

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Take the calibration weight off the pan.

Open the glass door in the windbreak, remove

the weight from the pan and shut the glass door again.

"END" will be displayed and the balance will return to the weighing mode.

The procedure described above is the default standard span calibration procedure.

For details, see "4. CALIBRATION" (^ page

48).

!E!N!D !E!N!D

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Enter the weighing mode.

What is the weighing mode?

The balance is in the state where it indicates the units (for example grams) of the weight on the

pan.

To establish the weighing mode, follow the steps below depending on the current status of the balance.

Status of the Balance To Establish the Weighing Mode….

The display is off.

Press . When the "OFF" indication appears or all segments

are lit, press any key.

"OFF" indication, all segments lit, or

(ready symbol) lit

Press any key.

The application function mode is established.

Press for about 3 seconds.

A menu indication is displayed.

Press a number of times. Or press

for about 3 seconds.

The balance is accepting numerical value ent ry.

Press a number of times.

If an indication like "OL" or "-OL" appears during measurement…

See "Responding to Messages" (^ page 131).

With models that feature the windbreak

Place a container on the pan.

Open the glass door in the windbreak, place the

container on the pan and shut the glass door again.

Once the display has stabilized (

has lit), press

The indication changes to zero.

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Insert the sample (item to be

measured) into the container.

Open the glass door of the windbreak, place the sample (item to be weighed) on the pan and shut

the glass door again.

When the display has stabilized,

(the stability mark) lights up, read the display.

Shut the glass door fully.

Check that the glass door is fully shut before reading the balance display.

Avoid doing the following:

Putting your hand inside the glass door of the windbreak

Touching the container or sample with bare hands

Weighing samples (items to be weighed) of different temperat ures

The heat will lead to convection, and this may make the balance display unstable.

Use forceps or gloves to carr y containers and samples.

When dealing with samples (items to be weighed) at different temperatures, eliminate the temperature

difference by leaving the samples around the pan inside the glass door before weighing.

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When the balance is connected to a PC and a printer (option), you can output a weight reading,

settings, and so on for each measurement. The WindowsDirect communication function (^

page 105) is convenient for output to a PC.

When the GLP output function (^ page 135) is set to OFF, only the weight reading is output. When the GLP output function (^ page 135) is set to ON, the following information is output.

•

Outputting Weight

Readings

SHIMADZU CORP.

*********

200.0000

ATX224

Example printout from printer

(When the GLP output function is set to ON)

Balance model name

Weight reading

The person who carried out measurement signs here.

Name of manufacturer

Balance ID

Balance serial number

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Switching Units

You can display different units from among those set to be available.

Press in the weighing mode.

Repeatedly pressing this key will cycle you

through the registered units.

When the balance is shipped from the factory, the only unit registered is grams.

To be able to switch to other units, you must rst

"Selecting Units to Display", page 77

When user-specied units have been selected,

the characters and symbols that indicate the units don't light up.

Unit display after restarting

When the power is t ur ned off and back on, the balance star ts up displaying the units that were in use

before the power was turned off.

Selecting the Minimum Number of Displayed Digit (1d/10d display)

If necessary, the minimum number of displayed digit can be reduced by one digit (Set to the 10d

display).

Not applicable to a ver ied balance as a legal measuring inst rument.

Press twice shortly in the

weighing mode.

This opens the main menu.

STAND STAND

Selecting the

Display

! !0.0!0!0!0

! ! ! ! !0.0

! ! 0.0!0!0

* This may not be displayed.

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Select the measurement

parameters in other functions.

[TOOLS]

[PARAM.W]

[CHG.MIN]

Select switching between 1D and

10D, and conrm at 10D.

[1D ]

[10D ]

Return to the weighing mode.

Display after selection

The decimal place doesn't change. Note also that when one digit is removed the display area for the nal digit appears as a blan k.

! ! T!O!O!L!S

TAR!G!ET

!P!A!R!A!M.W

!!C!H!G.M!I!N

! ! T!O!O!L!S

TAR!G!ET

!P!A!R!A!M.W

!!C!H!G.M!I!N

1D!

10D! ! !!

! S!E!T! !!

10D! ! !!

1D!

10D! ! !!

! S!E!T! !!

10D! ! !!

! !0.0!0!0!0 ! !0.0!0!0!0

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To return to the 1d display...

Follow the above steps, and conrm on the 10D display in step 4.

Selecting the Decimal Point Display Symbol

The decimal point can be displayed as either "." (a period) or "," (a comma).

Press twice shortly in the

weighing mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select decimal point display setting.

[TOOLS] [SYSTEM]

[POINT]

Select the decimal point display

symbol.

To select "." (period):

[PERIOD]

To select "," (comma):

[COMMA]

When outputting to the ER-50/EP-

60A electronic printer (old type)…

Do not select "," (comma). The printer

may not print it cor rectly.

STAND STAND

! !P!O!I!NT ! !P!O!I!NT

!P!E!R!I!O!D !P!E!R!I!O!D

! !C!O!M!M!A ! !C!O!M!M!A

* This may not be displayed.

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Conrm and return to the

weighing mode.

[SET] or

The way the decimal is displayed has now changed.

Selecting the decimal point display

symbol

When the decimal point display is changed, the decimal point changes accordingly in data output to external devices such as printers.

! !S!E!T!

To select the period

!P!E!R!I!O!D

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To select the comma

! !C!O!M!M!A

•

! !S!E!T!

To select the period

!P!E!R!I!O!D

•

To select the comma

! !C!O!M!M!A

•

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Turning the Power OFF

Establish the weighing mode.

"Weighing", page 32

Press

If the status described below is not established, press again.

(the ready symbol) will light and the

standby mode will be established.

Normally, leave the balance on standby in this state until the next weighing.

To shut the power off completely, disconnect the AC adapter.

What is the standby mode?

This is the status in which the balance stands by, saving elect ricity although it can still be used right away.

On pressing in the weighing mode the display is tur ned off, (the ready

symbol) is lit and the power saving status (standby mode) is established.

During the standby mode, the interior of the balance is powered and in the warming-up status, ready for immediate use.

! Caution

Prohibitions

While [WAIT] or [SET] is displayed, on no account disconnect the AC adaptor.

There is a risk that data in the scale will be corr upted.

The ready symbol lights up.The ready symbol lights up.

Ending Weighing

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With the ATX/ATY series, the menu is used to efciently select the right functions for the user's

application.

The Structure of the Menu

The menu is divided into ve groups according to the setting made.

Menu Group Description

Main menu

Used to set the application f unction mode, comparator, stability/response adjust ment and system conguration

Calibration menu

Used to set the details for calibration

Zero / tare menu

Used to set the details for taring and zero point

Data output menu

Used to set the functions for transmitting data to a PC or outputting them to a printer

Unit setting menu

Used to set which units may be displayed in weighing mode

You can open each menu group by pressing the various operation keys.

WIN

Press and hold for

about 3 seconds

Unit setting menu

Press and hold for

about 3 seconds

Zero / tare menu

Press once and

release

Press once displays the smart setting mode. Press again displays the main menu.

Press and hold for

about 3 seconds

Calibration menu

Press and hold for

about 3 seconds

Data out put menu

Within each menu group are a number of

hierarchical menu levels.

You can move between levels in the menu

hierarchy by pressing and

You can scroll through the options within

each level of the hierarchy by pressing

Arrangement of the Menu

POINTSYSTEM PERIOD

RESET

AUTO.OFF

BC.LIT

COND.OUT

: :

Arrangement of the Menu

POINTSYSTEM PERIOD

RESET

AUTO.OFF

BC.LIT

COND.OUT

: :

MENU SETTINGS

What Is the Menu?

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Menu Map

The menu map represents the organization of the menu options graphically to make it easy to

understand.

It is useful for quickly accessing the menu option you want to use. For more on the menu map, see "Menu Map" (^ page 143) and "Menu Map Sheet".

Instruction Manual

The instruction manual describes specic parts of the menu operations in a simplied form.

Press or a number

of times to search for the next

menu option.

Press to

conrm.

Press to proceed

to the next menu

option.

User

operations

Flow of menu

operations

Press a number

of times.

Information displayed in

the menu display area

Menu Operation Key Symbol

On entering menu operation, (the menu operation key mark) lights up. The keys represented by lid segments can be used.

!0.0!0!0!0

Displayed symbol Meaning

in the middle

The menu option currently displayed

requi res conrm and

set operations

Arcs on the right and left side

A higher or lower level exists in the menu hierarchy

Arcs on the upper and lower side

Other menu options can be selected

Example of numeric value entry

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Open the target menu from the weighing mode.

The method used to open a menu option differs depending on the group.

For details on the methods used for menu opening from each group, see "The Structure of the

Menu" (^ page 40).

For a menu option that is already set…

(the stability mark) appears in the menu display.

Conrm and return to the weighing mode.

The operation after conrming the menu selection differs depending on the menu, and you will

either be returned to the weighing mode automatically or will need to do it manually.

To return to the weighing mode manually, press a number of times or press

for about 3 seconds.

If you open the menu again…

The recently set menu option will be displayed rst. Note also that, when the set menu option is displayed, (the stability mark) also appears.

Basic Menu

Operations

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Numerical values sometimes have to be entered for menu settings, for example the weight value of a calibration weight, condition values for operating functions, the balance ID, passwords, etc.

Operations of the operation keys

Operation Key Operation During Numerical Value Entry

Conrms the entered numerical value

Increases the value of the digit to be entered (the ashing digit) Pressing this key while the decimal point is ashing shif ts the decimal point to the left.

Decreases the value of the digit to be entered (the ashing digit) Pressing this key while the decimal point is ashing shif ts the decimal point to the right.

Shifts the digit to be entered (the ashing digit) one digit to the right

Cancels entr y

Changing the Numerical Value

As an example, here is the procedure for changing "120.0000 g" to "200.0000 g".

Enter the numeric value entry

mode.

(the number symbol) lights and the leftmost digit (highest digit) in the range where the value can be changed ashes.

Press once.

The numerical value of the ashing digit

increases by one, so that it changes from "1" to "2".

Press

The ashing shifts to the second digit from the

left.

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1!2!0.0!0!0!0

!2!2!0.0!0!0!0

2!2!0.0!0!0!0

Entering Numerical

Values

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Entering Numerical Values

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MENU SETTINGS

Press twice.

The numerical value of the second digit from the left decreases two times, so that it changes from "2" to "1" to "0".

Press

This conrms the entered numerical value.

The indication shown to the right remains displayed for several seconds, then the display automatically moves on to the next step.

Changing the Position of the Decimal Point

The position of the decimal point can only be changed when entering a conversion factor with

the user-specied units.

"Conversion Factors", page 78

As an example, here is the procedure for shifting the position of the decimal point one digit to the left, to change the displayed value from "100.000" to "10.0000".

Establish the numeric value entry

mode.

(the number symbol) lights and the leftmost digit (highest digit) in the range where entry (change) is possible ashes.

Press several times until

the decimal point ashes.

Press or several times.

This will move the decimal point to the left or right.

To set a numerical value with no

decimal point…

Press several times until (the

inverse triangle symbol) ashes.

Press

This conrms the entered numerical value.

The indication shown to the right remains displayed for several seconds, then the display automatically moves on to the next step.

2!0!0.0!0!0!0

! !S!E!T! ! ! !S!E!T! !

1!0!0.0!0!0!0

1!0.0!0!0!0!0

! !S!E!T! ! ! !S!E!T! !

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Returning to the Default Settings (Menu Reset)

If you want to return the menu settings to the default settings, reset the menu. The default settings are indicated by asterisks in the menu map (^ page 144) and on the menu

map sheet.

Press twice shortly in the

weighing mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select menu reset.

[TOOLS] [SYSTEM]

[RESET] [OK?]

Enter the password.

The password is set to "9999" before shipment. If the default setting is not changed, enter "9999".

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

"Changing the Password", page 134

Conrm.

[WAIT] [SET]

The default menu settings are reinstated and the balance automatically returns to weighing mode.

! !ST!A!N!D ! !ST!A!N!D

! !R!E!S!E!T

! !O!K!?!

! !R!E!S!E!T

! !O!K!?!

P!-! !0!0!0!0

! !W!A!I!T

! !S!E!T!

! !W!A!I!T

! !S!E!T!

Convenient

Functions for Menu

Setting

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Convenient Functions for Menu Setting

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MENU SETTINGS

Prohibiting Changes to the Menu Settings (Menu Lock)

In order to ensure that the menu settings are not changed by mistake, the person managing the

balance controls the password and can prohibit menu operation. The default password is "9999". To change the password, see "Changing the Password"

(^ page 134).

Operation in the menu lock status

Even when the menu is locked it is possible to perform calibration ( ) and change the

weight value.

Press until the display

changes (about three seconds) while "OFF" is displayed after supplying power or while in the standby mode.

Enter the password.

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

Press

The password will be accepted.

The menu will be locked and the display will

return to the indication in step 1 .

If the password is wrong…

The error message shown to the right will be displayed and the display will return to the indication in step 1.

Conrm.

On entering the weighing mode…

(the menu lock symbol) is shown in the

display.

On performing prohibited operations...

"LOCKED" is displayed and menu operation is not possible.

OFF display after supplying power

! !O!F!F

•

Standby mode•

OFF display after supplying power

! !O!F!F

•

Standby mode•

!P!-!0!0!0!0

! !L!O!C!K

The menu lock symbol will light up.

! !L!O!C!K

The menu lock symbol will light up.

! !E!R!R! !N ! !E!R!R! !N

! ! !0!0!0!0 ! ! !0!0!0!0

!L!O!C!K!E!D !L!O!C!K!E!D

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Releasing the menu lock

To release the menu lock, perform steps 1 through 3 again.

Outputting the Menu Setting Information

You can output the menu settings to make a record of the balance settings.

Connect the balance to a PC or

printer (option).

"10. CONNECTION AND COMMU NICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES", page 100

Press twice shortly in the

weighing mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select output of menu setting information.

[TOOLS] [SYSTEM]

[COND.OUT] [OK?]

To output the settings, proceed to step 4.

To cancel, press and return to the weighing mode.

Conrm.

[WAIT]

On conrmation, the menu setting information

is output to the PC or printer.

The balance automatically returns to weighing

mode.

! !ST!A!N!D ! !ST!A!N!D

C!O!N!D.O!U!T

! ! !O!K!?

C!O!N!D.O!U!T

! ! !O!K!?

! ! !W!A!I!T

During output the communication symbol is lit.

! ! !W!A!I!T

During output the communication symbol is lit.

SHIMADZU CORP. ATX224 D

*********

SHIMADZU CORP. ATX224 D

*********

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CALIBRATION

In order to weigh accurately with an electronic balance, the balance must be calibrated after it has been moved or if the room temperature has changed substantially.

You are also advised to carry out calibration routinely (before use every day).

Following calibration operations are possible with the ATX/ATY series.

Span calibration

Adjust to achieve cor rect balance sensitivity using either the internal weight (ATX only)

or the external weight. Drift in the sensitivity is cor rected.

Registering the internal weight (ATX only) or the external weight on , you can start operations only

by pressing .

The operation to calibrate the internal weight itself cannot be registered in

To calibrate the internal weight itself, refer to "Calibration of the Internal Weight (ATX Only)"

(^ page 56).

Use the following procedure to set the preferred operation for

Press for about 3 seconds.

This opens the calibration menu.

Select either "internal weight" or

"external weight".

Example of registering "span calibration using the internal weight"

[CAL.EXE] [I.CAL]

Example of registering "span calibration using the external weight"

[CAL.EXE] [E.CAL]

! ! !I.C!A!L ! ! !I.C!A!L

! ! !E.C!A!L ! ! !E.C!A!L

Before Starting

Calibration…

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Conrm and return to the weighing

mode.

[SET] or

Whichever was selected in step 2 is set for

and the balance returns to the weighing

mode.

When executing "span calibration", see "Span Calibration and Adjustment" (^ page 52).

! !S!E!T! !

When "span calibration using the external weight" has been selected

! ! !E.C!A!L

•

! !S!E!T! !

When "span calibration using the external weight" has been selected

! ! !E.C!A!L

•

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CALIBRATION

Applicable to a veried balance as a legal measuring inst ru ment.

Calibration with internal weight executes automatically in weighing mode under any of the following circumstances.

(1) When there is a change in the surrounding temperature.

(2) When about four hours has passed since the previous calibration.

(3) After either condition (1) or (2) above has been met during warm up at stand-by status, when the

balance is switched to mass display mode.

When there is a change in the surrounding temperature or about four hours has passed since the previous span adjustment, the indicator will blink.

When two minutes pass since blinking

start,

Case1) There is no load on the pan.

"PSC.RUN" is displayed and automatic span adjustment is executed.

It returns to the weighing mode when automatic span adjustment ends.

Case 2) There is some load on the pan.

Mass display will blinks.

When two minutes pass since mass display

blinking start, "PLS.CAL" is displayed.

If "PLS.CAL" is displayed, please unload the thing on the pan and execute span adjustment.

Push key when you must keep measuring after “PLS.CAL” is displayed. Return to

blinking mass display.

If the span adjustment is not executed, the mass display blinking for two minutes and "PLS.CAL"

display are repeated.

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! !0.0!0!0!0

!P!S!C.R!U!N

! !0.0!0!0!0

!P!L!S.C!A!L

! !0.0!0!0!0

!P!S!C.R!U!N

! !0.0!0!0!0

!P!L!S.C!A!L

Automatic

calibration

(ATX only)

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Applicable to a veried balance as a legal measuring inst ru ment.

(1) When there is a change in the surrounding temperature.

(2) When about four hours has passed since the previous calibration.

(3) After either condition (1) or (2) above has been met during warm up at stand-by status, when

the balance is switched to mass display mode.

When there is a change in the surrounding temperature or about four hours has passed since the previous span adjustment, the indicator will blink.

When two minutes pass since blinking

start,

Case1) There is no load on the pan.

"PLS.CAL" is displayed.

It returns to the weighing mode when calibration with external weight ends.

Case 2) There is some load on the pan.

Mass display will blinks.

When two minutes pass since mass display

blinking start, "PLS.CAL" is displayed.

If "PLS.CAL" is displayed, please unload the thing on the pan and execute span adjustment.

Push key when you must keep measuring after “PLS.CAL” is displayed. Return to

blinking mass display.

If the span adjustment is not executed, the mass display blinking for two minutes and "PLS.CAL"

display are repeated.

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! !0.0!0!0!0

!P!LS.C!A!L

! !0.0!0!0!0

!P!LS.C!A!L

! !0.0!0!0!0

!P!LS.C!A!L

! !0.0!0!0!0

!P!LS.C!A!L

Announcement of

calibration request

(ATY only)

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CALIBRATION

Adjust to achieve correct balance sensitivity using either the internal weight (ATX only) or the external weight.

Set the relevant "span calibration" in in advance by following the procedure in "Before Starting

Calibration …" (^ page 48). (As the default setting, "span calibration using the internal weight" is set

for ATX, and "span calibration using the external weight" is set for ATY.)

Span calibration using the internal weight (ATX series only)

I.CAL

Press

When the GLP output function (^ page

135) has been set to ON, initially the indication

"WAIT" is displayed, then the balance model name and other information is output.

After a little while (the weight symbol) lights up and span calibration using the internal weight will start automatically.

If "WAIT" is displayed…

The calibration record is being output.

When output has nished, span

calibration will start automatically.

If "BUSY" is displayed…

There is something placed on the pan.

When this item is taken off the pan, the

span calibration will start automatically.

To cancel the span calibration, press

If "ERR H" is displayed…

See "Responding to Messages" (^

page 131).



! !C!A!L!3

! !C!A!L!2

! !C!A!L!1

! !C!A!L!0

! !W!A!I!T

!E!N!D

! !C!A!L!3

! !C!A!L!2

! !C!A!L!1

! !C!A!L!0

! !W!A!I!T

!E!N!D

Span Calibration

and Adjustment

* This may not

be displayed.

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If "ERR C" is displayed…

Span calibration was not completed for one of the following reasons.

There is too large a discrepancy between the zero point of the balance and the sensitivity.

A container has been placed on the pan.

The pan is not on the balance. There is too large a discrepancy in

the value of the internal weight.

Press and redo the operation from

the beginning. If even on doing this the same display reappears, calibrate the internal weight (^ page 56).



 

"END" will be displayed and the balance will return to the weighing mode.

Caution

Instructions

If calibration doesn't end normally and the balance stops, do not move it nor leave it as it is.

Moving the balance in such a condition may cause failure because the internal weight is not held correctly.

Before moving the balance, be sure to turn the power on and star t it up correctly (so that the internal

weight is correctly held).

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Span calibration using the external weight

E.CAL

Press in the weighing mode.

When the GLP output function (^ page

135) has been set to ON, initially the indication

"WAIT" is displayed, then the balance model name and other information is output.

After a little while (the weight symbol) lights up and the weight value of the weight to

be placed on the pan ashes.

If "WAIT" is displayed…

The calibration record is being output.

When output has nished, span

calibration will start automatically.

If "BUSY" is displayed…

There is something placed on the pan.

Take the item off the pan and follow the

procedure below.

To cancel scan calibration, press .

If no operation is performed within

60 seconds…

"ERR C" (calibration er ror) is displayed.

Press and repeat the operation

from the beginning.

Enter the calibration weight value.

If necessary change the weight value displayed to match the weight that will be used for calibration. If there is no need to change it, proceed to step 3.

(Enter a weight value if necessary.)

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

For details on the range of weight values that can be used, see "Specications" (^ page

138).



2!0!0.0!0!0!0

1!9!9.9!9!9!8

2!0!0.0!0!0!0

1!9!9.9!9!9!8

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Place the weight on the pan.

Open the glass door in the windbreak, place the

weight on the pan, and shut the glass door again.

Wait until the ashing weight value display changes to a ashing zero.

Shut the glass door fully.

After placing a weight on the pan or

removing a weight from the pan, check

that the glass door is fully shut.

Take the calibration weight off the

pan.

Open the glass door in the windbreak, remove

the weight from the pan and shut the glass door again.

"END" will be displayed and the balance will return to the weighing mode.

Avoid doing the following:

Putting your hand inside the glass door of the windbreak

Touching the container or sample with bare hands

Weighing samples (items to be weighed) of different temperat ures

The heat will lead to convection, and this may make the balance display unstable.

You are recommended to use forceps or gloves to carry containers and samples.

When dealing with samples (items to be weighed) at different temperatures, eliminate the temperature

difference by leaving the samples around the pan inside the glass door before weighing.

  

! !0.0!0!0!0

!E!N!D !E!N!D

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CALIBRATION

In the ATX series, the weight for calibration is built in. The internal weight itself is calibrated on

shipment from the factory, but it is possible to recalibrate it using external weights. This is called

P.CAL

For the range of values for the external weights that can be used, refer to "Specications" (^ page 138).

Not applicable to a ver ied balance as a legal measuring instrument.

Press for about 3 seconds.

This opens the calibration menu.

Select calibration of the internal weight.

[P.CAL]

Enter the administrator’s password.

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

"Changing the Password", page 134

Press

The password is acknowledged and the external weight value for calibration ashes.

If "WAIT" is displayed…

The calibration record is being output.

When output has nished, span

calibration will start automatically.

If the password is wrong…

The error message shown to the right will be displayed and the display will return to the indication in step 1.

!P!-!0!0!0!0

W!A!I!T!

! !0.0!0!0!0

2!0!0.0!0!0!0

W!A!I!T!

! !0.0!0!0!0

2!0!0.0!0!0!0

! !E!R!R! !N ! !E!R!R! !N

Calibration of the

Internal Weight

(ATX Only)

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If necessary, enter a weight value.

If no change is to be made, proceed to step 6 without doing anything.

(If necessary, enter a weight value.)

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

For the range of weight values that can be used, refer to "Specications" (^ page 138).

Place the weight on the pan.

Wait until the ashing weight value indication changes to a ashing zero indication.

If "ERR C" is displayed…

The internal weight has not been calibrated for one of the following reasons.

The wrong weight has been placed on the pan.

No operation has been perfor med

within 60 seconds of the ashing

weight value or zero display.

Press and repeat the operation

from the beginning.



2!0!0.0!0!0!0

1!9!9.9!9!9!8

2!0!0.0!0!0!0

1!9!9.9!9!9!8

! !0.0!0!0!0

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Calibration of the Internal Weight (ATX Only)

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CALIBRATION

Take the calibration weight off the

pan.

Open the glass door of the windbreak, take the weight off the pan, and close the glass door.

If "BUSY" is displayed…

There is something placed on the pan.

When this item is taken off the pan,

internal weight calibration will start automatically.

To cancel internal weight calibration,

press

If "ERR H" is displayed…

See "Responding to Messages" (^

page 131).

If "ERR C" is displayed…

The internal weight has not been calibrated for one of the following reasons.

There is too large a discrepancy between the zero point of the balance and the sensitivity.

A container has been placed on the pan.

The pan is not on the balance. There is too large a discrepancy in

the value of the internal weight.

Press and repeat the operation

from the beginning.



 

"END" is displayed, then span calibration using the internal weight starts.

When span calibration using the internal weight ends, the balance returns to the weighing mode.

"Span Calibration and Adjustment" page 52

Caution

Instructions

If calibration doesn't end normally and the balance stops, do not move it nor leave it as it is.

Moving the balance in such a condition may cause failure because the internal weight is not held correctly.

Before moving the balance, be sure to turn the power on and start it up correctly (so that

the internal weight is correctly held).

!P!C!A!L!3

!P!C!A!L!2

!P!C!A!L!1

!P!C!A!L!0

! !W!A!I!T

!E!N!D

!P!C!A!L!3

!P!C!A!L!2

!P!C!A!L!1

!P!C!A!L!0

! !W!A!I!T

!E!N!D

* This may not

be displayed.

CAL3 ~ CAL0 are performed.

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You can leave a record of execution of calibration and set an ID for a balance to facilitate management of multiple balances.

Example Printout of a Calibration Record

You can output a record of execution of calibration to a PC or printer (option).

The WindowsDirect communication function (^ page 105) is useful for output to a PC. The output calibration record includes the following items.

*********

ATX224

200.0000

200.0001

200.0000

Example printout from printer

(When the GLP output function is set to ON)

Weight used

Balance weight reading before calibration (span calibration)

Balance weight reading after calibration (span calibration)

The person who carried out the calibration signs here.

Balance ID

Type of calibration

Name of manufacturer

Balance model name

Balance serial number

Outputting the date and time

Since the ATX/ATY series doesn't incor porate a clock f unction, it is not possible to output the date and

time f rom the balance.

Leaving a Record

of Calibration

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CALIBRATION

Setting Output of a Calibration Record

Output of the calibration record can be set by turning the GLP output function (^ page 135) ON and OFF.

When the GLP output function is set to on, the statistic calculation function of the printer cannot be used.

Press for about 3 seconds.

This opens the calibration menu.

Select the GLP output function.

[GLP.OUT]

Stability Mark GLP Output Function

Lit

Unlit

OFF

Change the setting.

Pressing alternately sets the ON and OFF settings.

[SET]

Return to the weighing mode.

!G!L!P.O!U!T

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

!G!L!P.O!U!T

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !S!E!T! !

!G!L!P.O!U!T

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

! !S!E!T! !

!G!L!P.O!U!T

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

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Setting a Balance ID

When managing multiple balances, you can set a four-digit management number (ID) for each

balance which will be indicated as part of calibration records output.

Press twice in the weighing

mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select setting of a balance ID.

[TOOLS] [SYSTEM]

[BAL.ID]

Enter the required numerals

(max. 4 digits).

(Enter the ID.) [SET]

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

The default ID is "0000".

Return to the weighing mode.

! !B!A!L.I!D ! !B!A!L.I!D

! ! !0!0!0!0

! !S!E!T! !

! !B!A!L.I!D

! ! !0!0!0!0

! !S!E!T! !

! !B!A!L.I!D

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FUNCTIONS RELATING TO TARING

The ATX/ATY series has the following functions relating to the zero point and taring.

Make use of these functions in accordance with the weighing environment and the application.

Zero / Taring Functions

Zero tracking function

Fluctuations in the zero point that occur immediately after turning the power ON and as a result of temperature changes are compensated for, so the zero indication is maintained.

(^ page 63)

Auto zero function

Drift of the zero point that occurs as a result of material left on the pan after measurement is automatically compensated for.

See Hint * as blow.

(^ page 64)

Auto tare function

After outputting a weight reading, taring is executed automatically.

(^ page 66)

Zero / tare timing change function

After waiting for (the stability mark) to light up, zero poi nt setting / taring is executed.

See Hint * as blow.

(^ page 67)

What is taring?

This is a function whereby the weight of the container placed on the pan is subtracted to set the display to zero, so that only the weight of the sample placed inside the container is indicated.

What is the zero point?

This means the state where nothing is placed on the pan, zero is indicated, and weighing can be started.

Not applicable to a ver ied balance as a legal measuring instrument.

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When the zero tracking function is set, when the indication is zero (including when taring is performed) the uctuations in the zero point that occur immediately after turning the power ON and due to

temperature changes and other factors are compensated for and the zero indication is maintained.

(In the default setting the zero tracking function is ON.)

Check (the zero tracking symbol)

in the weighing mode.

Zero Tracking

Symbol

Zero Tracking Function

Lit

Unlit

OFF

If you proceed to the next step while zero

tracking is ON, it goes OFF.

Press twice.

This opens the main menu.

Setting from the zero / taring menu

You can also press

for about 3 seconds and make the setting

from the zero / taring menu.

Select the zero tracking function.

[Z.TRC]

Conrm the ON or OFF selection.

[SET]

The ON or OFF status will be selected and the balance will automatically return to the weighing mode.

After setting "ON", (the zero tracking

symbol) lights up.

When the setting has been made from the zero / taring menu

! !0!.!0!0!0!0

Check the presence or absence of the zero tracking symbol.

! !0!.!0!0!0!0

Check the presence or absence of the zero tracking symbol.

! ! !Z.T!R!C ! ! !Z.T!R!C

! !S!E!T! !

! !0!.!0!0!0!0

! !S!E!T! !

! !0!.!0!0!0!0

! ! !Z.T!R!C

When the zero tracking function is ON,

the stability mark is lit in the menu display.

! ! !Z.T!R!C

When the zero tracking function is ON,

the stability mark is lit in the menu display.

Zero Tracking

Function

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FUNCTIONS RELATING TO TARING

When the auto zero function is set, any drift of the zero point that occurs as a result of material left on the pan after weighing is automatically compensated for so that zero is displayed.

Note that the auto zero function cannot be used in combination with formulation.

Not applicable to a ver ied balance as a legal measuring instrument.

Press for about

3 seconds in the weighing mode.

This opens the zero / taring menu.

Select the auto zero function.

[A.ZERO]

What is the current situation? What do you want to do?

Stability

Mark

Auto Zero

Function

To set or Update… To Cancel…

Lit

ID is ON

Press and go to step 3.

Press and go to step 4.

Unlit

ID is OFF

Press and go to step 3.

Go to step 4.

Enter the value for the range for

automatic compensation to the zero point (auto zero range).

(Enter the zero range value.) [SET]

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

If there is anything with a weight lower than or equal to the auto zero range value left on the pan after weighing the sample, it will automatically be compensated for and the zero point will be established when (the stability mark) lights up.

! !A.Z!E!R!O

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !A.Z!E!R!O

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !0.0!0!0!0

! !S!E!T! !

! !A.Z!E!R!O

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

! !0.0!0!0!0

! !S!E!T! !

! !A.Z!E!R!O

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

Auto Zero Function

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Auto zero range value

The auto zero range value is only effective in the u nits that are displayed when the value is entered.

If other units are later selected,

change (update) the setting for the

zero range value by following the procedure from step 1 while these new units are displayed.

The upper limit value for the zero range is 99 d. 1 d is the minimum indication in the displayed u nits.

For example, for a balance with a minimum indication of 0.0001 g, the situation is as follows.

Units

Minimum

Indication

Upper Limit

Value for the

Zero Range

g 0.0001 g 0.0099 g

ct 0.001 ct 0.099 ct

Return to the weighing mode.

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FUNCTIONS RELATING TO TARING

When the auto tare function is set, the balance is automatically tared after the weight reading has been output, and the indication at that point is set to zero.

Press for about

3 seconds in the weighing mode.

This opens the zero / taring menu.

Select the auto tare function.

[A.TARE]

Stability Mark Auto Tare Function

Lit

Unlit

OFF

Change the setting.

Pressing alternately sets the ON and OFF settings.

[SET]

Return to the weighing mode.

! !A.T!A!R!E

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !A.T!A!R!E

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !S!E!T! !

! !A.T!A!R!E

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

! !S!E!T! !

! !A.T!A!R!E

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

Auto Tare Function

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The zero / tare timing change function allows you to select whether setting of the zero point / taring is

executed without waiting for (the stability mark) to light up, or after waiting for (the stability

mark) to light up after pressing

This function can also be applied to operations under the auto zero function and the auto tare function.

(The default setting is for execution without waiting for (the stability mark) to light up.)

Not applicable to a ver ied balance as a legal measuring instrument.

Press for about

3 seconds in the weighing mode.

This opens the zero / taring menu.

Select the zero / tare timing

change function.

[TARE.F] [SOON]

Stability

Mark

Zero / Tare Timing

Change Function

Lit

The balance doesn't wait for stability

Unlit

The balance waits for stability.

Change the setting.

Pressing alternately selects the

"wait for stability" and "don't wait for stability"

settings.

[SET]

Return to the weighing mode.

! !T!A!R!E.F

! ! !S!O!O!N

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !T!A!R!E.F

! ! !S!O!O!N

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !S!E!T! !

! ! !S!O!O!N

When "don' t wait for stability" is selected, the stability mark lights up.

! !S!E!T! !

! ! !S!O!O!N

When "don' t wait for stability" is selected, the stability mark lights up.

Zero / Tare Timing

Change Function

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ADJUSTING RESPONSE AND STABILITY

The response and stability of the balance can be adjusted in several ways in accordance with the

installation environment (degree of vibration and so on) and the weighing application (whether solid objects / clumps or poured liquids / powders are being weighed).

Stability: The degree to which the weight reading is stable, with little uctuation

Response: The speed of the reaction to changes in the weight on the pan

Set the optimum conditions for your application by following the procedure below.

Adjusting the stability and response in real time during weighing

Pressing once in the weighing mode t ur ns smart setting function on. By pressing and

, you can adjust stability and response.

"Easy Setting of Response and Stability" (^ page 70)

Adjusting (the stability mark)

The conditions for making (the stabilit y mark) light up (the stability detection range and the stability mark lighting timing) can be adjusted.

"Adjusting the Stability Mark" (^ page 72)

Selecting the weighing mode

The ATX/ATY series offers two basic weighing modes.

Select the right one in advance in accordance with the environment of use and the application.

General weighing mode

This is the fundamental mode in which response and stability are given equal emphasis.

(^ page 69)

Pouring mode

This is a weighing mode where response is given priority over stability, which is suited to operations where substances like liquids or powders are poured out until a target weight is reached.

(^ page 69)

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ATX/ATY series balances have the following two types of weighing mode.

Set the right mode in advance depending on the environment of use and the weighing application.

Selecting the General Weighing Mode

This is the fundamental mode in which response and stability are given equal emphasis.

Press twice in the weighing

mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select the general weighing mode.

[STAND] [SET]

The balance has been set in the general weighing mode.

Selecting the Pouring Mode

This is the weighing mode suited to pouring out a sample (substance being weighed such as a

powder or liquid) until a target weight is reached. The update of the display is fast and the nal value can be stabilized for reading.

Press twice in the weighing

mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select the pouring mode.

[POURING] [SET]

The pouring mode is established and (the pouring symbol) lights up.

! !S!T!A!N!D

! !S!E!T! !

! !S!T!A!N!D

! !S!E!T! !

P!O!U!R!I!N!G

! !S!E!T! !

! 0!.!0!0!0!0

P!O!U!R!I!N!G

! !S!E!T! !

! 0!.!0!0!0!0

Selecting the

Weighing Mode

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ADJUSTING RESPONSE AND STABILITY

During weighing, the response and stability of the weighing mode can be adjusted in stages in accordance with the installation environment and the weighing application.

The ATX/ATY series balances feature excellent response and stability, but since response and stability are generally antagonistic, if one is prioritized it will to some extent weaken the characteristics of the

other.

Easy Setting allows quick adjustment to match your preference, requirements or particular application.

! !0.0!0!0!0

Easy setting indicator

Pressing in the weighing mode ashes the smar t setting indicator and turns the smart setting on. Then, you can perform operations as in the table below.

Pressing again (pressing twice in the weighing mode) enters the main menu. In this case,

press and return to the weighing mode.

Smart setting function automatically turns off if there is no key operation after a certain

period of time.

This functions can also be turned off by pressing .

Easy Setting

of Response and

Stability

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Priority Given to Response Priority Given to Stability

Easy setting

indicator

Press

The more times you press this key, the

further (the level indicator) moves to the R side, increasing the response of the display in stages.

Operation

Press

The more times you press this key, the

further (the level indicator) moves to the S side, increasing the stability of the display in stages.

When you want to weigh things quickly When you want to improve working

efciency

When weighing out target quantities of

a liquid or powder or when making a

formulation

•

For these

circumstances…

When you want to weigh things with

conrmed accuracy

When the display is unstable When the balance is used in a location

where there is a constant and relatively large vibration

When the balance is subject to constant air movements and the indication wavers

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ADJUSTING RESPONSE AND STABILITY

The stability mark is a symbol ( ) that is displayed when it is determined that the weight reading has

stabilized.

The following settings adjust conditions for lighting up of (the stability mark).

Stability detection range

Stability mark lighting timing

Normally there is no need to change these settings. (Change the settings if, for example, you want to

relax the conditions and make (the stability mark) light more easily because the environment is

unstable, or to speed up operation if stability is used to automatically print or output data.

Lighting up of (the stability mark)

The lighting up of (the stability mark) indicates the fact that the weight reading is stable.

If the load is being changed slowly, or due to the settings relating to stability detection, the weight

reading may change while (the stability mark) remains lit, or (the stability mark) may light

temporarily and then the weight reading may change.

Setting the Stability Detection Range

The stability detection range is a value set as a count of the smallest digit that is displayed, and

the display is judged to be stable if uctuation in the weight reading is within this count during a xed time. (The default setting for the stability detection range is 1 count (1d).)

Effect of reducing the stability

detection range

It takes some time for (the stability mark) to light up, but

after it has lit the weight reading is stable (improvement in

reliability).

Effect of increasing the stability

detection range

(the stability mark) can be made to light more quickly but the weight reading is liable to uctuate after it has lit (improvement of weighing and data output speeds).

Press twice in the weighing mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select setting of the stability

detection range.

[TOOLS] [PARAM.W]

[BAND]

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! ! !B!A!N!D ! ! !B!A!N!D

Adjusting the

Stability Mark

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Select the value for the stability

detection range.

(stability detection range that you

wish to select)

Select the stability detection range from among the following options depending on the

weighing application and purpose: 0.5d, 1d, 10d, 50d, 100d, 1000d.

Conrm and return to the

weighing mode.

[SET] or

The stability detection range has now been set.

If data output is slow…

There are factors in the installation environment and the sample that make the display unstable. If data

output t riggered by stability detection is very slow, increase the stability detection range.

Setting the Stability Mark Lighting Timing

The timing according to which (the stability mark) lights can be set in accordance with the application and required accuracy.

Not applicable to a ver ied balance as a legal measuring instrument.

Effect of speeding up the timing for lighting

up of the stability

mark

At the same time as stability is detected, (the stabilit y mark) lights up. The weight reading after (the stability mark) lights up becomes more

susceptible to uctuation since many samples can be weighed in succession and the working time can be used more efciently (improvement of weighing speed).

Effect of setting

the stability mark

lighting timing to the

standard setting

When stability is detected and remains detected for a xed time, (the stability mark) lights up.

(the stability mark) lighting judgments become str icter and the weight

reading is stable after it has lit, so highly accurate weighing is possible

(improvement of reliability of data).

! ! ! !1!0!D ! ! ! !1!0!D

! !S!E!T! !

! ! ! !1!0!D

Upon setting, the stability mark lights up.

! !S!E!T! !

! ! ! !1!0!D

Upon setting, the stability mark lights up.

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Adjusting the Stability Mark

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Press twice in the weighing mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select setting of (the stability

mark) lighting timing.

[TOOLS] [PARAM.W]

[STB.MK]

Check the lighting timing setting.

[FAST]

Stability

Mark

Stability Mark Lighting

Timing

Lit

Fast

Unlit

Standard

Change (the stability mark)

lighting timing.

Pressing alternately sets the "fast" and "standard" settings.

[SET]

Return to the weighing mode.

! !S!T!B.M!K ! !S!T!B.M!K

! ! !F!A!S!T

Check the presence or absence of the

! ! !F!A!S!T

Check the presence or absence of the

! !S!T!B.M!K

! ! !F!A!S!T

When the timing is set to "fast" the stability mark lights up.

! !S!T!B.M!K

! ! !F!A!S!T

When the timing is set to "fast" the stability mark lights up.

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SETTING UNITS

ATX/ATY series balances can be made to indicate weights in units other than the basic units of grams

by switching units with the key in the weighing mode.

You must register the units you will require in advance.

On shipment from the factory, the only unit registered is g (grams).

"Switching Units", page 35

Units That Can Be Displayed and Conversion Factors

Some of the units below cannot be selected in some countries due to legal restrictions.

Weight Unit (Weight Name) Gram Conversion

(*1)

Conversion Factor

(*2)

g (gram) 1 1

mg (miligram) 0.001 1000

ct (carat)

0.2 5

mom (momme)

3.75 0.2666667

oz (ounce)

28.34955 0.035274

ozt (troy ounce)

31.1035 0.0321507

dwt (pennyweight)

1.55517 0.643015

GN (grain)

0.064799 15.4324

HTI (Hong Kong tael)

37.429 0.0267173

STI (Singapore tael)

37.79936 0.0264554

TTI (Taiwan tael)

*4, *6

37.5 0.0266667

MTI (Malaysian tael)

37.79289 0.0264600

m (mesghal)

4.6083 0.216999

o (parts pound)

0.88592 1.12877

B (baht)

15.2 0.0657895

S (sawaran)

7.999 0.1250156

Ks (kyats)

16.606 0.0602191

T (tola)

11.664 0.0857339

User

*5, *6

Can be set as required by the user

(*7)

*1 If we take the value in the Gram conversion column to be "a", the formula is as follows.

"a" × balance weight rea ding (each unit) = value in gram units

*2 If we take the conversion factor to be "k", the formula is as follows.

"k" × value in gra m units = bala nce weight value (selected units)

*3 The min imum indication for ct (carat) may vary depending on the production lot even if they are the same model.

Not applicable to veried balance as a legal measuring inst ru ment of ATX84 a nd ATY64.

*4 There are ve kinds of Taiwan tael (TTL-1 to TTl-4).

The conversion factor is the same, but the mini mum indicat ion is as follows

TTl-1 A value 5 times t hat od TTl-2

TTl-2 The m inimum value

TTl-3 A value t wice that of TTl-2

TTl-4 A value 10 times that of TTl-2

*5 With user-specied units, the conversion factor (*2) and min imum indication can be set as required. For details on the method for setting user-specied units, see "Setti ng User-Specied Units" (^ page 78).

*6 Not applicable to a veri ed balance as a legal measur ing instrument.

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Select and set the units you require to display so that they can be called up by pressing during weighing operation.

For details on user-specied units, see "Setting User-Specied Units" (^ page 78).

Press for about 3 seconds

in the weighing mode.

This opens the unit setting menu.

Select the units to be called up

and check if (the stability mark) is displayed or not.

(Select the units.)

Stability Mark Registering Units

Lit

Unlit

OFF

Change the setting for units.

Pressing alternately sets the ON and OFF settings.

[SET]

To set or cancel other units, go to step 2. To quit, go to step 4.

Return to the weighing mode.

Press to call up selected

units.

"Switching Units", page 35

!U!N!I!T!-

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

!U!N!I!T!-

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !S!E!T! !

!U!N!I!T!-

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

! !S!E!T! !

!U!N!I!T!-

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

Selecting Units to

Display

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SETTING UNITS

Not applicable to a ver ied balance as a legal measuring instrument.

Conversion Factors

Numerical values (multipliers) by which the weight reading (in grams) is multiplied can be set

without restriction.

Press for about 3 seconds

in the weighing mode.

This opens the unit setting menu.

Select the user-specied units.

[UNIT-U]

What is the current situation? What do you want to do?

Stability

Mark

User- Specied

Units

To Set / Update To Cancel

Lit

Set

Press and go to step 3.

Press and go to step 5.

Unlit

Cancelled

and go to step 3.

Go to step 5.

Select setting of the conversion

factor.

[CONV.K]

Enter the conversion factor.

(Enter the conversion factor.) [SET]

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

Changing the position of the

decimal point

When entering a conversion factor, the position of the decimal point can be changed

(^ page 44)

!U!N!I!T!-!U!

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

!U!N!I!T!-!U!

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !C!O!N!V.K ! !C!O!N!V.K

1!.0!0!0!0!0

! !S!E!T! !

! !C!O!N!V.K

1!.0!0!0!0!0

! !S!E!T! !

! !C!O!N!V.K

Setting

User-Specied

Units

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Calculation formula for the

conversion factor

If we take the conversion factor to be "k" the formula is as follows.

"k" × value in gram units = balance weight reading (user-specied units)

Return to the weighing mode.

Press to call up the user-

specied units.

"Switching Units", page 35

Minimum Indication

You can set the minimum weight reading display for the user-specied units. Make the setting by replacing steps 3 and 4 of the conversion factor procedure (^ page 78)

with the following procedure.

Select setting of the minimum

indication.

[MIN.D]

Enter the minimum indication.

(Enter the smallest indication.) [SET]

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

Return to the weighing mode.

The minimum weight reading display for the user-specied units is ...

This can be set to any required value but in some cases it will not be possible to guarantee the stability of the weight reading display.

! !0.0!0!0!0

When user-specied units are called up, no indication of units is given.

! !0.0!0!0!0

When user-specied units are called up, no indication of units is given.

! ! !M!I!N.D ! ! !M!I!N.D

!0.0!0!1!0!0

! !S!E!T! !

! ! !M!I!N.D

!0.0!0!1!0!0

! !S!E!T! !

! ! !M!I!N.D

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APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE

Application Function Mode

You can choose one of the three modes indicated below to suit the application.

Percentage

weighing

You can measure weights as a percentage of a reference weight.

(^ page 86)

Formulation

This mode is convenient when mixing a number of different samples together according to a formula.

(^ page 90)

Piece counting

You can set the unit weight of the sample (item to be weighed) and then "count" the number of pieces present.

(^ page 81)

When the application function mode is set…

Pressing for 3 seconds alternately selects the weighing mode (gram or other unit indication) and

the application f unction mode in use. It can be used in combination with the comparator function (^ page 96).

If the power is turned OFF and back ON the balance will st art up in the weighing mode but the application

function mode settings will be retained.

Pressing twice in the weighing mode displays the setting menu for each application fu nction mode.

If you then press or , the top hierarchical level of the main menu appears.

The ow of the operation for displaying the menu is shown below.

Piece counting Percentage weighing Formulation

Unit weight setting menu

100

Percentage reference

value setting menu

100 REF

etc.

Component number and

gross weight setting menu

ELM.NUM

TOTAL

Displays the main menu.

Press

Press or

STAND

TOOLS

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You can set the unit weight (weight of a single piece) of the item in advance and then display the number of pieces in the sample.

The unit weight is recorded by placing a sample on the pan that comprises the "number of pieces used for setting".

Unit weights for up to ve different types of items can be set at the same time.

Points where care is necessary

If the sample is spread out too much or unevenly in the container on the pan, accurate piece counting will not be possible.

If a large quantity sample is to be weighed, and the quantity in the sample greatly exceeds the quantity used to set the unit weight, there may be a large counting error.

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To minimize the counting error…

In step 5 of "Pr ep aratio n for Pie ce Counting", make t he nu mber of pieces u se d for sett ing the un it weight as lar ge as po ssible. When actually measuring numbers of pieces, don't place a large quantity of the sample on the pan

at one time but rather add a small portion at a time and, when the display has stabilized, press

for at least 3 seconds to update the unit weight. Keep repeating this operation.

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Preparation for Piece Counting (Including Setting the Unit Weight)

The preparations for piece counting are explained here. Only make the setting in the following

circumstances.

You are performing piece counting for the rst time.

You are switching from another application function mode to piece counting.

Enter the weighing mode and

press twice.

This opens the main menu.

Select piece counting.

[APL.FUNC] [PCS]

[SET]

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! ! ! ! P!C!S ! ! ! ! P!C!S

Counting

Pieces by Weight

(Piece Counting)

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APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE

Select the item number.

[SAMPLE]

(Item number: select from

[SET]

Check the number of pieces

indication.

The display will indicate whether a unit weight has already been set.

When no unit weight has been set for the item number:

[---]

When a unit weight has already been set for the item number:

(The number of pieces is indicated.)

To update the unit weight, proceed to step 5.

If you are not intending to update the unit weight, the procedure from step 5 on is unnecessary. You

can start piece counting right away.

^""Counting Numbers of Pieces", page 84

•

Place the container on the pan

and press

Select the number of pieces used

for setting.

(Select the number of pieces used for setting.)

Number of pieces used for setting

The number of pieces used for setting

can be selected f rom among 5 pieces,

10 pieces …. 100 pieces. In order to minimize cou nting error,

make the number of pieces used for

setting the unit weight as large as possible.

On pressing or …

A menu option other than the number of pieces for setting may be displayed but this is not abnormal.

Press or several times to

retu rn to the number of pieces for

setting display.

!S!A!M!P!L!E

Five different unit weight set tings (

) can be recorded.

! !S!E!T!

!S!A!M!P!L!E

Five different unit weight set tings (

) can be recorded.

! !S!E!T!

! ! ! ! ! !5 ! ! ! ! ! !5

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Put a quantity of the item to be

counted corresponding to the selected "number of pieces used for setting" into the container.

Check that (the stability

mark) lights up, then conrm.

[SET]

The unit weight will be set and the number of pieces of the sample will be indicated.

You can now start piece counting.

"Counting Numbers of Pieces", page 84

If you wish to add the unit weight for another item to be counted, see "Changing a Unit

Weight, or Adding a New Unit Weight" (^ page 85).

! ! ! ! ! !5 ! ! ! ! ! !5

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Counting Pieces by Weight (Piece Counting)

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APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE

Counting Numbers of Pieces

Enter the piece counting mode

If you have returned to the weighing mode

(mode where grams or other units are displayed)

from the piece counting mode, then long press

for about 3 seconds to enter the

piece counting mode.

If the piece counting mode is not

established…

The preparations for piece counting

have not been completed. Make settings

according to "Preparation for Piece

Counting (I ncluding Setting the Unit Weight)" (^ page 81).

Select the item number.

Each time is pressed for about three seconds, the selection moves to the next item number and the corresponding item number indication (from to ) is displayed.

If the display appears as shown to

the right…

This means that the unit weight has not been set for the selected item number. To

make this setting, follow the procedu re

in "Changing a Unit Weight, or Adding a

New Unit Weight" (^ page 85).

Place a container on the pan and press

The balance will be tared.

Add the sample to be counted into the container.

The number of pieces in the sample is indicated.

The operations of each of the keys after setting are summarized below.

On pressing t wice.

Establishes t he unit weight setti ng menu. (^ step 3 onward on page 85.)

On pressing ...

Pressing this key alternately displays the set unit weight (i n grams) and the number

of pieces.

Press while the unit weight is displayed to output the unit weight.

While the unit weight is displayed, (the hold display symbol) is displayed.

OOn long pressing

...

The weighing mode is established.

Pressing the key once more returns you to the piece cou nting mode.

! ! ! ! ! !5

The piece counting symbol will light up.

! ! ! ! ! !5

The piece counting symbol will light up.

! ! ! ! !1!0 ! ! ! ! !1!0

! !-!-!-! ! ! !-!-!-! !

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Establish the piece counting mode.

In the weighing mode (mode where grams

or other units are displayed), long press

to switch to the application

function mode.

Select the item number whose unit

weight you want to change, or for which you want to add a unit weight.

Each time you press for about 3 seconds, the next item number is displayed.

"Counting Numbers of Pieces", page 84

Place the container on the pan

and press

The balance will be tared.

Press twice.

The number of pieces used for setting will be displayed.

Select the number of pieces used

for setting.

(Select the number of pieces used for setting.)

Put a quantity of the item to be

counted corresponding to the selected "number of pieces used for setting" into the container.

Check that (the stability mark)

lights up, then conrm.

[SET]

The unit weight will be added, and piece counting will become possible.

! ! ! ! ! !5 ! ! ! ! ! !5

! !-!-!-! ! ! !-!-!-! !

! ! ! ! ! !5 ! ! ! ! ! !5

! ! ! ! !1!0 ! ! ! ! !1!0

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APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE

In this mode the weight of the sample is converted to a percentage of the reference weight.

The following two setting methods are available for percentage weighing.

100% Reference

The reference weight is set as 100%.

Specic Percentage

Reference

The reference weight is set as a percentage value of your choice.

Preparation for Percentage Weighing

Press twice in the weighing

mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select percentage weighing.

[APL.FUNC] [PERCENT]

[SET]

The setting beyond this point differs depending on the percentage value you are assigning to the reference weight.

If the reference weight is being set as 100%, see "When setting the reference as 100%…" (^ page 87).

If the reference weight is being set as a specic percentage, see "When set ting the reference as a

percentage of your choice…" (^ page 86).

P!E!R!C!E!N!TP!E!R!C!E!N!T

Percentage

Weighing

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When setting the reference as 100%…

Select the 100% reference.

[SAMPLE] [SET]

(Check the indication.)

The indication differs depending on whether a reference value has already been set or not.

When no percentage reference value has been set

[---]

When a percentage reference value has already been set

(The percentage reference value is displayed.)

To update the percentage reference value, proceed to step 4. If you are not updating the percentage reference value, the following steps are not necessary.

^ "Weighing Percentages", page 89

•

Place the container on the pan

and press

The balance will be tared.

Select 100% reference setting.

Press twice

[100 REF]

Place the sample that is to provide

the reference weight in the container.

Check that (the stability

mark) lights up, then conrm.

[SET]

A percentage value with the reference weight

taken to be 100% is displayed.

Percentage Weighing is now possible.

"Weighing Percentages", page 89

What to do if….

It is not possible to use a reference weight that weighs less than 100 times the minimum indication of the balance as the reference weight.

!S!A!M!P!L!E

! !S!E!T!

!S!A!M!P!L!E

! !S!E!T!

1!0!0! !R!E!F1!0!0! !R!E!F

! !S!E!T!

! !1!0!0.0!0

! !S!E!T!

! !1!0!0.0!0

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Percentage Weighing

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APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE

When setting the reference as a percentage of your choice…

Select the specic percentage

reference.

[OPTION] [SET]

(Check the indication.)

The indication differs depending on whether a reference value has already been set or not.

When no percentage reference value has been set

[---]

When a percentage reference value has already been set

(The percentage reference value is displayed.)

To update the percentage reference value, proceed to step 4. If you are not updating the percentage reference value, the following steps are not necessary.

^ "Weighing Percentages", page 89

•

Place the container on the pan

and press

The balance will be tared.

Enter a percentage value of your

choice.

[OPT REF]

(Enter the percentage value.)

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

Place the sample that is to provide

the reference weight in the container.

Check that (the stability mark)

lights up, then conrm.

[SET]

A percentage value calculated by conversion on the basis that the reference weight is equal to the set percentage is displayed.

Percentage weighing is now possible.

"Weighing Percentages", page 89

!O!P!T!I!O!N

! !S!E!T!

!O!P!T!I!O!N

! !S!E!T!

O!P!T! !R!E!F

! ! !5!0.0!0

O!P!T! !R!E!F

! ! !5!0.0!0

O!P!T! !R!E!F

! !S!E!T!

! ! !5!0.0!0

The specic percentage weighing symbol lights up.

! !S!E!T!

! ! !5!0.0!0

The specic percentage weighing symbol lights up.

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What to do if….

It is not possible to use a reference weight such that the weight corresponding to 100% is less than 100 times the minimum indication of the balance.

Weighing Percentages

Establish the percentage weighing

mode.

If you have returned to the weighing mode (mode

where grams or other units are displayed) from

the percentage weighing mode, then long press

for about 3 seconds to enter the

percentage weighing mode.

If the percentage weighing mode

is not established…

The preparations for percentage weighing have not been completed.

Make set ting in accordance with

"Preparation for Percentage Weighing" (^ page 86).

Place the container on the pan and press

The balance will be tared.

Insert the sample (item to be measured) into the container.

A percentage value obtained by conversion based on the set reference percentage value and reference weight is displayed.

The operations of each of the keys after setting are summarized below.

On pressing twice.

The percentage reference value setting menu is displayed. (^ step 4

onward on pages 87 and 88.)

On pressing ...

The set reference weight (in grams) and the percentage indication are

displayed alter nately. Press while the reference weight is displayed to

output the reference weight. While the reference weight is displayed, (the

hold display symbol) is displayed.

On long pressing

...

The 100% reference and specic percentage value are displayed alternately.

On long pressing

...

The mode is switched to the weighing mode.

Pressing the key again will return you to the percentage weighing mode.

! !1!0!0.0!0

The percentage weighing symbol lights up.

! !1!0!0.0!0

The percentage weighing symbol lights up.

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APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE

This function is useful when mixing multiple components together by weight, according to a formula. Use this function while the printer is connected to a printer or PC.

The weight of each component is measured and output or added, and on completion of the formulation the gross weight is output.

During formulation the auto zero function (^ page 64) will not work.

Performing Formulation

Press twice in the weighing mode.

This opens the main menu.

Set the balance to the formulation

mode.

[APL.FUNC] [FORMULA]

[SET]

The balance is now ready to weigh.

If necessary, set output of the component numbers and output of the gross weight.

"Outputting Component Numbers", page 93

"Outputting the Gross Weight", page 94

Place the container on the pan and

press

The balance will be tared.

Press

Formulation starts.

F!O!R!M!U!L!A

! !S!E!T!

! !0.0!0!0!0

The ready symbol lights up, indicating that the balance is ready to weigh.

The formulation symbol lights up.

F!O!R!M!U!L!A

! !S!E!T!

! !0.0!0!0!0

The ready symbol lights up, indicating that the balance is ready to weigh.

The formulation symbol lights up.

! !0.0!0!0!0

The ready symbol goes out.

! !0.0!0!0!0

The ready symbol goes out.

Formulation

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When the GLP output function

(^ page 135) is set to ON…

The balance ID (^ page 137) and other information is printed.

Insert the component into the

container.

Press

The weight value of the current sample (item to

be weighed: element) is output / recorded and

the balance is automatically tared.

Now repeat the operations in steps 5 and 6 to add the other components to the formulation.

On completion of formulation,

press .

The total of the individual weight values up to

this point (gross weight) is displayed and the

balance returns to the ready to weigh status.

To output the gross weight…

Make the setting in "Outputting the

Gross Weight" (^ page 94) in

advance.

When the GLP output function

(^ page 135) is set to ON…

The signatu re panel is pri nted after the total weight.

! !0.3!2!5!0 ! !0.3!2!5!0

! !0.0!0!0!0

The net weight symbol lights up.

! !0.0!0!0!0

The net weight symbol lights up.

! !6.2!0!4!0

The ready symbol lights up, indicating that the balance is ready to weigh.

The gross weight symbol ashes.

! !6.2!0!4!0

The ready symbol lights up, indicating that the balance is ready to weigh.

The gross weight symbol ashes.

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Formulation

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APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE

The operation after setting is as follows.

When in the ready to weigh status:

On long pressing

...

The weighing mode is established.

Long pressing the key once more returns you to the ready to weigh status.

When weighing is in progress:

On pressing

...

The gross weight of the components weighed up to that point is displayed for about 2 seconds.

Example printout from printer

(When the GLP output function is set to ON)

SHIMADZU CORP.

FORMULATION MODE

CMP001= 0.9000g

CMP002= 1.2800g

CMP003= 9.6100g

TOTAL= 11.7900g

*********

ATX224

The person who carried out measurement signs here.

Balance model name

Name of manufacturer

Balance ID

Balance serial number

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Outputting Component Numbers

The numbers for each component are automatically assigned to the output results.

Press twice in ready to weigh

status while in the formulation mode.

This opens the main menu.

If the ready to weigh status is not

established…

Perform steps 1 and 2 of formulation

(^ page 86)

Select component number output

setting.

[ELM.NUM]

Stability Mark

Outputting Component

Numbers

Lit

Unlit

OFF

Change the output setting.

Pressing

alternately sets ON and OFF

for the output setting.

[SET]

Return to ready to weigh status.

!E!L!M.N!U!M

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

!E!L!M.N!U!M

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !S!E!T!

!E!L!M.N!U!M

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

! !S!E!T!

!E!L!M.N!U!M

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

0.6280g

0.6810g

0.6680g

0.6590g

3.2640g

Component number

Weight reading for each component (output regardless of the ON/OFF status of component number output)

0.6280g

0.6810g

0.6680g

0.6590g

3.2640g

Component number

Weight reading for each component (output regardless of the ON/OFF status of component number output)

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APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE

Outputting the Gross Weight

The gross weight for a formulation weighing operation is output at the same time it is displayed.

The gross weight is output together with the printed indication: "TOTAL =".

Press twice in ready to weigh

status while in the formulation mode.

This opens the main menu.

If the ready to weigh status is not

established…

Perform steps 1 and 2 of formulation

(^ page 86)

Select gross weight output setting.

[TOTAL]

Stability Mark

Outputting the Gross

Weight

Lit

Unlit

OFF

Change the output setting.

Pressing alternately sets ON and OFF

for the output setting.

[SET]

Return to ready to weigh status.

! !T!O!T!A!L

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !T!O!T!A!L

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !S!E!T!

! !T!O!T!A!L

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

! !S!E!T!

! !T!O!T!A!L

When ON is set the stability mark is lit.

0.6280g

0.6810g

0.6680g

0.6590g

3.2640g

Gross weight

0.6280g

0.6810g

0.6680g

0.6590g

3.2640g

Gross weight

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Press twice in the weighing mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select the target mode.

[TOOLS] [TARGT]

What is the current situation? What do you want to do?

Stability

Mark

Target Mode To Set / Update To Cancel

Lit

Press and go to step 3.

Press and go to step 4.

Unlit

OFF

Press and go to step 3.

Go to step 4.

! !T!A!R!G!T

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !T!A!R!G!T

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

COMPARATOR FUNCTION

Target Mode

The comparator function performs a comparison between the weight reading and a reference value or target value and displays the status of this comparison.

Comparator Function

You can select and use either of these modes according to the environment of use and application.

Target mode

After setting a target value and a tolerance range with respect to that target value, excesses and decits in relation to the target value are indicated by , and

(the comparator symbols).

(^ page 96)

Checkweighing mode

After setting the threshold values at the upper and lower limits of the pass range, when a sample is weighed a pass or fail determination is indicated by , and (the comparator symbols). An out of range determination is indicated by all comparator symbols OFF.

(^ page 98)

Before setting the comparator function

It can be used in combination with the application function mode (^ page 80). If you are already using the application function mode, read "When the application function mode is set…"

(^ page 80).

The comparator function settings are retained even if the power is switched off.

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Enter the target value and the

tolerance range with respect to the target value.

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

When entering the target value:

[TG.VAL]

(Enter the target value.)

[SET]

When entering the tolerance range with respect to the target value:

[LM.VAL]

(Enter the tolerance range value.)

[SET]

Return to the weighing mode.

Place the container on the pan and

press

The balance will be tared.

Insert a sample into the container.

Excess or deciency is determined according to

the the following conditions.

Condition Judgment Comparator Symbol

Over the target value range

Large difference with respect to the target value

(ashes slowly)

Small difference with respect to the target value

(ashes quickly)

Within the target value range (target value ± permissible range)

Acceptable

Under the target value range

Small difference with respect to the target value

(ashes quickly)

Large difference with respect to the target value

(ashes slowly)

! !T!G.V!A!L ! !T!G.V!A!L

! !L!M.V!A!L ! !L!M.V!A!L

1!0!5.0!0!0!0

The comparator symbols light in accordance with the excess/deciency judgment.

1!0!5.0!0!0!0

The comparator symbols light in accordance with the excess/deciency judgment.

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COMPARATOR FUNCTION

Press twice in the weighing

mode.

This opens the main menu.

Select the checkweighing mode.

[TOOLS] [CHECK.W]

What is the current situation? What do you want to do?

Stability

Mark

Check weighing

Mode

To Set / Update To Cancel

Lit

Press and go to step 3.

Press and go to step 4.

Unlit

OFF

Press and go to step 3.

Go to step 4.

Enter the pass range upper limit

value and lower limit value, and the checkweighing range lower limit value and checkweighing range upper limit value.

"Entering Numerical Values", page 43

To enter the pass range upper limit value:

[HI.LIM] (Enter the pass range

upper limit value.) [SET]

To enter the pass range lower limit value:

[LO..LIM] (Enter the pass range

lower limit value.) [SET]

!C!H!E!C!K.W

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

!C!H!E!C!K.W

Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

! !H!I.L!I!M ! !H!I.L!I!M

! !L!O.L!I!M ! !L!O.L!I!M

Checkweighing

Mode

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To enter the check weighing range lower limit value:

[UND.RNG] (Enter the checkweighing

range

lower limit value.) [SET]

To enter the checkweighing range upper limit value:

[OVR.RNG] (Enter the checkweighing

range

upper limit value.) [SET]

Be sure to double check all values.

If the entered values don't go together logically, for example if a value lower than the lower limit value is entered as the upper limit value, the values will be automatically corrected and other values will be set.

Particular care is required when entering new values where settings have

been made before (updating).

Return to the weighing mode.

Place the container on the pan and

press

The balance will be tared

Insert the sample (item to be

measured) into the container.

Pass or fail determination is based on the following conditions.

Condition Result

Comparator

Symbol

Upper limit value of the checkweighing range < indication

Out of Range All off

Upper limit value of the pass range < indication ≤ upper limit value of the checkweighing range

Lower limit value of the pass range ≤ indication ≤ upper limit value of the pass range

PASS

Lower limit value of the checkweighing range ≤ indication < lower limit value of the pass range

indication < lower limit value of the checkweighing range Out of Range All off

!U!N!D.R!N!G !U!N!D.R!N!G

!O!V!R.R!N!G !O!V!R.R!N!G

1!0!5.0!0!0!0

The comparator symbols light in accordance with the pass or fail determination.

1!0!5.0!0!0!0

The comparator symbols light in accordance with the pass or fail determination.

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CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION

WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES

With ATX/ATY series balances, weight readings, settings and other data can be output to a personal

computer or a printer. This section describes some convenient functions relating to output, and how to connect the balance to a PC or printer.

Use an optional dedicated printer. To connect to a PC, you need the optional RS-232 interface IFB102A-UNC and the RS-232C cable.

Printing / Outputting Automatically (Auto Print Function)

This function allows you to automatically output the displayed weight reading at each weighing

without pressing

Select the output timing from among the following ve modes.

Stable

Positive

Value

Stable

Negative

Value

Stable

Zero

Indication

Pass in

Checkweighing

Mode

Explanation

Mode 1

L!D.! ! .

When stability is detected with a positive value, the value is out put.

Mode 2

L!D.U!L.

When stability is detected with a positive or negative value, the value is out put.

Mode 3

L!D. ! .Z

When stability is detected with a positive value, or when the reading has ret ur ned to zero, the value is output.

Mode 4

L!D.U!L.Z

When stability is detected with a positive or negative value or when the reading has ret ur ned to zero, the value is output.

Mode 5

L!D.O!K.

When the auto print f unction is used in combination with the

checkweighing mode (^ page

98) and stability is detected with

an "OK" determination, the value is output.

: Output, Blan k: Not output

Press for about

3 seconds in the weighing mode.

This opens the output menu.

Convenient

Functions Relating

to Output

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