
M054-E089I
ELECTRONIC BALANCE
BL SERIES
BL320S(L), BL620S(L),
BL3200S(L), BL220H(L),
BL320H(L), BL2200H(L),
BL3200H(L)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ELECTRONIC BALANCE
BL SERIES
BL320S(L), BL620S(L),
BL3200S(L), BL220H(L),
BL320H(L), BL2200H(L),
BL3200H(L)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATION. SAVE THIS MANUAL.

Safety Precautions
MEANING OF CAUTION SIGNS
CAUTION
NOTICE
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury, or may result in machine damage.
is used to emphasize essential information.
Do not use the BL series in a bad atmosphere
such as inflammable gas, liquid, dust, etc.
Use only the AC adapter that supplys the output of
12VDC or the AC adapter provided by the distributor
who is authorized by Shimadzu Corporation.
Use options and peripheral devices prepared by
Shimadzu. If the devices other than designated ones are
used, the balance may not function correctly.
The BL series is a precise instrument. To use the
balance for a long period, treat it carefully.

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Shimadzu Electronic Balance BL series. To use this
balance for a long period of time, be sure to read this manual before operating the
balance and keep this securely for later use.


CONTENTS
1. COMPONENTS AND THEIR NAMES..................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION......................................................................................... 3
3. WARM-UP.................................................................................................. 4
4. CAUTION NOTES ..................................................................................... 5
5. MESURING PROCEDURE ....................................................................... 5
6. MENU SELECTION .................................................................................. 6
6.1 Menu selection when “ ” is selected ............................... 8
6.2 Menu selection when “ ” is selected ................................... 10
7. SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION ................................................................. 11
7.1 Setting the value of sensitivity calibration weight................................... 11
7.2 Sensitivity Calibration ............................................................................. 13
8. REGISTRATION, CANCEL, AND CHANGE OF UNIT.......................... 14
9. % SETTING ................................................................................................ 15
10. PCS (No. of pieces) SETTING ................................................................... 16
11. PERFORMANCE CHECKS....................................................................... 17
12. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................ 18
13. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 19
14. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 20
15. PARTS LIST................................................................................................ 21
16. PERIPHERAL DEVICES ........................................................................... 22
16.1 The EP-60A Electronic Printer ................................................................ 22
16.2 The IFB-102A RS-232C Interface........................................................... 23
16.3 Input/output Format................................................................................. 25
16.4 Command Code ....................................................................................... 26
17. Detailed Information on Unit Conversion................................................... 27


1. COMPONENTS AND THEIR NAMES
Components Included with every balance are one of the following items.
• Balance body • AC adapter (option) • protection cover
• Pan • Pan supporter • Instruction manual
• Inspection certificate • Breeze guard (Only type, BL220H (L) and
BL320H (L)).
○1 Balance body ○2 Pan ○3 Pan supporter
4
Pan shaft ○5 Level gauge ○6 Power jack
○
7
Level screws (3 places) ○8 Protection cover ○9 AC adapter (option)
○
10
Data I/O connector ○11 Breeze guard (Only BL220H (L) and BL320H (L))
○
12
Breeze guard cover (Only BL220H (L) and BL320H (L))
○
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Display and keypad
Display
Keypad
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2. INSTALLATION
Check power
voltage
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Installation
site Avoid installing the balance in a place where:
CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
Installation (1) Remove the protection seals (4 places)
(2) Turn the level screw so that the air
• Use only the AC adapter that supplys the output of 12VDC or the
AC adapter provided by the distributor who is authorized by
Shimadzu Corporation.
• Check the power supply voltage.
• Check that the supplied power voltage satisfies the displayed value
on the AC adaptor.
• In order to prevent electric shock when connecting the power, use
a 3P plug with a grounding line or a 2P plug after connecting the
grounding wire to the screw at the back of the case.
• Do not place anything that makes it difficult to pull the AC adapter
off the outlet.
• It is exposed to corrosive gas or flammable gas;
• It is exposed dust, wind, vibration, electromagnetic waves, or a
magnetic field;
• It is exposed to direct sunlight or a sudden change in temperature;
or
• It is exposed to extremely high or low temperature or humidity.
from the protection cover and then put
it on the balance body.
bubble on the level gauge is positioned
at the center of the red circle. Make
sure that the balance never jolt.
For easy adjustment, insert the level
screw on the right back forcibly to the balance body. Then while
lightly pressing the balance top with your hand, adjust the horizontal
level with the level screws on the right front and left front.
Finally, in order to make the balance stable, adjust the right back
screw to touch the floor.
This procedure allows you to level the balance quickly.
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(3) Place the pan supporter on the pan shaft
and then the pan on the pan supporter.
(4) Plug the AC adapter into the outlet.
The balance shows after
self-checking.
(5) Press the POWER/BRK key. All
displays light for one minute. Then
the display automatically shows "zero"
and the balance enters measurement
ready state.
(6) Press the POWER/BRK key again.
The standby mark lights up and the
balance enters standby state.
(7) Warm up the balance.
(8) Calibrate the sensitivity. Refer to “7. SENSITIVITY
CALIBRATION”.
(9) Check the performance. Refer to “11. PERFORMANCE
CHECKS”
3. WARM-UP
• Apply power in advance for one hour
or more. This will allow you to
immediately make an accurate
measurement.
• Even if the balance is not used, keep
the standby mark lit (warm-up state)
by pressing the POWER/BRK key without disconnecting
the AC adapter.
• If the balance is not used for one month or more, disconnect
the AC adapter.
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