SHIMADZU ELECTRONIC BALANCE
ELB SERIES
ELB120, ELB200, ELB300, ELB600,
ELB1200, ELB2000, ELB3000, ELB12K,
ELB600S, ELB6000S
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
321-56849-21E
Oct. 2008
MODE
UNIT
TARE
ON/OFF
BREAK
SHIMADZU ELECTRONIC BALANCE
ELB SERIES
ELB120, ELB200, ELB300, ELB600,
ELB1200, ELB2000, ELB3000, ELB12K,
ELB600S, ELB6000S
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read this manual thoroughly to ensure correct use of
the equipment. Save this for reference in use.
Safety Precautions
NOTICE
Precautions in this instruction manual are defined as follows.
CAUTION! Failing to observe this may result in light to medium levels of injury or physical
damage.
N OTICE Information for the correct use of the equipment.
Foll ow the cautions below for safe and proper use of the ELB balance.
CAUTION! Do not use the ELB balance in dangerous areas*.
Use only the AC adapter provided by the distributor authorized by Shimadzu if
using an AC adapter.
Use options and peripherals provided by Shimadzu. Use of inadequate attachments
and peripherals may cause malfunction of the balance.
The ELB balance is a precision instrument. Take enough care and precautions when
handling it to ensure proper operation over a long period of time.
* Places exposed to flammable gases, liquids or dust.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Shimadzu ELB Series Electronic Balance. Before using the balance, read
this Instruction Manual carefully and store it for reference in use.
Declaration Of Conformity
Shimadzu Corporation declares that the following products:
ELB Series
Electronic Balance
conform to the following directives.
Directives
EMC directive 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC
EN55022: 1994 /A1: 1995 /A2: 1997 (Class B)
EN55024: 1998
EN61000-3-2: 1995 /A1: 1998 /A2: 1998
EN61000-3-3: 1995
Low Voltage directive 73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC
EN60950: 1992 /A1: 1993 /A2: 1993
Weighing Instruments Department
Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division
SHIMADZU CORPORATION
1, Nishinokyo-Kuwabaracho
Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
604-8511 JAPAN
Contents
1. LIST OF COMPONENTS AND NAMES OF UNITS .......................................................................................1
2. FITTING & REPLACING THE DRY BATTERIES ...........................................................................................4
3. INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................5
4. CAUTIONS AND NOTICES............................................................................................................................6
5. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................6
6. AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION ...................................................................................................................8
ETTING THE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION .............................................................................................8
6.1 S
ISABLING THE AUTO POWER O FF FUNCTION ..........................................................................................9
6.2 D
7. MENU SELECTION......................................................................................................................................10
8. REGISTRATION OF UNITS.........................................................................................................................12
ONDITIONS FOR REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................12
8.1 C
8.2 REGISTRATION P ROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................12
8.3 DELETING THE REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................12
9. CALIBRATION..............................................................................................................................................13
10. PIECE COUNTING.....................................................................................................................................14
11. PERCENTAGE CONVERSION ..................................................................................................................16
12. SPECIFIC GRAVITY MEASUREMENT .....................................................................................................17
13. SWITCHING UNITS ...................................................................................................................................19
14. PERFORMANCE INSPECTION.................................................................................................................20
15. MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................................................21
16. MALFUNCTION?........................................................................................................................................22
17. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................23
18. PARTS LIST ...............................................................................................................................................25
19. SPECIAL ACCESSORIES (OPTIONS) ......................................................................................................26
ELOW-B ALANCE-W EIGHING H OOK.....................................................................................................26
19.1 B
ERIPHERALS ........................................................................................................................................27
19.2 P
19.2.1 PRINTER EP-80 ..................................................................................................................................27
19.2.2 RS-232C I
19.2.3 I
NPUT/O UTPUT F ORMAT ....................................................................................................................28
NTERFACE IFB-102A ........................................................................................................27
19.2.4 COMMAND C ODES ..............................................................................................................................30
1. List of Components and Names of Units
List of components The following components (one for each) are contained in the package.
Balance main unit (Dry battery holder and dry battery cover are fitted
before shipment.)
In-use keypad protective cover Pan supporter Pan
Instruction manual Operating guide
(Dry batteries are not packed.)
Names of units
Small-pan model
① Balance main unit ② Dry
Large-pan model
battery cover ③ Pan
④ Pan supporter ⑤ Pan supporter shaft
⑥ Level indicator ⑦ Power jack
⑧ Level screws (3 places) ⑨ In-use keypad protective cover
⑩ Dry
battery holder ⑪ DATA I/O connector
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Key names and functons
UNIT key ON/OFF(BREAK) key
MODE key TARE key
Name of Key Function
ON/OFF(BREAK)
TARE 1) Subtracts the weight of the container.
UNIT 1) Switches the units.
MODE 1) Selects different menu items.
1)
Turns the power on/ off.
2) Discontinues menu selection.
3) Cancels the Auto Print function.
4) Stops continuous data output to external instruments.
2) Confirms menu selections.
3) Sets the reference values for piece counting and percentage conversion.
2) Cancels the Auto Print function.
3) Stops continuous data output to external instruments.
2) Measures the weight in air during specific gravity measurement.
3) Cancels the Auto Print function.
4) Stops continuous data output to external instruments.
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Display
Not applicable depending on the local regulations for measuring instruments.
uto Print mark:
Illuminates when the Auto Print
function is turned on.
Low Battery mark:
Replace the dry batteries when this
illuminates.
Turn off the power immediately i
this mark illuminates.
Negative sign mark
Stability mark:
Illuminates when the display stabilizes.
Center Zero mark:
Illuminates when the display stabilizes within
0 ±0.25 of the minimal increment.
Percentage mark
Piece counting mark
Gram mark
Specific gravity
measurement mark
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2. Fitting & Replacing the Dry Batteries
NOTICE Always use six AA dry batteries.
The dry batteries are fitted or replaced according to the steps outlined below.
Fitting the dry batteries
(1) Press down lightly on the part of the dry
battery cover and pull it in the indicated direction
to remove it.
(2) Take out the dry battery holder.
(3) Fit six AA batteries in the dry battery holder.
When replacing the dry batteries, take the
used dry batteries out of the holder.
CAUTION! Make sure that the polarities are
correct when fitting the batteries.
CAUTION! Do not mix and use old dry
batteries with new ones.
(4) Put the dry battery holder back in place and fit the
dry battery cover in the indicated direction.
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3. Installation
Power suppy
Installation location Avoid the following conditions:
Installation (1)
(2)
(3)
NOTICE The dry batteries are not included. In addition, the unit will operate
off the dry batteries if the AC adaptor is connected.
CAUTION! Exposure to corrosive or flammable gases.
NOTICE Exposure to dust, wind, vibrations, electromagnetic waves and
magnetic fields.
NOTICE Exposure to direct sunlight, remarkable temperature fluctuations.
NOTICE Extremely high/low temperatures or high/low humidity.
Remove the protection paper at 2 places
on the in-use keypad protective cover and
mount the cover over the keypad.
Mount the pan supporter and the pan on
the pan supporter shaft.
Assure the horizontal installation of the
balance by rotating the level screw until
the air bubble in the level comes to a rest
in the center of the red circle. (Also check
that the balance is placed steadily.)
For quick adjustment, screw in the back
left level screw until it does not touch the
table. Level the balance using the 2
screws at the rear. Finally, adjust the back
left level screw so that it touches the table
supporting the balance steadily.
* Figures show small-pan model.
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