This instruction manual uses the following notation conventions to indicate
Safety Precautions and additional information.
Caution
Note
For Basic Operation
Other conventions used in this manual include:
ItemDescription
1, 2, 3 ....Indicates the step number in a procedure or a sequence of changes in the balance display.
[ ] keyIndicates the operation key on the balance. See 2.2.
mass display
No.
Indicates that the balance is in the weighing mode and mass is displayed in one of the weighing units.
These sections include information to make using the balance more convenient.
Indicates the menu item to be selected.
The number in the
See 7.2 “Menu Map”.
Notes on the use of verified balances as legal measuring instruments
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may
result in injury to personnel or equipment damage.
Provides additional information needed to properly
use the balance.
is the number of the menu item on the Menu Map.
Important notes about the use of verified balances as legal measuring
instruments in the EU are highlighted with the shadow.
Examples:
Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
Not applicable to a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument
in the EU:
There are special requirements on using a verified balance as a legal mea-
suring instrument in the EU. With the verified balances, some of the func-
tions are either unavailable or restricted.
“EU” includes the signatories of the European Economic Area agreement.
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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 classified and
indicated as shown below.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in
minor to moderate injury or
equipment damage.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or possibly death.
CAUTION
Precautions are classified and explained by using one of the symbols below, depending on the
nature of the precaution.
Indicates an action that must be
performed.
InstructionsProhibitions
Indicates an action that must
NOT be performed.
WARNING
Never disassemble, modify or attempt to repair this product or any
accessory.
Prohibitions
Instructions
Instructions
Prohibitions
You could sustain an electric shock or the product could operate abnormally.
If you believe that the balance has failed, contact your Shimadzu representative.
Use the balance with the specified power supply and voltage.
Using the balance with an incorrect power supply or voltage will lead to fire or trouble
with the balance.
Note also that if the power supply or voltage is unstable or if the power supply capacity
is insufficient, it will not be possible to obtain satisfactory performance from the balance.
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 starting weighing.
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.
For Basic Operation
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Prohibitions
For Basic Operation
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions
Prohibitions
Instructions
CAUTION
Avoid locations where the balance
will be exposed to any of the
following.
This could cause accidents or poor
performance.
• Air flow from an air conditioner,
ventilator, door or window
• Extreme temperature changes
•Vibration
• Direct sunlight
• Corrosive or flammable gases
• Dust, electromagnetic waves or a
magnetic field
Install the balance on a strong and stable flat table or floor.
Placing the balance in an unstable site could lead to injury 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.
After a power outage, turn the power back ON.
When a power outage occurs, the power is shut off automatically. Therefore, begin
operation from 4.4 “Turning ON the Power” (^ page 18) again.
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 pan and pan supporter. Grasp it firmly 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.
Do not connect anything other than peripheral devices specified 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.
If you detect anything abnormal (e.g. a burning smell) disconnect the AC
adapter immediately.
Continuing to use the balance with an abnormality could lead to fire or an electric
shock.
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Declaration Of Conformity
Shimadzu Corporation declares that the following products:
UW Series and UX Series Electronic Balances
conform to the following directives.
Directives
EMC directive 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC
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
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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
simplified 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 equip-
ment 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
Shimadzu UW/UX series of toploading balances are a product of our 80 year history of developing and
manufacturing weighing instruments.
Shimadzu UW/UX series of toploading balances utilize the patented Shimadzu UniBloc sensor, intro-
duced in 1989, to achieve high performance, fast response, and durability. Available features include
multiple units of measure, piece counting, checkweighing functions, auto print, and GLP/GMP/ISO out-
put including date and time data from a built-in clock.
The new series also features Shimadzu’s WindowsDirect communication, requiring no software instal-
lation to quickly integrate balances with lab or business software. This function eliminates data input
errors and offers extensive flexibility for application development without compromising compliance or
data security.
The UW series balance incorporates a motor-driven built-in calibration weight that can automatically
calibrate sensitivity without the use of external weights.
Read this manual carefully before using this instrument and keep it with the balance for future refer-
ence.
For Basic Operation
This manual refers to the different types of UW and UX series (UW/UX series) balances as follows:
H type: UW/UX H
S type: UW/UX S
Where: represents the figure indicating the capacity, H indicates high resolution and
S indicates standard resolution.
Suffix “V” is added for models with EC Type Approval.
The type of balance is classified as “large pan” or “small pan” depending on the capacity. The small
pan models with minimum display of 0.001g come with a standard windbreak. Accordingly, the models
are classified into the following three groups in “4. Installation”.
a. Large pan models: Capacity 2200g or higher
b. Small pan models: Capacity 820g or lower (minimum display 0.01g)
c. Small pan models: Capacity 820g or lower (minimum display 0.001g, windbreak standard)
For information on the following points, please contact your Shimadzu Balance representative.
• Product warranty
• After service
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2. Name and Function of Components
2.Name and Function of Components
2.1Components
a. Large pan model
Label
(Shows model name. "Max", "Min", "e" and "d"
are indications required by legal metrology,
which do not restrict the weighing range
in general use.)
For Basic Operation
Operation keys
(Used to tare, execute calibration
and functions, program functions,
input numerical values)
b. Small pan model (minimum display 0.01g)
Label
(Shows model name. "Max", "Min", "e" and "d"
are indications required by legal metrology,
which do not restrict the weighing range
in general use.)
Pan
(Supports the object to be weighed)
Main body
Display panel
(Shows weighed result, information on
programming function, indicates current
setting, working function, necessary
operation, and error message)
Level screws
(Adjust to level the balance)
Pan
(Supports the object to be weighed)
Operation keys
(Used to tare, execute calibration
and functions, program functions,
input numerical values)
2
Main body
Display panel
(Shows weighed result, information on
programming function, indicates current
setting, working function, necessary
operation, and error message)
Level screws
(Adjust to level the balance)
2. Name and Function of Components
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c. Small pan model (minimum display 0.001g, windbreak standard)
Pan
(Supports the object to be weighed)
Label
(Shows model name.
"Max", "Min", "e" and "d"
are indications required by
legal metrology, which do not
restrict the weighing range
in general use.)
Operation keys
(Used to tare, execute calibration
and functions, program functions,
input numerical values)
a, b, c. common
Windbreak set
(Included with models with
minimum display of 0.001g.
Prevents possible affect by air flow)
For Basic Operation
Main body
Display panel
(Shows weighed result, information on
programming function, indicates current
setting, working function, necessary
operation, and error message)
[O/T]Tares the balance. (Displays zero.) (*2) (*5) (*6) Displays the Pretare value.(*7)
[UNIT]
[PRINT]Sends the displayed value to a peripheral device.
*1 This key is used to set values when percent (%), number (PCS), solid specific gravity (Td), or liquid specific
gravity (d) are displayed.
*2 When a Pretare value is set, zero is not displayed and [-Pretare value] is displayed. (*7)
*3 Units other than “g” must be set up before they can be used for measurement. Only gram (g), percent (%), and
piece counting (PCS) are set-up before shipment. To set up other units or specific gravity measurement, refer
to section 12., or 14.1, 14.2.
*4 When the unit is set to 10d, the resolution of the minimum display is decreased by one decimal place.
*5 In Pouring mode (See 11. 2), the right-most part of [O/T] key marked with a circle functions as the switch for
environmental condition setting. Otherwise this part functions the same way as the other parts of [O/T] key.
*6 Either “Taring” (at a weight exceeding 2.0% of the capacity) or “Zeroing” ( at a weight within 2.0% of the capac-
ity) takes place with a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU.
*7 Not applicable to a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU.
Switches between the operation and standby
modes.
Enters span calibration or menu item selection.
(*1)
Changes the weighing unit or selects specific
gravity measurement. (*3)
Press Once and ReleasePress and Hold for About 3 Seconds
During Weighing
Exits the application function and returns to
the mass display.
Displays the last menu item that was set.
(Last menu recall)
Switches between the 1d and 10d display. (*4)
(*7)
Sends the date and time to a peripheral
device.
Key
[POWER]Returns to the previous menu levelReturns to the mass display.
[CAL]Moves to the next menu item.
[O/T]
[UNIT]Increases the numeric value of the blinking digit by 1.No operation.
[PRINT]Moves to the next digit during numeric value entry.No operation.
Selects or sets the currently displayed menu item,
or enter into the displayed menu.
Press Once and ReleasePress and Hold for About 3 Seconds
During Menu Item Selection
Displays the last menu item that was set.
(Last Menu Recall)
No operation.
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2. Name and Function of Components
2.3Balance Display and Function
HI
#∗
%NETBPTG
PCS lbGN
GO
LO
AnalogdisplaysectionUnitdisplaysection
DisplayNameDescription
Stability mark
Tare symbolIndicates that a Pretare value has been set.(*2)
[ ]Bracket
∗AsteriskIndicates that the displayed numeric value is not a mass value.
T
*1 Stability mark
The displayed value may change while the stability symbol remains illuminated if the load is changing slowly or
if the stability detection band has been set to a large value.
*2 Not applicable to a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU
Weight symbol
Number symbolIndicates numeric value entry.
Menu symbolIndicates that the menu lock is on. Illuminates during menu item selection.
Communication
symbol
Battery symbol
Inverse triangle
symbol
Zero symbolIndicates the set-up of Auto Zero function.(*2)
Animal symbolIndicates the set-up of Animal Weighing function.(*2)
Add-on symbolIndicates the set-up of Add-on mode or Formulation mode.
Memory symbolIndicates the set-up of Formulation mode.
Auto Print
symbol
Stand-by symbolIlluminates when the balance power is in the standby mode.
BATT
Indicates that the weighed value is stable. (*1) In menu item selection, indicates currently selected item.
Illuminates during span calibration. In menu selection, indicates setting related
to calibration. Blinks before automatic span calibration starts.
Note: Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
When PSC fully-automatic span calibration is not activated, operator must
carry out span calibration with the built-in weight upon blinking of this symbol.
Note: Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
The figure bordered by the bracket is the auxiliary indicating device.
Illuminates during communication to external equipment through the RS232C or DATA I/O connector. In menu selection, indicates setting related to
communication.
When the balance is operated with the optional battery pack, this symbol illuminates to indicate that the battery voltage has dropped.
Indicates the set-up of solid specific gravity measurement. Used as a substitute for the decimal point.
Note: Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
Indicates that the balance is set exactly to "Zero" with the zero-setting function(+/-0.20e: e = verification scale interval).
Indicates the set-up of Auto Print function.
Also illuminates when the application function has entered the standby mode.