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.
[O/T]Tares the balance. (Displays zero.) (*2) Displays the Pretare value.
[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.
*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.
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.
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)
Selects or sets the currently displayed menu item,
or enter into the displayed menu.
Press Once and ReleasePress and Hold for About 3 Seconds
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)
Sends the date and time to a peripheral
device.
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
GO
LO
Analog display sectionUnit display section
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DisplayNameDescription
Stability mark
Tare symbolIndicates that a Pretare value has been set.
∗AsteriskIndicates that the displayed numeric value is not a mass value.
Weight symbol
Number symbolIndicates numeric value entry.
Menu symbolIndicates that the menu lock is on. Illuminates during menu item selection.
Communication
Battery symbol
T
*1 Stability symbol
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.
Inverse triangle
Zero symbolIndicates the set-up of Auto Zero function.
Animal symbolIndicates the set-up of Animal Weighing function.
Auto-Memory &
Zeroing symbol
Stand-by symbolIlluminates when the balance power is in the standby mode.
symbol
symbol
Auto Print
symbol
#∗
%NETBPTG
PCS lbGN
mg mom
ctdwt
kg
BATT
APWARM-UP STAND-BY
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.
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.
Indicates the set-up of Auto-Memory and Zeroing.
Indicates the set-up of Auto Print function.
Also illuminates when the application function has entered the standby mode.
Temperature coefficient of sensitivity (ppm/°C) (10 - 30°C)
Pan size (mm) approx.
Main body dimensions (mm) approx.
Weight (kg) approx.2.72.92.72.9
DisplayLCD with backlight
Power requirement12V 1A
Data I/ORS-232C
Features
100 - 220g 100 - 420g 100 - 620g
108 X 105170 X 180108 X 105170 X 180
Analog display, % display, PCS, User unit, Animal weighing, Specific gravity measurement S/W, Checkweighing
1000 - 2200g 1000 - 4200g 1000 - 6200g
5 - 40
±3±5
190W X 317D X 78H
WindowsDirect
GLP/GMP/ISO conformance
100 - 420g 100 - 820g
1000 - 4200g 1000 - 8200g
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4. Installation
4.Installation
4.1Choosing the Installation Site
(1) Power supply
• Select an installation site that is near a power source to ensure that the attached AC adapter
is used properly. If this is not possible, an optional battery pack is available as a special
accessory.
• Verify that the supply power voltage conforms to that indicated on the AC adapter.
(2) Installation site
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Caution
Avoid sites where the balance will be exposed to the following:
• Air flow from air-conditioner, open window, or venti-
lator
•Vibration
• Direct sunlight
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4. Installation
• Extreme temperature, temperature changes or
humidity
• Corrosive or flammable gasses
• Dust, wind, electromagnetic waves, or magnetic fields
Large capacity balances should be installed on a sturdy floor and table that can support the total load
of the balance AND object to be weighed.
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4. Installation
4.2Unpacking and Delivery Inspection
Unpack and remove all the items from the delivery box. Check if all the listed items are present and
nothing has been damaged. Contact your local distributor in case of damaged or missing items.
Standard Packing List (Number of item)
Large pan model
Balance main body111
Pan support cap444
Pan111
AC adapter111
Protective in-use cover111
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Windbreak set001
Instruction manual111
Explanatory operation sheet111
Large pan modelSmall pan model
Windbreak set
Pan
Small pan model
(Minimum display 0.01g)
Explanatory operation sheet
Small pan model
(Minimum display 0.001g)
Pan supporter caps
Protective
in-use cover*
Balance
main body
(The shape of the adapter supplied with
the balance may differ from this figure.)
Instruction manual
* Protective in-use
cover may be in
this shape.
AC adapter
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4. Installation
4.3Installation
(Start at step 3 when installing a UX series balance. Prepare a plus (+) screw driver for a UW series
balance.)
1 Place the balance main body upside down.
Below-weigh
hook cap
Transportation screws
(only for UW series)
Explanation label (only for UW series)
Transportation screws
(UW only)
Caution
Do not operate step 2 with the balance placed
on its side.
Place the balance on a smooth surface.
2 Referring to the explanation label on the bottom
of the balance, turn the two transportation screws
counterclockwise until they tighten again.
(UW only)
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Double-sided tapes (16 places)
[ Large pan model]
Caution
When moving the balance again, turn the two
transportation screws clockwise until they
tighen. (UW only)
3 If you install the protective in-use cover, remove
the paper to expose the double-sided tapes on it
and place it on the balance main body. Press firm
so that the cover does not touch the pan.
[The shape of the protective in-use cover may be
different (See 4.2).]
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4. Installation
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Level
Level
screw
screw
Left front
Level indicator
Level indicator
Level screw
Level screw
(At the shortest
(At the shortest
point when
point when
starting
starting
adjustment)
adjustment)
Level screw
Level screw
4 Adjust the level.
This balance has four feet, three of which are
adjustable. For efficient level adjustment, follow
the procedure below.
(1) First, verify that all three leveling screws are at
their shortest point.
(2) While lightly pressing down on the left front of
the balance, turn both of the front leveling screws
to bring the air bubble into the center circle of the
level indicator.
(3) Finally, while still pressing down on the front of
the balance, adjust the leveling screw at the right
rear of the balance until the balance is stable.
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Bubble
Large pan modelSmall pan model
Curved front
Level indicato
Windbreak set
5 Insert the four pan supporter caps into the
holes in the top of the balance. Place the pan on
top of them. Positioners of the pan must fit pan
supporter caps in this operation.
6 Before mounting the windbreak, remove the
paper to expose the double-sided tapes on it.
Attach the windbreak to the top of the balance.
The windbreak is a standard accessory for mod-
els with a minimum display of 0.001g.
Windbreak cover
Windbreak body
Positioners
Pan
Curved front
Double-sided tapes
(3 places)
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Pan supporter caps
4.4Turning ON the Power
1 Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the DC IN
connector on the rear of the balance.
2 Insert the AC adapter into the power source.
The balance self-check is activated and the fol-
lowing messages are displayed in the order indi-
cated. [HELLo], [CHE 5], [CHE 4], [CHE 3],
[CHE2], [CHE1], [CHE0], whole lighting, [oFF]
([CHE 5] and [CHE 4] are not displayed for the UX
series).
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Note
A power cable may be necessary to connect the AC adapter to the power
source, depending on the type of the AC adapter.
AC Adapter
Balance
Power Source
Power cable
3 Press [POWER] key. The whole display illumi-
nates and then the display changes to indicate
the gram-display. The backlight is illuminated.
Note
When using the optional battery pack (special accessory), connect the fully
charged battery pack to the DC IN connector of the balance using the cable
attached to the battery pack.
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4. Installation
4.5Span Calibration
It is necessary to calibrate the balance after it is moved.
Verify that the balance is stable before performing the span calibration. To achieve a very stable state,
ensure that the balance has been turned on with the gram-display for at least one hour, that the tem-
perature is constant, that there are no breezes or vibrations and that the balance is in an area isolated
from the normal traffic flow.
UW series [Span Calibration Using the Built-
in Weight]
1 Verify that the balance is in gram-display and
that the pan is empty.
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2 Press the [CAL] key once. “i-CAL” is displayed.
3 Press the [O/T] key. After “i-CAL3”...“i-CAL1”,
“Set”, “CALEnd” are displayed indicating the com-
pletion of span calibration, the gram-display will
appear.
This is the standard calibration type. Refer to 10.3.1 for use of external weights.
Note
Span calibration is required again :
when the location of the balance is changed,
when the room temperature changes considerably,
periodically, according to the quality control plan of the user.
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(Example)
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UX series [Span Calibration Using External
Weights]
1 Verify that the balance is in gram-display and
unload the sample from the pan.
2 Press the [CAL] key once. “E-CAL” is displayed.
3 Press the [O/T] key.
The value of the correct calibration weight to be
loaded is displayed and blinks.
4 Load the indicated calibration weight and press
the [O/T] key.
5 When the zero display blinks, unload the weight
from the pan and press the [O/T] key. “Set” is dis-
played briefly to indicate completion of span cali-
bration. Then the gram-display will return.
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Note
Span calibration is required again :
when the location of the balance is changed,
when the room temperature changes considerably,
periodically, according to the quality control plan of the user.
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5. Basic Operation
5.Basic Operation
5.1Weighing
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1 If a weighing vessel (tare) is used, place it on
the pan and wait for the stability mark to illumi-
nate.
2 Press the [O/T] key to zero the display. (This
operation is called “taring”.)
Error Displays During Weighing
Overload: Weighing capacity has been exceeded.
Negative Overload: The load on the balance is too light.
The pan is not adjusted properly.
For D-type balances, [-oL] will appear if the load is below the low capacity range.
3 Place the object to be weighed on the pan.
4 Read the displayed value after the stability
mark is displayed.
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5. Basic Operation
5.2Changing the Unit Display
Every time the [UNIT] key is pressed, the unit display changes sequentially among those set-up in
12.1 Unit Display Set-up. Gram, %, and PCS have been set-up before delivery.
Notes
• Before a unit can be displayed it must be registered in 12.1 Unit Display
Set-up.
• The registered units are displayed sequentially according to the order of
the 12.1 Unit Display Set-up.
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6. WindowsDirect Function
6.WindowsDirect Function
6.1Introduction: Experience it!
The UW/UX series balance can transfer data directly to a personal computer running Lotus 1-2-3,
Excel, or other applications running on a Windows
typed from the keyboard. This function is called WindowsDirect. Because this function directly
accesses the Windows
nated. A cable and a few simple settings are all that is needed to enable data transmission from the
balance.
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operating system, communication software-installation troubles are elimi-
6.2Set Up WindowsDirect
Simple settings are made for the balance and the computer. Connection is by RS-232C cable specified
by shimadzu.
6.2.1Setting Up the Balance
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* operating system, as if the displayed value were
1 Press the [MENU] key twice from the gram-dis-
play. “Setwin” appears.
2 Press the [O/T] key. Verify the stability mark is
illuminated with “Setwin” display. All the communi-
cation settings for WindowsDirect have been made.
3 Go to “STAND-BY” by pressing the [POWER]
key several times and unplug the AC adapter
from the balance. Unpluging the balance once is
necessary after the above setting.
Note
When WindowsDirect settings are made using the "SEtwin" setting, indi-
vidual communications parameters can be changed using the Communi-
cations Settings menu (15.3). In this case, the → (stability mark) may still
appear with the "SEtwin" display but WindowsDirect may not operate. To
restore WindowsDirect optimal settings first go to the "SEtwin" display and
remove the stability mark by pressing the [O/T] key. This restores the
default Communications settings. Then, reset "SEtwin" following the pro-
cedure described in 6.2.1.
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6.2.2Cable Connection
6. WindowsDirect Function
1 Verify the balance display is “STAND-BY”.
2 Turn off the computer and disconnect the
power cord from the balance.
3 Connect the RS-232C cable to the balance.
RS-232C Connector
6.2.3Setting Up the Computer
(leave the balance unplugged)
4 Connect the RS-232C cable to the computer.
1 Turn ON the power to the computer and start
Windows
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2 Click “Start”, choose “Settings”, and “Control
Panel”.
3 Select “Accessibility Options.”
4 Verify that there are no check marks for any
items on all five tabs including “General.”
5 Put a check mark at “Support Serialkey device”
in the “General” tab. This should be the only
check mark on all the tabs of Accessibility Options
unless “Administrative options” appears in the
“General” tab. Put check marks at both the items
of “Administrative options” to maintain the set-
tings even after restarting Windows
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6 Open “Settings”.
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6. WindowsDirect Function
7 Select the serial port corresponding to the RS-
232C port of your personal computer. (Serial port:
any one of COM1 to 4. Usually, COM1)
8 Select a “Baud rate” of 300.
9 Click “OK”.
10 Click “Apply” and wait.
11 Click “OK”.
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12 Click “Start”, point to “Shut Down” then select
“Restart the computer?”.
It is not necessary to perform the Windows
trol panel setting operation every time.
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6.2.4Start and Checking Operation
6. WindowsDirect Function
1 Start Windows
2 After Windows
nect power cord from the AC adapter to the bal-
ance, when “oFF” is displayed, press the
[POWER] key. The mass display appears.
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has completely started, con-
Note
Turning ON the balance before Windows®* is completely activated may
cause incorrect operation.
3 Open the “Note pad” accessory in Windows
(or start the application you wish to use).
4 Press the [PRINT] key of the balance.
Verify that the numeric value displayed on the bal-
ance appears at the cursor position on the screen
of computer. The effect is the same as typing the
value from the computer keyboard and pressing
the ENTER key. Characteristics indicating the unit
of measure are not sent to the computer.
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Windows
5 Test combination with Auto Print function, if you