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SBS-2510

Digital Density Meter

User Manual

SBS-2510 Digital Density Meter

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Table of Contents

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Introduction

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Safety Information

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2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols .........................................

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2.2 Product specific safety notes ........................................................................

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Design and Function

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3.1 Instrument overview .....................................................................................

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3.2 User interface ...............................................................................................

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3.2.1 Home screen .....................................................................................

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3.2.2 Icons on the screen ...........................................................................

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Installation and commissioning

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4.1 Scope of delivery ...............................................................................................

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4.2 Unpack the SBS-2510...................................................................................

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4.3 Charge the SBS-2510 ..................................................................................

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4.3.1 Charge with the AC adapter ................................................................

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4.3.2 Charge with a computer......................................................................

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4.4 Setup for working with the sample pump ...........................................................

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4.4.1 Activate the sample pump mode .........................................................

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4.4.2 Install the filling tube ...........................................................................

9 5 Operation

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5.1 Start up the SBS-2510 .................................................................................

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5.2 Shut down the SBS-2510 .............................................................................

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5.3 Navigate and enter information..........................................................................

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5.3.1 Navigate through menus and confirm settings .....................................

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5.3.2 Enter text and numbers .......................................................................

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5.4 Typical phases of density determinations...........................................................

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5.4.1 Fill the measuring cell and measure the density..................................

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5.4.2 Prepare the measuring cell for the next sample...................................

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5.5 Example: Density determination using the sample pump ..................................

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5.5.1 Configure the method ..........................................................................

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5.5.2 Perform the density determination .......................................................

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Transfer Results (printing, exporting, pairing with SBS-6500)

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6.1 Saving and exporting data..............................................................................

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6.1.1 USB stick data transfer option................................................................

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6.1.2 Bluetooth export of results to SBS-6500 battery resistance tester…….

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Maintenance

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7.1 Maintenance schedule.......................................................................................

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7.2 Clean the SBS-2510 ....................................................................................

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7.2.1 Clean the housing ...............................................................................

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7.2.2 Clean the measuring cell.....................................................................

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7.2.2.1 Clean using the sample pump .................................................

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7.3 Check the measurement accuracy ....................................................................

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7.3.1 Example: Test with water ....................................................................

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7.3.1.1 Configure the test .....................................................................

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7.3.1.2 Perform the test........................................................................

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7.3.2 Measures if a test fails .........................................................................

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7.4 Replace the battery ...........................................................................................

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7.5 Replace the sample pump ................................................................................

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7.6 Prepare the SBS-2510 for storage ...............................................................

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7.7 Dispose of the SBS-2510 .............................................................................

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8 Technical data 21

8.1 SBS-2510 ................................................................ ..................................... 21

8.2 Measurement ................................................................................................ 22

1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing a SBS SBS-2510. The SBS-2510 is a handheld measuring instrument used
to determine the density of liquids.

About this document

This document provides you with the information you need to get started with your SBS handheld
SBS-2510.

The instructions in this document refer to SBS-2510 running firmware version V1.0.0 or higher.

Conventions and symbols

Note: For useful information about the product.

Refers to an external document.

Elements of instructions

Prerequisites



1 Step
2 …

Intermediate results

Results

2 Safety Information

• The User Manual is printed and delivered with the instrument.

• Keep User Manual for future reference.

Only use the instrument according to the User Manual. If you do not use the instrument
according to this document or if the instrument is modified, the safety of the instrument may be
impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.

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2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols

Safety notes contain important information on safety issues. Ignoring the safety notes may lead
to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results. Safety notes are
marked with the following signal words and warning symbols:

Signal words

WARNING A hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe

injury if not avoided.

NOTICE A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument,

other material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.

Warning symbols

Electrical shock

General hazard: read the User Manual for information about the hazards and the

resulting measures.

Caution: a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.

2.2 Product specific safety notes

Intended use

The SBS-2510 is designed to be used by trained staff and is intended for measuring the
density of liquid samples that are compatible with the materials with which they come into
contact.

The SBS-2510 is designed for indoor and outdoor operation in dry conditions. The following site
requirements apply:

• Ambient conditions within the limits specified in the technical data

• No corrosive gas atmosphere

• No explosive atmosphere

• No powerful electric or magnetic fields

Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of use stated by Storage Battery Systems,
LLC without consent is considered as not intended.

FCC Rules

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s) and part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Responsibilities of the instrument owner

The instrument owner is the person holding the legal title to the instrument and who uses the instrument
or authorizes any person to use it, or the person who is deemed by law to be the operator of the
instrument. The instrument owner is responsible for the safety of all users of the instrument and third
parties.

Storage Battery Systems, LLC assumes that the instrument owner trains users to safely use the instrument
in their workplace and deal with potential hazards. Storage Battery Systems, LLC assumes that the
instrument owner provides the necessary protective gear.

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Safety notes

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

NOTICE

Danger of death or serious injury due to electric shock!

Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the SBS AC adapter designed for your instrument.
2 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
3 Check the cables and the plugs for damage and replace damaged cables and plugs.

Injury due to incorrect handling of the battery

The battery can explode or ignite and cause injury or damage the SBS-2510 if it is not
handled correctly.

1 Do not store or use the battery at temperatures below -20 °C or above 60 °C.
2 Do not subject the battery to mechanical stresses like pressure, bending or impacts.

Damage to the measuring cell due to solidifying samples

Hot samples cool down during the measurement. If the samples solidify in the
measuring cell, you can no longer empty the measuring cell.

− Only measure samples with a viscosity below 1000 mPa*s at ambient temperature.

Damage to the instrument due to the use of unsuitable parts

Using unsuitable parts with the instrument can damage the instrument or cause it to malfunction.

− Only use parts from SBS that are intended to be used with your instrument.

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3 Design and Function

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No.

Name

Function

1

USB-C socket

To connect the SBS-2510 with the AC adapter or a computer.

2

Battery cover

To access the battery.

3

USB-A socket

To connect a USB printer or Bluetooth dongle.

4

Sample pump
cover

To access the sample pump.

5

Sample
pump
window

To view the sample pump and to check if the sample pump is filled or
empty.

6

Filling tube

To fill and drain the measuring cell.

7

Filling opening
with locking
screw

To fill and drain the measuring cell using a syringe. The locking screw
closes off the filling opening.

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Measuring
cell window

To view the measuring cell and to check if the measuring cell is filled or
empty.

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Navigation joystick

To navigate through the menus.

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Key 1

To start up the SBS-2510, select menu items and to navigate.

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Key 2

To select menu items and to navigate.

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Key 3

To select menu items and to navigate.

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Screen

To display settings and results.

3.1 Instrument overview

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3.2

User interface

3.2.1

Home screen

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No. Name

Explanation

1 Status ribbon Displays the current date, time, battery charge status

d [g/cm3]

Temp. 76.2 °F

Menu Results Start

Icon Location Explanation

Status ribbon
Status ribbon
Sampling ribbon

Shows the charge of the battery.
Battery is charging.
Syringe mode activated. The sample pump is deactivated.

Sampling ribbon

Sample pump activated and piston in the lowermost position.

Sample pump activated and piston in the uppermost position

Sampling ribbon

2 Method ribbon Displays the type of density determination and the method

identification or the selected standard.

• MS: measurement using a method

• TE: test

• ADJ: adjustment

3 Sample ID ribbon Displays the sample ID.
4 Measuring ribbon Displays the unit, the measured value or result and the

temperature of the measuring cell.

5 Sampling ribbon Displays the current status of the sample pump or syringe.
6 Key functions ribbon Displays the function of the keys.

3.2.2 Icons on the screen

Status ribbon SBS-2510 is sending data to the printer.

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4 Installation and commissioning

2510-BATTERY

Protective Cover

2510-COVER

Bluetooth Dongle

2510-DONGLE

USB-Charge Cable

2510-CABLE

Power Supply and Adapter

2510-PWRSUP

4.1 Scope of delivery

Part Order number

Handheld SBS-2510 SBS-2510

Filling Tube 190 mm

• Tube

• Connector syringe/filling

tube

• Washer

Battery Li-Ion 2400mAh

User Manual –

2510-TUBE-190

4.2 Unpack the SBS-2510

1 Remove the SBS-2510 from the protective packaging.
2 Store the packing material for later transport over long distances.

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3 Check if you received all parts listed in the scope of delivery.

WARNING

NOTICE

4 Inspect the parts visually for flaws or damage.
5 If parts are missing or damaged, report it immediately and file a freight claim if needed.

4.3 Charge the SBS-2510

You can either charge the SBS-2510 using the supplied AC adapter or a computer. Recharging
an empty battery takes approximately three hours.

4.3.1 Charge with the AC adapter

The AC adapter is suitable for all supply line voltages ranging from 100...240 V AC and 50/60 Hz.

Danger of death or serious injury due to electric shock!

Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the SBS-2510 AC adapter designed for your instrument.
2 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
3 Check the cables and the plugs for damage and replace damaged cables and plugs.

Damage to the AC adapter due to overheating

If the AC adapter is covered or in a container, it is not sufficiently cooled and overheats.
1 Do not cover the AC adapter.
2 Do not put the AC adapter in a container.

Assemble the AC adapter

1 Slide the desired set of prongs (1) into the AC adapter (2).
2 Insert the USB-A plug of the USB-C cable in the USB-A

socket of the AC adapter.

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Connect the SBS-2510 to the power supply

1 Insert the USB-C plug of the USB-C cable in the USB-C socket of the SBS-2510.
2 Install the cables in such a way that they cannot be damaged or interfere with operation.
3 Insert the plug of the AC adapter in a power outlet that is easily accessible.
 The SBS-2510 starts charging and the icon is displayed.

Change the prongs of the AC adapter

1 Pull the plug of the AC adapter out of the power outlet.
2 Push the button (2) and slide the set of prongs (1) out.

3 Slide the desired set of prongs into the AC adapter.

4.3.2 Charge with a computer

A running computer with USB-A sockets (USB 2.0 or higher) is available.



1 Insert the USB-C plug of the USB-C cable in the USB-C socket of the SBS-2510.
2 Install the cables in such a way that they cannot be damaged or interfere with operation.

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3 Insert the USB-A plug in the USB-A socket of the computer.

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 The SBS-2510 starts charging and the icon is displayed.

4.4 Setup for working with the sample pump

4.4.1 Activate the sample pump mode

1 Press the Menu key.
2 Navigate to Settings > Measurement > Sampling.

 The Sampling window opens.
3 Navigate to Sample pump.
4 Press the OK key.
5 Navigate back to the home screen.
 The icon is displayed in the sampling ribbon.

4.4.2 Install the filling tube

The filling tube (tube (1), connector (2) and washer



(3))

is assembled.

The locking screw (2) is installed and tight.



− Screw the connector (1) of the filling tube into the

opening (3) and tighten it.

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5 Operation

5.1 Start up the SBS-2510

− Press key 1 (1).

 A short beep is played.
 A welcome message is displayed.

 The home screen opens. The SBS-2510 is ready to use.

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5.2 Shut down the SBS-2510

− Press and hold any of the keys or the navigation joystick for more than 3 s.

 A beep is played and the screen goes dark.

 The control circuits for the keys and the navigation joystick are energized. The rest of the

SBS-2510 is no longer energized.

5.3 Navigate and enter information

5.3.1 Navigate through menus and confirm settings

1 Press the Menu key.
2 To navigate to a desired menu, move the

navigation joystick up or down.

3 To navigate to a submenu of the selected menu,

move the navigation joystick to the right.

4 To go back, move the navigation joystick to the left.

Confirm settings

In every menu, where the function of key 3 is marked with a green bar, you can press the
navigation joystick to confirm the selection.

Shortcut to the method list

The home screen is open.



− Move the navigation joystick to the left.

 The Methods window opens.

5.3.2 Enter text and numbers

The keyboard window is open.



1 Navigate to the character, number, symbol or icon.
2 Press the navigation joystick to confirm the selection of the character, number, symbol or icon.
3 To confirm the entered information and leave the keyboard window, press the OK key.

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Keyboard overview

4

Moves the cursor.

1

Cycles between the screens with small, capital or special
characters.

2

Deletes all entered characters.

No. Icon Function

Method ID

Min. 1

Max. 25

5

8
7

6

1
2
3

4

3 Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

5 – Displays available characters, numbers and symbols.
6 – Maximum number of characters you can enter.
7 – Minimum number of characters you need to enter.
8 – Displays the entered characters.

5.4 Typical phases of density determinations

Density determinations include the following two phases.

• Fill the measuring cell with sample and perform the measurement.

• Prepare the measuring cell for the next sample.

5.4.1 Fill the measuring cell and measure the density

Because the measuring cell always contains residue from the previous sample or the cleaning
solution, it is important that you remove the residue using the new sample. This is only possible if
the residue is soluble in the new sample.

To achieve good results, make sure that the measuring cell contains only the sample you want to
measure and that there are no bubbles in the measuring cell.

You can use the sample pump or syringes to fill, drain and rinse the measuring cell. The sample
pump is used for samples with a viscosity up to 100 mPa*s. Syringes are typically used if the
viscosity of the samples is above 100 mPa*s.

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See also

Parameter

Setting

Explanation

Workflow

Guided

The SBS-2510 prompts users to fill and drain
the measuring cell.

Sample ID entry

Variable

The SBS-2510 prompts users to enter the
sample ID before the density is measured.

Fill cycle

3

The SBS-2510 prompts users to fill and drain the
measuring cell twice and then fill the measuring
cell for the measurement.



Example: Density determination using the sample pump } Page 13

5.4.2 Prepare the measuring cell for the next sample

At the end of this phase, the residue in the measuring cell must be soluble in the next sample. The
solubility of the sample defines if you can drain the measuring cell or if you need to rinse it.

Drain

If the next sample dissolves the sample you just measured, you can drain the cell.

Rinse

If the next sample does not dissolve the sample you just measured, you have to rinse the measuring
cell with a cleaning solution. The cleaning solution must dissolve the sample that you just measured
and the next sample. When you rinse the measuring cell, the cleaning solution removes the residue
from the original sample.

See also



Clean the measuring cell } Page 16

5.5 Example: Density determination using the sample pump

The following chapters show you how to configure and perform a density determination of
deionized water at room temperature 77.0°F (25C).

Summary of the configuration

• Guided density determination

• Filling and draining with the sample pump

• Evaluation if result lies within specified limits

5.5.1 Configure the method

The density unit is set to [g/cm3].



Confirmation of results in Settings is activated.



The home screen is open.



1 Move the navigation joystick to the left.

 The Methods window opens.

2 Press the New key.

 The Method settings window opens.
3 Navigate to Method ID and enter a name with up to 25 characters.
4 Press the OK key.

 The method is listed in the Methods window.
5 Change the parameter settings to the values shown in the following table.

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Parameter

Setting

Explanation

Fill speed

High

The pump fills the measuring cell with 80 %
of the maximum pump speed.

Measurement
reliability

Medium

The result is saved as soon as the measured
temperature value stays within 0.72 °F(0.4 °C)
for 10 s.

Calculation >
Category

Density

A density is calculated.

Calculation >
Calculation

d

The density is not compensated to a
certain temperature.

Calculation >
Result limits

Yes

The SBS-2510 evaluates if the result is
within a defined range.

Lower limit

0.9972 g/cm

3

Defines the lower limit of the range.

Upper limit

0.9977 g/cm

3

Defines the upper limit of the range.

Clean

Drain

Users are prompted to drain the measuring cell.

Printout

None

The result is not printed.

5.5.2 Perform the density determination
Start the method

The SBS-2510 is set up to work with the sample pump.



The piston is in the lowermost position.



The home screen is open.



1 Move the navigation joystick to the left.
2 Navigate to the method you want to use and press the Start key.

 The home screen opens.

3 Press the Start key.

 The Sample ID window opens.
4 Enter the identification.
5 Press the OK key.

Rinse the measuring cell

1 Immerse the filling tube into the sample (1).
2 Press the OK key.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the

piston is in the uppermost position.
3 Hold the filling tube over the waste beaker (2).
4 Press the OK key.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the

piston is in the lowermost position.
5 Clean the end of the filling tube with a clean tissue.
6 Repeat the steps once.

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Fill the measuring cell and measure the density

1 Immerse the filling tube into the sample (1).
2 Press the OK key.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the

piston is in the uppermost position.

3 Make sure there are no bubbles in the measuring cell.

 The measurement starts.
 When the background of the measuring

ribbon changes color, the measurement is
finished.

 The measured value is saved in the results.

4 Press the OK key.

Drain the measuring cell

1 Hold the filling tube over the waste beaker (1).
2 Press the OK key.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the

piston is in the lowermost position.

3 Clean the end of the filling tube with a clean tissue.

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6 Transfer results (printing, exporting, pairing with SBS-6500)

6.1 Saving and exporting data

Measured results are stored in the memory of the SBS-2510 Digital Density Meter. These results
will remain stored in memory even after transfer has been completed and must be manually
deleted on the unit to clear the internal memory.

This section will describe the two default methods of saving the data to an Excel worksheet or
direct Bluetooth import into the SBS-6500 Battery Resistance Tester.

Other methods of retrieving, printing and exporting data are possible.

6.1.1 USB stick data transfer option

1 Insert a compatible USB drive into the USB socket of the SBS-2510 Digital Density Meter.

(USB drive must be formatted in the FAT32 file format)

2 Press the Results button on the main screen of the unit.
3 Press the Report button on the Results screen of the unit.
4 Under report options, Select USB Stick using the Navigation Joystick so print option is

selected to USB Stick and press the OK button.

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5 Press the Start button. You will see a message appear Connecting to the USB Flash Drive

Frequency Task See

and receive an audible beep when the transfer of data is completed.

Note: This method exports all data stored in the memory of the SBS-2510 into a single file that
can be accessed via Microsoft Excel.

6.1.2 Bluetooth export of results to SBS-6500 battery resistance tester

1 Insert the supplied Bluetooth dongle into the USB port of the SBS-2510.

2 Press the Results button on the main screen of the unit.
3 Press the Report button on the Results screen of the unit.
4 Under report options, Select SBS-6500 using the Navigation Joystick so print option is

selected to SBS-6500 and press the OK button.

5 Press the Start button. You will see a message appear Connecting to Bluetooth Dongle

and receive an audible beep when the connection is established.

6 You will see a message Initializing Bluetooth Dongle appear and then the screen will

advance to Waiting for SBS-6500

7 Press the SG Upload button of the SBS-6500 unit and follow the procedure for importing

specific gravity readings and saving them in the correct battery string location. (Guidance on
the operation of the SBS-6500 unit is in its own operating manual.) Below is a link for the full
SBS-6500 Battery Analyzer Manual)

Note: All readings stored in the memory are transferred at the same time.

7 Maintenance

In this chapter you find descriptions of the maintenance tasks you should perform on your SBS-

2510. Any other maintenance tasks need to be performed by a service technician that has been
qualified by Storage Battery Systems, LLC.

If you experience problems with your SBS-2510, contact your authorized Storage Battery Systems,
LLC Sales or service representative.

SBS recommends that a preventive maintenance and calibration certification is done at least once
a year through your authorized SBS sales or service representative.

7.1 Maintenance schedule

If the standard operating procedures of your company require other maintenance intervals, use the
intervals listed in the standard operating procedures.

Daily Clean the measuring cell at the end

of the work day.

Perform a test with deionized water.

[Clean the measuring
cell } Page 16]

[Check the measurement
accuracy } Page 17]

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7.2 Clean the SBS-2510

Sample Cleaning solution

NOTICE

Danger of damage to the SBS-2510 due to inappropriate cleaning methods

In-appropriate cleaning agents can damage the housing or other parts of the
SBS-2510. If liquids enter the housing they can damage the SBS-2510 and void
the warranty.

1 Make sure the cleaning agent is compatible with the material of the part you want to clean.
2 Make sure that no liquid enters the interior of the SBS-2510.

If you have questions about the compatibility of cleaning agents, contact your authorized SBS
sales representative or dealer.

7.2.1 Clean the housing

SBS recommends the following cleaning agents:

• Water

• Water with a mild detergent

Procedure

The SBS-2510 is shut down.



− Wipe the housing with a cloth moistened with the cleaning agent.

7.2.2 Clean the measuring cell

Because the measuring cell always contains residue from the last sample, there is a risk that the
measuring cell can be damaged by the sample. To prevent such damages, SBS recommends that
you clean the measuring cell at the end of each sample series.

To clean the measuring cell, you need to rinse the measuring cell with a cleaning solution. The
cleaning solution must have the following properties.

• Does not chemically interact with the material of the measuring cell.

• Dissolves the sample that was just measured.

• Evaporates without leaving incrustations.

SBS recommends the following cleaning agents:

Water
Water
based

Acids, concentrated Water (flush the measuring cell with plenty of water to

Alkaline, concentrated 0.3…0.5 % deconex solution
Samples with fats or oily components 0.3…0.5 % deconex solution
Petrochemical samples

Edible oils and fats

Deionized water

remove the heat from the reaction of water and acid)

Toluene, xylene or petrol ether mixtures

7.2.2.1 Clean using the sample
pump

The SBS-2510 is set up to work with the sample pump.



The cleaning solution is defined and available.



The piston is in the lowermost position.



1 Immerse the filling tube in the cleaning solution (1).

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2 Move the navigation joystick upwards and let go.

Parameter

Setting

Explanation

Workflow

Guided

The SBS-2510 prompts users to fill and drain
the measuring cell.

Standard type

Water

The SBS-2510 uses predefined values for the
water measurement.

Standard ID entry

Variable

The SBS-2510 prompts users to enter the
identification before the density is measured.

Fill cycle

3

The SBS-2510 prompts users to fill and drain the
measuring cell twice and then fill the measuring
cell for the measurement.

Fill speed

High

The pump fills the measuring cell with 80 %
of the maximum pump speed.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the

piston is in the uppermost position.

3 Lift the filling tube out of the cleaning solution and

hold it over the waste beaker (2).

4 Move the navigation joystick downwards and let go.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the

piston is in the lowermost position.
5 Clean the end of the filling tube with a clean tissue.
6 Repeat the steps until all residue from the

sample is removed.

7 Move the navigation joystick upwards and let go.

 The sample pump fills the measuring cell with air.

8 Move the navigation joystick downwards and let go.

 Most of the cleaning solution is removed

from the measuring cell.
9 Clean the end of the filling tube with a clean tissue.

7.3 Check the measurement accuracy

To check the measurement accuracy of the SBS-2510, you need to configure and

7.3.1 Example: Test with water

The following chapters show you how to configure and perform a guided test with deionized
water at room temperature 77.0°F (25 °C).

7.3.1.1 Configure the test

1 Press the Menu key.
2 Navigate to Test.

3 Change the parameter settings to the values shown in the following table.

perform a test

The density unit is set to [g/cm3].



Confirmation of results in Settings is activated.



 The Test window opens.

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Tolerance d 0.0002 g/cm

Parameter

Setting

Explanation

Clean Drain Users are prompted to drain the measuring cell.
Printout None The result is not printed.

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The result is marked as passed if it falls within the

following range.

d nominal ± Tolerance d

7.3.1.2 Perform the test
Start the test

The SBS-2510 is set up to work with the sample pump.



The measuring cell has been cleaned.



The piston is in the lowermost position.



1 Press the Menu key.
2 Navigate to Test.

 The Test window opens.

3 Press the Start key.

 The home screen opens.

4 Press the Start key.

 The Standard ID window opens.
5 Enter the identification.
6 Press the OK key.

Rinse the measuring cell

1 Immerse the filling tube in the water.
2 Press the OK key.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the piston is in the uppermost position.
3 Hold the filling tube over the waste beaker.
4 Press the OK key.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the piston is in the lowermost position.
5 Clean the end of the filling tube with a clean tissue.
6 Repeat the steps once.

Fill the measuring cell and measure the density

1 Immerse the filling tube in the water.
2 Press the OK key.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the piston is in the uppermost position.
3 Make sure there are no bubbles in the measuring cell.

 The measurement starts.

 When the background of the measuring ribbon changes color, the measurement is finished.

 The measured value is saved in the results.

4 Press the OK key.

Drain the measuring cell

1 Hold the filling tube over the waste beaker.
2 Press the OK key.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the piston is in the lowermost position.
3 Clean the end of the filling tube with a clean tissue.

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7.3.2 Measures if a test fails

1 Check if the correct standard has been used, and if needed repeat the test with the correct standard.
2 If the test continues to fail, clean the measuring cell with a cleaning solution that dissolves your

samples and dissolves in the standard.
3 Repeat the test.
4 If the test continues to fail, repeat the test twice and compare all three results.
5 If the results are not the same, clean the measuring cell and perform tests until the test passes

or the results of three consecutive tests are the same.
6 If the test continues to fail and the results of three consecutive tests are the same,

restore the factory adjustment data and repeat the test.
7 If the test continues to fail, perform an adjustment.

See also



Clean the measuring cell } Page 16

7.4 Replace the battery

The SBS-2510 works with a rechargeable 2400 mAh Li-Ion battery that you can order from
Storage Battery Systems, LLC.

1 Press on the lower part (1) of the battery cover

and push the battery cover up.
2 Pull the upper part of the battery out of the

battery compartment and lift the battery out.

3 Insert the lower part of the battery at an angle

into the battery compartment.
4 Push the upper part of the battery into the

battery compartment.
5 Slide the battery cover from above onto the SBS-2510.

See also



Technical data } Page 21

7.5 Replace the sample pump

Remove the sample pump

The measuring cell is drained.



1 Move the navigation joystick upwards and let go.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the piston is in the uppermost position.

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2 Shut down the SBS-2510.

3 4

3 Press on the grip recesses (4) of the cover and

lift the lower part of the cover out of the housing.
4 Pull the top of the cover out of the housing.
5 Lift the piston (1) out of the guide system.
6 Pull the cylinder (2) up and out of its guide system (3).

Install the sample pump

1 Insert the cylinder (3) of the sample pump in its

guide system (4).
2 Insert the piston (1) in its guide system (2).
3 To check if the sample pump works, move the

navigation joystick downwards and let go.

 The sample pump starts and stops when the

piston is in the lowermost position.

4 Reinstall the cover of the sample pump.

7.6 Prepare the SBS-2510 for storage

The SBS-2510 can be stored at temperatures of -4…+122 °F (-20…+50°C). But the lifespan of the
battery is reduced when it is stored at high temperatures.

1 Clean the measuring cell.
2 Shut down the SBS-2510.
3 Clean the housing.
4 Store the SBS-2510 in a dry and clean place.

See also



Clean the SBS-2510 } Page 16



Technical data } Page 21

7.7 Dispose of the SBS-2510

In conformance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in domestic
waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements.

Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting
point specified for electrical and electronic equipment. If you have any questions,
please contact the responsible authority or the distributor from which you
purchased this device. Should this device be passed on to other parties, the
content of this regulation must also be related.

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8 Technical data

Characteristic Value

Characteristic Value

Ambient Conditions

8.1 SBS-2510

Characteristic Value
Power rating instrument Input values 5 V DC, 1.0 A

Connector type USB C

Power rating AC adapter Input values 100…240 V AC, 0.3 A

Input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Output values 5 V DC, 1.0 A

Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery Capacity 2400 mAh
Temperature range for charging 32…104 F (0…40°C)

Dimensions Width 2.20 Inches (56 mm)

Length 11.33 Inches (288 mm)
Depth 3.15 Inches (80 mm)
Weight 0.78 Pounds (355 g)

Materials Housing PBT (polybutylene

terephthalate) Measuring cell Borosilicate glass
Parts in contact when

working with sample pump

Filling tube PTFE (polytetrafluorethylene)
Connector for filling

tube or syringe

PTFE
(polytetrafluorethylene)
PVDF (polyvinylidene
difluoride)
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene
monomer (M- class) rubber)
FFKM (perfluoro-elastomers)
Borosilicate glass

PP (polypropylene)

Ambient temperature 14...122F (-10…+50°C)
Relative humidity Max. 80% (non-condensing) at 88F

Altitude Up to 6560 Feet (2000 m) above sea level
Pressure Atmospheric pressure
Use In interior spaces
Overvoltage category II
Pollution degree 2
IP code IP5X

Storage temperatures

Instrument -4…122F (-20°C…+50°C)

(31°C), linear fall to 50% at 104F (40°C)

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Characteristic

Value

Battery

Storage for up to 1 month

-4F...140F (-20°C…+60°C)

Storage for up to 3 months

-4F...113F (-20°C…+45°C)

Storage for up to 1 year

-4F...86F (-20°C…+30°C)

Directives, standards and REACH regulation

Characteristic

Value

Ethanol (d) % w/w

Range

0.0...100.0% w/w

Accuracy

±1.0% w/w

Ethanol (d) % v/v

Range

0.0…100.0% v/v

Accuracy

±1.0% v/v

Proof (IP)

Range

0.0…175.0 Proof

Accuracy

±1.75 Proof

Proof (US)

Range

0.0...200.0 Proof

Accuracy

±2.0 Proof

Light Baumé

Range

10...100 °Bé

Accuracy

±0.4 °Bé

Heavy Baumé

Range

0...72 °Bé

Accuracy

±0.1 °Bé

H2SO4 % w/w

Temperature range

50…122F (10…50°C)

Concentration range

0.0…100.0% w/w

Accuracy

±1.0% w/w

H2SO4 % v/v

Temperature range

50…122F (10…50°C)

Concentration range

0.0…100.0% v/v

Accuracy

±1.0% v/v

Material CAS No.

Characterist

Value

Directives and standards complied with are listed on the declaration of
conformity. SVHC candidate substances according to REACH (Article

33)

1,3-Propanesultone 1120-71-4
PZT (Lead Zirconate Titanate) 12626-81-2

8.2 Measurement

Density Measuring range 0.000…3.000 g/cm

Accuracy

1)

± 0.001 g/cm
Repeatability ± 0.0005 g/cm
Resolution 0.0001 g/cm

3

3

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Temperature Range for sample 32...122F (0…50°C)

Resolution 0.1F (0.1°C)
Accuracy ±0.3F (±0.2°C)

1)

For viscosity range of 0…200 mPa*s

Measurement scales

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Characteristic

Value

Brix (d) % w/w

Range

0.0…85.0% w/w

Accuracy

±0.3% w/w

Plato

Range

0.0…85.0 °P

Accuracy

±0.3 °P

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