Instruction Manual - TORBAL AD Series Precision Scales
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cautionary Notes and precautions ........................................................................................................ 3
1. Specification ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Keys and Display Indicators ................................................................................................................. 5
3. Commands and abbreviations ............................................................................................................... 6
4. Parts Description .................................................................................................................................. 7
5. Unpacking the Scale and Getting Started ............................................................................................. 8
6. Weighing .............................................................................................................................................. 10
6.1.1. Zeroing the scale ................................................................................................................... 10
6.1.2. Taring .................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1.3. Clearing a Tare ...................................................................................................................... 12
7. Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 13
7.1.1.Calibration ..............................................................................................................................13
7.1.1.1.Setup ..............................................................................................................................14
7.1.1.2.Start ............................................................................................................................... 15
7.1.2.Units of Measure Selection .................................................................................................... 17
7.1.3.Mode configuration ................................................................................................................ 19
(A) Animal Weighing ............................................................................................................... 20
(B) Parts Counting .................................................................................................................... 22
(C) Check Weighing ................................................................................................................. 24
(D) Display Hold ....................................................................................................................... 25
(E) Percent Weighing ............................................................................................................... 27
(F) Totalizing ............................................................................................................................ 28
7.1.4.Automatic Zero Setting Mechanism (AZSM) ....................................................................... 29
7.1.5.GLP Print and Data Configuration ........................................................................................ 31
7.1.6.Printing Data and RS232 Communication Port Configurations ............................................ 34
7.1.6.1.Baud and Parity ............................................................................................................. 34
7.1.6.2.Torbal Printer Configuration (RXP-4) .......................................................................... 37
7.1.6.3.Printout Receipts ........................................................................................................... 38
7.1.7.Time and Date ........................................................................................................................ 40
7.1.8.Reset (restoring default factory settings) ............................................................................... 42
8. Function Menu: Using the Modes and Functions ................................................................................. 44
(A) Animal Weighing ..................................................................................................................... 45
(B) Parts Counting .......................................................................................................................... 48
(C) Check Weighing ....................................................................................................................... 52
(D) Display Hold ............................................................................................................................. 55
(E) Percent Weighing ..................................................................................................................... 57
(F) Totalizing .................................................................................................................................. 60
9. Technical Information ........................................................................................................................... 63
10. Common Errors and Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 64
11. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 65
12. Accessories ........................................................................................................................................... 65
13. Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................. 66
14. Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 66
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Important handling Cautions and Warnings
Always handle your scale with care.
Damage caused by improper handling is not covered under the scale’s warranty.
Never drop or throw any
articles onto the scale’s pan
or onto any other parts of the
unit!
DO NOT let the scale fall or
drop from its tabletop
surface!
When moving the scale do
not press or apply force onto
the scales pan!
DO NOT pass or handle
liquids directly over the
scale to avoid spillage and
liquid damage!
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CAUTIONARY NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
The TORBAL Precision scale is a sensitive and a delicate instrument. Always handle your scale with care.
The correct location and proper environment affect the accuracy of your TORBAL Precision Scale.
The best location for your scale:
1.Stable, horizontal, vibration-free surface
2.Away from direct sunlight
3.Not exposed to high temperature variations
4.Away from direct drafts
5.The best location is on a stable bench away from drafts, doors, windows, radiators and air
conditioner vents.
CAUTION:
WARNING:
o The scale is designed for indoor use only.
o Do not operate the scale in hazardous areas or under dangerous conditions.
o Do not use the scale in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels.
o Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual.
o Set the scale on a firm, stable, horizontal surface.
o Never stand on or lean on this product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing
breakage and possible injury.
o Before moving the product, unplug it and unplug all cables connected to it.
o When storing, transporting or returning the scale for service, use the original
packaging.
a. Never attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the scale. Tampering with the scale
may result in injury and cause greater damage to the equipment.
b. Never swap the pan, pan base, or any other parts of the scale with pans or parts from
other units. Pans and all components are uniquely assigned to each unit.
c. Be sure to use the specified power source.
d. Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the scale.
e. If water or other liquids spill into the scale, unplug the power cord immediately and
contact technical support
TORBAL Precision scale is a sensitive and a delicate instrument. Always handle your
scale with care.
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CHAPTER 1.
SPECIFICATION
Capacity
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Model
AD
AD100 AD200 AD300 AD500 AD1000 AD2000 AD3000 AD6
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50g 100g 200g 300g 500g 1000g 2000g 3000g 6000g
Readability (d)
Repeatability (Standard Divination)
Linearity
Stabilization time (typical)
Tare Range
Accuracy Class
Calibration Masses (g)
Pan Dimension
Draft Shield
Scale Dimension
Operating Temperature
RS232 Port
Power Supply
Display Type
0.001 0.01 0.1
0.001g 0.01g 0.1g
+/- 0.002g +/- 0.02g +/- 0.2g
Approx. 3 sec Approx. 3 sec Approx. 3 sec
-50g -100g -200g -300g -500g -1000g -2000g -3000g -6000g
II
10,
20,
50
20,50,
100
50, 100,
200
120mm 150mm 225mm x 165mm
Optional Not Required Not Required
100,
200, 300
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 15W Output: 12VDC 500mA
100,
200, 500
239mm x 273mm x 91mm
200, 500,
1000
+15°C to +30°C
Bidirectional
Seven Segment LCD
500, 1000,
2000
1000, 2000,
3000
2000, 5000, 6000
Display Size
Application Modes
GLP YES
Weighing Units Grams, Kilograms, Carats, Pounds, Newton, Grains, Ounces, Ounces Troy, Pennyweight
Scale’s Net Weight (lb/kg) 4kg / 8.8lbs 4.5kg / 9.9lbs
Parts
Counting
Percent
Weighing
Animal
Weighing
Totalizing Modes (Min Weight)
Display
Hold
Sample Size
Min Piece Weigh
Min Reference Weight
% Resolution
Displayed
(Reference Weight)
Tine Intervals
Modes (Min Weight)
Modes (Min Weight)
Weighing, Parts Counting, Animal Weighing, Check Weighing, Display Hold, Percent Weighing,
30mg 300mg 3g
100mg 1g 10g
0.1% (100mg to 7g), 0.01% (7g to 70g)
0.001% (> 70g)
Manual, Auto (10mg), Semi-Auto (10mg) Manual, Auto (100mg), Semi-Auto (100mg)
Manual, Auto (10mg), Semi-Auto (10mg) Manual, Auto (100mg), Semi-Auto (100mg)
Manual, Auto (10mg), Semi-Auto (10mg) Manual, Auto (100mg), Semi-Auto (100mg)
30mm x 100mm
Totalizing
1 through 100
0.1% (1g to 70g), 0.01% (70g to 700g)
0.001% (> 700g)
3sec.,5sec., 10sec., 15sec.
0.1% (10g to
700g), 0.01%
Manual, Auto(1g),
Semi-Auto(1g)
Manual, Auto(1g),
Semi-Auto(1g)
Manual, Auto(1g),
Semi-Auto(1g)
(>700g)
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CHAPTER 2.
KEYS AND DISPLAY INDICATORS
Key Primary Function Secondary Function
Power On and Power Off -
T (YES)
0 (NO)
M
F
P
C
Display Indicator Description Explanation
Tare – used to tare the weighing pan Enter and YES (Accept) – used to enter or accept commands
Zero – used to zero the scale NO (Reject) – used to reject commands or change values
Menu – used to access the main menu Recall – in Totalizing this key is used to recall the Grand Total
Add / Start / Lock – In Totalizing (Manual) this key is used to
Function – used to select an application
mode
Print – used to initiate printing
Clear / Cancel – used to clear or cancel
a function
add a result to the total. In Animal Weighing (Manual) this key is
used to initiate the animal weighing process. In Display Hold
(Manual) this key is used to lock the weighing result on the
display.
Decimal – used to enter a decimal when assigning limit values in
check-weighing
Exit- used to exit submenus
OFF Power Off The scale is turned OFF and in standby mode.
AUT
AZSM (Automatic Zero Setting
Mechanism)
NET Net Result
AZSM (Automatic Zero Setting Mechanism) is active
and the scale maintains a “center of zero” condition
within +/- 6d.
A tare was taken and the scale subtracted the tare
weight from the gross weight to obtain the net weight.
0 Zero The scale is maintaining a “center of zero” condition.
O
Current setting Indicates enabled functions or settings
MODE Main Menu Indicates Main Menu functions
Stability Indicator
MIN Minimum
MAX Maximum
The weighing result has stabilized and an accurate
reading may be taken.
In check weighing MIN indicates the weighing result
is below the selected under limit.
In check weighing MAX indicates that the weighing
result is above the over limit.
In check weighing OK indicates that the weighing
OK Accept
result is between the selected limits and the result is
acceptable.
TOTAL Total Result
pcs Pieces
% Percent
In totalizing this indicator signals that the displayed
result is a total sum.
In parts count this indicator shows that the result is a
piece count.
In percent weighing this indicator shows that the result
is a percentage.
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CHAPTER 3.
COMMANDS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Command or Abbreviation Description
- - - - - CAL
TARING
LOAD XXX g
C
CAL FIN
AW – X
CONT
SAPL ON
SPL – XX
FILL
UNDER
OVER
ACCEPT
TARE
SAMPLE
READY
YES-NO
PRINT
COUNT FINISH TO START
COUNT PRESS C
The scale is taring before the calibration process.
Place a calibration weight on the pan to begin calibration.
In animal weight this command represents the average weighing time.
In parts counting, taring a container is required before continuing the counting transaction.
In parts counting or percent weighing this command indicates to place the sample on the pan.
In parts counting this command represents the current sample size setting.
In check weighing this command represents the under limit and indicates under result.
In check weighing this command represents the over limit and indicates an over result.
In check weighing this command indicates that the weighing result is within the limit range.
In percent weighing this command indicates the weight of a stored reference weight.
In percent weighing this command indicates that the scale is ready for percent weighing based
In totalizing this command indicates that a confirmation is required before the Totals are
In parts counting this command indicates that parts counting is finished.
Taring or re-zeroing in progress
The scale is in the calibration mode.
Calibration in progress
Calibration procedure is finished.
In parts counting, begin counting.
In check weighing, tare before continuing.
on a stored reference weight.
cleared.
Printing in progress
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CHAPTER 4.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
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CHAPTER 5.
UNPACKING THE SCALE AND GETTING STARTED
1. Carefully remove the scale, pan, and all of its components
from packaging. Place them on a stable base where the
scale will not be affected by any mechanical vibrations or
air movements.
2. After removing the pan base and the pan from their packaging, carefully install the pan base onto the
scale by seating it on the pan support located in the middle of the scale. Once the pan base has been
installed, carefully place the pan on the base as shown below.
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3. Once the pan has been installed, level the scale by adjusting the rear feet until the level indicator shows
the “air bubble” is in the center position of the sight glass. The level indicator is located on the rear left
side of the scale.
4. After leveling the scale, plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter socket on the rear of the scale.
5. When the AC adapter is plugged into the wall outlet, the scale will turn “ON” automatically, initialize
itself, and enter weighing mode.
6. To put the scale into standby mode, leave the AC adapter plugged into both the scale and the wall outlet
and press the power “OFF” button ( ). OFF will light up on the upper left corner of the display,
signaling the scale is in standby mode.
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CHAPTER 6.
WEIGHING
1. To begin weighing, press the power button ( ) to turn the scale on. The scale will initialize and
automatically enter weighing mode. The scale is ready to begin weighing as soon as the stabilization
( ) and center of zero ( ) indicators appear on the display.
2. When weighing, always place the mass in the middle of the pan. The weighed result may be taken when
the stabilization indicator appears on the display.
6.1.1.Zeroing the scale
1. The scale may be re-zeroed manually to obtain a new “center of zero.” To re-zero the scale manually,
make sure the weight and the stabilization indicator are shown on the display.
2. Re-zero the scale by pressing the zero key 0.
3. The display will show a dotted line, which indicates the scale is re-zeroing.
4. When it has finished re-zeroing, the scale will return to weighing mode and the display will indicate
0.000g. A new center of zero has been set, and the scale is ready for use.
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6.1.2.Taring
1. If a container is used for weighing, it may be tared. Taring subtracts the weight of the container from the
gross weight to obtain the net weight.
2. To tare the weighing container, place it in the middle of the pan. The container’s weight will be shown
on the display.
3. Once the stabilization indicator appears on the display, the container is ready to be tared. To tare the
container, press the “T” button. The display will show a dotted line, indicating that the scale has begun
the taring process,
4. When finished taring, the balance will return to weighing mode. The display will indicate 0.000g, and
NET indicator will be shown on the display signaling the next weight taken is a net result.
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6.1.3.Clearing a Tare
1. To clear the tare, remove the tared object along with the net weight from the pan. The scale will then
display a negative net tare result.
2. To clear the tare, press the “T” button.
3. The display will show dashed lines indicating the tare is clearing.
4. When it has finished clearing the tare, the scale will return to weighing mode.
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CHAPTER 7.
MAIN MENU
Main Menu is used to configure the scale and its weighing modes. Before entering the menu, complete
and clear any active function by pressing the “C” key. To enter the Main Menu press the “M” key. Once the
“M” key is pressed the scale will display available Menu options. Commands: CALIB, UNIT, MODE, AUTO,
GLP,PRINT, SET TD and RESET will flash sequentially. To select and enter a desired menu option press the
“T” (YES) key while that menu option is displayed.
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Note: Scrolling through the options may be accelerated by manually pressing the 0 (NO) key.
7.1.1.Calibration
When the scale is initially installed it must be calibrated to ensure accuracy of weighing results.
Calibration should be performed periodically or whenever the scale is moved. Before calibrating the
scale, have the appropriate calibration weight available.
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7.1.1.1. Setup
To change the calibration mass setting, follow the steps below;
1. Press the “M” key to enter the Main Menu
2. When command CALIB is displayed press the “T” (YES) key,
3. The scale will display commands Start and Setup sequentially. Press the “T” key when Setup is
displayed.
4. The current calibration mass setting will be displayed. To change the calibration mass, press the 0
(NO) key. After making the selection press the “T” (Yes) key to accept and confirm the setting. The
command DONE will be displayed, indicating that the setting has been saved.
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7.1.1.2. Start
To calibrate the scale, follow the steps below:
1. Press “M” to enter the Main Menu
2. When CALIB is displayed, press “T” (YES).
3. The scale will display commands Start and Setup sequentially. Press , “T” , when Start is displayed
.
4. The scale will display CAL, indicating that the calibration mode has been entered.
5. Before calibration begins, the scale will perform automatic tare. Taring will be displayed during auto
tare.
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6. Once the scale tares, LOAD will be displayed. At any time during the LOAD command, place a
single calibration weight in the middle of the pan.
7. When the calibration weight is placed on the pan, the scale will automatically calibrate. The display
will read “C” while calibrating. Because calibration is a very sensitive process, make sure the scale
is not exposed to any air movements or vibrations while it is calibrating.
8. Calibration can last from 15 to 30 seconds. When it is finished the display will read CAL Fin and the
scale will automatically return to the weighing mode. Once the CAL Fin command disappears and
the scale returns to weighing, remove the weight from the pan.
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7.1.2. Units of Measure Selection
TORBAL AD series scales can operate in nine different units of measure: grams (g), kilograms
(kg), carats (ct), pounds (lb), Newton (n), grains (gn), ounces (oz), ounces troy (oz-t), and pennyweights
(dwt).
By factory default the scale is set to weigh in grams (g). To select a different unit, follow the
steps below.
1. Enter the Main Menu by pressing the “M” key.
2. When command UNIT is displayed press the “T” (Yes) key.
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3. The scale will display available units of measure sequentially. When the desired unit is displayed,
press the “T” (Yes) key to make the selection.
Example (Selecting Ounces)
4. To exit the Main Menu, use the “C” key.
Important:
- The symbols for grams (g), kilograms (kg), carats (ct), pounds (lb), and Newton (n) will appear to the
right of the measurement on the LCD display.
- The symbols for grains (gn), ounces (oz), ounces troy (oz-t), and pennyweight (dwt) are printed on the
scale’s panel and an equal sign will point to the symbol indicating the current unit.
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7.1.3.Mode configuration
TORBAL AD series scales can operate in seven application modes. A- Animal Weighing, B –
Parts Counting, C - Check Weighing, D – Display Hold, E-Percent Weighing, and F-Totalizing. Before
an application mode can be used, it must be enabled and configured. Once the application mode is
enabled it will be available for selection from the Function Menu.
By factory default the scale is in the weighing mode (WEIGH). To enable other application
modes, follow the steps below.
1. Enter the Main Menu by pressing the “M” key.
2. When MODE is displayed press the “T” (YES) key.
3. The application modes will now begin to display sequentially. Press the “T” key when the desired
application is displayed and follow the configuration steps for that mode.
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Note: Scrolling through the options may be accelerated by pressing the 0 (NO) key.
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(A) Animal Weighing
1. To enable animal weighing, press the “T” (YES) key when ANIMAL is displayed.
2. Commands An On and An OFF will be displayed sequentially. To enable animal weighing and
proceed with configuration press the “T” (YES) key when An On is displayed. If the function is
already enabled and you wish to disable it, press the “T” (Yes) key when An OFF is displayed.
3. Animal weighing can operate in three different modes: automatic, semi-automatic and manual (see
Table 7.1.3.A). The operating modes will begin to scroll once the function is enabled. To select a
desired operating mode for animal weighing, press the “T” (YES) key while the mode is displayed.
To enable automatic animal weighing, press “T” (YES) while AUTO is displayed.
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4. Once the desired operating mode for animal weighing has been selected, the scale will display time
intervals for the animal weighing process. The intervals t-3 (3 seconds), t-5 (5 seconds), t-10 (10
seconds), and t-15 (15 seconds) will display sequentially. To select a time interval, press the “T’
(YES) key when the desired time interval is displayed.
Note: Select longer time intervals when weighing very active animals. Longer time intervals will allow
the scale to take more readings while the animal is moving on the pan and provide an accurate result.
5. After selecting the time interval, DONE will be displayed, indicating that the function has been
configured and it is ready to use. To use the function, follow the directions given in Chapter 8. To
exit the mode menu use the “C” key.
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