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A&D BM series Instruction Manual

A&D BM series Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Analytical Balance BM-20 BM-22 BM-252 BM-200 BM-300 BM-500 1WMPD4002195D...
  • Page 2 © 2018 A&D Company, Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of A&D Company, Limited. The contents of this manual and the specifications of the instrument covered by this manual are subject to change for improvement without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Initializing the Balance ....................... 44 Function Table ........................45 10.1. Setting the Function Table ....................45 10.2. Details of the Function Table ..................... 47 10.3. Description of the Class "Environment, Display"............... 49 10.4. Description of the Item "Data Output Mode" ..............51 BM series...
  • Page 4 19.4. Checking the Balance Performance and Environment............. 99 19.5. Asking for Repair ....................... 99 Specifications ........................100 20.1. External Dimensions......................101 20.2. Options and Peripheral Equipment ................. 102 Terms/Index......................... 106 21.1. Terms ..........................106 21.2. Index ..........................107 BM series...

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    1. Introduction This manual describes how the BM series balances work and how to get the most out of them in terms of performance. Read this manual thoroughly before using the balance and keep it at hand for future reference.

  • Page 6: Features

    The micro tube holder is included in the accessories of the BM-20 and BM-22. Density mode for calculating the density of a solid. The BM series balances are equipped with an RS-232C serial interface and a USB interface to communicate with a computer. While outputting data to a printer using the RS-232C interface, data can be transmitted to a computer at the same time using the USB interface.

  • Page 7: Compliance

    EN50581 Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances The CE mark is an official mandatory European marking. Please note that any electronic product must comply with local laws and regulations when sold or used anywhere outside Europe. BM series...
  • Page 8 BM series...

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Balance

    Breeze break ring Fine range ring Breeze break ring Tweezers Dust plate AX-MX-36 Dust plate 15, 0.8 mL 12, 0.3 mL 8, 0.05 mL Dust plate Large Medium Small Round aluminum analytical pans (10 pieces each) Slide breeze break AX-BM-035 BM series...
  • Page 10 USB cable Display cover accurate calibration. (approx. 1.8 m) (PET resin) Body cover Cover during storage to prevent dust and dirt contamination. The cover can be used for the balance with the AC adapter and other cables connected. BM series...
  • Page 11 The handle can be jointed to the joint handle USB interface AC adapter jack External key jack Cap the terminal with the accessory rubber cap when it is not used. Outlet example RS-232C serial interface D-sub 9 pins Anti-theft device Grounding terminal BM series...

  • Page 12: Installing The Balance And Precautions

    Small weighing pan for filter Weighing pan Pan support Small fine range ring Fine range ring Dust plate Choose the weighing pan Use the holder for appropriate to the filter size. micro tube or test tube of 12 mm or less. BM series...
  • Page 13 5 Confirm that the AC adapter type is correct for your local Hook voltage and power receptacle type. 6 Connect the specified AC adapter to the balance. Warm up the balance for at least one hour with nothing on the weighing pan. BM series...
  • Page 14 Note 1 There may be variations in weighing results after attaching the slide breeze break as it has not adjusted to the surrounding temperature. Wait a while before making any measurements. Note 2 The weighing pan / pan support or small weighing pan for filter provided with the BM-20 / BM-22 can be used. BM series...

  • Page 15: Precautions Before Use

    Calibrate the balance if it is installed for the first time or relocated, or when a weighing pan is replaced. Ensure a stable power source when using the AC adapter. Do not place or use the balance where there is flammable or corrosive gas present. BM series...
  • Page 16 Turn both leveling feet on the rear in the Turn both leveling feet on the rear in the counterclockwise direction at the same time. clockwise direction at the same time. Level Level 水平器 Down Leveling foot Leveling foot Down Red circle Bubble Bubble spirit level BM series...

  • Page 17: Precautions During Use

    Take into consideration the affect of air buoyancy on a sample when more accuracy is required. Do not use a sharp instrument (such as a pencil or ball point pen) to press the keys, use your finger only. BM series...

  • Page 18: Precautions After Use

    When the AC adapter is connected, the balance is in the standby mode if the standby indicator is on. This is a normal state and does not harm the balance. For accurate weighing, we recommend that the AC adapter be kept connected, especially for the BM-20 and BM-22. BM series...

  • Page 19: Display Symbols And Key Operation

    The key to set the display to zero. The key to turn the ionizer on and off. The key to monitor the time and date, and the environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, barometric pressure), for several seconds. Refer to "6.6. Monitoring the Clock and Environmental Sensors". BM series...

  • Page 20: Weighing Units

    To use the density mode, it must be stored in the function table as described on page 21. For details about this mode, refer to "14. Density Measurement". To select the density mode, press the key until the processing indictor blinks with MODE the unit "g" displayed. BM series...
  • Page 21 Metric Carat 1250 0.0001 Momme 66.6 0.00001 Pennyweight 0.00001 Grain (UK) 3858 0.0002 Tael (HK general, Singapore) 6.61 0.000001 Tael (HK jewelry) 6.67 0.000001 Tael (Taiwan) 6.66 0.000001 Tael (China) 8.00 0.000001 Tola (India) 21.4 0.000001 Messghal 53.3 0.00001 BM series...
  • Page 22 Tael (HK general, Singapore) 0.134 0.0000001 0.582 0.000001 Tael (HK jewelry) 0.136 0.0000001 0.587 0.000001 Tael (Taiwan) 0.136 0.0000001 0.586 0.000001 Tael (China) 0.163 0.0000001 0.704 0.000001 Tola (India) 0.437 0.0000001 1.88 0.000001 Messghal 1.08 0.000001 4.69 0.00001 BM series...

  • Page 23: Storing Active Units

    PRINT Store The balance displays and then displays the next menu item of the function table. 6 Press the key to exit the function table. Then the balance returns to the weighing mode with the selected unit. BM series...

  • Page 24: Selecting Units And Weighing Modes

    To select the density mode, press the key until the processing indictor Ounce (Avoir) MODE blinks with the unit "g" displayed. Troy Ounce Metric Carat Momme Pennyweight Grain (UK) Tael Tola (India) Messghal Density mode BM series...
  • Page 25 8 Press the key to exit the function table. Then the balance returns to the weighing mode with g, the unit selected first. 9 Press the key to switch between g and PC. MODE BM series...

  • Page 26: Weighing

    The glass door Close the door. is not closed 5 Wait for the stabilization indicator to be Close the door displayed, then read the value. Stabilization Warning indicator 6 Remove the sample and container from the pan. Remove BM series...
  • Page 27 Approx. -37 g to +5.0 g BM-500 Approx. ±52 g Approx. -37 g to +10.4 g Approx. -37 g BM-300 Approx. ±32 g Approx. -37 g to +6.4 g BM-200 Approx. ±22 g Approx. -37 g to +4.4 g BM series...

  • Page 28: Smart Range For The Bm-22

    Precision range and standard range for the BM-22 Unit Precision range Standard range Milligram 0.000 to 5100.009 5100.01 to 22000.84 Gram 0.000000 to 5.100009 5.10001 to 22.00084 Refer to page 18 for other units. BM series...

  • Page 29: Counting Mode (Pc)

    The sample unit mass is stored in non-volatile memory, and is maintained even if the AC adapter is removed. Place samples Counting operation 7 Place the samples to be counted on the pan. Counting result Read the result and remove the samples from the pan. BM series...
  • Page 30 ACAI range for the number of samples exceeding 100. Try to add the same number of samples as displayed. 11 Remove all the samples used in ACAI and proceed with the counting operation using the improved unit mass. BM series...

  • Page 31: Percent Mode (%)

    AC adapter is removed. 6 Remove the sample. Reading the percentage Place sample 7 Place a sample to be compared to the reference mass on the pan. The displayed percentage is based on the 100% Percentage reference mass. BM series...

  • Page 32: Ionizer (Neutralization Device)

    Ionizer 6.5. (Neutralization Device) The BM series is equipped with four ionizer electrode units to neutralize static electricity from a charged weighing sample. Neutralizing static electricity before weighing will improve stability, reducing errors. Neutralizing ion : The discharge electrodes of the ionizer continuously generate bipolar ions by corona discharge.
  • Page 33 When specifying “External control input (e-5)” in “Ionizer function (ionfnc)”, the following functions can be assigned to AX-SW137-PRINT (option) or AX-SW137-REZERO (option) terminals. Ionizer function External control input AX-SW137-PRINT AX-SW137-REZERO ionfnc e-5 0 PRINT RE-ZERO ionfnc e-5 1 PRINT ionfnc e-5 2 RE-ZERO Factory settings BM series...

  • Page 34: Monitoring The Clock And Environmental Sensors

    When adding the time and date to the output data, refer to “Time/Date output (5-td)” of "10.2. Details of the Function Table". When adding temperature data to the output data, refer to “Temperature output (5-tp)” of "10.2. Details of the Function Table". BM series...

  • Page 35: Repeatability Test

    Cancel precise measurement during this test. 3 At the end of the measurement, Result Standard deviation the standard deviation of the repeatability is displayed. 4 Press the key or PRINT to return to the weighing mode. Weighing mode BM series...

  • Page 36: Response Adjustment

    If there is anything on the weighing pan, the balance displays . Remove the substance from the pan. CH e Press the key to return to the weighing mode. If the automatic response adjustment is not helpful, try "7.2. Manual Response Adjustment". BM series...

  • Page 37: Manual Response Adjustment

    Display Cond(Condition) FAST MID. SLOW The response adjustment setting can be changed "Condition )" parameter Cond "Environment, Display ( )" in the function ba5fnc table. For details, refer to “10. Function Table”. BM series...

  • Page 38: Calibration

    300 g 500 g BM-300 50 g 100 g 200 g* 300 g -30.0 mg to +30.9 mg BM-200 50 g 100 g 200 g* Bold type*: Factory settings. The weight value can be adjusted within the range above. BM series...

  • Page 39: Automatic Self Calibration

    The balance can be used while the indicator blinks. But, to maintain the accuracy, stop using the balance and confirm that there is nothing on the pan and allow the balance to perform self calibration. BM series...

  • Page 40: Calibration Using The Internal Mass

    )" of the function info data table in "11.2. GLP Report" and "12. Data Memory". is displayed after calibration. 5 The balance will automatically return to the weighing mode after calibration. 6 Confirm weighing accuracy using calibration test ( CC in BM series...

  • Page 41: Calibration Test Using The Internal Mass

    RS-232C interface and is stored in memory. Refer to "GLP output ( )" and "Data memory ( )" of the info data function table. is displayed after the calibration test. 8 The balance automatically returns to the weighing mode. BM series...

  • Page 42: Calibration Using An External Weight

    10 Place the calibration weight on the pan and confirm that the value displayed is correct. If it is not within the range, check the ambient conditions such as breeze and vibration, and also check the weighing pan. Then, repeat Steps 2 to 10. BM series...

  • Page 43: Calibration Test Using An External Weight

    Remove the weight stored. Refer to "GLP output ( )" and "Data memory info )" of the function table in "11.2. GLP Report" and "12. data Data Memory". GLP output 9 The balance will automatically return to the weighing mode. BM series...

  • Page 44: Correcting The Internal Mass Value

    Weighing mode 10 Check that the correction has been performed properly with the Perform calibration external weight. If the value is incorrect, repeat the correction. using the internal mass BM series...

  • Page 45: Function Switch And Initialization

    Automatic self calibration (for variation of ambient temperature) To inhibit automatic self calibration. To permit automatic self calibration. Internal mass correction To inhibit correction. To permit correction. Note 1: The operation is permitted when logged in as an administrator ( BM series...

  • Page 46: Initializing The Balance

    Clr no PRINT To cancel the operation, press the key. 5 Press the key to display Clr go RE-ZERO 6 Press the key to initialize the balance. PRINT The balance will automatically return to the weighing mode. BM series...

  • Page 47: Function Table

    To cancel the current operation, press the key. Then the next class is displayed. 8 To specify parameters for another class, proceed to Step 2. To finish the setting, press the key to return to the weighing mode. BM series...
  • Page 48 "Data memory" Parameter Step 4 Step 5 "Stores the weighing data" Press several times Press 2 times Item Parameter Step 5 "1 minute" Step 4 Press 5 times Step 7 Item "Interval time" Step 8 Finish Weighing mode BM series...

  • Page 49: Details Of The Function Table

    Example: If 1 mg display is selected using the RANGE #2 Usable minimum display of the balance is one digit. Example: In gram display, one digit is 0.01 mg for the BM-252 and 0.1 mg for the BM-300. BM series...
  • Page 50 5 CSV format : Factory settings. Caution The balance may not transmit the data completely at the specified refresh rate, depending on the baud rate or data added to the weighing data such as time, date and ID number. BM series...

  • Page 51: Description Of The Class "Environment, Display

    This parameter is for stable weighing with slow response. Used to prevent a weight value from drifting due to vibration or drafts. After setting, the balance displays SLOW Note In automatic response adjustment, this parameter is selected automatically. BM series...
  • Page 52 When the AC adapter is plugged in, the display is automatically turned on without pressing the key, to display the weighing mode. Used when the balance is built into an automated ON:OFF system. One hour warm up is necessary for accurate weighing. BM series...

  • Page 53: Description Of The Item "Data Output Mode

    For periodical weighing without a personal computer command and to output all of the data, to a computer, at one time. Required setting Interval mode dout prt 3 Data memory function is used dout data 1 Interval time dout BM series...

  • Page 54: Description Of The Item "Data Format

    The polarity sign is placed before the data, with spaces in place of leading zeros, if the data is not zero or overloaded. This format outputs the unit only for a stable value. Data Unit Terminator Stable value Unstable value BM series...
  • Page 55 Note When the balance is connected to a personal computer via the USB interface, the ID number, data number, time and date cannot be added to the weighing data. ID number dout 5-id 1 The number to identify a specific balance. This format consists of eight characters excluding the terminator. BM series...
  • Page 56 This format outputs the year in a four-digit format. Time dout 5-td 1 or 3 This format outputs the time in a 24-hour format. Temperature dout 5-tp on This format outputs the temperature. The unit is "C". Note Humidity and barometric pressure are not output. BM series...

  • Page 57: Data Format Examples

    Data Format Examples 10.6. Stable Unstable Overload Positive error Overload Negative error Space, ASCII 20h Carriage Return, ASCII 0Dh Line Feed, ASCII 0Ah BM series...
  • Page 58 Units A&D D.P. Counting mode Percent mode Ounce (Avoir) Troy Ounce Metric Carat Momme Pennyweight Grain Tael (HK general, Singapore) Tael (HK, jewelry) Tael (Taiwan) Tael (China) Tola (India) Messghal Density Space, ASCII 20h BM series...

  • Page 59: Clock And Calendar Function

    Under this condition, press any key and set the time and date. The dead battery only affects the clock and calendar function. Even so, the function works normally as long as the AC adapter is connected to the balance. BM series...

  • Page 60: Id Number And Glp Report

    ..To store the new ID number and display ba5fnc PRINT key ..... To cancel the new ID number and display ba5fnc 4 When is displayed, press the key to return to the weighing mode. ba5fnc Display character table BM series...

  • Page 61: Glp Report

    Manufacturer ===========A=&=D Model MODEL=====BM-300 Serial number S/N=====01234567 ID number ID======LAB-0123 Date DATE==2011/02/20 Time TIME====12:34:56 Calibration type CALIBRATED(INT.) SIGNATURE Signature --------------- Space, ASCII 20h <TERM> Terminator, CR , LF or CR Carriage return, ASCII 0Dh Line feed, ASCII 0Ah BM series...
  • Page 62 Function setting "info 3" General format using the external device clock data Manufacturer A & D Model MODEL BM-300 Serial number 12345678 ID number LAB-0123 Date DATE 2018/06/18 Time TIME 12:34:56 Calibration type CALIBRATED(INT.) Signature SIGNATURE AD-8127 data BM series...
  • Page 63 Calibration test type CAL.TEST(INT.) ACTUAL -------0.0000--g Zero point value Target weight value ----+200.0002--g TARGET Target weight ----+200.0000--g SIGNATURE Signature --------------- Space, ASCII 20h <TERM> Terminator, CR , LF or CR Carriage return, ASCII 0Dh Line feed, ASCII 0Ah BM series...
  • Page 64 Serial number S/N-----01234567 ID number ID------LAB-0123 Date DATE--2011/02/20 Time TIME----12:34:56 Calibration type CALIBRATED(EXT.) CAL.WEIGHT Calibration weight ----+200.0000--g Signature SIGNATURE --------------- Space, ASCII 20h <TERM> Terminator, CR , LF or CR Carriage return, ASCII 0Dh Line feed, ASCII 0Ah BM series...
  • Page 65 Calibration test type CAL.TEST(EXT.) ACTUAL Zero point value -------0.0000--g Target weight value ----+200.0002--g TARGET Target weight ----+200.0000--g SIGNATURE Signature --------------- Space, ASCII 20h <TERM> Terminator, CR , LF or CR Carriage return, ASCII 0Dh Line feed, ASCII 0Ah BM series...
  • Page 66 START Time TIME----12:34:56 WT--+123.4567--g WT--+123.4612--g WT--+123.4623--g Weighing data WT--+123.4634--g WT--+123.4511--g WT--+123.4534--g WT--+123.4712--g WT--+123.4645--g Time TIME----12:40 Signature SIGNATURE --------------- End block Space, ASCII 20h <TERM> Terminator, CR , LF or CR Carriage return, ASCII 0Dh Line feed, ASCII 0Ah BM series...

  • Page 67: Data Memory

    The data in memory can be output at one time to a printer or personal computer. Comment: Select items for addition to the output data, such as the ID number, data number, time and date, in the function settings. BM series...
  • Page 68 RANGE Press several times 5 Press the key to display data 1 RE-ZERO 6 Press the key to store the setting. PRINT 7 Press the key to return to the weighing mode. BM series...
  • Page 69 0 to 8 Additional parameter settings, as follows: d-no off 5-td 0 200 sets Data number d-no on Time only 5-td 1 Time and date 5-id off Date only 5-td 2 100 sets ID number 5-id on 5-td 3 Both BM series...
  • Page 70 RE-ZERO "go" blinking. Transmit all data 6 Press the key to transmit all data using the PRINT RS-232C interface. 7 The balance displays when all data is Clear transmitted. Press the key to return to the weighing mode. BM series...

  • Page 71: Data Memory For Calibration And Calibration Test Data

    " (to store the calibration data). data 2 Set the "GLP output ( )" parameter to " ", " " or " ". info 3 With the settings above, each time calibration or calibration test is performed, the data is stored automatically. BM series...
  • Page 72 Clr " g " o RE-ZERO "go" blinking. 5 Press the key to delete all data. PRINT 6 The balance displays and returns to the weighing mode when all the data has been deleted. BM series...

  • Page 73: Underhook

    Arrange the room condition. Underhook 1 Remove the cap on the bottom of the balance. 2 Hang your weighing pan on the underhook. Place the balance on the solid table. Solid table equipped with a hole. Weighing pan BM series...

  • Page 74: Density Measurement (Specific Gravity)

    Note The following function table is displayed only when the unit of is active. The table Unit of the density function ( ) is displayed after d5 fnc Class Item and Parameter Description d5 fnc ldin 0 Water temperature Density function Liquid density input 1 Liquid density Factory setting. BM series...
  • Page 75 ..To select the digit to change the value. RANGE key .... To store the change, display and return to the density mode. (Step 1). PRINT key ....To cancel the change and return to the density mode. (Step 1) BM series...
  • Page 76 Step 2. Remove sample 5 If the liquid temperature or the type of liquid is changed during measurement, input the value of the liquid density again as necessary. 6 Press the key to proceed to other modes. MODE BM series...

  • Page 77: Password Function

    1 (Entering a password is required before starting weighing.) The administrator (ADMIN ) sets a unique password to restrict balance users. Only one password by the administrator can be set. The correct password must be entered for the balance to enter the weighing mode. BM series...

  • Page 78: Balance Software Version 1.660 Or Later

    Guest Not required (GUE5t) *1: Response adjustment, repeatability test, function switch and initialization, function settings (clock setting) *2: Available under ordinary circumstances, but not available to users and guests when the administrator sets the function switch to “inhibit”. BM series...

  • Page 79: Using The Password Function

    Step 3 in “15.6. Storing or Changing the Password”. Loc no. Not to store or change the password, press the key to return to the weighing mode. Press 0.0000 Note When the balance software version is 1.50 to 1.64, only “Not used(0)” or “Used(1)” is available. BM series...

  • Page 80: Entering The Password Before Weighing

    Note When the balance software version is 1.50 to 1.64, the login level is not displayed when logged in. When the balance software version is 1.660 or later, enter the administrator password to log in as an administrator. BM series...
  • Page 81 Full segments 0.0000 Display off Weighing mode Logging in as a guest (GUE5t) 1 In the standby mode, press the key. ON:OFF In : GUE 2 After the balance enters the In : GUE weighing mode. 0.0000 Weighing mode BM series...

  • Page 82: Logging Out

    1 To log out, press the key to turn the display off. ON:OFF 0.0000 With the function pA55 1 set, the password will need to be Weighing mode entered again to enter the weighing mode from the standby mode. Display off BM series...

  • Page 83: Storing Or Changing The Password

    No password needs to be stored for U5ER 01 to 10 When the balance software version is 1.50 to 1.64, only one password can be stored. While the balance displays , press the loc no. PRINT to display the current password. BM series...

  • Page 84: Changing The Password

    If you have forgotten the password, the balance cannot be used. Make a record of the password and keep it where you can refer to it if needed. The same password as the administrator password cannot be used for U5ER 01 to 10 BM series...

  • Page 85: Deleting The Password (U5Er 0 1～10)

    Refer to “15.6. Storing or Changing the Password” and “15.7. Changing the Password” to change it. Forgotten Password 15.9. If you have forgotten the password, the balance cannot be used. Contact your local A&D dealer to undo the password. BM series...

  • Page 86: Standard Input And Output Interface

    No connection Signal names of the balance side are the same as the DTE side with TXD and RXD reversed. Balance side Computer side TXD 2 RXD 3 RTS 7 CTS 8 DSR 6 Inside of balance Terminal example BM series...

  • Page 87: Connecting To Peripheral Equipment

    Standard mode, interval mode, chart mode MODE Print at receiving data. MODE 3 Dump print mode DIP switch No.3 : Handling unstable data MODE To print Not to print DIP switch No.4 : Data input specifications (Interface selection) Current loop MODE RS-232C BM series...
  • Page 88 □ The AD-8126 printer is a dump printer and prints the data output by the balance as is. The balance default data format set at the factory is A&D standard format. Before using the AD-8126 printer, set the “Data format (type)” parameter of the function table to “1 “ (DP format). BM series...
  • Page 89 Using a personal computer as an external indicator With the "RsKey" test mode function, a personal computer can be used as an external weight indicator for the balance. (To do this, set the balance data output mode to stream mode.) BM series...
  • Page 90 Case 3: Transmitting the weighing data periodically Data output mode of the balance: Interval mode, dout prt 3, data 1 and int The weighing data is transmitted periodically. The interval time: 2, 5, 10, 30 seconds, 1, 2, 5, 10 minute(s). BM series...

  • Page 91: Commands

    An example of this command sets a negative target value and fills with the sample until the display becomes zero. For details, refer to page 93. Step 1 Place a container. Step 2 Set the display to zero using the R command. Step 3 Set a target value using the PT: command. BM series...
  • Page 92 (EC, Exx). In this case, send the command again. xx is error code number. Settings Related to RS-232C 16.3.3. Concerning the RS-232C, the balance has two functions: "Data output ( )" and "Serial interface dout )". Set each function as necessary. BM series...
  • Page 93 R command (Re-zeroing the display) Computer Time Balance Weighing mode R command Command received In process Command completed Zero display CAL command (Calibration with internal mass) Computer Time Balance Zero display CAL command Command received Command completed Zero display BM series...
  • Page 94 Balance R command Sets the display to zero Command received In process Command completed Zero display Place a container TR command Tares Command received In process Command completed Zero display S command (Net value) ?PT command (Tare value) BM series...
  • Page 95 Place a container Before command R command execution Command received In process Command completed PT: command to set a target weight of 10 g Zero display Command received Target weight display Fill with sample until the display becomes zero BM series...

  • Page 96: Key Lock Function

    Command string Description  KL:000 Unlocks all the keys. Enter 000 or 001 in place of . KL:001 Locks all the keys Requests the state of the all key lock function. KL,000 All keys unlocked. KL,001 All keys locked. BM series...

  • Page 97: Locking The Specified Keys

    Follow the steps below to check the balance software version. 1 Unplug the AC adapter from the balance and plug it back in. is displayed with the software version in place P- ＊.＊＊＊ of ＊.＊＊＊. P- 1.660 BM series...

  • Page 98: Maintenance

    ON:OFF weighing mode. If the error still persists, calibrate the balance. Sample mass error The balance cannot store the sample for the counting mode or for the percent mode because it is too light. Use a larger sample. BM series...
  • Page 99 For details, refer to "12.1. Notes on Using Data Memory". Communications error EC,E00 A protocol error occurred in communications. Confirm the format, baud rate and parity. Undefined command error EC,E01 An undefined command was received. BM series...

  • Page 100: Other Display

    This is the display to prompt you to enter a password. When the password function is used, the correct password must be entered for the balance to enter the weighing mode. For details, refer to "15. Password Function". BM series...

  • Page 101: Checking The Balance Performance And Environment

    The balance is a precision instrument. Use much care when handling the balance and observe the following when transporting the balance. Use the original packing material for transportation. Remove the weighing pan, pan support, rings and dust plate from the balance. BM series...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    *1: Even when a tare weight beyond the precision range is placed, the weighing sample can be weighed in the precision range if using the smart range. *2: Repeatability using a 1 gram weight within the weighing capacity. *3: Repeatability using a 100 gram weight within the weighing capacity. BM series...

  • Page 103: External Dimensions

    BM-300, BM-200 Weighing pan: 25 Weighing pan: 90 A: Diameter of the weighing pan Weighing pan for filter: 50, 95 B: Height of the weighing pan C: The inside diameter of the 12 12 (Option) test tube holder BM series...

  • Page 104: Options And Peripheral Equipment

    Micro Tube Holder AX-BM-032 (for the BM-20/22, standard accessory) AX-BM-034 (for the BM-252/500/300/200) This option is used when weighing with the general micro tube or test tube under Φ 12 mm. Micro tube holder Micro tube Test tube BM series...
  • Page 105 Name and description Order code View 100 pieces AX-ROUND-PAN-L 15 0.8 mL Round aluminum analytical pan (L) 100 pieces AX-ROUND-PAN-M 12 0.3 mL Round aluminum analytical pan (M) 0.05 mL 100 pieces AX-ROUND-PAN-S 8 Round aluminum analytical pan (S) BM series...
  • Page 106 This allows management of the balance weighing data with a computer connected to a network. AD-8527: Quick USB adapter This option transmits the weighing data directly to software applications such as Excel and Word. AD-8920A: Remote display Connected to the balance using the RS-232C interface. BM series...
  • Page 107 AX-SW137-PRINT: Foot switch print function with a plug The foot switch has the same function as the key. PRINT AX-SW137-REZERO: Foot switch rezero function with a plug The foot switch has the same function as the key. RE-ZERO BM series...

  • Page 108: Terms/Index

    Normally, refers to an operation of placing a container and setting the display to zero. Target weight An external weight used for calibration test Zero point A weighing reference point. Usually refers to the value displayed when nothing is on the weighing pan. BM series...

  • Page 109: Index

    CHECK NG ........34, 97 Anti-theft device............9 Cl adj Clock..........47, 57 Anti-vibration table AD-1671.........13 Clear Delete memory data......69, 70 ap-b Auto print difference....47, 51, 85 Initializing the balance....44, 65, 69 ap-p Auto print polarity....47, 51, 85 BM series...
  • Page 110 Line feed .....55, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64 erCd AK, Error code ....49, 90, 91, 92, 93 Linearity ............100 Memory data error........97 LK command ............ 94, 95 Error code .......... 49, 90, 92, 96 Sample mass error......27, 96 BM series...
  • Page 111 Grain (UK) ........18, 19, 22, 56 Tael (preset in the factory)..18, 19, 22, 56 Tola (India)........18, 19, 22, 56 Sensitivity drift............100 Messghal ........18, 19, 22, 56 Separation plate ........8, 9, 11, 13, 30 Density mode ......... 21, 74 BM series...
  • Page 112 Re-zero .............17, 106 Weighing response ..........34 Zero after output............. 48 Weight Zero point ..............106 Adjustable range ............36 Zero tracking............47, 50 Calibration weight ........40, 62, 106 External weight..........40, 41, 106 Internal mass.......33, 37, 38, 39, 42, 106 BM series...
  • Page 113 MEMO BM series...
  • Page 114 MEMO BM series...
  • Page 116 3-23-14 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013, JAPAN Telephone: [81] (3) 5391-6132 Fax: [81] (3) 5391-6148 A&D ENGINEERING, INC. 1756 Automation Parkway, San Jose, California 95131, U.S.A. Telephone: [1] (408) 263-5333 Fax: [1] (408)263-0119 A&D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED Unit 24/26 Blacklands Way, Abingdon Business Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1DY United Kingdom Telephone: [44] (1235) 550420 Fax: [44] (1235) 550485 A&D AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD...

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