Basic Operation; Introduction - A&D BM series Instruction Manual

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.
About this manual
This manual consists of the following five parts:
Basic operation .............................. Describes precautions, the balance's construction and basic
Adapting to the environment ........... Describes response (and stability) adjustment to adapt to the
Selecting functions .......................... Describes functions of the balance.
Interface and communication .......... Describes the serial interface used for communicating with a
Maintenance .................................. Describes maintenance, error codes, troubleshooting,
Balance software version
Some balance operations vary depending on the balance software version. For details on
checking the software version, refer to "18. Checking the Balance Software Version".
BM series
operation.
environment where there is vibration or drafts, the way to
maintain weighing precision in a variation of ambient
temperature, calibration and calibration test.
computer that requests weighing data and controls the
balance, and for use with a printer
specifications and options.
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