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Avery Weigh-Tronix HC12000 User Instructions

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High Capacity Electronic Balance
Reflex HC Series
HC12000, HC32000, HC52000

User Instructions

ENGLISH
76103-920 Issue 1 09.03.2004
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  • Page 1: User Instructions

    High Capacity Electronic Balance Reflex HC Series HC12000, HC32000, HC52000 User Instructions ENGLISH 76103-920 Issue 1 09.03.2004 C ...
  • Page 2 Avery Weigh-Tronix is a trading name of Avery Berkel Limited U…hqr€h…x†ÃhqÃhpx‚yrqtr€r‡† Avery, Avery Berkel, Avery Weigh-Tronix are registered trademarks in certain jurisdictions and owned and registered by companies within the Avery Weigh-Tronix Group. All brands and product names used within this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC The applicable harmonised EN60950, EN45501, standards are: EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3 A copy of the original signed declaration for this instrument is available from: Avery Weigh-Tronix, Foundry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands B66 2LP England Reflex HC Series...

  • Page 4: Notation Conventions

    Notation Conventions This instruction manual uses the following notation conventions to indicate Safety Precautions. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in injury to personnel or equipment damage. Note: Provides additional information needed to properly use the balance. Other conventions used in this manual include: ITEM DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    This includes areas where the balance is exposed to dust or flammable gases and liquids. Use the AC adapter specified by Avery Weigh-Tronix. To prevent electric shock, never disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter is designed for indoor use. Do not use the AC adapter in exterior environments or where it may be splashed by water.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Declaration of Conformity ............3 1 Basic Operation..............10 Balance Components ............10 1.1.1 Operations of the Keys on the Main Unit.......11 1.1.2 Symbol Display ................13 Installation ..............14 1.2.1 Choosing the Installation Site...........14 1.2.2 Balance Installation..............15 Turning the Power ON...........16 Adjusting the Built-in Clock ...........17 Span Calibration............17 Weighing ...............17 1.6.1...
  • Page 7 2.6.2 Full Scale Mode ..........37 2.6.3 Target Mode ..........37 2.6.4 Group Mode ..........37 2.6.5 Level Mode ..........38 2.6.6 No Graphic Display ........38 Environment Menu ......38 2.7.1 Overview..................38 2.7.2 Averaging ............39 2.7.3 Stability Detection Band ........40 2.7.4 Tracking ............40 2.7.5 Pretaring Value ........40 2.7.6 Whole Lighting Mode...
  • Page 8 2.11.2 Handshaking ..........57 2.11.3 Format ............57 2.11.4 Communication Speed ......58 2.11.5 Parity / Bit Length ........58 2.11.6 Stop Bit ............58 2.11.7 Delimiter ............58 3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments ........59 Electronic Printer ............59 Personal Computer - RS-232C - ........59 3.2.1 Connecting the Cable ...............59 3.2.2 Data Format................60 3.2.3...
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this medium-sized electronic balance, the Avery Weigh-Tronix Reflex HC series. In addition to its ability to make rapid mass measurements, the Reflex HC series is also well-equipped with a four-mode analog display, clock function, various application measurement functions and a unit conversion function.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    1 Basic Operation Basic Operation Balance Components [ Notes ] [ Appearance ] [ Name ] The serial number of the Balance unit balance is stated on this nameplate AC adaptor Reflex HC Series...

  • Page 11: Operations Of The Keys On The Main Unit

    1 Basic Operation Balance unit Level Level screws Display panel switch KEY Connector RS-232C DATA I/O DCIN Connector Connector 1.1.1 Operations of the Keys on the Main Unit The functions of the keys found on the front of the balance are described in the table below.
  • Page 12 1 Basic Operation menu. operation and Measurement standby function. modes. Enters span Displays the Moves to the Displays the calibration or last Menu Map next Menu last Menu menu item that was Map item. Map item that (*2) selection. set. was set.

  • Page 13: Symbol Display

    1 Basic Operation 1.1.2 Symbol Display Graphic display Unit display An example of “whole lighting” display. Display Name Description Stability symbol Indicates that the balance is stable. (*1) Tare symbol Indicates that a Pretare value has been set. Zero symbol Indicates that Auto Zero is ON for the Application Measurement function.

  • Page 14: Installation

    1 Basic Operation standby mode. This symbol also illuminates when Application Measurement function has entered the standby mode. Inverse triangle Illuminates when the solid specific gravity unit symbol is used. This symbol is also used as a • substitute for the decimal point. Stability symbol The displayed value may change while the stability symbol remains illuminated if the load is changing slowly or if the...

  • Page 15: Balance Installation

    1 Basic Operation 1.2.2 Balance Installation Put the balance onto its Release hole side and unscrew the 2 transportation screws in Instruction label accordance with the instruction label on the bottom of the balance. Screw these into the “Release” hole. Place the balance unit as shown in the diagram on the right.

  • Page 16: Turning The Power On

    1 Basic Operation Cut the supplied tape (2) and stick it onto the 4 points on the case (3) (refer to the diagram below). Fix the vinyl cover (1) onto the double-sided tape (2), ensuring that there are no creases. Fit the pan.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Built-In Clock

    1 Basic Operation Note: If ENVIRONMENT menu 37 been selected, the display stops in the whole lighting key during whole state. In this case, press the lighting to change the display to the kilogram-display. Adjusting the Built-in Clock The Reflex HC series of balances have a built-in battery driven clock.

  • Page 18: Changing The Unit Display

    1 Basic Operation Negative Overload: The load on the balalnce is too light. The pan is not adjusted properly. Display Overload: This display appears if the mass display exceeds 7 digits due to the choice of unit. May appear after the key is pressed while the solid specific gravity ( •...

  • Page 19: Transporting The Balance

    1 Basic Operation Avoid using organic solvents, chemicals, or dusting sprays as they may damage the coatings of the balance or the display panel. Attach the in-use balance cover (standard accessory) when the balance is used in an environment where it is susceptible to being soiled.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    2 Menu Item Selection Specifications Type HC12000 HC32000 HC52000 Weighing Capacity (kg) Minimum Display (g) Standard 0.12 Deviation ( • )g Linearity ± g Range of the External Calibration Weight (kg) Temperature ± 4ppm/°C ± 5ppm/°C ± 4ppm/°C coefficient of...

  • Page 21: Procedure Of Menu Item Selection

    2 Menu Item Selection Once the menu items have been set based on the installation environment and weighing purpose, it is not necessary to select the menu items each time the balance is used. Once the contents of the menu are set, they are stored even if the balance is turned OFF or if the power is disconnected.

  • Page 22: Menu Map

    2 Menu Item Selection environment and general operation of the balance. (Application) = Enters the menu related to applications and printing. (Unit) = Enters the menu related to unit conversion. (System) = Enters the menu related to the system (clock, reports, and passwords).
  • Page 23 2 Menu Item Selection Moves to the next item # Default settings Calibration Menu symbol flashes. Sets type of span calibration. flashing Sets I-CAL. (Span calibration using the external weight) # flashing Sets I-TEST. (Calibration check using the external weight) go to next page # Default settings Reflex HC Series...
  • Page 24 2 Menu Item Selection Graphic Display Menu Graphic display flashing flashing Full Scale mode # [11] flashing Target mode [12] Target value [13] Limit value [14] flashing Group mode [15] Upper threshold [16] Lower threshold [17] flashing Level mode [18] Upper threshold [19] Lower threshold...
  • Page 25 2 Menu Item Selection Environment Menu flashing flashing Averaging Auto # [22] Pouring [23] Standard [24] Anti-vibration [25] Anti-wind [26] flashing Stability detection band 1 count # [27] 2 count [28] 4 count [29] 8 count [30] 16 count [31] 32 count [32] 64 count...
  • Page 26 2 Menu Item Selection Applications Menu flashing symbol flashing Auto Zero On/Off [41] symbol flashing Auto Print at + value [42] at - value and + value [43] at 0 and + value [44] at - value, 0, and + value [45] Continuous Output...
  • Page 27 2 Menu Item Selection Unit Registration Menu flashing Gram [54] Miligram (mg) [55] Percent # (% [56] Number # (PC) [57] Carat (CT) [58] Momne (MO) [59] Immersion liq. density Solid density(DS) [60] Reference wt. volume Liquid density(DL) [61] Pound [61a] Ounce...
  • Page 28 2 Menu Item Selection System Setting Menu flashing flashing Current date setting [63] flashing Current time setting [64] flashing Display during standby setting Time [65] Data [66] display# [67] flashing Report and control setting CAL report creating Create [68] Not create [69] Balance ID [70]...
  • Page 29 2 Menu Item Selection Communication Settings Menu flashing flashing Handshaking No handshake [73] Software [74] Hardware [75] Timer # [76] flashing Data Format EB type # [77] Old EB type [78] PR type [79] IPS type [80] flashing Baud Rate (Bits/sec) 300 bps [81] 600 bps...
  • Page 30 2 Menu Item Selection Returns to flashing symbol. # Default settings Reflex HC Series...

  • Page 31: General Menu Operations

    2 Menu Item Selection General Menu Operations 2.4.1 Setting Numeric Values Numeric values may be used to set the threshold of the comparator with the Reflex HC series balances. In a menu used to set numeric values, are both illuminated and the digit to be input flashes. •...

  • Page 32: Menu Lock

    2 Menu Item Selection • Press the key to set the decimal point position. • is displayed briefly to indicate that the setting is completed. 2.4.3 Menu Lock The Reflex HC series of balances have a "Menu Lock" function that locks the menu selections to avoid changes being made by mistake.

  • Page 33: Calibration Execution Menu

    2 Menu Item Selection 2.4.5 Returning to the Default Settings (menu reset) The procedure below describes how to reset the menu and return to the default settings. Default settings are indicated with the # symbol in the Menu Map. ( Section 2.3 "Menu Map").

  • Page 34: Span Calibration Using External Weights

    2 Menu Item Selection Span Calibration: Adjustment of the balance to specifications using two weight values; zero and an appropriate value for the balance capacity. Calibration Check: Comparing the current calibration mass reading to the calibration mass reading after the last span calibration. Factory Default Settings Reflex HC series Calibration using the external weight.

  • Page 35: Calibration Check Using External Weights

    2 Menu Item Selection Changing the Calibration Mass to be Used Pressing the key allows changes to the weight value. Modify the value using the key and key, then press key. To interrupt modification, press the key. Load the indicated calibration weight and press key.

  • Page 36: Graphic Display Menu

    2 Menu Item Selection Load the indicated calibration mass and press the key. The zero display flashes. Unload the weight from the pan and press the key. The display changes to the xxx display. (xxx indicates a numeric value) To change the value to zero, press the key.

  • Page 37: Full Scale Mode

    2 Menu Item Selection is 0.01g, 150g must be set by inputting “15000” in the display. Numeric values are memorized independently for each graphic display mode. The graphic display mode can be selected without setting numeric values. 2.6.2 Full Scale Mode The relative amount of the load on the pan is displayed in the bar graph.

  • Page 38: Level Mode

    2 Menu Item Selection Menu Map item [15] selects the Group mode. Menu Map item [16] sets the upper threshold value, which corresponds to the upper triangle. Menu Map item [17] sets the lower threshold value, which corresponds to the lower triangle. Note: Determination as follows: Display <...

  • Page 39: Averaging

    2 Menu Item Selection 2.7.2 Averaging It is possible to match the stability of the display and the degree of response with the requirements of specific applications. Menu Map item [22] (Environment/Averaging- AUTOmatic) The balance automatically performs optimum averaging dynamically while observing the load data. This is the recommended setting and should be used unless special circumstances exist.

  • Page 40: Stability Detection Band

    2 Menu Item Selection Note: If weighing cannot be performed efficiently even with , change the installation site of the balance or use the deluxe windbreak or large pan windbreak. 2.7.3 Stability Detection Band Menu items [27] to [33] are used to determine the conditions for indicating balance stability.

  • Page 41: Whole Lighting Mode

    2 Menu Item Selection when the key is pressed. The pretare value is then subtracted from the load on the balance pan to determine the weight of the sample. Menu Map item [36] opens the Pretare setting screen. Set the Pretare value using the key and key, and press the...

  • Page 42: Taring/Printing

    2 Menu Item Selection 2.7.7 Taring/Printing Determine if the balance should wait for stability before printing when the key is pressed or displaying the zero point when the key is pressed. When the Application Measurement function is selected, the key does not wait for stability. Menu Map item [39] Print and tare operate without waiting for stabilization.

  • Page 43: Zero Range

    2 Menu Item Selection To use the Application Measurement function that was just canceled, use the last menu recall function by pressing and holding the key for 3 seconds in the mass display. Using the Application Measurement Function with a Unit Other Than "kg"...

  • Page 44: Auto Print

    2 Menu Item Selection When the displayed value is within the Zero Range and the stability symbol has illuminated, zeroing occurs automatically. symbol appears in the display when the Auto Zero function is active. Other keys function as expected with the Auto Zero function activated.

  • Page 45: Peak Hold

    2 Menu Item Selection Load the sample when the value displayed is within the Zero Range. When the stability symbol has illuminated and the displayed positive or negative value is more than 5 times the Zero Range, data is automatically output. Unload the sample or press the key.

  • Page 46: Interval Timer

    2 Menu Item Selection Press the key. symbol disappears and peak value detection starts. and * are simultaneously displayed after the peak value is detected, and the data is output. This display will not change regardless of the load on the pan. Press the key.

  • Page 47: Auto-Memory And Zeroing

    2 Menu Item Selection Notes: Use the key to erase the tare or zero the balance at any time. Pressing the key while in the interval timer standby state causes the power supply standby state to be initiated. To release the interval timer function, keep pressing the key.

  • Page 48: Animal Weighing

    2 Menu Item Selection For the next sample, additional weighing is performed without pressing the key. Press the key. The balance returns to the Auto-Memory and Zeroing standby state and total mass on the pan without the tare is displayed. Press the key to print this value.

  • Page 49: Unit Registration Menu And Unit Change

    2 Menu Item Selection automatically canceled and zeroing occurs. If zeroing does not occur, increase the value of the Zero Range. Notes: Standby state is not available in the Animal Weighing mode. Press the key to initiate the power supply standby state.

  • Page 50: Conversion

    2 Menu Item Selection Solid specific gravity unit ( • d): Density of the liquid in which the sample is immersed. Liquid specific gravity unit (d): Volume of the reference weight to be immersed in the sample. unit (  Numeric value (multiplier) multiplied by the gram (g) weight of the unit.

  • Page 51: Solid Specific Gravity Measurement

    2 Menu Item Selection Press the key several times in the mass display until the PCS unit is displayed. Load the container and press the key to tare the balance. Count exactly five pieces (or 10, 20, 50, 100, or 200 pieces) of sample to be measured and load them on the pan.
  • Page 52 2 Menu Item Selection G V\PERO LV XVHG WR UHSUHVHQW WKH VROLG GHQVLW\ XQLW LQ this balance. The data output unit is DS. Set Menu Map item [60]. Note: Enter the value for the density (g/cm ) of the liquid (water, alcohol etc.) in which the sample is immersed.

  • Page 53: Liquid Specific Gravity Measurement

    2 Menu Item Selection 2.9.5 Liquid Specific Gravity Measurement Liquid specific gravity measurement refers to the measurement of the weight of a reference solid of a known volume in air and in the sample liquid. The display unit for liquid specific gravity is "d." The data output unit is DL.

  • Page 54: System Setting Menu

    2 Menu Item Selection Note: Up to four decimal places are displayed for specific gravity. Since it may not be possible to stabilize the balance using all 4 places, 1d/10d switching is possible. When loading the sample on the pan, immerse the entire sample in the liquid.

  • Page 55: 2.10.2 Time For The Built-In Clock

    2 Menu Item Selection 2.10.2 Time for the Built-in Clock Select Menu Map item [64]. Press the key. Use the key and keys to set the time in the 24 hour system, then press the key. Example: 1 o'clock 23 minutes in the afternoon Set as Note: The moment the key is pressed is 00 seconds.

  • Page 56: 2.10.4 Measurement Control System

    2 Menu Item Selection Convenient Functions of Time Display The following functions are available when the time is displayed during standby. Seconds display function: Press the key to enable the display/non-display of the seconds value. 2.10.4 Measurement Control System Items related to the calibration of the balance and those set by the administrator are summarized in this menu.

  • Page 57: Handshaking

    2.11.3 Format Set the balance output format. Menu Map item [77] The standard format for the Avery Weigh-Tronix electronic balance. Note: In this format, the number of the lowest place of Menu Map item [70] is assigned to identify the balance.

  • Page 58: 2.11.4 Communication Speed

    2 Menu Item Selection 2.11.4 Communication Speed Select the communication speed (300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400 bps). Number of xxx shows bps (bits/second). Baud rate and bps are the same value. Set with Menu Map items [81] to [88]. 2.11.5 Parity / Bit Length Select the parity and bit length.

  • Page 59: Connecting Peripheral Instruments

    3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments Connecting Peripheral Instruments A variety of peripheral instruments can be used with the Reflex HC series balance, such as an electronic printer, or personal computer. This chapter describes how to connect and use peripheral instruments. Electronic Printer Use the default communication settings for the balance listed below.

  • Page 60: Data Format

    3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments IBM PC/AT and its compatible personal computers (D- sub 9-pin) Personal computer side Balance side FRAME SHIELD FRAME (This wiring cable is not always necessary.) IEEE Standard (D-sub 25-pin) Personal computer side Balance side 3.2.2 Data Format The following explanation is applied when is selected.

  • Page 61: Using Command Codes

    3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments depending on the type of instrument. 12th to 13th characters: Unit such as g RU NJ 14th to 15th characters: Delimiter Note: When the delimiter is , the 13th character is not present. When printing stability information, the following characters are put in front of the first character mentioned above.
  • Page 62 3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments S-type and H-type: Use the same number of decimal places as in the gram-display. This restriction does not apply to USER=, SOLID=, and LIQUID=. Example 5: MENU=4630 <CR> (4-digit number after [=]) This is the same in the following operation..
  • Page 63 3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments ... After receiving this command, the balance outputs ABCDEFG12345<CR>. The printer can print this character string. Note: Only capital alphabets and a part of symbols (decimal point, symbol etc.) can be used when printing with an electronic printer. A maximum of 15 characters per line.
  • Page 64 3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments PEAK Sets the Peak Hold mode. AZERO Sets the Auto Zero mode ON. INTERVAL Sets the Interval Timer mode. MEMORY Sets the Memory mode. Immediately operates after setting the Memory mode,. ADDON Sets the Auto-Memory and Zeroing mode.
  • Page 65 3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments LIMIT Readout of limit set value G.LO Readout of lower limit set value in Group mode G.UP Readout of upper limit set value in Group mode L.LO Readout of lower limit set value in Level mode L.UP Readout of upper limit set value in Level mode...
  • Page 66 3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments SDENSE= Sets surrounding liquid density. I.TIME= Sets interval timer value. DATE= Sets the date. TIME= Sets the time. TARGET= Sets the target value. LIMIT= Sets the limit value. G.LO= Sets the lower limit value of Group Display mode.

  • Page 67: Windows Direct Function

    3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments 3.2.4 Windows Direct Function Note: For Windows95 Version 4.00.950B, see page 69 “Compatibility Notification Regarding Linking of “Windows Direct” Function with Windows95 Version 4.00.950B.” The Reflex HC series balance can transfer data directly to a personal computer running Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, or other applications of Windows*.
  • Page 68 3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments (10) Select the serial port corresponding to the RS-232C port of your personal computer. (Serial port: any one of COM1 to 4. Normally, COM1) (11) Select a "Baud rate" of 300. (12) Click "OK." (13) Click "Apply." (14) Click "Start", point to "Shut Down"...
  • Page 69 PCs without any problems currently or in the future. Avery Weigh-Tronix is not liable for any direct or indirect problems caused by this function. It is recommended that important data or programs on your PC be backed- up before using this function.

  • Page 70: Multi-Connection Mode

    3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments Windows* = Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 When the Function Intermittently Malfunctions: Use a communication speed of 300bps. Depending on the processing ability of the PC, this function may operate incorrectly if communication speed is too high. Send the next data only after the current one is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 71 3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments Connecting Method Example for connecting 10 units of Reflex HC series balances to one personal computer is shown in the diagram below. Personal computer HC [j] HC [i] HC [a] Assignment of Identification Name In this example (10 balances connected to one computer), assign the identification name in lower-case characters.
  • Page 72 3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments Only the commands shown below are valid in the Multi- Connection mode. ( α is the name of the balances.) [ α ]TARE Same as the operation of pressing the key of the balance " α ." [ α...

  • Page 73: Foot Switches

    3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments Multi-Connection mode is not designed for each balance to independently send the data. This mode is for sampling the data by control of multiple balances with one PC. This is not the function to support multiple balances for sending the data separately. When multiple number of data and commands exist on the system at the same time, the balance may not operate normally.
  • Page 74 3 Connecting Peripheral Instruments Attachment method Attach the below-balance weighing fitting by screwing the supplied screws into the screw holes for the transportation screws on the bottom of the balance (2 places), as shown in the diagram on the right, until the screws cannot be tightened anymore.

  • Page 75: Appendix

    4 APPENDIX APPENDIX Table of Unit Conversion Constants Conversion SCROLL coefficient Note ORDER MENU UNIT (g=) (display) [54] U-kg 0.001 [55] U-mg 1000 [56] [57] U-pcs [58] U-ct [59] U-mom 0.266667 [60] U- d [61] [61a] U-Lb 0.00220462 [61b] U-Oz 0.0352740 [61c] U-Ozt...

  • Page 76: Specifications For The Rs-232C/Aux Connector

    4 APPENDIX Specifications for the RS-232C/AUX Connector Name Function Remarks number Frame ground Data output Data input Internal connection with Internal connection with Handshake (receiving) Signal grounding Blank Blank Blank Blank Blank Blank Blank Blank Blank Blank Blank Blank Handshake (receiving) •...

  • Page 77: Error Display List

    4 APPENDIX Error Display List 4.3.1 General Display Display Description of message Wait for next display. Minimum display resolution is decreased by one decimal place. Minimum display digit is returned to original state. Date and time are being output. Operation was aborted. Application Measurement was released.
  • Page 78 Release menu lock. key was pressed during menu lock. Mode for operation is different. Check graphic display mode. Cannot be stored, as the supply Check the supply voltage is abnormal. voltage. *Contact your Avery Weigh-Tronix representative. Reflex HC Series...
  • Page 80 Avery Berkel Limited in writing in each case on the Order Acknowledgement. The specification of the products described herein may vary from time to time and may be altered without notice Avery Weigh-Tronix is a trading name of...

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