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Sartorius la series Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 98648-007-59 Sartorius Master Series LA Models Electronic Analytical and Precision Balances Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Intended Use Application 2: Contents – Checkweighing Intended Use ........2 The Master Series from Sartorius offers precision balances for mass Safety Precautions ......3 – Time-controlled functions (weight) determination. The balances Operating Design ......3 Application 3: in this series have capacities ranging Getting Started ......7...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Do not open the balance housing. If the seal is broken, this will result in forfeiture of all claims under the manufacturer’s warranty. In case you have any problems with your balance: $ contact your local Sartorius office, dealer or service center...
  • Page 4 Display The following symbols may be Tare Memory, Calculated Values: displayed here: The symbols displayed here indicate There are two fundamentally different Lower load limit when there is a value in one of the types of display: tare memory modules or when the Upper load limit 100% –...
  • Page 5 Operating Design Display for Menu Parameter Settings Soft Key Labels Input (Setup) The labels are symbols and/or Numeric Input abbreviations to indicate soft key This display is divided into To enter numbers: Press the functions. The abbreviations three sections. 1 2 … 0 . keys are usually self-explanatory.

  • Page 6: Data Output

    To select a parameter: Data Output Error Codes Press Q or q repeatedly until Your Master balance is equipped If you press a key that has no function, the desired setting is selected with an interface port for connecting or which is blocked at a certain point (displayed inversely) your choice of the following: in an application program, this error...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    +0 °C ...+40 °C +32°F ...+104°F of installation, and return the card to ambient conditions in the laboratory your Sartorius office or dealer. and in industry. When choosing The packaging has been designed a location to set up your balance,...
  • Page 8 Setting up the Balance Preparing Balances with Analytical Draft Shield Chambers Place the components listed below on the balance in the order given: – Bushing (pan adapter) – Shield plate – Shield disk – Weighing pan Preparing Balances with a Round Glass Draft Shield Place the components listed below on the balance in the order given: –...
  • Page 9 $ See the chapter entitled “Accessories” for information on longer cables $ If you wish to use a longer cable, it must be installed by an authorized Sartorius service technician Options for Mounting the Display Unit for the LA 16000S,...

  • Page 10: Warmup Time

    Connecting the Balance to AC Power Check the voltage rating and the plug design – If they do not match the rating or standard you use, contact your Sartorius office or dealer Use only – Original Sartorius AC adapters – AC adapters with a registered approval rating from a national...
  • Page 11 Getting Started Fastening an Antitheft Locking Device: Balances with a Weighing Capacity ≤ 12 kg To fasten an antitheft locking device, use the lug located on the rear panel of the balance. Secure the balance at the place of installation, e.g., with a chain or a lock.

  • Page 12: Configuring The Balance

    Configuring the Balance Setting the Language – Date (dd.mm.yy, or mm.dd.yy when you select “English with US Features Purpose date/time” as the language) You can choose from 5 languages You can configure your Master – Contrast/angle of the display for the information display: balance to meet individual (enter a number from 0 to 4;...

  • Page 13: Entering User Data (Input)

    Configuring the Balance Factory Settings Enter/Change Password Password: No designation Select the Setup program: Press M If no password has been assigned, > SETUP SELECTION anyone can access the Setup:Input, Setup:App and Setup:Menu functions is displayed without entering a password. Select Information: Press the Input soft key If you assign a password and...
  • Page 14 Practical Example 1: Enter “Workstation 234” as Balance ID; display and print other User data Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 1. Select Setup:Input Press M, then the Input soft key Display workstation ID (in this example: no ID assigned) 2. Before entering letters – Press a Press the STUVWX 3.

  • Page 15: Entering Date And Time

    Configuring the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 10. Display other user data Press the q soft key – Lot number repeatedly – Weight set ID – Calibration weight – Time – Date – Display contrast – Password – ID code –...
  • Page 16 Practical Example 2: Setting the date and time Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 1. Select Setup:Input Press M, then the Input soft key Display workstation ID 2. Select the time Press the q soft key repeatedly 1 1 . 1 2 3.

  • Page 17: Application Menu Settings

    Configuring the Balance Application Menu Settings Preparation Additional Functions (App) Select the Setup program: Save settings and exit the Press M application menu: Purpose Press the oo soft key > SETUP SELECTION To configure the balance, i.e., adapt is displayed >...
  • Page 18 Practical Example Make every printout a ISO/GLP-compliant printout Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 1. Select Setup Press the App soft key 2. Select the application menu 3. Menu level 1: Press the q soft key Select Basic Settings repeatedly 4. Confirm selection Press the O soft key 5.
  • Page 19 Configuring the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 9. Menu level 4: Press the q soft key twice Select “Always” 10.Confirm selection Press the l soft key 11. Set other menu codes, if desired q Q soft key 12. Confirm setting and Press the oo soft key exit Setup...
  • Page 20 Setup Parameters, “Application Menu” (Overview) o Factory setting √ User setting o Off (weighing) Setup – Application 1 Application (Basic menu settings) Toggle units Weight unit 1 o Grams/g** Kilograms/kg Carats/ct* Pounds/lb* Ounces/oz* Troy ounces/ozt* Hong Kong taels/tlh* Singapore taels/tls Taiwanese taels/tlt* Grains/GN Pennyweights/dwt*...
  • Page 21 Configuring the Balance Setup – Application 1 Toggle units Weight unit 2 see previous page Application (Basic menu settings) Display accuracy 2 o All digits Fewer for weight change Last digit off* o Display accuracy Counting Accuracy – average piece weight calculation + 1 decimal place (resolution) + 2 decimal places...
  • Page 22 Setup – Application 1 Animal weighing Minimum load for None Application automatic storage 10 display increments menu 20 display increments 50 display increments o 100 display increments 200 display increments 500 display increments 1,000 display increments Decimal places in None result display 1 decimal place o 2 decimal places...
  • Page 23 Configuring the Balance Setup – Application 1 – see previous page Application menu Application 2 o Off (Control o Within check range functions) Checkweighing Activation of port lines Always on Stability and check range At stability Stability + check range -> on o Target, min, max weight Type of checkweighing input...
  • Page 24 Setup – Application 3 Totalizing Minimum load see previous page Application (Data records) menu Source of data for o Application 1 automatic storage Application 2 Evaluated values o Net Calculated Net + calculated Evaluation mode, o Intermediate evaluation, print MR function Final evaluation, print Intermediate eval., display+print Final evaluation, display+print...
  • Page 25 Configuring the Balance Setup – Application 3 Formulation see previous page Application (Data records) menu Statistics Automatic storage o Off On, first value at stability On, last value at stability On, value 70% – 130% at stab. Minimum load for None o 10 digits automatic storage...
  • Page 26 Setup – Application 3 see previous page Application menu Extra function o Off F4 key o No 2nd tare memory Container tare weight Automatic printout Last net value Tare/preset tare o Off Identification codes Printout Automatic, if configured Once when p pressed, if conf. o Each time p is pressed Once for M+ function (App.
  • Page 27 Configuring the Balance Setup – Extra function see previous page Application menu Basic settings Keypad CF function o Clear all applications in application Clear only selected applications CF function for input Delete entire input o Delete last character o All keys accessible Block key functions All keys blocked except M and e Alphanumeric keys blocked...

  • Page 28: Balance Operating Menu

    Balance Operating Menu Preparation Additional Functions (Menu) Select the Setup program: Save settings and exit the Press M application menu: Purpose Press the oo soft key > SETUP SELECTION To configure the balance, i.e., adapt is displayed > Restart the application the balance to individual requirements by selecting from a list Select the balance menu:...
  • Page 29 Configuring the Balance Practical Example Adapt the balance to ambient conditions of “extreme vibration.” Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output SETUP SELECTION 1. Select Setup Config =O Printout configuration =O Application menu Info =O Balance parameters Menu =O Balance menu Input =O User data Config App Info...
  • Page 30 Setup Parameters, “Balance Menu” (Overview) o Factory setting √ User setting Setup – 1 Balance functions 1 1 Adapt filter 1 1 1 Minimum vibration Balance Menu 1 1 2 Normal vibration 1 1 3 Strong vibration 1 1 4 Extreme vibration 1 2 Application filter 1 2 1...
  • Page 31 Configuring the Balance Setup – 1 Balance functions 1 1 through 1 8 see previous page Balance Menu 1 9 Cal key function 1 9 1 External calibration/adjustment** with factory-set calibration weight 1 9 3 External calibration/adjustment** with user-defined calibration weight 1 9 4 Internal calibration/adjustment 1 9 10...
  • Page 32 Setup – 1 and 5 – see previous page Balance Menu 6 Print in Manual/auto 6 1 1 Manual without stability weighing mode print mode 6 1 2 Manual with stability 6 1 4 Automatic without stability 6 1 5 Automatic at stability 6 1 6 Automatic after weight change**...

  • Page 33: Configuring The Printout

    Configuring the Balance Configuring the Printout Features Additional Functions Config – Maximum items in a data record: Save settings and exit printout configuration: Purpose Press the oo soft key – Individual, component and You can configure individual printout total records can be configured >...
  • Page 34 Data Items for the Printout: Parameter Display text Indiv. Comp. Total With the “Checkweighing” application: Parameter Display text Indiv. Comp. Total Target value Target Blank line** Blank line Minimum value Minimum Maximum Dotted line** Maximum -------- With the “Time-Controlled Functions” application: Form feed* Form feed Time/interval...
  • Page 35 Configuring the Balance Example: Configure an Individual Printout for the Counting Application to include Dotted Line, Date/Time, Piece Count and Net Weight Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 1. Access the Setup menu M, then the Config soft key and select “Configuration” Indiv.

  • Page 36: Displaying "Info

    ID--- The weight block for legal metrolo- gy is not printed by this print file. $ Print information: > Display of version number: Press p V.xx.xx.xx created by Sartorius: > Example of a printout V.S.xx.xx.xx Mod. LA5200P Ser. no. 70906913 §...

  • Page 37: Operating The Balance

    Press e Basic Weighing Function the balance (for balances with a > The Sartorius logo is displayed weighing capacity ≥ 12 kg, see the Purpose $ To tare the balance, if desired: “Accessories” section in the chapter Press t entitled “Overview”).
  • Page 38 ID for weight value (if desired): you can also access the following Important Note Concerning functions from the weighing Select the parameters “Line Verified Balances of Accuracy application: format” and “For other app./GLP” Class k: from the Setup menu: Press M –...
  • Page 39 Operating the Balance Example W2 Enter “ABC123” as sample ID Note: – The sample ID generally applies to one weighing operation only – The ID is deleted after data output Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output Initial status (balance unloaded) Max4200 g d= 0.01g 100% (ID can also be entered while...

  • Page 40: Calibration/Adjustment

    Calibration, Adjustment, Available Features Factory Settings Linearization Your balance can be calibrated Calibration/adjustment mode: externally (Balance menu: CAL key Selection mode Purpose function; menu item Ext. cal./ Calibration/adjustment sequence: Calibration is the determination adj.;factory-def. wt. Calibrate, then auto of the difference between the weight Ext.
  • Page 41 Preparation Set the parameters for calibration and adjustment; e.g., with manual calibration/adjustment, isoCAL off Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1. Switch on the balance Sartorius logo Self test Max4200 g d= 0.01g 100% 2. Select the Setup menu SETUP...
  • Page 42 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Select Cal./adjustment sequence soft key MENU BAL.FUNC. [ 1- 6 Auto zero 7 Weight unit 1 8 Display accuracy 1 9 CAL/isoTST key function 10 Cal/adjustment sequence and confirm soft key o = last selected setting Select other settings, if desired soft keys and confirm (e.g., Calibration...
  • Page 43 Operating the Balance Selecting the Calibration/ – External calibration/adjustment – Internal calibration/adjustment Adjustment Parameter with the preset calibration weight: Internal cal./ Ext. cal./adj.; adjustment The setting Selection mode factory-def. wt. – Reproducibility test must be selected in the Setup menu (factory setting).
  • Page 44 Internal Calibration/Adjustment Calibration and Adjustment Sequence First set either Internal cal./ In the Setup menu, you can configure adjustment Selection the balance so that: (factory setting) in the Setup mode – calibration is always followed menu (Balance menu: Balance automatically by adjustment functions).
  • Page 45 Operating the Balance External Calibration/Adjustment* with a User-Defined Calibration Weight and that have error limits which are To reset a user-defined calibration First set either Ext. cal./ at least 1/3 of the required weight to the original factory setting: adj.;user-defined wt. (factory tolerance of the display accuracy.
  • Page 46 – When you turn on the balance – after modification by the the balance so that after calibration after it had been disconnected Sartorius Customer Service and adjustment from power (only on verified > Subsequently the balance balances with a readability –...
  • Page 47 Turn on the balance: matically determines the Press e Definition reproducibility of results (based on > The Sartorius logo is displayed 6 individual measurements). In this Repeatability is the ability of the > The balance performs a self-test way, the balance determines one...

  • Page 48: Application Programs

    Weights” application in combination Turn on the balance: Press e with a program chosen from Applica- > Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed tion 2 (checkweighing, time-controlled functions) and one from Application Select the “Toggle weight units” program in the Setup menu: Press M...
  • Page 49 Operating the Balance Additional Functions Calibration/Adjustment Turning Off the Balance Press the soft key Press e In addition to the functions for: > See “Calibration/Adjustment” > The balance shuts off – alphanumeric input, for further instructions > The display goes blank, –...

  • Page 50: Counting

    Features Factory Settings Counting – Optional balance configuration in Accuracy when calculating piece Purpose Setup for automatically initializing weight: Display accuracy this application and loading the With the Counting program you Reference sample updating: most recent reference sample can determine the number of pieces Automatic quantity “nRef”...
  • Page 51 Turn on the balance: Press e > The display goes blank, then OFF or Standby is displayed > Sartorius logo is displayed with backlighting Select the Counting program in the Setup menu: Press M Select the Application menu: Press the...
  • Page 52 Practical Example Determining an Unknown Piece Count; Weighing in the Preset Reference Sample Quantity Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Counting: Average piece weight updating: Manual Setup: App: Basic settings: Printout configuration: Autoprint upon initialization: On, all values Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...

  • Page 53: Weighing In Percent

    Operating the Balance Available Features Factory Settings Weighing in Percent – Reference percentage “pRef” Storage parameter: Purpose loaded from long-term memory Display accuracy when you turn on the balance This application program allows Digits displayed with percentage: you to obtain weight readouts in –...
  • Page 54 > See “Calibration/Adjustment” Turn on the balance: Press e for further instructions > Sartorius logo is displayed Select the Weighing in percent application in the Setup menu: Press M Toggling to the Next Application Select the Application menu:...
  • Page 55 Operating the Balance Examples Practical Example P1: Weighing in Percent with Reference Weight Taken From Weight on Balance Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Weighing in percent Setup: App: Basic settings: Printout configuration: Auto print upon initialization: On, all values Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...
  • Page 56 (here: 98.37%) Practical Example P2: Weighing in Percent with Reference Weight Entered Using the Numeric Keys Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Weighing in percent Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 1. Delete previous setting if necessary 2.

  • Page 57: Animal Weighing

    Operating the Balance – Optional balance configuration in Factory Settings Animal Weighing the Setup menu for automatically Animal activity: 5% of the initializing this application Purpose animal/object when you turn on the balance Use this program to determine the Start: Automatic –...
  • Page 58 Preparation Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed – alphanumeric input, Select the Animal weighing application in the Setup menu: Press M – taring (not during alphanumeric input),...
  • Page 59 Operating the Balance Practical Example Determining Animal Weight With Automatic Start of 20 Subweighing Operations for Averaging; Automatic Printout of the Number of Subweighing Operations and of the Animal Weight Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Animal weighing: Animal activity: Active Setup: App: Application 1: Animal weighing: Printout: Average and calculated values Setup: App: Basic settings: Printout configuration: Auto print upon initialization: On, all values...
  • Page 60 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output After 20 subweighing operations the arithmetic average (xNet) is display : no. of subweighs mDef : calculation factor : arithm. average, net value xNet calculated value) xRes: mDef xNet 69.72 g xRes 69.72 o 8. Unload the balance Remove animal from cage 9.

  • Page 61: Recalculation

    Operating the Balance Recalculation Available Features – After the amounts of the components already weighed – Individual components (up to 99) have been corrected, weighing Purpose weighed in with a readout continues according to the showing from “0” to the desired With this application program adjusted formulation amount.
  • Page 62 Preparation Print application parameters Turn on the balance: Press e (automatic output of application > Sartorius logo is displayed parameters): all valUes (7 1 1) Select the Recalculation application in the Setup menu: Press M Printout configuration: Select the Application menu: Press...
  • Page 63 Operating the Balance Practical Example When weighing in formulation components, the second component is over-poured. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Recalculation Setup: App: Basic settings: Printout configuration: Auto print upon initialization: On, only main values Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...
  • Page 64 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output ————————————————————————————————————————————————— ... or enter the desired value 1 0 . 6 0 9. Confirm the new value soft key Comp. Comp1 + 25.08 g Comp2 + 10.73 g R.div.+ 1.01226 Follow-on filling amount for first component is displayed RECALC.: R.div.= 1.01226 10.
  • Page 65 Operating the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output ————————————————————————————————————————————————— 14..and store soft key Add.6 Comp1 + 25.08 g (here, e.g., the 6th component) Comp2 + 10.73 g R.div.+ 1.01226 RCom1 + 25.39 g Comp3 + 22.03 g Comp4 + 31.49 g Comp5 + 107.50 g...

  • Page 66: Calculation

    Available Features Factory Settings Calculation – You can store an equation and Decimal places in calculated result: Purpose configure the Setup menu to 2 decimal places initialize this program automatic- With this application program you ally with the stored equation can calculate a weight value using Soft Key Functions (Setup: App: Basic settings : Auto...
  • Page 67 Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed – alphanumeric input, Select the Calculation application program in the Setup menu: Press M – taring (not during...
  • Page 68 Practical Example Calculate the gsm weight of paper: determine the gsm of a sheet of A4 paper with the dimensions 0.210 m x 0.297 m = 0.06237 m . The gsm weight is a product of the division of the weight by the surface area. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Calculation Step...

  • Page 69: Density Determination

    Operating the Balance Available Features Factory Settings Density Determination – Choose from 2 methods for Method: Buoyancy Purpose determining density of solids: Liquid causing buoyancy: Water – Buoyancy, or With this application you can No. of decimals for display of vol. determine the density and volume of density: 2 decimals...
  • Page 70 Equations Used to Determine Density: Buoyancy: Rho = (Wa x (Rhofl – LA)) ÷ ((Wa – Wfl) x Corr) + LA For the buoyancy method, a factor of 0.99983 (factory setting) is used to allow for the buoyancy caused by the bars of the sample holder of the YDK 01 (LP) Density Determination Kit.
  • Page 71 Operating the Balance Preparation Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed – alphanumeric input, Select the Density application in the Setup menu: Press M – taring (not during alphanumeric input),...
  • Page 72 Practical Example Buoyancy: Determine the Density of Samples of a Solid Using the Buoyancy Method. Reference Liquid: Water. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Density Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 1. Delete previously stored values if necessary 2.
  • Page 73 Operating the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 9. Display volume of sample soft key Vol. 10. Display weight soft key Weigh 11. Repeat procedure with soft key Start next sample, if desired...
  • Page 74 Practical Example Displacement: Determine the Density of Samples of a Solid Using the Displacement Method. Reference Liquid: Ethylene glycol. Temperature: 23°C (73.4 °F). Set the density at 20°C (68°F) to 1.113 g/cm the volume expansion coefficient at 20°C (68°F) to 0.00064 grd –1 Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Density: Method: Displacement...
  • Page 75 Operating the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 9. Display volume of sample soft key Vol. 10. Display weight soft key Weigh 11. Repeat procedure with next soft key Start sample, if desired...
  • Page 76 Practical Example Sample in a 50-ml Pycnometer. Reference Liquid: Water; Temperature: 22°C (71.6°F) Pycnometer: Determine the Density of a Granulated Sample Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Density: Method: Pycnometer Setup: App: Extra Function (F4): 2nd Tare Memory Setup: App: Basic Settings: Keypad: CF Function in Application: Clear only selected applications Step Key (or instruction)
  • Page 77 Operating the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output Put the granulate sample in the pycnometer 10. Store the weight soft key 11. Clear the application tare memory soft key PT1/T1 12. With the granulate still in the pycnometer, fill the pycnometer with water 13.

  • Page 78: Checkweighing

    Available Features – Press the soft key to display Show Checkweighing target value and tolerance limits in – Optional configuration in the text line after initializing the Purpose the Setup menu for long-term application. storage of target value and This program is used to check whether tolerance limits –...
  • Page 79 Operating the Balance Preparation Response of Control Lines During Checkweighing Configurations: The checkweighing program often – always on requires a target value for – activated at stability comparison with the current value. This target has a tolerance range, which is defined by absolute weight values.
  • Page 80 Preparation Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed – alphanumeric input, (not during initialization), Select the Checkweighing application in the Setup menu: Press M – taring (not during alphanumeric...
  • Page 81 Operating the Balance Practical Example Checkweighing samples of 170 g, with an allowable tolerance of –5 g and +10 g. Printout of upper and lower tolerance limits. Weighed values are printed out automatically when stability is reached and weight value is within the control range. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 2: Checkweighing: Automatic printout of OK values: Yes Step...
  • Page 82 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 9. Enter value for upper limit 1 8 0 (170 g + 10 g) and store l soft key Setp 170.00 g 165.00 g 180.00 g 10. Weigh sample Place sample in container (in this case 169.48 g) 169.48 g If the weight value had been too low, the display would have...

  • Page 83: Time-Controlled Functions

    Operating the Balance Available Features Factory Settings Time-Controlled Functions – Time-controlled activation of Function after time interval: Purpose balance functions: Automatic printout of values With this application program, you – one time only, at a given time can configure the balance to perform Automatic function restart: is displayed in Setting=...
  • Page 84 Preparation Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed – alphanumeric input, Select the “Time-controlled functions” application in the Setup menu: – taring (not during alphanumeric Press M input),...
  • Page 85 Operating the Balance Practical Example Document the amount of evaporation of a sample with defined surface, temperature and air pressure at preset intervals of 1 minute, 30 seconds. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 2: Time-controlled functions Setup: Menu: Balance functions: Taring: Without stability Setup: Menu: Print in weighing mode: Manual/auto print mode: Manual without stability Step...

  • Page 86: Totalizing

    – Optional configuration in the – Totalization data and transaction Totalizing Setup menu for stability-dependent counter data are stored in non- storage of the measured value: volatile memory Purpose Stability range – Continue totalization after turning This application program acts as –...
  • Page 87 Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed – alphanumeric input, Select the Totalizing application program in the Setup menu: Press M – taring (not during alphanumeric...
  • Page 88 Practical Example Totalize counted pieces Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Counting Setup: App: Application 3: Totalizing: Evaluated values: Net + calculated Setup: App: Application 3: Totalizing: Evaluation mode, MR function: Final evaluation, display + print Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...
  • Page 89 Operating the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 9. Store piece count soft key -------------------- -------------------- 16.01.1997 11:06 16.01.97 11:06:54 1764.45 g 1764.45 g 50 pcs 50 pcs 10. Unload the balance Remove parts from the balance 11. Place another load of parts Place parts on the balance on the balance (e.g., 60 pcs) 12.

  • Page 90: Formulation

    – Optional configuration in the Factory Settings Formulation Setup menu for stability-dependent Automatic storage: storage of the measured value: Purpose Minimum load for automatic storage: Stability range With this application program you 10 digits – Optional automatic storage of can add weight values and Source of data for auto storage: measured values calculated values to a totalization...
  • Page 91 Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed – alphanumeric input, Select the Formulation application program in the Setup menu: Press M – taring (not during...
  • Page 92 Practical Example Weighing in Components Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 3: Formulation: Automatic storage: On, first value at stability Setup: App: Application 3: Formulation: Minimum load for automatic storage: 100 digits Setup: App: Application 3: Formulation: Evaluation mode, MR function: Final evaluation, print Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...
  • Page 93 Operating the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 8. Weigh in the next component Place components (here: 50.80 g) in container Components are stored in the totalization memory at stability and printed out Balance is tared automatically 9. Repeat step 7 as required -------------------- 10.

  • Page 94: Statistics

    – Optional configuration in the – Optional configuration in the Statistics Setup menu to add the current Setup menu to clear the weight, with display accuracy, totalization memory and reset the Purpose to the current total by pressing transaction counter by pressing With this application program you c or after an evaluation soft key and generate...

  • Page 95: Additional Functions

    Preparation Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed – alphanumeric input, Select the Statistics application program in the Setup menu: Press M – taring (not during alphanumeric input),...
  • Page 96 Practical Example Totalize counted pieces and print out statistics Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Counting: Average piece weight updating: Manual Setup: App: Application 3: Statistics: Evaluated values: Calculated Setup: App: Application 3: Statistics: Evaluation mode, MR function: Final evaluation, display + print Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...
  • Page 97 Operating the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 9. Store piece count soft key -------------------- 16.01.1997 11:06 35 pcs 10. Unload the balance Remove parts from the balance 11. Place another load of parts Place parts on the balance on the balance (e.g., 29 pcs) 12.

  • Page 98: (App. Menu)

    Turn on the balance: Press e functions. > Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed Available Features Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: – Store a weight on the balance...
  • Page 99 Operating the Balance Practical Example Determine the Contents of Bottles: Bottle weight = 400 g. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Extra function(F4): 2nd tare memory: Automatic printout: Tare/preset tare Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 1.

  • Page 100: Individual Identification Codes

    Individual Identification Codes Available Features Factory Settings for ID Designations (ID) – Store up to 4 IDs; these can ID1: be stored, changed or deleted ID2: Purpose individually. ID3: ID4: With this function you can assign – Each ID consists of a name and identifiers to values for a value;...
  • Page 101 Operating the Balance Preparation Practical Example Turn on the balance: Press e See the next page > Sartorius logo is displayed Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: Press M Select the Application menu: soft key...
  • Page 102 Practical Example Include Company Address and Sample Lot Number on the Printout. Each Identifier Line Begins with the Name. Include This ID on Every Printout of the Net Value. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Extra function (F4): Identification codes Setup: Input: ID1: COMPANY Setup: Input: ID2: LOCATION Setup: Input: ID3: STREET...
  • Page 103 ID values 11. Enter name of company a ... (here: Sartorius) See also page 39 12. Confirm soft key 13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 for LOCATION: GOETTINGEN...

  • Page 104: Saving Values Manually

    Saving Valves Manually (M+) Preparation Turn on the balance: Press e Purpose > The Sartorius logo is displayed With this function you can load Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: weight values and calculation results Press M directly from Application 1 (e.g.,...

  • Page 105: Product Data Memory

    Operating the Balance Product Data Memory Available Features Factory Settings – Store up to 300 data records. No user-definable parameters. Purpose – Data records can be created, With this function you can enter, stored or deleted individually. Soft Key Functions store and load data records –...
  • Page 106 Preparation Turn on the balance: Press e > Sartorius logo is displayed Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: Press M Select the Application menu: soft key Select Extra function(F4) Extra function(F5) Select Product data memory...
  • Page 107 Operating the Balance Practical Example Create a New Base Data Record for Initializing the Checkweighing Program, Including: Target Value, Minimum, Maximum Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Extra function (F4): Product data memory Setup: App: Application 2: Checkweighing Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...

  • Page 108: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Display Printout Configuration You can configure the display for your Many of the application programs Keypad individual needs. require values to be input for initialization. You can configure the You can assign different functions Characters can be displayed balance to print all initialization to the c key for deleting input and in black on white or vice versa.

  • Page 109: Flexprint" Printout Function

    The YAD02IS “Nice Label Express” – SETUP printouts by the following line, which is software from Sartorius enables you printed in both header and footer to load user-defined label printing – p key in “Identifier:” display...
  • Page 110 Printouts generated using the “Nice Label Express” software are divided into two groups: Print events with all applications except differential weighing: Event Explanation File name for event group: p key with individual values Print key PPRINT p key with text input Input and p key PDIRECT GLP /GMP header...

  • Page 111: Additional Functions (Balance Menu)

    Operating the Balance Additional Functions – 4 ( Display Backlighting F1 function key (in the Balance Menu) [8-4-4] You can have the display backlighted – 5 ( CF key [8-4-5] for improved readability of displayed Password values. In the Setup menu, you can –...
  • Page 112 Interface Port Input/Output Printing an ISO/GLP/GMP- compliant Record You can connect a checkweighing display and a remote universal In the Setup menu, you can configure switch to the interface port (factory whether setting). – no ISO/GLP/GMP-compliant When you connect a remote record will be printed universal switch, you need to change [8-10-1]...

  • Page 113: Combining Applications

    Operating the Balance Combining Applications The following table summarizes the possibilities for combination of the application programs described here. Each line stands for one combination. The weighing function is generally available, and does not have to be combined with a calculating function. Application 1 (calculating function) Application 2 (checkweighing function) Application 3 (documenting function)

  • Page 114: Examples Of Application Combinations

    Examples of Application Combinations Example 1: Checkweighing with statistical evaluation You want to check a piece count, and have the results that lie within the tolerance range statistically evaluated and printed as a ISO/GLP-compliant record. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Counting Setup: App: Application 2: Checkweighing Setup: App: Application 3: Statistics: Automatic storage: On, first value at stability...
  • Page 115 Operating the Balance 5. Initialize Checkweighing Toggle to Checkweighing 6. Enter target, minimum and soft key Param. maximum values (here: target: 1 0, l soft key 10 pcs; minimum: 7 pcs; 7, l soft key maximum: 12 pcs) 7. Store input l soft key Setp 10 pcs...
  • Page 116 Practical Example 2: Animal weighing with statistics Determine the weights of 7 mice; generate and print a statistical evaluation. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Animal weighing: Start: Automatic Setup: App: Application 1: Animal weighing: Printout: Off Setup: App: Application 3: Statistics: Automatic storage: On, first value at stability Setup: App: Application 3: Statistics: Minimum load for automatic storage: 100 digits Setup: App: Application 3: Statistics: Evaluated value: Calculated...
  • Page 117 Operating the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output The balance delays starting the When this criterion is met, the subweighing operation until subweighing series begins three successive subweights lie within the range defined for a “calm” animal After 20 subweighing operations : number of current subweigh : arithm.
  • Page 118 Practical Example 3: Calculation with statistics Statistically determine the average gsm weight of A4 paper and document the result with a printout of the results on 10 samples. The gsm weight is a product of the division of the weight by the surface area. One A4 sheet has a surface area of 0.210 m x 0.297 m = 0.06237 m Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Calculation: Decimal places in calculated result: 3 decimal places...
  • Page 119 Operating the Balance Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 9. Enter no. of samples for Statistics (here: 10 samples) 10. Store number no. of samples soft key nDef 11. Place one sheet of A 4 paper Place load on balance in the container 12.

  • Page 120: Data Output Functions

    Data Output Functions There are 3 options for data output: – Output to the display and control unit – Output to a printer (generate a printout) – Output to a peripheral device (e.g., computer) via the interface port Output to the Display and Control Unit The display is divided into 9 sections.
  • Page 121 Operating the Balance Measured Value Line This line shows: 1250é – The current weight value (bordered values are invalid in legal metrology) – Calculated values (e.g., piece count) =W*18.3*0.9 – User input (e.g., lot number, equation) Weight Unit Display This section shows: –...
  • Page 122 Balance Information In the Setup menu, you can select for a display of balance Setup: Info information. The display includes: – Software version number – Balance version number – Balance model – Balance serial number...
  • Page 123 Intermediate evaluation, print You can configure the balance menu See “Configuring the Balance” to generate data records on a for details on how to Sartorius printer that are acceptable set parameters for legal metrology (last digit specially identified): – YDP01IS: [5-5-4] –...
  • Page 124 Print Manually/Automatically Examples The printout contains the current value Weight in grams + 1530.000 g in the measured value Weight in Troy ounces 58.5620 ozt display (weight readout with weight Piece count 253 pcs unit; calculated value; Percentage 88.23 % numeric/alphabetic display) Calculated value 105.78 o...
  • Page 125 Operating the Balance Auto Print Net weight 1530.00 g Sample ID S ID 12345678901234 You can have the weight readout Display blank Stat printed automatically . This printout Display underload Stat can be generated after a certain Display overload Stat number of display updates ;...
  • Page 126 ISO/GLP/GMP printout: Always Balance serial number Ser. no. 60419914 Software vers. (display and control unit) Ver. no. 01-35-16 The record is output to a Sartorius Balance ID no. YDP03-0CE Data Printer Dotted line -------------------- or a computer. Weighing series no.
  • Page 127 GLP header You can have the results of a -------------------- calibration/adjustment procedure 13.05.1997 09:17 printed out. You can configure SARTORIUS whether the printout is generated as Mod. FC6CCE-H soon as the procedure is completed, Ser. no. 70419914 or whether a number of calibration/ Ver.
  • Page 128 Data output format of the balance: 16 or 22 characters pin assignements for use with Sartorius balances. Be sure to check the pin * xBPI operating mode: 9,600 baud, 8 bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit...
  • Page 129 Operating the Balance Line Format (Data Output Format) Output Format With 16 Characters You can output the values displayed Display segments that are not activated are output as spaces. Characters in the measured value line and without a decimal point are output without a decimal point. the weight unit with or without a data The following characters can be output, depending on the characters displayed ID code...
  • Page 130 Data output example: + 1255.7 g ID code characters I Status Stat Position 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Identifier * CR LF Weighing series no. L ID Position 1: Plus or minus sign or space Weight set number W ID Position 2: Space...
  • Page 131 Operating the Balance Data Input Format Format 1 Meaning You can connect a computer to your balance to send commands via the Weighing mode 1 balance interface port to control balance functions and applications. Weighing mode 2 The commands sent are control commands and may have different formats; Weighing mode 3 e.g., control commands can have up to 26 characters.
  • Page 132 Synchronization Handshake Transmitting Device: During data communication between The balance interface (Sartorius Once XOFF has been received, it the balance and an on-line device Balance Interface = SBI) has transmit prevents further transmission of (computer), messages consisting of and receive buffers. You can define characters.

  • Page 133: Pin Assignment Chart

    Operating the Balance Pin Assignment Chart Pin Assignment Chart: Female Interface Connector: 1: Signal Ground 25-position D-Submini, DB25S, with 2: Data Output (TxD) screw lock hardware for cable gland 3: Data Input (RxD) 4: Signal Return (TxD/RxD) 5: Clear to Send (CTS) Male Connector Used: 6: Internally Connected (please use connectors with the...

  • Page 134: Cabling Diagram

    Cabling Diagram – Diagram for interfacing a computer or different peripheral devices to the balance using the RS-232/V24 standard and cables up to 15 m (50 ft.) long Balance Peripheral Device (PC) 25 pol. 9 pol. Type of cable: AWG 24 specification...

  • Page 135: Mp8 Interface Emulation

    Operating the Balance MP8 Interface Emulation Preparation Turn on the balance: Press e Purpose > The Sartorius logo is displayed With the MP8 interface emulation Switch to the MP8 interface: function you can connect peripheral devices of the MP8 generation that...

  • Page 136: Error Codes And Messages

    Allow the balance to warm up again be completed within a certain time and repeat the adjustment process Cal./adj. interrupt Err 06 Built-in calibration weight Contact your local Sartorius is defective Service Center Int. wt. defective Err 07 Function not allowed in balances...

  • Page 137: Error Codes

    The balance is not level Level the balance The dust cover is caught under the See “Replacing the Dust Cover” in weighing pan the chapter “Care and Maintenance” If any other errors occur, contact your local Sartorius Service Center!

  • Page 138: Care And Maintenance

    > Instructions for replacing Service a damaged dust cover Regular servicing by a Sartorius For LA Series Balances with a Round technician will extend the service Glass Draft Shield life of your balance and ensure Remove the following parts from its continued weighing accuracy.

  • Page 139: Instructions For Recycling

    Recycling Instructions for Recycling the Packaging To ensure safe shipment, your balance has been packaged using environmentally friendly materials. After successful installation of the balance, you should return this packaging for recycling. For information on recycling options, including recycling of old weighing equipment and disposal of used batteries contact your municipal waste disposal center or local...

  • Page 140: Overview

    Overview General View of the Balances LA310S (-0CE), LA230S (-0CE), LA230P (-0CE), LA120S (-0CE) -0CE identifies the precision scales as verified for legal metrology in the EU* Pos. Designation Order No. Pos. Designation Order No. for replacement for replacement Weighing pan 69 LA0006 Function keys Shield disk...
  • Page 141 Overview General Views of the Balances LA1200S (-0CE), LA620S (-0CE), LA220S (-0CE), LA620P (-0CE), LA3200D -0CE identifies the precision scales as verified for legal metrology in the EU* Designation Order no. Designation Order no. for replacement for replacement Draft shield cover 69 LP 0002 11 Tare key Glass draft shield cylinder...
  • Page 142 General Views of the Balances LA8200S-(0CE), LA8200P-(0CE), LA6200S (-0CE), LA4200S (-0CE), LA2200S (-0CE), LA820 (-0CE), LA420, LA2200P (-0CE), LA5200P (-0CE), LA12000S (-0CE), LA6200 (-0CE), LA4200, LA2200 (-0CE), LA12000P (-0CE) -0CE identifies the precision scales as verified for legal metrology in the EU* No.
  • Page 143 Overview General Views of the Balances LA16000S (-0CE), LA34000P (-0CE), LA34 (-0CE) -0CE identifies the precision scales as verified for legal metrology in the EU* No. Designation Order no. No. Designation Order no. for replacement for replacement Draft shield cover 69 LC0107 10 Keys for numeric input Leveling foot...

  • Page 144: Description Of The Keys

    Data Output – Select and start application program functions Press this key to output data to via the interface to a Sartorius – Select and start calibration/ “DataPrinter” or a computer. adjustment routines – Navigation within App, Info,...

  • Page 145: Specifications

    Overview Specifications Standard Models General Specifications AC power source/power requirements AC adapter, 230 or 115 V, +15% ... – 20% Frequency 48 – 60 Hz Allowable ambient operating temperature 0 ... +40 °C (273 ... 313 K, 32 °F ... 104 °F) Operating temperature range + 10 ...
  • Page 146 Model LA1200S LA620S LA220S LA620P LA3200D Readability 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001/0.002/ 0.001/0.01 0.005 Weighing capacity 1,200 120/240/620 1,010/3,200 Tare range (subtractive) – 1,200 – 620 – 220 – 620 – 3,200 Repeatability (standard deviation) 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001/0.001 0.001/ ≤±g 0.003 0.01 Linearity...
  • Page 147 Overview Model LA820 LA420 LA2200P LA5200P LA16000S Readability 0.01 0.01 0.01/0.02/ 0.01/0.02/ 0.05 0.05/0.1 Weighing capacity 400/800/ 1,200/2,400/ 16,000 2,200 3,800/5,200 Tare range (subtractive) – 820 – 420 – 2,200 – 5,200 – 16,000 Repeatability (standard deviation) 0.01 0.01 0.01/0.01/ 0.01/0.02/ ≤±g 0.03...
  • Page 148 Model LA34000P LA12000P LA34 Readability 0.1/0.2/0.5 0.1/0.2/0.5 Weighing capacity 8,000/16,000/ 3,000/6,000/ 34,000 34,000 12,000 Tare range (subtractive) – 34,000 – 12,000 – 34,000 Repeatability (standard deviation) 0.1/0.2/0.5 0.1/0.1/0.3 ≤±g Linearity 0.2/0.2/0.5 0.1/0.2/0.5 ≤±g – Sensitivity drift within +10 ... +30 °C 2 •...
  • Page 149 Overview Models Verified by the Manufacturer, with EC Type Approval General Specifications AC power source/power requirements AC adapter, 230 or 115 V, +15% ... – 20% Frequency 48 – 60 Hz Adaptation to ambient conditions By selection of 1 of 4 optimized filter levels Power consumption 16 VA: maximum;...
  • Page 150 ) = With the isoCAL function deactivated, the verified balance can only be used within the limited temperature range (can only be modified by the Sartorius Service Center): For balances of accuracy class k: +15°C to +25°C (+59°F to +77°F) For balances of accuracy class K: +10°C to +30°C (+50°F to +86°F)
  • Page 151 ) = With the isoCAL function deactivated, the verified balance can only be used within the limited temperature range (can only be modified by the Sartorius Service Center): For balances of accuracy class k: +15°C to +25°C (+59°F to +77°F) For balances of accuracy class K: +10°C to +30°C (+50°F to +86°F)

  • Page 152: Accessories (Options)

    Accessories Product Order No. Data Printer YDP03-0CE > with date/time, statistics and transaction counter functions and LCD > can be used in legal metrology External rechargeable battery pack YRB06Z > has a battery-level indicator (LED); can be recharged using the AC adapter (time it takes to charge the discharged battery pack: 15 hours);...
  • Page 153 Order No. SartoConnect YSC01L data transfer program for interfacing a Sartorius balance to a PC with a Windows 95/98 or NT operating system This software enables you to transfer the data recorded by your balance to any PC application program (e.g., Excel).

  • Page 154: Declaration Of Conformity

    The C mark may be affixed only to in Legal Metrology: weighing instruments and associated Directive 90/384/EEC “Non- The C Mark on Sartorius Equipment equipment that comply with the automatic Weighing Instruments” applicable Directive(s): In 1985, the Council of the European...
  • Page 155 – Installation or service center. – Startup – Inspection – Training – Initial verification If you would like Sartorius to perform initial verification of your weighing instrument, contact an authorized service representative. “EC Verification” – A Service Offered by Sartorius...

  • Page 157: Ec Type Approval

    Overview...
  • Page 159 Overview...

  • Page 161: Index

    Overview Index Page Page Keypad Accessories (options) Acoustic signal Language setting Additional functions (balance menu) Leveling the balance Animal weighing Line format Antitheft device Manual storage – M+ Application filter Manual/automatic print mode Application programs Menu – reset factory settings Applications menu Menu parameters –...

  • Page 163: Appendix

    Appendix Entering the User Password Enter/Change Password Select the Setup menu: Press M > SETUP SELECTION is displayed Select the user input function: Press the Input soft key > The password prompt is displayed: $ Enter the User Password (see below) $ Confirm password: Press the l soft key >...
  • Page 164 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Sartorius AG. The status of the information, specifications and illustrations in this manual is indicated by the date given below.

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