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AKA SERIES
File: 2015-05-25 ALN Aln-01 GB

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL AKA SERIES File: 2015-05-25 ALN Aln-01 GB...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contents: 1. General description ....................... 4 2. Set ..........................4 3. Safety rules ........................5 4. Technical data ....................... 6 5. General balance description ..................7 6. Keys and indicators ....................... 9 7. Preparing working environment ................... 10 8.
  • Page 3 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.6 Constant tare memory function (tArE) ..............45 18.7 Maximum value indication function (UP) .............. 47 18.8 Total weight function (totAL) ................48 18.9 Checkweighing function (thr) ................50 18.10 Setting date and time function (dAtE) ..............53 18.11 Statistical calculations function (StAt) ..............
  • Page 4: General Description

    - protective seals placed on: an edge of balance name plate, the casing mounting screw and in the place of access to adjustment switch, In order to renew legal verification please contact authorized service of AXIS. Balance classification according to PKWiU: 33.20.31.
  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Safety rules It is necessary to follow safety rules of work with the balance shown below. Obeying those rules is the condition to avoid electrical shock or damage of the balance or connected peripheral devices.  Repairs and necessary regulations can be done by authorised personnel only.
  • Page 6: Technical Data

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Technical data Type AKA120 AKA220 AKA320 AKA520 AKZ120 AKZ220 AKZ320 AKZ520 Load (Max) 120g 200g 300g 500g Load (Min) 0,02g 0,02g 0,02g 0,02g Readout unit (d) 0,001g 0,001g 0,001g 0,001g Verification unit (e) 0,01g 0,01g 0,01g...
  • Page 7: General Balance Description

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. General balance description AKA100-AKA520, AKZ100-AKZ520 balances: 1 – pan 2 – pan support 3 – pan ring 4 – display LCD 5 – keys 6 – rotating legs 7 – water level 8 – draft shield AKA1200-AKA4200 , AKZ1200-AKZ10 balances: 1 –...
  • Page 8: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Connectors view: Printer Feeder or computer ~230V/50Hz Feeder Adjustment RS232C switch RxD (receiver) TxD (transmitter) Case...
  • Page 9: Keys And Indicators

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Keys and indicators Description of basic key functions and indicators:   tarring (enter mass subtracted from weighed mass)/ confirmation of selected menu options,   zeroing (option), result printout (transmission), internal calibration,/ accelerated options viewing ...
  • Page 10: Preparing Working Environment

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Preparing working environment +33°C +18°C Location for the balance should be chosen with care in order to limit influence of the factors that can interrupt working balance. This location has to maintain proper temperature for working balance and necessary space for its operating.
  • Page 11: Preparing Balance To Work

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Preparing balance to work 1. Take the balance, the feeder and mechanical elements of the pan out. It is recommended to keep the original scale package in order to transport the balance safely in future. 2. Place the balance on a stable ground not affected by mechanical vibrations and airflows.
  • Page 12: General Operation Principles

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. General operation principles Do not overload the balance more than 20% of maximum capacity. Do not press the pan with a hand. For transportation take off the pan (move it gently and lift it up) and pan support (lift it up) and protect from any damages.
  • Page 13: Internal Calibration

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Internal calibration The balance is equipped with internal calibration system, which general task is to maintain required measurement accuracy on the balance. Internal calibration is the process of putting internal weight on automatically by balance mechanism and correcting accuracy in balance firmware.
  • Page 14: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In order to perform internal calibration proceed with the following: Empty the pan. Press key twice (double pressing the key helps to avoid accidental starting calibration procedure). During calibration internal weight is put three times on and obtained results are compared. Discrepancy of results is signalled with a message and causes the balance being blocked.
  • Page 15: Checking The Balance

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Checking the balance In order to confirm correctness of the balance during its operation, before starting and after finishing every measurement series it is advised to check weighing accuracy. It can be done by weighing external calibration weight or other object with exactly known mass.
  • Page 16 If scale cooperates with a computer then the computer must have a special program. Dedicated programs are also offered by AXIS. Needed drivers and instructions can be found on the CD supplied with Axis scales. 12.1 Detailed LonG protocol description...
  • Page 17 KomputerWaga: S M D1...DN CR LF (53h 4Dh D1...DN 0Dh 0Ah), gdzie: D1...DN – threshold value, maximum 8 characters WagaKomputer: without response. Connecting cable WK-1 (scale – computer / 9-pin interface): SCALE COMPUTER Connection cable WD-1 (connects scale with AXIS printer): SCALE KAFKA PRINTER...
  • Page 18 USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Setting of internal switches of AXIS printer: SW-1 SW-2 SW-3 SW-4 SW-5 SW-6 SW-7 SW-8 12.2 Detailed EPL protocol description Transmission parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 9600bps,  After using key in scale: ...
  • Page 19: Start-Up

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13. Start-up Plug feeder into 230V power supply socket. When the pan is empty plug feeder output connector into 12V socket at back of the balance. Autotests and internal calibration will be performed. Scale display test (autotests of internal electronic elements C1:8 displayed only when any test result is negative) Displaying firmware version.
  • Page 20: Weighing With Tare

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. Weighing with tare   If the scale is not loaded and   indicator doesn’t indicate, press key.   Zero indication and indicator mean that the scale is ready to work. After putting container (package) tare the ...
  • Page 21: Scale Menu

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. Scale menu All scales except for basic metrological functions: weighing and taring, have many special functions and configuration options. In order to ease using functions user can create his own (personalized) menu. Creating personalized menu: In „out of the box” scale after pressing MENU key only SEtuP option (it contains all configuration options) is available.
  • Page 22: Menu Navigation Rules

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Menu navigation rules Choosing menu options: Scale menu shows up after pressing Menu key. First menu position is displayed for about 10 seconds. After 10 seconds successive menu positions are displayed automatically. Choosing menu position (option) is done by ...
  • Page 23 USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ key working method:  During standard weighing key is used to  switch between net and gross indication. When special function e.g. PCS is turned on, using key enables to go back to standard  weighing mode. Sign „o”...
  • Page 24 USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inscribing numerical values: Inscribing numerical values is needed in some special functions e.g. tArE function requires to inscribe tare values. Keys: - decimal point,   - next digit position, - increasing digit inscribed value (use also 0), MENU –...
  • Page 25 USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Menu diagram: MENU (PCS) (totAL) - personalized function menu created using SEtUP / MEnu - settings SEtUP MEnu - creating menu (” “- added to menu) - choosing product Prod ( ) o ( ) o - choosing user USEr - pieces counting function - actual unit selection...
  • Page 26 USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ - serial ports settings settings SErIAL Port-1 - port - 1 - transmission speed (1200, ... ,115 200 bps) bAUd - bits quantity (7 or 8) bItS - parity control PArItY - transmission type (Stab, no StAb, Auto,Cont.,rEMoVE) SEndInG - protocol (LonG, EPL, EPL_A, EPL-d, PEn-01) Prot...
  • Page 27 USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ - turn on/off accumulator charging (if the scale is equipped with accumulator) (bAttEry) - automatic turning off - saving accumulator power (as above) (AUto OFF) - scale start zero inscribing (factory zero) (ZEro) - restore default settings for all options dEFAULt - options only for service SErVICE...
  • Page 28: Scale Setup (Setup)

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scale setup (SEtUP) SEtUP contains all options used for setting scale work mode: MEnu – creating personalized user menu,  CALIb – scale sensitivity calibration,  AutoZEro(ing) – self-maintaining zero indication  (unloaded scale), UnIt – weight unit selection, ...
  • Page 29: Scale Calibration (Calib)

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.1 Scale calibration (CALIb) Calibration with external weight should be performed if balance accuracy after internal calibration is not satisfactory. Calibration weight stated in technical data table for the balance (or of better accuracy) with valid verification certificate should be used then. Calibration of legally verified balance requires violating a mark used to protect an access to adjustment switch and results in loosing legal verification.
  • Page 30 USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Calibration with external weight: Press MENU key.   Press key when CALIb function appears. The following options will be displayed: -CAL on – calibration with external recommended standard of mass (see technical data). -CAL StP – calibration with external weight, confirmation of successive steps - MENU key, out –...
  • Page 31 USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Internal calibration options: Internal calibration of the balance is performed automatically every time the balance is switched on, additionally after given time interval during work and after every temperature change of more than given value. In order to perform internal calibration in any moment, empty the pan and press key twice (one more pressing terminates calibration).
  • Page 32 USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The form of ALN balance calibration report printout (option CAL Prn): --------- CALIBRATION REPORT ---------- ALN220 MAX=220g e=0.001g d=0.0001g 1234 PROD.DATE: 2014-12-16 FIRM.VER.: ALN_01 2015-01-12 ALN106 FACTORY EXT.LOAD : 200.00 g FACTORY INT.LOAD : 196.131 g CALIBRATION NO. : CALIBRATION DATE : 2015-01-22 CALIBRATION TEMP1: 30.346 'C CURRENT EXT.LOAD : 200.00 g...
  • Page 33: Autozeroing Function (Autotar)

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.2 Autozeroing function (AutotAr) When the function is activated, the scale automatically ensures stable zero indication if the pan is empty or if zero indication was   acquired by pressing key. To turn on the function use MENU key and using ...
  • Page 34: Weight Unit Selection (Unit)

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.3 Weight unit selection (UnIt) The function allows selecting weighing unit: - CarAt (1 ct= 0,2 g) - carat, - MGrAM (1mg=0,001g) milligram, - KGrAM (1kg=1000g) kilogram, - Pound (1 lb=453,592374g) English pound, - OunCE (1oz=28,349523g) - ounce, - OunCEt(1ozt=31,1034763g) pharmaceutical ounce, - GrAIn (1gr=0,06479891g) - grain - PennYW (1dwt=1,55517384g) jewellery mass unit,...
  • Page 35: Serial Port Parameters Setting (Serial)

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.4 Serial port parameters setting (SErIAL) function allows setting independently communication parameters of both of serial ports Port-1 and Port-2 (executed in RS232C, RS485, USB or LAN standard): - transfer protocol (Prot): LonG – cooperation with printer or computer, EPL –...
  • Page 36: Printout Configuration (Print)

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.5 Printout configuration (PrInt) Function is used for printing additional information stored in scale memory, weighed product identification data and scale operator id. That information is inscribed using scale keys or scanner. The function allows to switch on/off following positions on the printout: - HEAdEr –...
  • Page 37 USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sample printout during normal weighing (all printout positions deactivated): 20.07 kg 20.04 kg 20.04 kg Sample printout during normal weighing with clock option (all printout positions deactivated): 20.07 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 20.04 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 20.04 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 Sample printout during normal weighing ( some printout positions activated): ALN220 MAX: 220g e=0.001g d=0.0001g...
  • Page 38: Special Functions Description

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special functions description All scales besides basic metrological functions: weighing and taring, have a set of special functions. Depending on meter type functions set differs. Below a list of functions available in standard ME-01 type meters: Add id number to product (Prod), ...
  • Page 39: Product And User Identification (Prod And User)

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.1 Product and user identification (Prod and USEr) The balance enables to inscribe product barcode and user identification number: - Prod bA – product barcode, - USEr Id – user identification number. Balance product barcode and user readout together with external devices (e.g. printer, label printer and computer) enables to build simple identification and archivisation systems.
  • Page 40 USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inscribing data to base Prod and USEr options enables inscribing single product and user data. To inscribe data use keys: - increasing digit, T - next dixit, MENU – end of inscribing. Barcode reader (connected to RS232C interface) can also be used to inscribe data and this way it is faster and more effective.
  • Page 41: Pieces Counting Function (Pcs)

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.2 Pieces counting function (PCS) This function enables to count identical pieces, e.g. turnbuckles or buttons. A measurement is performed in two phases: - first phase - single piece weight calculation on the basis of defined pieces amount (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 or 500 pieces), - second phase –...
  • Page 42: Percentage Weighing Function (Perc)

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.3 Percentage weighing function (PErC) This function allows displaying weighing result in percents. A measurement is performed in two phases: - first phase – weighing a reference sample (100%), 100% - second phase – measuring specific sample as a percentage of the reference sample.
  • Page 43: Label Choosing Function (Label)

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.4 Label choosing function (LAbEL) This function is used in scale with ELTRON (SErIAL function) data protocol. This protocol enables label printout with actual scale indication and chosen data from PrInt special function (variable data), for example date and time. Other data, for example company address, product name, barcode can appear on label as a constant text.
  • Page 44: Weighing Animals Function (Loc)

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.5 Weighing animals function (LOC) The function allows weighing animal moving on the scale. Press MENU key.   When LOC function is displayed press key. following options appear display successively: - LOC oFF – leave the function, - LOC on –...
  • Page 45: Constant Tare Memory Function (Tare)

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.6 Constant tare memory function (tArE) This function enables to measure gross weight of a sample placed in a container of a known weight value (stored in the memory) and to display calculated net weight of the sample. Tare value is recalled from the ...
  • Page 46 USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weighing with constant tare: In order to use tare value that is located in memory, choose from menu tArE function and then tAr on option. A list of memory cells will show up: tAr 01, 02, ... , 10. Cells with inscribed value are marked with "o"...
  • Page 47: Maximum Value Indication Function (Up)

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.7 Maximum value indication function (UP) This function allows holding maximum (or minimum) value that is indicating at the moment. Before measurement scale should be tared. Function has following options: -UP oFF – function off, -HIGH – holding maximum value, -LOW –...
  • Page 48: Total Weight Function (Total)

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.8 Total weight function (totAL) The function allows calculating total weight for series of measurements, which can be greater than scale capacity. It allows calculating total weight as well as average value. Press MENU key.   When totAL is displayed press key.
  • Page 49 USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To leave the function with clearing total register, select totAL function from menu and choose tot oFF option. Scale prints the communicate informing about clearing registers. The form of receipt after each measurement: Date: Time..measurement no weight measurement no weight...
  • Page 50: Checkweighing Function (Thr)

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.9 Checkweighing function (thr) This function allows comparing weighing result with two programmed reference values: lower and upper threshold. Comparison result is signalled with indicators (MIN, OK, MAX) and sound signal generated when threshold values are exceeded. If comparison result is: - smaller than zero threshold –...
  • Page 51 USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Operation sequence:   Press MENU key and choose thr pressing key. The following options are displayed successively: - thr oFF – deactivate the function, - thr on – activate the function, - thr Prn – check last threshold values (press key several times), - thr CFG –...
  • Page 52 USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Relays connection diagram: Imax < 25mA Relays output is the open collector transoptor output with load capacity 25mA / 24V. Transmitter inputs must be protected with diodes, e.g. 1N4148. It is advised to use MS3K/P electronic board (sold separately), consisting of RM96P transmitters, with DC24V input voltage and AC250V, 3A output.
  • Page 53: Setting Date And Time Function (Date)

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.10 Setting date and time function (dAtE) The function allows setting current date and time of scale internal clock and mode of its use. The function has the following options: - dAt oFF – deactivate date and time during printout of current weighing result, - dAt on –...
  • Page 54: Statistical Calculations Function (Stat)

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.11 Statistical calculations function (StAt) This function evaluates from series of measurements (max 1000) statistical parameters of weighting process. Adding successively measurements to register is automatic and it occur after the scale is loaded and its indications stabilize. After each loading printout is made with: number of measurements, result, date and time (if clock is installed and the function is activated).
  • Page 55 USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Order of operations: Press MENU key.   When StAt is displayed press key. The following options are displayed: - StA Prn – monitoring and printout of statistical data, - StA oFF – deactivate function, - StA –...
  • Page 56 USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pressing key printouts estimated values and histogram : Nominal - nominal value, Tolerance - accepted value in percentage. N - number of sample IN TOL. – number of samples in toleranc -TOL – amount of measurements under allowable lower value +TOL –...
  • Page 57: Function For Summing Recipe Ingredients (Recipe)

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.12 Function for summing recipe ingredients (rECIPE) The function allows for separate weighing of several ingredients in one container with the possibility of reading current sum of all weighed ingredients. The function includes the following options: -rEC oFF – leave the function with the possibility of read sum mass, -rEC on –...
  • Page 58: Density Determination (Density)

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.13 Density determination (dEnSItY) Solids density determination This function calculates material density basing on its weight in air and in water using the formula below:     where, – weigh in air – weight in water - density of liquid If distilled water (H O) or ethanol (EthAnOL) is...
  • Page 59 USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To print a density determination report after all necessary measurements, connect a printer to the balance and press key. A sample for solid mass density determination is shown below: ------------------DENSITY--------------------- Mass in the air = ... Mass in the liquid = ...
  • Page 60 USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Liquid density determination This function determines liquid density basing on plunger weight in air and in examined liquid with known volume, using the formula below:    where – plunger weight in air – plunger weigh in a liquid V –...
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19. Troubleshooting and maintenance 1. The balance should be kept clean. 2. Take care that no dirt is between the casing and the pan. If a dirt is noticed, take off the pan (lift it up), clean a dirt and then mount the pan. 3.
  • Page 62: Declaration Of Conformity

    USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Declaration of Conformity AXIS Spółka z o.o. 80-125 Gdańsk, ul.Kartuska 375B Confirm with all responsibility that balances: AKA100, AKA220, AKA320, AKA520, AKA1200, AKA2200, AKA3200, AKA 4200, AKZ100, AKZ220, AKZ320, AKZ520, AKZ1200, AKZ2200, AKZ3200, AKZ 4200, AKZ10 marked with CE mark comply with the following: 1.

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