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- Page 1 Adam Equipment PGW SERIES (P.N. 8080, Revision E4, September 2007) Software rev.: 2.43 & above © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Calibration using Internal Calibration mass ..........25 10.1.2 Calibration using External Calibration mass ..........25 10.2 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION................26 10.3 CALIBRATION ERRORS ..................26 11.0 RS-232 INTERFACE .....................27 12.0 ERROR CHECKING ....................30 13.0 SUPERVISOR MENUS ..................31 13.1 ENABLE WEIGHING UNITS ................31 © Adam Equipment Company 2007... - Page 4 14.1 DENSITY DETERMINATION KIT................37 14.2 ANTI-VIBRATION TABLE ...................37 14.3 ADAM PRINTERS ....................37 15.0 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ................38 16.0 TROUBLE-SHOOTING ..................38 17.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ............42 18.0 SERVICE INFORMATION ..................42 19.0 BALANCE MENU STRUCTURE ................43 © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
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Page 5: Know Your Balance
Please read this Manual thoroughly before starting the operation. If you need any clarifications, feel free to contact your supplier or Adam Equipment. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The PGW balances are ideal for laboratory and general purpose weighing. -
Page 6: Specifications
Net weight 5.5 kg Applications Weighing, Check weighing, Percentage weighing, Parts counting, Animal / dynamic weighing, Net / total and Density determination The same models are available with motorised internal calibration as series denoted with ‘i’ © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 7: Unpacking The Balance
Avoid air movement such as from fans or opening doors. Do not place near open windows or air-conditioning vents. • Keep the balance clean. Do not stack material on the balances when they are not in use. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 8: Setting Up The Balance
The display will indicate the balance serial number (if set) and the software revision number followed by the capacity of the balance. Next the balance will run a self-test by displaying all segments © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 9: Display
- A percentage indicator known as capacity tracker which is a 0-100% bar graph consisting 10 large segments for indicating the percentage of the total balance capacity used and arrows for check weighing. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... - Page 10 When the balance is in the Percent weighing mode “ ” When the balance is in the Net/ Total mode “ ” 100% When the capacity tracker is showing percent of maximum “ ”, “ ” range used © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
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Page 11: Keypad
To set a value when required, use the keys as given below- - [Up] and [Down] keys to increase or decrease the flashing digit, - [Advance] and [Back] keys to advance or move back the digit and - [Enter] key to accept the value © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 12: Input/Output
Page 12 of 48 8.0 INPUT/OUTPUT The rear panel has connectors for RS-232 serial and a power input socket. Required power input is a low-voltage external supply, 15VDC @ 800mA. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 13: Operations
Use the numeric entry method (see section 7.1) to enter the code. The display will change to show 7 digits set to zero with the rightmost digit flashing. Make sure to enter the correct passcode to continue. See the Section 13.6 for details. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 14: Weighing
0.035273962 28.349523 POUNDS 0.0022046 453.5924 DRAMS 0.564383422 1.7718451 HK TAELS tl H 0.026717251 37.42900 TAIWAN TAELS tl T 0.026666702 37.49995 SING TAELS tl S 0.026455464 37.799375 MOMMES 0.266666951 3.749996 TOLAS 0.085735323 11.663804 TICAL 0.0612395 16.32933 © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 15: Functions
• Percent weighing • Check weighing • Animal / dynamic weighing • Net/Total • Density determination The selectable functions can be enabled using a similar method to the Units above by turning the functions on or off. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 16: Parts Counting
• Checks will be made to determine that the weight of the reference parts is large enough for reasonably accurate counting (weight of each piece must be > 1d) • To return to normal weighing, press [Esc] © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 17: Percent Weighing
NOTE: Percentage will be initially displayed to the maximum number of decimal places based on the resolution of the balance. To increase or decrease by one decimal place, press the [Up] or [Down] key respectively. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 18: Check Weighing
• If the “HIGH LIMIT” was set to “On”, the display will show the current high limit in the last selected unit which can be changed in the same way as in case of “LOW LIMIT” • Press [Enter] to proceed © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 19: Animal / Dynamic Weighing
• Press [Up] or [Down] to select “rUN” for starting the animal / dynamic weighing using the method previously set or “SEtUP” to set up the balance for animal weighing (see the section 9.4.4.1 Animal Weighing Setup Parameters) © Adam Equipment Company 2007... - Page 20 [Esc] to return to normal weighing 9.4.4.1 Animal Weighing Setup Parameters • Press [Mode] and then [Up] or [Down] to select Animal Weighing. When “ANIMAL” is displayed press [Enter] to enter the function © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
- Page 21 • The XX can be changed to between 0-99 seconds using the numeric entry method (see section 7.1) • To confirm the desired value, press [Enter] © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
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Page 22: Net/Total
The density mode allows the user to use a special Density Kit or use the below pan weighing facility to perform the necessary weighing. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... - Page 23 “DENSITY XXXX g/cc” • Remove the item from the pan • Press [Mode] to continue with a new sample or press [Esc] to return to normal weighing © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
- Page 24 “DENSITY XXXX g/cc” • Remove the item from the pan • Press [Mode] to continue with a new sample or press [Esc] to return to normal weighing • Pressing [Print] will print the density value in g/cc. © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
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Page 25: Calibration
• The display will show the busy symbol and after calibration is complete it will display “UNLOAD” sounding a beep. Remove the weight. Another beep will be heard confirming the unloading action. The balance will then return to normal weighing. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 26: Automatic Calibration
When an error is found a displayed message will be shown and the calibration must be done again. If the balance has error messages more than once it is possible the mechanics have been damaged. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 27: Rs-232 Interface
15 lines of data. The data types that can be printed are: NAME TEXT PRINTED ID number ID no.: xxxxxxxxxxxx Serial number Serial no. xxxxxxxxxxxx Date DATE dd/mm/yyyy Time TIME hh:mm:ss Net weight Net: xxx.xxx g Gross weight Gross: xxx.xxx g © Adam Equipment Company 2007... - Page 28 *NOTE: The format of the results line will change depending on the mode in which the balance is operating, e.g. Normal weighing, Check weighing, Animal weighing: “123.456 g” Parts counting: “1234 pcs” Percent weighing: “12.345 %” © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
- Page 29 Key character is not ‘T’, ‘S’, ‘P’, ‘M’, ‘C’ or ‘U’ !KT-<CR> !EF<CR> Command format error, <CR> is not the fourth character KT<CR> or No reply Either ‘!’ or <CR> is missing in the !KT - command string © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
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Page 30: Error Checking
Calibration constant not within 20% of old ERROR LO or ERROR HI calibration constant Concerning weighing ERROR LO Weight display is below zero by >4%max ERROR LOAd Weight is above maximum plus 90d © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 31: Supervisor Menus
13.2 ENABLE WEIGHING MODES Same steps are followed to enable or disable the weighing modes. • Press [Enter] when “MODES” is displayed. The display will show the first mode i.e., Parts Counting (“PARTS”) together with its enabled state © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 32: Enable Serial Interface Parameters
If FORM1 or FORM2 is selected, it can be changed by the user using a selection of available data. By default the 2 forms are the same as the standard form unless changed by the user as below. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 33: Setup Parameters
The user parameters that control the balance are shown under the SETUP. When “SETUP” is displayed, press the [Setup]/Enter key. The options for each parameter can be scrolled through by using the [Up] or [Down] key. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... - Page 34 • Use the [Up] and [Down] keys to increase or decrease the value for setting. Press [Enter] to accept the setting and advance to the next item in the menu • Press [Mode] to advance to setting of the next parameter or [Esc] to return to normal weighing © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
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Page 35: Calibration Setup
NOTE: The value of the internal mass is not an exact number, such as 100g. It must be set by comparing with an external mass. The exact value can be set, provided this feature is enabled at the factory. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 36: Passcodes
Supervisor Menus if the Supervisor Passcode has been set. To change or disable a Passcode it will be necessary to enter the current passcode. Press [Enter] when “PASSCODES” is displayed to enter this section. © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 37: Forgotten Passcodes
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Page 38: Safety And Maintenance
Service of a PGW balance will generally be necessary when the balance does not perform as expected. The balances are not user-serviceable. For Service Information, see section 18.0 and contact Adam equipment or your supplier. Problems usually fall into one of the following categories:... - Page 39 The table that follows is a guide of common problems and their solutions. Note that many problems may have multiple solutions and there may be problems found that are not listed in the table. For Service Information, contact Adam Equipment or your supplier. BALANCE DOES NOT FUNCTION Problems...
- Page 40 Poor Eccentric loading A mechanical problem Inspect the area around the pan for hair, dust or other obstructions, *Inspection of the mechanics may be needed for any possible problems. *Readjusting of the Eccentric loading is recommended. © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
- Page 41 *RS-232 circuits damaged Display dark, keys Display contrast poor *Check the cables to the display beep Cable unplugged or *Replace the display which could be damaged damaged *To be carried out by authorised technicians only. © Adam Equipment Company 2007...
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Page 42: Replacement Parts And Accessories
Page 42 of 48 17.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES If you need to order any spare parts and accessories, contact your supplier or Adam Equipment. A partial list of such items is as follows- • Power Supply Module • Anti-Vibration Table •... -
Page 43: Balance Menu Structure
Page 43 of 48 19.0 BALANCE MENU STRUCTURE © Adam Equipment Company 2007... -
Page 44: Adam Equipment Company
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Page 46: Warranty Information
Page 46 of 48 WARRANTY INFORMATION Adam Equipment offers Limited Warranty (Parts and Labour) for the components failed due to defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty starts from the date of delivery. During the warranty period, should any repairs be necessary, the purchaser must inform its supplier or Adam Equipment Company. - Page 47 Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adam Equipment could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. WEEE COMPLIANCE...
- Page 48 For a complete listing of all Adam products visit our website at www.adamequipment.com © Copyright by Adam Equipment Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without the prior permission of Adam Equipment.
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