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Compact Balances
W3300 Series
Operating Manual
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  • Page 1 Compact Balances W3300 Series Operating Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ………………………………… 2. Installation ……………………………………. 3 2-1 Unpacking ……………………………………3 2-2 Specifications………………………………… 4 2-3 Environmental Requirements ……………. 5 2-3 Setting Up Your Balance …………………. 5 3. Operating your balance …………………….. 3 – 1 Display and Control Panel ………………. 6 3 –...
  • Page 3: Installation

    1. INTRODUCTION To ensure proper operation and performance from of your Accuris Compact balance, please read this manual in its entirety before use. Accuris balances have been designed and developed with our scientific customers’ requirements in mind. The Compact Balance range incorporates gold- plates capacitance technology, combined with mechanical engineering and software to provide the following features: ...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Packing List Item Quantity Compact Balance Unit Weigh Pan (top) Pan Support (bottom) Draft Shield Ring and Cover (models -120, -300, and -500 only) AC power adapter Operating Manual IMPORTANT: It is recommended to save the cartons and packing materials for storing and transporting the balance or returning it for any required servicing.
  • Page 5: Environmental Requirements

    2-3 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Your Accuris balance is a precision instrument, and requires an environment which is free from excessive air flow, dust, corrosive elements, vibration and temperature or humidity extremes. An unsuitable environment will adversely affect the performance of your balance. ...
  • Page 6: Operating Your Balance

    If desired to use the draft shield ring (included with models W3300-120, W3300- 300, W3300-500), place it carefully over the Weighing Pan. The bottom edge of the shield will fit on the outside of the 3 raised locating ridges. Attach the included AC/DC Power Supply adapter to a suitable electrical outlet, and attached the DC plug end to the balance.
  • Page 7: Basic Weighing

    The display on the balance has a backlight, and an internal timer will turn off the backlight (power-save mode) if the balance is not used for a period of time. The default time delay for back light shut off is one minute, and this time is adjustable by following these instructions: Hold the PRINT button and then simultaneously press the % PERCENT button.
  • Page 8: Count Weighing

    Place the sample onto the weighing container The display will stabilize (display will show “OK”) and the weight will be displayed 3-3 Count weighing This function is used to determine a total number of pieces of identical weights. A known number of pieces is weighed as a reference, and the average weight of each piece is automatically calculated by the balance.
  • Page 9: Calibration

    4. CALIBRATION The following calibration procedure can be used to calibrate the balance to a known calibration weight standard. Before proceeding, the balance must be located in a stable environment, equilibrated to the ambient temperature. The leveling bubble indicator should show that the balance is level and the weighing pan should be empty and clean.
  • Page 10 2. Press the COUNT/ENTER key, the balance reads "STAbLE" , which indicates stable print as the default. 3. Press the TARE key to choose the print type and press COUNT/ENTER to confirm. 4. Press the TARE key until "lnTEr" is displayed, press COUNT/ENTER and "SEC" is displayed.
  • Page 11 2. Press the TARE key repeatedly until the display reads "unlT" 3. Press the COUNT/ENTER key, the display reads "G yes " which means g (grams) is available for use. 4. Press COUNT/ENTER to confirm. To disable g as the unit, press TARE key, the display reads "...
  • Page 12: Communication With A Computer

    6. Communication with a Computer The basic keyboard functions can be accessed via the RS232 interface. The following commands are available: U:Unit ……… units conversion T:Tare ……… deduct the tare weight C:Cal ……… calibration with external standard weight P:Print ……… print function %:% ………...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    The instruction to connect the balance to external device is as follows RS232 pins DESCRIPTION 2:TXD---- scale transmits data 3:RXD---- scale receives data 5:GRD---- signal ground Notice: o “handshake” signals, such as “clear to send” (CTS) are not used. The peripheral must have a minimum buffer (15 characters).
  • Page 14: Care And Maintenance

    ·Unstable power supply ·Close the door properly ·Remove any objects or exceeds the limit ·The object weighed is materials that may unstable (evaporation or obstruct the pan absorption of moisture) ·The balance is not ·Calibrate the balance Weighing · Press TARE key to zero value is not calibrated ·The display is not tared...
  • Page 16 © Copyright, 2015, Benchmark Scientific PO Box 709 Edison, NJ 08818 www.benchmarkscientific.com www.accuris-usa.com...

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