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  • Page 1 Service Manual Sartorius Combics 1 | Combics 2 Models CIS1U | CIS2U | CISL1U | CISL2U for Combics Indicators Models CAPP.U-...-LU | CAPS.U-...-LU for Combics Weighing Platforms including Service Specifications WCI5005-e03104...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1-18-1: External User-defined Calibration Contents Weight (Service Mode not Required) 1-18-2 1. Entering 1st Linearization Weight Overview Calibration/Adjustment Routines in Service Mode (General Service Concept Information) General Information Valid areas for Use When to Use Which Procedure Zone “D” Combics Indicators Menu Line 1-9: Calibration/Adjustment Functions Overview of the Models 1-9-1 External Calibration/Adjustment with Default...
  • Page 3 A/D Converter Configuration (General Information) 76 Adjusting the Weighing Platform Notes on A/D Converter Configuration Adjusting the Off-center Load Descriptions of the Individual Menu Items Procedure (Example Illustrated on the Left) Selecting the Weighing Range Structure Diagram: Determining the Adjustment Resistance (Menu Item 11-3) Off-center Load Adjustment: 0-ohm Resistors (Example) Menu Item 9-1: A/D Converter Configuration (Example:...

  • Page 4: Service Concept

    Overview Service Concept Prerequisites for performing maintenance and repair work on Sartorius Combics scales requires considerable experience with both indicators and weighing platforms. In case of defects, repairs are performed on site. Generally, the equipment is not replaced. General Information –...

  • Page 5: When To Use Which Procedure

    When to Use Which Procedure Combics Indicators Activate the service mode to perform all adjustments See page 17 Important: All adjustments required after repair work (such as replacement of the A/D converter or the load cells) are performed using the terminal. The Sartocas service software is not required for these adjustments.
  • Page 6 Use PPLoader software to update the application software in the terminal Drift, display Inf 02 when starting an adjustment routine to check the A/D converter (quick-test) See page 73 or with the strain-gauge simulator, check load cell(s) with the load cell tester Display blank (dark) Disconnect the equipment from the power supply and disconnect all cables and wires from the subassemblies,...

  • Page 7: Overview Of The Models

    Overview of the Models The hardware configuration consists of either a Combics 1 or 2 indicator and Sartorius weighing platform(s), or a Combics 1 or 2 indicator and weighing platform(s) (strain-gauge load cells) from another manufacturer. Important: Mechanical and electrical service or repair work on the Combics scale requires considerable experience, and for this reason should be performed only by Sartorius technicians trained at the factory.

  • Page 8: Accompanying Literature

    Set of screwdrivers (Phillips head ) Set of Allen wrenches Digital voltmeter (Beckman) 6738-62 Strain gauge simulator 6740-74 RS-232/485 converter 6740-68 Accompanying Literature Operating instructions for “Combics 1 | 2 Indicators“ WCI6004-e03081 98648-012-27 Operating instructions for “Painted or Stainless Steel Weighing Platforms“ WCA6004-e03081 98648-012-26...

  • Page 9: Operating Concept

    Closes active submenu and Select and store a menu item returns to next higher menu – Press and hold (> 2 sec ): Combics 1 level and menu level (unless Exit the operating menu the first menu level is already...

  • Page 10: Configuring The Combics

    During alphanumeric input – Change the displayed Configuring the Combics in the operating menu: character; scroll – Cursor in first position, backwards ÿ (sequence: Purpose no characters entered yet: Space, A through Z, You can configure the Combics to Delete entire string and minus sign, decimal meet individual requirements by enter “0“...
  • Page 11 Function: Key assignment for k You can display, enter or change the – Printer protocols »prtport« following parameters: »fn-key« – Gross/net toggling In addition to basic weighing »gro net« – Extra Functions: Utilities functions, you can use the – Toggle between the 1st, 2nd and »utilit«.

  • Page 12: Function Of The Keys When Configuring The Menu

    (Function) to the right: Functions of the Keys when Press the ) key Configuring the Menu – Move cursor 1 position to the left Press the ( key Open the operating menu: (Tare) Turn the Combics off and on Printing the Parameter Settings again by pressing e;...

  • Page 13: Description Of The Equipment

    Description of the Equipment The Combics scales from Sartorius are primarily used in industry. Because there are a number of hardware configurations to choose from, Combics models are constructed according to customer requirements. The Combics scale consists of: – A choice of weighing platforms with capacities from 10 lbs to 10000 lbs (in stainless steel or steel) and indicators...

  • Page 14: Function Of The Service Keys And Switches

    Function of the Service Keys and Switches A. Menu Access Switch This switch must be open to work with the service software or configure the A/ D converter (e. g., “Trade” configuration). If the menu access switch is closed, the error message “ACCESS SWITCH LOCKED” is displayed in the service program and the indicator shows “L”...

  • Page 15: Activating The Bpi Mode

    – The Combics is now in BPI mode. Important: Peripheral devices that communicate over the SBI (Sartorius Balance Interface) protocol cannot be operated while the Combics is in BPI mode. If you press the p key, only InF 30 is displayed.

  • Page 16: Activating The Xbpi Protocol

    Activating the xBPI Protocol Activate the xBPI protocol to perform adjustment with the service software Sartocas software or Psion server without activating the BPI mode through the SBI/BPI key. Note: This menu item is accessible in the standard menu. – Via Setup select the Device parameters menu item (for the COM1 port). –...

  • Page 17: Activating The Service Mode

    Activating the Service Mode Activating the Service Mode – Turn off the Combics (key: e). – Turn on the Combics (key: e) and briefly press the ) key while all segments are displayed. display.eps The display shows APPL. appl.eps – Press the k key to scroll to the Setup item. setup.eps –...
  • Page 18 – Press the ) key; the display shows only a flashing cursor. d_vore12.eps Press k to select “2” and then press ) to confirm; the cursor jumps to the – second position; now you can enter the next number. Repeat this procedure with the appropriate numbers to enter the service password (202122).

  • Page 19: Working In The Service Mode

    Working in the Service Mode Note: When performing maintenance on an existing system, the service mode must be activated to perform linearization, to set or clear the preload, and to enter the date of service. Additional Menus in Service Mode In the Text Menu (“Setup”) Under the “Date”...
  • Page 20 Note: After necessary adjustments, install the suitable 1-20 Place of adjustment (geographical latitude adjustment routine for the customer. and altitude or, alternatively, the acceleration of gravity at the place of installation): 1-18 Enter the calibration and linearization weights 1-20-1: Latitude in degrees 1-18-1: Enter adjustment weight 1-20-2: Altitude in meters above sea level 1-18-2: Enter linearization weight 1...
  • Page 21 11-3 Weighing range: 11-7 Available weight units: 11-3-1: Single-range scale 11-7-1: User-defined unit 11-3-2: Multiple-range scale 11-7-2: Grams 11-3-3: Multi-interval scale 11-7-3: Kilograms 11-4 Metrological data for single-range scale: 11-7-5: lb 11-4-1: Scale interval d 11-4-2: Verification scale interval e 11-7-21: Tons 11-4-3: Minimum load 11-4-4: Maximum load...

  • Page 22: Menu Item

    Menu Item 1-18: Entering Calibration/Linearization Weights 1-18-1: External User-defined Calibration Weight (Service Mode not Required) – Activate the service mode (see page 16). – Select weighing platform “WP1”. display_wps1_serv.eps Press the ) key to open the numeric menu. – Select menu item 1-18-1 (external user-defined weight) by pressing k ) display_serv_01.eps –...
  • Page 23 1-18-2: 1. Entering Linearization Weight – Scroll to menu item 1-18-2 (press k repeatedly). Note: The service mode must be active. menu_1182.eps – Activate the input mode for the first linearization weight (press the ) key briefly). The first number flashes. user1Ib.eps –...

  • Page 24: Calibration/Adjustment Routines In Service Mode (General Information)

    (i.e., the geographical data at the new place of use does not match the entered at Sartorius AG in Goettingen, Germany), the scale span can be adjusted by using external weights or by entering the specifications of the load cell(s).
  • Page 25 If the acceleration of gravity has been entered, this data takes precedence over geographical data (latitude and altitude) previously entered. Valid Locations for Use Once the exact geographical data or the acceleration of gravity has been entered and subsequent span adjustment performed, a scale with a resolution of 3000 digits can be used within a tolerance zone of ±100 km from the latitude entered and ±200 m from the altitude.

  • Page 26: Zone "D

    Zone “D” For a complete scale used in the Federal Republic of Germany, the following data can be entered for scales with a resolution of 3000 digits at the place of span adjustment: – Latitude: 51.00 degrees – Altitude: 513 m –...

  • Page 27: External Calibration/Adjustment With Default

    Menu Item 1-9: Calibration/Adjustment Functions Note: When using a verified weighing platform, open the cover plate on the left side of the back of the indicator and move the menu access switch to the right (“accessible”; see page 14). – Activate the service mode (see page 17). 1-9-1: External Calibration/Adjustment with Default Weights –...
  • Page 28 – After taring or zeroing the scale, press and hold the ) key until Cal is displayed. If menu item 8-12-2 is active, the geographical data is displayed before the display_cal.eps calibration weight is prompted. Confirm each of the values shown by pressing the ) key to continue with the calibration routine.

  • Page 29: Weights

    – Press ), then, several times, k ) to select menu item 1-9-3, “External calibration/adjustment with user-defined weights” and confirm by pressing ) briefly. menu_193.eps – Press ( to jump to the first columns of the numeric menu. – Press ) to store the selected menu item. –...

  • Page 30: Select Weighing Platform »Wp1

    1-9-5 Internal Linearization (Only for WP1 on COM1 or UniCOM Ports) 1-9-7 External Linearization with User-defined Weights – Activate the service mode (see page 17). – Select weighing platform »WP1«. Display_WP1_Serv.eps – Press the ) key to open the numeric menu. display_serv_01.eps –...
  • Page 31 – After approx. 2 seconds the first linearization weight (user-defined weight) is shown on the display. Select menu items 1-18-2 through 1-18-5 to enter the linearization weights. 2.5Ib.eps – Place the prompted weight on the scale. After a brief pause, the difference between the current value and the last adjustment is displayed (calibration).

  • Page 32: Display_Serv_01.Eps

    – Press the ) key to store the value for the third linearization weight; the fourth linearization weight is prompted. 10Ib.eps – Place the prompted weight on the scale. After a brief pause, the difference between the current value and the last adjustment is displayed (calibration). display_serv_03lb.eps –...

  • Page 33: Setting The Preload

    1-9-8 Setting the Preload Note: When using a verified weighing platform, open the cover plate on the left side of the back of the indicator and move the menu access switch to the right (“accessible”; see page 14). – Activate the service mode (see page 17). –...

  • Page 34: Clearing The Preload

    – Press ) until SEt VOR is displayed. vorl2.eps – Release the ) key; after a brief pause, the Combics indicator automatically returns to the weighing mode. 0lb_o.eps 1-9-9 Clearing the Preload Note: When using a verified weighing platform, open the cover plate on the left side of the back of the indicator and move the menu access switch to the right (“accessible”;...
  • Page 35 – Remove the preload weight from the scale. A weight value with a preceding “minus” sign is displayed (for example, -0.335 lb). Display_-0335lb.eps – Press ) until CLr VOR is displayed. vorl5.eps – Release the ) key; the preload is cleared and, after a brief pause, the Combics indicator automatically returns to the weighing mode.

  • Page 36: Adjustment Without Weights

    Adjustment without Weights Menu Item 1-19: Entering the Specifications of the Load Cell(s) – Activate the service mode (see page 17). – Select weighing platform »WP1«. display_wps1_serv.eps – Press the ) key to open the numeric menu. display_serv_01.eps – Press the ) key, then, several times, k repeatedly and then ) again to open menu item 1-19, “Calibration without weights”;...
  • Page 37 – To store the setting, press and hold the ) key (> 2 sec). – Select menu item1-19-2 (key sequence: k, )). – Enter the resolution (lowest scale interval d) (e.g., 0.01 kg). This value has to match that stored under menu item 11-4-1 (or 11-5-1 or 11-6-1). –...
  • Page 38 – Press k and ) to select menu item 1-19-7, Store parameters set in menu item 1-19. display_serv_01197.eps – Press ) ( ( to store the load cell specifications entered; the menu automatically jumps back to the first menu page. display_serv_01.eps –...
  • Page 39 Menu Item 1-20: Entering the Geographical Latitude and Altitude, or the Acceleration of Gravity When you activate menu item 1-20-1, the value 99999.99 is displayed; under 1-20-2, is 9999999 displayed too. Otherwise, if values have already been entered for geographical latitude and altitude, then 0.000000 is displayed under menu item 1-20-3.

  • Page 40: Menu Item

    Entering the Place of Adjustment with Subsequent Adjustment (Example) – Activate the service mode (see page 17). – Press ) to select weighing platform »WP1«. display_wp1_serv.eps – Press the ) key to open the numeric menu. The first menu page is displayed. display_serv_01.eps –...
  • Page 41 Example: Entering geographical latitude and elevation: Select menu item 1-20-1 (latitude) (press )). In the example shown here, the most recently entered parameter was the value for the acceleration of gravity (menu item 1-20-3). For this reason, the input fields for menu items 1-20-1 and 1-20-2 are filled with 999…...
  • Page 42 – Enter a value for the local elevation at the place of installation in meters above sea level (reference value: 151) (key sequence: ) k k). Note: A negative value may be entered for local elevation; for example, display_151.eps if the scale is installed in a mine. –...
  • Page 43 – Enter the acceleration of gravity at the place of installation (in ms / or the reference value: 9.811590). Press ) to confirm your input. – Activate menu item 1-20-4 to store new data (key sequence: ) k). The display shows “busy”, indicating that the parameters entered are being stored. –...
  • Page 44 The parameters for altitude at the place of installation and geographical latitude have been entered (menu items 1-20-1 and 1-20-2). The display will show “ALTITUD” for 2 seconds, if the menu item 8-12-2 is activated. display_altitud.eps The altitude at the place of installation is displayed in meters above sea level. In the example shown here, the altitude of Goettingen, Germany (reference value) is shown.
  • Page 45 Instead of “ALTITUD” and “LATITUD”, “GRAVITY” is displayed for 2 seconds if the acceleration of gravity (menu item 1-20-3) was entered rather than the elevation and geographical latitude (menu items 1-20-1 and 1-20-2). display_gravity.eps The value entered for the acceleration of gravity at the place of installation is displayed (in m/s In the example shown here, the acceleration of gravity at Goettingen, Germany (reference value) is shown.

  • Page 46: Menu Item 11: A/D Converter Settings (Configuration: Standard, Trade)

    – To adapt the Combics for use with any commercially available strain-gauge load cell or analog Sartorius CAPP or CAPS weighing platform, when installing a new system. – After replacing the electronic A/D converter during repair work, also on combics scales, when the Sartocas software is not used.

  • Page 47: Notes On A/D Converter Configuration

    These parameters are not reset when you restore the Metrology: factory defaults in the operating menu. Parameters not listed above are not affected by your choice of Standard or Trade configuration; the same restrictions apply as for Sartorius weighing instruments which cannot be configured.

  • Page 48: Descriptions Of The Individual Menu Items

    Following A/D converter configuration, write the – Standard Configuration metrological data on a tag for all weighing ranges. (menu item 9-1-3) Afterwards, affix the enclosed protective acetate overlay to the tag. – Trade Configuration (menu item 9-1-4) After completing calibration and adjustment, move the menu access switch back to the “closed”...

  • Page 49: Selecting The Weighing Range Structure (Menu Item 11-3)

    Verification Scale Interval e Selecting the Weighing Range Structure (Menu Item 11-3) The verification scale interval e indicates the resolution The capacity of the weighing platform can be divided into of the weighing instrument in legal metrology. multiple ranges. These settings are configured under menu When accuracy class l is active, this is equal to the scale item 11-3: interval d.
  • Page 50 Range 1, Range 2, Range 3 Available Weight Units (Menu Item 11-7) Here you can enter the limits for each of the weighing With this function, you can make particular weight units ranges. When a limit is exceeded, the accuracy changes. inaccessible during weighing.
  • Page 51 Important: Calibration without weights cannot be Once the A/D converter configuration has been locked performed on weighing instruments used in (menu access switch closed), the indicator can no longer legal metrology. be used to influence weighing results. The scope of functions available in the weighing instrument is defined Storing Configuration Data (Menu Item 11-10) by the A/D converter.
  • Page 52 Menu Item 9-1: A/D Converter Configuration (Example: Trade Configuration) – Activate the service mode (see page 17). – Press k repeatedly to select weighing platform »WP1«. display_wp1_serv.eps – Press the ) key to open the numeric menu. The first menu page is displayed. display_serv_01.eps –...
  • Page 53 – Select menu page 11 (key sequence: ( ( k). Note: If the Trade configuration is loaded, menu line 11-1 (for selecting display_serv_11.eps accuracy class) is displayed at this point. Otherwise (Standard configuration), that menu line is skipped and 11-2 (weight unit 1) is displayed.
  • Page 54 – Press the key sequence ( k k to open menu item 11-3 (Selecting the weighing range structure). display_serv_113.eps – Press ) to confirm your selection. In the example shown here, menu item 11-3-1 (Single-range scale) has been selected. display_serv_1131w.eps –...
  • Page 55 – The input field for the verification scale interval e is to open. display_serv_114.eps – If the Trade configuration is active, select menu item 11-4-2 (Verification scale interval e) (key sequence: ( k k k )). display_serv_1142.eps – Press the ) key again to open this item; 0.001 kg is displayed. eiche1lb.eps –...
  • Page 56 – Press k to select menu item 11-4-4 (maximum load). – Press ) again to open this menu item; then enter the maximum capacity (for example 300.0 kg) (key sequence: k k k k ) k ) k ) Display_Serv_1144.eps p ) k).

  • Page 57: Menu Item 9-1: A/D Converter Configuration With Load

    “Busy” is displayed briefly. Display_busy.eps Afterwards, the Combics is re-started. The scale is in the normal weighing mode. Then adjust the weighing instrument and, if the Trade configuration is active, Display.eps return the menu access switch from the “accessible” to the “closed” position (see page 12).

  • Page 58: Loading The Standard Configuration (If The Trade Configuration Is Currently Loaded)

    Loading the Standard Configuration (if the Trade configuration is currently loaded) – Open menu item 9-1 (Standard configuration) and confirm (key sequence: k display_serv_91.eps k )). – Select menu code 9-1-3 (key sequence: ) k) and press ) to store. Display_Serv_913.eps The selected configuration is loaded.
  • Page 59 – Press ) to confirm your selection. In the example shown here, menu item 11-3-1 (Single-range scale) has been selected. If desired, press k to change the weighing range structure: Display_Serv_1131W.eps 11-3-2: Multiple-range scale; 11-2-3: Multi-interval scale. – Press ( to return to menu line 11-3. Note: Entering the scale interval, range limits (multiple-range or multi-interval scales only) and maximum capacity:...
  • Page 60 The scale interval d is shown, and a flashing digit indicates the cursor position. You can change the digit that the cursor is on. Move the cursor as needed to change other digits; in this manner, you can change the number to the desired value. display_schrittw_0001Ib.eps –...
  • Page 61 – Enter the desired maximum capacity (in this example, 30.0 kg; key sequence: k k k k ) k ) p ) k) and then press and hold ) (> 2 sec) to store the value. Enter “30” (it is not necessary to enter the decimal standard1Ib.eps point and the last “0”).

  • Page 62: Menu Item 1-19: Entering The Specifications Of The Load Cell(S)

    Press ) to store the A/D converter configuration data. “Busy” is displayed briefly; afterwards, the Combics is re-started. After the self-test of the display, the scale is ready to operate. Display_busy.eps Menu Item 1-19: Entering the Specifications of the Load Cell(s) –...
  • Page 63 Note: If a weighing platform has more than one load cell, multiply the nominal capacity accordingly. Example: The weighing platform consists of 4 load cells, each of which has a capacity of 30 kg. In this case, the nominal capacity (= maximum load) equals 4 x 30 kg, or 120 kg.

  • Page 64: Entering The Date Of Service

    – Press ) and then ) to select menu item 1-19-7, (Store values for menu item 1-19). – Press ) ( ( to store the load cell specifications entered; the menu Display_Serv_01197.eps automatically jumps back to the first menu page. –...

  • Page 65: Entering The Serial Number Of The Combics Indicator

    – Press ) activate the input mode (the cursor flashes in the first position). cursor.eps – Press the ) k p keys as needed to enter the next scheduled maintenance date (for example, 25 Apr 03). s-date1.eps – Press and hold the ) key (with the cursor to the right of the last character) to store the date;...
  • Page 66 – Press k k k to scroll through the menu until the display shows Ser- ser-no.eps – Press ) activate the input mode. cursor.eps – Press the ) k p keys as needed to enter the serial number ( for example, 13800012) of the existing weighing system.

  • Page 67: Entering The Model Designation Of The Combics Indicator

    Entering the Model Designation of the Combics Indicator After replacing the digital PCB, the model designation of the scale or Combics indicator must be written in memory. – Activate the service mode (see page 17). code_s.eps – Press k k k k to scroll through the menu until the display shows ModEL.

  • Page 68: Defining Transaction Numbers For Data Records (Weight Values) Which Were Stored In The Alibi Memory

    Defining Transaction Numbers for Data Records (Weight Values) which were stored in the Alibi Memory – Activate the service mode (see page 17). code_s.eps – Press k k to scroll through the menu until the display shows MEM-no. memory.eps – Press ) activate the input mode (the cursor flashes in the first position). cursor.eps –...

  • Page 69: Repairing The Combics Indicator

    Repairing the Combics Indicator Important: An isolating transformer must be installed between the indicator and mains before performing work that entails opening the Combics indicator housing. To open the Combics indicator, remove the four nuts as shown in the illustration on the left.

  • Page 70: Blank Display

    Blank Display If the display is blank (dark), disconnect the equipment from mains, open the housing and disconnect all cables and wires from the subassemblies. Then connect the equipment to power again through an isolating transformer and connect all subassemblies again, measuring the supply voltage in each case. –...

  • Page 71: Replacing The Power Pcb

    Replacing the Power PCB – Disconnect the cable from the power source. – Pry the protective cap from the power PCB. To do this, insert the end of a slotted-head screwdriver into each of the four openings on the protective cap and carefully push the retainer clips, located further down, to one side.

  • Page 72: Replacing The Dc/Dc Converter

    Replacing the DC/DC Converter dc_dc.gif Note: Use a digital voltmeter (DC setting) to measure voltages against ground (earth). No particular points of measurement are defined for this procedure; for this reason, use a thin test pin and exercise extreme caution to avoid short-circuiting the equipment.

  • Page 73: Replacing The A/D Converter

    Replacing the A/D Converter – Before replacing the A/D converter, try to read out the data from the A/D converter’s controller using the service software; if this is successful, you can load the adjustment data in the controller of the new A/D converter once it is installed.

  • Page 74: Replacing The Digital Pcb

    1. Disconnect the platform measuring voltage lines from the terminal strip (pins 3 and 4) in the A/D converter. Then short circuit these two lines and connect them to pin 7 (GND) of the terminal connector. If the A/D converter is intact, the weight readout should be stable.

  • Page 75: Checking The Ip67 Protection

    Checking the IP67 Protection The test procedure and the equipment used have yet to be specified. Torque Values for Cable Glands and Vent Valve Cable gland: power cord 3 Nm Cable gland: optional connections 3 Nm (brass: 5 Nm) Cable gland (brass): platform connection 5 Nm Vent valve 1.5 Nm...

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Weighing Platform

    Adjusting the Weighing Platform Adjusting the Off-center Load If the weighing platform has only one load cell, the off-center load is not adjusted in case of error; rather, the load cell must be replaced. The off-center load is adjusted only in weighing platforms that have four load cells.

  • Page 77: Diagram: Determining The Adjustment Resistance

    Diagram: Determining the Test load in klb Adjustment Resistance 50lb 100lb 125lb 150lb 200lb 250lb 300lb 0,5klb 1klb 1,25klb 1,5klb 2klb 2,5klb 3klb 5klb 10klb 12,5klb 15klb 20klb 25klb 30klb Note: Resistance Individual If a 125 lb test weight is used cholce (corresponding to the maximum Ω...

  • Page 78: Off-Center Load Adjustment: 0-Ohm Resistors (Example)

    Off-center Load Adjustment: 0-ohm Resistors (Example) eckl_4.jpg 0-ohm-resistors and 0-ohm-resistors and 0-ohm-resistors and 0-ohm-resistors and the corresponding ad- the corresponding ad- the corresponding ad- the corresponding ad- justment resistors of justment resistors of justment resistors of justment resistors of load cell no 4 load cell no 3 load cell no 2 load cell no 1...

  • Page 79: Setting The Overload Stops

    Setting the Overload Stops 1. Weighing Platforms with One Load Cell: Steel Loosen the overload stops until the weight value displayed for the load on the platform begins to decrease (stops touch the load plate support). Then retract (tighten) the stops by 4 turn. Platform nominal Test weight for Test weight for...

  • Page 80: Weighing Platforms With 1 Load Cell: Stainless Steel

    2. Weighing Platforms with One Load Cell: Stainless Steel Extend (loosen) the overload stops until the weight value displayed for the load on the platform begins to decrease (i.e., until the stops touch the load plate support). Platform nominal Test weight for Test weight for capacity in Ib.

  • Page 81: Weighing Platforms With 4 Load Cells: Steel

    3. Weighing Platforms with Four Load Cells: Steel Extend (loosen) the overload stops until the weight value displayed for the load on the platform begins to decrease (i.e., until the stops touch the load plate support). Platform nominal Test weight for Test weight for capacity in Ib.

  • Page 82: Weighing Platforms With 4 Load Cells: Stainless Steel

    4. Weighing Platforms with Four Load Cells: Stainless Steel Extend (loosen) the overload stops until the weight value displayed for the load on the platform begins to decrease (i.e., until the stops touch the load plate support). Platform nominal Test weight for Test weight for capacity in Ib.

  • Page 83: Repairing The Weighing Platforms

    Repairing the Weighing Platforms Replacing the Connecting Cable If the connecting cable (from junction box to Combics indicator) needs to be replaced on a weighing platform with four load cells, or if the load cell needs to be replaced on a platform with only one load cell , open the Combics indicator and disconnect the cable from the terminal strip of the A/D converter.

  • Page 84: Replacing Load Cells

    Replacing Load Cells If an off-center load error is detected (platforms with one load cell), or if the output signal from the load cell is too high or too low (InF 02 is displayed during span adjustment), replace the load cell. Because the mechanical construction of the platforms is basically uncomplicated, no detailed description of the disassembly procedure is included here.

  • Page 85: Torque Values

    – When installing the new load cell, make sure any arrow (see the illustration on the left) always points in the movement of the load cell. – Tighten the load cells with the required torque. Torque Values Lastz_Drehm.xls La d cell design a tion Torqu e La d cell design a tion Torqu e...

  • Page 86: Pin Assignments In The Junction Box

    Wh (white) = Wh (white) = (3) OUT_POS (Measuring voltage positive) Wh (white) (Wiring Bridge Note: The color coding of the connecting cable (junction box to A/D converter) might be different when connecting a non-Sartorius platform to the Combics indicator.
  • Page 87 Replacing the Load Cells Foot – To replace the load cells foot, move the retainer spring to the left hand and right hand and forth with a screwdriver to push it out. Color Codes of the Wiring for Weighing Platforms, Models CAPP../CAPS... Platform size Pin Assignment Chart for the Indicator (see Page 71) Pin Assignment Chart for the Junction Box (see Page 84)

  • Page 88: Error Codes

    Solution Err 101 - 104 Key is stuck Release key or Key pressed at power on Contact your local Sartorius Service Center Err 320 Program memory defective Contact your local Sartorius Service Center Err 335 Verified weighing platform not compatible...
  • Page 89 Error in storing reference value, load is too light Put a heavier weight on the scale Inf 23 Error in initializing an application Contact your local Sartorius Service Center Inf 29 Minimum load not reached Change menu, or perform “Close” function check...

  • Page 90: The Combics Weighing Platforms

    The Combics Weighing Platforms Stainless steel version: Painted version: - Weighing ranges from 10 lbs to 10,000 lbs - Weighing ranges from 10 lbs to 10,000 lbs - 11 different dimensions - 11 different dimensions - 11 weighing ranges - 11 weighing ranges - 37 models - 37 models - up to 5,000e NTEP;...

  • Page 91: Type Designation

    Type Designation Example for the order number of a Combics weighing platform: CAPP4U-1000KK-LU weighing platform.jpg...
  • Page 92 Example for the order number of a stainless steel Combics weighing platform: CAPS4U-500HH-LU weighing platform_2.jpg...

  • Page 93: Service Specifications 93 Capp/Caps1U

    Service Specification CAPP/CAPS1U-..-LU CAPP1U-1000HH-LU Example for the order number of a Combics full range scale: (Type Designation see page 91-92) Applications Material | Number of Weighing Platform size Resolution Design load cells Capacity (Ibs) inches | order code 1000 Off-center load Reproducibility Span Linearity...

  • Page 94: Capp/Caps4U

    Service Specification CAPP/CAPS4U-..-LU CAPS4U-5000KK-RR Example for the order number of a Combics full range scale: (Type Designation see page 91-92) Applications Material | Number of Weighing Platform size Resolution Design load cells Capacity (Ibs) inches | order code 5000 Off-center load Reproducibility Span Linearity...
  • Page 96 Sartorius AG. The status of the information, specifications and illustrations in this manual is indicated by the date given below. Sartorius AG reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications, and design of the equipment without notice.

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