Notes for use in legal metrology . For instruments the conformity assessment procedure has been performed (verified balances) Note regarding device operation When individual buttons are displayed, they should be pressed . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum...
. The differences are explained in detail where they affect the operation of the balances . 1.3 Application Advice/Technical Support Contact addresses for application advice and technical support can be found online at http://www .sartorius .com User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum...
. Immediately disconnect the damaged equipment from the power by pulling the plug to turn off the power . Do not expose the balance and the accessories supplied by Sartorius to extreme temperatures, aggressive chemical vapors, moisture, shocks, vibration, or strong electro- magnetic fields .
. It was developed specifically for the exact determination of the mass of materials in liquid, paste, powder, or solid form . Appropriate containers must be used for each type of sample material . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
Secura ® models with readability of 0 .1 mg: Pan draft shield Manufacturer's ID label and additional plate for verified Draft shield models Lug for attaching anti-theft locking device User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
For information about how to clean the draft shield, see the Care and Maintenance chapter . Quintix ® and Practum ® Models: * = for models with readability of 0 .1 mg only User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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Install the following parts in the given order: 1) In-use dust cover (not shown) 2) Install the shield disk (1) and turn this counterclockwise until securely in place . 3) Install the pan support (1) and weighing pan (2) . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
. To avoid the effects of condensation, condition the balance for about two hours, leaving it unplugged from the power supply, before °C plugging the balance back into the mains . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
Hold the balance under the housing, lift it up carefully, and carry it to its new location . The balance needs to be re-leveled and calibrated each time its setup location is changed . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
Check that the power plug adapter is firmly locked in place. To do this, gently pull on the power plug adapter. y If the power plug adapter cannot be moved then it is locked in place. User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
. If the stated supply voltage does not comply with the local supply voltage or there is no suitable AC adapter available: Do not use the AC adapter . Contact Sartorius Service . Only use original Sartorius AC adapters .
– The date is displayed in the order of year, month and then day . (The time is displayed in 24-hour format with this setting .) Touch l to confirm . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum...
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Follow the instructions in Chapter “Leveling”, page 21 . If required, you can subsequently modify your selection in the “Settings” menu (see Chapter “Accessing the Menu and Changing Settings”, page 28) . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
A “Kensington” key lock cable can be installed at the fastening point on the back of the balance if required . The balance can also be secured in place at the installation location with a chain or lock, for example . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
The balance switches to standby mode . To switch the balance back on, select on the display . The balance starts in the application that was most recently used before it was switched off . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum...
® Note: The balance needs to be re-leveled and then adjusted each time its location is changed . 5.2.1 Leveling with Electronic Level Indicator (Secura ® In Secura models, the balance’s position is checked with sensors . Instructions on the ®...
If the air bubble is too far to the left, twist the left leveling foot counterclockwise and the right leveling foot clockwise . Check the level indicator after each adjustment and correct if necessary . Complete the leveling by calibrating the balance . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
6 Run application, such as saving the weight value of a component 7 Settings for the selected application 8 Menu key: switch to menu and functional selection 9 SQmin minimum weighing (Secura ® only; see page 44) 10 Bar graph: scaled measurement value display (percentage weighing capacity) 11 Preceding symbol (±) for weight value...
Back: run the most recent application . Setup menu: access the balance system settings (see “System Settings (Setup Menu)” on page 28) . Access the balance leveling function via electronic level indicator (Secura ® only) (see “Leveling with Electronic Level Indicator (Secura )”...
The number is deleted . Then enter the correct number . To delete the entire value, select To confirm the entry, select 5.3.4 Text and Character Input (Secura ® only) A keyboard will appear whenever you have to enter text or characters . The cursor is located in the line above the keyboard .
. The balance is automatically tared after each component is weighed . The weight value of an individual component or the total weight can be displayed as desired . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
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The weight of a counted reference sample is calculated and then the objects with an unknown piece count are weighed . The balance displays the number of parts and the piece weight . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
29 . Select to confirm your changes . Select to return to the menu . The changed settings become active when you return to the first level of the menu . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
(Setup) in the menu . y The Settings window appears . Settings Language Language Select or the top entry in the list . Date and time Device information Calibration/Adjustment Weighing User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
Français Español y The display immediately switches to the desired language . Select to return to the menu . 6.2.2 Date and Time (Secura and Quintix only) ® ® Set the date, time, and display format here . Date and time...
(Secura ® only): Safety level If the SQmin function is set up on the balance, the function can be switched Ambient conditions here (see “SQmin Minimum Weighing (Secura ® only)” on page 44) . Application Stability signal User Manual Secura ®...
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– whether the balance is leveled correctly – whether adjustment is necessary – whether minimum sample quantity requirements are met according to USP . Safety level menu option (Secura only): ® Weighing Select the desired safety level for SQmin isoCAL...
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. – Zero/Tare at power on : If this option is enabled, the balance is automatically zeroed or tared when switched on . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
. Value without ID : only if being transmitted to a PC (menu items: USB port: Device/protocol: PC – xxx) Valueor Date, value: only for Secura and Quintix ® ® User Manual Secura ®...
– : The sample ID is deactivated . To enter and delete figures and text, e .g ., for the sample ID, see “Enter Figures on the Keypad” on page 25 . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum...
– : The balance transmits the data in tabular format via shortcuts (keyboard emulation) to the application currently open on the PC . – : Data transmission is deactivated . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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: Transmits the data using the “EN English (USA)” keyboard format . The keyboard setting for MS Excel (etc .) must be “EN English (USA)” for the PC application . More information can be found in the “USB Port“ chapter on page 79 . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
System Settings (Setup Menu) 2) Connection with Sartorius lab printer via the supplied printer cable Device / Protocol menu option: Select the desired setting for connection to the printer . YDP30 | YDP40 – : The connected printer is automatically detected and the connection is established .
Use this function to register the balance memory as a USB removable data carrier on a PC . This function is required by the Sartorius Service Center or when installing the PC driver for the virtual COM port . Further information can be found in Chapter “USB Port”...
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Accessing the menu or unlocking it again: Hold down the Menu key for longer than 10 seconds . Then select the required function . Supervisor lock Unlock menu? Menu Unlock User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
The balance stability is displayed as soon as the weighing result is constant within 14.42 a defined range . Until stability is reached, the measured value is shown in gray on the display and only turns black once the balance is deemed stable . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
The weighing display appears with the changed settings . This setting remains until the selection is changed . There is an online animation for this application . Click here to view it: User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
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Some weight units and accuracy settings may be blocked from use in verified balances, depending on national laws regarding legal metrology and verification . Depending on the country-specific model version, not all weight units listed may be available . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
Weighing 7.2 SQmin Minimum Weighing (Secura only) ® Purpose: This function is used to compare the weight value with the defined minimum sample quantity (SQmin = sample quantity minimum) . This ensures that weighing results are above the specified minimum weight defined by your quality assurance system . This function is used to observe the minimum weight in order to meet the criteria of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), for example .
. This ID is queried before each printout . Prerequisites: – The balance must be connected to a Sartorius lab printer or PC for printouts (see “USB Port” on page 79) . – The settings for individual identifiers can be configured in the system settings...
Weighing 7.4 Mixing (Secura and Quintix only) ® ® Purpose: Use this application to weigh up to 99 components one after the other for a mixture or formula in one container . The balance is automatically tared after each component is weighed .
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Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g 0.00 Net1 Component Place the next component on the weighing pan . To save the component, select Continue this procedure with additional formula components . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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The total weight is displayed and the application switches back to its original state . Printing Results Prerequisites: For printouts, a printer (e .g ., Sartorius YDP40) or PC must be connected and configured (see “USB Port” on page 79) . In the Mixing...
Weighing 7.5 Statistics (Secura and Quintix only) ® ® Purpose: Save weight values and statistically evaluate them . You can save up to 99 components . The values are generated as results: – Number of components – Average – Standard deviation –...
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Comp1 + 14.33 g Comp2 + 8.47 g Comp3 + 18.30 g Comp4 + 13.19 g Comp5 + 13.18 g t To display the intermediate result for previously saved components, select User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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12.03 Component t To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state . There is an online animation for this application . Click here to view it: User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum...
Choose whether the individual weights of the components are printed out . Select to confirm . Select to zero the balance if necessary . Place the container for the first component on the weighing pan . Select to tare . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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Place the second component on the weighing pan . To save the component, select y The weight value is displayed . Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g 32.59 Component User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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The application returns to its original state . Printing Results Prerequisites: For printouts, a Sartorius printer YDP40 or PC must be connected and configured (see “USB Port” on page 79) . y If a printer is connected, an additional button automatically appears at the top right of the display .
ρ = (W / (W )) * ρ Buoyancy: Prerequisites: A Sartorius density determination kit is required for this function: – for analytical balances YDK03 – for precision balances YDK04 . Mount the density determination kit on the balance and prepare it as described in the kit instructions .
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Place the sample on the weighing pan above on the frame of the density determination kit . Weight in air y The weighing display shows the step Max 220 g d = 0.0001 g 4.8909 Weight in air User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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The application switches back to its original state . If the GLP printout function is activated, the GLP printout is automatically printed (see “Printout” on page 34) . There is an online animation for this application . Click here to view it: User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
Select the accuracy of the percentage display on the right . 100.0 0.00 Select to confirm . 0.000 Select to zero the balance if necessary . Place a container on the weighing pan . Select to tare . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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Place the unknown sample on the weighing pan . y The balance shows the percentage of the sample based on the reference sample . Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g 100.1 Reference weight 14.32 User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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. To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state . There is an online animation for this application . Click here to view it: User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
Weighing 7.9 Conversion (Secura and Quintix only) ® ® Purpose: Use this application to multiply the weight value by a user-defined factor . Division is also possible if a factor of less than one is selected . The selected factor is saved to protected memory .
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To switch back to the calculated result, select the Net/G button again . To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state . There is an online animation for this application . Click here to view it: User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
. Select to zero the balance if necessary . To weigh a living animal, place a container or cage on the weighing pan . Select to tare . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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To exit the function, select or remove the sample from the weighing pan . y The application returns to its original state . There is an online animation for this application . Click here to view it: User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
The set thresholds are displayed . Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g 0.00 190.00 195.00 Select to zero the balance if necessary . Place a container on the weighing pan . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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. To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state . There is an online animation for this application . Click here to view it: User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
Without stability – setting is suitable for unstable samples . Select to confirm . Select to zero the balance if necessary . Select Place the sample on the weighing pan . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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Place additional samples, if any, on the weighing pan . To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state . There is an online animation for this application . Click here to view it: User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
. Select to confirm . Select to zero the balance if necessary . Place a container on the weighing pan . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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The piece count is calculated and displayed . Place other pieces, if any, on the balance to reach a specific desired count . Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g Piece weight 0.1834 User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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. To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state . There is an online animation for this application . Click here to view it: User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum...
. The following describes in detail the available options for calibrating and adjusting the balance: – Calibration/adjustment using an internal calibration weight (Secura ® and Quintix ®...
Calibration and Adjustment 8.1 Calibration/Adjustment Using an Internal Calibration Weight (Secura and Quintix only) ® ® The balance is fitted with an internal calibration weight in the housing . This calibration weight is automatically placed on the balance by a motor during internal calibration and adjustment .
A message appears on the display, prompting the user to place the calibration weight on the weighing pan . Place the calibration weight on the weighing pan . y Calibration starts automatically . Report y A report appears on the display (Secura ® and Quintix ® only) .
. The saved reports can be viewed via the system settings and printed out on a PC or Sartorius lab printer (see page 31) . y If the ambient temperature has changed since the last calibration/adjustment or...
The header is included with the first printout . To print the results of the application and the footer: Select the button . To print the footer: Select the button . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum...
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BAC: 00-51-02 APC: 01-70-02 Device 1234 A ID Inv.-Nr. 11 -------------------- 2013-11-23 14:57 External calibration Start: manually 5000.0 g 3.0 g External adjustment 0.0 g -------------------- 2013-11-23 14:57 Name: -------------------- User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
PC with Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, or 2000 operating system – A to Mini-B USB connection cable from PC to balance, Sartorius order no . YCC04-D09 In legal metrology, data can be transmitted to a PC and used with an Alibi memory .
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Set the language to English (USA) – U .S . in the language toolbar of the PC (e .g . in the taskbar) . Note: If English (UK) is chosen, “G£” is printed instead of “G# .” User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
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The following displays appear after data is transferred to the PC: – Microsoft Excel 2010 (example): Gross/Tare/Net PC text format – set on balance and Microsoft Word 2010 (example): Gross/Tare/Net User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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Go to More settings and select the USB mass storage option . To connect the balance memory to the PC: Start Select USB mass storage Storage connect to PC? User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
Connections Note: This does not apply to operating modes “PC spreadsheet format”, “PC text format” and “Off” . The data transfer commands can be found in the “Data Input Format” chapter . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum...
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Device (Slave) Mini-A Type-B Connect the balance to the Sartorius printer using the supplied USB connection cable . y The balance detects the printer automatically . No settings need to be changed . Connections for RS-232 Configuration “9-Pin” Printer YDP 20-0CE Sartorius order no.:...
Display values without a decimal point are printed without a decimal point . Normal Operation Position Space CR Carriage return Displayed characters Line feed Unit of measure characters Decimal point or comma User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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In the setting “SBI”, there is no automatic identification of display digits not verified for use in legal metrology . Corresponding measures or settings must be carried out on the peripheral device . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
Settings “PC - SBI” and “USB RS232 SBI” for ID of non-verified digits: In the “SBI” setting, the non-verified display digit is not automatically identified . Please implement the corresponding measures or adjust the settings on the peripheral device . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
Formats for Control Commands (Syntax) Format 1 Format 2 Escape Command character Number Underscore (ASCII: 95) Carriage return (optional) Line feed (optional) Examples: Format 1: Esc P Format 2: Esc x1_ User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
ESC x1_ Print balance type ESC x2_ Print serial number ESC x3_ Print balance software version ESC x4_ Print software version of display and control unit ESC x5_ Print user/device ID User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
“Individual Identifiers” chapter) . “Not able to decrease when the sample ID could not be assigned a number identifier .” in descending order automatically (as described in the “Individual Identifiers” chapter) . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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“Unable to read file” if an error occurred when the file was being read “USB Devices” Error Message “The attached USB device is if a USB device (printer) not made by Sartorius is not supported .” connected User Manual Secura ®...
12 . Transporting the Balance Please use the original packaging for shipping . Packaging can be ordered through the Sartorius Service Center if required . Avoid glass breakage, shocks, and vibrations: Never lift or carry the balance when holding it by its draft shield! Prior to shipping, switch the balance to standby mode (see page 96) and then pull the plug.
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– A = Weighing pan and pan support with a diameter of 120 mm – B = Weighing pan and pan support with a diameter of 90 mm User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
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Insert the AC adaptor from the cardboard box into the packing pad . Put the top part of the packaging over the device parts . Next, put the packaged balance into the cardboard box and seal the box . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
. Sartorius Service offers different service contracts with maintenance intervals that are tailored to your needs (see www .sartorius .com/service) . A calibration certificate should be issued as part of every maintenance session . Have a qualified electrician inspect the technical safety of the AC adaptor and its connections at appropriate intervals (e .g ., every two years) .
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Health risks from product contamination due to product deposits and the collection of residue with microbial contaminations . – Health risk from biological or microbiological substances . – Observe cleaning specifications . – Examine the cleaning results closely . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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B) Remove the top glass cover: 1) Holding it by its rear edge, pull the draft shield cover up . 2) Remove the draft shield cover . 3) Remove the top glass cover by pulling it backward . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
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5) Pull the frame cover out . Remove the Torx key up from the draft shield under the cover . 6) Turn the key approx . two times to loosen the Torx screws . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
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7) Pull out the draft shield frame from the side of the guide and remove the draft shield frame by pulling up . 8) Pull out the front and rear glass panels (upwards) . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
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Press the draft shield frame down against the stop and secure it again with both Torx screws . Assemble the rest of the components in reverse order: See Chapter “Getting Started – Installing the Balance .” User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
2) In the menu bar, select “Service .” 3) Then select “Disposal Information .” 4) The addresses of the local Sartorius disposal contacts can be found in the PDF files listed on this page . Sartorius will not take back equipment contaminated with hazardous materials (ABC contamination) –...
Protection class II in accordance with EN/IEC 60950-1 | up to 3000 m above sea level IP40 in accordance with EN 60529/IEC 60529 Balance Supply voltage Only via Sartorius AC adapter YEPS01-PS4 or YEPS01-PS5 with replaceable country- specific power plug adapters Power consumption 4.5 (typically)
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FCC radio frequency emission limits . Modifications: Any modifications made to this devices that are not approved by Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co . KG may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment .
= SJP: Standard balances with country-specific additions for Japan x = SKR: Standard balances with country-specific additions for South Korea Upper edge of the weighing pan to the lower edge of the upper draft shield panel User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
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= SJP: Standard balances with country-specific additions for Japan x = SKR: Standard balances with country-specific additions for South Korea Upper edge of the weighing pan to the lower edge of the upper draft shield panel User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
) All models with “ . . .CN”: type “SQP” x = CCH: Verified balances with EC Type Approval Certificate D12-09-014 for Switzerland only Upper edge of the weighing pan to the lower edge of the upper draft shield panel User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum...
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180 d 180 d 180 d 180 d 180 Net weight, approx . 4 .7 4 .7 4 .7 4 .7 4 .7 4 .7 4 .7 4 .7 User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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= OAU: Balance with Type Approval Certificate for Australia ) All models with “ . . .CN”: type “SQP” * Upper edge of the weighing pan to the lower edge of the upper draft shield panel User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
– Proof Line knob weight 5 kg, OIML Class F1, with DAkkS certificate Calibration weight for lab balance type 3101; 2101 YCW624-AC-02 – Proof Line knob weight 2 kg, OIML Class F2, with DAkkS certificate User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ®...
Specifications 15.5 Balance Dimensions Secura ® models with readability of 0.1 mg All dimensions are given in millimeters User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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Specifications Quintix and Practum models with readability of 0.1 mg ® ® All dimensions are given in millimeters User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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Specifications Models with readability of 1 mg All dimensions are given in millimeters User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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: All models with a readability of ≥ 10 mg Quintix : Models 6102..., 5102..., 3102..., 2102-1C..., 2102-1O..., 1102-1C..., 1102-1O..., 612-1C..., 612-1O... ® Practum : Models 1102-1O..., 2102-1O..., 3102..., 612-1O... ® All dimensions are given in millimeters User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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Models with a readability of ≥ 100 mg Quintix ® : Models 2102-1S, 1102-1S, 612-1S, 412... Practum : Models 2102-1S, 1102-1S, 612-1S, 412... ® All dimensions are given in millimeters User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Specifications Appendix For verified balances, the conformity declaration supplied with the balance is valid for use in the EEA . Please retain this declaration . User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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Specifications Plates and Markings User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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Specifications Plates and Markings User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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1. The external AC Adapter for use with the above models is considered Equipment Class II, Pollution Degree 2. 2. To be used with external AC Adapter (Sartorius part 6971790), UL approved (120 Vac) and manufactured by FRIWO GERAETEBAU GMBH (type 153779). Rated output 15 Vdc, 530 mA.
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Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements UL Std. No. 61010-1 (2nd Edition) Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements DQD 507 Rev. 2016-02-18 Page 2 User Manual Secura ® , Quintix ® , Practum ®...
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AAAAAAABBBB-CDDD and High Resolution Laboratory Scale Series models Quintix..-..and Secura..-..2757579 2014-10-15 Update to Report to cover new models - high resolution scales Secura and Quintix, addition of Peltier element, new PCB and TFT display. 2604694 2013-02-22 Report correction - model name from Quintex to Quintix.
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Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG Otto-Brenner-Strasse 20 37079 Goettingen, Germany Phone: +49.551.308.0 Fax: +49.551.308.3289 www.sartorius.com The information and figures contained in these instructions correspond to the version date specified below. Sartorius reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
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