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User Manual Cole-Parmer Symmetry Balances Analytical Balances: TA.C and TA Series Precision Toploading Balances: TT.C and TT Series 01-26-18 REV03...
Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ............................. 7 1.1 INTENDED USE ................................... 7 1.2 PRECAUTIONS ................................... 7 1.3 SUPERVISION OVER METROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ......................7 1.4 WARRANTY CONDITIONS ..............................7 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ........................8 2.1 PLACE OF USE AND ASSEMBLING ............................8 2.2 STANDARD DELIVERY COMPONENTS LIST.......................... 8 2.3 UNPACKING ..................................
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6.2 USER ADJUSTEMENT ................................ 27 WORKING MODES- GENERAL INFORMATION ....................27 7.1 RUNNING WORKING MODE ............................. 28 7.2 QUICK ACCESS KEYS FOR EACH WORKING MODE ......................28 PARTS COUNTING ..............................30 8.1 SUPPLEMENTARY SETTINGS FOR PARTS COUNTING MODE .................... 31 8.2 PARTS COUNTING –...
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16.1 SUPLEMENTARY SETTINGS FOR PEAK HOLD MODE ....................... 54 16.2. PEAK HOLD – QUICK ACCESS KEYS ..........................54 16.3 MEANS OF OPERATION ..............................55 FORMULATIONS ............................... 55 17.1 SUPPLEMENTARY SETTINGS FOR FORMULATIONS MODE ..................... 56 17.2. FORMULATIONS – QUICK ACCESS KEYS ........................56 17.3 ADDING FORMULATION TO FORMULATIONS DATABASE ....................
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24.8 BALANCE SETTINGS ..............................102 MAITENANCE ..............................106 ACCESSORIES ..............................109 26.1 DENSITY DETERMINATION KIT ............................. 109 APPENDIX ................................ 113 27.1 TA.C AND TT.C SERIES ..............................113 27.2 TA AND TT SERIES ................................. 113 27.2 DIMENSIONS ................................114 27.4 CONNECTORS ................................115 27.6 ERROR MESSAGES ................................
1.4 WARRANTY CONDITIONS A. Cole Parmer will exchange, replace or repair the existing balance for any damage that appears to be faulty by production or by construction within the 5-year warranty period. B. Warranty is voided if: •...
2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 2.1 PLACE OF USE AND ASSEMBLING • The balance should be stored and used in locations free of vibrations and shakes, free of air movement and dust. • Ambient air temperature should not exceed the range of: +10 °C ÷ +40 °C. •...
2.4 BALANCE ASSEMBLY Model: TA-225.C, TA-64 Components: Installation: 1) Remove the transport lock– gently press the transport lock and turn it accordingly to <OPEN>, keep the transport lock should your balance be transported in the future. 2) Check grounding spring to insure it is in the appropriate location. Make sure that the grounding spring juts slightly out of the hole.
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Model: TA-164.C, TA-224.C, TA-314.C, TA-164, TA-224, TA-314 Componets: Installation: 1) Remove the transport lock– gently press the transport lock and turn it accordingly to <OPEN>, keep the transport lock should your balance be transported in the future. 2) Check grounding spring to insure it is in the appropriate location. Make sure that the grounding spring juts slightly out of the hole.
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Model: TT-363.C, TT-603.C, TT-1003.C, TT-363, TT-603, TT-1003 Components: Installation: 1) Remove transport lock, keep the transport lock should your balance be transported in the future. 2) Check that the grounding spring is in the correct location, the spring juts slightly out of the hole. 3) Install components following the diagram below: i.
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Model: TT-2102.C, TT-4502.C, TT-2102, TT-4502, TT-6001, TT-10001 Components: Installation: 1) Remove transport lock, keep the transport lock should your balance be transported in the future. 2) Check that the grounding spring is in the correct location, the spring juts slightly out of the hole. 3) Install components following the diagram below: i.
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Model: TT-6002.C, TT-6002 Components: Installation: 1) Remove transport lock, keep the transport lock should your balance be transported in the future. 2) Check that the grounding spring is in the correct location, the spring juts slightly out of the hole. 3) Install components following the diagram below: i.
Model: TT-10102.C Components: Installation: Install components following the diagram below: i. Draft shield ii. Weighing pan 2.5 BALANCE LEVELING It is necessary to level the balance prior to plugging it in. To level the balance, turn its feet until the air bubble is in the center position.
2.6 POWERING THE DEVICE Before plugging in your balance, it is imperative to wait until the balance reaches thermal stabilization. For balances that were stored in much lower temperatures (e.g. during winter period), thermal stabilization period will take at least 4 hours for Precision balances, and 8 hours for Analytical balances.
3.2 BALANCE HOME SCREEN 3.3 ENTERING BALANCE MENU Operation of the balance menu is intuitive and easy to use. The touch panel makes the software operation easy. Pressing a function key, a soft key or an area on the display initiates an assigned function or process To enter balance main menu, press <...
3.4 SCREEN SCROLLING There are two methods for scrolling the screen of parameters window. The first one requires pressing, holding down and scrolling up or down the scrollbar located on the left. The second one requires pressing, holding down and scrolling up or down on any point of the displayed window. 3.5 SOFT KEYS LIST Press to enter the main menu.
4. WEIGHING MODE Load an object on the balance weighing pan. The stabilization of weighing result is indicated by a stability marker visible on the left side of balance display, read the measurement result. 4.1 GOOD WEIGHING PRACTICE To ensure long lasting use of a balance with correct and reliable measurements of weighed loads, follow the procedures below: •...
4.2 UNITS To change the weighing unit, press the weighing unit icon. This brings up the available unit’s list, choose new unit from the list displayed. Units List: Unit Denotation Unit Denotation gram Taele China [tlc] milligram [mg] Momme [mom] kilogram [kg] Grain...
4.3 USER-DEFINED UNIT You may create two custom user-defined units. Displayed value of a user-defined unit is a multiplication of measured mass value and a coefficient specified for the user-defined unit. The units can be freely named with use of 3 characters’ maximum. By default, the names are displayed as [u1] –...
4.5 BALANCE TARING Taring is a function allowing to determine net weight of a measured object. To determine net weight of the object, place object’s container (packaging) on the weighing pan, and on stabilization of measurement result press key. The balance enables assigning tare value to a database-stored product. Using this option, the software automatically uploads data on tare value for a product upon its selection from the database.
Procedure 2 – with tared load on the weighing pan • Press key. • The NET marker is deleted, and new zero point of the balance is determined. • When tare value exceeds 2% of the maximum capacity, respective message is displayed to inform a user about the fact.
4.6.1 FILTER LEVEL SETTINGS Filter settings adjustment depends on the working environment. For the best possible conditions the filter can work in a very fast mode (V.FAST value for Filter parameter); however, if the conditions are poor (shakes, drafts), the filter should be set to slow or very slow option (SLOW or V.
4.6.4 LAST DIGIT DISPLAY Function enables displaying the last digit of decimal place for a weighing result. There are three available options: • Always: all digits visible • Never: last digit is not displayed • When stable: last digit is displayed only for a stable weighing result 4.6.5 BALANCE AMBIENT CONDITIONS Parameter relating to ambient and environmental conditions in which the balance operates.
5.1.2 MANUAL INTERNAL ADJUSTMENT Internal adjustment is carried out with of an internal adjustment weight. button, when pressed, automatically triggers adjustment process. Upon adjustment process completion, respective message informing about process end and about its status is displayed. CAUTION! Adjustment procedure requires stable environmental conditions (no air drafts or ground vibrations).
5.4 ADJUSTMENT TEST <Adjustment test> function enables comparing the result of an internal automatic adjustment with the value recorded in balance factory parameters. The comparison is used for determining balance sensitivity drift over time. 6. ADJUSTMENT (TA AND TT SERIES) To ensure the highest weighing accuracy, it is recommended to periodically introduce a corrective factor of indications to balance memory, the said factor must be referred to a mass standard.
6.2 USER ADJUSTEMENT An external calibration process can be carried out with an external mass standard of defined value by the user. The calibration mass must be at a value greater than 30% of the balances Max range Procedure- • Enter <Adjustment>...
Animal Weighing Means of operation: mass measurement takes place with application of filters dampening animal moves on a weighing pan, thus enabling obtaining a correct measurement result. More information found in Section 14. Statistics Means of operation: carried out measurements are used to calculate statistical data, such as Min, Max, deviation, etc.
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Tare All modes All modes (Parts Counting and Percent Change unit Weighing modes excluded) All modes (Parts Counting and Percent Select unit Weighing modes excluded) Parameters All modes Databases All modes User All modes Product All modes Customer All modes Packaging All modes Adjustment...
Determine mass using 20 parts Parts Counting mode exclusively Determine mass using 50 parts Parts Counting mode exclusively Determine mass using 100 parts Parts Counting mode exclusively Thresholds Check weighing mode exclusively Min threshold Check weighing mode exclusively Max threshold Check weighing mode exclusively Target value Dosing mode exclusively...
Procedure for activation of Parts Counting mode Select < Parts counting> mode, home screen featuring parts counting pictogram in a top bar is automatically displayed. Info field provides the following information: • Gross weight • Tare weight • Net weight •...
8.2 PARTS COUNTING – QUICK ACCESS KEYS Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default quick access keys. The set can be modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to on-screen keys. Such operation requires particular permissions level. Default Quick Access Keys: parameters, adjustment, print header, print footer, set part mass, determine part mass (from a reference quantity of parts), determine mass using 10 parts, product, user, databases.
8.4 SETTING REFERENCE BY ENTERING DETERMINED PART MASS Procedure- • Press Set part mass> key or the label , <Part mass> editing window featuring an on-screen keyboard is displayed, • Enter the requested value and confirm by pressing key, <Parts counting> mode is run with automatically specified part mass.
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• Message on number of parts to be loaded is displayed: <Number of parts to be loaded: 18>, • Put specified number of pieces on the weighing pan, when the result is stable ( stability pictogram displayed) press key to confirm •...
CAUTION! It is important to remember the following: • Total mass of all parts loaded on the weighing pan must not exceed the maximum capacity (weighing range) of the balance; • Total mass of all parts loaded on the weighing pan must not be lower than value declared in parameter “Minimal reference mass”.
9. CHECKWEIGHING < Checkweighing> is a working mode using two thresholds (Min and Max) for control of samples weight. Usually the weight is considered to be correct if it is comprised within threshold values. Procedure for activation of checkweighing mode Select <...
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Procedure 1 – selecting product from Products Database • Press < Products Database> key. • Using product list, select the product that is to be weighed. • The balance displays threshold values under the bar graph within INFO area. Bar graph color corresponds to the current status of weight: •...
For thresholds value modification the following buttons are used: • - Min threshold value modification, enter the new value using an on-screen numeric keyboard, next press < > button for confirmation. Upon confirmation, home screen of checkweighing mode is automatically displayed. •...
Default Quick Access Keys: parameters, adjustment, print header, print footer, specify target value, product, user, databases 10.3 MAKING USE OF PRODUCTS DATABASE FOR DOSING OPERATION The operator can use target value assigned to a product or values recorded in Product Database. Additionally, option of user-defined temporary target values is at user disposal.
Procedure 2 – target value entered manually • Press < Target Value> button, • Window with an on-screen numeric keyboard is displayed, use it to enter the target value, • Confirm the entered value, • Window with an on-screen numeric keyboard is displayed again, use it to enter the sampling tolerance value, •...
Default Quick Access Keys: parameters, adjustment, print header, print footer, set reference mass, determine reference mass (set as 100%), product, user, databases. 11.3 COMPARISON OF SAMPLE OF REFERENCE MASS Comparison of samples and reference mass can be carried out by means of: •...
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• On measurement result stabilization, press< Determine reference mass (set as 100%)> button, dialog bar with prompts is displayed at the bottom, follow the prompts. • Load the part to be weighed and upon measurement stabilization press button for confirmation, •...
Procedure 3 – selecting product from Products Database • Press < Product> button, using displayed product list select the product that is to be weighed. • Info” field automatically displays new information on reference mass and product. • Reference mass relating to the product is recorded automatically and displayed in reference mass field.
Info field provides the following information: • Weighing in air • Weighing in liquid • Liquid • Liquid density • Temperature • User 12.1 SUPPLEMENTARY SETTINGS FOR SOLIDS DENSITY MODE The supplementary settings enable adjusting the working mode to your needs and requirements. •...
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= − The density of solids is calculated using the following formula: - density of a sample A - sample’s mass measured in the air B - sample mass measured in liquid - liquid density Determination of density for a particular solid consists in weighing the solid in the air first (using a top weighing pan of the density determination kit), and in the liquid next (using a bottom weighing...
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12. Upon confirmation of the second indication, the balance automatically calculates measured solid density, which is next displayed together with a respective message. A report of the measurement can be printed through the attachment of a printer to the balance. To print the report, press the button.
13. DENSITY OF LIQUIDS < Liquids density> is a working mode enabling determination of density of liquid with use of representative sample of a given liquid. In order to operate this mode, an optional Density Determination Kit (additional information located in Section 26.1) is available for purchase.
13.2 LIQUIDS DENSITY – QUICK ACCESS KEYS Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to on-screen keys. Such operation requires particular permissions level. Default Quick Access Keys: parameters, adjustment, print header, print footer, product, user, start, databases.
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10. Upon confirmation of the second indication, the software automatically calculates measured liquid density, which is next displayed together with a respective message. A report of the measurement can be printed through the attachment of printer to the balance. To print the report, press the button.
14. ANIMAL WEIGHING < Animal weighing> is a working mode allowing reliable determination of mass of weighed objects in motion. In principle, this type of object generates unstable measurement, thus it requires using a different filtering method of measurement signal. Procedure for activation of Animal Weighing mode- Select <...
Measurement of the next object can be carried out when: previous load has been removed and < > key pressed. Now the new object can be loaded. The next measurement starts when the pre-set threshold value is exceeded. Auto threshold Value expressed in mass units.
• On completed mass determination process, “freezed” weighing result is displayed, the mass is automatically printed using the printer. • The next measurement can be carried out when< > key is pressed: for manual operation press < > key, ...
15.1. SUPPLEMENTARY SETTINGS FOR STATISTICS MODE The supplementary settings enable adjusting the working mode to your needs and requirements. For means of operation of these functions read section 4.6 “WEIGH MODE SETTINGS”. 15.2. STATISTICS – QUICK ACCESS KEYS Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys. The set can be modified by assigning out-of-list quick access keys to on-screen keys.
16. PEAK HOLD < Peak Hold> is a working mode allowing you to snap value of maximum force applied to the weighing pan during one loading. Apart from standard settings for this mode (described in the weighing mode), additional parameter has been introduced, it sets threshold value determining function activation.
16.3 MEANS OF OPERATION • Enter <PEAK HOLD> mode • Once you select the mode, the function is active. In order to provide proper operation, set the threshold in grams determining point beyond which the function starts to register maximum force applied. •...
If you want to use formulations database, first you have to make a formulation, next apply it. Making formulations is possible using Formulation Database option. Procedure for activation of Formulations mode Select < Formulations> mode, home screen featuring animal weighing pictogram in a top bar is automatically displayed.
17.3 ADDING FORMULATION TO FORMULATIONS DATABASE Formulation database menu has been designed to enable adding formulations. You can add up to 100 formulations consisting of 25 ingredients maximally. Formulation database contains formulations names, ingredients names and their weight. For formulation you can use a database-recorded product or product with unspecified name. For each used product enter weight value determining how much of the ingredient is to be added to mixture, next specify tolerance thresholds for dosing.
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• New record is added and edited automatically, enter respective ingredient data, • Press button to go one level up, • Enter remaining formulation ingredients. • Target value – target weight, total mass of all the ingredients, non-editable option, it is updated automatically by the program upon each ingredient adding.
17.4 USING FORMULATIONS FOR WEIGHING With FORMULATIONS function launched, you can prepare mixture either manually or by selecting formulation out of database. Mixture preparation options: • formulation that is not saved in the Formulation Database – i.e. “manually”, • formulation that is saved in the Formulation Database, •...
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• Home screen is displayed, container weight is tared automatically, navigation bar with messages for ease of operation is shown • Pour specified amount of ingredient no. 1 • Press > button to confirm, ingredient weight 1 is recorded into balance memory (Sum field provides weight of dosed ingredient no.1), indication is tared •...
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• Press button to confirm, mixture dosing ends, formulation report is printed and recorded in a database (read next section of this manual to view an example of the report), the following message is displayed: “Completed” • Press button in order to proceed to other operations. •...
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• Home screen is displayed, container weight is tared automatically, <Formulation> field provides formulation name, <Target value> field provides total weight value for a selected formulation, navigation bar with messages for ease of operation and with names of particular mixture ingredients is shown, At the top of information area there is a bar graph, underneath the bar graph weight value that is to be dosed is displayed.
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• With <YES> value selected, the program asks you to specify multiplier value prior to each process start. Following the prompts: • Load container intended for the ingredients • Go to quick access bar and press Start > button • List of formulations is displayed, select the formulation that is to be carried out •...
• Home screen is displayed, container weight is tared automatically, <Formulation> field provides formulation name, <Target value> field provides total weight value for a selected formulation, navigation bar with messages for ease of operation and with names of particular mixture ingredients is shown 17.5 PERFORMED FORMULATIONS REPORT Upon each completed formulation process the program generates a report.
• Enter database that is to be imported. • Press icon located in the top bar. • The program automatically reads the file and the data is imported to the balance. Respective prompts are displayed for confirmation of successfully completed operation. DELETE A RECORD Procedure: •...
List of parameters defined for a product: Name Code [product code] EAN [EAN code for a product] Mass [nominal mass/single product mass] Tare [tare value, set automatically when the product is selected out of the database] Min [low limit for product weighing in CHECKWEIGHING mode] Max [high limit for product weighing in CHECKWEIGHING mode] Tolerance [% value calculated in relation to mass, the parameter determines measuring area for which the measurement is recognized as correct for DOSING...
18.4 PACKAGING List of used packaging with parameters such as name, code and weight value specified. When carrying out weighing process, upon selection of packaging, a respective tare value is operated automatically. The tare value is displayed with minus sign. Procedure- •...
List of parameters defined for a formulation: 1. Name 2. Code 3. Ingredients 4. Target value 18.7 FORMULATIONS REPORTS Reports on formulations database stores information on carried out formulations. Each report can be previewed and printed. Procedure- • Enter < Databases>...
18.9 WEIGHING RECORDS Each measurement result sent from a balance to a printer or a computer is saved in the database of weighing records. Balance user can preview data from each weighing record. Procedure- • Enter < Databases> submenu. • Enter <Weighing records>...
19. COMMUNICATION Communication menu is comprised within Parameters menu. It is accessed by pressing key. The balance can communicate with a peripheral device, wherein the communication is established via the following ports: • COM 1 (RS232) • COM 2 (RS232) •...
19.2 ETHERNET PORT SETTINGS Procedure: Select < Ethernet> communication port, next set appropriate values: • DHCP - Yes – No • - 192.168.0.2 • - 255.255.255.0 Subnet • Default - 192.168.0.1 CAUTION! Above settings serve information purposes only. Transmission parameters should be selected in accordance with the settings of customer’s local network.
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Example settings for Wi-Fi port: CAUTION! The above presented settings serve informative purposes exclusively Procedure: • Select <WIFI> communication port, • Enter <NETWORK CONFIGURATION> parameter and set DHCP parameter value: • With DHCP set to NO value, enter manually IP; MASK; DEFAULT GATE parameters, with DHCP set to YES value, the balance software automatically reads and displays data assigned by Wi-Fi router by means of which the balance is to be connected •...
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• Select network of your choice • Password window is displayed, using an on-screen keyboard enter the password • <NETWORK CONFIGURATION> window is displayed, connection procedure starts automatically • Press button to go one level up, <STATUS> parameter features <CONNECTING> sign informing on the fact that the balance tries to connect the network •...
19.4 USB PORT USB port of type A is intended for: • Connecting a USB flash drive storing <FAT files system> • Connecting balance to printer USB flash drive may be used for printout of data on measurements (setting PRINTER/PORT parameter to PENDRIVE value).
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To continue, press “Next” button. Window for target folder selection: Select a respective folder and click “Next” key to proceed. “Ready to Install” window: To run installation process, press “Install” key and clicking respective keys, follow the install wizard.
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Having completed driver installation, connect balance to a computer, use USB A/B cable (in case of already connected balance, it is necessary to disconnect it and using USB cable connect the balance again). The system detects the new USB device and automatically starts searching a respective driver Go to Device Manager and check number assigned to virtual COM port.
20. PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERIPHERAL DEVICES menu is comprised within Parameters menu. It is accessed by pressing key. The menu features list of devices that can cooperate with the balance.
20.1 COMPUTER Carry out configuration using <Computer> submenu. Procedure- • Press key, next press: <Peripherals / Computer> • Set parameters related to cooperation with a computer • Computer port available options: none, COM 1, COM 2, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi •...
20.2 PRINTER Submenu <Printer> enables you to select a port to which data is sent upon pressing key of a balance keyboard. Content of sent data is set in <PRINTOUTS/GLP PRINTOUTS> parameter. Procedure- • Press • Enter <PERIPHERALS> menu • Next enter <PRINTER>...
CAUTION! USB flash drive shall comprise <FAT file system>. 21. USER Full access to user parameters and to editing databases requires logging in as an operator with <Administrator> permission. The logging in procedure should be carried out each time the balance in turned on.
Permissions levels Balance software comprises of three permission levels: administrator, advanced operator, user. Permission level dependent access to edition of user parameters, databases and software functions. Permissions Enabled operations levels User Free editing of parameters of <Readout> submenu. Modification of settings for <Misc.>...
For automatic operation adjust the threshold value. For automatic operation, the measurement will not be sent from the computer to the printer if the mass measurement stays within the set value range <AUTO THRES>. <AUTO THRES> parameter relates to the following functions: •...
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CAL. DIFFER Option enables printing out the difference between mass of an adjustment weight measured during the last adjustment and the current measured mass of this weight. DASHES Option enables printing out dashes that separate the date of a printout from a signature.
22.2 ADJUSTMENT PRINTOUT REPORT HEADER group of parameters enabling to declare data that is to be printed on a header printout. GLP PRINTOUT group of parameters enabling to declare data that is to be printed on a measurement result printout FOOTER group of parameters enabling to declare data that is to be printed on a footer printout...
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Printout variables list Variable Overview Active for Option enables printing out the name of a working WORKING MODE Header Footer mode. BALANCE TYPE Option enables printing out the balance type. Header Footer BALANCE ID Option enables printing out the balance ID number. Header Footer Option enables printing out the name of a logged- in Header...
Option enables printing out one of 100 non- standard printouts on the footer printout. You can choose one Header NSTD. PRNT. of the following options: NONE / non- standard GLP printout printout name. The way of entering non- standard Footer printouts is described further down this user manual.
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Procedure for setting up proximity sensors-...
24. ADVANCED FEATURES 24.1 BUTTON, LABELS AND TEXT FIELDS CONFIGURATION Area beneath weight indication section can be freely programmed. It is divided into active fields taking the form of a table with 3 rows and 10 columns. The division lines presented above are not visible on the balance screen, they serve only for informative purposes.
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Set up rules: 1. Widgets dimensions (width x height) • button – 1x1 • label – 2x1; 3x1; 4x1; 5x1 • text field – 2x1; 3x1; 4x1; 5x1; 6x1; 7x1; 8x1; 9x1; 10x1 • bar graph – 5x1; 10x1 To quickly restore the default widgets layout press any widget and hold it until a window with available options is displayed.
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3. A new widget can only be applied to an area that holds no other widgets. The balance automatically detects which widgets can be applied to an area, this is conditioned by the widget dimensions. 4. It is possible to change functions assigned to an already applied widget. The applied widget, if not needed, can be removed.
24.2 LABELS You can select label size and type of information to be displayed for a label. To select a label, use the list of available labels. Upon label selection, specify the type of information to be displayed on the label. The selected label is displayed automatically on a specified home screen spot.
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Select data to be displayed. The selected label is displayed automatically on the home screen. Information type: Label information type Modes featuring the information Date All modes Time All modes Date and time All modes Net weight All modes Tare All modes Gross weight All modes...
Part mass Parts Counting mode only Thresholds Check weighing mode only Min threshold Check weighing mode only Max threshold Check weighing mode only Target value Dosing mode only Reference mass Percent Weighing mode only Solids and Liquids Density Determination modes Weighing in air only Solids and Liquids Density Determination modes...
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Procedure- Press and hold the spot where the key is to be placed. Select text field and its size. Text field settings window opens. Define text field parameters: • • Line 1: e.g. text <Time:>,...
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• • • Line 2: e.g. variable {3}, variable for current time displaying (other variables refer to point for non- standard printouts). function: e.g. adjustment. When all text field parameters have been defined, the window displays respective values. The defined text field is displayed automatically on the home screen.
24.4 BAR GRAPHS The bar graph function is accessible for all weighing modes. The bar graph presents in a graphic form how much of balance capacity is in use. Additionally, it shows Min and Max thresholds positions for the Check weighing mode, and for Dosing mode it shows target weight value along with permissible tolerance.
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The selected bar graph is displayed automatically on the home screen. Example for bar graph with <Zoom> function on:...
Example for bar graph with <Zoom> function off: 24.5 QUICK ACCESS KEYS CUSTOMIZATION You can define quick access keys; the keys are displayed underneath weight indication section. Quick access keys provide direct access to the most frequently operated functions, it is selected from a list of available keys.
Enter key setup. Select the key. The selected key is displayed automatically on a home screen. 24.6 WEIGHING UNIT ACCESSIBILITY You may declare which units shall be accessible while selecting a temporary unit by means of key. Units with parameter value set to <Yes >...
24.7 START UNIT SELECTION Upon selection of start unit, the balance activates with the specified start unit for these modes where change of the unit is possible. 24.8 BALANCE SETTINGS A user can set up parameters which influence balance operation. These parameters are to be found in parameters group MISC.
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Backlight and adjusting display brightness Display brightness parameter enables setting the brightness of the backlight or switching off the display brightness completely. Proximity sensors sensitivity adjustment Proximity sensors sensitivity parameter specifies distance within which the sensors can be operated, its scale is expressed in percent and it ranges from 0% to 100%. For lower percent value the proximity sensors operate at a shorter distance.
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Time format <TIME FORM> parameter enables specifying time format for a printout [12h / 24h]. For [12h] option selected, <A> or <P> letter is displayed next to presented time value, where: A stands for hours before noon; P stands for hours after noon. Backlight turn-off time <BACKLIGHT OFF>...
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Testing procedure: • deposit internal weight twice, • deposit internal weight ten times, calculate the value of standard deviation, • perform balance adjustment, • print a report. Test results provide balance data, calculated error for Max capacity and value of repeatability of indication expressed as standard deviation.
25. MAITENANCE Disassemble the balance weighing pan and other detachable components (the components differ depending on a balance type – see Unpacking and Installation, Section 2). Be careful while detaching the components so as not to cause any damages to the balance mechanism. •...
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Cleaning aluminum components: While cleaning aluminum components use products that are acidic by nature, e.g. spirit vinegar, lemon. Do not use abrasive substances. Avoid using hard brush as this may cause scratches. It is recommended to use microfiber cloth. Polishing the surface using circular movements. Use a clean, dry cloth. Cleaning draft shield panes: Select dissolvent depending on a dirt.
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Glass Pane Removal Process: Undo and remove top pane protection, next slide the pane out of guide bar. Remove back pane. Remove side panes. Side panes shall not be swapped therefore it is necessary to remember which one is right, and which one is left to install them back properly.
10100-88 Kit 128 Density Determination Kit • 10100-89 Kit 195 Density Determination Kit 26.1 DENSITY DETERMINATION KIT Kit intended for Analytical balances. Balance Models: TA-225.C, TA-164.C, TA-224.C, TA-314.C, TA-64, TA-164 TA-224, TA-314 Beaker base Stand Sinker Beaker Thermometer holder Thermometer...
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Kit intended for Precision balances featuring 128x128 mm weighing pan Balance Models: TT-363.C, TT-603.C, TT-1003.C, TT-363, TT-603, TT-1003 Weighing pan with stand Bottom weighing pan for solids density determination Flexible connector Top weighing pan for solids density determination Beaker Hanger Thermometer Thermometer holder Sinker...
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Precision Balances Models (featuring 195x195 mm weighing pan): TT-2102.C, TT-4502.C, TT-6002.C, TT-10102.C, TT-2102, TT-4502, TT-6002, TT- 6001, TT-10001 CAUTION! • Components of density determination kit shall be stored in a respective box. • Weighing pans and sinker shall not be put directly on a table, this might cause their damage. •...
TT-2102.C, TT-4502.C, TT-6002.C, TT-10102.C, TT-2102, TT-4502, TT-6002, TT-6001, TT-10001 27.4 CONNECTORS 1. Ethernet RJ45 connector 2. USB 1, Type A connector 3. USB 2, Type B connector 4. COM 1 connector 5. COM 2 connector 6. Power supply socket...
27.6 ERROR MESSAGES 27.7 WARRANTY CARD Below you will find an additional Warranty Card for the balance.
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5-year warranty period. Warranty is voided if: A. Cole Parmer will exchange, replace or repair the existing balance for any damage that appears to be faulty by production or by construction within the 5-year warranty period.
For your reference and records: Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place Stamp Here Cole-Parmer Warranty Registration 625 East Bunker Ct Vernon Hills, IL 60061...
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It is recommended that Cole-Parmer products are calibrated annually to ensure proper function and accurate measurements; however, your quality system or regulatory body may require more frequent calibrations. To schedule your recalibration, please contact InnoCal, an ISO 17025 calibration laboratory accredited by A2LA.
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