KERN FCE-N Version 2.0 11/2012 Operating Manual Compact balances Table of Contents Technical Data ....................3 Declaration of conformity ................5 Basic Information (General) ................6 Proper use ........................ 6 Improper Use ......................6 Warranty ........................6 Monitoring of Test Resources ................7 Basic Safety Precautions ................
1 Technical Data KERN FCE 3K1N FCE 6K2N Readability (d) Weighing range (max) 3 kg 6 kg Reproducibility Linearity Warm-up time 10 minutes Weighing Units 3 kg 6 kg Recommended adjustment weight, not added (class) (M2) (M2) Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.
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KERN FCE 15K5N FCE 30K10N Readability (d) 10 g Weighing range (max) 15 kg 30 kg Reproducibility 10 g 20 g Linearity 15 g 30 g Warm-up time 10 minutes Weighing Units 15 kg 30 kg Recommended adjustment weight, not added (class)
The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing. 3.3 Warranty Warranty claims shall be voided in case...
In KERN’s accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost. 4 Basic Safety Precautions 4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual...
6 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning 6.1 Installation Site, Location of Use The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in common conditions of use. You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance. Therefore, observe the following for the installation site: Place the balance on a firm, level surface;...
Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be the same as the local voltage. Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent by KERN. 6.4 Operation using a (rechargeable) battery (optional) Lift-off the battery cover on the lower side of the balance.
6.6 Adjustment As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth, each balance must be coordinated - in compliance with the underlying physical weighing principle - to the existing acceleration due to gravity at its place of location (only if the balance has not already been adjusted to the location in the factory).
7.2 Weighing Operation Display Start balance by pressing The balance displays for approx. 3 seconds [88888] and then goes to [0]. Now it is ready for operation. Only now (!) place goods onto weighing plate. Take care that the weighed material does not touch the balance housing or the base mat.
7.4 Plus/minus weighings Operation Display Switch on balance by pressing and wait for the [0] display. Put the nominal weight on the weighing plate and tare to [0] using the button. (Example) Remove the nominal weight. The nominal weight is displayed as negative display. ...
Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately. 8.2 Service, maintenance The appliance may only be opened by trained service technicians who are authorized by KERN. Before opening, disconnect from power supply. 8.3 Disposal Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according to valid national or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.
9 Instant help In case of an error in the program process, briefly turn off the balance and disconnect from power supply. The weighing process must then be restarted from the beginning. Help: Fault Possible cause The displayed weight does not glow. The balance is not switched on.
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