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RADWAG AS R2 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

IMMU-03-24-06-16-EN
www.radwag.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    R Series Balances AS R2 Analytical Balances PS R1 Precision Balances PS R2 Precision Balances PS R2.H Precision Balances APP R Precision Balances USER MANUAL IMMU-03-24-06-16-EN www.radwag.com...
  • Page 2 If you are reading this, it means that you are bound to achieve success. You have purchased a device that was designed and manufactured to give you years of service. Congratulations and thank you for selecting RADWAG product. JUNE 2016...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ..................6 1.1. Dimensions ................... 6 1.2. Connectors .................... 7 1.3. Connection Cables - Diagrams ..............7 1.4. PS R2.H Series ..................8 1.5. Intended Use ..................9 1.6. Inappropriate Use .................. 9 1.7. Warranty ....................9 1.8.
  • Page 4 8.1. Adjustment Report ................27 8.2. Header, Footer, GLP Printouts ..............27 8.3. Non-standard Printouts ................. 30 8.3.1. Inserting Text ..................30 8.4. Variables ..................... 32 Databases ....................32 9.1. Users ....................33 9.2. Products ....................34 9.3. Tares ....................34 9.4.
  • Page 5 11.11. Totalising ..................64 11.11.1. Additional settings ................64 11.11.2. Means of operation ................64 11.12. Peak Hold ..................66 11.12.1. Means of Operation ................66 11.13. Pipettes Calibration ................67 11.13.1. Additional settings of pipettes calibration mode ........67 11.13.2.

  • Page 6: General Information

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. DIMENSIONS AS series: PS series with pan 128 x 128 mm: PS series with pan 195 x 195 mm: APP series: - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Connectors

    1.2. CONNECTORS Power supply socket COM 2 connector (additional display or external buttons) COM 1 connector (printer) USB 2, type B (computer) USB 1, type A (keyboard) 1.3. CONNECTION CABLES - DIAGRAMS Scale – computer cable (RS232) Scale – printer cable (CITIZEN, EPSON) - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Ps R2.H Series

    1.4. PS R2.H SERIES PS R2.H series redefine the level of standard for precision balances. Not only do they share all the features of R series balances, but can also work in adverse operating conditions (condensed dust, drops of water falling down at different angles) typical for IP 54. PS.R2.H balances are offered with round pans of two possible sizes: ø115mm and ø170mm.

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    CAUTION! While cleaning it is advisable to follow below precautions. Additionally it is a must to disconnect the device from mains and unplug all the peripherals (printers, computer etc.) remembering at the same time to protect ports by means of stoppers. Only thus prepared device can be cleaned. Upon completion of the cleaning process the device may be connected to mains for further operation.

  • Page 10: User Manual Significance

    1.9. USER MANUAL SIGNIFICANCE It is very important to read the user manual carefully before switching on and starting up balance operation, even if the user is experienced and has worked with this type of balance before. 1.10. BALANCE USER TRAINING The balance should be utilized and supervised only by users who are trained and experienced in using such type of weighing instruments.

  • Page 11: Standard Delivery Components List

    3.3. STANDARD DELIVERY COMPONENTS LIST • balance • bottom insert (AS balance exclusively) • centring ring (AS balance exclusively) • weighing pan, open-work pan for AS with d=0,01/0,1mg exclusively • draft shield (AS and PS balances, d=0.001g, exclusively). • power supplier •...
  • Page 12 PS balance, d=0.001g PS balance, d=0.01g • remove tape protecting the grounding spring, located on one of the rubber mandrels (1) • install components following the above diagram: • weighing pan (2), • glass draft shield (3). APP balance APP 10.R1 and APP 10.R2 balances are equipped with 2 weighing pans which can be used in turns. It must be remembered that balance activation is only possible with one weighing pan assembled at a time.

  • Page 13: Settings

    3.4. SETTINGS It is necessary to level the balance prior connecting it to the mains. To level the balance turn its feet until an air bubble takes the central position. After adjusting the balance level, use a wrench (3) in order to screw a bolt (2) of foot (1), the bolt shall touch balance housing, keep screwing until the bolt resists.
  • Page 14 In case of heavy contamination use brush or detergent nevertheless avoid detergents containing large and hard molecules which could potentially scratch glass panes. Use soft brush with wooden or plastic handle exclusively to avaoid risk of scratches. Do not use wire brush.
  • Page 15 Undo remove pane protection, next slide the pane out of a guide bar. Remove the 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 in order to install them back properly.

  • Page 16: Powering The Device

    3.6. POWERING THE DEVICE Balance can be connected to the mains only with a power adapter that comes standard with the particular model. Nominal power supply of the power adapter (specified on the power adapter data plate) should be compatible to the power from the mains. Plug the balance to the mains –...

  • Page 17: Start-Up

    Press to select working mode. F5 button of the computer keyboard. Press to change measuring units. PRINT/ENTER button Press to send measurement to a printer or a computer (PRINT). Press to confirm selected parameter value or function (ENTER). Press to Zero the balance Press to Tare the balance Press to start adjustment / calibration process immediately.

  • Page 18: User Menu

    The blinking thermometer pictogram means that temperature inside the balance is not stable, this may result in inaccurate mass measurement. For such a case it is recommended to wait until the temperature stabilizes or to perform balance adjustment (blanking of the blinking thermometer pictogram).

  • Page 19: Logging

    NSD.PRN.4 [project of non-standard printout 4] P5.8 P5.9 VARIABLE1 [project of variable 1] VARIABLE2 [project of variable 2] P5.10 P6 OTHER LANGUAGE [menu language] P6.1 ACCESS LEV. [access levels for editing menu] P6.2 KEY SOUND [key sound] P6.3 BACKLIGHT [display backlight level] P6.4 P6.5 STAND-BY MODE...

  • Page 20: Units

    • Home screen of the software is displayed again automatically. • When logged, add users and set the permissions levels (for the procedure of assigning permissions levels read section 9.1). On future Logging In, select a user from the list and enter the password, the software initiates operation with permissions level set for the selected user.

  • Page 21: Start Unit Selection

    5.8. START UNIT SELECTION Upon selection of start unit, the balance activates with the specified unit for these modes where change of the unit is possible. Ability of selecting a given unit depends on the balance status, i.e. if the balance is verified or not. Procedure: 5.9.
  • Page 22 Available access levels: ADMIN. / USER. / ADV. Depending on selected permissions level, you can enter balance parameters and modify the settings, as far as possible for a particular level (for permissions overview read point 9.1). „Beep” sound – reaction to operation of pressing a key Sound parameter enables switching on/off a ‘beep’...
  • Page 23 Date format Date form. parameter enables altering the date format on the printout [YYYY.MM.DD / YYYY.DD.MM / DD.MM.YYYY / MM.DD.YYYY], where: YYYY – year; MM – month; DD – day. Time format Time form. parameter enables specifying time format for a printout [12h / 24h]. For [12h] option selected, <A>...

  • Page 24: Adjustment

    Procedure: To initiate parameter <P6.11 GLP AUTOTEST > press button. The balance software launches the GLP autotest procedure and it is carried out automatically from now on to the end. You can stop the procedure at any time by pressing button of the GLP process window.

  • Page 25: Adjustment Menu Settings

    • Balance user has 30 seconds to make a decision • In order to start adjustment, do not take any actions • In order to complete weighing procedure, press Esc. When pressed, balance returns to weighing procedure and displays last weighing result. In about 5 minutes balance indicates CAL_30 message again.

  • Page 26: Manual Adjustment

    • P1.6 AUTO CALIB. C. - Time of automatic adjustment Determination of time interval for innitiation of automatic adjustment process (function unavailable for verified balances). 7.3. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT 7.3.1. Internal Adjustment The balance performs internal adjustment automatically. During adjustment process do not load the weighing pan with any load.

  • Page 27: Adjustment Report Printout

    7.4. ADJUSTMENT REPORT PRINTOUT At the end of each adjustment process or adjustment test, an adjustment report is generated automatically and sent to a communication port COM 1. The content of the report is declared in menu P5.1 CAL REPORT. The instruction on how to declare settings for this option is described in section about printouts.
  • Page 28 FOOTER group of parameters enabling to declare data that is to be printed on a footer printout - 28 -...
  • Page 29 Printout variables list: Variable Overview Active for WORKING MODE Option enables printing out the name of a working mode. Header Footer Option enables printing out the balance type. Header BALANCE TYPE Footer BALANCE ID Option enables printing out the balance ID number. Header Footer Option enables printing out the name of a logged-in user.

  • Page 30: Non-Standard Printouts

    Header GLP printout Footer 8.3. NON-STANDARD PRINTOUTS The balance software enables entering 4 non-standard printouts. Each of them can consist of approximately 160 characters. Non-standard printout may include: • variables dependent on the working mode and other needs (mass, date etc.) •...
  • Page 31 Every single printout can contain max 160 characters (letters, numerals, non-standard characters, spaces). You can apply non-standard characters depending on type of data that is to be printed out. Example 1: “RADWAG” DATE: <current measurement date> TIME: <current measurement time>...

  • Page 32: Variables

    P5.4.14 STANDARD PRINTOUT | NSD. PRN. 1 P5.5 NSD. PRN. 1 | %E The way of inserting texts: • By means of balance keyboard Selecting a character to be replaced. Moving a cursor or an active (blinking) character to the right. Selecting a character to be replaced.

  • Page 33: Users

    9.1. USERS Each user is characterized by the following data: NAME (30 characters), CODE (6 characters), PASSWORD (8 characters, digits only), ACCESS (USER, ADVANCED, ADMIN), LANGUAGE (any of the available). Access levels The balance software has three access levels: USER, ADVANCED, ADMINISTRATOR. Once the balance is switched on, the display stays active all the time, this enables carrying out mass measurements even when no user is logged-in.

  • Page 34: Products

    • The software shows <DELETE?> message in the bottom line • Confirm by pressing button • When confirmed, the software removes the selected user from the list 9.2. PRODUCTS PRODUCTS – 1000 different products. The following data can be inserted for each product: •...
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  • Page 36 The measurements saved in the balance’s memory cannot be deleted. It is possible for a user to view and print out the data saved in the memory. Procedure: Each measurement is saved with its individual number. The format is: b4.4.n, where <n> is the consecutive number of the saved measurement.

  • Page 37: Alibi Memory

    ----------------------------------------------- Signature ………….......... The data that is to be printed out, depends on the settings of parameter P5.3 GLP PRINTOUT. Parameters selected for the printout (<YES> option), are printed out also on measurement result printout for WEIGHINGS database (see sec. 8.2.) 9.5.

  • Page 38: Export And Import Of Databases

    Special computer software manufactured by RADWAG company is used to read data from database files: ALIBI and WEIGHINGS. The data from files storing information from PRODUCTS, USERS, and TARES databases is read automatically by the balance software when option <IMPORT>...

  • Page 39: Database Import

    10.2. DATABASE IMPORT <IMPORT> function allows transfer of data, recorded in balance databases, from one balance to another. This is a quick and reliable way for entering the data without any mistakes. To import the database, plug a flash drive to USB port, next select IMPORT option and choose one of the following: The following options are available: •...

  • Page 40: Working Modes

    More data can be recorded in the same file. The balance software will add the data to the file that has already been created on a flash drive. Consequently, you can continue saving measurements in the same file once created. CAUTION: USB flash drive shall feature <FAT file system>.

  • Page 41: Working Modes Accessibility

    - press to enter the selected working mode CAUTION! Upon restart, the balance is launched with the most recently operated working mode!!! For settings of this function read later sections of this user manual. 11.1. WORKING MODES ACCESSIBILITY Group of parameters enabling the user to declare which functions are to be accessible. You can deactivate functions that are not used in course of balance operation, to do it, value <NO>...

  • Page 42: Balance Zeroing

    • Avoid side loading, in particular side shocks: The balance requires adjusting before weighing process start or in case of drastic change of ambient conditions at a workstation. • Before the start of weighing procedure, it is recommended to load the weighing pan a few times with mass close to balance max capacity, •...

  • Page 43: Weighing Mode Settings

    CAUTION! Taring negative values is impossible. On taring negative values the balance responds with an error message, Err3. In such case, zero balance indication and repeat taring procedure. Manual tare determination Procedure: • While in optional mode press quick access key F, to which <ENTER TARE> option has been assigned (setup instruction to be found further down this user manual, point <F shortcut key>).
  • Page 44 Depending on the filter, the weighing time is shorter (V.FAST and FAST) or longer (SLOW and V. SLOW). Value release Since ambient conditions at a workplace vary, it is necessary to determine the value release parameter in the most preferable way enabling balance adaptation, parameter options are: FAST.+REL., FAST or RELIABLE.

  • Page 45: Autotare

    Balance ambient conditions Parameter relating to ambient and environmental conditions in which the balance operates. There are two options: STABLE and UNSTABLE. Selecting STABLE mode makes the balance work much faster, i.e. weighing takes much less time than for UNSBABLE mode. If the ambient conditions are unstable it is recommended to use UNSTABLE mode.
  • Page 46 • <EACH>, for this option every single pressing of button results with sending the measurement indication to the printer port along with the settings for <GLP PRINTOUT> parameter. Every single indication is sent (stable and unstable). For unstable indication <?> character appears at the beginning of the printing frame.

  • Page 47: Information

    11.2.7. Information Function enables displaying additional information in the bottom line. Depending on the needs, you can choose the following options, which are shown while working in <WEIGHING> mode: <BARGRAF> option presents amount of used weighing capacity in a graphic form, it covers 0 – MAX range.

  • Page 48: F Shortcut Keys

    If you want the declared non-standard information is to be visible, set parameter P2.1.2 to < NSTD. INF. > option. 11.2.9. F Shortcut Keys Function enables assigning quick access for weighing functions which are to be accessible by pressing F1, F2, F3 or F4 keys. You can choose between the following options for <WEIGHING> mode: <NONE / ENTER TARE / PRINT HEADER / PRINT FOOTER / VARIABLE 1 / VARIABLE 2>.

  • Page 49: Dual Range Balance (Ps 200/2000.R2)

    In standard analytical and precision balances, loads can be weighed under a weighing pan. Such means of operation requires placing a balance in an uplifted position. RADWAG offers a rack for under-pan weighing. The rack is an optional equipment offered for PS series balances.

  • Page 50: Counting Parts Of The Same Mass

    • Upon completing under-pan weighing, put the plastic plug back onto its place. CAUTION! The suspension for hook must not be turned, twisted or manipulated in any direction. Such actions may cause damage to balance mechanism. Mass of all additional elements of under pan weighing kit, like the hook, weighing pan, string, etc. should be zeroed by pressing 11.3.

  • Page 51: Setting The Reference Mass: Entering Mass Value

    • Use arrow buttons to select the correct sample quantity. • For optional quantity variable (displayed value <0000>) enter any number using arrow buttons • Confirm selected sample quantity, confirmation message - <PLACExx PCS> - shall be seen. • Place the declared number of pieces in the container and when the result is stable (the symbol is displayed) confirm the mass by pressing button, •...

  • Page 52: Checkweighing

    • The balance software automatically enters <PARTS COUNTING> mode displaying the number of pieces which are on the pan (pcs). In the bottom line, a single piece mass value is shown (if the option has been selected for <INFORMATION> function) 11.4.

  • Page 53: Dosing

    <Ok>: mass contained within thresholds <Max>: mass higher than the value of the high threshold Since LCD display capacity is limited, the threshold markers do not reflect threshold setups and target weight value precisely. They provide rough information and serve as user aid in course of the balance operation.

  • Page 54: Percent Weighing Control With Relation To Reference Mass

    • The sign <Min> is shown at the top of the display. It indicates the status of the mass on the pan with relations to the target mass. Bottom line of the display, if <BARGRAPH> option is enabled, shall demonstrate weight indication, in a graphic form, in relation to target weight and set tolerance value <Min>: mass lower than the Target Value - Tolerance <Ok>: mass contained within tolerance Target Value +/- Tolerance...

  • Page 55: Setting The Reference Mass: Entering Mass Value

    • 11.6.2. Setting the Reference Mass: Entering Mass Value Procedure: • Press F button to which function <ENTER SAMPLE> is assigned, <ENTER SAMPLE> editing window is displayed. • Use arrow buttons to enter the known reference mass value, press button to confirm. •...

  • Page 56: Running The Process Manually - Means Of Operation

    F Shortcut Keys You can declare which particular weighing function is to be launched using F1, F2, F3 or F4 keys. For procedure informing you how to declare the particular function, read F Shortcut Keys section. 11.7.2. Running the Process Manually – Means of Operation To start the process of weighing manually, enter the mode settings, select an <AUTOSTART>...

  • Page 57: Running The Process Automatically - Means Of Operation

    11.7.3. Running the Process Automatically – Means of Operation To start the process of weighing automatically, enter the mode settings, select an <AUTOSTART> parameter and set <YES> value, follow description form the previous paragraph. Additionally set parameters <AVERAGING TIME> and <THRESHOLD>. In order to carry out the measurement in a container (TARE) for this mode, select the option <ENTER TARE>, for the option overview to be found in weighing mode options description.
  • Page 58 density determination Beaker 11 Additional stand for a set of pans or a sinker Additional weighing pans density Hanger determination of solids with density lower that density of water Kit intended for AS and XA balances. Beaker base Hanger Stand Top weighing pan for solids density determination Sinker Flexible connector for weighing pans...

  • Page 59: Density Determination

    F Shortcut Keys You can declare which particular weighing function is to be launched using F1, F2, F3 or F4 keys. For procedure informing you how to declare the particular function, read F Shortcut Keys section. 11.8.1. Density Determination Density determination of solids can be carried out by means of two pre-defined types of liquids or user-defined liquid of specified density: •...

  • Page 60: Density Of Liquids

    13. Next, place a mass sample on the bottom pan of the kit (mass determination in the liquid), and confirm the indication when stable. 14. On the second confirmation of the indication, the program automatically calculates and displays the tested solid object density. At the same time, a report on the measurement is sent to a selected port of a printer.

  • Page 61: Density Determination

    Settings for button shortcuts are the same as for <SOLIDS DENSITY> function (see the previous point). 11.9.1. Density Determination The basic element for measuring liquids density is the sinker (9). Its volume is precisely determined and given on a sinker’s hanger. Before starting liquid density determination, enter sinker’s volume value to the balance memory.

  • Page 62: Statistics

    An exemplary report: The report may be reprinted upon pressing button. In order to finish, press button. The software returns to the main window of the mode and a next measurement can be performed. The balance operates with previously set parameter values (liquid, temperature) thus shortening time needed for the exact measurement.

  • Page 63: Deleting Statistics

    • When all the measurements are saved, it is possible to check the results of statistics by pressing button: • Select an option <RESULT> by pressing button. • The information on number of saved measurements is displayed in a bottom line. On pressing , the type of displayed information changes.

  • Page 64: Totalising

    Activating <FINISH> option results in printing out the statistics data and moving to a <RESULT> window, using this window it is possible to check the data and print it out again, if necessary. To exit, press button. This leads to returning to the main window of <STATISTICS> mode and zeroing the data related to carried out measurements.
  • Page 65 The software adds mass of the ingredient to the total mass, next automatic taring of the indication proceeds (zero indication is shown on the main display). In the bottom line modified data relating to the number of ingredients and total sum is presented. •...

  • Page 66: Peak Hold

    It is possible to print out the report again by pressing button. To exit this window, press button. The main window for <TOTALISING> mode is displayed, data related to carried out measurements is automatically zeroed. 11.12. PEAK HOLD This function enables snapping peak hold applied to the weighing pan during a single checkweighing process.

  • Page 67: Pipettes Calibration

    11.13. PIPETTES CALIBRATION Caution! Function valid for AS R series balances exclusively. Pipettes calibration function applies to fixed volume pipettes and adjustable volume pipettes. During volume testing procedure, the software determines accuracy and repeatability errors. In case of pipettes with adjustable volume, errors for Max, Min and ½ Max volume are estimated. All pipettes are tested for adherence to requirements of PN-EN ISO 8655:2003.

  • Page 68: Means Of Operation

    F Shortcut Keys You can declare which particular weighing function is to be launched using F1, F2, F3 or F4 keys. For procedure informing you how to declare the particular function, read F Shortcut Keys section. 11.13.2. Means of Operation •...
  • Page 69 • Upon entering the data the computer software proceeds to pipettes calibration. • Follow the displayed description and complete the procedure. • By means of a pipette, dose the first portion of water, wait until the measurement is stable and press ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 70 An exemplary report: adjustable volume pipette, 3 volumes tested: - 70 -...

  • Page 71: Communication

    12. COMMUNICATION Communication menu enables configuration of port settings. The settings are accessed upon pressing button. Communication with peripheral devices is established via the following ports: • COM 1 (RS232), • COM 2 (RS232), • USB type A • USB type B •...

  • Page 72: Port Usb

    Ensure that the settings are correctly entered, and repeat the connecting process. If this fails, contact your RADWAG service representative. Selected network and parameters settings are stored by the balance memory, each time when the balance is launched the software connects to the network referring to the set parameters.
  • Page 73 In order to make connection of balance and computer possible, it is necessary to install virtual COM port in a computer. To carry out this procedure, the user needs a respective driver installer which may be either downloaded from www.radwag.com website or taken from a CD with manuals: R X2 SERIES RADWAG USB DRIVER x.x.x.exe. Steps:...
  • Page 74 “Ready to Install” window: In order to run installation process, press „Install” key and clicking respective keys, follow the install wizard. Having completed driver installation, connect balance to a computer, use 1,8-meter long USB A/B cable maximally (in case of already connected balance, it is necessary to disconnect it and using USB cable connect the balance again).

  • Page 75: Peripheral Devices

    <COMPUTER> submenu allows the user to select a port for connection of a computer running software which enables: • communication with a balance, • switching the continuous transmission on and off, and • cooperation of a balance with E2R software of Radwag production. 13.1.1. Computer Connection Port Procedure: press button - 75 -...

  • Page 76: Continuous Transmission

    enter <P4 DEVICES> menu enter menu group: <P4.1 COMPUTER> select port to which a computer is to be connected, COM 1 or COM 2 – RS 232 port, to which the computer is connected USB 2 type B – USB port, to which the computer is connected USB FREE LINK –...

  • Page 77: Cooperation With E2R

    WIFI. PENDRIVE – USB port type A, to which external memory flash drive is connected USB PC –USB port type B, to which the computer with the special software by RADWAG is connected e.g. WIN measurement. USB FREE LINK – USB type B port, to which the computer is connected. The tool, acting like a keyboard, is used for entering data for peripherals.
  • Page 78 Press <USB FREE LINK> and configure port settings to enable balance correct cooperation with computer programs: SPREAD SHEET– value YES - cooperation with Excel type program, - value NO – cooperation with other programs, DELAY – if any ‘looses’ of transferred information occur (caused by data auto-entering or auto-formatting by computer program) during cooperation with Excel type program, parameter value should be set to <2>.

  • Page 79: Barcode Reader

    NONE, COM 1, COM 2 CAUTION: The balance cooperates with an additional display manufactured by RADWAG. Ensuring correct cooperation between the balance and the additional display requires baud rate parameter value to be set to 115200 bit/s for the port to which the additional display is plugged.

  • Page 80: External Buttons

    13.5. EXTERNAL BUTTONS Submenu <EXTERNAL BUTTONS> comprises settings that enable the balance to cooperate with external buttons: TARE and PRINT. Procedure: • press • enter <P4 DEVICES> menu • enter menu group <P4.5 EXTERNAL BUTTONS> • run the buttons  <P4.5.1.

  • Page 81: Transferred Data Format

    Balance transmission parameters must correspond to the parameters of a device that is connected to the balance. • Baud rate - 4800 ÷ 115200 bit / s • Parity control - NONE, ODD, EVEN Value indicated on a display can be sent via RS232 or USB port to a peripheral device in one of four accessible ways: •...

  • Page 82: Communication Protocol

    General information A. A character based communication protocol balance-terminal is designed for establishing communication between a RADWAG balance and a peripheral device via RS-232C serial interface. B. It consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to the balance and responses from the balance.

  • Page 83: Responce Format

    Switch on continuous transmission in current measuring unit Switch off continuous transmission in current measuring unit Set min checkweighing threshold Set max checkweighing threshold Give value of min checkweighing threshold Give value of max checkweighing threshold Set mass value of a single item Set target mass value Set reference mass value Give balance serial number...
  • Page 84 Commands Overview Zero balance Format: Z CR LF Response options: Z_A CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_D CR LF - command carried out Z_A CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_^ CR LF - command understood but zeroing range is exceeded Z_A CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_E CR LF...
  • Page 85 Send stable measurement result in a basic measuring unit Format: S CR LF Response options: S_A CR LF - command understood and in progress S_E CR LF - time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result S_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment MASS FRAME - response: mass value in a basic measuring unit...
  • Page 86 Immediately send measurement result in a current measuring unit Format: SUI CR LF Response options: SUI_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment MASS FRAME - immediate response: mass value in a current measuring unit Response format: 7-15 stability space...
  • Page 87 Set max checkweighing threshold Format: UH_XXXXX CR LF, where: _ - space, XXXXX - mass format Response options: UH_OK CR LF - command carried out ES CR LF - command not recognised (mass format incorrect) Give value of min checkweighing threshold Format: ODH CR LF Response: DH_MASA CR LF - command carried out...
  • Page 88 Internal adjustment Format: IC CR LF Response options: IC_A CR LF - command understood and in progress IC_D CR LF - calibration completed IC_A CR LF - command understood and in progress IC_E CR LF - time limit exceeded while waiting for a stable measurement result IC_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment Disable automatic internal adjustment of the balance...
  • Page 89 Mode name – parameter, working mode name, inserted in between inverted comas. The name takes form given on a particular balance display, it is provided in a currently selected language. n – parameter, decimal value determining working mode number. n → 1 –...
  • Page 90 working mode. Format: UI CR LF Response options: UI_”x , … x ”_OK CR LF – command carried out, returns accessible units UI_I CR LF – command understood but not accessible at this moment x – unit symbols, separated by means of comas x →...
  • Page 91 Send all implemented commands Format: PC CR LF Command: PC CR LF - send all implemented commands - command carried out, the terminal displays all Response: PC_A_”Z,T,S,SI…” implemented commands. Give balance type Format: BN CR LF Response options: BN_A_”x” CR LF - command understood, response: balance type BN_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment...
  • Page 92 Set ambient conditions state Format: EV_n CR LF Response options: EV_OK CR LF – command carried out EV_E CR LF – error in-course of command execution, no parameter or incorrect format EV_I CR LF – command understood but not accessible at this moment n –...
  • Page 93 Set last digit Format: LDS_n CR LF Response options: LDS_OK CR LF – command carried out LDS_E CR LF – error in-course of command execution, no parameter or incorrect format LDS_I CR LF – command understood but not accessible at this moment n –...

  • Page 94: Error Messages

    AP2-1 current loop Current loop module 4-20mA of RADWAG production is intended for conversion of digital form of weight indication to analogue value. AP2-1 comprises plastic housing. It is powered with an external 230V/5VDC power adapter. Both, AP2-1 and power adapter are a set.
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