Introduction; Unpacking - A&D EK-300EP Instruction Manual

This manual describes how this balance works and how to get the most out of it in
terms of performance.
The EK-EP series balances have the following features:
 The EK-EP series are intrinsically safe electronic balances complying with
international standards such as IECEx and ATEX or FM requirements.
 The EK-EP series balances can be used in areas where explosive atmospheres are
present. (For details on the explosion-proof structure, refer to "5. CONFORMING
STANDARDS.")
 The EK-EP series are high-resolution type electronic balances having a display
resolution of 1/12,000 or 1/30,000.
 The balance has a counting function, a percent function and a comparator
function.
 The LCD backlight will help with use in a dimly lighted place.
 As a power source, four "AA", "LR6" or "AM3" batteries are used.
When unpacking, check whether all of the following items are included:
Weighing pan
Pan support
Main unit
EK-300EP
Instruction Manual
 Keep the packing material to be used for transporting the balance in the future.
 The weighing pan shape depends on the balance model. The operational procedure is
the same for all the balance models. Unless specially required, the illustration of the
rectangle-shaped weighing pan is used in this manual.

1. INTRODUCTION

2. UNPACKING

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Weighing pan
Main unit
EK-3000EP
EK-12KEP
Allen wrench (nominal 2.5 mm)