KERN KDP Version 1.0 2017-11 Operating and installation instructions Digital weighing platform Contents Technical data ....................3 Declaration of conformity ................4 Appliance overview ..................5 Basic Information (General) ................6 Proper use ..........................6 Improper Use ..........................6 Warranty ............................. 6 Monitoring of Test Resources ....................
3 Appliance overview Model d = 0.001 g Models d 0.01 g > Pos. Description Glass wind screen Weighing plate Footscrews Connections Spirit level (for models d 0.01 g under the weighing > plate) KDP-BA_IA-e-1710...
The digital weighing platform may only be used as specified here. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing. 4.3 Warranty Warranty claims shall be voided in case •...
In KERN’s accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and digital weighing platforms may be calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.
Scope of delivery / serial accessories: • Digital weighing platform, see chapter. 3 • Mains adapter • USB A to USB B cable • These installation instructions • Description of interfaces (KCP-ZB) • KERN BalanceConnection software (online operating instructions) KDP-BA_IA-e-1710...
7.3 Assembly and installation The correct location is a key factor in the accuracy of the weighing results. Levelling Exact alignment and stable installation are an essential requirement repeatable results. compensate for minor unevenness or tilts of the footprint by levelling the weighing balance. Level balance with foot screws until the air bubble of the water balance is in the prescribed circle.
KCP is a standardized set of interface commands for KERN balances and other appliances, which allows all of the relevant parameters and functions to be called up and controlled. KERN devices that have KCP can use it to connect easily to computers, industrial control systems and other digital systems.
8.3 Ethernet The weighing platform’s factory setting uses DHCP, i.e. it connects automatically to your network. The system can communicate using the UDP protocol (Port 187) and also the Telnet protocol (Port 23). In standard configuration the weighing platform uses the DHCP mechanism to log onto the network.
8.4 WLAN If there are no configuration settings when it is turned on, the device will initially create a WiFi access point using the name "ESP_...". Use your computer to connect to this access point. Your computer will receive one via DHCP and then use a web browser to go to the IP address 192.168.4.1 (the configuration website).
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Enter a static IP address if required: The weighing platform can now be accessed in your target software using the assigned IP address at port 23 (e.g. using "Telnet" software). Example configuration KERN BalanceConnection: The connection must be shown in green: KDP-BA_IA-e-1710...
Carry out adjustment as near as possible to the weighing system’s maximum weight. Info about test weights can be found on the Internet at: http://www.kern-sohn.com. • Observe stable environmental conditions. Stabilisation requires a certain warm-up time.
• „TA“: Setting or requesting the current tare value 10.2 Using the BalanceConnection software The enclosed "KERN BalanceConnection" software includes an example configuration for working with the KDP weighing platform. The example configuration switches the balance to continuous transmission, displays the current weight value on-screen and includes the most important commands (adjustment, zeroing, taring, printing).
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1) Main window BalanceConnection: 2) On-screen display window with three areas: a. Main functions b. Current weight value c. Table listing weight values, which can be requested using "PRINT". KDP-BA_IA-e-1710...
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Important: In the standard configuration COM1 is selected as the interface. Please adjust this on your balance. For access through Ethernet, WLAN or Bluetooth, please enter the relevant port in the software. For details on changing the configuration please refer to the instructions for the BalanceConnection software.
10.2.1 Functions In the example configuration the following functions are pre-configured: Zeroing (->0<-): The display on the balance is set to zero, the full weighing range is available. Taring (TARE): The current weight value is adopted as the tare value. The new net value is displayed.