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- Page 1 EC Series Toploading Balances Digital Balance Operator’s Manual Rev 1.01 June 2006 Software 2.11...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION......................3 SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............4 COMMON SPECIFICATIONS ..............4 INSTALLATION......................5 LOCATING THE BALANCE ................5 SETTING UP THE BALANCE ............... 5 KEY DESCRIPTIONS ................... 6 OPERATION ......................7 ZEROING THE DISPLAY................7 TARING ......................7 WEIGHING .................... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION • This series of balances are simple and easy to use. • The balance can be operated with an A.C. adapter or using 6 AA batteries. • The weighing process is fast and accurate, making it suitable for the general purpose weighing applications, parts counting, percentage weighing functions, etc. -
Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 120g 400g 800g 2000g 4000g Maximum 120g 400g 800g 2000g 4000g Capacity Readability 0.005g 0.01g 0.01g 0.05g 0.1 g Tare Range 120g 400g 800g 2000g 4000 g Repeatability 0.005g 0.01g 0.01g 0.05g 0.1 g (s.d.) Linearity ± 0.01g 0.02g 0.02g... -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION LOCATING THE BALANCE • Avoid extreme temperatures. Do not place the balance in direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents. Avoid air movement such as from fans, people walking past the balance constantly or opening of doors and windows. •... -
Page 7: Key Descriptions
• Turn the power on by pressing the [On/Off] switch located underneath the balance on the right hand side. • The unit will display the model number and the software revision number for a while and then will count down performing a self-test. -
Page 8: Operation
OPERATION ZEROING THE DISPLAY • Press the [Zero] key when the platform is empty. • [Zero] key may be pressed at any time to set the zero point from which all other weighing and counting is measured. • When the zero point is obtained the “O” indicator will be on in the top left hand corner of the LCD. -
Page 9: Weighing
WEIGHING • After zeroing the display and taring the container, place the sample in the container to determine the weight of the sample. The weight will also be displayed through a bar- graph at the bottom of the LCD. • The display will show the weight and the units of weight currently in use. -
Page 10: Parts Counting
PARTS COUNTING • Before beginning, tare the weight of any container that will be used, leaving the empty container on the balance. • Place the number of samples on the balance. The number must match the options for parts counting, 10, 20, 50, 100 or 200 pieces. -
Page 11: Parameters
• To view the totals in memory press the [Print] key when the balance is at zero. The display will show "ACC xx" (where “xx” is the total number of readings) and the total weight, before returning to zero. • The total will also be printed via the RS-232 interface. •... -
Page 12: Selecting The Units
SELECTING THE UNITS • When “F1 Unt” is displayed, press the [Zero] key to view the current settings of each unit. • Press [Zero] again to cycle through the other units along with their current settings. For example, if “oFF” is displayed with the weighing unit Carats, the user will not be able to use this unit while weighing. -
Page 13: Setting Of The Backlight
Name of the Description Conversion Display Units Factor Symbol Grams A standard metric unit Carats Used for weighing jewellery and gems, etc. Pounds Standard weighing unit in UK/USA. 0.002205 Ounce Avoirdupois ounce. 0.03528 16 ounces make a pound. Drams An ancient unit of weight. Equals to 1/16 0.5645 an ounce. -
Page 14: Setting The Printing Parameters
SETTING THE PRINTING PARAMETERS When “F3 SEr” is displayed, press [Zero] to view the first printing parameter. Selecting the communication port • The selected port, for example “S 232” will be displayed. • Currently, only RS-232 interface is available and the balance is set with this port only. -
Page 15: Parity Settings
Parity settings • The current Parity setting will be displayed. • Press [Unit] to cycle through the other options. • The following settings are available: 8 n 1 8 data bits, no parity 7 data bits, even parity 7 0 1 7 data bits, odd parity •... -
Page 16: Calibration
CALIBRATION • This parameter allows the user to calibrate the balance any time deemed necessary. • Switch the balance off and then on again by pressing [On/Off]. During the self-test press [PCS] and [Print] together. • Display will show "unLoAd". Remove all weights from the pan. -
Page 17: Input Commands Format
Data Format for normal weighing operations, parts counting or recalling of totals from memory will all be different. Normal Output: G S _ X X X X X u u u 123.45g GS for Gross Weight, NT for Net Weight and u for unit of weight This number increments every time a new value is stored in memory Total 123.45g The total value stored in memory... - Page 18 Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity This product has been manufactured in accordance with the harmonised European standards, following the provisions of the below stated directives: Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC FCC COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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