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Sartorius Cubis MCE Series Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Original Operating Instructions Cubis ® MCE Models Micro Balances 1000047964...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1 About these Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 .5 Installing a Microbalance with Glass Draft Shield .
  • Page 4 17 Sartorius Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 5: About These Instructions

    About these Instructions About these Instructions Scope These instructions are part of the device . These instructions apply to the device in the following versions: Device Model Ultramicrobalances and microbalances MCE10 .6S . . .-M | MCE2 .7S . . .-M | with a motorized draft shield MCE3 .6P .

  • Page 6: Target Groups

    About these Instructions Target Groups These instructions are addressed to the following target groups . The target groups must possess the specified knowledge . Target group Knowledge and responsibilities User The user is familiar with the operation of the device and the associated work processes .

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    The actions described are addressed to the “User” target group . If individual actions must be carried out by other target groups or by Sartorius Service personnel: The qualification required will be indicated in the description of the action .

  • Page 8: Proper Working Order Of The Device

    Working on the Device’s Electrical Equipment Only Sartorius Service personnel may work on or modify the electrical equipment of the device . The device may only be opened by Sartorius Service personnel . 2.6.3 AC Adapter and Power Supply Cable Serious injury can result, e .g .

  • Page 9: Accessories, Consumables, And Spare Parts

    − Malfunction of the device − Device failure Only use approved accessories, consumables, and spare parts supplied by Sartorius . Information on operational quality is available upon request from Sartorius . Only use accessories, consumables, and spare parts that are in proper working order .

  • Page 10: Device Description

    Device Description Device Description Device Overview Fig . 1: Microbalance with glass draft shield and electronics module (example) Pos. Designation Description Leveling foot Motorically adjustable Not depicted Manufacturer’s ID label Electronics module Operating display Touchscreen Control unit Weighing module Weighing chamber Cubis ®...

  • Page 11: Draft Shield

    Device Description Draft Shield Fig . 2: Microbalance with motorized glass draft shield and filter microbalance with manual metal ring draft shield (example) Pos. Designation Description Metal ring draft shield cover Made from metal, with handle, can be removed . Metal ring draft shield Consists of 2 metal rings that have been placed into each other with a side opening, can be rotated manually .

  • Page 12: Weighing Pan And Associated Components

    Device Description Weighing Pan and Associated Components Fig . 3: Microbalance with glass draft shield and filter microbalance with metal ring draft shield (example) Pos. Designation Description Filter weighing pan Shield plate Connector For models MCE2 .7S . . .F only Pan retainer Internal draft shield For models MCE2 .7S .

  • Page 13: Connections On The Control Unit

    Connections on the Control Unit Fig . 5: Connections on the control unit Pos. Designation Description Concealed, no function, for Sartorius Service only USB connection Connections and Components on the Electronics Module Fig . 6: Connections on the electronics module Pos. Designation...

  • Page 14: Displays On Weighing Module

    Device Description Displays on Weighing Module (Only for Microbalance) Fig . 7: Displays on the weighing module (example) Pos. Designation Description LED strip Used for lighting of weighing chamber . The intensity of the lighting can be adjusted in the menu . When the control unit displays an error message: The LED strip is illuminated in orange .

  • Page 15: Symbols On The Device

    Device Description 3.10 Symbols on the Device Fig . 8: ID label on the device (example) Pos. Designation Description Manufacturer’s ID label Displays the metrological data of the device . Symbol Meaning During operation, parts in the device may be live . Only electricians may have access to and work on these parts, such as for mainte- nance and repairs .

  • Page 16: Operating Concept

    Operating Concept Operating Concept Operating Display in Weighing Mode Fig . 1: Operating display in weighing mode (example) Pos. Designation Description Symbols for the selected application Weight value display In the selected basic unit . Metrological data Weight units Shows the selected basic unit, e .g . grams, [g] . Visual touch-feedback Visual note on an active button or key .

  • Page 17: Operating Display In The Menu

    Operating Concept Operating Display in the Menu Fig . 2: Operating display in the menu (example) Pos. Designation Description Position in the 1st menu level Shows the position of the displayed menu or configuration value in up to 4 menu levels .

  • Page 18: Displays In The Operating Display

    Operating Concept Pos. Symbol Designation Description [Toggle between weight If the “Toggle between weight units” function is active: units] button − If the button is held down: Accesses the “Toggle between weight units” function menu . − When the button is pressed: Switches between the basic unit display and up to 4 other units .
  • Page 19 Operating Concept Pos. Symbol Designation Description [Counting] display Indicates that the “Counting” application is selected . [Weighing in percent] Indicates that the “Weighing in percent” application is selected . display [Calculation] display Indicates that the “Calculation” application is selected . [Animal weighing] Indicates that the “Animal weighing”...

  • Page 20: Menu Structure

    Operating Concept Menu Structure 4.5.1 Overview of the Device Settings Menu Navigating in Menus (see Chapter 4 .6, page 24) . Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description | Reference SETUP BALANCE AMBIENT Enter the ambient conditions at the device’s installation “Ambient conditions”...
  • Page 21 Operating Concept Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description | Reference ISOCAL Configure the isoCAL function . EXT .CAL . Configure the function “External calibration and “External adjustment” adjustment” . CAL .UNIT Define the weight unit for the calibration weight . “Calibration weight unit”...
  • Page 22 Operating Concept Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description | Reference MOTION .S . CONTROL Activate / deactivate the motion sensor . “Motion sensor” NUM .GEST . Define the number of possible gestures . “Number” LEFT CMD . Define the function for the left gesture . RIGHT .CMD .
  • Page 23 Operating Concept Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description | Reference PERCENT DEC .PLCS Define the number of decimal places for the “Weighing in “Weighing in percent” “Decimal places” percent” application . NET-TOTL . COMP .PRT . Activate / deactivate the component printout for the “Net- “Net-total”...

  • Page 24: Navigating The Menus

    Operating Concept Overview of the “Toggle between weight units” Function Navigating in Menus (see Chapter 4 .6, page 24) . Level 1 Description Unit 1 Define the displayed weight unit and the resolution for the 1st convertible unit . Unit 2 Define the displayed weight unit and the resolution for the 2nd convertible unit .
  • Page 25 Operating Concept If an integer reference value needs to be selected in the reference value display (1) of a selected application, e .g . “Weighing in percent” or “Animal weighing” applications: Press the [Up] or [Down] button . This increases or decreases the reference value by 1 .

  • Page 26: Installation

    Installation Installation Scope of Delivery Item Quantity Device Weighing pan For filter ultramicrobalances and microbalances: Filter weighing pan For model MCA2 .7S…: Shield disk For model MCA2 .7S…: Internal draft shield Shield plate Pan support Power supply unit Country-specific power supply cable with test seal USB connection cable In-use dust cover for control unit In-use dust cover for the weighing module...

  • Page 27: Unpacking The Device

    Installation Unpacking the Device Procedure Lift the device in the Styrofoam padding out of the packaging . Place the device in the Styrofoam padding on its side . Lift the Styrofoam padding off the device . NOTICE Glass breakage due to the incorrect handling of the device! Only lift the device by its base .
  • Page 28 Installation Unscrew both screws (2) from beneath the weighing module with the 1 Torx Allen key . Lift out the cover plate (1) . Install a draft protection shield . Set up the device on the weighing table with recess . The hook for below-balance weighing (3) may not touch the weighing table .

  • Page 29: Installing A Microbalance With Glass Draft Shield

    Installation Installing a Microbalance with Glass Draft Shield 5.5.1 Positioning the Weighing Pan and Associated Components Procedure For a device with a connector: Place the connector (2) on the base of the weighing chamber . Place the shield plate (1) on the base of the weighing chamber . Place the weighing pan (1) through the opening in the weighing chamber into the pan retainer .

  • Page 30: Installing A Filter Microbalance With A Metal Ring

    Installation Installing a Filter Microbalance with a Metal Ring Draft Shield 5.6.1 Inserting a Filter Pan or Weighing Pan and Associated Components Procedure For a device with a connector: Place the connector on the base of the weighing chamber . Place the shield plate (2) on the base of the weighing chamber .

  • Page 31: Optimizing A Filter Weighing Pan

    Installation 5.6.2 Optimizing a Filter Weighing Pan with a Metal Ring Draft Shield for Left-handed Users Requirements The metal ring draft shield has been mounted . Procedure Lift the draft shield cover from the draft shield and turn . Unscrew bearing pin (1) from the underside of the draft shield cover and screw into the opening of the opposite side .

  • Page 32: Getting Started

    WARNING Severe injuries caused by using a defective power supply cable! Check the power supply cable for damage, e .g ., cracks in the insulation . If required: Contact Sartorius Service . Check whether the country-specific power plug matches the power connections at the installation site .

  • Page 33: System Settings

    System Settings System Settings Performing System Settings Default settings can be adjusted for the device and the applications in order to align with the ambient conditions and individual operating requirements . The following settings are necessary to operate the device together with connected components: −...

  • Page 34: Parameter List

    System Settings Parameter List 7.3.1 Parameters in the “Setup” Main Menu Parameters in the “Balance” Submenu Parameters Setting values Explanation AMBIENT V .STABLE Sets the ambient conditions to “very stable”: Activates a fast change in the weight values in the event of a load change with a high output rate . Recommended for the following work environment: −...
  • Page 35 System Settings Parameters Setting values Explanation MEDIUM Sets the stability delay to “medium”: The stability symbol only appears after a longer delay in order to provide a reliable result in case of higher fluctuations . LONG Sets the stability delay to “long”: The stability symbol only appears after a long delay in order to balance out major instability .

  • Page 36: Parameters In The "Device" Main Menu

    System Settings Parameters Setting values Explanation CAL ./ADJ . EXT .CAL . The [Adjust] button starts an external calibration with the preset calibration weight . E .CAL .USR . The [Adjust] button starts an external calibration with the user-defined calibration weight value .
  • Page 37 System Settings Parameters Setting values Explanation ON MODE ON/STDBY* The [On / Off] key switches between on / standby . ON/OFF The [On / Off] key switches between on / off . Changes the function of the [On / Off] key: The device no longer switches off or to AUTO ON standby mode, instead it starts a boot process .
  • Page 38 System Settings Parameters in the “Leveling” Submenu Parameters Setting values Explanation LEVEL The device does not display messages on the status of the level . NOTE* The [LEVELING] display flashes if the device needs to be leveled . ERR .MSG . The [LEVEL .ERR .] message appears in the operating display if the device has not been leveled .
  • Page 39 System Settings Parameters Setting values Explanation DOWN .CMD . PRINT* Lower command of the gesture control corresponds to the [Print] key . ZERO Lower command of the gesture control corresponds to the [Zero] key . TARE Lower command of the gesture control corresponds to the [Tare] key . D .SHIELD Lower command of the gesture control corresponds to the [Change] key .
  • Page 40 System Settings Parameters in the “PC-USB” Submenu Parameters Setting values Explanations DAT .REC . SBI .WEIGH . Enables a faster SBI communication, only for software commands to the weighing module . XBPI Extended range of commands to control numerous balance functions with binary protocol .

  • Page 41: Parameters In The "Data Output

    System Settings 7.3.3 Parameters in the “Data Output” Main Menu Parameters in the “SBI Communication” Submenu Parameters Setting values Explanations COM . OUTP . IND .NO* Starts the data output after pressing the key or software command as an individual value without stability .

  • Page 42: Parameters In The "Applications

    System Settings Parameters in the “PC Direct Transfer” Submenu Parameters Setting values Explanations DEC .SEPAR . DEC .POINT* Sets a point as a decimal separator . DEC .COMMA Sets a comma as a decimal separator . OUTP .FORM . TEXT+NUM .* Exports text and numbers .
  • Page 43 System Settings Parameters in the “Net-Total” Submenu Parameters Setting values Explanation COMP .PRT . Deactivates the component printout . Activates the component printout . * Factory setting Parameters in the “Totalizing” Submenu Parameters Setting values Explanation COMP .PRT . Deactivates the component printout . Activates the component printout .

  • Page 44: Parameters In The "Input" Main Menu

    System Settings Parameters in the “Density Determination” Submenu Parameters Setting values Explanation DEC .PLCS NONE The result of the “Density determination” application is displayed without decimal places . 1 DEC .PL .* The result of the “Density determination” application is displayed to 1 decimal place . 2 DEC .PL .

  • Page 45: Parameters In The "Language" Main Menu

    System Settings 7.3.6 Parameters in the “Language” Main Menu Parameters Setting values Explanation Language ENGLISH* English DEUTSCH German FRANCAIS French ITALIANO Italian ESPANOL Spanish PORTUG. Portuguese РYССKИИ Russian POLSKI Polish * Factory setting 7.3.7 Parameters in the “Unit 1”, “Unit 2”, “Unit 3”, and “Unit 4” Application Menus Parameters Setting values Explanation...

  • Page 46: Operation

    Operation Operation Switching the Device On and Off The device only delivers accurate values if it has reached the necessary operating temperature . The warm-up time after switching the device on must therefore be complied with . Procedure Connect the device to the power supply . If the device does not switch on automatically after it is connected to the power supply: Press the on key on the weighing module .

  • Page 47: Opening And Closing The Motorized Draft Shield (Only For Devices With A Motorized Draft Shield)

    Operation Opening and Closing the Motorized Draft Shield (Only for Devices with a Motorized Draft Shield) By pressing the [Change] key enables the draft shield can be opened and closed motorized . Procedure Switch on the device . If the draft shield is open: Close the draft shield . Press the [Change] key: The draft shield is opened or closed .

  • Page 48: Preparing Weighings

    Operation Preparing Weighings The device must be prepared before every weighing . Requirements The device is ready for use NOTICE Chemicals may damage the device or accessories! Chemicals can attack the device or the connected accessories internally and externally . This may damage the device and accessories . Use appropriate containers when weighing chemicals .

  • Page 49: Adjusting With The Isocal Function

    Operation Adjusting with the isoCAL Function The device can be automatically internally calibrated and adjusted using the isoCAL function . Requirements − The device is not located in the menu . − Alphanumeric inputs are not active . − The load on the weighing pan remains unchanged for 2 minutes . −...

  • Page 50: Internally Calibrating And Adjusting The Device

    Operation Internally Calibrating and Adjusting the Device Calibration and Subsequent Adjustment Requirements − The weighing pan is unloaded . − The operating display shows a stable weight value . Procedure To set the internal adjustment in the menu: In the “SETUP” / “BALANCE” menu, for the “CAL ./ADJ .”...

  • Page 51: Externally Calibrating And Adjusting The Device

    Operation Externally Calibrating and Adjusting the Device (Not for Conformity-assessed Models) External Calibration with Factory Set Weight Value Procedure In the “SETUP” / “BALANCE” menu, for the “CAL ./ADJ .” parameter, select the “EXT .CAL .” configuration value . Set the User-defined Weight Value A weight value can be set for the calibration weight .
  • Page 52 Operation Manually Starting Adjustment after Calibration Requirements − When using a filter microbalance: No weighing pan is on the scale . − The weighing pan is unloaded . − The operating display shows a stable weight value . − The device is not locked against external calibration . Procedure To set the external calibration in the menu: In the “SETUP”...

  • Page 53: Printing Results

    The GLP header is printed with the ID marking set in the menu and the current ---------------------- weight value . The [GLP] button appears in the operating display . 23-Apr-2018 13:06 To exit the GLP printout: Press the [GLP] button . Sartorius The GLP footer is printed . Mod. MCE6.6S Ser. no. 12345678 Ver.

  • Page 54: Running Applications (Examples)

    Operation 8.12 Running Applications (Examples) 8.12.1 Executing the “Toggle Between Weight Units” Function The “Toggle between weight units” function enables a switch between the basic unit display and up to 4 other units . The units can be set during the weighing process and the decimal places can be adjusted .
  • Page 55 Operation Procedure Select the Statistics application in the “APPLIC .” menu . Exit the settings menu . Place a sample on the weighing pan . Change the displayed weight unit if necessary . To start the recording of the statistics: Press the [Confirm] button on the keypad . The current weight value is saved .

  • Page 56: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Preparing the Device Procedure Turn the device off . Disconnect the device from the power supply . Open the draft shield . Cleaning the Device NOTICE Corrosion or damage to the device due to unsuitable cleaning agents! Do not use corrosive, chloride-containing, or aggressive cleaning agents .

  • Page 57: Assembling And Connecting The Device

    Re-connect the device to the power supply (see Chapter “6 .3 Connecting the Power Supply”, page 32) . Maintenance Schedule Interval Component Action Chapter, page Monthly to every 2 years, depending on Entire system Contact Sartorius Service 17, 72 the operating conditions Cubis ® MCE Operating Instructions...

  • Page 58: Performing A Software Update

    − The software update is saved on a USB mass storage device . Procedure Download the software update from the Sartorius website onto the USB mass storage device . If this relates to a zip file: Unzip the software update on the stick .

  • Page 59: Malfunctions

    USB mass storage device . Procure the software update The device cannot find files from Sartorius Service . a valid update . The LED strip on The device displays an The device has detected a fault .
  • Page 60 . was removed after starting the device . ERR 54 An error exists in the weighing Contact Sartorius Service . system or in the device electronics . CHK .ERR . The internal storage A memory error exists in the Perform a software update .

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Perform a software update . 9 .5, 58 The software update match . could not be completed . If the problem occurs again: Contact Sartorius Service . 10.3 Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedy Chapter, page The operating display The device is disconnected .

  • Page 62: Decommissioning

    Decommissioning 11 Decommissioning 11.1 Decommissioning the Device Procedure Turn the device off . Disconnect the device from the power supply . Disconnect the device from all connected devices and all accessories, e .g . printeror electronics module . Clean the device (see Chapter “9 .2 Cleaning the Device”, page 56) . If below-balance weighing has been set up: Turn the device on its side and place it on the soft support base .

  • Page 63: Storage And Shipping

    .g . in the original packaging . Transport damage as well as measures for subsequent cleaning and disinfection of the device or device components by Sartorius shall be charged to the sender . WARNING Risk of injury due to contaminated devices! Devices contaminated with hazardous materials (nuclear, biological, or chemical –...

  • Page 64: Disposal

    WARNING Risk of injury due to contaminated devices! Devices contaminated with hazardous materials (NBC contamination) will not be accepted by Sartorius for repair or disposal . 14.2 Dispose of Device and Parts 14.2.1 Information on Disposal The device and the device accessories must be disposed of properly by disposal facilities .

  • Page 65: Technical Data

    Filter weighing pan – d 50 Weight, approx . 6 .42 7 .07 15.2 Power Supply 15.2.1 Device Only by Sartorius AC adapter YEPS03-15V0 15.2.2 Power Supply Unit Unit Value Item No . YEPS03-15V0 Primary AC voltage 100 – 240 (±10%) Frequency 50 –...

  • Page 66: Safety Of Electrical Equipment

    Technical Data Unit Value In operation °C 0 – +40 During storage and transport °C -20 – +80 Connector for mains connection according to IEC 60320-1 / C14: 3-pin Power supply cable Power supply cable according to IEC 60320-1 / C14: Country-specific, 3-pin, two-sided plug Other data: See label on AC adapter 15.2.3 Safety of Electrical Equipment...

  • Page 67: Ambient Conditions

    Technical Data 15.6 Ambient Conditions 15.6.1 Installation Site Unit Value Installation site Standard laboratory rooms Installation site according to IEC 60259-1, 3000 maximum altitude above sea level For indoor use only Temperature In operation °C +5 – +40 In operation for conformity-assessed devices: See information on the device’s ID plate During storage and transport °C...

  • Page 68: Metrological Data

    Technical Data 15.7 Metrological Data 15.7.1 Models MCE2.7S | MCE10.6S | MCA6.6S | MCA3.6P MCE2.7S MCE10.6S MCE6.6S MCE3.6P Unit Value Value Value Value Scale interval (d) µg 0 .1 1 | 2 | 5 Maximum capacity (Max) 2 .1 10 .1 6 .1 1 .1 | 2 .1 | 3 .1 Repeatability at 5 % load...

  • Page 69: Recommended Calibration Weight

    Pin 8: Request to Send (RTS) Pin 9: Not assigned 15.10.2 Specifications for the USB-A Interface Communication: USB host (master) Connectable devices: Sartorius printers, USB sticks with software update 15.10.3 Specifications for the USB-B Interface Communication: USB device (slave) Type of interface: Virtual serial interface (virtual COM-port, VCP) and “PC direct”...

  • Page 70: Accessories

    1000 69Y03092 Display cable, 3 m, for separate installation of On request display and weighing units, installation by Sartorius Service or at the factory (order code VF4016) Installation of display cable, 3 m, for separate VF4016 installation of display and weighing units...

  • Page 71: Hardware And Software For Pipette

    Accessories 16.1.3 Hardware and Software for Pipette Calibration Item Quantity Order number Pipette calibration kit (hardware) for microbalance VF988 weighing modules 6 .6S and 3 .6P, consists of moisture trap and all required adapters 16.1.4 Filter Balance and Antistatic Accessories Item Quantity Order number...

  • Page 72: Sartorius Service

    Sartorius Service 17 Sartorius Service Sartorius Service is available for queries regarding the device . For information about the service addresses, services provided, or to contact a local representative, please visit the Sartorius website (www .sartorius .com) . When contacting Sartorius Service with questions about the system or in the event of malfunctions, be sure to have the device information, e .g ., serial number, hard-...
  • Page 73 Conformity & Certificates Cubis ® MCE Operating Instructions...

  • Page 74: Certificate Of Compliance

    Project: Date Issued: 70185847 2018-09-24 Issued to: Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG Otto-Brenner-Strasse 20 Goettingen, Niedersachsen 37079 GERMANY The products listed below are eligible to bear the CSA Mark shown with adjacent indicators 'C' and 'US' for Canada and US or with adjacent indicator 'US' for US only or without either indicator for Canada only.
  • Page 75 Conformity & Certificates Certificate: 70185847 Master Contract: 167555 Project: 70185847 Date Issued: 2018-09-24 APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS CSA Standards: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements UL Standards: UL Std. No. 61010-1 (3 Edition) - Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements...

  • Page 76: Fcc Supplier's Declaration Of Conformity

    Connections between the device and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sartorius may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
  • Page 77 Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG Otto-Brenner-Strasse 20 37079 Goettingen, Germany Phone: +49.551.308.0 www.sartorius.com The information and figures contained in these instructions correspond to the version date specified below. Sartorius reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.

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