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Balance Kit for SAG 285/01
Balance Kit, Operating Manual, 393278, en, V1.0

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Balance Kit for SAG 285/01 Balance Kit, Operating Manual, 393278, en, V1.0...
  • Page 2 Title: Balance Kit for SAG 285/01, Operating Manual 393278, en, V1.0 Version Revision Issue Major changes, compatibility 2004-05-03 First issue © 2004, Tecan Schweiz AG, Switzerland, all rights reserved Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents About This Manual Reference Documents ........Trademarks .
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting Table ........Spare Parts and Accessories Tecan Spare Parts and Accessories ......7.1.1 Balance Kit .
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    1 - About This Manual 1 About This Manual Purpose of This This chapter points out the purpose of the manual, specifies the product the manual deals with and who the manual is intended for. Furthermore, it explains Chapter the symbols, conventions and abbreviations used and offers other general information.
  • Page 6: Reference Documents

    1 - About This Manual Reference Documents 1.1 Reference Documents This section provides a list of documents which are needed or may be useful in connection with the Balance Kit. System Operating Manuals of instrument on which Balance Kit is to be installed. Manuals Service Manual of instrument on which Balance Kit is to be installed.
  • Page 7: Safety

    Therefore, the relevant manuals must always be available to all persons performing the tasks described herein. 2.1 User Qualification What Users All users (laboratory personnel, Tecan authorized field service engineers (FSEs) etc.), must be qualified and trained to install and use the Balance Kit for the Must Know Gravimetric Test.
  • Page 8: Notices And Symbols

    2 - Safety Notices and Symbols 2.2 Notices and Symbols 2.2.1 Warning Notices Used in This Manual The symbols used for safety-related notices have the following significance: WARNING WARNINGS appear as follows: Symbols WARNING Generally, the triangular warning symbol indicates the possibility of personal injury or even loss of life if the instructions are not followed.
  • Page 9: Warning Notices Attached To The Product Or Its Surroundings

    2 - Safety Use of the Product ATTENTION ATTENTIONS appear as follows: Symbols ATTENTION With the general “Read This!” symbol, ATTENTIONs indicate the possibility of equipment damage, malfunctions or incorrect process results, if instructions are not followed. 2.2.2 Warning Notices Attached to the Product or Its Surroundings There are no warning notices attached to the Balance Kit.
  • Page 10 2 - Safety General Safety Rules 2 - 4 Balance Kit V4.7, Operating Manual, 393278, en, V1.0...
  • Page 11: Technical Data

    3 - Technical Data General Description 3 Technical Data Purpose of This This chapter introduces the reader to the Balance Kit and its main components. It contains technical data, requirements and performance data. Chapter 3.1 General Description What Is a The Balance Kit is a set of components that are needed to adapt the Mettler Toledo Weighing Module SAG 285/01 to the instrument so that it can be used for Balance Kit?
  • Page 12: Balance Kit

    Cell (H) and can be used to level out the Weighing Cell. The counternuts serves for securing the feet. Ordering the The Balance Kit (or certain parts of it) can be ordered from Tecan or via a local Tecan representative. For more details see section Balance Kit 7 “Spare Parts and Accessories”,...
  • Page 13: Sag 285/01

    3 - Technical Data General Description 3.1.2 SAG 285/01 Brief The SAG 285/01 is a product of Mettler Toledo AG and has been available since January 2004. This SAG 285/01 consists of a Weighing Cell (H) and a separate Description Control Unit (J) that are interconnected with a cable.
  • Page 14: Technical Data

    3 - Technical Data Technical Data 3.2 Technical Data 3.2.1 Balance Kit Overall The following figure shows the overall dimensions of the adapter plate with installed Weighing Cell and draft shield. Dimensions Fig. 3-2 Adapter plate with weighing cell and draft shield Tab.
  • Page 15: Technical Data Of Sag 285/01

    3 - Technical Data Technical Data Other Parts The following table shows the heights and diameters of the other parts of the Balance Kit. Also see Fig. 3-1 , 3-1. of Kit Tab. 3-5 Dimensions of Parts of Kit Item in Designation Height Diameter...
  • Page 16: Requirements

    3 - Technical Data Requirements 3.3 Requirements 3.3.1 Hardware Requirements Instrument and Computer Instrument The Balance Kit together with the SAG 285/01can be used on the following instruments types: Freedom EVO instruments, Genesis Freedom and Genesis Classic instruments. Computer Hardware requirements as specified in the Instrument Software Manual that corresponds to the installed version of the Instrument Software.
  • Page 17: Software

    The instrument is equipped with a Uniport board. Note: • Apart from Genesis RMP or instruments used in customized solutions, Tecan instruments are not normally equipped with a Uniport board. • If possible, a separate Uniport board may be installed for the Gravimetric Test.
  • Page 18: Access Rights, Passwords

    Note: For detailed information about user accounts, passwords and access rights refer to the Instrument Software Manual (for software version V4.7 or later), section “Tecan User Administration System”. 3.3.4 Syringes and Liquid for Gravimetric Test Syringes: 250 µl, 500 µl, 1 ml.
  • Page 19: Putting Into Operation

    4 - Putting into Operation Setting up the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01 4 Putting into Operation Purpose of This This chapter describes how the Balance Kit is installed and gives instructions on initial operation. Chapter 4.1 Setting up the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01 4.1.1 Overview The following figure provides an overview of the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01 Weighing Module.
  • Page 20: Setting Up The Balance Kit And The Sag 285/01

    Ensure that no parts are missing or damaged. Check whether the voltage range of the SAG 285/01 supply unit corresponds with the local mains voltage. Contact the supplier of the SAG/01 or your nearest Tecan representative if any parts are missing or damaged. 4.1.3 For Your Safety WARNING Damage to the system and danger of electric shock.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Weighing Cell To The Control Unit

    4 - Putting into Operation Setting up the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01 4.1.5 Connecting the Weighing Cell to the Control Unit To connect the SAG 285/01 electrically to the other parts of the system proceed as follows (also see Fig.
  • Page 22 4 - Putting into Operation Setting up the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01 Mixed If one RS-232 port and one USB port are available on the computer, the following configuration is also possible. Recommended connections: Connection, RS-232 / USB Instrument: Connect the instrument cable directly to the RS-232 port of the computer.
  • Page 23 4 - Putting into Operation Setting up the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01 Computer with Modern computers, particularly notebooks, often have no RS-232 ports at all, but are equipped with two or more USB-ports. In such a case the instrument and the USB Ports (no Control Unit must be connected via appropriate USB to Serial converters RS-232)
  • Page 24 V4.5 or earlier. Note: This configuration requires a gender changer between the LC-RS9 cable (K) and the Uniport board. A special intermediate cable (N) that serves as a gender changer is available from Tecan (see section 7.1.2, 7-2). Uniport...
  • Page 25: Set Communication Protocol And Balance Parameters

    4 - Putting into Operation Setting up the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01 4.1.7 Set Communication Protocol and Balance Parameters Next you must set up the following: Communications protocol Balance parameters Communication The communication protocol can be adapted by means of the three rotary switches located inside the protocol converter of the LC-RS9 cable (over which Protocol the Control Unit is connected to the computer).
  • Page 26: Balance Setup With The Instrument Software

    4 - Putting into Operation Setting up the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01 Tab. 4-2 Required settings of balance parameters Property Set to Comment Vibration adapter Medium weighing speed Weighing process adapter Suitable for small quantities Reproducibility Standard reproducibility Weighing unit 1 unit 1 mg Both weighing units must be mg...
  • Page 27: Loading The Worktable Map

    4 - Putting into Operation Setting up the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01 Switch the instrument on. From the Windows task bar start the Setup & Service software (which is part of the Instrument Software package) with Start > Programs > Instrument Software > Setup & Service If the Instrument Software V4.7 or later is installed: –...
  • Page 28: Getting Ready For The Gravimetric Test

    4 - Putting into Operation Setting up the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01 4.1.10 Getting Ready for the Gravimetric Test Now the last steps before the Gravimetric Test can be carried out. Fig. 4-7 Getting ready for the Gravimentric Test Procedure To make the installation ready for the Gravimetric Test: If not done yet, place the adapter plate (G) with the installed Weighing Cell (H)
  • Page 29: Operation

    5 - Operation Operating and Display Elements 5 Operation Purpose of This This chapter briefly explains the operating elements and gives instructions on how to carry out the Gravimetric Test. Chapter 5.1 Operating and Display Elements Fig. 5-1 Operating elements for Gravimetric Test Computer display Mouse SAG 285 Control Unit...
  • Page 30: Gravimetric Test

    5 - Operation Gravimetric Test 5.2 Gravimetric Test 5.2.1 Safety Instructions WARNING Automatically moving parts. Injuries (crushing, piercing) possible, if the safety covers are not in place. Before starting the Gravimetric Test, check if the safety panel of the instrument is closed. Never run the test without covers.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 6 Troubleshooting Purpose of This This chapter helps to resume operation after a minor problem has occurred with the Balance Kit or the SAG 285/01 when used for Gravimetric Test and its Chapter preparation. It lists possible problems, their probable cause and suggests how to remedy the problems.
  • Page 32 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Tab. 6-1 Troubleshooting table (cont.) Problem / error Possible cause Corrective measures 1 USB, 1 RS-232 port: Connect instrument to RS-232 port and Connections mixed Control Unit to USB. Balance Setup func- Repeat Balance Setup and test if Control tion in Setup &...
  • Page 33: Spare Parts And Accessories

    USB to Serial Converters: From manufacturer or specialized distributor. Note: This chapter only contains parts that can be replaced by the operator him/ herself. If you want to order Tecan parts that are not listed here, please contact the Tecan Customer Support.
  • Page 34: Tecan Spare Parts And Accessories

    7 - Spare Parts and Accessories Tecan Spare Parts and Accessories 7.1 Tecan Spare Parts and Accessories The parts listed in this section must be ordered from Tecan or a Tecan representative. 7.1.1 Balance Kit Entire Kit Tab. 7-1 Balance Kit for SAG 285/01 Designation Tecan Part No.
  • Page 35: Instrument Software

    7.2 Parts from Other Manufactures 7.2.1 Weighing Module Weighing The Weighing Module must be ordered from Mettler Toledo. Module Tab. 7-5 Balance Kit for SAG 285/01 Designation Mettler Part No. Weighing Module SAG 285/01, including: SAG 285/01 • 1 Weighing Cell (H) •...
  • Page 36: Usb To Rs-232 Converters

    7 - Spare Parts and Accessories Parts from Other Manufactures 7.2.2 USB to RS-232 Converters These converters must be ordered from a specialized distributor or directly from the manufacturer. Tab. 7-7 USB to Serial Adapters Manufacturer Designation Part No. Aten International USB to RS-232 Converter UC-232A Company Ltd.
  • Page 37: Customer Support

    Chapter How to get Help Tecan and its representatives maintain a fully trained staff of technical specialists around the world. For any technical question, contact your system integrator or nearest Tecan representative.
  • Page 38 8 - Customer Support Country/Region Address Telephone/Telefax/E-mail Netherlands Tecan Benelux B.V.B.A. Industrieweg 30 Telephone +31 018 34 48 174 NL-4283 Giessen Telefax +31 018 34 48 067 E-mail tecan-nl@tecan.com Scandinavia Tecan Nordic AB Box 208 Telephone +46 31 75 44 000 SE-43123 Mölndal...
  • Page 39: Glossary

    9 - Glossary 9 Glossary Purpose of This This chapter contains a glossary to explain terms and expressions used in this Operating Manual. Chapter Glossary Balance – Instrument for determining the weight of something, scales. – Setup function of the Instrument Software in which the communication of the balance with the instrument is established so that the balance can be used for the Gravimetric Test.
  • Page 40 9 - Glossary Worktable The surface of the instrument on which various objects (carriers, tube racks, wash stations etc.) are arranged. Worktable Complete Editor Graphical editor that allows creating, modifying and deleting worktable maps. Worktable Map A graphical representation of the worktable and the objects arranged on it. The parameters of these objects (e.g.

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