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RADWAG PS 3000.R2 User Manual

Lcd balances for carat content determination
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IMMU-15-01-02-15-ENG-AU
LCD RADWAG BALANCES
FOR CARAT CONTENT DETERMINATION
M A N U F A C T U R E R
O F E L E C T R O N I C W E I G H I N G I N S T R U M E N T S
RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, 28 Bracka Street, POLAND
Phone +048 48 38 48 800, fax +48 48 385 00 10
Export department +0-48 48 366 80 06
www.radwag.com

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  • Page 1 O F E L E C T R O N I C W E I G H I N G I N S T R U M E N T S RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, 28 Bracka Street, POLAND...
  • Page 2 FEBRUARY 2015 - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ..............7 1.1. Overall dimensions: ..................7 1.2. Connection ports..................7 1.3. Intended use ....................7 1.4. Inappropriate use ..................8 1.5. Warranty ..................... 8 1.6. Monitoring the metrological parameters of the instrument ......8 1.7.
  • Page 4 10.2. Selecting start unit ..................41 10.3. User’s unit ....................41 11. OTHER PARAMETERS ............... 42 11.1. Manu language selection ................42 11.2. Permissions and access levels ..............42 11.3. „Beep” sound – reaction to function button pressing ......... 43 11.4.
  • Page 5 17.2.5. Testing platinum class ..............96 17.2.6. Testing major metal content ............99 17.2.7. Return to the weighing mode ............ 103 17.3. Counting parts of the same mass ............104 17.3.1. PARTS COUNTING setup ............105 17.3.2. Setting the reference mass by determining it from a sample of specified quantity ..............
  • Page 6 19.1.4. Cooperation with E2R ............... 159 19.2. Printer ..................... 159 19.3. Barcode reader ..................162 19.4. Additional display ..................163 19.5. External buttons ..................163 20. COOPERATION WITH PERIPHERALS (PRINTER, COMPUTER, ETC.) .................... 165 20.1. Cable pinout diagrams ................166 20.2.

  • Page 7: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. Overall dimensions: 1.2. Connection ports - power port - COM 2 port (e.g. additional display, or external buttons) - COM 1 port (e.g. printer) - USB 2 port (e.g. computer) - USB 1 port (e.g. computer keyboard) 1.3.

  • Page 8: Inappropriate Use

    • Platinum class, • Dominant metal content for an alloy. The above values can be estimated due to method used for metal density determination. Owing to measurement of particular sample density, balance software allows to distinguish between precious metals and common metals. Standard design balances feature temperature sensor TB-1, used in course of particular sample testing for measurement of liquid temperature.

  • Page 9: Data Included In This Manual

    1.7. Data included in this manual Please read the user manual carefully before plugging the instrument to mains and its start-up. Familiarizing the manual is necessary even for users experienced with this type of moisture analyzers. 1.8. Staff competence This balance should only be operated and maintained by personnel who is trained and experienced in using this type of balances.

  • Page 10: Transport And Storage

    TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 2.1. Delivery check Please check the packaging immediately upon delivery and check instrument’s condition directly upon unpacking for any visible signs of external damage. 2.2. Packaging Please retain all parts of the original packaging should the balance be transported in the future.

  • Page 11: Unpacking, Assembling And Start-Up

    UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING AND START-UP 3.1. Place of use • Balance should be stored and used in locations free of vibrations and shakes, free of air drafts and dust. • Ambient air temperature of a weighing room should not exceed the range of +10 °C ÷...
  • Page 12 Install an assembly with an openwork pan onto the weighing pan base. - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Level Setting

    Install TB-2 liquid temperature sensor. Be careful not to let the sensor probe touch either assembly openwork pan. CAUTION: TB-2 thermometer does not come standard with kit for determining carat content, it is an optional equipment. 3.3. Level setting Before plugging to mains, level the balance by turning the adjustable feet in a way that the air bubble of the level is in its central ring.

  • Page 14: Cleaning

    3.4. Cleaning Disassembly the weighing pan and other portable parts. Be careful while disassembling the balance so as not to cause any damages to the balance mechanism. Glass parts should be cleaned using a dry flannel cloth (mild cleanser may be used if it does not contain any abrasive substances) – for draft shield disassembly instruction go to the next section of this manual.

  • Page 15: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS functions related to measuring units weighing in grams [g], weighing in milligrams [mg] (balances with d≤0.001g), weighing in kilograms [kg] (balances with d≥0.01g, weighing in carats [ct], weighing in units from beyond SI (available only in non-verified instruments): [lb], [oz], [ozt], [dwt], [tlh], [tls], [tlt], [tlc], [mom], [gr], [ti], [N], [baht], [tola] functions related to working modes parts counting,...

  • Page 16: Keyboard

    KEYBOARD ON/OFF button enables switching on and off balance’s display. switched off, balance components other than the display are powered, and balance is in a stand-by mode. F9 button of the computer keyboard. Direct access to data stored in a database: user, product, tare, drying mode.

  • Page 17: Start-Up

    Function button for entering the main balance menu. F7 button of the computer keyboard. Navigating arrows for operating balance menu or changing parameter value. START-UP When plugged to mains, the balance displays program name and number, next it proceeds to the weighing mode. 6.1.

  • Page 18: User Menu

    USER MENU Menu is divided into 6 basic function groups. Each group has an individual name starting with a capital letter, P. 7.1. User menu operation The user operates menu using buttons of an overlay keyboard: Setup button. Entering the main menu. Selecting group of parameter one by one downwards or changing parameter value by one value down.
  • Page 19 P1 ADJUSTMENT P1.1 INT. CALIB. [internal adjustment] P1.2 EXT. CALIB. [external adjustment] P1.3 USER CALIBRATION [user adjustment] P1.4 CALIBRATION TEST [adjustment test] P1.5 AUTO. CALIB. |NONE/TIME/TEMP/BOTH [automatic adjustment] P1.6 AUTO. CALIB. C. |0,5, 1, 2, …, 11, 12 [time of automatic adjustment] P2 OPERATION MODE P2.1 ACCESSIBILITY | [settings for the accessibility of individual...
  • Page 20 INTERVAL [setting intervals continuous transmission] E2R SYSTEM | YES/ NO [turning on/off cooperation with E2R system] PRINTOUT | NSD. PRN 1/ NSD. PRN 2/ NSD. PRN 3/ NSD. PRN 4/ STANDARD/ NONE [printout sent to a computer] P4.2 PRINTER |COM 1/COM 2/USB/WIFI/PENDRIVE/USB PC/NONE [printer connection port] PERFIX [control commands for a printer, sent at the beginning of each printout]...

  • Page 21: Return To Weighing

    |YYYY.MM.DD/YYYY.DD.MM/DD.MM.YYYY/MM.DD.YYYY [date format] P6.10 TIME FORM. |12H/24H [time format] P6.11 GLP AUTOTEST [carrying out autotest for the balance] P7 INFO P7.1 BALANCE ID P7.2 SCALETYPE. P7.3 PROG. VER. P7.4 TEMP. P7.5 SETUP PRNT. P8 UNITS P8.1 ACCESIBILITY | declaration of units to be available for balance operation P8.2 START UNIT | selection of a start unit, unit active on balance start-up...

  • Page 22: Logging In

    LOGGING IN In order to have full access to user parameters and be enabled to edit databases, the balance operator should log in as <ADMINISTRATOR> each time running the balance. The software enables the entry of 10 users with various access rights. The first login procedure <LOG IN>...
  • Page 23 Access Access levels USER Access to editing submenu parameters: <Reading> and settings of parameter group <Other> except for <Date and Time>. Any weighing process can be started and carried out. The user has the access to information preview function in <Databases>, he/she can define universal variables.

  • Page 24: Weighing

    WEIGHING 9.1. Required weighing procedures In order to ensure long lasting use of a balance and reliable measurement of weighed loads, follow below procedures: • Start balance with load weighing (permissible value of load on the weighing pan on balance start is ±10% of its maximal capacity).
  • Page 25 temperature variation at a workstation greater than 3°C). The procedure of balance adjustment is described further down this user manual. • Before the start of weighing procedure, it is recommended to load the weighing pan a few times with mass close to balance max capacity, •...

  • Page 26: Zeroing

    9.2. Zeroing In order to zero mass indication press button. Mass indication of zero value shall be displayed together with precise zero and stability markers. Zeroing process is an equivalent for determining new zero point, recognized by the balance as precise zero. Zeroing is possible only for stable status of display indication.
  • Page 27 Selecting tare out of TARE DATABASE Procedure: • While in optional mode, press quick access button F, to which the option <SELECT TARE> has been assigned in <SHORTCUTS> settings (setup instruction to be found further down this user manual, point <F button shortcuts>), or click <SELECT TARE> option available upon pressing button •...

  • Page 28: Weighing Mode - Settings

    9.4. WEIGHING mode - settings The software allows setup of operating parameters (filters, value release and autozero option, deleting the last digit and other settings) separately for each working mode. It enables customising the instrument and utilising its properties depending on the user’s needs and expectations, or on specific requirements for selected working mode (e.g.

  • Page 29: Value Release

    CAUTION The higher filter level, the longer weighing time. 9.4.2. Value release Since ambient conditions at a workplace vary, it is necessary to determine the value release parameter in a most preferable way enabling balance adaptation, parameter options are: FAST.+REL., FAST or RELIABLE. Depending on selected option, weighing time is either shorter or longer.

  • Page 30: Autozero Function

    9.4.3. Autozero function The software features autozero function (Auto) ensuring precise mass indication. This function automatically controls and corrects zero indication. When Autozero is enabled, it compares balance indications at declared time interval e.g. 1s, providing that weighing pan is unloaded and display indication is close to zero.

  • Page 31: Balance Ambient Conditions

    9.4.2. Balance ambient conditions This parameter has two settings: STABLE and UNSTABLE. Selecting STABLE mode makes the balance work much faster, ie. weighing takes much less time than for UNSBABLE mode. This parameter relates to ambient and environmental conditions in which the balance operates. If the ambient conditions are unstable it is recommended to use UNSTABLE mode.

  • Page 32: Printing Mode

    For correct operation of the balance with AUTOTARE function, the threshold value must be adjusted. <P 2.2.3.2 AUTO THRES > parameter is connected with the following functions: automatic tare, automatic operation, There will be no automatic tarring until the balance operates within the gross weight value range set in <...
  • Page 33 • Remove the load from the balance, • Next measurement is possible when the indication is lower than the set value of <AUTO THRES.> parameter (next measurement does not require zero value). Procedure for settings modification: For automatic working mode it is necessary to adjust the threshold value. <AUTO THRES.>...

  • Page 34: Temporary Measuring Unit

    9.7. Temporary measuring unit This function is available for various modes except for <PARTS COUNTING> and <PERCENT WEIGHING>. Function enables selecting a measuring unit which will be indicated next to mass reading during the operation. Set measuring unit will be in use from the moment of its activation until its change or switching the balance off and on.
  • Page 35 <BARGRAF> option presents amount of used weighing capacity in a graphic form, it concerns 0 – MAX range. Example of a PS 1000.R2 balance display with bargraph option on: 500 g heavy load placed on a weighing pan means that 50% of max capacity has been used (half-filled bargraph bottom line).

  • Page 36: Non-Standard Information

    9.9. Non-standard information Function enables declaring non-standard information, which is to be displayed in the bottom line of the display. A user can insert any text consisting of maximum 19 characters. It should be remembered that if the declared non-standard information is to be visible, parameter P2.1.2 should be set to <...

  • Page 37: F Buton Shortcuts

    9.10. F buton shortcuts Function enables assigning quick access for weighing functions which are to be accessible by pressing F1, F2, F3 or F4 keys. A user can choose between the following options for <WEIGHING> mode: <NONE / ENTER TARE / PRINT HEADER / PRINT FOOTER / VARIABLE 1 / VARIABLE 2>.

  • Page 38: Dual Range Balance (Ps 200/2000.R2)

    9.11. Dual range balance (PS 200/2000.R2) PS 200/2000.R2 series balance is a dual range weighing instrument. accuracy of the I weighing range is d =0.001g, and of the II weighing range is =0.01g. Switching from weighing with the accuracy of the I weighing range to weighing with the accuracy of the II weighing range takes place automatically on exceeding Max 200g (no user activity needed).
  • Page 39 The balance returns to weighing with the accuracy of the I weighing range, and II weighing range pictogram, , and marker of the last but one digit are blanked. - 39 -...

  • Page 40: Units

    10. UNITS P8 UNITS parameter group enables user to change availability of mass units in- course of balance operation and to define two user units, thus positively effecting comfort and speed of operation. It is possible to change unit to other unit than [g] during weighing process or during other modes of operation.

  • Page 41: Selecting Start Unit

    10.2. Selecting start unit Upon selection of start unit, the balance activates with the specified unit for these modes where change of the unit is possible. Ability of selecting a given unit depends on the balance status, i.e. if the balance is verified or not.

  • Page 42: Other Parameters

    11. OTHER PARAMETERS A user can set up parameters which influence balance operation. These parameters are to be found in parameters group P6 OTHER. Settings modification for particular parameters of this parameter group proceeds likewise as described in the previous section. P6 OTHER P6.1 LANGUAGE...

  • Page 43: Beep" Sound - Reaction To Function Button Pressing

    11.3. „Beep” sound – reaction to function button pressing Parameter which enables switching on/ switching off the ‘beep’ sound responsible for informing a user about pressing any key of balance overlay. - ‘beep’ sound switched off - ‘beep’ sound switched on. 11.4.

  • Page 44: Date

    If the software registers stable indication for a specified time interval, set in parameter <P6.6 AUTO OFF> settings, than the display is turned-off immediately (inactive backlight function, no indication on the display, clock displayed). To start-up the balance it is necessary to press button located on the balance keypad.

  • Page 45: Time Format

    11.10. Time format Parameter which enables choosing time format on the printout [12H / 24H]. For the value [12H], set in parameter P6.6 TIME, letters <A> or <P> will be displayed next to the time value. Where: A stands for hours before noon, P stands for hours after noon. Letters AM or PM are printed out next to the time value.
  • Page 46 An exemplary report: ............. --------- Autotest GLP: Report --------- Balance type PS 3000.R2 Balance ID 400010 User Admin Software rev. v.0.4.9 Date 2013.07.16 Time 09:17:16 ---------------------------------------- Number of measurements Reading unit 0.001/0.01 g Internal weight mass 1402.094 g Filter Average Value release Fast &Reliable...

  • Page 47: Information On Balance

    12. INFORMATION ON BALANCE This menu includes information about the balance and its installed software. The parameters are strictly informative. Once the parameter <PRINT. SET> is chosen, the balance settings are sent to the printer (all parameters). The parameters are transferred via port that was chosen for <PRINTERS>.

  • Page 48: Balance Adjustment

    13. BALANCE ADJUSTMENT In order to ensure the highest weighing accuracy, it is recommended to periodically introduce a corrective factor of indications to balance memory, the said factor must be referred to a mass standard. In other words, balance adjustment shall be performed from time to time. Adjustment should be carried out: Before the beginning of weighing procedure, If long breaks between following measuring series occur,...

  • Page 49: Internal Adjustment

    13.1. Internal adjustment Adjustment process can be initiated automatically and manually. Manual means of activating adjustment procedure is achieved by pressing . System of automatic adjustment will carry out the process fully automatically and will inform the user on successive process stages. Cycle of automatic adjustment process: −...
  • Page 50 Automatic adjustment takes place for the following cases: • Adjustment on plugging the balance to mains – verified balances. • Adjustment triggered by temperature change inside the balance. The balance is equipped with a very precise system for monitoring temperature. At each adjustment process, the temperature is saved in the system.

  • Page 51: Adjustment Menu Settings

    13.2. Adjustment menu settings P1 CALIBRATION P1.1 INT.CALIB. [internal adjustment] P1.2 EXT.CALIB. [external adjustment] P1.3 USER CALIB. [user adjustment] P1.4 CALIB. TEST [adjustment test] P1.5 AUTO. CAL. T. | NONE/TIME/TEMP./BOTH [automatic adjustment] P1.6 AUTO CAL. C. [time of automatic adjustment] •...
  • Page 52 CAUTION Function unavailable for verified balances. • P1.3 USER CALIB. – User adjustment (with an external weight) Adjustment with an external weight of any mass within balance range, however not lower than 30% of Max range. CAUTION Function unavailable for verified balances. •...

  • Page 53: Manual Adjustment

    CAUTION Function unavailable for verified balances. P1.6 AUTO CALIB. C. – Time interval for automatic calibration • (balances with internal adjustment) Determination of time interval after which automatic adjustment process is initiated. CAUTION Function unavailable for verified balances. 13.3. Manual adjustment 13.3.1.

  • Page 54: External Adjustment

    13.3.2. External adjustment The external adjustment for PS series balances should be carried out with an external mass standard / weigh of class F Run an external adjustment process, Balance displays a command ordering to unload the weighing pan, <REMOVE MASS>...

  • Page 55: Adjustment Report Printout

    The first step of the process is to declare the mass of a weight that is to be used for adjustment. The mass must be ≥ 30% Max capacity. Once the mass of the weight is entered and confirmed, the message prompting the user to remove the weight from the pan is displayed: <REMOVE MASS>...

  • Page 56: Determining Content Of A Printout

    14. DETERMINING CONTENT OF A PRINTOUT 14.1. Report on adjustment P5.1 CAL. REPORT, is a group of parameters enabling user to declare data that is to be printed on an adjustment printout. P5.1 CAL. REPORT P5.1.1 PROJECT P5.1.2 CALIB. TYPE P5.1.3 USER P5.1.4...
  • Page 57 • P5.1.4 PROJECT Option enables printing out the name of the project (see parameter P5.1.1) • P5.1.5 DATE Option enables printing out the date of the carried out adjustment. • P5.1.6 TIME Option enables printing out the time of the carried out adjustment. P5.1.7 BALANCE ID •...

  • Page 58: Header Printout

    14.2. Header printout P5.2 HEADER, is a group of parameters enabling user to declare data that is to be printed on the header printout. P5.2 HEADER P5.2.1 DASHES P5.2.2 WORKING MODES P5.2.3 DATE P5.2.4 TIME P5.2.5 SCALE TYPE P5.2.6 BALANCE ID P5.2.7 USER P5.2.8...
  • Page 59 Option enables printing out the name of a working mode. • P5.2.3 DATE Option enables printing out the date in the header. • P5.2.4 TIME Option enables printing out the time in the header. • P5.2.5 SCALE TYPE Option enables printing out the scale type. •...

  • Page 60: Measurement Result Printout - Glp Printout

    For the parameters described above i.e. P5.2.1 to P5.2.12 select one of the following values: - do not print in the header - print in the header For parameter P5.2.13, the options are: NONE / NSTD.PRN. 1 / NSTD. PRN 2 / NSTD.PRN 3 / NSTD. PRN.4 Example of a header printout: 14.3.
  • Page 61 • P5.3.1 DATE Option enables printing out the date of measurement. • P5.3.2 TIME Option enables printing out the time of measurement. • P5.3.3 USER Option enables printing out the name of a logged-in user. P5.3.4 PRODUCT • Option enables printing out the name of the product that was weighed. •...

  • Page 62: Footer Printout

    • P5.3.12 NSTD. PRNT. Option enables printing out one of four non-standard printouts on the header printout. You can choose one of the following options: NONE / NSTD. PRN 1 / NSTD.PRN.2/NSTD.PRN. 3 / NSTD. PRN.4 The way of entering non-standard printouts is described further down this manual.
  • Page 63 • P5.4.1 WORKING MODES Option enables printing out of the name of a working mode. • P5.4.2 DATE Option enables printing out of the date in the footer. • P5.4.3 TIME Option enables printing out the time in the footer. •...
  • Page 64 • P5.4.12 CAL. REPORT Option enables printing out a report from the last adjustment, according to the settings declared for the adjustment report printout (see sec. 12.1 in this manual). • P5.4.13 SIGNATURE Option enables providing an area for the signature of a user performing the adjustment.

  • Page 65: Non-Standard Printouts

    14.5. Non-standard printouts The balance’s software enables entering 4 non-standard printouts. Each of them can consist of approximately 160 characters. Non-standard printout may include: − Variables depending on the working mode and other needs (mass, date etc.) − Permanent text form the user menu, however only CAPITAL letters shall be used, without Polish characters −...
  • Page 66 Every single printout can contain max 160 characters (letters, numerals, non- standard characters, spaces). A user can use non-standard characters in order to print a particular variables depending on the needs. Example 1: „RADWAG” DATE: <current measurement date> TIME: <current measurement time> PRODUCT MASS: <current mass indication>...
  • Page 67 Example 2: To crop the paper after the printout had been carried out by EPSON printer (if the printer is equipped with an autocutter blade) the user must select (for a given printout: HEADER, GLP PRINTOUT or FOOTER) an option of non- standard printout 1,2,3 or 4 with <%E>...

  • Page 68: Variables

    by means of a computer keyboard of USB type A computer keyboard of USB type can be connected to a balance, this enables easier and quicker editing of the printouts. Willing to insert any text, it is necessary to select a respective menu option and, using the keyboard, type the text.

  • Page 69: Databases

    15. DATABASES The balance software has 3 databases that can be edited (USERS, PRODUCTS, TARES) as well as 2 databases (WEIGHMENTS AND ALIBI), to which all the measurements, carried out by means of the balance, are saved. Data saved within particular databases: USERS –...
  • Page 70 Access levels Permissions USER Access to parameters of the submenu <Reading>, permission to change settings for parameter group <Others> except for <Date and Time>. Permission to start and carry out all the weighing processes. The user can preview information in <Databases> and define universal variables.
  • Page 71 User’s password – Max 8 numbers Select the access level Select the language Once all of the data is inserted, you can return to the weighing mode. In order to select a user, follow the logging-in procedure described in section 9 in this manual.

  • Page 72: Products

    • The software displays <DELETE?> message in the bottom line, • Confirm by pressing button, • When confirmed, the software removes the selected user from the list, • Return to the weighing mode. 15.2. Products PRODUCTS – 1000 different products. The following data can be inserted for each product: NAME (30 characters), CODE (6 characters), EAN (16 characters), MASS (with the accuracy of a reading unit), TARE (mass of the packaging relating to a particular product with the accuracy of a reading unit),...

  • Page 73: Tares

    15.3. Tares TARES – 100 different weights of the packaging. The following data can be inserted for each packaging: NAME (30 characters), TARE (packaging weight, enter a value with the accuracy of a reading unit). In order to add tare – packaging weight, enter tare database and add name of the tare (follow the procedure as in Users section).

  • Page 74: Weighments

    15.4. Weighments Weighments database is non-editable i.e. the data relating to the weighments is saved automatically. A user has a possibility of viewing this data and printing it out or exporting it to a PENDRIVE (if such a need occurs go to later sections for more information on export).
  • Page 75 The measurements saved in the balance’s memory cannot be deleted. It is possible for a user to view and print out the data saved in the memory. Procedure: Each measurement is saved with its individual number. The format is: b4.4.n, where <n>...
  • Page 76 Example of a printout Date 21.06.2013 Time 13:05:02 User Product Tare 0.000 g Gross 0.000 g 0.000 g --------------Cal. report.--------------- Cal. Type Internal User Project 1234567890123459 Date 16.07.2013 Time 13:27:09 Balance ID 10353870 Cal. diff. -0.004 g ---------------------------------------- Signature ........The data that is to be printed out, depends on the settings of parameter P5.3 GLP PRINTOUT.

  • Page 77: Alibi

    15.5. ALIBI The balance is equipped with “ALIBI”, a type of memory that allows you to save and store up to 100 000 measurements carried out on the balance. If the “ALIBI” memory is installed in the balance, the saving of the measurements occurs automatically, by pressing <PRINT>...
  • Page 78 To view the remaining data relating to a respective measurement, first select the measurement in question, next press button: The software automatically shows the data relating to the measurement, data is presented in the bottom line of the balance display. To swap between data relating to the measurement, press The data relating to the measurement can be printed out by selecting the option <PRINT>...

  • Page 79: Export And Import Of Databases

    16. EXPORT AND IMPORT OF DATABASES This option allows the user to: • Archive data relating to the carried out weighments – WEIGHMENT database and ALIBI database. • Copy the products databases and tares databases between balances of this series. This can be performed by using external USB memory stick featuring <FAT files system>.

  • Page 80: Database Export

    Special computer software manufactured by RADWAG company is used to read data from database files: ALIBI and WEIGHMENTS. The data from files storing information from PRODUCTS, USERS, and TARES databases is read automatically by the balance software when option <IMPORT>...

  • Page 81: Database Import

    16.2. Database import <IMPORT> function allows transfer of data, recorded in balance databases, form one balance to another. This is a quick and reliable way for entering the data without any mistakes. To import the database, plug a memory stick to USB port, next select IMPORT option and choose one of the following: The following options are available: •...
  • Page 82 Data can be printed out on any printer connected to the computer. More data can be recorded in the same file. The balance software will add the data to the file that has already been created on a memory stick. Consequently, a user can continue saving measurements in the same file once created.

  • Page 83: Working Modes

    17. WORKING MODES Weighments Parts counting Checkweighing Dosing Percent weighing Density determination of solids Density determination of liquids Animal weighing Statistics Totalizing Peak hold Pipettes calibration Carat content In order to run a particular mode press button, and select the mode from the list.

  • Page 84: Setting Working Modes Availability

    17.1. Setting working modes availability Using this group of parameters, the user declares functions which are to be available after pressing button. It is possible to switch off the functions that are not used while working with the balance. This can be done by setting the availability parameter to <NO> option. Procedure: - 84 -...

  • Page 85: Carat Content

    17.2. Carat content PS R.AU series balances feature the following procedures for <CARAT CONTENT> working mode: Procedure Overview CARAT Testing carat content of pure gold CONTENT Testing carat content of gold alloy AU ALLOY (gold with additive: AU–AG–CU: gold / copper / silver; CARAT CONTENT AU–CU: gold / copper;...

  • Page 86: Supplementary Settings For Carat Content Mode

    If a balance is connected with an external thermometer of TB-2 series then its software automatically acquires temperature data from the thermometer. The temperature value is updated in real time. 17.2.1. Supplementary settings for carat content mode Prior to measurement, the user shall select format (measuring units) for data that is either displayed or printed on reports in course of measurement procedure performed for this mode.
  • Page 87 F button shortcuts The function facilitates declaring quick access for weighing functions, which are to be enabled upon pressing buttons F1, F2, F3 or F4. For <CARAT CONTENT> mode the following options are available, they can be assigned to any of the F buttons: NONE –...

  • Page 88: Means Of Operation

    17.2.2. Means of operation CAUTION: a special kit intended for measurement shall be installed prior to using <CARAT CONTENT> mode. For kit assembly instruction go to section 4. Enter <CARAT CONTENT> mode pictogram signals entering the <CARAT CONTENT> mode. 17.2.3. Testing carat content of an unspecified alloy Run the function: First select <CARAT CONTENT>...
  • Page 89 Liquid Select liquid to be used for measurement performance: distilled water, other liquid of known density. Temperature Temperature value to be entered, shall be read form the thermometer immersed in the liquid. The value is later used for carat content calculation. If balance is connected to TB-2 thermometer, then balance software reads its temperature and updates it in a real time.
  • Page 90 Next, place the sample on a bottom weighing pan (sample weight measurement in liquid), upon stabilization of indication confirm the measurement. - 90 -...
  • Page 91 Upon confirmation of the second measurement, the software automatically calculates tested sample density, the calculated value is displayed, report on a measurement is sent to a specified port of a printer. An exemplary report: The report may be reprinted upon pressing button.

  • Page 92: Testing Carat Content Of A Specified Alloy

    17.2.4. Testing carat content of a specified alloy Density table for gold alloy The table provides density values for minor alloy components, the values are presented with reference to carat content of gold for a tested sample: Metal alloy density [g/cm Carat Sample Content...
  • Page 93 Alloy type Select alloy type (specify components). Cu/Ag alloy components ratio (copper / silver) Select <AU-CU-AG ALLOY TYPE> option and specify copper – silver ratio. Liquid Select liquid to be used for measurement performance: distilled water, other liquid of known density. Temperature Temperature value to be entered, shall be read form the thermometer immersed in the liquid.
  • Page 94 Density The liquid density depends on its temperature. Distilled water density is read form a density table stored by a balance software. Upon entering the temperature value, the density is updated in a real time. For WATER option, no parameters need to be specified. For OTHER option, liquid density for a particular temperature has to be entered.
  • Page 95 An exemplary report: The report may be reprinted upon pressing button. In order to finish, press button. The software returns to the main window of the mode and a next measurement can be performed. The balance operates with previously set parameter values (liquid, temperature) thus shortening time needed for the exact measurement.

  • Page 96: Testing Platinum Class

    17.2.5. Testing platinum class Density table for platinum alloy The table provides density values for minor alloy components, the values are presented with reference to platinum class of a tested sample: Metal alloy density [g/cm Platinum Sample density Content % class [PT] range [g/cm Nickel...
  • Page 97 Alloy type Select alloy type (specify components). Liquid Select liquid to be used for measurement performance: distilled water, other liquid of known density. Temperature Temperature value to be entered, shall be read form the thermometer immersed in the liquid. The value is later used for carat content calculation. If balance is connected to TB-2 thermometer, then balance software reads its temperature and updates it in a real time.
  • Page 98 Next, place the sample on a bottom weighing pan (sample weight measurement in liquid), upon stabilization of indication confirm the measurement. Upon confirmation of the second measurement, the software automatically calculates tested sample density, the calculated value is displayed, report on a measurement is sent to a specified port of a printer.

  • Page 99: Testing Major Metal Content

    The report may be reprinted upon pressing button. In order to finish, press button. The software returns to the main window of the mode and a next measurement can be performed. The balance operates with previously set parameter values (liquid, temperature) thus shortening time needed for the exact measurement.
  • Page 100 D1 component density Enter density of the dominant alloy component – D1 D2 component density Enter density of the minor alloy component – D2 D3 component density For <3-COMPONENT ALLOY TYPE> option, enter density of the second minor alloy component – D3 D2/D3 ratio Additionally, for <3-COMPONENT ALLOY TYPE>...
  • Page 101 Temperature Temperature value to be entered, shall be read form the thermometer immersed in the liquid. The value is later used for carat content calculation. If balance is connected to TB-2 thermometer, then balance software reads its temperature and updates it in a real time. Density The liquid density depends on its temperature.
  • Page 102 An exemplary report: 2-component alloy 3-component alloy The report may be reprinted upon pressing button. In order to finish, press button. The software returns to the main window of the mode and a next measurement can be performed. The balance operates with previously set parameter values (liquid, temperature) thus shortening time needed for the exact measurement.

  • Page 103: Return To The Weighing Mode

    17.2.7. Return to the weighing mode - 103 -...

  • Page 104: Counting Parts Of The Same Mass

    17.3. Counting parts of the same mass The standard version of a balance is equipped with an option of counting small objects of the same mass. Start parts counting mode. When the function is initiated for the first time, standard sample mass equals 0.0000g.

  • Page 105: Parts Counting Setup

    17.3.1. PARTS COUNTING setup The software allows entering settings of each working mode. Some settings are identical for all working modes. They are described in section relating to <WEIGHING> mode. This section covers only settings for <PARTS COUNTING> mode. F button shortcuts The function facilitates declaring quick access for weighing functions, which are to be enabled upon pressing buttons F1, F2, F3 or F4.

  • Page 106: Setting The Reference Mass By Determining It From A Sample Of Specified Quantity

    17.3.2. Setting the reference mass by determining it from a sample of specified quantity While determining the mass of a single piece ACAI function (Automatic Accuracy Correction) is in use. Means of operation of ACAI function: − Number of pieces (on adding) on balance weighing pan has to be greater than before −...
  • Page 107 • Confirm selected quantity, confirmation message - <PLACExx PCS> - shall be seen. • Place the declared number of pieces in the container and when the result is stable (the symbol is displayed) confirm the mass by pressing button, • The balance software automatically counts a single sample mass and enters the mode <PARTS COUNTING>...

  • Page 108: Setting The Reference Mass By Entering Its Value

    • The total mass of all the pieces put on the weighing pan must not be greater than the balance maximum weighing range. • The mass of a single piece cannot be lower than 0,1 reading unit of the balance. If this condition is not met, the balance displays message: <Too low sample mass>.

  • Page 109: Return To The Weighing Mode

    pieces which are on the pan (pcs). In the bottom line, a single sample mass value is shown (if the option has been selected for the function <INFORMATION>). 17.3.4. Return to the weighing mode - 109 -...

  • Page 110: Checkweighing

    17.4. Checkweighing Checkweighing is a working mode that uses two thresholds (LOW and HIGH) in order to check mass of the samples. It is generally assumed that the mass is correct if it is contained within the threshold values. F button shortcuts The function facilitates declaring quick access for weighing functions, which are to be enabled upon pressing buttons F1, F2, F3 or F4.

  • Page 111: Declaring Threshold Values

    17.4.1. Declaring threshold values Procedure: • Press F button to which the function <ASSIGN THRESHOLDS> is assigned, the editing window is displayed and the value of MIN low threshold can be ascribed. The ascribed value must be given in a current unit.
  • Page 112 • Confirm the inserted mass by pressing button, • The balance software proceeds to the <CHECKWEIGHING>, values of declared thresholds are displayed in the bottom line (if such an option has been selected for the function <INFORMATION>). • At the top of the display the message <Min> is shown, it indicates weight value placed on the weighing pan in relation to low limit weight vaue.

  • Page 113: Return To The Weighing Mode

    17.4.2. Return to the weighing mode 17.5. Dosing Dosing mode comprises process of sample weighing, wherein the said sample weighing is performed until target mass is reached. The target mass is defined along with a dosing tolerance value. The tolerance value is set as a percentage of the target mass.

  • Page 114: Setting Target Mass By Entering Its Value

    ENTER TARE – function initiates an option of inserting packaging mass SELECT TARE – function initiates an option of selecting packaging mass from product database PRINT HEADER – function initiates printout of a designed header PRINT FOOTER – function initiates printout of a designed footer VARIABLE 1 –...
  • Page 115 • Confirm the inserted target weight by pressing button, • The software automatically sets tolerance of target mass dosing. Use the arrow buttons to set the tolerance value • Confirm the entered tolerance by pressing button, • The balance software automatically enters the <DOSING> mode and displays the target mass value with a minus sign, and in the bottom line standard sample mass value –...

  • Page 116: Return To The Weighing Mode

    demonstrate weight indication, in a graphic form, in relation to target weight and set tolerance value. <Min>: mass lower than the Target Value - Tolerance <Ok>: mass contained within tolerance Target Value +/- Tolerance <Max>: mass greater than the Target Value + Tolerance 17.5.2.

  • Page 117: Percent Weighing Control With Reference To Standard Sample Mass

    17.6. Percent weighing control with reference to standard sample mass The balance software has an option of control of deviation (in percentage) between weighed loads mass and specified standard sample mass. The standard sample mass can be determined by means of a weighing process or it can be entered into memory by the user.

  • Page 118: Setting The Reference Mass By Means Of Weighing

    17.6.1. Setting the reference mass by means of weighing Procedure: • Press F button to which function <DETERMINE SAMPLE> is assigned, <PUT 100%> editing window is displayed. • Place the standard sample (as 100%) on the pan, and when the result is stable ( symbol is displayed) confirm the mass by pressing •...

  • Page 119: Setting The Reference Mass By Entering Its Value

    17.6.2. Setting the reference mass by entering its value Procedure: • Press F button to which function <ENTER SAMPLE> is assigned, <ENTER SAMPLE> editing window is displayed. • Using arrow buttons enter the known reference mass. • Confirm by pressing button, •...

  • Page 120: Return To The Weighing Mode

    17.6.3. Return to the weighing mode - 120 -...

  • Page 121: Animal Weighing

    17.7. Animal weighing Working mode <Animal weighing> enables reliable determining mass of objects in motion. In principle, these types of objects generate unstable measurement, thus it requires using a different filtering method of measurement signal. 17.7.1. Supplementary settings for the Animal Weighing mode Apart from standard settings for this mode (described for the weighing mode), additional settings have been introduced, the said settings describe operation of the mode.

  • Page 122: Running The Process Manually - Means Of Operation

    SELECT PRODUCT – function initiates an option of selecting a product from product database LOG IN – function initiates an option of selecting and logging-in of a user ENTER TARE – function initiates an option of inserting packaging mass SELECT TARE – function initiates an option of selecting packaging mass from product database PRINT HEADER –...
  • Page 123 After altering the settings, return to the main window by pressing button repeatedly. Next, set the averaging time in seconds. It is the time, during which the balance software collects measurements and based on these measurements the average result is determined. The parameter <THRESHOLD>...

  • Page 124: Running The Process Automatically - Means Of Operation

    After weighing process completion, measurement result is locked and automatically printed. In order to finish the measurement press button. The program automatically returns to the main window of animal weighing mode. 17.7.3. Running the process automatically – means of operation In order to start the process of weighing in an automatic mode, go to settings and set <AUTOSTART>...

  • Page 125: Return To The Weighing Mode

    After finalising the weighing process measurement result is locked and automatically printed. In order to finish the measurement press button. The program automatically returns to the main window of Animal Weighing mode. 17.7.4. Return to the weighing mode - 125 -...

  • Page 126: Density Of Solids

    17.8. Density of solids Density of solids is a function that allows density determination of a material selected for a reference mass sample. Using this function entails an additional kit for determining density of solids and liquids (optional equipment). In order to assemble the density kit on a balance, remove a weighing pan and draft shield from the balance.
  • Page 127 Assembly instruction CAUTION: − The kit components should be stored in a box, − The set of pans or the sinker components should not be put on the table top, it may lead to particular components damage, − If the set of pans or the sinker are not used, they should be put on a stand, −...
  • Page 128 F button shortcuts The function facilitates declaring quick access for weighing functions, which are to be enabled upon pressing buttons F1, F2, F3 or F4. For < DENSITY OF SOLIDS > and <DENSITY OF LIQUIDS> modes, the following options are available, they can be assigned to any of the F buttons: NONE –...

  • Page 129: Density Determination

    17.8.1. Density determination Density determination of solids can be carried out by means of two pre-defined types of liquids or user-defined liquid of specified density: • WATER (distilled water), ETHANOL (spirit 100% +/- 0.1% in temp. 20 • • OTHER (another liquid of specified density). When determining density in water or alcohol it is necessary to specify their temperature.
  • Page 130 • After selecting and entering a liquid type by pressing <ENTER> button, the software proceeds to setting the liquid temperature • If <OTHER> liquid of determined density has been chosen, insert its density • After inserting this data, the program proceeds to weighing •...
  • Page 131 • On the second confirmation of the indication, the program automatically calculates and displays the tested solid object density. At the same time, a report on the measurement is sent to a selected port of a printer An exemplary report: The report may be reprinted upon pressing button.

  • Page 132: Return To The Weighing Mode

    next measurement can be performed. The balance operates with previously set parameter values (liquid, temperature) thus shortening time needed for the exact measurement. 17.8.2. Return to the weighing mode 17.9. Density of liquid Density of liquid function enables determination of any liquid density. Using this function requires an additional kit for density determination (optional equipment).
  • Page 133 • Prepare a sample, • Initiate the process (like in case of solids density determination), • Insert settings for the process following the displayed messages, • Insert volume of the sinker used for measuring • On inserting the data, the program proceeds to weighing. •...
  • Page 134 • On the second confirmation of the indication, the program automatically calculates and displays the tested solid object density. At the same time, a report on the measurement is sent to a selected port of a printer. An exemplary report: - 134 -...

  • Page 135: Return To The Weighing Mode

    The report may be reprinted upon pressing button. In order to finish, press button. The software returns to the main window of the mode and a next measurement can be performed. The balance operates with previously set parameter values (liquid, temperature) thus shortening time needed for the exact measurement.

  • Page 136: Statistics

    17.10. Statistics Statistics function allows a user to collect data of series of measurements and to use it to generate statistics. The range of displayed statistics data depends on the internal functions settings. F button shortcuts The function facilitates declaring quick access for weighing functions, which are to be enabled upon pressing buttons F1, F2, F3 or F4.

  • Page 137: Means Of Operation

    (number of samples) o SUM (total number of samples) o AVG (average value in a series) o MIN (minimal value in a series) o MAX (maximal value in a series) o DIF (difference between MAX and MIN in a series) o SDV (standard deviation in a series) o RDV...
  • Page 138 • When the indication is stable, confirm the measurement by pressing button, the measurement is saved in the balance memory, next it is automatically printed out with the measurement number. • Remove the load from the weighing pan • Carry out measurements for other loads within this series •...
  • Page 139 • The information on number of saved measurements is displayed in a bottom line. On pressing , the type of displayed information changes. • Selecting an option <PRINT> and pressing button initiates printing out the statistics data in a form of a report. An exemplary report: -------------- Statistics -------------- 455.600 g...

  • Page 140: Deleting Statistics

    17.10.2. Deleting statistics To delete statistics data carried out for a series of measurements, follow this procedure: Activating an option <FINISH> results in printing out the statistics data and moving to a window <RESULT>, using this window it is possible to check the data and print it out again, if necessary.

  • Page 141: Return To The Weighing Mode

    17.10.3. Return to the weighing mode - 141 -...

  • Page 142: Totalising

    17.11. Totalising Totalising function allows a user to weigh individual ingredients of a mixture and totalise its total mass. The software enables adding up approximately 30 ingredients for one mixture. F button shortcuts The function facilitates declaring quick access for weighing functions, which are to be enabled upon pressing buttons F1, F2, F3 or F4.

  • Page 143: Means Of Operation

    17.11.1. Means of operation • Enter <TOTALISING> mode The bottom line shows total sum and data relating to the number of ingredients which are added to the total sum (if such information is selected in the settings for totalising mode). •...
  • Page 144 • Next, place other ingredients in the container and when the indication is stable confirm their mass by pressing button. • If a mistake has occurred concerning the mass of the last added ingredient, a user can return to the previous step of the procedure. After changing the mass value, it is possible for the user to add this mass to the total sum.

  • Page 145: Return To The Weighing Mode

    display. Additionally, the final report, containing information on mass of individual ingredients, total sum and mass of the applied tare, is printed out. An exemplary report: -------------- Totalising ------------- 38.000 g 100.000 g 50.000 g 10.000 g 125.000 g 15.100 g 148.000 g 6.000 g 41.000 g...

  • Page 146: Peak Hold

    17.12. Peak hold This function enables peak hold applied to the weighing pan during a single checkweighing process. Apart from standard settings for this mode (described in the weighing mode), additional setting for threshold values activating function has been introduced. The option is available in the settings for mode <PEAK HOLD>...
  • Page 147 Once you select the mode, the function is active and information about the net mass is displayed in a bottom line (only if a different information has not been selected by a user). In order to provide proper operation, set the threshold in grams determining point beyond which the function starts to register maximum force apllied.

  • Page 148: Return To The Weighing Mode

    17.12.2. Return to the weighing mode CAUTION: current unit may be selected only if the weighing result is not latched. In order to select the unit, Units/Esc button is used. If any result has already been latched than Esc button performs deletion of the last latched Max result.

  • Page 149: Communication

    18. COMMUNICATION Communication menu enables configuration of port settings. The settings are accessed upon pressing button. Communication with peripheral devices is established via the following ports: • COM 1 (RS232), • COM 2 (RS232), • USB type A, • USB type B, •...

  • Page 150: Wifi Port Settings

    18.2. WIFI port settings CAUTION: 1. The transmission parameters must be matched to the customer’s local network. 2. Wi-Fi modules operate using one channel mostly, the one that was defined during Wi-Fi network configuration. 3. To ensure proper Wi-Fi router cooperation (the router changes channels automatically, set <AUTOCHANNEL>...
  • Page 151 If the balance cannot connect to the network for a long time (<CONNECTIVITY> status displayed), it is likely that network parameters have been incorrectly entered. − Ensure that the settings are correctly entered, and repeat the connecting process. − If this fails, contact your RADWAG service representative. - 151 -...

  • Page 152: Usb Port

    COM port in a computer. To carry out this procedure, the user needs a respective driver installer which may be either downloaded from www.radwag.com website or taken from a CD with manuals: R SERIES RADWAG USB DRIVER x.x.x.exe...
  • Page 153 Steps: Run driver installer. Startup dialog window: In order to continue, press „Next” button. Window for target folder selection: Select a respective folder and click „Next” key to proceed. - 153 -...
  • Page 154 “Ready to Install” window: In order to run installation process, press „Install” key and clicking respective keys, follow the install wizard. - 154 -...
  • Page 155 Having completed driver installation, connect balance to a computer, use maximally 1,8-meter long USB A/B cable (in case of already connected balance, it is necessary to disconnect it and using USB cable connect the balance again). Upon driver installation, connect balance to a computer by means of USB A/B cable of length upto 1,8 m.
  • Page 156 The system detects the new USB device and automatically starts searching a respective driver. Go to Device Manager and check number assigned to virtual COM port. For this very case the number is COM3. Set balance parameters: select USB value for parameter P4.1.1 COMPUTER/PORT.

  • Page 157: Peripherals

    Submenu <COMPUTER> allows the user to select a port for connection of a computer running software which enables: − communication with a balance, − switching the continuous transmission on and off, and − cooperation of a balance with E2R software of Radwag production. 19.1.1. Port for computer connection Procedure: − press button −...

  • Page 158: Continuous Transmission

    Accessible options: COM 1 or COM 2 – RS 232 port, to which the computer is connected USB type B – USB port, to which the computer is connected WIFI – WIFI port 19.1.2. Continuous transmission Continuous transmission parameter enables turning on/off continuous transmission of a measurement.

  • Page 159: Printouts Interval For Continuous Transmission

    19.1.3. Printouts interval for continuous transmission Parameter <P4.1.3. INTERVAL> enables setting frequency of printouts for continuous transmission. Frequency of printouts is set in seconds, wherein the accuracy is 0.1s. The user may set any time value ranging from 1000 to 0.1 s. The setting is valid for continuous transmission in calibration unit and in current unit activated by means of the balance (see parameter P4.2.1.2), it is also valid for continuous transmission activated by command sent from a computer (see...
  • Page 160 USB PC – USB port type B, to which the computer with the special software by RADWAG is connected, e.g. WIN measurement Example of the measurement printout is described in the PRINTOUTS section. Additionaly the user can send a controlling code (of a hexadecimal form) to a printer either at the beginning of the printout - <P4.2.2 PREFIX>...
  • Page 161 HUNGARIAN; 1252 for ENGLISH, GERMAN, SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN; 1254 for TURKISH), − sending the control code from the balance, which automatically sets the right code page of the printer (code page accordant with the one of a balance) prior to printout of data taken from the balance (this possibility is available only for printers with such option –...

  • Page 162: Barcode Reader

    Control codes for exemplary code pages: Control Page or other command code 1B742D code page 1250 1B7410 code page 1252 1B7430 code page 1254 1B5203 UK signs chart 1B5202 DE signs chart 1D564108 Paper crop Form feed (for PCL printers) 19.3.

  • Page 163: Additional Display

    NONE, COM 1, COM 2 CAUTION: The balance cooperates with an additional display manufactured by RADWAG. Ensuring correct cooperation between the balance and the additional display requires baud rate parameter value to be set to 115200 bit/s for the port to which the additional display is plugged.
  • Page 164 PRINTER-BALANCE transfer parameters). Every time the user presses TARE and PRINT external button, the balance reacts as if TARE and PRINT buttons of the balance keyboard were pressed. If you need to use only one button, connect it directly to COM 2 port or use the electrical outlet.

  • Page 165: Cooperation With Peripherals (Printer, Computer, Etc.)

    20. COOPERATION WITH PERIPHERALS (PRINTER, COMPUTER, ETC.) CAUTION A peripheral device that is connected to RS 232 or USB port of a balance, has to be powered from the common low voltage power network equipped with common anti-shock protection in order to provide that possible occurrence of different potentials in zero cables of the peripheral device and the balance is precluded.

  • Page 166: Cable Pinout Diagrams

    20.1. Cable pinout diagrams Cable: balance – computer (RS232) Cable: balance – KAFKA printer Cable: balance – printer (CITIZEN, EPSON) 20.2. Transferred data format The measurement result can be transferred from a balance to an external device by pressing button, located on the balance, or by sending a control command from a computer.

  • Page 167: Format Of Data Sent On Pressing Print Button

    20.3. Format of data sent on pressing PRINT button CAUTION Unstable measurement printout is not available for a verified balance. Printout format 4 - 12 14 - 16 stability marker - [space] – when stable - [?] – when unstable - [^] –...
  • Page 168 next: 1 – 3 8 – 16 18 - 20 command - 1 ÷ 3 - characters stability marker - [space] – when stable - [?] – when unstable - [^] – if maximum range is exceeded - [v] – if minimum range is exceeded characters - [space] –...

  • Page 169: Communication Protocol

    21. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL General information A character based communication protocol balance-terminal is designed for establishing communication between a RADWAG balance and peripheral devices via RS 232 interface. It consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to the balance and responses from the balance.
  • Page 170 Set target mass value Set reference mass value Give balance serial number Value release Internal calibration performance Disable automatic internal calibration of the balance Enable automatic internal calibration of the balance Lock balance keypad Unlock balance keypad Give available working modes Set working mode Give current working mode Give available weight units...

  • Page 171: Format Of A Response To A Command Received From A Computer

    21.2. Format of a response to a command received from a computer On receipt of a command, the terminal sends a response in one of the following formats: XX_A CR LF command understood and in progress command carried out (appears only after the command XX_D CR LF XX_A) XX_I CR LF...
  • Page 172 T_v CR LF - command understood but tarring range exceeded T_A CR LF - command understood and in progress T_E CR LF - time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result T_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment Give tare value Format: OT CR LF Accessible response: OT_TARA CR LF –...
  • Page 173 Response format: 7-15 stability space space character mass space unit marker Example S CR LF – command sent from a computer S _ A CR LF – command understood and in progress S _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ 8 . 5 _ g _ _ CR LF – command carried out, response is weight value in basic measuring unit.
  • Page 174 Example S U CR LF – command sent from a computer S U _ A CR LF – command understood and in progress S U _ _ _ - _ _ 1 7 2 . 1 3 5 _ N _ _ CR LF – command carried out response is mass value in current measuring unit.
  • Page 175 Switch on continuous transmission in current measuring unit Format: CU1 CR LF Accessible responses: CU1_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment CU1_A CR LF - command understood and in progress MASS FRAME - response is mass value in current measuring unit Response format: 7-15 stability...
  • Page 176 Mass - 9 characters aligned to the right Unit - 3 characters aligned to the left Give value of high checkweighing threshold Format: OUH CR LF Accessible response: UH_MASS CR LF – command carried out Response format 4-12 space mass space unit space...
  • Page 177 Give balance serial number Format: NB CR LF Accessible responses: NB_A_”x” CR LF - command understood, returns serial number NB_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment x – serial numer of the device (inserted in between inverted commas) Example Command: NB CR LF...
  • Page 178 Enable automatic internal calibration of the balance Format: IC0 CR LF Accessible responses: IC0_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment IC0_OK CR LF - command carried out Operation is disabled for verified balances. Lock balance keypad Format: K1 CR LF Accessible responses: K1_I CR LF...
  • Page 179 Mode name – parameter, working mode name, inserted in between inverted comas. The name takes form given on a particular balance display, it is provided in a currently selected language. n – parameter, decimal value determining working mode number n → 1 – Weighing 2 –...
  • Page 180 OMS - Set working mode Command overview: Command sets acessible working modes. Format: OMS_n <CR><LF> Accessible responses: OMS_OK <CR><LF> - command carried out OMS_E <CR><LF> - error in-course of command execution, no parameter or incorrect format OMS_I <CR><LF> - command understood but not accessible at this moment n –...
  • Page 181 UI – Give available weight units Command overview: Command gives units available for a particular device and for a current working mode. Format: UI <CR><LF> Accessible responses: UI_”x , … x ”_OK<CR><LF> – command carried out, available units given in return UI_I <CR><LF>...
  • Page 182 UG – give current weight unit Command overview: Command gives current unit. Format: UG <CR><LF> Accessible responses: UG_x_OK<CR><LF> – command carried out, current unit given as a response UG_I <CR><LF> – command understood but not accessible at this moment x – parametr, unit Example Command: UG<CR><LF>...
  • Page 183 Send all the implemented commands Format: PC CR LF Response: PC_A_”Z, T, S, SI, SU, SUI, C1, C0, CU1, CU0, DH, UH, ODH, OUH, SM, TV, RM, NB, K1, K0, SS, IC, IC1, IC0, OMI, OMS, OMG, BP, PC " BN –...
  • Page 184 RV – Give program version Format: RV <CR><LF> Accessible responses: RV_A_”x” <CR><LF> - command understood, program version given as a response RV_I <CR><LF> - command understood but not accessible at this moment x – program version (in between inverted commas) Example Command: RV <CR><LF>...
  • Page 185 n – parameter, decimal value determining ambient conditions state n → 0 – stable ambient conditions 1 – unstable ambient conditions Caution: Command changes settings for a current working mode. Example: Command: EV_1 <CR><LF> – set value ‘stable’ for ambient conditions option Response: EV_OK <CR><LF>...
  • Page 186 ARS – Set value release ARS – (Approval Result, Set) Command overview: Command lets the user set value release options for a particular device. Format: ARS_n <CR><LF> Accessible responses: ARS_OK <CR><LF> - command carried out ARS_E <CR><LF> - an error occurred on command carrying out, no parameter available or incorrect format ARS_I <CR><LF>...
  • Page 187 Caution: The numbering is assigned to a particular last digit option and it is identical for all balance types. The command changes settings for a current working mode if, for a particular balance type, last digit settings are assigned to the working mode. Example: Command: LDS_1 <CR><LF>...

  • Page 188: Error Messages

    22. ERROR MESSAGES Err2- Value beyond zero range -Err3- Value beyond tare range -Err8- Tarring / Zeroing operation time exceeded -NULL- Zero value from converter -FULL- Measurement range exceeded -LH- Start mass error - 188 -...

  • Page 189: Under Pan Weighing

    23. UNDER PAN WEIGHING In standard solutions loads can be weighed under a weighing pan. Such means of operation require placing a balance in an uplifted position. RADWAG offers a rack for under-pan weighing. The rack is an optional equipment.

  • Page 190: Supplementary Equipment

    24. SUPPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT 24.1. Anti-vibration table It is a very stable basis which eliminates all kinds of vibrations and ground shakes. The inner part of the table holds a marble plate, which is a foundation for balance positioning. 24.2. Under pan weighing rack The rack is used if under pan weighing option has to be applied.
  • Page 191 O F E L E C T R O N I C W E I G H I N G I N S T R U M E N T S RADWAG BALANCES AND SCALES POLAND, 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28...

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