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Operating Instructions Puro® Compact Scale - Advanced 98628-101-05 1.0.0 11/15/2019 Checked on the basis of Puro® scale with software version 2.89 Minebea Intec Bovenden GmbH & Co. KG, Leinetal 2, 37120 Bovenden, Germany Phone: +49.551.309.83.0 Fax: +49.551.309.83.190...
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Any information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Minebea Intec unless legally prescribed. This product should only be operated/installed by trained and qualiied personnel. In correspondence concerning this product, the type, name, and release number/serial number as well as all license numbers relating to the product have to be cited.
WARNING indicates that death or severe, irreversible injury may occur if appropriate safety measures are not observed. Take the corresponding safety precautions. CAUTION Warning of personal injury. CAUTION indicates that minor, reversible injury may occur if appropriate safety measures are not observed. Take the corresponding safety precautions. Minebea Intec EN-3...
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Warning of damage to property and/or the environment. NOTICE indicates that damage to property and/or the environment may occur if appropriate safety measures are not observed. Take the corresponding safety precautions. Note: User tips, useful information, and notes. EN-4 Minebea Intec...
If there are grounds for a complaint, this must be brought to the attention of the delivery company immediately. A Minebea Intec sales or service point must be informed. Visit our website http://www.puroscales.com to get in contact.
Perform visual inspection. Before operational startup as well as after storage or transport, inspect the product visually for signs of mechanical damage. The product may not be put into operation if it has visible damage and/or is defective. EN-6 Minebea Intec...
Turn the feet until the air bubble is centered in the level indicator. Each of the leveling feet must support an equal load. Adjusting the leveling feet: To raise the scale, extend the leveling feet (turn clockwise). To lower the weighing platform, retract the leveling feet (turn counterclockwise). Minebea Intec EN-7...
If the rechargeable battery is replaced with the wrong type or if it is not properly connected. Battery is to be replaced only by an authorized Puro® service dealer. Dispose of battery according to local laws and regulations. EN-8 Minebea Intec...
Display elements LCD Display Item Description Item Description Busy Auto Taring Symbol Plus Low Average Piece Weight Minus Low Sample Weight Hold symbol Data transfer Zero-setting Weight unit Counting Battery charge Weighing in Percent Attention Weighing Printer Icon Minebea Intec EN-9...
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Triggers a func- Sends the current second scale (when the weight or tion. value to the selected scale is of). display the COM ports if AUTO- Set zero (when accumulated PRINT is set to of. scale is on). information. EN-10 Minebea Intec...
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Increment the digit. process. 4.1.1.4 Rear Display The models LargeTall (LT) and SmallTall (ST) have an additional rear display, which shows the same display elements as the front display. (See Chapter 4.1.1.2). Minebea Intec EN-11...
The application names are displayed every 2 seconds until the button is Mode released. If the button is released, the displayed application is selected and starts. Mode Possible applications are: [WEIGHT] normal weighing mode [PERCNT] percentage mode [COUNT] count mode EN-12 Minebea Intec...
To select the weighing mode, press and hold the button until [WEIGHT] is Mode displayed with application icon appear at bottom of the screen. Release the button. The application is activated. [0.000] is displayed. 2. Place container on the scale (in this example, 0.598 kg). Minebea Intec EN-13...
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Unit displayed, when these units are activated in menu before. [kg / g / lb /oz / lb:oz]. Release the button to select. Possible units are: gram kilogram [kg] pound [lb] EN-14 Minebea Intec...
(No) button to use the stored reference weight. Go on at step 8. Unit 3. Press the (Yes) button to set a new reference weight. 4. [PUT.REF] is displayed. 5. Put the desired reference weight on the pan. Minebea Intec EN-15...
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The display shows the percentage of the sample compared to reference weight. 9. To view the current reference weight (in this example, 0.580 kg) press the Mode button briely. The scale will display [REF.WT] and the reference weight value. EN-16 Minebea Intec...
7. Press the (Yes) button to conirm reference sample quantity. 8. If the pan is empty, then [PUT.PW] (put reference) is shown on the display. Put the desired reference quantity on the pan and go on at step 7. Minebea Intec EN-17...
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10. Counting is initialized. On the display, the actual number of pieces is shown: [20 pcs]for example. 11. Replace the reference sample with the test sample. The display shows the quantity of the sample count. 12. Press the button briely. Mode EN-18 Minebea Intec...
The diferent check modes must be activated prior via menu (see Chapter 6.2.1). 5.2.4.1 Check Weighing Mode Compare the weight of items to a targeted weight range. Example: The required target weighing range is between 1 kg (low limit) to 1.1 kg (high limit) Minebea Intec EN-19...
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5. Press the (No) button to edit the value. Unit The irst digit is blinking [_00.000]. 6. Press the (Yes) button to accept and highlight the next digit (or press the Menu (exit) button to go back one digit). EN-20 Minebea Intec...
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The Display will show the high limit value with all digit blinking [001.100] (in this example, 1.100 kg). 11. Press the (Yes) button to accept high limit value. In case the check limit values are wrongly set, [LIM.ERR] (limit error) will be displayed briely followed by [CLR.LIM] (clear limit). Minebea Intec EN-21...
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The scale displays the low limit value with yellow LED light briely and the high limit value with red LED light briely. 5.2.4.2 Check Percent Mode Compare the percentage of items to a targeted percentage range. Example: The required target weighing range is between 95% (low limit) to 105% (high limit). EN-22 Minebea Intec...
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(Yes) button to store the reference weight. The scale will display [REF OK] for 2 seconds. The scale will display [CLR.LIM] (clear check limits). 5. Press the (No) button to use the stored check limits and proceed to step 14. Unit Minebea Intec EN-23...
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The Display will show the high limit value with all digit blinking [00105.0] (in this example, 105.0%). 14. Press the (Yes) button to accept high limit value. The scale is ready for check percentage application with new checklimit. Go on step 17. EN-24 Minebea Intec...
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17. Place container on the scale (in this example, 55.0%). 18. For taring the container on the scale, press the button. [NET] appears beside the weight value. 19. Place sample in the container. Minebea Intec EN-25...
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To select the check count mode or restart with a new reference quantity sample, press and hold the button until [CHECK] is displayed with application icons Mode at bottom of the screen. Release the button. The application is activated. EN-26 Minebea Intec...
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If there are no reference samples put on the pan or the weight is smaller than 2d, the display shows [REF.ERR] (reference error) briely. If there are reference samples put on the pan, the display shows [PW OK] (piece weight ok) for 2 seconds then [CLR.LIM] (clear limit). Minebea Intec EN-27...
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Unit Mode 14. Repeat until all the digits are correct. 15. Press the (Yes) button to conirm. The Display will show the low limit value with all digit blinking [000500] (in this example, 500 pcs). EN-28 Minebea Intec...
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The scale is ready for check counting application with new checklimit. Go on step In case the check limit values are wrongly set, [LIM.ERR] (limit error) will be displayed briely followed by [CLR.LIM] (clear limit). 19. Repeat again the setup procedure. Minebea Intec EN-29...
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500pcs and high limit value is 510 pcs), press the button briely at anytime Mode during check weighing process. The scale will display the low limit value with yellow LED light briely and the high limit value with red LED light briely. EN-30 Minebea Intec...
[NET] appears beside the weight value. 3. To select the Average (Dynamic) mode, press and hold the button until Mode [AVERAG] is displayed with application icon at bottom of the screen. Release the button. [READY] is displayed. Minebea Intec EN-31...
Countdown timer resets automatically, if the pan is unloaded for about 7 seconds. Semi-automatic / Manual mode: 7. Press the button to restart. Mode 5.2.6 Totalizing and Statistics Mode The Totalizing feature enables manual or automatic totalizing of displayed values. EN-32 Minebea Intec...
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[OFF / AUTO / MAN] using the button and store the selection with the Unit (Yes) button. 7. Leave the setup menu with the button. Menu 5.2.6.2 (Totalization) Displayed Values The Totalization Mode is active when icon is displayed. Minebea Intec EN-33...
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The item must be removed from the pan before the next item can be accumulated. 4. Put another sample on scale and follow same operation (Automatic or Manual mode). icon will keep lashing until the weight is removed. EN-34 Minebea Intec...
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2. Press the key to display the stored totalizing data. Menu The scale will display the statistical information in following order: Number of weighing done (N = 7): Totalized value (TOTAL = 5.225g) Minimum value (Min = 0.47kg): Minebea Intec EN-35...
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Gross loads and net loads cannot be added to the same total. If the irst load is a gross weight, following loads must also be gross weights. If the irst load is a net weight, following loads must also be net weights. EN-36 Minebea Intec...
If the load is removed, the weight value remains on the display. 3. Press the button to unlock the display hold (Application icon stops Mode blinking). Display hold procedure with tare function: 4. Place sample in container on scale (in this example, 0.534 kg). Minebea Intec EN-37...
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7. For successive weighing. (i.e. continuously adding samples to the container) (in this example adding 412 g, i.e. total weight become 0.946 kg), add sample to the container. Press the button to unlock the display hold. Mode Application icon will short stop blinking. EN-38 Minebea Intec...
Unit Mode previous menu item. The 2 menu item [METRO] shown on display. When viewing the setting (in this example [APPLIC] - [WEIGH] - [STAB.RA] value 0.5d). Minebea Intec EN-39...
Some modes / units may not be available in all models. 6.2.1 Menu Selection [APPLIC] Enter this menu to select application to be used. Only activated units will be accessible with the (Mode) Button. Mode Default settings are identiied by an "*" EN-40 Minebea Intec...
— OFF Turn of* — 1 MIN power of after 1 minute of no activities — 5 MIN power of after 5 minute of no activities — 10 MIN power of after 10 minute of no activities Minebea Intec EN-41...
2% capacity — 10% zero up to 10% capacity* — A.TARE Automatic Tare — OFF Disable* — ON 1st stable weight is tared — ON-ACC Stable loads within the accept limits are tared (in Checkweighing mode) EN-42 Minebea Intec...
Print on stability — INTER Printing at the deined interval — 1…3600 1 … 3600 second — CONT Print non-stop — ACCEPT Print on stable and within checklimit — CONTNT — RESULT Display Value — OFF Disable Minebea Intec EN-43...
Menu Selection [PC.COM] Enter this menu to deine PC Communication parameters. Default settings are identiied by an "*" PC.COM — BAUD Baud Rate — 4800 4800 — 9600 9600* — 19200 19200 — 38400 38400 — 57600 57600 Minebea Intec EN-45...
— S.APPLI Application Menu — OFF Unlock* — ON Locked — S.UNIT Unit Menu — OFF Unlock* — ON Locked — S.OP.FUN Operation Function Menu — OFF Unlock* — ON Locked — S.METRO Metrology Menu — OFF Unlock* EN-46 Minebea Intec...
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— OFF Unlock* — ON Locked — S.CAL.AD Calibration / Adjustment Menu — OFF Unlock* — ON Locked — RESET Restore factory setting of current menu — OFF Unlock* — ON Locked — END Leave menu level Minebea Intec EN-47...
Unit Mode menu item. 3. Change menu item until [CAL.ADJ] is displayed. 4. Press (Yes) button to enter into sub-menu item. Sub-menu item [CAL] (Calibration) is displayed. EN-48 Minebea Intec...
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8. For changing the calibration weight value, press the (No) button to edit the Unit value. The irst digit is blinking [_015.000 kg]. 9. Press (Yes) button to accept and highlight the next digit. The 2nd digit is blinking [0_15.000 kg]. Minebea Intec EN-49...
[--C--] will be displayed while calibration weight is stored. In case of any mistake during the calibration process [CALE] (Calibration Error) is displayed. 14. Remove the weight after inish. The scale is ready for weighing. [LIN] Linearity Calibration Procedure Enter into Menu Mode: EN-50 Minebea Intec...
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5. Change menu item until [LIN] shows on display. 6. Press (Yes) button to start zero point calibration. [0 kg] shows on display. [0] is blinking. 7. Empty the weighing pan. 8. Press the (Yes) button to conirm. Minebea Intec EN-51...
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The display will show the linearization weight value at 100% of scale capacity with all digit blinking [00150.0] (in this example, 150 kg). 11. Put speciied weight on pan. 12. Press (Yes) button to start linearity adjustment at 100% capacity. [--C--] is displayed while reading is stored. EN-52 Minebea Intec...
(Settings from 0 … 31 are available). Refer to table to determine the GEO factor that corresponds to your location. Enter into Menu Mode: Press and hold until [M.E.N.U] displayed. Menu Release the button. The 1 menu item [APPLIC] shown on display. Minebea Intec EN-53...
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(Yes) button to return to sub-menu selections. 11. Press (No) button to return to the irst item in the current menu. Unit 12. Press the button to exit the setup menu and return to the weighing mode. Menu EN-54 Minebea Intec...
WARNING Improper repairs can pose considerable risks to the user. Repairs should only be performed by Minebea Intec authorized technical personnel using original spare parts. Cleaning 8.2.1 Cleaning instructions The scale should be cleaned at regular intervals.
We reserve the right not to accept products that are contaminated with hazardous substances (ABC contamination) for repair. Should you have any further questions, please contact your local service representative or our service center. Minebea Intec Bovenden GmbH & Co. KG Repair center Leinetal 2 37120 Bovenden, Germany Phone: +49.551.30983.333...
10 Troubleshooting Puro® Compact Scale - Advanced 10 Troubleshooting The Table lists common problems and possible causes and remedies. If the problem persists, contact Minebea Intec or your authorized dealer. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Cannot turn on No power to scale...
Externally visible level indicator and adjustable, non-slip levelling feet nents Power = 5 V, 2A, AC adapter or portable rechargeable lithium battery Battery operation Up to 210 hours operation time (with standard battery) between rechar- ges with 12 hour recharge time EN-60 Minebea Intec...
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(w x d x h) Platform size (w × l) 218 x 180 mm Shipment dimension 370 x 370 x 220 mm mm (w x d x h) Net weight 2.6 kg Shipping weight 4.1 kg Minebea Intec EN-61...
Tare value line If Printx → Content → Tare is ON 1.23 Mode line If Printx → Content → Application Mode is ON MODE: PERCENT Information line If Printx → Content → Info is ON W100%: 12 kg Minebea Intec EN-73...
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. EN-74 Minebea Intec...
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