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S C H M I D T c o n t r o l i n s t r u m e n t s Edition EAR 01.E EAR Series Model EAR-300 Instruction Manual Valid as of: 01.09.2019 • Please keep the manual for future reference!
Contents 1 Warranty and Liability ....................3 1.1 Notices within the Operating Instructions ............... 3 1.2 Responsibilities of the Operating Company ............3 1.3 Responsibilities of the Personnel ................3 1.4 Informal Safety Measures ..................4 1.5 Training of the Personnel ..................4 1.6 Intended Use ......................
Warranty: - SCHMIDT area weight balances are warranted for 12 months. Parts subject to wear, electronic components and measuring springs are not covered by the warranty. No warranty or liability will be accepted for bodily injury or property damage resulting from one or several of the following causes: - Misuse or abuse of the device.
The device is intended exclusively to be used as a balance. Any other use or any use exceeding this intention will be regarded as misuse. Under no circumstances shall HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH be held liable for damage resulting from misuse. The intended use also includes: - Complying with all notices included in the Operating Instructions and observing all inspection and maintenance works.
Initial Setup and Operating Procedure Notices Before Starting Measurement Have you read and understood the Operating Instructions, in particular Chap- ter 1 “Basic Safety Notices”? You are not permitted to operate the device be- fore doing so. Before working with the device you must put on your personal protective clothing, if necessary.
3.1.2 Aligning the Instrument Before switching on the instrument, the balance must Level be set up in such a way that it is exactly horizontal. This means: The air bubble of the level must be pre- Marking cisely in the middle of the marking. Air Bubble The instrument is provided with four setscrews on the bottom for horizontal alignment.
Settings 3.3.1 Function Settings General information: The settings for: - Zero setting (auto zero) - Timeout - Display backlight - Calibration weight of the balance can be changed in the following way. Requirement: Instrument switched off as described in Chapter 3.2.2. Zero setting: - Press and hold the button and switch on the instrument with the...
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3.3.1 Function Settings (Cont.) Display Backlight: - By pressing the button, you can now choose between No backlight Permanent backlight Backlight while weighing The default setting is backlight while weighing. - You can now either return to the measuring mode by pressing the button three times Press the...
3.3.2 Measuring Mode Selection You can change the measuring mode from grams per square meter (g/m²) to grams (g). Example: Mode g/m² - The instrument is set to grams/m². The display shows g and mm. - Press the button. The instrument switches from grams/m² to grams. Mode g - Press the button.
3.4.2 Measuring Procedure with Container (tare subtractive weighing) The available measuring range of the instrument can be reduced by the tare weight. For example: Measuring range 300 g Minus tare (container etc.) 50 g Remaining measuring range 250 g Requirements: - Instrument switched on as described in chapter 3.2.1.
3.4.3 Error Messages Overload: The display shows The weight on the platform exceeds the measuring range. Underload: The display shows The platform has not been placed on the instrument. Remedy: - Place the platform on the support plate. Zero setting not possible: The switch-on procedure of the instrument is interrupted.
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3.5 Calibration of the Instrument (Cont.) Calibration Weight Platform fig. 3.5 Do not subject the instrument to shock or vibration during calibration. Press the keys gently and not too quickly in succession.
To avoid unnecessary follow-up questions, and the resulting loss of time or pos- sible misunderstandings, please return the instrument with a detailed fault de- scription to our service department. Service address: HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH Schichtstr. 16 84478 Waldkraiburg Germany...
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Yarn Package Durometer and Shore-A Durometer Sample Cutter Balance Moisture Meter Leak Tester Softometer More than 70 years - Worldwide - Hans Schmidt & Co GmbH Mailing address: Phone: e-mail: P. O. B. 1154 int. + 49 / (0)8638 / 9410-0 info@hans-schmidt.com...
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