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Sartorius LA Reference Series Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 This document courtesy of: Data Weighing Systems, Inc. Contact Us For immediate assistance call 1-800-750-6842...
  • Page 2 Operating Instructions Sartorius LA Reference LA Models Electronic Analytical and Precision Balances 98648-007-59...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Intended Use Contents 2 Intended Use The LA Reference Series from Sartorius Application 2: offers precision balances for measure- – Checkweighing 2 Contents ment of mass (weight). The balances – Time-controlled functions 3 Safety Precautions in this series have capacities ranging 3 Operating Design from 0.1 mg to 64 kg.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Operating Design complicated requirements. balance: The balances in the LA Reference Series To select application programs one after the other, press d (toggle function). Do not use this balance in a hazardous consist of a weighing cell and a display area/location and control unit.
  • Page 5 Operating Design Function Keys (Soft Keys) Operation Bar Graph: The bar graph indicates how much of the The current function of soft keys is balance’s capacity is “used up” by the indicated in the bottom line of the Display for Weights and display (footer).
  • Page 6 Display for Menu Parameter Settings Tare Memory, Calculated Values: To set a parameter: The symbols displayed here indicate (Setup) Press the soft key repeatedly when there is a value in one of the tare until the desired setting is selected This display is divided into three sections.
  • Page 7 The response to an operator error selecting the corresponding is identical in all models of the menu code. LA Reference series. See the chapter entitled “Error Codes” for a detailed You can have printouts generated auto- matically, or by pressing r; depend- description.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Storage and Shipping Conditions Equipment Supplied Installation Instructions – Do not expose the balance to extreme The equipment supplied includes the When choosing a location to set up temperatures, jolts, impacts, vibration or components listed below: your balance, observe the following so moisture.
  • Page 9 Setting up the Balance Preparing Balances with Analytical Draft Shield Chambers Place the components listed below on the balance in the order given: – Bushing (pan adapter) – Shield plate – Shield disk – Weighing pan Preparing Balances with a Round Glass Draft Shield Place the components listed below on the balance in the order given: –...
  • Page 10 – LA balances with a weighing capacity >12 kg: 80 cm $ See the chapter entitled “Accessories” for information on longer cables $ If you wish to use a longer cable, it must be installed by an authorized Sartorius service technician Options for Mounting the Display Unit for LA Balances with a Weighing Capacity >16 kg...
  • Page 11 Connecting the Balance to AC Power Check the voltage rating and the plug design – If they do not match the rating or standard you use, contact your Sartorius office or dealer Use only – Original Sartorius AC adapters – AC adapters with a registered approval rating from a national testing laboratory...

  • Page 12: Setting The Language

    Fastening an Antitheft Locking Device: Balances with a Weighing Capacity <12 kg To fasten an antitheft locking device, use the lug located on the rear panel of the balance. Secure the balance at the place of installation, e.g., with a chain or a lock. Leveling the Balance Purpose: –...
  • Page 13 Configuration Purpose Configuring the Balance for Use in Legal Metrology You can configure the balance to meet individual requirements by entering user Set the menu access switch as described data and setting parameters in the below to configure the following Setup program.

  • Page 14: Navigating In The Setup Menu

    Navigating in the Setup Menu (Examples): Example: Adapting the balance to “Extreme vibration” Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1. Select Setup menu 2. Confirm “Balance/scale functions” O soft key 3. Select menu item “Adapt filter” q, then and confirm O soft key 4.

  • Page 15: Entering Date And Time

    Example: Entering date and time Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output o, then 1. Select Setup menu; select “Device parameters“ q soft key and O soft key 2. Set clock press q repeatedly, then press O 1 1 . 1 2 3.

  • Page 16: Setting The Balance Functions

    Configuration Preparation Extra Functions Setting the Balance Functions Show available balance functions: BAL.FUNC. § Exit the Setup menu: press the oo soft § Select Setup menu: Purpose press the o key > Restart your application This menu item enables you to configure the balance functions, i.e., >...
  • Page 17 Balance Functions (Overview) ο factory setting √ user-defined setting(s) Setup Calibration | Cal | isoTST External calibration | adjustment** with Balance Adjustment key function factory-defined calibration weight functions External calibration | adjustment**; user-defined weight Internal calibration | adjustment Cal key blocked reproTEST ο...

  • Page 18: Balance Functions (Overview)

    ο Grams | g Setup – Weight unit 1 Balance Kilograms | kg* functions Carats | ct Pounds | lb* Ounces | oz* Troy ounces | ozt* Hong Kong taels | tlh* Singapore taels | tls* Taiwanese taels | tlt* Grains | GN* Pennyweights | dwt* Milligrams | mg...

  • Page 19: Setting The Device Parameters

    DEVICE Setting the Device Parameters ( Purpose Preparation Entering or Changing a Password This menu item enables you to Display available device parameters configure the balance to meet individ- – Let’s assume that a password with § Select the Setup menu: press o ual requirements by selecting prede- 8 characters max.
  • Page 20 § New password: Enter the numbers Extra Functions § Exit the Setup menu: and/or letters for the new password press the oo soft key (8 characters max.) If “none" is displayed, this means no > Restart the application password has been assigned to delete the user password: Press .
  • Page 21 Device Parameters (Overview) ο factory setting √ user-defined setting Setup – Device parameters Password: None Enter 8 characters max. User ID: None Enter 20 characters max. Clock Time: Enter hh.mm.ss Date: Enter dd.mm.yy or mm.dd.yy (01.01.97) ο Interfaces Serial Baud rate 150 baud communication 300 baud...
  • Page 22 Setup – Device parameters ο Print key Interfaces Function: external switch Tare key Calibration key F1 function key (Right soft key) Clear function key c F2 function key (2nd soft key from the right) Bar code scanner/PC keyboard Function: Input ο...

  • Page 23: Setting The Application Parameters

    Application Setting the Application Parameters ( Purpose Preparation Extra Functions § Exit the Setup menu: This menu item enables you to Display available application configure the balance, i.e., adapt the parameters: press the soft key § Select the Setup menu: balance to your individual requirements press the o key by selecting from a list of parameter...
  • Page 24 Application Parameters (Overview) ο factory settings √ user-defined setting(s) ο Off (weighing only) Setup – Application 1 Application (Basic settings) ο Grams /g parameters Toggle wt. units Weight unit 1 Kilograms /kg* Carats /ct Pounds /lb* Ounces /oz* Troy ounces /ozt* Hong Kong taels /tlh* Singapore taels /tls* Taiwanese taels /tlt*...
  • Page 25 Applications 2 and 3 see following pages * = How to run this application is described in detail in our Factory “FC….” Installation and Operating Instructions. Request your copy directly from Sartorius or download it from the Internet (www.sartorius.com; see “download”)
  • Page 26 Setup – Application 1 Calculation Decimal places in None Application (Basic settings) calculated result 1 decimal place ο 2 decimal places parameters 3 decimal places 4 decimal places 5 decimal places 6 decimal places Density Method Density of liquid ο Buoyancy Displacement Pycnometer ο...
  • Page 27 After higher stability Print then tare ο On * = How to run this application is described in detail in our Genius “ME” Installation and Operating Instructions. Request your copy directly from Sartorius or download it from the Internet (www.sartorius.com; see “download”)
  • Page 28 ο Off Setup – Application 3 Application (Data records) ο Off parameters Totalizing Automatic storage On, first value at stability On, last value at stability On, value bet. 70% – 130% at stability Minimum load for None automatic storage 10 digits ο...
  • Page 29 Setup – Application 3 Statistics Automatic storage o Off Application (Data records) On, first value at stability parameters On, last value at stability On, value 70% – 130% at stability Minimum load for None automatic storage 10 digits o 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits...
  • Page 30 ο Off Setup – Extra Functions Application F4 key ο No parameters Extra Functions 2nd tare memory Container tare weight F5 key Automatic printout Net value Tare/preset tare ο Off Identification Printout Automatic, if configured Once after pressing r codes (IDs) if configured ο...

  • Page 31: Selecting The Printout Function

    PRINTOUT Selecting the Printout Function ( Purpose Preparation Extra Functions § Exit the Setup menu: press the oo soft This menu item enables you to config- Display available printout parameters ure the printout to meet your individual § Select the Setup menu: press o requirements by selecting predefined menu parameters in the Setup menu.

  • Page 32: Printout Parameters (Overview)

    Configuration Printout Parameters (Overview) ο factory setting √ user-defined setting Setup Application- Stability parameter Without stability ο With stability Printout defined output ο Off Print on request, then tare ο Off Auto print upon initialization All values (of the application) Only main values Configured printout See separate chapter starting on the next page...

  • Page 33: Printout Configuration

    Printout Configuration Purpose Features You can turn off automatic printout generation in the Setup menu This menu item enables you to – Maximum items in a data record: 60 [Application parameters: configure individual printout formats. With the formulation, totalizing and –...
  • Page 34 Example: Configure an Individual Printout for Counting Application to Include Dotted Line, Date/Time, Piece Count and Net Weight Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Counting Exit the Setup menu: press the soft key Then call Setup again: Printout: Application-defined output: Configured printout Step...

  • Page 35: Device Information

    In the Setup menu, you can > Display of version number: restore all factory settings by confirm- V.xx.xx.xx ing the selection Created by Sartorius: V.S.xx.xx.xx The following settings are not restored: – Language § Return to SETUP overview: – Password press the o soft key –...

  • Page 36: Operation

    Preparation Turn on the balance: Press e – Printing ID codes for weights Factory Settings > The Sartorius logo is displayed After stability Tare: $ If it is time for the next maintenance, Attach the sample (e.g., using a suspen-...
  • Page 37 Additional Functions Calibration Important Note Concerning Verified Press Cal Balances of Accuracy Class k: In addition to the functions: – alphanumeric input > See the section on “Calibration/Adjust- To avoid measuring errors, the respective ment” for further instructions. air density must be allowed for. –...
  • Page 38 Example W2 Enter “ABC123” as sample ID Note: – The sample ID generally applies to one weighing operation only – The ID is deleted after data output Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output Max4200 g d= 0.01g Initial status (balance unloaded) 100% (ID can also be entered while balance is loaded)

  • Page 39: Device Parameters

    Device Parameters Password Universal Remote Switch Control Port Function You can enter a password to block You can connect an external universal You can connect either a checkweighing access to the operating menu and to the remote switch (foot switch) to one of display or an external universal switch functions for ID code input and exact the two serial ports.
  • Page 40 Display Keys MP8 Interface Emulation You can configure the display for your You can assign different functions to the c key for deleting input and Purpose individual needs. applications. With the MP8 interface emulation The contrast can be adjusted in 5 levels: function, you can connect peripheral Contrast When you delete applications, you can...

  • Page 41: Calibration/Adjustment

    Calibration/Adjustment Purpose Available Features Factory Settings Calibration is the determination of the You can configure whether the calibra- Calibration/adjustment mode: Selection mode difference between the weight readout and tion mode the true weight (mass) of a sample. – will be activated according to the spe- Calibration/adjustment sequence: Calibrate, then auto Calibration does not entail making any...
  • Page 42 Save settings and exit Setup menu: press the soft key * = How to run this application is described in detail in our “Genius ME” Installation and Operating Instructions. Request your copy directly from Sartorius or download it from the Internet (www.sartorius.com; see “downloads”)
  • Page 43 Example: Set the parameters for calibration and adjustment; e.g., with manual calibration/adjustment, isoCAL off Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1. Switch on the balance, Sartorius logo and self-test if not already on Max6200 g d= 0.01g 100% 2. Select the Setup menu 3.
  • Page 44 Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 9. Confirm calibration and soft key adjustment sequence = last setting selected 10. Select other settings, if desired soft keys and confirm (e.g., Calibration with manual adjustment) 11. Exit Cal./adjustment sequence soft key 12.
  • Page 45 Selecting the Calibration/ – External calibration/adjustment with Start the desired routine: Adjustment Parameter the preset calibration weight: Press the soft key again Ext. cal./adj.; Selection mode The setting factory-def. wt. must be selected in the Setup menu under “Balance functions: Calibration/adjustment: CAL key function”...
  • Page 46 Internal Calibration/Adjustment Calibration and Adjustment Sequence In the Setup menu, you can configure Internal First set either the balance so that: cal./ adjustment Selection mode (factory set- – calibration is always followed ting) in the Setup menu under “Balance automatically by adjustment Calibrate, then auto functions: Calibration/adjustment: adjust...
  • Page 47 External Calibration/Adjustment* with a You can define a weight for calibration/ The balance has a factory-set weight User-Defined Calibration Weight adjustment. External calibration/adjust- value (see “Specifications”). Ext. ment must be performed with weights that First set either cal./adj.;user-defined are traceable to a national standard and To reset a user-defined calibration or Selection mode (fac- that have error limits which are at least 1/3...
  • Page 48 2 minutes – When you turn on the balance after it – The load on the balance does not – after modification by the Sartorius had been disconnected from power exceed 2% of the maximum capacity Customer Service (only on verified balances with a read- ability of ≤0.1 mg)
  • Page 49 -------------------- GLP header Block Printout 13.05.1997 09:17 You can have the results of a calibration/ SARTORIUS adjustment procedure printed out. Mod. LA4200S You can configure whether the printout Ser. no. 70419914 is generated as soon as the procedure Ver. no.

  • Page 50: Application Programs

    Application Programs Soft Key Functions Preparation Start Start application program Balances used as legal measuring instruments: grams and kilograms are the only weight units available Weigh. Toggle to basic weighing functions Standard balances: The following weight units are available in both ranges: Display/ Line for Using Verified Balances as Legal...
  • Page 51 Additional Functions Calibration/Adjustment Turning Off the Balance Press e Press the soft key In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, > See “Calibration/Adjustment” for > The balance shuts off further instructions – taring (not during alphanumeric input), Toggling to the Next Application Press d –...

  • Page 52: Counting

    Counting Purpose Features Factory Settings With the Counting program you can – Optional balance configuration in Accuracy when calculating piece weight: Display accuracy determine the number of pieces of Setup for automatically initializing this approximately equal weight. application and loading the most recent reference sample quantity “nRef”...
  • Page 53 $ To perform reference updating: press the Opt. soft key $ Turn on the balance: press e > Sartorius logo is displayed Select the Counting application in the Setup menu: press o Application parameters Select the : press the...
  • Page 54 Practical Example Determining an Unknown Piece Count; Weighing in the Preset Reference Sample Quantity Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Counting: Average piece weight updating: Manual Setup: Printout: Application-defined output: Auto print upon initialization: All values Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...

  • Page 55: Weighing In Percent

    Weighing in Percent Purpose Available Features Factory Settings This application program allows you to – Reference percentage “pRef” loaded Storage parameter: Display accuracy obtain weight readouts in percent which from long-term memory when you turn are in proportion to a reference weight. on the balance Digits displayed with percentage: 2 digits...
  • Page 56 > See “Calibration/Adjustment” for Turn on the balance: Press e further instructions > Sartorius logo is displayed Toggling to the Next Application Press d Select the Weighing in percent application in the Setup menu: Press o > See the section on the corresponding...
  • Page 57 Examples Weighing in Percent with Reference Weight Taken From Weight on Balance Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Weighing in percent Setup: App: Printout: Application-defined output: Auto print upon initialization: All values Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...

  • Page 58: Animal Weighing

    Animal Weighing Purpose Factory Settings – Optional balance configuration in the Setup menu for automatically initializing Use this program to determine the Animal activity: 5% of the animal/object this application when you turn on the weights of unstable samples (e.g., live animals) or to determine weights under balance Automatic...
  • Page 59 Preparation Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed – alphanumeric input, Select the Animal weighing application in the Setup menu: Press o – taring (not during alphanumeric input), §...
  • Page 60 Practical Example Determining Animal Weight With Automatic Start of 20 Subweighing Operations for Averaging; Automatic Printout of the Number of Sub- weighing Operations and of the Animal Weight Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Animal weighing: Animal activity: Active Setup: App: Application 1: Animal weighing: Printout: Average and calculated values Setup: App: Printout: Auto print upon initialization: All values Step...
  • Page 61 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output After 20 subweighing operations the arithmetic average (xNet) is display mDef : no. of subweighs mDef : calculation factor xNet : arithm. average, net value xNet 69.72 g xRes: calculated value) xRes 69.72 o 8. Unload the balance Remove animal from cage 9.

  • Page 62: Calculation

    Turn on the balance: Press e – If no equation was entered, the weight value is displayed > Sartorius logo is displayed – Toggle between the weight readout, Select the Calculation application program in the Setup menu: Press o equation input and display of the calcu-...
  • Page 63 Practical Example Calculate the gsm weight of paper: determine the gsm of a sheet of A4 paper with the dimensions 0.210 m + 0.297 m = 0.06237 m The gsm weight is a product of the division of the weight by the surface area. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Calculation Step...

  • Page 64: Density Determination

    Density Determination Purpose Available Features Factory Settings Buoyancy With this application you can determine – Choose from 2 methods for determining Method: the density and volume of solid, pasty, density of solids: Water liquid or powdered samples. – Buoyancy, or Liquid causing buoyancy: You can use the “Density Determination”...
  • Page 65 Equations Used to Determine Density: Rho = (Wa + (Rhofl – LA)) ÷ ((Wa – Wfl) + Corr) + LA Buoyancy: For the buoyancy method, a factor of 0.99983 (factory setting) is used to allow for the buoyancy caused by the bars of the sample holder of the YDK 01 (LP) Density Determination Kit.
  • Page 66 Save settings and exit the Setup menu: press the soft key * = How to run this application is described in detail in our “Genius ME”. Installation and Operating Instructions. Request your copy directly from Sartorius or download it from the Internet (www.sartorius.com; see “download”)
  • Page 67 Practical Example Buoyancy: Determine the Density of Samples of a Solid Using the Buoyancy Method. Reference Liquid: Water. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Density Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 1. Delete previously stored values if necessary Param.
  • Page 68 Practical Example Displacement: Determine the Density of Samples of a Solid Using the Displacement Method. Reference Liquid: Ethylene glycol. Temperature: 23°C (73.4 °F). Set the density at 20°C (68°F) to 1.113 g/cm and the volume expansion coef- ficient at 20°C (68°F) to 0.00064 grd –1 Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Density: Method: Displacement...

  • Page 69: Differential Weighing

    Differential Weighing Purpose Features – Special display page for statistics lets you define whether lot statistics are This application enables you to compare – 4 different sequences for measuring the dependent on backweight, loss, or ratio samples before and after a given treat- tare weights, initial sample weights and ment (such as drying or ashing) and the backweights (backweighing result):...
  • Page 70 Differential Weighing: Defining the Factory Settings of the Parameters 3. Combined Weighing Weighing Sequence The tare and initial weight, in that Weighing sequence: Group weighing order, of each sample is measured first, You can choose from among four sequences for measuring tare then the backweight of each sample is weights, initial sample weights and measured.
  • Page 71 Printout for Differential Weighing The following printout is generated: Backweighing Printout Generating Printouts Automatically (Example) The configured backweighing printout is generated automatically after -------------------- Dotted line backweighing, if one of the following 16.11.1999 14:55:12 Date/time settings is selected Setup: Application 1: CH12345 Lot ID Differential weighing: Generate print-...
  • Page 72 Turn on the balance: press e the application is first run and when Wg. seq key option is set to > Sartorius logo is displayed “No” Select the Differential Weighing application in the Setup menu: press o ) The last value with the stability...
  • Page 73 Equations Direct Selection of Lot/Sample/Value Backweight in %: backweight / initial weight · 100% When the measured values are displayed, you can enter numbers and Loss in weight: backweight – initial weight letters to: – change the lot and sample directly (dis- Loss in %: (backweight –...
  • Page 74 List Function for Differential Weighing The list function has 4 display pages: one each for lots, samples, values and results. Display Page for Lots LOTS: 792 Smpl.avail. The display page for lots shows all of the lots that have already been created, as well as the 1 Sample number of samples in each lot and the processing status of the selected sample (tare, initial 1 Sample...
  • Page 75 Selecting Display Pages in the List Function for Differential Weighing Create [alphanum] Create lot Display page for lots Rename lot Delete Delete lot Samples Delete Omit [numeric] Delete sample Include Omit sample Samples Display page for samples (Omit) Include sample Values Result [numeric]...
  • Page 76 View and Print Display Pages You can manually print the display page Omit or Include Sample for statistics when it is shown on the Activate the display page for samples You can use the manual mode to balance print display pages (for lots, samples, values and results).
  • Page 77 Practical Examples Combined weighing; create lot, determine the difference in weight between initial weights and backweights of three samples (with autoprint of the formatted backweighing record) Settings: factory settings Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output Max 6200 g d= 0.01g 1. Turn on the balance/scale, if necessary 100% DIFF.WEIGHING: Combined weigh.
  • Page 78 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output Ini.wt 11. Save initial weight value soft key Max 6200 g d= 0.01g 100% Remove the filled container COMB.WGH: CH0001 #2 avail. Wg.seqOBackw Tare 12. Measure the 2nd tare weight Place 2nd empty container Max 6200 g d= 0.01g 100% on balance/scale...
  • Page 79 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 22. Save the 1st backweight is defined Place 1st container Max 6200 g d= 0.01g 100% (the value to be displayed on the display on balance/scale 7928 Backw. page for results; in this case: soft key backweighed residue in %) COMB.WGH: CH0001 #1 OResidueo Wg.seq OTare Result...

  • Page 80: Checkweighing

    Checkweighing Purpose Available Features – Weight value in bar graph displayed in relation to upper and lower limits and This program is used to check whether – Optional configuration in the Setup target value. a sample corresponds to a pre-set target menu for long-term storage of target value or is within a specific tolerance value and tolerance limits...
  • Page 81 Preparation Response of Control Lines During Checkweighing The checkweighing program often Configurations: requires a target value for comparison with the current value. This target has – always on a tolerance range, which is defined by – activated at stability absolute weight values. The tolerance range is defined as either an absolute value or a percentage with upper and Pin 16: lighter...
  • Page 82 Preparation Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed – alphanumeric input, (not during initial- ization), Select the Checkweighing application in the Setup menu: Press o – taring (not during alphanumeric input) §...
  • Page 83 Practical Example Checkweighing samples of 170 g, with an allowable tolerance of –5 g and +10 g. Printout of upper and lower tolerance limits. Weighed values are printed out automatically when stability is reached and weight value is within the control range. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 2: Checkweighing: Automatic printout of OK values: Yes Step...
  • Page 84 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 1 8 0 Enter value for upper limit (170 g + 10 g) and store l soft key Setp 170.00 g 165.00 g 180.00 g 10. Weigh sample Place sample in container (in this case 169.48 g) 169.48 g If the weight value had been too low, the display would have...

  • Page 85: Time-Controlled Functions

    Available Features Preparation Turn on the balance: Press e – Time-controlled activation of balance functions: > Sartorius logo is displayed – one time only, at a given time Select the “Time-controlled functions” application in the Setup menu: Press o Setting=...
  • Page 86 Practical Example Document the amount of evaporation of a sample with defined surface, temperature and air pressure at preset intervals of 1 minute, 30 seconds. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 2: Time-controlled functions Setup: Balance functions: Taring: Without stability Setup: Print in weighing mode: Manual/auto print mode: Manual without stability Step...

  • Page 87: Totalizing

    Totalizing Purpose Factory Settings – Optional automatic storage of measured values This application program acts as a Automatic storage: cumulative memory function. Storage of measured value is indicated Minimum load for automatic storage: 20 digits You can use the “Totalizing” application in combination with a program chosen indicates that you can place a load from Application 1 (e.g., counting,...
  • Page 88 Preparation Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: > Sartorius logo is displayed – alphanumeric input, Select the Totalizing application program in the Setup menu: Press o – taring (not during alphanumeric input), Anwendungsparameter wählen: 2 + Softkey q , Softkey O drücken...
  • Page 89 Practical Example Totalize counted pieces Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Counting Setup: App: Application 3: Totalizing: Evaluated values: Net + calculated Setup: App: Application 3: Totalizing: Evaluation mode, MR function: Final evaluation, display + print Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...
  • Page 90 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output Store piece count soft key -------------------- 16.01.1997 11:06 1764.45 g 50 pcs 10. Unload the balance Remove parts from the balance 11. Place another load of parts Place parts on the balance on the balance (e.g., 60 pcs) 12.

  • Page 91: Formulation

    Formulation Purpose Factory Settings Storage of measured value is indicated With this application program you can Automatic storage: add weight values and calculated values to a totalization memory as compo- indicates that you can place a load Minimum load for automatic storage: 20 digits nents of a formula.
  • Page 92 Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, > Sartorius logo is displayed – taring (not during alphanumeric input), Select the Formulation application program in the Setup menu: Press o – printing,...
  • Page 93 Practical Example Weighing in Components Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 3: Formulation: Automatic storage: On, first value at stability Setup: App: Application 3: Formulation: Minimum load for automatic storage: 100 digits Setup: App: Application 3: Formulation: Evaluation mode, MR function: Final evaluation, print Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...

  • Page 94: Statistics

    Statistics Purpose – Optional configuration in the Setup – Optional configuration in the Setup menu to add the current weight, with menu to clear the totalization memory With this application program you can display accuracy, to the current total by and reset the transaction counter by have weight values and calculated val- pressing c or after an evaluation...
  • Page 95 Additional Functions Turn on the balance: Press e In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, > Sartorius logo is displayed – taring (not during alphanumeric input), Select the Statistics application program in the Setup menu: Press o – printing,...
  • Page 96 Practical Example Totalize counted pieces and print out statistics Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Application 1: Counting: Average piece weight updating: Manual Setup: App: Application 3: Statistics: Evaluated values: Calculated Setup: App: Application 3: Statistics: Evaluation mode, MR function: Final evaluation, display + print Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...
  • Page 97 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output Store piece count soft key -------------------- 16.01.1997 11:06 35 pcs 10. Unload the balance Remove parts from the balance 11. Place another load of parts Place parts on the balance on the balance (e.g., 29 pcs) 12.

  • Page 98: Additional Functions

    Turn on the balance: Press e – Store a numeric value in the second tare memory (input using the numeric keys) > Sartorius logo is displayed – Label a net value as s when there Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: Press o...
  • Page 99 Practical Example Determine the Contents of Bottles: Bottle weight = 400 g. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Extra function(F4): 2nd tare memory: Automatic printout: Tare/preset tare Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output 1. If necessary: turn on the balance and enter the settings given above 4 0 0 2.

  • Page 100: Individual Identification Codes

    Individual Identification Codes (ID) Purpose Factory Settings for ID Designations – You can assign this function to the ID1: ID1 fourth or fifth soft key (from the right), With this function you can assign ID2: ID2 i.e. F4 or F5. identifiers to values for documentation ID3: ID3 and printouts.
  • Page 101 Preparation Turn on the balance: Press e > Sartorius logo is displayed Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: Press o Application parameters Select : press the soft key 2 +, then the soft key once...
  • Page 102 Example Include company address and sample lot number on the printout. Each ID line begins with the name. Print this ID for each net value. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): Identification codes Setup: Input: ID1: Company Setup: Input: ID2: Location Setup: Input: ID3: Street...
  • Page 103 ID values a ... Enter name of company (here: Sartorius) See also page 37 a, l soft key 10. Confirm 11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 for LOCATION: GOETTINGEN...

  • Page 104: Saving Values Manually

    With this function you can load weight values and calculation results directly from Application 1 (e.g., counting, > Sartorius logo is displayed weighing in percent) or Application 2 (checkweighing, time-controlled func- Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu:...

  • Page 105: Product Data Memory

    Turn on the balance: Press e – Use the alphanumeric keypad to search for and display individual data records. > Sartorius logo is displayed – You can assign this function to the Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu:...
  • Page 106 Practical Example Create a New Base Data Record for Initializing the Checkweighing Program, Including: Target Value, Minimum, Maximum Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: App: Extra function (F4): Product data memory Setup: App: Application 2: Checkweighing Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output...

  • Page 107: Sqmin Function

    To display the allowable minimum sample quantity “SQmin” in accordance with the United States Pharmacopeia > Sartorius logo is displayed (USP). According to USP guidelines, Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o the uncertainty of measurement may not exeed 0.1 % of the sample quantity...
  • Page 108 Example Determining the weights of samples while monitoring the minimum sample quantity (here: SQmin: 30 mg) Presettings (different from the factory settings): Setup: Application parameters: Additional function (F4): SQmin Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1. Switch on the balance if necessary and enter the presettings as shown above 2.

  • Page 109: Dkd Uncertainty Of Measurement

    Turn on the balance: press e Display of the dynamic uncertainty of measurement in conformance with the specifications listed on the DKD > The Sartorius logo is displayed Calibration Certificate. In the Setup menu, select “Extra functions (F4)” or “Extra functions (F5)”: press o Features...
  • Page 110 Example Perform a weighing procedure with the “DKD uncertainty of measurement” application Settings: Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): DKD uncertainty of measurement: Display: PA (process accuracy) Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): DKD uncertainty of measurement: Print: PA (process accuracy) Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): DKD uncertainty of measurement: Display: Input: 3.00000 (factory setting) Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output...

  • Page 111: Combining Applications

    Combining Applications The following table summarizes the possibilities for combination of the application programs described here. Each line stands for one combination. The weighing function is generally available, and does not have to be combined with a calculating function. Application 1 Application 2 Application 3 (data records and (basic settings)

  • Page 112: Examples Of Application Combinations

    2. Place reference sample quantity Place parts on the balance on the balance Start 3. Initialize the balance soft key -------------------- 18.03.1997 09:41 SARTORIUS Mod. LA4200S Ser.-no. 60419914 Ver.-no. 01-35-18 --------------------- C-ID nRef 10 pcs wRef 21.03500 g...
  • Page 113 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output Param. 6. Enter target, minimum and soft key 1 0, l soft key maximum values (here: target: 7, l soft key 10 pcs; minimum: 7 pcs; maximum: 12 pcs) 7. Store input l soft key Setp 10 pcs 7 pcs...

  • Page 114: Data Output Functions

    Data Output Functions There are 3 options for data output: – Output to the display and control unit – Output to a printer (generate a printout) – Output to a peripheral device (e.g., computer) via the interface port Output to the Display and Control Unit The display is divided into 9 sections.
  • Page 115 Measured Value Line This line shows: – The current weight value (bordered values are invalid in legal metrology) 1250é – Calculated values (e.g., piece count) – User input (e.g., lot number, equation) =W*18.3*0.9 Weight Unit Display This section shows: – The current weight unit (e.g., kg) –...
  • Page 116 Sartorius printer: Optimizing interfaces: – Use the highest possible baud rate – YDP02 –...
  • Page 117 Ser. no. 60419914 Always on Balance serial number Ver. no. 01-35-18 Software vers. (display and control unit) The record is output to a Sartorius Balance ID no. -------------------- YDP03-0CE Data Printer or a computer. Dotted line L ID 12345678901234 Weighing series no.
  • Page 118 * xBPI operating mode: 9,600 baud, 8 bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit assignements for use with Sartorius ** Network address is only valid in the xBPI mode balances. Be sure to check the pin...
  • Page 119 Line Format (Data Output Format) Output Format With 16 Characters You can output the values displayed in the measured value line and the weight unit Display segments that are not activated are output as spaces. Characters without a decimal with or without a data ID code point are output without a decimal point.
  • Page 120 Data output example: + 1255.7 g ID code characters I Position 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Stat Status CR LF Identifier L ID Weighing series no. Position 1: Plus or minus sign or space W ID Weight set number Position 2: Space Nom.
  • Page 121 Data Input Format Format 1 You can connect a computer to your balance to send commands via the balance interface Meaning port to control balance functions and applications. Weighing mode 1 The commands sent are control commands and may have different formats; e.g., control Weighing mode 2 commands can have up to 26 characters.
  • Page 122 Synchronization Handshake Transmitting Device: During data communication between the The balance interface (Sartorius Balance Once XOFF has been received, it prevents balance and an on-line device (computer), Interface = SBI) has transmit and receive further transmission of characters. messages consisting of ASCII characters are buffers.

  • Page 123: Pin Assignment Chart

    Pin Assignment Chart Female Interface Connector: Pin Assignment Chart: 25-position D-Submini, DB25S, with screw Pin 1: Signal Ground lock hardware for cable gland Pin 2: Data Output (TxD) Pin 3: Data Input (RxD) Male Connector Used: Pin 4: Signal GND (please use connectors with the same Pin 5: Clear to Send (CTS) specifications):...
  • Page 124 Cabling Diagram – Diagram for interfacing a computer or different peripheral devices to the balance using the RS-232/V24 standard and cables up to 15 m (50 ft.) long Balance Peripheral Device (PC) D-Sub male D-Sub female connector connector Balance 25-pin PC 9-pin TxD 2 2 RxD...

  • Page 125: Error Codes And Messages

    Allow the balance to warm up again Cal./adj. interrupt be completed within a certain time and repeat the adjustment process Err 05 Built-in calibration weight cannot Contact your local Sartorius be retracted Service Center Err 06 Built-in calibration weight Contact your local Sartorius Int.
  • Page 126 Battery needs to be rechearged Leave the balance power on for at least 10 hours No WP Weighing platform is defective Contact your local Sartorius Service Center blocked Function blocked none The special code None of the keys has been pressed...
  • Page 127 No statistics available No valid backweights available in this lot Goes out automatically No net initial wts. In serial and combined weighing, Measure initial weights available no initial weights found If any other errors occur, contact your local Sartorius Service Center!

  • Page 128: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Service Replacing the Dust Cover Regular servicing by a Sartorius > Instructions for replacing technician will extend the service life of a damaged dust cover your balance and ensure its continued weighing accuracy. Sartorius can offer For LA Series Balances...
  • Page 129 Internet web- In Germany and many other countries, site (www.sartorius.com) for compre- Sartorius AG takes care of the return hensive information that includes our and legally compliant disposal of its service addresses to contact if you plan...

  • Page 130: Overview

    Overview General View of the Balances LA310S (-0CE), LA230S (-0CE), LA230P (-0CE), LA120S (-0CE) -0CE identifies the precision balances as verified for legal metrology in the EU* Pos. Designation Order No. Pos. Designation Order No. for replacement for replacement Weighing pan 69 LA0006 Function keys Shield disk...
  • Page 131 General Views of the Balances LA1200S (-0CE), LA620S (-0CE), LA220S (-0CE), LA620P (-0CE), LA5200D, LA3200D, LA2000P -0CE identifies the precision balances as verified for legal metrology in the EU* Designation Order no. Designation Order no. for replacement for replacement Draft shield cover 69 LP0002 Function keys Glass draft shield cylinder...
  • Page 132 General Views of the Balances LA8200S (-0CE), LA8200P (-0CE), LA6200S (-0CE), LA4200S (-0CE), LA2200S (-0CE), LA820 (-0CE), LA420, LA2200P (-0CE), LA5200P (-0CE), LA12000S (-0CE), LA6200 (-0CE), LA4200, LA2200 (-0CE), LA12000P (-0CE) -0CE identifies the precision balances as verified for legal metrology in the EU*  9 Designation Order no.
  • Page 133 General Views of the Balances LA64001S, LA34001S, LA16001S, LA34001P, LA34000 -0CE identifies the precision balances as verified for legal metrology in the EU*  5  9  8 Designation Order no. Designation Order no. for replacement for replacement Weighing pan Keys for numeric input LA64001S, LA34001S, LA16001S, Available On/off key...
  • Page 134 Specifications Standard Models General Specifications AC power source/power requirements AC adapter, 230 or 115 V, +15% ... – 20% Frequency 48 – 60 Hz Allowable ambient operating temperature 0 ... +40 °C (273 ... 313 K, 32 °F ... 104 °F) Operating temperature range + 10 ...
  • Page 135 Model LA1200S LA620S LA220S LA620P Readability 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001/0.002/0.005 Weighing capacity 1,200 120/240/620 Tare range (subtractive) – 1,200 – 620 – 220 – 620 ≤±g Repeatability (standard deviation) 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001/0.001/0.003 ≤±g Linearity 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002/0.002/0.005 ≤±/K Sensitivity drift within +10 ...
  • Page 136 Model LA8200S LA8200P LA6200S LA4200S LA2200S Readability 0.01 0.01/0.02/0.05 0.01 0.01 0.01 Weighing capacity 8,200 2,000/4,000/8,200 6,200 4,200 2,200 Tare range (subtractive) – 8,200 – 8,200 – 6,200 – 4,200 – 2,200 ≤±g Repeatability (standard deviation) 0.01 0.01/0.01/0.03 0.01 0.01 0.01 ≤±g Linearity...
  • Page 137 Model LA12000S LA6200 LA4200 LA2200 LA12000P Readability 0.1/0.2/0.5 Weighing capacity 12,000 6,200 4,200 2,200 3,000/6,000/ 12,000 Tare range (subtractive) – 12,000 – 6,200 – 4,200 – 2,200 –12,000 ≤±g Repeatability (standard deviation) 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.1/0.1/0.3 ≤±g Linearity 0.1/0.2/0.5 ≤±/K Sensitivity drift within +10 ...
  • Page 138 Models Verified by the Manufacturer, with EC Type Approval General Specifications AC power source/power requirements AC adapter, 230 or 115 V, +15% ... – 20% Frequency 48 – 60 Hz Adaptation to ambient conditions By selection of 1 of 4 optimized filter levels Power consumption 16 VA: maximum;...
  • Page 139 ) = With the isoCAL function deactivated, the verified balance can only be used within the limited temperature range (can only be modified by the Sartorius Service Center): For balances of accuracy class k: +15°C to +25°C (+59°F to +77°F) For balances of accuracy class K: +10°C to +30°C (+50°F to +86°F)
  • Page 140 ) = With the isoCAL function deactivated, the verified balances can be used within the limited temperature range (can only be modified by For balances of accuracy class k: +15°C to +25°C (+59°F to 77°F) the Sartorius Service Center): For balances of accuracy class K: +10°C to +30°C (+50°F to 86°F) ) = Specially protected dust-tight and washdown-resistant AC adapter;...

  • Page 141: Accessories (Options)

    Accessories (Options) Order No. Order No. Data printer, suitable for use in legal metrology; YDP03-0CE Weighing scoop with date, time, statistics and transaction Made of chrome-nickel steel, 90 mm + 32 mm + 8 mm 641214 counter functions Paper rolls, for YDP03-0CE; 5 units, each with 50 m 6906937 Ionizing blower YIB01-0DR...
  • Page 142 Council Directive 89/336/EEC for weighing instruments that have been Agreement on the European Economic “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)” verified by Sartorius for use as legal meas- Area. uring instruments and that have an EC Type-Approval Certificate, see the page Subsequent Verifications within the 1.

  • Page 147: Declaration Of Conformity

    Index Page Page Page Accessories (options) EC type-approval certificate Recycling instructions Acoustic signal Emulation MP8 interface Reference sample updating Additional functions Enter/change password Remote display Animal weighing Equipment supplied Repairs Antitheft device Error codes and messages Replacing the dust cover Application filter External calibration Reset factory settings –...

  • Page 148: Entering The General Password

    Entering the General Password Enter/Change Password Select the password setting function: Select the Setup menu: Press M Press the q soft key repeatedly until SETUP SELECTION Enter password > > is displayed is displayed, together with the current password setting Select the user input function: Press the Input soft key Define a new password:...
  • Page 149 Sartorius AG Weender Landstrasse 94–108 37075 Goettingen, Germany Phone +49.551.308.0 Fax +49.551.308.3289 www.sartorius.com Copyright by Sartorius AG, Goettingen, Germany. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Sartorius AG.

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