Operation; Basic Weighing Function - Sartorius LA Reference Series Operating Instructions Manual

Operation

Basic Weighing Function

Purpose
The basic weighing function is always
accessible and can be used alone or in
combination with an application pro-
gram (Toggle between Weight Units,
Counting, Weighing in Percent, etc.).
Features
– Taring the balance
– Assigning IDs to weights
– Printing weights
– Printing ID codes for weights
Factory Settings
After stability
Tare:
Manual/auto print mode:
Manual with stability
Line format:
For other apps/GLP
(22 characters)
Soft Key Functions
al
C Initiate calibration/
adjustment routine
isoCAL
Press to start isoCAL
routine
S ID
Store ID entered
Below-Balance Weighing
A port for a below-balance weighing
hanger is located on the bottom of
the balance.
Balances with a capacity <12 kg:
Open cover plate (1) on the bottom of
the balance
1
Attach the sample (e.g., using a suspen-
sion wire) to the hook (2).
2
$ If necessary, install a shield for protec-
tion against drafts
Balances with a weighing capacity
>16 kg:
§ Use a screwdriver to open the cover
plate on the bottom of the balance
§ Attach the hook ordered directly from
Sartorius
$ If necessary, install a shield for protec-
tion against drafts
Important Note Concerning Verified
Balances Approved for Use as Legal
Measuring Instruments in the EU*:
The below-balance weighing port may
not be opened or used when an
approved balance is being operated as a
legal measuring instrument.
Preparation
Turn on the balance:
Press e
> The Sartorius logo is displayed
$ If it is time for the next maintenance,
the following appears:
To exit this screen: press the
key
$ Call your nearest Sartorius Service
Center to schedule a maintenance
appointment
$ To tare the balance, if desired:
Press w
> The S symbol is displayed when
a verified balance is tared or zeroed
(± 0.25 digits).
Important Note Concerning Verified
Balances Approved for Use as Legal
Measuring Instruments in the EU*:
The type-approval certificate for verifi-
cation applies only to non-automatic
weighing instruments; for automatic
operation with or without auxiliary
measuring devices, you must comply
with the regulations of your country
applicable to the place of installation
of your balance.
$ The temperature range indicated on
the verification ID label must not be
exceeded during operation
Example:
MD BF 100
k 0...+40 °C
* including the Signatories of the Agree-
ment on the European Economic Area
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