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- Page 1 User Manual TCS-SERIES BALANCES Transcat.com | 800.828.1470...
- Page 2 March 2021...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1. GENERAL INFORMATION..............................1 2. PRECAUTIONS ..................................1 2.1. Maintenance ................................... 2 2.1.1 Cleaning ABS Components ............................ 2 2.1.2 Cleaning Stainless Steel Components ........................2 2.1.3 Cleaning Powder-Coated Components ........................2 2.2. Battery..................................... 2 3. WARRANTY CONDITIONS ..............................3 4. BALANCE DESIGN ................................3 4.1. - Page 4 19.3.1 Working Mode Accessibility ..........................24 19.3.2 Save Mode ................................. 24 19.3.3 LO Threshold ..............................25 19.4. Parts Counting ..............................25 19.4.1 Working Mode Accessibility ..........................25 19.4.2 Selecting Working Mode ............................. 25 19.4.3 Save Mode ................................. 25 19.4.4 LO Threshold ..............................25 19.4.5 Setting Reference Mass by Entering Mass of a Single Part ................
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Page 5: General Information
1. GENERAL INFORMATION TCS-Series precision balance enables fast and accurate mass measurements under laboratory conditions. The weighing pan, made of stainless steel and equipped with anti-draft shield, is an integral part of the TCS-Series balance. Backlit LCD display ensures clear measurement result. The TCS-Series balance is equipped with an internal battery (comes standard), so it does not have to be connected to the mains. -
Page 6: Maintenance
2.1. Maintenance In order to ensure safety in the course of cleaning, it is necessary to disconnect the device from the mains. With this condition met, uninstall the weighing pan and other detachable components. Cleaning the weighing pan while still installed may cause damage of the measuring system. -
Page 7: Warranty Conditions
Symbols on accumulators identify harmful compounds: Pb = lead, Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury. 3. WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. Transcat feels obliged to repair or exchange all elements that appear to be faulty by production or by construction, 2. Defining defects of unclear origin defects and means of their elimination can only be realized with assistance of manufacturer and user representatives, 3. -
Page 8: Connection Cables - Diagrams
Fig.2. Dimensions of TCS-602, TCS-2002 and TCS-3101 precision balances. 4.2. Connection Cables - Diagrams Fig. 3. Interfaces view DC IN - power outlet RS232 - RS 232 connector USB 2 - USB 'device' connector USB 1 - USB 'host' connector... -
Page 9: Connectors Description
4.3. Connectors Description Pin2 – RxD RS 232 DB9/M Pin3 – TxD connector (male) Pin5 – GND 5. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Take the device out of the packaging. Place the balance on a flat and even surface. Keep it far away from any sources of heat. Install the weighing pan and anti-draft shields in accordance with fig.4. -
Page 10: Powering The Device
6.2. Powering the Device Caution: Balance can be connected to the mains only with a power adapter that comes standard with the particular model. Nominal power supply of the power adapter (specified on the power adapter data plate) has to be compatible to the power from the mains. Plug the balance to the mains –... -
Page 11: Keypad And Keys
8. KEYPAD AND KEYS Fig. 5. TCS-Series keypad Press to switch the balance on/off Function button: press to select respective operation mode. Press to send the weighing result to a printer or a computer. Press to zero the balance. Press to tare the balance. Caution: On pressing ) keys balance menu is displayed and keys' functions change. -
Page 12: Program
9. PROGRAM Main menu is divided into function groups. Function group is a group of interrelated parameters. Parameter No. Name Options Overview Adjustment 1.1. CA-E External adjustment 1.2. CA-U User adjustment with external weight rEAd Balance parameters 2.1. 1, 2, 3 Filter 2.2. - Page 13 ducE Peripherals 5.1. Computer 5.1.1. nonE, rS232, USbB Computer port 5.1.2. nonE, CntA, Cntb Continuous Transmission 5.1.3. 0.1[s] - 1000[s] Continuous transmission time interval 5.2. Prtr Printer 5.2.1. nonE, rS232, USbb Printer port Prnt Printouts 6.1. CrEP Adjustment report 6.1.1. YES, no Adjustment type 6.1.2.
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Page 14: Operating Balance Menu
10. OPERATING BALANCE MENU Use keypad to navigate in menu. 10.1. Keypad Press to enter 'Main Menu' Press to manually enter tare Press to enter tare from tare values database Press to edit parameter value and to change it by 1 digit up Press to move the menu up Press to check battery status Press to preview date/time... -
Page 15: Weighing
11. WEIGHING Load the weighing pan. You can read weighing result when , pictogram is displayed. To assure long-term operation and correct mass measurements follow the rules presented below: Load the weighing pan steadily avoiding shocks: • Place weighed loads centrally on the weighing pan (eccentricity errors are specified by PN-EN •... -
Page 16: Taring
11.1. Taring To determine net mass, put the packaging on the weighing pan. On stabilizing, press (indication changes to zero, Net pictogram is displayed in the left upper corner): On loading the weighing pan, net mass is displayed. You can tare repeatedly within the whole measuring range. -
Page 17: Units
11.4. Units <P9.Unit> parameters group enables selecting start and temporary unit. Selecting unit other than [g] is possible during weighing or during other modes operation. 'Parts counting' and 'Percent weighing' modes are exceptions for which the unit cannot be changed. 11.5. -
Page 18: Value Release
12.2. Value Release Parameter related with the stabilization rate of measurement result. Depending on the selected option, weighing time is either shorter or longer. Procedure: Enter<P2.rEAd / 2.2.APPr> submenu. • Press key to view available options: • F_P - Fast and reliable PrEc - Reliable FASt -... -
Page 19: Tare
12.5. Tare Function enables setting appropriate parameters related with taring. Procedure: Enter <P2.rEAd / 2.5.tArA> submenu. • Press key to view available options: • Basic tare mode. Set (selected) tare value is overwritten on entering new tare value. Last tare value is stored in balance's memory. Tare value is automatically tArF- displayed on restarting the balance. -
Page 20: External Adjustment
13.1. External Adjustment External adjustment is carried out using external weight of class F 1 . Procedure: Enter <P1.CAL / 1.1.CA-E> submenu. Message <UnLoAd> (unload the weighing pan) is • displayed. On unloading the weighing pan, press key. • Balance starts determining mass of an empty weighing pan. The process is signaled by •... -
Page 21: Interfaces
14. INTERFACES <P4.Conn> menu enables configuration of ports settings. The balance can communicate with a peripheral device, the communication is established via the following interfaces: RS232, USB type A, USB type B. USB type B port is used for connecting a computer. USB type A port is used for connecting a printer of a flash drive. -
Page 22: Continuous Transmission
15.1.2 Continuous Transmission Enter <5.1.PC / 5.1.2.Cnt> submenu. • Press key to view available options: • Continuous transmission disabled nonE- CntA - Continuous transmission in basic unit. Cntb - Continuous transmission in current unit. Press key to confirm. Return to home screen. •... -
Page 23: Adjustment Report Printout
16.1. Adjustment Report Printout <6.1.CrEP> menu enables declaring data that is to be printed on adjustment printout. List of data to be declared: Name Overview 6.1.1. Adjustment type 6.1.2. Adjustment date 6.1.3. Adjustment time 6.1.4. Balance serial number Difference between mass of adjustment weight that was measured during last 6.1.5. -
Page 24: Glp Printout
16.2. GLP Printout <6.2.GLP> menu enables declaring data that is to be printed on a GLP printout. List of data to be declared: Name Overview 6.2.1. Performed weighing date. 6.2.2. Performed weighing time. 6.2.3. Net weight value of performed weighing in basic unit. 6.2.4. -
Page 25: Backlight
17.1. Backlight <7.1.bLbt> parameter enables setting display brightness. The backlight can be disabled completely. Procedure: Enter <P7.Misc / 7.1.bLbt> submenu. • Press key to view available options, where: • Maximum brightness Minimum brightness Backlight disabled. nonE Press key to confirm. Return to home screen. •... -
Page 26: Date
17.4. Date <7.4.SdAt> parameter enables setting current date. Procedure: Enter <P7.Misc / 7.4.dAt> submenu. Message box is displayed: • Where: Year Month Press key to confirm. Return to home screen. • 17.5. Time <7.5.Stnn> parameter enables setting current time. Procedure: Enter <P7.Misc / 7.5.dAt>... -
Page 27: Time Format
17.7. Time Format <7.7.Ftin> parameter enables defining time format for printouts. Procedure: Enter<P7.Misc / 7.7.Ftin> submenu. • Press key to view available options: • 24 hour time format 24 H 12 hour time format 12 H Press key to confirm. Return to home screen. •... -
Page 28: Working Modes Settings
Caution: The balance is restarted with the last working mode activated. 19.2. Working Modes Settings Particular working modes settings feature specific functions. The functions enable adapting mode operation to your individual needs. The special settings are to be activated in <P3.Func> submenu. 19.3. -
Page 29: Lo Threshold
19.3.3 LO Threshold <3.1.3.Lo> parameter is connected with automatic operation. Next measurement is saved when mass indication is below <Lo> threshold value. Procedure: • Enter <3.1.UUGG / 3.1.3.Lo> submenu. Message box for entering <Lo> threshold value is displayed. Press key to confirm. Return to home screen. •... -
Page 30: Setting Reference Mass By Entering Mass Of A Single Part
19.4.5 Setting Reference Mass by Entering Mass of a Single Part In accordance with point 21.4.2. of this user manual set working mode to • <Suu> parameter. Enter 'Parts counting' <PcS> working mode. • Message <SEt_Ut> is displayed for 1 s. Next, a message box for entering value of a single •... -
Page 31: Working Mode Accessibility
Mass of a single part is automatically measured and displayed: • Remember: Maximum mass of all parts on the weighing pan cannot be greater than maximum capacity. • Mass of a single part has to be equal or greater than 0.1 reading unit of the balance. If the •... -
Page 32: Percent Weighing Against Reference Sample Mass
Caution: <Err Lo> message is displayed: If value of entered low threshold (Min) is greater than high threshold value (Max). • If value of entered low threshold (Min) is greater than maximum capacity. • 19.6. Percent Weighing Against Reference Sample Mass Working mode enables comparison of a measured sample with the reference mass. -
Page 33: Reference Mass Determined By Weighing
19.6.5 Reference Mass Determined by Weighing In accordance with point 21.6.2. of this user manual, set working mode to • <S_S> parameter. Enter 'Percent Weighing'<dEu> mode. • Message <Load> is displayed for 1s. Next, the following window is displayed: • Load the weighing pan with reference mass. -
Page 34: Means Of Operation
19.7.3 Means of Operation In accordance with point 20.3.3. of this user manual, set 'Lo threshold' • <Lo> parameter's value. Determine the point beyond which the function starts to register • maximum force applied. • Enter 'Peak hold' <toP> mode. From now on the balance registers and holds every single weighment which is above the •... - Page 35 Weighing’s sum and '▲' pictogram are displayed continuously. • Unload the weighing pan. ZERO indication is displayed and pictogram “▲” starts to blink. • Load the weighing pan with another ingredient. On indication stabilization press key. • Sum of first and second weighing’s and “▲” pictogram are displayed continuously. •...
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Page 36: Diagrams Of Connection Cables
20. DIAGRAMS OF CONNECTION CABLES Balance - EPSON printer cable Balance - computer cable... -
Page 37: Communication Protocol
21.1. General Information A character based communication protocol balance-terminal is designed for establishing communication between a Transcat balance and a peripheral device via RS-232C interface. The protocol consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to the balance and responses from the balance. -
Page 38: Zeroing
21.3. Response Format On receipt of a command, the indicator responds as follows: XX_A CR LF command understood and in progress XX_D CR LF command carried out (appears only after the XX_A command) command understood but not accessible at this moment XX_I CR LF XX _ ^ CR LF command understood but max threshold is exceeded XX _ v CR LF command understood but min threshold is exceeded... -
Page 39: Give Tare Value
21.4.3 Give tare value Format: OT CR LF Response: OT_TARA CR LF - command carried out Response format: 7-15 17 18 19 stability marker space space tare space unit Tare - 9 characters, right justification Unit - 3 characters, left justification 21.4.4 Set tare Format: UT_TARA CR LF, where TARA - tare value... -
Page 40: Immediately Send Measurement Result In Basic Measuring Unit
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: mass value in basic measuring unit. -
Page 41: Immediately Send Measurement Result In Current Measuring Unit
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: mass value in current measuring unit. -
Page 42: Switch Off Continuous Transmission In Basic Measuring Unit
21.4.10 Switch off continuous transmission in basic measuring unit Format: C0 CR LF Response options: command understood but not accessible at this moment C0_I CR LF command understood and carried out C0_A CR LF 21.4.11 Switch on continuous transmission in current measuring unit Format: CU1 CR LF Response options: command understood but not accessible at this moment... -
Page 43: Unlock Balance Keypad
21.4.14 Unlock balance keypad Format: K0 CR LF Response: K0_OK CR LF - command carried out 21.4.15 Give balance serial number Format: NB CR LF Response options: Command understood, response: serial number NB_A_”………” CR LF command understood but not accessible at this moment NB_I CR LF “………”... -
Page 44: Continuous Transmission
9 characters with decimal point, right justification Mass 3 characters, left justification Unit 3 characters, left justification Command Example 1: _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 8 3 2 . 0 _ g _ _ CR LF - printout generated upon pressing ENTER/PRINT key. Example 2: ? _ - _ _ _ _ 2 . - Page 45 9 characters with decimal point, right justification Mass 3 characters, left justification Unit 3 characters, left justification Command...
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Page 46: Technical Specifications
22. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TCS-203 TCS-602 TCS-2002 TCS-3101 Maximum capacity 200g 600g 2000g 3100g Readability [d] 0.001g 0.01g 0.01g 0.1g Tare range -200g -600g -2000g -3100g Repeatability* 0.002g 0.01g 0.01g 0.1g Linearity ±0.004g ±0.02g ±0.03g ±0.3g Stabilization time Adjustment External Display (with backlit) IP rating IP 43... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
23. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Power supply disconnected. Connect the power supply to the scale. Connect the power supply to the mains, Scale start-up fail. Battery discharged. charge the battery. No battery (not installed or installed Check if the battery is installed correctly incorrectly). -
Page 48: Error Messages
24. ERROR MESSAGES Value beyond zero range. - E r r 2 - Value beyond tare range. - E r r 3 - Adjustment weight or start mass out of range (±1% for adjustment weight, ±10 for start - E r r 4 - mass).
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