1. Technical data KERN (Type) HDB 5K5N HDB 10K10N Trademark HDB 5K5N HDB 10K10N Readability (d) 10 g Weighing range (max) 5 kg 10 kg Taring range (subtractive) 5 kg 10 kg Reproducibility 10 g Linearity ± 15 g ± 30 g...
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KERN (Type) HDB 6K-3XL HDB 10K-2XL HDB 30K-2XL Trademark HDB 6K-3XL HDB 10K-2XL HDB 30K-2XL Readability (d) 10 g 20 g Weighing range (max) 6 kg 15 kg 30 kg Taring range 6 kg 15 kg 30 kg (subtractive) Reproducibility...
Nameplate KERN Logo Model designation Weighing range [Max] Data for power supply Company address Readability [d] Date of manufacture CE mark Disposal symbol Serial number HDB-BA-e-1730...
EN We hereby declare and assume sole responsibility for the declaration that the product complies with the directives hereinafter. Typ | Type | Seriennr. | Serial no. | HDB 5K5N, HDB 10K10N, xxxxxxxxxx HDB 6K-3XL, HDB 10K-2XL, HDB 30K-2XL CE Kennzeichnung...
The customer is solely responsible for material damage and injury of persons resulting from an improper use, Messrs. KERN & Sohn will not be liable under any circumstance.
Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances. Proper use The balance you purchased is intended to determine the weighing value of material to be weighed.
Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com) with regard to the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In KERN’s accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be...
Overview visual displays and keyboard Illustration example HDB-N Displays: kg The current measuring unit is kilogram lb The current measuring unit is pound N The current measuring unit is Newton Indicates the weight value depending on the active setting H1-H6 (see chap.
Label Do not stand or go under suspended loads. Do not use on building site. Keep an eye on suspended loads. Do not exceed nominal rated load of balance. (example) The product conforms to the requirements of the German Equipment and Product Safety Act.
Always observe chapter 2 „General Safety Instructions“! Unpacking Once delivered and unpacked, suspended balance will not be taken back. The suspended balance is sealed by KERN. Removal from packaging is also sealed. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Broken seal obliges to purchase.
(see chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.) If the dimensions of your first safety inspection do not match those of KERN, the balance must not be put into operation. In this case please contact a service partner authorised by Messrs. KERN. CAUTION...
6. Operation Illustration example HDB-N Keep balance only by hand, see fig. (do not use a crane or alike). Safety instructions Risk of injury due to falling loads! DANGER HDB-BA-e-1730...
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Take great care when operating the crane and follow the general rules for crane operation. Check all parts (hooks etc.) for excessive wear or damage Work only with appropriate speed Always avoid vibrations and horizontal forces. Avoid any kind of shock, torsion and oscillating (e.g.
Loading the suspended balance For good weighing results observe the following, illustrations see next page: Do not suspend the balance on load attachment devices. Use only when keeping by hand. Do not pull or push the load or the loaded balance. ...
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Keep balance only by hand! Illustration example HDB-N Do not push or pull Do not pull the hook horizontally Illustration example HDB-N HDB-BA-e-1730...
Turn on/off Start-up Press the ON/OFF button. The display lights up and the balance carries out a selftest. The selftest is completed when the weight value 0 appears on the display. Switching Off Press the ON/OFF button for a long time. Taring ...
Switch-over weighing unit The next measuring unit will be displayed kg lbN after each press of the UNIT button. The indicator shows the active unit. Functions With help of the Hold-button the following functions can be activated: Adjustment Function Data-Hold function 1 Weighing value frozen for 5 sec.
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6.7.1 Data-Hold function Switch on the balance, keep the HOLD-button pressed until the current setting „Hx“ (H1 – H6) appears. Press ON/OFF button repeatedly until the desired setting „H1-H4“ is displayed. Confirm setting with the HOLD button. ...
6.7.3 Peak value function This function displays the highest load value (peak value) of a weighing. Measuring frequency: 200ms Attention: Never exceed the maximum permitted load of the peak value on the balance (!!Danger of breaking!!). Switch on the balance, keep the HOLD-button pressed until the current setting „Hx“...
8. Adjustment As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth, each balance must be coordinated - in compliance with the underlying physical weighing principle - to the existing acceleration due to gravity at its place of location (only if the balance has not already been adjusted to the location in the factory).
If there arose discrepancies with the safety checklist, the balance must not more be put into operation. Do not repair the suspended balance yourself. Repair may only be carried out by service partners authorized by Messrs. KERN. Cleaning and Disposal Damage to suspended balance! ...
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If the enhanced maintenance has to be carried out by Every 12 months or in any case after trained staff (KERN customer service). At this general 50 000 weighing revision all load carrying parts must be checked for gaps...
Checklist „Regular maintenance“ Original dimensions suspended balance*, serial no.: ………………………………… Capacity ……………………………… Total scale Hooks Angle (°) d (mm) e (mm) f (mm) g (mm) h (mm) i (mm) Wear and tear Date ………………………………… Tester ……………………………………… *These data can be found in the document attached to the balance. Please keep this document always available. Total Hooks Optical test...
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57 months/237 500 x All load carrying parts have to be exchanged by a service partner authorised by KERN. 60 months/250 000x bold letters = this maintenance work has to be carried out by a service partner authorized by KERN. HDB-BA-e-1730...
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Illustration example HDB-N Chain link HDB-BA-e-1730...
10. Enclosure 10.1 Checklist „Enhanced maintenance“ (General revision) The enhanced maintenance has to be carried out by a service partner authorized by KERN. Model ………………………………….. Serial no …………………………………………….. Suspended balance Magnetic powder Chain links Interval Hooks Hand grip Date Name...
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