RADWAG R Series User Manual

RADWAG R Series User Manual

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R Series Balances
AS R2 Analytical Balances
PS R1 Precision Balances
PS R2 Precision Balances
PS R2.H Precision Balances
MS R2 Precision Balances
USER MANUAL
IMMU-03-34-04-19-EN
www.radwag.com

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  • Page 1 R Series Balances AS R2 Analytical Balances PS R1 Precision Balances PS R2 Precision Balances PS R2.H Precision Balances MS R2 Precision Balances USER MANUAL IMMU-03-34-04-19-EN www.radwag.com...
  • Page 2 If you are reading this, it means that you are bound to achieve success. You have purchased a device that was designed and manufactured to give you years of service. Congratulations and thank you for selecting RADWAG product. APRIL 2019...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ..................6 1.1. Dimensions ................... 6 1.2. Connectors .................... 7 1.3. Connection Cables - Diagrams ..............7 1.4. PS R2.H Series ..................7 1.5. Intended Use ..................9 1.6. Inappropriate Use .................. 9 1.7. Warranty ....................9 1.8.
  • Page 4 8.1. Adjustment Report ................26 8.2. Header, Footer, GLP Printouts ..............27 8.3. Non-standard Printouts ................. 28 8.3.1. Inserting Text ..................29 8.4. Variables ..................... 30 Databases ....................31 9.1. Users ....................31 9.2. Products ....................32 9.3. Tares ....................33 9.4.
  • Page 5 11.10.2. Deleting Statistics ................62 11.11. Totalising ..................63 11.11.1. Additional settings ................63 11.11.2. Means of Operation ................63 11.12. Peak Hold ..................64 11.12.1. Means of Operation ................65 11.13. Adding .................... 65 11.13.1. Means of Operation ................65 11.14.
  • Page 6: General Information

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. DIMENSIONS AS series: PS 200/2000 R2 - PS 1000 R2; MS 200/2000 R2 - MS 1000 R2:: PS 1200 R2 - PS 6001 R2; MS 1200 R2 - MS 6001 R2: PS 6100 R2 - PS 10100 R2; MS 6100 R2 - MS 10100 R2: - 6 -...
  • Page 7: Connectors

    PS R2.H series redefine the level of standard for precision balances. Not only do they share all the features of R series balances, but can also work in adverse operating conditions (condensed dust, drops of water falling down at different angles) typical for IP 54.
  • Page 8 Balance with pan Φ 115 mm Balance with pan Φ 170 mm Balance assembly Upon unpacking the balance remove any protective elements assembly balance: Install: • metal weighing pan (2) draft shield (1), for balances with pan Φ • 115 mm •...
  • Page 9: Intended Use

    1.5. INTENDED USE X2 series balances are designed to provide accurate measurement of weighed loads, performed under laboratory conditions. It is intended for application as a non-automatic weighing instrument only, i.e. the material to be weighed is manually and carefully placed in the centre of the weighing pan.
  • Page 10: Transport And Storage

    2. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 2.1. DELIVERY CHECKLIST Upon delivery it is necessary to check the package and the device, make sure that your package bears no signs of damage. 2.2. PACKAGE Keep all package elements should your device be transported in a future. Remember that only original packaging can be used for shipping purposes.
  • Page 11 AS balance, d=0.01/0.1 mg AS balance, d=0.1 mg • remove a transport lock (1) – gently press the transport lock and turn it accordingly to <OPEN> instruction, keep the transport lock should your balance be transported in the future. • Install components following the above diagram: •...
  • Page 12: Settings

    3.4. SETTINGS It is necessary to level the balance prior connecting it to the mains. To level the balance turn its feet until an air bubble takes the central position. The balance shall rest on a surface firmly, each of the feet must be supported. 3.5.
  • Page 13 Avoid drying the panes either using paper towel or forced air circulation since some fibres, grains or contamination of other type could permeate into the panes thus causing weighing errors. One shall not use driers when drying measuring glass tools. It is a frequent treatment to leave glass components on a rack to dry.
  • Page 14: Powering The Device

    Remove the back pane. Remove side panes. Side panes shall not be swapped therefore it is necessary to remember which one is right, and which one is left in order to install them back properly. CAUTION! Do not remove the front pane! Remove a weighing pan, a draft shield, a bottom insert.
  • Page 15: Connecting Additional Hardware

    3.7. CONNECTING ADDITIONAL HARDWARE Use only accessories and peripheral equipment recommended by the manufacturer. The balance must be disconnected from the mains before connecting or disconnecting any peripherals (printer, PC computer, computer keyboard). On connecting the peripherals, plug the balance to the mains. 3.8.
  • Page 16: Start-Up

    5.2. AMBIENT CONDITIONS STATE INDICATION The function is intended to inform on unstable ambient conditions for a balance, it is enabled only for AS R series balances. The function controls dynamic temperature changes occurring in the balance during its operation. If the variation is greater than set limit values (temperature changes speed), then a blinking thermometer pictogram is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 17 P2 WORKING MODES ACCESSIBILITY P2.1 [settings for the accessibility of individual modes while working with the balance] WEIGHING [setting for the function weighing] P2.2 COUNTING PCS [settings for the function counting pieces] P2.3 CHECKWEIGHING [settings for the function checkweighing] P2.4 DOSING [settings for the function dosing] P2.5...
  • Page 18: Logging

    BALANCE ID P7.1 P7.2 SCALE TYPE PROG.VER. P7.3 TEMP. P7.4 SETUP PRNT. P7.5 P8 UNITS ACCESSIBILITY [declaration of units to be available for balance P8.1 operation] P8.2 START UNIT [selection of a start unit, unit active on balance start- USER UNIT U1 [parameter defining user’s unit 1] P8.3 USER UNIT U2...
  • Page 19: Units

    5.5. UNITS UNITS parameter group enables the user to change availability of mass units (the change can be performed in-course of balance operation), and to define two custom units, thus positively effecting comfort and speed of operation. It is possible to change unit to other than unit [g] during weighing process or during operation of other modes.
  • Page 20: Start Unit Selection

    5.8. START UNIT SELECTION Upon selection of start unit, the balance activates with the specified unit for these modes where change of the unit is possible. Ability of selecting a given unit depends on the balance status, i.e. if the balance is verified or not. Procedure: 5.9.
  • Page 21: Miscellaneous Parameters

    6. MISCELLANEOUS PARAMETERS You can set up parameters which influence balance operation. These parameters are to be found in parameters group P6 OTHER. Settings modification for particular parameters of this parameter group proceeds likewise as described in the previous section. Menu language Language parameter enables selecting the language of the balance menu descriptions.
  • Page 22 The balance cannot be turned off if any process is started or if balance menu is entered. Date Date parameter enables setting the current date. Procedure: Time Date parameter enables setting the current time. Procedure: Date format Date form. parameter enables altering the date format on the printout [YYYY.MM.DD / YYYY.DD.MM / DD.MM.YYYY / MM.DD.YYYY], where: YYYY –...
  • Page 23: Adjustment

    Time 09:17:16 ---------------------------------------- Number of measurements Reading unit 0.001/0.01 g Internal weight mass 1402.094 g Filter Average Value release Fast &Reliable ---------------------------------------- Deviation for Max. -0.118 g Repeatability 0.0088 g Signature ........Procedure: To initiate parameter <P6.11 GLP AUTOTEST > press button.
  • Page 24: Internal Adjustment

    7.1. INTERNAL ADJUSTMENT Adjustment process can be initiated automatically and manually. Manual means of activating adjustment procedure is achieved by pressing button. System of automatic adjustment will carry out the process fully automatically and will inform the user on successive process stages. Cycle of automatic adjustment process: •...
  • Page 25: Manual Adjustment

    automatically and its result is shown on the display (if the balance is connected via communication port with a computer or a printer, the adjustement result will be printed out). Press ESC to go back to the previous menu. • P1.5 AUTO.
  • Page 26: Adjustment Report Printout

    • Once the mass of the weight is entered and confirmed, the message prompting the user to remove the weight from the pan is displayed: <REMOVE MASS> (the weighing pan must be empty). Unload the pan and press button. • The balance determines the weight of an unloaded pan, message <CALIBRATION> is shown in the bottom line.
  • Page 27: Header, Footer, Glp Printouts

    For the parameters described above, one of these values must An exemplary report: be selected: NO - do not print YES - print 8.2. HEADER, FOOTER, GLP PRINTOUTS HEADER group of parameters enabling to declare data that is to be printed on a header printout.
  • Page 28: Non-Standard Printouts

    Option enables printing out the current measurement result GLP printout CURR.RES (NET weight) in a current unit. CAL.REPORT Option enables printing out a report from the last adjustment, Header according to the settings declared for the adjustment report GLP printout printout (see sec.
  • Page 29: Inserting Text

    Every single printout can contain max 160 characters (letters, numerals, non-standard characters, spaces). You can apply non-standard characters depending on type of data that is to be printed out. Example 1: “RADWAG” DATE: <current measurement date> TIME: <current measurement time>...
  • Page 30: Variables

    Enter printout content settings and design the printout using respective data variables and characters for text format. Example 2: To crop the paper after the printout had been carried out by EPSON printer (if the printer is equipped with an autocutter blade) the user must select (for a given printout: HEADER, GLP PRINTOUT or FOOTER) an option of non-standard printout 1,2,3 or 4 with <%E>...
  • Page 31: Databases

    9. DATABASES The balance software has 3 databases that can be edited (USERS, PRODUCTS, TARES) as well as 2 databases (WEIGHINGS AND ALIBI), to which all the measurements, carried out by means of the balance, are saved. Data saved within particular databases: USERS –...
  • Page 32: Products

    Once the user name is added, enter the following: User code – Max 6 characters, User password – Max 8 numbers. Next select: • Access level (USER, ADV, ADMIN) • Language In order to remove a user you should follow this procedure: •...
  • Page 33: Tares

    9.3. TARES TARES – 10 different weights of the packaging. The following data can be inserted for each packaging: • NAME (30 characters), • TARE (packaging weight, enter a value with the accuracy of a reading unit). In order to add tare – packaging weight, enter tare database and add name of the tare along with respective data (follow the procedure as in Users section).
  • Page 34: Alibi Memory

    The software automatically shows the data relating to the measurement, data is presented in the bottom line of the balance display. To swap between data relating to the measurement, press . The data relating to the measurement can be printed out by selecting the option <PRINT> and pressing button.
  • Page 35: Export And Import Of Databases

    The software saves the measurements in a so called loop, i.e. when the measurement 100 001 is saved, the measurement 1 is automatically deleted from the balance’s memory. The measurements saved in the balance’s memory cannot be deleted. It is possible for a user to view and print out the data saved in the “ALIBI” memory. Procedure: Each measurement is saved with its individual number.
  • Page 36: Database Esport

    Special computer software manufactured by RADWAG company is used to read data from database files: ALIBI and WEIGHINGS. The data from files storing information from PRODUCTS, USERS, and TARES databases is read automatically by the balance software when option <IMPORT>...
  • Page 37: Working Modes

    • Press button to abandon automatically started <IMPORT/EXPORT> option. • Set parameter P4.2.1 <DEVICES/PRINTER/PORT> to <PENDRIVE> option. • Return to the weighing mode. • From this moment on, every single pressing of the button results with record of measurement data (compatible with the settings for GLP0 PRINTOUT) in a text file, the text file is automatically created by the balance software.
  • Page 38: Working Modes Accessibility

    Once the button has been pressed, the name of the first available function is shown. - press to select working mode - press to enter the selected working mode CAUTION! Upon restart, the balance is launched with the most recently operated working mode!!! For settings of this function read later sections of this user manual.
  • Page 39: Balance Zeroing

    • Start the balance with no load on the weighing pan (permissible value of load on the weighing pan on balance start is ±10% of its maximum capacity). • Load the weighing pan steadily avoiding shocks: • Place weighed loads centrally on the weighing pan: •...
  • Page 40: Balance Taring

    Zeroing process is an equivalent for determining new zero point, recognized by the balance as precise zero. Zeroing is possible only for stable status of display indication. CAUTION! Zeroing the display indication is possible only within ±2% range of instrument’s maximum capacity. If the zeroed value is above ±2% of the maximum capacity, then the software indicates an error message, Err2.
  • Page 41: Weighing Profiles

    Deleting tare Entered tare value can be deleted by pressing button on the overlay or by entering tare value of 0.000g (see description above). 11.2.4. Weighing Profiles To simplify weighing instrument operation, there are 4 profiles in the software. The profiles are selected and saved so that the weighings for respective requirements and conditions are optimized.
  • Page 42 can modify all settings. For other profiles (Fast, Fast dosing, Precision) Filter and Value release parameters are default and cannot be modified. It enables customizing the instrument and utilizing its properties depending on your needs and expectations, or on specific requirements for selected working mode (e.g. DOSING); as a result the device operation is quick and easy.
  • Page 43: Autotare

    Last digit display Function enables/disables displaying the last digit of decimal place for a weighing result. Balance ambient conditions Parameter relating to ambient and environmental conditions in which the balance operates. There are two options: STABLE and UNSTABLE. Selecting STABLE mode makes the balance work much faster, i.e.
  • Page 44: Print Mode

    <AUTO THRES> parameter is connected with the following functions: • automatic tare, • automatic operation, No automatic taring takes place as long as the gross weight value stays within the range set in <AUTO THRES> parameter. 11.2.7. Print Mode Function designed to enable print mode setting, it activates key.
  • Page 45: Information

    For automatic operation adjust the threshold value. 11.2.8. Information Function enables displaying additional information in the bottom line. Depending on the needs, you can choose the following options, which are shown while working in <WEIGHING> mode: <BARGRAF> option presents amount of used weighing capacity in a graphic form, it covers 0 – MAX range.
  • Page 46: Non-Standard Information

    11.2.9. Non-Standard Information Function enables declaring non-standard information, which is to be displayed in the bottom line of the display. You can insert any text consisting of 19 characters maximum. If you want the declared non-standard information is to be visible, set parameter P2.1.2 to < NSTD. INF.
  • Page 47: Dual Range Balance (Ps 200/2000.R2; Ms 200/2000.R2)

    Functions for particular working modes: Function Modes featuring the function SELECT PRODUCT All modes LOG IN All modes ENTER TARE All modes SELECT TARE All modes PRINT HEADER All modes PRINT FOOTER All modes VARIABLE 1 All modes VARIABLE 2 All modes ON/OFF LAST DIGIT All modes...
  • Page 48: Under-Pan Weighing

    In standard analytical and precision balances, loads can be weighed under a weighing pan. Such means of operation requires placing a balance in an uplifted position. RADWAG offers a rack for under-pan weighing. The rack is an optional equipment offered for PS, MS series balances.
  • Page 49: Parts Counting Mode Settings

    11.3.1. PARTS COUNTING Mode Settings The software allows entering settings of each working mode. Some settings are identical for all working modes. They are described in section relating to <WEIGHING> mode. This section covers only settings for <PARTS COUNTING> mode. F Shortcut Keys You can declare which particular weighing function is to be launched using F1, F2, F3 or F4 keys.
  • Page 50: Setting The Reference Mass: Entering Mass Value

    • The total mass of all the pieces put on the weighing pan must not be greater than the balance maximum weighing range. • The mass of a single piece cannot be lower than 0.1 reading unit of the balance. If this condition is not met, the balance displays message: <Single part mass too low>.
  • Page 51: Dosing

    • Use arrow buttons to enter low threshold value, press button to confirm. • The software automatically proceeds to the editing window of MAX high threshold value, which is to be given in the current unit. Use arrow buttons to enter high threshold value, press button to confirm.
  • Page 52: Percent Weighing Control With Relation To Reference Mass

    • Use arrow buttons to enter the target weight, press button to confirm. • The software automatically sets tolerance of target mass dosing. Use arrow buttons to set the tolerance value, press button to confirm. • The balance software automatically enters <DOSING> mode and displays the target mass value with a minus sign, and in the bottom line, reference mass value –...
  • Page 53: Setting The Reference Mass: Entering Mass Value

    • Press F button to which function <DETERMINE SAMPLE> is assigned, <PUT 100%> editing window is displayed. • Place the reference sample (to represent 100%) on the pan, and when the result is stable ( symbol is displayed) press button to confirm. •...
  • Page 54: Additional Settings

    11.7.1. Additional Settings Apart from standard settings for this mode (i.e. weighing mode settings) some additional parameters have been designed to describe operation of the mode. Additional settings list: • AVERAGING TIME – Amount of time during which recorded measurement results are analysed.
  • Page 55: Running The Process Automatically - Means Of Operation

    After weighing process completion, the measurement result is locked and automatically printed. In order to finish the measurement, press button. The program automatically returns to the main window of Animal weighing mode. 11.7.3. Running the Process Automatically – Means of Operation To start the process of weighing automatically, enter the mode settings, select an <AUTOSTART>...
  • Page 56 Kit intended for PS, MS balances featuring 128x128 mm weighing pan: Weighing pan with stand Thermometer Bottom weighing pan for solids Thermometer holder density determination Flexible connector Sinker Top weighing pan for solids 10 Beaker basis density determination 11 Additional stand for a set of pans or a sinker Beaker Additional weighing...
  • Page 57: Density Determination

    Installation procedure: AS balances PS, MS balances CAUTION! • Components of density determination kit shall be stored in a respective box. • Weighing pans and sinker shall not be put directly on a table, this might cause their damage. • Weighing pans and sinker, if not operated, shall be put on an additional stand.
  • Page 58 9. After selecting and entering a liquid type by pressing <ENTER> button, the software proceeds to setting the liquid temperature. 10. If <OTHER> liquid of determined density has been chosen, enter its density. 11. With this data entered, the program proceeds to weighing. 12.
  • Page 59: Density Of Liquids

    The report may be reprinted upon pressing button. In order to finish, press button. The software returns to the main window of the mode and a next measurement can be performed. The balance operates with previously set parameter values (liquid, temperature) thus shortening time needed for the exact measurement.
  • Page 60: Statistics

    Next, take the sinker out of the hook, put the beaker with liquid on the beaker’s basis (the beaker cannot touch the hook), gently hang the sinker on the hook providing that it is totally immersed in the tested liquid (sample mass determination in liquid) – and confirm the indication when stable 10.
  • Page 61: Means Of Operation

    F Shortcut Keys You can declare which particular weighing function is to be launched using F1, F2, F3 or F4 keys. For procedure informing you how to declare the particular function, read F Shortcut Keys section. Info field provides the following information: •...
  • Page 62: Deleting Statistics

    • Selecting an option <PRINT> and pressing button initiates printing out the statistics data in a form of a report. An exemplary report: -------------- Statistics -------------- 455.600 g 50.6222 g 49.939 g 51.380 g 1.441 g 0.39605 g 0.78 % ---------------------------------------- 11.10.2.
  • Page 63: Totalising

    11.11. TOTALISING Totalising function allows you to weigh individual ingredients of a mixture and totalise its total mass. The software enables adding up approximately 30 ingredients for one mixture. F Shortcut Keys You can declare which particular weighing function is to be launched using F1, F2, F3 or F4 keys. For procedure informing you how to declare the particular function, read F Shortcut Keys section.
  • Page 64: Peak Hold

    • The message <RESULT> is displayed in a bottom line, this means that the total result of all the ingredients that have been weighed is shown on the main display. Additionally, the final report, containing information on mass of individual ingredients, total sum and mass of the applied tare, is printed out.
  • Page 65: Means Of Operation

    11.12.1. Means of Operation • Enter <PEAK HOLD> mode Once you select the mode, the function is active and information about the net mass is displayed in a bottom line (only if a different information has not been selected by a user). In order to provide proper operation, set the threshold in grams determining point beyond which the function starts to register maximum force apllied.
  • Page 66 • Next, take off the first sample and load the weighing pan with the second. Confirm its mass when stable by pressing button. • Carry out adding rest of the samples left in a measurement series. • If mass of the last added sample is incorrect, you can return to the previous step and on changing the sample, add it again.
  • Page 67: Pipettes Calibration

    STANDARD PRINTOUT are not printed. 11.14. PIPETTES CALIBRATION Caution! Function valid for AS R series balances exclusively. Pipettes calibration function applies to fixed volume pipettes and adjustable volume pipettes. During volume testing procedure, the software determines accuracy and repeatability errors. In case of pipettes with adjustable volume, errors for Max, Min and ½...
  • Page 68: Additional Settings Of Pipettes Calibration Mode

    Prior pipettes calibration start, it is necessary to install a dedicated set inside the draft shield. The set is not a standard balance equipment. The picture below presents set installation. Evaporation ring minimizes measurement errors being a result of evaporation of liquid occurring in course of the weighing process.
  • Page 69 • Set the ambient humidity, next press ENTER for confirmation. The computer software proceeds to the next step, i.e. air pressure settings. • Set the air pressure, next press ENTER for confirmation. The computer software proceeds to the next step, i.e. entering the first control volume (V1) for a tested pipette. •...
  • Page 70 • Press ENTER to continue measuring process, press Esc. to stop it. Upon pressing Esc. button the computer software returns to the main window. • Upon pressing ENTER, while displaying the summary result for the last adjustable pipette volume, a report is generated. The report is printed on a printer connected to the balance (ambient conditions visible on a report are those that user entered at the beginning of the calibration procedure).
  • Page 71: Communication

    12. COMMUNICATION Communication menu enables configuration of port settings. The settings are accessed upon pressing button. Communication with peripheral devices is established via the following ports: • COM 1 (RS232), • COM 2 (RS232), • USB type A • USB type B •...
  • Page 72: Port Usb

    Ensure that the settings are correctly entered, and repeat the connecting process. If this fails, contact your RADWAG service representative. Selected network and parameters settings are stored by the balance memory, each time when the balance is launched the software connects to the network referring to the set parameters.
  • Page 73 In order to make connection of balance and computer possible, it is necessary to install virtual COM port in a computer. To carry out this procedure, the user needs a respective driver installer which may be either downloaded from www.radwag.com website or taken from a CD with manuals: R X2 SERIES RADWAG USB DRIVER x.x.x.exe. Steps:...
  • Page 74 “Ready to Install” window: In order to run installation process, press „Install” key and clicking respective keys, follow the install wizard. Having completed driver installation, connect balance to a computer, use 1,8-meter long USB A/B cable maximally (in case of already connected balance, it is necessary to disconnect it and using USB cable connect the balance again).
  • Page 75: Peripheral Devices

    <COMPUTER> submenu allows the user to select a port for connection of a computer running software which enables: • communication with a balance, • switching the continuous transmission on and off, and • cooperation of a balance with E2R software of Radwag production. 13.1.1. Computer Connection Port Procedure: press button - 75 -...
  • Page 76: Continuous Transmission

    enter <P4 DEVICES> menu enter menu group: <P4.1 COMPUTER> select port to which a computer is to be connected, COM 1 or COM 2 – RS 232 port, for connecting a computer USB 2 type B – USB port, for connecting a computer USB FREE LINK - USB port, type B, for connecting a computer.
  • Page 77: Printouts Interval For Continuous Transmission

    USB 1 type A – USB port, for connecting a PCL printer or EPSON printer WIFI – WIFI port for transferring data from balance to a dedicated RADWAG software (e.g. PW WIN operated on a computer connected to balance via wireless communication).
  • Page 78 *.csv (,) format (file that can be opened using Excel, the transferred decimal value is separated using coma character) USB PC – USB port type B, for connecting a computer with a dedicated RADWAG software, e.g. PW WIN. USB FREE LINK – USB port, type B, for connecting a computer. Tool for entering data, it functions as a keyboard.
  • Page 79: Barcode Reader

    <P4 DEVICES> menu • enter menu group <P4.3 BAR CODE READER> • select port to which the barcode reader is to be connected: NONE, COM 1, COM 2 CAUTION! R series balances are compatible with RADWAG barcode scanners - 79 -...
  • Page 80: Additional Display

    NONE, COM 1, COM 2 CAUTION: The balance cooperates with an additional display manufactured by RADWAG. Ensuring correct cooperation between the balance and the additional display requires baud rate parameter value to be set to 115200 bit/s for the port to which the additional display is plugged.
  • Page 81: Cooperation With Peripherals

    Set of external buttons TARE and PRINT. Standard balance equipment does not include the set of external buttons. 14. COOPERATION WITH PERIPHERALS CAUTION! A peripheral device that is connected to RS 232 or USB port of a balance, has to be powered from the common low voltage grid equipped with common anti-shock protection in order to provide that possible occurrence of different potentials in zero cables of the peripheral device and the balance is precluded.
  • Page 82: Format Of Data Sent On Pressing Print Button

    14.2. FORMAT OF DATA SENT ON PRESSING PRINT BUTTON CAUTION! Unstable measurement printout is disabled for a verified balance. Printout format for unverified balances: 4 - 12 14 - 16 Stability marker [space] if stable [?] if unstable [^] if high limit is out of range [v] if low limit is out of range Character [space] for positive values...
  • Page 83: Communication Protocol

    General information A. A character based communication protocol balance-terminal is designed for establishing communication between a RADWAG balance and a peripheral device via RS-232C serial interface. B. It consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to the balance and responses from the balance.
  • Page 84: Responce Format

    Give value of max checkweighing threshold Set mass value of a single item Set target mass value Set reference mass value Give balance serial number Value release Internal adjustment performance Disable automatic internal adjustment of the balance Enable automatic internal adjustment of the balance Lock balance keypad Unlock balance keypad Give available working modes...
  • Page 85 Commands Overview Zero balance Format: Z CR LF Response options: Z_A CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_D CR LF - command carried out Z_A CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_^ CR LF - command understood but zeroing range is exceeded Z_A CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_E CR LF...
  • Page 86 An example: S CR LF - command send form a computer S _ A CR LF - command understood and in progress - command carried out, response: mass value in a basic S _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ 8 . 5 _ g _ _ CR measuring unit.
  • Page 87 value in a current measuring unit where: _ - space Switch on continuous transmission in a basic measuring unit Format: C1 CR LF Response options: command understood C1_I CR LF accessible at this moment C1_A CR LF - command understood and in progress - response: mass value in a basic MASS FRAME measuring unit...
  • Page 88 Response format: 4-12 Space mass space unit space Mass - 9 characters with right justification Unit - 3 characters with left justification Give value of max checkweighing threshold Format: OUH CR LF Response: UH_MASA CR LF - command carried out Response format: 4-12 Space...
  • Page 89 IC_A CR LF - command understood and in progress IC_D CR LF - calibration completed IC_A CR LF - command understood and in progress - time limit exceeded while waiting for a IC_E CR LF stable measurement result command understood IC_I CR LF accessible at this moment Disable automatic internal adjustment of the balance...
  • Page 90 OMI CR LF n_”Nazwa modu” CR LF: – command carried out, response: n_”Nazwa modu” CR LF accessible working modes OK CR LF – command understood but not OMI_I CR LF accessible at this moment Mode name – parameter, working mode name, inserted in between inverted comas. The name takes form given on a particular balance display, it is provided in a currently selected language.
  • Page 91 number – comman OK CR LF d carried Set working mode Command overview: Command sets particular working mode. Format: OMS_n CR LF Response options: OMS_OK CR LF – command carried out – error in-course of command OMS_E CR LF execution, parameter incorrect format –...
  • Page 92 available units – response: Response: UI_”g, mg, ct”_OK CR LF available units Set current unit Command overview: Command sets current unit for a particular device. Format: US_x CR LF Response options: US_ x_OK CR LF – command carried out, response: current unit US_E CR LF –...
  • Page 93 CAUTION! BEEP sound activated via BP command is inhibited if in-course of its activation the sound is activated by means of other device: keypad, touch panel, proximity sensors. Send all implemented commands Format: PC CR LF send Command: PC CR LF implemented commands command...
  • Page 94 – error in-course command A_E CR LF execution, no parameter or incorrect format – command understood A_I CR LF accessible at this moment n – parameter, decimal value determining autozero settings n → 0 – autozero off 1 – autozero on CAUTION! Command changes settings for a current working mode.
  • Page 95 FIS_OK CR LF – command carried out – error in-course command FIS_E CR LF execution, no parameter or incorrect format – command understood FIS_I CR LF accessible at this moment n – parameter, decimal value determining filter number n → 1 – very fast 2 –...
  • Page 96 – set value release Command: ARS_2 CR LF parameter fast+reliable option ARS_OK – fast+reliable option Response: ARG – Give current value release Command overview: On receipt of a command, the terminal sends information on currently value release. Format: ARG <CR><LF> Response options: ARG_x_OK<CR><LF>...
  • Page 97: Error Messages

    - command Stability marker - [space] if stable, [?] if unstable Zero marker - [space] for any value but zero, [Z] for zero value Range marker - marker informing on range within which mass value is comprised: [space] range balance, balance, [3] III balance Digit marker [zero] no digit, [1] one digit marker, [2]...
  • Page 98 AP2-1 current loop Current loop module 4-20mA of RADWAG production is intended for conversion of digital form of weight indication to analogue value. AP2-1 comprises plastic housing. It is powered with an external 230V/5VDC power adapter. Both, AP2-1 and power adapter are a set.
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