INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of contents: 1. General description......................4 2. Meters ........................... 5 3. Completation ......................... 7 4. Technical data ....................... 7 5. Meter ME-01 balance keys and indicators ..............10 6. Scale external outputs ....................12 7. Safety principles ......................14 8.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.10 Printout configuration (PrInt) ................... 41 15.11 Function for weighing large animals (LOC) ............... 43 15.12 Constant tare (tArE) ....................44 15.13 Function for maximum value indication (UP) ............. 46 15.14 Force measuring function (nEWto) ................47 15.15 Anti-disturbance filter function (FILtEr) ..............
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. General description This manual describes scales produces by AXIS Sp. z o.o. and their basic functions. Standard execution scales are equipped with ME-01/A/LED meter and stainless steel scales with ME-01/N/LED. In case of using these meters or special meter for eg. batching meter it is essential to use proper user manual for individual meter type.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Meters Depending on scale‟s application it can be equipped with following meter: ME-01/A/LED Standard universal ME-01 meter in aluminium (A) housing and LED display (18mm digits height). Full set of special functions (chapter 15) and standard set of keys. ME-01/A/LCD Standard universal ME-01 meter in aluminium (A) housing and LCD display (18mm digits height).
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ME-11/N/LCD (surcharge) – meter with numerical keyboard designed to operate special functions that need inscribing data (e.g. product code, unitary mass), stainless steel housing. ME-02/N/LCD (surcharge) – designed for one-ingredient or multi- ingredient batching, numerical keys, stainless steel housing. SE-03/N/LCD (surcharge) –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Meter ME-01 balance keys and indicators Version with LED display: zero stabilization net weight metrological weighing indicator indicator indicator data result Max= unit HOLD TOTAL FUNC scale keys switch-on / switch-off (standby), tare (subtract package weight from weighed mass), ...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Version with LCD display: weighing zero stabilization nett mass metrological result indicator indicator indicator data Max= indicator scale keys switch-on / switch-off (standby), tare (subtract package weight from weighed mass), zeroing (when the platform is empty), result printout, special function menu, MENU...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inserting numerical values: 0 - increasing the value of digit, - dot, - next digit, MENU - end of inscribing. 6. Scale external outputs ME-01 Meter in aluminium housing: RS232C RxD (receive) Feeder Extensometer RS232C WY TxD (transmission) mass housing...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ME-01 meter in stainless steel housing: RS232C housing Feeder USB option Extensometer RS232C Power unit 12V Ground Separate ground connection (scales in stainless steel version) must be connected using additional conductor. Extensometers are connected permanently.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Safety principles It is necessary to become familiar with safety principles shown below, which are necessary to avoid electric shock and damage of balance or connected devices. Repairs and necessary adjustments must be performed by qualified personnel only.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Balance preparation to work 8.1 Preparing platform, pallet and skid scales 1. Unpack balance, remove protective foils. 2. Place balance on flat, horizontal foundation, in place not subjected to mechanical vibrations and strong air movements. 3. Air bubble in level should be located in the middle position. Good Attach meter to the wall, desktop or tripod (option), choosing one of three methods 5.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8.2 Preparing overrun scales 1. Unpack balance, removing protective foils. 2. Place balance on flat, horizontal foundation, in place not subjected to mechanical vibrations and strong air movements. Take care if the scale stays on all four legs. 3.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8.3 Preparing foundation scales 8.3.1 Preparing foundation CAUTION! Decision of substrate reinforcing and density is taken by building works designer. All dimensions are in millimetres. During foundation preparation follow the principles below: 1. Foundation and feet under balance legs should be made from concrete. Foundation bottom thickness should not be smaller than 100 mm.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Foundation frame with anchors Rama fundamentu z kotwami Stopy pod nóżki wagi Feet under balance legs Rura z PCV PCV pipe for cable na przewód Kolektor do odprowadzenia wody Water collector Fig.1 Foundation – crosssection Places for frame anchors Miejsca na kotwy ramy Obszar wolny Area...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8.3.2 Scale installation . Balance structure 2. Screws fixing the limiter 3. Screws fixing base plates 4. Limiter 5. Base plate 6. Foundation 7. Balance leg Prepare the foundation (7) according to guidelines (section 6) and engineering technique principles. Put the balances base plates (5) freely in the foundation.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. Unpack the balance. Attach meter to the wall or desktop, choosing one of three methods. 16. Connect the supply cable plug to socket with protective contact with unloaded balance, which will cause autotests performing and after indication stabilization displaying of sero indication...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Balance start Connecting of supply plug to socket of ~230V/50Hz installation with unloaded balance will cause the following sequence of actions: Display test Tests of basic electronic subassemblies, ended with messages: C1, C-2, ... C-6. Displaying of meter type Displaying of software version.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Operation principles 1. Before each measurement the balance should be properly zeroed, which is signalled by “” indicator. If the zero indication is not shown when the balance is unloaded, or "----" is displayed, press the " "...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Balance test During balance operation, in order to confirm its efficiency, it is recommended to check the weighing precision by putting and object of exactly known weight before and after series of measurements. For testing of verified balances use weight standard, having valid standardization certificates. In case of allowable measurement error exceeding contact authorized service company to perform balance adjustment.
Computer must have a special program for cooperation with data from a scale. Dedicated programs are also offered by AXIS. Except RS232C joint, the scale can be equipped with USB or Wi-Fi interface. Needed controllers and instruction can be found on a CD supplied with Axis scales...
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02h scale number command. To log the scale out use 03h command. For example: Using a program to test RS232 interface ( program is available in www.axis.pl / programy komputerowe ) for scale number 1 please write: $0201 to log in, then SI, and write: $03 to close communication.
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D1...DN – threshold value (see ) Scale Computer: without response Connecting cable WK-1 (scale – computer / 9-pin interface): SCALE COMPUTER Connection cable WD-1 (connects scale with AXIS printer): SCALE KAFKA PRINTER Setting of internal switches of AXIS printer: SW-1...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ELtron protocol Transmission parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 9600bps, After using key in scale: ScaleLabel printer : set of instruction in EPL-2 language that initialize label printing: - Steering instruction FR"0001"...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Basic function To make clear how to manage with each function, in further part of instruction descriptions are replaced with pictures. - put a load on the pan - remove the load from the pan 2.30 - press the key when indication is displayed - forced change automatic change 14.1 Normal weighing...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.2 Weighing with tare The scale is equipped with tare equal to its 2.30 range. Joint value tare and mass net can not cross a maximum of scale. 0.00 To display gross weight press B/G key. Note: Press B/G key to return to net weight indication.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special function description All scales besides basic metrological functions: weighing and taring, have a set of special functions. Depending on meter type functions set differs. Below a list of functions available in standard ME-01 type meters: menu customization function (ACtIV), ...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.1 Menu customization function (ACtIV and dEFAUL) Among available user functions it is possible to 0.00 select these, which should be displayed after pressing MENU key. It allows avoiding displaying whole list of available functions, which makes operation time longer.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.2 Autotare function (AutotAr) When the function is activated, the scale 0.01 automatically ensures stable zero indication if MENU the pan is empty or if zero indication was acquired by pressing key. To leave the function press MENU key, then ...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.3 Pieces counting (PCS) 0.00 This function enables to count identical pieces, e.g. turnbuckles or buttons. A measurement is performed in two phases: - first phase - single piece weight calculation on the basis of defined pieces amount (5, 10, 20, 23.40 50, 100, 200 or 500 pieces), - second phase –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.5 Percentage weighing function (PErC) This function allows displaying weighing result in 100% percents. 0.00 A measurement is performed in two phases: - first phase – weighing a reference sample (100%), 19.00 MENU - second phase – measuring specific sample as a percentage of the reference sample.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.6 Recipe weighing function (RECIPE) This function allows for separate weighing of 0.00 MENU several ingredients in one container with a possibility of control total weight of all weighed components. rECIPE The function has the following options: - rEC oFF –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.7 Function for calibration with external weight (CALIb) Calibration with external weight should be performed if scale accuracy is not satisfactory. Calibration weight stated in technical data table for the scale (or of better accuracy) should be used then. Operations sequence: Press MENU key to display user functions, 0.00...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sequence of actions during calibration with chosen value of standard of mass: 0.00 Press MENU key to display user functions. CALIb Press key during displaying CALIb. Press key during displaying CAL StP. CAL StP Following options will be displayed: -Pt on –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.8 Label choosing function (LAbEL) This function is used in scale with ELTRON (SErIAL function) data protocol. This protocol enables label printout with actual scale indication and chosen data from PrInt special function (variable data), for example date and time. Other data, for example company address, product name, barcode can appear on label as a constant text.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.9 Serial port parameters setting (SErIAL) function allows setting following 0.00g MENU communication parameters of serial interface: - transfer protocol (Prot): SErIAL LonG – printer, computer Eltron – label printer - baud rate (bAud): (4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, baud 57600bps), - number of bits in single char.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.10 Printout configuration (PrInt) Function is used for printing additional information stored in scale memory, weighed product identification data and scale operator inscribed using scale keys and scanner. 0.00 The function allows switch on/off the following positions on printout: PrInt - HEAdEr –...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sample printout during normal weighing (all printout positions deactivated): 20.07 kg 20.04 kg 20.04 kg Sample printout during normal weighing with clock option (all printout positions deactivated): 20.07 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 20.04 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 20.04 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 Sample printout during normal weighing (all printout positions activated): BA30 MAX: 30kg e=d=0.01kg...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.11 Function for weighing large animals (LOC) The function allows weighing animal moving on the scale. 0.00 MENU Press MENU key. When LOC function is displayed press key. following options appear display successively: - LOC oFF – leave the function, - LOC on –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.12 Constant tare (tArE) This function enables to measure gross weight of a sample placed in a container of a known weigh value (stored in the memory) and to display calculated net weight of the sample. Tare value is recalled from the ...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weighing with constant tare: In order to use tare value that is located in memory, choose from menu tArE function and then tAr on option. A list of memory cells will show up: tArE tAr 01, 02, ... , 10. Cells with inscribed value are marked with "...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.13 Function for maximum value indication (UP) This function allows holding maximum (or minimum) value indication shown by the scale at the moment. 0.00 MENU Before measurement scale should be tared. Function has following options: -UP oFF – function off, -HIGH –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.14 Force measuring function (nEWto) 0.00 Function activation causes displaying result in force units (N). Press MENU key. nEWto Using key choose NEWto function, and then NW on. Attention: nW oF Units converting from mass (kg) to force (N) is made for acceleration of gravity (g=9,80665m/s2) Note: 1N...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.15 Anti-disturbance filter function (FILtEr) 0.00 MENU This function allows using digital filter with selected intensivity during weighing. Filter reduces the influence of mechanical vibrations (air blasts, base vibrations) on measurement result. FILtEr Press MENU key and select FILtEr by pressing ...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.16 Total weight function (totAL) The function allows calculating total weight for series of measurements, which can be greater than scale capacity. It allows calculating total weight as well as average value. 0.00 MENU Press MENU key. ...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To leave the function with clearing total register, select totAL function from menu and choose tot oFF option. When It will cause the scale prints the communicate informing about clearing registers. The form of receipt after each measurement: Date: Time.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.17 Checkweighing function (thr) This function allows comparing weighing result with two programmed reference values: lower and upper threshold. Comparison result is signalled with indicators (MIN, OK, MAX) and sound signal generated when threshold values are exceeded. If comparison result is: - smaller than lower threshold –...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Relays connection diagram: Imax < 25mA Relays output is the open collector transoptor output with load capacity 25mA / 24V. Transmitter inputs must be protected with diodes, e.g. 1N4148. It is advised to use MS3K/P electronic board (sold separately), consisting of RM96P transmitters, with DC24V input voltage and AC250V, 3A output.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Operation sequence: 0.00 MENU Press MENU key and choose thr pressing key. The following options are displayed successively: - thr oFF – deactivate the function, - thr on – activate the function, - thr Prn – check last threshold values (press key several times), thr on - thr CFG –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.18 Function for setting date and time (dAtE) 0.00 The function allows setting current date and time of MENU scale internal clock and mode of its use. The function has the following options: - dAt oFF – deactivate date and time during printout of current weighing result, dAtE - dAt on –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.19 Radio communication channel choice function (rF CHn) Function enables choosing radio communication channel beetwen the scale and a pilot. In scale and in pilot the same radio channels must be chosen. Function should be used when communication is disturbed by other devices that use the same communication channel.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.20 Entering reference zero function (ZErO) Note: This function is enabled in non legalized scales only. ZEr0 function allows entering new value of reference zero (value referred to empty pan) without need of contacting with authorised service centre. Err-b MENU Press MENU key.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.21 Setting backlight function (b_LIGHt) 0.00g The function is used for choosing the work mode of MENU scale display backlight: - b_L OFF – switch backlight off, b_LIGHt - b_L on – switch backlight permanently on, - b_L ECO – switch off after 30 seconds of inactivity (no load changes and no key operation), - b_L bAt –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.22 Charging accumulators function (bAttErY)- option 0.00g MENU bAttErY function allows switching on or off charging accumulators during work with feeder and checking their power level. The function has the following options: bAtterY - bAt OFF – charging off (option required if ordinary batteries are used !!!), - bAt on –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.23 Automatic switching off the scale function (AutoOF) The function is helpful in scales supplied from accumulator. The function causes scale to switch off automatically. 0.00g MENU Press MENU key. When AutoOFF is displayed press key.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.24 Statistical calculations function (StAt) Attention: Function available on demand. It replaces other special functions. This function evaluates from series of measurements (max 1000) statistical parameters of weighting process. Adding successively measurements to register is automatic and it occur after the scale is loaded and its indications stabilize.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Order of operations: Press MENU key. When StAt is displayed press key. 0.00 g MENU The following options are displayed: - StA Prn – monitoring and printout of statistical data, - StA oFF – deactivate function, StAt - StA o –...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pressing key printouts estimated values and histogram : ------------------------------ STATISTICS ----------------- Nominal - nominal value, ----------- NOMINAL 50.000 g Tolerance - accepted value in percentage. TOLERANCE : 100 % N - number of sample MAX. N IN TOL. – number of samples in toleranc SAMPLE TOL- -TOL –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.25 Paperweight calculation (PAP) This function enables to calculate paperweight of 1m of paper basing on samples of known area. For quick access, the function is accessible directly by pressing MENU key. 0.0 g The balance must be tared just before the measurement.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.26 Main mass unit change function (lb_bAL) – option 0.00 lb_bAL function is available only in scales assigned for foreign buyers, from countries where English pound is used. lb_bAL function enables choosing measurement main unit, used for current indications and used by other special functions like tArE function.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16. Maintenance and repairs of small defects 1. The scale should be kept clean. 2. Take care that no dirt gets between the platform and the scale base. If found any, remove the pan (lift it up), remove dirt and then replace the pan. 3.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Declaration of Conformity AXIS Spółka z o.o. 80-125 Gdańsk, ul. Kartuska 375B confirm with all responsibility that scales: 4BA300, 4BA600, 4BA1500, 4BA2000, 4BA3000 i 4BA6000 4BA300N, 4BA600N, 4BA1500N, 4BA2000N, 4BA3000N and 4BA6000N 4BA300NA, 4BA600NA, 4BA1000NA, 4BA1500NA i 4BA2000NA...
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Conformity evaluation for the Directive 2006/95/WE and 2004/108/WE was carried out by Research Laboratory of Electrotechnology Institute Division Gdańsk, accredited by PCA, Conformity T7950R0 evaluation was carried out by NMI Certin B.V. (Notified Body No. 0122). Per pro Director of AXIS Sp. z o.o.: Jan Kończak ________________ Date: 25-04-2012...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Appendix A Information’s concerning double-range scale (options) 1. General description Double-range scale’s have capability of work with greatest accuracy in bottom measuring range part. Weighing of smallest mass is more precise. This type of scale’s have two measurement range: - 50 % of maximum load (mostly), –...