INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. General description Balances from 4B/F series in basic version from lacquered steel, with SE- 01/A/18 meter, are designed for operation in foundation structures, in light environmental conditions. Balances from 4B/F series from stainless steel, with SE-01/A/18 meter, are designed for operation in foundation structures, in hard environmental conditions.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. 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. • Maintain causion while opening the pan. It is suggested to carefully hold the pan while opening.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Foundation preparation 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. Balance installation 1. Balance structure 2. Screws fixing the limiter 3. Screws fixing base plates 4. Limiter 5. Base plate 6. Foundation 7. Balance leg 1. Prepare the foundation (7) according to guidelines (section 6) and engineering technique principles.
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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Operation principles 1. Before each measurement the balance should be properly zeroed, which is signalled by “→0←” indicator. If the zero indication is not shown when the →0← 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.
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In special features scale can be equipped in second RS232 interface for additional functions, ex. continuous transmitting of indications to second display. Computer must have a special program for cooperation with data from a scale. Programs offer is available on www.axis.pl/en internet site. Detailed protocol description LonG protocol...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Asking for scale presence in system (testing scale connection with computer): Computer→Scale: S J CR LF (53h 4Ah 0Dh 0Ah), Scale→Computer: M J CR LF (4Dh 4Ah 0Dh 0Ah), Displaying a sign on scale display (text message from computer): Computer→Scale: S N n n X X X X X X CR LF (53h 4Eh 0Dh 0Ah), nn-displaying time in seconds;...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Connecting cable WK-1 (scale – computer / 9-pin interface): Protocol ELTRON description Communication parameters: 8bits, 1stop, no parity, 9600bps, After use key scale send: Scale→Label printer : EPL-2 language instruction to initialize print of label: - control 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...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.2 Weighing with tare The scale is equipped with tare equal 2.30 to its range. Joint value tare and mass net can not 0.00 cross a maximum of scale. To display gross weight press B/G key. 40.01 Note: Press B/G key to return to net weight indication.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special functions describtion List of available functions: menu customization function (ACtIV), removal of all function from menu (dEFAUL). autozeroing function (AutoZE), pieces counting function (PCS), function for setting serial port working (PrInt) function for setting serial port (Port) entering tare function (tArE) recipe weighing function (rECIPE), weighing large animals function (LOC)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.1 Menu customization function (ACtIV and dEFAUL) Among available user functions it is 0.00 possible to select these, which should be displayed after pressing MENU key. It allows avoiding displaying whole list of available functions, which makes ACtIV operation time longer.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.2 Autozeroing function (AutoZE) When F..-Aut function is activated, 0.01 the scale automatically ensures stable zero indication if the pan is empty or if zero indication was acquired by → ← pressing key. AutoZE To leave the function press MENU →...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.3 Pieces counting (PCS) This function enables to count identical pieces, e.g. turnbuckles or 0.00 buttons. A measurement is performed in two phases: - first phase - single piece weight calculation on the basis of defined 23.40 pieces amount (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 or 500 pieces), - second phase –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.4 Printer cooperation settings (PrInt) Activate the function for automatic 0.00 serial port working mode (cooperation with a printer. After activation the scale prints a header. Weighing result with PrInt a successive measurement number is printed automatically after result stabilisation (without using key).
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.5 Serial port parameters setting (Port) 0.00 The function enables to set the following transmission parameters (standard parameters underlined: Port - transmission protocol (Prot): LonG - printer, ELtron – label printer, - transmission speed (bAud: 1200, Port-0 4800, 9600, ...), - the number of bits in a byte (bit: 7, 8), - parity control (PArItY: 0, 1;...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.6 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 →...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weighing with constant tare: When tAr function is activated, press -1.70 → ← key to zero the indication and to recall tare value from the memory. Tare value is displayed with ”-” sign. 10.00 enables instant switching between net and gross weight.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.7 Average calculation function (AVErAG) The function allows for calculating average value of performed measurement series. During series of measurements successive results are registered automatically when scale indication is stabilised. Press MENU key and select AUErAG 0.00 →...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.8 Recipe weighing function (RECIPE) 0.00 This function allows for separate MENU weighing of several ingredients in one container with a possibility of control total weight of all weighed rECIPE components. The function has the following options: rECI- 0 - rECI-0 –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.9 Percentage weighing function (PErC) This function allows displaying weighing result in percents. A measurement is performed in two phases: 0.00 first phase – weighing reference sample (100%), 100% second phase – measuring specific sample as a percentage 1.70 of the reference sample.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.10 Anti-disturbance filter function (FILtEr) This function allows using digital filter 0.00 with selected intensivity during weighing. Filter reduces the influence of mechanical vibrations (air blasts, FILtEr base vibrations) on measurement result. Press MENU key and select FILtEr →...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.11 Function for maximum value indication (UP) This function allows holding on display maximum value shown by the scale in a while. Before measurement scale should be tared. 0.00 After using MENU key and selecting UP function the highest mass result will be hold on display.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.12 Force measuring function (nEWto) Function activation causes displaying result in force units (N). Press MENU key. nEWto → ← Using key choose NEWto function, and then NEW-1. Note: 1N≈0,1019kg nEW -0 nEW -1 0.000...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.13 Function for weighing large animals (LOC) The function allows weighing animal moving on the scale. Press MENU key. 0.00 MENU When LOC function is displayed press → ← key. The following options appear on display successively: L OC - LOC-0 –...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.14 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: Press MENU key and choose thr 0.00 → ← pressing key. The following options are displayed successively: - thr-0 – deactivate the function, - thr-1 – activate the function, - thr-P – check last threshold values (press key several times), thr -0...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.15 Total weight function (totAL) The function allows calculating total weight for series of measurements, which can be grater than scale capacity. It allows calculating total weight as well as average value. Press MENU key. → ← 0.00 When totAL is displayed press key.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To leave the function with clearing total register, select total function from menu and choose tot-0 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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.16 Function for setting date and time (dAtE) The function allows setting current 0.00 date and time of scale internal clock and mode of its use. The function has the following dAtE options: - dAt-0 – deactivate date and time during printout of current weighing dAt- 0 result,...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.17 Function for selecting label number (LAbEL) The function appears in scales with ELTRON data transmission protocol. This protocol allows printing scale indication and optionally date and time on label printer, as variable texts. Other data, e.g. company address, product name, its bar code can appear on label as constant fields.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.18 External calibration (CALIb) Note: This function is enabled in non legalized scales only. Calibration of sensitivity should be make when aaccuracy of scale is not satisfactory. Could use standard mass equal of maximum range of scale (Max). Operation sequence: Press MENU key to call functions 0.00...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.19 Setting time of stabilization function (Stb) The function allows changing stabilisation time of scale indication and connected with it the time of waiting for starting result printout on a printer connected to the scale. Press MENU key. 0.00 →...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.20 Entering reference zero function (Zero) Note: This function is enabled in non legalized scales only. ZER function allows entering new value of reference zero (value referred to empty pan) without need of contacting with authorised service centre. Err-b Press MENU key while Err-b is displayed.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.21 Automatic switching off the scale function (AutoOF) The function is helpful in scales supplied from accumulator. The function causes scale to switch off automatically after c.a. 10 minutes of not using it. Switching function on causes last entered zero and tare values are remembered in scale memory.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.22 Density determining function (dEnSIt) The function allows determining 0.00 solid density basing on its weight in the air and in liquid of known density using the formula below: dEnSIt g= * g liquid dEn -1 where: m -weight in the air - weight in liquid...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If a printer is connected to the scale, printout of solid density measurement results will be performed in the following form: Date: ... Time..MEASUREMENT No. = WEIGHT in air WEIGHT in liquid HANGER WEIGHT LOAD DENSITY g/cm LIQUID DENSITY g/cm...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Successive results will be printed in table PLACE OF with indication of their values using "*" character CONTROL: ......... referred to limit values. Date: Time: ... CONTROL NO.: ........ SCALE TYPE FACTORY NO. BATCH SIZE VALUE Qn VALUE Qn-T1 VALUE Qn-2T1 Qn-2T1...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.23 Statistical calculations function (StAt) Attention: Function is available on demand and it replaces other special functions. This function evaluates from series of measurements (max 500) 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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This will cause printout of calculated statistics and Data: Hour..SAMPLES histogram : TOTAL MASS AVER MASS MIN MASS MAX MASS = LSL - allowable lower value, MAX – MIN USL - allowable upper value, SREL *HISTOGRAM* A, B, C, ..
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maintenance and small repairs 1. Keep the balance clean. 2. Take care, for during the operation some impurities may enter under balance base and into sensors vicinity. In case of impurities finding remove them. 3. In case of improper operation due to short power failure, switch off the balance by unplugging the power cable from the socket, and plug it again after a few seconds.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Declaration of Conformity AXIS Spółka z o.o. 80-125 Gdańsk, ul.Kartuska 375B declare with full responsibility, that the balances: 4B300F, 4B600F, 4B1500F, 4B2000F,4B3000F i 4B6000F oraz 4B300FN, 4B600FN, 4B1500FN, 4B2000FN,4B3000FN i 4B6000FN marked with CE mark are consistent with: 1.
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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), –...