Positioning The Instrument - Optika SM Series Quick Manual

This is a guide to start quickly working and do NOT substitute the complete user manual;
we please you to read completely the user manual for a correct installation and a right use
of your new electronic balance.
Usage of the instrument different from the one reported in the user manual does not
ensure anymore the safety of the product.

1 Positioning the instrument

1.1 Preface
Balances with resolutions 0.1mg and 0.01mg are instruments of high sensitivity and precision. To
achieve reliable and accurate results it is fundamental to install the instrument in a suitable
environment to meet the requirements necessary to ensure its proper functioning.
1.2 Place recommended to install the instrument
Choise of the correct placement of the instrument is fundamental to ensure optimal and precise
operations.
For optimum weighing it is necessary to respect the following criteria:
- TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT
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Place the balance in a corner of the room to minimize vibrations.
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Place the balance in a secluded location: not put it near doors to prevent air drafts.
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Avoid places with many persons: every person who is close generates a draft of air.
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Protect the balance from an air conditioner or ventilation fans and other electronic devices
with fans (eg. Computer or other laboratory instruments).
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Keep the room temperature as constant as possible, at a value between 15 and 30 ° C.
You must use a conditioner (but leave the speed of the fan to a minimum to avoid
eccesive air drafts).
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Keep the humidity where balance is used as constant as possible, it should be between
40% and 65% of moisture.
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Place the balance away from heat sources, eg heaters, light bulbs (use tubular lamps),
windows (the warmth of the sun's rays can filter out the window and may affect the
weighing result).
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ELECTRONIC PRECISION BALANCES
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