info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 1. General description AG series balances are destined for high accuracy weighing in laboratory practice. Balances are equipped with internal calibration system for proper accuracy control during operation. The user should also own weight standard of OIML F2 or F1 class for periodical control of the balance (weight value stated in Technical Data sheet) available for extra fee.
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info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 1 – pan 2 – pan support 3 – pan ring 4 – LCD display 5 – keys 6 – rotating legs 7 – water level 8 – antiblast shield Note: AG600 does not have the pan ring and the antiblast shield. Front view (AG1000-AG4000, AG8) 1 –...
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 7. Preparations – working environment +33°C +18°C When choosing a location to set up the balance, remember the following rules to ensure proper working conditions and user-friendly operating: setup the balance on an even, flat surface leaving neccesary room for easy acces, maintain proper working temperature, avoid strong air drafts, vibrations, dust, big temperature changes and humidity over 90%,...
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 8. Preparations – the balance 1. Take the balance and supplied accessories (a feeder, pan elements) out of the box. 2. Place the balance on a stable ground not affected by mechanical vibrations and airflows. 3. Level the balance with rotating rear legs 6 so that the air bubble in water-level 7 at the back of the balance is in the middle.
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 6. Plug a feeder to the power socket at the back of the balance. Moisture in the air may condense on the surface of the balance when transferred to the warmer environment. In this case leave the balance for at least 4 hours unplugged from the mains for conditioning to avoid wrong operating or damage of the balance.
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 7. The mechanism of the balance is a precise device, sensitive to mechanical strokes and shocks. Before transportation take off the pan (move it slightly and lift it up) and the pan base and preserve from any damages. Do not overload the balance more then 20% of maximum load (Max). Do not press a pan with a hand.
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 11. Internal calibration Internal calibration is performed automatically after each start-up, also every 2 hours and with temperature changes more than 1°C. To calibrate the balance with internal weight, simply empty the pan and press twice. Press key twice. Until calibration process is finished do not perform any operation, as any vibrations and shocks may affect the...
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 12. User functions menu All balances, beside basic functions like weighing and tare, are equipped with additional functions. Basic set of special functions is shown below. In respect of metrology calibration with external weight is important special function. Other functions: recipe ingredients summing, density calculation etc. can be enabled as an option on customer request (described in additional brochure when ordered).
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 12.1 Autotaring This function automatically keeps zero indication when a pan is empty or zero indication → ← was forced with key. Press Menu key to enter the user function menu, choose Autotaring and press ENTER key. Choose Correction range using ∨ and ∧ keys and press ENTER key.
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 12.2 Pieces counting function 1. Counting with a reference sample ce a reference sample with known number of pieces on the pan. Press Menu key to enter the user function menu, choose Counting with the cursor and press ENTER key. Chose Pieces quantity option and press ENTER key.
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 2.Counting with unit weight. Press Menu key to enter the user function menu, chose Counting and press ENTER key. Chose Unit weight option and press ENTER key Enter unit weight value using numeric keys and press ENTER to accept. The unit weigh value is stored in balance memory until switched off.
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info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk In EC verified balances executing a calibration requires change adjustment switch position, which is placed behind the mark (sticker) of a notified body. An access to the switch is possible only after the mark is removed, which causes loosing EC verification of Adjustment Mark the scale.
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info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk If an access to adjustment switch is not protected with the mark, with a thin screwdriver set adjustment switch to ON position (balance displays the message Calibration switch ON and makes a sound). Press MENU key choose Calibration option and press ENTER. Option External weight enables to enter the value of used calibration weight.
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info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk Calibration sequence: Press Menu key, choose Calibration option and press ENTER to accept (calibration must be enabled). Check if External weight value is equal to external weight value used for calibration. If not, choose External weight option and enter correct value. Choose External calibration option and press ENTER to accept.
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 12.4 RS-232C interface setting To enable cooperation with a printer (or a computer), transmission parameters must be equal in both devices. This function enables the following transmission parameters: - send and receive speed (1 200 ÷ 115 200bps), - number of bits (7 or 8 Bytes), - parity control (none, even, odd), - protocole type (default protocole - LONG), - transmission mode (after...
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info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk Press MENU key to enter the user function menu, choose Print settings and press ENTER key. Select desired parameter using ∨ and ∧ keys and press ENTER key to change setting. Header - the entrance to the printout header definition menu; the checkbox sign indicates if at least one option in the header definition menu is marked.
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info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk ← signature Signature ........Values - the entrance to printout values definition menu; the checkbox sign indicates if at least one option in values definition menu is marked. Values definition menu Relevant element is marked/unmarked if ENTER key is pressed. The values Tare, Net and Gross are always expressed in grams.
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info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk Footer - the entrance to the printout footer definition menu; the checkbox sign indicates if at least one option in footer definition menu is marked. Footer definition menu Relevant element is marked/unmarked if ENTER key is pressed. An example of a full printout footer : ←...
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 12.6 Date and time setting Use this function to set current date and time, used in print-outs: Press MENU key to enter the user function menu, choose Time&date settings and press ENTER key. Select desired parameter using ∨ and ∧ keys and press ENTER. Enter correct values using numeric keys and press ENTER to accept.
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 12.6 LCD settings This function enables to set contrast and back-light illumination of the LCD display: Press MENU key to enter the user function menu, choose LCD settings and press ENTER key. Choose Contrast option using ∨ and ∧ keys and press ENTER to key.
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 12.8 Language setting (option) This function enables to select a language used for displayed commends and printouts: Press MENU key to enter the user function menu, choose Language settings and press ENTER key. Select desired language using ∧ and ∨ keys and press ENTER key to accept...
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 12.9 Weigh summing (option) This function allows separate weighing of several ingredients in one container with a possibility to control aggregated sum of all weighed components. Press Menu key, choose Weighs summing and press ENTER to accept. Chose Activate option using ∨ and ∧ keys and press ENTER.
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 12.10 Maximal /minimal value (option) This function enables to display a maximal or minimal value of series of weighing. Press Menu key, choose Maximal/minimal value and press ENTER to accept. Choose Activate option using ∨ and ∧ keys and press ENTER. The function is now active –...
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 12.11 Treshold signalization (option) This function compares weighing result with two reference values: lower and upper threshold. The balance signalises comparison result with MIN, OK and MAX indicators and sound signal. If comparison result is: - smaller than lower threshold – the balance displays MIN, - between threshold values - the balance displays OK, - bigger than upper threshold - the balance displays MAX - lower than zero threshold (no load) –...
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info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk Buzzer option enables to select sound signal mode. When Stable OK option is set, sound signal occurs after weighing result stabilisation within OK range. Other possible options: - sound signal occurs when threshold values (MIN and MAX) are exceeded, - no sound signal To start function choose Activate option and press ENTER key.
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info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk THRESHOLD output state charts (increasing load): 1. Indicator mode: Outputs: P1 ( thr I) zero thr I treshold P2 (thr II) thr I thr II P3 (zero) thr II 2. Pulse mode: Outputs: thr I thr I P2 (thr II) thr II P3 (zero) zero...
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk THRESHOLD output is a open collector transoptor output with load capacity 100mA / 24V. Additional transmitters require separate 24V feeder, transmitter input must be protected with diodes, e.g. 1N4148. PROGI output Single transmitter connection 13. Connecting the balance to computer or printer The balance may send data to a computer or a printer via RS232C interfacee.
info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk - „-„ mark or space - space 3 4 - digit or space 5÷9 - digit, decimal point or space - digit - space - k, l, c, p or space - g, b, t, c or % - space - CR - LF .
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info@tursdaletechnicalservices.co.uk 1. A balance should be kept clean. 2. Take care that no dirt gets between the casing and the pan. If found any, remove a pan (lift it up), remove the dirt and then replace a pan. 3. In case of improper operation caused by a short-lasting power supply decay, unplug the balance from the mains and then plug it in again after few seconds.
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