KERN FES 17K-4 Operating Instructions Manual

KERN FES 17K-4 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
Precision balance
KERN FES / FEJ
Version 1.0
2022-06
GB
KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com
Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
TFES_TFEJ-BA-e-2210

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  • Page 1 KERN & Sohn GmbH Ziegelei 1 Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0 D-72336 Balingen Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149 E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com Internet: www.kern-sohn.com Operating instructions Precision balance KERN FES / FEJ Version 1.0 2022-06 TFES_TFEJ-BA-e-2210...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KERN FES / FEJ Version 1.0 2022-06 Operating instructions Precision balance Contents Technical data ....................4 Declaration of conformity ................6 Appliance overview ..................7 Components ..........................7 Keyboard ........................... 8 Display ............................9 3.3.1 Explanation of the display text ....................10 Basic Information (General) ................
  • Page 3 10.2 Actual value setting method: Weighing the reference sample quantity ......34 10.3 Numerical input of the piece weight ..................35 10.4 Other functions ........................35 Percent weighing ..................37 11.1 Selecting the percent weighing function ................37 11.2 Other functions ........................38 Coefficient multiplication ................
  • Page 4 18.2 Balance identification number ....................67 18.3 Date display format ........................ 68 18.4 Date and time .......................... 68 18.5 Output language ........................68 18.6 Readability ..........................69 18.7 Adjustment with internal weight at power-up..............69 18.7.1 Activate internal adjustment at power-up ................69 18.7.2 Perform internal adjustment ....................
  • Page 5: Technical Data

    1 Technical data KERN FES 17K-4 FES 33K-4 FES 62K-4D Item no./ Type TFES 17K-4-A TFES 33K-4-A TFES 62K-4D-A Readability (d) 0.1 g 0.1 g 0.1 g, 1 g Weighing range 17 kg 33 kg 6.2 kg, 62 kg (max) Reproducibility 0.1 g...
  • Page 6 KERN FEJ 17K-4M FEJ 33K-4M FEJ 62K-4DM Item no./ Type TFEJ 17K-4M-A TFEJ 33K-4M-A TFEJ 62K-4DM-A Readability (d) 0.1 g 0.1 g 0.1 g, 1 g Weighing range 17 kg 33 kg 6.2 kg, 62 kg (max) Minimum load (Min)
  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    ➢ The parts to be counted are being scattered 2 Declaration of conformity The current EC/EU Conformity declaration can be found online in: www.kern-sohn.com/ce For verified weighing scales (= weighing scales assessed for conformity) the declaration of conformity is included in the scope of delivery.
  • Page 8: Appliance Overview

    3 Appliance overview 3.1 Components Pos. Designation 1 Terminal 2 Weighing unit 3 Weighing plate 4 Bubble level 5 Levelling screw 6 Mains connection 7 Scale cable 8 RS-232C interface 9 Connection for peripheral devices 10 Cover hook for underfloor weighing TFES_TFEJ-BA-e-2210...
  • Page 9: Keyboard

    3.2 Keyboard Button Designation Description Switch-on [ON/OFF] Switch off (hold down for about 2 seconds) Open and close menu [MENU] Cancel input and return to menu [PRINT] Data export to external device [ZERO] Zeroing [TARE] Taring  Select mode, function and element [F1] Select menu items or increase numeric entry ...
  • Page 10: Display

    3.3 Display Display Designation Description Minus Displays negative values Is displayed when the weight Stability display value is stable Indicator “zero display” Displays zero position To display the weight value and 7-segment characters Displayed during battery Charge status display operation Displayed when scale is sending Indicator „Data output"...
  • Page 11: Explanation Of The Display Text

    3.3.1 Explanation of the display text comma point space minus / hyphen minus / hyphen asterisk slash left arrow right arrow space plus comma point percent Degree Celsius TFES_TFEJ-BA-e-2210...
  • Page 12: Basic Information (General)

    • The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance. • The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing. 4.3 Warranty The warranty becomes void if: •...
  • Page 13: Monitoring Of Test Resources

    Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com) with regard to the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In KERN's accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.
  • Page 14: Unpacking, Installation And Commissioning

    7 Unpacking, Installation and Commissioning 7.1 Installation Site, Location of Use The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in common conditions of use. You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance. On the installation site observe the following: •...
  • Page 15 Scope of delivery: 1. Weighing platform with terminal 2. Cable compartment cover 3. Cover wall bracket 4. Wall bracket 5. Power supply set 6. Operating instructions TFES_TFEJ-BA-e-2210...
  • Page 16: Placing

    7.3 Placing The correct location is a crucial factor in the accuracy of the weighing results of high-resolution precision balances (see chapter 7.1). 7.3.1 Mounting the weighing platform with terminal 1. Remove the weighing plate from the scale 2. Loosen knobs on wall mounting bracket and remove mounting plates Turning knobs Fixing plates 3.
  • Page 17 6. Apply the cable compartment cover from above, bending the sides slightly outwards. 7. Place the weighing plate back on the scale 8. Hold the terminal at a slight upward angle and fasten it to the wall mount bracket with the 3 screws and washers. 9.
  • Page 18: Mounting The Weighing Platform Without Terminal

    Cover 10. Level the scale (see chapter 7.4) 7.3.2 Mounting the weighing platform without terminal 1. Remove the weighing plate from the scale 2. Apply the cable compartment cover from above, bending the sides slightly outwards. 3. Place the cover of the wall mounting bracket on the cable compartment 4.
  • Page 19: Levelling

    Check, whether the voltage acceptance on the scales is set correctly. Do not connect the scales to the power mains unless the information on the scales (sticker) matches the local mains voltage. Only use KERN original mains adapter. Using other makes requires consent by KERN. Important: ➢...
  • Page 20: Turning On The Power

    Cover the connectors on the device with the protective caps provided when you are not using the connectors. With your balance, only use accessories and peripheral devices by KERN, as they are ideally tuned to your balance.
  • Page 21: Menu

    8 Menu The <LOCK> and <ADMIN/ADJUST> menu items can only be accessed by the administrator if password control has been activated on the balance (17.1.1). 8.1 Menu overview The menu for the scales has four levels. The first level consists of the main menus. The second level consists of submenus.
  • Page 22 Automatic switch-off function 1B AUTO OFF → Chap. 16.12 Simple SCS 1C SIMPLE SCS → Chap. 16.10 Multi-range mode 1D RANGE MODE → Chap. 16.11 Stability settings 2 PERFORMANCE 21 STABLE → Chap. 16.7 Reaction settings 22 RESPONSE → Chap. 16.8 Zero-Tracking 23 ZERO TRAC →...
  • Page 23 Activate/deactivate RS232-C 4 EXTERNAL I/O 41 RS232C 411 ACTIVATE → Chap. 21.7.1 412 FORMAT 413 CONDITION 414 COMPARE 415 BAUD RATE 416 PARITY RS232-C: Communication settings → Chap. 21.7.2 417 STOP BIT 418 BLANK 419 RESPONSE 41A STATUS 41B TIME STAMP Unlock all access locks 5 LOCK 51 ALL UNLOCK...
  • Page 24 625 F5 KEY 626 F6 KEY Adjustment with external 63 MAINTENANCE 631 EX CAL weight → Chap. 19.1.1 External adjustment test 632 EX SPAN TEST → Chap. 19.1.2 Adjustment with internal 633 INT CAL weight → Chap. 19.2.1 Internal adjustment test 634 INT SPAN TEST →...
  • Page 25: Navigation In The Menu

    8.2 Navigation in the menu Button Function Open menu Close menu  Selection up  Select down Cancel setting change  Go back menu level  Select menu item Select and deselect setting  Save input and exit TFES_TFEJ-BA-e-2210...
  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    9 Basic Operation The functions shown in the illustrations on the display can be individually adapted and therefore differ from your device (Explanation of display & functions: see chapter 9.7; Assignment of function keys: see chapters 16.1 and 16.2) 9.1 Turn on/off The FEJ weighing system always starts with the "Simple weighing"...
  • Page 27: Zeroing

    Switching off:  Keep [ON/OFF] key pressed for about 2 seconds  The scale switches to standby mode and an asterisk appears in the display: <*> 9.2 Zeroing If you have activated the PRE-TARE mode, this will be terminated by zeroing (see chapter 15.3).
  • Page 28: Deleting The Tare Value

     Press [TARE] key  Balance performs taring  The display shows the value <0.0 g> and the symbol <Net>.  Fill the weighing container with the material being weighed  Read off the net weight of the material to be weighed •...
  • Page 29: Setting The Weighing Unit

     Scale performs zeroing  The display shows the value <0.0 g> and the symbol <Net>. 9.4 Setting the weighing unit The FES and FEJ weighing systems support different weighing units (see chapter 9.4.1). When the scale is switched on, the unit is displayed the scale was using when switched off ...
  • Page 30: Supported Weighing Units

    9.4.1 Supported weighing units The weighing system FEJ supports only the weighing units „g“, „kg“ and „ct“ Display Unit Display Unit g Gram LB Pound kg Kilogram OZ Ounce ct Carat OZT Troy ounce DWT Penny weight MOM Momme TLH Tael Hongkong TLS Singapur-Malaysia-Tael TLT Taiwan tael TOLA Indian Tola...
  • Page 31: Simple Weighing

     Use [F1] and [F2] keys to navigate to <11 MODE>.  Press [F4] key to go to the application selection screen  Weighing application is located at the bottom right of the display and starts flashing  Use [F1] and [F2] keys to select desired weighing application.
  • Page 32: Numeric Entry

    While a weighing application is active, up to three functions are shown on the display - these can be used with the keys [F1] to [F3] below (see following figure). Functions Function keys [F1] to [F3] The [F4] key is used to call the next page on the display. There are four display pages in total in each weighing application.
  • Page 33 Button Function  Select the digit to be changed  Save input and exit Enter a numerical value, for example “-5.4321”  The digit to be entered flashes.  Press [PRINT] key to set the polarity to “ - “ The input of a value starts with its last digit: ...
  • Page 34: Piece Counting

    10 Piece counting The piece counting application allows you to count several pieces placed on the weighing plate. Before the balance can count parts, it must know the average part weight (i.e. the so- called reference). Proceed by putting on a certain number of the parts to be counted. The balance determines the total weight and divides it by the number of parts, the so- called reference quantity.
  • Page 35: Actual Value Setting Method: Weighing The Reference Sample Quantity

    10.2 Actual value setting method: Weighing the reference sample quantity  Select the reference quantity with [F1] and [F2]. on 5 5 item on 10 10 item on 30 30 item on 50 50 item on 100 100 item Enter between 1 and 999 pieces (confirm with [F4] key on VAR and set the number of pieces by pressing [F1] and [F3] keys).
  • Page 36: Numerical Input Of The Piece Weight

    10.3 Numerical input of the piece weight  Use the [F1] and [F2] keys to navigate to <PCSWGT>.  Press the [F4] key to access the piece weight input screen  Enter the piece weight (Numerical input: see chapter 9.8) ...
  • Page 37 In the following table you will find short descriptions of these functions. Function Description Note NEXT Turn page / display additional functions • Change reference piece count or piece weight: Press the [F3] key RMEM • Do not change reference quantity or unit weight: Press the [F4] key •...
  • Page 38: Percent Weighing

    11 Percent weighing The percent weighing application allows you to check the weight of a sample in per cent in relation to a reference weight. Sample in per cent, relative to a reference weight. • If necessary, set to zero (see chapter 9.2) or tare (see chapter 9.3) before weighing.
  • Page 39: Other Functions

    Actual value setting method:  Press [F3] key to select <onW>.  Place the reference weight on the weighing plate  Press [F4] key to store reference weight Numerical input of reference weight:  Press [F4] key to select <NUM>. ...
  • Page 40 Description Note Function Edit tare value via interface TOUT Display gross percentage • Only possible if totalizing has Totalize applied sample been activated • Display of the total percentage based on the For more information, see TOTL reference weight. chapter 14 Setting the lower tolerance limit See chapter 13for more information Setting the reference value...
  • Page 41: Coefficient Multiplication

    12 Coefficient multiplication The Coefficient multiplication application allows you to multiply the weight of a sample by a preset value. The result is shown on the display. This function is only available for the FES weighing system. 12.1 Selecting the coefficient multiplication function ...
  • Page 42: Other Functions

    12.3 Other functions The display shows various functions during coefficient multiplication, which can be called up by pressing the [F1] to [F4] keys: In the following table you will find short descriptions of these functions. Function Description Note NEXT Turn page / display additional functions •...
  • Page 43: Weighing With Tolerance Range

    13 Weighing with tolerance range Setting a tolerance range allows you to quickly check whether a weight value is within certain limits. You can define either a single tolerance value (either minimum value as lower limit or maximum value as upper limit) or a tolerance range (minimum and maximum value as lower and upper limit).
  • Page 44: Selection Of Weighing Function With Tolerance Range

    The following steps must be performed to use weighing in the tolerance range: 1. Select function (see chapter 13.1) 2. Set differentiation condition (see chapter 13.2) 3. Set differentiation range (see chapter 13.3) 4. Set discrimination method (see chapter 13.4) 5.
  • Page 45: Set Discrimination Condition

    If the entire range is set, the scale starts at 0 g. If 5 is set, the evaluation for the weighing systems is carried out according to the following table: Model Minimum weight for assessment FES 17K-4, FES 33K-4 0.5 g FES 62K-4D 0.5 g (up to 6.5 kg) or 5 g (up to 65 FEJ 17K-4M, FEJ 33K-4M, FEJ 62K-4DM ...
  • Page 46: Set Acoustic Signal

    13.6 Set relay output control • Optional accessories are required to use this function. • Information on this can be found on our homepage: www.kern-sohn.com  Use [F1] and [F2] keys to navigate to <138 RELAY CTL>.  Press [F4] key to change output settings ...
  • Page 47  Use [F1] and [F2] keys to set the corresponding parameters for the desired weighing mode. Take into account the differentiation method (see chapter 13.4): A reference value must be specified when evaluating with differential values 33 COMPARE WEIGHT Simple weighing 331 WEIGHT HIGH Upper tolerance limit 332 WEIGHT REF...
  • Page 48 Numerical input of the tolerance value:  Press [F4] key to select <NUM>.  Enter value (Numeric entry: see chapter 9.8)  Press [F4] key to save tolerance value or reference value.  Press [MENU] key to return to measuring mode TFES_TFEJ-BA-e-2210...
  • Page 49: Totalizing

    14 Totalizing The Totalizing application allows you to weigh different samples and totalize the weight values. This function can be used for various applications, such as weighing individual batches to determine total stock. Totalizing is available for the following applications: Weighing, percent weighing, piece counting and coefficient multiplication.
  • Page 50: Set Totalizing Method

    14.2 Set totalizing method  Navigate to <142 OPERATION> using the [F1] and [F2] keys.  Press the [F4] key  Use [F1] and [F2] keys to select desired setting TOTAL TOTAL-Adding: Totalizing individual weight values by replacing the sample on the weighing plate NET-Adding: Totalizing individual weight values without replacing the samples on the weighing plate (balance tares automatically after totalizing)
  • Page 51: Net-Adding

    14.3.2 NET-Adding  Set balance to <NET> (see chapter 14.2)  Place the first sample on the weighing plate and wait until the display shows an asterisk <*>.  Press function key which has been assigned with the totalizing function <ADD> (In this example: [F1] key) ...
  • Page 52: Pre-Tare

    15 PRE-TARE If the tare weight is already known, it can be subtracted from the weight value of the material to be weighed in advance. Up to five tare values can be stored on the scale. If the scale is switched off, the PRE-TARE mode is deactivated the next time the scale is started.
  • Page 53: Activate And Deactivate Stored Pre-Tare Values

    Actual value setting method:  Press [F3] key to select <onW>.  Place the reference weight on the weighing plate  Press [F4] key to save PRE-TARE value. Numerical input of the PRE-TARE value:  Press [F4] key to select <NUM>. ...
  • Page 54: Exit Pre-Tare Mode

     PRE-TARE value is displayed together with <Net Pt> symbol 15.3 Exit PRE-TARE mode  Unload weighing plate  Press [ZERO] key  Scale performs zeroing  The <Net Pt> symbol disappears, and the display shows the value <0.0 g> and the zero display <0>.
  • Page 55: Settings For Operation And Operating Behavior

    16 Settings for operation and operating behavior Settings on the balance can be made via the menu by pressing the [MENU] key. For navigation in the menu see chapter 8.2 16.1 Setting the short commands for weighing applications Different weighing applications can be assigned to the function keys [F1] to [F3] as short commands.
  • Page 56: Assigning The Function Keys

    16.2 Assigning the function keys Up to six functions can be assigned to the function keys. Three functions are displayed per display page. • Assignment of functions to keys [F1] to [F3] is only possible for the weighing application of simple weighing •...
  • Page 57: Stabilisation Waiting Time

    GLPF Output GLP footer RESP Set reaction speed Display gross weight value DATE Display date TIME Display time TARE Display tare value HIGH Display upper tolerance limit Display lower tolerance limit Display balance identification number Set weighing unit “Gramm” Set weighing unit “Kilogramm” Set weighing unit “Carat”...
  • Page 58: Acoustic Signal

     Use [F1] and [F2] keys to navigate to <1 APPLICATIONS>.  Press [F4] key to go to the application settings.  Navigate to <18 BARGRAPH> using the [F1] to [F4] keys.  Press the [F4] key  Use [F1] and [F2] keys to select desired setting Disabled Show bar graph ...
  • Page 59: Background Lighting

    16.6 Background lighting The backlight makes the display easier to read. In the following cases, the backlight is not switched off: • The scale menu is open • The material to be weighed is on the weighing plate and the weight value is unstable ...
  • Page 60: Reaction Settings

    0.5d 1.0d 2.0d 4.0d  Press [F4] key to confirm selection. 16.8 Reaction settings The reaction settings allow you to adjust the scale to the environmental conditions. The reaction settings influence the stability display of the balance. The following applies: The higher the value set, the less sensitive the scale is to environmental influences (e.g.
  • Page 61: Simple Scs (Self Counting System)

     Navigate to <23 ZERO TRAC> using the [F1] to [F4] keys.  Press [F4] key to make settings  Select the desired setting with [F1] and [F2]. Disabled 0.5d  Press [F4] key to confirm selection. 16.10 Simple SCS (Self Counting System) Simple SCS allows you to count pieces even more accurately.
  • Page 62: Multi-Range Mode

    must not be more than twice as large as the initially selected reference number of pieces → Example Selected = 10 pieces, additional reference pieces = 20 pieces or less)  Press the [F4] key to save the reference weight. When the scale shows <Add>...
  • Page 63: Automatic Switch-Off Function

    16.12 Automatic switch-off function If the automatic switch-off function is activated, the scale switches off automatically if it is no longer used within a set period of time. The scale does not switch off automatically, • when the menu of the scale is open •...
  • Page 64: User Administration And Access Rights

    17 User administration and access rights The scale has a user administration function that can be used to define individual access rights for users at administrator level. User management requires the entry of an administrator password. The administrator can use all the functions and has all rights. Only an admin can manage the users and grant access rights.
  • Page 65: Assign Passwords

    17.1.2 Assign passwords • Only one administrator can be stored on the scale. • To set users, the scale must be in administrator mode (log in to the scale: see chapter 17.2) • <644 SET USER PASS> is only available in administrator mode. •...
  • Page 66: Managing Access Rights

    Select administrator mode:  Press [F4] key to select <ADMIN>.  Select the number of the user for whom settings need to be made using the [F1] to [F3] keys. Make settings for guest Make settings for user 1 Make settings for user 2 ...
  • Page 67: Lock Menu

    17.3.2 Lock menu  Use [F1] and [F2] keys to navigate to <53 MENU LOCK>.  Press [F4] key to make settings  Use [F1] and [F2] to select the desired settings menu for which you want to set the access rights (Menu overview: see chapter 8.1) 531 OPERATION <1 APPLICATIONS>...
  • Page 68: System Settings

    18 System Settings Settings on the balance can be made via the menu by pressing the [MENU] key. For navigation in the menu see chapter 8.2 18.1 Call System Settings The system settings described in this chapter are always made in the <64 SCALE MANAGE>...
  • Page 69: Date Display Format

    18.3 Date display format The scale allows you to set the format in which the date is displayed.  Open <64 SCALE MANAGE> (see chapter 18.1).  Use the [F1] and [F2] keys to navigate to <646 DATE DISP>.  Press [F4] key to make settings ...
  • Page 70: Readability

    18.6 Readability The greater the readability is set, the less the scale is affected by external influences. In addition, the scale value stabilises more quickly. • This function is not available for the FES 62K-4D and FEJ 62K- 4DM weighing systems. •...
  • Page 71: Perform Internal Adjustment

    18.7.2 Perform internal adjustment The balance must not be switched off, disconnected from the power supply or loaded during internal adjustment  Switch on balance If internal adjustment is activated every time the balance is switched on:  The scales perform the internal adjustment and automatically switch to measuring mode.
  • Page 72: Restore Last Tare Value

     Open <64 SCALE MANAGE> (see chapter 18.1).  Navigate to <64C DIRECT ST> with the [F1] and [F2] keys.  Press [F4] key to make settings  Select the desired setting with [F1] and [F2]. Disabled Enabled  Press [F4] key to confirm selection. 18.10 Restore last tare value The scale provides the option to restore the last tare value used before the scale was switched off when it is switched on again.
  • Page 73: Restore Factory Settings

    18.11 Restore factory settings When restoring the factory settings of the scale, all settings except span setting, date and time, are reset.  Open <64 SCALE MANAGE> (see chapter 18.1).  Navigate to <64E INITIALIZE> using the [F1] and [F2] keys. ...
  • Page 74: Adjustment

    19 Adjustment As the value of the acceleration due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth, according to the underlying physical weighing principle, each scale must be adjusted to the place of installation to the acceleration due to gravity prevailing there (only if the scale has not already been adjusted to the place of installation at the factory).
  • Page 75: Adjustment With External Weight

     Navigate to <631 EX CAL> using the [F1] and [F2] keys.  Press [F4] to start external adjustment. For the FES 17K-4 and FES 33K-4 weighing systems (this step is skipped for FES 62K-4D):  Press keys [F1] and [F2] to select how the external adjustment weight should be rounded.
  • Page 76: Adjustment Test With External Weight

    For the weighing system FES 17K-4:  Message <on FS> appears on the display and starts flashing  Adjustment starts For the weighing systems FES 33K-4 and FES 62K4-D:  Various messages are shown on the display one after another: <on FS> → <push M>...
  • Page 77: Adjustment With Internal Weight

    For the weighing system FES 17K-4:  Message <on FS> appears on the display and starts flashing  The adjustment test starts For the weighing systems FES 33K-4 and FES 62K4-D:  Various messages are shown on the display one after another: <on FS>...
  • Page 78: Performing The Internal Adjustment

    19.2.1 Performing the internal adjustment  Open <63 MAINTENANCE> (see chapter 19).  Use [F1] and [F2] keys to navigate to <633 INT CAL>.  Press [F4] key to start internal adjustment.  Various messages are shown on the display one …...
  • Page 79: Position Of The Adjustment Switches And Seal Marks

     Open <63 MAINTENANCE> (see chapter 19).  Navigate to <638 ADVICE CAL> with the [F1] and [F2] keys.  Press [F4] key to make settings  Use [F1] and [F2] to select the desired setting: Reminder disabled Reminder enabled ...
  • Page 80: Verification

    20 Verification General: According to EU directive 2014/23/EU balances must be officially verified if they are used as follows (legally controlled area): a) For commercial transactions if the price of goods is determined by weighing. b) For the production of medicines in pharmacies as well as for analyses in the medical and pharmaceutical laboratory.
  • Page 81: Interfaces

    21 Interfaces The scale can communicate with external peripheral devices using the interfaces. Data can be sent to a printer, PC or control displays. In the same way, control commands and data inputs may occur via the connected devices (such as PC, keyboard, barcode reader).
  • Page 82: Interface Cable

    Pin connection: Pin nr. Signal Input/Output Function Input Receive data Output Edit data HIGH (when scale is Output switched on) Signal ground External contact input for EXT. TARE Input tare subtraction Tare subtraction can be performed by an external device by connecting a link or a transistor between pin 9 (EXT.
  • Page 83: Rs232C Interface For Data Output

    21.2 RS232C interface for data output Connection 9 pin D-SUB socket 1200/2400/4800/9600/ Baud rate 19200/38400/57600/115200 selectable Parity None / Odd number / Even number Pin connection: Pin nr. Signal Input/Output Function Output Edit data HIGH (when scale is Output switched on) Signal ground 21.3 Data Output Formats (CSP) The CSP data output formats are only available for the FES weighing...
  • Page 84: Data Description

    • 8-digit data format Consisting of 16 characters, including the end characters (CR= 0DH, LF= 0AH) 15 16 P1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 U1 U2 S1 S2 CR LF Other data (date, time, etc.) • 6-digit, 7-digit and 8-digit data format. The end characters (CR= 0DH, LF= 0AH) are attached to the message “M1, M2, …...
  • Page 85 Code Code (U1) Significance Symbol (U2) Momme (mom) Ounce Pound Troy ounce Penny weight Tael Hongkong Singapur-Malaysia tael Taiwan tael Indian Tola Quantity Percent Coefficient multiplication *Sp = space Result evaluation for weighing with tolerance range: S1 = 1 character Code Significance Below lower tolerance limit (LOW)
  • Page 86: Data Output Formats (Cbm)

    Status of data: S2 = 1 character Code Significance Data stable Data not stable Data error, all data except S2 unreliable No special status *Sp = space 21.4 Data output formats (CBM) 21.4.1 Data composition Measurement results: • 26-digit data format Consists of 26 characters, including the end characters (CR= 0DH, LF= 0AH) D9 D10 D11 D12 U1 *Sp = space...
  • Page 87: Data Description

    21.4.2 Data description Status of data: S1 = 1 character Code Significance Data stable Data not stable *Sp = space Result of the tolerance range weighing: C1 = 1 character Code Significance Within tolerance range (OK) Upper tolerance limit exceeded (HIGH) Below lower tolerance limit (LOW) *Sp = space Data type:...
  • Page 88 D1 – D12 Code Significance Number between brackets ” [ “ and “ ] “ marks the non- verification-relevant digit Blanks fill the upper part of the data Output to the least significant digit if no decimal point is present Unused most significant digit *Sp = space Units:...
  • Page 89: Data Input

    21.5 Data input • Data entries cannot be processed by the scale if it is performing an action during the entry (e.g. making settings, zeroing, taring) • Data can only be entered via the bidirectional RS232C interface (see chapter 21.1). •...
  • Page 90: Input Format 2

    • Commands O8 and O9 are used to request data. • After entering O8 or O9, the scale returns O0. • Commands O0 to O7 are executed after activation until the scale is turned off. When the [MENU] key is pressed or the scale is turned on again, the output settings <413 CONDITION>...
  • Page 91: Response Formats

    • C3 can contain a maximum of 10 numeric characters (including polarity +/-, comma and dot). • Be careful not to enter any weighing units (e.g.,). • Entries are only accepted by the scale if it is in a weighing application (simple weighing, piece counting, percentage weighing, coefficient multiplication).
  • Page 92: Ack/Nak Format

    Commands: Code (A1) Code (A2) Code (A3) Significance Normal answer Incorrect answer 21.6.2 ACK/NAK Format Consists of one character (without end characters). Commands: Code (A1) Significance ACK 06H Normal answer NAK 15H Incorrect answer 21.7 Communication settings Settings on the balance can be made via the menu by pressing the [MENU] key. For navigation in the menu see chapter 8.2 21.7.1 Activate / deactivate the RS232-C interface ...
  • Page 93: Adjust Communication Settings

    21.7.2 Adjust communication settings All settings are made in <41 RS232C> (see chapter 21.7.1). Set the format: The CSP data output formats are only available for the FES weighing system.  Navigate to <412 FORMAT> using the [F1] and [F2] keys.
  • Page 94 One-time output whenever value is stable (no output for unstable values) Continuous output for unstable values (interruption of output when value is stable → stable value is output once) Press [PRINT] key for one-time output at stable values (No output at unstable values) ...
  • Page 95 Set parity:  Navigate to <416 PARITY> using the keys [F1] and [F2].  Press [F4] key to make settings  Use keys [F1] and [F2] to select the desired setting: Empty EVEN Even  Press [F4] key to confirm selection. Set stop bit: ...
  • Page 96  Press [F4] key to confirm selection. Set display of net values: The display of net values is only available for the FES weighing system.  Use the keys [F1] and [F2] to navigate to <41A STATUS>.  Press [F4] key to make settings ...
  • Page 97: Servicing, Maintenance, Disposal

     Remove spilled weighed material immediately 22.2 Servicing, maintenance  The unit may only be opened by qualified service technicians authorised by KERN.  Before opening, disconnect from power supply. 22.3 Disposal Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according to valid national or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.
  • Page 98: Instant Help For Troubleshooting

    23 Instant help for troubleshooting In the event of a fault in the programme sequence, the scale should be briefly switched off and disconnected from the mains. The weighing process must then be restarted. Fault Possible cause • The balance is not switched on The weight display does not glow •...
  • Page 99: Error Messages

    23.1 Error messages Error message Description Possible causes / repair • • OVER ERROR Maximum weighing range exceeded Split sample and weigh individually • The total exceeds the maximum • number of characters on the display Use lighter tare weight •...
  • Page 100 touching other objects • Check for vibrations or draughts • ERR717 The mass of the external adjustment Check and use the weight deviates by more than 1 % from intended weight value of the external adjustment • the intended adjustment weight weight.
  • Page 101 touching other objects • Check for vibrations or draughts • • ERR740 Set value is out of range in numeric Set the tare within the tare entry or actual value setting method in subtraction range. PRE-TARE setting (0 g to maximum load).
  • Page 102 • Use samples whose unit • Unit weight of samples is less than the ERR751 weight is greater than the smallest unit weight smallest unit weight • • ERR752 Piece weight of samples is too low (0 g Use samples whose unit or less) during piece counting mode weight is greater than the smallest unit weight...

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