KERN HTS Series Operating Instructions Manual

KERN HTS Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Electronic crane scale
KERN HTS
Version 2.4
11/2010
GB
KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com
Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
HTS-BA-e-1024
ME-Nr. 71209203-E

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  • Page 1 KERN & Sohn GmbH Ziegelei 1 Tel: +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 Electronic crane scale KERN HTS Version 2.4 11/2010 HTS-BA-e-1024 ME-Nr. 71209203-E...
  • Page 2 Vous trouverez d’autres versions de langue online sous www.kern-sohn.com/manuals Further language versions you will find online under www.kern-sohn.com/manuals A használati utasítás egyéb nyelveken a www.kern-sohn.com/manuals címről tölthető le Trovate altre versioni di lingue online inwww.kern-sohn.com/manuals Ytterligere språkversjoner finner du online under www.kern-sohn.com/manuals Bijkomende taalversies vindt u online op www.kern-sohn.com/manuals...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    KERN HTS Version 2.4 11/2010 Operating Instructions Electronic crane scale Contents Technical specifications ........................5 Small construction____________________________________________________________ 5 Large construction ___________________________________________________________ 7 Dimensions _________________________________________________________________ 9 Declaration of conformity ....................... 12 General Safety Instructions ......................18 Crane scale at a glance ........................20...
  • Page 4 User menu ............................43 Overview __________________________________________________________________ 43 Accessing the user menu _____________________________________________________ 43 Operation in menu __________________________________________________________ 44 Description of the user menu __________________________________________________ 47 Service menu............................ 50 Overview __________________________________________________________________ 50 Access service menu ________________________________________________________ 51 Description of service menu ___________________________________________________ 52 Verification ________________________________________________________________ 58 Error messages..........................
  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Small construction KERN HTS150K HTS300K HTS600K HTS1.5T 50IP 100IP 200IP 0.5IP Readability (d) 50 g 100 g 200 g 500 g Weighing range 150 kg 300 kg 600 kg 1500 kg (Max) Taring range 150 kg 300 kg...
  • Page 6 KERN HTS150K HTS300K HTS600K HTS1.5T 50IPM 100IPM 200IPM 0.5IPM Readability (d) 50 g 100 g 200 g 500 g Weighing range 150 kg 300 kg 600 kg 1500 kg (Max) Taring range 150 kg 300 kg 600 kg ,500 kg...
  • Page 7: Large Construction

    Large construction KERN HTS3T1IP HTS6T2IP HTS10T5IP Readability (d) 1 kg 2 kg 5 kg Weighing range 3 000 kg 6 000 kg 10 000 kg (Max) Taring range 3 000 kg 6 000 kg 7 500 kg (subtractive) Reproductability 1 000 g...
  • Page 8 KERN HTS3T1IPM HTS6T2IPM HTS10T5IPM Readability (d) 1 kg 2 kg 5 kg Weighing range 3 000 kg 6 000 kg 10 000 kg (Max) Taring range 3 000 kg 6 000 kg 7 500 kg (subtractive) Reproductability 1 000 g...
  • Page 9: Dimensions

    Dimensions Small construction: HTS 150kg—600kg HTS-BA-e-1024...
  • Page 10 HTS1.5t Dimensions (mm) Packing Model weight Gross L×B×H Ø1 Ø2 Ø3 (kg) weight (mm) (kg) HTS150kg HTS300kg 37.5 540x270x310 HTS600kg HTS1.5t HTS-BA-e-1024...
  • Page 11 Large construction: Dimensions (mm) Packing weight Model Gross (kg) L×B×H weight (mm) (kg) HTS3t 900x470x400 HTS6t 1040 1140x540x400 HTS10t HTS-BA-e-1024...
  • Page 12: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity KERN & Sohn GmbH D-72322 Balingen-Frommern Tel: 0049-[0]7433- 9933-0 Postfach 4052 Fax: 0049-[0]7433-9933-149 E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.de Internet: www.kern-sohn.de Konformitätserklärung EC-Konformitätserklärung EC-Declaration of -Conformity EC- Déclaration de conformité EC-Declaración de Conformidad EC-Dichiarazione di conformità EC-Conformiteitverklaring EC- Declaração de conformidade EC- Prohlášení...
  • Page 13 действует только для поверенных весов Date: 17.09.2009 Signature: Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH Management Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH, Ziegelei 1, D-72336 Balingen, Tel. +49-[0]7433/9933-0,Fax +49-[0]7433/9933-149 HTS-BA-e-1024...
  • Page 14 English Important notice for verified weighing instruments Weighing instruments verified at the place of manufacture bear the preceding mark on the packing label and a green M-sticker on the descriptive plate. They may be set to work immediately. Weighing instruments which are verified in two steps has no green "M" on the descriptive plate, bear the aforementioned identification on the packing label.
  • Page 15 Netherlands Belangrijke aanmerking voor geijkte weegschalen in EG-landen In de fabriek geijkte weegschalen dragen dit kenteken op het emballage-etiket en een groene M-sticker op het ijklabel. Deze kunnen meteen in gebruik genomen worden. Bij weegschalen die in twee stappen geijkt moeten worden en geen groene “M” op het ijklabel hebben, staat dit kenteken op het emballage-etiket.
  • Page 16 Notice Certified balances and balances used for legal applications have the EU type approval. The year of the initial verification is shown next to the CE mark. Such balances are verified in the factory and carry the „M“ mark on the actual balance and the packaging. The year of initial verification is shown next to the CE mark.
  • Page 17 Wskazówki Dla wag legalizowanych/podlegających obowiązkowi legalizowania istnieje dokument dopuszczenia rodzaju konstrukcji UE. Rok pierwszej legalizacji jest podany obok znaku CE. Takie wagi są legalizowane w zakładzie producenta i mają oznaczenie „M“ na sobie i na opakowaniu. W przypadku wag legalizowanych u producenta wartość geograficzna podaje, dla jakich miejsc ustawienia waga została legalizowana.
  • Page 18: General Safety Instructions

    KERN & Sohn take no responsibility whatsoever. KERN & Sohn cannot be made liable, if the crane scale is altered or used improperly, and if damage occurs because of this.
  • Page 19 Intended use Use the crane scale exclusively for lifting and weighing freely moveable loads. Failure to adhere to prescriptions when using the appliance may result in injury. For example, the following is not permitted: exceeding the permissible nominal load of the crane, crane scale or any type of load attachment equipment, transporting persons, pulling loads at an angle,...
  • Page 20: Crane Scale At A Glance

    Crane scale at a glance The crane scale is a versatile and economic solution for overhead material handling and weighing applications, i.e. recycling, metal works, machine repair and rebuilding, transport and logistics. Optional infrared remote control makes operation even easier. Overview Small construction: 6 Connecting pipe...
  • Page 21 Large construction: 7 Gauge propeller Splint 8 Battery screw Display 9 Battery and battery cover Keyboard 10 Nameplate Window for IR remote control 11 Swivel joint Safety clip 12 Hook HTS-BA-e-1024...
  • Page 22: Display

    Display Small construction: The weight display is a 5 digit LED display. Large construction: The weight display is a 6 digit LED display (big numbers). The small number on the right hand side indicates the current accumulator number. Meaning The LED will illuminate when … Movement The scale is in motion Total...
  • Page 23: Keyboard

    Keyboard Meaning Functional Description On/Off On / Off Switches the scale on or off... →0← Zero / master Corrects the zero point of the scale The display is set to zero. Only use this key in gross mode. TARE/M Tare/M In gross mode this button saves the current weight value as tare weight.
  • Page 24: Remote Control

    Remote control The infra-red remote control can operate the scale as the keyboard does. In addition the remote control adds 10 numerical keys: 0 to 9. The red LED lights every time a key is pressed. HTS-BA-e-1024...
  • Page 25: Commissioning

    (see chapter 10.2) If the dimensions of your first safety check do not match those of the manufacturer, then the scale must not be used. In this situation, contact a service partner authorised by KERN. HTS-BA-e-1024...
  • Page 26: Recharge The Battery

    Recharge the battery A sealed, rechargeable lead-acid battery powers the crane scale. Damage to the crane scale! Only use the battery charger provided with the crane scale. Check that battery charger, cables and mains plug are in CAUTION good order and condition. Do not use the crane scale while charging.
  • Page 27 Loading (large construction) 1. Undo the 2 screws of the battery cover on top of the crane scale and pull out the battery pack (1). 2. Unplug the battery pack from the connector in the housing. 3. Connect the battery charger on the one end to the battery pack connector and on the other end to the power outlet (mains).
  • Page 28: Suspend Scale

    Suspend scale Pre-condition Your crane must have a safety latch (1) to prevent the crane scale from falling when there is no load. If there is no safety latch or the safety latch is damaged, please contact the crane manufacturer to obtain a hook with this safety feature. Hang the crane scale from the bottom hook of a crane and lock the secure latch.
  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation Safety instructions Danger Risk of injury due to falling loads! Always operate with great care according to the general rules for operating a crane, see chapter 1. Persons are forbidden to walk or stand in dangerous area. Do not exceed the rated load capacity of the crane, crane scale or load bearing item...
  • Page 30 Loading the scale 1. Position the crane scale hook over the load. 2. Lower the crane scale until the load can be attached to the scale hook. Reduce speed when reaching the appropriate level. 3. Attach the load to the hook. Make sure that the scale hook latch is closed. If slings are used to handle the load, make sure that the slings are fully seated in the saddle of the scale hook.
  • Page 31 Loading small construction: HTS-BA-e-1024...
  • Page 32 Loading large construction: HTS-BA-e-1024...
  • Page 33: Turn On/Off

    Turn on/off Switching on Press and hold the On/Off key on the keyboard of the scale. The display illuminates and the scale runs a self test. The self test is complete when weight value 0 is shown on the display. The crane scale works in gross mode.
  • Page 34: Taring

    Taring Taring is only possible if the scale ist not in motion, i.e. the motion „LED “ is not lit. Once the tare weight is accepted the scale is working in the net mode. Manual taring In gross mode press the Tare key. The scale stores the weight value as tare value. The display shows 0 (kg) and the Net LED lights.
  • Page 35: Working With The Tare Weights Saved

    Call up current tare weight In net mode press the F key. The tare weight is displayed and the Tare LED lights. Note: With the F key you can switch between net and tare weight. See chapter 6.7 for working with the accumulation function.
  • Page 36 Calling and taking over the tare weights saved 1. Press mode and tare buttons consecutively. The content of the first tare memory shall be displayed. The number of the storage area shall be represented by a small figure on the right. 2.
  • Page 37: Weighing

    Weighing Load the crane scale. The weight value is indicated immediately. Note The crane scale offers optical weighing help, i.e. the display blinks if the weight value is not within boundaries set. To do this, an upper and lower limit must be entered in the “Weighing with tolerance range”...
  • Page 38 Automatic accumulating Load a weight equal or heavier than the minimum accept limit. The weight is automatically added to the accumulator. The Total LED is lit. The internal item counter is increased by 1. Notes • The weight is accumulated automatically if it is equal or heavier than the minimum accept limit set in the User menu, see chapter 8.3.
  • Page 39: Displaying Peak Weight

    Clearing the accumulator Press repeatedly the F key to recall the first digits of the accumulated weight (H…) Press key →0← in order to delete the amount accumulator. 3. Confirm SAVE with the mode key.The accumulator is cleared; the crane scale is back to gross mode.
  • Page 40: Weighing With A Tolerance Range

    Returning to the peak weight measuring cycle When the peak weight is displayed, press the C key. The display changes to the current gross weight and the peak weight measuring cycle is ended. Clearing the peak weight 1. When the peak weight is displayed, press the a keys. The display returns to the actual gross weight.
  • Page 41: Battery Operation

    6.12 Battery operation For optimum battery operation please observe the following: Do not recharge the battery until it has been fully discharged. Charge the battery at least every 3 months to keep it in good condition. When the crane scale is not in use for a long time, remove the battery. Battery indicator There are two levels of battery indicators: With the BAT LOW LED lit, charge the...
  • Page 42: Operation With Remote Control

    6.13 Operation with remote control The remote control can be operated at distances up to 15 meters. You can operate all functions except switching on via the remote control. With the remote control the additional function numeric tare is possible. Aim the top of the remote control to the front of the crane scale.
  • Page 43: User Menu

    7. User menu In the master mode you can modify parameters concerning your specific weighing application. Overview The crane scale menu consists of two areas: The user menu and the service menu for service technicians, see chapter 8. Operation is the same in both areas. The user menu parameters are represented by numbers in the display.
  • Page 44: Operation In Menu

    Operation in menu Display in user menu The display is divided in 3 groups: Selecting parameter groups or settings Example 1: to get from parameter group F3 directly to parameter group F4 Press the Tare key to get to the next parameter group. Example 2: In order to access sub-parameter F3.1 from parameter group F3 Press the Mode button to access the sub-parameters.
  • Page 45 Returning to the previous step Example 1: to return from parameter group F4 to parameter group F3 Press key→0←to access the previous parameter group. Example 2: to return from parameter group F3.8 to parameter group F3.7 Press key→0←to access the previous parameter group. Confirming selected parameter (settings) Press Mode button.
  • Page 46 Enter numerical values The most comfortable way to enter numerical values is via the remote control. On the crane scale keyboard use the Tare and F keys. Use the F key to increase the flashing digit (in the example: 0) by 1. Use the Tare key to move the flashing digit (in the example: 1) one digit to the left.
  • Page 47: Description Of The User Menu

    Description of the user menu Factory settings are printed in bold. F2.4.1 – Minimum weight for totalising The current set minimum weight for totalising is displayed immediately. Use the MODE key to confirm the displayed minimum weight Enter the minimum weight for totalising using the remote control. Press the a key and use the Tare and F keys to enter the minimum weight for totalising.
  • Page 48 F3.1 – Sleep mode The crane scale will enter sleep mode if the keyboard is not in use and if the weight has not changed for 5 minutes. SLEEP will be displayed. To escape the sleep mode, press a key on the keyboard or on the remote control. Sleep mode is switched off Sleep mode activated (factory setting) F3.2 –...
  • Page 49 F3.7 – Memory retention When memory retention is enabled, the crane scale returns to the last status (zero point, gross/net mode etc.) when powering up. Save status off (factory setting) Save status on F3.8 – Remote control function Remote control function disabled Remote control function enabled (factory setting) F4.3 –...
  • Page 50: Service Menu

    Service menu Overview Parameter Factory settings Name Value Meaning F1.2 Digital filter medium F1.5 Taring F1.6.2 Automatic zero points F1.6.3 Reset area when switching on +/–10 % F1.6.4 Reset area for manual reset +/–2 % F1.7.1 Area for motion sensor +/–0.5 d F1.8 Edit weighing unit...
  • Page 51: Access Service Menu

    Access service menu Parameters which can be changed in Service Mode are protected through verification. On a verified crane scale, the verification seal must first be destroyed in order to activate Service Mode. It is then necessary to re-verify the crane scale. Entering the service menu, small construction 1.
  • Page 52: Description Of Service Menu

    Description of service menu Factory settings are printed in bold. F1.2 – Digital filter The digital filter stabilises the weight display when Filter off Filter setting low Filter setting medium (factory setting) Filter setting high F1.5 – Tare operation Tare operation can be enabled or disabled. Tare function off Tare function on (factory installation) F1.6.2 –...
  • Page 53 F1.6.4 – Manual zero operation This setting affects the tolerance of the pushbutton or remote control zero. Manual reset off Manual zero operation with zero range +/–2 % (factory setting) Manual reset in reset area +/–20% Manual reset in reset area +/-100 % F1.7.1 –...
  • Page 54 F1.10 – Select resolution After 2 seconds the current set resolution will be displayed. Press the Mode key, to confirm the displayed capacity Press the Tare key, to set the resolution in accordance with the following table. Capacity Resolution Capacity resolution 0.02 0.05 3000...
  • Page 55 Standard setting Display Description E SCL * Unload the scale The scale shall wait for a stable weight value Mode 15 SCL … While counting down from 15 to 0 the scale records zero 0 SCL Add L * Attach test weight of at least 20% of capacity Confirm attachment of test weight Mode Enter weight value for test weight...
  • Page 56 3 point adjustment Display Description E SCL * Unload the scale Mode The scale shall wait for a stable weight value 15 SCL While counting down from 15 to 0 the scale records zero … 0 SCL Add H * Attach test weight of at least 50 % of capacity Mode Confirm attachment of test weight...
  • Page 57 F1.13 0 - Zero adjustment This function allows re-zeroing after removing chains, slings and lifting devices used in calibration. Skip zero setting (factory setting) Activate zero setting Press the Tare key to enter zero adjustment. Remove all weight from the scale and then press the Mode key. The scale counts down from 15 SCL to 0 SCL while recording zero.
  • Page 58: Verification

    F5.1 – End service menu Save settings Restores the most recently saved parameters Resets the factory settings information When “restore factory settings” has been selected, "SURE" shall appear in the display Confirm this enquiry with the Mode key. Verification General: According to the EU guideline 90/384/EEC balances must be verified officially if they are to be used as follows (legally regulated area): a) For commercial transactions if the price of goods is determined by weighing...
  • Page 59 Position of the seal: Small construction Large construction Balances with obligatory verification must be taken out of service if: The weighing result of the balance is outside the maximum limits of operating • errors. Therefore load balance is regular intervals with known test weight (ca. 1/3 of the max.
  • Page 60: Error Messages

    9. Error messages Error code Fault Remedy E1, E2, E3 Internal error Switch crane scale off and then on again If message is still on, call Service Adjustment weight to low Attach additional test weight Scale in motion Re-adjust Full Overflow data accumulator Data record deletion Underload, i.e.
  • Page 61: 10. Maintenance & Cleaning

    The regular 12-month service must only be carried out by trained experts (KERN service). The results of this service are to be entered into the checklist (chapter 10.2).
  • Page 62 If a dimension should be below the permissible deviation from the original dimension (see checklist, chapter 10.2) or if there are other discrepancies, the scale must be repaired immediately by trained experts (KERN Service). Do not repair it yourself under any circumstances. Take the scale out of operation immediately! All repairs and replacement parts must be documented by the service partner (see list, chapter 11.2).
  • Page 63: Checklist For Regular Safety Inspections

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  • Page 65 Small construction: HTS 150 kg – 600 kg HTS 1.5 t HTS-BA-e-1024...
  • Page 66: Cleaning

    Large construction: 10.3 Cleaning Damage to the crane scale! Do not use any type of industrial solvents or chemicals. CAUTION Clean the keybord and the display with a soft cloth that has been dampened with a mild window type cleaner or detergent. 10.4 Changing the batteries of the remote control To change the batteries, the remote control has to be taken from the yellow rubber...
  • Page 67: 11. Enclosure

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  • Page 68: Proof Of Replacement And Repair Of Safety Relevant Parts

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