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Shimadzu ATX Series Instruction Manual

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ATX324 ・ ATX224 ・ ATX124 ・ ATX84
ATY324 ・ ATY224 ・ ATY124 ・ ATY64
321-78001D
Sep. 2016

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  • Page 1 321-78001D Sep. 2016 ATX324 ・ ATX224 ・ ATX124 ・ ATX84 ATY324 ・ ATY224 ・ ATY124 ・ ATY64...
  • Page 2 Shimadzu does not guarantee that the WindowsDirect communication function will operate without • problems on all PCs. Shimadzu will accept no responsibility for any trouble that arises as a result of using this function. You are recommended to back up all important data and programs in advance.
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Shimadzu ATX/ATY series electronic balance. The ATX/ATY series models are high performance electronic balances that we confidently recommend based on over 90 years of precision balance manufacture. While these models are of course capable of fast and accurate weighing, the models all use the Unibloc cells that Shimadzu started using for electronic balances in 1989, improv the reliability of the balances still further.
  • Page 4 How to Find the Information You Need This manual allows you to search for a function or operating procedure in a number of ways. Search for the information by thumbing through the manual. "Cover index" Search for what you want to do. "What You Can Do", page 6 Search quickly for the menu option you want to use. "Menu Map", page 143 Search for information based on its order of appearance in the manual.
  • Page 5 Example page  Linked to the cover index (right-hand pages only) Index Notes Information to help use the balance correctly Reference Menu operation Explanation of terms Depiction of the display Continued on next page The symbol shown in the figure below appears at the head of the next page. The title of the previous page appears here.
  • Page 6 What You Can Do This section lets you search for a method you would like to try or a function you want to know about. Various I want to weigh up to a fixed quantity by adding increments of the same sample (item to be weighed: weighing powder, liquid, etc.) a little at a time.
  • Page 7 Calibration I want to adjust the balance so that it is very accurate after stabilization. Span Calibration and Adjustment page 54 I want to carry out calibration and output a record. Leaving a Record of Calibration page 59 Printing / I want to send data to a PC (e.g. to Excel). output WindowsDirect Communication Function page 105...
  • Page 8 Note also that if the power supply or voltage is unstable or if the power supply capacity is insufficient, it will not be possible to obtain satisfactory performance from the balance. Do not connect anything other than Do not use the balance peripheral devices specified by Shimadzu anywhere exposed to to the balance’s connector. explosive, combustible or Prohibitions Prohibitions corrosive gases.
  • Page 9 Precautions on Use Avoid locations where the balance will be exposed to any of the following. Prohibitions You may not be able to obtain correct weight readings. Air flow from an air conditioner, ventilator, • door or window Extreme temperature changes • Vibration • Direct sunlight • Dust, fine particles, electromagnetic waves •...
  • Page 10 The controls implemented as a result of security related requirements are intended to result in trusted records. Shimadzu CLASS-Balance Agent Shimadzu provides a means for compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 with Shimadzu CLASS-Balance Agent software, part of a comprehensive laboratory data management system, Shimadzu CLASS Agent.
  • Page 11 They will advise you regarding the equipment take-back. With your co-operation we are aiming to reduce contamination from waste electronic and electrical equipment and preserve natural resource through re-use and recycling. Do not hesitate to ask Shimadzu service representative, if you require further information. WEEE Mark...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents BEFORE WEIGHING Name and Function of Components ......18 ■ Main body ............18 ■...
  • Page 13 Entering Numerical Values ....... .  Changing the Numerical Value ......... . ■...
  • Page 14 Adjusting the Stability Mark ....... . 7 Setting the Stability Detection Range ........7 ■...
  • Page 15 10 CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES Convenient Functions Relating to Output ....100 ■ Printing / Outputting Automatically (Auto Print Function) ..... .100 ■...
  • Page 16 13 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Turning the Power ON and OFF ......13 Auto Power-Off Function ..........13 ■...
  • Page 17 MEMO...

  • Page 18: Before Weighing

    BEFORE WEIGHING Name and Function of Components Main body The ATX/ATY Series comprises toploading electromagnetic balances with UniBloc weighing mechanism. Main body  Windbreak Even a slight breeze may affect measurement, so the windbreak Place the object to be weighed is provided to avoid air here.

  • Page 19: Operation Keys

    Numeric value / Symbol display Operation keys Unit display area menu display area area Operation Keys During Weighing During Menu Operation Press and Hold for About Press Once and Release ... 3 Seconds ... Takes you to a higher • level in the menu hierarchy. Long pressing the key • quits menu mode and Switch between the operation return directly to the [BREAK] and standby modes weighing mode.

  • Page 20: Display Panel

    BEFORE WEIGHING  Name and Function of Components Display Panel Display Name Description See: Battery symbol Lights up when the battery voltage is low. Zero tracking symbol Lit when the zero tracking function is set ON. Page 63 This symbol is lit during calibration. Weight symbol Page 48 Blinks when calibration is necessary for a verified balance as...

  • Page 21: Numeric Value Area

    Display Name Description See: Specific percentage Lit when the specific percentage reference has been set for Page 96 weighing symbol percentage weighing. Percentage weighing Lit during percentage weighing. Page 99 symbol Numeric value area Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU: Model with EC Type Approval.

  • Page 22: Installation

    BEFORE WEIGHING Installation Choosing the Installation Site The measuring performance of the balance is greatly influenced by the environment where it is installed. Observe the following points to ensure safe and accurate weighing. ! Caution Do not use the balance anywhere exposed to explosive, combustible or corrosive gases.

  • Page 23: Unpacking And Delivery Inspection

    Unpacking and Delivery Inspection The items packed will differ depending on the model of balance ordered. Check that all of the items indicated below are included in the package, and that nothing has been damaged. The numbers in the boxes [ ] indicate the quantity of each item. ATX/ATY Series ...

  • Page 24: Installing The Components

    BEFORE WEIGHING  Installation Installing the Components The procedure for fitting the components differs depending on the model of the balance. ATX/ATY Series  Place the pan supporter. Pan supporter Pan supporter Pan ring Pan ring Place the pan on the pan supporters. Align the two pan notches with the left and right Protective cover Protective cover...
  • Page 25 Adjust the two level screws at the front so that the air bubble in the level becomes centered in the left/right direction. At this stage it doesn't matter if the air bubble isn't centered in the front/rear direction. Turn the front right level screw clockwise. If the air bubble is left of center Turn the front left level screw clockwise.

  • Page 26: Turning The Power On

    ! ! C ! H ! E ! ! 3 ! ! C ! H ! E ! ! 0 ! ! O ! F ! F ! ! For the ATX series… An operation check on the internal weight mechanism is performed automatically.

  • Page 27: Warming

    Warming Up Before performing span calibration on the balance or measuring its accuracy, you must ensure that it is in a stable state. When stabilizing the balance, it is important that its temperature is stable. Put the balance in weighing mode (for example showing the gram display) and leave it with the power ON for at least an hour in advance of calibration.

  • Page 28: Performing Span Calibration

     Installation Performing Span Calibration Always perform span calibration for a balance after moving it. Weights are required for span calibration of the ATX series. For details on weights, see "About Weights" (^ page 128). Before performing span calibration, warm up the balance in advance.
  • Page 29 Caution If calibration doesn't end normally and the balance stops, do not move it nor Instructions leave it as it is. Moving the balance in such a condition may cause failure because the internal weight is not held correctly. Before moving the balance, be sure to turn the power on and start it up correctly (so that the internal weight is correctly held).
  • Page 30 BEFORE WEIGHING  Enter the weight value. 2! 0 ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 2! 0 ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 If necessary, change the weight value to match the weight that will be used for calibration. If there is no need to change it, proceed to step (If necessary enter the weight value.) 1! 9 ! 9 .
  • Page 31 Take the calibration weight off the pan. Open the glass door in the windbreak, remove the weight from the pan and shut the glass door again. "END" will be displayed and the balance will return to the weighing mode. The procedure described above is the default standard span calibration procedure.

  • Page 32: Using The Balance

    USING THE BALANCE Weighing Enter the weighing mode. What is the weighing mode? The balance is in the state where it indicates the units (for example grams) of the weight on the pan. To establish the weighing mode, follow the steps below depending on the current status of the balance.
  • Page 33 Insert the sample (item to be measured) into the container. Open the glass door of the windbreak, place the sample (item to be weighed) on the pan and shut the glass door again. When the display has stabilized, (the stability mark) lights up, read the display.

  • Page 34: Outputting Weight Readings

    (^ page 135) is set to ON, the following information is output. • Example printout from printer (When the GLP output function is set to ON) SHIMADZU CORP. Name of manufacturer Balance model name ATX224 Balance serial number D *********...

  • Page 35: Selecting The Display

    Selecting the Display Switching Units You can display different units from among those set to be available. Press in the weighing mode. ! ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 Repeatedly pressing this key will cycle you through the registered units. When the balance is shipped from the factory, the only unit registered is grams.
  • Page 36 USING THE BALANCE  Selecting the Display Select the measurement parameters in other functions. ! ! T! O ! O ! L ! S ! ! T! O ! O ! L ! S [TOOLS] TAR! G ! E T TAR! G ! E T [PARAM.
  • Page 37 To return to the 1d display... Follow the above steps, and confirm on the 10D display in step 4. Selecting the Decimal Point Display Symbol The decimal point can be displayed as either "." (a period) or "," (a comma). Press twice shortly in the STAND...
  • Page 38 USING THE BALANCE  Ending Weighing Confirm and return to the ! ! S ! E ! T ! ! ! S ! E ! T ! weighing mode. [SET] The way the decimal is displayed has now To select the period To select the period •...

  • Page 39: Ending Weighing

    Ending Weighing Turning the Power OFF Establish the weighing mode. ^ "Weighing", page 32 Press If the status described below is not established, press again. (the ready symbol) will light and the standby mode will be established. Normally, leave the balance on standby in this state until the next weighing.

  • Page 40: Menu Settings

    MENU SETTINGS What Is the Menu? With the ATX/ATY series, the menu is used to efficiently select the right functions for the user's application. The Structure of the Menu The menu is divided into five groups according to the setting made. Menu Group Description Used to set the application function mode, comparator, stability/response Main menu...

  • Page 41: Menu Map

    Menu Map The menu map represents the organization of the menu options graphically to make it easy to understand. It is useful for quickly accessing the menu option you want to use. For more on the menu map, see "Menu Map" (^ page 143) and "Menu Map Sheet".

  • Page 42: Basic Menu Operations

    MENU SETTINGS Basic Menu Operations Open the target menu from the weighing mode. The method used to open a menu option differs depending on the group. For details on the methods used for menu opening from each group, see "The Structure of the Menu"...
  • Page 43 Entering Numerical Values Numerical values sometimes have to be entered for menu settings, for example the weight value of a calibration weight, condition values for operating functions, the balance ID, passwords, etc. Operations of the operation keys  Operation Key Operation During Numerical Value Entry Confirms the entered numerical value Increases the value of the digit to be entered (the flashing digit) Pressing this key while the decimal point is flashing shifts the decimal point to the left.

  • Page 44: Changing The Position Of The Decimal Point

    MENU SETTINGS  Entering Numerical Values Press twice. 2! 0 ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 2! 0 ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 The numerical value of the second digit from the left decreases two times, so that it changes from "2"...

  • Page 45: Convenient Functions For Menu Setting

    Convenient Functions for Menu Setting Returning to the Default Settings (Menu Reset) If you want to return the menu settings to the default settings, reset the menu. The default settings are indicated by asterisks in the menu map (^ page 144) and on the menu map sheet.

  • Page 46: Prohibiting Changes To The Menu Settings (Menu Lock)

    MENU SETTINGS  Convenient Functions for Menu Setting Prohibiting Changes to the Menu Settings (Menu Lock) In order to ensure that the menu settings are not changed by mistake, the person managing the balance controls the password and can prohibit menu operation. The default password is "9999".
  • Page 47 On confirmation, the menu setting information During output the communication symbol is lit. During output the communication symbol is lit. is output to the PC or printer. The balance automatically returns to weighing mode. SHIMADZU CORP. SHIMADZU CORP. ATX224 ATX224 D ********* D *********...

  • Page 48: Calibration

    CALIBRATION In order to weigh accurately with an electronic balance, the balance must be calibrated after it has been moved or if the room temperature has changed substantially. You are also advised to carry out calibration routinely (before use every day). Before Starting Calibration…...
  • Page 49 Confirm and return to the weighing ! ! S ! E ! T ! ! ! ! S ! E ! T ! ! mode. [SET] When "span calibration using the external weight" When "span calibration using the external weight" •...

  • Page 50: Automatic Calibration (Atx Only)

    CALIBRATION Automatic calibration (ATX only) Applicable to a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument. Calibration with internal weight executes automatically in weighing mode under any of the following circumstances. (1) When there is a change in the surrounding temperature. (2) When about four hours has passed since the previous calibration. (3) After either condition (1) or (2) above has been met during warm up at stand-by status, when the balance is switched to mass display mode.

  • Page 51: Announcement Of Calibration Request (Aty Only)

    Announcement of calibration request (ATY only) Applicable to a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument. (1) When there is a change in the surrounding temperature. (2) When about four hours has passed since the previous calibration. (3) After either condition (1) or (2) above has been met during warm up at stand-by status, when the balance is switched to mass display mode.

  • Page 52: Span Calibration And Adjustment

    Calibration …" (^ page 48). (As the default setting, "span calibration using the internal weight" is set for ATX, and "span calibration using the external weight" is set for ATY.) Span calibration using the internal weight (ATX series only) I.CAL ...
  • Page 53 If "ERR C" is displayed… Span calibration was not completed for one of the following reasons.  There is too large a discrepancy between the zero point of the balance and the sensitivity.  A container has been placed on the pan.
  • Page 54 CALIBRATION  Span Calibration and Adjustment E.CAL Span calibration using the external weight  Press in the weighing mode. 2! 0 ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 2! 0 ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 When the GLP output function (^ page 135)
  • Page 55 Place the weight on the pan. Open the glass door in the windbreak, place the weight on the pan, and shut the glass door again. Wait until the flashing weight value display changes to a flashing zero. Shut the glass door fully. After placing a weight on the pan or removing a weight from the pan, check that the glass door is fully shut.

  • Page 56: Calibration Of The Internal Weight (Atx Only)

    Calibration of the Internal Weight (ATX Only) In the ATX series, the weight for calibration is built in. The internal weight itself is calibrated on shipment from the factory, but it is possible to recalibrate it using external weights. This is called P.CAL For the range of values for the external weights that can be used, refer to "Specifications"...
  • Page 57 If necessary, enter a weight value. 2! 0 ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 2! 0 ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 If no change is to be made, proceed to step without doing anything.
  • Page 58 CALIBRATION  Calibration of the Internal Weight (ATX Only) Take the calibration weight off the pan. Open the glass door of the windbreak, take the weight off the pan, and close the glass door. If "BUSY" is displayed… ! P ! C ! A ! L ! 3 ! P ! C ! A ! L ! 3 There is something placed on the pan.

  • Page 59: Leaving A Record Of Calibration

    Leaving a Record of Calibration You can leave a record of execution of calibration and set an ID for a balance to facilitate management of multiple balances. Example Printout of a Calibration Record You can output a record of execution of calibration to a PC or printer (option). The WindowsDirect communication function (^ page 105) is useful for output to a PC.

  • Page 60: Setting Output Of A Calibration Record

    CALIBRATION  Leaving a Record of Calibration Setting Output of a Calibration Record Output of the calibration record can be set by turning the GLP output function (^ page 135) ON and OFF. When the GLP output function is set to on, the statistic calculation function of the printer cannot be used.

  • Page 61: Setting A Balance

    Setting a Balance ID When managing multiple balances, you can set a four-digit management number (ID) for each balance which will be indicated as part of calibration records output. Press twice in the weighing mode. This opens the main menu. Select setting of a balance ID.

  • Page 62: Functions Relating To Taring

    FUNCTIONS RELATING TO TARING The ATX/ATY series has the following functions relating to the zero point and taring. Make use of these functions in accordance with the weighing environment and the application. Zero / Taring Functions Zero tracking function Auto zero function Fluctuations in the zero point that occur Drift of the zero point that occurs as a result of immediately after turning the power ON and as a material left on the pan after measurement is...

  • Page 63: Zero Tracking Function

    Zero Tracking Function When the zero tracking function is set, when the indication is zero (including when taring is performed) the fluctuations in the zero point that occur immediately after turning the power ON and due to temperature changes and other factors are compensated for and the zero indication is maintained. (In the default setting the zero tracking function is ON.) Check (the zero tracking symbol)

  • Page 64: Auto Zero Function

    FUNCTIONS RELATING TO TARING Auto Zero Function When the auto zero function is set, any drift of the zero point that occurs as a result of material left on the pan after weighing is automatically compensated for so that zero is displayed. Note that the auto zero function cannot be used in combination with formulation.
  • Page 65 Auto zero range value The auto zero range value is only effective in the units that are displayed when the value is entered. If other units are later selected, change (update) the setting for the zero range value by following the procedure from step while these new units are displayed.

  • Page 66: Auto Tare Function

    FUNCTIONS RELATING TO TARING Auto Tare Function When the auto tare function is set, the balance is automatically tared after the weight reading has been output, and the indication at that point is set to zero. Press for about 3 seconds in the weighing mode. This opens the zero / taring menu.

  • Page 67: Zero / Tare Timing Change Function

    Zero / Tare Timing Change Function The zero / tare timing change function allows you to select whether setting of the zero point / taring is executed without waiting for (the stability mark) to light up, or after waiting for (the stability mark) to light up after pressing This function can also be applied to operations under the auto zero function and the auto tare function.

  • Page 68: Adjusting Response And Stability

    ADJUSTING RESPONSE AND STABILITY The response and stability of the balance can be adjusted in several ways in accordance with the installation environment (degree of vibration and so on) and the weighing application (whether solid objects / clumps or poured liquids / powders are being weighed). Stability: The degree to which the weight reading is stable, with little fluctuation •...

  • Page 69: Selecting The General Weighing Mode

    Selecting the Weighing Mode ATX/ATY series balances have the following two types of weighing mode. Set the right mode in advance depending on the environment of use and the weighing application. Selecting the General Weighing Mode This is the fundamental mode in which response and stability are given equal emphasis. Press twice in the weighing mode.

  • Page 70: Easy Setting Of Response And Stability

    ADJUSTING RESPONSE AND STABILITY Easy Setting of Response and Stability During weighing, the response and stability of the weighing mode can be adjusted in stages in accordance with the installation environment and the weighing application. The ATX/ATY series balances feature excellent response and stability, but since response and stability are generally antagonistic, if one is prioritized it will to some extent weaken the characteristics of the other.
  • Page 71 Priority Given to Response Priority Given to Stability Easy setting indicator Press Press Operation The more times you press this key, the The more times you press this key, the further (the level indicator) moves to further (the level indicator) moves to the R side, increasing the response of the the S side, increasing the stability of the display in stages.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Stability Mark

    ADJUSTING RESPONSE AND STABILITY Adjusting the Stability Mark The stability mark is a symbol ( ) that is displayed when it is determined that the weight reading has stabilized. The following settings adjust conditions for lighting up of (the stability mark). Stability detection range •...

  • Page 73: Setting The Stability Mark Lighting Timing

    Select the value for the stability ! ! ! ! 1 ! 0 ! D ! ! ! ! 1 ! 0 ! D detection range. (stability detection range that you wish to select) Select the stability detection range from among the following options depending on the weighing application and purpose: 0.5d, 1d, 10d, 50d, 100d, 1000d.
  • Page 74 ADJUSTING RESPONSE AND STABILITY  Adjusting the Stability Mark Press twice in the weighing mode. This opens the main menu. Select setting of (the stability ! ! S ! T ! B . M ! K ! ! S ! T ! B . M ! K mark) lighting timing.
  • Page 75 MEMO...

  • Page 76: Setting Units

    SETTING UNITS ATX/ATY series balances can be made to indicate weights in units other than the basic units of grams by switching units with the key in the weighing mode. You must register the units you will require in advance. On shipment from the factory, the only unit registered is g (grams).

  • Page 77: Selecting Units To Display

    Selecting Units to Display Select and set the units you require to display so that they can be called up by pressing during weighing operation. For details on user-specified units, see "Setting User-Specified Units" (^ page 78). Press for about 3 seconds in the weighing mode.

  • Page 78: Setting User-Specified Units

    SETTING UNITS Setting User-Specified Units Not applicable to a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument. Conversion Factors Numerical values (multipliers) by which the weight reading (in grams) is multiplied can be set without restriction. Press for about 3 seconds in the weighing mode.

  • Page 79: Minimum Indication

    Calculation formula for the conversion factor If we take the conversion factor to be "k" the formula is as follows. "k" × value in gram units = balance weight reading (user-specified units) Return to the weighing mode. Press to call up the user- ! ! 0 .

  • Page 80: Application Function Mode

    APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE Application Function Mode You can choose one of the three modes indicated below to suit the application. Percentage Piece counting Formulation weighing You can set the unit weight You can measure weights This mode is convenient of the sample (item to be as a percentage of a when mixing a number of weighed) and then "count"...

  • Page 81: Counting Pieces By Weight (Piece Counting)

    Counting Pieces by Weight (Piece Counting) You can set the unit weight (weight of a single piece) of the item in advance and then display the number of pieces in the sample. The unit weight is recorded by placing a sample on the pan that comprises the "number of pieces used for setting".
  • Page 82 APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE  Counting Pieces by Weight (Piece Counting) Select the item number. ! S ! A ! M ! P ! L ! E ! S ! A ! M ! P ! L ! E (Item number: select from [SAMPLE] Five different unit weight settings Five different unit weight settings...
  • Page 83 Put a quantity of the item to be counted corresponding to the selected "number of pieces used for setting" into the container. Check that (the stability ! ! ! ! ! ! 5 ! ! ! ! ! ! 5 mark) lights up, then confirm.

  • Page 84: Counting Numbers Of Pieces

    APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE  Counting Pieces by Weight (Piece Counting) Counting Numbers of Pieces Enter the piece counting mode ! ! ! ! ! ! 5 ! ! ! ! ! ! 5 If you have returned to the weighing mode (mode where grams or other units are displayed) from the piece counting mode, then long press The piece counting symbol will light up.

  • Page 85: Changing A Unit Weight, Or Adding A New Unit Weight

    Changing a Unit Weight, or Adding a New Unit Weight Establish the piece counting mode. ! ! ! ! ! ! 5 ! ! ! ! ! ! 5 In the weighing mode (mode where grams or other units are displayed), long press to switch to the application function mode.

  • Page 86: Percentage Weighing

    APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE Percentage Weighing In this mode the weight of the sample is converted to a percentage of the reference weight. The following two setting methods are available for percentage weighing. The reference weight is set as 100%. 100% Reference Specific Percentage The reference weight is set as a percentage value of your choice.
  • Page 87 When setting the reference as 100%… Select the 100% reference. ! S ! A ! M ! P ! L ! E ! S ! A ! M ! P ! L ! E [SAMPLE] [SET] (Check the indication.) ! ! S ! E ! T ! ! ! S ! E ! T ! The indication differs depending on whether a reference value has already been set or not.
  • Page 88 APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE  Percentage Weighing When setting the reference as a percentage of your choice… Select the specific percentage ! O ! P ! T ! I ! O ! N ! O ! P ! T ! I ! O ! N reference.

  • Page 89: Weighing Percentages

    What to do if…. It is not possible to use a reference weight such that the weight corresponding to 100% is less than 100 times the minimum indication of the balance. Weighing Percentages Establish the percentage weighing ! ! 1 ! 0 ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! ! 1 ! 0 ! 0 .

  • Page 90: Formulation

    APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE Formulation This function is useful when mixing multiple components together by weight, according to a formula. Use this function while the printer is connected to a printer or PC. The weight of each component is measured and output or added, and on completion of the formulation the gross weight is output.
  • Page 91 When the GLP output function (^ page 135) is set to ON… The balance ID (^ page 137) other information is printed. Insert the component into the ! ! 0 . 3 ! 2 ! 5 ! 0 ! ! 0 . 3 ! 2 ! 5 ! 0 container.
  • Page 92 The gross weight of the components weighed up to that point is displayed for about 2 seconds. Example printout from printer (When the GLP output function is set to ON) FORMULATION MODE SHIMADZU CORP. Name of manufacturer Balance model name ATX224 D *********...

  • Page 93: Outputting Component Numbers

    Outputting Component Numbers The numbers for each component are automatically assigned to the output results. Press twice in ready to weigh status while in the formulation mode. This opens the main menu. If the ready to weigh status is not established…...

  • Page 94: Outputting The Gross Weight

    APPLICATION FUNCTION MODE  Formulation Outputting the Gross Weight The gross weight for a formulation weighing operation is output at the same time it is displayed. The gross weight is output together with the printed indication: "TOTAL =". Press twice in ready to weigh status while in the formulation mode.
  • Page 95 MEMO...

  • Page 96: Comparator Function

    COMPARATOR FUNCTION The comparator function performs a comparison between the weight reading and a reference value or target value and displays the status of this comparison. Comparator Function You can select and use either of these modes according to the environment of use and application. Target mode Checkweighing mode After setting a target value and a tolerance After setting the threshold values at the range with respect to that target value, upper and lower limits of the pass range, excesses and deficits in relation to the target...
  • Page 97 Enter the target value and the tolerance range with respect to the target value. ^ "Entering Numerical Values", page 43 When entering the target value: [TG. V AL] ! ! T ! G . V ! A ! L ! ! T ! G . V ! A ! L (Enter the target value.) [SET] When entering the tolerance range with...

  • Page 98: Checkweighing Mode

    COMPARATOR FUNCTION Checkweighing Mode Press twice in the weighing mode. This opens the main menu. Check the presence or absence of the Check the presence or absence of the stability mark. stability mark. Select the checkweighing mode. ! C ! H ! E ! C ! K . W ! C ! H ! E ! C ! K .
  • Page 99 To enter the checkweighing range lower limit value: (Enter the checkweighing [UND. R NG] ! U ! N ! D . R ! N ! G ! U ! N ! D . R ! N ! G range lower limit value.) [SET] To enter the checkweighing range upper limit value: (Enter the checkweighing...

  • Page 100: Connection And Communication With Peripheral Devices

    CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES With ATX/ATY series balances, weight readings, settings and other data can be output to a personal computer or a printer. This section describes some convenient functions relating to output, and how to connect the balance to a PC or printer. Use an optional dedicated printer.
  • Page 101 Select the auto print function. A! U ! T ! O . P ! R ! N A! U ! T ! O . P ! R ! N [APL. P RN] [AUTO. P RN] Check the presence or absence of Check the presence or absence of the stability mark.

  • Page 102: Printing / Outputting Continuously (Continuous Output Function)

    CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES  Convenient Functions Relating to Output Return to the weighing mode. ! ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 When the setting is made, the auto When the setting is made, the auto Place the container on the pan and print symbol lights up.
  • Page 103 Change the setting. ! ! S ! E ! T ! ! ! ! S ! E ! T ! ! Pressing alternately sets the ON and OFF settings. [SET] ! S ! E ! Q . P ! R ! N ! S ! E ! Q .
  • Page 104 CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES  Convenient Functions Relating to Output Return to the weighing mode. ! ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! ! 0 . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 When OFF is set for "MANU" in step continuous output starts.

  • Page 105: Windowsdirect Communication Function

    114), not the WindowsDirect function.  A dedicated tool is required in order to run the WindowsDirect communication function with Windows Vista. For details, contact your Shimadzu representative. Setting the Function Making the settings at the balance  When this setting is made, all of the communications settings are changed to those appropriate for WindowsDirect communication.
  • Page 106 CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES  WindowsDirect Communication Function When (the stability mark) is lit up… The output data format has already been set. If you proceed to the next step in this status the setting will be cancelled and the balance will return to the status immediately before setting. There are four types of output data format.
  • Page 107 Making the settings at the PC  As an example, the settings made with Windows XP are explained here. Turn on the power to the PC Click [start] (→ [Settings]) → [Control Panel]. Click [Accessibility Options] in the Control Panel. The [Accessibility Options] screen will be displayed.
  • Page 108 CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES  WindowsDirect Communication Function Clicks [Settings]. The [Settings for SerialKeys] dialog box will be displayed. Select the serial port to be used for the connection with the balance and set the baud rate to "300". Click [OK].
  • Page 109 Checking operation  Connect the AC adapter to the power outlet. The balance's self check display (^ page will be shown. When [OFF] is displayed, press ! ! O ! F ! F ! ! O ! F ! F to enter the weighing mode.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting The Windowsdirect Communication Function

    If the WindowsDirect communication function doesn't run properly, check the following points. If this doesn't resolve the problem, contact your Shimadzu representative. WindowsDirect communication has been set but it is not operating at all. Check the type of communications cable used for the connection (Shimadzu authorized part  or another part available on the general market) and the soundness of the connection.

  • Page 111: Connecting To A Pc (Rs-232C)

    Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) Caution To connect to a PC, the optional RS-232C Interface IFB-103A-UNC (P/N321-41167-20) and RS-232 Cable (P/N321-60754-01) are separately required. Use a correctly connected cable. The connection method and special accessory RS-232C cable described below do not guarantee Instructions normal operation with all types of PC.

  • Page 112: Data Format

    CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES  Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) Data Format The details of the data format when standard setting 1 (MODE. 1 ) or data format 2 (DF. 2 ) in the user settings has been selected in the communication settings (^ page 119) are given below.
  • Page 113 When the data length is longer than the standard  When outputting data with stability information included A code representing S or U is appended at the Position Position head of the data. ASCII code ASCII code Accordingly, the data length is increased by one byte.

  • Page 114: Command Codes

    CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES  Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) Command Codes Commands whose final character is a numeral, a letter of the alphabet, or a symbol  other than "=" Each command code is sent to the balance with a delimiter appended at the end Example 1: P R I N T (C / R) This is the same as pressing...
  • Page 115 Echo-back commands  A character string comprising N characters following an echo-back command "{" or "}" and terminated by a delimiter is resent unchanged from the balance (provided unprocessed commands do not remain in the balance's receive buffer, and N ≤ 30). Example 5: After receiving this command, the balance outputs A B C D E F G 1 2 3 4 5 (C/R).
  • Page 116 CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES  Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) Application weighing Command Function Cancels application weighing mode setting Piece counting PCSo Sets the piece counting (PCS) mode o: 1 to 5 mode numbers UWo = XX.XXXX Sets the unit weight XX.XXXX : Setting value Reads the unit weight* XXX : Reference number of...
  • Page 117 Commands relating to calibration Command Function ECAL Starts external calibration Sets the reference weight value (W ref) for ECAL.W = XXX.XXXX XXX.XXXX: Setting value calibration ICAL Executes calibration with the internal weight Commands relating to zero / taring Command Function ZRNG = X.XXXX Sets the zero range X.XXXX: Setting value...

  • Page 118: Connecting To A Printer

    CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connecting to a Printer ATX/ATY series balances can be connected to the following electronic printers (available as options). EP-80 electronic printer • Outputting to a printer while EP-90 electronic printer • simultaneously using the WindowsDirect communication function… This is possible with the EP-80 and EP-90 electronic printers.

  • Page 119: Communication Settings

    Settings 4 Settings 5 Communication Settings Display with WIN| MODE. 1 MODE. 2 MODE. 3 MODE. 4 MODE. 5 MODE. U user-specified etc. settings Shimadzu Relevant Shimadzu Shimadzu (responses Mettler Sartorius A&D (standard) manufacturer given*) Baud rate Any required 1200 1200 2400...

  • Page 120: Standard Settings (Mode)

    CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES  Communication Settings Standard Settings (MODE) Make a selection from the setting combinations "MODE1" to "MODE5". Press for about 3 seconds in the weighing mode. This opens the output menu. Select communication setting. C! O ! M ! M . S ! E ! T C! O ! M ! M .
  • Page 121 Make the communication settings according to your own requirements. Set the following items as necessary. Setting the baud rate (communication speed) (Select the baud [BPS] ! ! ! ! B ! P ! S ! ! ! ! B ! P ! S rate.) [SET] Indication...
  • Page 122 Data format 3 Data format 4 Free format This is This is an This is the This is the This is a format that Shimadzu's expansion of same format as same format allows the leading standard the data format used by Mettler...

  • Page 123: Output Timing Change Function

    Output Timing Change Function Data can be set to output without waiting for detection of stability (immediate output), or to output only after detecting stability (output after stability), when is pressed. Not applicable to a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument. Press for about 3 seconds in the weighing mode.

  • Page 124: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintaining the Balance Caution Before starting maintenance on the balance, disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet. If you carry out maintenance with the AC adapter left plugged into the power outlet, you may Instructions sustain an electric shock. Main body Wipe over with a soft cloth moistened with a little neutral detergent and well wrung out.

  • Page 125: Removing The Glass Door

    Removing the Glass Door The glass door of the ATX ATY series of balances can be removed to clean the door rails. Caution Handle the glass door with due care. Take care when handling the glass door so as not to crack it. •...

  • Page 126: Inspection

    MAINTENANCE Inspection Since the balance may develop error due to its application and environment of use, it must undergo both daily and periodic inspections in order to properly maintain its required performance and functions. However, since the management standards governing the content of these inspections (methods, judgment criteria, etc.) will differ depending on the purpose of use, management goals, they must be determined by the customer.

  • Page 127: Periodic Inspections

    Periodic Inspections Periodic inspections are inspections that are performed periodically (for example once a year). The content of periodic inspections must cover all aspects including performance and functions. An overview is given below. Overview of Periodic Inspection [Reference Example] Once a year Frequency of inspection Any day during the established month Inspection timing...

  • Page 128: About Weights

    MAINTENANCE About Weights In order to establish and maintain the performance of the balance, weights must be used to accurately adjust the balance's scale, and to check its adjustment. With the ATX/ATY series balances, weights are used when performing a part of calibration (^ page and inspections (^ page 126)
  • Page 129 Selecting the calibration weights to be used  Now you must select the "indicated weight" of the weight to be used (how many grams it should be). The weights of weights are set with the smallest at 1 mg and progressing in the sequence 1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, ...

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING What to Do If…. Symptom Probable Cause(s) Countermeasure See: The power cable is  disconnected. Check the power supply  Nothing is displayed on The main switch on the  and voltage and make the Page 138 the display panel. distribution panel is off. connections correctly.

  • Page 131: Responding To Messages

    ON. If the ERR H or internal weight mechanism same message is still displayed, Page 26 (TW series only). contact your Shimadzu (Hardware error)  There is an error in the internal representative. system data. ...

  • Page 132: For Your Information

    FOR YOUR INFORMATION Turning the Power ON and OFF Auto Power-Off Function When the auto power-off function is turned on, the liquid crystal display will go fully off automatically (to the standby mode) if there is no weighing or key operation during the set time. Press twice in the weighing mode.

  • Page 133: Setting The Startup Display

    Setting the Startup Display Select the startup display from one of the three following types. After the power is turned on, the balance proceeds automatically to the weighing Weighing mode mode. After the power is turned on, the balance stops with the "OFF display". When any of the keys is pressed during the OFF display the balance automatically proceeds OFF display to the all segments lit display and then to he weighing mode.

  • Page 134: Changing The Password

    FOR YOUR INFORMATION Changing the Password To execute menu reset (^ page 45), to set or cancel menu lock (^ page 46), or to execute calibration of the internal weight (^ page 46), you have to input a password. "9999" is set as the default password, but this can be changed by following the procedure below. Press twice in the weighing mode.

  • Page 135: Glp Output Function

    (^ page 59) and weight reading outputs. However, the statistic calculation function of the printer cannot be used. Example printout from printer (When the GLP output function is set to ON) SHIMADZU CORP. Name of manufacturer ATX224 Balance model name D *********...
  • Page 136 FOR YOUR INFORMATION  GLP Output Function Change the setting. ! ! S ! E ! T ! ! ! ! S ! E ! T ! ! Pressing alternately sets the ON and OFF settings. [SET] ! G ! L ! P . O ! U ! T ! G ! L ! P .

  • Page 137: Setting A Balance Id

    Setting a Balance ID When managing multiple balances, by setting a four-digit management number (ID) and turning the GLP output function ON, you can add the balance ID to calibration records (^ page 67) and weight reading outputs. Press twice in the weighing mode.

  • Page 138: Specifications

    FOR YOUR INFORMATION Specifications ATX/ATY Series Model Name ATX324 ATX224 ATX124 ATX84 ATY324 ATY224 ATY124 ATY64 Weighing capacity 320 g 220 g 120 g 82 g 320 g 220 g 120 g 62 g Minimum 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg...
  • Page 139 Verified Balance as a legal measuring instrument Model Name ATX324 ATX224 ATX124 ATX84 ATY324 ATY224 ATY124 ATY64 Accuracy class Capacity 320 g 220 g 120 g 82 g 320 g 220 g 120 g 62 g Verification scale 0.001 g interval (e) Number of verification scale...

  • Page 140: Maintenance Parts

    FOR YOUR INFORMATION Maintenance Parts ATX/ATY Series Maintenance parts list  Part Number Item name Remarks (P/N) 321-71052 Pan supporter 321-71284 With 4 rubber parts Pan ring 321-71053-01 AC adaptor 321-62349 Horizontal adjustment stands 321-71069 Glass door left ASSY 321-71043-01 Glass door right ASSY 321-71043-02 Glass door upper ASSY 321-71041 Front glass...
  • Page 141 OptionalList of special accessories (option)  Part Number Part Number for Item name Remarks (P/N) RoHS (P/N) 321-62675-01 321-80016-01 Electronic Printer EP-80 (w/o AC adapter) (w/o AC adapter) 321-62675-11 321-80016-11 Electronic Printer EP-90 (w/o AC adapter) (w/o AC adapter) RS-232C Interface 321-41167-20 IFB-102A-UNC • RS-232C Interface RS-232C Cable 321-60754-01 (321-41167-20) is...
  • Page 142 FOR YOUR INFORMATION  Maintenance Parts List of Functions That Can Be Used in Combination A correspondence table for application functions, comparator functions and output functions is shown below. It shows whether functions can be used in combination with each other or not. Application Function Mode Comparator Output Functions...

  • Page 143: Menu Map

    Menu Map The menu map represents the organization of the menu options graphically to make it easy to understand. It is useful for quickly accessing the menu option you want to use. For details on the organization of the menu settings and the method of operation of the menu, see "3.

  • Page 144: Main Menu

    FOR YOUR INFORMATION Main Menu Press twice in the weighing mode. STAND General weighing mode ^ P. 69 Pouring mode POURING ^ P. 69 WIN| WIN|. U WIN- WIN-. U ^ P. 105 WindowsDirect communication function Zero tracking function Z. T RC ^ P.

  • Page 145: Data Output Menu

    Data Output Menu Press for about 3 seconds in the weighing mode. WIN| WIN|. U WIN- WIN-. U ^ P.105 WindowsDirect communication function APL. P RN AUTO. P RN LD. . On Ld LD. U L. Z On -0Ld Z. R ET RET.

  • Page 146: Unit Setting Menu

    ^ P. 52 GLP. O UT GLP output function ^ P. 135 P. C AL Calibration of the internal weight (ATX series only) ^ P. 56 Zero / Tare Menu Press for about 3 seconds in the weighing mode. Zero tracking function Z.
  • Page 147 MEMO...
  • Page 148 Index Symbol Communication settings ....119 - OL ......131 Communication symbol .
  • Page 149 GLP output function ....60, 135 Menu operation key symbol ..20, 41 Grain ......76 Menu reset .
  • Page 150 Percentage of the reference weight ..86 Percentage weighing ....89 Taiwan tael ......76 Percentage weighing symbol .
  • Page 151 MEMO...
  • Page 152 SHIMADZU MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA FZE UAE HEAD OFFICE Warehouse No. RA08UC02, Jebel Ali, Dubai, P.O. Box 262081 United Arab Emirates Phone: 971(4)883-6668 Fax: 971(4)883-6808 SHIMADZU MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA FZE ISTANBUL BRANCH Kosuyolu Mah., Salih Omurtak Cad., No:57 34718, Kadikoy Istanbul, Turkey...

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