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Operation Manual
Analytical Balance
Series Tx
ES59135
Models W3002A-120 / W3102A-220
(Touch Screen)
Revision 1-18

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Analytical Balance Series Tx ES59135 Models W3002A-120 / W3102A-220 (Touch Screen) Revision 1-18...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ................3 STORAGE CONDITIONS ....................... 3 PREPARING TO START UP THE DEVICE ................4 ......................... 4 NPACKING PACKING ................7 VERVIEW AND ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION ........................8 NSTALLATION PLACE ............................9 TART SIDE KEYBOARD OPERATION ........ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED................
  • Page 3 “S ” ......................59 TATISTICS FUNCTION 8.6.1 Screen with “Simple statistics” function................60 8.6.2 Screen with “Database statistics” function ................61 “T ” ........................63 EXTILE FUNCTION 8.7.1 Screen of the “Textile” function.................... 64 8.7.2 Screen of the database textile function with statistics enabled ..........65 “A ”...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions And Warnings

    1 Safety instructions and warnings CAUTION! Please read these instructions for installation and operation carefully before starting your work with the new balance. Keep this instruction manual for future reference. This balance complies with the directives and standards for electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility and date safety requirements.

  • Page 5: Preparing To Start Up The Device

    3 Preparing to start up the device Below are all preparation steps to follow before initial use. 3.1 Unpacking / packing User Manual - After opening the box from the top, you can find the accessory box containing: User's Manual, Weigh Pan, Weigh Pan Support; Anti-draft ring, Power supply unit, Power supply box.
  • Page 6 Always use the original packaging for shipping the instrument to an authorized Service Center to prevent damage. Below are the procedures. - Before packing packing, remove the weight pan, pan support, draft ring, and any other loose parts, and place them in the accessory box. - Following the below steps to pack again the balance in its box: User Manual...

  • Page 8: Overview And Accessories Installation

    3.2 Overview and accessories installation 1 – Pan Support 2 – Weigh Pan 3 – Power supply unit...

  • Page 9: Installation Place

    3.3 Installation ▪ After removing the balance and accessories from the packaging, check for visible damage to the device. ▪ Do not install the balance in any room or location where there are any air currents, strong heat shifts, or vibrations. ▪...

  • Page 10: Start-Up

    Any service must be performed by trained personnel and the spare parts used must be original. To arrange service, contact your distributor or Accuris Instruments. Insert the supplied power supply unit jack into the connector on the back of the balance.

  • Page 11: Serial Interface Connections

    Set the transmission speed and type of printer correctly according to the parameters of the printer. See Chapter 7.7 It is recommended that you use the Accuris Balance printer W3130 (DPP-250) from Benchmark Scientific. (If you are using different printers, not all printing capabilities will be...

  • Page 12: Display Area Operation

    4.1 Touch Screen Operation The balance incorporates a color touch screen display that lets you touch the screen in active areas to quickly access the various menus and features of the device. Weighing value display Measuring unit indication, by tapping the symbol, you can access the measurement unit menu and select the desired unit.
  • Page 13 Menu Bar displaying the date, time, for user selection, access to weighing functions, weighing and device shutdown parameters setting. Tap this area to access the menu for available functions. Tap this area to access the menus for weigh settings, display preferences, peripheral units setup, and users customization.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions Of The Numeric And Alphanumeric Keypads For Entering Data

    4.1.1 Operating instructions of the numeric and alphanumeric keypads for entering data The operation of the alphanumeric keyboard described below is valid for all data entry operations in the various operating modes of the device. Mod 1 Alphanumeric keypad. Selection key for entering uppercase or lower case letters Delete key of the last entered character Mode 2...
  • Page 15 Numeric keypad. Delete key of the last entered character Key to confirm and store the entry Delete key for all entered characters Input operation cancellation key. Key for selecting the unit of measurement.

  • Page 16: Standby, Logout, Switching Off Functions

    5 Standby, logout, switching off functions After inserting the power cord into the mains socket, the device will automatically turn on showing the basic weighing screen. Tap the area with the symbol to access the switching off menu. There are 3 switching off modes: ▪...

  • Page 17: Simple Weighing

    6 Simple weighing After connecting the power, the green status LED on the left side of the device will light up. This phase will last about 20 seconds, and the display will remain off all the time. After the data loading phase, a screen will show the capacity and resolution of the balance. Then the device will be placed in the simple weighing screen.
  • Page 18 Place the material to weight on the balance and wait for the stability symbol to light up before detecting the value. Press “Lrd” and “Net” to display the gross and net weights and vice versa. To reset the balance, remove all items from the plate and press the “- 0 -“...

  • Page 19: Customized Settings

    7 Customized settings This section explains all the customization features of the device. Each function described below will allow you to set it differently for each user. N.B. Some settings can only be modified by users with administrator permissions. ▪ Calibration menu ▪...

  • Page 20: Selecting The Language

    7.1 Selecting the language In the settings menu, select the "Preferences" function. Tap “Language” in the menu list. You can select the device's use language. Then select the desired language. Automatically, all screens will be translated into the selected language. N.B.

  • Page 21: Setting Date And Time

    7.2 Setting date and time Select “Setup” in the setup menu. Enter the new date and time values. You can also select the 24-hour or 12-hour format for the hour. N.B. The date and time setting is not customizable for each user, but once defined it will be changed for all users.

  • Page 22: Creating, Changing And Selecting The User Profile

    7.3 Creating, changing and selecting the user profile The balance can be customized for multiple users. You can create up to 10 different usage profiles. At the first turn on, the “Default” user is enabled and this user cannot be either deleted or renamed.
  • Page 23 ▪ New user By selecting the "New User" function, you can define a new user. The maximum number of users that can be entered is 10. You will be prompted to select whether the user you want to create must have administrator powers or be a standard user.
  • Page 24 ▪ Edit user In the "Edit user " menu, you can change the user type ("Standard or Administrator") and temporarily unlock the standard user locked settings. Type If the user is of the standard type in order to modify the user type, a user's password with administrator rights will be required.
  • Page 25 ▪ Rename users By selecting the "Rename Users" function, you can change the name of the selected user. Select the user you want to rename. The name change keyboard will be displayed. Tap " X " to cancel the operation or change the name and confirm with the "Enter"...
  • Page 26 Confirm by tapping the "Yes" key or cancel the operation by tapping the "No" key. ▪ User password By selecting the "User Password" function, you will be able to assign a "Standard" or "Administrator" user password. You will then be asked to re-enter the password for confirmation.

  • Page 27: Recovering And Removing Passwords

    7.3.1 Recovering and removing passwords User password protection is applicable to both "Standard" and "Administrator" users. In the first case, if the user forgets its password, you can update it from the "User Password" menu. After selecting "User Password", you will be asked to enter the "Old Password".

  • Page 28: Preferences: Language, Display Appearance, Brightness, Beeper, Functions

    7.4 Preferences: language, display appearance, brightness, beeper, functions For each user, you can set a graphic display, the language of use, the activation tone of the beeper and the brightness of the display. Below are the various options available and their activation mode.
  • Page 29 Functions You can decide which functions to make available and with which sequence to display them for each individual user. The function display sequence in the relevant screen corresponds to the sequence assigned to function keys F1 to F10 To assign a function, press the key you want to assign and select one from the list of available functions.

  • Page 30: Setting The Weighing Parameters

    7.5 Setting the weighing parameters For proper use of the balance, it is important to make the correct weighing parameter settings according to the operating environment. This section describes the filter parameters, stability, autozero and weighing units. In the settings menu, select the "Setup" function and then the "Weighing parameters" function.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Unit Of Measurement

    ▪ Autozero: automatic zero correction constantly adjusts the zero value. These variations may be due, for example, to dirt that can be deposited on the plate. You can disable this function by selecting "Off" mode. Level 1 is the one with minor correction until it reaches level 3E which is the maximum correction.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Custom Measurement Units

    7.7 Selecting the custom measurement units You can define up to three custom units per user. This allows you to perform calculations directly from weighing detection (i.e. volume, paper grammage g/m3). The custom weight unit can be recalled in all fields and menus where the units can be selected. In the setup menu, select the "Setup"...

  • Page 33: Calibrating And Setting The Calibration Mode

    7.8 Calibrating and setting the calibration mode Electronic balance performs mass measurements using gravity (g). Differences in geographic regions and altitude vary the gravity acceleration (g). Therefore, in order to obtain accurate measurements, the balance must be adapted to the place of use and environmental conditions.
  • Page 34 ▪ Calibration date: in the calibration data screen, you can check the date when the last calibration was performed, the mode with which it was performed, the weight value used, and the correction made with respect to the previous calibration. By tapping the "Print" button, you can print the displayed data.
  • Page 35 Internal* By selecting the internal calibration mode when the calibration command is given, the balance is automatically calibrated through the motorized auto-calibration internal system. Automatic* By selecting the automatic calibration mode, the balance automatically calibrates when ambient conditions change or within a set time of 60 to 999 minutes.

  • Page 36: Setting The Peripherals

    7.9 Setting the peripherals This section describes the features and settings of the RS232 and USB serial outputs that the device is equipped with. In the setup menu, select the "Setup" function and then the "Peripherals" functions. In the "Peripherals" menu screen, you can immediately check the values of the parameters set (in the box on the right of the parameter).
  • Page 37 ➢ File on Usb-Key: command print, touching the "Print" button will print to file. In order to use this mode, you will need a USB stick to save the files. (You can use a dedicated USB stick for that purpose only). With the "File on Usb_Key enabled"...
  • Page 38 ▪ Baud Rate: serial transmission speed selection parameter. Selectable speeds are as follows: ➢ 1200 Baud. ➢ 2400 Baud. ➢ 4800 Baud. ➢ 9600 Baud. ➢ 19200 Baud. ➢ 38400 Baud. ▪ Stability: check of the stability before data is transmitted.
  • Page 39 ▪ Paper progress: this function allows you to set a blank number of lines to add at the end of the bill to allow the printer to exit from it. The input numeric keypad will automatically turn on, so enter the desired number of lines (between 0 and 9) and tap the "Ok"...

  • Page 40: Info About The Software

    7.10 Info about the software This section explains how to view information about the software versions of the tool. In the settings menu, select the "Setup" function then the "Info" one. The information on the Info screen will be requested by the technical staff in case of assistance request.
  • Page 41 ▪ System backup: this command allows you to save all users and their configurations stored in the system, including its drying database and saved test results. You must have a USB stick to back up. Insert the stick into the USB port on the left side of the device, and press the "OK"...

  • Page 42: Factory Reset

    Insert the USB stick into the USB port on the left side of the device, and press the "OK" key. Tap the "Abort" button to cancel the system restore operation. If the USB stick is inserted correctly, after confirmation, the alphanumeric keypad will automatically be displayed for entering the name of the backup you want to restore.

  • Page 43: Software Update

    7.11.3 Software update You can make any software updates provided by the manufacturer via the USB port. Below are the steps to be taken to upgrade. Selecting the "Software Update" function will display the screen with the confirmation request. Select "No" to cancel the operation, or "Yes"...

  • Page 44: Functions Menu

    8 Functions menu This section describes all the functions available for weighing. All of the features described below are customizable in their databases for each user; they can be enabled, disabled, and sequenced according to its usage needs. (See section on preferences in the functions section.) So each time you change the user, its function settings will vary.

  • Page 45: Using The Database

    8.1 Using the database All functions can be customized for each user by storing the desired modes and items through the relevant database. The following are the search, save, delete, and editing functions for all databases. For entering data in the database, refer to the paragraph corresponding to the desired function. After selecting the desired function, tap the "Database"...

  • Page 46: Function For Counting The Pieces

    8.2 Function for counting the pieces The pieces counting function allows you to count the pieces through sampling with a certain number of pieces or entry of the value of the average weight of the pieces to be counted. To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Piece count" icon. Parameters entry: Mode: By tapping this key, you can select the...
  • Page 47 Database: By tapping the "Database" key, you can create a custom counting database of different items with different methodologies. Using the database in addition to the count of the pieces, you can perform statistical count control and use up to two threshold levels for packing control.

  • Page 48: Pieces Count Screen With "Statistics" Function

    Check weight: ▪ To enable this function, you need to enter: ▪ Lower limit: enter the minimum number of acceptable pieces. ▪ Upper limit: enter the maximum acceptable number of pieces. ▪ Sound: you can activate or deactivate the beep function when the number of pieces is within the set range.

  • Page 49: Pieces Count Screen With "Check Weight" Function

    8.2.2 Pieces count screen with “Check weight” function. The following describes the pieces counting functions with check weight. By tapping the "i" key you can see the parameters used for counting the pieces. The pieces number control bar is yellow when the number of pieces loaded is lower than the minimum threshold.

  • Page 50: Check Weight" Function

    8.3 “Check weight” function. This function allows you to define three different weight check methods: ▪ Weight check with upper level threshold ▪ Weight control with lower level threshold ▪ Weight control within the two thresholds. To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Simple" icon. To activate the function, enter the values for the "lower limit"...

  • Page 51: Check Weight" Screen Function

    “Check weight” screen function 8.3.1 The Check weight function screen is described below. By tapping the "i" key, you can see the parameters used for counting the pieces. The Check weight bar is yellow when the loaded weight is lower than the minimum threshold and green when the weight is within the set range (with the beep indication when activated) and red when the weight is greater than the upper threshold set.

  • Page 52: Weight %" Function

    8.4 “Weight %” function This function allows you to determine the weight percentage of a sample based on a reference weight. The value of the reference weight can be obtained by a sample weight or manually entering the weight value. To access the function from the "Functions"...
  • Page 53 ▪ Reference weight: enter the reference weight value in manual weight mode. ▪ Options: you can select the statistical control by activating the "Statistics" function or the weight check by activating the "Value check" function. Statistics: To enable this function, you need to enter: ▪...

  • Page 54: Screen Of Weight % With "Statistics" Function

    8.4.1 Screen of Weight % with “Statistics” function. The following are the functions of the weighing% with statistical calculation. Weighting statistics Parameters used for the weight % Weighting performed Last weighing delete key. Tap the "Ok" key to capture a new weight and tap the "END" key to end the capture and perform the final statistical calculation.

  • Page 55: Screen Of Weight % With "Check Weight" Function

    8.4.2 Screen of Weight % with “Check weight” function. The following are the functions of the weight% with weight check. By tapping the "i" key, you can see the parameters used for weight check. The weight check bar is yellow when the loaded weight is lower than the minimum threshold, green when the weight is within the set range (with the beep indication when activated) and red when the weight is greater than the upper threshold set.

  • Page 56: Function To "Fix The Density

    8.5 Function to “Fix the density” The density function allows to determine the density value of solid or liquid substances. The determination is based on the principle of Archimedes that a body immersed in a liquid receives an upward thrust equal to the weight of the volume of the displaced fluid. For the determination, you can use the lower weighing device (if present in the scale or the "hydrostatic weighing kit"...
  • Page 57 Optional information about measurement to be performed will be required. Tap the "Enter" key to confirm. Now perform the steps shown on the display to determine the density index. Database: By tapping the "database" key, you can create a custom database to determine the different density types.

  • Page 58: Screen With The "Density Of A Solid" Calculation Function

    8.5.1 Screen with the “Density of a solid” calculation function. Below are the functions for calculating the density of a solid. Detected values for density determination Information about the database used: Record name Test description Tap the "Esc" key to exit the function, the "Restart" key to make a new measurement, and the "Print"...

  • Page 59: Screen With The "Density Index" Calculation Function

    8.5.3 Screen with the “Density index” calculation function. Below are the functions for calculating the density index. Detected values for density determination Information about the database used: Record name Test description Tap the "Esc" key to exit the function, the "Restart" key to make a new measurement, and the "Print"...

  • Page 60: Statistics" Function

    8.6 “Statistics” function This function allows you to perform weighing statistics in simple mode, without defining the nominal weight and tolerance value, or, using database statistics, you can define the relative nominal weight and tolerance values. At the end of the procedures in both cases, it is possible to print the statistical result of the weights.

  • Page 61: Screen With "Simple Statistics" Function

    8.6.1 Screen with “Simple statistics” function Below are the simple statistical function functions. Tap the " Ok" key to capture a new weight. Tap the " T Man" key to enter a manual tare value Tap the “-T-“ key to run a manual tare Touch the “- 0 “...

  • Page 62: Screen With "Database Statistics" Function

    8.6.2 Screen with “Database statistics” function Below are the functions related to the database statistics function. Tap the " Ok" key to capture a new weight. Tap the " T Man" key to enter a manual tare value Tap the “-T-“ key to run a manual tare Touch the “- 0 “...
  • Page 63 Tap the key to display the temporary statistical report.. After tapping the "End" key, the screen with the result of the weighing statistics is displayed. Tap the "Esc" key to exit the function, the "Restart" key to make a new measurement and the "Print"...

  • Page 64: Textile" Function

    8.7 “Textile” function This function determines the title of the yarns by weighing a known length bundle. Also, using the database function, you can also perform a weighing statistics. To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Textile" icon. Length: enter the value of the bundle length;...

  • Page 65: Screen Of The "Textile" Function

    ▪ Unit: select the unit with which you want to view the result. (Tex, Td, Nm, Nc). However, the selected unit can still be modified during weighing by tapping the symbol displayed to the left of the weight ▪ Statistics: activate statistical check...

  • Page 66: Screen Of The Database Textile Function With Statistics Enabled

    8.7.2 Screen of the database textile function with statistics enabled Below are the functions related to the statistical database textile function. Tap the "Ok" key to acquire a new weight. Tap the "T Man" key to enter a manual tare value Tap the "-T-"...
  • Page 67 Tap the key to display the temporary statistical report. After tapping the "End" key, the screen with the result of the weighing statistics is displayed. Tap the "Esc" key to exit the function, the "Restart" key to make a new measurement and the "Print"...

  • Page 68: Animal Weighting" Function

    8.8 “Animal weighting” function This function allows you to measure the weight of unstable samples (i.e. animals) or samples that are in very unstable environments. The weight is determined in the form of an average value based on multiple weight measurement cycles within the set time interval. To access the function from the "Functions"...

  • Page 69: Screen Of The "Animal Weighting" Function

    8.8.1 Screen of the “Animal weighting” function. Below are the functions in the "Animal weighing" screen. Information during weight capture Countdown indication Tap the "Abort" button to cancel the measurement Tap the "Stop" button to stop the countdown and display the result Information at the end of weight capture The average value of the weights captured in the set...

  • Page 70: Maximum Load" Function

    8.9 “Maximum load” function This function allows to measure the maximum breakage load of a solid. To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Maximum load" icon. Selecting the function immediately displays the measurement screen. ▪ Prepare the sample to be tested on the weighing plate.

  • Page 71: Recipe" Function

    8.10 “Recipe” function This function allows you to prepare a compound by dosing a set of components in manual mode "Simple recipe" or by calling a formula with ingredients and tolerances previously entered in the recipes database. To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "Recipe" icon. Simple recipe : this mode allows you to carry out a series of consecutive weights and finally get the...
  • Page 72 Database recipe: By tapping the "database" key, you can create a custom database for the "recipe" function. Using the database, you can store custom recipes with a set of components and their tolerances. Tap the "New" key and enter the name of the new record to be stored.
  • Page 73 To recall the recipe entered in the database, use the "Select From List" command, select the recipe you want and proceed as shown below. After selecting the desired recipe, a summary screen will be displayed showing all the components and their amount needed to make the recipe.

  • Page 74: Screen Of The "Simple Recipe" Function

    8.10.1 Screen of the “Simple recipe” function. The following are the functions for the simple recipe function. Tap the "Ok" key to acquire a new weight. Tap the "End" key to end the weighing capture and follow the statistical calculation Tap the key to clear the last weight acquired.

  • Page 75: Screen Of The "Database Recipe" Function

    8.10.2 Screen of the “Database recipe” function. Below are the features in the "Database recipe" screen. Tap the "Ok" key to acquire a new weight. Tap the “T” key to reset the weight indication. Tap the key to view the list of the recipe components and the components already entered: Dosing bar: The dosing bar works with automatic graduated enlargement.
  • Page 76 If during dosing the amount of dosed component exceeds that allowed by the tolerances, it will be required to perform automatic adjustment of the recipe with a new total quantity and the quantity update of all the components of the recipe. Tap the "Yes"...

  • Page 77: Setting The Glp Data

    8.11 Setting the GLP data This function allows you to customize and create a database with G.l.p. parameters. To access the function from the "Functions" menu, tap the "GLP" icon. GLP Setup: use this command to enter GLP parameters when you do not want to save them to the database.
  • Page 78 ▪ Import (Usb): by tapping this key, you can import from a USB stick a predefined database previously The selection, edit, delete, print, export and import commands are the same as described in chapter 9.7.1 New: this command allows you to enter a new record.

  • Page 79: Technical Features

    9 Technical features The Accuris Tx Analytical models are all intended for indoor use. Maximum installation altitude: 4000m; Degree of Pollution: 2; Overvoltage category: II Power supply INPUT: Switching 100-240Vac~ 50/ 60Hz, OUTPUT: 24V DC unit supplied: 550mA, Potenza Max absorbed power 13.2VA...

  • Page 80: Warranty

    10 Warranty ▪ The warranty period is 24 months from the date of purchase as per the customer’s printed purchase order or sales order record from their distributor. ▪ The warranty covers all parts that may have a manufacturing defect. It does not cover damaged mechanical and electronic parts due to improper installation, tampering, or improper use.

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