USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contents: General description ..........................3 Set ..............................3 Safety rules ............................4 Technical data ............................ 5 General scale view ..........................6 Keys and indicators ..........................8 Preparing working environment ......................9 Preparing scale to work ........................10 General operation principles ......................
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ General description ATA i ATZ series electronic scales are destined for laboratory works which require high accuracy and for RS / RSi wide range of technical purposes as well. ATA balances have internal calibration, which corrects weighing precision during exploitation. ATZ series are not equipped with internal calibration system. All scales are metrologically tested by manufacturer.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Safety rules It is necessary to follow safety rules of work with the scale shown below. Obeying those rules is the condition to avoid electrical shock or damage of the scale or connected peripheral devices. All repairs and necessary regulations can be made by authorised personnel only. ...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ General scale view ATA120÷ATA520 and ATZ120÷ATZ520 scale: RS-320 / RS-320i 1 – pan 2 – pan support (under pan) 3 – pan ring (against blows) 4 – display LCD 5 – keys 6 – rotating legs 7 – water level 8 –...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Keys and indicators - switch on / switch off (standby), " - taring (storing package mass subtracted from weighed mass) " - change mode of balance work, " - zeroing the scale when pan is empty (option) , ...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preparing working environment +33°C +18°C Location for the scale should be chosen with care in order to limit influence of the factors that can interrupt working scale. This location has to maintain proper temperature for working scale and necessary space for its operating.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preparing scale to work 1. Take the scale and feeder out of the package. It is recommended to keep the original scale package in order to transport the balance safely in future. 2. Place the scale on a stable ground not affected by mechanical vibrations and airflows.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ General operation principles 1. In order to confirm correctness of the scale during its operation, before starting and after finishing every valid measurement series it is recommended to check weighing accuracy putting calibration weight or other object of exactly known mass on the scale. In the case when allowable measurement error of the scale is exceeded, it is recommended to perform calibration with external weight or contact authorised service centre.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Internal calibration RS / RSi The ATA balances are equipped with internal calibration system, which general task is to maintain required measurement accuracy. Internal calibration is the process of putting internal weight on automatically by balance mechanism and correcting accuracy in balance firmware.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: In order to terminate internal calibration process in balances that do not comply with verification requirements press key and wait until balance mechanism is settled in initial position. Checking the balance In order to confirm correctness of the balance during its operation, before starting and after finishing every measurement series it is advised to check weighing accuracy.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Connection with a computer or a printer The scale is equipped with RS232C, which can be used to connect external devices such as computer or a printer. When cooperating with computer, the scale sends weighing result after initialize signal from computer or after pressing key on the scale.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12.1 Detailed protocol description in standard mode LonG protocol Transmission proceeds in the following way: 1. Communication parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 4800bps, 2. Available orders send from computer and balance answers: Readout of scale indication ( corresponds to pressing ...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scale turning on / off (calling key press): Computer Scale: S S CR LF (53h 53h 0Dh 0Ah), Scale Computer: without response, Entering to special function menu (calling MENU key press): Computer Scale: S F CR LF (53h 46h 0Dh 0Ah), Scale Computer: without response, ...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12.2 Protocol ELTRON description Transmission parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 9600bps, After using key in scale: ScaleLabel printer : set of instruction in EPL-2 language that initialize label printing: - Steering instruction FR"0001"...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Start-up Plug feeder into ~230V power supply socket. When the pan is empty plug feeder output connector into 12V socket at back of the scale. Autotests and internal calibration will be performed. Autotest of balance display. (autotests of internal electronic elements C1:8 displayed only when any test result is negative) Showing scale program version.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weighing with tare If the scale is not loaded and indicator doesn’t indicate, press key. Zero indication and indicator mean that the scale is ready to work. After putting container (package) tare the scale using ...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scale menu All scales except for basic metrological functions: weighing and taring, have many special functions and configuration options. In order to ease using functions user can create his own (personalized) menu. Creating personalized menu: In „out of the box” scale after pressing MENU key only SEtuP option (it contains all configuration options) is available.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Menu navigation rules Choosing menu options: Scale menu shows up after pressing Menu key. First menu position is displayed for about 10 seconds. After 10 seconds successive menu positions are displayed automatically. Choosing menu position (option) is done by pressing ...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ key working method: During standard weighing key is used to switch between net and gross indication. When special function e.g. PCS is turned on, using key enables to go back to standard weighing mode. Sign „o”...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inscribing numerical values: Inscribing numerical values is needed in some special functions e.g. tArE function requires to inscribe tare values. Keys: - decimal point, - next digit position, - increasing digit inscribed value (use also 0), MENU –...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ - serial ports settings settings SErIAL - port - 1 Port-1 - transmission speed (1200, ... ,115 200 bps) bAUd - bits quantity (7 or 8) bItS - parity control PArItY - transmission type (Stab, no StAb, Auto,Cont.,rEMoVE) SEndInG - protocol (LonG, EPL, EPL_A, EPL-d, PEn-01) Prot...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ - turn on/off accumulator charging (if the scale is equipped with accumulator) (bAttEry) - automatic turning off - saving accumulator power (as above) (AUto OFF) - scale start zero inscribing (factory zero) (ZEro) - restore default settings for all options dEFAULt - options only for service SErVICE...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scale setup (SEtUP) SEtUP contains all options used for setting scale work mode: MEnu – creating personalized user menu, CALIb – scale sensitivity calibration, AutoZEro(ing) – self-maintaining zero indication (unloaded scale), UnIt – weight unit selection, ...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.1 Scale calibration (CALIb) Calibration with external weight should be performed if balance accuracy after internal calibration is not satisfactory. Calibration weight stated in technical data table for the balance (or of better accuracy) with valid verification certificate should be used then. Calibration of legally verified balance requires violating a mark used to protect an access to adjustment switch and results in loosing legal verification.
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Calibration with external weight: Press MENU key. Press key when CALIb function appears. The following options will be displayed: -CAL on – calibration with external recommended standard mass (see technical data). -CAL StP – calibration with external weight, confirmation of successive steps - MENU key, out –...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Internal calibration options: Internal calibration of the balance is performed automatically every time the balance is switched on, additionally after given time interval during work and after every temperature change of more than given value. In order to perform internal calibration in any moment, empty the pan and press twice (one more pressing terminates calibration).
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The form of ATA balance calibration report printout (option CAL Prn): --------- CALIBRATION REPORT ---------- ATA2200 MAX=2200g e=0.1g d=0.01g 1234 PROD.DATE: 2013-12-16 FIRM.VER.: ATA102 2015-01-12 AD7710 NTC FACTORY EXT.LOAD : 2000.00 g FACTORY INT.LOAD : 196.131 g CALIBRATION NO.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.2 Autozeroing function (AutotAr) When the function is activated, the scale automatically ensures stable zero indication if the pan is empty or if zero indication was acquired by pressing key. To turn on the function use MENU key and using key choose AutotAr and then Aut ...
- Pound (1 lb=453,592374g) English pound, - OunCE (1oz=28,349523g) - ounce, - OunCEt(1ozt=31,1034763g) pharmaceutical ounce, - GrAIn (1gr=0,06479891g) - grain - PennYW (1dwt=1,55517384g) jewellery mass unit, - GrAM (1g) - gram. The way of choosing carats as weighing unit is shown on the example.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.4 Serial port parameters setting (SErIAL) The function allows setting independently communication parameters of both of serial ports Port-1 and Port-2 (executed in RS232C, RS485, USB or LAN standard): - transfer protocol (Prot): LonG – cooperation with printer or computer, EPL –...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.5 Printout configuration (PrInt) Function is used for printing additional information stored in scale memory, weighed product identification data and scale operator id. That information is inscribed using scale keys or scanner. The function allows to switch on/off following positions on the printout: - HEAdEr –...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sample printout during normal weighing (all printout positions deactivated): 20.07 kg 20.04 kg 20.04 kg Sample printout during normal weighing with clock option (all printout positions deactivated): 20.07 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 20.04 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 20.04 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 Sample printout during normal weighing ( some printout positions activated): ATA220 MAX: 30kg e=d=0.01kg...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.6 Weighing speed selection (SPEED) Option enables to change weighing speed, that enables better performance thanks to adaptation to environment conditions. To turn on the function use MENU key and choose SPEEd option by using key, then select one of these options: - SLOW –...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.7 Entering reference zero value (ZErO) Note: This function is enabled in non-legalized scales only. ZEr0 function allows entering new value of reference zero (value referred to empty pan) without need of contacting with authorised service centre. Press MENU key.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special functions description All scales besides basic metrological functions: weighing and taring, have a set of special functions. Depending on meter type functions set differs. Below a list of functions available in standard ME-01 type meters: Add id number to product (Prod), ...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.1 Product and user identification (Prod and USEr) The balance enables to inscribe product barcode and user identification number: - Prod bA – product barcode, - USEr Id – user identification number. Balance product barcode and user readout together with external devices (e.g. printer, label printer and computer) enables to build simple identification and archivisation systems.
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inscribing data to base Prod and USEr options enables inscribing single product and user data. To inscribe data use keys: - increasing digit, T - next dixit, MENU – end of inscribing. Barcode reader (connected to RS232C interface) can also be used to inscribe data and this way it is faster and more effective.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.2 Pieces counting function (PCS) This function enables to count identical pieces, e.g. turnbuckles or buttons. A measurement is performed in two phases: - first phase - single piece weight calculation on the basis of defined pieces amount (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 or 500 pieces), - second phase –...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.3 Percentage weighing function (PErC) This function allows displaying weighing result 100% in percents. A measurement is performed in two phases: - first phase – weighing a reference sample (100%), - second phase – measuring specific sample as a percentage of the reference sample.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.4 Label choosing function (LAbEL) This function is used in scale with ELTRON (SErIAL function) data protocol. This protocol enables label printout with actual scale indication and chosen data from PrInt special function (variable data), for example date and time. Other data, for example company address, product name, barcode can appear on label as a constant text.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.5 Weighing animals function (LOC) The function allows weighing animal moving on the scale. Press MENU key. When LOC function is displayed press key. The following options appear on display successively: - LOC oFF – leave the function, - LOC on –...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.6 Constant tare memory function (tArE) This function enables to measure gross weight of a sample placed in a container of a known weight value (stored in the memory) and to display calculated net weight of the sample. Tare value is recalled from the memory with ...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weighing with constant tare: In order to use tare value that is located in memory, choose from menu tArE function and then tAr on option. A list of memory cells will show up: tAr 01, 02, ... , 10. Cells with inscribed value are marked with "o"...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.7 Maximum value indication function (UP) This function allows holding maximum (or minimum) value that is indicating at the moment. Before measurement scale should be tared. Function has following options: -UP oFF – function off, -HIGH – holding maximum value, -LOW –...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.8 Total weight function (totAL) The function allows calculating total weight for series of measurements, which can be greater than scale capacity. It allows calculating total weight as well as average value. Press MENU key. When totAL is displayed press ...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To leave the function with clearing total register, select totAL function from menu and choose tot oFF option. Scale prints the communicate informing about clearing registers. The form of receipt after each measurement: Date: Time..measurement no weight measurement no weight...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.9 Checkweighing function (thr) This function allows comparing weighing result with two programmed reference values: lower and upper threshold. Comparison result is signalled with indicators (MIN, OK, MAX) and sound signal generated when threshold values are exceeded. If comparison result is: - smaller than zero threshold –...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Operation sequence: Press key and choose thr pressing MENU key. The following options are displayed successively: - thr oFF – deactivate the function, - thr on – activate the function, - thr Prn – check last threshold values (press key several times), - thr CFG –...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Relays connection diagram: Imax < 25mA Relays output is the open collector transoptor output with load capacity 25mA / 24V. Transmitter inputs must be protected with diodes, e.g. 1N4148. It is advised to use MS3K/P electronic board (sold separately), consisting of RM96P transmitters, with DC24V input voltage and AC250V, 3A output.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.10 Setting date and time function (dAtE) The function allows setting current date and time of scale internal clock and mode of its use. The function has the following options: - dAt oFF – deactivate date and time during printout of current weighing result, - dAt on –...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.11 Statistical calculations function (StAt) This function evaluates from series of measurements (max 1000) statistical parameters of weighting process. Adding successively measurements to register is automatic and it occur after the scale is loaded and its indications stabilize. After each loading printout is made with: number of measurements, result, date and time (if clock is installed and the function is activated).
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Order of operations: Press MENU key. When StAt is displayed press key. The following options are displayed: - StA Prn – monitoring and printout of statistical data, - StA oFF – deactivate function, - StA –...
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USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pressing key printouts estimated values and histogram : Nominal - nominal value, Tolerance - accepted value in percentage. N - number of sample IN TOL. – number of samples in toleranc -TOL – amount of measurements under allowable lower value +TOL –...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.12 Function for summing recipe ingredients (rECIPE) The function allows for separate weighing of several ingredients in one container with the possibility of reading current sum of all weighed ingredients. The function includes the following options: -rEC oFF – leave the function with the possibility of read sum mass, -rEC on –...
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19. Troubleshooting and maintenance 1. The scale should be kept clean. 2. Take care that no dirt is between pan and casing of the scale. If dirt is noticed take the pan off (lift it up). Clean dirt and then put the pan on. 3.
USER MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Declaration of Conformity AXIS Spółka z o.o. 80-125 Gdańsk, ul.Kartuska 375B confirm with all responsibility that scales ATA220, ATA320, ATA520, ATA1200, ATA2200 ATZ220, ATZ320, ATZ520, ATZ1200, ATZ2200 marked with CE mark comply the following: 1. EN 55022:2000 standard Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment and IEC 61000-4-3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency,...
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