KERN CKE 6K0.02 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
Counting balance
KERN CKE
Type TCKE-A
TCKE-B
Version 3.3
2023-03
GB
KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
72336 Balingen-Frommern
Germany
www.kern-sohn.com
+0049-[0]7433-9933-0
+0049-[0]7433-9933-149
info@kern-sohn.com
TCKE-A/-B-BA-e-2333

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  • Page 1 KERN & Sohn GmbH www.kern-sohn.com Ziegelei 1 +0049-[0]7433-9933-0 72336 Balingen-Frommern +0049-[0]7433-9933-149 Germany info@kern-sohn.com Operating instructions Counting balance KERN CKE Type TCKE-A TCKE-B Version 3.3 2023-03 TCKE-A/-B-BA-e-2333...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KERN CKE Version 3.3 2023-03 Operating instructions Counting balance Content Technical data ...................... 4 Declaration of conformity ..................7 Appliance overview ....................8 Components ....................8 Operating elements ..................9 3.2.1 Keyboard overview ................... 9 3.2.2 Numeric entry ....................10 3.2.3 Overview of displays ..................10...
  • Page 3 Setup menu ....................42 Overview < setup>>...................42 10.3.1 Communication with peripheral devices via KUP connection ......47 11.1 KERN Communications Protocol (KERN Interface Protocol) ....48 11.2 Issue functions ..................49 Add-up mode < sum > ...................49 11.2.1 Data output after pressing the PRINT button < manual >......51 11.2.2...
  • Page 4 Automatic data output < auto> ..............52 11.2.3 Continuous data output < cont > ..............52 11.2.4 11.3 Data format ....................53 Servicing, maintenance, disposal ..............54 12.1 Cleaning ....................54 12.2 Servicing, maintenance ................54 12.3 Disposal ....................54 Instant help for troubleshooting ............... 55 Error messages ....................
  • Page 5: Technical Data

    1 Technical data Big housing: KERN CKE 6K0.02 CKE 8K0.05 CKE 16K0.05 CKE 16K0.1 Item no./ Type TCKE 6K-5-B TCKE 8K-5-B TCKE 16K-5-B TCKE 16K-4-B Readability (d) 0.02 g 0.05 g 0.05 g 0.1 g Weighing range (max) 6000 g...
  • Page 6 KERN CKE 36K0.1 CKE 65K0.2 Item no./ Type TCKE 36K-4-B TCKE 65K-4-B Readability (d) 0.1 g 0.2 g Weighing range (max) 36000 g 65000 Taring range (subtractive) 36000 g 65000 Reproducibility 0.2 g 0.4 g Linearity ± 0.5 g ± 1.0 g...
  • Page 7 Small housing: KERN CKE 360-3 CKE 3600-2 Item no./ Type TCKE 300-3-A TCKE 3000-2-A Readability (d) 0.001 g 0.01 g Weighing range (max) 360 g 3600 g Taring range (subtractive) 360 g 3600 g Reproducibility 0.001 g 0.01 g Linearity ±...
  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    ** Smallest part weight for piece counting - under normal conditions: ➢ There are unsteady ambient conditions (draft, vibrations) ➢ The parts to be counted are being scattered Declaration of conformity The current EC/EU Conformity declaration can be found online in: www.kern-sohn.com/ce TCKE-A/-B-BA-e-2333...
  • Page 9: Appliance Overview

    3 Appliance overview 3.1 Components Pos. Designation Weighing plate Display Keyboard Levelling screw Mains adapter connection Bubble level Anti-theft protection device connection KUP connection (KERN Universal Port) Levelling Screw Underfloor weighing device Transport lock (models with small housing only) Battery compartment TCKE-A/-B-BA-e-2333...
  • Page 10: Operating Elements

    3.2 Operating elements 3.2.1 Keyboard overview Button Name Function in Operating Function in Menu mode ➢ Switch on/off ➢ Navigation key  (press button long time) ➢ Menu level back ON/OFF- ➢ Switch on/off the button display background ➢ Exit menu / back to illumination (press weighing mode.
  • Page 11: Numeric Entry

    3.2.2 Numeric entry Button Designation Function Select cipher Confirm entry. Press button repeatedly for every Navigation key ➔ digit. Wait until the numeric input window extinguishes. Reduce flashing cipher (0 – 9) Navigation key  Increase flashing cipher (0 – 9) Navigation key ...
  • Page 12: Basic Information (General)

    • The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing. 4.3 Warranty Warranty claims shall be voided in case: •...
  • Page 13: Monitoring Of Test Resources

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

    7 Unpacking, Installation and Commissioning 7.1 Installation Site, Location of Use The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in common conditions of use. You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance. On the installation site observe the following: •...
  • Page 15: Unpacking And Checking

    Check, whether the voltage acceptance on the scales is set correctly. Do not connect the scales to the power mains unless the information on the scales (sticker) matches the local mains voltage. Only use KERN original mains adapter. Using other makes requires consent by KERN. Important: ➢...
  • Page 16: Rechargeable Battery Operation (Optional)

    7.5 Rechargeable battery operation (optional) ATTENTION  The rechargeable battery and the battery match with each other. Only use the delivered mains adapter.  Do not use the balance during the loading process.  The rechargeable battery can only be replaced by the same or by a type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 17: Connection Of Peripheral Devices

    Before connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the data interface, always disconnect the balance from the power supply. With your balance, only use accessories and peripheral devices by KERN, as they are ideally tuned to your balance.
  • Page 18: External Adjustment < Calext

    7.8.1 External adjustment < CalExt >  Press and hold the TARE and ON/OFF buttons simultaneously to enter the setup menu.  Wait until the first menu item < Cal > is displayed.  Confirm by ➔ button, < CalExt > will be displayed. ...
  • Page 19: External Adjustment With User-Defined Adjustment Weight < Caleud

     Place the adjustment weight and confirm with ➔-button, < wait> followed by < reMvld > will be displayed.  Once < reMvld > is displayed, remove the adjustment weight.  After successful adjustment the balance automatically returns to weighing mode. In case of an adjustment error (e.g.
  • Page 20  Acknowledge selection by ➔-button. < Zero >, < Put ld > followed by the weight value of the adjustment weight to be placed will be displayed.  Place the adjustment weight and confirm with ➔-button, < wait > followed by < reMvld > will be displayed. ...
  • Page 21: Gravitational Constant Adjustment Location < Graadj

    7.8.3 Gravitational constant adjustment location < graadj >  Press and hold the TARE and ON/OFF buttons simultaneously to enter the setup menu.  Wait until the first menu item < Cal > is displayed.  Confirm by ➔ button, < CalExt> will be displayed. ...
  • Page 22: Gravitational Constant Place Of Location < Grause

    7.8.4 Gravitational constant place of location < grause >  Press and hold the TARE and ON/OFF buttons simultaneously to enter the setup menu.  Wait until the first menu item < Cal > is displayed.  Confirm by ➔ button, < CalExt > will be displayed. ...
  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    8 Basic Operation 8.1 Turn on/off Start-up:  Press the ON/OFF button. The display lights up and the balance carries out a selftest. Wait until the weight display appears The scales are now ready for operation using the last active application Switching off: ...
  • Page 24: Taring

    8.3 Taring The dead weight of any weighing container may be tared away by pressing a button, so that the following weighing procedures show the net weight of the goods to be weighed.  Put weighing container on the weighing plate. ...
  • Page 25: Change-Over Button (Standard Settings)

    8.4 Change-over button (standard settings) The change-over button can be allocated with different functions. The following functions are set as per standard (<default>): Short key pressing Long key pressing ➢ When pressed for first time: Set ➢ When the balance has been tared count reference quantity, see chap.
  • Page 26 Enable another unit:  Select menu setting < unit> and confirm on ➔ button.  Wait until the display flashes.  Use the navigation keys  to select the weighing unit and confirm on ➔ button. For the required settings of an application unit (FFA) selection please see chap.
  • Page 27: Under-Floor Weighing (Optional, Varies By Model)

    8.5 Under-floor weighing (optional, varies by model) Objects unsuitable for placing on the weighing scale due to size or shape may be weighed with the help of the flush-mounted platform. Proceed as follows:  Switch off the balance  Open closing cover at the balance bottom. ...
  • Page 28: Application

    9 Application <Counting> 9.1 Application-specific settings Call up menu: Press the TARE key and hold it until < apcmen > is displayed.  The display changes to < coumod > followed by < ref >.   Navigation in menu see chap. 10.1 Overview: Level 1 Level 2...
  • Page 29: Piece Counting

    9.2 Piece counting Before the balance can count parts, it must know the average piece weight (i.e. reference). Proceed by putting on a certain number of the parts to be counted. The balance determines the total weight and divides it by the number of parts, the so- called reference quantity.
  • Page 30: Counting With Freely Selectable Reference Quantiy < Free

    Use the key to switch between piece quantity and weight display (standard setting see chap. 8.4). 9.2.2 Counting with freely selectable reference quantiy < FrEE>. Put the empty container on the weighing plate and press the TARE button. The container is tared, the zero display will appear. Fill the container with any number of reference pieces Press and hold the key, the numerical input window appears.
  • Page 31: Counting With Optional Piece Weight

    9.2.3 Counting with optional piece weight  Invoke menu setting < ref > and confirm by ➔ button.  Use the navigation keys  to select the setting < input> and confirm with ➔ button.  Use the navigation keys  to select the weighing unit and confirm on ➔...
  • Page 32: Target Counting

    9.3 Target counting The <Target counting> application variant allows weighing of goods within set tolerance limits in keeping with a determined target quantity. Reaching the target quantity is indicated by an acoustic (if activated in menu) and an optic signal (tolerance marks). Optic signal: The tolerance marks provide the following information: Target quantity exceeds defined tolerance...
  • Page 33 Procedure: 1. Define target quantity and tolerances  Make sure that the balance is in counting mode and that an average piece weight has been defined (see chap. 9.2.1). If necessary, switch over with the key.  Use the navigation keys  to select the setting < check ...
  • Page 34  Use the navigation keys  to select the setting < errlow> and confirm on ➔ button.  Use the navigation keys  to select the weighing unit and confirm on ➔ button.  The numeric input window appears. The active digit is flashing.
  • Page 35: Check Counting

    9.4 Check counting With the <Check counting> application variant you can check if the weighing good is within a predefined tolerance range. When limit values are exceeded below or above, an acoustic signal (if enabled in menu) will sound and an optic signal (tolerance marks) will be displayed Optic signal: The tolerance marks provide the following information: Target quantity exceeds defined tolerance...
  • Page 36 Procedure: 3. Define limit values  Make sure that the scale is in counting mode and that an average piece weight has been defined (see chap. 9.2.1). If necessary, switch over with the button.  Use the navigation keys  to select the setting < check ...
  • Page 37 4. Start tolerance check:  Determine the average item weight, see chap. 9.2.1  Place the weighed material and check by means of the tolerance marks / acoustic signal if the weighed material is within the defined tolerance. Load below specified Load within specified Load exceeds specified tolerance...
  • Page 38: Pre-Tare

    9.5 PRE-TARE 9.5.1 Take over the placed weight as PRE-TARE value Ptare actuAl  < < > >  Deposit weighing receptacles Invoke menu setting < Ptare > and confirm by ➔-  button.  To take over the placed weight as a PRE-TARE value, use the navigation keys ...
  • Page 39: Enter The Known Tare Weight Numerically < PtareManual

    PtaremanuAl 9.5.2 Enter the known tare weight numerically < > < Ptare >  < manuAl >  Invoke menu setting < Ptare > and confirm by ➔ button.  Using the navigation keys  select the setting Select < manuAl > and confirm by pressing the ➔ button.
  • Page 40: Weighing Units

    9.6 Weighing Units 9.6.1 Setting weighing unit  Select menu setting < unit> and confirm on ➔ button.  Wait until the display flashes.  Use the navigation keys  to select the weighing unit and confirm on ➔ button. •...
  • Page 41: Weighing With Multiplication Factor Via The Application Unit

    9.6.2 Weighing with multiplication factor via the application unit <FFA> Here you determine with which factor the weighing result (in gram) will be multiplied. By that way, e.g. a known error factor in the weight determination can be immediately taken into account. ...
  • Page 42: Menu

    10 Menu 10.1 Navigation in the menu Call up menu: Application menu Setup menu Press the TARE button and keep it Press the TARE and ON/OFF button at pressed until the first menu item will be the same time and keep them pressed displayed until the first menu item will be displayed Select and adjust parameter:...
  • Page 43: Setup Menu

    10.3 Setup menu In the setup menu you have the possibility to adapt the behaviour of the balance to your requirements (e.g. environmental conditions, especial weighing processes). 10.3.1 Overview < setup>> other levels / description Level 1 Level 2 Description ➔...
  • Page 44 Print intfce Rs232 intfce Data output USB interface* USB-d *only in connection with KUP interface prmode trig prmode On, off Data output by pressing the PRINT button (see chap. 11.2.2) autopr On, off Automatic data output with stable and positive weighing value see chap.11.2.2.
  • Page 45 BEEPER keys Switch on / off acoustic signal by pressing button Acoustic signal Check Acoustic signal off Slow Slow ch-ok Standard Fast Fast Cont. Continuous Acoustic signal off Slow Slow ch-lo Standard Fast Fast Cont. Continuous Acoustic signal off Slow Slow ch-hi Standard...
  • Page 46 buttons Standard settings, see default chap. 8.4 Key allocation Button disabled Set weighing unit, see unit chapter 9.6.1 Open PRE-Tare settings, spush ptare see chap. 9.5  change Set reference quantity, see lpush chapter 9.2 Open settings for limits checkcounting, see chap. Open settings for target target counting, see chap.
  • Page 47 tarerg 100% Definition max. taring range, selectable 10% - 100%. Taring range  Numerical input, see chap. 3.2.2. ztrack Automatic zero tracking [ <3d ] Zerotracking In the event that small quantities are removed or added to the material to be weighed, incorrect weighing results can be displayed due to the “stability compensation“.
  • Page 48: Communication With Peripheral Devices Via Kup Connection

    Issue may be made to a printer, PC or check displays. In reverse order, control orders and data inputs may be made via the connected devices. The balances are equipped with a KUP connection (KERN Universal Port) as per standard.
  • Page 49: Kern Communications Protocol (Kern Interface Protocol)

    11.1 KERN Communications Protocol (KERN Interface Protocol) KCP is a standardized set of interface orders for KERN balances, which allows many parameters and device functions to be called up and controlled. KERN devices that have KCP can use it to connect easily to computers, industrial control systems and other digital systems.
  • Page 50: Issue Functions

    11.2 Issue functions 11.2.1 Add-up mode < sum > With this function the individual weighing values are added into the summation memory by pressing a button and edited when an optional printer is connected. Activate function: In Setup menu invoke the menu setting < Print >  < sum > and confirm ...
  • Page 51 Sample log (KERN YKB-01N): Menu setting < prmode >  < weight  < gntprt  <Format> <short> > > First weighing Second weighing Third weighing Number of weightings/ Total Sample log (KERN YKB-01N): Menu setting < prmode >  < weight ...
  • Page 52: Data Output After Pressing The Print Button < Manual

    11.2.2 Data output after pressing the PRINT button < manual > Activate function:  In Setup menu invoke the menu setting < print >  < prmode  < > trig > and confirm with ➔ button.  For a manual data output select the menu setting < manual > with the navigation keys ...
  • Page 53: Automatic Data Output < Auto

    11.2.3 Automatic data output < auto> Data output happens automatically without having to press the PRINT-key as soon as the corresponding output condition has been met, dependent on the setting in the menu. Enable function and set the output condition: ...
  • Page 54: Data Format

    Sample log (KERN YKB-01N): 11.3 Data format In the setup menu call up the menu setting < print >  < prmode>   <weight >  <gntprt > and confirm on ➔ button. Use the navigation keys  to select the menu setting < format > and ...
  • Page 55: Servicing, Maintenance, Disposal

    Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately. 12.2 Servicing, maintenance  The appliance may only be opened by trained service technicians who are authorized by KERN.  Before opening, disconnect from power supply. 12.3 Disposal Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according to valid national or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.
  • Page 56: Instant Help For Troubleshooting

    13 Instant help for troubleshooting In case of an error in the program process, briefly turn off the balance and disconnect from power supply. The weighing process must then be restarted from the beginning. Fault Possible cause • The balance is not switched on. The weight display does not glow.
  • Page 57: Error Messages

    14 Error messages Error message Explication zlimit Zero setting range exceeded UnderZ Zero setting range not achieved instab Load instable wrong Adjustment error Underload Overload Lo Bat Capacity of batteries / rechargeable batteries exhausted TCKE-A/-B-BA-e-2333...

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