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Operating Manual
Compact balance
KERN FCB
Version 1.4
04/2016
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FCB-BA-e-1614

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Compact balance KERN FCB Version 1.4 04/2016 FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KERN FCB Version 1.4 04/2016 Operating Manual Compact balance Table of Contents Technical Data ....................4 Declaration of conformity ................7 Basic Information (General) ................8 Proper use ..........................8 Improper Use..........................8 Warranty ............................ 8 Monitoring of Test Resources ....................8 Basic Safety Precautions ................
  • Page 3 Pin allocation of balance output bushing: ................33 10.3 Explanation of the data transfer .................... 34 10.4 Output on bar code printer ....................36 Service, maintenance, disposal ..............36 11.1 CLEANING ..........................36 11.2 Service, maintenance ......................36 11.3 Disposal ........................... 36 Instant help ....................37 FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    Technical Data KERN FCB 3K0.1 FCB 6K0.5 Readability (d) 0.1 g 0.5 g Weighing range (max) 3 kg 6 kg Taring range (subtractive) 3 kg 6 kg Reproducibility 0.1 g 0.5 g Linearity 0.3 g 1.5 g Minimum unit weight at 0.2 g...
  • Page 5 KERN FCB 8K0.1 FCB 12K1 Readability (d) 0.1 g Weighing range (max) 8 kg 12 kg Taring range (subtractive) 8 kg 12 kg Reproducibility 0.1 g Linearity 0.3 g Minimum unit weight at 0.2 g piece counting Warm-up time 2 hours...
  • Page 6 KERN FCB 24K2 FCB 30K1 Readability (d) Weighing range (max) 24 kg 30 kg Taring range (subtractive) 24 kg 30 kg Reproducibility Linearity Minimum unit weight at piece counting Warm-up time 30 minutes 30 minutes Reference quantities at 5, 10, 20, 25, 50...

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity To view the current EC/EU Declaration of Conformity go to: www.kern-sohn.com/ce FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 8: Basic Information (General)

    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 DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.

  • Page 9: Basic Safety Precautions

    4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances. 4.2 Personnel training The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel.

  • Page 10: Unpacking/Erection

    • Operating Manual 6.3 Mains connection Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be the same as the local voltage. Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent by KERN. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 11: Operation Using A (Rechargeable) Battery (Optional)

    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 12: Initial Commissioning

    An error during adjustment or the use of an incorrect adjusting weight will result in an error message „CAL E“. Repeat adjustment. Keep the adjustment close to the balance. Daily control of the weighing exactness is recommended for quality-relevant applications. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 13: Operation Elements

    Call up menu (keep key pressed until UNIT appears) • Confirm settings in the menu SET key • Save and exit menu • How to select menu items • MODE key Change settings in the menu • Adjustment • TARE key Taring • ON/OFF switch Turn on/off FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    "Error" (=Overload), and a whistle is sounded.  Place an empty weighing container, the weight of the Taring weighing container will be displayed. 10.0  Press the TARE button, the zero display disappears. The TA R E tare weight is saved until it is deleted. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 15: Pre-Tare-Function

     Remove all loads from the balance and press repeatedly value the MODE key until „PtArE“ flashing appears. M O D E  Use the SET key to confirm. The PRE-TARE value is C A L deleted, the zero display appears. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 16: Plus/Minus Weighings

    10, 25 and 50 can be called up. Place as many pieces to count on the weighing plate as the set reference quantity requires. S E T  Use the SET key to confirm. The balance is now in parts counting mode counting all units on the weighing plate. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 17: Net-Total Weighings

     and  and .) is displayed.  If necessary, also fill the formula up to the desired final value. For every component more repeat the steps 4-5.  Back to weighing mode by pressing the TARE button. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 18: Percent Determination

     Store by pressing the SET key. Remove reference weight.  Place goods to be weighed on balance. S E T The weight of the sample is displayed in percentage in terms of the reference weight. Back to weighing mode by pressing the MODE button. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 19: Menu

    C A L 9.2 „Menu Overview“. Pl PC 1. Save change of a menu item and exit the menu  Press the SET key; balance will S E T return to weighing mode. FCB-BA-e-1614...
  • Page 20 Acknowledge with SET key (yes), „StorE“ is displayed. Save (SET key) or S E T reject (PRINT key) and exit the menu, STQRE Press PRINT key (no) and make the changes on the other menu items as described above FCB-BA-e-1614...
  • Page 21 Any changes carried out are stored by S E T pressing the SET key (yes). The balance returns automatically into weighing mode.  Reject P R IN T To cancel changes, press the PRINT key (no). The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 22: Menu Overview

    Edition of the tare weight Edition of the stored weight Edition of quantity Edition of the unit weight Edition of the reference quantity Edition of a page feeding at start printer output Edition of a page feeding at end printer output FCB-BA-e-1614...
  • Page 23 10 sec after having reached a stable weighing value. Animal weighing function off* (see chapter 9.3) Period 3 seconds Period 5 seconds Period 10 seconds Period 15 seconds Reset to factory setting (see chap. 9.3) * = default setting FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 24: Description Of Individual Menu Items

    PRINT button it is reduced by 1. With the TARE key selection of the number to the left.  Confirm input by pressing the SET key.  Press repeatedly the SET key to take over the „Freely selectable factor“ as current weighing unit. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 25: Dosing And Zero-Tracking

    Function activated Function deactivated tr off  Use the SET key to confirm selection. In the model series KERN FKB_A, the adjustment weight can be Selection selected from three/four pre-set nominal values (approx.1/3; 2/3; adjustment max) (refer also to following table, factory setting with grey weight background).
  • Page 26 FCB 3K0.1 FCB 6K0.5 FCB 8K0.1 2000 1000 2000 4000 2000 4000 6000 3000 6000 8000 FCB 12K1 FCB 24K2 FCB 30K1 4000 10000 10000 8000 15000 20000 12000 20000 30000 FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 27: Filter

    This menu item allows the balance to be set according to Filter specific ambient conditions and measuring purposes. only model: FCB 8K0.1  In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit] appears.  Press the MODE button several times until „StAbiL“ is displayed.

  • Page 28: Display Background Illumination

    Background illumination Battery saving bl off switched off The background illumination Battery saving bl Ch will be switched off automatically 10 sec after having reached a stable weighing value.  Use the SET key to confirm selection. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 29: Animal Weighing Function

    The average value of the weighing results is displayed and remains displayed on the screen.  Use the SET key to change between animal weighing and normal weighing.  Press the SET key to restart the weighing cycle for animal weighing. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 30: Reset To Factory Setting

     Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.  Select the desired settings by pressing the MODE key Balance will be reset to factory setting. The balance keeps its individual setting  Use the SET key to confirm selection. The balance returns to weighing mode. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 31: Interface Parameters

    Data output using the PRINT key AU PC Continuous data output Output on bar code printer bA Pr Autom. data output of stable weighing values AU Pr  Use the SET key to confirm selection. The balance returns to weighing mode. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 32: Printout

    „on  off“.  Use the SET key to confirm selection. The balance returns to weighing mode. By that way the user can configurate his own data block, which then is sent to a printer or to a PC. FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 33: Baud Rate

    Baud rate selectable at 1200, 2400, 4800 , 9600 and 19200 baud • Miniature plug-in necessary (9 pole D-Sub) • For operation with interface faultless operation is only ensured with the correct KERN – interface cable (max. 2m) 10.2 Pin allocation of balance output bushing: Front view: Pin 2: Transmit data...

  • Page 34: Explanation Of The Data Transfer

    The weighing values are sent automatically and continuously, no matter if the value is stable or unstable. e. Format for stable values for weight/quantity/percentage 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 CR LF f. Format in case of fault g. Format for unstable values for weight/quantity/percentage CR LF FCB-BA-e-1614...
  • Page 35 Blank or M B / 0 /. Blank / weight values / decimal dot, depending on weighing value Weight unit / pcs / % E, o, r ASCII code or “E, o, r” Carriage return symbol Line feed symbol FCB-BA-e-1614...

  • Page 36: Output On Bar Code Printer

    The printer format is stored in the printer, i.e. in case of a failure the printer cannot be changed with a new one from factory, previously it is necessary that KERN installs the respective software. The Zebra printer and the balance must be connected to the delivered interface cable when they are switched off.

  • Page 37: Instant Help

    12 Instant help 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. Help: Fault Possible cause • The balance is not switched on. The displayed weight does not glow.

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