Introduction; Unpacking - A&D EK-AEP Series Instruction Manual

This manual describes how this balance works and how to get the most out of it in
terms of performance.
The EK-AEP series balances have the following features:
The EK-AEP series are intrinsically safe electronic balances complying with
international standards such as IECEx and ATEX or FM requirements.
The EK-AEP series balances can be used in areas where explosive atmospheres
are present. (For details on the intrinsically safe structure, refer to "5.
CONFORMING STANDARDS.")
The EK-AEP series are high-resolution type electronic balances having a display
resolution of 1/12,000 or 1/30,000.
The balance has a counting function, a percent function and a comparator
function.
The LCD backlight will help with use in a dimly lighted place.
As a power source, four "AA", "LR6" or "AM3" batteries are used.
When unpacking, check whether all of the following items are included:
Weighing pan
Pan support
Main unit
EK-300AEP
Instruction Manual
Keep the packing material to be used for transporting the balance in the future.
The weighing pan shape depends on the balance model. The operational procedure is
the same for all the balance models. Unless specially required, the illustration of the
rectangle-shaped weighing pan is used in this manual.

1. INTRODUCTION

2. UNPACKING

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Weighing pan
Main unit
EK-3000AEP
EK-12KAEP
Allen wrench (nominal 2.5 mm)