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Operating Manual
Compact balance
KERN FKB_A
Version 1.5
04/2016
GB
KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
email: info@kern-sohn.com
Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
FKB_A-BA-e-1615

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  • Page 1 KERN & Sohn GmbH Ziegelei 1 Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0 D-72336 Balingen Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149 email: info@kern-sohn.com Internet: www.kern-sohn.com Operating Manual Compact balance KERN FKB_A Version 1.5 04/2016 FKB_A-BA-e-1615...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KERN FKB_A Version 1.5 04/2016 Operating Manual Compact balance Table of Contents Technical Data ....................4 Declaration of conformity ................6 Basic Information (General) ................7 Proper use ..........................7 Improper Use..........................7 Warranty ............................ 7 Monitoring of Test Resources ....................7 Basic Safety Precautions ................
  • Page 3 Basic Operation ................... 14 Start-up ..............................14 Switching Off ............................14 Weighing............................... 14 Taring ..............................14 PRE-TARE-Function ..........................15 Plus/minus weighings ......................... 16 Parts counting............................16 Net-total weighings ..........................17 Percent determination ......................... 18 Menu ......................19 Navigation in the menu ......................19 Menu overview ........................
  • Page 4: Technical Data

    Technical Data KERN FKB 8K0.1A FKB 15K0.5A FKB 15K1A Readability (d) 0,1 g 0,5 g Weighing range (max) (d) 8 kg 15 kg 15 kg Taring range (subtractive) 8 kg 15 kg 15 kg Reproducibility 0,1 g 0,5 g Linearity...
  • Page 5 KERN FKB 30K1A FKB 65K1A Readability (d) Weighing range (max) (d) 30 kg 65 kg Taring range (subtractive) 30 kg 65 kg Reproducibility Linearity Minimum unit weight at piece counting Warm-up time 2 hours 2 hours Reference quantities at 5, 10, 20, 25, 50...
  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity To view the current EC/EU Declaration of Conformity go to: www.kern-sohn.com/ce FKB_A-BA-e-1615...
  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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. FKB_A-BA-e-1615...
  • Page 10: 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 11: Initial Commissioning

    6.6 Initial Commissioning In order to obtain exact results with the electronic balances, your balance must have reached the operating temperature (see warming up time chap. 1). During this warming up time the balance must be connected to the power supply (mains, accumulator or battery).
  • Page 12: Underfloor Weighing

    6.9 Underfloor weighing 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 13: Operation Elements

    Operation elements 7.1 Overview of display 7.2 Keyboard overview Designation Function • Calculate weighing data via interface PRINT-key • Call up menu (keep key pressed until UNIT appears) • Confirm settings in the menu SET key • Save and exit menu •...
  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    8 Basic Operation  Press ON button. Start-up The balance will carry out a self-test The balance is ready for weighing when the weight display appears. O F F 8888  Press OFF button, the display disappears Switching Off O F F ...
  • Page 15: Pre-Tare-Function

     Weigh the material, the net weight will be indicated. 47.2 The taring process can be repeated any number of times, e.g. when adding several components for a mixture (adding). The limit is reached when the whole weighing range is exhausted. The weight of the weighing container will be displayed as a minus number after removing the weighing container.
  • Page 16: Plus/Minus Weighings

    For example unit weight control, fabrication control etc. Plus/minus weighings  Put the nominal weight on the weighing plate and tare using the TARE button. TA R E  Remove the nominal weight  Put the test objects subsequently on the weighing plate, the respective deviation from the nominal weight is displayed with the respective sign to „+“...
  • Page 17: Net-Total Weighings

    • Back to weighing mode by pressing the MODE button. • Error message „Er 1“ Piece below minimum weight of piece (See chpt. 1 “Technical specifications“): Press MODE key and restart reference determination. • Taring The tare vessels can also be used for piece counting. Before starting piece counting use the TARE button to tare out the container.
  • Page 18: Percent Determination

    Percentage calculation facilitates weight display in percent Percent related to a reference weight equivalent to 100 %. determination  In weighing mode press MODE key repeatedly, until [100 %] is displayed. M O D E C A L  Put a reference weight which corresponds to 100 %. ...
  • Page 19: Menu

    9 Menu 9.1 Navigation in the menu Access to menu P R IN T In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit] appears. Vn� T How to select menu items Vn� T Using the MODE key the individual menu M O D E C A L items can be selected one after the...
  • Page 20 2. Change settings of several menu items Acknowledge selected menu item using PR� S E T SET key, the current setting is displayed. Use the MODE key to change settings. RE CR� M O D E C A L Pl PC� Press the TARE key, „Exit“...
  • Page 21 Save/reject and exit the menu E� T S E T STQRE Either  Save 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).
  • Page 22: Menu Overview

    9.2 Menu overview Description of function Function Parameter Description of options Weighing units switching UNIT Gram over (see chapter 9.3). Kilogram (dependent on model) Pound Ounce Troy ounce Tael Hongkong Tael Taiwan Grain (dependent on model) Pennyweight (dependent model) Momme Tola Carat (dependent on model) Freely selectable factor...
  • Page 23 Baud rate bAUd 19200 (see chapter 9.4). 9600* 4800 2400 1200 Automatic switch-off function after Auto off 3 min without changing load ON (battery operation), see chap. 6.4 Automatic switch-off function after 3 min without changing load OFF Auto Zero (see chapter 9.3) Selection adjustment weight (see chapter 9.3)
  • Page 24: Description Of Individual Menu Items

    9.3 Description of individual menu items Weighing Units  In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit] appears. Vn� T  Press SET key, the selected unit is displayed.  Use the MODE key to select between the different units (see following table).
  • Page 25: Dosing And Zero-Tracking

    Function activated tr off Function deactivated  Use the SET key to confirm selection. In the model series KERN FKB_A, the adjustment weight can be Selection selected from three pre-set nominal values (approx.1/3; 2/3; max) adjustment (refer also to following table, factory setting with grey weight background).
  • Page 26 FKB 8K0.1A FKB15K0.5A FKB15K1A 2000 5000 5000 5000 10000 10000 8000 15000 15000 FKB30K1A FKB 65K1A 10000 20000 20000 40000 30000 60000 FKB_A-BA-e-1615...
  • Page 27: Filter

    This menu item allows the balance to be set according to Filter specific ambient conditions and measuring purposes. only models: FKB 8K0.1A FKB 65K1A  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

    Display background illumination  In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit] appears.  Press the MODE button several times until „bl“ is displayed. Vn� T  Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.  Select the desired settings by pressing the MODE key. Background illumination Contrastful display which can bl on...
  • Page 29: Animal Weighing Function

    Animal The animal weighing function can be applied for busy weighing. During a defined period the average value of the weighing results weighing is formed. function The more unquiet the weighed item, the longer the period should be selected.  In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit] appears.
  • Page 30: Reset To Factory Setting

    Reset to This function resets all balance settings to factory setting. factory setting  In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit] appears.  Press the MODE button several times until „rSt“ is displayed. Vn� T  Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed. RST�...
  • Page 31: Interface Parameters

    9.4 Interface parameters Data output is carried out via interface RS 232 C. General The previous condition for the data transfer between balance and a peripherical device (e.g. printer, PC ...) is that the appliances are set to the same interface parameters (e.g.
  • Page 32: Printout

    printout Using this function data are selected which are to be sent via the RS232C (not valid for data transfer mode BAPr ).  In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit] appears.  Press the MODE key several times until „LAPr“ is displayed. Vn�...
  • 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

    10.3 Explanation of the data transfer Pr PC: Press the PRINT key, at stable weight the format is transferred from LAPR. a. Format for stable values for weight/quantity/percentage 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 CR LF b. Format in case of fault AU Pr: As soon as the weighing value is stable, the format is automatically transferred from LAPR.
  • Page 35 rE Cr: The remote control commands s/w/t are sent from the remote control unit to the balance as ASCII code. After the balance having received the s/w/t commands, it will send the following data. Take into account that the following remote control commands must be sent without a subsequent CR LF.
  • 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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