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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 instruction Precision balance KERN PCJ Type TPCJ-A Version 1.0 2023-09 TPCJ-BA-e-2310...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
KERN PCJ Version 1.0 2023-09 Operating instructions Precision balance Content Technical data ...................... 5 Declaration of conformity ..................6 Appliance overview ....................7 Components ....................7 Operating instruments ................... 8 3.2.1 Keyboard overview ................... 8 3.2.2 Numeric entry ....................9 3.2.3... - Page 3 Adjustment ....................16 7.9.1 Internal calibration <calint> ..............17 7.9.2 Define calibration interval <CALTime> ............18 7.9.3 GLP compliant calibration protocol <CALGLP> ..........20 Calibration ......................22 Basic Operation ....................24 Turn on/off ....................24 Simple Weighing..................24 Zeroing ......................26 Taring ......................26 Change-Button (default setting) ..............
- Page 4 14.3 Setup-menu ....................52 Overview < setup > ..................52 14.3.1 Communication with a peripheral device using KUP ........57 15.1 KERN Communications Protocol ............. 58 15.2 KERN alibi memory .................. 59 15.3 Data transfer functions ................60 15.3.1 Summing mode <sum> .................60 15.3.2...
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Page 5: Technical Data
1 Technical data KERN PCJ 6000-1M PCJ 600-2M Item no./ Type TPCJ 6000-1M-A TPCJ 600-2M-A Readability (d) 0,1 g 0,01 g Weighing range (max) 6000 g 600 g Taring range (subtractive) 6000 g 600 g Reproducibility 0,1 g 0,01 g Linearity ±... -
Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity
** Smallest component part for part 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 TPCJ-BA-e-2310... -
Page 7: Appliance Overview
3 Appliance overview 3.1 Components Pos. Description Pos. Description Weighing pan KUP connection (KERN Universal Port) Display Calibration knob Keyboard Battery compartment Bubble level Footscrews Connection anti-theft device (Kensing- Underfloor weighing device ton lock) Mains adapter connection Transport lock (position depends on model) -
Page 8: Operating Instruments
3.2 Operating instruments 3.2.1 Keyboard overview Button Name Function in Operating Function in Menu mode ➢ Turn on/off ➢ Navigation key (long button press) ➢ Menu level back ON/OFF- But- ➢ Background illumination ➢ Exit menu / back to of the display on/off weighing mode (short button press) -
Page 9: Numeric Entry
3.2.2 Numeric entry Taste Bezeichnung Funktion Select cipher Confirm entry. Press button repeatedly for every Navigation key ➔ digit. Wait until the numeric input window extin- guishes. Reduce flashing cipher (0 – 9) Navigation key Increase flashing cipher (0 – 9) Navigation key ... -
Page 10: Basic Information (General)
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance. The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing. Warranty Warranty claims shall be voided in case: •... -
Page 11: Monitoring Of Test Resources
Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com) regarding 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 12: Unpacking, Installation And Commissioning
7 Unpacking, Installation and Commissioning 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. Therefore, observe the following for the installation site: •... -
Page 13: 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 con- sent by KERN. Important: ➢... -
Page 14: Battery Operation (Optional)
7.5 Battery operation (optional) When the batteries are exhausted, in the display will appear <Lo Bat>. Rotate the balance carefully in a way that the bottom of the balance is freely ac- cessible. Open the battery compartment and exchange the batteries. Ensure correct polarisation. -
Page 15: Rechargeable Battery Operation (Optional)
7.6 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 can only be replaced by the same or by a type recommended by the manufacturer. -
Page 16: Connection Of Peripheral Devices
Before connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the data in- terface, 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 17: Internal Calibration
7.9.1 Internal calibration <calint> Press and hold the TARE and ON/OFF buttons simultane- ously to enter the setup menu. Wait until the first menu item <Cal > is displayed. Confirm by ➔-button, < Calint > is displayed. ... -
Page 18: Define Calibration Interval
7.9.2 Define calibration interval <CALTime> Press and hold the TARE and ON/OFF buttons simultane- ously to enter the setup menu. Wait until the first menu item <Cal > is displayed. Confirm by ➔-button, < Calint > is displayed. ... - Page 19 Selected CAL time reached Behavior of the balance when the calibration interval is reached 5 min before the defined calibration interval is reached, a countdown appears on the display starting at < CAL 59 > After the countdown has elapsed, < CALint > is dis- played alternating with <...
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Page 20: Glp Compliant Calibration Protocol
7.9.3 GLP compliant calibration protocol <CALGLP> Press and hold the TARE and ON/OFF buttons simultane- ously to enter the setup menu. Wait until the first menu item <Cal > is displayed. Confirm by ➔-button, < Calint > is displayed. ... - Page 21 Beispielausdruck: --------------------------------------------------- Calibration type CAL-INTERNAL --------------------------------------------------- PCJ 6000-1M Model TYPE WF23001844 Serial No. 0175 Balance identification no. BALID 0076 Alibi memory identification no. ALIID --------------------------------------------------- 2023 Jan 08 Date DATE 12:45:36 Time TIME --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 1000.0 g Used calibration weight REF = 1000.2 g Before adjustment BFR =...
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Page 22: Calibration
8 Calibration General: According to EU Directive 2014/31EU, weighing instruments must be calibrated if they are used as follows (legally regulated area): • In commercial transactions, when the price of a good is determined by weighing. • In the manufacture of medicines in pharmacies and in analyses in medical and pharmaceutical laboratories. - Page 23 Position of sealing marks: Sealing marks TPCJ-BA-e-2310...
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Page 24: Basic Operation
9 Basic Operation 9.1 Turn on/off Start-up: Press the ON/OFF button. The display lights up and the balance carries out an self- test. If the balance has been disconnected from the mains voltage, an internal calibration must be carried out, see Chap.7.9.1. - Page 25 Overload warning Overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the device, minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. This could damage the instrument. Exceeding the maximum load is indicated by the display “ ”. Unload bal- ance or reduce preload.
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Page 26: Zeroing
9.3 Zeroing In order to obtain optimal weighing results, reset to zero the balance before weighing. Zeroing is only possible in the range ± 2% Max. For values greater than ± 2% maximum the error message < zlimit> is dis- played ... -
Page 27: Change-Button (Default Setting)
• Numerical input of tare (PRE-TARE) 9.5 Change-Button (default setting) The Change button can be assigned with different functions. The following functions are set as standard (<default >) for the various weigh- ing applications: short button press long button press ➢... -
Page 28: Switch-Over Weighing Unit
9.5.1 Switch-over weighing unit By default, the Change button is set to switch between the weighing unit by a short button press. Activate units: When the -button is pressed short for the first time, the unit for the quick selection can be set ... -
Page 29: Display Gross Weight Value
Activate another unit: Select menu setting < unit > and confirm with ➔-button. Wait until the display flashes. Select the weighing unit with the navigation keys and confirm with the ➔-button. The required settings when selecting an application unit (%, FFA) can be found in chap. -
Page 30: Underfloor Weighing
9.6 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 31: Operating Concept
10 Operating concept From factory the balance is delivered with various applications (normal weighing, check weighing, counting). After the first start-up the balance is in the <Weighing> application. In the application menu (see chap.14.2.) however, you can define, selecting an ap- plication, in which mode the balance after switching-on has to continue working. - Page 32 According to the selected application in the application menu just appear the applica- tion-specific settings, so that you reach the target quickly without deviation. • Information about the application-specific settings you will find in the de- scription of the respective application. •...
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Page 33: Application
11 Application <Weighing > How to carry out a simple weighing and taring, please refer to chap. 9.2 or 9.4. Fur- ther specific settings you will find in the following chapters. Shouldn’t the application <Weighing> already be enabled, select the menu setting <... -
Page 34: Pre-Tare
11.2 PRE-Tare 11.2.1 Taking over the placed weight as the PRE-TARE value Ptare actuAl < < > > Place the scale container. Display the <Ptare> menu setting and confirm, con- firm by ➔-button. To take over the weight of the placed weight as PRE- TARE, use the navigation buttons ... -
Page 35: Entering The Known Tare In The Numerical Form
11.2.2 Entering the known tare in the numerical form < Ptare > < manuAl > Display the <Ptare> menu setting and confirm, pressing ➔. Use the navigation buttons to choose the setting <ma- nuel> and confirm by ➔-button. ... -
Page 36: Unit
11.4 Unit 11.4.1 Switch-over weighing unit By default, the Change button is set to switch between the weighing unit by a short button press. Activate units: Select menu setting < unit > and confirm by ➔- button. wait until the display flashes. ... -
Page 37: Weighing With The Multiplication Factor
11.4.2 Weighing with the multiplication factor <FFA> Here, you can specify the factor to be used for multiplying the weighing result (in grams). All the same, determining weight you can consider e.g. the known error factor. Select <unit> menu setting and confirm, confirm by ➔- button. -
Page 38: Application
12 Application <Counting> If the application <Counting> is not active yet, choose the menu item <mode count>, see chapter 9.5. 12.1 Settings specific for the application Displaying the menu: Press and hold the TARE button until the <apcmen> symbol is displayed. ... -
Page 39: Apply Application
12.2 Apply application Before it is possible to count pieces using the scale, you should determine the average weight of an individual part (unit weight), the so-called reference value. To do it, place the specific number of pieces which the counting the number of pieces will be carried out for. - Page 40 Number of reference items defined by the user: Whenever required, place an empty container on the scale and tare it. Place the required number of reference items. Display the <ref> menu setting and confirm by ➔-button. Use the navigation buttons to choose the setting < free>...
- Page 41 Enter unit weight, numerical input see chap 3.2.2, the active digit flashes. confirm by ➔-button. The scale is now in the piece counting mode and counts all pieces that are on the weighing plate. 2. Count parts If necessary, place weighing container on and tare. ...
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Page 42: Check Counting
12.2.1 Check counting The balance allows weighing of goods within set tolerances in keeping with a deter- mined target quantity. With this function one can also check if the weighing good is within a defined tolerance range. Reaching the target value is indicated by an acoustic (if activated in menu) and an optic signal (tolerance marks Visual signal: The tolerance marks provide the following information:... - Page 43 Procedure: 1. Define target quantity and tolerances Make sure that the scale is in counting mode and that an average piece weight has been defined (see chap. 12.2). If necessary, switch over with the key. Use the navigation keys to select the setting < tar- get >...
- Page 44 Use the navigation keys to select the setting < Err- low > and confirm with ➔ button. Use the navigation keys to select the weighing unit and confirm by ➔ button. The numeric input window appears. The active digit is flashing.
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Page 45: Application < Checkweighing
13 Application < Checkweighing > If the application <Weighing with the tolerance range> is not active yet, choose the menu item <mode check>, see chapter 9.5 13.1 Settings specific for the application Displaying the menu: Press and hold the TARE button until the <apcmen> symbol is displayed. ... -
Page 46: Apply Application
13.2 Apply application 13.2.1 Target weighing The balance allows weighing of goods within set tolerances in keeping with a deter- mined target quantity. With this function one can also check if the weighing good is within a defined tolerance range. Reaching the target value is indicated by an acoustic (if activated in menu) and an optic signal (tolerance marks Visual signal:... - Page 47 Procedure: 1. Defining the target weight and tolerance Use the navigation buttons to choose the setting < target> and confirm by ➔-button. < value > will be displayed. Confirm by ➔-button, the numerical value entry box is dis- played.
- Page 48 Using the navigation buttons , select the <Errlow> setting and confirm by ➔-button. Use the navigation keys to select the weighing unit and confirm by ➔-button. The numeric input window appears. The active digit is flashing. ...
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Page 49: Checkweighing
13.2.2 Checkweighing The application <Checkweighing> enables to check if the weighed material belongs to the preset tolerance range. Exceeding the limit values (fall below and rise above) is signaled with a visual indica- tion (tolerance symbols) and an audible indication (if enabled in the menu). Visual signal: Tolerance symbols provide the following information: Weighed material above the preset tolerance,... - Page 50 Using the navigation buttons , select the <limlow> setting. Confirm by ➔-button. The window for value entry in the nu- merical form will be displayed where you can enter the lower limit value. The active item is blinking. ...
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Page 51: Menu
14 Menu 14.1 Menu navigation Displaying the menu: Application menu Setup menu In the weighing mode press and hold Press and hold TARE i ON/OFF buttons TARE button until the first menu item is simultaneously until the first menu item displayed. -
Page 52: Setup-Menu
14.3 Setup-menu The setup menu enables to adapt the scale settings / scales behavior to your require- ments (e.g. ambient conditions, special weighing processes). Such settings are general and independent of the selected application. (except: <buttons>). 14.3.1 Overview < setup > Level 1 Level 2 Description/chapter... - Page 53 Print intfce Rs232 RS-232 interface* Data trans- USB interface* USB-d mission * Only in connection with KUP interface WiFi-interface* wlan * Only in connection with KUP interface Summing mode on/off, see chapter 15.3.1 On, off prmode trig manual Data transfer after pressing the PRINT button, see chapter 15.3.2 autopr On, off...
- Page 54 BEEPER keys acoustic signal switch on/off by pressing the button Acoustic signal Check The acoustic signal is off Slow Slow ch-ok Standard Fast Fast Cont. Continuous The acoustic signal is off Slow Slow ch-lo Standard Fast Fast Cont. Continuous The acoustic signal is off Slow Slow ch-hi...
- Page 55 buttons Default setting, see chap. default Button assignment Deactivate key Activate internal calibration, calint 7.9.1 Set weighing unit, see unit chap. 11.4.1 Select weighing application, mode see chap. 10 Perform HOLD function, hold see chap. 11.3 Open PRE-Tare settings, spush ptare see chap.
- Page 56 datime -2022-12-31 Enter date & time 23. 5 9. 5 9 Date and time MdY; dMY; YMd Select date format daform 12h; 24h Select time format tiform units on, off available units weighing units This function is used to define which weighing units are avail- / application able in the application-specific <unit>...
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Page 57: Communication With A Peripheral Device Using Kup
The output can be made to a printer, PC or control displays. Conversely, control commands and data inputs can be made via the connected devices. The scales are equipped with a KUP connection (KERN Universal Port) as standard. KUP-interface All available KUP interface adapters can be found in our webshop at: http://www.kern-sohn.com... -
Page 58: Kern Communications Protocol
KCP is a standardized set of interface commands for KERN scales enabling to display many parameters and functions of the device and to control them. Thanks to it, KERN devices with KCP may be easily connected to a computer, industrial control systems and other digital systems. -
Page 59: Kern Alibi Memory
MEMQID 15 20 → All data sets, which are stored from ID 15 to ID 20, are returned. The detailed description can be found in the KERN Communication Protocol manual, available in the Downloads tab on the home page of KERN (www.kern-sohn.com). -
Page 60: Data Transfer Functions
15.3 Data transfer functions 15.3.1 Summing mode <sum> This function enables to add individual weighing values to the total memory once the button is pressed and to print them once connected to an optional printer. Function enabling: In the setup menu, display the <Print sum> menu item and confirm, ... - Page 61 Protocol template (KERN YKB-01N) Menu setting <prmode format short> First weighing Second weighing Third weighing Number of weighing actions /total Protocol template (KERN YKB-01N) Menu setting < prmode > < weight < sglprt <on> >...
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Page 62: Data Transfer After Pressing The Print
15.3.2 Data transfer after pressing the PRINT <manual> button Function enabling: In the setup menu, display the <Print PrMode> < trig > menu item and confirm, pressing ➔. To transfer data manually, using navigation buttons , choose the <manual> menu item and confirm by pressing ➔.Button -
Page 63: Automatic Data Transfer
15.3.3 Automatic data transfer <auto> Data transfer takes place automatically without pressing the PRINT button provided the appropriate transfer conditions are met depending on the menu setting. Function enabling and transfer condition setting: In the setup menu, display the <Print PrMode < trig > menu ... -
Page 64: Data Format
You can choose: <short> Standard measurement protocol <long> Extended measurement protocol Confirm the setting, pressing ➔. To leave the menu, press the navigation button several times. Protocol template (KERN YKB-01N) format short format long TPCJ-BA-e-2310... -
Page 65: Maintenance, Service And Disposal
Remove any scattered weighed material immediately. 16.2 Maintenance and service The device can be operated and maintained solely by the technicians trained and authorized by KERN. Disconnect from the mains before opening. 16.3 Disposal The packaging and the device should be disposed in accordance with the national or regional law in the location where the device is operated. -
Page 66: Help For Any Minor Failures
17 Help for any minor failures If there are any program execution problems, the scale should be switched off and disconnected from the mains for a while. Next, the weighing process should be started anew. Problem Possible cause The weight indicator is not lit • The scale is not on. •... -
Page 67: Error Messages
18 Error messages Error message Explanation zlimit Zeroing range exceeded (upward) UnderZ Zeroing range exceeded (downward) instab Unstable load wrong Adjustment error Set rtc Date & time not correct or not set M unav Alibi memory not available or not working No 232 RS 232-KUP not available for printing No wlan...