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- Page 1 USER MANUAL APN/G SERIES File: 2024-04-04 APN_G PL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User manual ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contents: General description ..........................3 Set ..............................3 Safety rules ............................4 Technical data ............................. 5 General view of the balance........................ 6 Weight keys and indicators ......................... 8 Preparing the balance's workplace ....................10 Preparing the balance for work ......................11 General rules for using the balance .................... -
Page 3: General Description
User manual ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. General description APN/G series balances are designed for laboratory work requiring the highest accuracy. The balance’s have a graphic display and an internal calibration system that ensures control of the balance's accuracy during operation. The balance's electronic system is based on a new generation 32-bit microprocessor. Thank to the Speed option , it is possible to change the weighing speed, which allows for better adaptation to the measurement conditions. -
Page 4: Safety Rules
User manual ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Safety rules It is necessary to carefully read the safety rules for working with the balance presented below, compliance with which is necessary to avoid electric shock and damage to the balance or devices connected to it. ... -
Page 5: Technical Data
User manual ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Technical data Attention: E2 - this is the international designation of the class of mass standards according to OIML. The class involves requirements regarding the accuracy of the standards. -
Page 6: General View Of The Balance
User manual ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. General view of the balance 1 – pan 2 – supporting pan (located under the cover) 3 – ring surrounding the pan 4 – floor of the weighing chamber 5 – balance keys 6 – swivel legs 7 –... - Page 7 User manual ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Connector view: Feeder Ethernet RS232C Adjustment USB HOST USB DEVICE (LAN) switch type A type B 1,2A RxD (receiver) TxD (transmitter) Casing...
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Page 8: Weight Keys And Indicators
User manual ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Weight keys and indicators Basic key functions - taring (entering the mass subtracted from the weighed mass), - zeroing (option), ENTER - confirming/selecting options, - user login / decimal point, F1/1...F5/5 - programmable application shortcuts / digital keys, ... - Page 9 User manual ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Extended functions of digital keys when entering data 1 _ (space between words) 2 ABC abc 3 DEF def 4 GHI ghee 5 JKL jkl 6 MNO multiplier 7 PQ RS pqrs 8 STUV stuv 9 WXYZ wxyz 0 .
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Page 10: Preparing The Balance's Workplace
7. Preparing the balance's workplace +30°C +18°C The place of operation of the balance should be selected carefully in order to limit the influence of factors that may disturb the operation of the balance. This place must ensure the appropriate operating temperature of the balance and the necessary space for its operation. -
Page 11: Preparing The Balance For Work
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Preparing the balance for work 1. Remove the balance, power supply and mechanical elements of the weighing pan from the box. It is recommended to keep the original packaging for future transport. 2. Place the balance on a stable surface in a place not exposed to mechanical vibrations and air movements. -
Page 12: General Rules For Using The Balance
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. General rules for using the balance 1. After each change of the balance setting, the balance should be leveled and internal calibration performed. 2. The weighed mass should be placed in the center of the pan. ... -
Page 13: Start The Balance
Plug the power supply into a 230V socket and insert the power supply plug into the 12V socket located at the back of the balance. After turning on, the balance displays the AXIS logo and starts self-testing. ul.Kartuska 375B 80-125 Gdańsk http//:www.axis.pl... -
Page 14: Internal Calibration
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Internal calibration The balance is equipped with an internal calibration system whose task is to ensure the required accuracy of measurements performed on the balance. Internal calibration consists in automatic application of an internal mass standard by the balance mechanism and correction of its accuracy in the balance program. - Page 15 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To perform internal calibration: Empty the weighing pan. AUTOCALIBRATION Press the key and you will have 2 options to choose from: Internal calibration: - pressing key again will start the internal - to confirm) calibration (pressing the key twice is to avoid - with printout accidental activation of the calibration procedure), - pressing...
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Page 16: Checking The Weight
When used with a computer, the balance transmits the weighing result following an initial signal from the computer or after pressing a key on the balance. The Axis Balance Manager program is dedicated to the balance's cooperation with a computer and supports the following connectors: RS-232C, USB B (USB Device) and LAN. - Page 17 The necessary drivers and installation instructions can be found at www.axis.pl. WK-1 connection cable (connects the balance to the computer/9-pin connector): The cable connecting the balance with the printer is included with the printer. Setting the internal switches of the AXIS printer: SW-1 SW-2 SW-3...
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Page 18: Navigation In The Balance Menu
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14 . Navigation in the balance menu Balance display during weighing: Metrological data Net weight indication Autozeroing active Max ... Min ... e= ... d= .. Active app symbol NET AUT ANL Active application icon User level 10.120 T... -
Page 19: Setup
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Setup The configuration includes all options for setting the balance's operation method: User – logging in and creating users, MENU Menu – selection of applications for the User's 1. Applications own menu, 2. Measurements* Calibration – calibration of balance sensitivity, 3. -
Page 20: User - Logging In And Adding Users
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.1 User – Logging in and adding users Log in – enter the user list and log in Mode – In “standard” mode, each user ID SETUP can be selected (entered) and the lowest level (permissions) is automatically 1. - Page 21 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After selecting ADMIN, enter the PIN USER code. ID:ADMIN ADMIN PIN: ATTENTION: THE USER FUNCTION IS FULLY ACTIVE AFTER ADDING AT LEAST ONE USER WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF AUTHORITY. ONLY USERS WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF AUTHORITY (“3”) HAVE ACCESS TO ALL BALANCE OPTIONS.
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Page 22: Selecting An Application - Creating A User Menu
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.2 Selecting an application - creating a User menu All balances, apart from the basic metrological functions: weighing and taring, have a number of applications (utility functions) and configuration functions collected in the balance menu. SETUP In order to limit the number of User applications that appear after pressing the Menu key, the User 1. -
Page 23: Calibration With An External Mass / Calibration Options
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.3 Calibration with an external mass / calibration options Calibration with an external mass standard should be performed if the accuracy of the balance is not satisfactory after internal calibration. In such a case, use the mass standard given in the balance's technical data table (or a more accurate one) with a valid calibration certificate. - Page 24 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To calibrate the balance, use the MENU key , select the Configuration option and then Calibration . SETUP 1. User 2. Menu 3. Calibration 4. Auto-zeroing 5. Unit 6. Interface 7. Print setup 8. LCD settings … CALIBRATION 1.
- Page 25 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SETUP After setting the value of the available mass standard, in order to perform calibration, prepare 1. User the standard for use, select the Calibration 2. Menu option with the cursor and press the ENTER key 3. Calibration 4.
- Page 26 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Calibration report printout: - - - - - - - - - Raport z kalibracji - - - - - - - - - Typ wagi Numer fabryczny : Data produkcji Wersja programu : Masa wzorca zewn. fabr. : - external mass mass standard used to calibrate the balance by the manufacturer Masa wzorca wewn.
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Page 27: Auto-Zeroing Function
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.4 Auto-zeroing function Auto-zeroing special function causes balance indications that differ slightly from zero to be corrected automatically and, with the pan unloaded, zero mass indications will be maintained regardless of changing ambient conditions (temperature, air humidity, etc.). SETUP 1. -
Page 28: Unit Selection
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.5 Unit selection To change the default unit of mass used in the balance, use the MENU key , select the Configuration and Units options. SETUP 1. User 2. Menu 3. Calibration 4. Auto-zeroing 5. Unit The following units are available: 6. -
Page 29: Configuration Of Interface Parameters
USER MANUAL 15.6 Configuration of interface parameters The option allows you to set the transmission parameters independently for each port, optionally SETUP available as: RS232C, USB B (Device), USB A (Host), 1. User LAN or Wi -Fi : 2. Menu - Sending - transmission method: 3. - Page 30 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INTERFACE the USB Host port (USB-A) includes: transmission method ( Sending ), Protocol and, in Settings , the 1. RS-232C name of the file on the pendrive. 2. USB Device 3. USB Host 4. LAN 5. Wi-Fi 6.
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Page 31: Print Configuration
USER MANUAL 15.7 Print configuration Function is used for printing additional information SETUP stored in balance memory, weighed product identification data and balance operator id. That 1. User information is inscribed using balance keys or scanner 2. Menu After selecting the Print option , the following options 3. - Page 32 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ - Barcode – product code (entered or scanned), PRINTOUT \ RS-232C \ HEADER - Count – number of pieces (applies to the Piece Counting □ Blank line application ), □ Field 1 - APW – unit mass of a detail (applies to the Piece Counting □...
- Page 33 200.7005 g 2015-11-08 10:01 200.4001 g 2015-11-08 10:01 200.4001 g 2015-11-08 10:01 Example of the header and value printout during normal weighing with the clock option (selected printout options active): AXIS company ALN220G MAX: 220g e=0.001g d=0.0001g S/N : 100 ID user...
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Page 34: Lcd Settings
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. 8 LCD Settings This function allows you to set the contrast and SETUP backlight of the balance display. 1. User 2. Menu 3. Calibration The function has the following options: 4. Auto-zeroing - Contrast – setting the LCD contrast, 5. -
Page 35: Setting The Date And Time
USER MANUAL 15. 10 Setting the date and time SETUP The function allows you to enter the current time and date and choose how they are displayed. 1. User 2. Menu Option description: 3. Calibration PIN – after entering the PIN code [4 digits], it will not 4. -
Page 36: Analog Output Options
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.1 2 Analog output options SETUP The function allows you to set options related to the analog output: 1. Menu - Range – mass value at which the analog output 2. Calibration reaches its maximum value, 3. Auto-zeroing - Mode –... -
Page 37: Speed
USER MANUAL 15.1 3 Speed The option allows you to change the weighing SETUP speed, which allows you to better use the balance's capabilities and adapt it to the 1. Menu measurement conditions. 2. Calibration Option description: 3. Auto-zeroing - Default – weighing speed set at the factory, 4. -
Page 38: Applications
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16. Applications The balance enables the use of a number of practical applications (special functions). Before using them, the User should create his own menu where he can place the applications he is interested in (see section 15.1). To use the options use the MENU key . -
Page 39: Product Database
USER MANUAL 16.1 Product database The product database allows you to add, edit or select a product. Select Applications and select Product (remember to activate the Product applications before use). - Product – opens the list of products, APPLICATIONS - Mode – changing the operating mode of the product database: Product Standard –... - Page 40 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After selecting Edit or New , the following PRODUCT EDIT options will be available: - ID – product identification code (max 8 1. ID: characters), 2. Barcode: - Barcode – product barcode (max 16 3. Name: characters), 4.
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Page 41: Counting Pieces
USER MANUAL 16.2 Counting pieces This function allows you to count the details, e.g. screws or nails contained in the weighed portion, based on the mass of a single detail calculated on the basis of the sample. It is recommended that the mass of one detail (APW) is greater than the balance's reading unit and the sample mass is greater than 100 reading units. -
Page 42: Unit
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16.3 Unit This application allows you to select the currently used weight unit. The selected unit changes to the default unit when the power is off. APPLICATIONS The following units are available: - grams (g) Product - milligram (mg) - carat (carat): 1ct=0.2g Unit - pound (English pound): 1lb=453.592374g... -
Page 43: Percentage
USER MANUAL 16.4 Percentage This application allows you to get weight indications results in percent. APPLICATIONS …. Percent Application options: … - Activation - entering the current balance Exit indication as 100%, moving to % indications, Shortcut – quick access key, use the navigation PERCENT keys to select the shortcut key: F1, F2, ... -
Page 44: Weighing Animals
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16.5 Weighing animals The application allows you to weigh an animal moving on the balance. APPLICATIONS …. Animal Application options: … - Activation - switch to weighing animals, ANIMAL - Weighing mode : <auto> – automatic weighing after changing the 1. -
Page 45: Tare Setting
USER MANUAL 16.6 Tare setting The application allows you to measure the gross weight of goods in a container of known mass and then read the calculated net weight of the goods. For this purpose, the tare value must be previously entered into ... -
Page 46: Displaying The Maximum Or Minimum Value (Max / Min)
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16.7 Displaying the maximum or minimum value (MAX / MIN) The application allows you to freeze the maximum or minimum value on the display. APPLICATIONS MAX / MIN Application options: - Activation – switching to weighing with MAX / Exit MIN indication, - Mode –... -
Page 47: Force Indication (Newton)
USER MANUAL 16.8 Force indication (Newton) The application allows you to measure the load force on the weighing pan. APPLICATIONS Newton Application options: - Activation - transition to force measurement, Exit - shortcut – quick access key, use the navigation keys to select the shortcut key: F1, F2, ... -
Page 48: Summarizing Weighing Series (Total)
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16.9 Summarizing weighing series (Total) The application allows summing up subsequent weighings and calculating the average value. Application options: APPLICATIONS - Activation – switching to weighing with adding - Preview – checking the status of the summing Total register, Exit... -
Page 49: Checkweighing Function (Thresholds)
USER MANUAL 16.10 Checkweighing function (Thresholds) The application allows you to compare the weighing result with two previously programmed mass values: lower and upper threshold. The comparison result is signaled by the indicators lighting up (MIN, OK, MAX) and an acoustic signal generated (only in the Impulse mode ) when the thresholds are exceeded. In balances equipped with optocoupler outputs (connector: WY ), the comparison result can be used to control:... - Page 50 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Application options: APPLICATIONS - Activation – switching to weighing with adding - Zero threshold – value of the zero signaling Threshold threshold, Exit - MIN threshold – MIN threshold value, - MAX threshold – MAX threshold value, THRESHOLD - Mode –...
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Page 51: 16/11 Statistics
USER MANUAL 16/11 Statistics The application calculates the statistical parameters of the weighing process from a series of measurements (max 1000). Subsequent measurements are counted (entered into the register) automatically after the load is applied and the balance indication stabilizes. After each load is applied, the following information is printed: measurement number, result, date and time. - Page 52 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Application options: APPLICATIONS - Activation – switching to weighing with adding Stats - Preview – checking the status of the summing register, Exit - Mode – adding another result, < Auto > – after the balance indication stabilizes, STATS <...
- Page 53 USER MANUAL Print form Using the key causes a printout constantly calculated statistics values and histogram: N - number of samples, IN TOL – number of samples included in tolerance range, -TOL – number of measurements below allowable real value, +TOL –...
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Page 54: Determining The Paper Weight (Paper)
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16.12 Determining the paper weight (Paper) The application allows you to calculate the weight of 1 m of paper based on a sample of several pieces of known area. Application options: APPLICATIONS - Activation – grammage calculation, - Number –... -
Page 55: Determining Density (Density)
USER MANUAL 16.13 Determining Density (Density) The application allows you to determine the density of a solid based on the weight in air and the weight of the material immersed in a liquid of known density according to the formula: ρ... - Page 56 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATIONS Application options: - Activation - transition to density measurement, Density - Preview – checking the status of the summing register, Exit - Type of material – solid or liquid, DENSITY - Type of liquid – water, ethanol or other (enter density here), 1.
- Page 57 USER MANUAL Application options: - Activation - transition to density measurement, DENSITY - Preview – checking the status of the summing 1. Activate register, 2. Preview - Material type – solid or liquid, 3. Type of material: <Solid><Liquid> 4. Plunger volume: - Plunger volume –...
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Page 58: Report Printout
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Report printout: To print measurement results, connect a printer to the balance's RS232C output. The connection method is described in the chapter on balance communication. After each measurement, a printout can be obtained by pressing the key (you can also select the Print report option with the cursor and press ENTER ). -
Page 59: Preparing Recipes (Recipe)
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16.14 Preparing recipes (Recipe) This application allows you to weigh several ingredients in one vessel with the ability to read the total weight of all ingredients weighed so far. APPLICATIONS Recipe Application options: - Activation – switching to weighing with multiple Exit taring, - Reset –... -
Page 60: Measurement Database (Alibi Memory)
Selecting NO exits the warning screen without any changes, giving you the opportunity to read the memory before deleting it. The entire DSD memory can be read by the Axis Balance Manager program. The balance should be turned on and connected to the computer using one of the available interfaces: RS-232C, USB (USB Device or... - Page 61 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ USB Serial) or LAN. The balance interface configuration should enable connection to the Axis Balance Manager program. Example of printing all measurements: MODEL: ACA2200G S/N: 12345678 PROD.DATE: 2018-12-19 REC.COUNT: 2 REC_ID;DATE;TIME;NUM;USER_ID;PROD_ID;NET;GROSS;TARE;UNIT;POINT;STB 1000;2018-07-11;10:33:43;2;2;1;1101.07;1111.08;10.01; g ;2;1 999;2018-07-11;10:25:09;1;2;1;1000.85;1010.85;10.00; g ;2;1 …...
- Page 62 The entire memory can be read by the Axis Balance Manager program . The balance should be turned on and connected to the computer using one of the available interfaces: RS-232C, USB (USB Device or USB Serial) or LAN.
- Page 63 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Notes for RS-232C or USB interface case: - after receiving the balance's response, wait at least 1 second before asking again, because it switches the serial port transmitting to the 115200/8-bit/even mode, - subsequent queries to the balance should be directed in accordance with the transmission parameters described above.
- Page 64 02h balance_no. Logging out occurs after the command 03h. Using the connector testing program available at www.axis.pl / computer programs , e.g. for balance no. 1 enter: $0201 , then SI , log out: $03.
- Page 65 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Computer Balance: ST CR LF (53h 54h 0Dh 0Ah), Computer Balance : MT CR LF (4Dh 54h 0Dh 0Ah), Zeroing the balance (corresponds to using the 0 key on the balance): Computer Balance: SZ CR LF (53h 5Ah 0Dh 0Ah), Balance Computer: MZ CR LF (4Dh 5Ah 0Dh 0Ah), ...
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Page 66: Detailed Description Of The Epl Data Transmission Protocol
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18 .2 Detailed description of the EPL data transmission protocol Transmission parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 9600bps, After using the key on the balance: Balance Labeling machine: a set of instructions in the EPL-2 language that initiates label printing - control manual FR"0001"... -
Page 67: Configuring The Ethernet Module (Lan Option)
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18 .3 Configuring the Ethernet module (LAN option) On balances with a LAN communication port (option), the Tibbo tool package must be installed. To do this, run the installer file TDST_3-9-82.exe. Depending on the package version, the file name may vary. The DS Manager program included in the package is used to configure the Ethernet module. - Page 68 USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
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Page 69: Maintenance And Removal Of Minor Damage
USER MANUAL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19 . Maintenance and removal of minor damage 1. Keep the balance clean. 2. Be careful not to let any dirt get between the pan and the housing while using the balance. If contamination is found, remove the pan (by lifting it up), remove the contamination, and then replace the pan. 3.
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