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  • Page 1 Analysis Scale User Manual 9404 www.soehnle-professional.com...
  • Page 2 To ensure safe operation, contact your Soehnle Professional scale representative While these models are of course capable of fast and accurate weighing, the 9404 for installation, adjustment, or reinstallation after moving the instrument to a models all use the OneBloc cells, improving the reliability of the scales still further.

  • Page 3: How To Find The Information You Need

    How to Find the Information You Need How to Find the Information You Need Presentation Overview Example Page This manual allows you to search for a function or operating procedure in a number of ways. “What You Can Do”, Search for what you want to do. 10.

  • Page 4: What You Can Do

    What You Can Do What You Can Do Methods & Functions Methods & Functions This section lets you search for a method you would like to try or a function you want to know about. I want to adjust the scale so that it is very accurate after Span Calibration I want to weigh up to a fixed quantity by adding increments Pouring Mode...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Do not connect anything other than peripheral tions carefully and observe them. Do not use the scale anywhere exposed to devices specified by Soehnle Professional to explosive, combustible or corrosive gases. the scale’s connector. The levels of danger and damage that will arise if the scale is used incorrectly...
  • Page 6 Soehnle Professional CLASS-Balance Agent and recycling. Soehnle Professional provides a means for compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 with Soehnle Professional CLASS-Balance Agent software, part of a comprehensive Do not hesitate to ask Soehnle Professional service representative, if you require laboratory data management system, Soehnle Professional CLASS Agent.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Soehnle Professional Scale 9404 Soehnle Professional Scale 9404 1. Before Weighing 6. Adjusting Response and Stability 9. Comparator Function Name and Function of Components ....16 Menu Operation Key Symbol ......... 37 Selecting the Weighing Mode ......66 Target Mode ............
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Memo Soehnle Professional Scale 9404 11. Maintenance Maintaining the Scale ......... 128 Removing the Glass Door ........129 Inspection ............130 Daily Inspections ..........130 Periodic Inspections ..........131 About Weights ............. 132 Types of Weight and Their Selection ....132 12.

  • Page 9: Before Weighing

    Operation keys Symbol display Numeric value /  Unit display area area menu display area The 9404 series comprises toploading electromagnetic scales with OneBloc weighing mechanism. Main body Windbreak Place the object to be Even a slight breeze may weighed here. affect measurement, so the...

  • Page 10: Display Panel

    1. Before Weighing 1. Before Weighing Name and Function of Components Name and Function of Components Display Panel Display Name Description See: Display Name Description See: Battery symbol Lights up when the power supply voltage is low. – Page 39 Number Symbol Lit when it is possible to enter numerical values.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Check that all of the items indicated below are included in the package, and that nothing Observe the following points to ensure safe and accurate weighing. has been damaged. The numbers in the boxes [ ] indicate the quantity of each item. 9404 series CAUTION Scale main body (with...

  • Page 12: Installing The Components

    Adjusting the Level of the Scale The procedure for fitting the components differs depending on the model of the scale. OPERATION OF THE LEVEL SCREWS 9404 series INFO Turning the level screws clockwise, as viewed from above, extends them and raises the scale, while turning them counterclockwise retracts them and lowers the scale.

  • Page 13: Turning The Power On

    ! ! C ! H ! E ! ! 0 ! ! O ! F ! F ! ! (This is the scale’s self check display.) FOR THE 9404 SERIES … IF “ERR H” IS DISPLAYED … INFO An operation check on the internal weight See “Responding to Messages”...

  • Page 14: Performing Span Calibration

    For details on weights, Always perform span calibration for a scale after moving it. Weights are required see “About Weights” for span calibration of the 9404 series.Before performing span calibration, warm Page 132 If calibration doesn‘t endnormally and the scale stops, up the scale in advance.

  • Page 15: Using The Scale

    2. Using the Scale 2. Using the Scale Weighing Weighing Insert the sample (item to be measured) Enter the weighing mode. into the container. Open the glass door of the windbreak, place the WHAT IS THE WEIGHING MODE? sample (item to be weighed) on the pan and shut the INFO glass door again.

  • Page 16: Outputting Weight Readings

    0. 0 ! (When the GLP output function When user-specified units have been selected, the is set to ON) Name of manufacturer SOEHNLE PROFESSIONAL characters and symbols that indicate the units don’t light up. Scale model name 9404 D*********...

  • Page 17: Selecting The Decimal Point Display Symbol

    2. Using the Scale 2. Using the Scale Selecting the Display Selecting the Display Select the measurement TOOLS Return to the weighing mode. parameters in other functions. 0. 0 000 a number of times. Press [TOOLS]  TARGET Or press for about 3 seconds [PARAM.

  • Page 18: Ending Weighing

    2. Using the Scale 2. Using the Scale Selecting the Display Ending Weighing Turning the Power OFF Select the decimal point display symbol. To select “.” (period): ! P ! E ! R ! I ! O ! D see “Weighing” Establish the weighing mode.

  • Page 19: Menu Settings

    What is the Menu? What is the Menu? Menu Map With the 9404 series, the menu is used to efficiently select the right functions for the user’s application. The menu map represents the organization of the menu options graphically Menu Map For more on the Menu Map, to make it easy to understand.

  • Page 20: Basic Menu Operations

    3. Menu Settings 3. Menu Settings Basic Menu Operations Entering Numerical Values Open the target menu from the Numerical values sometimes have to be entered for menu settings, for example the weight value of a Menu Map For details on the methods used weighing mode.

  • Page 21: Changing The Position Of The Decimal Point

    3. Menu Settings 3. Menu Settings Entering Numerical Values Convenient Functions for Menu Setting Returning to the Default Settings (Menu Reset) Press ! ! S ! E ! T ! ! If you want to return the menu settings to the default settings, reset the menu. Menu Map This confirms the entered numerical value.

  • Page 22: Prohibiting Changes To The Menu Settings

    3. Menu Settings 3. Menu Settings Convenient Functions for Menu Setting Convenient Functions for Menu Setting Prohibiting Changes to the Menu Settings (Menu Lock) Confirm. ! ! ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 “Changing the Password” In order to ensure that the menu settings are not changed by mistake, the person How to change the password is On entering the weighing mode …...
  • Page 23 ! ! ! W ! A ! I ! T [WAIT] During output the communication symbol is lit. On confirmation, the menu setting information is output to the PC or printer. The scale automatically returns to weighing mode. SOEHNLE PROFESSIONAL 9404 D*********...

  • Page 24: Calibration

    [SET] Before Starting Calibration Or press for about 3 seconds Following calibration operations are possible with the 9404 series. When “span calibration using the external weight” has been selected Adjust to achieve correct scale sensitivity using either the internal weight...

  • Page 25: Automatic Calibration

    Page 46 the procedure in “Before Starting Calibration …”. (As the default setting, “span calibration using the internal weight” is set for 9404) Calibration with internal weight executes automatically in weighing mode under any of the following circumstances.
  • Page 26 4. Calibration 4. Calibration Span Calibration and Adjustment Span Calibration and Adjustment E.CAL Span calibration using the external weight IF “ERR C” IS DISPLAYED ... Span calibration was not completed for one of the following reasons. There is too large a discrepancy between the zero point of the scale and the sensitivity. Press in the weighing mode.

  • Page 27: Calibration Of The Internal Weight

    4. Calibration Span Calibration and Adjustment Calibration of the Internal Weight In the 9404 series, the weight for calibration is built in. The internal weight itself For the range of values for the Place the weight on the pan. external weights that can be is calibrated on shipment from the factory, but it is possible to recalibrate it us- used, refer to “Specifications”...
  • Page 28 4. Calibration 4. Calibration Calibration of the Internal Weight Calibration of the Internal Weight Take the calibration weight If necessary, enter a weight value. off the pan. ! P C! A ! L ! 3 If no change is to be made, proceed to step 6 Open the glass door of the windbreak, take the weight without doing anything.

  • Page 29: Leaving A Record Of Calibration

    When ON is set the stability mark is lit. Or press for about 3 seconds OUTPUTTING THE DATE AND TIME INFO Since the 9404 series doesn't incorporate a clock function, it is not possible to output the date and time from the scale.

  • Page 30: Setting A Scale Id

    4. Calibration Memo Leaving a Record of Calibration Setting a Scale ID When managing multiple scales, you can set a four-digit management number (ID) for each scale which will be indicated as part of calibration records output. Press twice in the weighing mode. This opens the main menu.

  • Page 31: Functions Relating To Taring

    Zero Tracking Function Zero Tracking Function The 9404 series has the following functions relating to the zero point and taring. When the zero tracking function is set, when the indication is zero (including when Make use of these functions in accordance with the weighing environment and taring is performed) the fluctuations in the zero point that occur immediately after the application.

  • Page 32: Auto Zero Function

    5. Functions Relating to Taring 5. Functions Relating to Taring Auto Zero Function Auto Zero Function When the auto zero function is set, any drift of the zero point that occurs as a AUTO ZERO RANGE VALUE result of material left on the pan after weighing is automatically compensated The auto zero range value is only effective in the units that are displayed when the value is entered.

  • Page 33: Auto Tare Function

    5. Functions Relating to Taring 5. Functions Relating to Taring Auto Tare Function Zero / Tare Timing Change Function When the auto tare function is set, the scale is automatically tared after the The zero / tare timing change function allows you to select whether setting of the weight reading has been output, and the indication at that point is set to zero.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Response And Stability

    Selecting the weighing mode This opens the main menu. The 9404 series offers two basic weighing modes. Select the right one in advance in accordance with the environment of use and the application. ! ! S ! T ! A ! N ! D Select the general weighing mode.

  • Page 35: Easy Setting Of Response And Stability

    The 9404 series scales feature excellent response and stability, but The following settings adjust conditions for lighting up of (the stability mark).

  • Page 36: Setting The Stability Mark Lighting Timing

    6. Adjusting Response and Stability 6. Adjusting Response and Stability Adjusting the Stability Mark Adjusting the Stability Mark Select the value for the stability Press twice in the weighing mode. detection range. This opens the main menu. (stability detection range that you ...

  • Page 37: Setting Units

    Selecting Units to Display Selecting Units to Display 9404 series scales can be made to indicate weights in units other than the Select and set the units you require to display so that they can be called up by “Switching Units”...

  • Page 38: Setting User-Specified Units

    7. Setting Units 7. Setting Units Setting User-Specified Units Setting User-Specified Units C onversion Factors f ff f Enter the conversion factor. 1! . 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 ! 0 Numerical values (multipliers) by which the weight reading (in grams) is multiplied can be set without restriction.

  • Page 39: Minimum Indication

    7. Setting Units Memo Setting User-Specified Units M inimum Indication f ff f You can set the minimum weight reading for the user-specified units. Make the setting by replacing steps 3 and 4 of the conversion factor procedure Page 74) with the following procedure. ...

  • Page 40: Application Function Mode

    8. Application Function Mode 8. Application Function Mode Application Function Mode Counting Pieces by Weight (Piece Counting) Application Function Mode You can set the unit weight (weight of a single piece) of the item in advance and You can choose one of the three modes indicated below to suit the application. then display the number of pieces in the sample.

  • Page 41: Counting Numbers Of Pieces

    8. Application Function Mode 8. Application Function Mode Counting Pieces by Weight (Piece Counting) Counting Pieces by Weight (Piece Counting) Five different unit weight settings ) can be recorded. Select the item number. NUMBER OF PIECES USED FOR SETTING ! S ! A ! M ! P ! L ! E INFO The number of pieces used for setting can be selected from among 5 pieces, 10 pieces ….

  • Page 42: Changing A Unit Weight, Or Adding A New

    8. Application Function Mode 8. Application Function Mode Counting Pieces by Weight (Piece Counting) Counting Pieces by Weight (Piece Counting) C hanging a Unit Weight, or Adding a New Unit Weight Select the item number. f ff ! ! ! ! ! 1 ! 0 Each time is pressed for about three seconds, the Establish the piece counting mode.

  • Page 43: Percentage Weighing

    8. Application Function Mode 8. Application Function Mode Percentage Weighing Percentage Weighing In this mode the weight of the sample is converted to a percentage of the When setting the reference as 100% ... reference weight. The following two setting methods are available for percent- Select the 100% reference.
  • Page 44 8. Application Function Mode 8. Application Function Mode Percentage Weighing Percentage Weighing Check that (the stability mark) Place the container on the pan and press ! ! S ! E ! T ! lights up, then confirm. The scale will be tared. [SET] A percentage value with the reference weight taken to be 100% is displayed.

  • Page 45: Weighing Percentages

    8. Application Function Mode 8. Application Function Mode Percentage Weighing Formulation W eighing Percentages This function is useful when mixing multiple components together by weight, f ff f according to a formula. Use this function while the printer is connected to a printer or PC.
  • Page 46 SOEHNLE Name of manufacturer The total of the individual weight values up to PROFESSIONAL this point (gross weight) is displayed and the 9404 Scale model name scale returns to the ready to weigh status. D********* Scale serial number The gross weight symbol flashes.

  • Page 47: Outputting Component Numbers

    8. Application Function Mode 8. Application Function Mode Formulation Formulation O utputting Component Numbers O utputting the Gross Weight f ff f f ff f The numbers for each component are automatically assigned to the output The gross weight for a formulation weighing operation is output at the same time it is results.

  • Page 48: Comparator Function

    9. Comparator Function 9. Comparator Function Comparator Function Target Mode The comparator function performs a comparison between the weight reading and Press twice in the weighing mode. a reference value or target value and displays the status of this comparison. This opens the main menu.

  • Page 49: Checkweighing Mode

    9. Comparator Function 9. Comparator Function Target Mode Checkweighing Mode Place the container on the pan and press Press twice in the weighing mode. The scale will be tared. This opens the main menu. The comparator symbols light in accordance Insert a sample into the container.
  • Page 50 9. Comparator Function 9. Comparator Function Checkweighing Mode Checkweighing Mode To enter the checkweighing range lower limit value: Condition Result Comparator Symbol Upper limit value of the checkweighing range Out of Range All off (Enter the checkweighing < indication [UND . RNG]  f ! U ! N ! D .

  • Page 51: Connection And Communication With Peripheral Devices

    10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices Convenient Functions Relating to Output Convenient Functions Relating to Output With 9404 series scales, weight readings, settings and other data can be output Press for about 3 seconds in the weighing mode. to a personal computer or a printer. This section describes some convenient func- tions relating to output, and how to connect the scale to a PC or printer (option).

  • Page 52: Printing / Outputting Continuously

    10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices Convenient Functions Relating to Output Convenient Functions Relating to Output If necessary, set zero return P rinting / Outputting Continuously (Continuous Output Function) f ff requirement. ! ! ! Z . R ! E ! T This function allows displayed weight readings to be automatically output con- tinuously in the same timing as the display refresh cycle (approximately 100 [Z .
  • Page 53 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices Convenient Functions Relating to Output Convenient Functions Relating to Output Set whether starting and ending of the Place the container on the pan and press ! ! M ! A ! N ! U ! continuous output is performed manually by key operation.

  • Page 54: Windowsdirect Communication Function

    A dedicated tool is required in order to run the WindowsDirect communication function with Windows [Tab] appended. Numerical value, unit symbol Vista. For details, contact your Soehnle Professional representative. WIN-. U + (ESC) + [tab.] (ESC) : It means Escape sequence and describe “0x1b” in ASCII code.
  • Page 55 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices WindowsDirect Communication Function WindowsDirect Communication Function Connect the optional RS-232 interface IFB-102A-UNC to the DATA Enter a check mark at [Use Serial Keys] I/O connector on the rear of the scale and connect the RS-232C under the [General] tab.

  • Page 56: Communication Function

    10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices WindowsDirect Communication Function WindowsDirect Communication Function C hecking operation Click [Apply]. Wait a short time until the [Apply] character color fades. Connect the AC adapter to the power outlet. The scale's self check display ( Page 24) will be shown.

  • Page 57: T Roubleshooting The Windowsdirect Communication Function

    PC. communication function, Check the type of communications cable used for the connection (Soehnle Professional authorized part or see “WindowsDirect another part available on the general market) and the soundness of the connection.

  • Page 58: Data Format

    10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) D ata Format f ff f When the data length is longer than The details of the data format when standard setting 1 (MODE 1. ) or data format 2 the standard (DF.2) in the user settings has been selected in the communication settings Position...

  • Page 59: Command Codes

    10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) C ommand Codes Echo-back commands f ff f INFO Commands whose final character is a numeral, a letter of the alphabet, A character string comprising N characters following an echo-back command or a symbol other than “=”...
  • Page 60 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) Application weighing Other functions Command Function Values Command Function Values : When a value that the scale Reads the results Cancels application weighing mode setting cannot display has been set...

  • Page 61: Connecting To A Printer

    10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices Connecting to a PC (RS-232C) Connecting to a Printer Other companies' commands 9404 series scales can be connected to the following electronic printers (available as options). Command Function Values...

  • Page 62: Communication Settings

    10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Printer Communication Settings S tandard Settings (MODE) This section explains the menu settings that determine the communication f ff f specifications when the scale is connected to a PC, printer, or other device. Make a selection from the setting combinations “MODE1”...
  • Page 63 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices Communication Settings Communication Settings Make the communication settings Setting the handshake according to your own requirements. Set the following items as necessary. [HAND . SHK]  ...

  • Page 64: Output Timing Change Function

    10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices 10. Connection & Communication with Peripheral Devices Communication Settings Output Timing Change Function Data can be set to output without waiting for detection of stability (immediate Setting a delimiter output), or to output only after detecting stability (output after stability), when  is pressed.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    R emoving the Glass Door CAUTION f ff f The glass door of the 9404 series of scales can be removed to clean the door rails. Before starting maintenance on the scale, disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet.
  • Page 66 11. Maintenance 11. Maintenance Inspection Inspection P eriodic Inspections Since the scale may develop error due to its application and environment of use, f ff it must undergo both daily and periodic inspections in order to properly maintain Periodic inspections are inspections that are performed periodically (for example its required performance and functions.

  • Page 67: About Weights

    Now you must select the “indicated weight” of the weight to be used (how many With the 9404 series scales, weights are used when performing calibration grams it should be).

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    12. Troubleshooting 12. Troubleshooting What to Do If ... Responding to Messages Symptom Message Display Probable Cause(s) Countermeasure See: Probable Cause(s) Countermeasure See: There is a fault in the hardware, Disconnect the AC adaptor or remove   Page 24   ...

  • Page 69: For Your Information

    13. For Your Information 13. For Your Information Turning the Power ON and OFF Turning the Power ON and OFF A uto Power-Off Function f ff f Return to the weighing mode. When the auto power-off function is turned on, the liquid crystal display will go fully off automatically (to the standby mode) if there is no weighing or key operation Press number of times or for about 3 seconds.

  • Page 70: Changing The Password

     Page 56) and weight reading outputs. P! A ! S ! S . W ! R ! D  However, the statistic calculation function Name of manufacturer SOEHNLE PROFESSIONAL of the printer cannot be used. [TOOLS]   [SYSTEM] Scale model name...
  • Page 71 13. For Your Information 13. For Your Information GLP Output Function GLP Output Function S etting a Scale ID f ff f Change the setting. ! ! S ! E ! T ! ! When managing multiple scales, by setting a four-digit management number (ID) Pressing alternately sets the ON and OFF and turning the GLP output function ON, you can add the scale ID to calibration...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    13. For Your Information 13. For Your Information Specifications Specifications Verified Balance as a legal measuring instrument 9 404 Series f ff f Model Name 9404.12.001 9404.22.001 Model Name 9404.12.001 9404.22.001 Accuracy class Weighing capacity 120 g 220 g Capacity...

  • Page 73: Maintenance Parts

    13. For Your Information 13. For Your Information Maintenance Parts List of Functions That Can Be Used in Combination 9 404 Series f ff f A correspondence table for application functions, comparator functions and Maintenance parts list output functions is shown below. It shows whether functions can be used in combination with each other or not.
  • Page 74 13. For Your Information   Page 66 General weighing mode STAND  Menu Map   Page 67 POURING  Pouring mode The Menu Map represents the organization of the menu options graphically to WIN| WIN|. U WIN- WIN-. U make it easy to understand.  ...
  • Page 75 D ata Output Menu 13. For Your Information f ff f Press for about 3 seconds in the weighing mode.   Menu Map Page 106  WIN| WIN|. U WIN- WIN-. U WindowsDirect communication function U nit Setting Menu f ff f RET.
  • Page 76 Soehnle Industrial Solutions GmbH Gaildorfer Straße 6 71522 Backnang Phone +49 7191 / 34 53-220 E-Mail info@soehnle-professional.com All rights reserved. © Soehnle Industrial Solutions GmbH, Publication, duplication and any form of use, and disclosure to third parties – in parts or in revised form – without the consent of Soehnle Industrial Solutions GmbH is prohibited.

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