During Use - A&D FZ-1200CT Instruction Manual

3-2 During Use

Discharge static electricity from the material to be
weighed (hereinafter referred to as the sample). When
a sample could have a static charge, the weight data is
influenced. Ground the balance and try the following:
Eliminate static
AD-1683 DC static eliminator.
Try to keep the ambient humidity above 45%RH.
Use a metal shield case for a charged sample.
Wipe charged plastic samples with a moistened cloth.
This balance uses a strong magnet as part of the
balance assembly, so please use caution when
weighing magnetic materials such as iron. If there is a
problem, use the underhook on the bottom of the
balance to suspend the material away from the
influence of the magnet.
Eliminate the temperature difference between a sample and the environment. When a sample
is warmer (cooler) than the ambient temperature, the sample will be lighter (heavier) than the
true weight. This error is due to a rising (falling) draft around the sample.
Make each weighing gently and quickly to avoid errors caused by the evaporation of moisture
from the sample or the absorption of moisture by the sample.
Use a pair of long tweezers to place a sample on the pan to avoid placing a hand inside the
breeze break.
Do not drop things upon the weighing pan, or place a sample on the pan that is beyond the
balance weighing capacity. Place a sample in the center of the weighing pan.
Do not use a sharp instrument such as a pencil to press the keys. Use your finger only.
Press the RE-ZERO key before each weighing to eliminate possible errors.
Calibrate the balance periodically so as to eliminate possible errors.
Take into consideration the affect of air buoyancy on a sample when more accuracy is required.
Keep the balance interior free of dust and foreign materials.
An antistatic treatment has been applied to the components of the breeze break that is provided
as standard, but they may be charged with static electricity when they are unpacked or when the
humidity is low. Under such conditions, use the optional AD-1683 DC static eliminator or apply
an antistatic spray to eliminate static electricity,
electricity using the
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optional