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APP 3Y − B A L A N C E S A N D S C A L E S RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28, POLAND Phone: +48 (0-48) 38 48 800, fax. +48 (0-48) 385 00 10 export@radwag.com...
Table of contents 1. BASIC INFORMATION ............... 8 2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ............ 10 2.1. Ultra-microbalaces UYA 3Y ..............10 2.2. Balances XA 3Y; XA 3Y.A ............... 11 2.3. Balances AS 3Y series ................12 2.4. Balances PS 3Y series ................12 2.5.
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14.1. Creating a profile ................. 44 14.2. Profile structure ................... 45 14.2.1. Settings ..................46 14.2.2. Working modes ................46 14.2.3. Readout ..................47 14.2.4. Measuring units ................48 15. WORKING MODES – general information ........49 15.1. Working mode selection ................ 50 15.2.
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22.1. Additional settings of formulation mode ..........85 22.2. Formulation – quick access keys ............86 22.3. Adding formulas to the Database of Formulas .......... 86 22.4. Using formulas in weighing ..............87 22.5. Printouts ..................... 90 22.6. Report from completed formula making processes ........92 23.
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27.10. Controls ..................139 27.11. Average tares .................140 27.12. Pipettes ..................141 27.13. Reports from pipette calibration processes .........142 27.14. Series ....................143 27.15. A report from SQC................144 27.16. Ambient conditions ................145 27.17. Packages..................146 27.18. Warehouses ...................146 27.19. Printouts ..................147 27.20. Universal variables ................149 27.21.
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40. APPENDIX D – Settings of CITIZEN printer ........184 41. APPENDINX E - Settings of ZEBRA printers ........185 42. APPENDIX F – Communication with barcode scanners ....185 43. APPENDIX G – Menu structure ............186 - 7 -...
EX zones. WARRANTY CONDITIONS A. RADWAG feels obliged to repair or exchange all elements that appear to be faulty by production or their construction, B. Defining defects of unclear origin defects and means of their elimination can only be realized with assistance of manufacturer and user representatives, C.
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Defects caused by overloading balance’s mechanical measuring system, • Maintenance activities (cleaning). • E. Loss of warranty takes place if: A repair is carried out outside RADWAG sales office or authorized service • point, Service claims intrusion into mechanical or electronic construction by •...
2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 2.1. Ultra-microbalaces UYA 3Y After ultra-microbalance installing at operating place, following should be set: 1 – pan shield 2 – bottom ring 3 – balance pan 4 – glass cover After the elements setting, additional devices should be connected and balance should be plugged to power source.
2.2. Balances XA 3Y; XA 3Y.A XA 3Y analytic balances A – balance with d=0,01mg unit B – balance with d=0,1mg unit After balance installing at operating place, following should be set: 1 – bottom ring 2 – balance pan 3 –...
2.3. Balances AS 3Y series Carefully remove the balance from its packaging, remove the plastic and foil transport protective elements. Gently place the balance in its intended place of use. Install the weighing pan, and other elements according to below scheme. Analytical balances AS 3Y series A –...
2.5. Balances APP 3Y series Gently take the balance out of its packaging, remove plastic, carton, foil and transport protections, and gently place the balance in its intended place of use. After unpacking unscrew bolt 1 which locks the adjustment mechanism. Before installing the balance in its intended place of use, remove transport protections (1) and assembly the weighing pan (2).
2.7. Plugging to mains The balance should be plugged to mains using the original power adapter, which is balance’s standard equipment. Plug the power adapter’s plug to balance’s socket located at the back of the housing. 2.8. Connecting peripheral equipment Use only accessories and peripheral equipment recommended by the manufacturer of your balance.
Press powering key located on the upper left section of terminal’s • overlay. Within a few seconds, the OS Windows CE and RADWAG software start loading, which is signaled by flickering red diode ON/LOAD. On completing the startup procedure, the instrument’s displays main •...
6. SOFTWARE STRUCTURE The structure of balance’s main menu is divided into function groups. Each group comprises parameters grouped by their reference. Description of each menu group is provided further in this user manual. List of groups - Parameters Balance’s main menu is accessed by pressing SETUP function key or soft key located in the bottom tool bar of balance’s display.
7. SOFTWARE WEIGHING WINDOW The software’s main window is divided into 4 main sections: The upper part of the touch panel displays data on active working mode, • logged operator, date, time, active connection to a computer and current level status of a balance. Below there is a weighing window, indicating measurement result and •...
8. LOGGING Full access to balance’s parameters and editing databases requires logging to instrument’s software as an operator with <Administrator> access level. The logging procedure should be carried out on each switching on the balance. Log in procedure While in main weighing window of the application, press <Log in> text •...
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Access level Software of balances Y2 series provides four access levels: administrator, advanced operator, operator and none (anonymous logging). On switching on the balance, its display is constantly active, enabling carrying out mass measuring processes. These measurements, however, cannot be saved in balance’s database unless a user with at least minimal access level is logged in.
9. MOVING IN USER MENU Moving in menu of balances 3Y series is intuitive. The touch panel makes the operation of balance’s software very simple. Pressing a function key, a soft key or area on the display initiates an assigned function or process.
9.2. Return to weighing mode Changes in instrument’s memory are saved permanently on returning to weighing mode. Procedure: - Press key for a few times, until the display indicates to the weighing mode. - press soft key in the upper bar on the display. The software immediately returns to displaying the main window.
10. WEIGHING Load a weighed object on balance’s weighing pan. On stabilization of weighing result, indicated by stability marker visible on the side of balance’s display, read the measurement result. Saving / printout of the measurement result is available on pressing <PRINT> key: •...
* - Accessibility of measuring units is conditioned by type of balance and its verification status. In non-verified balances all measuring units including those outside the International System of Units are available. 10.2. Means of correct weighing procedure In order to ensure long lasting use of a balance, correct and reliable measurement of weighed loads, follow below procedures: ...
10.3. Balance leveling Balance Y2 series features AutoLEVEL System, which continuously monitors balance’s level status during its operation. The level status is signaled in the upper right corner of balance’s display. The system continuously controls level, and on detecting level change it indicates appropriate information on the display and/or signals an alarm.
10.5. Tarring In order to determine net weight of a weighed object, place object’s container (packaging) on balance’s weighing pan, and on stabilization of measurement result press key. The display should indicate mass equal to zero and symbols: Net and .
10.6. Weighing on dual range balances (ref. balance PS 200/2000.3Y series) weighing range to weighing Transition from weighing with accuracy of the with accuracy of the weighing range takes place automatically on exceeding Max 200g (without operator’s interference). On entering the accuracy of the II weighing range, the display indicates <...
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Sample mass [g] Error value in relation to density of weighed sample 2. Testing the changes of sample mass within a few hours’ time, if: sample mass is relatively constant (minor changes). In such case it is assumed, that considerable effect on the measurement result rests on air density changes, which is affected by changes of pressure, temperature and humidity.
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2. The application semi-automatically determines the value of air density. The specified density of the weighed sample is inserted to balance’s memory by an operator. Determination of air density is carried out using a set of two mass standards. One of them is made of stainless steel, and the other of aluminum.
If a balance features both types of sensors (THB module and internal sensor), then data from the THB module supersedes the other. For correct balance cooperation with the THB module set port’s transmission parameters to compatible with those of the THB module.
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SUM OF ACTIVE, • totalizing applied tare values for a product or a packaging (resulting from selecting a product or a packaging from corresponding database) with a possibility of increasing determined tare value by manual tare introduced manually using balance’s numeric keyboard. On following determining of tare value for a product or a packaging, the tare value introduced manually is deactivated.
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of the mass indication below set threshold’s value, and placing another load on balance’s weighing pan Last stable – accepted is the last stable measurement recorded before taking the load off the weighing pan. The record takes place on taking the load off the balance’s weighing pan, and returning of the mass indication below set threshold’s value.
11. ADJUSTMENT Balances 3Y series feature automatic internal adjustment system which ensures correct measurement accuracy. Menu <ADJUSTMENT> contains functions controlling operation of balance adjustment process, including options: 11.1. Internal adjustment Internal adjustment process utilizes an internal weight built in balance’s housing.
On determining the start mass, the balance display’s a message box: • Acting according to the command, place an ordered weight/standard on • balance’s weighing pan and press key, On completing the adjustment procedure the balance indicates a message • box: On confirming the message box with key, the balance returns to...
11.5. Automatic adjustment This menu option is used for selecting a factor which determines start of automatic adjustment process. Accessible options: None – automatic adjustment disabled Time – adjustment takes place in time intervals declared in menu <Automatic adjustment time > (11.6) ...
level status, nominal mass, current mass difference temperature, blank line, dashes, signature, non-standard printout. 11.9. Adjustment history Contains data on all carried out adjustment processes. The record is carried out automatically. Each entry on adjustment comprises basic data on completed process.
12. USERS Menu “Users” contains list of balance operators, who are authorized to operate the instrument. The following data can be defined for each balance user: Name Code Password Access level Language Profile Card no. Adding new user can only be carried out by balance’s Administrator.
13. ACCESS LEVEL Access level in a balance determines scope of activities that a user can carry out. This menu can only be modified by balance’s Administrator. Anonymous user Balance Administrator can grant access level to a balance user who is not logged in (i.e.
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Databases Balance Administrator is also authorized to set access level required to modifying each of the databases. Procedure: Enter group of parameters < Access level>, select option < Databases>, and set desired access level: Guest, User, Advanced User, Administrator for each of the databases.
14. PROFILES A Profile is a data pack determining: o functioning of working modes, e.g. parts counting, percent setup, etc., o what data is displayed during working mode operation, o which function keys are active, o which measuring units are accessible o which criteria are mandatory for balance’s speed of operation and measurement stability, Balance software enables creating numerous profiles, which in practice...
Deleting a profile Procedure: Enter balance’s main menu by pressing Setup key, • Enter submenu < Profiles>, • Press and hold an entry with profile name that should be deleted, • A menu is opened with a list. Select option <Delete> from the list, •...
14.2.1. Settings Name On entering this option, the display opens a message box with keyboard. Insert name of a profile and accept it by pressing key. The name is assigned to the profile. Default working mode On entering this option the user can select a specific working mode, which is set as default in a profile.
14.2.3. Readout The function enables the user to adjust balance operation to ambient conditions (filter settings) or individual user needs. Menu <Readout> contains the following elements: FILTER Each measurement signal before being displayed is electronically processed for the purpose of obtaining corrected parameters specific for stable measurement result, i.e.
Active AUTOZERO means, that each measurement starts from the precise zero point. There are, however, cases where the function may disturb the weighing process. For instance during very slow load placing or pouring onto the balance’s weighing pan. In such case, the correcting system of zero indication may also correct the actual indication of a load placed on the weighing pan.
15. WORKING MODES – general information A balance 3Y series in its standard version features the following working modes: Weighing Means of operation: weight of a load is determined through an indirect measurement. A balance measures gravitational force which attracts the load. An obtained result is processed to a digital format and displayed in a form of measurement result.
Pipette calibration Means of operation: calibration of pipettes according to procedures listed in ISO 8655 or according to user requirements. Differential weighing Means of operation: analysis of mass sample change over time. Statistical Quality Control Working mode is intended to carrying out different types of product packing processes and aimed at monitoring and / or controlling the packing process.
15.2. Parameters related to working modes Each working mode has programmable parameters determining its functioning. Procedure of determining these parameters: 1. Press grey coloured workspace area 2. Below menu is displayed: o <Settings> - additional options related to a mode o <Keys>...
15.3.1. Automatically opened door This menu section comprises settings on automatic opening and closing door of a balance featuring such mechanism, i.e. balances MYA 3Y and XA 3Y.A series. The settings may refer to the quick access keys as well as the infrared proximity sensors located on the overlay of balance’s terminal.
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PROCEDURE: 1. Press field with name of a template to be edited (Header – Weighing – Footer) and select variables to be printed 2. If a printout is a non-standard one, create it. o HEADER − Dashes − Working mode −...
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− Client − Warehouse − Product − Packaging − Universal variable 1 … 5 − Dashes − Empty line − GLP report − Signature − Non-standard printout BASIC PRINCIPLES OF USING PRINTOUTS 1. Press PRINT key on balance’s overlay to print variables that are contained in section WEIGHING of the standard printout, and if they are attributed = YES (see above list of variables in printouts).
Non-standard printout Non-standard printout a printout may contain: TEXTS and VARIABLES (which are acquired from the software on printout). Each non-standard printout is a separate project, featuring specific name, by which it is identified, and saved in the database of printouts. PROCEDURE: 1.
16. PARTS COUNTING Working mode < Parts counting> enables determining quantity of small parts (objects) with equal part mass. Counting is based on determined mass of a single part, which is: o determined from a reference quantity of parts o acquired from database of products o inserted manually as a numeric value Working mode activating procedure while in the main window, press...
16.1. Additional settings of part counting mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to user’s needs and requirements. To access the setting follow below procedure: Procedure: 1. Press grey coloured workspace, 2. The display indicates menu of: Settings, Keys, Information, Printout and Profile 3.
− Printout mode / Value release − Printouts Means of using the above functions are given in point 10.8. “Additional parameters on weighing process”. 16.2. Parts counting – quick access keys Each of working modes features a set of default quick access keys, which are automatically displayed on mode activation.
Total mass of all parts loaded on the weighing pan must not be lower than value • declared in parameter “Minimal reference mass”. Unless this condition is met, the balance displays a message: <Too low sample mass>; Mass of a single part must not be lower than 0,1 of balance’s reading unit. •...
e) Select option <Assign standard>, reference mass is saved in a product record under entry <Mass>. 16.7. Part counting procedure The first step in parts counting mode is obtaining data on mass of a single part. Select one of available options: −...
Procedure Press grey coloured workspace and press option <Information> • Set Bargraph option to YES, return to parts counting mode • Press grey coloured workspace and press option <Keys> • Assign <Checkweighing thresholds> option to one of the quick access keys •...
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Press < Target Value > key and insert number of parts recognized as • the target value, If tolerance applies, set its value (range between 0 – 100%) • Under the measurement result there is bargraph displayed, containing: • Current number of parts on the weighing pan (marked with colours – see point 16.7.) The value of Target Mass (black marker) Caution:...
17. CHECKWEIGHING Working mode < Checkweighing > enables controlling sample mass using two threshold (Low and High). Usually it is accepted, that mass indication is correct if it is included within the thresholds’ values. Working mode activating procedure while in the main window, press soft key located in the upper bar of the •...
17.1. Use of checkweighing thresholds Use of checkweighing thresholds can be carried out by: − Selection of Product < > for which Low and High thresholds have been already set − Inserting the numeric value of thresholds < >, in this case the thresholds are not referred to any product from database PROCEDURE 1 –...
18. DOSING Working mode < Dosing> enables carrying out the sampling process, until obtaining a pre-defined target mass. Working mode activating procedure while in the main window, press soft key located in the upper bar of the • display, which opens a submenu <Working modes> with selection of available working modes, select <...
18.1. Use of database of products in dosing process When weighing, it is possible to use the value of target mass assigned to a product in the database of products or temporarily determine custom target values of mass. In the database of products, target mass of a product is its mass field.
Caution: If the Target Value is acquired from the Database of Products, then fields Target Value and Tolerance contain data referring to selected product. The data can be edited and modified. 18.2. Additional settings of dosing mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to use’s needs and requirements.
19. PERCENT SETUP Working mode < Percent setup> enables comparing weighed load to a reference mass (standard). The process is expressed in percent [%]. Additionally, the percent setup process can be aided by DOSING and CHECKWEIGHING processes. The supplementary modes and a bargraph are not enabled automatically.
19.1. Comparison of sample and (reference) mass standard Comparison of samples with a mass standard can be carried out through: − Giving mass of a standard, using < Give reference mass> soft key; − Accepting current mass loaded on the weighing pan as a reference mass, using <...
19.2. Checkweighing, dosing functions in percent setup mode Percent setup mode can be aided by checkweighing and dosing functions. Access to the supplementary functions is given by determining corresponding soft keys in the bottom bar of the display. Values of the supplementary functions have to be determined as percentage. Procedure: 1.
3. If tolerance applies, set its value, 4. Accept by pressing < > key, 5. Press High Threshold key and insert its value in [%], 6. Accept by pressing < > key 19.3. Interpreting the function by use of a bargraph The dosing and checkweighing functions are aided by graphic indication, in a form of a bargraph.
20. DENSITY Working mode < Density > features three separate modules. The first one is used to determine density of solids, the second is for the density of liquids, and the third one determines density of air. The third module is available in balances AS 3Y, XA 3Y and MYA 3Y series.
20.1. Determining density of solid object Before starting the procedure, it is necessary to determine parameters of the process, such as: − Type of liquid o Distilled water o Ethanol o Other liquid with determined density − Liquid temperature (required if used liquid is distilled water or ethanol) −...
20.2. Density determining of liquids It is determining mass of a plunger if weighed in the air and in tested liquid. The density of tested liquid is calculated according to a formula: − ρ ρ - density of liquid A - plunger mass measured in the air B - plunger mass measured in tested liquid V - plunger’s volume d - air density ( max 0,001 g/cm...
20.3. Density of air Density of air < > is a piece of information required to calculate correction of measurement result related to air BUOYANCY correction. Another data required in this process is the density of weighed sample. The function of air density determining is enabled only in balances with reading unit lower than d=1mg.
9. Load aluminum mass standard on balance’s weighing pan and on stabilization of measurement result accept it by pressing < > key, 10. The balance automatically calculates the density of air, and indicates its value on the display, 11. Press < >...
product record of the database of products. To use this function, before starting the density determining process, using database of product select a product for which the density procedure is carried out (if density has already been determined for this product, it is replaced with new value), o Tare mode, o Printout mode / Value release,...
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− Date − Time − Standard liquid − Temperature − Density of standard liquid − Weighing 1 − Weighing 2 − Density − Volume − Product − Warehouse − Client − Empty line − Dashes − Signature − Non-standard printout o LIQUID −...
− Density of steel standard − Density of aluminum standard − Weighing 1 − Weighing 2 − Density − Product − Warehouse − Client − Empty line − Dashes − Signature − Non-standard printout 20.6. Report from completed density determination processes On completing any type of density determining processes, i.e.
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When density determination result is displayed, it is possible to print PRINT > it for numerous times by multiple pressing of < key, o Press < Print footer > soft key after completing the density determination procedure. Caution Remember to select data to be printer in the header, footer and report. For details see section “PRINTOUTS”.
21. ANIMAL WEIGHING Working mode < Animal weighing> enables reliable determining mass of objects in motion. In principle, this type of objects generate unstable measurement, thus it requires using a different filtering method of measurement signal. Working mode activating procedure while in the main window, press soft key located in the upper bar of the •...
21.1. Setting of animal weighing mode Depending on required mass analysis of weighed object, the balance enables setting internal criteria of the function. PROCEDURE: 1. press < Animal weighing > key, 2. the display indicates option referring to this working mode, such as: Averaging time Amount of time during which measurement records of weighed sample are analyzed.
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− Tare mode − Automatic footer printout − Printout mode / Value release − Printout Means of using the above functions are given in point 10.8. “Additional parameters on weighing process”. - 83 -...
22. FORMULATION Working mode < Formulation> enables preparing mixtures out of several ingredients. The process is conducted automatically. Balance user, while preparing mixtures, can: use database of formulas, where formula records are stored. In such case, balance’s software assists in weighing ingredients of a mixture by displaying corresponding commands or information in the grey coloured workspace;...
On selecting the formulation mode, the display contains the following quick access keys in the bottom bar: 1. Setup – access to balance’s menu 2. Print header 3. Print footer 4. Formulation – selection of a formulation from corresponding database of formulas 5.
mass of an ingredient if it is within set percent tolerance of total ingredient’s mass (±%) - (data acquired from database of products). THRESHOLDS: the software accepts mass of an ingredient as correct if it is within set thresholds (data acquired from database of products). Selected relation is in effect for all ingredients in the formula making process.
On selecting adding of a new formulation, the software automatically adds a new entry in the database, and enters its editing mode. Insert all parameters of a new formulation. List of parameters defined for a formulation: 1. Name: press “Name” field, a window opens for inserting name of a formulation, 2.
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− Preparing multiple repetitions of a formulation that is saved in the Database of Formulas – multiplier function, − Preparing a formulation that is saved in the Database of Formulas, with determining target mass of complete formulation. Caution: Using the above options requires enabling corresponding quick access keys in the bottom bar and setting corresponding options in the formulation mode.
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Using list of available formulas, select one for making process, • Press < Formulation with multiplier> key, • If in Formulation mode settings, option <Multiplier editing> is disabled (set to <NO>) the software automatically skips to formula making process. If the option <Multiplier editing> is enabled (set to <YES>) the software displays a window with a keyboard for inserting the value of multiplier.
mass of each ingredient is automatically recalculated (proportionally) to the value of defined target mass of the complete formulation, After accepting mass of an ingredient, the software automatically adds the • mass to the sum of weighed ingredients of the formulation, and moves to weighing the following ingredient, After weighing all of the ingredients in the formulation, the software sets a •...
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Content of each of reports: − Working mode − User − Client − Warehouse − Formulation − Formulation code − Start date − End date − Number of ingredients − Number of measurements − Measurements − Target value − Sum −...
22.6. Report from completed formula making processes On completing any type of formula making process, a report is generated. Reports from Formulas>. The report is saved in the database < The files are named by their date and time (hour) of formula making process.
23. STATISTICS Working mode< Statistics> enables acquiring data form a series of measurements and carrying out statistical calculations. The range of statistical data is conditioned by mode’s internal settings. Working mode activating procedure while in the main window, press soft key located in the upper bar of the •...
23.1. Setting of keys and workspace for Statistics mode When carrying out a series of measurements, bear in mind below data on operation of keys: Pressing < PRINT> key causes releasing a printout and adding a measurement to statistics, ...
23.3. Parameters related to a series of measurements Each series of measurements can be accompanied by the following options: previewing results, printing report, deleting last measurement, deleting all results in a statistics. Procedure: 1. Press < Statistics> key 2. Displayed options: Result, Print, Delete last, Delete. 3.
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Below there is an instance of the chart: − Probability distribution chart – on selecting this option the software generates and displays chart of probability distribution for completed measurement series. Below there is an instance of the chart. The bar chart demonstrates quantities of the same measurement in a series.
24. PIPETTE CALIBRATION Working mode < Pipette calibration> dedicated determining measurement errors of volume in piston pipettes, in accordance with standard ISO 8655 or according to user requirements. In case of calibration carried out in accordance with standard ISO 8655, the errors are automatically selected to tested volume, as specified in the standard (see table of errors for standard ISO 8655).
Adding pipettes can only be carried out from the database level. Adding procedure is described further in this user manual. Working mode activating procedure while in the main window, press soft key located in the upper bar of the • display, which opens a submenu <Working modes>...
3. Press <Settings> key, 4. The display indicates functions related to calibration of pipettes. Pipettes calibration is related to the following functions: − Number of measurements; this option enables determining number of measurements for tested volume of a pipette (valid for each tested volume in case of a pipette with adjustable volume), −...
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Procedure: Enter submenu < Databases>, press < Pipettes> field • Press < Add > soft key, should a new pipette be added • The software automatically adds a new entry to the database, and enters its editing mode. Insert all parameters of a new formulation. List of parameters defined for a pipette: 1.
• On setting correct values return to the main window. 24.4. Printouts Option Printouts enables setting the content of a standard printout as well as the non-standard printout. Standard printout comprises four internal sections featuring different variables. For each variable set option YES to include it in a standard printout.
24.5. Working mode activating procedure Carrying out pipettes calibration process requires installing an adapter for pipettes calibration. The adapter does not come standard with the balance. The adapter for pipettes calibration is a simple supplementary device dedicated for calibration and checking of piston pipettes. It is designed for application on balances MYA 21.3Y and XA 52.3Y.
If option <Acquire ambient conditions from THB module> is enabled (set to <YES>, the software automatically acquires data from the THB module on temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure. The value of water temperature has to be inserted manually, and confirmed by pressing < Accept>...
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An example of a report from pipette calibration process: ----------- Pipette calibration ----------- User Smith Client Jones Pipette p901\1k Serial no. 7777 No. of channels Channel no. No. of measurements Operation with ISO 8655 Start date 2012.03.15 07:50:44 End date 2012.03.15 07:54:34 Water temperature 22.15 °C...
25. DIFFERENTIAL WEIGHING Working mode < Differential weighing> enables analyzing changes of mass in a single sample or multiple samples. The process is carried out by determining sample’s initial mass, and then the sample is subject to different processes, which outcome is separation or adding of some of sample’s ingredients.
On selecting the differential weighing mode the display contains the following quick access keys in the bottom bar: Setup – access to balance’s menu 2. Series 3. Sample 4. Weighing A 5. Weighing B 6. Weighing T+A 7. Delete value 25.1.
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by selecting other quick access keys to the bottom bar of the display. Such process requires appropriate operator’s access level. Below list provides the functions of only those soft keys, that are absent in working mode “Weighing” Weighing A Start sampling of initial mass <A> of the sample. The process is carried out as an separate activity.
25.3. Introducing a series to the Database of Series Database of series comprises series and samples which are components of a series. While creating a series, first set its name, and then add samples to the created series. The software operates intuitively, and commands a user to follow displayed information.
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SELECTING a series: Press quick access key <SERIES>. A window is displayed with database of series. On entering the database, press field with name of a series. It is automatically selected for completing. Name of the selected series is displayed in the grey coloured workspace (only if such information is enabled for displaying in the grey coloured...
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Weighing A On selecting an option, the balance moves to the first sample on the list, for which weighing <A> is still to be carried out. If there are no such samples in a series, the balance displays a message that such process is inaccessible.
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Follow above procedure and weigh the following samples. The process can be aborted by pressing < > key. Weighing T On selecting the option, the balance moves to the first sample in the list, for which weighing <T> is not completed. If there are no such samples in a series, the balance displays a message that such process is inaccessible.
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Caution: If option <Ambient conditions> in the working mode is disabled – set to <No>, the software skips this part of the process. On accepting the ambient conditions by pressing < > key, the software returns to the mode’s main window and displays a command on unloading the sample from the weighing pan (displayed in the message bar).
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The opened window contains the following data: In case the following procedure is completed for a sample: • weighing A only, then tare value is <0>, • weighing T only, then value of weighing A is <0> • weighing T+A, then for tare and weighing A the mass values are assigned. Data on a weighed sample can be printed on a connected printer on pressing a pictogram with a printer on display’s upper bar.
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Remember, that the software requests to carry out the <FIRST> cycle out of <3> from all samples in a series, for which this measurement is available (a condition is competing Weighing A for the sample). During process course the bottom bar and the workspace display data on the following steps that a user should follow.
On previewing a specific weighing, a window is opened with data and values on the weighing process. Numbers displayed next to weighing data <B> denote measuring cycles. Data on a specific series can be printed or exported to a file. 25.5.
which opens a list of samples for which the selected procedure can be carried out. Select a sample to be weighed from displayed list. This option is particularly useful if a series contains a large number of samples, and the user should weigh a sample that is at the end of a series.
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Content of a printout of a series: − Dashes − Client − Samples − Empty line − Dashes − Signature − Non-standard printout Content of a printout of samples: − Dashes − Sample − Sample no. − Status − Tare −...
26. STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL – SQC Working mode < Statistical Quality Control > is intended to carrying out different types of product packing processes and aimed at monitoring and / or controlling the packing process. It enables detecting excess or lack of product quantity in a packaging.
26.1. Working mode activating procedure Procedure: while in the main window, press soft key located in the upper bar of the • display, which opens a submenu <Working modes> with selection of available working modes, select < SQC>, mode, the software automatically returns to the main •...
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Caution: Data on a product, listed in the below table, have to be filled in before starting a control: Mase Nominal mass of a product Tare Packaging mass in the adjustment unit Value of –T1 error (specified in % of nominal mass) Value of +T1 error (specified in % of nominal mass) Unit Measuring unit of a product: [g]...
26.2. Additional settings of the SQC mode The additional settings enable adjusting the working mode to user’s needs and requirements. Access to these settings is described below. Procedure: 1. Press grey coloured workspace 2. The display indicates menu of: Settings, Keys, Information, Printout , Batch and Profile, 3.
Messages displayed during a control process: Batch quantity 1 - A command on process course and the quantity / 10 of all measurements in a tested batch Product - Name of the controlled product Average - Average mass of the controlled product Standard - Standard deviation from a controlled batch deviation...
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50.053 g ---------Measurement 6 --------------- 50.030 g ---------Measurement 7 --------------- 50.012 g ---------Measurement 8 --------------- 50.029 g ---------Measurement 9 --------------- 50.007 g ---------Measurement 10 ------------- 50.008 g Number of T2- errors Number of T1- errors Number of T1+ errors Number of T2+ errors Average 50.0194 g Standard deviation...
27. CONTROL OF PREPACKAGED GOODS (mode not available in balance’s standard version) Working mode < Control of Prepackaged Goods > enables carrying out a control in accordance with a valid regulation on prepackaged goods. A balance 3Y series features an implemented module for carrying out a control of prepackaged goods, which is supported by a database containing products and users.
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Control start: Starting a control requires logging in a user with corresponding access level. • Caution: Starting a control requires that an access level of the logged user is at least <user>. If a logged user or an anonymous user have access level set to <guest>...
Caution: Editing product records in the database is described in point 27.2 of this user manual. After returning to the main window of the < Control of Prepackaged • Goods> mode press (control start) soft key located in the bottom bar of the display, Which automatically opens an editing window <Batch Number>...
Activating average tare determining mode − Before starting control type “non-destructive with average tare” the balance user can determine the average tare value by weighing the packages. For that purpose enable < Average tare determining> mode: Procedure: Select parameter: “ Average tare determining”...
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Caution: In order to carry out a control using the “non-destructive with average tare” mode, the standard deviation “S” of packaging mass, determined from at least 10 pieces of packaging must not be greater than 0.25 of the maximum permissible negative error T for the nominal package mass. During tare control the software on an on-going basis displays: Load empty 1 / 10 - A command on process course and number of...
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During control process the software on an on-going basis analyses the measurement results and displays them in the corresponding fields to inform the user on the control result. Messages displayed during “non-destructive with average tare” control: Load full 1 / 30 - A command on process course and number of all measurements in a given batch - Number of completed measurements of full...
Pressing the causes printing a report on a printer connected to the balance. key causes returning to the main window of the < PGC > Pressing the mode without printing the report. If during the control course the number of negative T errors detected by the software requires controlling another sample from the batch (as specified by the regulation on CPG), then on completing the measuring process of sample 1 the software displays a command to control another sample from the batch:...
Messages and commands displayed in “Non-destructive empty-full” control: Place empty 1 / 5 - A command on process course and the value of the measuring lot (manufacturing unit) - Number of completed measurements of full packages and quantity of all measurements in a given batch - Nominal value of a controlled product - Average mass of a controlled product...
On control completion, the software generates a process summary and the completed control is automatically saved in the balance’s database. Caution: A template and an example of a report from product control is provided in point 26.7 of this user manual. 26.6.
26.7. A report from product control An example of a report: ----- CPG Report: U/22/08/12/14/22 ----- ---------------------------------------- Balance type PS 3Y Max capacity 1000 g Reading unit 0.001 g Balance ID 9908684 Start date 2012.08.22 14:20:11 End date 2012.08.22 14:22:35 User Product Batch no.
27. DATABASES Software of balances 3Y series features the following databases < >: PRODUCTS WEIGHING RECORDS CLIENTS FORMULATION REPORTS FROM REPORTS FROM FORMULAS DENSITY CONTROLS AVERAGE TARE PIPETTES PIPETTE CALIBRATION SERIES SQC REPORTS REPORTS AMBIENT PACKAGES WAREHOUSES CONDITIONS PRINTOUTS UNIVERSAL VARIABLES DELETE DATA OLDER THAN EXPORT DATABASE OF...
27.3. Processes carried out on databases Databases < > are accessed by pressing key or corresponding quick access key in the bottom bar. The following processes can be carried out in almost any of databases: 1. Adding entry to a database < >...
Tolerance [% value calculated in relation to mass (5), denoting measuring area in which the measurement is recognized as correct. Tare [product’s tare value, set automatically on selecting a product from the database] 10. Price [Unit price of a product] 11.
MIN – below LOW threshold (possible only if <Result control> is set to NO>) OK – between the LOW and HIGH thresholds, MAX – above HIGH threshold (possible only if <Result control> is set to NO>), 12. Weighing platform no., field denoting number of a weighing platform (balance/scale) on which a measurement was carried out, 13.
– to add a new formulation to the database – to abort process If a formulation already exists in the database, press field with its name. • List of parameters defined for a formulation: 1. Name 2. Code 3. Ingredients 4.
Procedure Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Reports from density> • Press field of a desired report record, unless it is visible on the top of the • list, wind the list forward using navigating keys Report’s name consists of date and time of its creation, e.g.: •...
Control number format: X / y y / M M / d d / H H / m m, where: control type which takes the following values: U – control regulated by the act, Z – control completed by a user, yy –...
Control number format: X / y y / M M / d d / H H / m m, T where: control type which takes the following values: U – control regulated by the act, Z – control completed by a user, yy –...
List of parameters defined on a pipette: 1. Name 2. Code 3. Model 4. Tip 5. Type of volume 6. Nominal volume 7. Minimal volume 8. Number of channels 9. Type 10. Tested volumes 27.13. Reports from pipette calibration processes Reports contain data on completed pipette calibration processes.
27.14. Series Database of series contains data saved for a series and measurements of samples. Procedure Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Series> field • Press < Add > key to add a new series to the database • If a series already exists in the database, press field with its name to edit •...
27.15. A report from SQC Each completed product control is sent to a connected printer and saved in the <SQC Reports > database. Each record (control) saved in the database features its individual number assigned at the moment of control end. Control number format: y y / M M / d d / H H / m m / s s, where: yy –...
16. A chart from control processes with limits 27.16. Ambient conditions Database of ambient conditions contains parameters related to measurement of ambient conditions at a workstation. Depending on balance’s configuration, a report may contain data on temperature, humidity and value of atmospheric pressure.
27.17. Packages Database of packages contains list of packages for which a name, code and mass value are specified. During weighing process, if a name of packaging is selected from the database, the tare value is automatically applied. The display indicates mass value with minus sign. Procedure Enter submenu <...
27.19. Printouts Database of Printouts contains all saved NON-STANDARD printouts. Each non- standard printout features a name, code and a so called template. Procedure Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Printouts> field • Press < Add > key should a new printout be added •...
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1 – enlarging the editing field (7), recommended while using an external computer keyboard connected to balance’s USB port 2 – cancelling key 3 – accepting key 4 – download a printout template from a file 5 – list of variables for use while designing a printout 6 –...
Procedure: − Design a *.txt or *.lb file in an optional editor − Copy the file to a data storage device − Connect the data storage device to balance’s USB port − press [4] < download a printout template from a file > key −...
27.22. Export database of weighing records to file All carried out measurements are saved and stored in a database. The balance enables exporting such data to a file using a data storage device connected to balance’s USB port. Procedure: Connect a data storage device to balance’s USB port, •...
28. COMMUNICATION Menu Communication is located in a menu group Parameters. It is accessed by pressing Setup key or < Setup > quick access key. The balance enables communicating with peripheral devices through the following ports: COM 1 (RS232), • COM 2 (RS232), •...
28.5. TCP protocol settings TCP, i.e. enables communicating two computers. Transmission Control Protocol The TCP operates in client-server mode. The server pends for establishing a connection on a specified port, and the client establishes connection with a server. Procedure of setting a port for “TCP” protocol: Enter group of parameters <...
29.4. Printer Balance submenu < Printer > enables: − Setting communication port with a printer, − Defining printer’s code page, (default 1250) − Defining controlling codes for PCL printer − Defining printout standards A printout standard is a description of how to print information from databases.
29.5. Barcode scanners The balance enables cooperating with barcode scanners, which are used to quick searching for a product in the database of products. Connection to a barcode scanner is configured in submenu < Barcode Scanner>. Available options: Setting communication port with a barcode scanner, •...
In order to log in an operator using a transponder card scanner, first assign a number of an already registered card to a selected user in the database of operators. Procedure: Connect a transponder card scanner to a balance’s port (RS 232 COM1 or •...
30. INPUTS / OUTPUTS Application of inputs: The set of inputs is used to control balance’s operation. Each of 4 inputs is connectable to the following functions or keys: o Checkweighing thresholds o Right door o Target value o Parameters o Profile o Statistics o Adjustment/Calibration...
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Application of outputs: The set of outputs is used to SIGNAL the status of measurement result. Change of logic status of the output system, e.g. from [0] to [1] takes place on meeting a requirement assigned to the output. Each of 4 outputs is connectable to the following data: Available options Balance status, which switches the logic of output...
31. OTHERS This menu contains global parameters on balance operation, such as: language, date-time, beep sound, display calibration, level control. Enter submenu <Others>, by pressing key and < Other> key. 31.3. Interface language Procedure Enter submenu < Others>, press < Language>...
31.6. Touch panel calibration Display calibration is required if during operation a user spots incorrect reaction of the touch panel. Procedure: Enter submenu < Others> • Select parameter < Touch panel calibration> which opens an editing • window, Use finger or a thin (but not sharp edged) and soft stylus to press and •...
31.8. Sensor sensitivity The parameter is adjustable between 0 – 9, and it determines the distance from which the IR proximity sensors should react. As standard, the sensitivity is set within the range of 5 to 7. Procedure: Enter submenu < Others>...
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ambient conditions at a workstation. The function provides a user with data on the best possible balance settings for obtaining the highest measurement repeatability and the shortest measurement time with acceptable value of repeatability. Test results are not stored in balance’s memory. Exiting function causes erasing the test results.
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Filter Very slow Value release Reliable Repeatability 0.0207 g Stabilization time 5.015 s Signature ........PROCEDURE: On function activation, the software initiates the process automatically. The display indicates progress of the process course. On completing the process, the software displays a summary and marked values of currently set filter values. The report can be printed.
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Example of a report: ............. --------- Autotest GLP: Report --------- Balance type PS 3Y Balance ID 400010 User Admin Software rev. L0.0.21 S Date 2012.01.16 Time 09:17:16 ---------------------------------------- Number of measurements Reading unit 0.001/0.01 g Internal weight mass 1402.094 g Filter Average Value release...
32. UPDATE The function contains two modules which enable updating: o Area of a user: SOFTWARE o Metrological parameters: WEIGHING MODULE. Updating process takes place automatically by loading data from a data storage device connected to balance’s USB port. Procedure o Prepare a data storage device with update file.
General information A. A character based communication protocol balance-terminal is designed for establishing communication between a RADWAG balance and a peripheral devices via RS 232 interface. B. It consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to the balance and responses from the balance..
34.4. Responses format for commands sent from computer level On receipt of a command, the terminal sends a response in one of the following formats: XX_A CR LF command understood and in progress command carried (appears only after XX_D CR LF command XX_A) command understood but not accessible at this XX_I CR LF...
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Tare the balance Format: T CR LF Accessible responses: T_A CR LF - command understood and in progress T_D CR LF - command carried out T_A CR LF - command understood and in progress T_v CR LF - command understood but tarring range exceeded T_A CR LF - command understood and in progress T_E CR LF...
S_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment S_A CR LF - command understood and in progress MASS FRAME - response is mass value in basic measuring unit Frame format: 7-15 17 18 19 20 21 stability S space space character mass space...
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Frame format with mass from each weighing platform: 7-15 17 18 19 20 21 stability P n space space character mass space unit CR LF marker Where: - weighing platform number mass - 9 characters with right justification unit - 3 characters with left justification Example: In case there are two weighing platforms.
Immediately send measurement result in current measuring unit Format: SUI CR LF Accessible responses: SUI_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment MASS FORMAT - mass value in current measuring unit is returned immediately Frame format 1 2 3 7-15 17 18 19 20 21...
Switch on continuous transmission in current measuring unit Format: CU1 CR LF Accessible responses: CU1_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment CU1_A CR LF - command understood and in progress MASS FRAME - response is mass value in current measuring unit Frame format: 1 2 3 7-15...
Mass - 9 characters with right justification Unit - 3 characters with right justification Give value of high checkweighing threshold HI OUH CR LF Format: Accessible response: UH_MASA CR LF – command carried out Frame format : 4-12 space mass space unit space...
34.5. Manual printout / Automatic printout Balance 3Y series enables generating manual or automatic printouts. Manual printout: press key on stabilization of indication • (measurement result), Automatic printout is generated automatically, in accordance to the settings • of automatic printout (see point 10.8 of this user manual). The content of a printout depends on setting in menu <Standard printout>...
Cable: IN / OUT 37. ERROR MESSAGES Err2 Value beyond zero range, Err3 Value beyond tare range, Err8 Tarring / Zeroing operation time exceeded, -NULL- - Zero value from converter, -FULL- - Measurement range (Max. capacity) exceeded, display range overflow, Start mass error, 38.
Computer software: „LABEL EDITOR”, • „PW-WIN”, • „RAD-KEY”. • 39. APPENDIX A – Variables for printouts 39.3. List of variables Caution: Each of defined variables must be contained in braces: {x}, where x – stands for variable number. List of variables is accessible in the system for defining the look of standard printout templates and data displayed in the grey coloured workspace: Symbol Variable description...
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{22} Statistics: RDV {26} Result control {27} Value {28} Level status {30} Gross value {31} Weighing platform no. {32} Factory no. {33} Balance reading unit {34} Range {35} Parts counting: Mass of a standard {36} Percent setup: Reference mass {38} Universal variable: Name {39} Universal variable: Value...
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{63} Product: Density {64} Product: Ingredients {65} Product: Description {66} Product: Tolerance {75} User: Name {76} User: Code {77} User: Access level {80} Packaging: Name {81} Packaging: Code {82} Packaging: Mass {85} Client: Name {86} Client: Code {87} Client: VAT no. {88} Client: Address {89}...
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{117} PGC Report: Measurements {118} PGC Report: Unit {119} PGC Report: Report no. {120} Average Tare Report: Date {121} Average Tare Report: Result {122} Average Tare Report: Standard deviation {123} Average Tare Report: 0,25T1 {124} Average Tare Report: Number of measurements {125} Average Tare Report: Measurements {126}...
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{179} Report from formulation: Difference {180} Report from formulation: Number of measurements {181} Report from formulation: Status {182} Report from formulation: Measurements {188} Ingredient: Target mass {189} Ingredient: Difference {190} Comparator: Report no. {191} Comparator: Start date {192} Comparator: End date {193} Comparator: Order no.
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{221} Mass control: End date {222} Mass control: Lot no. {223} Mass control: Average {224} Mass control: Standard deviation {225} Mass control: Standard quantity {226} Mass control: Measurements {227} Mass control: Report no. {228} Mass control: Number of T2M error {229} Mass control: Number of T1M error {230}...
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{266} Density: Mass of steel standard {267} Density: Mass of aluminum standard {268} Density: Density of steel standard {269} Density: Density of aluminum standard {275} Ambient conditions report: Date and time {276} Ambient conditions report: Temperature THB {277} Ambient conditions report: Humidity THB {278} Ambient conditions report: Temperature 1 {279}...
39.4. Variables formatting Balance user can randomly format numerical variables, text variables and date which are dedicated for printing, and which are displayed in the grey coloured workspace of the display. Formatting types: Variables with left justification, • Variables with right justification, •...
for two less meaningful characters of a year; sign “escape” deleting a {2:yy\/MM\/dd} – Current date formatting function from the in format: year / month / day; {2:yy\:MM\:dd} – Current date in following sign, so that it is recognized as text format: year : month : day.
5. Should a barcode be recognized by a balance, it needs to have some particular features. A code requires programming a characteristics prefix and suffix. In a standard accepted by RADWAG, a prefix is a sign (byte) 01 hexadecimal and a suffix is a sign (byte) 0D hexadecimal.
Barcode Barcode with required prefix and without Code suffix in hexadecimal format required –fixes type in ASCII format 01 30 30 32 31 30 31 32 36 0D 00210126 EAN-8 01 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 0D 0123456789 KOD 2 Z 5 01 43 4F 44 45 20 33 39 20 54 45 53 54 0D...
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Displays a report from Adjustment history completed external adjustments Databases Products − Weighing records − Clients − Formulation − Reports from formulas − Reports from density − Controls − Average tares − Pipettes − Pipette calibration reports − Series − −...
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Port 4001 Peripheral devices Description Value Computer » Port COM 1 » Address Continuous » No / Yes transmission » Printout template Settings » E2R System Settings Printer » Port COM 2 » Code page 1250 » Printouts Settings Barcode scanner »...
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Databases Products Clients Selection: Formulation - Guest Packages - User Warehouses - Advanced user Printouts - Administrator Delete data older than Others Description Value Language Selection Date and time Settings Beep Selection Touch panel calibration Function Level control Selection Autotest Selection User manual no.: LMI-59-06/12/12/ENG...
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