This symbol identifies hazards associated with the risk of material damage. Symbols The following symbols are used in this manual: Useful information and tips Notes for use in legal metrology Note regarding device operation When individual buttons are displayed, they should be pressed. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Some displays and printouts shown in the figures may differ from those of verified balances. The differences are explained in detail where they affect the operation of the balances. Application Advice/Technical Support Contact addresses for application advice and technical support can be found online at http://www.sartorius.com User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Immediately disconnect the damaged equipment from the power by pulling the plug to turn off the power. Do not expose the balance and the accessories supplied by Sartorius to extreme temperatures, aggressive chemical vapors, moisture, shocks, vibration, or strong electromagnetic fields.
It was developed specifically for the exact determination of the mass of materials in liquid, paste, powder, or solid form. Appropriate containers must be used for each type of sample material. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Level indicator (Quintix ® and Practum ® models) Secura ® models with readability of 0.1 mg: Pan draft shield Manufacturer's ID label and additional plate for Draft shield verified models Lug for attaching anti-theft locking device User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Pan support Shield disk (precision balances) – – ® Pan draft shield (Secura only) – – AC adaptor with country-specific power plug In-use dust cover Dust cover – Installation and operating instructions Application guide User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
(6) on the balance. Note: For information about how to clean the draft shield, see the Care and Maintenance chapter. Quintix ® and Practum ® Models: * = for models with readability of 0.1 mg only User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Install the following parts in the given order: 1) In-use dust cover (not shown) 2) Install the shield disk (1) and turn this counterclockwise until securely in place. 3) Install the pan support (1) and weighing pan (2). User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
To avoid the effects of condensation, condition the balance for about two hours, leaving it unplugged from the power supply, before plugging the balance back into the mains. °C User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Push (1) and slide (2) the power plug adaptor (A) required for the power supply into the opening of the AC adaptor module (B). When doing this, the AC adaptor needs to lock into position. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Unlock (1) the AC adaptor and then detach (2) it. Power Connection/Safety Precautions – Only use original Sartorius AC adaptors. The AC adaptor has an IP rating of IP40 in accordance with EN 60529. – Make sure that the voltage rating printed on the manufacturer's ID label is identical to that of your local mains voltage.
Practum Note: The balance needs to be re-leveled and then adjusted each time its location is changed. ® Leveling with Electronic Level Indicator (Secura ® In Secura models, the balance's position is checked with sensors. Instructions on the display guide the user when leveling the balance.
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If the air bubble is too far to the left, twist the left leveling foot counterclockwise and the right leveling foot clockwise. Check the level indicator after each adjustment and correct if necessary. Complete the leveling by calibrating the balance. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
If the below-balance weighing port is no longer being used, close the opening with the cover plate again, so that the weighing results are not adversely affected by drafts. The below-balance weighing port may not be opened or used on balances used for legal metrology. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
A “Kensington” key lock cable can be installed at the fastening point on the back of the balance if required. The balance can also be secured in place at the installation location with a chain or lock, for example. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Never lift or carry the balance when holding it by its draft shield! Hold the balance under the housing, lift it up carefully, and carry it to its new location. The balance needs to be re-leveled and calibrated each time its setup location is changed. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Application menu. y The balance switches to standby mode. To switch the balance back on, select on the display. The balance starts in the application that was most recently used before it was switched off. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Language Language Select the desired language, such as Deutsch (German) English Deutsch Select to confirm. Français Español y The display immediately switches to the desired language. Select to return to the menu. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
12 Display value ID, e.g. “G” for gross value, “Net” for net value; switch display value for application, such as net value, total value, weight value, or calculated value 13 Field for status and warning displays, and activation of isoCAL and leveling User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Back: run the most recent application. Setup menu: access the balance system settings (see “System Settings (Setup Menu)” on page 26). ® Access the balance leveling function via electronic level indicator (Secura only) ® (see “Leveling with Electronic Level Indicator (Secura )”...
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Press the 123 key to switch from letters to numbers. Press the ABC key to switch from numbers to letters. The backspace key is used to delete the character to the right. key ends the process and saves the characters entered. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Use this application to weigh up to 99 components one after the other for a mixture or formula in one container. The balance is automatically tared after each component is weighed. The weight value of an individual component or the total weight can be displayed as desired. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Use this application to determine the number of parts of approximately equal weight. The weight of a counted reference sample is calculated and then the objects with an unknown piece count are weighed. The balance displays the number of parts and the piece weight. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Select a setting and make the desired changes. Information about available Printout settings can be found from page 27. Select to confirm your changes. Select to return to the menu. The changed settings become active when you return to the first level of the menu. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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ISO.) – 12h (AM/PM) The time is displayed in 12-hour format. Times shown before noon are marked with , and times shown after noon are marked with User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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SQmin Safety level If the SQmin function is set up on the balance, the function can be switched Ambient conditions here (see “SQmin Minimum Weighing (Secura ® only)” on page 41). Application Stability signal User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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SQmin value has not been achieved -> SQmin value is marked red – Balance not leveled -> Red marking on “LEVEL” display element – Balance not adjusted due to temperature or time -> Red marking on “isoCAL” display element User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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– : When this option is active, the balance is Zero/Tare at power on automatically zeroed or tared when switched on. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Autom. print interval Print automatic printing, such as date and value. Value without ID: only if being transferred to a PC (menu items: USB port: – xxx) Device/protocol: PC ® ® Secura and Quintix only Date, value: User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
: Select this option to automatically assign the sample Autom. decrement ID in descending order. – : The sample ID is deactivated. To enter and delete figures and text, e.g., for the sample ID, see “Enter Figures on the Keypad” on page 22. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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(keyboard emulation) to the application currently open on the PC. – : The balance transmits the data in tabular format via PC text format shortcuts (keyboard emulation) to the application currently open on the – : Data transmission is deactivated. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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: Transmits the data using the “EN English (USA)” keyboard English (USA) format. The keyboard setting for MS Excel (etc.) must be “EN English (USA)” for the PC application. More information can be found in the “USB Port“ chapter on page 76. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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System Settings (Setup Menu) 2) Connection with Sartorius lab printer via the supplied printer cable menu option: Device / Protocol Select the desired setting for connection to the printer. – : The connected printer is automatically detected and the YDP30 | YDP40 connection is established.
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Use this function to register the balance memory as a USB removable data carrier on a PC. This function is required by the Sartorius Service Center or when installing the PC driver for the virtual COM port. Further information can be found in Chapter “USB Port”...
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Confirm with Lock. Supervisor lock Lock menu? Lock Accessing the menu or unlocking it again: Hold down the Menu key for longer than 10 seconds. Then select the required function. Supervisor lock Unlock menu? Menu Unlock User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
The balance stability is displayed as soon as the weighing result is constant 14.42 within a defined range. Until stability is reached, the measured value is shown in gray on the display and only turns black once the balance is deemed stable. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
The display accuracy can be individually assigned to each unit. Select to confirm. y The weighing display appears with the changed settings. This setting remains until the selection is changed. There is an online animation for this application. Click here to view it: User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Parts per pound 1.12876677120 Chinese tael 0.02645547175 Momme 0.26670000000 Karat 5.00000000000 Tola 0.08573333810 Baht 0.06578947437 Mesghal 0.21700000000 Newton 0.00980665000 Some weight units may be blocked from use in legal metrology, depending on national verification laws. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
The weight value is displayed in gray if it is smaller than the specified SQmin 0.1037 value. The weight value cannot be saved or printed out in applications (depending on the setting in the “Safety level” menu). SQmin 0.1200 g User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
This ID is queried before each printout. Prerequisites: – The balance must be connected to a Sartorius lab printer or PC for printouts (see “USB Port” on page 76). – The settings for individual identifiers can be configured in the system settings ®...
Choose whether the individual weights of the components are printed out when a printer is connected. Select to confirm. Select to zero the balance if necessary. Place a container on the weighing pan. Select to tare. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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The component is saved, and the balance is automatically tared. Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g Net1 0.00 Component Place the next component on the weighing pan. To save the component, select Continue this procedure with additional formula components. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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The total weight is displayed and the application switches back to its original state. Printing Results Prerequisites: For printouts, a printer (e.g., Sartorius YDP40) or PC must be connected and configured (see “USB Port” on page 76). In the Mixing...
Choose whether the individual weights of the components are printed out. t Determine whether the balance is tared when a component is saved. t Select to confirm. t Select to zero the balance if necessary. t Place a container on the weighing pan. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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A sample printout can be seen below: Comp1 + 14.33 g Comp2 + 8.47 g Comp3 + 18.30 g Comp4 + 13.19 g Comp5 + 13.18 g t To display the intermediate result for previously saved components, select User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g 12.03 Component t To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state. There is an online animation for this application. Click here to view it: User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Totalizing Components (Secura® and Quintix® only) Totalizing Components ® ® (Secura and Quintix only) Purpose: Totalize weight values. You can save up to 99 components. This allows you to save components that must be weighed in various containers. Each container can be tared before each component is weighed.
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Totalizing Components (Secura® and Quintix® only) Place the first component on the weighing pan. y The weight value is displayed. Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g 14.32 Component To save the component, select Remove the load from the balance.
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The application returns to its original state. Printing Results Prerequisites: For printouts, a Sartorius printer YDP40 or PC must be connected and configured (see “USB Port” on page 76). y If a printer is connected, an additional button automatically appears at the top right of the display.
Buoyancy: = (W / (W )) * Prerequisites: A Sartorius density determination kit is required for this function: – for analytical balances YDK03 – for precision balances YDK04. Mount the density determination kit on the balance and prepare it as described in the kit instructions.
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Place the sample on the weighing pan above on the frame of the density determination kit. y The weighing display shows the step Weight in air Max 220 g d = 0.0001 g 4.8909 Weight in air User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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The application switches back to its original state. If the GLP printout function is activated, the GLP printout is automatically printed (see “Printout” on page 31). There is an online animation for this application. Click here to view it: User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
50.0 Select the accuracy of the percentage display on the right. 100.0 0.00 Select to confirm. 0.000 Select to zero the balance if necessary. Place a container on the weighing pan. Select to tare. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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14.32 Place the unknown sample on the weighing pan. y The balance shows the percentage of the sample based on the reference sample. Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g 100.1 Reference weight 14.32 User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Place additional samples on the weighing pan, if any, to calculate their percentages based on the reference sample. To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state. There is an online animation for this application. Click here to view it: User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Select a value or select , enter the desired value, and confirm with Select the accuracy of the conversion display on the right. Select to confirm. 0.00 Select to zero the balance if necessary. Select User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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To switch back to the calculated result, select the Net/G button again. To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state. There is an online animation for this application. Click here to view it: User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
On the right, choose whether the measurements are started manually with or automatically with Manual Auto Select to confirm. Select to zero the balance if necessary. To weigh a living animal, place a container or cage on the weighing pan. Select to tare. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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To exit the function, select or remove the sample from the weighing pan. y The application returns to its original state. There is an online animation for this application. Click here to view it: User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
00.0 0.00 y The set thresholds are displayed. Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g 0.00 190.00 195.00 Select to zero the balance if necessary. Place a container on the weighing pan. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state. There is an online animation for this application. Click here to view it: User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Without stability – setting is suitable for unstable samples. Without stability Select to confirm. Select to zero the balance if necessary. Select Place the sample on the weighing pan. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Place additional samples, if any, on the weighing pan. To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state. There is an online animation for this application. Click here to view it: User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Select to confirm. Select to zero the balance if necessary. Place a container on the weighing pan. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Place the sample with the unknown piece count on the weighing pan. y The piece count is calculated and displayed. Place other pieces, if any, on the balance to reach a specific desired count. Max 2100 g d = 0.01 g Piece weight 0.1834 User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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To change back to viewing the piece count, select the button again. To exit the function, select y The application returns to its original state. There is an online animation for this application. Click here to view it: User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
The following describes in detail the available options for calibrating and adjusting the balance: ® – Calibration/adjustment using an internal calibration weight (Secura ® Quintix only) – Calibration/adjustment using an external calibration weight –...
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The report also gives the result of the adjustment process. Start calibration: Start: manually Calibration deviation: Dev 0.01 g Adjustment function: Internal adjustment < Close the report window: touch Adjustment deviation: Dev 0.00 g y The balance is now calibrated and adjusted. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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A message appears on the display, prompting the user to place the calibration weight on the weighing pan. Place the calibration weight on the weighing pan. y Calibration begins automatically. y A report appears on the display (Secura ® and Quintix ®...
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The saved reports can be viewed via the system settings and printed out on a PC or Sartorius lab printer (see “Calibration/ Adjustment” on page 28). y If the ambient temperature has changed since the last calibration/adjustment...
To print the header and start an application: Select the button. y The header is included with the first printout. To print the results of the application and the footer: Select the button. To print the footer: Select the button. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Secura 5101 SerNo. 0027400115 BAC: 00-51-02 APC: 01-70-02 Device 1234 A ID Inv.-Nr. 11 -------------------- 2013-11-23 14:57 External calibration Start: manually 5000.0 g 3.0 g External adjustment 0.0 g -------------------- 2013-11-23 14:57 Name: -------------------- User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
See “System Settings” on page 26 – emulation of the PC keyboard for English (USA) instead of Universal (Num Lock on): See “System Settings” on page 26 User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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HID keyboard under – Connections Keyboards Set English (USA – U.S. in the language bar of the PC. (e.g. on the taskbar). Note: If English (UK) is chosen, “G£” is printed instead of “G#.” User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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At the beginning of a word: empty space (U+200F) ‚ – At the end of a word: “ ” y The following displays appear after data is transferred to the PC: – Microsoft Excel 2010 (example): Gross/Tare/Net User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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USB mass storage Go to and select the option. More settings USB mass storage To connect the balance memory to the PC: Select USB mass storage Storage connect to PC? User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Manager of your PC under Connections Note: This does not apply to operating modes “PC spreadsheet format”, “PC text format” and “Off”. The data transfer commands can be found in the “Data Input Format” chapter. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Device (Slave) Mini-A Type-B Connect the balance to the Sartorius printer using the supplied USB connection cable. y The balance detects the printer automatically. No settings need to be changed. Connections for RS-232 Configuration “9-Pin” Printer YDP 20-0CE Sartorius order no.:...
Characters that are blank on the display are printed as spaces. Display values without a decimal point are printed without a decimal point. Normal Operation Position CR LF Space CR Carriage return Displayed characters LF Line feed Measurement unit symbol Decimal point or comma User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Settings “PC - SBI” and “USB RS232 SBI” for ID of non-verified digits: In the “SBI” setting, the non-verified display digit is not automatically identified. Please take the corresponding measures or adjust the settings on the peripheral device. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Settings “PC - SBI” and “USB RS232 SBI” for ID of non-verified digits: In the “SBI” setting, the non-verified display digit is not automatically identified. Please implement the corresponding measures or adjust the settings on the peripheral device. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Formats for Control Commands (Syntax) Format 1 Format 2 Escape Command character Number Underscore (ASCII: 95) Carriage return (optional) Line feed (optional) Examples: Format 1: Esc P Format 2: Esc x1_ User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Go back, exit, cancel ESC x1_ Print balance type ESC x2_ Print serial number ESC x3_ Print balance software version ESC x4_ Print software version of display and control unit ESC x5_ Print user/device ID User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
(as described in the “Individual Identifiers” chapter). “Not able to decrease when the sample ID could not be assigned a number identifier.” in descending order automatically (as described in the “Individual Identifiers” chapter). User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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“Unable to read file” if an error occurred when the file was being read “USB Devices” Error Message “The attached USB device if a USB device (printer) not made by Sartorius is is not supported.” connected User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Remove the following parts from the balance: – Weighing pan (1) – Pan support (2) – Shield disk (3) – Remove glass panels from the draft shield (4): See next chapter, “Care and Maintenance.” User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Insert the respective weighing pan and pan support into the opening shown in the image to the left: – A = Weighing pan and pan support with a diameter of 120 mm – B = Weighing pan and pan support with a diameter of 90 mm User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Insert the AC adaptor from the cardboard box into the packing pad. Put the top part of the packaging over the device parts. Next, put the packaged balance into the cardboard box and seal the box. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Service To ensure the continued accuracy of your balance, we recommend scheduling regular servicing at least once a year. Sartorius Service offers different service contracts with maintenance intervals that are tailored to your needs (see www.sartorius.com/service). A calibration certificate should be issued as part of every maintenance session.
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B) Remove the top glass cover: 1) Holding it by its rear edge, pull the draft shield cover up. 2) Remove the draft shield cover. 3) Remove the top glass cover by pulling it backward. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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4) Lift the frame cover. 5) Pull the frame cover out. Remove the Torx key up from the draft shield under the cover. 6) Turn the key approx. two times to loosen the Torx screws. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Care and Maintenance 7) Pull out the draft shield frame from the side of the guide and remove the draft shield frame by pulling up. 8) Pull out the front and rear glass panels (upwards). User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Press the draft shield frame down against the stop and secure it again with both Torx screws. Assemble the rest of the components in reverse order: See Chapter “Getting Started – Installing the Balance.” User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
2) In the menu bar, select “Service.” 3) Then select “Disposal Information.” 4) The addresses of the local Sartorius disposal contacts can be found in the PDF files listed on this page. Sartorius will not take back equipment contaminated with hazardous materials (ABC contamination) –...
II, in accordance with EN/IEC 60950-1 | up to 3000 m above sea level; IP40 as per EN/IEC 60529 Balance Power supply only via Sartorius AC adaptor module 6971790 Input voltage 12.0 ... 15.0 V DC Power consumption 2 W (typically)
90 d 120 d 120 d 120 d 120 d 180 d 180 d 180 d 180 d 180 Weighing pan size Weighing chamber height – – – – – Net weight, approx. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Sensitivity drift between ± ppm/K 8 +10 to +30°C Typical stabilization time Weighing pan size d 180 d 180 d 180 d 180 d 180 Weighing chamber height – – – – – Net weight, approx. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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(depending on the set filter level) Weighing pan size d 90 d 90 d 120 d 120 d 120 d 180 d 180 d 180 d 180 Weighing chamber height – – – – Net weight, approx. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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= 0RU: Balance with Type Approval Certificate for Russia x = 0IN: Balance with Type Approval Certificate for India x = 0CA: Balance with Type Approval Certificate for Canada ) All models with “...CN”: type “SQP” User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
– Proof Line knob weight 2 kg, OIML Class E2, with DAkkS certificate Calibration weight for laboratory balance model 5102 YCW652-AC-02 – Proof Line knob weight 5 kg, OIML Class E2, with DAkkS certificate User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Balance Dimensions Balance Dimensions ® Secura models with readability of 0.1 mg All dimensions are given in millimeters User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Balance Dimensions ® ® Quintix and Practum models with readability of 0.1 mg All dimensions are given in millimeters User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Balance Dimensions Models with readability of 1 mg All dimensions are given in millimeters User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Balance Dimensions Models with readability of > 10 mg All dimensions are given in millimeters User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
EC Declaration of Conformity For verified balances, the conformity declaration supplied with the balance is valid for use in the EEA. Please retain this declaration. User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
Plates and Markings User Manual for Secura, Quintix, Practum...
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Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG Weender Landstrasse 94–108 37075 Goettingen, Germany www.sartorius.com Copyright by Sartorius, Goettingen, Germany. No part of this publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without prior written permission from Sartorius.
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