KERN ABS/ABJ Version 1.9 11/2010 Operating instruction Analytical balance Table of contents: TECHNICAL DATA ..........................4 KERN ABS/ABJ CONTROL COMPONENTS..................6 ..................... 7 RIEF DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY ....................... 8 EYBOARD DESCRIPTION ........................9 MPORTANT NOTICES 2.3.1 Ambient conditions ......................... 9 2.3.2...
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Please read the operating instructions carefully before starting to work with the balance. After unpacking, check that the apparatus has no visible external damage. Keep all packing materials for future transport. Unplug all connected cables prior to shipping to prevent any unnecessary damage. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Technical data Model ABS 80-4 ABS 120-4 ABS 220-4 Readout (d) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg Weighing range (Max) 83 g 120 g 220 g Recommended adjusting weight, not 50 g (E2) 100 g (E2) 200 g (E2) included (class) Reproducibility 0.1 mg...
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+ 10° ..+ 30° C Electric power supply 220 V – 240 V AC 50 Hz Weighing plate spezial steel Ø 80 mm Case (W x D x H) mm 205 x 165 x 240 Weight net (aprox.) 7 kg ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
KERN ABS/ABJ control components ferrite core Pos. Description Pos. Description Balance housing Glass doors Weighing plate Weighing chamber Weighing plate holder Rear wall of balance Protective ring Connection for voltage adapter Level RS232 C data interface Support foot AC power supply...
When the menu is called up, the display is activated. Communication display Lights when an RS-232C or DATA I/O connection has been established Auto-print display Lights when Auto-Print is ON Standby indicator Lights when the balance is in standby mode ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Toggles of Increases UNIT weight units numeric value (must be set up for selected in operation figure —— menu of balance) Outputs weight Selects figure to PRINT at external be modified device (printer) —— —— or PC ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
2 hours. Avoid magnetic and electric fields around the balance. Check the balance with the verification weights at least once a day. The warranty is voided if the balance is opened. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Do not exert any pressure on the weighing plate. Balance installation Remove the adhesive sheeting, adhesive strips and foam material. 2.4.1 Prepare the weighing chamber. Place the following parts on the balance in sequential order: Protective ring (4) Plate holder (3) Plate (2) ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Unplug the balance from the power outlet before connecting or removing additional devices (printer, PC) from the data interface. 2.4.4 Levelling the balance with the level Use the support screws to level the balance until it is horizontal and the air bubble is inside the red circle. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
ABJ model in standby mode. The CHE display appears after the power is turned on. CHE 5 The balance will work through a check procedure (5, 4, 3, 2, and then switch to OFF mode. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Unplug the balance from the power outlet before connecting or removing additional devices (printer, PC) from the data interface. To output data, press the PRINT/ key. Refer to the "Description of interface" chapter for more information on the data interface. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
If the power supply is obviously damaged If the power supply no longer works After extended storage under adverse conditions. In such cases, you must contact the supplier. Any repairs must be performed by specialised technicians with access to the necessary repair documentation and instructions. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
EN 55022: 2006 (Class B) EN 55024: 1998/A1: 2001/A2: 2003 EN 61000-3-2: 2006 EN 61000-3-3: 1995/A1: 2001/A2: 2005 2006/95/EC EN 60950: 2001 Date: 25.05.2009 Signature: Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH Management Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH, Ziegelei 1, D-72336 Balingen, Tel. +49-[0]7433/9933-0,Fax +49-[0]7433/9933-149 ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
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Calibration information (Kern ABJ only) A security mark must be attached in compliance with the following drawing. Type plate Security mark Important type plate information: There is a counter on the type plate that counts upwards if the internal adjustment weight is re-adjusted using service mode.
ON/OFF/ESC = Exit from function Press the ON/OFF/ESC key function briefly to return to previous menu. Press the ON/OFF/ESC key function for longer to return to weighing mode. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
To exit the menu, press the ON/OFF/ESC key at least 2 sec. Note: If you wish to store several settings simultaneously on the operating menu, you do not need to exit the menu each time. Several settings can be set up before exiting the menu. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
High stability mode FUnC.SEL Function menu. See Chapter 4.4.2, “Menu indicator for FUnc.SEL menu option“ SEttinG Function menu. See Chapter 4.4.4 “ Menu indicator for “SettinG“ intFACE Function menu. See Chapter 4.4.5 “ Menu indicator for “intFACE“ Balance display 0.0000 ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
4.4.2 Menu indicator for FUnC.SEL menu option FUnC.SEL E CAL Adjustment with external weight E tESt Adjustment check I CAL Adjustment with internal weight (ABS only) I tESt Adjustment check internal weight (ABJ only) trC:on trC-on Auto-Zero ON trC-oF Auto-Zero OFF...
(0.0001 g) Milligrams (0.1 mg) Percentage Parts Carats (0.001 ct) Momme (0.00005 mom) Not documented Not documented Pounds Ounce calculation Troy ounce calculation Hong Kong SPorE Singapore tiwAn Taiwan Malaysia CHinA Chinese Pennyweight Grain Mesgal Boats Tare Parts per pounds ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
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= 0.00220462 Lb = 0.0352740 Oz = 0.0321507 Ozt = 0.0267173 TL-HK = 0.0264555 TL-S'pore = 0.0266667 TL-Taiwan = 0.0264600 TL-Malaysia = 0.0266071 TL-China = 0.643015 dwt = 15.4324 GN = 0.216999 m = 0.0657895 b = 0.0857339 t = 1.128766770 ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Entry of "ID number" for balance, see Chapter 6.11 "Setting the ID number of the balance" GLP: on GLP-on Output- reporting for GLP/GMP. GLP-oF Output reporting for GLP/GMP. LSG SEt Not documented Sv SEt Not documented d-01.21 Setting the date (ABJ only) ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
:F1 Format 1 iF :F2 Format 2 iF :F3 Format 3 iF :F4 Format 4 iF :win Format WIN FUnC.SEL Function menu. See Chapter 4.4.6 “Menu indicator for "USEr " menu option (always use this setting). * Not documented ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Adjustment with external weight Using the recommended adjusting weight (KERN ABS see Chapter 1 „Technical Data“) or the internal adjusting weight (KERN ABJ), the accuracy of the balance can be checked at any time and adjusted. Adjust your new balance at the balance location after a warm-up period before initial use.
Place the necessary adjustment weight on the balance plate. The zero weight will now be flashing on the balance. Remove the weight from the balance plate. If no error message is issued, the balance will display zero again, thereby indicating that the check has been successful. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
The check is finished. The difference to the previous adjustment will be displayed. If no error message is issued, the balance displays tEStEND for some seconds and then it will display zero again, thereby indicating that the check has been successful. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Auto-Zero ON trC-oF Auto-Zero OFF Filter Filter settings can be used to optimise the weight display for special applications. Menu call: 0.0000 eCAL St.b1t Display of current adjustments Stnd Standard weighing mode SAmPLE Sample mode Hi Stb High stability mode ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
The standby indicator will appear. The standby indicator will appear in the case of all selected units. The actual change in standby units in the weighing mode occurs when the UNIT/ key is pressed. The selected units appear here. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Use the UNIT/ key to select the change of units in %. Press and hold the CAL/MENU key (2 sec) until SEt 100% appears on the display. The display will indicated 100% when the TARE/ is pressed. - key ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
-key to display the number of parts that has selected. You may now gradually add more parts to the balance plate; the display is expressed in number of parts. Note: If the “Err 20“ error message is displayed, the reference weight is too small for the number of parts. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
RS232C interface. For subsequent printing, the balance must first be unloaded. Auto Print ON Printing output to interface Auto Print OFF No printing output to interface Menu call: FUnC.SEL trC:on bAnd:1 Unit.SEL AtPrt:on Ad-on Auto PRINT ON AP-oF Auto PRINT OFF ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
If the weight value varies, the analog value is display transmitted to the capacity indicator. Zero line Analog display ON with additional analog display Analog display OFF without analog display Menu call: FUnC.SEL trC:on bAnd:1 Unit.SEL AtPrt:on AdiSP:on Ad-on Analog display ON Ad-oF Analog display OFF ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
- key Appears CALdEF, press TARE/ - key ECAL,EtESt, I CAL or ItESt can be selected. Use the CAL/MENU key to select the adjustment type. Press the TARE/ - key Use the ON/OFF/ESC key to return to weighing mode. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
6.10 Adjusting the adjustment weight In the case of KERN ABS/ABJ, the external adjustment weight can be displayed variably. Capture the value of the adjustment weight here. The selected adjustment weight must be used during the adjustment. Menu call: SEttinG...
(from left to right). Use the UNIT/ key to increase the numeric value of the selected figure If the weight has changed, press the TARE/ - key to check the value weight. Use the ON/OFF/ESC key to return to weighing mode. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Use the PRINT/ key to select the figure you wish to change (from left to right). Use the UNIT/ key to increase the numeric value of the selected figure. Use the ON/OFF/ESC key to return to weighing mode. The setting is stored. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
00 and 29 this will be rounded down to zero sec; if pressed between 30 and 59 this will be rounded up to the next full minute. Use the ON/OFF/ESC key to return to weighing mode. The setting is stored. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
(from left to right). The figure to be changed will flash. Use the UNIT/ key to increase the numeric value of the selected figure. Use the ON/OFF/ESC key to return to weighing mode. The setting is stored. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Press the CAL/MENU key to select the desired setting (-on or –oF). The standstill indicator indicates which setting is currently in function. Press the TARE/ - key to save the setting that is currently being displayed. Use the ON/OFF/ESC key to return to weighing mode. The setting is stored. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Description of interfaces General instructions This description is addressed to users who wish to connect the KERN ABS/ABJ unit to a computer or any another peripheral through the RS232 C interface which is included in the balance. The computer can be used to change, start and monitor the weighing functions.
• The display will indicate oL or –oL, U- uuu oL uuu [DL] Polarity positive……. Blank character ( u ) negative..Menus ( - ) Stability information Available with stability display and information stable ..S unstable ..U ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Data output after transmission of stability status command Output stop AUTO PRINT finishes and the output ON/OFF Standby and weighing status Tare See the respective settings in TARE key. Wait for stable tare Tare is performed after standby. Setting Restart Reset ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...
Troubleshooting If the cause is marked with an [S], contact your nearest KERN technical service agent. when Breakdown Possible causes before No values appear on • The AC power supply is not connected. weighing the display. • The balance is not plugged in.
• CAL E3 is displayed • The reference weight used during ment adjustment is wrong. • CAL E4 is displayed • The balance is defective. -> [S] Error display If the cause is marked with an [S], contact your nearest KERN technical service agent. Error Possible causes Solution message...
Check the scales regularly against, known, external test weights. Opening the scales or failing to use them in accordance with the written instructions will invalidate the warranty. Please keep all packaging material for possible return of the scales. Scales must only be returned in their original packaging. ABS/ABJ-BA-e-1019...