Competence series; gem plus series; cp series; gc series; gp series; electronic semimicro- and analytical precision balances and precious metal scales (88 pages)
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Operating Instructions Sartorius CP|Gem plus Series CPA, GCA and GPA Models Electronic Micro-, Analytical and Precision Balances and Precious Metal Scales 98648-015-70...
Pin Assignment Charts Operation Cabling Diagram Overview of Display and Operating Elements Troubleshooting Guide Basic Weighing Function Below-Balance Weighing Preparing CPA2P.. Models for Calibration and Adjustment Transport Care and Maintenance Configuration Printing the Parameter Settings Setting the Parameters Instructions for Recycling...
Sartorius equipment and for any connection Make sure you disconnect the balance of cables or equipment not supplied by Sartorius and must check and, from power before connecting or disconnecting peripheral devices to or if necessary, correct these modifications from the balance.
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– AC adapter control unit – Dust cover – Electronics box (model CPA225D only) – Filter pan and lid (model CPA2P-F only) – Draft shield with base plate – Spacer (model CPA2P-F only) (not available for the CPA64-WDS) The kit of standard accessories contains –...
EU legislation requires that a control seal be affixed to verified balances of accuracy class K. The control seal consists of a sticker with the “Sartorius" logo. If the seal is broken, the verifi- cation becomes null and void and the balance must be re-verified.
Installation Model CPA2P § Remove the adhesive tape from the chamber doors § Place the components listed below inside the chamber in the order given: – Interior draft shield – Weighing pan Model CPA2P-F 1) Weighing filters of up to 125 mm d: §...
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§ Secure the draft shield by pressing lightly on the draft shield base and moving the sliding lock device to the left Triangular weighing pan shape § Place components inside the chamber in the following order: – Base plate – Shield ring –...
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Connecting Model CPA26P, CPA225D (-0CE) to the Electronics Box – Plug the male connector on the cable into the female connector on the electronics box Do not exchange the balance or electronics box with a component of a different balance! Balances with a 3-Sided Draft Shield §...
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Balances/Scales with a Rectangular Weighing Pan and a Weighing Capacity up to 10 kg § Place the components listed below on the balance/scale in the order given: – Weighing pan – Gem tray (GPA scales only) Balances with a Rectangular Weighing Pan and a Weighing Capacity over 10 kg §...
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Connect the power cord to the AC adapter (on balances with weighing capacities up to 10 kg) $ Use an original Sartorius AC adapter with a wide input voltage range (100 to 240 V~), order no. 6971966, and replaceable power cord:...
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Balances with a Weighing Capacity over 10 kg: Insert the right-angle plug into the jack and tighten the screw. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet (mains supply) Safety Precautions Plug-in AC Adapter: The balance/scale is intended to be supplied by a listed direct plug-in power unit marked “Class 2."...
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If you have a Class A digital device, you need to comply with the FCC statements as follows: “Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.”...
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To deliver exact results, the balance must warm up as listed below after initial connection to AC power or after a relatively long power outage. – Model CPA2P…, CPA26P…: at least 4 hours – All other precision and analytical models: at least 30 minutes Only after this time will the balance have reached the required operating temperature.
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Leveling the Balance Purpose: – To compensate for unevenness at the place of installation Leveling Balances with a Weighing Capacity of up to 10 kg Only the 2 front feet are adjusted to level the balance. § Retract the two rear feet (only on models with a rectangular weighing pan).
Operation Overview of Display and Operating Elements Position Designation Position Designation Weight units Delete (Clear Function) Tare key This key is generally used to Symbol: “GLP printing mode cancel functions. active" – Quit application program Symbol: “Printing mode active" – Cancel calibration/ Display: Data in memory for adjustment routine net-total formulation program...
Basic Weighing Function Purpose Working with CPA2P, CPA26P… The basic weighing function can Models: Working with the microbalance be used alone or in combination with an application program (counting, requires a steady hand and a smooth, weighing in percent, etc.).
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Filter Weighing with Model CPA2P-F The CPA2P-F filter microbalance comes with a filter pan that has a utilizable diameter of 125 mm as standard equipment. Place the filter on the pan...
Using the built-in hanger 1: Attach the sample (e.g., using a suspension wire) to the hanger. $ If necessary, install a shield for protection against drafts. Microbalance CPA2P..: Remove the brass screw Suspend the below-balance weighing hook supplied from the hanger...
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Example Simple Weighing Step Key (or instruction) Display/Data Output 1. Switch on the balance. Self-test is performed, followed by automatic initial tare function. 11.5 2. Place container on the balance (in this example, 11.5 g). 3. Tare the balance. (TARE) + 132.0 4.
Calibration and Adjustment Purpose – The weight displayed for the sample Calibration is the determination of the on the balance must not differ from the nominal weight by more than 2%. difference between the weight readout and the true weight (mass) of a sample. Calibration does not entail making any –...
– (CAL) = start calibration/adjustment menu, the balance is now adjusted automatically. – (CF) = end the sequence > The internal calibration weight is removed. Important note for calibration/adjust- ment of the CPA2P-F model: position the cover before calibration/adjust- ment...
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The balance is telling you Important note for calibration/adjust- that it wants to self-calibrate and adjust. ment of the CPA2P-F model: position the cover before calibration/adjustment. This adjustment prompt is activated when: This is necessary to enable automatic –...
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Internal Calibration Step Key (or instruction) Display 1. Zero the balance. (TARE) CPA2P-F model: Either position the standard pan (8 g) or the filter pan (5 g) along with the cover (3 g) beforehand. 2. Start calibration. (CAL) The internal weight is applied automatically.
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External Calibration Settings: Calibration/adjustment mode: External calibration/adjustment (menu code 1 9 1) The weight required for calibration/adjustment is defined in the factory settings (see “Specifications"). Step Key (or instruction) Display 1. Zero the balance. (TARE) + 5000.0 2. Start calibration. (CAL) 3.
Configuration Purpose Printing the Parameter Settings To adapt the balance to individual – At the 3 menu level (lowest level; requirements by choosing from see also the next page): Press and hold parameters options in the Setup menu. (A) (> 2 sec.). Features >...
Setting the Parameters (Menu Codes) Example: Adapting the balance to “very unstable" ambient conditions (menu code 1 1 4). Step Key (or instruction) Display 1. Switch off the balance. 2. Switch the balance on; while all segments are displayed: (TARE) briefly $ Scroll upward within a (CAL) menu level;...
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Menu through 6 see previous page Printing with 7 1 Print 7 1 1 application application 7 1 2 On; all parameters programs parameters 7 1 3 On; main parameters only 7 2 Line format 7 2 1 For raw data of printout (16 characters) 7 2 2...
Scroll to the right →: Press (A) Confirm input and toggle between IDs, time and date: Press (TARE) Save settings and exit menu: Press and hold (TARE) (> 2 sec.) ) No display backlighting on models CPA2P…, CPA26P(-0CE) and CPA225D(-0CE)
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Example: Setting the time, date and display brightness Step Key (or instruction) Display 1. Switch off the balance. 2. Switch the balance on; while all segments -------- are displayed: (F) briefly -------- $ To move the cursor within ID number: repeatedly -3------ $ ITo set or change ID:...
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Step Key (or instruction) Display lamp 7 9. Set display brightness. (CAL) repeatedly 10. Save changes and exit Press and hold the menu (TARE) (2 sec.) $ Exit menu without saving changes.
Application Programs Function Keys (F) key: Start application program/ store component (F) key Toggle between component press and weight and total weight hold for (net-total formulation); 2 seconds change reference quantity (counting), reference percentage (weighing in percent) or number of measurements (animal weighing) (CF) key: End application program;...
Net-total Formulation Menu code: 2 1 6 * Display symbol: R Purpose With this application program you can weigh in different components up to a defined total. Features – Weigh up to 99 components from “0" to a defined total component weight. –...
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Preparation Set parameters for net-total formulation: § Set parameters for automatic printout when component stored 2 Application programs 2 1 Program selection 2 1 6 * Net-total 7 Print for application 7 1 Print application parameters 7 1 1 7 1 2 ο On; all parameters 7 1 3 On;...
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Example: Counting parts into a container Settings: Application program: Net-total formulation 2 1 6; Print application parameters: On, print all 7 1 2; Automatic printout of last net value 7 3 1 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Data output 65.0 1. Place empty container on the balance.
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Step Key (or instruction) Display/Data output + 203,5 9. Add last component. 10. Store component data. COMP 3+ 12.5 g + 203,5 11. Display total weight. (CF) T COMP+ 203.5 g...
Counting – Long-term storage of the last reference Menu code: 2 1 4 sample quantity “nRef" entered. Display symbol: Z – Toggling between piece count and weight by pressing (F). Purpose With the Counting program you can determine the number of parts that Function Keys each have approximately equal weight.
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§ Please order the required connecting Reference Sample Updating Automatic reference sample updating cables directly from Sartorius. optimizes the counting accuracy. You can activate or deactivate this The following settings must have function in the Setup menu. the same configurations in both bal-...
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Preparation Set parameters for the Counting program: $ Select the application program in the Setup menu § Set the following parameters: 2 Application programs 2 1 Program selection 2 1 4 Counting 3 Application parameters 3 5 Storage parameter 3 5 1 Standard resolution (internal resolution) 3 5 2 ο...
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Example: Counting parts of equal weight Settings: Menu: Counting program (menu code 2 1 4) Step Key (or instruction) Display/Data output 22.6 1. Place empty container on the balance/scale. 2. Tare the balance. (TARE) 3. Add reference sample quantity to container (in this example: 10 pcs).
Weighing in Percent – Long-term storage of the last reference Menu code: 2 1 5 * percentage “pRef” entered. Display symbol: % – Toggling between percentage and Purpose weight by pressing (F). This application program allows you to obtain weight readouts in percent which Function Keys are in proportion to a reference weight.
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Preparation Set parameters for the Weighing in Percent program: $ Select the application program in the Setup menu § Set the following parameters: 2 Application programs 2 1 Program selection 2 1 5 Weighing in percent* 3 Application parameters 3 5 Storage parameter 3 5 1 ο...
Animal Weighing/Averaging – Number of remaining weighing Menu code: Code 2 1 7 * operations in the current series is shown Display symbol: V during weighing. Purpose – Arithmetic average displayed as a result Use this program to determine the in the pre-set weight unit (identified by weights of unstable samples (e.g., live G).
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Preparation Set parameters for the Animal Weighing program: $ Select the application program in the Setup menu § Set the following parameters: 2 Application programs 2 1 Program selection 2 1 7 Animal weighing* 3 Application parameters 3 7 Animal activity Calm (2% of the 3 7 1 animal/object)
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Example: Determining animal weight with automatic start of 20 subweighing operations Settings: Menu: Animal weighing program (menu code 2 1 7), Print application parameters: On; all parameters (menu code 7 1 2) Step Key (or instruction) Display/Data output 1. Switch on the balance. 22.6 2.
Toggling between Weight Units Menu code: 2 1 2 With this application program you can switch the display of a weight value back and forth between two weight units. Configure the “Toggle Weight Units" application in the Setup menu: see “Configuration" Menu code: 2.1. 2 (Factory setting on GCA and GPA models) Menu code Unit...
Generating a Printout Purpose Factory settings: You can generate printouts that include Print manual/automatic: Individual weights, other measured values and printout dependent on stability: identification codes for documentation Manual at stability (menu code: 6 1 2) purposes. You can format the printout to meet individual requirements.
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Printout without Data ID Codes: Examples The value currently Weight in grams 1530.0 g displayed is printed (weight 58.562 ozt Weight in Troy ounces or calculated value with unit) 253 pcs Piece count Percentage 88.2 % Printout with Data ID Codes: The current value displayed 12345678 Identification*...
Function Keys – Field for operator signature Press (A) to output header and first measured value. The record is output to a Sartorius data printer or a computer. > Header is output the first time (A) is pressed Press (F) to include output header and...
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The ISO/GLP-compliant printout can contain the following lines: Dotted line -------------------- 17-Jan-2007 10:15 Date/time (beginning of measurement) SARTORIUS AG Balance manufacturer Balance model Mod. CPA10001 Ser. no. 10105355 Balance serial number Ver. no. 00-13-47 Software version 2690 923 -------------------- Dotted line L ID Measurement series no.
CTS (5 4 2) balance and the application programs. Operating mode: Standard Sartorius interface SBI (5 5 1) Features Print manually/automatically: Manual after stability (6 1 2) Type of interface: Serial interface...
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Output Format with 16 Characters Display segments that are not activated are output as spaces. The following characters can be output, depending on the characters displayed on the balance: Normal Operation Position 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CR LF –...
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Data output example: +123.56 g Position 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CR LF CR LF Position 1: Plus or minus sign or space Position 2: Space or brackets* Positions 3–10: Weight with a decimal point; leading zeros = space Position 11: Space or brackets* Positions 12–14: Unit symbol or space...
Data Input Format You can connect a computer to your balance to send commands via the balance interface port to control balance functions and applications. The commands sent are control commands and may have different formats. Each character must be transmitted according to the settings configured in the operating menu for data transmission.
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Synchronization Handshake During data communication between the The balance interface (Sartorius Balance balance and a connected device (computer), Interface = SBI) has transmit and receive messages consisting of ASCII characters are buffers. You can define the handshake transmitted via the interface. For error-free...
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Faster Output Speeds If you require output speeds faster The print command can be transmitted by pressing (A) or by a software command than 10 Hz, please contact Sartorius for (Esc P). information. Automatic Data Output In the “auto print" operating mode, data is output to the interface port without a print command.
Warning When Using Pre-wired RS-232 Connecting Cables: RS-232 cables purchased from other manufacturers often have incorrect pin assignments for use with Sartorius weighing systems. Be sure to check the pin assignments against the chart below before connecting the cable, and disconnect any lines identified differently from those specified by Sartorius (e.g., pin 6).
Cabling Diagram – For connecting a computer or other peripheral device to the balance using the RS-232C/V24 protocol and cables up to 15 m (50 ft.) long. Balance (female connector) Peripheral device (male connector) 25-pin 9-pin Cable type: AWG 24 specification...
30 Interface port for printer Reset the menu factory settings, output is blocked Contact your local Sartorius Service Center err 235 Connecting cable not Plug in the cable correctly on CPA26P,...
The balance was not zeroed Zero the balance before before weighing weighing If any other errors occur, contact your local Sartorius Service Center! Contact information: Please point your Internet browser to: http://www.sartorius.com Preparing CPA2P.. Models for Transport Model CPA2P: §...
Care and Maintenance Service Cleaning § Unplug the AC adapter from the wall On request, Sartorius can offer you an outlet (mains supply). If you have an individual service contract. interface cable connected to the Repairs balance port, unplug it from the port.
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AC power immediately. > Lock the equipment in a secure place to ensure that it cannot be used for the time being. Notify your nearest Sartorius Service Center. Repair work must be performed by trained service technicians. We recommend having the power supply inspected...
In Germany and many other countries, our service addresses to contact if you Sartorius AG takes care of the return plan to send your equipment in for repairs and legally compliant disposal of its or proper disposal.
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Model CPA26P CPA225D CPA324S CPA224S CPA124S CPA64 -0CE -0CE -0CE -0CE, -0CE, -0CE CPA224 CPA124S -PCE -PCE Type BC BL 100 BC BL 100 BC BL 100 BC BL 100 BC BL 100 BC BL 100 Accuracy class Maximum capacity, Max 5/21 100/220 Scale interval d...
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Model CPA1003S-0CE CPA623S-0CE CPA523S-PCE CPA423S-0CE Type BD BL 100 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 Accuracy class Maximum capacity, Max 1,000 Scale interval, d 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 < 100% of the maximum capacity Tare range (subtractive) Verification scale interval, e 0.01 0.01...
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Model CPA323S-0CE CPA223S-0CE GC1603S-0CE GC803S-0CE Type BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BC BL 100 BC BL 100 Accuracy class Maximum capacity, Max 320 g 220 g 1,600 ct 800 ct Scale interval, d 0.001 g 0.001 g 0.001 ct 0.001 ct <...
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Model CPA6202S CPA6202P GPA5202 CPA4202S CPA3202S CPA2202S -0CE -0CE -0CE -0CE, -0CE, -0CE CPA4202S CPA3202S -PCE -PCE, GPA3202 -0CE Type BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 Accuracy class Maximum capacity, Max 6,200 1,500/3,000/ 5,200...
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Model CPA10001-0CE CPA8201-0CE CPA5201-0CE CPA2201-0CE Type BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 Accuracy class Maximum capacity, Max 10,000 8,200 5,200 2,200 Scale interval, d < 100% of the maximum capacity Tare range (subtractive) Verification scale interval, e Minimum capacity, Min Response time (average) <...
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Model CPA34001S CPA34001P CPA16001S CPA12001S CPA34000 -0CE -0CE -0CE -0CE -0CE Type BF BL 500 BF BL 500 BF BL 500 BF BL 500 BF BL 500 Accuracy class Maximum capacity, Max 8/16/34 Scale interval, d 0.1/0.2/0.5 < 100% of the maximum capacity Tare range (subtractive) Verification scale interval, e Minimum capacity, Min...
Accessories (Options) Product Order No. Data printer YDP03-0CE with date, time, statistics evaluation and transaction counter functions and LCD Remote display reflective (data interface required) YRD02Z External rechargeable battery pack – for models with weighing capacities under 10 kg YRB05Z –...
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Product Order No. SartoConnect, software for direct transfer of weighing data YSC01L to an application program (e.g. Excel) from the CPA balance to a computer – with RS-232C adapter cable; length: 1 m YSC01L – with RS-232C adapter cable; length: 5 m YSC01L5 –...
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Product Order No. Draft shield cover with opening (d 30 mm) – for CPA623S, CPA423S, CPA323S, CPA223S, GCA2502 YDS02CP Data cable – for PC connection, 25-pin 7357312 – for PC connection, 9-pin 7357314 Adapter: D-Sub 25-pin male connector to D-Sub 9-position, length: 0.25 m 6965619 Universal remote control switch for remote control of the following functions...
For the respective Declaration of Type – Installation Conformity for weighing instruments that – Startup have been verified by Sartorius for use as – Inspection legal measuring instruments and that have – Training an EC Type-Approval Certificate, see the –...
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