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- Page 1 Adam Equipment PGL SERIES (P.N. 309669326, Revision E, November 2011) © Adam Equipment Company 2011...
- Page 2 Easy Reference: Model name of the scale: Serial number of the unit: Software revision number (Displayed when power is first turned on): Date of Purchase: Name of the supplier and place: © Adam Equipment Company 2011...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ENABLE WEIGHING UNITS ................28 12.2 ENABLE WEIGHING MODES ................29 12.3 ENABLE SERIAL INTERFACE PARAMETERS ..........29 12.4 SETUP PARAMETERS ..................31 12.5 CALIBRATION SETUP ..................32 12.6 PASSCODES.....................33 13.0 SPECIFICATIONS ................34 14.0 WARRANTY STATEMENT ..............36 P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... - Page 4 P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011...
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Page 5: Introduction
Please read this Manual thoroughly before starting the operation. If you need any clarifications, feel free to contact your supplier or Adam Equipment. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The PGL balances are ideal for laboratory and general purpose weighing. The balances can also be used for some advanced weighing functions. -
Page 6: Set Up
Level the balance using the adjustable feet and spirit level Connect power to the balance For best performance, let the balance warm up for 30 minutes and calibrate before using P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 7: Levelling The Balance
It will turn off if the balance is not stable. Exact zero is shown when the “ 0 “ symbol is on to the left of the display area. P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... - Page 8 Do not place near open windows, air-conditioning vents or fans that may cause a draft and unstable readings. Keep the scales clean. Do not stack material on the scale / balance when it is not in use. P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011...
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Page 9: Display
When a temperature is shown “ºC” For a time driven calibration “ti” When a net weight is shown “Net” When the capacity tracker is showing percent of maximum range “0%”, used “100%” P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 10: Keypad
[Setup]/ Enters the Setup parameters Enters a function or saves a value or [Enter] (Supervisor Menus) while manually entering unit weight or check weighing limits P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 11: Numeric Entry Method
- [Up] and [Down] keys to increase or decrease the flashing digit - [Advance] and [Back] keys to advance or move back the digit - [Enter] key to accept the value P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 12: Basic Operation
3) The display will show zero reading along with the zero symbol “→0←” and the weighing unit last used. If automatic time calibration is enabled the balance will calibrate after power up and again after the pre-set time interval. 10 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 13: Passcodes
The available weighing units can be enabled or disabled by the user (see section 12.1). Only weighing units that have been enabled will be cycled through when the [Unit] key is pressed 11 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 14: Weighing Units
For example, the 4000g x 0.1g balance could weigh up to: Unit Maximum Grams 4000.0 Kilograms 4.0000 0.0001 Carat 20000.0 Ounces 141.100 0.005 Pounds 8.8180 0.0005 Troy ounces 128.605 0.005 Grains 61730 Pennyweights 2572.1 Newtons 39.226 0.001 12 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 15: Functions
The display will show the result in Pcs 6) To count another item press [Mode] and continue from step 2. 7) To return to normal weighing, press [Mode] then press [Esc] 13 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 16: Percent Weighing
“PERCENT SAMPLE” is shown to select “PERCENT Ent Wt” 10) Press [Enter] to select the manually entered weight method 11) Enter the weight using the numeric entry method (see section 5.1) 14 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 17: Check Weighing
(see section 5.1). The display will show the weigh in the current 15 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... - Page 18 HIGH LIMIT using the capacity tracker, 16) To perform check weighing with another sample press [Mode] and continue as before 17) To return to normal weighing, press [Mode] then press [Esc]. 16 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011...
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Page 19: Density Determination
5.1) 7) For the “Other” choice the density will be asked for. Enter the density (g/cc) using the numeric entry method (see section 5.1) 8) Press [Enter] to continue 17 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... - Page 20 5) The volume will be asked for. Enter the volume using the numeric entry method (see section 5.1) or continue using the last volume entered 6) Press [Enter] to continue 18 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011...
- Page 21 [Enter] key. The balance will compute the density of the liquid and display it. Remove the item from the pan 9) Press [Mode] to continue with a new sample or press [Mode] then [Esc] to return to normal weighing 19 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011...
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Page 22: Calibration
8.0 CALIBRATION The PGL series can only be calibrated with an external mass. MANUAL CALIBRATION Pressing the [Cal] key will start calibration. Calibration can also be called for after a set time period as determined by the user (see section 12.5). -
Page 23: Automatic Calibration
When an error is found a displayed message will be shown and the calibration must be done again. If the balance has error messages more than once it is possible the mechanics have been damaged. 21 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 24: Calibration Report
Date: 05/03/2008 plain text. Time: 18:41:57 Cal: External Carriage returns and line feeds complete each line. Mass: 2000g Calibration complete Signed: __________ <EOT> 22 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 25: Rs-232 Interface
“1234.567 g<CR><LF>”. The format of the single-line output will change depending on the mode in which the balance is operating, as described below. 23 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... - Page 26 24 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011...
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Page 27: Standard Format
PC. The commands must be sent in upper case letters, i.e. “KT” not “kt”. Press the Enter key of the PC after each command (the action of Carriage Return is denoted as <CR> as shown below). 25 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... - Page 28 Key character is not ‘T’ or ‘P’ !KT-<CR> !EF<CR> Command format error, <CR> is not the fourth character KT<CR> or !KT - No reply Either ‘!’ or <CR> is missing in the command string 26 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011...
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Page 29: Battery Operation
ERROR LOW Weight display is below zero by >4%max ERROR HIGH Weight is above maximum plus 90d ERROR ZERO Weight on pan exceeds zero limit when power is applied. 27 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 30: Supervisor Menus
Repeat for each weighing unit in turn. Gram is always set to “On” 2) Press [Mode] to advance to setting of the next menu or press [Esc] to return to normal weighing 28 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 31: Enable Weighing Modes
To send data as a single line of data, using the standard format or using a customer designed format (FORM 1 or FORM 2). During continuous or periodic printing only the weight is printed. Forms are not available. 29 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... - Page 32 If the current information is OK then press the [Setup/Enter] key to move to the next line. e.g. “LINE No1” “DATE” - prints date Select a code for one of the preset data formats as detailed above. 30 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011...
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Page 33: Setup Parameters
Can be set to On or OFF to enable the auto-zero function. If set to On- select from 1, 2 or 5d The sub-menu is entered by pressing [Enter] – 31 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 34: Calibration Setup
On = Enabled. Select time from 1 to 24 hours. TIME CAL OFF = Disabled Press [Mode] to advance to setting of the next menu which is “PASSCODES” or [Esc] to return to normal weighing. 32 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 35: Passcodes
Supervisor area. Using the Supervisor menus go to the PASSCODE section and reset the operator or Supervisor passcode using the “15” code as the old number when asked. 33 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 36: Specifications
Weight, percent weighing, parts counting, check weighing , density determination 251 × 358 × 104 mm Overall Dimensions (w x 9.9” x 14.1” x 4.1” d x h) Net Weight 4 kg / 8.8 Lb. 34 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 37: Common Specifications
Stabilization Time 2 Seconds typical Operating 0° C - 40° C Temperature 32ºF – 104ºF Battery Lead Acid Rechargeable Power supply 12VDC / 500 mA (min) (external) Calibration Automatic External 35 | P a g e © Adam Equipment Company 2011... -
Page 38: Warranty Statement
14.0 WARRANTY STATEMENT Adam Equipment offers Limited Warranty (Parts and Labor) for the components failed due to defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty starts from the date of delivery. During the warranty period, should any repairs be necessary, the customer must inform the supplier or Adam Equipment. - Page 39 Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adam Equipment could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. W EEE COMPLIANCE...
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