Competence series; gem plus series; cp series; gc series; gp series; electronic semimicro- and analytical precision balances and precious metal scales (88 pages)
WWW.BALANCES.COM Contents Contents Generating a Printout ISO/GLP-compliant Warnings and Safety Printout/Record Precautions Interface Port Getting Started Data Input Format Pin Assignment Charts Installation Cabling Diagram Operation Troubleshooting Guide Overview of Display and Operating Elements Care and Maintenance Basic Weighing Function Instructions for Recycling Below-Balance Weighing Calibration and Adjustment...
Make sure you disconnect the balance of cables or equipment not supplied from power before connecting or by Sartorius and must check and, disconnecting peripheral devices to or if necessary, correct these modifications from the balance.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM Equipment Supplied The equipment supplied includes the components listed below: CPA2P, CPA2P-F CPA Balances with Readability of < 0.1 mg; CPA…-DS, GCA Scales – Balance with display and control unit – Kit of standard accessories – Balance/scale with display and –...
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.
WWW.BALANCES.COM 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM Balances with an Analytical Draft Shield Check the sliding lock device on the back of the draft shield; make sure it is in the “open" position (to the right). § Position the draft shield carefully on the balance § Secure the draft shield by pressing lightly on the draft shield base and moving the sliding lock device to the left §...
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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 AC adapter rated to Class 2 can be plugged into any wall outlet without additional safety precautions.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM Connecting Electronic Peripheral Devices § Make sure to unplug the balance from AC power before you connect or disconnect a peripheral device (printer or PC) to or from the interface port. Warmup Time 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.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM Leveling the Balance Purpose: – To compensate for unevenness at the place of installation Leveling Balances with a Weighing Capacity 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).
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WWW.BALANCES.COM Antitheft Locking Device on Balances with a Weighing Capacity up to 10 kg To secure the balance at the place of installation, fasten a chain or a lock to the lug located on the rear panel of the balance (order no.: LC1).
WWW.BALANCES.COM Operation Overview of Display and Operating Elements Position Designation Position Designation Weight units Delete (Clear Function) Taring 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...
WWW.BALANCES.COM Basic Weighing Function Purpose Working with CPA2P, CPA26P… The basic weighing function can Models: be used alone or in combination with Working with the microbalance an application program (counting, requires a steady hand and a smooth, weighing in percent, etc.). uninterrupted technique.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM Preparation A circle in the upper right-hand corner of the display indicates that the balance was disconnected from power. This symbol is shown, for example, the first time the balance is put into operation, or after a power outage. Switch on the balance: Press (E) >...
WWW.BALANCES.COM Analytical and precision balances: Below-Balance Weighing A port for a below-balance weighing hanger is located on the bottom of the balance (for models with a weighing capacity of 12 kg or more, see chapter on “Accessories.” $ Below-balance weighing is not permitted in legal metrology.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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.
WWW.BALANCES.COM Calibration and Adjustment Purpose – The weight displayed for the sample Calibration is the determination of the on the balance must not differ from the difference between the weight readout nominal weight by more than 2%. and the true weight (mass) of a sample. Calibration does not entail making any –...
WWW.BALANCES.COM Internal Calibration/Adjustment Calibration and Adjustment Sequence The menu code setting 1 9 3 In the Setup menu, you can configure must be selected in the Setup menu. whether: – Calibration is always followed auto- Inside the balance housing is a matically by adjustment (1 10 1;...
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WWW.BALANCES.COM isoCAL*: When these requirements are met, Automatic Calibration and Adjustment the following symbols are displayed: The menu code setting 1 15 3 must be – C in the measured value line selected in the Setup menu. – AUTOCAL flashes in the symbol display –...
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WWW.BALANCES.COM Internal Calibration Step Key (or instruction) Display 1. Tare 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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. Tare the balance. (TARE) + 5000.0 2. Start calibration. (CAL) 3.
WWW.BALANCES.COM 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 >...
WWW.BALANCES.COM 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)
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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...
WWW.BALANCES.COM Setting IDs, Time, Date and Display Brightness Purpose Configuring measurement environment parameters for ISO/GLP-compliant data records. Setting date and time (for ISO/GLP-compliant records only). Adapting display to ambient lighting conditions. Features – Enter up to 8 characters to identify a measurement series.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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.
WWW.BALANCES.COM 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;...
WWW.BALANCES.COM 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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...
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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...
8 8 4 Reference Sample Updating § Please order the required connecting 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.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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 Counting 2 1 4 3 Application parameters 3 5 Storage parameter Standard resolution 3 5 1 (internal resolution)
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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).
WWW.BALANCES.COM Weighing in Percent Preparation Menu code: 2 1 5 * Set parameters for the Weighing in Display symbol: % Percent program: Purpose $ Select the application program in the This application program allows you to Setup menu obtain weight readouts in percent which are in proportion to a reference weight.
WWW.BALANCES.COM Animal Weighing/Averaging Preparation Menu code: Code 2 1 7 * Set parameters for the Display symbol: V Animal Weighing program: Purpose $ Select the application program Use this program to determine the weights in the Setup menu of unstable samples (e.g., live animals) or to determine weights under unstable §...
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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.
WWW.BALANCES.COM 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"...
WWW.BALANCES.COM 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM Printout without Data ID Codes: Examples The value currently Weight in grams 1530.0 g displayed is printed (weight Weight in Troy ounces 58.562 ozt or calculated value with unit) Piece count 253 pcs Percentage 88.2 % Printout with Data ID Codes: The current value displayed Identification* 12345678...
– Time at end of measurement – 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...
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WWW.BALANCES.COM The ISO/GLP-compliant printout can contain the following lines: Dotted line -------------------- Date/time (beginning of measurement) 17-Jan-2007 10:15 Balance manufacturer SARTORIUS AG Balance model Mod. CPA10001 Balance serial number Ser. no. 10105355 Software version Ver. no. 00-13-47 2690 923 Dotted line -------------------- Measurement series no.
CTS (5 4 2) Operating mode: Features Standard Sartorius interface SBI (5 5 1) Type of interface: Serial interface Print manually/automatically: Operating mode: Full duplex Manual after stability (6 1 2)
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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...
WWW.BALANCES.COM 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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 The print command can be transmitted If you require output speeds faster 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).
WWW.BALANCES.COM 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...
Interface port for printer Reset the menu factory settings, err 30 output is blocked Contact your local Sartorius Service Center Connecting cable not Plug in the cable correctly err 235 on CPA26P,...
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The balance was not Tare or zero the balance tared/zeroed defore weighing before 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: §...
WWW.BALANCES.COM Care and Maintenance Service Cleaning § Unplug the AC adapter from the wall On request, Sartorius can offer you an individual service contract. outlet (mains supply). If you have an 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 or proper disposal. and legally compliant disposal of its electrical and electronic equipment on its own.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM Specifications 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 Weighing capacity, Max.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM Model CPA1003S-0CE CPA623S-0CE CPA523S-PCE CPA423S-0CE Type BD BL 100 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 Accuracy class Weighing 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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WWW.BALANCES.COM Model CPA323S-0CE CPA223P-0CE Type BD BL 200 BD BL 200 Accuracy class Weighing capacity, Max. Scale interval d 0.001 0.001 < 100% of the maximum capacity Tare range (subtractive) Verification scale interval e 0.01 0.01 Minimum capacity, Min. 0.02 0.02 Response time (average) <...
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WWW.BALANCES.COM Model CPA10001-0CE CPA8201-0CE CPA5201-0CE CPA2201-0CE Type BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 BD BL 200 Accuracy class Weighing 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.
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WWW.BALANCES.COM 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 Weighing 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.
WWW.BALANCES.COM 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 YRB05Z under 10 kg –...
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WWW.BALANCES.COM Product Order No. SartoConnect, YSC01L software for direct transfer of weighing data to an application program (e.g. Excel) from the CPA balance to a computer YSC01L – with RS-232C adapter cable; length: 1 m – with RS-232C adapter cable; length: 5 m YSC01L5 –...
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WWW.BALANCES.COM Product Order No. Draft shield cover with opening (d 30 mm) – for CPA623S, CPA423S, CPA323S, CPA223S 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 – Initial verification an EC Type-Approval Certificate, see the page after next.
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