KERN DE Version 5.2 09/2010 Operating instruction Platform scale Table of Contents Technical data .................... 4 Basic Information (General) ..............11 Proper use .......................... 11 Improper Use ........................11 Warranty..........................11 Monitoring of Test Resources ..................12 Basic Safety Precautions ................ 12 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual..........
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Settings ..................... 25 Call-up menu structure...................... 25 Leave menu structure......................26 Dosing and Zero-tracking ....................26 Selection of the adjustment weight ................. 27 Interface RS232C........................ 28 7.5.1 Data transfer mode ......................28 7.5.2 Baud rate..........................29 Selection printed edition ....................30 Reset to factory setting .....................
1 Technical data KERN DE6K0.5A DE6K1D DE12K1A Readability (d) 0.5 g 1 g / 2 g Weighing range (max) 6 kg 3 kg / 6 kg 12 kg Minimum piece weight Reproducibility 0,5 g 1 g / 2 g Linearity ±...
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KERN DE15K0.2D DE15K2D DE24K2A Readability (d) 0.2 g / 0,5 g 2 g / 5 g Weighing range (max) 6 kg / 15 kg 6 kg / 15 kg 24 kg Minimum piece weight 400 mg Reproducibility 0.2 g / 0,5 g...
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KERN DE35K0.5D DE35K5D DE35K5DL Readability (d) 0.5 g / 1 g 5 g / 10 g Weighing range (max) 15 kg / 35 kg 15 kg / 35 kg Minimum piece weight 10 g Reproducibility 0,5 g / 1g 5 g / 10 g Linearity ±...
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KERN DE60K1D DE60K1DL DE60K5A Readability (d) 1 g / 2 g Weighing range (max) 30 kg / 60 kg 60 kg Minimum piece weight 10 g Reproducibility 1 g / 2 g Linearity ± 4 g / 8 g ± 15 g...
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KERN DE60K10D DE60K10DL DE120K10A Readability (d) 10 g / 20g 10 g Weighing range (max) 30 kg / 60 kg 120 kg Minimum piece weight 20 g 20 g Reproducibility 10 g / 20 g 10 g Linearity ± 20 g / 40 g ±...
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DE150K2D DE150K2DL DE150K20D DE150K20DL KERN Readability (d) 2 g / 5g 20 g / 50 g 20 g / 50 g Weighing range (max) 60 kg / 150 kg Minimum piece weight 40 g 40 g Reproducibility 2 g / 5 g...
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DE150K20DXL DE300K5DL DE300K50D DE300K50DL KERN Readability (d) 20 g / 50 g 5 g / 10 g 50 g / 100 g Weighing range (max) 60 kg / 150 kg 150 kg / 300 kg Minimum piece weight 40 g...
The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing. 2.3 Warranty Warranty claims shall be voided in case •...
Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com) with regard to the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In KERN’s accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be...
5 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning 5.1 Installation Site, Location of Use The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in common conditions of use. You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance. Therefore, observe the following for the installation site: •...
Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be the same as the local voltage. Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent by KERN. 5.4 Operation using a (rechargeable) battery (optional) Lift-off the battery cover on the lower side of the balance.
Before connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the data interface, always disconnect the balance from the power supply. With your balance, only use accessories and peripheral devices by KERN, as they are ideally tuned to your balance.
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Procedure when adjusting: Observe stable environmental conditions. A warming up time (see chapter 1) is required for stabilization. Switch on the balance using the Press key and keep it pressed, after the acoustic signal appears in the display for short time „CAL“. After that the exact size appears flashing in the display (chapter.8.4) of the adjustment weight.
6 Operation 6.1 Overview of display 6.2 Weighing Switch on the balance using the The balance shows for approx. 3 seconds „88888“ in the display and then goes to „0“. Now it is ready for operation. Important: Should the display flash or not be on „0“, press the key.
Taring Switch-on the balance using the key and wait for the „0“ display. Put the tare vessel on the weighing plate and press the key. The balance display goes to „0“. The weight of the container is now internally saved. If after finishing the weighing process the key, is pressed again, „0“...
6.6 Parts counting Switch-on the balance using the key and wait for the „0“ display. Press key shortly. Appears the reference unit number 5. By pressing the key several times, more reference quantities 10, 20, 25 and 50 can be called up. Place as many pieces to count on the weighing plate as the set reference quantity requires.
6.8 Percent weighings Display symbol: Percent weighing allows to display weight in percent, in relation to a reference weight. Switch-on the balance using the key and wait for the „0“ display. Press the key several times shortly. The reference quantities of the counting function are passed through, after that „100%“...
6.9 Weighing units (Unit) Switch-on the balance using the key and wait for the „0“ display. Press the key and keep it pressed until „UNIT“ appears on the display. Press shortly, the selected unit appears in the display. Use the key to select between the different units (see table).
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The different weighing models have integrated different foreign weighing units. Details can be seen in this table: Model Units Gram Kilogram Pound Ounce Troy ounce Tael Hongkong Tael Taiwan Pennyweight Momme Tola Freely selectable Factor Model Units Gram Kilogram Pound Ounce Troy ounce Tael Hongkong...
6.10 Display background illumination In the menu the functions of the background illumination can be switched on or off. Proceed as follows: Switch-on the balance using the key and wait for the „0“ display. Press the key and keep it pressed until „UNIT“ appears on the display. Press the key seven times, in the display appears „bl“.
6.11 Animal weighing function The balance has an integrated animal weighing function (mean value calculation). With this function it is possible to weigh domestic or small animals exactly, although they do not stand quiet on the weighing plate. Note: If they move too much, an exact weighing will not be possible. In the menu the animal weighing function can be switched on or off.
7 Settings 7.1 Call-up menu structure Switch-on the balance using the key and wait for the „0“ display. To enter into the menu structure keep the key pressed approx. 3 sec. until „UNIT“ appears. By pressing the key the different menu items are called up. Use the key to select a menu item.
7.2 Leave menu structure Everywhere in the menu it is possible to leave the menu structure and thereby save or reject the changes made. After pressing the key „Exit“ is displayed. A: Use the (YES) key, to confirm. After that „store“ is displayed. If it shall be saved, press the key repeatedly.
7.4 Selection of the adjustment weight In the model series KERN DE, the adjustment weight can be selected from three pre- set nominal values (approx.1/3; 2/3; max) (refer also to table 1 below, factory setting with grey background). In order to achieve high-quality weighing results in the sense of the measuring technology, it is recommended to select the nominal value as high as possible.
7.5 Interface RS232C Data output via interface RS 232 C General Information The previous condition for the data transfer between balance and a peripheral device (e.g. printer, PC ...) is that the appliances are set to the same interface parameters (e.g.
7.5.2 Baud rate The baud rate defines the transfer speed vie the interface, 1 Baud = 1 Bit/second. In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit] appears. Vn T Press the MODE key several times until „bAUd“ is displayed. Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.
7.6 Selection printed edition Using this function data are selected which are to be sent via the printout RS232C (not valid for data transfer mode BAPr ). In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit] appears. Press the MODE key several times until „LAPr“ is displayed. Vn T Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.
7.7 Reset to factory setting This function resets all balance settings to factory setting. In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit] appears. Vn T Press the MODE button several times until „rSt“ is displayed. Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed. Select the desired settings by pressing the MODE key Balance will be reset to factory setting.
Baud rate selectable at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200 Baud Miniature plug-in necessary (9 pole D-Sub) For operation with interface faultless operation is only ensured with the correct KERN – interface cable (max. 2m) 8.2 Pin allocation of the balance output socket (front view) Pin 2:...
8.3.2 AU Pr As soon as the weighing value is stable, the format is automatically transferred from LAPR. c. Format for stable values for weight/quantity/percentage 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CR LF d. Format in case of fault 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CR LF...
8.3.4 rE Cr The remote control commands s/w/t are sent from the remote control unit to the balance as ASCII code. After the balance having received the s/w/t commands, it will send the following data. Take into account that the following remote control commands must be sent without a subsequent CR LF.
The printer format is stored in the printer, i.e. in case of a failure the printer cannot be changed with a new one from factory, previously it is necessary that KERN installs the respective software. The Zebra printer and the balance must be connected to the delivered interface cable when they are switched off.
Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately. 9.2 Service, maintenance The appliance may only be opened by trained service technicians who are authorized by KERN. Before opening, disconnect from power supply. 9.3 Disposal Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according to valid national or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.
10 Instant help In case of an error in the program process, briefly turn off the balance and disconnect from power supply. The weighing process must then be restarted from the beginning. Help: Fault Possible cause • The balance is not switched on. The displayed weight does not glow.