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- Page 1 Instruction number LMI-31-03/05/09/ENG Analytical balances series XA/X Vetek AB Box 79, Industrivagen 3 Tel +46-176 208 920 www.vetek.com 760 40 Vaddo, Sweden Fax +46-176 208 929 e-mail info@vetek.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ..................5 UNWRAPING THE BALANCE ..................6 2.1. The balance XA/X ....................6 START THE BALANCE UP ................... 8 3.1. Conditions of proper usage ................. 8 3.2. ... - Page 4 17.4. Percents ......................46 17.5. Weighing animals ....................49 17.6. Density of solids and liquids ................50 17.7. Formulation......................52 17.8. Statistics ......................56 17.9. Calibration of pipettes ..................57 ...
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Page 5: Technical Parameters
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS XA 52/X XA 110/X XA 210/X XA 60/220/X Max capacity 52 g 100 g 210 g 60/220 g Min capacity 1 mg 1 mg 1 mg 1 mg Readability 0,01 mg 0,01 mg 0,01 mg 0,01/0,1 mg Tare range -52 g -100 g -210g... -
Page 6: Unwraping The Balance
- when any problems with electrostatics occurs humidity of air should be increased to 50%, but when it is not possible to keep 50% humidity the ionizer should be used to eliminate electrostatic effects on balance indications. Dimensions: UNWRAPING THE BALANCE 2.1. - Page 7 The balance with Φ 85 mm pan: - open side doors of weighing chamber, - inside the chamber place lower shield of weighing chamber(4), - put centering ring on the shield (3), - put the balance pan inside the ring (2), - put the anti-breeze shield on the centering ring (1), −...
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Page 8: Start The Balance Up
START THE BALANCE UP 3.1. Conditions of proper usage − Set the balance on stable table, far from vibrations − The balance should be replaced far from draughts and air breeze − The balance should be in stable temperature and humidity room −... -
Page 9: Appropration
APPROPRATION The balances with graphic display are used to do precise measurements in laboratories. It is possible to do the zero function in all measure range. The balance weights in following units: Draw. 2. Measure units Apart from weighing in various units the balances have additional functions as: −... -
Page 10: Description Of The Balance
DESCRIPTION OF THE BALANCE 5.1. Graphic display Draw. 3. Display load mass and quantity of pieces measure unit the result is stable line of max range of the balance work mode date time precise ZERO 5.2. Keyboard Each key is dual-function key. Particular function can be done through. User also can move in the balance menu. -
Page 11: Connections
ON/OFF key, switches the display off, after switching off other subcomponents are supplied and the balance is in stand by mode. Function key F ,fast enter into work mode Key MODE – selects the work mode UNITS key, changes measure units PRINT/ENTER key –... - Page 12 P1 Calibration Int. calibr | * * * * * * * * | function Ext. calibr | * * * * * * * * | function User calibr | * * * * * * * * | function Calibr test | * * * * * * * * | function Weight corr.
- Page 13 P6 Printout Printout no. * * * * * * * 0 | standard Printout. 1 start * * * * * * * Printout. 1 stop * * * * * * * Printout. 2 start * * * * * * * Printout.
- Page 14 Balance number | 114493 * * * Software number | MBa.a 35 Par. printout | * * * * * * * * | function Par. receive | * * * * * * * * | function Password protection | * * * * * * * * | function Parameters in user menu are: •...
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Page 15: Move In User Menu
6.1. Move in user menu User moves in the menu by the balance keyboard PS keyboard, Communicates from computer to the balance 6.1.1. The balance keyboard enter main menu move down in the menu move up in the menu selects submenu which is activated, submenu contents is presented on the display move one level up to main menu Resignation parameter changing... - Page 16 6.1.3. PS computer keyboard Each key on the balance keyboard has its equvivalent on the PS keyboard - for functions Description keyboard Switch on/off the balance display Move to the balance menu Selects work mode Selects measure unit PRINT TARE - for Direktion keys Move up Move to level up...
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Page 17: User Menu
- for ENTER / PRINT keys and ESC Confirm changes Cancel and leave function without changes 6.1.4. By means of virtual keyboard through RS 232 Most of the functions are done by the balance desk or PS keyboard. They are aslo done by sending orders computer –... -
Page 18: Weighing
Reaction of the balance: Activity of the balance (eg. the balance calibration) is done for submenu described as Function Attribute activation for submenu which is indicated (digit flashing means the value can be changed and some signs can be written) Draw. -
Page 19: Pipettes Calibration
The indication can be set to zero many times. Sum of loads noted in the balance memory cannot be higher than max capacity. Betwenn following measurements do not unpluged the balance. The balance should be switched off by the ON/OFF key. After pressing the key again the balance is ready to work without warm stabilization. -
Page 20: Log-In Function
should be covered with water all the time. Overflow of water in container can be removed with automatic pump or pipette. To minimize all humidity measurements inside chamber and influence of blast air during opening side doors the dosing liquid from pipettes must be done through a hole in upper cover of weighing chamber. - Page 21 Draw. 9-1. Menu password protection - Administrator line to write administrator who has access to all set up - User line to write user password. User who has access to setting with NO attribute (are not protected by password) - Start up If it is settled on YES during start the balance up user must write access password (administrator or user) - Functions...
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Page 22: Balance Calibration
Draw. 10. The keys –introducing the values in the menu BALANCE CALIBRATION To ensure high precision of weighing corrective factor in relation to standard mass must be noted in the balance memory periodicaly – it is the balance calibration. Calibration should be performed when: The weighing is started, Long breaks are between following measure series Temperature inside the balance changes more than: 0,8°... -
Page 23: Automatic Balance Calibration
8.1. Automatic balance calibration It is performed when: Period of time passes from last calibration temperature changes for settled value by manufacturer * for balances XA/X is 0,8° C, Following information appears on the display: Draw. 11. Automatic calibration – display view Time delay in starting the calibration up enables user to take load off the pan untill the measurements are performed. -
Page 24: Calibration Test
01 Internal calibration Start internal calibration process, the process is automaticaly without operator interference, if there is load on the pan the display shows order to remove the load 02 External calibration calibration performed by external mass, its value is recorded in factory menu, function inadmissible in verified balances 03 User calibration calibration performed with any mass which must be introduced before the calibration,... -
Page 25: Manual Calibration
Cal. – value of internal calibration mass Act. – result of weighing internal calibration mass Dif – difference between two values Return to weighing Changes are recorded only after return to weighing mode and confirmation the changes. Press the ESC key many times. Following question appears on the display. - Page 26 After the calibration the balance returns to submenu P1 - Calibration Return to weighing – as in the point 5.1.2. If the function DRH is active user cannot perform the external calibration process. Function DRH is active in verified balances. 8.3.3.
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Page 27: Calibration Report Printout
8.4. Calibration report printout After calibration user can receive the calibration report. The report can be printed on connected printer and sent to computer or recorded in file. P1 08 Report printout: 1: yes – report is printed P1 08 Report printout: 0: no –... -
Page 28: Setting Printouts For Glp Procedures
Draw. 17.Example of balance calibration report SETTING PRINTOUTS FOR GLP PROCEDURES P2 GLP is group of the parameters which declares factors on the calibration printout. For fields: user (max 8 alphanumerical signs) design (max 8 alphanumerical signs) introduce names by the balance keyboard or the PS/2 keyboard. For the rest select: no (do not print during report) yes (print during report) Main view of the GLP submenu is presented on drawing 19, page 24. - Page 29 01 Date form There are two possibilities: format date Month/Day/Year format date Day/Month/Year After selection proper value confirm by the ENTER key. 02 Time form There are two possibilities: time form 12 h time form 24 h After selection press the ENTER to confirm. 12 h form is distinguished by the letters PM or AM on the printouts.
- Page 30 Draw. 20.Submenu Date / Time –setting time – steering keys Confirm settled value (last change digit stops flashing) Repeat above activities for following values. After setting new values for time press the ENTER key. The balance returns to submenu P3 Date/Time and displayed time changes. After setting time return to weighing mode in accordance to p.
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Page 31: Setting The Parameters
05 Display time for the value 1 – YES on top graph time is displayed, for the value 0 – NO, time is not displayed 06 Display date For the value 1 – YES date is displayed on top graph, for the value 0 – NO, date is not displayed. -
Page 32: Value Release
11.2. Value release Select and set way for stability result of weighing: fast, fast +reliable or reliable. Dependly on selected option time of weighing is sorter or longer. 11.3. Set the display refreshing time This parameter determines period of time which the display refreshes in. For higher values of the refreshing parameter indirect not stable mass indications are not presented on the display during putting on and taking off the load. -
Page 33: Functions In Using Rs 232 Port
12. FUNCTIONS IN USING RS 232 PORT User can set the parameters necessary for correct communication balance with computer or printer. Draw. 23. Submenu RS 232 -setting 01 Baud rate / 0 : 2400 1 : 4800 2 : 9600 3 : 19200 02 Parity / 0 : no 1 : parity... -
Page 34: Printouts
13. PRINTOUTS This function is used to make not standard printouts and select type of printout. Precise description for printouts is described in p.17. 14. ACCESS TO MASS UNITS In this group of parameters user declares mass units which are accessible for operator directly under the key Units. -
Page 35: Setting Accessibility Of The Work Modes
15. SETTING ACCESSIBILITY OF THE WORK MODES In this group of parameters user declares work modes which are accessible for operator after pressing Mode key. Draw. 25.The balance functions -setting All work modes values of the parameters are 1: yes are accessible from the level of switching between work modes. - Page 36 Language selection of languages Backlight switch on/off the backlight Contrast changes contrast – after entering this function a window appears, by means of keys on the balance contrast on the display can be changed Screen server if the screen server is switched on displayed values disappear after settled time and if displayed value of the measurement does not change.
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Page 37: Using Work Modes
Printing and reception of the parameters is very easy and fast procedure of introducing new setting. After printing actual parameters to file in the computer user changes the parameters very fastly and without any problems. User sends new corrected setting to the balance software. - Page 38 Set standard mass and press the ENTER or select 07 Start and press the RIGHT ARROW. Functions to count details are activated. Draw. 28. Counting pieces –display view – singular piece mass [g] – all pieces mass on the pan –...
- Page 39 Then press the RIGHT ARROW key and follow orders presented on the display. Draw. 30.Display with AKD function on Single piece mass 2 - all elements mass 3 - AKD function(automatic correction of preciseness) Display shows quantity of pieces which are on the pan (10 pieces). If less than counted actually quantity is added mass of singular piece is corrected.
- Page 40 Draw. 31. Automatic Correction of Preciseness –record in data base Select the field and write names of weighed elements. Press the Enter (record name) and Enter (record value). Next to name singular piece mass should be introduced. It can be remembered using 02 Recall sample 17.1.3.
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Page 41: Checkweighing
17.2. Checkweighing The sample is weighed precisely when the limits of weighing are settled. The process is shown (side graphs) and controled. The function activation: Draw. 33.Checkweighing – the function activation Display Draw. 34.Checkweighing –display view 1 – result 2 – bargraphs 3 –... - Page 42 Remember to set the parameter 02 High limit firstly. The balance program checks if the values are correct and if they are in measure range. If settled values of the parameters are incorrect the balance shows command about error and returns to setting parameters without changes. Checkweighing with stage base Checkweighing in RANGE BASE which contains: −...
- Page 43 Move into ,,Stage base” and press RIGHT ARROW Draw. 37.Checkweighing -stage base programming –values − Enter name for selected record (product name) − Enter value of upper range − Enter value of down range − Confirm values with ENTER – press twice Draw.
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Page 44: Dosage
− Move into ,,START” and press RIGHT ARROW − The balance is ready for weighing in selected ranges Draw. 39.Checkweighing – display view 1 – result 2 – stable measurement 3 – function name 4 – value of upper range 5 –... - Page 45 Activation of the function Draw. 40. Dosage – activation Display Draw. 41. Dosage – display 1 – mass which should be added 2 – graphs 3 – function name 4 – TR reference value mass which is declared (see drawing. 38. M3 01 Reference mass) 5 –...
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Page 46: Percents
17.4. Percents This function compares load mass to standard mass which value should be given. The result of this operation is displayed in percentages. Following functions: dosage, weighing, statistics can cooperate with deviation function. Activation of the function Draw. 42. Percents –activation Display Draw 43. - Page 47 Cooperation of the deviations with other functions During activation of the function set option YES for parameters M4 03, 04, 05. Select field START and start work. after setting function Dosage YES give up and down stage as % values after setting function Dosage YES give the mass value in % after selecting Statistics select field Cancel and cancel previous statistics and change the attribute NO into attribute YES.
- Page 48 − Enter work mode − Select the parameter 05 Statistics − Pressing the F key and enter the parameter 05 Statistics − Select the parameter 02 Results − Enter function of showing statistics results − After pressing the ENTER statistics result can be printed −...
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Page 49: Weighing Animals
17.5. Weighing animals Function activation Draw. 46. Weighing animals–view of the display Internal setting FILTR (Decides how fast final stable result is received, the faster filter the shorter time of measurement) STAGE Value in actual scale intervals is value the result must be below The result of weighing must be smaller than value of actual scale intervals in order to do following automatic measurement) AUTO START (Automatic start up following measurements) -
Page 50: Density Of Solids And Liquids
17.6. Density of solids and liquids In additional equipment of analytical balance there are Specific Gravity Measurement Kit. Draw. 47.Specific Gravity Measurement Kit Components of the kit: Beaker stand Pan stand Float Beaker Termometer clamp Termometer String Float hook Top pan String Bottom pan Attachments... - Page 51 17.6.1. Density of liquids Basic component during measure solids of liquids is glass float. It has precise determined capacity which is stamped on the float hook. Write password to balance memory before the measurements. During the measurement of liquid density mass of glass float in the air is compared to its mass in the liquid.
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Page 52: Formulation
17.7. Formulation This function is used to make mixtures under recipes. This function is recomended to use in drug-stores. The program is equiped with calculate memory. The balance remembers singular component mass and sum of weighed components. Following information are presented on the display in this work mode: load mass on the pan actual weighed component name (max 10 signs) mass which should be measured for actual weighed component „WGH”... - Page 53 parameter 03 Quantity of components user determines quantity of components the mixture should include (max 20 signs) parameter 04 Recipe after set this parameter following submenu is displayed. In this submenu user can write names (not more than 10 signs) and set (standard mass) of each component in the mixture parameter 05 Recipe printout This function prints composition of the mixture on connected printer.
- Page 54 Draw. 50.Graphs – automatic scale Procedure of preparing mixtures – according to recorded components and their mass in the balance memory Write names and components mass in the parameter 04 Recipe. Remember about the dependences: − there cannot be more than 10 signs confirm each name by the ENTER key and write mass which will be in the mixture Draw.
- Page 55 − total mass of the mixture together with the container cannot be bigger than max capacity of the balance − there cannot be more than 20 components in the mixture − Write quantity of components in the parameter 03 Quantity of components −...
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Page 56: Statistics
Statistics counting Statictics counting relate only to making mixtures (particular mass components are not included in the counting). If user performs statictic counting in this work mode: enter the parameter 06 Statistics cancell previous results of statistic counting set the parameter 06 01 Statistics at YES enter work mode for preparing mixtures perform measurement series enter the parameter 06 Statistics again... -
Page 57: Calibration Of Pipettes
User decides what statistic date are presented on the graphic display during measurements by setting their activity in the submenu of work mode (values which are set for YES are active). Independly on setting (YES/ NO), during final result the printout contains full statistics. - Page 58 To ensure precise measurements keep following environmental conditions: Temperature of environment, tip and liquid should be 20°C - 25°C stabilized during weighing in range of ± 0.5.C Moisture about 50 - 75% Use distillated water only in a calibration process. Function activation: Draw.
- Page 59 Before calibration following data must be loaded: Pipette [stable /changeable capacity] capacity Vmax [ml] capacity V1/2max [ml] capacity Vmin [ml] Error of capacity Vmax Error of capacity V1/2max Error of capacity Vmin Temperature of liquid [oC] Atmospheric pressure [hPa] Moisture Amount of samples Display view Draw.
- Page 60 After each check a result is presented on display. Draw. 56. Calibration of pipettes - summary A report is printed after pressing PRINT key. Draw. 57. Example of a report of in calibration procedure - 60 -...
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Page 61: Kinds Of Printouts
18. KINDS OF PRINTOUTS 18.1. Standard printout There are 2 types of printouts. First of them is standard printout. It includes result of weighing and all variables which have attribute YES in GLP submenu. In User and Project fields names should be written. Draw. -
Page 62: Non-Standard Printout
Draw. 60 Example of standard printout Question mark before load mass means that the result is not stable. 18.2. Non-standard printout Procedure of creating non-standard printouts: − user can create own 4 printouts, − give the number of the text which starts the printout eg. Printout 1 Start – 1 and text number which finishes the printout eg. - Page 63 Non-standard printout can include: − Variable dependly on work mode and other user necessities (mass, date, Project − Stable texts in user menu Non-standard printout can include not more than 640 signs recorded as 80 texts 8 signs each (from the parameter Text 1 to Text 80). User can design 4 non-standard printouts 18.2.1.
- Page 64 Liquid Procedure Temperature MEASUREMENT OF DENSITY Density of liquid Float capacity Statistic variables in all modes apart from basic weighing The measurement number Average value Min value Max value Difference between max and min value Standard deviation Variation factor Variable in all modes which value depends on the mode %V - Mass in actual unit.
- Page 65 Example 1: Max mass cannot be higher than 11.250 g! If user write this sentence uses 46 signs grouped in adjacent lines of the text. Set up following texts and write 8 signs in each of them untill the sentence finishes. Parameter number Text 19 Text 10...
- Page 66 On the balance desk Move up through digits, letters and sings o 1 Move down through digits, letters and sings o 1 Determine sign to change and move right (if the key is pressed flashing sign is moved in right direction. If no sign is written this keys makes space in the text) Determine sign to change and move lef (after this key is pressed flashing sign is cancelled) Confirm the text...
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Page 67: Cooperation With Printer Or Computer
After activation of the function select printout number (1-4) and beginning of writting the texts in (range from text 1 to text 80). Then select the option Edition to edite (create) printout or cancell all (remove all printouts). Draw. 63. Edition of printouts – selection the elements To select following fields use keys ARROWS TOP/UP. -
Page 68: Connections
19.1. Connections Draw. 64.connections balance - computer The balance connection DB 9/F – The computer connection DB 9/F (with control of sending date) Balance Computer 2 (RxD) 3 (TxD) 3 (TxD) 2 (RxD) 4 (DTR) 6 DSR 5 (GND) 5 (GND) 6 (DSR) 6 (DTR) 7 (RTS) -
Page 69: Cooperation With Label Printers Citizen Clp-521
20. COOPERATION WITH LABEL PRINTERS CITIZEN CLP-521 You should follow the steps below to assure the proper operation with the label printer. Use the program „ETISOFT” to designer your own label label size a kind and number of data to place on the label Notice: In order to print properly interial (inside balance) variable, you should predict a proper number of characters for each variable. - Page 70 Printout designing procedure: Inscribe printout data in corresponding texts – P6 parameters’ group Printout; parameters: String 01 ÷ String 80. Use variables from chart 1 (printout control variables) and variables including different data from the balance. TABLE 1 \02L\c Start of the label rlabelname\c Label name Start of variables’edition...
- Page 71 • Then set the rest of the parameters Printout number – 1 Prn. 1 start – 1 Prn. 1 stop – 10 Draw. 67. Declaration of range of printout − After setting all the corresponding parameters, return to weighing mode (save the parameters).
- Page 72 TABLE 2 Variables present in all operation modes Variable Number of characters Description Single character printout „%” 16 or 18 * Present net mass in basic unit Present date 8 (for 24h version) Present time Balance number Program number Project number Operator number X ** Name of present operation work mode...
- Page 73 TABLE 3 Variables that can be used in operation mode Number of The mode in which the variable Variable Description characters is active 16 or 18 * 1 pcs mass Psc counting 16 or 18 * Upper threshold Checkweighing 16 or 18 * Lower threshold 16 or 18 * Expected mass...
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Page 74: Cooperation With Printer Epson
21. COOPERATION WITH PRINTER EPSON To have Polish signs on the printouts: Change code side into CP852 at the beginning of printout − − Record scheme: \1B\74\12\c − Program following part of the printout according to below tables with Polish signs: ą... -
Page 75: Weighing Loads Under The Balance
22. WEIGHING LOADS UNDER THE BALANCE In standard version balances have possible to weight loads under the XA/X balance. To use this function: Draw. 70.Weighing under analytical balances –location Remove the cover in the base of the balance. There is a hook visible which can be used to suspend a sample. -
Page 76: Connecting Additional Keys
23. CONNECTING ADDITIONAL KEYS It is possible to connect external tare and print buttons by special luster through port RS232. Printer or computer can be connected to the cluster. Connected elements are not standard accessories of the balance. balance cable which connects balance with cluster cluster button TARA button PRINT... - Page 77 Function SWITCH CONSTANCE TRANSMISSION IN BASIC INTERVAL Command C0 CR LF Function SWITCH CONSTANCE TRANSMISSION IN BASIC INTERVAL Command C1 CR LF Function SWITCH CONSTANCE TRANSMISSION OFF IN ACTUAL Command CU0 CR LF Function SWITCH CONSTANCE TRANSMISSION ON IN ACTUAL CommandCU1 CR LF Function NUMBER OF THE BALANCE...
- Page 78 Function DISPLAY HEADLINE Command DF CR LF (displays signs in the bottom headline) Function CANCELL HEADLINE Command CF CR LF (cancels information in bottom headline) Function PERFORM INTERNAL CALIBRATION Command CL CR LF Function BLOCK THE KEYBOARD Command KL CR LF Function UNBLOCK THE KEYBOARD Command...
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Page 79: Commands About Errors
25. COMMANDS ABOUT ERRORS Error description Command Error number "control sum error" Errors during date transmission "Error A/D" Converter error "Exceed range" Exceed max measure range of the balance "Exceed range" Exceed max measure range of the balance "A/D Null" No divisions from converter "A/D Full"... - Page 80 - 80 -...