Rice Lake equipoise Technical Manual

Rice Lake equipoise Technical Manual

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Compact Balance
Technical Manual
129541 Rev B

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  • Page 1 Compact Balance Technical Manual 129541 Rev B...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 Replace Battery ........16 Troubleshooting ...................17 Equipoise Limited Warranty18 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars. Equipoise Series Technical Manual...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The Equipoise balance amplifies signals from a load cell, converts it to digital data and displays it as a mass value. Other features include: • Accurate, fast and versatile series of general purpose balances with counting and percent weighing functions.
  • Page 6: Description

    Subtracts weight of container Tare Indicator Tare Percent Weighing Indicator Battery Indicator Sets display to Zero Zero Set percentage weighing function Percent Set to counting mode Sample Sample Mode Set to weighing units Mode Recalls Memory/Print the results Print Equipoise Series Technical Manual...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Unpacking Carefully take the balance out of its package, make it sure its not damaged and all accessories are included. • Remove the weighing balance from the carton. • Remove the protective covering. • Inspect the balance and terminal for damage. •...
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Balance

    Place the balance on a table or other flat surface. Check the water mark. If bubble is not center, adjust the leveling feet until it reaches center. Not Level Level Always re-check the level when you change the location. Equipoise Series Technical Manual...
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation Initial Start-up Warm-up time of 15 minutes stabilizes the measured values after switching on. Power ON/OFF Press to turn the balance on. The self test will start. On/Off Press again to turn balance off. On/Off Zero Environmental conditions can lead to the balance not reading zero in spite of the pan not taking any strain.
  • Page 10: Weighing Units

    Place the weight you want to compare to the base weight on the platform. The display show what percent the current weight is of the base weight. The weighing may be amended on the basis of greater numbers of samples, improves the accuracy of percentage of large quantities. Equipoise Series Technical Manual...
  • Page 11: Parts Counting

    Parts Counting Press to enter the parts counting mode. Sample Sample Mode Select the sample count by pressing until the desired count is shown. Mode Place selected quantity of product on the balance. Display Count number sp 10 pcs For 10 pieces sP 20 pcs For 20 pieces sP 50 pcs...
  • Page 12: Accumulation

    The total saved value will then display for three seconds. 3.8.2 Memory Clear To clear the memory: Press Print While accumulation is displayed press Sample Sample Display will return to normal display; all accumulated memory will be cleared. Equipoise Series Technical Manual...
  • Page 13: Calibration

    Calibration Normal Calibration unload Press and hold to enter calibration. is display. Zero Remove any weight from the platform. After the stable indicator ( ) is displayed, press to confirm. Load Zero will display. Place the calibration weight (1/3 of the capacity) on the platform. Linear Calibration F1 UNT Mode...
  • Page 14: Parameter Settings

    At “F2 El”, press to enter backlight setting. Zero Mode Press to select backlight mode. Mode AU: auto backlight, when weight is on the pan, backlight will turn on ON: always on OFF: always off 10 Equipoise Series Technical Manual...
  • Page 15: Communications

    Press to accept. Zero Press to return to weighing mode. Print When battery is low, the backlight function is not available. Communications At “F3 Con”, press to enter setting. Zero Press to modify print setup Mode Mode • print with print key •...
  • Page 16 P 3 cnt xxxx This display will show XXXXX for indicating the internal counts P 4 a 2n 0 .5 d To set auto zero P 5 gra Xxxx To set local gravity Table 5-1. Parameter Settings 12 Equipoise Series Technical Manual...
  • Page 17: Rs-232 Output

    RS-232 Output Specifications: • RS-232 output of weighing data • ASCII code • 600~9600 Baud • 8 data bits • No Parity RS-232 (9pin D type connector) Pin 2 Input Receiving data Pin 3 Output Transmission data Pin 5 Signal ground 9pin D Connecter: Balance Computer / Printer...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Some key short or hold over 30 seconds Err 6 A/D Count out of the range Platform not installed Load cell problem PCB problem Err 7 Pecentage setting error 0.01% weight must be >0.5d Table 7-1. Error Codes 14 Equipoise Series Technical Manual...
  • Page 19 Error Code Description POSSIBLE CAUSES Err 8 External calibration weight error More than 4% error as linear calibration Err 9 Unstable, can’t perform zero or tare Err 10 No data RS-232, continous communication Err 11 Won’t accept communication protocal Can get signal but can’t support Err 12 Accumulation error Max accmulate time 999 or total...
  • Page 20: Replace Battery

    Connect the connectors to the battery terminals. Install the two screws to secure battery clamp. Install top cover and pan. Turn on the balance. 10. Charge the battery before using the balance for the first time. 16 Equipoise Series Technical Manual...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problems Possible cause Common Solutions Display is Main power is turned off. Check power is getting inside the blank. Power supply faulty or not balance and on/off switch is working. No self test plugged in. Verify the voltages, which are on the Internal battery is not charged.
  • Page 22: Equipoise Limited Warranty18

    Equipoise Limited Warranty Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems manufactured and sold by RLWS and properly installed by an authorized RLWS Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS.
  • Page 24 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319 www.ricelake.com www.ricelake.mx www.ricelake.eu www.ricelake.co.in m.ricelake.com © Rice Lake Weighing Systems 11/2014 PN 129541 Rev B...

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