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210 x 340 x 330 Dimensions of windshield 160 x 140 x 205 (inside) (B x D x H) mm 190 x 195 x 225 (outside) Weighing plate (stainless steel) Ø 80 mm Weight kg (net) 5.7 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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210 x 340 x 160 Windshield mm inside Ø 150, 60 high outside Ø 160, 70 high Weighing plate Ø 11 cm Ø 11 cm Ø 11 cm (stainless steel) Weight kg (net) 4 kg 4.5 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Housing (B x D x H) mm 210 x 340 x 160 Windshield mm inside Ø 150, 60 high outside Ø 160, 70 high Weighing plate Ø 11 cm Ø 11 cm Ø 16 cm (stainless steel) Weight kg (net) 4.5 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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210 x 340 x 100 210 x 340 x 100 210 x 340 x 100 Windshield mm inside Ø 150, 60 high outside Ø 160, 70 high Weighing plate Ø 16 cm Ø 16 cm Ø 16 cm (stainless steel) Weight kg (net) 4.5 kg 5 kg 5.0 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Housing (B x D x H) mm 210 x 340 x 100 Windshield mm inside Ø 150, 60 high outside Ø 160, 70 high Weighing plate Ø 11 cm Ø 11 cm (stainless steel) Weight kg (net) 4 kg 4.5 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Housing (B x D x H) mm 210 x 340 x 100 Windshield mm inside Ø 150, 60 high outside Ø 160, 70 high Weighing plate Ø 16 cm Ø 16 cm (stainless steel) Weight kg (net) 4.0 kg 4.5 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Housing (B x D x H) mm 210 x 340 x 160 Windshield mm inside Ø 150, 60 high outside Ø 160, 70 high Weighing plate Ø 11 cm (stainless steel) Weight kg (net) 4 kg 4.5 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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210 x 340 x 160 210 x 340 x 160 210 x 340 x 160 Windshield mm inside Ø 150, 60 high outside Ø 160, 70 high Weighing plate Ø 11 cm Ø 11 cm Ø 11 cm (stainless steel) Weight kg (net) 4.5 kg 4.5 kg 4.5 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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210 x 340 x 100 Windshield mm inside Ø 150, 60 high outside Ø 160, 70 high Weighing plate Ø 16 cm Ø 16 cm Ø 16 cm (stainless steel) Weight kg (net) 4 kg 4 kg 4.5 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Housing (B x D x H) mm 210 x 340 x 100 210 x 340 x 100 Windshield mm Weighing plate Ø 16 cm Ø 16 cm (stainless steel) Weight kg (net) 4.5 kg 4.5 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Housing (B x D x H) mm 210 x 340 x 100 210 x 340 x 100 Windshield mm Weighing plate Ø 16 cm 200 x 175 mm (stainless steel) Weight kg (net) 4.75 kg 4 kg Interface RS 232C ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing. 3.3 Warranty Warranty claims shall be voided in case...
4 Basic Safety Precautions 4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances. Versions in other languages are non-binding translations. The only binding version is the original document in German.
Only use original packaging for returning. Prior to dispatch disconnect all cables and remove loose/mobile parts. Reattach possibly supplied transport securing devices. Secure all parts such as the glass wind screen, the weighing platform, power unit etc. against shifting and damage. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
(e.g. due to mobile phones or radio equipment), static electricity accumulations or instable power supply occur. Change location or remove source of interference. 6.2 Unpacking / placing Carefully remove the balance from the packaging, remove plastic cover and setup balance at the intended workstation. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
6.2.1 Placing Design layout of weighing balance: Models ALS/ALJ Models PLS/PLJ, d = 1 mg ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Models PLS/PLJ, d = 100 mg Models PLS/PLJ, d = 10 mg Level balance with foot screws until the air bubble of the water balance is in the prescribed circle. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
(see sticker). 6.2.2 Scope of delivery / serial accessories Balance (See chpt. 6.2.1) Mains power supply Operating Manual 6.3 Appliance overview 6.3.1 Front side of the balance Cover windshield Bubble level Windshield LCD display Function keys Adjustable feet ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
6.3.2 Back and bottom side of the balance 1. Weighing plate 2. RS232C interface 3. Foot screws 4. Mains adapter connection 5. Housing screws (in models with four feet first screw out the two rear feet) 6. Underfloor weighing device ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
6.5 Connect and switch-on power supply Before connecting the mains adapter check if the printed voltage value is the same as the local supply voltage. Only use KERN original mains adapter. Using other makes requires consent by KERN. Plug-in mains adapter in mains adapter bushing of the balance and connect to the mains.
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.
7.1 Models with external weight (KERN ALS/PLS) The adjustment is locked for verified balances. 7.1.1 Adjustment with recommended adjustment weight (factory setting) Ensure that there are no objects on the weighing plate. Press the CAL key Wait until the weighed value for the required adjustment weight appears flashing.
Weights of different nominal values may be used for adjustment but are not optimal for technical measuring, possible adjustment points see table 1. Info about adjustment weights can be found on the Internet at: http://www.kern- sohn.com Ensure that there are no objects on the weighing plate. Press the CAL button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute.
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Recommended Other measurement-technically not optimal nominal Model adjustment weight values for adjustment (see chap. 7.1.2) (see chap. 7.1.1). A-models ALJ 160-4A ALJ 250-4A ALS 160-4A 150g 100g ALS 250-4A 200g 100g PLJ-720-3A PLJ 1200-3A PLJ 1200-3DA PLJ 6200-2A PLJ 6200-2DA...
7.2 Models with internal weight (KERN ALJ/PLJ) For non verified balances four adjustment possibilities are available in the menu. Menu settings In weighing mode press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. displayed. Press MENU PRINT button.
Factory setting for models with type approval. Take over selection using the PRINT button. The balance returns to menu. To finish the menu press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Press the PRINT button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The calibrating process is started During this tEc MEM After having automatically saved the value of the internal adjustment weight, the balance will return into weighing mode. Carry out the adjustment process as described in chapter 7.2 ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Balances with obligation to verify must be taken out of operation if: The weighing result of the balance is outside the error limit. Therefore, in regular intervals load balance with known test weight (ca. 1/3 of the max. load) and compare with displayed value. The reverification deadline has been exceeded. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
The tare procedure can be repeated as many times as necessary, for example with initial weighing of several components for a mix (add-on weighing). The limit is reached when the total weighing range capacity is full. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
(danger of breaking) CAUTION Always ensure that there are no persons, animals or objects that might be damaged underneath the load. After completing the underfloor weighing the opening on the bottom of the balance must always be closed (dust protection). ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to menu mode as follows. Exit menu/ Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic back to signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Robust but slow, busy set-up Filt 3 locatio Standstill control display Stabil Standstill control fast very Stab 1 (see chap. 9.6) quiet set-up location Standstill control fast + exact Stab 2 quiet set-up location Standstill control exact very Stab 3 set-up location ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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*E-Cal (see chap. 7) locked for verifiable units *Tec Cal not documented Automatic adjustment with *Aut Cal internal weight. Adjustment with internal weight *I-Cal after having pressed CAL, locked in verifiable units. * = not available in all models ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Robust but slow, busy set-up Filt 3 locatio Standstill control display Stabil Standstill control fast very Stab 1 (see chap. 9.6) quiet set-up location Standstill control fast + exact Stab 2 quiet set-up location Standstill control exact very Stab 3 set-up location ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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AUTO-OFF after 5 minutes 5 Min without changing the weight AUTO-OFF after 15 minutes 15 Min without changing the weight Adjustment Calib Automatic adjustment with *Aut Cal (see chap. 7) internal weight. * = not available in all models ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to weighing mode as follows. Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to weighing mode as follows. Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to weighing mode as follows. Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
When apportioning involves small variations of weight, it is advisable to switch off this function. In weighing mode press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. Press MENU button repeatedly Acknowledge using PRINT button, the current setting is displayed. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to weighing mode as follows. Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to weighing mode as follows. Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to weighing mode as follows. Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to weighing mode as follows. Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to weighing mode as follows. Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to weighing mode as follows. Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Weighing balance returns to menu. Either make more settings in the menu or go back to menu mode as follows. Press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal Exit menu/ gets mute. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode. back to weighing mode ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Place as many pieces to add-up as required by the set reference piece number. Acknowledge using PRINT button and wait for standstill control. After successful reference determination the current quantity is displayed. Remove reference weight. The balance is now in parts counting mode counting all units on the weighing plate. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Remove reference weight. The acknowledge using the PRINT balance is now in parts counting button. Repeat the procedure until mode counting all units on the the piece counter display appears. weighing plate. Return to weighing mode Press the ON/OFF key. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
The reference weight is calculated anew. Either repeat the reference optimisation by adding more pieces (max. 255 pieces) or start the counting process. The automatic reference optimisation is not active when the reference weight is entered numerically. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
If using a weighing container, put this before pressing the PRINT button. Place load on pan and read the number of pieces. Press MENU button, the total weight of the placed parts is displayed. Back to quantity display press MENU button again. Return to weighing mode Press the ON/OFF key ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Press MENU button Acknowledge using PRINT button, the current setting is displayed. Using MENU button select Confirm by pressing the PRINT button. Use the arrow buttons to enter density of the measuring fluid. Confirm input by pressing the PRINT button. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Wait until the weight display of the weighing balance has become stable and then press the PRINT button. The density of the sample is shown Return to weighing mode Press the ON/OFF key or use the MENU button to start a new measuring cycle. ----- ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Press MENU button Acknowledge using PRINT button, the current setting is displayed. Using MENU button select Confirm by pressing the PRINT button. Use the arrow buttons to enter density of the glass sinker. Confirm input by pressing the PRINT button. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Wait until the weight display of the weighing balance has become stable and then press the PRINT button. The density of the sample fluid is shown Return to weighing mode Press the ON/OFF key or use the MENU button to start a new measuring cycle. ----- ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Confirm by pressing the PRINT button The displayed value is added into the total adding memory, after that the balance will automatically tare anew and change over to the zero display Put on weight B. (Example) Confirm by pressing the PRINT button ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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To print out the total sum of the single weighings, press the CAL button Press the MENU button, the sum of all single weighings will be displayed. Press the MENU button again, the number of weighings will be displayed Leave the function via the ON/OFF button and return to the weighing mode ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Confirm using the PRINT button, the display to enter the upper tolerance limit appears. Enter the upper limit value using the arrow buttons Confirm using the PRINT button, the display to adjust the signal tone appears. Select the desired settings by pressing the MENU button ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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Signal tone on, if weighed goods are within tolerance range Confirm by pressing the PRINT button. The balance is now in checkweighing mode. Put on goods to be weighed, tolerance control is started Return to weighing mode Press the ON/OFF key ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
PRINT button. The weight is adopted as reference (100%). Remove reference weight. From now the balance is in percent determining mode. Place goods to be weighed on balance. The weight of the sample is displayed in percentage in terms of the reference weight. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Confirm input by pressing the PRINT button. From now the balance is in percent determining mode. Place goods to be weighed on balance. The weight of the sample is displayed in percentage in terms of the reference weight. Return to weighing mode Press the ON/OFF key ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Put the weighing good (animal) on the weighing plate and press the PRINT button. The average value of the weighing results is displayed and remains displayed on the screen. In order to carry out an other measurement, press the ON/OFF button 1x Return to weighing mode: Press the ON/OFF key 2x ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
From here the balance is in peak value mode, where Load weighing plate. The maximum load value is displayed. The peak value remains in the display until the TARE button is pressed. Then the balance is ready for further measurements. Return to weighing mode Press the ON/OFF key ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Baud rate optional from 1200 - 9600 Baud For operation with interface faultless operation is only ensured with the correct KERN interface cable (max. 2m) 11.2 Pin allocation of balance output plug Pin 2 Tx Signal Pin 3 Rx Signal Pin 5 ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
11.4 Data transfer The data set consists of the following 14 characters: 1. Character sign -/ blank (weighing value) 2-9. Character weight or other data 10-12. Character weighing unit 13. Character stability display 14. Character carriage return 15. Character line feed ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
10° 11° 12° 13° 14° 15° 16° 17° 18° 19° 20° Weight space Measuring Value space space Average parts weight 1°. 2° 3° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° 9° 10° 11° 12° 13° 14° 15° 16° 17° 18° Blank Measuring Value space average piece weight ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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10° 11° 12° 13° 14° 15° 16° 17° 18° Blank Time Blank Time value Sec. Blank Average value 1°. 2° 3° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° 9° 10° 11° 12° 13° 14° 15° 16° 17° 18° Average Blank Average Weight value Blank ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Use a suitable cable to connect the weighing balance to the interface of the printer. Faultless operation requires an adequate KERN interface cable. The Baud rates of balance and printer must agree, see chap. 9.3.
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Percent determination Perc. 20 % Weight: 30.000 g Perc Display value in [%] Weight Display value in [g] Animal weighing mode Time 6 Sec Ave.: 59.446 g Add-up mode 14.156 g 18.226 g 32.382 g ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately. 13.2 Service, maintenance The appliance may only be opened by trained service technicians who are authorized by KERN. Before opening, disconnect from power supply. 13.3 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.
Great fluctuations in temperature. Warm-up time was ignored. Electromagnetic fields / static charging (choose different location/switch off interfering device if possible) Should other error messages occur, switch balance off and then on again. If the error message remains inform manufacturer. ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
EN 61010-1 (2001) Datum 21.03.2013 Signatur Date Signature Ort der Ausstellung 72336 Balingen Albert Sauter Place of issue KERN & Sohn GmbH Geschäftsführer Managing director KERN & Sohn GmbH, Ziegelei 1, D-72336 Balingen, Tel. +49-[0]7433/9933-0 Fax +49-[0]7433/9933-149, E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com, Internet: www.kern-sohn.com ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338...
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