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KERN FTC Operating Instructions Manual

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KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen-Frommern
Postfach 40 52
72332 Balingen

Operating Instructions

Compact scales
KERN FTC
Version 2.0 01/2007
Tel. 0049 –[0]7433-9933-0
Fax. 0049 –[0]7433-9933-149
e-mail: info@kern-sohn.com
Web: www.kern-sohn.com
FTC-BA-e-0720
ME-Nr.: 22017145

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    KERN & Sohn GmbH Ziegelei 1 Tel. 0049 –[0]7433-9933-0 D-72336 Balingen-Frommern Fax. 0049 –[0]7433-9933-149 Postfach 40 52 e-mail: info@kern-sohn.com 72332 Balingen Web: www.kern-sohn.com Operating Instructions Compact scales KERN FTC Version 2.0 01/2007 FTC-BA-e-0720 ME-Nr.: 22017145...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Table of contents Table of contents Page Introduction ..................5 Safety instructions ................5 Description ..................6 Putting into operation ..............10 Operation ..................13 Switching on and off ...............13 Zeroing / Zero point correction ............13 Simple weighing ................13 Weighing with tare ................14 Calling up the gross weight and tare value .........15 Displaying weight values with a higher resolution .......15...
  • Page 4 FTC-BA-e-0720 Table of contents Appendix ..................50 Table of Geo Values ................50 Sample protocols ................53 Index ....................54 User manual ME-Nr.22017145 01/07...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Introduction 1 Introduction Safety instructions CAUTION! Do not use the scale in hazardous areas! Our product range includes special devices for hazardous areas. DANGER! Electric shock hazard! ▲ Always pull out the mains plug before any work on the device.

  • Page 6: Description

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Introduction CAUTION! Handle the compact scale with care. The scale is a precision instrument. ▲ When the weighing pan has been removed, never clean the area under the load plate holder with a solid object! ▲ Do not put excessive loads on the scale.
  • Page 7 FTC-BA-e-0720 Introduction 1.2.1 Overview Display Scale specifications Load plate Adjustable foot Keys Power supply connection Optional interface RS232 interface User manual ME-Nr.22017145 01/07...
  • Page 8 FTC-BA-e-0720 Introduction 1.2.2 Display Auto 7-segment display, 7 digits, with decimal point Active interface Symbol for displaying gross and net values Active scale Weighing range display Battery charge level; only present on scales with a battery Weight units Selected reference quantity...
  • Page 9 FTC-BA-e-0720 Introduction 1.2.3 Keypad Main functions Function in operating mode Function in the menu Switching device on / off, abort To the last menu item –End- Setting scale to zero Scrolling back Taring scale Scrolling forward Transfer key Activating menu item...

  • Page 10: Putting Into Operation

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Introduction Putting into operation 1.3.1 Selecting or changing the location The correct location is crucial to the accuracy of the weighing results! ➜ Select a stable, vibration-free and if possible a horizontal location. The ground must be able to safely bear the weight of the fully loaded scale.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 FTC-BA-e-0720 Introduction 1.3.4 Adjustment General: According to the EU guideline 90/384/EEC balances must be verified officially if they are to be used as follows (legally regulated area): • For commercial transactions if the price of goods is determined by weighing •...

  • Page 13: Operation

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Operation 2 Operation Switching on and off ➜ Press Switching on The scale conducts a display test. When the weight display appears, the scale is ready to weigh. ➜ Press Switching off Before the display goes out, -OFF- appears briefly.

  • Page 14: Weighing With Tare

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Operation Weighing with tare 2.4.1 Taring ➜ Place the empty container on the scale and press The zero display and the symbol NET appear. The tare weight remains saved until it is cleared. 2.4.2 Clearing the tare ➜ Unload scale and press The symbol NET goes out, the zero display appears.

  • Page 15: Calling Up The Gross Weight And Tare Value

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Operation Calling up the gross weight and tare value 1. Press The gross weight is displayed for 2 seconds. 2. Press again while the gross weight is displayed. The tare value is displayed. After a few seconds, the scale changes back to the net weight display.

  • Page 16: Printing Results

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Operation With automatic start Prerequisite AVErAGE -> AUtO is selected in the menu. The weighing sample must be heavier than 5 scale divisions. 1. Place the weighing sample on the scale. The scale starts the dynamic weighing automatically. During dynamic weighing, horizontal segments appear in the display, and the dynamic result is then displayed with the symbol *.

  • Page 17: Cleaning

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Operation 2.11 Cleaning CAUTION! Electric shock hazard! ▲ Before cleaning with a damp cloth, pull out the mains plug to disconnect the unit from the power supply. CAUTION! When the weighing pan has been removed, never clean the area under the load plate holder with a solid object! This could damage the weighing cell.

  • Page 18: Counting

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Counting 3 Counting The compact scales FTC have additional functions for piece counting. The relevant set- tings in the menu are described in Section 4.4.1. Counting parts into a container 1. Place the empty container on the scale and press The container is tared and the zero display appears.

  • Page 19: Counting Parts Out Of A Container

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Counting Counting parts out of a container 1. Place the full container on the scale and press The container is tared and the zero display appears. 2. Remove 10 reference parts and press -or- ➜ Remove the number of pieces displayed above the key...

  • Page 20: Reference Optimization

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Counting Reference optimization The greater the reference quantity, the more accurately the scale determines the number of pieces. 3.5.1 Automatic reference optimization rEF.OPt -> AUtO must be set in the menu for this. The symbol Auto Opt appears in the display.
  • Page 21 FTC-BA-e-0720 Counting 3.7.1 Counting with a reference scale Prerequisite The connected second scale is configured as reference scale. 1. Place the reference parts on the reference scale and press The scale determines the average piece weight and changes to the display in pieces (PCS).
  • Page 22 FTC-BA-e-0720 Counting 3.7.3 Counting with an auxiliary scale Note This configuration allows counting of diverse parts, for example very small parts on one scale and large parts on the other scale. Prerequisite The connected second scale is configured as an auxiliary scale. The scale doesn’t change automatically but only after pressing the key.

  • Page 23: Settings In The Menu

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu 4 Settings in the menu Settings can be changed and functions can be activated in the menu. This enables adaptation to individual weighing requirements. The menu consists of 6 main blocks containing various submenus on several levels.
  • Page 24 FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu 4.1.2 Selecting and setting parameters COdE APPLIC tErMINL COMMUNI dIAGNOS SCALE COM 2 dISPLAY tArE dEVICE ACCESS rESEt COM 1 PWr.OFF b.LIGHt SLEEP MOdE PriNtEr PArAMEt rSt. COMX ➜ Scroll forward: Press Scrolling on one level ➜...

  • Page 25: Overview

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu Overview Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page dISPLAY UNIt1 g, kg, oz, lb, t UNIt2 g, kg, oz, lb, t rESOLU UNt.rOLL ON, OFF tArE A-tArE ON, OFF ChAIn.tr...
  • Page 26 FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page COMMUNI COM 1/COM 2 MOdE Print A.Print CONtINU dIALOG CONt.OLd dIAL.OLd dt-b GrOSS ON, OFF tArE ON, OFF ON, OFF dt-G GrOSS...
  • Page 27 FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Page COMMUNI OPtION EtH.NEt IP.AddrS, SUbNEt, GAtEWAY USb tESt IN 1 ... 4 diGitAL OFF, ZErO, tArE, Print, rEF 10, rEF n, SCALE, Unit OUT 1 ...

  • Page 28: Scale Settings (Scale)

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu Scale settings (SCALE) 4.3.1 CAL – calibration (adjustment) As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth, each balance must be coordinated – in compliance with the underlying physical weighing principle - to the existing acceleration due to gravity at its place of location ( only if the balance has not already been adjusted to the location in the factory).
  • Page 29 FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu by an accredited organization, and a new certification seal must be affixed before the instrument may be used as a certified scale again! • Hold down the service switch (pushbutton) on the analogprint (indicated by an arrow in the drawings below, while at the same time switching on the scale.
  • Page 30 FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu 7.Display "LIN-CAL": Press -key 8.Display "CAL": Press -key Press the -key.The scale determines the zero point. -preload- appears in the display. The calibration weight to be placed on the scale then flashes in the display.
  • Page 31 FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu 4.3.5 RESTART – automatic saving of zero point and tare value When the Restart function is activated, the last zero point and tare value are saved. ON/OFF After switching off / on or after a power interruption, the device continues to work with the saved zero point and tare value.

  • Page 32: Application Settings (Application)

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu Application settings (APPLICATION) 4.4.1 COUNT – settings for counting Adaptation of the reference quantity VAr-SPL • The reference quantity can be changed in operating mode • Counting only with defined reference quantities Reference quantity SPL-qtY •...
  • Page 33 FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu Automatic determination of the average piece weight A-SMPL • After taring, the average piece weight is determined with the next weight placed on the scale and the displayed reference quantity • No automatic determination of the average piece weight Automatic clearing of the average piece weight A.CL-APW...

  • Page 34: Terminal Settings (Terminal)

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu Terminal settings (TERMINAL) 4.5.1 DEVICE – Sleep mode, energy-saving mode and display backlighting This menu item only appears on devices in mains operation. SLEEP When SLEEP is activated, the scale switches off display and backlighting after the time period set when not in use.

  • Page 35: Configuring Interfaces (Communication)

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu Configuring interfaces (COMMUNICATION) 4.6.1 COM1/COM2 -> MODE – operating mode of the serial interface Manual data output to the printer with Print Automatic output of stable results to the printer (e. g. for series weighing operations) A.Print...
  • Page 36 FTC-BA-e-0720 Settings in the menu 4.6.3 COM1/COM2 -> PARAMET – communication parameter Selecting baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 baud bAUd Selecting parity: 7 none, 8 none, 7 odd, 8 odd, 7 even, 8 even PAritY Selecting Handshake: NO, XONXOFF H.SHAKE...
  • Page 37 OUT 1 ... 4 StAbLE bEL.MIN AbV.MIN UNdErLd OVErLd StAr Configuration of the analog second scale interface ANALOG Operating mode of the second scale Mode • Second scale can only be used to determine the average piece weight • Second scale can only be used as bulk scale bULK •...

  • Page 38: Diagnosis And Printing Out Of The Menu Settings (Diagnos)

    Diagnosis and printing out of the menu settings (DIAGNOS) tESt SC Internal Testing scale with internal calibration weight • -Int CAL- appears in the display during the test. • After completion of the test, ideally *d=0.0g briefly appears in the display, after which the scale changes to the next menu item KboArd.

  • Page 39: Interface Description

    5 Interface description SICS interface commands The compact scales FTC support the command set MT-SICS (METTLER TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set). With SICS commands, it is possible to configure, query and operate the scales from a PC. SICS commands are divided up into various levels.
  • Page 40 FTC-BA-e-0720 Interface description Command Meaning Power On/Off SIRU Send weight value in the current unit immediately and repeat Send weight value in the current unit immediately Send stable weight value and repeat after every weight change SNRU Send stable weight value in the current unit and repeat after every weight change...
  • Page 41 FTC-BA-e-0720 Interface description 5.1.2 Requirements for communication between scale and PC • The scale must be connected to the RS232 or Ethernet interface of a PC with a suit- able cable. • The interface of the scale must be set to "Dialog" mode, see Section 4.6.1.

  • Page 42: Toledo Continuous Mode

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Interface description TOLEDO Continuous mode 5.2.1 TOLEDO Continuous commands The scale supports the following input commands in TOLEDO Continuous mode: Command Meaning P <CR><LF> Print out the current result T <CR><LF> Tare the scale Z <CR><LF> Zero the display C <CR><LF>...
  • Page 43 FTC-BA-e-0720 Interface description Status word A Status Bit Function Selection Decimal position 0.0X 0.00X 0.000X 0.0000X Numerical increment Status word B Status word C Function / value Function / value Gross / net: Net = 1 Sign: Negative = 1...

  • Page 44: Event And Error Messages

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Event and error messages 6 Event and error messages Error Cause Remedy ➜ Set back lighting (b.LIGHt) • Display Dark Back lighting set too dark brighter ➜ Check mains • No mains voltage ➜ Switch on unit • Unit switched off •...
  • Page 45 FTC-BA-e-0720 Event and error messages Error Cause Remedy ➜ Ensure stable surroundings • Unstable weight value when referencing ➜ Ensure that the weighing pan is freely movable ➜ Adjust vibration adapter ➜ End printout • Printout not yet ended ➜ Repeat required action ➜...

  • Page 46: Technical Data And Accessories

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Technical data and accessories 7 Technical data and accessories Technical data 7.1.1 Type key The compact scales FTC are available with various capacities and platforms that can be seen from the complete type designation. 7.1.2 General data Applications •...
  • Page 47 8.2 V 7.1.3 Weighing ranges and readability The compact scales FTC with strain gauge weighing cells are supplied in the config- uration 2 x 3000 d. Higher legibilities are available from the factory with the optional "Premium" weighing cells. Capacity...
  • Page 48 FTC-BA-e-0720 Technical data and accessories 7.1.4 Dimensions – – – – small platform model (mm) large platform model (mm) 7.1.5 Net weights Model without battery with battery with internal calibration weight (without battery) small platform model 4.6 kg 5.3 kg –...
  • Page 49 FTC-BA-e-0720 Technical data and accessories 7.1.6 Interface connections The compact scale can be fitted with a maximum of 2 interfaces. The following com- binations are possible: COM1 COM2 RS232 – RS232 Ethernet RS232 Analog second scale interface 7.1.7 Assignment of the interface connections...

  • Page 50: Appendix

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Appendix 8 Appendix Table of Geo Values For weighing instruments verified at the manufacturer’s, the geo value indicates the country or geographical zone for which the instrument is verified. The geo value set in the instrument (e.g."Geo 18") appears briefly after switch-on or is specified on a label.
  • Page 51 FTC-BA-e-0720 Appendix Geographical latitude Geo value Country 49°00' – 54°30' Poland 36°58' – 42°10' Portugal 43°37' – 48°15' Romania 47°44' – 49°46' Slovakia 45°26' – 46°35' Slovenia 36°00' – 43°47' Spain 55°20' – 62°00' Sweden 62°00' – 69°04' 45°49' – 47°49' Switzerland 35°51' –...
  • Page 52 FTC-BA-e-0720 Appendix 8.1.2 GEO VALUES 6000e/7500e OIML Class III (Height £) Geografische Breite Geo-Wert 00°00' – 12°44' 05°46' – 17°10' 12°44' – 20°45' 17°10' – 23°54' 20°45' – 26°45' 23°54' – 29°25' 26°45' – 31°56' 29°25' – 34°21' 31°56' – 36°41' 34°21' –...

  • Page 53: Sample Protocols

    FTC-BA-e-0720 Appendix Sample protocols Weighing with tare Dynamic weighing Printout with header 0.1085 kg Dyn WT 43.52 kg 0.0145 kg 3.78 kg 0.0940 kg 0.1085 kg G = Gross weight 0.0145 kg N = Net weight 0.0940 kg T = Tare...

  • Page 54: Index

    Date: 24.01.2007 Signature: Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH Management Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH, Ziegelei 1, D-72336 Balingen, Tel. +49-[0]7433/9933-0,Fax +49-[0]7433/9933-149...
  • Page 55 Notice Certified balances and balances used for legal applications have the EU type approval. The year of the initial verification is shown next to the CE mark. Such balances are verified in the factory and carry the „M“ mark on the actual balance and the packaging. The year of initial verification is shown next to the CE mark.

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