KERN GAB-N Version 1.5 10/2013 Operating Instructions Bench Scales Table of Contents Technical Data ....................4 Basic Information (General) ................6 Proper use ........................... 6 Improper Use ..........................6 Warranty ............................7 Monitoring of Test Resources ...................... 7 Basic Safety Precautions ................7 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual ............
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Explanation of the data transfer ..................... 37 12.2 Remote control instructions ....................... 37 Service, maintenance, disposal ..............38 13.1 Cleaning ............................. 38 13.2 Service, maintenance ........................ 38 13.3 Disposal ............................. 38 13.4 Error messages ......................... 39 Instant help ....................40 Declaration of -Conformity ................41 GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
Mains adapter: 12 V, 500 mA Working life approx. 40 h (with background light) Rechargeable battery, Working life approx. 90 h (without background light) not included Loading time approx. 12 hrs. Net weight (kg) 4.4 kg interface RS 232C GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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Mains adapter: 12 V, 500 mA Working life approx. 40 h (with background light) Rechargeable battery, Working life approx. 90 h (without background light) not included Loading time approx. 12 hrs. Net weight (kg) 3.06 kg interface RS 232C GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance. The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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...
5.1 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. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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Avoid static charge of goods to be weighed or weighing container. Major display deviations (incorrect weighing results) may be experienced should electromagnetic fields (e.g. due to mobile phones or radio equipment), static electricity accumulations or instable power supply occur. Change location or remove source of interference. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
Ensure that transport guard has been removed (only existing in 6 kg models) To loosen the transport guard screw out transport screw [1] anticlockwise. For transportation screw down the transport screw till to the stop in clockwise direction. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
Operating instructions 5.3 Mains connection 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. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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.
Net weight display Displays the net weight GROSS Gross weight display Showing gross weight Tolerance check Load above (HI), below (LO) or within (OK) tolerance range Checkweighing Power supply connected Icon is glowing for power supply via power pack GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
Enter upper, lower or both limits Check-weighing Move to the right by one decimal point Tare key TARE Tare balance TARE Increase displayed value Zeroing key Reset scales to zero Confirm entered value or select function GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
The weight to be used depends on the capacity of the balance. Carry out adjustment as near as possible to the balance’s maximum weight. Info about test weights can be found on the Internet at: http://www.kern- sohn.com Observe stable environmental conditions.
After the adjustment the balance will carry out a self-test. Remove adjusting weight during selftest, the appliance will return into weighing mode automatically. GROSS An adjusting error or incorrect adjusting weight will be ZERO indicated by the error message; repeat adjustment procedure. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
After the adjustment the balance will carry out a self-test. Remove adjusting weight during self test, balance will return into weighing mode automatically. GROSS In case of an adjustment error or incorrect adjusting weight ZERO the display will show an error message, repeat adjustment process. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
Reverification is carried out according to relevant national statutory regulations. The validity for verification of balances in Germany is e.g. 2 years. The legal regulation of the country where the balance is used must be observed! Verification of the weighing system is invalid without the "seal". GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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Notes on verified balances Possible seals: B urgent, and A or C 1. Seal of approval 2. Cover 3. Verification switch 4. Verification wire GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
2.4 “Testing instruments control” Tab. 1: Adjustment points Adjustment GAB 6K0.05N GAB 12K0.1N GAB 30K0.2N weight 0 kg 0 kg 0 kg 2 kg 4 kg 10 kg 4 kg 8 kg 20 kg 6 kg 12 kg 30 kg GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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„LoAd 0“ will be displayed First adjustment weight (weighing plate empty) After successful linearization the balance automatically returns to weighing mode. In case of an adjustment error or incorrect adjusting weight the display will show an error message; repeat linearization process. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
The taring process can be repeated any number of times, e.g. when adding several components for a mixture (adding). The limit is reached when the whole weighing range is exhausted. To delete the tare value, remove load from weighing plate GROSS ZERO TARE and press GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
The display will return to 0.00 % ZERO Place a sample GROSS The display will show the percentage value of the sample in relation to the reference value. To return to gram / kilo mode, press Printout example: Percent: 199.99% GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
You will briefly see a line on the screen before the scales (example) show the respective quantity GROSS GROSS To change between reference weight, total weight and quantity, press the key. To return to weighing mode, press the key. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
10.5.1 Traffic light function When using a traffic light, the following can be displayed: red lamp Goods to be weighed above tolerance limit yellow lamp Goods to be weighed below tolerance limit green lamp Goods to be weighed within tolerance range GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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Tare when using a weighing container Put on goods to be weighed, tolerance control is started The tolerance control is not active when the weight is under 20d. To finish tolerance weighing, set both limit to zero by pressing GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
ZERO returned to zero. Add more weighed goods as described before. Please note that the balance must be unloaded between the individual weighing procedures. You can repeat this process until the capacity of the scales is exhausted. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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The data in the summation memory are deleted. Printout example: 1st weighing: 0.200 kg 0.200 kg 2. Weighing 0.050 kg 0.250 kg 3. Weighing 2.000 kg 2.250 kg *************************** Number of weighings / total : 2.250 kg *************************** GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
Afterwards the weighing scales change to zero display. GROSS ZERO Add more weighed goods as described before. Please note that the balance must be unloaded between the individual weighing procedures. You can repeat this process until the capacity of the scales is exhausted. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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2. Weighing 0.050 kg 0.250 kg 3. Weighing 2.000 kg 2.250 kg *************************** Number of weighings / total : 2.250 kg *************************** The two following items limit the totalizing process: 1. totalize max. 99 times 2. number of digits displayed GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
Use the verification switch and the button to switch over into the available settings. Acknowledge setting / PRINT Either save by pressing or cancel by pressing exit the menu Return to weighing Press to exit menu. mode GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
Output of weighing value LP50 KERN-Label-Printer Printout ACC on* ACC on Add-up mode on ACC off Add-up mode off Add-up mode A2 2d* A 0,5d A 1d not documented A 2d A 4d Ut on* not documented Ut off* not documented GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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Audio sound when weight is beyond tolerance range SPd 15* SPd 15 SPd 30 not documented Display speed SPd 60 oF 0* Auto off after 0, 3, 5, 15, or 30 minutes Auto off return* Return to weighing mode * default setting GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
SPd 30 SPd 60 oF 0* Auto off after 0, 3, 5, 15, or 30 minutes Auto off Sta of* Sta of Multi-Tare off Sta on Multi-Tare on Multi-Tare return* Return to weighing mode * default setting GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
Baud rate selectable at 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps Miniature plug-in necessary (9 pole D-Sub) No parity For operation with interface faultless operation is only ensured with the correct KERN – interface cable (max. 2m) 12.1.2 Pin allocation of balance output bushing: Pin 2: Output...
Take into account that the following remote control commands must be sent without a subsequent CR LF. T: tare Taring Z: zero Zeroing SI: stable status Output of instable weighing values (US) or stable weighing values (ST) ST stable status or Output of stable weighing values (Y) or instable weighing values GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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.
Damaged electronics Keyboard error Improper operation of the balance Value outside the A/D Damaged weighing cell changer range Damaged electronics Should other error messages occur, switch balance off and then on again. If the error message remains inform manufacturer. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
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. GAB-N-BA-e-1315...
EN 60065:2002+A1:2006 08.04.2013 Datum Signatur Date Signature 72336 Balingen Albert Sauter Ort der Ausstellung KERN & Sohn GmbH Place of issue 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 GAB-N-BA-e-1315...