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GA- Series
Semi-Micro & Analytical Balances
With Advanced Weighing Features
• Internal Automatic (Time or Temperature
• One Semi-Micro & Three Analytical Mode
• Adjustable Backlit Display
• Simple Navigation
GA-Series Balances
Operation Manual
60g x 0.01mg / 220g x 0.1mg
160g x 0.1mg
220g x 0.1mg
310g x 0.1mg
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- Page 1 GA-Series Balances Operation Manual GA- Series Semi-Micro & Analytical Balances With Advanced Weighing Features • Internal Automatic (Time or Temperature • One Semi-Micro & Three Analytical Mode 60g x 0.01mg / 220g x 0.1mg 160g x 0.1mg 220g x 0.1mg 310g x 0.1mg •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS……………….……………………………………………………………………………. 1 GETTING STARTED…..…………….………………………………………………………………………………. 1 INSTALLATION & SET-UP……..………………………………………………………….………………………. POWER CONNECTION………….……………………………………………………..…………………………… 3 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE…………………………………………………………………..………….………………… 3 LEVELING..…………………………………………………………………….……………………………………… 3 GOOD WEIGHING TECHNIQUE..……….………………………….……………………………………………… 4 DISPLAY / KEYBOARD OVERVIEW............………………..……………………… 5 CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENT……………………………….…………………………………………………... 6 WEIGHING UNITS………………………….…………………….…………………………………………………. APPLICATION MODES…………………….…………………….…………………………………………………. 8 Basic Weighing Mode.………………………………………………..…………………………………... 8 Counting Pieces Mode.……………………………………………..………………………………….. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Congratulations and thank you for selecting a GeneMate GA-Series Balance, we appreciate your business. Your balance was designed and manufactured to give you years of service. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - Check the instrument for any visible signs of damage before you apply power. -
Page 4: Installation & Setup
Calibrate regularly to ensure accurate weighing results. Place components inside the chamber in the following order: GA- 225DC GA-164C, 224C & 314C Draft Chamber Floor (2) -
Page 5: Power Connection
AC POWER CONNECTION - When connecting power use the original AC adapter supplied with the balance. Using an unapproved power supply may damage the instrument and void the warranty. - Ensure the power supply is compatible with your instrument AND the local line voltage. - Connect the plug to the instrument. -
Page 6: Good Weighing Technique
GOOD WEIGHING TECHNIQUE Working with precision balances requires a steady hand and an even, uninterrupted technique. Use forceps or other suitable utensils to place the sample (and sample container) on the weigh pan as fingers are hygroscopic. If the balance has been idle and the draft chamber doors closed for an extended period, perform a number of test measurements before you begin weighing to allow the atmospheric conditions (temperature, RH and barometric pressure) inside the weighing chamber adjust to the ambient temperature outside the chamber. -
Page 7: Display / Keyboard Overview
DISPLAY / KEYBOARD OVERVIEW ON/OFF ON/OFF F9 button of the computer keyboard. On/Off Key: Press to Turns On and Off the Display Only. With the display off the balance remains F10 button of the computer keyboard. in a stand-by mode. To completely turn off the balance, disconnect AC Power Supply. F9 button of the computer keyboard. -
Page 8: Calibration & Adjustment
CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENT To ensure the highest level of weighing performance, calibration and adjustment is required at installation and at regular intervals thereafter. Calibrate the balance when: • The balance is moved to a new location • Long periods between weighing procedures occur. •... -
Page 9: Weighing Units
CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Time Activated (Setup Key - Code P1.6) The GA-Series balance maybe programmed to initiate the calibration & adjustment procedure with a change in time programmable in one-hour increments up to 12 hours maximum. The Temperature and Time calibration & adjustment activation features may be engaged simultaneously. The balance will activate the calibration &... -
Page 10: Basic Weighing Mode
APPLICATION MODE OPERATION Basic Weighing (F1) Basic weighing mode – available in 17 units of measure. See Weighing Units page 7. Counting Pieces (Mode Key - F2) Scroll to the F2 Mode, Press Enter Key, 0 pcs and SAMPLE 1.0000 will appear on the display. Press F2 Key 10 (blinking) will appear on the display along with SAMPLE QUANTITY. -
Page 11: Animal Weigh Mode
Liquids/Density Determination (Mode Key - F7) The Density of Liquids may be calculated using the sinker method. The volume of the sinker is listed on the sinker hanger and must be programmed into the balance prior to calculating the density of liquids. Press Mode Key and scroll to the F6 Mode, Press Enter Key PRODUCT will appear on the display. -
Page 12: Statistics Mode
Statistics (Mode Key - F9) The GA-Series balance will store 999 samples in memory and calculate the Statistical Data: (Number of Samples) (Total Weight of Samples) (Average Weight of Samples) (Minimum Sample Weight) (Maximum Sample Weight) (Standard Deviation) (Difference Between MIN and MAX) (Standard Deviation) (Coefficient of Variation) Press Mode Key and scroll to the F9 Mode. -
Page 13: Peak Hold Mode
Totalizing (cont.) When using the Totalizing Mode simply Press the Escape Key to begin another mixture. To Print a Report of the Mixture complete with each sample value, Press the Enter Key. Example of a report: Totalising Peak Hold (Mode Key - F11) The Peak Hold Mode allows the user to establish and HOLD on the balance weight display the largest (PEAK) weight of similar packages during a check weighing process. -
Page 14: Auto Zero Function
AMBIENT CONDITION SETTINGS (cont.) In less than ideal conditions a Filter setting of Slow combined with a Results Setting of Reliable and a Stability Setting of Unstable will optimize the weighing performance. In good weighing environments a combination of a Fast Filter Setting, Fast Result Settings and Stable Stability Setting will offer the faster weighing results. In most cases the factory settings (Normal Filter, Stable Stability and Fast &... -
Page 15: Balance Parameters
BALANCE PARAMETERS (Setup Code P6) Press Setup Key and scroll to the P6. Press Enter Key, followed by Up/Down Arrow Keys to Scroll through: Language (Setup Key – Code P6.1) Access Level (Setup Key – Code P6.2) Key Sound (Setup Key – Code P6.3) Backlight (Setup Key –... - Page 16 DATABASE PARAMETERS (cont.) Users – 100 (Database Key – Code 64.1) To add a new User, User Code, Password, Access Level and Language scroll to Database Level 64.1.1 and Press T/Insert Key, ADD NEW RECORDS appears on the display. Press the Enter Key, NAME NEW appears on the display.
- Page 17 DATABASE PARAMETERS (cont.) Tare Weight Storage & Recall – 100 (Database Key – Code 64.3) To add a new Tare Weight Container Name and Value scroll to Database Level 64.3.1.1 and Press T/Insert Key, NAME NEW appears on the display. Press Enter Key and NEW appears on the display. Use the Up/Down Arrow Keys to assign a name /value to the container.
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Page 18: Communication Settings
COMMUNICATION SETTINGS (Setup Mode P3) GA-Series are equipped with two RS232 Ports (COM 1 & COM 2), two USB Ports (Type A & Type B) and Wi Fi. The Parameters for the USB Ports are not configurable. USB Type A Port is designed for connection to a Keyboard, Bar Code Reader or USB Flash Drive. -
Page 19: Device Settings
DEVICE SETTINGS (Setup Mode P4) GA-Series RS232 Ports (COM 1 & COM 2) can be configured to send data to a printer and computer, to add a second display module, keypad or configure a bar code reader. To configure the Device Settings scroll to Setup Level P4, Press Enter Key, P4.1 Computer appears on the display. - Page 20 PRINTOUTS (cont.) USER (Setup Key – P5.3) Date (P5.3.1) Time (P5.3.2) User (P5.3.3) Product (P5.3.4) Variable 1 (P5.3.5) Variable 2 (P5.3.6) Tare (P5.3.7) Gross (P5.3.8) Current Resolution (P5.3.9) Calibration Report (P5.3.10) Standard Printout (P5.3.11) FOOTER (Setup Key – P5.4) Working Mode (P5.4.1) Date (P5.4.2) Time (P5.4.3) Scale/Balance Type (P5.4.4)
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Page 21: Database Import/Export
DATABASE IMPORT / EXPORT (Setup Mode P8) Database Import / Export GA-Series balances allow you to Import and Export to a Flash Drive via the USB 1 Port on the back of the balance. Scroll to Setup Level P8 or insert a flash drive into the USB 1 port, IEI IMPORT / EXPORT appears on the display. -
Page 22: Data Format
DATA FORMAT Data format sent from the balance to a peripheral device, 22 Characters: Command: 1 ÷ 3 Characters Stability Marker: [Space] When Unstable [?] When Unstable [∧] Sample Exceeds Maximum Weight + [∨] Sample Exceeds Maximum Weight – Character: [Space] –... -
Page 23: Cable Pinout Diagram
CABLE PINOUT DIAGRAM BELOW BALANCE WEIGHING SSA Series balances come with built-in hook for below balance weighing applications. To use this device the balance must be placed in a position that allows access to the hook and the ability to hang samples from the device. -
Page 24: Service & Technical Support
SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have ANY questions or require technical, application or service support please contact BioExpress at 1-800-999-2901. Please note that BioExpress and affiliates can not take back any instrument that has been exposed to biological or hazardous material contamination for replacement, credit, repair or disposal. DISPOSAL Please consider the environment when disposing of your instrument and the packing material. -
Page 25: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GA-225DC GA-164C GA-224C GA-314C Capacity (Max) 60g / 220g 160g 220g 310g Capacity (Min) 10mg 10mg 10mg Readability 0.01mg / 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg Repeatability 0.03mg / 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg Linearity 0.07mg/0.2mg 0.2mg 0.2mg 0.2mg Tare Range 0 to 220g 0 to 160g 0 to 220g... - Page 26 Rev A, July 2014...
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