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Stability indicator

Zero indicator

Percent weight

Piece counting

Data insertion mode

Upper threshold

Lower threshold

Density measurement

Ct, ozt, lb, GN, Dwt, kg, mg, g

Unit of measurement

Inputs outputs

5.1 Balance Rear and Underneath

Figure 1

1. Weigh pan assembly

2.  RS232, 9 pin connector for
PC/keyboard and printer

3.  Adjustable feet

4   Power supply input

Summary of Contents for Dx W3101A-220

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Analytical Balance Series Dx Models W3101A 120 W3100A 220 graphic dot matrix display Revision 12 17 ...

Page 2: ...EIGHT UNITS 16 9 2 SERIAL OUTPUT SETUP 17 9 3 TRANSMISSION SPEED SELECTION 18 9 4 AUTOZERO FUNCTION 19 9 5 FILTER SELECTION 19 9 6 STABILITY FUNCTION 20 9 7 CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 21 9 8 BACKLIGHT REGULATION 22 9 9 TIMER OFF FUNCTION 23 9 10 DATE AND TIME REGULATION 23 9 11 LANGUAGE SELECTION 25 9 12 CALIBRATION MODE SETTING 26 9 12 1 Automatic Calibration AUT CAL 26 9 12 2 Internal calibration I CAL...

Page 3: ...ith reference weight 47 10 5 2 Mode with manual insertion of the reference weight 48 10 6 ANIMAL WEIGHING FUNCTION 49 10 7 MAXIMUM LOAD FUNCTION 50 10 8 GLP FUNCTION GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES 50 11 RS232 INTERFACE FEATURES 53 11 1 GENERAL FEATURES 53 11 2 MAP OF CONNECTOR 53 11 3 CONNECTON OF THE BALANCE TO THE OPTIONAL ALPHANUMERIC KEYBOARD 53 11 4 CONNECTON OF THE BALANCE TO COMPUTER 53 11 4 1 C...

Page 4: ...ight if supplied from the carton and check for any visible damage to the instrument Do not install the balance in environments in which there are drafts strong temperature changes or vibrations Do not use the balance in potentially explosive environments The humidity of the environment where the balance is used must be between 45 and 75 ATTENTION For models with internal calibration remove the pro...

Page 5: ...to put the balance into stand by mode when not in use Calibrate the balance every time that it is moved to another location Periodically check the balance s calibration Do not drop objects of an excessive weight on the balance weigh pan as doing so may damage to the weigh cell mechanism Service should be carried out by trained personnel and spare parts used must be original Contact your distributo...

Page 6: ...mbly 4 Keyboard and display The weigh pan assembly consists of 2 pieces the pan support piece is first gently placed onto the weigh cell and then the weigh pan is placed gently onto the pan support Pan Support Weigh Pan ...

Page 7: ... mode H Upper threshold L Lower threshold DS Density measurement Ct ozt lb GN Dwt kg mg g Unit of measurement 5 Inputs outputs 5 1 Balance Rear and Underneath Figure 1 1 Weigh pan assembly 2 RS232 9 pin connector for PC keyboard and printer 3 Adjustable feet 4 Power supply input 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 8: ...ration motor only for models with internal calibration ATTENTION remove this screw by hand as soon as the balance is removed from its package 6 Weighing After connecting the balance to a power outlet a self diagnosis of the electronic circuits is automatically carried out and when finished off is displayed to indicate standby mode 5 6 5 7 Off ...

Page 9: ... The Accuris Analytical Balance carries out mass measurements using gravity g Differences in geographical regions and altitudes will affect the gravitational acceleration g The balance must therefore be adapted to specific environmental conditions by calibrating to obtain accurate measurements 7 1 Balances with external calibration 7 1 1 External calibration The calibration is carried out through ...

Page 10: ... for weighing operations NOTE an error message will be displayed if there is any interference during the calibration process To interrupt the calibration process press the ON OFF button while the calibration weight indication flashes It is also possible to calibrate the balance with a calibration weight greater than the pre set calibration weight 1 Press and hold the CAL button with the weigh pan ...

Page 11: ...the calibration has been carried out the value of the weight used will be displayed 3 Remove the calibration weight the balance is ready for weighing operations NOTE an error message will be displayed if there is some interference during the calibration process To interrupt the calibration process press the ON OFF button while the calibration weight indication flashes 7 2 Balances with internal ca...

Page 12: ...ned by weighing b For the production of medicines in pharmacies as well as for analyses in the medical and pharmaceutical laboratory c For official purposes d For manufacturing final packages For any questions about requirements please contact your local standards office Verification instructions An EU type approval exists for balances described in their technical data as verifiable If a balance i...

Page 13: ... load balance with known test weight ca 1 3 of the max load and compare with displayed value The reverification deadline has been exceeded 8 Tare function example using a weighing container 1 The relative weight of the weighing container will be shown on the display 2 Press the TARE button The word Tare will be displayed 21 3140g 01 06 10 13 15 24 Position of the seal mark for Verified balances mo...

Page 14: ...ws a tare value to be entered manually 1 Press and hold the TARE button with the weigh pan empty until the beeping stops and then release the button 2 Manual tare will be shown on the display 3 Now insert the desired tare value using the CAL and MENU buttons to increase and decrease the number while pressing the TARE button to pass to the next number During the entering phase holding down the TARE...

Page 15: ...pressed or the instrument is disconnected from the power supply 9 Balance parameters setup menu 1 Press and hold the MENU button with the plate empty until the beeping stops and then release the button 2 The following writing will be shown on the display 3 Now use the CAL and MENU buttons to navigate forward or backward in the parameters menu 90 0000g 01 06 10 13 15 24 0 Manual tare Setup Menu Sta...

Page 16: ...e weight units with which the balance will weigh can be selected 1 Set the weight units parameter as described in chapter 10 The currently set weight units will be shown on the display 2 Now by pressing the MENU or CAL button it will be possible to scroll through the weight units forward or backward 3 Then press the PRINT button to confirm the desired weight units Language Calibration mode Calibra...

Page 17: ...des can be selected 1 Select the serial output parameter as described in paragraph 10 The currently set transmission mode will be shown on the display 2 Now by pressing the MENU or CAL button it will be possible to scroll through the serial output MENU forward or backward 3 Then press the PRINT button to confirm the desired transmission mode SYMBOL UNIT OF MEASUREMENT CONVERSION FACTOR 1 g g GRAMS...

Page 18: ... scroll the different transmission speeds forward or backward then confirm the choice with the PRINT button 3 After having selected the desired transmission speed the screen relative to the balance TRANSMISSION MODE FEATURES Continuous Transmits the weight data in a continuous way On demand Transmits the weight data only when the PRINT button is pressed Generic printer The weight data is printed o...

Page 19: ...s levels forward or backward then confirm your choice with the PRINT button locked in verified balances 3 After having selected the desired autozero the screen relative to the balance parameters menu will be displayed again It will now be possible to select another parameter or return to weighing mode by pressing the ON OFF button 9 5 Filter selection The balance can be adapted to different enviro...

Page 20: ...hing mode by pressing the ON OFF button 9 6 Stability function The stability symbol will appear on the display when the weight is stable within a defined interval 1 Select the stability parameter as described in paragraph 10 The currently set type of stability will be shown on the display FILTER MENU FILTER LEVEL Filter 1 Use this filter level in stable environmental conditions and for use of the ...

Page 21: ... to make the indication as visible as possible from different angles 1 Select the contrast adjustment parameter as described in paragraph 10 The currently set contrast value will be shown on the display 2 Select the desired contrast value By pressing the MENU or CAL button it will be possible to increase or decrease the value then confirm the choice with the PRINT button STABILITY MENU LEVEL OF ST...

Page 22: ...aph 10 The currently set mode will be shown on the display 2 Select the desired modality By pressing the MENU or CAL button it will be possible to scroll through the various levels forward or backward then confirm the choice with the PRINT button 3 After having selected the desired mode the screen relative to the balance parameters menu will be displayed again It will now be possible to select ano...

Page 23: ... battery life 3 After having selected the desired mode the screen relative to the balance parameters menu will be displayed again It will now be possible to select another parameter or return to weighing mode by pressing the ON OFF button 9 10 Date and time regulation This function allows you to regulate the date and time and to modify the date display format 1 Select the date and time parameter a...

Page 24: ...umber and the PRINT button to pass to the next date 4 After having regulated the date and time press and hold the PRINT button until the beeping stops and then release the button to save the settings 5 The screen relative to the balance parameters menu will then be displayed It will now be possible to select another parameter or return to weighing mode by pressing the ON OFF button Date and time F...

Page 25: ... various levels forward or backward then confirm your choice with the PRINT button After having selected the desired language the screen relative to the balance parameters menu will be displayed again It will now be possible to select another parameter or return to weighing mode by pressing the ON OFF button LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE Italian Italian language English English language Português Portugu...

Page 26: ...ibration Automatic calibration Technical calibration Locked for verified balances models 3 Press the PRINT button to confirm AUT CAL I CAL E CAL To confirm TEC CAL keep the PRINT button pressed until the beeping stops 4 The screen relative to the balance parameters menu will then be displayed It will now be possible to select another parameter or return to weighing mode by pressing the ON OFF butt...

Page 27: ...he plate 1 Press the CAL button with the plate empty The display will show the message CAL and the balance s calibration will be carried out automatically 2 At the end of the calibration the balance will return to normal weighing conditions If the calibration is not completed due to vibrations or drafts the message CAL bUt will be displayed Press the CAL bUtton again and if the problem persists se...

Page 28: ... necessary 1 After having selected the TEC CAL calibration mode press the CAL button with the plate empty The word CAL will be displayed 2 When the value of the calibration weight begins to flash load the calibration weight on the plate 3 Wait for the calibrated weight to be displayed and the stability symbol to turn on and then remove the weight from the plate 4 When 0 000 is shown on the display...

Page 29: ...n mode Correction 1 Select the calibration data parameter as described in paragraph 10 The data relative to the last calibration carried out will be shown on the display 2 Press the PRINT button to print the calibration data 3 Press the ON OFF button to exit from the screen and return to the balance parameters menu It will now be possible to select another parameter or return to weighing mode by p...

Page 30: ...selection 5 Press the ON OFF button to exit from the menu or select the return function and press the PRINT button 10 1 Piece counting function The piece counting program allows you to carry out a total count of the pieces after having carried out a sampling of pieces or having inserted the average unit weight of the piece 1 Select the piece counting program as described in paragraph 10 The follow...

Page 31: ...ay It will now be possible to proceed with the counting of the pieces If the pieces to be counted have a weight that is too little with respect to the balance s resolution an error message will be displayed In this case it will be necessary to turn to a balance with greater resolution If the weight of the samples is acceptable but not sufficient the following message will be displayed Add enough p...

Page 32: ... the average unit weight This function allows the user to enter when known the average unit weight of the piece thus avoiding the sampling of the pieces 1 Select the piece counting program as described in paragraph 10 The following screen will be shown on the display 2 Press the MENU button until the following message appears on the display 3 Then press the PRINT button to confirm Piece counting 0...

Page 33: ...is sufficient 0 will be shown on the display it is now possible to proceed with the counting loading the pieces on the plate 7 To exit from the piece counting function press the ON OFF button It is also possible to use the optional alphanumeric keyboard to insert the average unit weight of the sample In this case carry out the same procedure described above to enter manual insertion mode 1 Insert ...

Page 34: ... the plate and wait for the beep 2 This procedure can now be repeated up to a maximum of 255 pieces or you can proceed with the normal counting of the pieces This mechanism allows for a more accurate estimate of the average unit weight and a better precision in the counting of the pieces NOTE the automatic updating mechanism is not active if the sampling has been carried out through insertion of t...

Page 35: ... 6 It will now ask you to weigh the solid in the air 7 Carry out a tare if necessary and load the solid Wait for the stability symbol to appear and press the PRINT button to acquire the value The word wait will appear during the acquisition of the value 8 The weight of the solid in the liquid will then be requested Carry out the tare of the drum in the liquid Put the solid in the drum immerse the ...

Page 36: ...from the density function or the MENU button to carry out the density measurement for another solid 10 2 2 Liquid density determination 1 Select the density program as described in paragraph 10 The following screen will be shown on the display 2 Press the MENU button select liquid mode Then press the PRINT button to confirm Density 01 06 10 13 15 24 Dens 2 0019 g cm3 Density 01 06 10 13 15 24 Dens...

Page 37: ...he value using the optional alphanumeric keypad 5 Once the desired value has been set press the PRINT button 6 It will now ask you to weigh the dipstick in the air 7 Carry out a tare if necessary and load the dipstick Wait for the stability symbol to appear and press the PRINT button to acquire the value The word wait will appear during the acquisition of the value Enter the density of the solid D...

Page 38: ...n of the liquid will now be displayed If the balance is equipped with a printer it will be possible to print the density value by pressing the PRINT button 10 The following string will be shown on the display in case of error 11 Now press the ON OFF button to exit from the density function or the MENU button to carry out the density measurement for another liquid 0 Density 01 06 10 13 15 24 Dens 1...

Page 39: ... the first ingredient 4 Then press the PRINT button to confirm 5 Carry out a tare operation if necessary and load the second ingredient Formulation Manual 01 06 10 13 15 24 Formula 00 Formulation 01 06 10 13 15 24 01 E premere Print TOT 0 0000 g P 0 0000g Formulation 01 06 10 13 15 24 01 E premere Print TOT 0 0000 g P 15 0000g Formulation 01 06 10 13 15 24 02 E premere Print TOT 15 0000 g P 0 0000...

Page 40: ...ry out a new formulation press the ON OFF button once To exit from the program and return to the weighing screen press the ON OFF button two consecutive times 10 3 2 Formula saving 1 Select the formulation program as described in paragraph 10 The following screen will be shown on the display 2 Select the number of the formula to save or modify using the CAL and MENU buttons to increase and decreas...

Page 41: ...nt it can be a series of numbers or letters max 11 characters using the MENU or CAL buttons to scroll through the available characters 6 Then press the PRINT button to confirm and save the value 7 Now enter the quantity of the component using the MENU or CAL buttons to increase or decrease the value while pressing the TARE button to pass to the next value and the PRINT button to pass to the next p...

Page 42: ...as described in paragraph 10 The following screen will be shown on the display 2 Choose the name of the formula previously saved using the CAL and MENU keys to scroll through the various formulas inserted 3 Then press the PRINT button to confirm the selection 4 It will now be possible to display the various components and the relative quantities of the selected formula using the MENU and CAL butto...

Page 43: ...ing operation when the value of the component is approaching the threshold of the acceptable value the dosing bar will automatically zoom 8 Then press the PRINT button to pass to the next component 9 If necessary carry out the tare operation before measuring out the quantity of component indicated at the top right of the display 10 Then press the PRINT button to pass to the next component means th...

Page 44: ...inter The display will show the following screen 12 To exit from the screen and carry out a new formulation press the ON OFF button once To exit from the program and return to the weighing screen press the ON OFF button two consecutive times To interrupt and exit from the formulation function at any time press the ON OFF button Formulation 01 06 10 13 15 24 END TOT 20 0000 g W 5 0000g ...

Page 45: ...ase prolonged pressure on the TARE button allows you to delete the entered value 3 Then press the PRINT button to confirm The entered value will remain in memory until the balance is turned off 4 The following screen will then be displayed 5 Now insert the MAXIMUM limit using the same procedure described for the insertion of the MINIMUM limit 6 Then press the PRINT button to confirm The entered va...

Page 46: ... under the value of the lower limit set the symbol L is visualized on display while if the value is over the upper limit set the symbol H is visualized on display 10 4 2 With only the lower limit set When only the lower limit is set and the upper limit is left to zero the weight is considered ok each time the value of weight is over the lower limit set identified by the OK symbol that is visualize...

Page 47: ...are will be carried out and you will be asked to load the reference weight on the plate 4 Load the reference weight on the plate and then press the PRINT button the word Wait will be shown Once the weight is acquired a screen with an indication of the weight loaded reference weight and percentage weight will be shown 5 Now remove the reference weight load the sample and read the percentage weight ...

Page 48: ...ntered The value entered will remain in the memory until the balance is turned off It is also possible to enter the value using the optional alphanumeric keypad 5 After having inserted the desired reference weight value press the ENTER key 6 Now load the sample and read the percentage value 7 Press the ON OFF button to exit from the percentage weighing function NOTE If the reference weight entered...

Page 49: ...utton 3 Load the sample to be weighed on the plate and press the PRINT button the value of the current weight and the set sampling countdown time will be displayed 4 Once acquired the weight will be shown on the display with an indication of the average weight detected 5 Press the ON OFF button once to carry out another measurement or twice to exit from the function Animal weighing 01 06 10 13 15 ...

Page 50: ...ight can now be detected 3 Press the TARE button to carry out another measurement 4 Press the ON OFF button to exit from the maximum load function 10 8 GLP function Good Laboratory Practices The GLP function allows you to save the identifying parameters of the instrument and operator to be able to print them along with the value of the test results 1 Select the GLP function as described in paragra...

Page 51: ... 18 characters using the MENU and CAL buttons to scroll through all of the available characters Note It is also possible to set the value by using the optional alphanumeric keypad 4 Confirm by pressing the PRINT button 5 Enter the project identifier it can be a series of numbers or letters max 18 characters using the MENU and CAL buttons to scroll through all of the available characters Note It is...

Page 52: ...en confirm all of the data entered by pressing and holding the PRINT button until the beeping stops 7 The balance will automatically return to the weighing screen 2 Sec Glp 01 06 10 13 15 24 Project ID Testing ...

Page 53: ...800 e 9600 baud The character format is of 8 bit preceded by one bit of start and followed by a bit of stop Parity is not considered 11 2 Map of connector 11 3 Connecton of the balance to the optional alphanumeric keyboard To connect the optional external alphanumeric keyboard to the balance it must be used the same connector that is used to link the balance to PC In this case the connection to PC...

Page 54: ...ode with GLP must be set from the menu as explained in the paragraph 9 2 In all the modes it is possible to execute all the balance s functions directly from the computer s keyboard transmitting to balance the ASCII codes as shown in the table below CODICE 2nd FUNCTION PROLONGED PRESS t H74 TARE c H63 CALIBRATION e H65 ENTER m H6D MENU o H6F ON OFF CODE 1st FUNCTION SINGLE PRESS T H54 TARE C H43 C...

Page 55: ... formats are shown Weight mode valid for both continuous and on demand transmission 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Sign weight measure unit Stability CR LF 11 4 2 On demand transmission mode When in on demand mode the transmitted data to computer do not include only informations of the weight value but also date time and other informations that depend on the function you re currently using ar...

Page 56: ... thresholds Value over threshold 03 04 11 11 02 19 03 04 11 11 01 50 03 04 11 11 01 50 Lim 1 10 00 g Lim 1 10 00 g Lim 1 10 00 g Lim 2 100 00 g Lim 2 100 00 g Lim 2 100 00 g Weight 0 01 g Weight 31 08 g Weight 131 10 g TEST KO TEST OK TEST KO PERCENTUAL WEIGHT 03 04 11 11 58 39 Perc 100 0 Weight 18 69 g Refer 18 69 g ANIMAL WEIGHING 03 04 11 12 01 06 Time 20 Sec M 56 53 g MAXIMUM LOAD 03 04 11 12 ...

Page 57: ...a generic serial printer from the menu set the generic printing mode as described in the paragraph 9 2 and manage the busy signal Print of weight data together with GLP indications with generic serial printer from the menu set the generic printing GLP mode as described in the paragraph 9 2 and manage the busy signal Print of weight data with printer model TLP50 from the menu set the printer TLP mo...

Page 58: ...ting or TLP 50 printer Weighing mode 03 04 11 10 13 44 Weight 0 00 g Piece counting 03 04 11 10 49 28 Pcs 10 Weight 100 02 g MPW 10 00 g Density 03 04 11 10 51 15 d 1 4504 g cm3 Formulation 03 04 11 10 54 57 Manual 1 31 05 g 2 100 02 g 3 26 89 g NOTE To transmit the print of total of weights press and keep pressed the PRINT button T 157 96 g ...

Page 59: ...O TEST OK TEST KO Percentual weight 03 04 11 11 58 39 Perc 100 0 Weight 18 69 g Refer 18 69 g Animal weighing 03 04 11 12 01 06 Time 20 Sec M 56 53 g Maximum load 03 04 11 12 01 57 Max 2 76 g 11 5 2 Generic Printer or TLP 50 printer with G L P In the print mode with G L P the printed data are the same as shown in the print mode without G L P but with the add of G L P paramters as shown below 03 04...

Page 60: ...60 TEST Weight 18 71 g Signature G L P parameters Weight data ...

Page 61: ...to print because of unstable weight Protect the balance from environmental disturbance ERR06 Weight is not stable in density mode Protect the balance from environmental disturbance ERR07 Weight is not stable in percent weighing mode Protect the balance from environmental disturbance ERR08 Anomaly with autocalibration motor Contact service staff ERR09 Weight is not stable in formulation mode Protec...

Page 62: ...nstrument cannot be guaranteed if the balance power supply is clearly damaged the balance power supply is not functioning balance power supply is stored for long time in unsuitable environmental conditions In any of the above cases contact your distributor or a specialized service technician to repair or replace necessary components so the instrument can be used safely 14 Technical Specifications ...

Page 63: ...ate that this equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted waste It s your responsibility to correctly dispose of your equipment at lifecycle end by handing it over to an authorized facility for separate collection and recycling It s also your responsibility to decontaminate the equipment in case of biological chemical and or radiological contamination so as to protect from health hazards the p...

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