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3. OPERATING YOUR BALANCE

 

 

 

3-1 Display and Control Panel

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY SYMBOLS 

 

Grams 

ct 

Carats 

oz 

Ounce 

Inspect 

Inspection mode 

PCS 

Units shown in # of pieces 

COUNT 

Pieces Counting Mode 

Percent deviation 

OK

 

Indicates the weight is stable 

 

positive indicator 

 

negative indicator 

 

 

 

 

3-2 Basic weighing

 

 

  Press the power key, the balance will turn on and display 0.00g 

  Place a weigh boat or weighing container on the weighing pan 

  Press the TARE key and wait for the display to show 0.00g 

  Place the sample onto the container (close the draft shield doors if included on your balance) 

  The display will stabilize (OK is displayed) and the weight will be displayed 

  Repeat the steps to weigh the next sample 

Summary of Contents for W3200 Series

Page 1: ...1 Precision Balance W3200 Series Operating Manual ...

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Page 3: ... BALANCE 6 3 1 Display and Control Panel 6 3 2 Basic Weighing 7 3 3 Count Weighing 7 3 4 Percent Deviation 7 3 5 Inspect Mode 7 4 CALIBRATION 8 4 3 Manual Calibration 9 5 USER SET UP 9 6 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 11 6 1 Bottom Hook Weighing 11 7 COMMUNICATION WITH A COMPUTER 11 7 1 RS 232 Connection 11 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING 12 9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 8 1 Cleaning 13 ...

Page 4: ...1 Standard weighing 2 Piece counting 3 Percentage weighing 4 Inspection mode Choice of weighing units grams carats or ounces RS 232 interface for connecting a peripheral device such as a computer or a printer Alarm to indicate malfunction Easy in lab calibration Bottom hook weighing used for density measurement 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Unpacking CAUTION Always handle your Accuris balance with care The i...

Page 5: ... 500g 1200g 3200g 5 000g Calibration External Readability 0 001g 0 01g Repeatability S D 0 002g 0 02g Linearity 0 002g 0 02g Stabilization time Approx 2 sec Operating temperature 10 30 Pan size 11 5cm 4 5 in 16cm 6 3in Draft Shield Yes 3 door glass enclosure No Dimensions W x H x D 20 5 x 35 x 30 5 cm 8 x 13 75 x 12 in 20 5 x 35 x 8 cm 8 x 13 75 x 3 1 in Power AC 110 to 230V 50 60 Hz 2 3 Environme...

Page 6: ...On an unstable surface o In areas where there are corrosive vapors 2 4 Setting up your Balance CAUTION Always allow the balance to warm up in its ambient environment for 2 hours prior to use If the balance is moved from a cold environment to a warmer environment condensation may form on the internal components and external surfaces of the balance and this can cause operating and performance proble...

Page 7: ... indicator negative indicator 3 2 Basic weighing Press the power key the balance will turn on and display 0 00g Place a weigh boat or weighing container on the weighing pan Press the TARE key and wait for the display to show 0 00g Place the sample onto the container close the draft shield doors if included on your balance The display will stabilize OK is displayed and the weight will be displayed ...

Page 8: ... 3 Place the reference weight onto the weigh pan and close the doors 4 Press the PERCENT key 100 will be displayed 5 Remove the reference weight from the weigh pan 6 Place an object to be compared to the reference weight onto the weigh pan and close the draft shield doors 7 A percentage value of the deviation between reference and the sample will be displayed 3 5 Inspect Mode The Inspect mode is a...

Page 9: ...eight limits a Press Menu key the display reads PrINT press Tare key repeatedly until it reads InSPCT b Press Count Enter key the display reads SET HI c Press Count Enter key the displays reads the highest weight limit d Press Tare key the display returns to reads SET HI e Press Tare key the display reads SET LO press Count Enter key the display reads the lowest weight limit Notice To leave the me...

Page 10: ... program Press TARE key to choose the item to be set up then press COUNT ENTER to confirm To exit the setup program press the TARE key repeatedly until ESC is displayed then press COUNT ENTER to confirm Print Setups There are three print types STABLE Print print a stable reading when it is attained INSTANT Print print immediately after the print key is pressed INTERVAL Print print at predetermined...

Page 11: ...to turn certain weighing units on or off To enable or disable certain units of measure perform the following procedure 1 Press MENU key the display reads PrInT 2 Press TARE key repeatedly until it reads unIT 3 Press COUNT ENTER key the display reads g yes which means g available for use Press COUNT ENTER to confirm To disable g as the unit press Tare key the display reads g no press COUNT ENTER ke...

Page 12: ...eight P Print print function percent function instant print M Count counting function When a balance is connected to a computer it is suggested that immediate print be used In response to this command the balance will transmit whatever number or message appears on the balance display The string format output is shown below A B C D E F G H I J K L M A signs field usually no display as a space when ...

Page 13: ...le length is 15 meters the load impedance of the device connected should be between 3000 and 7000 ohms with no more than 2500 pf shunt capacitance 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution No Display No power AC DC Power Adapter not functioning or incorrect specifications Plug in the AC DC adapter Replace the adapter Contact the Service Department Displayed weight value is unstable Unsuit...

Page 14: ... sharp objects such as a pen or pencil on the keypad Do not let objects fall on the weighing pan otherwise the weighing system can be damaged Do not expose the balance to high temperatures or dust Do not disassemble the balance without proper training or instructions It is recommended to cover the balance when not in use Keep the balance clean and dry 8 1 Cleaning Unplug the AC adapter before clea...

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