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The On/Off Button (I/O) 

 
Press the ON/OFF (I/O) button one time to turn on the balance and observe the turn-on sequence 
shown below.  

 

 

 

 
 
During this sequence the balance is doing an automatic systems 
check to verify it is functioning properly.  After the balance has 
been plugged in and turned on, allow it to warm up for at least 1 
hour, then follow the Auto-calibration instructions (page 

10

) to 

calibrate the balance. 

 
 
 
 

RS-232 Interface Cable 

 
Your balance is equipped with a bi-directional RS-232 compatible interface.  The included Null 
Modem Cable (AZI P/N 200-0069) is a custom cable manufactured to the following diagram.  Only 
this cable will provide the connections necessary for the ZSP-150-F Balance to communicate with the 
Computrac

®

 Vapor Pro

®

 series of moisture analyzers. 

 
 

ZSP-150-F's Null Modem Cable

 

 

 

 

Figure 3 - Turn-On Sequence 

Summary of Contents for ZSP-150-F

Page 1: ... AZI P N 700 0102 C MADE IN THE USA USER MANUAL ZSP 150 F ELECTRONIC BALANCE December 2016 ARIZONA INSTRUMENT LLC 3375 N Delaware Street Chandler AZ 85225 USA 800 528 7411 602 470 1414 f 602 281 1745 www azic com Email General azi azic com International intl azic com Customer Service support azic com ...

Page 2: ...y to be used as a quick reference guide The balance is intended to be used only in the manner outlined in this manual Misuse of the balance may cause product failure PROPRIETARY RIGHTS NOTICE The material in this manual contains valuable information developed by Arizona Instrument LLC for use with the Computrac Vapor Pro line of moisture analyzers No part of this manual can be reproduced or transm...

Page 3: ...rols 9 The ON OFF I O Button 9 The ZERO Buttons 9 The MODE Button 9 The SEND Button 9 The RANGE FUNCTION Button 10 CAL 1 Auto Calibration Using an external calibration weight 10 CAL 2 Linearity 11 Capacity Tracker 11 Selectable Vibration Filters and Stability Indicator 11 ZSP 150 F Rear Panel 12 RS 232 Front Panel Configuration 12 Troubleshooting Guide 14 ZSP 150 F Specifications 15 FCC Compliance...

Page 4: ...it Contents and AZI Part Numbers on page 17 for a complete list of the contents of the kit and the associated AZI part numbers Operating Environment The environment in which your balance is used is very important Air movement temperature changes vibrations direct sunlight etc influence the performance of high precision balances Therefore place your balance on a solid sturdy surface that is free of...

Page 5: ...balance is supplied with a 115 230 VAC 50 60 Hz automatic switching remote power supply with five international plug adapters This power supply will work with most electrical outlets However before making any connections verify that the power VAC requirement shown on the power supply is compatible with the AC power outlet to which the balance will be connected and the proper plug adapter for your ...

Page 6: ... turned on allow it to warm up for at least 1 hour then follow the Auto calibration instructions page 10 to calibrate the balance RS 232 Interface Cable Your balance is equipped with a bi directional RS 232 compatible interface The included Null Modem Cable AZI P N 200 0069 is a custom cable manufactured to the following diagram Only this cable will provide the connections necessary for the ZSP 15...

Page 7: ...t key to select AZISP150 as the external balance Press Quit and then Accpt key to program this option Select the CHECK BALANCE COMM option to verify the cable is connected and that the Vapor Pro Vapor Pro Rx and the balance are communicating Use the Esc key to return to the MAIN MENU If the Communication Check is not successful the balance s communication settings need to be reset to their factory...

Page 8: ...at the rear of the Vapor Pro XL Switch the power to both units ON Using the ZSP 150 F with the Vapor Pro XL From the MAIN MENU on the connected Vapor Pro XL select TEST PROGRAMS Use the arrows keys to locate the desired Test Program and touch it to highlight it Press VIEW to access the Test Program Select TEST START OPTIONS Set SAMPLE WEIGHT ENTRY to Balance Touch the top left corner of the screen...

Page 9: ...s There are two 2 ZERO buttons Pressing either button at any time returns the display to zeros When a weighing that has been zeroed out is removed from the weighing pan a negative reading is displayed To return the display to zeros press one of the ZERO buttons The MODE Button Pressing the MODE button starts the unit of weight cycle as follows grams g carats ct pennyweights dwt troy ounces ozt oun...

Page 10: ...to calibration User Action Balance Response 1 Remove any containers or weighing samples so that nothing is on the weighing pan then press the ZERO button Zeros are displayed 2 Press the RANGE FUNCTION button Balance display cycles repeatedly through PCS HI OK LO CAL 1 CAL 2 T and 3 Press the MODE button when CAL 1 appears CAL 1 and a flashing 0 are displayed 4 Wait 10 seconds for the balance to st...

Page 11: ...w filtering Fil Lo can be selected for quieter conditions and faster response The stability indicator OK is illuminated when the variance of the readings are below the preset stability parameters as selected by the user The stability indicator is useful in determining the stability of the weighing environment In normal weighing the OK stability indicator should come on within five seconds after th...

Page 12: ...d at Arizona Instrument to communicate with the Computrac Vapor Pro moisture analyzers Any changes to the recommended configuration will affect communication with the Vapor Pro Vapor Pro Rx or Vapor Pro XL It is not necessary to follow the entire configuration procedure on the next page if only one parameter is to be changed Follow steps 1 and 2 and then use the MODE button to cycle through the di...

Page 13: ...FF 9 Press the MODE button to move to the next parameter SEND WHEN STABLE SS The current send when stable setting SS OFF or SS on is displayed 10 Press the SEND button until SS OFF is displayed SS OFF 11 Press the MODE button to move to the next parameter DISPLAY BLANKING The current display blanking setting bL on or bL OFF is displayed 12 Press the SEND button until bL OFF is displayed bL OFF 13 ...

Page 14: ...ll windscreen or relocate balance Vibrations present Isolate or relocate balance Weight readings are incorrect Balance is out of calibration Re calibrate balance Balance is not level Level balance Balance was not re zeroed Press ZERO before weighing Unit of weight set incorrectly Select desired weighing unit p 9 Sample touching windscreen Reposition sample Display stays in turn on sequence Sub pan...

Page 15: ...le Weighing Speed Adaptive Update Interval 200 ms Data Interface RS 232 bidirectional interface is standard Baud rates are 4800 9600 and 19 200 Pan Size Circular 4 5 inch diameter Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C Relative Humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 C Power Supply Automatic switching 115 230 Volts AC 50 60 Hz 10 Windscreen Circular 6 inch diameter x 3 5...

Page 16: ...o operate the equipment Limited Warranty This Arizona Instrument Electronic Balance and its accessories are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of delivery During the warranty period Arizona Instrument will repair or at its option replace at no charge components that prove to be defective The equipment must be returned shipping prepaid to Arizona Ins...

Page 17: ... required please pack the item in the original box and packing material As an alternate place equipment in a snug fitting box then pack that box in a larger box with at least four inches of packing material between the two boxes Arizona Instrument does not assume responsibility for under packed items Please include the RMA and the name and phone number of the person we should contact regarding rep...

Page 18: ...lay The number of decimal places depends on the weight PCS continues to flash This prompts you that you may now increase the size of the sample if you wish The decimal places are an aid When adding more samples if the decimal part approaches 5 you cannot be sure of the exact count 5 If you need a larger sample add pieces the balance will count them until the decimal part is near 0 7 or 0 3 Then pr...

Page 19: ...s displayed 5 Press the ZERO button LO flashes and upper limit weight is displayed 6 Remove upper limit weight and place weight on the pan that represents the lower limit LO flashes and weight is displayed 7 Press the ZERO button HI OK LO briefly appears then OK and the low limit weight are displayed 8 Remove low limit weight LO appears and zeros are displayed The balance is now ready to check the...

Page 20: ...nce has stabilized press the ZERO button to zero out the container cage weight T appears in the display as well as zeros 5 Remove the container cage and place the sample animal in the container cage T and a slowly decreasing negative weight are displayed 6 Replace the container cage with the enclosed sample animal on the weighing pan After the sample caged animal is placed on the pan the weight re...

Page 21: ...n the unit of measure you have selected 3 Press the RANGE FUNCTION button Display cycles repeatedly through PCS HI OK LO CAL1 CAL2 T and 4 Press the MODE button when appears on the display Display will indicate and 100 00 This means that the weight on the pan now represents 100 00 You are now in the percent weighing mode with all weight readings displayed as a percent of the weight of the sample u...

Page 22: ...rizona Instrument LLC All Rights Reserved Arizona Instrument LLC Zeta Series ZSP 150 F Electronic Balance User s Manual Part Number 700 0102 If you have any questions regarding the operation of this instrument please call our toll free number 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 You may also send a fax to 480 804 0656 Arizona Instrument LLC 3375 N Delaware Street Chandler Arizona 85225 USA http www azic c...

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