Sartorius CAIS1, Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting Started
Steps 1.) Connect weighing platform to the indicator.
2.) Configure the analog/digital converter (ADC): see page 19
3.) Carry out an alignment: for adjustment, see page 26, for linearization see
page 27
4.) Connect peripheral devices, e.g. printer to the COM1 or UNICOM interface:
see Data Interfaces chapter starting on page 102
Connecting Weighing Platforms to WP1
An analog Sartorius platform (CAPP, CAPS, IU or IF) or a commercially-available
DMS load cell can be connected to the Combics indicator WP1 input.
3
The load cell should be connected by a certified technician who has received
specialized training from Sartorius. Any installation work that does not conform
to the instructions in this manual results in forfeiture of all claims under the
manufacturer’s warranty.
3
Peripheral devices should be connected by a certified technician who has received
specialized training from Sartorius. Any installation work that does not conform to
the instructions in this manual results in forfeiture of all claims under the
manufacturer’s warranty.
3
Disconnect the equipment from the power supply before starting connection work.
t
Set up the weighing platform (see Operating Instructions for the weighing plat-
form)
t
Place the cable from the weighing platform next to the indicator
฀ t
Open the Combics indicator:
Loosen the ten cap nuts on the front panel. Remove the front panel.
Installing Connection and Interface Cables
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The cable gland (IP69K protection) is pre-mounted on the indicator. Please use
extreme caution when performing any work on the equipment that affects this
cable gland.
You must use a torque
wrench to
tighten the cable gland to
5 Nm
.
Preparing Cables
t Strip approx. 14 cm from the end of the cable.
t Shorten the shielding to approx. 2 cm and pull back over the insulation.
t Strip approximately 5 mm of the insulation from the wires of the connecting
cable and affix ferrules to the wire ends.
Operating Instructions Combics Indicators 9
Getting Started