Warnings and Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
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The weigh cell complies with the
applicable regulations and standards
for electrical equipment, electromag-
netic compatibility, and the stipulated
safety requirements. Improper use or
handling can result in damage
and/or injury.
To prevent damage to the equipment,
read these operating instructions
carefully before using your balance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place.
Follow the instructions below to
ensure safe and trouble-free
operation of your balance:
!
Do not use this equipment in
hazardous areas, zones exposed to
explosive gases or dusts, or areas
exposed to potentially explosive
materials.
!
Use of the weigh cell in areas where
medical equipment is operated is not
permitted.
!
Do not expose the equipment to
extreme temperatures, moisture,
shocks, or vibrations.
!
Make sure that the voltage rating
printed on the AC adapter is
identical to your local line voltage
!
If you use electrical equipment in
installations and under ambient
conditions subject to more stringent
safety standards, you must comply
with the provisions as specified in
the applicable regulations for
installation in your country.
!
If you connect a different weigh cell
or electronics module from Sartorius,
make sure the devices you connect
are made to be operated together.
Check the equipment numbers
before connecting the devices.
!
Use of the weigh cell in areas where
medical equipment is operated is not
permitted.
!
If you connect a different weigh cell
or electronics module from Sartorius,
make sure to connect devices that
are made to be operated together.
Check the equipment numbers
before connecting the devices.
!
Exposure to excessive electromag-
netic interference can cause the
readout value to change. Once the
disturbance has ceased, the instru-
ment can be used again in accor-
dance with its intended purpose.
!
The equipment may be opened only
by authorized service technicians
who have been trained by Sartorius
and who follow Sartorius’ standard
operating procedures for maintenance
and repair work.
!
Connect only Sartorius accessories
and options, as these are optimally
designed for use with your weigh cell.
!
When cleaning your weigh cell,
make sure that no liquid enters the
equipment housing; use only a
slightly moistened cloth to clean
the balance.
!
Do not open the weigh cell housing.
If the seal is broken, this will result
in forfeiture of all claims under the
manufacturer‘s warranty.
!
If any problems occur, disconnect the
device from power before performing
any repair work on the device.
!
Make absolutely sure to disconnect
the electronics module from power
before you connect or disconnect
any electronic peripheral devices
(e.g., display unit) to or from the
data interfaces.
!
If there is visible damage to the
equipment or power cord, disconnect
the equipment from power and
replace the weigh cell and electronics
module.
!
If you have any trouble with your
weigh cell, contact your local
Sartorius office, dealer or service
center.
For technical assistance regarding
the design, specifications and instal-
lation of the equipment, please
contact your supplier or the Sartorius
hotline:
Phone: +49 (0) 551.308.4440
Fax: +49 (0) 551.308.4449
Installation
!
Any incoming inspection or installa-
tion work that does not conform to
the instructions in this manual will
result in forfeiture of all claims
under the manufacturer’s warranty.
!
All parts of the system must be
grounded (earthed), including any
draft shields that the customer may
use. For this purpose, connect an
equipotential bonding conductor.
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Note on installation:
The operator shall be responsible
for any modifications to Sartorius
equipment and for any connections
of cables or equipment not supplied
by Sartorius and must check and, if
necessary, correct these modifications
and connections.
On request, Sartorius will provide
information on the minimum oper-
ating specifications (in accordance
with the applicable standards for
immunity to interference).
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