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Balance Kit Operating Manual, 393278, en, V1.0

4 - Putting into Operation

Setting up the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01

4.1.2 Unpacking and Inspection

1

Unpack the Balance Kit and the SAG 285/01.

2

Ensure that no parts are missing or damaged.

3

Check whether the voltage range of the SAG 285/01 supply unit corresponds 

with the local mains voltage.

4

Contact the supplier of the SAG/01 or your nearest Tecan representative if 

any parts are missing or damaged.

4.1.3 For Your Safety

WARNING

Damage to the system and danger of electric shock.

Š

Always switch the instrument and the computer off before making any electric 

connections or opening the instrument’s access door.

4.1.4 Preparing the Weighing Cell

Also see 

Fig. 4-1 , 

4-1

.

4

Carefully place the Weighing Cell onto the adapter plate with the feet inserted 

into the corresponding positioning holes.

5

Check whether the Weighing Cell is seated properly on the adapter plate and 

does not wobble. If necessary adjust the cell by turning the feet until the cell is 

level and stable.

6

Carefully tighten the counternuts to secure the feet when done.

7

Place the centering ring (D) on the cell and insert the cone of the weighing pan 

(E) into the corresponding hole as shown in the figure.

To prepare the Weighing Cell:

1

Screw the counternuts on the 

screw bolts of the feet (F) 

down until the stop.

2

Screw the feet (F) into the 

corresponding mounting 

holes at the bottom of the 

Weighing Cell (H).

3

Place the adapter plate (G) 

on a the worktable in the grid 

position where you want to 

perform the Gravimentric test 

later.

D

E

F

G

H

Summary of Contents for Balance Kit for SAG 285/01

Page 1: ...Balance Kit Operating Manual 393278 en V1 0 Operating Manual Balance Kit for SAG 285 01...

Page 2: ...erved Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Document Status Sheet Title Balance Kit for SAG 285 01 Operating Manual ID 393278 en V1 0 Version Revision Issue Major...

Page 3: ...Requirements 3 6 3 3 1 Hardware Requirements 3 6 3 3 2 Software 3 7 3 3 3 Access Rights Passwords 3 8 3 3 4 Syringes and Liquid for Gravimetric Test 3 8 4 Putting into Operation 4 1 Setting up the Bal...

Page 4: ...leshooting Table 6 1 7 Spare Parts and Accessories 7 1 Tecan Spare Parts and Accessories 7 2 7 1 1 Balance Kit 7 2 7 1 2 Uniport 7 2 7 1 3 Instrument Software 7 3 7 2 Parts from Other Manufactures 7 3...

Page 5: ...wish to run the Gravimetric Test on instruments that are equipped with a liquid handling arm LiHa Scope This Operating Manual is limited to the following Applicable to the installation and setup of t...

Page 6: ...4 3 Genesis Freedom Doc ID 392 179 Software Version V4 5 Freedom EVO Genesis Freedom Classic Doc ID 390 791 Software Version V4 6 and later Freedom EVO EVOlyzer Genesis Freedom Classic Doc ID 392 888...

Page 7: ...avimetric Test is run are strictly observed and followed Therefore the relevant manuals must always be available to all persons performing the tasks described herein 2 1 User Qualification What Users...

Page 8: ...pear as follows WARNING Generally the triangular warning symbol indicates the possibility of personal injury or even loss of life if the instructions are not followed Whenever possible the symbol indi...

Page 9: ...ttler AG 285 or AG 245 2 4 General Safety Rules Legal Regulations Legal regulations such as local state and federal laws which prescribe the use or application as well as the handling of dangerous mat...

Page 10: ...2 4 Balance Kit V4 7 Operating Manual 393278 en V1 0 2 Safety General Safety Rules...

Page 11: ...5 01 to the instrument so that it can be used for the Gravimetric Test Overview The following figure provides a quick overview of both the Balance Kit and the SAG 285 01 from Mettler Toledo Brief desc...

Page 12: ...Weighing Cell H as shown in the figure It contains a groove that can be filled with distilled or de ionized water During operation part of this liquid evaporates and thus increases the air humidity u...

Page 13: ...See section 7 Spare Parts and Accessories 7 1 Tab 3 2 Weighing Module SAG 285 01 Item in figure Quantity Designation Explanation H 1 Weighing Cell Is placed on the adapter plate F and actually weighs...

Page 14: ...t shield Tab 3 4 Adapter plate with without weighing cell and draft shield Dimension Measurement mm in Overall height with installed Weighing Cell with draft shield ht approx 130 5 1a a Exact value de...

Page 15: ...ontains only mechanical parts there are no electrical connections SAG285 01 The SAG 285 01 is supplied and connected as follows Power supply Via a separate power supply included in delivery that is co...

Page 16: ...he SAG 285 01 and the instrument can be connected directly Note Depending on the connectors at the instrument cable and the computer adequate 9 to 25 pole RS 232 adapters and or gender changers may be...

Page 17: ...ents are not normally equipped with a Uniport board If possible a separate Uniport board may be installed for the Gravimetric Test The connection via the Uniport is not supported by the Instrument Sof...

Page 18: ...ined user groups with different authorization levels The Balance Setup and the Gravimetric Test can be carried out by users with SnS_Customer access rights Note For detailed information about user acc...

Page 19: ...w The following figure provides an overview of the Balance Kit and the SAG 285 01 Weighing Module For a description and the detailed specifications see section 3 1 3 1 Fig 4 1 Parts of Balance Kit SAG...

Page 20: ...ring the Weighing Cell Also see Fig 4 1 4 1 4 Carefully place the Weighing Cell onto the adapter plate with the feet inserted into the corresponding positioning holes 5 Check whether the Weighing Cell...

Page 21: ...the power supply unit L to the Control Unit J as shown in Fig 4 1 4 1 4 1 6 Connecting the SAG 285 01 and the Instrument to the Computer Depending on the computer model and its interfaces there is mor...

Page 22: ...ectly to the RS 232 port of the computer SAG 285 01 Connect the LC RS9 cable K to the RS 232 port of the USB to RS 232 converter Cnv Recommended converters See sections 3 3 1 3 6 and 7 2 2 7 4 Fig 4 3...

Page 23: ...trument via an USB to Serial converter will reduce the communication speed between the instrument and the computer As a consequence the execution time for the Gravimetric Test may increase by 10 to 20...

Page 24: ...strument to the computer 1 Decide which of the following connection methods is suitable in your case Direct connection to two RS 232 ports see Fig 4 2 4 3 Mixed connection instrument to RS 232 and SAG...

Page 25: ...3 Close the cover Balance Parameters Next the balance parameters must be set For detailed information consult the Operating Manual of the SAG 285 01 To set the balance parameters 1 If not done yet con...

Page 26: ...installed on the computer you need a user account with a user name and a password Required access rights SnS_Customer access level or higher If necessary turn to the system administrator for an appro...

Page 27: ...ap that corresponds to the adapter plate for the SAG 285 01 Weighing Cell If necessary you can modify this map according to your needs with the Worktable Complete Editor Earlier Versions of Instrument...

Page 28: ...ation ring B on the Weighing Cell 3 Place the vessel C on the weighing pan E 4 Carefully fill the evaporation ring with distilled or de ionized water until the ring is about half full ATTENTION Damage...

Page 29: ...Balance Kit itself has no operating and display elements of its own Most of the operating and display elements needed for the Gravimetric Test are shown in the above figure Power Switches The location...

Page 30: ...rotective clothing before starting the Gravimetric Test 5 2 2 Gravimetric Test It is assumed that you have carried out all steps described in chapter Putting into Operation and that the test can now b...

Page 31: ...Unit not con nected to mains Connect the control unit via the power supply unit Control Unit does not react to changes in weight on Weighing Cell Control Unit not con nected to Weighing Cell Check co...

Page 32: ...ly Repeat Balance Setup and test if Control Unit communicates properly with Instrument Software During Gravimetric Test the LiHa is not moved to the correct position above the Weighing Cell Grid posit...

Page 33: ...rom Tecan Addresses see section 8 Customer Support 8 1 Parts and accessories for the SAG 285 01 Directly from Mettler Toledo USB to Serial Converters From manufacturer or specialized distributor Note...

Page 34: ...7 1 2 Uniport Note Remember that the connection via Uniport is not supported by the Instrument Software V4 6 or later Tab 7 1 Balance Kit for SAG 285 01 Designation Tecan Part No Balance Kit for SAG...

Page 35: ...Tab 7 4 Instrument Software Version Used for Tecan Part No V4 2 Genesis Classic 615 018 V4 3 Genesis Freedom a a Special version that was validated for Genesis Freedom only 615 093 a V4 5 Genesis Fre...

Page 36: ...specialized distributor or directly from the manufacturer Tab 7 7 USB to Serial Adapters Manufacturer Designation Part No Aten International Company Ltd www aten com USB to RS 232 Converter 1 USB to...

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Page 39: ...rom the label the receiving device knows what kind of information the data part contains Gravimetric Test Test function implemented in the Instrument Software with which the precision and the accuracy...

Page 40: ...le Complete Editor Graphical editor that allows creating modifying and deleting worktable maps Worktable Map A graphical representation of the worktable and the objects arranged on it The parameters o...

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