700-0014 (Computrac) SP-150 Balance User`s Manual255264
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1. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 1999 2008 Arizona Instrument LLC AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 2 of 21 Table of Contents SP 150 Electronic ALAN C Sa crecccancces sasnmeanetstonspnean Potts beab ra me bRed e een p ea p NEED NS 2 MAG KUNE and Setup sae ae nr essen ue ee ag seen M adr eae p 4 The On Ore S witel i esr e eat ei b eS 6 Connecting the SP 150 to the Vapor Pro eene iter intensa een toast ena ee Uo eene ee eaae nc 7 The Zero SW Ug ict ot M E 8 The Mode Switch isi eee rei pred e tie hed eee edie eee saias 8 The Send SAP EK E EEE ae te REEE E EAKR eet ilies 8 The EUHCOORS WILCILE 526 OI ea RR Cu e Ma C 8 CAL 1 Auto Calibration Using an external calibration weight sesss 9 Capacity Tracer scatet oet noh uta adt uda arent deno oett eu b atri teda ott ius 10 Selectable Vibration Filters and Stability Indicator eee 10 SP 1t50 Reat Panel be 11 RS 237 Interface Cable ice een e ee es eee a e edd 11 R5 232 Front Panel C onBg ratlon stene ited jee ass pani E Duo A EEES 12 Troubleshootng Guides esce ort oreet ertet sues oerte mes lox eve bes Re es nendeverbenss 14 Environmental Requirements did e eret eiue pde cudnt ovebeptehes maabebertords 15 SP SISO SPBeCIHICAIllOH Sete eodera roges ier aote pterea edid dos eese E 16 FEC Compliinee o oie ett E n oii esuada uen aa e uLos 17 PATA GW Elvis 17 LE ended Warranty sce etas Dt teat n2. A ARIZONA INSTRUMENT LLC SP 150 Electronic Balance USER MANUAL October 2008 Arizona Instrument LLC 3375 N Delaware Street Chandler Arizona 85225 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 Fax 480 804 0656 http www azic com email azi azic com General intl azic com International support azic com Customer Support AZI P N 700 0014 D AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 1 of 21 Setup and Operation Manual Thank you for choosing an SP 150 Electronic Balance from Arizona Instrument LLC AZI is pleased to provide you with a balance designed and manufactured for years of reliable service and proudly made in the U S A Please read this manual completely before using your balance This information will enable you to fully utilize your balance and should be located nearby 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 transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical or otherwise This includes photocopying and recording or in connection with any information storage or retrieval system without the express written permission of Arizona Instrument LLC
3. Clamping Screw 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 air currents and vibration The surface should not be magnetic and should be located away from doors windows heaters air conditioners and fans Level the balance by turning the front feet to center the bubble in the level Indicator Turn a foot clockwise to raise that side or counter clockwise to lower that side of the balance Turn both feet together to raise or lower the front of the balance AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 5 of 21 Before making any connections verify that the power requirement shown on the remote power supply is compatible with the AC power outlet to which the balance will be connected First plug the round DIN connector into the rear panel receptacle Then plug the power supply into a grounded AC outlet Do not alter or bypass the ground plug in any way Doing so adversely affects the performance of the balance NOTE Your balance must be plugged in and switched on for at least one 1 hour then calibrated prior to use Please see the calibration instructions on page 9 The On Off Switch Press the ON OFF switch and observe the turn on sequence shown below CAL X HI ozt dwt es Oke H RA EE biti PCS T LO ai a a s
4. The display stops flashing In approximately 10 seconds a weight value or two alternating weight values flash on the display The display stops flashing and the selected weight are displayed The weight continues to be displayed while the calibration takes place approximately 10 seconds The display blanks then displays OK and the calibration weight The display returns to zeros and the normal weighing mode Page 9 of 21 Capacity Tracker The capacity tracker provides a graphic display of the used and unused portions of the weighing range Each segment represents 5 of the balance s capacity and is illuminated as that portion of the capacity is used The larger segments representing V4 Ve 34 and full load flash as they are approached and then become solid again as they are exceeded Selectable Vibration Filters and Stability Indicator All balances are equipped with three vibration filters and a stability indicator to adapt to varying weighing conditions The balance is delivered set in the high Fil HI mode which is the most aggressive mode Less filtering Fil nor or Fil Lo can be selected for quieter conditions and faster response The stability indicator OK is illuminated when the balance has determined that all readings are within the filter parameters the user has selected If the weight readings are outside the acceptable limit the stability indicator will not light The stability indicator can be disabled
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6. C Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment The equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense Shielded interconnect cables and shielded power cords must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Arizona Instrument could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 Instrument s product service facility This limited warranty does not apply if the equipment is damaged by accident or misuse or as a result of service or modification by other than an Arizona Instrument LLC service facility The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all ot
7. CS oFF as the CONTINUOUS SEND setting Press the MODE switch to move to the The current display blanking setting bL on next parameter DISPLAY BLANKING or bL oFF is displayed Press the SEND switch until bL oFF is bL oFF displayed Press the ZERO switch to save bL oFF SAVEd is displayed followed by bL oFF as the DISPLAY BLANKING setting Press the ON OFF switch The display blanks Press the ON OFF switch The balance is ready for use Changing any of these settings from the AZI factory presets is NOT recommended and Settings Summary Will affect communication with the br 9600 Computrac Vapor Pro LC OFF If any of the preset values are changed use the above instructions to restore the balance s ability to Pr OFF communicate with the Vapor Pro by resetting the values PA NONE to the preset AZI defaults listed Mm AS OFF Verify the balance s ability to communicate with the Vapor Pro as detailed in Connecting the SP 150 to the CS OFF Vapor Pro on page 7 above bL OFF AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 13 of 21 NOTE Many problems such as the balance remaining in the turn on sequence weird characters on the display or garbage on the display are caused by connecting the power supply to the balance incorrectly The proper procedure is to connect the round DIN connector on the power supply cable to the balance then plug the power supply into the wall outlet PROBLEM The display is blank OL app
8. ch Remove low limit weight Display Reading Display cycles repeatedly through PCS HI OK LO CAL1 and CAL2 HI LO and O flash HI flashes and zeros are displayed HI flashes and weight is displayed LO flashes and upper limit weight is displayed LO flashes and weight is displayed HI OK LO briefly appears then OK and the low limit weight are displayed LO appears and zeros are displayed The balance is now ready to check the weight of parts The balance displays OK along with the weight of the part if the part is within the selected limits If the part is too heavy HI and the weight are displayed If the part is too light LO and the weight are displayed The limits are stored until the balance is turned off To exit weight checking press the MODE switch and the balance will return to normal operation AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 20 of 21 Computrac Vapor Pro Arizona Instrument and the stylized AZI are all registered trademarks of Arizona Instrument LLC Instrument firmware is copyright protected Copyright 1999 2008 Arizona Instrument LLC All Rights Reserved Arizona Instrument LLC SP 150 Electronic Balance User s Manual Part Number 700 0014 Revision D October 2008 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 33
9. ears on display UL appears on display Display is unstable Weight readings are incorrect Display stays in turn on sequence POSSIBLE CAUSE Balance not turned on Power cable not plugged in No power from AC outlet Maximum capacity exceeded Pan is not in place Balance is out of range Shipping clamp is on Drafts air currents present Vibrations present Balance is out of calibration Balance is not level Balance was not re zeroed Unit of weight set incorrectly Sample touching windscreen Sub pan and or weighing pan not in place Excessive draft or vibration Shipping clamp is engaged AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 POSSIBLE SOLUTION Press ON OFF switch Plug in power cable Turn on circuit breaker or change AC outlets Reduce container weight Weigh sample in smaller increments Ensure pan is positioned properly Press ZERO switch Loosen clamp see page 5 Install windscreen or relocate balance Isolate or relocate balance Re calibrate balance Level balance Press ZERO before weighing Select proper weighing mode Reposition sample Place pan s on balance Isolate or relocate balance Loosen clamp see page 5 Page 14 of 21 Err 1 appears in display Power supply connected to wall outlet before balance Err 2 appears in display Calibration weight is incorrect Err 3 through 14 Balance not warmed up appears in display Service is required Unplug power supply from wall
10. her warranties expressed or implied including but not limited any implied warranty of merchantability fitness or adequacy for any particular purpose or use Arizona Instrument LLC shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages whether in contract tort or otherwise Extended warranty coverage can be purchased in a one two or three year term at the time of balance purchase Details are included on a separate information sheet accompanying the balance Call Arizona Instrument at 1 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for additional information AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 17 of 21 Should it become necessary to return any item to Arizona Instrument for any reason please contact our Customer Service Department at 800 235 3360 or 602 470 1414 to obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA Number When you call please be ready to provide the serial number and a description of the problem Frequently we can provide self help information that will eliminate the need for returning the unit s You may also obtain an RMA Number by contacting Customer Service by e mail at support azic com or through the AZI Home Page at http www azic com If equipment return is required please pack the item in the original box and packing materials 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 Ins
11. if desired To enter the vibration filter selection mode proceed as follows Procedure Display Reading Turn balance OFF using the ON OFF Display blanks switch Hold the MODE switch down while turning OK and the current filer Fil Nor balance balance on using the ON OFF switch Fil Lo or Fil HI is displayed Press the SEND switch until the desired OK SAVEd is displayed followed by the vibration filter is displayed Then press current stability indicator setting Si on or the ZERO switch Si oFF Press the SEND switch until the desired stability indicator setting is displayed and then press the ZERO switch OK SAVEd is displayed followed by the vibration filter setting chosen in step 3 Press the ON OFF switch The display blanks The balance returns to normal operation Press the ON OFF switch with the new vibration filter and stability indicator settings in place AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 10 of 21 SP 150 Rear Pane The rear panel of the SP 150 provides the power connector an RS 232 connector and a retractable security bracket The security bracket may be extended to provide a convenient method of securing the balance POWER RS 232 CONNECTOR CONNECTOR SECURITY BRACKET SP 150 Rear Panel 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 thi
12. igh the initial sample PCS and 10 flash This is a prompt to place 10 pieces in the container and press zero PCS continues to flash and OK appears on the display while a stable weight is obtained Then 10 000 or something very close to it appears on the display 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 The balance will round to the nearest whole number but still show the decimal places This step may be repeated as many times as you wish The balance rounds to the nearest whole number the decimal places disappear and PCS lights steadily You are now back at step 2 with a flashing PCS and 0 You are now in the weighing mode you used just before selecting pieces AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 19 of 21 The following procedure checks the weight of individual parts against user programmed upper and lower weight limits Procedure Press the FUNCTION switch Press the MODE switch when HI OK LO appears on the display Press the ZERO switch Place weight on pan that represents the upper limit of the acceptable weight span Press the ZERO switch Remove upper limit weight and place weight on the pan that represents the lower limit Press the ZERO swit
13. ita Q ct A GOOG ys Figure 2 Turn On Display Sequence During this sequence the balance is doing an automatic systems check to verify it is functioning properly NOTE The clamping screw must be unlocked before turning the balance on or the balance will not be able to complete the automatic systems check AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 6 of 21 Connecting the SP 150 to the Vapor Pro The balance is configured to interface directly with the Vapor Pro series of Moisture Analyzers Weight readings at the balance can be transmitted directly to the Vapor Pro through the null modem cable connection To enable this communication between the balance and the Vapor Pro e Power to both units should be switched OFF e Connect the null modem cable AZI P N 200 0069 to the RS 232 connector at the rear of the balance Connect the other end of the cable to the balance connector at the rear of the Vapor Pro e Switch the power to both units ON e On the Vapor Pro press the Menu key Use the Down key to highlight the SETUP MENU Press the Selct key to access this menu Highlight the EXT BALANCE SETUP option and press Selct Highlight and select the SELECT BALANCE DRIVER option Use the Edit 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 and the balance are c
14. ommunicating 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 presets Refer to RS 232 Front Panel Configuration on page 12 for instructions on resetting the balance to the required factory presets e From the MAIN MENU select the MEMORY START MENU and then ADD EDIT MEMORY START Access the memory start to be edited using the Up or Down keys and the Selct key At the SAMPLE WEIGHT ENTRY MODE option select DIGITAL BALANCE When a test is run using that memory start parameter the Vapor Pro will automatically check for data communication The weight readings from the external balance will be displayed on the Vapor Pro display Follow the display prompts to proceed through the weighing and testing sequence AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 7 of 21 Pressing the ZERO switch at any time returns the display to zeros When a weighing that has been zeroed out is removed from the pan a negative reading is displayed To return to zeros press the ZERO switch Pressing the MODE switch starts the unit of weight cycle as follows grams g carats ct pennyweights dwt troy ounces ozt and ounces oz Press the MODE switch a second time when the desired unit of measure appears For Vapor Pro operation verify that the balance is weighing in grams g The SEND button is not normally employed in everyday u
15. played turning balance on using ON OFF switch Press the SEND switch until br 9600 is br 9600 displayed Press the ZERO switch to save br 9600 SAVEd is displayed followed by br 9600 as the BAUD RATE Press the MODE switch to move to the The current LOCAL CONTROL setting LC next parameter LOCAL CONTROL on or LC oFF is displayed Press the SEND until LC oFF is LC oFF displayed Press the ZERO switch to save LC oFF SAVEd is displayed followed by LC oFF as the LOCAL CONTROL setting Press the MODE switch to move to the The current SOFTWARE PROTOCOL next parameter SOFTWARE setting Pr oFF or Pr on is displayed PROTOCOL Le NN displayed SAVEd is displayed followed by Pr oFF as the SOFTWARE PROTOCOL setting Press the MODE switch to move to the The current parity setting PA EVEn PA next parameter PARITY odd or PA none is displayed Press the SEND switch until PA none is PA none displayed AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 12 of 21 as the PARITY setting next parameter AUTO SEND AS on is displayed ill a NU displayed Press the ZERO switch to save AS oFF SAVEd is displayed followed by AS oFF as the AUTO SEND setting Press the MODE switch to move to the The current continuous send setting CS next parameter CONTINUOUS SEND oFF or CS on is displayed Press the SEND switch until CS oFF is CS oFF displayed Press the ZERO switch to save CS oFF SAVEd is displayed followed by
16. s cable will provide the connections necessary for the SP 150 Balance to communicate with the Vapor Pro Moisture Analyzer 1 1 RX 2 s TX TX 574 I2 RX DTR 4 gt gt s DSR GND 5 5 GND DSR 6 gt gt 4 DTR RTS 7 gt r 7RTS CTS le al CTS 9 SP 150 s Null Modem Cable AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 11 of 21 RS 232 Front Panel Configuration The RS 232 Configuration Mode allows changes to the baud rate front panel control software protocol parity and auto send parameters The balance is preconfigured at Arizona Instrument to communicate with a Vapor Pro Any changes to the recommended configuration will affect communication with the Vapor Pro It is not necessary to follow the entire configuration procedure if only one parameter is to be changed Follow steps 1 and 2 and then use the MODE switch to cycle through the different parameters When the parameter to be changed is displayed toggle the setting using the SEND switch until the desired setting is displayed Save the setting using the ZERO switch and the balance will confirm by displaying SAVEd Then turn the balance off and then on again with the ON OFF switch to return to normal operating mode To enter RS 232 configuration mode proceed as follows Turn balance off using the ON OFF Display blanks switch Hold the SEND switch down while The current baud rate is dis
17. sage of the balance although itis used in certain specific configuration procedures as detailed later in this manual Pressing the FUNCTION switch cycles the display through four functions as follows PCS front panel parts counting HI OK LO check weighing CAL 1 auto calibration CAL 2 factory set DO NOT USE CAL 2 is set at the factory and should never require further adjustment The procedure for CAL1 begins on page 9 For the other two functions PCS and HI OK LO refer to the appendices beginning on page 19 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 8 of 21 CAL 1 Auto Calibration Using an external calibration weight Perform auto calibration every time you move your balance It is extremely important to use high quality weights and verify the balance has been warmed up for at least one 1 hour prior to calibration Procedure Remove any containers or weights so that only the stainless steel pan is in place Press the ZERO switch Press the FUNCTION switch Press the MODE switch when CAL 1 appears Wait 10 seconds then press the ZERO switch Place the displayed weight or one of the alternating weights on the pan Wait 10 seconds then press the ZERO Switch Remove the calibration weight AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Display Reading Zeros are displayed Display cycles repeatedly through PCS HI OK LO CAL1 and CAL2 CAL 1 and a flashing 0 are displayed
18. t acsi teat aud decane E 17 Ret rned Goods Policy sse since teed ep cca sate Imc dd Eton UEM EE ete U e aetas 18 Appendix A Front Panel Parts Counting essere 19 Appendix B Weight CHECKING 2 e oett citius deben secteavans XH ere gu Ra 20 TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT PROTECTION ener 21 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 3 of 21 The balance weighing pans remote power supply and windscreen are packed in a foam support to protect them from shock during shipping and handling Save and reuse all packing material for future shipments A null modem cable a 100g weight and this user s manual are also packed with the balance MODE ON OFF FUNCTION cwitcH SWITCH SWITCH Balance Full View AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 4 of 21 AZI SP 150 balances are equipped with a special clamping screw that locks the balance suspension during shipping This screw must be loosened before the balance can be operated see Figure 1 e Locate the black knob on the front center of the balance underneath the display area e Remove the paper tag e Turn the knob approximately one 1 turn counter clockwise as shown in Figure 1 until it stops If the balance is shipped or moved long distances the clamping screw should be re tightened by turning the knob in the clockwise direction until resistance is felt approximately one 1 turn Figure 1 Unlocking
19. then re plug into wall Use calibration weight that appears in display Plug in and turn on balance for 1 hour Call AZI Customer Service at 1 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 This product is intended for indoor use at altitudes up to 2000 meters Pollution Degree 1 or 2 in accordance with IEC 664 and transient overvoltages according to Installation Categories Overvoltage Categories Il and Ill For main supply the minimum and normal category is Il AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 15 of 21 Weighing Mode Capacity Readability Tare Range Repeatability Standard Deviation Linearity Stabilization Time Weighing Speed Update Interval Data Interface Pan Size Operating Temperature Relative Humidity Power Supply Windscreen Housing W x D x H Weight Single Range 150g 0 001 g 0 150 g 0 001 g 0 0015 g 3 seconds Adaptive 200 ms RS 232 bidirectional interface is standard Baud rates are 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 and 19 200 Circular 4 5 inch diameter 5 C to 40 C 8096 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 C 115 Volts 60 Hz 1096 230 Volts 50 Hz or 60 Hz 10 Circular 6 inch diameter x 3 25 inches high 7 5 x 11 25 x 3 25 9 5 Ibs AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 16 of 21 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FC
20. trument 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 repair question s AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 18 of 21 Access to the counting function via the front panel is not available if bi directional RS 232 communication is enabled i e if the front panel local control is off which is the default Turning local control on in order to use the parts counting feature will disable communication with the Vapor Pro Refer to RS 232 Front Panel Configuration on page 12 for more information on setting local control on or off Procedure Press the FUNCTION switch Press the MODE switch while PCS appears on the display Place the container on the pan wait 10 seconds then press the ZERO switch Place 10 pieces in the container wait 10 seconds then press the ZERO switch 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 press the ZERO switch When you are satisfied the sample is large enough press the ZERO switch once again When you wish to count something else press the MODE switch If you want to exit the counting mode press the MODE switch again Display Reading Display cycles repeatedly through PCS HI OK LO CAL1 and CAL2 PCS and 0 flash This is a prompt to zero the balance with the container you will be using to we
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