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1. T Mode LF124 R LF224 R LF225DR LF135R E 120000 220000 92000 220000 130000 s 0 1 0 1 0 01 0 1 0 01 120 220 92 220 130 gram g a a A A E E EE 0 0001 0 0001 0 00001 0 0001 0 00001 600 1100 460 1100 650 carat ct 000000 eeHeeeeMMeeempeeMIMeeeMvIe pgeMe 0 0005 0 001 0 0001 0 001 0 0001 4 2 7 7 3 2 7 7 4 5 ounce oz ee IeIeeeeeeee MeeMMeeIee geclMMMlet 0 000005 0 000005 0 000001 0 000005 0 000001 0 26 0 48 0 2 0 48 0 28 pounds Ib cgieewmexm queste e epe rian eee spe tpe a e pesca sce ice e 0 000001 0 000001 0 000001 0 000001 0 0000001 3 8 7 2 9 7 4 1 troy ounce OZt H dMIMmeeemleMmeMMeeeee D 0 000005 0 000005 0 000001 0 000005 0 000001 77 140 59 140 83 penny welght dwt serine cee ao peron rdar on ceo pee eae 0 0001 0 0001 0 00001 0 0001 0 00001 1800 3300 1400 3300 2000 grair GN o 00 CpESSSEPDSIRLOLD D yess eee OS ed ee eric eo Pu suc oce o oap Arrea 0 002 0 002 0 001 0 002 0 001 tael tl 3 2 5 8 24 5 8 3 4 Hong Kong 0 000005 0 000005 0 000001 0 000005 0 000001 tael tl 3 1 5 8 2 4 5 8 3 4 Singapore Malaysia 0 000005 0 000005 0 000001 0 000005 0 000001 tael t 0 eee a M rad 24 538 34 Taiwan 0 000005 0 000005 0 000001 0 000005 0 000001 32 58 24 58 34 momme mom eee BeeeeemeMILMeBectMMlMMMMeeMMpgeml 0 00005 0 00005 0 00001 0 00005 0 00001 10 18 7 8 18 11 tola IQ SR SHEE Ree ran ose omar ae ornare e eor e
2. ssssssssseseeeeneeeene eene nnne 23 3 1 Simple Weight Measurement eet tenete ped dient de iri ee eive one 23 3 2 Counting the Number of Parts 0 ccccccccececeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeseceeeaeeeeeeesesenaeaeeeeesesennaeeeeeeeees 24 3 2 1 Displaying the average sample weight sse 25 3 3 Measuring Percentage d ioter ted en ted d qoe a redd eene S ed oder EE eevee 27 3 3 1 Setting a reference weight by weighing an actual sample esses 27 3 3 2 Setting a reference weight by entering a value sssesse 28 3 4 Obtaining Weight Multiplied by a Coefficient 30 3 5 Measuring Specific Gravity anien in i e a nnne nnne nnns 32 3 5 1 Specific gravity measurement procedure sess 32 3 5 2 Preparing measurement tools eene 32 3 5 3 Measuremenit x etri a senses cone ERE EH ed UTERE Ie eee E Ceo SE Even 33 3 5 4 When using a liquid other than water sssseee e 35 3 5 5 Printing the specific gravity data emen 36 3 6 Adding Multiple Measurements ssesseee ener enne 37 3 6 1 Addition function settings eem mne 37 3 6 2 Weighing with the addition function emen 38 3 7 Judging between Too Heavy and Too Light Limit Function seen 40 3 7 1 Limit function Settings ennn tete eee t teo ne xe Feet poe Te 44 3 7 2 Judgment using definite values
3. O o Q Xu 6 7 8 9 EM ee Input Output Function amp Remarks 4 z 2 RXD Input Receiving data 3 TXD Output Transmitting data 4 DTR Output HIGH When the balance is powered ON 5 GND Signal ground 6 7 8 9 EXT TARE Input External tare range setting 91 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual You can set a tare range or adjust the zero point from an external device by connecting a contact or a transistor switch between the pin for externally setting a tare range Pin 9 and the signal ground pin Pin 5 When doing so allow at least 400 ms for connection ON time Maximum voltage when the balance is turned OFF 15 V sink current when it is turned ON 20 mA 6 2 2 Examples of connection with a PC Use the following examples as a guide to connect the balance to external devices using a cable Examples of connection with a PC AT compatible machine PC Balance D SUB9P D SUB9P TD 3 RXD 2 GND Ea DCD a RIS 7 CIS 8 DSR 6 _ DIR 4 PC Balance D SUB25P D SUB9P 92 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 2 3 Connecting a type B USB connector to a PC Download the driver suitable for the OS installed on your PC from the following URL http Awww ftdichip com Connect the AC adapter to the balance and turn the balance on Conn
4. 111 7 Troubleshooting LF R Series Operation Manual Message Cause Remedy 1 Err The reference weight used during Use a weight that is as close to span adjustment or span test with an the weighing capacity as external weight is far less than 50 of possible the weighing capacity 2 Err An error over 1 0 was detected in Check that the correct weight span adjustment or span test with an was put in place and that no external weight or the balance failed objects other than the weight are on the pan Then execute span adjustment or span test again b Err The balance is influenced by static e Unplug the AC adapter from electricity or noise the receptacle and then turn the power on again e If this error occurs again electric components may have failed Please contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased d Err The balance is influenced by static e Unplug the AC adapter from electricity or noise the receptacle and then turn the power on again e If this error occurs again electric components may have failed Please contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased L Err The weight of a sample is too light to Use a heavier sample by take samples for counting or for referring to the Specifications to reference weight saving during check the minimum unit weight percentage weighing and the percentage weighing weight limit t Err e While using the addition operation e After retu
5. sseseee emen 45 3 7 3 Judgment using deviation values ssesseeee em een 47 3 8 Statistical Operation Function sssssseeeeeeneenen eene nennen 49 3 8 1 Calculation items 5 iecore ieii e edad acie dee ipe taedet 49 3 8 2 Operation Method assisen aaa nere reete donee Ron n attese Ier eei E 50 3 8 3 Output of statistical operation results sssee eee 52 3 8 4 Cancellation of last collected data sssssee emen 53 3 8 5 Clearing statistical operation results sssseee een 54 4 Adjustingithe Balance eee iere ttr t pr Pe et 55 4 1 Adjusting Calibrating the Balance ssseeeene emm eene 55 4 1 1 Span adjustment with internal weight ssssssssseeeneeeeeneren enn 55 4 1 2 Span test with internal weight eere 56 4 1 3 Span adjustment with external weight esseeeee 57 4 1 4 Span test with external weight ssssssseeeene enm emm emen 58 4 2 Calibrating the Internal Weight sse emm eene eee 59 4 3 Entering the Instrumental Error of a Weight for Use sssse 62 4 4 Se CAL full automatic calibration function sse mm 63 4 5 Repeatability Measurement cenis erect tee ere a epe a eiia 64 4 5 1 Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM ssseeee e 64 4 5 2 Semi Automatic Repeatab
6. 0 99208 1 40 3 21507 limom 5787134 010019 0 099231 oa 1 0 32151 tT 180 0 31162 0 30857 0 31103 3 11035 1 139 Appendixes LF R Series Operation Manual Appendix 4 5 Outline Drawings 140 LF R Series Operation Manual Index of Terms A a check self diagnosis function 83 Addition function 37 68 Advice CAL cett accedet 63 Automatic backlight off 74 Automatic repeatability measurement 64 87 88 Automatic switch between two scale intervals eeeeeenene 71 72 Average sample weight 24 B Bar grapli ep RC Hemp 16 42 C Calibratori iiaae 55 Calibration of internal weight 59 Carat n 69 Command sssseeeeeer 104 GCGOUNING ni inea oett 24 37 40 CUMAE een ea AAA 37 D Definite value esses 42 Deviation value 42 47 Display t Starse i e 83 D SUBSP cable ssssss 89 E Easy RES single touch response time change sssssseeen 67 F Full automatic calibration 63 Function setting sessssss 21 G GravImeter 5 ete aaret tta 32 68 GOSS arae ots bivvecedeceeS e iEn deey 20 H FliStOry i
7. 1 Cumulate function selected 2 Limit function selected 3 Cumulate function Limit function 2 SEL 2or3 choice 2 1 Condition 21 Co 1 Always judge 2 Judge only when the balance is stable 2 2 Range to cover 22 Li _ 0 Detect when the limit is exceeded by more than five divisions 1 Detect when the limit is exceeded by more than fifty divisions 2 Detect both when the limit is exceeded and when it is not reached x 121 Appendixes LF R Series Operation Manual xx Initial setting 2 3 Point scale 23 Pi 1 iepoint scale 0K LO are judged 2 2 point 3 3 point 4 4 point 2 4 Judge by 24 tYP 1 Judge by absolute value 2 Judge by deviation value 2 5 Rank 1 25 bu Buzzer when LO is judged e Buzzer not beeped for rank LO x Buzzer beeped for rank LO 2 6 Rank 2 26 bu 2 0 Buzzer not beeped for rank OK x Buzzer when OK is judged Buzzer beeped for rank OK 2 7 Rank 3 27 bu 3 0 Buzzer not beeped for rank Hl Buzzer when HI is judged Buzzer beeped for rank HI 2 8 Rank 4 28 bu 4 0 Buzzer not beeped for rank 4 x Distinction buzzer Buzzer beeped for rank 4 2 9 Rank 5 29 bu 5 0 Buzzer not beeped for rank 5 Distinction buzzer 1 Buzzer beeped for rank 5 2 10 How to indicate results 2A LG 1 HI O
8. function to set See the above table NN Function 4A S h Stability judgment width 4b S C Number of stability judgments 5A rE Response speed 5C Fr Signal processing b2 d A Readability setting A b4 d b Readability setting B 3 Select a setting Press the Zero Tare key to select a set value for each function see the above table 4 Save the setting Press the Set key Set The balance returns to the weight display 82 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 5 13 a Check self diagnosis function a check function gives the users menu of self diagnosis of the balance It is composed of five test items display test key test motor test check of calibration history and repeatability test 5 13 1 Display test Use the display test to check whether all display segments are working properly 1 Go to the function 2 setting mode While pressing the Zero Tare key press the Function key After Func2 is displayed release the keys Press the Function key several times to select 5 S dn Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key 51 d t is displayed Select 51 d t Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key dSP tESt is displayed dSP LESE 4 Check the display Press the Function key several times Pressing the Function key toggles the display between dSP tESt
9. 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Select the span adjustment with external weight Press the Function key several times to select 8 CA Press the Zero Tare key to select 8 CA 3 gt Sacra Press the Set key to return to the weight display Set 3 Start span adjustment with external weight Press the Cal key CAL EHt is displayed E Prnt Ent When PuSH C is displayed press the Cal key PuSh L Cal The display changes from CAL EHt to on 0 and then zero point adjustment starts ror deut gt If an instrumental error of weight is used the LAL h cL an Lu entered instrumental error of weight is displayed for about two seconds 4 Place a weight on the weighing pan When zero point adjustment is completed and on F S is displayed place a weight on the weighing pan a ES gt Adjustment will start csssssey QOO OOdOcdo The display changes to buSY and then End When the span adjustment is completed the 2 lt E i balance returns to measurement mode fi 57 4 Adjusting the Scale LF R Series Operation Manual 4 1 4 Span test with external weight 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Go to the
10. 63H 73H Pieces Pes 96 25H Percentage es 23H po unit converting For output when the balance is unstable the unit three characters becomes a space 20H Communication format examples for special format 1 123 4567 g No data type specified Data stable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SP g SP SP CR LF Scale overload o Err 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SP SP SP SP SP SP H_ SP SP SP SP SP SP SP CRI LF In the case of scale underload u Err L is output as the seventh character 101 6 Input Output to from External Devices Meanings of data in special format 2 S1 to S3 three characters Indicates stable unstable LF R Series Operation Manual S1 S2 S3 S1 S2 S3 coda coda oda Meaning S SP S 53H 20H 53H Stable S SP D 53H 20H 44H Unstable SP D1 to D10 Stores numeric data D1 to D10 Code Description 0 to 9 30H to 39H 0 to 9 numeric right aligned 2EH Decimal point floating 2DH Polarity negative SP Space 20H Polarity positive or zero Spaces at the front and back of a numeric value Spaces in the digit places where there is no numeric value U1 U2 U3 three characters Indicates the unit used to sh
11. Fast response FASE FAST Easily affected by 0 1 vibration Halfway between FAST noritAl NORMAL 2 2 and SLOW Slow response Shall SLOW Hardly affected by 4 4 vibration 67 4 Adjusting the Scale LF R Series Operation Manual Reference Setting 5A rE to 1 results in the fastest response which is suitable for use in a place hardly affected by vibration Setting 5A rE to a larger number up to 7 results in lower response which is suitable for use in a place significantly affected by vibration Setting 5C Fr to 0 results in the fastest response which is suitable for use in a place hardly affected by vibration Setting 5C Fr to a larger number up to 4 results in lower response which is suitable for use in a place significantly affected by vibration Aa CAUTION This function is not available when the addition function or the gravimeter mode is used 68 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 5 Setting the Functions 5 1 Select and Switch of Weighing Units You can set two units unit A and unit b and switch between the units Unit b can only be used in simple weight measurement mode Unit A can be used in all Reference measurement modes 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed
12. 26 27 28 LF R Series Operation Manual x Initial setting Compliance with ISO GLP GMP 4 GLP d 0 Disable 1 Enable G GLP 1 choice 19 1 Outputting Gl out 0 Disabled calibration results 1 Enabled x 19 2 Measurement data in 6G2 od 0 Disabled compliance with GLP 1 Enabled 19 3 Language for G3 P F 1 English printing 2 Japanese date Display H dAtE 1 Output in Year Month day format 2 Output in Month Day year format 3 Output in Day Month Year format vr Time Stamp Output J t o zar 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Set tare range L tA EN 1 0 is displayed immediately after the key is pressed 2 Reset the display to 0 when the balance is stabilized Store tare n tArE mE 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Buzzer control P bZ 0 Off 1 2 P bZ lor2 choice 24 1 Buzzer tone 24 2 Buzzer message Backlight control r b L 0 On Beeps when a value is confirmed wrong operation is made etc Beeps when the key is pressed in addition to the beeping situations in 1 P1 tn 1 Low 2 Middle 3 High P2 b M 0 Disabled x 1 Enabled Off On 30 of brightness On 70 of brightness On 100 of brightness 128 LF R Series Operation Manual Appendixes lnitial setting Function 2 1 Setting of the ID number 1 Id 0 Disabled Nes 1 Enabled 2 Setting of the Weight Error 2 0 M P 0 Disabled x gE 1 Enabled 3 Calibration of Built in Weight 3 r CA 0 Disabled Only
13. 49 T Tare range Setting 18 73 Terminator eeeseeeneee 105 Turning ON OFF the automatic switch between two scale intervals 72 U Underfloor measurement 22 LF R Series Operation Manual Unit nnde etu 69 Unit conversion 30 37 40 USB iste node rede a deat 93 W Weighing capacity ssuussse 18 Welght thiet ederet en 55 Windshield door sussse 13 Z Zero point adjustment 17 142 LF R Series Operation Manual Index for Terms Memo 143
14. Continue measurements by replacing samples after each addition 2 Net addition function Continue measurements by adding samples without replacing them after each addition The balance automatically sets the tare range after each addition 4 Finish making settings Press the Set key e The addition function is set Set 37 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 6 2 Weighing with the addition function 1 Put the first sample in place After an asterisk is displayed press the Set key The measured value is saved and a sigma gt sign is displayed for several seconds Set The tare range is set automatically when net addition is selected SO Cumulate Put another sample in place Unload the previous sample check that the display indicates 0 and place the next sample O 4 Q9 After an asterisk is displayed press the Set key Set The sigma gt sign and the cumulative weight are displayed for several seconds Repeat this operation to add measurements After adding a measurement press the Zero Tare key to set the tare range By doing so you can add another sample without removing the previous sample to add the next measurement Net addition Place an additional sample Add another sample The tare range is set Q automatically N After an asterisk is displayed press the Set key O The sigma gt
15. Press the Print key After End is displayed the balance returns to I P es the weight display CAUTION Output stops in the function setting mode e When 6 Err is displayed it indicates that the interval time is set to zero Set the interval time again Press any key to delete the error display 79 5 Function Setting LF R Series Operation Manual 5 11 ID No Setting Results of successfully completed span adjustments and span tests can be printed by ISO GLP GMP compliant devices Set the ID number printed with the results In situations such as when the same model is used you can assign numbers that allow you to easily manage them You can use up to six digits in an ID number The characters that you can use are as follows Spaces 0 to 9 A to F minus 1 Go to Function 2 setting mode 3 Go to the ID number setting mode m VA Function Enter the ID number When ID number is being displayed or set and A appear in the upper left of the display aAa rie we 177 neon A ee fn Press the Function key while pressing the Zero Tare key Release the keys when Func2 is displayed Function 2 setting mode is set and 1 Id 0 is displayed Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 Press the Function key Enter the ID number with the following steps 1 Press the Zero Tare key The leftmost digit
16. c E N A Displayed only value when the addition function is selected N A Unit for weight fixed to g For more information on unit A and unit b refer to Section 5 1 Select and Switch of Weighing Units eight Unit A measuring Percentage Available Available measuring 130 LF R Series Operation Manual Appendixes Appendix 3 ISO GLP GMP Compliant Printing When span adjustment span test or a check is successfully completed the balance outputs the following MEN The ERR and the instrumental error line is output when the instrumental error has been entered E Span adjustment with internal weight English Japanese Katakana k CALIBRATION Xdok I cec ATE 2012 01 01 ty 5 2012 01 01 IME 12 00 Vau 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI SHINKO DENSHI TYPE yt XFR 225W XFR 225W S N 0123456789 t4 70123456789 D AB 123 ID AB 123 CAL INTERNAL ayes 47722 9 F ty ay 220 0000 g 220 0000 g COMPLETE Vaigyay ATE 2012 01 01 ty 7 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 yay 12 01 SIGNATURE Yard dololeletoleletoteleleteletoi FICO ICICI HOR OR ACA RIK E Span adjustment with external weight English Japanese Katakana CALIBRATION wR INE k E 2012 01 01 tY 22012 01 01 IME 12 00 y a 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI SHINKO DENSHI YPE WHY XFR 225W A XFR 225W S N 0123456789 t4 70123456789 D AB 123 ID AB 123 CAL EXTERNAL aged Q7 477 77V 9 REF HY ay 220 0000 g
17. 1 Put a sample in place The mass of the sample is displayed ei m Lu me Lu m TT n Press the Zero Tare key The readout becomes zero tare range set m I3 P3 I m 3 Place the next sample on the balance Only the mass of the added sample is displayed EM ma Lu m Lu I Qo 19 2 Basic Operation LF R Series Operation Manual 2 5 Displaying the Sum of the Container and the Sample The summed weight of the sample and the container is displayed gross weight readout Gross weight can only be displayed when the balance is in simple weight Ay CAUTION measurement mode For more information on simple weight measurement mode refer to the section on Weighing 1 Put a container in place and then set the Put a container in place and press the Zero Tare key tare The tare range is set and the readout becomes Zero Net lights up when the tare range is being set Co ooooo gt Example tare range 300 0 g 2 Put a sample in place The mass of the sample alone net weight is displayed 3 Display the gross weight Gross weight readout Press the Function key The summed weight total weight of the sample and the container is displayed gross weight readout B G lights up when the gross weight is being displayed Pressing the Function key toggles the readout between gross and net Ne Bi 11 nn ro
18. 220 0000 g ERR 0 12mg y 0 12mg COMPLETE yalat ATE 2012 01 01 ey 722012 01 01 IME 12 01 Vw 12 01 SIGNATURE yart SO oR kk TEETE s oR ok ea Rak kk kkk 131 Appendixes B Span test with internal weight English Japanese Katakana LF R Series Operation Manual CAL TES De DATE 2012 01 01 ME 12 00 HINKO DENSHI E UU c3 XFR 225W N 0123456789 D AB 123 AL INT TEST E 220 0000 g IFF 0 0001 g COMPLETE ATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 SIGNATURE eek sees ek sek k K OK kkk FAR ok ty 5 2012 01 01 yay 12 00 SHINKO DENSHT DEY XFR 225W t4 70123456789 ID AB 123 TAT O47 22V 9 XY av 220 0000 g ats 0 0001 g ek 2 2B RoR oo RoR oR oR RR B Span test with external weight Engl ish Japanese Katakana CAL TEST 2b 3 2012 01 01 ME 12 00 INKO DENSHI E om XFR 225W S N 0123456789 D AB 123 CAL EXT TEST EF 220 0000 g ERR 0 12mg IFF 0 0001 g COMPLETE ATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 SIGNATURE SFC akak aak akak ak ak 2 2 2 aK FAb Joke ty 722012 01 01 yu 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI hiv XFR 225W t4 70123456789 ID AB 123 FAL 47279 y ay 220 0000 g b 0 12mg ues 0 0001 g Ya la ty 722012 01 01 V 12 01 Yard 2 A 2 k kak kk kk tee 132 LF R Series Operation Manual B Calibration of internal weight English Japanese Kata
19. 45H Fourth set point Delimit the command and the limit value with a comma 2CH for example LA nnn Enter a value with no unit When the balance is in simple weight measurement mode the entered value is recognized in the unit registered as Unit A For example if the command LA 20 00 is sent the balance takes it as 20 00 g if Unit Ais set to grams or 20 00 ct if Unit Ais set to carats When the balance is in counting percentage weighing or unit conversion mode the unit of limit values is PCS or respectively 109 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual 6 6 Response Upon receiving an input command the balance sends out a response You can select the response format of either the A00 Exx format or the ACK NAK format The A00 Exx format responses are described in the explanation of input commands in the previous section e A00 Exx format Consists of five characters including terminators For more information on A1 to A3 see the Response fields in the previous section A1 A2 A3 CR LF e ACK NAK format Consists of one character without a terminator Successful completion ACK or Abnormal completion NAK is returned Response Code Meaning ACK 06H Successful completion NAK 15H e Command error when an erroneous command is received e
20. 5 10 6 7 F 2or4 choice 10 7 10 8 Output control Baud Rate Parity Data Length Stop Bits Unused High Order Digits Response Cmnands 71 0 c 72 b L 73 PA 74 d L 75 St 76 n u 71 r ES Appendixes X Initial setting dd dd Stop output Output continuously ar all times Output continuously if stable Output once when the Print key is pressed Output once when the balance is stable Output once when the balance is stable Stop output when unstable Output once when the balance is stable Output continuously when unstable Output once when the Print key is pressed if the balance is stable Output once immediately after a specified interval Output once immediately after a specified interval if the balance is stable 1200 bps x 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps None x Odd Even Jbits Shits lbit bits x Embed 0 30h x Embed space 20h Use A00 and Exx 4 Use ACK and NAK 125 Appendixes Span adjustment Bar graph Auto backlight OFF Unit setting Unit A 8 CA 9 b G A A b bl u A m 2 c Cc r u cO c FSF N LF R Series Operation Manual X i Initial setting CAL operation disabled Span adjustment using built in weights x Only as for LFR type Span test using built in weights Only as for LFR type Span adjustment with external weight x Span test with external weight Not displayed
21. Grain GN T L 54H 4CH tael Hong Kong ti T L 54H 4CH tael Singapore Malaysia ti Top right T L 54H 4CH tael Taiwan ti gt Bottom right M O 4DH 4FH momme mom t o 74H 6FH tola to P C 50H 43H parts counting Pcs SP 20H 25H percentage weighing SP 20H 23H Coefficient computation result S1 one character Indicates the judgment result when the limit function is used S1 Code Description Remarks L 4CH Below LO G 47H Appropriate OK 1 or 2 point scale H 48H Above HI 1 31H Rank 1 2 32H Rank 2 3 33H Rank 3 3 or 4 point scale 4 34H Rank 4 5 35H Rank 5 T 54H Cumulative value U 55H Unit weight SP 20H No judgment result or no data Data type type specified d 64H Gross 98 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices S2 one character Indicates the status S2 Code Description S 53H Data stable 1 U 55H Data unstable 1 E 45H Data error 2 Indicates that data other than S2 is invalid SP 20H No status specified 1 This value is independent of data if the data is independent of whether the weighing condition is stable or not such as cumulative values and unit weights 2 When o Err or u Err is displayed Output data other than measurement data When the following data is output the printer control command is added before and after t
22. TIME 10 05 TEMP 22 4 C DIFF 1 ppm Ya la ty 7 2012 01 01 yu 12 03 yard dxokoletekleokolekoetekoleke Appendixes 135 Appendixes LF R Series Operation Manual Appendix 4 Specifications Appendix 4 1 Basic Specifications Gram g Parts counting Percentage Model Minimum unit Ww Pan size Max g d g weight g Weight limit g LF124 R 120 0 0001 0 0001 0 01 LF224 R 220 0 0001 0 0001 0 01 92 0 00001 80 LF225DR 0 00001 0 001 220 0 0001 LF135R 135 0 00001 0 00001 0 001 136 LF R Series Operation Manual Appendixes Appendix 4 2 Functional Specifications Weighing system Electromagnetic balance Weighing mode Simple weight measurement Counting Percentage weighing Unit conversion and Gravimeter only measures specific gravity of a solid Function Automatic switch between two scale intervals for LF225DR only cumulate net addition limit function 5 level judgment based on upper and lower limit settings judging by definite deviation values unit change ISO GLP GMP tare value save calendar clock readability change Se CAL Advice CAL and full automatic calibration unit weight readout gross weight readout backlight duty selection automatic backlight off Easy RES single touch response time change and a check self diagnosis function Display LCD with backlight Maximum 8 digit 7 segment display seg
23. When Operate after waiting for the balance to stabilize is set the indicator blinks while waiting for the balance to stabilize While the M indicator is blinking make sure that the balance is not subjected to wind or vibration 17 2 Basic Operation LF R Series Operation Manual 2 3 Weighing a Sample in a Container Tare When weighing a sample in a container tare only the sample is weighed by subtracting the mass of the container This is called tare 1 Place the container on the weighing pan The mass of the container is displayed GEN m m LN Q QO O Oo Oo co Ne nr E ay 2 Set the tare Press the Zero Tare key The readout becomes zero and 0 and Net 0 Not are displayed tare range setting n rn Li Lig A CAUTION If Net does not appear when the Zero Tare key is pressed the balance is executing zero point adjustment not tare range setting 3 Place a sample in the container Only the mass of the sample is displayed l e i m T m T m When setting the tare range the weighable range is reduced by the mass of the tare set tare Weighable range original weighing capacity set tare 18 LF R Series Operation Manual 2 Basic Operation 2 4 Weighing an Added Sample Place an additional sample on the balance Only the addition is measured
24. all ON and all OFF 5 Print the test result Press and hold the Print key The test result is output 6 End the test Press the Set key to end the test Press the Set key again to return to the weight display Ax CAUTION The test result can only be output after all ON and all OFF are checked 83 5 Function Setting 5 13 2 Key test 1 3 5 6 Go to the function 2 setting mode Start the test E Check the keys Print the test result End the test LF R Series Operation Manual Use the key test to check whether the keys are working properly While pressing the Zero Tare key press the Function key After Func2 is displayed release the keys Press the Function key several times to select 5 S dn Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key 51 d t is displayed Press the Function key several times to select 52 K t Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key KEy tESt is displayed Press the keys several times Pressing each key should bring up the following display Zero Tare key left tArE1 Zero Tare key right tArE2 Function key Function Set key Set Cal key CAL Print key Print Press and hold the Print key The test result is output Press the Set key twice to end the test Press the Set
25. for use 2 When the Print key is pressed during span adjustment or span test StOP is displayed Then the span adjustment or span test is discontinued and the balance returns to the weight display For span adjustment or a span test with external weight use a weight that weighs 5096 or more of the weighing capacity To calibrate the balance more accurately use a weight that is equivalent to the weighing capacity 60 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale 3 If there are any problems with results of span adjustment or span tests the following messages are displayed 1 1 Err This means that you have used a reference weight that weighs less than 50 of the weighing capacity during span adjustment with an external weight 2 2 Err This means that an error of over 1 0 was detected or the balance has malfunctioned during span adjustment with an external weight 3 3 Err This means that you have adjusted the balance with a sample placed on the weighing pan during adjustment with the internal weight 4 4 Err This means that an error of over 1 0 was detected or the balance has malfunctioned during adjustment using the internal weight 5 A Err This means that the internal drive has malfunctioned during adjustment using the Reference internal weight When an error message is displayed press any key to return to the measurement mode When any of t
26. key again to return to the weight display CAUTION The test result can only be output after all the keys are checked 84 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 13 3 Motor test 1 3 Go to the function 2 setting mode Start the test E Es ITI Activate the internal weight Print the test result End the test 5 Function Setting Use the motor test to check whether the internal weight is working properly ANNOTATION This function is only available for the LFR type While pressing the Zero Tare key press the Function key After Func2 is displayed release the keys Press the Function key several times to select 5 S dn Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key 51 d t is displayed Press the Function key several times to select 53 M t Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key Mot tESt is displayed Press the Function key The internal weight is activated Press and hold the Print key The test result is output Press the Set key to end the test Press the Set key again to return to the weight display CAUTION The test result can only be output after the internal weight is activated 85 5 Function Setting 5 13 4 Span adjustment history 1 3 CO NO Oi ANNOTATION LF R Series Opera
27. l inna l 20 2 Net weight readout Gross weight readout v MA Function 3 l wa ql me I RN ul wo I Function key 20 LF R Series Operation Manual 2 Basic Operation 2 6 Basics of Function Settings Use the Function key to change the balance s settings This section describes the basic operations for setting functions 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key After Func is displayed release the key The first function item is then displayed S a 2 Function I7 p nr 1 D l I 4 LE I Release the key when the display changes m Ad CAUT ION If you continuously hold the Function key the function setting mode will change to another mode If this happens press the Print key to cancel the setting and do this step over again 2 Select an item to set Press the Function key to select the item to be set Example Press the Function key once and select 2 SEL additional functions The first setting 2 SEL 0 is displayed Press the Zero Tare key to select the setting The next setting is displayed every time the Zero Tare key is pressed The first setting is displayed again if the Zero Tare key is pressed when the last setting is displayed Example Press the Zero Tare key twice to select 2 SEL 2 4 Save the setting Press the Set key to finish making settings The balance returns
28. span test mode Press the Function key several times to select 8 CA Press the Zero Tare key to select 8 CA 4 m gt gt ams gt Press the Set key to return to the weight display Set 3 Start the span test with external weight Press the Cal key t EHP is displayed i ly Cal t EHE When PuSH C is displayed press the Cal key Ga WE appe PuSh L Cal The display changes to t EHt then on 0 and then zero point adjustment starts If an instrumental error of weight is adopted the entered instrumental error of weight is displayed for about two seconds When zero point adjustment is completed and on F S is displayed place a weight on the weighing pan Adjustment will start The display changes to dIFF and then error display 5 Return to the weight display Press the Set key Set The balance returns to the weight display 58 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale 4 2 Calibrating the Internal Weight Use this function to calibrate the internal weight with a weight You should calibrate the internal weight after the balance has been subjected to a strong impact for example ANNOTATION This function is only available for the LFR type 1 Go to Function 2 setting mode While pressing the Zero Tare key press and hold the Function key After Func2 is displayed release the keys v NA Func
29. to 1 2 or 5 depending on the entered coefficient 91 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 5 Measuring Specific Gravity Use either underfloor measurement or the optional specific gravity measurement kit to measure specific gravity When using underfloor measurement you need a cage or net in which to place a sample string a container and other tools depending on the sample you are going to measure Function 1 is 1 SEt 5 Solid gravimeter Set 11 MEd to O water or 1 Not water depending on the medium you will use 3 5 1 Specific gravity measurement procedure Measure the specific gravity according to the following procedures 1 Prepare measurement tools 2 Set the water temperature or the specific gravity of the liquid 3 Weigh the sample in air 4 Correct the error of the basket 5 Weigh the sample in water 6 The specific gravity value is displayed nn nw aN 3 5 2 Preparing measurement tools Prepare the following tools and a sample Tools must be procured by users Attach the cage to the underfloor weigher fixture provided on the bottom of the unit Base on which to place the balance Container Cage in which to bo place the sample Water or liquid The balance may fail to accurately weigh small samples Use as large a sample as A CAUTION possible m To accur
30. will blink 2 Press the Zero Tare key to select a character Pressing the key toggles between a space 0 to 9 A to F and minus 3 Pressing the Function key causes the next digit to blink Set the ID number by repeating steps 2 and 3 Press the Set key The display changes to 2 0 M P 0 Press the Set key again to return to the weight display 80 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 5 12 Improving the Stability of the Balance When the balance is stable O stability indicator appears in the upper left of the display When displayed values flicker or the stability indicator blinks this indicates that the balance is being affected by wind or vibration In these situations a setting change can improve stability The greater the values set in the 4A S h stability judgment width 4b S C number of stability judgments SA rE response speed SC Fr signal processing and b2 d A b4 d b minimum readability setting function settings the better the stability will be Relationship between each function setting and the effect of wind vibration 4A S h 4b S C 5A rE 5C F r Effect of stability number of response signal wind vibration judgment stability speed processing width judgments Small 1 1 0 1 2 2 1 2 3 3 2 3 4 4 3 4 5 5 4 6 6 5 7 6 Big 8 7 Method 1 Decrease the weight change speed to re
31. 2 4147 2 4147 SAMPLE WEIGHT V agjay 0023 g 30 0023 g DENSITY MED LIQ WARAY aD 1 325 1 32 VOLUME cm3 BACE cm3 10 2198 10 2198 36 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 6 Adding Multiple Measurements Multiple samples are weighed consecutively and the sum is displayed You can choose to replace samples cumulate function for each addition or leave the previous samples on the scale as you add more net addition function The addition function can be used in simple weight measurement mode the counting mode the percentage weighing mode and the unit conversion mode 3 6 1 Addition function settings 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Select the addition function Press the Function key several times to select 2 SEL Press the Zero Tare key to select 2 SEL 1 ITE 4 Babb e Reference When using both the cumulate and limit functions together select 2 SEL 3 ma MAL For more information on the limit function refer to Section 3 7 Judging between Too Heavy and Too Light Limit Function 3 Select cumulate or net addition Press the Function key After 2C Add is displayed LEM acea Details of 2C Ad press the Zero Tare key to set the value 1 Cumulate function 2 Net addition function 1 Cumulate function
32. 4FH 36H Oo B 4FH 42H e Commands OO to O7 have the same functions as the output control set by the function setting Commands O8 and O9 are used to request data from the balance Once the OO to O7 commands are executed that state is maintained However the status is reset to the function setting when the balance is turned on again When the OA or OB command is input the interval function starts and when input again the interval function ends After the O8 or O9 command is executed it returns to O0 3 Measurement mode setting command C1 C2 Code C1 Code C2 Description Response M 1 4DH 31H Set to Mode 1 A00 Successful M 2 4DH 32H Set to Mode 2 completion M 3 4DH 33H Set to Mode 3 E01 Command error M 4 4DH 34H Set to Mode 4 E02 Error The measurement mode activated by mode settings 1 to 4 depends on the weighing mode currently in use 106 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices Relationships between weighing modes and mode settings Mode Simple weight Counting Percentage Unit Gravimeter Statistical measurement weighing conversion operation function Mode 1 Weight Weight Weight Weight Error measuring measuring measuring measuring Mode 2 Gross weight Counting Percentage Coefficient Error measuring multiplying Mode 3 Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative C
33. 5 6 Inp ut Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual 6 4 1 Data format 7 digit numeric format Consists of 15 characters including terminators CR ODH LF 0AnH to which a parity bit can be added 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 P1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 U1 U2 S1 S2 CR LF Extended 7 digit numeric format This is an extended version of the 7 digit numeric format and is different from the 7 digit numeric format in that the data length can be set to seven bits and the stop bit length can be one bit f you select Japanese katakana as the print language the data length is automatically set to eight bits 8 digit numeric format Consists of 16characters including terminators CR ODH LF 0AH to which a parity bit can be added 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 P1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 U1 U2 S1 S2 CR LF e Extended 8 digit numeric format This is an extended version of the 8 digit numeric format and is different from the8 digit numeric format in that e the data length can be set to seven bits and e the stop bit length can be one bit f you select Japanese katakana as the print language the data length is automatically set to eight bits 96 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 4 2 Meanings of data P1 one c
34. 5 1 3 Checking Supplied Items ssssssssssssssssssesseee esent nennen tnnt nente stes nnne 6 1 4 Names and Functions of Component Parts sssssssssssssseseeee nennen 7 1 5 Functions of Operation Keys ipt Leti eR enini ee Ee HER iude epo det 8 425 1 Operation Keys 2 decer Nec 2 eet eo ee E EU PERLE 8 1 5 2 Operation key explanations neiii i aiid ieai iie eere 8 1 6 How to Read Displayed Signs cccccccceceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeceeeaeeeeeeeeesecaaeaeeeeeeeseneeeaeeeeeeeeneeeea 10 1 7 Assembling and Installing the Balance ccceccceeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeecaeaeeeeeeeseneneaeeeeeeeeeeeea 12 1 8 Operating the Windshield Doors sseeeeee eem emen eene 13 1 8 1 Opening and closing the windshield doors se em 13 2 Basic Operati tumena euie RR Acti ed nae de IRA e A es 15 2 1 Powering On Off and Operation Check ssseeeee emen 15 2 2 Zero point ACJUStMENK eccececeecececeee cece ee eeeeeaeeeeeeeseceaaaeeeeeeesecenaaeeeeeeesesecaeeaeeeeeeeseeeeeaees 17 2 3 Weighing a Sample in a Container Tare sssseee emen 18 2 4 Weighing an Added Sample sese 19 2 5 Displaying the Sum of the Container and the Sample eene 20 2 6 Basics of Function SettihNgS serrie er ie peera e nte ener nre 21 2 7 Underfloor Measurement i i snncrni neiii a edd iiie daai 22 3 Various Measuring Methods
35. C adapter to the balance and plug it into the receptacle 100 VAC n m 2127 1 How to Begin LF Series Operation Manual 1 8 Operating the Windshield Doors The left and right windshield doors can be opened and closed by using the upper and lower knobs on both sides of the windshield Two knobs are used on either side one is secured on the door upper knob and the other can be slid up and down lower knob Each windshield door can be locked LOCK and unlocked RELEASE by moving the lower knob up or down to lock or unlock allowing for windshield operation that suits the conditions such as whether the user is left or right handed and the way a sample is placed on the weighing pan Upper knob Lower knob 1 8 1 Opening and closing the windshield doors E Opening and closing the right and left windshield doors at the same time The right and left windshield doors can be opened and closed at the same time by operating knob on either side Knob status Opens closes Ij Control Opens closes Control 13 1 How to Begin LF R Series Operation Manual E Opening and closing the right windshield door The right windshield door can be opened and closed by operating the left lower knob Knob status LOCK 13x Right Opens closes 27 V RELEASE x Left E Opening and closing the left wi
36. Displayed Disable Enable mg milligram g gram x ct carat oz ounce Ib pound ozt troy ounce dwt penny weight GN grain ti tael Hong Kong tl Upper right p gt tael Singapore Malaysia tl Right middle p gt tael Taiwan mom momme to tole 126 LF R Series Operation Manual Appendixes vi Initial setting 15 Minimum readability setting Unit A b2 d A 1 Fine x Other than LF225DR 5 Rough 16 Unit setting Unit b b3 u b 0 None mg milligram g gram ct carat oz ounce Ib pound ozt troy ounce dwt penny wei ght GN grain t tael Hong Kong tl Upper right B gt tael Singapore Malaysia tl Right middle p gt tael Taiwan mom momme to tole 17 Minimum readability setting Unit B b4 d b 1 Fine Other than LF225DR 2 3 4 5 Rough 18 Automatic Switching of C d r 0 Disabled Scale intervals 1 Enabled Only as for LF 225DR 19 Assigned function to d o t c one touch of Set key Only as for LF 225DR 1 Respons speed change x Easy RES abled 2 Minimum Read out change Easy RES disabled 20 Se CAL E Ad C 0 Disable yx 1 Advice CAL 2 Full automatic Span Adjustment gt Only as for LFR type 21 Auto Repeatability Measurement F ArM 1 Auto Repeatability Measurement ARM 3x Only as for LFR type 1d de Se r 2 Semiauto Repeatability Measurement SARM 127 Appendixes 22 23 24 25
37. EY TEST ATE 2012 01 01 IME 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI TYPE XFR 225W S N 0123456789 D AB 123 KEY TEST OK COMPLETE ATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 SIGNATURE EEEEEEEEEE EEEE E xk FAR kk ey 722012 01 01 yu 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI 37 XFR 225W t4 70123456789 ID AB 123 KEY TEST OK Ya la t9 5 2012 01 01 yas 12 01 yart kekok kk kkk kk kk OK 134 LF R Series Operation Manual B o check Motor test English Japanese katakana x xMOT TEST DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 SHINKO DENSHT TYPE XFR 225W S N 0123456789 ID AB 123 MOT TEST OK COMPLETE DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 SIGNATURE EEE CEA ROR IC AK Xoek EA FAS kok ty 722012 01 01 Vu 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI DIY XFR 225W td 70123456789 ID AB 123 MOT TEST OK yaad t 7 2012 01 01 ya 12 01 yah EEEE EEE EE AO I EE E Span adjustment history English Japanese Katakana CAL HIS YPE XFR 225W S N 0123456789 D AB 123 INTERNAL E 2012 01 01 IME 08 15 EMP 23 5 C IFF 3 ppm EXTERNAL 2012 01 01 PLETE DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 03 SIGNATURE FR HCO ACSA a Ca Raf aE a xx z94 Jv xk 9 722012 01 01 va 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI Av XFR 225W t4 70123456789 ID AB 123 01 The GAT IVb 3 ty 422012 01 01 yu 08 15 type 23 5 C ARS 3 ppm 02 a9t4 Q7 477 77V 9 DATE 2012 01 01
38. K LO 2 2 point bar graph Available only for 2 point scale 2 SEL lor3 choice 2 11 Addition operation 2b Ad M 1 Cumulate 2 Net addition 2 12 Addition direction 2C Add 1 Positive side addition 2 Negative side addition 122 LF R Series Operation Manual Appendixes Initial setting 3 Auto zero 3 A 0 0 Disabled 1 Weak 2 3 LF225DR 4 LF135R 5 Strong 4 Stability Judgement 1 4A S H Permissible deviation form stabilization 1 Narrow Strict vw LF225DR LF135R Wide Mild 5 Stability Judgement 2 4b S C Threshold duration time 1 Long Strict to indicate stability indicator 6 Short mi Id 6 Rounding process at 46 1 0 Disabled unstable indicator B T 1 abled 123 Appendixes LF R Series Operation Manual x Initial setting 7 Response speed 5A rE 0 Fast 7 Slow 8 Update interval 5b ti Fast Slow 9 Signal processing oC Fr 1 Fast 4 Slow 10 Interface 7 F Stop input output Numeric 7 digit format Extended numeric 7 digit fomat Special formats Numeric 8 digit format LF 135R Extended numeric 8 digit format m oor wh oc 7 1 F 4 choice 10 1 Special formats 7 F EE 4 Special formats 1 42 Special formats 2 124 LF R Series Operation Manual 7 F 2or4 choice 10 2 10 3 10 4 7 F 3or4 choice 10
39. Numeric format error e Processing interrupted e Processing terminated abnormally e Other errors To switch between the AO00 Exx format and ACK NAK format use the 67 rS function setting Reference 1 l A00 Exx format 2 ACK NAK format 110 LF R Series Operation Manual 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Error Messages 7 Troubleshooting Message Cause Remedy o Err The weight of the sample is more than the weighing capacity The number of digits in the addition result or calculation result went beyond the largest number that can be displayed Unload the sample and weigh it in parts Replace the tare with a lighter one If the error message does not disappear even when nothing is placed on the weighing pan mechanical parts may have failed Please contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased First clear the addition result Then execute the addition again The coefficient used for unit conversion is too small Set a larger coefficient u Err The negative load exceeded the lower limit The weighing pan or the pan base may not be set properly Check whether they are in contact with an object or if there is some other problem with them If the error message does not disappear even if the weighing pan and pan base are properly set mechanical parts may have failed Please contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased
40. SEL is 2 or 3 the following items can be set by pressing the Function key Set these items as required Initial setting Condition 21 Co yx 1 Always judge 2 Judge only when the balance is stable Range to cover 22 Li 0 Detect when the limit is exceeded by more than five divisions 1 Detect when the limit is exceeded by more than fifty divisions yx 2 Detect both when the limit is exceeded and when it is not reached Point scale 23 Pi 1 point scale OK and LO are judged 1 point scale HI and OK are judged 2 point scale HI OK and LO are judged 8 point scale Ranks 1 to 4 are judged 4 point scale Ranks 1 to 5 are judged Judge using 24 tYP x Judge using definite values Judge using deviation values 0 1 2 3 4 1 2 Buzzer for rank 1 25 bu 1 O0 The buzzer is not sounded for rank 1 LO 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 The buzzer is sounded for rank 1 LO Buzzer for rank 2 26 bu 2 x The buzzer is not sounded for rank 2 OK The buzzer is sounded for rank 2 OK The buzzer is not sounded for rank 3 HI Buzzer for rank 3 27 bu 3 x The buzzer is sounded for rank 3 HI Buzzer for rank 4 28 bu 4 The buzzer is not sounded for rank 4 The buzzer is sounded for rank 4 Buzzer for rank 5 29 bu 5 The buzzer is not sounded for rank 5 The buzzer is sounded for rank 5 Separate limit values can be saved for each wei
41. Settings 2 Set unit A Press the Function key several times to select b1 u A Press the Zero Tare key to select a unit from the following numbers m S a 3 Set unit b ma S a 1 mg 2 g 4 ct carat d mom momme When only setting unit A press the Set key in this step to save the setting Press the Function key several times to select b3 ub Press the Zero Tare key to select a unit from the following numbers 0 Unit b is not used 1 mg 2 g 4 ct carat d mom momme Reference Unit b can only be used in simple weight measurement mode 4 Save the setting Press the Set key Set The balance returns to the weight display 5 Switch between unit A and unit b Press the Function key during measurement i This switches between unit A unit A gross and Sisi unit b Net lights up during tare range setting 69 5 Function Setting LF R Series Operation Manual 5 2 Readability Setting Use this function to set the readability The larger the readability becomes the less the balance is affected by external influences In addition it takes less time for the balance reading to stabilize Each unit has a different readability ANNOTATION The readability setting is available for the single range type only 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settin
42. Tare key Press the Function key to move the cursor to the right If the cursor is at the rightmost digit it returns to the leftmost digit Pressing the Print key while making the setting returns to the time that was set before you started making changes 3 Save the time Press the Set key The display changes to the date view If the date does not need to be changed leave the setting screen using the Function key 75 5 Function Setting LF R Series Operation Manual 5 7 2 Date setting The last two digits of the western calendar year are displayed for the year The order in which the year month and day appear can be changed using Function 1 Open the date view 1 Press and hold the Function key for several seconds After Func changes to d SEt in the display release the key Press the Function key to display the time and then press the Function key again E s Function rome n 5 u t Ss E p in nn nn nn Function t Ml E Wee Ss gt e NA J Function GREE 08 08 00 After dAtE is displayed the display automatically changes to the date view Adjust the date 2 3 Save the date Set Follow step 2 in Time Setting to change the date Press the Set key 5 8 Date View Use this function to set the order in which the year month and day are displayed or output to printers and other devices to indicate
43. ViBRA 380002M 21 Semi micro and Analytical Balance LF Series Operation Manual PYN WARNING To ensure safe and proper use of the balance please read this manual carefully eAfter reading this manual store it in a safe place near the balance so you can review it as needed SHINKO DENSHI CO LTD Preface Thank you very much for choosing the LF series balance This balance has an automatic calibration span adjustment function which can be easily used at any time at the press of a button The balance also has a function that alerts the user of when it is time to calibrate the balance depending on the surrounding environment This enables you to calibrate the balance at the right time depending on your usage In addition the balance comes standard with ISO GLP GMP compliant output functions a calendar and clock function and various application measurement functions such as the counting mode percentage weighing mode and addition mode The balance is easy to use with a windshield that can be opened from the opposite side the right door with the left knob and vice versa and a weighing chamber that can be easily removed along with the windshield doors and the bottom plate for easy cleaning Instructions This manual is copyrighted by SHINKO DENSHI CO LTD and may not be reproduced in part or in whole without permission Please understand that part of this manual may not agree with the product due
44. ample weight setting mode gt Set LAEE lt Press and hold gt 2 Weigh the sample serving as the lower limit aoa a 3 Weigh the sample serving as the upper limit v OGOOOO0O Function X 4 Weigh a sample Co C QO QO QO D Press and hold the Set key until L SEt is displayed Put the sample serving as the lower limit in place and press the Function key For 1 point setting this operation completes the setting save process Proceed to step 4 For 2 point setting H SEt is displayed Place the sample serving as the upper limit on the weighing pan and press the Function key The values for judgment are saved and the balance returns to the weight display Place the sample to be judged on the weighing pan The OK LO HI result judged according to the upper limit and lower limit is indicated by 2 45 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual B Judgment using definite values by entering values Set the upper limit and the lower limit by using the keys Check that the limit function for judgment using definite values is selected Refer to the previous section Limit function settings 1 Set to actual sample weight setting mode Press and hold the Set key until L SEt is displayed Press and hold 2 Enter the lower limit value Enter the lower limit value with the following steps 1 Press the Zero Tare key gt en S D Did the Zero T
45. are key Pressing the key toggles the number between 0 and 9 and the decimal point 3 Press the Function key to move to the next digit which will then start blinking 4 Press the Set key to save the number For 1 point setting this operation completes the setting save process Proceed to step 4 For 2 point setting H SEt is displayed 3 Enter the upper limit value Enter the upper limit value by doing the same operation as in step 2 The values for judgment are saved and the balance returns to the weight display 4 Weigh a sample Place the sample to be judged on the weighing pan The OK LO HI result judged according to the upper limit and lower limit is indicated by lt Q 46 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 7 3 Judgment using deviation values Use the function setting 24 tYP 2 to judge samples using deviation values B Judgment using deviation values by setting actual sample weights Weigh a sample and set the reference weight the upper limit and the lower limit Check that the limit function for judgment using deviation values is selected Refer to the previous section Limit function settings 1 Go to the actual sample weight setting mode Press and hold the Set key until r SEt is displayed Eu oh GEL lt Press and hold gt 2 Weigh the sample serving as the reference Put the sample serving as the reference weight in place weight and then
46. as for LFR type 1 Enabled 4 Use the weight error 4 M E H 0 Disabled x EN 1 Using asaved weight error 5 a Check 5 S dn 0 Disabled TE 1 Enabled 6 Initialize 6 ini 0 Disabled x dL 1 Enabled a Check 1 Display test 51 d t 0 Disabled x iem 1 Enabled 2 Key test 52 K t 0 Disabled x pa 1 Enabled 3 Motor test 53 M t 0 Disabled x pa 1 Enabled 4 History of the span adjustment 54 S c t 0 Disabled ES 1 Enabled 5 Auto Repeatability Measurement 55 ArM 0 Disabled x Only as for LFR type 1 Enabled 6 Semiauto Repeatability Measurement 56 SArM 0 Disabled x pE 1 Enabled 129 Appendixes LF R Series Operation Manual Appendix 2 Measurement Mode List In each weighing mode pressing the Function key switches the function displayed Displayable functions differ between modes The additional functions usable concurrently with each function also differ Displayed functions switched with each press of Additional function usable he Function key in each function Switching Displayed Unit used Displayed Addition Limit order unction sign Available Available Remarks mo m NM Displayed only when unit b is selected Cumulative N A Displayed only value when the addition function is selected Available Available ten N A Displayed only value when the addition function is selected Simple weight measurement Cumulative N A Displayed only value when the addition function is
47. ately measure the specific gravity set the water temperature Measure the water temperature inside the container in advance LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 5 3 Measurement 1 5 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings Select gravimeter mode 20 Te gt Zero Tare Save the mode S gt 0 T Zero Tare lt Press and hold gt Set the temperature of water in the container c gt Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 5 Press the Set key The gravimeter mode is set and d is displayed Press and hold the Zero Tare key When using any liquid other than water refer to the section on When using a liquid other than water Set the water temperature with the following steps Start the water temperature setting with the highest order digit and then sequentially set lower order digits 1 Press the Zero Tare key The rightmost digit will blink 2 Select a number by pressing the Zero Tare key Pressing the key toggles the number between 0 and 9 and the decimal point 3 Press the Function key to move to the next digit which will then start blinking Set the water temperature by repeating steps 2 and 3 When using a liquid other than w
48. ater refer to page 35 and set the medium When using a liquid other than water set the density The set values remain saved even after the balance is turned off The water temperature can be set to between 0 and 99 9 C Press the Print key to cancel the setting 33 3 Various Measuring Methods 6 Save the water temperature LF R Series Operation Manual Press the Set key T Hang the cage only and set the weight readout to Hang only the cage from the underfloor weighing hook zero SST 8 Weigh a sample T BM Set 9 Set the liquid container in place SSS Press the Zero Tare key The readout changes to zero Place a sample in the cage When the weight readout is stabilized press the Set key This saves the weight of the sample in the air Once the weight is saved is shown in the lower left corner of the display You can also weigh the sample on the weighing pan Place the container with water under the balance and put only the cage into the water Do not put the sample in the cage Press the Zero Tare key to change the readout to zero This eliminates the discrepancy caused by the cage 34 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 1 0 Place the sample in the cage Place the sample in the cage and immerse the sample eeu fully i
49. bit None Odd Even LSB MSB Logic Te Mol Sie ER MK oee DI DVI i i Oi Oi Mi O Oi Start bit ee eee eee ee eee ee Fr XXXX Data bit Parity bit eight bits may be omitted Stop bit two bits 94 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 3 Communication Data and Commands The RS 232C interface exchanges data with external devices as follows Output data Measurement data etc le Input command Used to control the balance externally E Balance External device Response data Response to input commands 6 4 Output Data The five formats 6 digit numeric 7 digit numeric extended 7 digit numeric special format 1 and special format 2 are available Select a format by performing the following steps 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings Press the Function key several times to select 7 1 F Hae Press the Zero Tare key to select a format 2 7 digit numeric format 3 Extended 7 digit numeric format 41 Special format 1 42 Special format 2 5 8 digit numeric format 6 Extended 8 digit numeric format 2 ma S e 3 Save the setting Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set 9
50. cH ES PL busy gt End LF R Series Operation Manual When PuSH C is displayed press the Cal key The internal weight is activated and starts the span adjustment automatically The balance display changes to Aut CAL CH 0 CH F S buSY and then End When the span adjustment is completed the balance returns to the weight display 4 1 2 Span test with internal weight 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings Select span test with internal weight m S a Set Start the span test EH usc ED E int gt t E ES D aic ANNOTATION This function is only available for the LFR type Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the Function key several times to select 8 CA Press the Zero Tare key to select 8 CA 2 Press the Set key to return to the weight display Press the Cal key t Int is displayed When PuSH C is displayed press the Cal key The internal weight is activated and starts the span test automatically The balance display changes from t Int to t 0 t F S dIFF and then error display 56 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale 4 Return to the weight display Press the Set key Set 4 1 3 Span adjustment with external weight The balance returns to the weight display
51. could fail to accurately weigh samples Use the balance at an ambient temperature of 10 to 30 C and a relative humidity of 80 or lower m Do not install the balance on an unstable platform or in a place subject to vibration The balance could fail to accurately weigh samples In addition a sample could fall off the weighing pan and injure someone m Do not install the balance on an inclined surface The balance could fail to accurately weigh samples due to errors caused by the inclination Install the balance on a level surface LF Series Operation Manual 1 How to Begin ANNOTAT LON mAfter turning the balance on leave it unused for more than 5 hours to acclimate it to the surrounding environment Failure to do so could result in measurement errors To ensure accurate measurements be sure to acclimate the balance to the environment with the power on Adjust calibrate the balance when it is installed or relocated Failure to do so could result in measurement errors To ensure accurate measurements be sure to adjust calibrate the balance m Unplug the AC adapter from the receptacle when the balance is not going to be used for a long period of time Unplug the balance from the receptacle to save energy and prevent degradation 1 How to Begin LF R Series Operation Manual 1 2 For More Precise Measurements To be able to conduct more precise measurements it is necessary to minimize the factors that c
52. cters including terminators CR O0DH LF 0AH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 144 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 S1 S2 S3 SP D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 SP U4 U2 U3 CR LF Meanings of special format 1 data P1 one character Indicates the polarity of data P1 Code Description 2BH Zero or positive data 2DH Negative data SP D1 to D8 Stores numeric data D1 to D8 Code Description 0to9 30H to 39H 0 to 9 numeric right aligned 2EH Decimal point floating SP Space 20H Spaces at the front and back of a numeric value Spaces in the digit places where there is no numeric value 100 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices U1 U2 U3 three characters Indicates the unit used to show numeric data U1 U2 U3 Code Meaning Balance indicator es OTH gram g m g 6DH Hm milligram mg c t 63H 74H carat CT o z 6FH TAE ounce oz 1 b 6CH eu pound ib o z t 6FH troy ounce oz t d w t 64H pennyweight dre g p 67H Grain Bottom right D grain t l h 74H tael Hong Kong ti t l s 74H tael Singapore Malaysia ti Top right amp LJT 3c tet tael Taiwan X Middle right m o m 6DH momme mom t o 74H tola to p c s 70H
53. ction key to move to the next digit which will then start blinking Set the reference sample weight by repeating steps 2 and 3 Press the Print key to cancel the setting Press the Set key to save the reference sample weight The display indicates the percentage of the sample to the reference sample weight Pressing the Function key toggles the display between percentage weight and total weight 28 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods The readability is automatically set based on the saved reference weight Readability Range of Reference Weight 1 Lower weight limit Reference weight Lower weight limit x 10 0 196 Lower weight limit x 10 lt Reference weight lt eference Lower weight limit x 100 0 0196 Lower weight limit x 100 lt Reference weight The L Err display indicates that the reference weight is below the lower weight limit which means that weighing is impossible For more information on the weight limit in percentage weighing refer to Appendix 4 2 Functional Specifications 29 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 4 Obtaining Weight Multiplied by a LF R Series Operation Manual Coefficient Measured weight is multiplied by a set coefficient and the result be displayed For example if 2 35 is set for the coefficient and the weight of the sample is 2000 g the given readout is 4700 Exampl
54. ction 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Set automatic switching of scale intervals to ON Press the Function key several times to select C d r Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 lt a S m Eds 3 Return to the weight display Press the Set key Set The balance returns to the weight display When any unit other than g is selected the two scale intervals are switched at a weight equivalent to 92 00000 g af 5 Function Setting LF R Series Operation Manual 5 4 Turning ON OFF the Automatic Switching of Scale Intervals with a Single Touch This function allows you to turn on or off the automatic switch between two scale intervals just by pressing the Set key Automatic switching between two scale intervals is only available for the LF225DR You cannot use it when using the addition function the gravimeter mode or the statistical ANNOTAT LON operation function You can use it when the balance is displaying the weight 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Set the function that turns on or off the automatic Press the Function key several times to select d o t c switching of scale intervals Press the Zero Tare key to select 2 EJE a ate 2 3 Save the setting Press the Set key Set e This function is related to Funct
55. ding the sample with bare hands and use long tweezers or a similar tool instead Also refrain from putting your hands inside the windshield while measurement is in progress 1 How to Begin LF R Series Operation Manual 1 3 Checking Supplied Items The following items are in the box In the unlikely event of problems such as missing or broken items please contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased 1 Main unit of balance 2 Operation manual One zi AF EA 3 AC adapter One 4 Measurement pan One e Pan base One LF Series Operation Manual 1 How to Begin 1 4 Names and Functions of Component Parts NEST I gu 11 SSN oak Adjuster Measurement pan Panel section Windshield ring Door storage cover D SUB9P RS232C output connector Windshield AC adapter jack USBoutput connector 1 How to Begin LF R Series Operation Manual 1 5 Functions of Operation Keys The operation keys are located on the front of the main unit Use these keys to operate and set the balance 1 5 1 Operation keys ANALYTICAL BALANCE Zero Tare gt 0 T 1 5 2 Operation key explanations Operation key Function O Used to power on off the balance On Off key Used to start printing D Print key E Used to interrupt settin
56. duce the effects of wind and vibration First incrementally set 5A rE response speed to larger values up to 4 If this does not improve the stability of the balance incrementally set SC Fr signal processing to larger values 81 5 Function Setting LF R Series Operation Manual Method 2 Change the stability indicator lighting criteria to prevent the stability indicator from blinking This method does not affect the flickering of displayed values but affects when the stability indicator lights up Setting larger values reduces blinking and causes the stability indicator to light up faster Set larger values for 4A S h stability judgment width and 4b S C number of stability judgments in this order Setting smaller values reduces blinking and causes the stability indicator to take longer to light up Set smaller values at 4b S C number of stability judgments and 4A S h stability judgment width in this order Method 3 Set the minimum readability to a larger value to improve both flicker of displayed values and blinking of the stability indicator This method cannot be used for the LF225DR Set a larger value for b2 d A b4 d b minimum readability setting 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Set each function Press the Function key several times to select the
57. e C1 Code C2 Description Value Response A00 Successful completion l A 49H 41H Interval time Interval E01 Command setting time error E02 Interval time setting error Delimit the command hour minute and second with commas 2CH for example IA hh mm ss 6 Span adjustment and span test command C1 C2 Code C1 Code C2 Description Response Disables C 0 43H 30H command inputs k Span adjustment C 1 43H 31H with internal A00 Successful weight completion E01 Command error E02 Operation is C 2 43H 32H Span test wit disabled g E03 Cancelled by operation Span adjustment E04 Abnormal C 3 43H 33H with external completion weight C 4 43H 34H Span test with external weight 1 Span adjustment and test commands will also be disabled This command takes time because the balance sends back a response after the current operation is completed If the function setting 8 CA is set to Cal key disabled 0 the span adjustment command does not work 108 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 7 Limit value setting command C1 C2 Code C1 Code C2 Description Value Response First set L A 4CH 41H point Lower limit Second set L B 4CH 42H point Upper limit A00 Successful completion L C 4CH 43H Reference Limit value nen E02 Value setting error L p 4cH 44H Third set point L e 4cH
58. e Sample 2000 g x Coefficient 2 35 Readout 4700 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings Select unit conversion mode Save the mode E B Go to the coefficient setting mode as S lt Press and hold gt Enter a coefficient a gt S Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 4 Press the Set key The unit conversion mode is set and is displayed Press and hold the Function key until C SEt is displayed The previously saved coefficient is displayed Set a coefficient with the following steps 1 Press the Zero Tare key The rightmost digit will blink 2 Select a number by pressing the Zero Tare key Pressing the key toggles the number between 0 and 9 and the decimal point 3 Press the Function key to move to the next digit which will then start blinking Set the coefficient by repeating steps 2 and 3 Press the Print key to cancel setting the coefficient 30 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 6 Save the coefficient Press the Set key T Weigh a sample The weight of the sample is multiplied by the coefficient and the result is displayed 9 0 a N O O O O OO Referens The increment of the readability is automatically set
59. e an appropriate weight and conduct the Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM 66 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale 4 6 Easy RES Function single touch response time change Easy RES function enables the user to change the response speed very easily You can change response speed just by pressing Set key By changing the response speed according to the degree of vibration in the place where the balance is installed you can reduce the display fluctuation and the time spent waiting for the display to stabilize 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings displayed 2 Set the single touch response speed jp ear 3 Save the setting Set Press the Function key several times to select d o t c Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display When the Set key is pressed once the current setting is displayed Each time the Set key is pressed the response speed changes in three steps NORMAL SLOW and FAST in this order After the setting is completed the balance returns to measurement mode automatically This function is related to Function 1 5A rE and 5C Fr settings Related Function 1 setting Set key Meaning Description a 5A rE 5C Fr
60. e erase ccce USE 0 00001 0 00001 0 00001 0 00001 0 000001 138 LF R Series Operation Manual Appendixes Appendix 4 4 Unit Conversion Table Unit gram carat ounce pound troy ounce penny weight E CUN LEUR 4 06250 453 59237 2267 96185 16 1 14 58333 291 66667 31 10348 155 51738 1 09714 0 06857 1 20 1 55517 7 77587 0 05486 0 00343 005 4 0 06480 0 32399 0 00229 0 00014 0 00208 0 04167 1tl Hong Kong __ 37 429 187 145 1 32027 0 08252 1 20337 24 06741 1tl SGP Mal 37 79936 188 99682 1 33333 0 08333 1 21528 24 30556 Tawa 375 1875 1 32277 0 08267 1 20565 24 11306 imm 375 1875 0 13228 0 00827 0 12057 241131 ito 1166380 58 31902 0 41143 0 02571 037500 7 5 Unit grain eae oe m momme tola 9 9 Malaysia _15 43236 0 02672 0 02646 0 02667 0 26667 0 08574 3 08647 0 00534 0 00529 0 00533 0 05333 0 01715 4375 075742 7 55987 2 43056 22 7000 12 11874 12 580 120 95797 38 88889 480 0 83100 0 82286 To 08 82943 8 29426 2 66667 7 24 0 04155 0 04114 0 04147 0 41471 0 13333 HON 1 0 00173 0 00171 0 00173 0 01728 0 00556 1tl Hong Kong 577 61774 1 0 99020 0 99811 9 98107 3 20899 1tl SGP Mal 583 33333 1 00990 1 1 00798 10 07983 3 24074 i Taiwan 578 71344 1 00190
61. e weighing pan the pan base the windshield ring and the bottom plate in the weighing chamber Lift the windshield ring At the same time you can remove the pan base and the weighing pan To remove the bottom plate hold both sides of the bottom plate with both hands and pull it up Attach the bottom plate the windshield ring the pan base and the weighing pan in this order 7 4 2 How to clean the balance To clean the main unit wipe it down with a wet soft cloth that has been thoroughly wrung out Do not use any strong solvents or abrasive cleansers Take care not to allow liquid or dirt to enter the main unit mechanical parts Aa CAUTION 119 7 Troubleshooting LF R Series Operation Manual Memo 120 LF R Series Operation Manual Appendixes Appendixes Appendix 1 Function Setting List xvi Initial setting Function 1 1 Weighing mode 1 SEt 1 Weighing machine x 2 Parts counting 3 Percentage weighing 4 Unit converting 5 Gravimeter solid 6 Gravimeter Liquid 7 Statistios Function 1 Set 5 choice 1 1 Media 11 MEd 0 Water 1 Not Water 1 2 Slect 12 d o d Only specific gravity value x output data Specific gravity weight actual water temperature or medium density 1 3 Auto output 13 4 0 0 Output disabled dr 1 Auto output once after a specific gravity measurement 2 Additional function 2 SEL 0 Additional function disabled
62. ect the balance to the PC using a USB cable At this time the USB adapter is detected as a new device Install the driver After the driver is properly installed check the port to which the balance is connected by using Device Manager for example Set the application connection port to be used and check that communication has O A ON gt been established If communication is not established properly check the communication settings of both the balance and the application and check whether communication has been established When the balance is connected to a PC via USB the USB operates as a Virtual Ad CAUTION COM port inside the PC Be sure to check which COM port the USB is connected to 93 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual 6 2 4 Interface specifications Transmission Serial transmission Start stop synchronization system Transmission 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 bps rate Transmission ASCII codes 8 7 bits codes Signal level Compliant with EIA RS 232C HIGH level data logic 0 5 to 15 V LOW level data logic 1 5 to 15 V Bit configuration Start bit One bit Data bits 8 7 bits 7 bits can only be specified for the extended 7 8 digit numeric format Parity bits 0 1 bit Stop bits 2 1 bit 1 bit can only be specified for the extended 7 8 digit numeric format Parity
63. ement mode as when it was turned OFF For example if the balance was turned OFF in counting mode when it is turned ON it is still in counting mode When the balance is stabilized the display shows a circle O O r1 n 4 LI deg When the balance is unstable the circle O disappears The balance may be affected by wind or vibration The bar graph also appears on the display It shows the current weight level compared to the weighing capacity As the weight approaches the weighing capacity of the balance the bar graph moves toward the right end J I m lam L3 e m a l alli wie Lt Lite rn ID ILII m l m 16 LF R Series Operation Manual 2 Basic Operation 2 2 Zero point Adjustment Zeroing a deviated readout is called zero point adjustment 1 Examine the surface of the weighing section Check that nothing is on the weighing section 2 Execute zero point adjustment Press the Zero Tare key The readout becomes zero and the 0 mark 0 appears bm wel l e Zero point adjustment may not be possible if an object is on the weighing section In such cases refer to Section 2 3 Weighing a Sample in a Container Tare and perform tare range setting Whether the balance waits until it is stabilized for zero point adjustment can be set using Reference the function item wait for the balance to stabilize
64. ersion Table ssssssesseeeeeen emen 139 Appendix 4 5 Outline Drawings eeen emm eene nennen 140 Indexrot Terme aier ord dotar mode oit EUR TR Rae bm etg Kinibteni Ea 141 Memo LF Series Operation Manual 1 How to Begin 1 How to Begin 1 1 Warnings regarding Use PQ WARNING m Do not disassemble or modify the balance Doing so could result in injury electric shock fire and other accidents or failures For inspection and adjustment contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased m Do not move the balance with a sample placed on the weighing pan The sample could fall from the weighing pan and break or injure someone m Do not plug the AC adapter cord or the communication cable into the balance when the connector or jack is wet Doing so could result in electric shock short circuit or failure m Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands Doing so could result in electric shock causing disability or death S m Do not route the AC cord across passages The cord could be tripped on by a passerby and the balance could fall down and break or injure someone m Do not use the balance on an unstable platform or in a place subject to vibration A sample could fall from the weighing pan and break or injure someone In addition the balance could fail to accurately weigh samples m Only use the AC adapter specifically designed for the balance Using any AC adapter ot
65. ese settings after the Print key is pressed and once the balance has stabilized output is done once Check the output by pressing the Print key To connect the balance to a common PC a crossover cable is required Refer to Section 6 2 Connecting to External Devices via the RS 232C Interface Obtain one yourself or contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased The cable is disconnected or not properly connected Make sure that the cable is connected properly To reset the balance to the initial settings at the time of purchase The balance can be re initialized Section 7 3 Initializing 116 LF R Series Operation Manual 7 Troubleshooting 7 3 Initializing The settings of the balance can be initialized by following these steps 1 Go to the function 2 setting mode While pressing the Zero Tare key press and hold the Function key After Func2 is displayed release the keys nu The function 2 setting mode is set displaying 1 ID 0 Press the Function key to select 2 in i Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 3 Save the setting Press the Set key Set The balance returns to the weight display All function settings are initialized discarding all data including ID numbers limit values as well as all counting percentage weighing unit conversion and Ay CAUTION gravimeter data Restoring the informat
66. f samples First put a set number of samples in place Next put up to three times the set number of additional samples in place The balance will automatically update the average sample weight Repeating this step allows accurate counting 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Select counting mode Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 2 3 Save the mode Press the Set key gt Pos balance is set to counting mode and Pcs is J isplayed 4 Start sampling Press and hold the Function key until U SEt is displayed The display reads on 10 Pcs which indicates iy Sex that ten samples will be used lt Press and hold gt Pressing the Print key during sampling cancels the sampling 5 Select the number of samples A sample count can be chosen by repeatedly pressing the Zero Tare key which cycles through the sample S gt Pcs Function M oom ti counts 5 10 30 and 100 If the samples vary considerably in size or are light in weight set a greater number of samples 24 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 6 Weigh the samples Place the set number of samples on the weighing pan and then press the Function key Si The displayed sample quantity Example on 10 Function Pcs blinks T Add more samples Add mo
67. g command C1 C2 Code C1 Code C2 Description Response O 0 4FH 30H Stop output o 1 4FH 31H Output continuously at all times Output continuously if O 2 4FH 32H stable Stop output if unstable Output once when the A00 Successful o 3 4FH 33H Print key is pressed completion whether the balance is E01 Command stable or unstable error Output once when the balance is stable Output when a sample is o 4 4FH 34H removed causing the display to go below zero and then another sample is placed stabilizing the balance 105 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual C1 C2 Code C1 Code C2 Description Response Output once when the balance is stable Stop output when unstable O 5 4FH 35H Output once when the balance has restabilized the output includes zero even if it is not reloaded Output once when the balance is stable Output continuously when unstable Output is stopped after a single output when the balance A00 Successful is stable even if it is not completion reloaded E01 Command Output once when the error O 7 4FH 37H Print key is pressed if the balance is stable Oo 8 4FH 38H Output once immediately o 9 4FH 39H Output once after stabilizing Interval function Output O A 4FH 41H once each time the output time has elapsed Interval function Output once during stabilization each time the output time has elapsed Oo 6
68. ghing mode However limit values of both definite and deviation values cannot be saved in the same weighing mode Limit values can be set only in measurement mode display Cannot be set in other Aa CAUTION mode displays such as when a cumulative value is displayed Adjust the zero point or set a tare range as required before setting limit values f the limit value entries are not lined up in the order of magnitude three lt will light up Enter the values again 43 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 7 1 Limit function settings First set the limit function and then set limit values 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings 2 Select the limit function Function 3 Set the judgment condition m A Function Function 5 Set the point scale ms A Function 6 Set the judgment method ma O a Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the Function key several times to select 2 SEL Press the Zero Tare key to select 2 SEL 2 When using both the cumulate and limit functions together select 2 SEt 3 Press the Function key several times to select 21 Co Press the Zero Tare key to select a judgment condition 1 Always judge even when the balance is unstable 2 Judge only when the ba
69. gs 2 Select the readability Press the Function key several times to select b2 d A Press the Zero Tare key to select from 1 Function through 5 3 Save the setting Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set To set the readability of unit b select b4 d b in step 2 You can also set the same unit for unit A and unit b and set different minimum indications so that unit A and unit b can be used to switch the readability B List of readability settings Set value LF R 124 224 LF 135R Unit mg g ct mom mg g ct mom 1 0 1 0 0001 0 001 0 0001 0 01 0 00001 0 0001 0 00001 2 0 2 0 0002 0 002 0 0002 0 2 0 00002 0 0002 0 00002 3 0 5 0 0005 0 005 0 0005 0 05 0 00005 0 0005 0 00005 4 1 0 001 0 01 0 001 0 1 0 0001 0 001 0 0001 5 2 0 002 0 02 0 002 0 2 0 0002 0 002 0 0002 70 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 5 3 Automatic Switching of Scale Intervals With this function the readability of the balance automatically switches between 0 00001 g for gross readout equal to or less than 92 00000 g and 0 0001 g for gross readout over 92 00000 g Automatic switching between two scale intervals is only available for the LF225DR ANNOTATION You can use it when the balance is displaying the weight 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Se
70. gs and inputs Press to turn ON OFF the automatic switch between two scale intervals Set key Set Press to save settings Press and hold to start making settings Press to call span adjustment and span test Cal key Press and hold to start an automatic repeatability measurement Press to switch measurement modes Function ke S Press to make settings by entering values y Function Press to select items for function settings Press and hold to call functions Press to set the zero point or change the readout to zero aim using the tare ero fara key Press to set a value by entering the value Press to select functions LF Series Operation Manual 1 How to Begin Reference How to press keys The functions of some operation keys depend on how they are pressed For example the Set key saves a setting when it is pressed quickly This is the normal way of pressing keys The Set key starts making a setting when it is pressed and held Pressing and holding a key is to hold the key down and then release it once the desired display has been obtained 1 How to Begin LF R Series Operation Manual 1 6 How to Read Displayed Signs Each of the symbols displayed on the front of the main unit has the following meanings zip j 4o al 000000000 A iA CAL gt B 6 Hades d m IJ mg kg BBBBBBBB J Display Description lt Displays
71. haracter Indicates the polarity of data P1 Code Description 2BH Zero or positive data 2DH Negative data D1 to D7 or D8 seven or eight characters Stores numeric data D1 to D7 D8 Code Description 0to9 30H to 39H 0 to 9 numeric 2EH Decimal point floating e Omitted when numeric data does not contain decimal places In this case a space is output after the least significant digit SP Space 20H A space at the front of a numeric value e When numeric data does not contain decimal places a space rather than a decimal point is output after the least significant digit e By default 0 30H is used to begin numeric values that do not begin with data Using the function setting such values can begin with spaces 20H When expression units are changed or switched to display counting percentage weighing or unit conversion the decimal place is changed E Communication format examples 97 6 Input Output to from External Devices U1 U2 two characters Indicates the unit used to show numeric data LF R Series Operation Manual U1 U2 code Meaning Balance indicators M G 4DH 47H milligram SP G 20H 47H gram C T 43H 54H carat O i Z 4FH 5AH ounce L B 4CH 42H pound O T 4FH 54H troy ounce oz t D W 44H 57H pennyweight dwt G R 4BH 52H
72. he balance and then press the Function key The reference weight is saved The display indicates the percentage of the sample to the reference sample weight Pressing the Function key toggles the display between percentage weight and total weight 27 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 3 2 Setting a reference weight by entering a value 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings Select percentage weighing mode Save the mode PEU cy Start measuring the reference sample weight v VA p gis Press and hold m t Li Enter the value of a reference sample weight c S Save the reference sample weight Set Weigh a sample 9 9 el SS EET O Co C Q CO CO LF R Series Operation Manual Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 3 Press the Set key The percentage weighing mode is set and 96 is displayed Press and hold the Function key After P Set is displayed release the key The previously saved reference sample weight blinks Set a reference weight with the following steps 1 Press the Zero Tare key The rightmost digit will blink 2 Press the Zero Tare key to select a number Pressing the key toggles the number between 0 and 9 and the decimal point 3 Press the Fun
73. he output data 1 Interval output The header and footer are output at the start and end of interval output Header 15 characters and the terminators CR 0DH LF 0AH are output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Footer Two line feeds are output 2 Time output When the time output function is set the time is output in the line before the output data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 h h m m S s CR LF hh hours 00 to 23 mm minutes 00 to 59 ss seconds 00 to 59 99 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual 6 4 3 Communication format examples e 7 digit numeric format 3000 1 g No data type specified Data stable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 SP G SP S CR LF 10 05 mom Gross Data unstable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 0 1 0 i 0 5 M 0 d U CR LF 250 pcs Cumulative value Data stable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 SP P C T S CR LF 6 4 4 Special formats Data formats Special format 1 Consists of 16 characters including terminators CR 0DH LF 0AH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 P1 SP D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 SP U1 U2 U3 CR LF Special format 2 Consists of 18 to 20 chara
74. her than the specified adapter could cause overheating fire or failure m Only use the specified power supply Using any power supply other than that specified could cause overheating fire or failure 1 How to Begin LF R Series Operation Manual Ae CAUTION m Do not apply excessive force to or impact the balance Doing so could damage or result in failure of the balance Carefully place samples on the balance B Do not allow the balance to remain in an overloaded state o Err indication Doing so could damage or result in failure of the balance Remove the sample immediately m Do not use volatile solvents The main unit could deform Wipe the main unit using dry cloth or a cloth moistened with a small amount of neutral detergent ANNOTATION m Do not install the balance in a place where it is directly exposed to airflow from air conditioning or heating equipment Due to changes in the ambient temperature the balance could fail to accurately weigh samples m Do not install the balance in a place exposed to direct sunlight The internal temperature of the balance could rise and the balance could fail to accurately weigh samples B Do not install the balance where the floor is soft When a sample is placed on the balance the balance could slant and fail to accurately weigh samples m Do not install the balance in a place where the ambient temperature or humidity change significantly The balance
75. hese messages is displayed calibration is not performed Check the weight and do this procedure over again 4 If GLP compliant output is set to ON the output is performed at the end of span adjustment test At this time the display continues to show output for span adjustment or an error for span test The balance may seem to have frozen during output but this is normal Wait until output is completed Refer to Section 6 1 Output to Printers 61 4 Adjusting the Scale LF R Series Operation Manual 4 3 Entering the Instrumental Error of a Weight for Use To adjust calibrate the balance more accurately enter the instrumental error of an external weight to be used for span adjustment or span tests Enter the instrumental error in mg 1 Go to Function 2 setting mode While pressing the Zero Tare key press and hold the Function key After Func2 is displayed release the S keys ui gt E une c d 2 Select display of instrumental error Press the Function key several times to select 2 0 M P Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 gt Sly gt a rn Function DL Di F nnn LLLI LI o 3 Start entering the instrumental error Press the Zero Tare key The leftmost digit will blink f ah i 4 Enter a value Press the Zero Tare key to change the value in the blinking digit gt gt 9 gt gt 2 9 gt 7 5 Move to the other digits to enter P
76. ht with the following steps 1 Press the Zero Tare key The rightmost digit will blink 2 Select a number by pressing the Zero Tare key Pressing the key toggles the number between 0 and 9 and the decimal point 3 Press the Function key to move to the next digit which will then start blinking 4 Press the Set key to save the number 3 Enter the lower limit value Enter the lower limit value by doing the same operation as in step 2 For 1 point setting this operation completes the setting save process Proceed to step 5 For 2 point setting H SEt is displayed 4 Enter the upper limit value Enter the upper limit value by doing the same operation as in step 2 The values for judgment are saved and the balance returns to the weight display 5 Weigh a sample Place the sample to be judged on the weighing pan The OK LO HI result judged according to the upper limit and lower limit is indicated by e 48 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 8 Statistical Operation Function The statistical operation function collects weight data and displays maximum average and other statistical values 3 8 1 Calculation items Calculation item Display example st Maximum value 3 i084 ifs a lt st Minimum value 3 44 95g lt 3c Average value 1 iGO th4 2 E st Standard deviation 4 557228 ifs W
77. idth Maximum 4 st Minimum q i igusg di V lt st Coefficient of variation 1 BBBB 13585 P st Number of data items be iG zx d st Sum total 3 BO iB lg The average value standard deviation and coefficient of variation are calculated using the following equations NM x 1 N Average value x Standard deviation and Standard deviation Coefficient of variation x100 96 Average value where x is the ith measured value and N is the number of data points 49 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 8 2 Operation method 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings Set the weighing mode to the statistical operation mode Collect more data Display the statistical operation result SG p nnnnnns Function Switch to another calculation item Return to the weight display LF R Series Operation Manual Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the Function key several times to select 1 SEt Press the Zero Tare key to select 7 Press the Set key The statistical operation mode is set and st is displayed Put a sample in place and press the Print key Data is collected and then output Unload the previous sample check that the display indicates 0 and place the next sample Collect data in the same way as in step 4 Repea
78. ility Measurement SARM sse 65 4 6 Easy RES Function single touch response time change ssssssssssssss 67 5 Setting tlie E Unctlons 2a eoe REGE EE pO e e Ee eR EAE 69 vii 5 1 Select and Switch of Weighing Units 2 0 0 eee cence eeenneeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeseneeeeesneeeeeeaaes 69 5 2 Readability Settirig 5 5 e tp e eee no had df Dip een coed fea 70 5 3 Automatic Switching of Scale Intervals seem 71 5 4 Turning ON OFF the Automatic Switching of Scale Intervals with a Single Touch 72 5 5 Saving the Container Tare Weight enm enne 73 5 6 Power esie 74 5 6 1 Automatic backlight off function enne 74 5 7 Date and Time Setting sciuri erede tuere ident dede dae eene eine ee dnd 75 b 7 1 Time setting xor EA EC bee di E mas ii ip Dark dax bonita eret RA 75 5 7 2 Date settirig icit ipte e gale eei ecce tepore equa tice ea 76 6 8 Date VIew ode eed teh b mtt mein ES 76 5 9 Tire Output oce t ep e v E ER a ae ee 77 5 10 Interval Output Function eene enm eene nennen nere enne nns 78 ox UN TEST Too ms 80 5 12 Improving the Stability of the Balance ssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeen ennt 81 5 13 a Check self diagnosis function ce eee ceeeteeeeeneeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeesaaeeeseeaaeeeseeeaeeeenaeeeenenaes 83 5 13 1 Display test uiid tis Moet deus derat His Ue e AE ER Deer 83 I PACA RUE 84 5 19 3 Mo
79. ing Appendixes B Notational Conventions This chapter describes how to troubleshoot problems occurring with the balance including actions required for errors and remedies to problems The appendixes contain required data including the specifications of the balance In this manual the following notation is used The balance Refers to an LF series product The names of the operation keys provided on the front of the main On Off key unit are enclosed in brackets Func Messages shown on the display are enclosed in quotation marks Press the key Refers to pressing a key once Press and hold the key Refers to pressing and holding down the operation key until the desired display is obtained Contents Preface sns eine negauit eee ondes i Important Notice iet dey ees eere ee gere te tee Te dedu de repete inier ddnde iii How to Use This Manual 1 renti tree inten reo tk Io ten DEL e EAE ERR de eX sede Eee c iv Gontents na eta es RE ea ann etm tacet e tete ce nre aera vi T How to Begleiter anand tete e eto ees eee v eo eee o 1 1 1 Warnings regarding Use nente tenete ieee eed ere needs 1 1 2 For More Precise Measurements sssssssseeeeenm ieii ia 4 1 2 1 Precautions on the Measuring ROOM sssseeeeee emm ener nennen 4 1 2 2 Precautions on the Samples sssssssseeeeeenenenenenenenenennnnnnnnn nnn nn nnns
80. ioi te iie ee A 86 1 ID number anne 80 initializes otii ete bed late edna ty 117 Instrumental error 62 Index for Terms GIE o E E 94 Interval output function 78 ISO GLP GMP compliant form 89 J Judgment using definite values 45 Judgment using deviation values 47 K Key test eie eene tes stes 84 L Limit function eeeeeeeeeeeese 40 Limit ValS nia ett tetro reise 42 Liquid density eesssessssss 35 Lower weight limit 29 M Motor t Stassnanaonenpiiana 85 N ee EE 20 Net addito iei e e 37 O Operation key ccccececseseseeeeeeeeetes 8 P Percentage weighing 27 37 40 Press and hold sesssssss 9 Per oe dedu ee crede bve oda 89 R Readability eessseusssss 70 Reference weight sssss 29 Repeatability measurement 64 ReSspOrlse nce ER eerte ER Puts 110 RS 232 s De are 89 91 S Sample teen he denied ipiius 24 SO CAL riers Gi ane Sheen 63 Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement 64 65 88 Span adjustment 55 57 62 80 89 Span test 56 58 62 80 89 141 Index for Terms lability 5 Led 81 Statistical operation function
81. ion 1 C d r setting which will be changed according to Reference this setting The balance returns to the weight display 72 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 5 5 Saving the Container Tare Weight Use this function to set a tare range when the balance is turned on using the latest saved tare weight Use this function when you turn the balance on or off with a sample and tare on the pan A CAUTION Leaving the balance with a substance and tare on it for a long period of time may result in a larger error in weighing You should set the tare range regularly 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Set the tare memory Press the Function key several times to select n tArE Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 SG E gt n bAre 3 Save the setting Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set 4 Save the tare weight Place the container tare the weight of which you want to save and then measure the tare The saved tare weight is updated every time a tare range is set O C CO CO C C2 73 5 Function Setting LF R Series Operation Manual 5 6 Power Setting 5 6 1 Automatic backlight off function This function automatically turns off the backlight if the balance is lef
82. ion once it has been initialized is impossible Before initializing the balance record necessary function settings by writing them down 117 7 Troubleshooting LF R Series Operation Manual 7 4 Maintenance When performing maintenance on the balance be careful of the following 7 4 1 For heavy dirt It is easy to remove the right and left doors of the windshield and the weighing pan the pan base the windshield ring and the bottom plate in the weighing chamber so that you can clean the balance Unplug the AC adapter before cleaning the balance CAUTION Be sure to unplug the AC adapter before cleaning the balance E Removing the windshield doors 1 Push down the lower knob of the doors you want to remove until they are free Claw 2 Remove the door storage cover by pushing the upper part of the claw down and tilting the cover toward you Remove the door storage cover 3 Remove the doors by pushing them backward Push the doors out doors together with the door having the knob facing the inside The four doors have different shapes To attach them properly you should only Ay CAUTION remove the doors on one side at a time When attaching the doors pay close attention to their directions 118 LF R Series Operation Manual 7 Troubleshooting B Removing th
83. is properly connected the electric components of the balance or the AC adapter may have failed Replace the AC adapter to test whether the adapter was the problem if you have an AC adapter of the same model that you know operates properly Please contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased The display flickers The balance may be affected by an external influence such as wind and vibration Increase the setting values of relevant functions by referring to Section 5 11 Improving the Stability of the Balance The displayed weight is incorrect This error is caused by the balance not being used for a long period of time or being relocated Perform span adjustment The adjusters are not resting flat on the surface and the balance is not horizontal Make sure that the balance is horizontal The tare range is set or is not set Unload the sample from the weighing pan and then zero the readout by pressing the Zero Tare key to continue measurement 114 LF R Series Operation Manual 7 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The weight indication contains an error even after it is calibrated The balance may have been affected by an external influence such as wind and vibration during calibration The weight used for calibration is slightly different in mass from the weight used for checking The balance may be affected by an ex
84. kana SOOGCR REF CAL HCE TAT 77V payed B Measurement data Header DATE 2012 01 01 t 5 2012 01 01 IM 12 00 Ww ag 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI SHINKO DENSHI TYPE DAVE XFR 225W XFR 225W S N 0123456789 t4 70123456789 D AB 123 ID AB 123 EF XY av 220 0000 g 220 0000 g ERR 0 12mg Th 0 12mg COMPLETE Vaigyay ATE 2012 01 01 ty 7 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 was 12 01 SIGNATURE VaM yoloeelooloetotoeeololok FESO IOI II AICI AO English Japanese Katakana SHINKO DENSHI TYPE SHINKO DENSHI HAVE E Measurement data Footer XFR 225W XFR 225W S N 0123456789 t4 70123456789 ID AB 123 ID AB 123 START Way DATE 2012 01 01 27 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 y a 12 01 Engl ish Japanese Katakana END yijyay DATE 2012 01 01 2012 01 01 TIME 12 03 Was 12 03 SIGNATURE Va Appendixes 133 Appendixes B check Display test LF R Series Operation Manual B o check Key test English Japanese katakana DSP TEST HAF LAT VAFA pre DATE 2012 01 01 t 7 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 way 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI SHINKO DENSHI TYPE DYE XFR 225W XFR 225W S N 0123456789 t4 70123456789 ID AB 123 ID AB 123 DSP TEST DONE DSP TEST DONE COMPLETE yaad DATE 2012 01 01 t 7 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 ya 12 01 SIGNATURE VaM sk sk ok EEEE EEE EE EE ES EEE EEEE EEEE EE IE English Japanese katakana XXKK
85. key After Func2 is displayed release the keys Press the Function key several times to select 5 S dn 2 Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key S1 d t is displayed 3 Start the Semi Automatic Repeatability Press the Function key several times to select Measurement SARM 56 SArM v a a my VA gt Function For details on how to use the Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM refer to Reference Section 4 5 2 Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key SArM is displayed and the Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM is started 88 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 1 Output to Printers By connecting a printer to the balance span adjustment results span test results and measurement results can be printed in an ISO GLP GMP compliant format 6 1 1 Connecting a printer Connect the RS 232C connector of the balance to a printer using the D SUB9P cable You can connect the balance to SHINKO DENSHI CSP 160 II printer or standard printer from printer manufacturers The following setting is required for the printer Set it by referring to the operation manual of the printer e Set the printing function printing control to balance contro
86. l Match the baud rate and other communication settings to the settings of the balance AQ CAUTION Set the date and time of the printer before printing 6 1 2 Printing span adjustment and span test results 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings Press the Function key several times to select G GLP Pas O a a O a 4 Save the setting Press the Set key rri p f Select 1 by pressing the Zero Tare key U LL Press the Function key several times to select G1 out Select 1 by pressing the Zero Tare key The balance returns to the weight display Set 89 6 Input Output to from External Devices 5 Perform the span adjustment or span test LF R Series Operation Manual After the span adjustment or span test is successfully completed the printer executes the print job While the data is being printed the balance may seem to be frozen but wait until printing is completed No printing is executed if the span adjustment or test is not successfully completed Aa CAUTION Do not press any keys on the printer during printing 6 1 3 Printing measurement results 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings a O a Pas O a Save the setti
87. l samples Sampling is possible even when Sub or Add is displayed However counting accuracy will be low If L Err is displayed it indicates that the average sample weight is smaller than the weighable unit weight 26 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 3 Measuring Percentage The weight of a sample is shown as a percentage of the reference sample weight A reference sample weight can be set by weighing an actual sample setting a reference weight by weighing an actual sample or entering a value setting a reference weight by entering a value 3 3 1 Setting a reference weight by weighing an actual sample 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings 2 Select percentage weighing mode 3 Save the mode 9 1 oy 4 Start measuring the reference sample weight rod ma S gt lt Press and hold gt m ne 5 Save the reference sample weight ma gt 6 Weigh a sample 9 Q EE N Q O O OO cQO Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 3 Press the Set key The percentage weighing mode is set and 96 is displayed Press and hold the Function key After P SEt is displayed release the key The previously saved reference sample weight blinks Put the reference sample on t
88. lance is stable Press the Function key several times to select 22 Li Press the Zero Tare key to select the range to cover 0 Detect when the limit is exceeded by more than five divisions 1 Detect when the limit is exceeded by more than fifty divisions 2 Detect both when the limit is exceeded and when it is not reached Press the Function key several times to select 23 Pi Press the Zero Tare key to select a point scale 0 1 point scale OK and LO are judged 1 1 point scale HI and OK are judged 2 2 point scale HI OK and LO are judged 3 3 point scale Ranks 1 to 4 are judged 4 4 point scale Ranks 1 to 5 are judged Press the Function key several times to select 24 tYP Press the Zero Tare key to select a judgment method 1 Judge using definite values 2 Judge using deviation values 44 LF R Series Operation Manual T Save the settings Set 3 Various Measuring Methods Press the Set key Next set values for judgment limit values and take measurements 3 7 2 Judgment using definite values Use the function setting 24 tYP 1 to judge samples using definite values B Judgment using definite values by setting actual sample weights Weigh a sample and set the upper limit and lower limit Check that the limit function for judgment using definite values is selected Refer to the previous section Limit function settings 1 Set to actual s
89. libration Press the Function key several times to select E Ad C Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 or 2 E Ad C 0 Both functions are inactive E Ad C 1 Advice CAL function is active E Ad C 2 Full automatic calibration function is active pa PLE Rd E Rat i v Rare 3 Return to the weight display Press the Set key Set The full automatic calibration function is performed only when 8 CA 1 span adjustment Reference with internal weight is selected The balance returns to the weight display 63 4 Adjusting the Scale LF R Series Operation Manual 4 5 Repeatability Measurement Repeatability measurement is a function that takes ten span measurements by placing and removing weights and calculates the standard deviation of the measurement results There are two methods for repeatability measurement Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM with internal weight or Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM with external weight You can conduct stable measurements by adjusting the response speed according to the measurement results 4 5 1 Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM ANNOTATION This function is only available for the LFR type 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Set repeatability measurement to Automatic Press the F
90. ment height up to 16 5 mm 40 step bar graph display and display of messages and symbols Tare range setting Single touch tare range setting with an actual sample weight using the Zero Tare key Whether to wait for the balance to stabilize or not can be selected Zero tracking Zero tracking can be disabled with a setting Span adjustment Display when o Err is displayed when the weighing capacity is exceeded by overloaded 9e 0 009 g Output RS 232C compliant output is equipped as standard SHINKO DENSHI standard format Type B USB D SUB9P male RS 232C output external tare range setting port bidirectional Supported printer CSP 160 Il SHINKO DENSHI Functions selectable via settings Automatic span adjustment with internal weight for LFR type only Span adjustment with external weight Use a weight that weighs 10 or more of the weighing capacity Entry of instrumental error of a weight to be used Span adjustment is available in grams only temperature humidity Power AC 100 to 240 V DC 5 5V 6V External dimensions 210x320x335 mm including the windshield WDH Mass of the main unit Approx 5 5 kg Operating Temperature 10 to 30 C Humidity 80 rh or less no condensation Options Specific gravity measurement kit 137 Appendixes LF R Series Operation Manual Appendix 4 3 Weighing Capacity and Readability by Unit
91. n the water When the weight readout is stabilized press the Set key The measured specific gravity value is displayed gt Aa CAUTION Keep the cage away from the liquid container Reference Pressing the Function key toggles the display between the specific gravity and the volume Press the Set key to return to the weight display 3 5 4 When using a liquid other than water 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Select gravimeter mode Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 5 SE eS 3 Go to the medium selection mode Press the Function key 11 MEd is displayed SG 2 Function l i fied 4 Select the Not water setting Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 Not water and press the Set key Now the balance can measure the specific gravity using any liquid other than water Measure the specific gravity with the steps described in Measurement page 13 7 Z 27333888 STU CV X EA In step 5 set the density of the liquid you are using instead of the water temperature The liquid density can be set to between 0 0001 and 9 999 g cm 35 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 5 5 Printing the specific gravity data To output the measured specific gravity da
92. n to the weight display 86 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 5 13 5 Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM You can conduct an Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM Section 4 5 1 by using a check function ANNOTATION This function is only available for the LFR type 1 Go to the function 2 setting mode While pressing the Zero Tare key press the Function key After Func2 is displayed release the keys Press the Function key several times to select 5 S dn Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key 51 d t is displayed Sidt O 3 Start the Automatic Repeatability Measurement Press the Function key several times to select 55 ArM ARM Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key ArM is displayed and the Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM is started ma A a SG gt ri Function H VII For details on how to use the Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM refer to Reference Section 4 5 1 Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM 87 5 Function Setting LF R Series Operation Manual 5 13 6 Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM You can conduct an Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM Section 4 5 2 by using a check function 1 Go to the function 2 setting mode While pressing the Zero Tare key press the Function
93. ndshield door The left windshield door can be opened and closed by operating the right lower knob Knob status To open and close the left and right windshield doors individually push the left and right lower knobs down to unlock Use the upper knobs to open and close the doors 14 LF R Series Operation Manual 2 Basic Operation 2 Basic Operation 2 1 Powering On Off and Operation Check Turning the balance ON OFF 1 Turn the balance ON Check that the AC adapter is connected to the balance x When the AC adapter is plugged in the balance enters the standby state and an asterisk appears Standby state Leave the balance powered on with the asterisk displayed for 5 hours before D gt l na starting measurement If you unplug the AC On Off He adapter you need to wait for 5 hours from the time you plug it in again Press the On Off key The display shows all symbols and then changes to the zero display 2 Check that it is operating Push the weighing pan with your finger to check that the readout changes n Also check that the readout changes to zero when you stop pushing LLL N Q O OQOcOcdQO 3 Turn the balance OFF Press the On Off key again O The balance enters the standby state On Off gt Standby state 15 2 Basic Operation LF R Series Operation Manual When the balance is turned ON it is in the same measur
94. ng Set Print measurement results Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the Function key several times to select G GLP Select 1 by pressing the Zero Tare key Press the Function key several times to select G2 od Select 1 by pressing the Zero Tare key Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Pressing and holding the Print key prints the header Pressing the Print key at any time during measurements prints the result data After the measurement is completed press and hold the Print key to print the footer Aa CAUT ION Do not press any keys on the printer during printing 90 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 2 Connection of interface and the external equipment The balance communicates with external devices such as a PC via the RS 232C interface The RS 232C interfaces equipped on the balance are a type B USB and a D SUB9P Connection with external devices is established with the following specifications A CAUTION Disconnect the AC adapter of the balance before connecting external devices 6 2 1 Connector pin numbers and functions of the D SUB9P The D SUB9P connector equipped on the balance has the following pin alignment D SUB9P male connector 12 3 4 5 c OD O 0
95. o control the balance from an external device 1 Tare range setting command 2 Output control setting command 3 Measurement mode setting command 4 Date output request and time output request command 5 Interval time setting command 6 Span adjustment and span test command and 7 Limit value setting command 6 5 1 Procedure for transmission 1 An input command is sent from an external device to the balance The full duplex transmission system allows you to send input commands at any time regardless of the data transmit timing of the balance 2 Upon successful completion of an input command the balance will send either a normal completion response or the result data requested by the command to the external device e If the operation has not resulted in successful completion or if the command is invalid an error the balance will transmit an error response When the balance is in normal display mode it usually sends a response to a command within one second of receiving the command For the tare range span adjustment or span test commands a response is sent after the commands are completely processed f the balance receives a tare range setting command when the function setting for tare range function setting H tr is set to wait for the balance to stabilize for zero point adjustment waiting for the balance to stabilize or if the balance receives an input command that takes a long time the balance sends a resp
96. ode Indicates that the specific gravity no units is being displayed in Ic d gravimeter mode I Indicates that the volume unit cm is being displayed in r 2 gravimeter mode i5 Indicates that the actual water temperature unit C is being me entered in gravimeter mode Indicates that the density of a medium unit g cm is being entered d in gravimeter mode 09955 7 segment character display Numeric characters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 jel al jisisin ja8ajsainm Alphabet A B C D E F G H I J K L M Ae Be eB Re A i TALES li N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z n n fal dr Soe Li Li Li ft Hog A CAUTION Some characters look the same for example 5 and S and H K and X 11 1 How to Begin LF R Series Operation Manual 1 7 Assembling and Installing the Balance 1 Attach the windshield ring the pan base and the weighing pan in this order to the main unit Check that these parts are free from dust and other foreign matter before attaching them m S 2 Install the balance horizontally Rotate the adjuster so that the level bubble is positioned in the center of the red circle Correct Position of the Level Bubble 3 Connect the supplied A
97. on setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Set the output control to Output once after a set Press the Function key several times to select 71 0 c interval elapses or Output once in a stable state Press the Zero Tare key to select A or b and then press the Set key allora setinlorvaholepses x 71 0 c A Output once after a set interval elapses 71 0 c b Output once in a stable state after a set interval elapses Press and hold the Set key until Int VAL is displayed The interval time is displayed and the cursor is located at the leftmost digit M gt InkUAL gt Ua lt Press and hold gt 4 Set the interval time Change the value at the location of the cursor using the Zero Tare key S gt uU gt i gt gt gt ge Press the Function key to move the cursor to the right If the cursor is at the rightmost digit it returns to the leftmost digit Pressing the Print key while making the setting returns to the weight display without saving the setting 5 Save the setting and return to the weight display Press the Set key Set The balance returns to the weight display 78 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 6 T Start interval output Press the Print key oes After StArt is displayed interval output starts End interval output
98. onse after the command is completely processed If the balance receives a command when you are setting a function when the balance is under span adjustment or the balance is busy for other reasons the command is executed after the current operation has been completed After you have sent an input command do not send another command to the A CAUTION y R balance until the external device receives a response from the balance 6 5 2 Input command examples Sent command Description T SP CR LF Set the tare range adjust the zero point O1 CR LF Set to continuous output O8 CR LF Output data once immediately 104 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 5 3 Command format An input command consists of 4 characters including terminators CR LF C1 C2 CR LF 6 5 4 Format of each command A CAUTION Pay attention to the difference between O the letter o and 0 zero 1 Tare range setting zero point adjustment command C1 C2 Code C1 Code C2 Description Value Acknowledgment A00 Successful completion e Tare e remman range T SP 54H 20H setting None 05 ae ranga cannot be set zero Z Ero peint point cannot be adjustment adjusted range violation weight error etc 2 Output control settin
99. ontribute to measurement errors There are a great variety of such error inducting factors which can be linked to machine error and performance of the balance itself as well as the properties and condition of samples being measured and the measuring environment e g vibration temperature humidity These factors can readily affect the results of measurement on a balance that has high resolution readability This material includes some precautionary notes that the user should bear in mind to eliminate error factors and ensure accurate measurement results Balance Mainten ance Calibration Static Electricity Tem perat ure Meas uring Room Te mperat ure Vibration Shaking Grav ity Hum idity Drafts Electromagne tic Waves Meas urement Errors Absorption X Vibration Evaporation Shaking lt of Moisture Magnetism Magnetism Meas uring Bench Factor Analysis Chart for Meas urement Errors Static Electricity 1 2 1 Precautions on the Measuring Room Temperature Humidity e Try to maintain constant room temperature as much as possible to prevent dew condensation and unstable indications due to fluctuations in temperature Low relative humidity tends to induce static electricity causing measurement error Relative humidity of about 60 is considered ideal The measuring room should preferably be located on the g
100. ou can set several limit values to be used to judge whether measurements are within the specified limits Reference The limit function can be used in simple weight measurement mode counting mode percentage weighing mode and unit conversion mode E Judgment method According to the lower and upper limits you set a measurement is judged to be too light lower than the lower limit within the appropriate range or too heavy higher than the upper limit and the judgment result is displayed using the X symbol Judgment 1 point setting lower 2 point setting upper amp es Upper limit result limit lower limits Appropriate a range Above the M m Lower limit Not displayed Upper limit Weight Appropriate Lower limit lt Weight lt Lower limit Weight Upper limit Below the Weight Weight Lower limit lower limit Lower limit For a 3 or 4 point setting e appears on the display in 4 or 5 steps according to the judgment result Rank5 Judgment result 3 point 4 point setting foo ii Rank 5 Point 4 lt Weight RS Rank2 4 point setting Rank 1 Rank 4 Point 3 lt Weight lt Point 4 Rank 3 Point 2 lt Weight lt Point 3 Rank 2 Point 1 lt Weight lt Point 2 Rank 1 Weight Point 1 40 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods Depending on the number of judgment points the lt mark shown in
101. ow numeric data U1 U2 U3 Code Meaning Balance indicator g 67H gram g m g 6DH 67H E milligram mg c t 63H 74H carat CT o z 6FH 7AH ounce oz t b eer oo pound ib o z t 6FH 7AH troy ounce oz t d w t 64H 77H 74H pennyweight dwyt g r 67H 72H Grain Bottom right grain t 1 h 74H 6CH 68H tael Hong Kong ti t l s 74H 6CH 73H tael Singapore Malaysia ti Top right t l t 74H 6CH 74H tael Taiwan ti Middle right m o m 6DH 6FH 6DH momme mom t o 1 74H 6CH 61H tola to p c s 70H 63H Pieces Pes 99 SEE Percentage 23H ES unit converting This is variable length data and the number of characters varies between 1 to 3 102 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices Communication format examples for special format 2 123 4567 g No data type specified Data stable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 S SP S SP SP SP 12 3 4 5 6 7 SP g CR LF Scale overload o Err 1 2 3 4 5 S SP CR LF In the case of scale underload u Err is output as the third character 103 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual 6 5 Input Commands Use these commands t
102. press the Function key Place the sample serving as the lower limit in place and press the Function key For 1 point setting this operation completes the setting save process Proceed to step 5 For 2 point setting H SEt is displayed Place the sample serving as the upper limit on the weighing pan and press the Function key The values for judgment are saved and the balance returns to the weight display Place the sample to be judged on the weighing pan The OK LOHI result judged according to the upper limit and lower limit is indicated by lt 47 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual B Judgment using deviation values by entering values Set the reference weight the upper limit and the lower limit by using the keys Check that the limit function for judgment using deviation values is selected Refer to Section 3 7 1 Limit function settings For judgment using deviation values by entering values enter the difference between the upper limit and the lower limit with respect to the reference weight To perform a judgment with an upper limit weight of 200 g and a lower limit weight of 100 g set the reference weight to 150 g the upper limit value to 50 g and the lower limit value to 50 g 1 Go to the value entry mode Press and hold the Set key until r SEt is displayed nd GEk lt Press and hold gt 2 Enter the reference weight Enter the reference weig
103. quired or to highlight information Reference This symbol is used for information such as operational tips This symbol indicates a prohibited action that must not be done o This symbol indicates a mandatory action that must be executed without fail iv m How to Read This Manual This manual comprises the following chapters Chapter 1 How to Begin This chapter gives introductory information such as how to assemble and install the balance and how to turn the power on and off Be sure to read this chapter the first time you use the balance Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 3 Various Measuring Methods This chapter gives basic instructions on how to weigh objects The procedures for setting the functions used to set various functions are also described This chapter describes how to use various measuring methods of the balance such as counting and percentage weighing Chapter 4 Adjusting the Balance The balance needs to be adjusted depending on where and when it is used This chapter describes how to calibrate and test the balance Chapter 5 Setting the Functions This chapter describes how to set the functions of the balance such as setting units and readability Chapter 6 Input Output to from External Devices This chapter describes printing to printers and how to input and output to and from RS 232C devices in detail Chapter 7 Troubleshoot
104. re ee eed eee cei ne e M pee ide na 100 6 5 Input Commands d Ree cere Od Hole tre ule RI eoe red Aone eee 104 6 5 1 Procedure for transmission esses enm ener 104 6 5 2 Input command examples ssseseeeeene eene 104 6 5 3 Command formatei aie iii e tene E ere eene ee de eene 105 6 5 4 Format of each command sssssssssssseeeeene eene enne 105 6 6 ceo Ed 110 VAM elle theres 111 7 1Error Messages err e re RR P ue acl ed ee eee 111 7 2 TIroubleshootirig 2 te ipti ai qe ED oe ec deer oe eee Se 114 ez rae 117 A Maintenance nen temet tees peat eo ep tame 118 7 4 1 For heavy dirt 5 oreet eei eee dene iore Ec edad ru iege e erred 118 7 4 2 How to clean the balance sssesseeee ene eene nnnm nennen 119 AppendiX6eS beoe se tut tre edge a vine oet ddd ate ee Tue eee Re 121 Appendix 1 Function Setting List enm nennen 121 Appendix 2 Measurement Mode List sssssssseeeeeeene eene 130 Appendix 3 ISO GLP GMP Compliant Printing seme 131 Apperidix 4 Specifications ooo tc itti eint ence ie ER inada eun a dern ipee ga eund 136 Appendix 4 1 Basic Specifications sese emen 136 Appendix 4 2 Functional Specifications sese emen 137 Appendix 4 3 Weighing Capacity and Readability by Unit eese 138 Appendix 4 4 Unit Conv
105. re samples The number of additional samples O Q J can be up to three times the set number of samples For example if 10 Pcs is set add 30 or less samples A beep notifies you that added samples have been measured Repeating this sample addition step improves the counting accuracy 8 Finish sampling Press the Function key The average sample weight is saved and the O St balance returns to displaying the number of samples 9 Put samples in place to count them Pos J LI ea Pressing the Function key toggles the display between the number of samples the average sample weight and the total weight 3 2 1 Displaying the average sample weight Pressing the Function key toggles the display between the number of samples the average sample weight and the total weight cs Ss Pes Ss o Function o n Function o nnnn3n gt Inn due53 ie HHHH AHE Number of sample Average unit weight Total weight c G Function 25 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual f Sub is displayed it indicates that you added more than three times as many samples as the set number Decrease the number of additional samples Starting from a small number of samples gradually increase the number of samples to increase counting accuracy If Add is displayed it indicates that the number of added samples is too small Increase the number of additiona
106. ress the Function key to move the cursor to the left and numbers the digit in the cursor position will then start blinking Em x If the cursor is at the leftmost digit it moves to the ines gt nnnnnn ig negative sign setting M and then returns to the adel Le rightmost digit Press the Print key to return to the state in step 2 6 Save the instrumental error Press the Set key The display changes to 3 r CA 9s ca S Press the Set key again to return to the measurement mode To use the entered instrumental error ANNOTATION To use the entered instrumental error set Function 2 to 4 M E H 1 62 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale 4 4 Se CAL full automatic calibration function Se CAL function is composed of two functions One is Advice CAL which advises the user to perform calibration by showing blinking CAL in the display CAL start blinking when a certain amount of time elapses since the previous calibration or when the temperature changes Another is full automatic calibration function which automatically perform calibration after 10 minutes have passed since CAL start blinking ANNOTATION The full automatic calibration function is only available for the LFR type 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Select full automatic ca
107. rically charged Measuring a charged sample as is may cause unstable indications with resultant poor reproducibility of the results With this in mind be sure to discharge charged samples before measurement Magnetism e A sample affected by magnetism indicates different weight values depending on where it is located on the measuring pan along with resultant poor reproducibility of the results When a magnetized sample must be measured first demagnetize it or place an appropriate pedestal on the measuring pan to adequately separate the mechanism part of the balance from the magnetized sample for avoiding the effects of magnetism Absorption e Measuring a sample with moisture absorbed or evaporated volatized continuously increases or decreases the values indicated In such case measure Evaporation of the sample in a container with a small opening and sealed airtight with a cap Moisture Sample e Adifference in temperature between a sample and the interior of a windshield may cause convection to occur inside the windshield resulting in erroneous Temperature measurement Therefore measure a very hot or cold sample only after allowing time for its temperature to acclimatize to room temperature Moreover to prevent convection inside the windshield allow time for the interior of the windshield to acclimatize to room temperature e The body heat of a person conducting measurement can also affect measurement results Avoid hol
108. rning the display to two additional samples were placed on the balance at once e The addition operation was performed when zero or a negative value is displayed 0 by removing the previous sample place the next sample on the balance to continue the addition operation Addition operations are impossible when 0 or a negative value is displayed Place a sample on the balance to continue the addition operation 112 LF R Series Operation Manual 7 Troubleshooting Message Cause Remedy E1 Err No input is being sent from the weight sensor e Unplug the AC adapter from the receptacle and then turn the power on again e If this error occurs again the sensor may be malfunctioning Please contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased E2 Err Initialization cannot be completed because the balance is unstable The balance may be affected by an external influence such as wind and vibration Relocate the balance by referring to instructions about the place of installation described in Section 1 1 Warnings regarding Use 113 7 Troubleshooting LF R Series Operation Manual 7 2 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Nothing is displayed even when the balance is powered on The AC adapter is not connected e Check that the AC adapter is connected If nothing is displayed even if the AC adapter plug
109. ronic balances are influenced by the acceleration of gravity For this reason you should adjust calibrate your balance every time you relocate it You should also adjust calibrate it after a long period of use or if it does not indicate correct values To perform span adjustment calibration wait more than 5 hours after connecting the AC adapter Use a weight for adjustment calibration that weighs 50 or more of the weighing capacity To calibrate the balance more accurately use a weight A CAUTION ae RRE 5 9 that is equivalent to the weighing capacity For calibration of the internal weight use a weight that has a mass equivalent to the weighing capacity 4 1 1 Span adjustment with internal weight ANNOTATION This function is only available for the LFR type 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Select span adjustment with internal weight Press the Function key several times to select 8 CA Press the Zero Tare key to select 8 CA 1 SG gt acrid Press the Set key to return to the weight display Set 3 Start span adjustment Press the Cal key X1 z Aut CAL is displayed ELEME 1 55 4 Adjusting the Scale 4 Start automatic span adjustment using the internal weight usc ED Rub CAL cA D
110. round floor or in the Vibration Shaking basement Higher floors are more susceptible to heavy vibration and shaking which make such locations less suitable for measurement A room facing a railway or road with heavy traffic should also be avoided as much as practicable Drafts Avoid choosing a location subject to a direct draft of airflow from an air conditioning unit or exposed to direct sunlight which may cause unstable reading due to abrupt fluctuations in temperature Also avoid a room subject to a heavy flow of people since fluctuations in drafts and temperature are likely to occur in such a location Gravity The gravity acting on a sample varies depending on the latitude or height of the location where measurement is being conducted For this reason the same sample may show different weight indications from one place to another Therefore make it a rule to calibrate the balance every time it is relocated Electromagnetic Waves When the balance is located near an object that generates intense electromagnetic waves it may be hindered from showing accurate weight due to the effects of such waves Therefore avoid placing the balance in such a location LF Series Operation Manual 1 How to Begin 1 2 2 Precautions on the Samples Static Electricity e Generally speaking objects made of synthetic resin and glass have high electric insulating properties and therefore are apt to be elect
111. s Hook for under floor measurement Parts such as a bottom pan are included in the tare range so the balance cannot measure to its full weighing capacity Keep the hook cover closed to prevent dust from entering the balance unless A CAUTION itis used for underfloor measurement When opening and closing the windshield doors with a bottom pan or the like hanging from the balance loosen the knobs and use the upper knobs to open and close the doors 2 2 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 1 Simple Weight Measurement By default the balance is set to simple weight measurement mode To return to simple weight measurement mode from other weighing modes perform following operations 1 Go to function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 1 SE is displayed 2 Select simple weight measurement mode Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 1 Press the Set key Set The setting is saved and the display returns to showing the sample s weight 23 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 2 Counting the Number of Parts The balance saves the weight of a sample unit weight using the automatic memory update method simplified SCS method to count the number o
112. s taken as 71 0 c 7 When the number of data items exceeds 999 or the total exceeds the number of digits that can be displayed on the balance during data collecting 9 Err is displayed and the balance no longer performs operations Clear the statistical operation result B Tip for operation Keys to operate for the statistical operation function are outlined below Press the Set key to proceed to the next calculation item Statistical calculation display a LA Function X1 The previously displayed calculation item is displayed Weight display 0 T Zero Tare M Cancel last collected data point Zero Tare Total gt Clear statistical calculation result Number of data points 51 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 8 3 Output of statistical operation results Statistical operation results are collectively output to devices Set to the statistical operation display Press the Function key when the balance is displaying the weight Function 21 apanans oo Li ni ie Do this before collecting the next data item 2 Output the statistical operation results Press the Print key At this time it does not matter which calculation item is selected gt Print The statistical operation results are output Indication of opera
113. sign and the cumulative weight are displayed for several seconds Then the balance returns to the weight display and the tare range is set automatically Repeat this operation to add measurements 3 Display the cumulative weight Press the Function key twice The 7 sign and the cumulative weight are m Press twice displayed Function 38 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods To clear the cumulative weight Cumulate Press the Zero Tare key when the cumulative weight is displayed Net addition Press the Zero Tare key The cumulative weight is cleared whether the cumulative weight is displayed or not After clearing the cumulative weight press the Function key to return to the measurement mode You can repeat the addition operation from step 1 e If t Err is displayed it indicates 1 you have attempted to add a measurement when a negative weight is displayed or 2 you have attempted to add measurements without replacing samples or setting the display to zero when the cumulate function is selected You cannot add measurements in either case The function setting L tA can be used to turn ON OFF the function to wait for stabilization after making additions Refer to Appendix 1 Function Setting List 39 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 7 Judging between Too Heavy and Too Light Limit Function Y
114. t You cannot cancel the second to last data If you press the Zero Tare key after Ay CAUTION cancelling data once 8 Err is displayed 53 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 8 5 Clearing statistical operation results You can clear all collected data Note that this operation deletes ALL data Print statistical operation results as needed before clearing data 1 Set to the statistical operation display Press the Function key when the balance is displaying A the weight V m 9 m Function il il il g il il t 2 Set the calculation item to Sum total Press the Set key several times until the calculation item is set to Sum total It i0 i69 is e AAA When the calculation item is Number of data items the 2 sign lights up 3 Clear statistical operation results Press the Zero Tare key The statistical operation results are cleared and ALLCLR is output When the 1 SEt setting is changed from 7 to another value or when the balance A CAUTION 3 3 is turned off statistical operation results are cleared too 54 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale 4 Adjusting the Balance 4 1 Adjusting Calibrating the Balance Calibrating a balance is also called span adjustment Be sure to perform span adjustment to ensure highly accurate measurements Elect
115. t key The balance returns to the weight display Set 4 Start the Semi Automatic Repeatability Press and hold the Cal key until SArM is displayed Measurement SARM After a short time the display changes to Cnt 1 and the measurement is started HZ san Ent lt Press and hold gt 5 Measure the zero point The display changes to on 0 and the zero point measurement is started 6 Place a weight on the weighing pan When the zero point measurement is completed and on F S is displayed place a weight on the weighing pan The span measurement is started 65 4 Adjusting the Scale LF R Series Operation Manual T Repeat steps 5 and 6 Cnt is displayed As steps 5 and 6 are repeated the Display the standard deviation number shown in Cnt increases to 1 2 3 and so on When the number reaches 10 the measurements are r r In iat i i gt Cnt Ln id gt completed and the standard deviation is displayed DB Standard deviation uuo tg 8 Return to the weight display Press any key The balance returns to the weight display To discontinue the measurement press the Print key The standard deviation displayed after the Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM is the result of measurement using the internal weight equivalent to the weighing Reference capacity To obtain a result of measurements in a state similar to how you use the balance us
116. t placing a sample collecting data and removing the sample until the required number of data items are collected Press the Function key The display changes to the statistical operation display Press the Set key when the statistical operation display is active Pressing the Set key toggles the calculation item cyclically in the order shown in the table in Section 3 8 1 Calculation items Press the Function key when the statistical operation display is active The balance returns to the weight display 50 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods Zero point setting and tare range setting are important for accurate calculation Katersnd of statistical values To delete data when incorrect data is mistakenly collected for example refer to Section 3 8 4 Cancellation of last collected data Zero or minus data cannot be collected and 9 Err will be displayed e Statistical operation uses digits not shown in the weight display Statistical operation results may differ from results of operation using readout values only n step 4 pressing the Print key is required only when 71 0 c 7 is selected When 71 0 c 4 is selected data is output and collected automatically when the Ai CAUTION balance is stable For the statistical operation function the 71 0 c setting is valid when it is set to 4 or 7 If it is set to other values it i
117. t untouched in measurement mode for about 3 minutes 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Set the automatic backlight off function Press the Function key several times to select A A b Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 GER ami 3 Save the setting Press the Set key Set The balance returns to the weight display The automatic backlight off function does not work under the following conditions Function settings are displayed An object is placed on the weighing pan and the display is not stable Placing an object on the weighing pan or pressing a key turns the backlight on again 74 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 5 7 Date and Time Setting 5 7 1 Time setting Use this function to set the time of the 24 hour clock hours minutes seconds 1 Open the time view Press and hold the Function key for several seconds an gt Car gt Function rone d HEE After Func changes to d SEt in the display release the key Press the Function key once After tImE is displayed SG e Function gt E IME gt Go 00 00 the time is displayed 2 Adjust the time Press the Set key The value in the location of the cursor can be changed Change the value in the location of the cursor using the Zero
118. ta to a printer perform the following operations depending on settings Before measurement Press the Print key to print data whether the balance is stable or unstable regardless of the 71 o c output control function setting When specific gravity is displayed You can change the output details and method by changing the 12 d o d output data selection and 13 A o automatic output function settings Print format When the 12 d o d output data selection function setting is set to 1 specific gravity weight actual water temperature or medium density all data are output See the figures below When the 12 d o d output data selection function setting is set to 0 only specific gravity only the first and second lines in the figures below are printed When statistical operation is conducted with a printer a serial number is added before the numerical value of the second line in the figures below Set the language used for printing with the G3 P F print characters function setting Set 1 for English or 2 for Japanese Examples of printed specific gravity data When water is selected Engl ish Japanese katakana DENSITY SOLID DNALyY ay 2 T513 2 1513 SAMPLE WEIGHT ya la 21 4705 21 4705 g TEMPERATURE NOW Vy 9A Q ie 15 0 c VOLUME cm3 414tX cm3 xokk ek When other than water is selected English Japanese katakana DENSITY SOLID a3J4ty ay
119. ternal influence such as wind and vibration Take remedial actions or relocate the balance by referring to instructions about the place of installation described in Section 1 1 Warnings regarding Use Then calibrate it again Use the same weight during calibration and checking The M continuously flashes When the Zero Tare key is pressed when taking samples in counting mode etc The balance may be affected by an external influence such as wind and vibration The balance may be affected by an external influence such as wind and vibration Take remedial actions or relocate the balance by referring to instructions about the place of installation described in Section 1 1 Warnings regarding Use Unable to output anything The output function settings may not have been set as you intended Match the balance s communication conditions with the external device by 115 7 Troubleshooting LF R Series Operation Manual Problem Cause Remedy Communication conditions do not match those of the external device Wrong cable connection referring to their operation manuals Check output by Initialize the function settings by referring to Section 7 3 Initializing or Function Setting List Then set communication conditions 1 200 bps 8 bit data 2 bit stop bit and no parity by referring to the operation manual of the external device With th
120. the date stored in the balance Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings Set the order in which the year month and day LIES are displayed ma S e Save the order Set Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the Function key several times to select H dAtE Press the Zero Tare key to select H dAtE 1 to 3 H dAtE 1 Year Month Day H dAtE 2 Month Day Year H dAtE 3 Day Month Year Press the Set key 76 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 5 9 Time Output Use this function to output the current time along with measurement data Set the time before using this function 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Set the time output function Press the Function key several times to select J t o Press the Zero Tare key to select J t o 1 a MA E lta 3 Save the setting of time output function Press the Set key f 5 Function Setting LF R Series Operation Manual 5 10 Interval Output Function Use this function to output data at specified intervals Set the interval time in hour minute second form You can output time with measurement data To output time refer to Section 5 9 Time Output 1 Go to the functi
121. the judgment results when the five point limit function is enabled ee 4 Displayed when the balance is in standby mode Indicates that the addition function is enabled for accepting an additional load ee DN Indication of stable balance If this light is off the balance is unstable MM IM Sign for sample addition when parts counting is performed pes Minus or co CM Aene rre e PM SHCTOR Dust ee Dr id M Display of set values from memory If it is flashing the value is being saved NK 0 Zempont 0 0 4 QIN Bar graph Refer to Hints on page 44 DE CAL Displayed when calibration and Advice CAL are enabled Ce PY Lights up when date time is being set or displayed Blinks during interval output o Displayed when data is output in compliance with ISO GLP GMP BG Gross weight J 7 0sp 2 0 d Net Taesin 2 o 2 2 Unit converting 000 NM X Displays a sum tota 0000000000000 Pe Parts counting nd mom Momme 00 00000000 9 amp 6 Percentage weighing un thet Displays the selected unit ee mg Miligram gram J 0 D A Displayed according to the function 10 LF Series Operation Manual 1 How to Begin Indicates that the balance is in gravimeter mode nn LL s 4 Indicates that the midair weight has been saved in gravimeter lt e g m
122. the range indicated by lt appears at all times Reference In 1 point setting only the lower limit is set and is used for judging whether samples are OK appropriate range or LO too light 41 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual The judgment result can also be shown on a graph emma lt Above the upper limit Appropriate range amni a graph readout depends on the judgment result i Below the lower limit Set the function 2A LG to 2 2 point bar graph Refer to Appendix 1 Function Setting List The bar graph display is available only with the 2 point setting B Judgment criteria and limit value setting One of the following criteria is used for judgment e Judgment using definite values Upper limit lower limit and other limit values by which to judge are specified Judgment using deviation values A reference weight and the range between its upper and lower limits are used to make judgment The following two methods are available to enter limit values e Setting a weight by weighing an actual sample Weigh an actual sample on the balance and save the weight Setting a weight by entering a value Enter a value using the keys 42 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods B Detailed function settings The limit function can be set to a specific value with the function settings When the function setting 2
123. tion 2 Press the Function key several times to select 3 r CA Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 Press the Function key The display changes to rEF CAL 35 9 ee cui 3 Start the calibration of the internal weight While pressing the Zero Tare key press the Function key and release the keys simultaneously m MA Function 4 Start the zero point adjustment on 0 blinks on the display and zero point adjustment is started 5 Place a weight on the weighing pan When zero point adjustment is completed and on F S is When on F S starts blinking on the display span li displayed place a weight on the weighing pan adjustment has started on rs O O O OcdOc a Ser 59 4 Adjusting the Scale 6 T LF R Series Operation Manual Unload the weight from the weighing pan When span adjustment is completed and on 0 is displayed unload the weight from the weighing pan an Q csssssi p After the weight is unloaded the balance automatically starts calibration of the internal weight r n f LA U gt CH_ FS gt The display changes to CH 0 CH F S and then End End Finish the calibration of the internal weight When 4 M E H is displayed press the Function key to return to measurement mode MALE 4 REH Function For details on 4 M E H refer to Section 4 3 Entering the instrumental error of a weight
124. tion Manual Use this function to display and print the history of span adjustments The balance saves the history data of the last ten span adjustments with the history numbers HIS 1 newest to HIS 10 oldest This function does not work when no history data is saved History data cannot be deleted once it is saved Go to the function 2 setting mode Start the test pre ssa Display details of history data Display the next history data Repeat steps 4 and 5 Print the test result End the test While pressing the Zero Tare key press the Function key After Func2 is displayed release the keys Press the Function key several times to select 5 S dn Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key 51 d t is displayed Press the Function key several times to select 54 Sc t Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key CAL HiSt is displayed When the history number is displayed press the Zero Tare key several times Pressing the Zero Tare key cyclically shows history number type of adjustment date time temperature and error display Press the Function key The next history data is displayed Repeat steps 4 and 5 to view the history Press and hold the Print key The test result is output Press the Set key to end the test Press the Set key again to retur
125. tion result Description lt RESULT gt Title DATE Date when the operation result is output TIME Time when the operation result is output N Number of data items SUM Sum total MAX Maximum value MIN Minimum value R Width Maximum Minimum AVE Average value SD Standard deviation CV Coefficient of variation Other indications Description CANCEL Cancel last collected data ALLCLR Clear all statistical operation results e How the year month and date are displayed depends on the H dAtE setting Whether the date and time is displayed in English or Japanese depends on the G3 P F setting 52 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 8 4 Cancellation of last collected data You can only cancel the data collected last 1 Set to the statistical operation display Press the Function key when the balance is displaying the weight G gt nnnnnns Function LLLI DL DILDO E Do this before collecting the next data item 2 Set the calculation item to Number of data items Press the Set key several times until the calculation item e is set to Number of data items abd When the calculation item is Number of data items three Insert the image of the black triangle on the left hand side symbols light up 3 Cancel the last collected data Press the Zero Tare key The last collected data is cancelled and CANCEL is outpu
126. tions that pose such threats In addition there are too many do s and do not s to be able to cover them all in this manual If the operation manual does not explicitly say that something is OK to do please interpret it as a do not When installing or operating the balance or performing maintenance or inspections on it give due consideration to safety measures in addition to the instructions written in this manual and those written on the balance s main unit This manual is copyrighted by SHINKO DENSHI CO LTD All rights reserved Do not reproduce or disclose drawings and technical documents without prior written consent from SHINKO DENSHI CO LTD If you have any questions about this manual or you need more detailed information please have the model name type and the manufacture number ready and contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased How to Use This Manual m Symbols in this manual Understand the meanings of the following symbols to follow the instructions in this manual Symbol Meaning WEN VARNING Aa CAUT ION ANNOTATION This symbol indicates a dangerous situation that may cause death or serious injury if not avoided This symbol indicates a situation that may cause damage to the system or equipment or data corruption deletion or overwriting if not avoided This symbol is used for information to which particular attention is re
127. to modifications or other such changes to it Descriptions in this manual are subject to change without notice This manual is created with all possible care However in the unlikely event of an incorrect description or any other errors please tell us If any pages are bound in incorrect order or are missing we will replace the manual Please contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased Trouble with the equipment and the system s main unit will be serviced in accordance with their maintenance contracts However please be aware that we will not be held responsible for any indirectly related trouble that may occur such as operations being stopped due to the trouble of the main unit ViBRA is the registered trademark of SHINKO DENSHI CO LTD The company names and product names described in this manual are either their trademarks or registered trademarks Important Notice You must be aware that the balance can potentially be dangerous Be sure to follow this manual when you install and operate the A WARNING balance and perform maintenance and inspection SHINKO DENSHI CO LTD takes no responsibility for any injury or damage caused because you did not follow this manual or the balance was incorrectly used or modified without permission In today s industrial equipment industry potential risks are increasing due to new materials process methods and faster machines It is impossible to predict all situa
128. to the weight display To cancel making settings press the Print key Set Refer to Appendix 1 Function Setting List for available function items and settings To return the function settings to their default values refer to Section 7 3 Initializing When you are in the middle of making a function setting you can press the Print key to cancel the setting and return to measurement mode 21 2 Basic Operation LF R Series Operation Manual 2 7 Underfloor Measurement This balance has a hook for underfloor measurement You can weigh samples by hanging a bottom pan or the like from the hook Use underfloor measurement for weighing samples of ferromagnetic substances samples having strong static electricity and other samples that cannot be accurately weighed on the weighing pan 1 Unplug the AC adapter from the receptacle Fully open all doors and remove the weighing pan the pan base the windshield ring and the bottom plate Remove the bottom plate by holding both sides and lifting it up Hook cover Slowly turn the balance and lay it on its back Rotate the cover around the screw Loosen the hook cover screw and rotate the hook cover C5 N around the screw by 90 degrees to the right Screw Retighten the screw Put the bottom plate the windshield ring the pan c A base and the weighing pan back in place Close all the windshield door
129. tor test RR P ERR ERHEBEN DRE ERR AIERENRE SE case 85 5 13 4 Span adjustment history indianen nennen ener enn 86 5 13 5 Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM 87 5 13 6 Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM see 88 6 Input Output to from External Devices ssssssssssseeeeeeeeenne 89 6 1 Output to Printers ninrita tene drei tenere des let eodera recie de iier aec decet 89 6 1 1 Connecting a printer ue crei eei re enit eerie xa i t EE Reed edens 89 6 1 2 Printing span adjustment and span test results ssseee 89 6 1 3 Printing measurement results ssssseeene enm eene nenne 90 6 2 Connection of interface and the external equipment sssseeeee 91 6 2 1 Connector pin numbers and functions of the D SUBSP sse 91 6 2 2 Examples of connection with a PC sssssssseeeeeeen mener 92 6 2 3 Connecting a type B USB connector to a PC sssssssee em 93 6 2 4 Interface specifications ssssesseeeeeneeenm emnes 94 6 3 Communication Data and Commands sse eene 95 6 4 Output Data 2 doe c s eU ee dte Made gei de tite ee 95 viii 6 41 Data TOM AU si enacted tonta AU CL Es EE 96 6 4 2 M anings of data 2 oh De Sep d pe iq iere de deck iere rene ees 97 6 4 3 Communication format examples ssssee eene 100 6 4 4 Special formats r
130. umulative Error weight count percent coefficient Mode 4 Display in unit Average unit Error Error Error b weight 1 Mode 3 M3 can only be specified when the addition function is used If the addition function is not enabled it results in an error 2 If unit b is set to NONE the balance is set to the weight measuring mode When you specify a mode that is not supported by the current Weighing Mode an error is returned from the balance 4 Date output request and time output request C1 C2 Code C1 Code C2 Description Response D p 44H 44H Pae pU A00 Successful request completion D T 44H 54H Time output E01 Command error request 1 Content of date data DATE yyyy mm dd CR LF English Date yyyy mm dd CR LF Japanese katakana 2 Content of time data TIME yyyy mm dd CR LF English Time yyyy mm dd CR LF Japanese katakana When the above data is output the printer control command is added to it The output content can be set to be in English or Japanese katakana using the function setting G3 P F print language The order in which the year month and day appear depends on how the function setting H dAtE date display is set 107 6 Input Output to from External Devices 5 Interval output time setting command LF R Series Operation Manual C1 C2 Cod
131. unction key several times to select F ArM Repeatability Measurement ARM Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 Ss Ix ma 3 Return to the weight display Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set 4 Start the Automatic Repeatability Measurement Press and hold the Cal key until ArM is displayed ARM After a short time the display changes to Cnt 1 and the measurement is started Fi 2 gt As the number of span measurements increases n Cal Rien Enti the number shown in Cnt increases to 1 2 3 and so on When the number reaches 10 the measurements are completed and the standard deviation is displayed lt Press and hold gt 9 cn Hoia DB p Standard deviation uuo ig 5 Return to the weight display Press any key The balance returns to the weight display 64 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale To discontinue the measurement press the Print key 4 5 2 Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM 1 Go to the function setting mode Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Set repeatability measurement to Semi Automatic Press the Function key several times to select F ArM Repeatability Measurement SARM Press the Zero Tare key to select 2 SG je cen 2 J Dm J r UE UR 3 Return to the weight display Press the Se

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