ESA User Manual - Scalesexpress.com
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1. Error Codes and Troubleshooting If the scale shows something unexpected you may be able to resolve it yourself Many times the error can be resolved by powering the scale off and then back on again The table on the next page shows some basic troubleshooting tips to try before calling for service Table 1 Error Codes and Troubleshooting Problem Cause s Solution s Err 0 This typically indicates that the Ensure that the stainless steel platform is too light cover is properly in place Turn the scale off and remove the platform Replace the platform and reapply power If error persists the weight sensor or circuit board may be faulty and you should contact your distributor Err 1 Overweight error The sample Remove some of the sample If being weighed is too heavy for the sample is within the balance balance capacity balance may need to be calibrated Err 2 Underweight error This error is Power off the balance and re seat similar to Err 0 as it indicates that the platform before reapplying the platform is not properly power to the balance The balance installed may need to be calibrated Err 3 Non zero error This indicates that Remove any weight s from the there was weight on the balance platform turn the balance off and during power up back on F1 AZT A button was pressed during Turn the balance off and back on power up again F2 Cnt A button was pressed during Turn the balance off and2. the Tare key Press the Mode key to toggle between P275 print when stable and continuous print Press the On Off key when finished The balance powers off and the changes are saved Connect the balance to the printer or other device Power the balance on Care and Maintenance Your precision balance does not require a lot of maintenance however there are a few things you can do to keep your balance operating properly 1 Keep the balance housing and weighing platform clean and free of debris Clean with a soft cloth dampened with detergent as necessary Unplug the AC adapter when not in use Remove batteries for long term storage See the section on battery replacement Battery replacement You can expect approximately 15 hours of use when powering the balance with batteries Use only alkaline batteries of the correct size and pay close attention to the markings or inside the battery compartment Your balance should look similar to one of the two pictured below Detailed instructions are for models using screws to hold the lid in place only 1 Remove the two screws holding the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the scale X Gently pry up the battery cover and remove Insert the correct number of batteries Replace cover and tighten screws Ow RE ON Return balance to upright position and press the On Off button to turn the scale on and resume normal weighing or counting functions
3. SALTER persis ESA SERIES ELECTRONIC BALANCE Declarations of compliance United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la Classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique edict par le minist re des Communications du Canada EMC compliance The following warning may be applicable to your machine WARNING This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
4. back on power up again Incorrect Weight Reading Balance was not set to zero or was Press Tare to zero the balance not calibrated Calibrate the balance as necessary No Display Power adapter not properly Reconnect power adapter or connected or batteries are dead replace batteries 8 0 Specifications Table 2 Specifications ESA 150 MODEL ESA 300 ESA 600 ESA 1200 ESA 3000 ESA 6000 Capacity amp 150 x 0 005 g Resolution 300 x 0 008 g 600 x0 01g 1200x0 02g 3000x0 05g 6000 0 19 STD Deviation e 1 Linearity e 1 Corner Deviation e 1 Tare Range 100 Overload Capacity Maximum Capacity 9e Stabilization Time 3 seconds s Applicable 10 35 C Temperature Range 50 95 F AC Adapter included or 6 AA AC Adapter included or 8 AA Batteries Power Source Batteries not included Batteries are not included 120 mm diameter 172 mm x 172 mm Pan Size approx 4 7 in approx 6 8 in x 6 8 in Housing 251 L x 172 W x 58 H mm Dimensions approx 9 9 x 6 8 x 2 3 in 8329 1560 9 Net Weight 1 816 3 4 Ibs 10 UK and EUROPE USA Salter Brecknell Weighing Salter Brecknell Weighing Products USA P O Box 9533 1000 Armstrong Drive Smethwick Fairmont MN 56031 West Midlands B66 2 TE Toll Free 800 637 0529 Tel 44 0 870 444 6132 Tel 507 238 8702 Fax 44 0 870 010 2241 Fax 507 238 8271 Email sales salterbreck
5. d microcomputer for simple operation with accurate stable weight readings displayed on the large liquid crystal display This balance is an excellent choice for laboratory use and educational applications however it is not recommended for use in production lines food preparation areas or any other environment where high heat cold humidity or vibration are present Do not overload the balance This will damage the load cell and void the warranty Inspect the platter draft shield housing and AC adapter regularly for damage Refer to the troubleshooting chart at the end of this manual for more details Do not attempt to repair the balance if you have a problem Contact your local Salter Brecknell representative Unpacking Please check the contents of this box carefully Your ESA balance should come with one of each of the following Electronic Balance Stainless Steel Weighing Platform 6V AC Power Adapter User Manual 3 0 Installation e Place the balance on a stable level surface Level the balance using the adjustable feet and level bubble Remove the protective film from the stainless steel platform e Gently place the weighing platform on the mounting posts on the top of the base of the balance The base s posts should fit easily into the holes on the bottom of the platform and the platform should be flat and level Note Do not force the platform as this can damage the balance e Connect the AC adapter to the
6. d only be attempted by a qualified service technician with correct weights This section explains how to perform each type of calibration Sensitivity Calibration 1 With the scale in regular weighing mode press the Tare button to zero the balance Press the Cal button The balance will show Scale Press the Tare button The balance will display one of the accepted calibration weights Note The balance can only be calibrated in grams 9 Press the Mode key to toggle between available calibration weights Press Tare The balance will flash 0 briefly and then flash the calibration weight Place the correct amount of weight in grams on the platform and press the Tare button The calibration weight will continue to flash briefly and then become stable Once the weight is stable remove the weight from the balance The scale has now been calibrated and is in regular weigh mode Press the Tare key if the scale does not return to zero Linear Calibration Beo 10 In regular weighing mode press the Tare button to zero balance Press the Cal button The balance will show Scale Press the Mode button The balance will show Line Press Tare The balance will flash 0 briefly and then flash the first calibration weight Place the correct amount of weight in grams on the platform and press the Tare button The balance will flash the next calibration weight Place the appropriate amount
7. he display 3 Press the Tare key if the display no longer reads zero Place item s to be weighed on the weighing platform The weight will be displayed with the appropriate unit of measure next to it 5 Remove the item s from the balance and repeat steps 2 5 to continue weighing Tare Weighing If you want to do net weighing such as weighing objects in a container follow these steps 1 Turn the balance on The balance will go through a series of tests and then display all zeroes 0 2 Press the Units key until the desired unit of measure is displayed on the far right of the display 3 Place the container to be tared on the weighing platform and press the Tare key The display should return to zero 4 Place item s to be weighed in the container The weight will be displayed with the appropriate unit of measure next to it The weight displayed is the net weight and does not include the weight of the container 5 Remove the item s from the container and repeat steps 3 5 to continue weighing with the same container Note If you remove the container the balance will show a negative weight Press the Tare key to return the balance to zero General Counting Function The ESA series will count parts based on the weight of a reference sample of 5 10 20 30 40 or 50 pieces For best results the pieces used should be of equal weight Also the larger the sample the more accurate your counts will be Once you ha
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9. of weight on the weighing platter and press Tare The calibration weight will continue to flash briefly and then become stable Once the weight is stable remove the weight from the balance The scale has now been calibrated and is in regular weigh mode Press the Tare key if the scale does not return to zero 5 7 0 Print and Communications The ESA balances can be connected to a PC or appropriate printer using a null modem cable not supplied The balance will transmit the gross or net weight and unit or the number of pieces if you are using the piece counting function Connecting to PC 1 Connect the appropriate cable to the 9 pin D connector on the balance 2 Connect the other end to an available COM port on your PC 3 Start HyperTerminal or similar utility The following diagram shows the wiring pinouts of the cable and RS232 data Pin Computer Balance Pin RS232 Data 1 Empty 1 Baud Rate 9600 2 RXD RXD 2 Data Bits 8 3 3 Parity No 4 4 Stop Bits 1 5 Ground Ground 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 Empty 9 Change Print Setting You can select either Continuous Print or Print When Stable depending on your needs 1 2 3 Remove all weight except platter and power the balance off Power the balance on During countdown 5555 55 8888 88 7777 77 press the Mode key balance displays Press the Mode key The balance displays F2 PRT Press
10. receptacle at the rear of the balance e Connect the AC adapter to an appropriate power outlet Note You can also operate this unit using batteries instead of the supplied AC adapter Batteries are not included with the unit 4 0 Key Functions The following figure shows the front panel with six push buttons Each key function is explained on the next page 0 00 On Off Turns the balance on or off or returns balance to normal weighing mode Count Places the balance in piece count mode Cal stands for Calibrate Enters calibration mode Tare Used to tare off up to 10096 of balance capacity an empty container and to reset the balance to zero Use of tare with a weight or container reduces the scale s capacity by the tare value stored Also works like Enter in some modes Mode Toggles the backlight on or off To extend battery life turn backlight off Also toggles between options in calibration mode Units Allows you to scroll through and select from the available units 9 021 dwt Ib as well as count ct and percentage 96 5 0 Scale Operation This section covers the scale operations of weighing and counting Note Always make sure that the balance is on a clean dry level and solid surface Simple Weighing 1 Turn the balance on The balance will go through a series of tests and then display all zeroes 0 2 Press the Units key until the desired unit of measure is displayed on the far right of t
11. take adequate measures C Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Salter Brecknell Type ESA Corresponds to the requirements of the following EC directives Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 2006 95 EC The application harmonised EN60950 1 2002 EN61000 6 3 2001 standards are EN61000 6 1 2007 A copy of the original signed Declaration of Conformity is available on request avery Weigh Tronix group of companies 2008 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in an electronic retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright owner or as permitted by law or under licence Full acknowledgment of the source must be given Salter Brecknell is a registered trade mark of the Avery Weigh Tronix group of companies This publication was correct at the time of going to print however Avery Weigh Tronix reserves the right to alter without notice the specification design price or conditions of supply of any product or service at any time ESA Series Precision Balance Thank you for purchasing the Model ESA precision balance Please read all operating instructions carefully before using and note the following items to ensure accurate readings 1 0 2 0 Description The ESA balances use a high precision load cell an
12. ve created this reference sample it will remain in memory until a new sample is recorded even when the balance if turned off This section explains the counting function in further detail 1 Turn the balance on and allow it to come to zero 2 Press the Count button The balance will display CON pcs Note If you are using a container to hold the pieces place the empty container on the weighing platform at this point 3 Press Tare The balance will display the message Add 5 Press Mode until the number of pieces in your sample is displayed You can choose from 5 10 20 30 40 or 50 Place your sample on the platform and press Tare There will be a short pause and then the balance will show the number of the sample on the screen Note Ifthe balance displays the message the sample size was too small for the balance and a larger sample will be required 7 Remove the sample from the balance The balance is now ready to count 8 Add pieces to the balance container The balance will show the number of pieces on the display 9 Press the Units key to exit piece counting and return to normal weighing You can return to piece counting by pressing the Units key until pcs is displayed 6 0 Calibration Occasionally you may need to calibrate your balance with an appropriate weight There are two types of calibration possible sensitivity calibration and linear calibration Linear calibration shoul
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