Adam Equipment PW SERIES
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1. Adam Equipment PW SERIES P N 8081 Revision E4 September 2007 Software rev 2 43 amp above Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 2 of 48 O Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 3 of 48 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 0 KNOW YOUR BALANCHT 5 20 SPECIFICATIONS ne en ee ee 6 E UNPACKING THE BALANCE ar 7 ki LOCATING THE BALANCE aa aaa 7 Ei SETTING le Le E 8 5 1 ASSEMBLING THE 8 5 2 LEVELLING THE BALANCES 8 5 0 WARM UP TME a a 8 E DISPLAY mma 9 RR 11 7 1 11 18 2 NPUT OUTPUT 12 Er OPERATIONS EE 13 9 1 RAL TON R iors avons ents dienes Mora ror ors E E 13 92 PASSCODE EE 13 E EL E nS 14 9 3 1 Te alinio Luis E lann 14 Od EUNCTIONS EE 15 9 4 1 ee 16 9 4 2 Percent A rs MING EE 17 9 4 3 Check Weobmg AAA 18 9 4 4 Animal Dynamic Weighing li i ser erere eeee iii iii ir riaais l 19 9 4 5 Net Tota EE 22 9 4 6 BensibBelorinnaton EE 23 10 0 CALIBRATION ua 25 10 1 MANUAL CALIBRATION tege 25 10 1 1 Calibration using Internal Calibration mass 25 10 1 2 Calibration using Extern2. NO 440 Snonuluoo NO 33 lqeEls ueym juO qqo INON ed 0078 00261 0096 008r 9y pneg NO 440 lqeuq NO 440 Aysu q NO 440 fe10 3 N NO 440 bulubl M jewiuy NO 440 peu NO 440 BulyBiem Weed NO 440 bununo Syed NO 440 sweig NO 440 q spunog NO 440 zo s suno NO 440 zo sauno NO 440 N Sue NO 440 mp sjyBremAuUedg NO 440 10 seep NO 440 33 wojsnd NO 440 N Suomen NO 440 n 5120 NO 440 1 sero NO 440 WW sowwow NO 440 SA S si eL NO 440 LI L sipi NO 440 Hil XH 5196 NO 440 Bw sure b l y siajowesed dm s jenas dnjas s poul jqes p lqeuq sulun jqes p aide HOSIAH3dnS gr 10 bed Dupont Gum s 44o19E I ssew Jsnipy uone q le SS Do jeo ublu dwa jeo moj 8 N 0096 1e Indjno eyeq Jee MAU Jee Oo bueu dws 80 1 s s s nou eut fe olne Jee pany 1 ON ub lqeu 20 64 SHA s ssew ed pajdwoid ppo uolesqieo Ayeeurq UD MO 4 ye duet erep uoneunSuuo p
3. ENABLE The serial port can be set to On or OFF BAUD RATE Set the Baud Rate to 4800 9600 19200 or 38400 the default rate being 4800 PARITY Set the Parity to NONE EVEN or ODD STABLE To print when stable On or regardless of stability OFF CONTINUOUS Set the RS 232 to send data continuously to On or OFF PERIODIC Set the RS 232 to send data periodically set in seconds to On or OFF If On is selected the value can be changed between 1 and 999 seconds using Up and Down FORMAT To send data as a single line of data using the standard format or using a customer designed format FORM 1 or FORM 2 Format of custom forms 1 and 2 If FORM1 or FORM2 is selected it can be changed by the user using a selection of available data By default the 2 forms are the same as the standard form unless changed by the user as below When FORM 1 or FORM 2 is selected the user can set the information to be printed on each line of the form Pressing the Up or Down keys will cycle through the options available The options are INST ID Instrument ID number SER No Serial Number TIME Time DATE Date NET Net Weight Gross weight Tare Weight GROSS Gross Weight TARE Tare Weight UNIT Unit weight in parts counting mode COUNT Number of items in parts counting mode REF 100 weight in percent weighing mode PERCENT Percentage of reference weight in perc
4. OPERATOR Enter the current passcode OLD first then enter a new passcode if desired A passcode set to zero will disable the security feature and allow unlimited access SUPERVISOR First enter the current passcode OLD and then enter a new passcode if desired A passcode set to zero will disable the security feature and allow unlimited access Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 37 of 48 13 6 1 Forgotten Passcodes Keep a record of the passcode to ensure you can access this section again If however you have forgotten your passcode you can still gain access by entering a universal code If you have forgotten the current passcode a code of 15 will always allow you to enter the Supervisor area Using the Supervisor menus go to the PASSCODE section and reset the operator or Supervisor passcode using the 15 code as the old number when asked 14 0 PERIPHERALS The peripherals that can be used with the balance are the following 14 1 DENSITY DETERMINATION KIT The Density Determination Kit includes everything needed to carry out precise and repeatable measurement The kit allows a sample to be weighed in air and then a liquid to determine the density of the sample It also allows a glass sinker of known volume to be weighed in air or in a liquid to determine the density of the liquid 14 2 ANTI VIBRATION TABLE The anti vibration table is a support for laboratory balances that isolate the
5. Page 11 of 48 Zo KEYPAD udur Print Mode The keypad has the follovving keys to operate the balance Keys Primary function Secondary function b To turn the balance to ON or Standby gt 0 T or A combined zero and tare To escape from setup Esc function functions and modes Unit 4 or Selects weighing units by To decrement or change a Down cycling through a set of displayed value or scroll enabled units through options backwards Mode gt or Advance Enters the Modes To advance a flashing digit by one position to the right To go back by one step during setup functions Print or Back Instructs the balance to print data To advance a flashing digit by one position to the left Cal or 44 Starts the calibration function To increase or change a Up displayed value or scroll through options forward Setup Enters the Setup parameters Enters a function or saves or Enter Supervisor Menus a value while manually entering unit weight or check weighing limits 7 1 NUMERIC ENTRY METHOD To set a value when required use the keys as given below Up and Down keys to increase or decrease the flashing digit Advance and Back keys to advance or move back the digit and Enter key to accept the value Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 12 of 48 B o INPUT OUTPUT ofso ar
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7. The balance is dead Power supply failure when power is applied Check adapter is working Check adapter is correct for the balance Normal adapter is 15VDC 800mA Povver supply circuit board failure Short circuit on any circuit board The display does not Power is getting to Display cables may be faulty turn on but the balance display is not Display module failure calibration motor working moves when power is applied The display stays on Unstable balance Check if balance is stable by using the initial test screen when power is applied Calibration weight motor is on Power supply Balance not working correct service menu and view A D values Put draught shield over pan Check power supplies BALANCE WORKS BUT IS NOT STABLE Balance is unstable by Noise or vibration a few divisions from environment Friction in mechanics Check the balance is positioned correctly to avoid vibration wind or air movement it is on a solid table It is not near sources of heat or cool air Check balance with weights if problem occurs when sample is used Static electricity on the samples can cause drifting and instability Check the area around the weighing pan for hair dust obstructions under the pan A complete inspection of the mechanics to look for sources of friction may be needed Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 40 of 48 Balance is very unstable and does
8. Inspect the area around the pan for hair dust or other obstructions Inspection of the mechanics may be needed for any possible problems Readlusting of the Eccentric loading is recommended Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 41 of 48 Poor Linearity Usually a mechanical problem Electronic Problems Re check repeatability nspection of the flexures for damage or loose hardvvare may be required Use the Linearity Function in the service menu to reset linearity A problem in the analogue circuit board or povver supplies can cause poor linearity Make sure all mechanical problems have been eliminated first OTHER PROBLEMS Cannot calibrate Zero shifted more than allowed Calibration timeout Check all flexures for damage Reset factory calibration Verify linearity and repeatability The balance may be unstable Verify stability as above Try using a more aggressive filter Calibration weight motor does not stop Check the cables to the motor try plugging the balance into the power again Look for friction in the calibration weight movement Check the opto coupler that controls the motor position RS 232 not working Doesn t print Check parameters match the device connected Verify cable is correct RS 232 circuits damaged Display dark keys beep Display contrast poor Cable unplugged or damaged Check t
9. see section 7 1 USA mm dd yy INST ID Enter a user number to identify this balance BUZZER On Enable OFF Disable Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 34 of 48 BACKLIGHT On OFF AUTO default POWER DOWN Set the time after which the unit will go into Stand by power settings On Enable OFF Disable If set to On the options are 1 to 9 minutes FILTER Set a value for the amount of filtering to be done ranging from 1 to 10 A larger number means more filtering and a slower response STABILITY Set a value to be used to determine balance stability set a value of 1 2 5 or 10d A larger number corresponds to a larger stable zone Default is 5 AUTO ZERO Can be set to On or OFF to enable the auto zero function If set to On select from 1 2 or 5d The sub menu is entered by pressing Enter e Use the Up and Down keys to increase or decrease the value Press Enter to accept the setting and advance to the next item in the menu e Press Mode to advance to setting of the next parameter or Esc to return to normal weighing 13 5 CALIBRATION SETUP This menu allows the user to set the calibration parameters Press Enter when CAL SETUP is displayed to select the calibration parameters e The options for each parameter can be scrolled through by using the Up or Down key ENABLE NO operator calibration is disabled YES operator calibration i
10. LOW LIMIT e Press Enter to proceed e Next the beeper setting is displayed Press Up or Down to scroll through the options BUZZER OFF Beeper set to off at all times BUZZER In Beeper will sound when the weight on the pan is stable and within the limit BUZZER Out Beeper will sound when the weight on the pan is stable and outside the set limits e Confirm the beeper setting by pressing Enter e When a weight is placed on the pan now the display will indicate whether the weight is below the LOW LIMIT between the LOW and HIGH LIMITS or higher than the HIGH LIMIT using the capacity tracker e To perform check weighing with another sample press Mode and continue as before e To return to normal weighing press Enter 9 4 4 Animal Dynamic Weighing The balance can be set to weigh animals or moving items also known as dynamic weighing The balance will collect the weight over a period of time to arrive at an average value and display the value till the operator resets the balance The actual weighing process can begin either automatically when the weight is placed on the pan or when initiated by the operator The weighing unit can be selected as normal using the Unit and Enter keys before entering the Animal Dynamic Weighing process Steps e Press Mode and then the Up or Down key to select Animal Dynamic Weighing When ANIMAL is displayed press Enter to enter Animal We
11. 36 of 48 e When INT CAL is displayed select YES by pressing the Enter key The value of the internal mass set in the factory will be displayed e A new internal value can then be reset to display the external mass value correctly If the reading for the external mass is greater than the actual value of the mass then reduce the internal mass value by the difference Enter this reduced value when prompted by the display For example if the internal mass previously set is 100 054g and the display reads 100 050g when using an external mass of 100g then reduce the internal mass value by 0 050g Enter the new revised value of 100 004 in place of 100 054g when prompted The adjustment can be done for up to 100mg e Repeat the calibration and check the value of the external mass again e Repeat this procedure until the value displayed is correct for the mass used e Press Esc to return to normal weighing 13 6 PASSCODES To enable the security features in this balance it is necessary to set passcodes There are 2 passcodes called Operator Passcode and Supervisor Passcode The Operator Passcode allows an authorised user to operate the basic weighing functions of the balance but will not allow access to the Supervisor Menus if the Supervisor Passcode has been set To change or disable a Passcode it will be necessary to enter the current passcode Press Enter when PASSCODES is displayed to enter this section
12. IKM lt CR gt Enters the Modes section This is the same as pressing the Mode key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode IKC lt CR gt Enters the Calibration section This is the same as pressing the Cal key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode IKU lt CR gt Enters the Unit selection section This is the same as pressing the Unit key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode Invalid Input Command If an invalid command is received then the command is returned as follows Invalid Command Message returned Remarks INT lt CR gt IEU lt CR gt Command character is not K IKK lt CR gt IEK lt CR gt Key character is not T S P M C or U IKT lt CR gt IEF lt CR gt Command format error lt CR gt is not the fourth character KT lt CR gt or No reply Either or lt CR gt is missing in the IKT command string Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 30 of 48 120 ERROR CHECKING During weighing the balance is constantly checking to see if the balance is operating within limited parameters During weighing the errors likely to occur are A D counts below lowest allowed value A D counts above highest allowed value A D not operating Maximum capacity exceeded Other errors may be detected during special functions or operations These will be described in the section that applies E
13. balance from vibration through the floor The table has a granite surface for the balance with a separate table top surrounding the balance 14 3 ADAM PRINTERS The Adam printer is a compact thermal printer which is ideal for use with laboratory balances There are 3 versions one to print data as it is received from the balance second one prints data and time along with weighing data if enabled by the balance and the other one has the ability to perform statistical analysis of the weighing results Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 38 of 48 L 5 0 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Use the AC adapter designed by the manufacturer for the balance Other adapters may cause damage to the balance Avoid overloading or dropping material onto the platform as that could damage the balance Do not spill liquids on the balance as it is not water resistant Liquids may damage the case and if it gets inside the balance it may cause damage to the electronics Material that has a static electric charge could influence the weighing Discharge the static electricity of the samples if possible Another solution to the problem is to wipe both sides of the pan and the top of the case with an anti static agent ben TROUBLE SHOOTING Service of a balance will generally be necessary when the balance does not perform as expected The balances are not user serviceable For Service Information see section 18 0 and contact Adam equipmen
14. its right and symbols for zero tare Net and stability on the left A 10 digit area vvhich allovvs a large amount of flexibility for displaying text messages concerning menus operation and errors for example to display the current weighing mode or to guide the user through processes such as density determination A percentage indicator known as capacity tracker which is a 0 100 bar graph consisting 10 large segments for indicating the percentage of the total balance capacity used and arrows for check weighing Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 10 of 48 SYMBOLS AND TEXT The LCD has unique symbols to indicate the following 0 2 z A Stable onunu emm vasi A bar graph vvith set point markers A g mg ct oz lb ozt GN dwt Text is shown for the weighing units and modes dr tl H tl T tl S MM T ti N g cc Pcs M and 5 INDICATORS DAL VVhen calibration is occurring or about to occur Nu When a temperature is shown or a temperature driven calibration is to occur ti For a time driven calibration Net When a net weight is shown PARTS When the balance is in the Parts counting mode PERCENT When the balance is in the Percent weighing mode When the balance is in the Net Total mode 0 100 When the capacity tracker is showing percent of maximum range used Adam Equipment Company 2007
15. messages more than once it is possible the mechanics have been damaged 11 0_RS 232 INTERFACE The balances have the ability to send or receive data over the serial interface The weighing data can be sent over the interface either automatically or when the user presses the Print key The user has control over what data is to be printed The following gives a description of the RS 232 interface HARDWARE The RS 232 interface is a simple 3 wire connection The input and output connections are Connector 9 pin D sub miniature socket Pin 2 input to balance RXD Pin 3 output from balance TXD Pin 5 Signal ground GND Handshaking is not applied Baud rate 4800 9600 19200 38400 Parity NONE 8N1 EVEN 7E1 or ODD 7 O 1 All lines are terminated with carriage return and line feed lt CR gt lt LF gt In continuous output mode or if single line output on demand is selected the serial output format will be a single line in the form 123 4567 g lt CR gt lt LF gt The format of the single line output will change depending on the mode in which the balance is operating as described below If output on demand is selected the user may optionally configure the serial output as a choice of 3 styles of form either in a default format or in one of two custom formats Each of the custom formats can be configured to output up to 15 lines of data The data types that can be printed are NAME TEXT PRINTED
16. Electrical and Electronic Equipment VVEEE Regulations are set to impose targets for recycling O Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 48 of 48 ADAM EQUIPMENT is an ISO 9001 2000 certified global company with more than 35 years experience in the production and sale of electronic vveighing equipment Adam products are predominantly designed for the Laboratory Educational Medical retail and Industrial Segments The product range can be described as follovvs Analytical and Precision Balances Compact and Portable Balances High Capacity Balances Moisture analysers balances Mechanical Scales Counting Scales Digital VVeighing Check vveighing Scales High performance Platform Scales Crane scales Medical Scales Retail Scales for Price computing For a complete listing of all Adam products visit our vvebsite at VVVVVV adamequipment com O Copyright by Adam Equipment Co Ltd All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without the prior permission of Adam Equipment Adam Equipment reserves the right to make changes to the technology features specifications and design of the equipment vvithout notice All information contained within this publication is to the best of our knowledge timely complete and accurate when issued However we are not responsible for misinterpretations which may result from the reading of this mate
17. ID number ID no xxxxxxxxxxxx Serial number Serial no xxxxxxxxxxxx O Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 28 of 48 Date DATE dd mm yyyy Time TIME hh mm ss Net vveight Net xxx xxxx g Gross vveight Gross xxx xxxx g Tare vveight Tare xxx xxxx g Unit vveight Unit wt xxx xxxx g Count Count xxxx pcs Reference weight Ref wt xxx xxxx g Percent Percent xx xxx Checkweigh lower limit LOW xxx xxx g Checkvveigh upper limit High xxx xxx g A blank line printed lt CR gt lt LF gt only Any of these can be printed on any of the 15 lines available Not all items need to be used and any one can be used more than once see section 13 3 The data for each form will be preceded by a start of header lt SOH gt character 01 and terminated with an end of transmission lt EOT gt character 04 These characters will be ignored by a serial printer but will allow a computer program which reads the data to distinguish between this block report format and the single line output format described above STANDARD FORMAT The balance will print the following data as the standard form The standard form cannot be changed The format of the custom forms 1 and 2 will be the same as the standard form until modified by the user Line 1 Date Line 2 Time Line 3 Blank line Line 4 ID number Line 5 Blank line Line 6 Result Line 7 Blank line Lin
18. ODES with the main digit set to zero Use the numeric entry method see section 7 1 to enter the code The display will change to show 7 digits set to zero with the rightmost digit flashing Use the numeric entry method see section 7 1 to enter the code Ensure to enter the correct passcode to continue See the Section 13 6 for details Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 14 of 48 9 3 WEIGHING Press 0 T to zero the balance if required 90 will be displayed Place a mass on the pan and the weight will be displayed If a container is used press 0 T to tare the balance when the balance symbol is on Net will be displayed to indicate that the balance is tared When the display shows zero place the item to be weighed Only the net weight will be displayed The capacity tracker at the bottom of the LCD will indicate the weight graphically with respect to the maximum weighing capacity At any time the Unit key can be pressed to select another unit Use the Up or Down key to scroll through the units and select the desired unit by pressing the Enter key the display will change to show the weight in the selected weighing unit The available weighing units can be enabled or disabled by the user see section 13 1 Only weighing units that have been enabled will be cycled through when the Unit key is pressed 9 3 1 Weighing Units You can select alternative weighing units to di
19. Power RS 232 15Vdc 800ma CEZ a l The rear panel has connectors for RS 232 serial and a power input socket Required power input is a low voltage external supply 15VDC 800mA Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 13 of 48 ba OPERATIONS 9 1 INITIALISATION When the balance is first switched on it spre Timed a 0 BR RRG Gen TE will display the balance serial number if Net MMtITHS H H H H H p enago Set software revision model capacity pi kgctmg and then all segments on the display will z m a uu unu uzu ummi 002 be shown Overall the time taken is usually 5 10 seconds H a operator passcode has been set the display will show PASSCODE and the main display will show a zero In this case you must enter the passcode to continue using the numeric entry method see section 7 1 A different passcode may be set for a Supervisor to weigh or to have access to the selected User menus f the passcode has not been set the balance will continue as below The display will show zero reading along 0 with the zero symbol ane and the weighing unit last used If automatic DDDUDN time calibration is enabled the balance val ei s will calibrate 15 minutes after power up and again after the pre set time interval 9 2 PASSCODES If a passcode has been set to limit access to the weighing functions of the balance the display will show PASSC
20. act your supplier or Adam Equipment PRODUCT OVERVIEW The PW balances are ideal for laboratory and general purpose weighing The balances can also be used for some advanced weighing functions FEATURES e Large easy to read LCD display with backlight e Standard applications include weighing check weighing percentage weighing parts counting animal dynamic weighing net total and density determination e Internal Calibration using motorised internal calibration weight or external calibration if set by the user e Bi directional RS 232 interface e Can be configured to print a GLP Compliant report after each calibration to include the time date balance number and a verification of the calibration Automatic temperature compensation Display in 4 languages English French German and Spanish Multiple weighing units Capacity tracker Date and time Easy to use sealed keypad Below balance weighing facility Password protection Security locking point Robust metal casing Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 6 of 48 z SPECIFICATIONS Model PW 124 PW 184 PW 214 PW 254 Maximum Capacity 120g 180g 210g 250g Readability 0 0001g Tare Range Full Repeatability S D 0 00015g 0 0002g Linearity 0 0002g Units of measure grams milligrams carats ounces pounds troy ounce grains pennyweights drams taels Hong Kong Taiwan and Singapore mommes tolas ticals and newto
21. al Calibration 55 25 10 2 AUTOMATIC CALIBRA ION EE 26 10 3 GALIBRA TION ERA ORS ya ayard arayan 26 a RS 232 INTERFACE EE 27 120 ERROR CHECKING adad yala a a daya a araq 30 a SUPERVISOR MENUS O dd 30 13 1 ENABLE WEIGHING IUNINMS aaa a 31 O Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 4 of 48 13 2 ENABLE WEIGHING MODES eege eet Eege 31 13 3 ENABLE SERIAL INTERFACE 9 22 31 13 4 5ETUR PARAMETERS EE 33 13 5 CALIBRATION SETUP sa R R 34 13 5 1 INTERNAL CALIBRATION MASS ADIUSTMENT 35 13 6 IR 36 13 5 1 Forgotten Pass60d66 cin ei DR T Eain Eiki Piia 37 140 PERIPHERALS EE 37 14 EE 37 142 CANTIFVIBRATION TABLE A m YY 37 143 ADAM PRIN ERO aa m k 37 150 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ee 38 16 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 7 0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 18 0 SERVICE INFORMATION Een O Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 5 of 48 ba KNOW YOUR BALANCE Thank you for selecting the PW Balance This Instruction Manual will familiarise you with the installation accessories trouble shooting after sales service information general maintenance of the balance etc and will guide you through the various applications Please read this Manual thoroughly before starting the operation If you need any clarifications feel free to cont
22. b 0 551150 0 000001 dr 141 0958 0 0001 6 666675 0 000005 tl H 6 679310 0 000005 tl S 6 613865 0 000005 MM 66 6665 0 0005 T 21 43383 0 00001 ti 15 30987 0 00001 N 2 451662 0 000001 9 4 FUNCTIONS When weighing the user can access the applications that have been enabled see section 13 2 The following applications are available in this version e Weighing e Parts counting e Percent weighing e Check weighing e Animal dynamic weighing Net Total e Density determination The selectable functions can be enabled using a similar method to the Units above by turning the functions on or off Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 16 of 48 9 4 1 Parts Counting This allows the user to weigh a sample of parts to compute an average unit weight and then determine the number of items being weighed by dividing the net weight by the unit weight value The result is always a whole number of parts The balance will have a preset number of parts to be used as a sample These values are 10 25 50 or 100 items Steps Press Mode to show parts counting PARTS will be displayed Enter parts counting by pressing Enter Press the Up or Down key to select the sample size REF QTY 10 25 50 100 etc then press Enter to confirm When LOAD XX Pcs is shown place XX number of items on the pan and press Enter to compute the average piece weight Display will indicate th
23. balance until the bubble in the spirit level is centred Attach the power supply cable to the connector on the rear of the balance Plug the power supply module into the mains The display will indicate the balance serial number if set and the software revision number followed by the capacity of the balance Next the balance will run a self test by displaying all segments followed by a symbol indicating the balance is in busy mode If the balance serial number is not set the display will show dashes The display will show zeroes accompanied by the 0 symbol If the balance is not used for a long time it will go back to the auto calibration mode Page 9 of 48 Before you start vveighing you have to vvait for the balance to achieve a stable internal temperature Typical initial vvarm up time suggested for a balance already at room temperature is about 1 hour A stable sign is shown when the balance is 00200 stable It will turn off if the balance is not stable Exact zero is shown when the 30 symbol is on to the left of the display area v l osl 1 1 1 1 l 1 loo 6 0 DISPLAY gt 0 Date in min d Di GACAL BPTG Timelli il il A i m n W m WW 7 Hnnnnnunn L L RU L L Ogee 7 4 0 The LCD has several areas A large 7 digit area to display the vveight vvith symbols for common vveighing units on
24. c entry method see section 7 1 e Press Enter to continue e The balance will request the weight of the sample in air by displaying AIR WEIGHT Place the item on the pan or receptacle if the density kit is used and press Enter The weight will be shown in the last selected unit Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 24 of 48 After completion of the air weighing the balance will request the weight in liquid by displaying LIQUID WT Submerge the item in the liquid and press Enter to start the liquid weighing The weight will be shown in the last selected unit After completion of the liquid weighing the balance will compute the density of the sample and display it as DENSITY XXXX g cc Remove the item from the pan Press Mode to continue with a new sample or press Esc to return to normal weighing DENSITY OF LIQUID When finding the density of a liquid it is necessary to weigh a sample of known volume in air and then in the liquid The volume of the sample must be entered by the user The last known volume is stored for use at any time If using the density determination kit the volume of the plumb is marked on its support i e 10 123 Steps Press Mode and then Up and Down to select Density Press Enter to select the Density mode Use Up and Down to scroll through the solid or liquid method When DENSITY LIqUId is shown press Enter for the liquid method The volume wil
25. e 8 Blank line This will result in a printout that looks like Date 23 09 04 Time 1545 27 ID No 123456 Net 123 4567 g NOTE The format of the results line will change depending on the mode in which the balance is operating e g Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 29 of 48 Normal vveighing Check vveighing Animal vveighing 123 4567 g Parts Counting 1234 pcs Percent weighing 12 345 96 INPUT COMMANDS USING REMOTE KEYS The balance can be controlled with the following commands sent using remote keys such as from a PC The commands must be sent in upper case letters i e KT not kt Press the Enter key of the PC after each command the action of Carriage Return is denoted as lt CR gt as shown below Basic Input Commands IKT lt CR gt Tares the balance to display the net weight This is the same as pressing the Zero Tare key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode IKS lt CR gt Enters the Setup section This is the same as pressing the Setup key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode Once entered the Setup section the balance can be controlled remotely using the Input Commands as mentioned in this table which will perform the same key functions as described in section 13 0 IKP lt CR gt Transmits data over RS 232 interface This is the same as pressing the Print key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode
26. e display will show DELAY XX where XX is the time in seconds taken by the balance before the sampling starts e The XX can be changed from 0 200 using the numeric entry method see section 7 1 e To confirm the desired value press Enter 9 4 5 Net Total This function allows the user to see the total of all the net weights the value of which is displayed on smaller digits above the main display The current net weight is shown on the main display The Tare key functions the same way as in the normal weighing Steps e Press Mode and then Up or Down to select Net Total When NET TOT is displayed press Enter to enter the function The display will show zeros in both the display areas accompanied by the symbol NT indicating that the balance is in the Net Total mode e Place the first item The net weight will be displayed in the main display and the smaller digits will still display zeros e Press Enter The main display will show zeros and the smaller digits will show the first net weight as total net weight e Place a second item on the pan without removing the first one The main display will show the weight of the second item and pressing Enter will make it show zeros and the smaller digits to show the total of both the items e Continue until all the items are added to the pan e When finished press Mode to transfer the total of the net weights to the main display e Pressing Print will print a
27. e total weight in the last selected unit and then show XX Pcs sounding a beep A message PARTS will be prompted on the top of the display to indicate that the balance is in the parts counting mode Remove the sample and display will show 0 Pcs Place an unknown quantity on the pan The balance will then compute the number of parts based on the average piece weight The display will show the result in Pcs To count another item press Mode and continue as before Checks will be made to determine that the weight of the reference parts is large enough for reasonably accurate counting weight of each piece should be gt 1d To return to normal weighing press Esc Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 17 of 48 9 4 2 Percent VVeighing Percent weighing will be done by defining a certain weight to be 100 The weight to be used can either be entered by the user or taken from a sample Press Mode and then the Up or Down key to select Percent weighing PERCENT will be displayed Press Enter to enter the function Display will show PERCENT SAMPLE Press Enter to select the sample method or skip to manually enter the sample weight as given below When LOAD 100 96 is shown add the sample Press Enter to set this weight to be 100 The display will show REF WT and the sample weight in the last selected unit After a while 100 will be displayed A message PERCENT will be
28. ect sunlight or near air conditioning vents e Avoid unsuitable tables The table or floor must be rigid and not vibrate 1 Avoid unstable power sources Do not use near large users of electricity such as welding equipment or large motors A J e Do not place near vibrating machinery a e Avoid high humidity that might cause condensation Avoid direct contact with water Do not spray or immerse the balances in water 111 Avoid air movement such as from fans or opening doors Do not place near open windows or air conditioning vents 1 e Keep the balance clean Do not stack material on the balances when they are not in use Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 8 of 48 B o SETTING UP THE BALANCE 5 1 ASSEMBLING THE BALANCE Locate balance on solid surface free from vibration e Open the sliding door and gently place the square base plate the locating disc vveighing platform the guard ring and then the stainless steel top Level balance using the adjustable feet and spirit level e Connect the power to the balance e For best performance let the balance vvarm up for 30 60 min and calibrate before using 5 2 LEVELLING THE BALANCE 5 3 VVARM UP TIME O Adam Equipment Company 2007 After placing the balance in a suitable place level it by using the spirit level To level the balance turn the two adjustable feet at the rear of the
29. ed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment The equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adam Equipment could void the user s authority to operate the equipment WEEE COMPLIANCE CS R Sealed Lead Acid d Battery a e Must be reeycled Properly Any Electrical or Electronic Equipment EEE component or assembly of parts intended to be incorporated into EEE devices as defined by European Directive 2002 95 EEC must be recycled or disposed using techniques that do not introduce hazardous substances harmful to our health or the environment as listed in Directive 2002 95 EC or amending legislation Battery disposal in Landfill Sites is more regulated since July 2002 by regulation 9 of the Landfill England and Wales Regulations 2002 and Hazardous VVaste Regulations 2005 Battery recycling has become topical and the VVaste
30. ef description of the problem Include any recent history of the unit For example Has it been working since it s delivered Has it been in contact with water Damaged from a fire Electrical Storms in the area Dropped on the floor etc Adam Equipment Company 2007 nuew Ada nuew Josiuedns Aedsig 90 6 p nb l Ajisuap O ainyesedwia oueYje JOUR spuo2 s oun Joe spuoo s eu 1591 195 pes ony yeys fenuEyy plous uu Heysoyne 195 Wu Wan s ddn jag yw Waow Jamo 19S 1002 Auedwoyg juswdinby wepy Jajeeq 1091 0 gt epoossed s je p Jeu apoossed 1051 0 5 Jeu Z l ON T po ssed sosiAs dns 4 y dn s pijos JO Jeu p nb 1940 Brn j 19eM pos sue bulubl s fE101 N eu Aejag Sul s r xun is yes one enuen dnjes peoj yers om WILNA Sseid pes yenueyy uny Buiyfiem eu 100 NI 330 sezzng NO 330 ywy 1yBremy9ay49 UD NO 440 1 uu weus BuryBiem yoeyQ qBiem 96001 00 PEOT iybiem jdwes ell Weed aoueseje1 peo Aluenb soussajas eege bununo syed s poul pajqeua 4 y poyi yeus lxq
31. ent weighing LO LIMIT Low Limit when check weighing Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 33 of 48 HI LIM High Limit when check weighing Cr Lf Inserts a blank line END Signifies the end of the report When END is entered the display returns to the RS 232 Sub menu Enter the data to be printed on the first line by pressing the Up or Down key to cycle through the options If the current information is OK then press the Setup Enter key to move to the next line e g LINE No1 DATE prints date Select a code for one of the preset data formats as detailed above The next line shows LINE NO 2 TIME prints time Only one item can be entered per line Continue until the formatting of the form is complete There are 15 lines of possible data After the 15 line has been set or END has been selected the balance will return to the RS 232 Sub menu Press Mode to advance to setting of the next menu or press Esc to return to normal weighing 13 4 SETUP PARAMETERS The user parameters that control the balance are shown under the SETUP When SETUP is displayed press the Setup Enter key The options for each parameter can be scrolled through by using the Up or Down key LANGUAGE English French German Spanish TIME Set Time using the numeric entry method see section 7 1 DATE DATE FORM Set Date using the numeric entry method EUROPE dd mm yy
32. eojumoq eyep uonenb uoo peoldn peAedsip 1 Sluno oqy duet s lbbo y LINN 51 1 00 Ody 14610 po 4 oSIAl dnS po pjo Je NO 440 1 duet UlM 29 NO 24 OWI YUM 80 01 NO 440 Hodes uonesquyeo SJA ON uolyeuqieo uolnq LNIYd 559 JALOV s eldsiq leo A ue uli 3 FLvYgiTvo ndino 5 VLVa l s uno9 20 4elds q 56 Dav ey ees sapoossed s S3d02SSvd sjojawesed uoneiques dm s dNLIS TV uq vaq 8r 10 Gp Page 46 of 48 WARRANTY INFORMATION Adam Equipment offers Limited Warranty Parts and Labour for the components failed due to defects in materials or workmanship Warranty starts from the date of delivery During the warranty period should any repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform its supplier or Adam Equipment Company The company or its authorised Technician reserves the right to repair or replace the components at the purchaser s site or any of its workshops depending on the severity of the problems at no additional cost However any freight involved in sending the faulty units or parts to the service centre should be borne by the purchaser The warranty will cease to operate if the equipment is not returned in the original packagi
33. he cables to the display Replace the display which could be damaged To be carried out by authorised technicians only Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 42 of 48 L 7 0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES If you need to order any spare parts and accessories contact your supplier or Adam Equipment A partial list of such items is as follows e Power Supply Module e Anti Vibration Table e Stainless Steel top Pan e Security Lock and Cable e Below Balance Hanger e Printers etc e Density Determination Kit 18 0 SERVICE INFORMATION This manual covers the details of operation If you have a problem with the balance that is not directly addressed by this manual then contact your supplier for assistance In order to provide further assistance the supplier will need the following information which should be kept ready A Details of your company Name of your company Contact person s name Contact telephone e mail fax or any other methods Details of the unit purchased This part of information should always be available for any future correspondence We suggest you to fill in this form as soon as the unit is received and keep a print out in your record for ready reference Model name of the balance PW Serial number of the unit Software revision number Displayed when power is first turned on Date of Purchase Name of the supplier and place C Bri
34. ic calibration enabled and the conditions of the automatic calibration have been meet Conditions that will cause an automatic calibration are 1 Internal temperature change greater than a preset amount typically 0 5 C for the Analytical balances 2 Time since last calibration exceeds a preset time typically 4 hours or 15 minutes after power is applied The calibration will be done automatically when the balance is at a stable zero The user knows a calibration is asked for by the flashing of the CAL symbol on the display The display will show a 5 second countdown when calibration will start If the user presses the Esc key the calibration will be delayed one minute to allow time for a process to be finished For external calibration the balance will call for calibration to be performed by flashing the CAL symbol on the display As soon as the balance is calibrated the symbol will be turned off The Auto calibration feature can be enabled disabled or changed within the user options to meet the requirements of the users 10 3 CALIBRATION ERRORS Occasionally during calibration an error will be detected These errors can be caused by Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 27 of 48 Unstable readings Improper calibration weights being used Large shifts of zero from the factory settings When an error is found a displayed message will be shown and the calibration must be done again If the balance has error
35. ighing mode Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 20 of 48 e Press Up or Down to select rUN for starting the animal dynamic weighing using the method previously set or SEtUP to set up the balance for animal weighing see the section 9 4 4 1 Animal Weighing Setup Parameters MANUAL MODE When the balance is in the MANUAL mode If Enter is pressed when rUN is selected balance will display START Place the item on the pan and press Enter again The result will be displayed by showing FINISHED xx xx x after a pre set time Delay and Sampling period see the section 9 4 4 1 Animal Weighing Setup Parameters AUTO MODE When the balance is in the AUTO mode If Enter is pressed when rUN is selected balance will display LOAD PAN Place the item on the pan The animal weighing test will begin automatically After the configured Delay and test time are computed by the balance the result will be shown displaying FINISHED xx xx x see the section 9 4 4 1 on Animal Weighing Set Up Parameters e During animal weighing if the Print key is pressed the balance will display PAUSED and show the current average To resume press Print again or e Pressing Mode will display STOPPED and terminate the weighing e Remove the item from the pan Press Mode to go back to ANIMAL rUN to weigh another item or Esc to return
36. l be asked for Enter the volume using the numeric entry method see section 7 1 or continue using the last volume entered Press Enter to continue The balance will request the weight in air by displaying AIR WEIGHT Place the glass plumb supplied with the density determination kit in air on the weighing pan and press Enter to start the air weighing The value will be shown in the last selected unit After completion of the air weighing the balance will request the weight in liquid by displaying LIQUID WT Submerge the item in the liquid and Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 25 of 48 press Enter to start the liquid weighing The weight will be shown in the last selected unit After completion of the liquid weighing the balance will compute the density of the sample and display it as DENSITY XXXX g cc e Remove the item from the pan e Press Mode to continue with a new sample or press Esc to return to normal weighing e Pressing Print will print the density value in g cc CALIBRATION The PW series can only be calibrated using either an internal mass default method or an external mass if setup by the user See the User Parameters section 10 1 MANUAL CALIBRATION Pressing the Cal key will start calibration Calibration can also be initiated by a change in internal temperature or a set time period as determined by the user see section 13 5 10 1 1 Calibration using Inte
37. ng and with correct documentation for a claim to be processed All claims are at the sole discretion of Adam Equipment This warranty does not cover equipment where defects or poor performance is due to misuse accidental damage exposure to radioactive or corrosive materials negligence faulty installation unauthorised modifications or attempted repair or failure to observe the requirements and recommendations as given in this User Manual Repairs carried out under the warranty does not extend the warranty period Components removed during the warranty repairs become the company property The statutory right of the purchaser is not affected by this warranty The terms of this warranty is governed by the UK law For complete details on Warranty Information see the terms and conditions of sale available on our web site Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 47 of 48 Manufacturer s Declaration of Conformity This product has been manufactured in accordance vvith the harmonised European standards follovving the provisions of the belovv stated directives Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Adam Equipment Co Ltd Bond Avenue Denbigh East Milton Keynes MK1 1SW United Kingdom FCC COMPLIANCE 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 design
38. not weigh correctly Mechanical problems Balance programming Electronic problems A complete inspection of the mechanics to look for sources of friction Verify the A D is also unstable If the A D is OK then suspect the programming of the balance Reset parameters check temperature compensation and redo the calibration Some electronic problems can also cause this But all mechanical problems must be resolved first BALANCE IS NOT ACCURATE You must have accurate and trusted weights to test a balance If you suspect that the balance is not accurate then you must know your weights are accurate A balance calibrated using a bag of flour is not accurate even if it works OK otherwise Balance is not accurate Repeatability Eccentric loading Linearity Verify the balance shows the same value when the same mass is placed on the centre of the pan for a few tests Verify the balance shows the same reading within a tolerance depending upon the model when a mass is placed at positions around the pan Verify the balance is acceptable throughout the weighing range The balance must give acceptable readings from low weights up to the capacity Poor Repeatability Usually a mechanical problem Inspect the area around the pan for hair dust or other obstructions Inspection of the mechanics may be needed for any possible problems Poor Eccentric loading A mechanical problem
39. ns Interface RS 232 bi directional Operating 10 C to 40 C temperature Power supply Output voltage 15 VDC 800 mA through External Power Supply Module supplied as standard Input Voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Calibration Calibration with internal mass Alternatively the user can chose to calibrate using an external mass External Calibration 100g mass Display Backlit LCD with dual digits 24 mm high and capacity tracker Draught shield Supplied as standard factory fitted Draught shield 202 x 524 x 275 mm dimensions Housing Die cast aluminium housing with glass weighing chamber Pan size 90 mm Overall dimensions 265 x 524 x 275 mm vvxdxh Net vveight 12 kg Applications VVeighing Check vveighing Percentage vveighing Parts counting Animal dynamic vveighing Net total and Density determination O Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 7 of 48 Bo UNPACKING THE BALANCE Remove the balance from the packing by carefully lifting it out of the box Inside the box you will find everything needed to start using the balance TET AC adapter Rectangular base plate Locating disc Weighing platform Guard ring Stainless steel top pan This User Manual OLA ba LOCATING THE BALANCE ZE e The balance should not be placed in a location that will reduce the accuracy Sy RSA RS Avoid extremes of temperature Do not place in dir
40. prompted on the top of the display to indicate that the balance is in the percent weighing mode Remove the sample and PERCENT 0 00 will be displayed Place an unknown sample to display the percentage weight To set another weight as 100 press Mode and continue as before To manually enter a value to be set as 100 press Up or Down key when PERCENT SAMPLE is shown to select PERCENT Ent Wt Press Enter Display will show the value in the unit last used in the weighing mode Enter the weight using the numeric entry method see section 7 1 Place unknown sample to display the percentage weight To perform percent weighing with another sample press Mode and continue as before To return to normal weighing press Esc Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 18 of 48 NOTE Percentage will be displayed to the maximum number of decimal places based on the resolution of the balance To increase or decrease by one decimal place press the Up or Down key respectively 9 4 3 Check Weighing During weighing of a sample the balance can be set to show if the weight is above or below an upper and a lower limit The display will use the arrows under the bar graph to show the check weighing is operating The arrows and bars between the arrows will indicate when the weight is below the lower limit between the limits or above the upper limit GEES EE e The buzzer can be set to be active when the weigh
41. report containing individual net weights followed by the final net weight total Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 23 of 48 9 4 6 Density Determination It is possible to determine the density of solids or liquids using this mode The user selects the type of density to be determined and then enters values to be used by the balance The density mode allows the user to use a special Density Kit or use the below pan weighing facility to perform the necessary weighing DENSITY OF SOLIDS To perform the density of solids test the user must have a method to immerse the sample in the chosen liquid The density of the liquid must be known or determined from a look up table For water and ethanol the density will be calculated based on the temperatures entered using the numeric entry method see section 7 1 Steps e Press Mode and then Up and Down keys to select density e Press Enter to enter Density mode e Press the Up and Down keys to select the solids or Liquid method when DENSITY SOLId or DENSITY LiqUld is displayed e Press Enter to select the solids method e Press Up or Down to select the liquid Water Ethanol or Other e Press Enter to select the choice For water and Ethanol the temperature will be asked for Enter the temperature using the numeric entry method see section 7 1 e For the Other choice the density will be asked for Enter the density g cc using the numeri
42. rial The latest version of this publication can be found on our Website www adamequipment com Adam Equipment Company 2007
43. rnal Calibration mass e Check the display is at zero Tare if necessary e Calibration vvill begin automatically VVhen calibration is complete the balance will return to weighing 10 1 2 Calibration using External Calibration mass Pressing Esc will abort the calibration at any time e Press the Cal key e The display will show the balance setting a new Zero condition by showing LOAD 0 Make sure the pan is empty then press the Enter key to continue e The display will show the busy symbol and then will ask for the value of the calibration mass to be entered sounding a beep and displaying the default calibration mass For example CAL MASS 100 000 g where Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 26 of 48 100g is the default calibration mass Using the numeric entry method the user may alter the displayed value to any value ranging from one third to full capacity of the balance e The balance will then show the value of the calibration mass selected sounding a beep e Place the selected mass on the balance Press Enter to continue The display will show the busy symbol and after calibration is complete it will display UNLOAD sounding a beep Remove the weight Another beep will be heard confirming the unloading action The balance will then return to normal weighing 10 2 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION The balance will have the ability to calibrate or ask for calibration when the balance has automat
44. rror messages and the reason for them are Concerning A D counts ERROR ADc UL A D counts below a limit ERROR ADc OL A D counts above a preset limit Concerning calibration Calibration could not be completed ERROR StAb because the results were not stable Calibration constant not within 20 of old ERROR LO or ERROR Hi calibration constant Concerning weighing ERROR LO Weight display is below zero by gt 4 max ERROR LOAd Weight is above maximum plus 90d bag SUPERVISOR MENUS Pressing the Setup key while in normal weighing gives access to the menus e When Setup is pressed and passcodes are not enabled the display will show the Supervisor menus If passcodes are enabled the balance will ask for it by displaying PASSCODE 0 f a wrong code is entered an ERROR CODE message will flash and the balance will return to weighing mode e f the passcode has been enabled and entered the balance will allow the operator to access the Supervisors menus by which the user can Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 31 of 48 enable disable weighing units or modes set balance parameters for the conditions set time and date set parameters for the RS 232 interface calibration parameters and security parameters e The display will show the first menu item UNITS The Up and Down keys will cycle through the main menu item pressing Enter key will enter the sub men
45. s enabled Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 35 of 48 CAL REPORT On Enabled Prints out Calibration report after successful calibration OFF Disabled TIME CAL On Enabled Select time from 1 to 24 hours Default setting is 4 hours OFF Disabled TEMP CAL On Enabled If set to On set the temperature variation from 0 2 to 4 C OFF Disabled INT CAL YES Use Internal calibration mass as displayed or adjust for accurate Internal Calibration see section 13 5 1 NO Use external calibration mass e Press Mode to advance to setting of the next menu which is PASSCODES or Esc to return to normal weighing 13 5 1 INTERNAL CALIBRATION MASS ADJUSTMENT Balance model Internal Calibration mass approx PW 124 100g PW 184 100g PW 214 100g PW 254 100g NOTE The value of the internal mass is not an exact number such as 100g It must be set by comparing with an external mass The exact value can be set provided this feature is enabled at the factory PROCEDURE e Make sure the balance is level and has been ON for 4 hours or more at a stable temperature e Calibrate the balance twice This helps to reduce any stresses in the mechanics e To verify the accuracy of this internal calibration place an external mass approximately equal to the same internal calibration mass Record the result Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page
46. splay the weight by pressing the Unit key The common weighing units are Unit Symbol Models Conversion Factor Conversion Factor 19 1 unit grams 1 GRAMS g All 1 1 0 2 MILLIGRAMS mg All 1000 0 001 3 CARATS ct All 5 0 2000 4 PENNYWEIGHTS dwt All 0 643014865 1 555174 5 GRAINS GN All 15 43236 0 0647989 6 TROY OUNCES ozt All 0 032150747 31 103476 7 OUNCES oz All 0 035273962 28 349523 8 POUNDS b All 0 0022046 453 5924 9 DRAMS dr All 0 564383422 1 7718451 10 HK TAELS tl H All 0 026717251 37 42900 11 TAIWAN TAELS tl T All 0 026666702 37 49995 12 SING TAELS 05 All 0 026455464 37 799375 13 MOMMES mm All 0 266666951 3 749996 Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 15 of 48 14 TOLAS T All 0 085735323 11 663804 15 TICAL ti All 0 0612395 16 32933 16 NEWTONS N All 0 00980665 101 921623 17 CUSTOM Custom All As specified As specified li is possible to set the balance to display only grams Grams will always be one of the units selected by default The balance displays the alternate weighing units with as much precision as possible For example the 250g x 0 0001g balance could weigh up to Unit Maximum d g 250g x 0 0001g mg 250000 0 0 1 ct 1250 0000 0 0005 dwt 160 7537 0 0001 GN 3858 090 0 002 ozt 8 037685 0 000005 Oz 8 818490 0 000005
47. t is outside the limits belovv the lovver or above the upper or vvithin the limits above the lovver and below the upper limit or turned off If desired only one limit needs to be set If only one limit is set the other limit is considered to be zero lower or the maximum upper The Check weighing is not active when the weight is less than 20d This is the minimum weight at which the indicator bars are displayed and the buzzer sounds if it is not set to OFF see the next page Steps e Press Mode and then the Up or Down key to select Check Weighing When CHECK is displayed press the Enter key to enter Check Weighing mode Press Up or Down to set the LOW LIMIT to On or OFF e Press Enter to proceed If the LOW LIMIT was set to On the display will show the current low limit in the unit last used in the weighing mode You may change the limit using the numeric entry method see section 7 1 e Press Enter to proceed e f the LOW LIMIT was set to OFF or the setting of the low limit is complete then the display will change to HIGH LIMIT Use Up and Down to set the HIGH LIMIT to On or OFF Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 19 of 48 e Press Enter to proceed e f the HIGH LIMIT was set to On the display will show the current high limit in the last selected unit which can be changed in the same way as in case of
48. t or your supplier Problems usually fall into one of the following categories User Problems The user is asking the balance for something it cannot do or is confused by the modes and functions of a balance It is also possible the user has set a parameter that has affected the balance operation Resetting the parameter to a normal value will restore operation Mechanical Problems The balances consist of complicated and fragile mechanical devices They can be damaged by placing a weight on it which is too high for the balance or by dropping the balance or occasionally shipping it without taking care The most fragile parts are the flexures Dust dirt spills and other foreign objects in the balance can also cause problems Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 39 of 48 Electronic Problems These are the rarest of the problems affecting balances f an electronic problem is suspected make sure the mechanical problems that can cause similar symptoms have been eliminated before attempting electronic repairs With the exception of cables most electronic repairs are solved by board replacement The table that follows is a guide of common problems and their solutions Note that many problems may have multiple solutions and there may be problems found that are not listed in the table For Service Information contact Adam Equipment or your supplier BALANCE DOES NOT FUNCTION Problems Possible causes Suggestions
49. to normal weighing Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 21 of 48 9 4 4 1 Animal VVeighing Setup Parameters e Press Mode and then Up or Down to select Animal Weighing When ANIMAL is displayed press Enter to enter the function e Press the Up or Down key to select rUN or SEtUP Press Enter to select SEtUP to set up the balance for animal weighing e Use the Up or Down key to scroll through the options for setting up the mode The display will show MODE AUTO or MODE MANUAL e Select MANUAL or AUTO If AUTO is selected Threshold During AUTO mode only e The display will next show THRESHOLD XX g where XX is the minimum weight of the item required by the balance to start the process for animal weighing The value will be shown in the last selected unit e The XX can be changed from 1 to 99 using the numeric entry method see section 7 1 e To confirm the desired value press Enter Test time e After Enter is pressed to select MODE MANUAL or MODE AUTO it will display TEST TIME XX where XX is the number of seconds over which the balance will average to compute the final weight as set during last operation e The XX can be changed from 1 200 using the numeric entry method see section 7 1 e To confirm the desired value press Enter Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 22 of 48 Delay e Next th
50. u or options can be set Press Mode to come out of a sub menu or Esc to return to normal weighing 13 1 ENABLE WEIGHING UNITS When UNITS is displayed press Enter The display will show the symbol for the first unit e g carats ct together with its enable state OFF or On The user can then enable or disable the carats unit by using Up or Down Pressing Enter will confirm the setting and will advance to the next weighing unit Repeat for each weighing unit in turn Gram is always enabled e Press Mode to advance to setting of the next menu or press Esc to return to normal weighing 13 2 ENABLE WEIGHING MODES Same steps are followed to enable or disable the weighing modes Press Enter when MODES is displayed The display will show the first mode i e Parts Counting PARTS together with its enabled state OFF or On The user can enable or disable the parts counting mode by using Up or Down Pressing Enter will confirm the setting and will advance to the next weighing mode Repeat for each mode in turn e Press Mode to advance to setting of the next menu or press Esc to return to normal weighing 13 3 ENABLE SERIAL INTERFACE PARAMETERS The parameters affecting the serial setup are set in a similar manner to the other parameters Press Enter to enter the sub menu Adam Equipment Company 2007 Page 32 of 48 The parameters that can be set are
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