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2. 25 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 4 Obtaining Weight Multiplied by a 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 Example Sample 2000 g x Coefficient 2 35 gt 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 2 Select unit conversion mode Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 4 20 Te Zero Tare gt t GER i 3 Save the mode Press the Set key The unit conversion mode is set and is 7 displayed Set Li 4 Go to the coefficient setting mode Press and hold the Function key until C SEt is displayed gt LSE The previously saved coefficient is displayed lt Press and hold gt l N 5 Enter a coefficient Set a coefficient with the following steps 1 Press the Zero Tare key zT a T 2 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
3. 23 33 36 Press and hold 7 PrE u y dadeiees ecasncadesessousttens 87 R Readability 68 Reference weight 25 Repeatability measurement 61 RESPONSE siais ikainiai a aE 109 RS 232G A asis uqa es 87 89 S Sample ka iseis aa knisa asikik ka 20 Se GAL tian ae a a 8 60 Semi Automatic Repeatability Measuremernt 61 62 86 Span adjustment 51 53 58 78 87 Span test 52 54 58 78 87 Stability uu unu ua ias ata as 79 Statistical operation function 45 141 Index for Terms T Tare range setting 14 71 Term Nat Piece aa asha u D deen 104 Turning ON OFF the automatic switch between two scale intervals 70 U Underfloor measurement 18 Bale A P E kanaa ETET 67 LF R Series Operation Manual Unit conversion 26 33 36 USB aan upaqas hai I asi ia 91 W Weighing capacity 14 Weight La aS a da ai ios sa a aa a 51 Z Zero point adjustment 13 142 LF R Series Operation Manual Index for Terms Memo 143
4. If 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 additional 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 22 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 Press and hold the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Select percentage weighing mode Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 3 0 Te Zero Tare p l t SER B 3 Save the mode Press the Set key The percentage weighing mode is set and
5. A CAUTION 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 required 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 S Q 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 This chapter gives basic instructions on how to weigh objects The procedures for setting the functions used to set various functions are also described Chapter 3 Various This chapter describes how to use various measuring methods of Measuring nae the balance such as counting and percentage weighing Methods P 3 SRS Chapter 4 Adjusting the The balance needs to be adjusted depending on where and when Balance it is used This chapter describes how to
6. is gt n R displayed 4 Start measuring the reference sample Press and hold the Function key After P SEt is weight displayed release the key The previously saved reference sample weight P SEL blinks lt Press and hold gt 5 Save the reference sample weight Put the reference sample on the balance and then press the Function key gt Sc The reference weight is saved Function SOS O OC OoOo 6 Weigh a sample 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 23 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 3 2 Setting a reference weight by entering a value 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 percentage weighing mode Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 3 0 Te a P SE E B 3 Save the mode Press the Set key The percentage weighing mode is set and is Ig n y displayed 4 Start measuring the reference sample Press and hold the Function key After P Set is weight displayed release the key The previously saved reference sample weight S I P SEE blinks I lt Press and hold gt 5 Enter the value of a reference sample Set a re
7. C d r d o t c E Ad C F ArM th its T TTT T r Appendixes x Initial setting Fine Rough None mg milligram g gram ct carat oz ounce Ib pound ozt troy ounce dwt penny weight GN grain ti tael Hong Kong tl Upper right P tael Singapore Malaysia tl Right middle p gt tael Taiwan mom momme to tole Fine Rough Disabled Enabled Respons speed change Easy RES abled Minimum Read out change Easy RES disabled Disable Advice CAL Full automatic Span Adjustment Other than LF225DR Auto Repeatability Measurement ARM Semiauto Repeatability Measurement SARM 127 Appendixes LF R Series Operation Manual xi Initial setting 22 Compliance with ISO GLP GMP G GLP 0 Disable 1 Enable G GLP 1 choice 19 1 Outputting G1 out 0 Disabled calibration results 1 Enabled 19 2 Measurement data in 62 od 0 Disabled compliance with GLP 1 Enabled 19 3 Language for G3 P F 1 English printing 2 Japanese 23 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 24 Time Stamp Output J t o m 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 25 Set tare range L tA e 1 0 is displayed immediately after the key is pressed 2 Reset the display to 0 when the balance is stabilized 26 Store tare n tArE on EE 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 27 Buzzer control P bZ 0 Off 1 On
8. Japanese Katakana 71 t 2012 01 01 ya 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI t3374 XFR 225W ti 70123456789 1D AB 123 147 FAT 77 9 37 220 0000 g 2012 01 01 kkkkkkkk k k k KA Japanese Katakana FA ty 4 2012 01 01 yay 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI 4544 XFR 225W tin 70123456789 ID AB 123 FAL CHAI 7yV 0 29 ay 220 0000 g 0 12mg 0 0001 g a0034 cy 4 2012 01 01 ya 12 01 Yas kkkkkkkkkkkKKK LF R Series Operation Manual 132 LF R Series Operation Manual E Calibration of internal weight English REF CAL E 2012 01 01 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI TYPE XFR 225W S N 0123456789 ID AB 123 REF 220 0000 g ERR 0 12mg COMPLETE SIGNATURE 334545 444455 HE E Measurement data Header English SHINKO DENSHI TYPE S N ID START DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 E Measurement data Footer English END DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 03 SIGNATURE SHREKEAE KSA SASHES Japanese Katakana 47 7Y V O20t4 t7 4 2012 01 01 y 3 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI 573 XFR 225W t47 70123456789 ID AB 123 2012 01 01 12 01 Lili i l i d d d Japanese Katakana SHINKO DENSHI NIZE XFR ti 701234 ID AB 123 147 E7 4 2012 01 01 ya 12 01 Japanese Katakana 2012 01 01 2 3 3434 4444343543 Appendixes Appendixes E check Displ
9. oO U2 G lt gt lt JN Ad CAUTION Some characters look the same for example 5 and S and H K and X 1 How to Begin LF R Series Operation Manual 1 6 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 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 AC adapter to the balance and plug it into the receptacle 100 VAC 10 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 wami Standby state O L lt p m On Off fi Bai 2 Check that it is operating F NE O O O O Turn the balance OFF eJ Standby state Check that the AC adapter is connected to the balance When the AC adapter is plugged in the balance enters the standby state and an asterisk appears Leave the balance powered on with the asterisk displayed for 5 hours before starting measurement If you unplug the AC adapter you need to wait for 5 hours from the time you plug it
10. 6 Input Output to from External Devices Meanings of data in special format 2 S1 to S3 three characters Indicates stable unstable S1 S2 S3 S1 S2 S3 sods ode de 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 0to9 30H to 39H 0 to 9 numeric right aligned 2EH Decimal point floating 2DH Polarity negative SP Space 20H e Polarity positive or zero Spaces at the front and back of a numeric value e Spaces in the digit places where there is no numeric value U1 U2 U3 three characters Indicates the unit used to show numeric data U1 U2 U3 Code Meaning Balance indicator po SO gram g m g 6DH 67H Ea milligram mg c 63H 74H carat CT o z 6FH 7AH ounce Oz i 6cu 62 pound ib o Z t 6FH 7AH 74H troy ounce oz T d w t 64H pennyweight dvvt g r 67H Grain Bottom right D gt grain t l h 74H 6CH 68H tael Hong Kong t l s 74H 6CH 73H tael Singapore Malaysia Top right t 1 t 74H 6CH 74H tael Taiwan tl Middle right m o m 6DH 6FH 6DH momme mom t o l 74H 6CH 61H tola to p c s 70H Pieces Pcs 25H Percentage F 23H unit converting This is variable length
11. P1 D1 D2 D3 D4 DS D6 D7 D8 U1 U2 S1 S2 CR LF e 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 e the data length can be set to seven bits and e the stop bit length can be one bit If you select Japanese katakana as the print language the data length is automatically set to eight bits 94 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 4 2 Meanings of data P1 one character Indicates the polarity of data P1 Code Description 2BH Zero or positive data gt 2DH Negative data D1 to D7 or D8 seven or eight characters Stores numeric data D1 to D7 D8 Code Description Oto 9 30Hto39H 0 to 9 numeric 2EH e 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 e 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 e When expression units are changed or switched to display counting percentage weighing or unit conversion the de
12. Set the application connection port to be used and check that communication has been OI ON 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 only connected to a PC via USB the balance can be turned ON but it does not operate correctly Be sure to connect the AC adapter when A CAUTION using the balance e When the balance is connected to a PC via USB the USB operates as a Virtual COM port inside the PC Be sure to check which COM port the USB is connected to 91 6 Input Output to from External Devices Transmission system Serial transmission Start stop synchronization Transmission rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 bps Transmission codes ASCII codes 8 7 bits 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 digit numeric format Parity bits 0 1 bit Stop bits 2 1 bit 1 bit can only be specified for the extended 7 digit numeric format Parity bit None Odd Even Logic Start bit XXXX Data bit Parity bit eight bits may be omitted Stop bit two bits 92 LF R Ser
13. This function is related to Function 1 SA rE and 5C Fr settings Related Function 1 setting 5A rE 5C Fr Set key Meaning Description Fast response FRSE FAST Saar 0 1 Easily affected by vibration Halfway between FAST ag NORMAL 2 2 norna and SLOW Slow response Stott SLOW Hardly affected by 4 4 vibration 64 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale Setting SA 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 Reference Setting SC 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 I This function is not available when the addition function or the gravimeter mode is A CAUTION ns l g used 65 4 Adjusting the Scale LF R Series Operation Manual Memo 66 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 u
14. b Err The balance is influenced by static e Unplug the AC adapter from the electricity or noise 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 or our Sales Office d Err The balance is influenced by static e Unplug the AC adapter from the electricity or noise 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 or our Sales Office L Err The weight of a sample is too light to Use a heavier sample by referring take samples for counting or for to the Specifications to check the reference weight saving during minimum unit weight and the percentage weighing percentage weighing weight limit t Err e While using the addition operation two e After returning the display to 0 additional samples were placed on the balance at once e The addition operation was performed when zero or a negative value is displayed 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 Er
15. Beeps when a value is confirmed wrong operation is made etc 2 Beeps when the key is pressed in addition to the beeping situations inl P bZ lor2 choice 24 1 Buzzer tone Pi tn 1 Low 2 Middle 3 High 24 2 Buzzer message P2 b M 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 28 Backlight contro r b L 0 Off 1 On 30 of brightness 2 On 70 of brightness 3 On 100 of brightness 128 LF R Series Operation Manual Appendixes xxi Initial setting Function 2 1 Setting of the ID number 1 Id 0 Disabled xr T 1 Enabled 2 Setting of the Weight Error 2 o M P 0 Disabled jis 1 Enabled 3 Calibration of Built in Weight 3 r CA 0 Disabled Only as for LFR type 1 Enabled 4 Use the weight error 4 M E H 0 Disabled E 1 Using asaved weight error 5 a Check 5 S dn 0 Disabled KE 1 Enabled 6 Initialize 6 ini 0 Disabled pile 1 Enabled a Check 1 Display test 51 d t 0 Disabled ae 1 Enabled 2 Key test 62 K t 0 Disabled E 1 Enabled 3 Motor test 53 M t 0 Disabled pa 1 Enabled 4 History of the span adjustment 54 S c t 0 Disabled Palle 1 Enabled 5 Auto Repeatability Measurement 55 ArM 0 Disabled Only as for LFR type 1 Enabled 6 Semiauto Repeatability Measurement 56 SArM 0 Disabled is 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 displ
16. Door storage cover Windshield Windshield Measurement pan ring Knob Ui gt AY Gh D SUB9P RS232C output connector USB output connector Adjuster m pur Ll AC adapter jack a Panel section oy UL Hook for under floor 4 y measurement KZU Level 1 How to Begin LF R Series Operation Manual 1 4 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 4 1 Operation keys LF ANALYTICAL BALANCE 1 4 2 Operation key explanations Operation key Function Used to power on off the balance On Off key I D Used to start printing Print key Print Used to interrupt settings and inputs Press to turn ON OFF the automatic switch between two scale Set key intervals Press to save settings Press and hold to start making settings g g Press to call span adjustment and span test Cal key Press and hold to start an automatic repeatability measurement Press to switch measurement modes S Press to make settings by entering values Function Press to select items for function settings Press and hold to call functions Function key Press to set the zero point or change the readout to zero using the tare Zero Tare key Press to set a value by entering the value Press to sel
17. Function Zero Tare 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 balance 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 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 1 1 point scale OK and LO are judged 2 Upper limit and lower limit settings HI OK and LO are judged 40 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 6 Set the judgment method Press the Function key several times to select 24 tYP Si 20 Te I gt 24 L yp re Press the Zero Tare key to select a judgment method 1 Judge using definite values 2 Judge using deviation values 7 Save the settings Press the Set key Set Next set values for judgment limit values and take measurements 3 7 2 Judgment using defi
18. Press the Zero Tare key to select 2 p ran b u 3 Return to the weight display Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set 4 Start the Semi Automatic Repeatability Press and hold the Cal key until SArM is Measurement SARM displayed r 3 After a short time the display changes to Cnt 1 T gt Sar fi gt Ent and the measurement is started lt Press and hold gt 5 Measure the zero point The display changes to on 0 and the zero point measurement is started on 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 on FS gt The span measurement is started OQ O OOOO 62 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 Cnt is displayed As steps 5 and 6 are repeated Display the standard deviation the number shown in Cnt increases to 1 2 3 D gt eaa H caig P and so on When the number reaches 10 the measurements are completed and the standard deviation is displayed nong Standard deviation uuj ig 8 Return to the weight display Press any key The balance returns to the weight display e To discontinue the measurement press the Print key e The standard deviation displayed after the Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM is the result o
19. 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 Vhen usi ng ali quid other than water refer to page 31 and set the nedi um Wien usi ng al i qui d other than water set the densi ty The set val ues renai n saved even after the bal ance is turned off The water tenperature can be set to between 0 and 99 9 C Press the Print key to cancel the setting 29 3 Various Measuring Methods 6 Save the water temperature Set 7 Hang the cage only and set the weight readout to zero O T Zero Tare gt 8 Weigh a sample ee gt 9 Set the liquid container in place T e T k LF R Series Operation Manual Press the Set key Hang only the cage from the underfloor weighing hook 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 n
20. select 2 SEL additional functions The first setting 2 SEL 0 is displayed 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 NI wel 2 A DA I Nn 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 to the weight display o 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 17 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 pl
21. 2 Iroubleshootimga sn i si kus kala ka Nes e SUS thea Us tds E e a Ee degen 114 PASTA ZING u Dai Sat ga o Da Dik a Aaa i D ni a S A a yaw sss 117 7 4 MaintenanCe u l N a asa seniais a gas u ua ia ua An ps Sa de no kas l a qas 118 7 4 1 For heavy dit Like s ais ie skai ee obi ie 118 7 4 2 How to clean the balance uuu uu kaka aa aka aaa aa aaa a aaa aaa aaa 119 ADDe ndiIX6S u Uu a UL e d i ala ead a ae ed eee 121 Appendix 1 Function Setting List 121 Appendix 2 Measurement Mode List U u 130 Appendix 3 ISO GLP GMP Compliant Printing a 131 Appendix 4 Specifig ti nS sissi u uuu iai a a i i ua a ua a a a kak 136 Appendix 4 1 Basic Specifications U aaa aaa aa aaa aaa 136 Appendix 4 2 Functional Specifications aka aaa aaa aka aaa aaa kaka 137 Appendix 4 3 Weighing Capacity and Readability by Unit 138 Appendix 4 4 Unit Conversion Table a 139 Appendix 4 5 Outline Drawings 0 0 0 a 140 Ind x ol ens Luis aa aa aaa Kaas aaa da aaa aaa as w aa 141 Memo LF Series Operation Manual 1 How to Begin 1 How to Begin 1 1 Warnings regarding Use PY WARNING m Do not disassemble or modify the balance Doing so could result in injury electric
22. 2 SEL 3 For more information on the limit function refer to Section 3 7 Judging between Too Heavy and Too Light Limit Function Press the Function key After 2C Add is displayed press the Zero Tare key to set the value 1 Cumulate function 2 Net addition function 1 Cumulate function 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 Finish making settings Press the Set key The addition function is set 33 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 6 2 Weighing with the addition function 1 Put the first sample in place f oo oooo gt o_O Cumulate Put another sample in place O 9 L OOOOOO Set Net addition Place an additional sample On O00000 gt 3 Display the cumulative weight gt A lt Press twice gt Function After an asterisk is displayed press the Set key The measured value is saved and a sigma gt sign is displayed for several seconds The tare range is set automatically when net addition is selected Unload the previous sample check that the display indicates 0 and place the next sample After an asterisk is
23. Function key for several seconds After Func changes to d SEt in the display release the key Press the Function key once After tlmE is displayed the time is displayed 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 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 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 73 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 1 Open the date view gt Eae anf gt Function rune L gt nn n n nn J UUUIUUIUU pan Function L t IRE Function L 2 Adjust the date dREE 3 Save the date Set 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 Functi
24. Indicates the status S2 Code Description S 53H Data stable 1 55H Data unstable 1 E 45H Data error 2 Indicates that data other than S2 is invalid SP 20H No status specified pa 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 the 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 45 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 i m m s s CR LF hh hours 00 to 23 mm minutes 00 to 59 ss seconds 00 to 59 97 6 Inp ut Output to from External Devices 6 4 3 Communication format examples e 7 digit numeric format 3000 1 g No data type specified Data stable LF R Series Operation Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 1 SP G SP S CR LF 10 05 mom Gross Data u
25. OK The buzzer is not sounded for rank 3 HI Buzzer for rank 3 27 bu 3 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 I Of OCO CO OJ O N Na O The buzzer is sounded for rank 5 Separate limit values can be saved for each weighing 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 AX CAUTION mode displays such as when a cumulative value is displayed e Adjust the zero point or set a tare range as required before setting limit values If the limit value entries are not lined up in the order of magnitude three lt will light up Enter the values again 39 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 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings Select the limit function Si 0 T EK Set the judgment condition gt k gt gt Set the range to cover La gt eck t 2 Set the point scale L Ai Si gt p 0 T
26. S C 4C S 1 1 Appendixes x Initial setting Disabled Weak LF 225DR Strong Narrow Strict x w LF225DR Wide Mild Long Strict x Short mi Id Disabled abled 123 Appendixes LF R Series Operation Manual xi Initial setting 7 Response speed 5A rE 0 Fast 7 Slow 8 Update interval 5b ti Fast Slow 9 Signal processing 5C Fr 1 Fast 4 Slow 10 Interface AE 0 Stop input output 2 Numeric 7 digit format 3 Extended numeric 7 digit format 4 Special formats 7 1 F 4 choice 10 1 Special formats 7 1 F mE 41 Special formats 1 42 Special formats 2 124 LF R Series Operation Manual 7 1 F 2or4 choice 10 2 Output control 10 3 Baud Rate 10 4 Parity 7 1 F 3or4 choice 10 5 Data Length 10 6 Stop Bits 7 1 F 2or4 choice 10 7 Unused High Order Digits 10 8 Response Cmmands 71 0 72 b L 73 PA 74 d L 75 St 76 n u 77 r ES Appendixes x Initial setting Ac ae eee 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
27. Tare key press the Function key After Func2 is displayed release 20 Te Ss gt Zero Tare agree the keys 2 Select a check function Press the Function key several times to select 5 S dn S 20 T 445 El Pe Ea gt A p Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key 51 d t is displayed Sidt 3 Start the test Select 51 d t Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then 20 Te 5 Zero Tare Era E press the Function key dSP tESt is displayed dSPEESE 4 Check the display Press the Function key several times Pressing the Function key toggles the display between dSP tESt 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 A CAUTION The test result can only be output after all ON and all OFF are checked 81 5 Function Setting LF R Series Operation Manual 5 13 2 Key test 1 3 Go to the function 2 setting mode 20 T i So p a 2 Zero Tare Function F one 2 Select a check function Ss 20 T EI 5 san 1 gt Side Start the test Sore sane P Check the keys Print the test result End the test Use the key test to check whether the keys are working properly While pressing
28. a oot tare range is set ero Tare OOOOC00O af 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 left 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 gt bila ney Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 3 Save the setting Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set The automatic backlight off function does not work under the following conditions e Function settings are displayed e 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 72 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 r Se a gt gt sE nn nn nn Uu uUu UU 2 Adjust the time gt i 00 00 30 Te g P q i Bld gt q 3 Save the time Set Press and hold the
29. 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 If the balance receives a tare range setting command when the function setting for tare range function setting 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 response 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 Ay CAUTION 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 103 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual 6 5 3 Command format An input comman
30. iai vi T How to Begin erasers aeeaiei tea Gn ae eee ede Eaei ia aneii 1 1 1 Warnings regarding Use nn sua 1 1 2 Checking Supplied lfems_ u un nied idee a D h ai e ia i kio ei 4 1 3 Names and Functions of Component Parts a 5 1 4 Functions of Operation Keys L aaa aaa aa aka aa aaa aaa 6 1 4 1 Operation Keys uuu uuu sasas iai ai i e i ii i a a i a a i i lia 6 1 4 2 Operation key explanations kaka a kaka aaa aaa aa aaa aaa aaa aaa 6 1 5 How to Read Displayed Signs n aaa aaa 8 1 6 Assembling and Installing the Balance r 10 2 Basic Operation uuu uuu uuu uui aaa iai Meat a i lah abi Lai ia 11 2 1 Powering On Off and Operation Check a 11 2 2 Zero point AdjUuStMENt L 4 Like ii ania sai i a i i a a ia ai a a a i i i 13 2 3 Weighing a Sample in a Container Tare aaa aaa aa kana aa aaa akanai 14 2 4 Weighing an Added SampDle u L aaa aka saaa aaa Sau auqa a aaa aaa aaa 15 2 5 Displaying the Sum of the Container and the Sample k aaa 16 2 6 Basics of Function Setl lng8s u ia kai i se is oe io i e is i o i a os 17 2 7 Underfloor Measurement aaa ak aaa aka aaa aaa aaa a aka aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa 18 3 Various Measuring Methods L L siai seni L u u u a Gn 19 3 1 Simple Weight Meas rement u u aaa senai a aaa ia sai as
31. immediately after a specified interval if the balance is stable 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps None Odd Even Tbits 8bits bit 2bits X Embed 0 30h Embed space 20h Use A00 and Exx 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 bi u A m L OO F gt o lt O Q fF R w LF R Series Operation Manual yr Initial setting CAL operation disabled Span adjustment using built in weights Only as for LFR type Span test using built in weights Only as for LFR type Span adjustment with external weight Span test with external weight Not displayed Displayed Disable Enable mg milligram g gram X ct carat oz ounce lb 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 15 Minimum readability setting Unit A b2 d A 16 20 21 Other than LF225DR Unit setting Unit b b3 u b Minimum readability setting Unit B b4 d b Other than LF225DR Automatic Switching of Scale intervals Only as for LFR type Assigned function to one touch of Set key Only as for LFR type Se CAL Auto Repeatability Measurement Only as for LFR type
32. in again Press the On Off key The display shows all symbols and then changes to the zero display Push the weighing pan with your finger to check that the readout changes Also check that the readout changes to zero when you stop pushing Press the On Off key again The balance enters the standby state 11 2 Basic Operation LF R Series Operation Manual e When the balance is turned ON it is in the same measurement 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 1 Parana M ooo Il 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 lt lm al am tu Lig lt lt lt KEE rir L lm lm lm lm l 12 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 Check that nothing is on the weighing section section 2 Execute zero point adjustment Press the Zero Tare key The readout
33. 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 Settings 2 Select the readability Press the Function key several times to select b2 d A 20 Te gt ree gt ead pe P Press the Zero Tare key to select from 1 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 E List of readability settings Set value LF R 124 224 Unit mg g ct mom 1 0 1 0 0001 0 001 0 0001 2 0 2 0 0002 0 002 0 0002 3 0 5 0 0005 0 005 0 0005 4 1 0 001 0 01 0 001 5 2 0 002 0 02 0 002 68 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 egual to or less than 92 00000 g and 0 0001 g for gross readout over 92 00000 g Automatic switch
34. key to cancel setting the coefficient 26 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 6 Save the coefficient Press the Set key Set 7 Weigh a sample The weight of the sample is multiplied by the coefficient and the result is displayed B The increment of the readability is automatically set to 1 2 or 5 depending on the entered coefficient 27 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 0 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 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
35. 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 or our Sales Office Trouble with the eguipment 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 A warranty card is also enclosed Please send us your user registration information by fax or via our website We appreciate your cooperation Due to regulations of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act if you take the balance out of Japan administrative procedures may be reguired such as an export permit application to the Japanese government ViBRA lt 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 balance and A WARNING perform maintenance and in
36. operation as in step 2 The values for judgment are saved and the balance returns to the weight display 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 44 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 lt rt Maximum value 3 LAA E lt Minimum value 2 44 95g lt rt Average value 4 iGO 1853 g er 1 rt Standard deviation 1 56 2 28 Pa g 4 n 2 lt rt Width Maximum Minimum 3 if 3a gi Sg lt st Coefficient of variation 1 2555 13503 l lt rt Number of data items gt n gt lt Sum total S ITB IBA Me The average value standard deviation and coefficient of variation are calculated using the following equations N N 2 C y x y r Average value gt x Standard deviation TS and Standard deviation A Coefficient of variation Px 100 Average value where x is the ith measured value and N is the number of data points 45 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 8 2 Operation method 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function
37. 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 Ay CAUTION Take care not to allow liquid or dirt to enter the main unit mechanical parts 119 7 Troubleshooting LF R Series Operation Manual Memo 120 LF R Series Operation Manual Appendixes Appendixes Appendix 1 Function Setting List i Initial setting Function 1 1 Weighing mode 1 SEt 1 Weighing machine 2 Parts counting 3 Percentage weighing 4 Unit converting 5 Gravimeter solid 6 Gravimeter Liquid 7 Statistics Function 1 Set 5 choice 1 1 Media 11 MEd 0 Water 1 Not Water 1 2 Slect 12 d 0 d Only specific gravity value output data Specific gravity weight actual water temperature or medium density 1 3 Auto output 13 A 0 0 Output disabled rir 1 Auto output once after a specific gravity measurement 2 Additional function 2 SEL 0 Additional function disabled 1 Cumulate function selected 2 Limit function selected 3 Cumulate function Limit function 2 SEL 2or3 choice 2 1 Condition 21 Co Ales 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 fi
38. provided on the bottom of the unit Base on which to place the balance Container Cage in which to place the sample Water or liquid The balance may fail to accurately weigh small samples Use as large a sample as A CAUTION xa Li p g p possible To accurately measure the specific gravity set the water temperature Measure the water temperature inside the container in advance 28 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods 3 5 3 Measurement 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings Select gravimeter mode Save the mode mar Set i O Go to the water temperature setting mode 0 T gt Zero Tare m J D a lt Press and hold gt Set the temperature of water in the container gt 0 T lt gt 0 T lt S Reference 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 liguid other than water refer to the section on When using a liguid 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
39. shock fire and other accidents or failures For inspection and adjustment contact the retailer from whom the balance was purchased or our Sales Office 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 o 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 other 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 A CAUTION m Do not apply excessive force to or impact the balance Doing so could damage or result in failure of the balance Carefu
40. 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 key again to return to the weight display A CAUTION The test result can only be output after all the keys are checked 82 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 5 13 3 Motor test Use the motor test to check whether the internal weight is working properly ANNOTATION This function is only available for the LFR type 1 Go to the function 2 setting mode Tp S ja Zero Tare Function F une 2 Select a check function El 5 san 1 gt Sidt O 3 Start the test EL an n gt 4 Activate the internal weight 5 Print the test result 6 End the test While pres
41. 0 00014 1tl Hong Kong 1 32027 0 08252 1t SGP Mal _ 0 08333 1ti Taiwan 18 008267 limom 013228 0 00827 to l 002571 Unit ig 0 02667 lt 0 00533 10Z 0 75599 Mb 12 09580 1 q ot 0 82286 0 82943 Mdwt 004114 004147 1GN 0 00171 0 00173 itl Hong Kong 577 61774 0 99020 0 99811 I SGP Mal 583 33333 100798 4tl Taiwan 578 71344 100190 0 99208 j mom 0 09921 Mto 0 30857 031103 0 03215 0 64301 0 00643 0 91146 14 58333 0 12860 18 22917 291 66667 0 00208 1 20337 121528 1 20565 24 11306 042057 241131 0 37500 0 26667 0 05333 7 55987 120 95797 8 29426 041471 0 01728 9 98107 3 11035 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 81 Addition function 33 65 Advice CAL 60 Automatic backlight off 72 Automatic repeatability measurement 61 85 86 Automatic switch between two scale InferValS uu L Ra N a ua 69 70 Average sample weight 20 21 B Bar graphtx z nu a ua atus uB 12 38 C Calibration 51 Calibration of internal weight 55 CAPS uuu Tt E EEE N 67 C
42. 19 3 2 Counting the Number of Parts 2 0 0 U aka aaa aaa aaa 20 3 2 1 Displaying the average sample weight aaa aka a aaa aaa aaa aaa 21 3 3 Mea uring Percentage lt a uu u au unu SS un QH NQ hi Qu nates 23 3 3 1 Setting a reference weight by weighing an actual sample 23 3 3 2 Setting a reference weight by entering a value a 24 3 4 Obtaining Weight Multiplied by a Coefficient a 26 3 5 Measuring Specific Gravily u u uuu aka aaa aaa aka aaa aa aa aaa a aka 28 3 5 1 Specific gravity measurement procedure rn aa kankiniai 28 3 5 2 Preparing Measurement tOOIS ee kasa a 28 23 03 Measurements t us n amna a uu AN 29 3 5 4 When using a liquid other than water a 31 3 5 5 Printing the specific gravity data u aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa 32 3 6 Adding Multiple Measurements kaka aka aaa aaa saaa aaa a aaa 33 3 6 1 Addition function SettIngs iii ei a aaa aaa aaa 33 3 6 2 Weighing with the addition function a 34 3 7 Judging between Too Heavy and Too Light Limit Function 36 II Judogment imetiodu ki 28 ies a a Sa n ee aa a 36 E Judgment criteria and limit value setting I I nn naa 38 Rack ele kauno r
43. 51 4 1 2 Span test with internal weight aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aa aaa aka 52 4 1 3 Span adjustment with external weight a 53 4 1 4 Span test with external weight a 54 4 2 Calibrating the Internal Weight I aa 55 4 3 Entering the Instrumental Error of a Weight for Use aaa aaa aaa aka 58 4 4 Se CAL full automatic calibration function a 60 4 5 Repeatability Measurement l U u sa i i i i si ka ai 61 vii 4 5 1 Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM 61 4 5 2 Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM 62 4 6 Easy RES Function single touch response time change 64 S Setting the Functions uuu seka as usan n ie PHI ee 67 5 1 Select and Switch of Weighing Units 2 0 0 eee a 67 5 2 Readability Settifl u u u uu sis abi ponia ss ia ii K ais haunt p a a ii 68 5 3 Automatic Switching of Scale Intervals aaa kaka aaa aaa aka aaa aaa aaa 69 5 4 Turning ON OFF the Automatic Switching of Scale Intervals with a Single Touch 70 5 5 Saving the Container Tare Weight a 71 5 6 POWer Setting spisie eii a a a aa a i i aa 72 5 6 1 Automatic backlight off function a 72 5 7 Dat and Time Setting icc see
44. CRLH SE 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 return to the weight display 84 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
45. ETE DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 03 SIGNATURE SHEERS KEKEAEHSE Japanese katakana KA I P 71 Bae ty 4 2012 01 01 ya 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI 573 XFR 225W td 70123456789 ID AB 123 MOT TEST OK 720034 t7 7 2012 01 01 y 39 12 01 7444 kkkkkkkkkkkkkk Japanese Katakana 294 WV tv 4 2012 01 01 yay 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI 4554 XFR 225W 4 40123456789 ID AB 123 uatu 02 atd 4777F DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 10 05 TEMP 22 4 C DIFF 1 ppm a0015 t7 4 2012 01 01 vaj 12 03 7244 SHERERE EEK SEASEES Appendixes 135 Appendixes Appendix 4 Specifications LF R Series Operation Manual Gram g Parts counting Percentage Model Minimum unit Pan size Max g D g Weight limit g weight g LF124 R 120 0 0001 0 0001 0 01 LF224 R 220 0 0001 0 0001 0 01 80 92 0 00001 LF225DR 0 00001 0 001 220 0 0001 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 val
46. EXT TARE Input External tare range setting 89 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 TXD 3 RXD 2 GND Ex DCD EE RIS 7 CTS 8 DSR 6 m pm 4 PC Balance D SUB25P D SUB9P 90 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 2 3 Connecting a type B USB connector to a PC 1 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 Connect 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
47. Function key several times to select 8 CA Press the Zero Tare key to select 8 CA 3 Press the Set key to return to the weight display Press the Cal key CAL EH is displayed When PuSH C is displayed press the Cal key The display changes from CAL EHt to on 0 and then zero point adjustment starts If an instrumental error of weight is used 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 buSY and then End When the span adjustment is completed the balance returns to measurement mode 53 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 Go to the span test mode Press the Function key several times to select 8 CA 0 Te id 3 gt A gt acey gt Press the Zero Tare key to select 8 CA 4 Press the Set key to return to the weight display Set Start the span test with external weight Press the Cal key t EHU is displayed i l gt Cal E EHE puue gt Fi gt When PuSH C is displayed press the Cal key Pu5H L Cal The display changes t
48. OMMANG cceeeccccccceceeeeeneceeeeeess 103 Counting 20 33 36 Cumulate u u u G aaa kaka 33 D Definite value 38 Deviation value 38 43 Display test una ei 81 D SUB9P cable 87 E Easy RES single touch response time cal O 64 F Full automatic calibration 60 Function setting 17 G Gravim ter sini iaaea 28 65 E i a1 E E A E A 16 H MSO aypana aa a 84 I ID AUMBESR eeit aa aaa is 78 Initialize 117 Instrumental error 58 Index for Terms I Cacle Rn 89 92 Interval output function 76 ISO GLP GMP compliant form 87 J Judgment using definite values 41 Judgment using deviation values 43 K Key testimonii eaae ao aaa 82 L Limit function 36 Limit value u k aaaaaaaaa Na 38 Liquid density 31 Lower weight limit 25 M Motor Iesu u A SR aa aaa 83 N Neto aun aut as pa ae 16 Net addition 33 O Operation key 6 P Percentage weighing
49. Set to Mode 4 The measurement mode activated by mode settings 1 to 4 depends on the weighing mode currently in use 105 6 Input Output to from External Devices e Relationships between weighing modes and mode settings LF R Series Operation Manual Simple Percentage Unit Gravimeter Statistical Moge weight Counting weighin conversion tion functi measurement ghing operation function Mode Weight Weight Weight Weight Error 1 measuring measuring measuring measuring Mode Gross weight Counting Percentage Coefficient Error 2 measuring multiplying Mode Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative Error 3 weight count percent coefficient Mode Display in Average Error Error Error 4 unit b unit 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 D 44H 44H Date output 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
50. Settings Set the weighing mode to the statistical operation mode Eu Save the statistical operation mode nnn Set uuu n n ns uuusg Collect data gt CECECECECA Print o gt Collect more data Display the statistical operation result nnnnnns Function UuUUUU E 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 Repeat 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 disp
51. T lt S When ID number is being displayed or set and A appear in the upper left of the display Save the ID number 8 2 ane ae 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 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 78 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 process
52. To calibrate the balance more accurately use a weight that is eguivalent to the weighing capacity For calibration of the internal weight use a weight that has a mass eguivalent 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 S 0 Te g 2 gt Dialed gt ara gt Press the Zero Tare key to select 8 CA 1 Press the Set key to return to the weight display Set 3 Start span adjustment Press the Cal key Aut CAL is displayed P Rot LL 51 4 Adjusting the Scale LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Start automatic span adjustment using the When PuSH C is displayed press the Cal key internal weight The internal weight is activated and starts the span adjustment automatically gt fr The balance display changes to Aut CAL CH PuSH E Cal 0 CH F S buSY and then End When the span adjustment is completed the balance returns to the weight display Rut CAL P Cn g gt ees cH ES busy gt End 4 1 2 Span test with internal weight ANNOTATION This function is only avail
53. ViBRA 380002M 01 Semi micro and Analytical Balance LF Series Operation Manual PY 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 to
54. a aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa 88 6 2 Connecting to External Devices via the RS 232C Interface 89 6 2 1 Connector pin numbers and functions of the D SUB9P 89 6 2 2 Examples of connection with a PC aka aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aka 90 Vili 6 2 3 Connecting a type B USB connector to a PC oo a 91 6 2 3 Interface SPECINCALIONS 32 u u u u oo dete aa i a a D a a a ais 92 6 3 Communication Data and Commands a 93 6 4 Output Data u unan a aaa aaa eee a ee le 93 6 4 1 Data format ss kikongo a wee AeA nt ae oda 94 6 4 2 MEANINGS OF data u cxssceesiccaeteseesazeessvbeiaghacecenes ahah aea aaa ago piiat ieu 95 6 4 3 Communication format examples a 98 6 4 4 Special formats nnii iiaiai ii aie uapa E Eda NE ET 98 6 5 Input Commahnds Uu S a a io a k La de a i is 103 6 5 1 Proced re for transmissi9 n u uuu ai ai i a a eine a k a i a ss 103 6 5 2 Input command examples aaa kaka aaa aka aa aaa a aka aaa aaa kaka 103 6 5 3 Command format a ns ansa mam sm eda ae hae Aes 104 6 5 4 Format of each command l a 104 6 6 RESPONSE sz uuu sia a i i i saat alak i tyes Tao a ios ais Hasan asas Sat e E amsa 109 T TroubleShoOOtNdiris ks sit iai cts iii edie i aad i i a a a ieee 111 T Error Messages u i aa ia a a Ka in i ia a i i eee a a as 111 7
55. ability 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 function to set See the above table 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 0 T Zero Tare 4 Save the setting Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set 80 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
56. able 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 test with internal weight Press the Function key several times to select 8 CA 0 T i S gt Siara gt rn Press the Zero Tare key to select 8 CA 2 Press the Set key to return to the weight display Set 3 Start the span test Press the Cal key t Int is displayed l Cal ine s When PuSH C is displayed press the Cal key PuSH L Cal The internal weight is activated and starts the span test automatically b b The balance display changes from t Int to t 0 4 M E int Eo u t F S dIFF and then error display 52 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Return to the weight display Set 4 Adjusting the Scale Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display 4 1 3 Span adjustment with external weight 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings 2 Select the span adjustment with external weight EL LE Set 3 Start span adjustment with external weight E cn Ene Pass PEP CAL EHL on 4 Place a weight on the weighing pan Lan ESS buSY P End Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the
57. ate Remove the bottom plate by holding both sides and lifting it up Hook cover Slowly turn the balance and lay it on its back O N Loosen the hook cover screw and rotate the hook awa de cover around the screw by 90 degrees to the right Ia SCO J Screw 4 Retighten the screw 5 Put the bottom plate the windshield ring the pan base and the weighing pan back in place Close all the windshield doors 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 it is 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 18 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 Zer
58. ay test E check Key test English DSP TEST DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI TYPE XFR 225W S N 0123456789 ID AB 123 DSP TEST DONE COMPLETE 012 01 01 12 01 SIGNATURE ERERERERE RS HERE English KEY TEST DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI TYPE XFR 22 S N 012345678 ID AB 123 KEY TEST OK COMPLETE DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 SIGNATURE SHEERS KSA SESE S Japanese katakana wET 117 VATA RE t2 y 2012 01 01 y 39 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI FYE XFR 225W t4 70123456789 ID AB 123 DSP TEST DONE 520034 t2 y 2012 y 39 7244 KRESS ES 4 4 K Japanese katakana E7 2012 01 01 7 29 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI 4554 XFR 225W tin 70123456789 ID AB 123 KEY TEST OK yahIs9 by 4 2012 01 01 y ap 12 01 244 SHEELELELERAHS LF R Series Operation Manual 134 LF R Series Operation Manual E c check Motor test English MOT TEST DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI TYPE XFR 225W S N 0123456789 ID AB 123 MOT TEST OK COMPLETE DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 SIGNATURE ERERERERE RS HERE E Span adjustment history English CAL HIST DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI TYPE XFR 225W S N 0123456789 ID AB 123 INTERNAL 2012 01 01 08 15 23 5 C 3 ppm EXTERNAL E 2012 01 01 10 05 22 4 C 1 ppm COMPL
59. ayed 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 in Remarks he Function key each function Switching Displayed Displayed Weight Unit A Available Available neue Simple weight Weight Unit b Displayed only measurement measuring when unit b is selected Cumulative i gt Cumulative N A Displayed only i value when the addition function is selected Cumulative Cumulative Displayed only count value when the addition function is selected Average unit Unit A weight Weight measuring Percentage Available Available measuring Cumulative Cumulative Displayed only percent value when the addition function is selected 3 Weight Unit A N A N A measuring Coefficient Available Available multiplying Cumulative Cumulative coefficient value 3 Weight Unit A N A measuring 1 Measurement N A Gravimeter of specific gravity For more information on unit A and unit b refer to Section 5 1 Select and Switch of Weighing Units Displayed only when the addition function is selected Unit for weight fixed to g 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 eer The ERR and the instrumental error li
60. becomes zero and the 0 mark gt 0 appears 0 T gt o R 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 e Whether the balance waits until it is stabilized for zero point adjustment can be set using the function item wait for the balance to stabilize When Operate after waiting for the balance to stabilize is set the M i 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 13 2 Basic Operation LF R Series Operation Manual 2 3 Weighing a Sample in a Container TEL 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 2 Set the tare Press the Zero Tare key The readout becomes zero and 0 and Net are displayed tare range setting gt 00 0 Te Zero Tare gt l ma oI ma LI g L J 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 displa
61. being set sie Indicates that an addition can be executed when the addition function is used 2 Lights up when a sum total is displayed in the addition mode Pes Lights up when the balance is in counting mode it Lights up when the balance is in unit conversion mode Lights up when the balance is in percentage weighing mode lt 5 positions Lights up to indicate the judgment result when the limit function is used The upper symbol indicates HI above the middle symbol indicates OK appropriate range and the lower symbol indicates LO below compared to the specified upper and lower limits lt A Lights up depending on the function LF Series Operation Manual 1 How to Begin d Indicates that the balance is in gravimeter mode Indicates that the midair weight has been saved in gravimeter Lower g aede Indicates that the specific gravity no units is being displayed in Upper d gravimeter mode gt Upper Indicates that the volume unit cm is being displayed in Upper d gravimeter mode gt Middle Indicates that the actual water temperature unit C is being ale entered in gravimeter mode Indicates that the density of a medium unit g cm is being entered lt Lower d in gravimeter mode gt Upper 7 segment character display Numeric characters D E F H I J K L M m n 3 k Z 1
62. calibrate and test the balance Chapter5 Setting the Functions This chapter describes how to set the functions of the balance such as setting units and readability Chapter6 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 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot problems occurring with the balance including actions required for errors and remedies to problems Appendixes The appendixes contain required data including the specifications of the balance m Notational Conventions 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 unit are On Off key p yep 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 Refers to pressing and holding down the operation key until the desired key display is obtained Contents Prefage sss u aaa assaka Nien D dai a ri sis apana a k a eo a ika i Important NOUG 41 Li ias danai tu m tii aaa esa il a aaa ai ak Isa ia aa aaa ks iii How to Use This Manual u L dada iso sie tosses nthe e ii a i a E a i sia a iv COES 2 n nata alia a a ala aa anash an a sia as ana atus hata
63. ce 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 ANNOTATION m After 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 m 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 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 or our Sales Office See the Appendix at the end of this manual 1 Main unit of balance 2 Operation manual One LH p 2 AF VEKA 3 AC adapter One 4 Measurement pan One e Pan base One LF Series Operation Manual 1 3 Names and Functions of Component Parts 1 How to Begin
64. cimal place is changed E Communication format examples 95 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual U1 U2 two characters Indicates the unit used to show numeric data U1 U2 code Meaning Balance indicators M i G 4DH 47H milligram SP G 20H 47H gram C T 43H 54H carat O Z 4FH 5AH ounce L B 4CH 42H pound O T 4FH 54H troy ounce az t D W 44H 57H pennyweight dwt G R 4BH 52H Grain GN T L 54H 4CH tael Hong Kong ti T L 54H 4CH tael Singapore Malaysia tl gt Top right T L 54H 4CH tael Taiwan ti p 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 type Data type specified d 64H Gross 96 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices S2 one character
65. cing samples or setting the display to zero when the cumulate function is selected You cannot add measurements in either case e 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 35 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 7 Judging between Too Heavy and Too Light Limit Function You can set several limit values to be used to judge whether measurements are within the specified limits PB 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 symbol Judgment 1 point setting lower 2 point setting upper amp lt Upper limit result limit lower limits Appropriate lt a Above the l N gt Agri anperlinni Not displayed Upper limit lt Weight Appropriate Lower limit lt Weight lt Lower limit lt Weight Upper limit Below the Weight lt a Weight lt Lower limit lower limit Lower limit For a 3 or 4 point setting lt q appears on the display in 4 or 5 steps according to the judgment r
66. d 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 E01 Command error range E04 The tare range cannot be set T SP 54H 20H setting None zero point Zero point cannot he adjusted adjustment range violation weight error etc 2 Output control setting command C1 C2 Code C1 Code C2 Description Response O 0 4FH 30H Stop output O 1 AFH 31H Output continuously at all times Output continuously if O 2 4FH 32H stable Stop output if unstable A00 Successful Output once when the completion Print key is pressed E01 Command a 3 oe een whether the balance is STTOF stable or unstable Output once when the balance is stable Output when a sample is removed O 4 4FH 34H causing the display to go below zero and then another sample is placed stabilizing the balance 104 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 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 re
67. d t is displayed Side O 3 Start the Semi Automatic Repeatability Press the Function key several times to select Measurement SARM 56 SArM Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then S 0 Te i 2 rate p SESAPR I press the Function key SArM is displayed and the Semi Automatic lt Repeatability Measurement SARM is started For details on how to use the Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM refer to Section 4 5 2 Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM 86 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 Set the printing function printing control to balance control e Match the baud rate and other communication settings to the settings of the balance A CAUTION Set the date and time of the printer before printing 6 1 2 Printing span adjustment and span t
68. d the Function key until Func is Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function displayed Settings 2 Select full automatic calibration Press the Function key several times to select E Ad C eee aa E Ad C 1 Advice CAL function is active E Ad C 2 Full automatic calibration function is f or eae active E Rai E RaL e 3 Return to the weight display Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set The full automatic calibration function is performed only when 8 CA 1 span Reference adjustment with internal weight is selected 60 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale 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 repea
69. data and the number of characters varies between 1 to 3 101 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual 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 TM 12 13 4 15 16 17 18 S SP S SP SP ISP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SP g CR LF Scale overload o Err 1 2 3 4 5 S SP CRI LF In the case of scale underload u Err is output as the third character 102 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 5 Input Commands Use these commands to 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 reguest and time output reguest 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 reguested by the command to the external device If the operation has not resulted in successful
70. displayed press the Set key The sigma gt sign and the cumulative weight are displayed for several seconds Repeat this operation to add measurements Reference 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 Add another sample The tare range is set automatically After an asterisk is displayed press the Set key The sigma gt 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 Press the Function key twice The gt sign and the cumulative weight are displayed 34 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 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 repla
71. e H dAtE setting Whether the date and time is displayed in English or Japanese depends on the G3 P F setting 48 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 DA gt n ST 2 Function ag a u g Do this before collecting the next data item 2 Set the calculation item to Number of data Press the Set key several times until the items calculation item is set to Number of data items When the calculation item is Number of data gt 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 output rt 12 Aii 0 T lt Zero Tare You cannot cancel the second to last data If you press the Zero Tare key after A CAUTION cancelling data once 8 Err is displayed 49 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 opera
72. e 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 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 Then calibrate it again The weight used for calibration is slightly different in mass from the weight used for checking 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 affec
73. e used to make judgment The following two methods are available to enter limit values 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 38 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods E Detailed function settings The limit function can be set to a specific value with the function settings When the function setting 2 SEL is 2 or 3 the following items can be set by pressing the Function key Set these items as required Condition 21 Co 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 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 3 point scale Ranks 1 to 4 are judged 4 point scale Ranks 1 to 5 are judged Judge using 24 tYP Judge using definite values Judge using deviation values Buzzer for rank 1 25 bu 1 The buzzer is not sounded for rank 1 LO The buzzer is sounded for rank 1 LO Buzzer for rank 2 26 bu 2 The buzzer is not sounded for rank 2 OK The buzzer is sounded for rank 2
74. ect functions 6 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 guickly 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 5 How to Read Displayed Signs Each of the symbols displayed on the front of the main unit has the following meanings Symbol Description Stability indicator Indicates that the display is stable gt A Zero point Bar graph indicating the gross weight relative to the weighing I IIHIIOIIIIIRII II IIHI capacity Two point bar graph display can also be selected Refer to Section 3 7 Limit Function B G Lights up during gross weight readout gt Indicates that output is in progress Net Lights up when the tare range is being set co Indicates a negative sign Lights up when the balance is saving a setting or blinks when the M balance is in the process of stabilizing for zero point adjustment or tare range setting CAL Indicates that adjustment calibration or Advice CAL is working Lights up when the date and time are displayed or
75. ernal 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 Unit LF124 R LF224 R LF225DR sio 120000 220000 220000 0 1 0 1 0 1 ram g 2 9 g 0 00001 460 carat ct 0 0001 4 2 7 7 3 2 7 7 ounce oz 0 000005 0 000005 0 000001 0 000005 0 26 0 48 0 2 0 48 pound Ib 0 000001 0 000001 0 000001 0 000001 3 8 7 2 9 7 troy ounce ozt 0 000005 0 000005 0 000001 0 000005 77 140 59 140 penny weight dwt 0 0001 0 0001 0 00001 0 0001 i 1800 3300 1400 3300 grain GN 0 002 0 002 0 001 0 002 tael tl 3 2 5 8 2 4 5 8 Hong Kong 0 000005 0 000005 0 000001 0 000005 tael tl Singapore Malaysia tael tl Taiwan 3 1 5 8 2 4 5 8 0 000005 3 2 5 8 2 4 5 8 0 000005 0 000005 0 000001 0 000005 0 000005 0 000001 0 000005 momme mom tola to 32 58 24 58 0 00005 0 00005 0 00001 0 00005 10 18 7 8 18 0 00001 0 00001 0 00001 0 00001 138 LF R Series Operation Manual Appendixes Appendix 4 4 Unit Conversion Table Unit 1g we 022 1 000705 000044 10Z 28 34952 141 74762 0 06250 1lb 453 59237 2267 96185 Mot lamt o CGN oo 0 00229
76. est 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 107 6 Input Output to from External Devices 7 Limit value setting command LF R Series Operation Manual C1 C2 Code C1 Code C2 Description Value Response L A 4CH 41H Firet ser point Lower limit Second set L B 4CH 42H point Upper limit A00 Successful completion L C 4CH 43H Reference Limit value E01 Command error E02 Value setting error L D 4CH 44H Third set point L e 4CH 45H ronin 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 A is 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 108 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 6 Response Upon receiving an input command the balance sends out a response You can select t
77. est 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 2 Press the Function key several times to select 20 Te E zoel pp 1 ee Select 1 by pressing the Zero Tare key 3 Press the Function key several times to select Shorr ww Select 1 by pressing the Zero Tare key 4 Save the setting Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set 87 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 A 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 2 Ems gt G GLP 1 S gt 0 T 4 Save the setting 5 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 Pres
78. esult Rank 5 Judgment result 3 point 4 point setting sai esas Rank 5 Point 4 lt Weight es Rank 2 4 point setting gt 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 lt Point 1 36 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods Depending on the number of judgment points the lt mark shown in the range indicated by appears at all times PB 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 37 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual The judgment result can also be shown on a graph abaaalanaalanaalinas lt Above the upper limit Appropriate range amin graph readout depends on the judgment result 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 E 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 e Judgment using deviation values A reference weight and the range between its upper and lower limits ar
79. f measurement using the internal weight Reference equivalent to the weighing capacity To obtain a result of measurements in a state similar to how you use the balance use an appropriate weight and conduct the Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM 63 4 Adjusting the Scale LF R Series Operation Manual 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 displayed Settings 2 Set the single touch response speed Press the Function key several times to select d o t c SG 30 Te 445 E Psi gt ate Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 3 Save the setting Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set 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
80. ference weight with the following steps weight 1 Press the Zero Tare key The rightmost digit will blink 2 Press the Zero Tare key to select a number 20 Te 20 Te Pressing the key toggles the number p gt peiie 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 reference sample weight by repeating steps 2 and 3 Press the Print key to cancel the setting 6 Save the reference sample weight Press the Set key to save the reference sample weight g Set T Weigh a sample The display indicates the percentage of the sample to the reference sample weight o o Pressing the Function key toggles the display between percentage weight and total weight 24 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods e The readability is automatically set based on the saved reference weight Readability Range of Reference Weight 1 Lower weight limit lt Reference weight lt Lower weight limit x 10 0 1 Lower weight limit x 10 lt Reference weight lt Lower weight limit x 100 0 01 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
81. fty divisions 2 Detect both when the limit is exceeded and when it is not reached 121 Appendixes LF R Series Operation Manual yi Initial setting 2 3 Point scale 23 Pi 1 1 point scale OK 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 1 0 Buzzer not beeped for rank LO Buzzer when LO is judged 1 Buzzer beeped for rank LO 2 6 Rank 2 26 bu 2 Buzzer when OK is judged 0 Buzzer not beeped for rank OK 1 Buzzer beeped for rank OK 2 7 Rank 3 27 bu 3 Buzzer when HI is judged Buzzer not beeped for rank HI Buzzer beeped for rank HI 2 8 Rank 4 28 bu 4 Distinction buzzer 0 Buzzer not beeped for rank 4 1 Buzzer beeped for rank 4 2 9 Rank 5 29 bu 5 Distinction buzzer 0 Buzzer not beeped for rank 5 1 Buzzer beeped for rank 5 2 10 How to indicate results 2A LG 1 HI OK 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 Ao dadadadarc 2 Negative side addition 122 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Auto zero 4 Stability Judgement 1 Permissible deviation form stabilization 5 Stability Judgement 2 Threshold duration time to indicate stability indicator 6 Rounding process at unstable indicator 3 A 0 4A S H 4b
82. gt 5 Move to the other digits to enter Press the Function key to move the cursor to the numbers left and the digit in the cursor position will then start blinking S nnnnnni Enoei HHHHHHR e If the cursor is at the leftmost digit it moves to the negative sign setting M and then returns to the rightmost digit Press the Print key to return to the state in step 2 6 Save the instrumentai error Press the Set key The display changes to 3 r CA gt 3 CR gt Press the Set key again to return to the measurement mode 58 LF R Series Operation Manual 4 Adjusting the Scale To use the entered instrumental error ANNOTATION To use the entered instrumental error set Function 2 to 4 M E H 1 59 4 Adjusting the Scale LF R Series Operation Manual 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 hol
83. h external weight use a weight that weighs 50 or more of the weighing capacity To calibrate the balance more accurately use a weight that is equivalent to the weighing capacity Please contact SHINKO DENSHI if you wish to inquire about or place an order for calibration weights 56 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 internal weight Reference When an error message is displayed press any key to return to the measurement mode When any of these messages is displayed calibration is not performed Check the weight and do this procedure over again If the same error message is dis
84. he 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 Numeric format error e Processing interrupted e Processing terminated abnormally e Other errors To switch between the A00 Exx format and ACK NAK format use the 67 rS function setting Reference 1 F A00 Exx format 2 ACK NAK format 109 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual Memo 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 e Unload the sample and we
85. he sample alone net weight is displayed 3 Display the gross weight Gross weight Press the Function key readout The summed weight total weight of the sample and the container is displayed gross weight S readout B G lights up when the gross weight is Function being displayed Pressing the Function key toggles the readout between gross and net Net B G 7 q I ra na m u I ALI Li Lit LI LI I I lm m m l lm lm I Net weight readout Gross weight readout Function key 16 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 Function rone l J 1 L 1 LA Z I Release the key when the display A DA A CAUTION 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 changes 2 Select an item to set Press the Function key to select the item to be S gt 3 Select a setting Press the Zero Tare key to select the setting set Example Press the Function key once and
86. ht display Switching OMN Proceed to next item 1 Zoro Tare Cancel last collected data point Zero Tare gt Clear statistical calculation result X1 The previously displayed calculation item is displayed X2 Pressing the Set key after the SUM is displayed returns to the MAX 47 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 FN bebe aa 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 Description operation result lt RESULT gt Title Date when the operation result is DATE output Time when the operation result is TIME T 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 Description indications CANCEL Cancel last collected data ALLCLR Clear all statistical operation results e How the year month and date are displayed depends on th
87. ies Operation Manual 6 2 3 Interface specifications 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual 6 3 Communication Data and Commands The RS 232C interface exchanges data with external devices as follows Output data Measurement data etc LL s gt DN v v Input command Used to control the balance externally E v 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 2 Press the Function key several times to select hls 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 3 Save the setting Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set 93 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual 6 4 1 Data format e 7 digit numeric format Consists of 15 characters including terminators CR 0DH LF 0AH to which a parity bit can be added 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
88. igh 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 or our Sales Office First clear the addition result Then execute the addition again e The coefficient used for unit conversion is too small Set a larger coefficient u Err The negative load exceeded the lower limit e 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 or our Sales Office 111 7 Troubleshooting LF R Series Operation Manual Message Cause Remedy 1 Err The reference weight used during span Use a weight that is as close to the adjustment or span test with an external weighing capacity as possible weight is far less than 50 of the weighing capacity 2 Err An error over 1 0 was detected in span Check that the correct weight was adjustment or span test with an external put in place and that no objects weight or the balance failed other than the weight are on the pan Then execute span adjustment or span test again
89. ile making the setting returns to the weight display without saving the setting 5 Save the setting and return to the weight Press the Set key display The balance returns to the weight display Set 76 LF R Series Operation Manual 5 Function Setting 6 Start interval output Press the Print key After StArt is displayed interval output starts gt i cae Set L SEArt 7 End interval output Press the Print key After End is displayed the balance returns to gt End J the weight display e Output stops in the function setting mode Ad CAUTION 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 f 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 Ato F minus 1 Go to Function 2 setting mode gt Set the ID number Foi i 3 Go to the ID number setting mode gt Function Enter the ID number gt 0 T lt gt 0
90. ing 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 width stability speed processing 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 reduce the effects of wind and vibration First incrementally set SA rE response speed to larger values up to 4 If this does not improve the stability of the balance incrementally set 5C Fr signal processing to larger values 79 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 e 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 e 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 st
91. ing between two scale intervals is only available for the ANNOTATION LF225DR 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 automatic switching of scale intervals to Press the Function key several times to select ON C d r Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 Si 0 Te gt eee gt cart 3 Return to the weight display Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set When any unit other than g is selected the two scale intervals are switched at a weight equivalent to 92 00000 g 69 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 ANNOTATION You cannot use it when using the addition function the gravimeter mode or the statistical 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 o
92. ity data When water is selected English Japanese katakana DENSITY SOLID p 4t 2 7513 2 7513 SAMPLE WEIGHT 1 21 4705 g 21 4705 g TEMPERATURE NOW z IRATI 15 0 lt 15 0 VOLUME cm3 2414 cm3 When other than water is selected English Japanese katakana DENSITY SOLID 2 4147 SAMPLE WEIGHT 30 0023 g DENSITY MED LIQ 1 325 VOLUME cm3 10 21 2 4147 30 0023 g e 32 LF R Series Operation Manual 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 3 Various Measuring Methods the percentage weighing mode and the unit conversion mode 3 6 1 Addition function settings 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings Select the addition function 20 T Function Zero Tare EL Select cumulate or net addition G 20 T gt aa gt sasi Details of 2C Ad 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 1 Reference When using both the cumulate and limit functions together select
93. key Set 75 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 B You can output time with measurement data To output time refer to Section 5 9 Time Output 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 output control to Output once after Press the Function key several times to select a set interval elapses or Output once in a 71 0 c stable state after a set interval elapses Press the Zero Tare key to select A or b and then press the Set key 71 0 c A Output once after a set interval Ss 20 Te elapses E zea r 71 0 c b Output once in a stable state after a set interval elapses or EET 3 Bring up the interval function Press and hold the Set key until Int VAL is displayed 2 gt Ink uRL gt 66 06 00 The interval time is displayed and the cursor is located at the leftmost digit lt Press and hold gt 4 Set the interval time Change the value at the location of the cursor using the Zero Tare key gt gt zT a 251834 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 wh
94. lay 46 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 Various Measuring Methods e Zero point setting and tare range setting are important for accurate calculation 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 e 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 In 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 Aa 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 is 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 E 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 Weig
95. lly place samples on the balance m 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 eguipment 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 m 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 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 surfa
96. mm dd CR LF 2 Content of time data TIME yyyy mm dd CR LF Time yyyy mm dd CR LF Japanese katakana English 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 106 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 5 Interval output time setting command C1 C2 Code C1 Code C2 Description Value Response A00 Successful Interval time Interval completion l A 49H 41H i E01 Command error setting time 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 i Span adjustment C 1 43H 31H with internal A00 Successful weight completion E01 Command error I E02 Operation is C 2 43H 32H Span test with disabled internal weight E03 Cancelled by operation Span adjustment E04 Abnormal C 3 43H 33H with external completion weight Span test with p ae external weight 1 Span adjustment and t
97. n or off the Press the Function key several times to select automatic switching of scale intervals d o t c Press the Zero Tare key to select 2 20 Te al r E 3 Save the setting Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set This function is related to Function 1 C d r setting which will be changed Reference according to this setting 70 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 S 20 T 445 gt Ps FB Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 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 J The saved tare weight is updated every time
98. n s EO i o a eta a ias 73 5 7 1 TIME sSettiigu uuu su sia Hoe ga ae Ana a a a as ga g a i sa a I bn aaa as 73 527 2 Date SOU u sete aad e sai ii aa sa so Us o esa bs L ali a I a 74 5 8 Date VIEW ugis a y asas aaa ieina a a Seed a hua uqa h uba ha u U 74 5 9 Time Output sn a a ook a as a a i a ee Va a k e ia o a 75 5 10 Interval Output Function aaa aaa aaa aa aaa aaa L aaa aaa kaka 76 5 1T ID NO Setting s ess ga ote eet i i ht as i i Gee ees a S aa Lie 78 5 12 Improving the Stability of the Balance aaa aka a aaa aka aaa aaa aaa 79 5 13 a Check self diagnosis function aaa aka aaa aka aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa 81 5 13 1 DISpIAY TEST mias nasya iy a a avionics 81 5 13 2 Key tet sects skins vaisiais sanis k a i p i i i L i D K i k k i 82 5 13 3 Molortest amp 2 s aun uyu ikanukuk a a as da a ae a sasas 83 5 13 4 Span adjustment history n 84 5 13 5 Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM aaa aaa kaka 85 5 13 6 Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement SARM a 86 6 Input Output to from External Devices a 87 6 1 Output to Printers Atika ana ae ee Wei seein shiner cents 87 6 1 1 Connecting a printer uu seer aa ia esi asi a bed gn a a i beet anova a as ada 87 6 1 2 Printing span adjustment and span test results aaa kaka 87 6 1 3 Printing measurement results aaa kaka kaka aa
99. n 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 glcm 31 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual 3 5 5 Printing the specific gravity data To output the measured specific gravity data 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 O 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 grav
100. ne is output when the instrumental error has been entered E Span adjustment with internal weight English Japanese Katakana CALIBRATI ON DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI TYPE XF S 012345 1D AB CAL INTERNAL I 220 0000 g COMPLETE DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 SIGNATURE kkkkkkkkkkk KK HS E Span adjustment with external weight CALIBRATION DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI TYPE XFR S N 01234567 ID AB 123 CAL EXTERNA REF 220 0000 g ERR 0 12mg COMPLETE DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 SIGNATURE EXEKKES ESS English 4 eee 2012 01 01 P 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI 220 0000 g 7 2012 01 01 A 12 01 kkikkkkkkkkkkkk 1 Japanese Katakana 4 2012 01 01 J 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI 220 0000 K 0 12mg 2012 01 01 12 01 TTT TTT 131 Appendixes E Span test with internal weight English CAL TEST DATE 2012 01 01 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI TYPE XFR W S N 0123456789 ID AB 123 CAL INT TEST REF 220 0000 g DIFF 0 0001 g SIGNATURE kkkkkk k kK KE E Span test with external weight English CAL TEST DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 00 SHINKO DENSHI TYPE XFR 225W S N 0123456789 ID AB 123 220 0000 g ERR 0 12mg 0 0001 g COMPLETE DATE 2012 01 01 TIME 12 01 SIGNATURE 22
101. nit 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 Reference in all measurement modes 1 Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings 2 Set unit A 20 Te gt Function Zero Tare h la 2 3 Set unit b Eu us 4 Save the setting Set 5 Switch between unit A and unit b gt Function Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the Function key several times to select b1 u A Press the Zero Tare key to select a unit from the following numbers 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 Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Press the Function key during measurement This switches between unit A unit A gross and unit b Net lights up during tare range setting 67 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
102. nite values Use the function setting 24 tYP 1 to judge samples using definite values E 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 sample weight setting mode Press and hold the Set key until L SEt is displayed b lt Press and hold gt 2 Weigh the sample serving as the lower limit Put the sample serving as the lower limit in place and press the Function key For 1 point setting this operation completes the pee setting save process Proceed to step 4 For 2 point setting H SEt is displayed O O O OOO 3 Weigh the sample serving as the upper limit Place the sample serving as the upper limit on the weighing pan and press the Function key gt The values for judgment are saved and the e ee eoo pee 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 i L OOOOO 41 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual E 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
103. nstable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 M O 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 1 e Special format 1 Consists of 16 characters including terminators CR 0DH LF 0AH 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 e Special format 2 Consists of 18 to 20 characters including terminators CR 0DH LF 0AH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 S1 S2 S3 SP D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 SP U1 U2 U3 CR LF 98 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices Meanings of special format 1 data P1 one character Indicates the polarity of data P1 Code Description 2BH Zero or positive data u 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 e Spaces in the digit places where there is no numeric value U1 U2 U3 three characters Indicates
104. o t EHt then on 0 and then zero point adjustment starts H If an instrumental error of weight is adopted the E EHE on ou entered instrumental error of weight is displayed for about two seconds Place a weight on the weighing pan When zero point adjustment is completed and on on KR The display changes to dIFF and then error g FF display F S is displayed place a weight on the weighing pan Adjustment will start Return to the weight display Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set 54 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 20 Te S release the keys Zero Tare Fu ne g f 2 Select calibration of internal weight Press the Function key several times to select 3 r CA gt Ee gt 2 08 11 Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 Press the Function key EF cri The display changes to rEF CAL gt gt r EF CAL 3 Start the calibration of the internal weight While pressing the Zer
105. o Tare key press the Function key and release the keys OTT S simultaneously Zero Tare Function 4 Start the zero point adjustment on 0 blinks on the display and zero point adjustment is started on 5 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 on r When on F S starts blinking on the display span Gore adjustment has started 55 4 Adjusting the Scale 6 Unload the weight from the weighing pan a pa sbs cH D JMcK rs gt End 7 Finish the calibration of the internal weight 4 REH LZ LF R Series Operation Manual When span adjustment is completed and on 0 is displayed unload the weight from the weighing pan After the weight is unloaded the balance automatically starts calibration of the internal weight The display changes to CH 0 CH F S and then End When 4 M E H is displayed press the Function key to return to measurement mode For details on 4 M E H refer to Section 4 3 Entering the instrumental error of a weight for use 1 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 2 Reference For span adjustment or a span test wit
106. o Tare key several times to select 1 SEt 1 0 Te gt 7 Zero Tare t 4 E i Press the Set key ae t The setting is saved and the display returns to showing the sample s weight 19 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 of 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 0 T Zero Tare gt 3 Save the mode Press the Set key gt i Pcs The balance is set to counting mode and Pcs is J displayed 4 Start sampling Press and hold the Function key until U SEt is displayed The display reads on 10 Pcs which indicates et that ten samples will be used Function Li 5 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 Pc
107. on key again After dAtE is displayed the display automatically changes to the date view 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 the date stored in the balance 1 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 are displayed 20 T EE H GALE l 3 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 74 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 2 ae oe Press the Zero Tare key to select J t o 1 3 Save the setting of time output function Press the Set
108. ot 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 30 LF R Series Operation Manual 10 Place the sample in the cage 3 Various Measuring Methods Place the sample in the cage and immerse the sample fully in the water When the weight readout is stabilized press the Set key The measured specific gravity value is displayed Ad CAUTION Keep the cage away from the liguid 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 liguid other than water Go to the function setting mode Refer to Section 2 6 Basics of Function Settings Select gravimeter mode cr bp In D D ul L Go to the medium selection mode Ss Function i i fed Select the Not water setting 20 Te Zero Tare gt Press and hold the Function key until Func is displayed Press the Zero Tare key several times to select 41 SEt 5 Press the Function key 11 MEd is displayed 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 p 29 I
109. played after retrying adjustment using a proper weight please contact our Sales Office or Service Center 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 57 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 gt 0 T G lt gt _ 2 release the keys Zero Tare Function F UNECE 2 Select display of instrumental error Press the Function key several times to select 2 0 M P E 2 anp or gt Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 e aT nnn gt uuu r 3 Start entering the instrumental error Press the Zero Tare key The leftmost digit will blink 20 Te Zero Tare 4 Enter a value Press the Zero Tare key to change the value in the blinking digit 0 Te akiai aca Zero Tare
110. 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 aAa WTth S gt p a release the keys Zero Tare Function Funece The function 2 setting mode is set displaying 1 ID 0 2 Set the function initialization Press the Function key to select 2 in i Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 0 T gt asi gt 3 Save the setting Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set All function settings are initialized discarding all data including ID numbers limit values as well as all counting percentage weighing unit conversion and Ad CAUTION gravimeter data Restoring the information 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
111. r e 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 or our Sales Office 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 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 or our Sales Office 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 th
112. s 1 2 3 4 5 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 1050 g and a lower limit weight of 900 g set the reference weight to 1000 the upper limit value to 50 and the lower limit value to 100 Go to the value entry mode Press and hold the Set key until r SEt is epl lt Press and hold gt displayed A m rr Enter the reference weight Enter the reference weight with the following steps 1 Press the Zero Tare key TS T 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 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 Enter the upper limit value Enter the upper limit value by doing the same
113. s pressing the Zero Tare key which cycles through Function gt moan I the sample counts 5 10 30 and 100 If the samples vary considerably in size or are light in weight set a greater number of samples 20 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 een Pcs blinks 7 Add more samples Add more samples The number of additional samples 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 A balance returns to displaying the number of samples 9 Put samples in place to count them Pcs eg 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 while weighing in counting mode brings up the average sample weight display Pressing the Function key toggles the display between the number of samples the average sample weight and the total weight 21 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual
114. s 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 e Pressing and holding the Print key prints the header e 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 CAUTION Do not press any keys on the printer during printing 88 LF R Series Operation Manual 6 Input Output to from External Devices 6 2 Connecting to External Devices via the RS 232C Interface The balance communicates with external devices such as a PC via the RS 232C interface The RS 232C interfaces eguipped 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 eguipped on the balance has the following pin alignment D SUB9P male connector 1 2 3 4 5 O O O O O O O Q 6 7 8 9 To a Input Output Function amp Remarks 1 a a 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 z 2 7 8 z gt 9
115. 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 Go to the actual sample weight setting mode epl lt Press and hold gt LA Mi fr Weigh the sample serving as the reference aa gt Weigh the sample serving as the lower limit aa SSSCSCSS weight O O O O Weigh the sample serving as the upper limit aa gt S O OD O O Co Weigh a sample L OOOOOO CC U r Press and hold the Set key until r SEt is displayed Put the sample serving as the reference weight in place and then 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 LO HI result judged according to the upper limit and lower limit is indicated by lt 43 3 Various Measuring Methods LF R Series Operation Manual E Judgment using deviation values by entering value
116. sing 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 A CAUTION The test result can only be output after the internal weight is activated 83 5 Function Setting 5 13 4 Span adjustment history 1 2 3 CO NO O ANNOTATION LF R Series Operation 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 Fh S ja z Zero Tare Function Funec Select a check function SG 0 T EI PPR Side O Start the test G 0 Te 2 a G4 SCE 1 Function
117. spection 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 e 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 situations 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 e 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 e 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 or our Sales Office 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
118. stabilized the output includes zero even if it is not reloaded Output once when the balance is stable Output continuously when O 6 4FH 36H unstable Output is stopped after a single output when A00 Successful the balance is stable even if completion it is not reloaded E01 Command Output once when the error O 7 4FH 37H Print key is pressed if the balance is stable 8 4FH 38H Output once immediately 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 9 4FH 39H O B 4FH 42H e Commands O0 to O7 have the same functions as the output control set by the function setting e 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 e When the OA or OB command is input the interval function starts and when input again the interval function ends e 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 M 2 4DH 32H Setto Mode 2 A00 Successful completion E01 Command error M 3 4DH 33H Set to Mode 3 E02 Error M 4 4DH 34H
119. tability measurement to Automatic Press the Function key several times to select Repeatability Measurement ARM F ArM Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 Si 20 Te P ran gt ten 3 Return to the weight display Press the Set key The balance returns to the weight display Set 4 Start the Automatic Repeatability Press and hold the Cal key until ArM is Measurement ARM displayed x After a short time the display changes to Cnt 1 m gt Arh gt Fnk J and the measurement is started As the number of span measurements increases lt Press and hold gt 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 gt Ente H Cnt id gt deviation is displayed Standard deviation n 820288 1 L Uuuuud i g 5 Return to the weight display Press any key The balance returns to the weight display 61 4 Adjusting the Scale LF R Series Operation Manual e 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 Press the Function key several times to select Semi Automatic Repeatability Measurement F ArM SARM
120. ted 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 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 these 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 Wrong cable connection 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 or our Sales Office The cable is disconnected or not properly connected Make sure that the cable is connected
121. the Zero Tare key press the Function key After Func2 is displayed release 0 Te gt 2 Select a check function Press the Function key several times to select 5 S dn G 20 Te ug gt Sino gt gt 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 Press the Function key several times to select Measurement ARM 55 ArM Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then S 0 Te I 2 kis PFA press the Function key ArM is displayed and the Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM is started SG p Function A f n For details on how to use the Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM refer Reference to Section 4 5 1 Automatic Repeatability Measurement ARM 85 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 key After Func2 is displayed release 20 Te Ss p a gt 2 E 2 Select a check function Press the Function key several times to select 5 S dn GS 0 Te 4 gt Shahan gt gt Press the Zero Tare key to select 1 and then press the Function key 51
122. the unit used to show numeric data U1 U2 U3 Code Meaning Balance indicator g 67H gram g m g 6DH 67H milligram mg c t 63H 74H carat CT 6FH TAH ounce oz o z 1 b 6CH eon pound ib o Z t 6FH troy ounce gz t d w t 64H pennyweight dvut g r 67H Grain Bottom right grain t l h 74H tael Hong Kong t l s 74H tael Singapore Malaysia Top right EEE tael Taiwan tl Middle right momme mom m o m 6DH o L 74H tola to p 70H 63H 73H Pieces Pcs 25H Percentage 23H S unit converting For output when the balance is unstable the unit three characters becomes a space 20H O a 99 6 Input Output to from External Devices LF R Series Operation Manual 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 ISP SP SP SP SP SP SP CR LF In the case of scale underload u Err L is output as the seventh character 100 LF R Series Operation Manual
123. tion display Press the Function key when the balance is displaying the weight nnnnnns Function LLLILILILI L E 2 Set the calculation item to Sum total Press the Set key several times until the gt s calculation item is set to Sum total Set q tae teas When the calculation item is Number of data items the gt sign lights up 3 Clear statistical operation results Press the Zero Tare key The statistical operation results are cleared and ALLCLR is output O T Zero Tare When the 1 SEt setting is changed from 7 to another value or when the balance AX CAUTION is turned off statistical operation results are cleared too 50 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 Electronic 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 A CAUTION of the weighing capacity
124. ues 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 Tare range setting LCD with backlight Maximum 8 digit 7 segment display segment height up to 16 5 mm 40 step bar graph display and display of messages and symbols 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 Display when o Err is displayed when the weighing capacity is exceeded by 9e overloaded 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 II SHINKO DENSHI Span adjustment 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 6 V 500 mA Ext
125. 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 eb lt Press and hold gt r LA D r Enter the lower limit value Enter the lower limit value with the following steps 1 Press the Zero Tare key zT a 0T y S 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 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 42 LF R Series Operation Manual 3 7 3 Judgment using deviation values Use the function setting 24 tYP 2 to judge samples using deviation values 3 Various Measuring Methods E Judgment using deviation values by setting actual sample weights Weigh a
126. 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 A 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 Push down 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 4 Attach the doors in the reverse order of removal When attaching the doors bring the two doors together with the door having the knob facing the inside The four doors have different shapes To attach them properly you should only AX 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 E Removing the 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
127. yed 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 14 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 1 Put a sample in place The mass of the sample is displayed UN I I J L w oO 2 Set the tare Press the Zero Tare key The readout becomes zero tare range set Net gt 0 0 T L Zero Tare Li wl 0 3 Place the next sample on the balance Only the mass of the added sample is displayed 15 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 Ad 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 tare key The tare range is set and the readout becomes zero 0 Te Net lights up when the tare range is being set Zero Tare SOOSCSO Example tare range 300 0 g 2 Put a sample in place The mass of t

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