Full User Manual-Nimbus_NBLe&i_rev1_00
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1. J Stable g mg kg ct dwt GN ozt oz Symbols shown for units and modes N Custom g cc Pcs 96 7 Battery charge symbol Indicators CAL When calibration is occurring or about to occur a For a time driven calibration ec When a temperature is shown or a temperature driven calibration is to occur Net When a net weight is shown Dynamic When the balance is in the animal weighing mode Hold When the balance is in hold mode Parts When the balance is in the Parts counting mode Percent When the balance is in the Percent weighing mode Density Solid When the balance is in the Solid Density mode Density Liquid When the balance is in the Liquid Density mode Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 8 KEYPAD ESESADAM Nimbus eo ee E f E IQ D gt SSH O PRE The keypad has the following keys to operate the balance Keys Primary function b POWER To turn the balance to ON or Standby gt 0 T A combined zero and tare function poo reg To escape from setup functions and modes Cal Cal Starts the calibration function Print Print Instructs the balance to print data Mode Mode Enters the Mode Selection Menu Unit Unit Selects weighing units by cycling through a set of enabled units Setup Enters the setup parameters Supervisor Menus Setup Enters a function or saves a value whi2. and the weighing unit e mnnmrnr last used If automatic time calibration is va Li Li Li Li enabled the balance will calibrate 15 minutes after power up or again after the pre set time interval 10 2PASSCODES This equipment has passcode security functions which can restrict certain operations to particular users Supervisor and Operator modes are available If no passcode is set then the default access is Supervisor level Setting a Supervisor passcode gives the option to lock down key parameters so that they are not available to be changed by operator level staff If a passcode has been set to limit access to the weighing functions of the balance then when reset or turned on or when the Setup key is pressed in Operator mode the display will show PASS Ed followed by D Use the numeric entry method see section 8 1 to enter either the operator or supervisor code depending on the access level required The display show the digits entered as they are set The active digit will have the symbol flashing Make sure to enter the correct passcode to continue See Section 13 7 for details Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 10 3 WEIGHING Press 2 0 T to zero the balance if required The 9 symbol will be displayed Carefully place a mass on the pan and the weight will be displayed with the symbol on the left hand side of the display to indicate that a stable reading has been obta
3. to change the dynamic weighing mode settings The display will show dE Press Setup again and use the Up or Down keys to select Auk D or Bins RE If Aut D or rwiAnuAL is selected the following 4 parameters are available e Threshold EHrESH e Mode nadE e Delay gELAY e Testtime EESE E 10 4 3 3 1 Threshold tHrESH For Auto mode only Press Setup when EHrESH is shown and the display will next show the minimum weight of the item required by the balance to start the process for dynamic weighing The value shown will be the current value in the last selected unit The minimum threshold value can be changed from 1 0 to 100 grams using the keypad numeric entry method If a value outside this range is selected then it will not be accepted and Er LB or Er HI 9H will be displayed followed by return to the weight entry screen again To confirm the desired value press Setup or to escape without changing the value press Mode 10 4 3 3 2 Mode odE Auto Aut D or Manual wiAnuAL modes are available Whichever mode is visible when Setup is pressed becomes the active mode Auto starts dynamic weighing test as soon as weight exceeding a set threshold is loaded on the pan Manual requires the user to load the pan and then press a button before weighing commences 10 4 3 3 3 Delay dELAY Press Setup when dELAY is shown and the display will n
4. Units with an e suffix can only be calibrated with an external mass Internal calibration option must be enabled in the setup menu options or else external calibration mode will be used when the Cal key is pressed 6 2 1 Manual Calibration Pressing the Cal key will start calibration Calibration can also be initiated by a change in internal temperature or a set time period as determined by the user Pressing 0 T will abort the calibration at any time Calibration should be performed carefully and in conditions of no vibration air movement or other disturbance Make sure the pan is empty clean and correctly fitted 6 2 2 Calibration using Internal Calibration mass if fitted Note Internal calibration if fitted will only initiate if it is enabled as the default calibration method in the Supervisor level calibration setup menu On pressing the Cal key the display will show the busy symbol and a line of 7 dashes and then after a few seconds will display CAL br A Then the busy symbol and a line of 7 dashes will reappear followed by CAL Un Then CAL br A will appear again followed by the busy symbol and a line of dashes Finally CAL OFF will be displayed followed by a beep and the busy symbol and a line of dashes A final beep will sound the end of calibration and the display should return to 0 009 g or similar Internal calibration is now complete and normal operations may proceed
5. and whether it is an approved model Conditions of approval in some countries necessitates adding or removing some options from the user interface Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 20 LANGUAGE TABLE If language is changed the menu text shown during many operations will change This table shows many of the translations used Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au English Spanish German French Function English Spanish German French Function Au amp Er AveO 2 RuEO amp E RuEO 8E Auto Zero 5tHhi Li ESERBI L 5ERb ED SERbI LI Stability EnSLI SH a9LES EnSL 5H ANILLAS English FILEEr FilerO FiLeEr FiLbre Filter SPAni SH ESPANOL SPAn SH ESPAIAL Spanish POUEr EnEr9 AJAUSSEHA SE HS Power SErmiAn ALEMAN dEVESCH AL Limind German bREHLI E EDnerAL HI neEr9 ELLA eR Backlight FrEntH FrRnCES FrAncDE F nCRI 5 French bu amp eeEr PunbRdO SunnEr ALACUE Buzzer dREE FECHA dAtun dREE Date Past id i d n5E n5Ec i dEnE Instrument ID dHE EHu FEL vue CAL SEE di 5P CR HRL E n rESLEr calibraionsetup WHEA Aao UAHT AnnEE Year SERE TEE ECO eee SEr fL SErt AL SE E P SEr E Serial Setup dAy di A modes iodos i0dus iodEs Modes unl ES uni dAdE El nHE E Jun EES Units Fri dAY ful ErnES FrE EAS uEnd Ed Friday PASSCOd C ntrR5 PASSUG COdES Passcode Si turdA SAbAdO SANSEAY SR dt Staturday PL BPEr OP
6. GN Some models 15 43236 0 0647989 7 TROY ozt Some models 0 032150747 31 103476 OUNCES 8 OUNCES OZ Some models 0 035273962 28 349523 9 POUNDS lb Some models 0 00220462 453 59237 10 POUNDS OZs lboz Some models 0 035273962 1 Ib 16 oz 11 CUSTOM Custom Some models As specified As specified It is possible to set the balance to display only grams Grams will always be one of the units enabled by default If Custom unit is available and selected the balance will prompt for entering a multiplier taborgigraapiproent CF 1 2345 where 1 234 18H ast stored value Any value ranging formo 2811 0 100 to 10 000 may be entered by which the weight in grams will be multiplied before being displayed If a multiplier of greater than 1 000 is entered the number of decimal places displayed will be reduced by one This multiplier value will be saved for the next use until it is changed by the user The balance displays the alternate weighing units with as much precision as possible For example the NBL 423 balances 420g x 0 001g could weigh up to Unit Maximum d g 420 0 001 mg 420000 1 kg 0 420000 0 000001 ct 2100 0 005 dwt 270 066 0 001 GN 6481 59 0 02 ozt 13 50330 0 00005 OZ 14 81505 0 00005 Lb 0 92594 0 00001 N 4 1188 0 0001 10 4 FUNCTIONS When weighing the user can access the applications that have been enabled see section 13 2 The following applicatio
7. Ph 02 9560 2811 Model NBL 12001e NBL 16001e NBL 22001e Maximum Capacity 120009 160009 220009 Readability d 0 1g 0 1g 0 1g NULLI 120000 160000 220000 intervals n Min weight 2g 2g 2g Repeatability Std Dev ids Linearity 0 1g Units of Measure grams carats grains Newtons ounces troy ounces pennyweight pounds kilograms custom Stabilization Time Typically 3 seconds Operating Temp 15 C to 35 C recommended External mains power adapter supplied as standard Calibration Mass Power Supply Input Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Factory fit NiMH battery pack option Input Voltage 18 VDC 880 mA Weighing Precision Load Cell mechanism Calibration External calibration only External Recommended OIML class F2 ASTM ANSI class 4 5 kg 10 kg 10 kg 15 kg 10 kg 20 kg Display LCD with blue backlight 7 characters 20 mm high and symbols Draft Shield w x d x h pone Pan Size 390 X 290 mm Overall 390 x 480 x 100 mm 590 mm tall with pole accessory Dimensions 8 7 x 12 2 x 3 5 in w x d x h Net Weight 7 6 kg 16 lb 12 oz Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 4 UNPACKING THE BALANCE Remove the balance from the packing by carefully lifting it out of the box Inside the box you will find everything needed to start using the balance AC mains power adapter 8 cord
8. Stainless Steel Top Pan Alloy sub pan N Draught shield for mg models only User documentation ups Carefully follow the quick setup guide included to assemble the balance 5 LOCATING THE BALANCE A The balance should not be placed in a location that will reduce the accuracy E Avoid extremes of temperature Do not place in direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents Avoid unsuitable tables The table or floor must be rigid and not vibrate Avoid unstable power sources Do not use near large users of electricity such as welding equipment or large motors Do not place near vibrating machinery Avoid high humidity that might cause condensation Avoid direct contact with water Do not spray or immerse the balances in water A J if Avoid air movement such as from fans or opening doors Do not place near open windows or air conditioning vents Keep the balance clean Do not stack material on the balances when they are not in use Avoid sources of static electricity This can affect measurement accuracy and may damage sensitive electronics Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 6 SETTING UP THE BALANCE 6 1 ASSEMBLING THE BALANCE Carefully follow the included quick setup guide to assemble the balance Ensure that you locate the balance on a solid level surface free from vibration 6 1 1 Levelling the balance
9. and RS232 both operate as general purpose serial data ports Weighing data can be sent over the interface either automatically or when the user presses the Print key Connection can be made to a printer remote terminal or other device with a compatible serial data port 11 1 HARDWARE The RS 232 interface is a simple 3 wire connection A null modem cable can be used The input and output connections are Connector 9 pin D sub miniature socket Pin 2 input to balance RXD Pin 3 output from balance TXD Pin 5 Signal ground GND Handshaking is not applied Baud rate Selectable 4800 9600 19200 38400 Parity Selectable NONE 8N1 EVEN 7E1 or ODD 701 All lines are terminated with carriage return and line feed lt CR gt lt LF gt To connect to a device the correct cable must be used and port settings on both connected devices must match The RS232 and USB connector if fitted both output simultaneously so it is possible to have more than one connection at once To configure output mode frequency and formats see section 13 3 and 13 4 11 20UTPUT FORMATS 11 2 1 SINGLE LINE OUTPUT FORMAT In continuous output mode or if single line output on demand is selected the serial output format will be a single line in the form 1234 561 g lt CR gt lt LF gt NOTE The format of the result will change depending on the mode in which the balance is operating e g Normal weighing Animal weighing 123 456 g Parts
10. asked for by displaying uBLuwE followed by a value which is the bulb volume in cubic centilitres cc Enter or change the volume if required using the keypad numeric entry method see section Error Reference source not found and then press Setup to continue The balance will now request the weight in air by displaying Air E Place the glass plumb supplied with the density determination kit in air on the weighing pan and press Setup to start the air weighing The value will briefly be shown in the last weighing unit selected The balance will now request the weight in liquid by displaying LI 9 WE Submerge the glass plumb in the liquid and press Setup to start the liquid weighing The weight will briefly be shown in the last selected unit followed by the computed density of the sample displayed as XX XXX s Remove the item from the pan Press Mode to continue with a new sample or press 0 T to return to normal weighing If a printer or other serial device is connected then pressing Print will print the density value in g cc Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 11 RS 232 INTERFACE The balances have the ability to send or receive data over the serial interfaces RS232 and USB if fitted Both interfaces are controlled by the parameters detailed below If the host computer to be used does not have a Serial port then a USB RS232 convertor accessory can be used The USB
11. chosen liquid The density of the liquid must be known or determined from a look up table Steps Press Mode and then Up and Down keys until Density Solid oy Density Liquid symbol is displayed and then press Setup to enter chosen density mode When Density Solid j5 selected the type of liquid used for the test must be selected Press Up or Down to select the liquid water display HEEr ethanol EEHANBL or other QEHEr For Water and Ethanol The density will be calculated based on the liquid temperature A prompt REEr E or EEH EEn shortly followed by a numeric value e g 20 0 and the symbol at the top left of the display will appear Measure and enter the temperature of the fluid using the keypad numeric entry method see section 8 1Error Reference source not found or For Other The liquid density value must be accurately known and entered manually A value will appear on screen e g 0 500 9 Enter the known density g cc using the numeric entry method see section Error Reference source not found Value must be in the range 0 5 lt 2 0 If a value outside this range is selected then it will not be accepted and Er LOL or Er HI 9H will be displayed followed by return to the time entry screen again To confirm the desired value press Setup or to escape without changing the value press Mode The display will show XX XXX
12. counting 1234 pcs Percent weighing 12 345 Density 12 345 g cc Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 11 2 2 STANDARD OUTPUT FORMAT The balance will print the following data as the standard form The standard form cannot be changed The format of the custom forms 1 and 2 will be the same as the standard form until modified by the user Line 1 Date Line 2 Time Line 3 Blank line Line 4 ID number Line 5 Blank line Line 6 Result Line 7 Blank line Line 8 Blank line This will result in a printout that looks like Date 23 09 04 Time 15 45 27 ID No 123456 Net 123 456 g NOTE The format of the result line will change depending on the mode in which the balance is operating e g Normal weighing Animal weighing 123 456 g Parts counting 1234 pcs Percent weighing 12 345 Density 12 345 g cc 11 2 3 CUSTOM OUTPUT FORMAT If output on demand is selected the user may optionally configure the serial output as a choice of 3 styles of form either in a default format or in one of two custom formats Each of the custom formats can be configured to output up to 15 lines of data The data types that can be printed are NAME TEXT PRINTED ID number ID no XXXXXXXXXXXX Serial number Serial no XXXXXXXXXXXX Date DATE dd mm yyyy Time TIME hh mm ss Net weight N
13. of the balance To increase or decrease by one decimal place press the Up or Down key respectively Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 10 4 3 Dynamic Animal Weighing The balance can be set to weigh animals or unstable moving items This is commonly referred to as Dynamic or Animal weighing mode The balance will collect the weight over a period of time to arrive at an average value and display the value until the operator resets the balance The actual weighing process can begin either automatically when the weight is placed on the pan or when initiated by the operator The weighing unit can be selected as normal using the Unit and Setup keys before starting the dynamic weighing process Steps Press Mode and then the Up or Down key to cycle through available modes When the Dynamic symbol is displayed press Setup to enter dynamic weighing mode run will now be displayed on the screen Press Up or Down to select run for starting the dynamic weighing or SEEuP to set up the balance for dynamic weighing see section 10 4 3 3 on Dynamic Weighing Setup Parameters During dynamic weighing if the Print key is pressed the balance will display PAuSEd for 1 second then show the current average weight with the Pynamic symbol flashing To resume press Print again or if you do not wish to continue then pressing Mode will display SEDP for
14. one second and then show the final value The value will be locked until the user releases it 10 4 3 1 MANUAL MODE When the balance is in the rmiAnuAL mode If Setup is pressed when run is selected balance will display StArt Place the item on the pan and press Setup again After the pre configured delay and test time have elapsed see section 10 4 3 3 on Dynamic Weighing Setup Parameters the Held symbol and the result will be displayed Remove the item from the pan Press Mode to go back to rUn to weigh another item or 0 T to return to normal weighing 10 4 3 2 AUTO MODE When the balance is in the Aut 0 mode If Setup is pressed when run is selected the balance will display LOAd P Place the item on the pan The animal weighing test will begin automatically After the pre configured delay and test time have elapsed see section 10 4 3 3 on Dynamic Weighing Setup Parameters the HOLD symbol and the result will be displayed Remove the item from the pan Press Mode to go back to rUn to weigh another item or Labor VEA ERAN to normal weighing www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 Laborato 10 4 3 3 Dynamic Animal Weighing Setup Parameters When the Pynamic symbol is displayed and you have selected SEtuP to set up the balance for dynamic weighing see section 10 4 3 3 on Dynamic Weighing Setup Parameters Press Setup to select SEtuP
15. the Adam Equipment Remote Display unit the output is a continuous stream of data representing the weight and other information to display the correct data on the remote display If the remote display data stream format is required for development purposes then please contact the manufacturer for advice Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 12 ERROR CHECKING During weighing the balance is constantly checking to see if it is operating within the limited parameters The errors likely to occur are A D counts below lowest allowed value A D counts above highest allowed value A D not operating Maximum capacity exceeded Other errors may be detected during special functions or operations These will be described in the section that applies Error messages and the reasons are Concerning A D counts Err UL A D counts below a limit Err OL A D counts above a pre set limit Concerning calibration Calibration could not be completed because the results were not stable Calibration constant not within 20 of old calibration constant Err Stb Err LOor Err Hi Concerning weighing Err LO Weight display is below zero by gt 4 max Err Hi Weight is above maximum plus 90d Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 13 SUPERVISOR MENUS Pressing the Setup key while in normal weighing gives access to the menus When Setup is pressed and the Su
16. the balance is in the normal weighing mode Once entered the setup section the balance can be controlled remotely using the Input Commands as mentioned in this table which will perform the same key functions as described in section Error Reference source not found IKP lt CR gt Transmits data over RS 232 interface This is the same as pressing the Print key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode IKM lt CR gt Enters the Modes section This is the same as pressing the Mode key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode IKC lt CR gt Enters the Calibration section This is the same as pressing the Cal key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode IKU lt CR gt Enters the Unit selection section This is the same as pressing the Unit key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode 11 3 1 Invalid Input Command If an invalid command is received then the command is returned as follows Invalid Command Message returned Remarks INT lt CR gt IEU lt CR gt Command character is not K IKK lt CR gt IEK lt CR gt Key character is not T S P M C or U IKT lt CR gt IEF lt CR gt Command format error CR is not the fourth character KT CR or KT No reply Either or CR is missing in the command Labotatory Equipment Pty Ltd www labecSi fu Ph 02 9540 2811 When the remote display output is used with
17. 0 g or 200 y 200 g or 400g Display LCD with blue backlight 7 characters 20 mm high and symbols rar Snieg Glass Ring Draft Shield With Alloy Lid 180 mm diam x 90 mm w x d x h Pan Size Round 120 mm diameter Overall Dimensions 220 x 310 x 90 mm without breeze ring w x d x h 8 7x12 2x3 5in Net Weight 3 1 kg 6 lb 12 oz external calibration model 3 7 kg 8 lb 8 oz internal calibration model Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 Model NBL 623 e i NBL 823 e i Maximum Capacity 620 g 820 y Readability d 0 001 g Number of intervals n 620000 820000 Min weight 0 02 g 0 02 g Repeatability Std Dev 0 002 g Linearity 0 002 g Units of Measure grams milligrams carats grains Newtons ounces troy ounces pennyweight custom Stabilization Time Typically 3 seconds Operating Temp 15 C to 35 C recommended External mains power adapter supplied as standard Power Supply Input Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Factory fit NIMH battery pack option Input Voltage 18 VDC 830 mA Weighing Force Restoration Balance Motor mechanism Calibration Suffix i internal calibration mechanism e external calibration only External Calibration Mass Recommended OIML class E2 ASTM ANSI class 2 500 g Display LCD with blue backlight 7 characters 2
18. 0 mm high and symbols ancla Glass Ring Draft Shield With Alloy Lid 180 mm diam x 90 mm w x d x h Pan Size Round 160 mm diameter Overall Dimensions 220 x 310 x 90 mm without breeze ring w x d x h 8 7 x 12 2 x 3 5 in Net Weight 4 0 kg 8 lb 13 oz external calibration model 4 8 kg 10 Ib 9 oz internal calibration model Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 Model NBL 1602e i NBL 2602 e i NBL 3602 e i NBL 4602 e i Maximum Capacity 1600 g 2600 y 3600 y 4600 y Readability d 0 01 g 0 01 g 0 01 g 0 01 g bL 160000 260000 360000 460000 intervals n Min weight 0 2g 0 2g 0 2g 0 2g Repeatability Std Dev weg Linearity 0 02 g Units of Measure grams carats grains Newtons ounces troy ounces pennyweight pounds kilograms custom Stabilization Time Typically 3 seconds Operating Temp 15 C to 35 C recommended External mains power adapter supplied as standard Calibration Mass Power Supply Input Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Factory fit NiMH battery pack option Input Voltage 18 VDC 830 mA Aena Precision Load Cell mechanism Calibration Suffix i internal calibration mechanism e external calibration only External Recommended OIML class F1 ASTM ANSI class 3 1 kg 2kg 2 kg 3 kg 2 kg 4 kg Display LCD with blue backlight 7 characters 20 mm high and symbols
19. 2 Press Setup to continue Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 The balance will now request the weight of the sample in air by displaying Air E Place the item on the pan or in receptacle if the density kit is used and press Setup The weight in air will briefly be shown in the last weighing unit selected After completion of the air weighing the balance will request the weight in liquid by displaying Li 9 E Submerge the item in the liquid and press Setup to start the liquid weighing The weight in liquid will briefly be shown in the last weighing unit selected followed by the computed density of the sample displayed as XX XXX 9 Remove the item from the pan and press Mode to continue with a new sample or press 3 0 T to return to normal weighing 10 4 4 2 Density of a Liquid When finding the density of a liquid it is necessary to weigh a sample of known volume in air and then in the liquid The volume of the sample must be entered by the user The last known volume is stored for use at any time If using the density determination kit the volume of the plumb is marked on its support e g 10 123 cc Steps Press Mode and then Up and Down keys until Pensity Liquid symbol is displayed and then press Setup to enter this chosen density mode When Density Liquid js selected the type of liquid used for the test must be selected The volume will be
20. 6 2 3 Calibration using External Calibration mass Note Calibration mass used should be a known accurate item ideally with an OIML or ASTM ANSI classification appropriate to the accuracy of the balance On pressing the Cal key the display will show the balance setting a new Zero condition by showing LORd J Make sure the pan is empty then press the Setup key to continue The display will show the busy symbol and a line of dashes and then after a few seconds will display the default calibration mass For example for a 213e model the display will be LOAd 100 g where 100 g is the default calibration mass Place the selected mass on the balance The balance will automatically continue The display will show the busy symbol and a line of dashes and after calibration is complete it will sound a beep and display unt Rd Remove the weight Another beep will be heard confirming the unloading action The balance will display the busy symbol and a line of dashes for a few seconds and then sound a beep and return to normal weighing 6 2 4 Automatic Calibration The balance will indicate the need for calibration when the balance has automatic calibration enabled and the set pre conditions for automatic calibration have been met Laborgtery ais meram gil trraaer an automatk AABRA RA Yre Ph 02 9560 2811 e Internal temperature change greater than a pre set amount typically 2 C for Precision balances e Time since last calibration
21. Draft Shield w x d x h Nong Pan Size Round 160 mm diameter Overall 220 x 310 x 90 mm Dimensions 8 7 x 12 2 x 3 5 in wxdxh Net Weight 3 1 kg 6 lb 14 oz external calibration model 3 9 kg 8 lb 10 oz internal calibration model Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 Model NBL 4201e NBL 6201e NBL 8201e Maximum Capacity 42009 6200g 8200g Readability d 0 1g 0 1g 0 1g Wamberg 42000 62000 82000 intervals n Min weight 2g 2g 2g Repeatability Std Dev us Linearity 0 1g Units of Measure grams carats grains Newtons ounces troy ounces pennyweight pounds kilograms custom Stabilization Time Typically 3 seconds Operating Temp 15 C to 35 C recommended External mains power adapter supplied as standard Calibration Mass Power Supply Input Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Factory fit NiMH battery pack option Input Voltage 18 VDC 830 mA Aena Precision Load Cell mechanism Calibration External calibration only External Recommended OIML class F2 ASTM ANSI class 4 2 kg 4 kg 2 kg 5 kg Display LCD with blue backlight 7 characters 20 mm high and symbols Draft Shield w x d x h Nong Pan Size Round 160 mm diameter Overall 220 x 310 x 90 mm Dimensions 8 7 x 12 2 x 3 5 in wxdxh Net Weight 3 1 kg 6 lb 14 oz Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au
22. E Add OPETAEO GPE REE Operator mode SundAY d n n90 SGnnERS di ARCH Sunday Pe SuPE SuPErul nSPEHE SuPE ru Supervisor mode Un En An Un On EVESOAS hHrbES dl EnSER Ard Tuesday OFF dE Ru5 FF Off MEdnESd i ECCOL i EE UOC Er CreEd Wednesday EnRBLE Pert Ern09L JACE UE Enable dREE FOr FOrn FE YES 5i JA Gut Yes EurGPE Eu OPA Eu OPA EurdPE European DD MM YY nl na nEln n n No u5A Aner t CA AnEri HA u 5A USA MM DD YY Pak MAS MASA 18d nb AS ASSE Internal Mass Calibration YE E ELENPO uHr cE E HEurE Time Pat CAL CAL Prat lintErn PdS CAL Internal Calibration Hdur H rR 5tundE HEurE Hours EEN CAL CAL EEn EEnP HA CAL EE Temperature Calibration Y nukE fil mut po nubE i nuke Minutes Ein CAL CAL ELE PELE HR ECRL EPS rimedcalibraion MMSECOnd 5ESundD CAL CEP i nFOrn HAL rEP APPOr calibratiomrepor MY Ph 02 9560 2811
23. F r RE Format of serial output data Selectable parameter from SINGLE Serial data output sent as a single line STANDARD Serial data output sent in standard format FORM 1 Serial data output sent in custom designed format FORM 1 FORM 2 0r FORM 2 See section 13 4 13 4 FORMAT OF CUSTOM FORMS 1 and 2 If FORM1 or FORM is selected the format be changed by the user using a selection of available data By default the 2 forms are the same as the standard form unless changed by the user as below When FOr f or F rrwi e is selected the user can set the information to be printed on each line of the form Pressing the Up or Down keys will cycle through the options available The options are n5E d Instrument ID number SEr no Serial Number t E Time dREE Date nEE Net Weight Gross weight Tare Weight gr 055 Gross Weight ERrE Tare Weight un iE Unit weight in parts counting mode Count Number of items in parts counting mode rEF 100 weight in percent weighing mode PEr Percentage of reference weight in percent weighing LO Lin Low Limit when check weighing H Lin High Limit when check weighing Er LF Inserts a blank line End Signifies the end of the report When END is entered the display returns to the SEr AL Sub menu Enter the data to be printed on the first line by pressing Up or Down to cycle through the options If the current information is OK then pr
24. ND AEX ra aena oaae aa a aeta Ta Taa ana AEA SAA datada at 16 9 SKE A A DEAETE T E E A E E AO AE TANE ATE EE TESTTE 17 8 1 NUMERIC ENTRY ME THO Da enora rre aaa nananana ria a ia 18 9 INPUT OUTBPU E57 2 32 50 T dit E E AE E E AE ti as 19 10 Slade cc 20 10 1 NTA USATO SUEDE 20 102 PASSCODE S nee EI bue eA LLL LL M LA ed MA E 20 10 3 2WEIGLIING setate el tM LL eM hp edet E ete 21 10 4 FUNCUONS E essendi eee es pte steel cert AMA LLL EU LEAL eL MAE 22 10 4 1 Parts COU tette du ott Lt c ode ll ette Mcd 23 10 4 2 Percentage Weighlhg soplo 24 10 4 3 Dynamic Animal Weighing sorrara raa Er a e EEEa KANARA ERS TEE A ETERA 25 10 4 4 Density Determination vecinal AT 27 11 RhS 292 INTEBREAGE S etre e a ene eh 29 MA CCEIARDWARE etum e AS 29 111 2 SOUTRUTFORMATS lt a td e e neu act ee sa 29 11 2 1 SINGLE LINE OUTPUT FORMAT 2 cceccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeceaeeeeaaeeeeeeeseaeeesaeeesaeeeeeeeeeaees 29 11 2 2 STANDARD OUTPUT FORMAT ahenea iiaeie e atea aniisi ead ia aN aaa 30 11 2 3 CUSTOM OUTPUT FORMAT sipendi i ieia aaia aaie anaa aa iinan 30 11 3 INPUT COMMANDS USING REMOTE KEYS sssssesssssseeee ener nnne nennen nene 31 11 3 1 Invalid Input GCommandi nsession oinei dareena iaia ian aadi a tenni nennen nennt nr ente aai 31 12 ERROR CHEGKING inisip D 33 13 SUPERVISOR MENU x ntur ed b efe ie he eee 34 13 1 ENABLE WEIGHING UNITS enining e aa aaa aaa aa nacen 34 13 2 ENABLE WEIGHING MODES invirnata riiai Na adr
25. Nimbus NBL Series P N 3016612481 Revision 1 00 Effective Jan 2015 Operating Manual For internal i and external e calibration models Software rev V3 08 8 above Force Motor Analytical Models V4 08 8 above Precision Load Cell Models Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLEOFCONTEN TS trial diia 1 1 KNOW YOUR BAEANCGE a neret te petto x D aee epe teet vd bab eed ico eges 3 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW eeaeee tete teen p bet rt n tret tera tata et esteem eos 4 3 SPECIFICATIONS reidas ierta aa aa rt eee estem te e tee ee ee t etn pa i iare eet 5 3 1 Nimbus NBL Models 2 1 tete e ete etd tee ee a teda te Pec det oh 5 4 UNPACKING THE BAEANGE irte tte pete p tete elt et or P pte eed ce aede 11 5 4 LOCATING THE BALANCE 5 teria dete ot e bete rbd tenete ore i tede et e Pc eed 11 6 SETTING UP THE BAEANGE corolla 13 6 1 ASSEMBLING THE BALANCE tocata dle 13 6 1 1 Levelling thie bala curiosidad 13 6 1 2 Wam UD at e 13 6 2 CALIBRATION amea aa artana aaraa aaa lada dies 14 6 2 1 Manual Calibra OMe acia daa 14 6 2 2 Calibration using Internal Calibration mass if fitted sese 14 6 2 3 Calibration using External Calibration mass sss 14 6 2 4 A tomatic Calibration eee 14 6 2 5 GalibrationvErrOrS ii toto dci in tddi 15 BS IDISPLAY aa REL 16 7 1 SYMBOLS A
26. TY LOCK A fixed security loop is designed into the rear of the balance A cable lock is recommended which can be passed through the loop and locked to a fixed point e g workbench to reduce incidences of theft 14 7 REMOTE DISPLAY A remote display can be connected for users that require this feature 14 8 DUST COVER A vinyl dust cover is available to protect your equipment whilst not in use Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 15 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Use the AC adapter designed by the manufacturer for the balance Other adapters may cause damage to the balance A rechargeable battery pack can only be fitted by a main service centre If fitted ensure that your battery pack is not overheating or damaged Do not attempt to service or change the pack Do not remove and dispose of in fire or general waste Seek advice from the manufacturer or your supplier Avoid subjecting the balance to rough treatment or shocks during transport setting up and operation Do not overload the balance beyond its maximum capacity and do not drop material onto the platform which could damage the balance Do not spill liquids on the balance as it is not water resistant Liquids may damage the case and if it gets inside the balance it may cause damage to the electronics Use of our special transparent in use protective covers is recommended Material that has a static electric charge could influence the weighing Discharg
27. ae After placing the balance in a suitable location level it CRP by using the spirit level on the front of the balance To MES level the balance turn the two adjustable feet at the rear of the balance until the bubble in the spirit level is centred 6 1 2 Warm Up Time esco Insert the power supply cable DC connector to the E u e Les wc connector on the rear of the balance Plug the power A S supply module into the mains The display will indicate E the balance serial number followed by the software A revision number followed by the maximum capacity of the balance Next the balance will run a self test by displaying all segments followed by a busy symbol and a line of 7 dashes indicating the balance is in busy mode Once ready the display will show a zero weight reading accompanied by the 0 symbol Before you start weighing you have to wait for the balance to achieve a stable internal temperature A stable sign V is shown when the balance is in stable condition It will turn off if the balance is not stable Exact zero is shown when the 30 symbol is visible on the top left of the display area CAL T C Dynamic Hold Parts Percent Density Solid Liquid Custom BBBBBBB Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 6 2 CALIBRATION Units with an i suffix can be calibrated using either internal calibration mechanism or by using an external mass
28. anism Calibration Suffix i internal calibration mechanism e external calibration only External Recommended OIML class E2 ASTM ANSI class 1 Calibration Mass 50g 100 g 100 g or 200 g Display LCD with blue backlight 7 characters 20 mm high and symbols Pia iio Sliding door Draft Shield 132 x 142 x 233 mm w xd xh Pan Size Round 90mm diameter B NE 220 x 310 x 328 mm 8 7 x 12 2 x 12 7 in w x d x h Net Weight 5 2 kg 11 lb 9 oz external calibration model 5 9 kg 13 Ib 0 oz internal calibration model Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 Model NBL 223 e i NBL 423 e i Maximum Capacity 220g 420 g Readability d 0 001 g Number of intervals n 220000 420000 Min 0 02 g 0 02 g Repeatability Std Dev 0 002 g Linearity 0 002 g Units of Measure grams milligrams carats grains Newtons ounces troy ounces pennyweight custom Stabilization Time Typically 3 seconds Operating Temp 15 C to 35 C recommended External mains power adapter supplied as standard Power Supply Input Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Factory fit NIMH battery pack option Input Voltage 18 VDC 830 mA Weighing Precision Load Cell mechanism Calibration Suffix i internal calibration mechanism e external calibration only External Calibration Mass Recommended OIML class E2 ASTM ANSI class 2 10
29. d numeric entry method YEAR MONTH DAY WEEKDAY In5E Id Enter a user number to identify this balance on print output Range 1 9999999 bueeEr On Enable sound alerts OFF Disable sound alerts bACHL E AUTO Always on unless balance is not used for 5 minutes then turns off automatically until key is pressed or weight gt 20d is detected ON Permanently on OFF Permanently off POUET On Power saving mode enabled Sets the inactivity period after which unit will go into stand by mode Range 1 9 minutes OFF Power saving mode disabled FILEEr The filter tracks and averages weighing to produce the most accurate measurement and smooth out instabilities A higher filter number means more filtering and a slower but possibly more stable and accurate response A lower number will produce a quicker measurement but it may be less stable and accurate Range 1 low to 9 high Recommended value for normal use 5 FILLE AY ON A fine filter which provides better performance when weighing whilst pouring a substance such as liquid or powder into a container on the pan OFF No filtering Recommended setting for normal use StAbi Li Set a value to be used to determine balance stability The number corresponds to the number of divisions the weight reading is fluctuating by A Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 larger number corresponds to a larger stable zone Selectable value
30. e the static electricity of the samples if possible Another solution to the problem is to wipe both sides of the pan and the top of the case with an anti static agent Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING Service of a Nimbus balance will generally be necessary when the balance does not perform as expected The balances are not user serviceable For Service Information see section 18 0 and contact Adam equipment or your supplier Problems usually fall into one of the following categories User Problems The user is asking the balance for something it cannot do or is confused by the modes and functions of a balance ltis also possible the user has set a parameter that has affected the balance operation Resetting the parameter to a normal value will restore operation e Mechanical Problems The balances consist of complicated and fragile mechanical devices They can be damaged by placing a weight on it which is too high for the balance or by dropping the balance or occasionally shipping it without taking care The most fragile parts are the flexures Dust dirt spills and other foreign objects in the balance can also cause problems e Electronic Problems These are the rarest of the problems affecting balances If an electronic problem is suspected make sure the mechanical problems that can cause similar symptoms have been eliminated before attempting electronic repairs With the exception o
31. e weight Display will indicate the total weight in the last selected unit and then show XX P amp S sounding a beep The Parts symbol will still be shown at the top of the display to indicate that the balance is in the parts counting mode Remove the sample and display will show PCS Place an unknown quantity of parts on the pan The balance will then compute the number of parts based on the average piece weight The display will show the result in number of pieces This will be an integer value in the format XX PCs To count another item press Mode and continue as before Checks will be made to determine that the weight of the reference parts is large enough for reasonably accurate counting the weight of each piece must be gt 1 division of the balance To return to normal weighing press one of the 0 T keys Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 10 4 2 Percentage Weighing Percent weighing will be done by defining a certain weight to be 100 The weight to be used can either be entered by the user or taken from a sample Press Mode and then the Up or Down key until the Percent symbol is displayed Now enter percent weighing mode by pressing Setup Display will show SAG PLE sample method or Ent E manual weight method Press the Up or Down keys to toggle between the two methods and press Setup to select the desired method 10 4 2 1 Sample
32. ess Setup to move to the next line e g LI nE OP gREE will print date on first line of output form Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 Select a code for one of the pre set data formats as detailed above The next line shows Li nE De El E prints time Only one item can be entered per line Continue until the formatting of the form is complete There are 15 lines of possible data After the 15th line has been set or End has been selected the balance will return to the SEr AL Sub menu Press Mode to advance to setting of the next menu or press gt 0 T to return to normal weighing 13 5 SETUP PARAMETERS The user parameters that control the balance are shown under the setup menu When SEtuP is displayed press the Setup key The options for each parameter can be scrolled through by using the Up or Down key Use the Up and Down keys to increase or decrease the value for setting Press Setup to accept the setting and advance to the next item in the menu Press Mode to advance to setting of the next parameter or 0 T to return to normal weighing LRHaSuRSE Select menu language from available options E nE Set real time clock using the keypad numeric entry method HH MM SS dREE FOr Set date display format using the keypad numeric entry method European DD MM YY or USA format MM DD YY dREE Set date using the keypa
33. et xxx xxX g Gross weight Gross XXx xxx Y Tare weight Tare xxx xxx g Unit weight Unit wt xxx xxx g Count Count xxxx pcs Reference weight Ref wt XXx Xxx g Percent Percent xx xxx 96 Checkweigh lower limit Low XXX XXX g Checkweigh upper limit High xxx xxx g Laboratory Equ PASE ne printed wOrpoet ONGHly Ph 02 9560 2811 Any of these can be printed on any of the 15 lines available Not all items need to be used and any one can be used more than once see section 13 4 The data for each form will be preceded by a start of header lt SOH gt ASCII character 01 and terminated with an end of transmission lt EOT gt ASCII character 04 These characters will be ignored by a serial printer but will allow a computer program which reads the data to distinguish between this block report format and the single line output format described above 11 3INPUT COMMANDS USING REMOTE KEYS The balance can be controlled with the following commands sent using remote keys such as from a PC The commands must be sent in upper case letters i e KT not kt Press the Enter key of the PC after each command the action of Carriage Return is denoted as CR as shown below Basic Input Commands IKT lt CR gt Tares the balance to display the net weight This is the same as pressing the 39 0 T key when the balance is in the normal weighing mode IKS lt CR gt Enters the setup section This is the same as pressing the Setup key when
34. exceeds a pre set time typically 4 hours or 15 minutes after power is applied The balance will indicate the need for calibration to be carried out by flashing the CAL symbol on the display As soon as the balance is calibrated the symbol will be turned off The Auto calibration feature can be enabled disabled or changed within the user options to meet the requirements of the users 6 2 5 Calibration Errors Occasionally during calibration an error will be detected These errors can be caused by e Unstable readings e Improper calibration weights being used e Large shifts of zero from the factory settings When an error is found a displayed message will be shown and the calibration must be done again If the balance has error messages more than once it is possible the mechanics have been damaged Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 7 DISPLAY CAL T C ula E Ti iT Density Solid Liqui Custom uk PCS Net LHH M GLI at oo giccdwt 7 LILI HH LI 06 00 kgctmg The LCD has several areas A large 7 digit area to display the weight with symbols for common weighing units on its right and symbols for zero tare Net and stability on the left Text symbols above the display show the current operation or function being used 7 1 SYMBOLS AND TEXT The LCD has unique symbols to indicate the following 20 Zero v Busy E
35. ext show the number of seconds pause before the sampling starts The Delay value can be changed to between 0 99 seconds using the keypad numeric entry method If a value outside this range is selected then it will not be accepted and Er LB or Er Hi SH will be displayed followed by return to the time entry screen again To confirm the desired value press Setup or to escape without changing the value press Mode 10 4 3 3 4 Test time EESE E Pres m EN when EESE E is shown and the display will next show the number of PIS Over which the balance will average t compute the final weiaht The Test time Value can be changed to between 10 99 seconds using the keypad numeric entry method If a value outside this range is selected then it will not be accepted and Er LOL or Er Hi 9H will be displayed followed by return to the time entry screen again To confirm the desired value press Setup or to escape without changing the value press Mode 10 4 4 Density Determination Itis possible to determine the density of solids or liquids using this mode The user selects the type of density to be determined and then enters values to be used by the balance The density mode allows the user to use a special Density Kit or use the below pan weighing facility to perform the necessary weighing 10 4 4 1 Density of Solids To perform the density of solids test the user must have a method to immerse the sample in the
36. f cables most electronic repairs are solved by board replacement The trouble shooting table in section 16 1 is a guide of common problems and their solutions Note that many problems may have multiple solutions and there may be problems found that are not listed in the table For Service Information contact Adam Equipment or your supplier Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 16 1 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BALANCE DOES NOT FUNCTION Problems Possible causes Suggestions The balance is dead when power is applied Power supply failure Check adapter is working Check adapter is correct for the balance Normal adapter is 18VDC 830mA Power supply circuit board failure Short circuit on any circuit board The display does not turn on but the calibration motor moves when power is applied Power is getting to balance display is not working Display cables may be faulty Display module failure The display stays on the initial test screen when power is applied Calibration weight motor is on Unstable balance Balance not working correct Power supply Check if balance is stable by using service menu and view A D values Put draught shield over pan Check power supplies BALANCE WORKS BUT IS NOT STABLE Balance is unstable by a few divisions Noise or vibration from environment Friction in mechanics Check the balance is positioned correctly to avoid vibrat
37. he kit allows a sample to be weighed in air and then a liquid to determine the density of the sample lt also allows a glass sinker of known volume to be weighed in air or in a liquid to determine the density of the liquid 14 2 ANTI VIBRATION TABLE The anti vibration table is a support for laboratory balances that isolate the balance from vibration through the floor The table has a granite surface for the balance with a separate table top surrounding the balance 14 3 ADAM THERMAL PRINTER A compact thermal printer is available which is ideal for use with laboratory balances 14 4 BELOW BALANCE WEIGHING HOOK Some objects to be weighed are too large or difficult to place safely on the weighing pan of a balance In these cases the load can be supported from a hook on the underside of the balance This application is commonly referred to as below balance or underfloor weighing All models in this product range are equipped with the facility to attach a hook below the balance Suitable hooks are available from your accessories supplier No special software is required weighing processes are otherwise performed as normal 14 5 IN USE PROTECTIVE COVER For cleanliness and hygiene reasons and to protect the keypad and display from liquids chemicals and particulates and general wear use of a transparent semi disposable protective slip on cover is highly recommended These are available from your accessories supplier 14 6 SECURI
38. i luri i ea Na EAK aan 34 19 3 ENABLE SERIAL INTERFACE PARAMETERS sss eene nennen nnne nene 34 13 4 FORMAT OF CUSTOM FORMS 1 and 2 ssssssssssssssssss esent tnter 35 19 5 SETUP PARAMETERS inii tiet idee a 36 19 6 CALIBRATION SETUP s inerte rede A en ei 37 T9375 PASSGODES i ains emicat ai eno A betta 37 14 PERIPHERALS sai nine aot a e Aa Ghee ate og aa coetui do i en e E ay 39 15 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ettet tet ete teen e t nthe te reb adda eee eire rdg 40 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5 Ere Sahat tette daa 41 164 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 5 121 inre hd nen tha tX ettet re etre ena 42 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES sss esent enne nns 44 18 SERVICE INFORMATION itti e ree e dere ete eter ete tia id 45 19 BALANCE MENU STRUCTURE ed cemere dad eee ot rte bete red 46 20 LANGUAGE TABLE dere tite ii ia oe e etum breed 48 21 WARRANTY INEORMAT IQN ent nih Ge teas P ji a 49 Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 1 KNOW YOUR BALANCE Thank you for selecting the Nimbus Balance from Adam Equipment This Instruction Manual will familiarise you with the installation use general maintenance etc of the balance and will guide you through the various applications It also covers accessories trouble shooting after sales service information and other important information These balances are highly accurate precision instruments and contain sensitive mecha
39. ined If a container is to be used place it on the balance and press 0 T to tare the weight When the balance symbol is on the Net symbol will be displayed to indicate that the balance is tared When the display shows zero place the item to be weighed Only the net weight will be displayed When a tared weight has been stored pressing 3 0 T again will remove it At any time the Unit key may be pressed to select another unit Use the Up or Down keys to scroll through the units and select the desired unit by pressing Setup the display will change to show the weight in the selected weighing unit The available weighing units can be enabled or disabled during setup of the balance see section 13 1 Only weighing units that have been enabled will be cycled through when Unit is pressed Weighing Units Note Approved units have a restricted range of units available depending on country of approval You can select alternative weighing units to display the weight by pressing the Unit key Depending on model the available weighing units may include Unit Symbol Models Conversion Conversion Factor Factor 1g 1 unit grams 1 GRAMS g All 1 1 0 2 MILLIGRAMS mg not 0 01g amp 0 1g 1000 0 001 units 3 KILOGRAMS kg 0 01g amp 0 1g 0 001 1000 units 4 CARATS ct All 5 0 2000 5 PENNYWEIGH dwt Some models 0 643014865 1 555174 T 6 GRAINS
40. ion wind or air movement it is on a solid table It is not near sources of heat or cool air Check balance with weights if problem occurs when sample is used Static electricity on the samples can cause drifting and instability Check the area around the weighing pan for hair dust obstructions under the pan A complete inspection of the mechanics to look for sources of friction may be needed Balance is very unstable and does not weigh correctly Mechanical problems Balance programming Electronic problems A complete inspection of the mechanics to look for sources of friction Verify the A D is also unstable If the A D is OK then suspect the programming of the balance Reset parameters check linearity and redo the calibration Some electronic problems can also cause this But all mechanical problems must be resolved first BALANCE IS NOT ACCURATE You must have accurate and trusted weights to test a balance If you suspect that the balance is not accurate then you must know your weights are accurate A balance calibrated using a bag of flour is not accurate even if it works OK otherwise Balance is not accurate Repeatability Eccentric loading Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd Verify the balance shows the same value when the same mass is placed on the centre of the pan for a few tests Ph 02 9560 2811 Linearity Verify the balance shows the same readi
41. ion to include the time date balance number and a verification of the calibration Force restoration mechanism for supreme accuracy or alloy load cell technology for stable yet accurate weighing Automatic temperature compensation Multiple weighing units Easy to use wipe clean sealed membrane keypad Below balance weighing facility accessory hook required Display in a choice of 4 languages English German French amp Spanish Password protection Security locking point Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Nimbus NBL Models Suffix e for external calibration models Suffix i for internal calibration models Model NBL 84e NBL 124 e i NBL 164 e i NBL214e NBL 254 e i NBL 214j e i HEP 80 g 120g 160 g 210g 250g 210g Readability d 0 0001 g 0 0002 g b ues ed 800000 1200000 1600000 2100000 2500000 2100000 Min weight 0 01 g 0 02 g para 0 00015 g 0 0002 g 0 0004 g Linearity 0 0002 g 0 0004 g grams Units of Measure grams milligrams carats grains Newtons ounces troy ounces milligrams pennyweight custom carats ae Typically 3 seconds 15 C to 35 C recommended External mains power adapter supplied as standard Operating Temp Power Supply Input Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Input Voltage 18 VDC 830 mA Weighing Force Restoration Balance Motor mech
42. le manually entering unit weight or check weighing limits Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 Down To decrement or change a displayed value or scroll through options backwards Right To advance a flashing digit by one position to the right To go back by one step during setup functions Left To advance a flashing digit by one position to the left Up To increase or change a displayed value or scroll through options forward 0 amp J 8 1 NUMERIC ENTRY METHOD To set a value when required use the keys as given below Up and Down symbol keys start entry process causing the active digit to flash Press Up and Down to increase or decrease the flashing digit Once each digit is set to the required value use the Left and Right symbol keys to advance or move back through the digits and then press Up and Down to increase or decrease the flashing digit as required Once the value displayed on screen is as required press the Setup key to accept or enter the displayed value Press the 2 0 T key to exit the menu at any time Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 9 INPUT OUTPUT The rear panel has some or all of the following connectors depending on model e RS 232 serial 9 pin d subminiature plug e Remote display connector USB type A socket e l O connector USB type B socket e P
43. method When SAMPLE is displayed press Setup When LOAd followed by 100 is shown carefully add the sample to the pan Now press Setup to set this weight to be 100 The display will show rEF E and the sample weight in the last selected unit After a short pause 100 will be displayed Percent will be shown on the top of the display to indicate that the balance is in the percent weighing mode Remove the sample and 0 00 will be displayed Now place an unknown sample on the pan to display the percentage weight relative to the Original sample To set another weight as 100 press Mode and repeat as before 10 4 2 2 Manual method To manually enter a value to be set as 100 when Ent E is displayed press Setup The display will briefly show 90 E followed by a weight value in the unit last used in the weighing mode Change the displayed weight to the required sample weight using the direction keys and numeric entry method and press Setup to enter the value The display will now return to zero Now place unknown samples on the pan to display the percentage weight relative to the set sample weight To repeat percent weighing with another sample press Mode and continue as before or to return to normal weighing mode press Mode followed by 0 T NOTE Percentage will be initially displayed to the maximum number of decimal places based on the resolution
44. n s name Contact telephone e mail Fax or any other methods Details of the unit purchased This part of information should always be available for any future correspondence We suggest you to fill in this form as soon as the unit is received and keep a print out in your record for ready reference Model name of the balance Nimbus Serial number of the unit Software revision number Displayed when power is first turned on Date of Purchase Name of the supplier and place C Brief description of the problem Include any recent history of the unit For example Has it been working since it was delivered Has it been in contact with water liquid particles Damaged from a fire Electrical Storms in the area Dropped on the floor etc Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 19 BALANCE MENU STRUCTURE Operator Level Access NBL OPERATING SOFTWARE MENU STRUCTURE Force Motor Models Load Cell Models Software version 3 xx Software version 4 xx OPERATOR MENU Okey Standby Operation Cal key Calibration if enabled A ERE Internal if enabled External Print key Serial output in selected format if enabled Unit key Select enabled units 0 T key Zero Tare Mode key Select enabled modes Parts counting Select reference quantity Load reference quantity Percent weighing p Sample weight L
45. ng within a tolerance depending upon the model when a mass is placed at positions around the pan Verify the balance is acceptable throughout the weighing range The balance must give acceptable readings from low weights up to the capacity Poor Repeatability Usually a mechanical problem Inspect the area around the pan for hair dust or other obstructions Inspection of the mechanics may be needed for any possible problems Poor Eccentric Loading A mechanical problem Inspect the area around the pan for hair dust or other obstructions Inspection of the mechanics may be needed for any possible problems Reagjusting of the Eccentric Loading is recommended Poor Linearity Usually a mechanical problem Electronic Problems Re check repeatability Inspection of the flexures for damage or loose hardware may be required Use the Linearity Function in the service menu to reset linearity A problem in the analogue circuit board or power supplies can cause poor linearity Make sure all mechanical problems have been eliminated first OTHER PROBLEMIS Cannot calibrate Zero shifted more than allowed Calibration timeout Check all flexures for damage Reset dealer calibration Verify linearity and repeatability The balance may be unstable Verify stability as above Calibration weight motor does not stop Check the cables to the motor try plugging the balance into the po
46. nisms and components They should be transported and handled with care When in operation be careful to place loads gently on the weighing surface and do not overload or exceed recommended maximum capacity of the instrument or damage may occur Please read this Manual thoroughly before starting operation lf you need any clarifications feel free to contact your supplier or Adam Equipment Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Nimbus balances are ideal for laboratory and general purpose weighing They can also be used for some advanced weighing functions FEATURES External menu driven calibration allowing user selectable range of calibration weights Internal calibration option for outstanding accuracy without the need for manual calibration Mains powered with some models offering rechargeable battery pack option for cordless use Solid die cast aluminium alloy construction with 304 grade stainless steel pan for durability and easy cleaning Large easy to read LCD display with backlight Standard applications include weighing percentage weighing parts counting dynamic animal weighing some models and solid and liquid density determination Bi directional RS 232 interface as standard with optional RS232 to USB convertor accessory integrated USB interface some models External display option some models Can be configured to print a GLP Compliant report after each calibrat
47. ns are available depending on model Weighing Parts counting Percent weighing Dynamic animal weighing Some models Density determination Liquid Solid some models The selectable functions can be enabled in supervisor mode and are selected by pressing the Mode key to enter selection mode The display will go blank and a small mode symbol will appear at the top of the display such as Dynamic Density Solid Parts etc Use the Up and Down symbol keys to cycle through functions and press Setup to confirm your selection or press one of the 0 T keys at any time to return to normal weighing mode Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 10 4 1 Parts Counting This allows the user to weigh a sample of parts to compute an average unit weight and then determine the number of items being weighed by dividing the net weight by the unit weight value The result is always a whole number of parts The balance will have a pre set number of parts to be used as a sample These values are 10 25 50 or 100 items Press Mode and cycle through the available options until the Parts symbol is displayed Now enter parts counting mode by pressing Setup Press the Up or Down key to select the sample size SP XX PCS where XX 10 25 50 100 then press Setup to confirm When td XX PS is shown place XX number of items on the pan and press Setup to compute the average piec
48. oad 100 weight Entered weight Enter 100 weight Dynamic Run TE Manual start press ENTER Animal Weighing Auto start load weight Setup Mode EP E Test time Delay time Thresh Density Solid Water Other Liquid Enter volume of reference solid Setup key Enter Passcode No Yes Enter supervisor passcode Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Manual start Auto start Set test time seconds Set delay time seconds Set threshold g Set autostart threshold Enter water temperature C Enter ethanol temperature C Enter density of liquid g cc Display operator menu only Display supervisor menu Ph 02 9560 2811 Supervisor Level Access SUPERVISOR MENU UNITS Enable disable units Milligrams mg OFF ON Kilograms kg OFF ON Carats ct OFF ON Pennyweights dwt OFF ON Grains GN OFF ON Troy ounces ozt OFF ON Ounces oz OFF ON Pounds ib OFF ON Newtons N OFF ON z Custom OFF ON MODES Enable disable modes Parts counting OFF ON Percent weighing OFF ON Dynamic weighing OFF ON Density Solid OFF ON Density Liquid OFF ON SERIAL Setup serial parameters Enable OFF ON Baud Rate 4800 9600 19200 38400 Parity NONE EVEN ODD Only when stable OFF ON Continuous OFF ON Periodic I OFF ON Set
49. ower input socket Required power input is a low voltage external supply 18VDC 830mA for all models Accepts concentric barrel plug 11 4mm length X 5 5mm outside diameter X 2 1mm centre diameter There is also a battery cover and slot for the rechargeable NiMH battery pack if available with your model Due to the high power requirements of the analytical balance weighing mechanism and the internal calibration mechanism it is not recommended to use battery power for these options Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 10 OPERATIONS 10 1 INITIALISATION 20 96 gicedwt display the balance serial number if set the A IboztGN PE kgctmg software revision the model capacity and then all segments on the display will be shown Overall the time taken is usually 5 10 seconds CASTS a ras rec ete custom When the balance is first switched on it will 2 2 2 2 2 AA If Operator and Supervisor passcodes have been set the display will show PASS Cad shortly followed by D In this case you must enter the passcode to continue using the numeric entry method see section Error Reference source not found If passcode is incorrectly entered then the message Er COJE will flash shortly followed by D Once a passcode is correctly entered or if passcodes have not been set the balance will continue as below The display will show zero reading along with the zero symbol 30
50. pervisor Passcode is not enabled the display will allow access to the Supervisor menus If passcode is enabled the balance will ask for it by displaying PASS Ed shortly followed by displaying D If a passcode is incorrectly entered then the message Er COdE will flash and the display will return to PE OPEr or PE SuPE If the passcode has been enabled and correctly entered the balance will allow the operator to access the Supervisor s menus by which the user can enable disable weighing units or modes set balance parameters for the conditions set time and date set parameters for the RS 232 interface calibration parameters and security parameters The display will show the first menu item un ES The Up and Down keys will cycle through the main menu items and pressing Setup will enter the sub menu or options can be set Press Mode to exit out of a sub menu or gt 0 T to return to normal weighing 13 1 ENABLE WEIGHING UNITS When un ES is displayed press Setup The right hand side of the display will show the symbol for the first unit e g carats ct together with its enable state OFF or On The Supervisor can then enable or disable the carats unit by using Up or Down Pressing Setup will confirm the setting and will advance to the next weighing unit Repeat for each weighing unit in turn Note Grams g is always enabled Press Mode to advance to setting of the nex
51. s 1 2 5 or 10 divisions Recommended value for normal use 1 Ru Ero ON Auto zero function Selectable values 1 2 5 10 or 15 divisions OFF Auto zero function disabled Recommended value for normal use ON 5 SEPARE COMMA Set separator indicator on the display to be either a decimal point DEC PT or a comma Also applies to the serial interface for print output 13 6 CALIBRATION SETUP This menu allows the Supervisor to set the calibration parameters Press Setup when CAL SEE is displayed to select the calibration parameters The options for each parameter can be scrolled through by using the Up or Down key and pressing Setup to confirm choices EnAbLE NO Operator calibration is disabled YES Operator calibration is enabled CAL rEP ON Prints out Calibration report after successful calibration OFF Disabled Ein CAL ON Enabled Select time from 1 to 24 hours OFF Disabled EE CAL ON Enabled Select the temperature variation from 0 2 to 4 C which when detected will trigger automatic calibration OFF Disabled Int CAL YES Internal calibration enabled if fitted NO External calibration enabled Prt AS CAL MAS Displays the set value of the internal calibration mass if fitted in grams If after verification against an external mass it is determined that the value of the internal mass needs adjustment e g due to wear accumulation of dirt etc then thi
52. s value can be adjusted by 100 mg This should only be considered by expert users if the external reference weight is definitively accurate and an incorrect weight reading is being given after internal calibration Adjustment will restore the internal calibration to the correct level of accuracy Press Mode to advance to setting of the next menu or 0 T to return to normal weighing 13 7 PASSCODES To enable the security features in this balance it is necessary to set passcodes There are 2 passcodes called Operator Passcode and Supervisor Passcode The Operator Passcode allows an authorised user to operate the basic weighing functions of the balance but will not allow access to the Supervisor Menus if the Supervisor Passcode has been set Note To change or disable a Passcode it is be necessary to enter the current passcode To setup passcodes Press Setup Use the Up and Down keys to cycle through options until PRS55C Od is displayed Press Setup again to enter this section Use Up and Down keys to select Labd9pser amp topr idaE PHA or Supervisor Pee RB option Ph 02 9560 2811 PC OPEr Press Setup 0 will be displayed Enter the current passcode OLD first and press Setup If correctly entered then n _ will be displayed briefly followed by D Enter a new passcode if desired or press Mode or 3 0 T to leave the existing password unchanged and return to normal
53. t menu or press 0 T to return to normal weighing 13 2 ENABLE WEIGHING MODES The same steps are followed to enable or disable the weighing modes Press Setup when BdES is displayed The top of the display will show the symbol for the first mode e g Parts Counting Parts together with its enabled state OFF or On The user can enable or disable the parts counting mode by using Up or Down Pressing Setup will confirm the setting and will advance to the next weighing mode Repeat for each mode in turn Press Mode to advance to setting of the next menu or press 0 T to return to normal weighing 13 3 ENABLE SERIAL INTERFACE PARAMETERS The parameters affecting the serial interface are set in a similar manner to the other parameters Press Setup when 5Er AL is displayed to enter the sub menu Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 The parameters that can be set are EnAbLE On serial port enabled OFF serial port disabled bAud Set Baud Rate Selectable values 4800 9600 19200 or 38400 PAr EY Set Parity Selectable values nOnE EuEn or Odd SEAbLE ON print only when reading is stable OFF print regardless of stability LUnE n ON Send data continuously over serial port OFF Only send data when PRINT is pressed PEr Dd ON Set the RS 232 to send data periodically Range 1 to 999 seconds OFF No periodic data transmission
54. time period 1 999 seconds Format Single Standard form Dex form 1 Set form 1 format Custom form 2 Set form 2 format SETUP Setup machine parameters Language English French German Spanish Time Hour Set hour 0 23 Minute Set minute 0 59 Second Set second 0 59 Date format European dd mm yy osa mmiddiyy Date Year Set year 0 99 Month Set month 0 12 Day of month Set day of month 1 31 Weekday Set day of week Instrument identifier Set instrument identifier 1 9999999 Buzzer OFF ON Backlight OFF ON AUTO Power down OFF ON Set power down time 1 9 mins Filter Set filter depth 1 9 secs Set filling option ON OFF Stability Set stability level 1 2 5 10 divisions Auto zero OFF L ON Set auto zero range divisions Separator Set separator Decimal point or Comma CAL SETUP Setup calibration parameters Enable calibration NO YES Calibration report OFF ON Auto cal with time T OFF ON Set auto cal time hours Auto cal with temp t OFF ON Set auto cal temp change C Internal Calibration YES NO lf fitted Internal Calibration Mass Adjust mass if fitted PASSCODES Set passcodes Operator Enter old code Set new code CL Supervisor Enter old code Set new code Note Some menu options are not available or extra options may be visible depending on if the model is internal or external calibration type
55. weighing Note A passcode set to zero will disable the security feature and allow unlimited access PL SuPE Press Setup 0 will be displayed Enter the current passcode OLD first and press Setup If correctly entered then nE_ will be displayed briefly followed by D Enter a new passcode if desired or press Mode or 3 0 T to leave the existing password unchanged and return to normal weighing Note A passcode set to zero will disable the security feature and allow unlimited access If a passcode is incorrectly entered then the message Er CQdE will flash and the display will return to PE OPEr or PE SuPE Forgotten Passcodes Keep a record of the passcode to ensure you can access this section again If however you have forgotten your passcode you can still gain access by entering a universal code If you have forgotten the current passcode a code of 15 will always allow you to enter the Supervisor area Using the Supervisor menus go to PASSCODE section Reset the Operator or Supervisor passcode using I5 as the old passcode when prompted Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 14 PERIPHERALS Peripherals that are available for use with the balance include the following 14 1 DENSITY DETERMINATION KIT For 0 0001 g and 0 001 g units only The Density Determination Kits include everything needed to carry out precise and repeatable measurement T
56. wer again Look for friction in the calibration weight movement Check the opto coupler that controls the motor position USB RS 232 not working Doesn t print Check parameters match the device connected Verify cable is correct RS 232 circuits damaged Display dark keys Display contrast Check the cables to the display beep poor Replace the display which could be Cable unplugged damaged or damaged Laboratpey EgviemeriHey Sat by authorised techriteadieeesrmigm ov Ph 02 9560 2811 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES If you need to order any spare parts and accessories contact your supplier or Adam Equipment A partial list of such items is as follows Power Supply Module Anti Vibration Table Stainless Steel top Pan Security Lock and Cable Draft shield breeze shield parts Protective dust cover Below Balance Hanger Printers etc Density Determination Kit In use protective keypad display cover Note Not all items are available for all models Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd www labec com au Ph 02 9560 2811 18 SERVICE INFORMATION This manual covers the details of operation If you have a problem with the balance that is not directly addressed by this manual then contact your supplier for assistance In order to provide further assistance the supplier will need the following information which should be kept ready A Details of your company Name of your company Contact perso
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