Kern PLE - User Manual
Kern PLE - User Manual
Kern PLE - User Manual
Operating Manual
Precision balance
KERN PLE
Version 1.2
01/2008
GB
PLE-BA-e-0812
KERN PLE
GB Version 1.2 01/2008
Operating Manual
Electronic Precision Balance
Table of Contents
1 TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................. 5
1.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 6
7 ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................. 13
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8 OPERATING ELEMENTS................................................................................. 15
8.1 Backlit display ........................................................................................................................ 15
8.2 Keyboard overview................................................................................................................. 15
8.3 Overview of display................................................................................................................ 16
9 THE MENU........................................................................................................ 17
9.1 List of Menu Functions .......................................................................................................... 17
9.2 Navigation in the menu .......................................................................................................... 18
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13.7.1 Call-up of last saved display value .................................................................................. 46
13.8 Animal weighing function (P4.A AnLS)................................................................................ 47
13.9 PRE-TARE memory (P4.b tArE) ............................................................................................ 48
15 ERROR MESSAGES..................................................................................... 58
17 INSTANT HELP............................................................................................. 59
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1 Technical Data
Reference quantities at
10, 20, 50, freely selectable
piece counting
Weighing unit g, ct
Interface RS 232C
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1.1 Dimensions
PLE 200-3:
PLE 2000-2:
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2 Declaration of conformity
KERN & Sohn GmbH
D-72322 Balingen-Frommern Phone: 0049-[0]7433- 9933-0
Postbox 4052 Fax: 0049-[0]7433-9933-149
email: info@kern-sohn.de Internet: www.kern-sohn.de
Declaration of conformity
EC-Konformitätserklärung EC-Declaration of -Conformity
EC- Déclaration de conformité EC-Declaración de Conformidad
EC-Dichiarazione di conformità EC-Conformiteitverklaring
EC- Declaração de conformidade EC- Prohlášení o shode
EC-Deklaracja zgodności EC-Заявление о соответствии
D Konformitäts- Wir erklären hiermit, dass das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht,
erklärung mit den nachstehenden Normen übereinstimmt.
GB Declaration of We hereby declare that the product to which this declaration refers conforms
conformity with the following standards.
CZ Prohlášení o Tímto prohlašujeme, že výrobek, kterého se toto prohlášení týká, je v souladu
shode s níže uvedenými normami.
E Declaración de Manifestamos en la presente que el producto al que se refiere esta
conformidad declaración está de acuerdo con las normas siguientes
F Déclaration de Nous déclarons avec cela responsabilité que le produit, auquel se rapporte la
conformité présente déclaration, est conforme aux normes citées ci-après.
I Dichiarazione di Dichiariamo con ciò che il prodotto al quale la presente dichiarazione si
conformità riferisce è conforme alle norme di seguito citate.
NL Conformiteit- Wij verklaren hiermede dat het product, waarop deze verklaring betrekking
verklaring heeft, met de hierna vermelde normen overeenstemt.
P Declaração de Declaramos por meio da presente que o produto no qual se refere esta
conformidade declaração, corresponde às normas seguintes.
PL Deklaracja Niniejszym oświadczamy, że produkt, którego niniejsze oświadczenie
zgodności dotyczy, jest zgodny z poniższymi normami.
RUS Заявление о Мы заявляем, что продукт, к которому относится данная декларация,
соответствии соответствует перечисленным ниже нормам.
Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH, Ziegelei 1, D-72336 Balingen, Tel. +49-[0]7433/9933-0,Fax +49-[0]7433/9933-149
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3 Basic Information (General)
3.3 Warranty
Warranty claims shall be voided in case
• Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
• The appliance is used outside the described uses
• The appliance is modified or opened
• Mechanical damage or damage by media, liquids, natural wear and tear
• The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
• The measuring system is overloaded
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4 Basic Safety Precautions
5.2 Packaging
Keep all parts of the original packaging in case you need to return the appliance.
Only use original packaging for returning.
Before sending, disconnect all connected cables and loose/movable parts.
Attach possibly existing transport safeguards. Secure all parts, e.g. weighing plate,
power unit etc., to prevent slipping and damage.
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Major display deviations (incorrect weighing results) may be experienced should
electromagnetic fields (e.g. due to mobile phones or radio equipment), static
electricity accumulations or instable power supply occur. Change location or remove
source of interference.
6.2 Unpacking
Carefully remove the balance from the packaging, remove plastic cover and setup
balance at the intended workstation.
PLE 200-3
PLE 2000-2
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6.2.2 Placing
PLE 200-3
PLE 2000-2
Level balance with foot screws until the air bubble of the water balance is in the
prescribed circle.
• Balance
• Weighing plate
• Mains power supply
• Wind protection
• Rechargeable battery
• Operating Manual
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6.3 Mains connection
Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be
the same as the local voltage.
Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent by
KERN.
For operation with rechargeable batteries the balance has some functions which can
be activated or deactivated in the menu; see Section 12.4.
If the AUTO-OFF function is activated, the balance switches off automatically to save
the rechargeable batteries after 5 minutes without load change.
If the symbol or “bat lo" appears in the display when switching on the balance, this
means that the capacity of the rechargeable batteries will soon be exhausted, charge
the rechargeable batteries as soon as possible.
This symbol will pop up every 2 seconds during the charging process.
⇒ Press simultaneously +
Switching Off Press the ON/OFF button for approx. 0.5 sec.
-OFF- appears briefly before the display disappears.
The appearance of the stability symbol [ ] on the display indicates that the
weighing plate is in a stable state. If the status is instable the [ ] display
disappears.
Should the balance not display exactly zero despite empty scale pan, press the
button. The balance starts with resetting to zero [ a ] .
7 Adjustment
As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth,
each balance must be coordinated - in compliance with the underlying physical
weighing principle - to the existing acceleration due to gravity at its place of location
(only if the balance has not already been adjusted to the location in the factory). This
adjustment process must be carried out for the first commissioning, after each
change of location as well as in case of fluctuating environment temperature. To
receive accurate measuring values it is also recommended to adjust the balance
periodically in weighing operation.
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⇒ +
The weight value of the required adjustment weight will pop up:
Place the required calibration weight carefully in the centre of the weighing plate and
press the PRINT key. CAL appears on the display, adjustment is automatically
started.
Once the adjustment has been completed, unLoAd will appear in the display
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8 Operating elements
• Function key
• Data output
• Tare balance
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8.3 Overview of display
No. Display Description
7. t1 Automatic cutout
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9 The menu
The individual elements of the Menu system (Main menu, Submenu and Settings) are
displayed with a P Number and an abbreviation.
The number abbreviations for the menus can be found in the List of Menu Functions
below.
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9.2 Navigation in the menu
• Menu selection
• Confirm/save settings
• Back to menu
Any changes made in the balance memory will only be saved when the storing
process is complete.
To achieve this, press the key several times until “SAVE“? appears.
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10 Basic Operation
The appearance of the stability symbol [ ] on the display indicates that the
weighing plate is in a stable state. If the status is instable the [ ] display
disappears.
Should the balance not display exactly zero despite empty balance pan, wait for
stability display and press the button. The balance start with resetting to zero
and the symbol "a" will appear.
Zeroing is only possible in the range ± 2% MAX (Err2).
10.3.1 Taring
Ö Put on weighing receptacles and press . The zero display and the symbol
Net will appear.
The tare weight is saved until it is deleted.
Information:
The tare procedure can be repeated as many times as necessary, for example
with initial weighing of several components for a mix (add-on weighing). The
limit is reached when the total weighing range capacity is full. After removing
the taring container the total weight is displayed as negative display.
Taring is not possible with negative display values or zero display (Err3).
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10.3.2 Delete tare
Ö Select the point to be changed by pressing the button and the number by
pressing the button and the active point flashes in each case.
Ö Place the filled receptacles on the balance. The net weight will appear in the
display.
Note:
The balance can save up to 10 PRE-TARE values, see chap. 13.9
Delete tare:
Ö Press button. The Net symbol goes out, the zero display appears.
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10.4 Standard weighing unit
Selected weighing unit will be retained even after disconnection from the mains.
⇒ +
Ö Press the button again; the currently set weighing unit is flashing
⇐
g ⇔ ct
Ö Press the button as often as necessary until the required weighing unit
appears
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10.5 Temporary weighing unit switching (P4.2Funi)
The weight unit selected as follows does not remain after disconnection from the
mains.
Condition: Function "P4.2 Funi" activated (yes).
g ⇔ ct
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11 Menu function "P1 rEAd" basic settings
Basic settings can be changed and functions activated in Menu "P1 rEAd". It is now
possible to change individual weighing requirements.
This menu item allows the balance to be set according to specific ambient conditions
and measuring purposes.
Call up menu:
-or-
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11.2 Median Filter
Especially useful in case of impacts or shocks (average value formation).
Call up menu:
-or-
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11.3 Auto-Zero – Automatic Zeroing
This function is used to tare small variations in weight automatically.
In the event that small quantities are removed or added to the material to be
weighed, incorrect weighing results can be displayed due to the “stability
compensation“ in the balance. (e.g. slow flow of liquids from a container placed on
the balance, evaporating processes).
When apportioning involves small variations of weight, it is advisable to switch off this
function.
Call up menu:
-or-
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11.4 Tare function
AtAr Automatic Taring switched on remains saved even after disconnection from
the mains (For specification see chap. 13.5)
no Automatic Taring switched off
tArF The last tare value is saved and remains saved even after disconnection from
the mains. This appears as a minus value with the NET symbol when the
balance is switched on.
-or-
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12 Menu function "P5 Othr" - Further useful functions
Here, you can set the parameters that influence the operation of the balance, such as
background lighting and key sounds.
⇒ Press repeatedly.
no = Background illumination on
yes = Background illumination off
Auto The background illumination will be switched off
automatically 10 sec after having reached a stable weighing value.
-or-
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12.2 Intensity of backlighting
To optimize readability and energy consumption, the intensity of the background
lighting can be adjusted from 0 to 100%. Low intensity prolongs battery life.
⇒ Press repeatedly.
-or-
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12.3 Acoustic signal when button is pressed
⇒ Press repeatedly.
-or-
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12.4 AUTO-OFF - Automatic switching-off
If the AUTO-OFF function is activated, the balance switches off automatically to save
the rechargeable batteries after 5 minutes without load change.
Function
Adjustment Mains power Battery power
supply supply
t1 = no deactivated deactivated
t1 = YES activated activated
t1 = Auto deactivated activated
⇒ Press repeatedly.
⇒ Press repeatedly.
-or-
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12.5 Rechargeable battery charging options
When using non-rechargeable batteries, the rechargeable battery charging function
"5.5 cHr6" must be set to "no" with this function. There is risk of explosion in the
event of non-compliance.
⇒ Press repeatedly.
⇒ Press repeatedly.
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13 Menu function "P4 Func" - Operating modes
Functions can be selected in Menu "4.1.FFun", which are then made available to the
operator without having to access the menu every time. All activated operating
modes can be called directly by pressing the button. Menu activation:
⇒ Press repeatedly.
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Ö Confirm settings by pressing the button. Balance jumps back to sub-
menu 4.1.FFun.
⇒ Press repeatedly.
⇒ Choose
⇒ Confirm
no = Function deactivated
YES = Function activated
Please repeat this sequence of operations for any other operating mode available.
-or-
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Ö All activated operating modes can now be called up in Weighing mode by
pressing the button.
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13.2 Quantities (Function P4.3 PcS)
Before the balance can count parts, it must know the average part weight (i.e.
reference). Proceed by putting on a certain number of the parts to be counted. The
balance determines the total weight and divides it by the number of parts, the so-
called reference quantity. Counting is then carried out on the basis of the calculated
average piece weight.
As a rule:
The higher the reference quantity the higher the counting exactness.
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• Make reference
Place as many pieces to add-up as required by the set reference piece number.
Tare, as required
Remove reference weight. The balance is now in parts counting mode counting all
units on the weighing plate.
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− Confirm input reference quantity by pressing the button
− “LoAd“ appears on the display.
− Place as many counting parts on the balance as the set reference quantity
requires, confirm by pressing the button.
Information:
If there is no load on the weighing plate when the -button is pressed, “Er5 outr“
will appear briefly on the display before the display of the balance returns
automatically to weighing mode.
If the unit weight is smaller than the readout (d), error message -Err5- will appear
and the balance display will return automatically to Weighing mode.
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13.3 Weighing with tolerance range (Function P4.4 HiLo)
For weighing with tolerance ranges you can enter individual upper and lower limits.
For tolerance controls such as dosaging, apportioning or sorting the scale will display
violated upper or lower limits and show the tolerance tag.
The tolerance marks (Min, Ok, Max) in the top section of the display indicate whether
the goods to be weighed are within the two tolerance limits.
The tolerance markers are only in operation during operating mode tolerance
weighing; they are otherwise not visible.
Min OK
Min 0.000 g
OK
Max
• Call function
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• Set lower tolerance limit "Min"
Min Min
000.000 000.850
− Select the point to be changed by pressing the button and the active
point flashes in each case.
Max Max
000.000 002.854
− Select the point to be changed by pressing the button and the active
point flashes in each case.
Min
a 0.000
The balance is now in checkweighing mode Put on goods to be weighed, tolerance
control is started
Information:
If invalid values are entered such as lower tolerance limit greater than upper
tolerance limit, the balance will issue the error message (-lo-) and return
automatically to weighing mode.
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13.4 Percentage calculation (Functions P4.5 PrcA/ P4.6 Prcb)
⇒ Confirm with
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13.4.2 Numerical input of the reference weight (P4.6 Prcb)
• Call function
• Make reference
− Select the point to be changed by pressing the button and the active
point flashes in each case.
The balance is now in percent determining mode Place the load on the balance;
percentage value in relation to reference body is shown on display:
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13.5 Automatic Taring (Function P4.7 AtAr
This function is to be used for faster calculation of the net weight, in case the tare
load changes for each weighing.
• Call function
Note:
Ensure that the input of the minimum weight (For setting see chap. 14.2.3) is smaller
than the weight of the weighing receptacle otherwise the weighing receptacle will not
be tared automatically.
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13.6 Peak value function (P4.8 toP)
This function displays the highest load value (peak value) of a weighing.
The balance is not in Peak value mode and the "Max" symbol pops up.
Max
a 0.000
Ö Load weighing plate. The maximum load value is displayed.
Ö The peak value remains in the display until the button is pressed. Then the
balance is ready for further measurements.
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13.7 Totalising of display values (Function P4.9 Add)
Any number or individual weighings are automatically added to a total, e.g. all
individual weighings of a batch.
When the standstill control ( ) is complete the weighing value is automatically
issued to the optional printer. The displayed value is added into the total adding
memory. Afterwards automatic taring will take place. This is repeated newly every
subsequent time a new sample is placed on the balance. When the last single
weighing process is finished, press the [ON/OFF] key to receive the total sum
("TOTAL=").
• Call function
Ö Deposit weight A
Ö After successful stop check ( ) press the button. The display value is
added to the totalising memory (Symbol "▲" pops up top right) and output to the
optional printer.
Ö Put on weight B
Ö After successful stop check ( ) press the button. The total of both
weighing processes appears (Symbol "▲" pops up top right) The result is output
to the optional printer.
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Ö Add and weigh more parts if needed as described above. Please note that the
balance must be unloaded between the individual weighing procedures. This
process can be repeated as often as necessary until the display range of the
balance is exhausted (Display "5-FULL").
Ö Upon completion of the last individual weighing process, the total (TOTAL) of all
the weighing processes will be output to the optional printer by pressing the
button once more.
(1) 1912 kg
(2) 1912 kg
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TOTAL: 3824 kg
If "P" pops up in the display after pressing the button, the balance is ready for a
further totalising process.
If "unLoAd" pops up in the display after pressing the button, unload the
weighing plate and wait for the zero display with symbol "P". Then the balance is
ready for a further totalising process.
• Return to weighing mode
Press the button and ESC appears,
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13.7.1 Call-up of last saved display value
In the event of disruption to the totalising process e.g. by disconnection from the
mains, the last saved display value can be called up as follows:
If "P" pops up in the display after pressing the button, the balance is ready for a
further totalising process.
If "unLoAd" pops up in the display after pressing the button, unload the
weighing plate and wait for the zero display with symbol "P". Then the balance is
ready for a further totalising process.
• Return to weighing mode
Press the button and ESC appears,
Press the button to return to Weighing mode or press the button to return
to Totalising mode.
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13.8 Animal weighing function (P4.A AnLS)
Use this function for weighing agitated goods (e.g. animals) or in the event of strong
vibrations During a certain period of time the balance determines weight values and
calculates an average.
Call function
Ö Press the button to select the time span (sec) for averaging
Ö Place goods to be weighed on the balance. If the minimum weight (see chap.
14.2.3) is exceeded, weighing starts automatically.
Horizontal segments appear in the display during weighing, then the result is
displayed with the symbol "OK".
Ö Remove goods from balance in order to be able to carry out a new weighing
process.
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13.9 PRE-TARE memory (P4.b tArE)
• Call function
⇒
Ö Select the point to be changed by pressing the button and the number by
pressing the button and the active point flashes in each case.
Either
Ö Press the button again. The input weight is automatically saved as tare
weight, the Net symbol and the tare weight with minus sign will appear.
or
Ö Press the button to enter further PRE-TARE values and "tArE 1"
appears. Enter PRE-TARE value for "tArE 1" as described above. Further
PRE-TARE values can be saved in "tArE 2" etc.
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• Call-up of PRE-TARE value
Ö Confirm with button. The Net symbol and the saved tare weight with
minus sign appear.
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14 Data output RS 232 C
Technical data:
• Baud rate -2400 - 38400 Baud
• Databits -7, 8
• Stop bits -1, 2
• Parity bit -no, even, odd
• For operation with interface faultless operation is only ensured with the correct
KERN – interface cable (max. 2m)
Transfer modes:
• Manually after pressing the PRINT key
• Continuously, according to setting
• Automatically according to stability display
• Prompted by external device (For remote control commands see chpt.
14.3)
Output conditions:
• stable – output in the event of stable weighing value
• any – sequential output by pressing the PRINT button (Marks in the printout:
<?>)
5 1
Pin 2: Receive data
Pin 3: Transmit data
Pin 5: Signal ground
9 6
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14.2 Menu function "P2 Prnt" - RS 232C Parameter
Menu overview
P2.1 Pr_n Setting data output type
P2.2 S_Lo Entering minimum weight
P2.3 bAud Setting baud rate
P2.4 S_rS Setting transmission parameter
Ö Press the and buttons simultaneously in Weighing mode and the first
Menu point "P2 Prnt" will appear
Ö Confirm by pressing the button and the first submenu "2.1 Pr_n" will appear
Ö For further selection press the button until the required setting appears
2.1 Pr_n →2.2 S_Lo →2.2 Pr_n → 2.3 bAud →P2.4 S_rS
-or-
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14.2.2 Setting for data output type "P2.1 Pr_n"
⇒
⇒
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14.2.3 Input of minimum weight "P2.2 S_Lo"
The minimum weight affects the following functions:
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14.2.4 Setting for Baud rate "P2.3" bAud”
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14.3 Communication protocol / remote control commands
T Taring
XX_ Instruction:
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Data record format:
1-3 4 5 6 7-15 16 17 18 19
Stability indicator
Instruction:
Weight
Blank
Signs
Blank
Unit
CR
LF
Stability indicator [blank space], if stable
[?] if not stable
[^] if overload
[v] if underload
Presign: [blank space] if positive
[-] if negative
Weight: 9 signs, right justified
Unit: 3 signs, left justified
Instruction: 3 signs, left justified
The user can start output manually by pressing the PRINT-key (for settings see
chapter 14.2.2).
1 2 3 4 - 12 13 14 - 16 17 18
Stability indicator
Weight
Blank
Blank
Signs
Unit
CR
LF
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14.5 Continuous output
7-
1 2 3 4 5 6 16 17 18 19 20 21
15
Stability indicator
CR
LF
S
Weight
Blank
Blank
Blank
Signs
Unit
CU1 CR LF - Continuous transfer in current weighing unit on
CU0 CR LF - Continuous transfer in current weighing unit off
7-
1 2 3 4 5 6 16 17 18 19 20 21
15
Stability indicator
CR
LF
U
S
Weight
Blank
Blank
Signs
Unit
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15 Error messages
16.1 Cleaning
Before cleaning, please disconnect the appliance from the operating voltage.
Please do not use aggressive cleaning agents (solvents or similar agents), but a cloth
dampened with mild soap suds. Ensure that no liquid penetrates into the device and
wipe with a dry soft cloth.
Loose residue sample/powder can be removed carefully with a brush or manual
vacuum cleaner.
16.3 Disposal
Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according to
valid national or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.
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17 Instant help
In case of an error in the program process, briefly turn off the balance and disconnect
from power supply. The weighing process must then be restarted from the beginning.
Help:
Fault Possible cause
Should other error messages occur, switch balance off and then on again. If the error
message remains inform manufacturer.
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