Denver Instrument Company

M-Series
Analytical
Balances

Operation Manual
700714.1 Rev. F
Table Of Contents
Disclaimer Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Specifications
Common Specifications and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Leveling the Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting external power transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General Information
Dual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Numeric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Message Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Balance Operation
Basic Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Zeroing (Taring) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Print Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Modifying Calibration Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Interface Applications
Signal Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
I/O Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
I/O Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
I/O Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Initialization and Linearity Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Glossary Of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Calibration Variance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Menu Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
You have purchased a quality precision weighing instru-
ment that requires handling with care.

Read entire contents of this Operation Manual prior to

operating your new Denver Instrument balance.

Disclaimer Notice
“Calibrate your balance using reference weights of the
appropriate tolerance (class). An instrument can be no
more accurate than the standard to which it has been
compared. For assistance in the selection of reference
weights, please contact the factory”.

Class A Digital Devices:

Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. The equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

Manufactured in the U.S.A. by:

Denver Instrument Company

6542 Fig Street • Arvada, Colorado 80004
(303) 431-7255 • (800) 321-1135 • Fax(303) 423-4831
Introduction
Thank you for choosing one of our precision instruments. Your
balance is designed and manufactured to the most rigorous
standards in order to give you years of service. Check the
contents of the shipping carton. You should find the following:
• Operation Manual • Warranty Card
• Weighing Pan • External Power Transformer
• Pan Ring • Power Cord
Immediately verify that all items have been included and that
there has been no damage in shipping. To take advantage of
your new balance’s many features, carefully read your oper-
ating manual. It contains step-by-step procedures, examples,
and other vital information.
Warranty Card
Remember to return your completed warranty card within ten
days and to record all purchase information in the space pro-
vided on the back cover of your manual.

!
Warning: Use of this product in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer may impair any safety protection provided by
the equipment!

Specifications
Model # M-120 M-220 M-310 M-220D
Capacity 120g 220g 310g 220g/31g
Readability 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg/0.01mg

Common Specifications and Features

Electrical Requirements 115/230~50/60 Hz.
Response Time Variable
Controls Membrane Keyboard, 5 Keys
plus Zero (Tare) key
Display, Message 0.25" high Vacuum Fluorescent,
14 segment, 10 characters.
Display, Numeric 0.5" high Vacuum Fluorescent,
seven segment character.
Pan Diameter 3 1/4" (8.25 cm).

RS-232 Bidirectional Interface, 5 different formats.

Automatic Calibration with built-in NIST (National Institute of
Standards and Technology) Traceable Weights.

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Installation
Environment
The M-Series analytical balance is a precision instrument and
for optimum performance should be used in a work area rela-
tively free from drafts, vibrations and excessive room tempera-
tures. Room temperatures above 104°F/40°C or below
59°F/15°C could affect balance operation and accuracy.
Do not install the balance:
• near magnetic materials or equipment/instruments
which use magnets in their design.
• near air conditioning or heating vents which can cause
temperature fluctuations.
• in direct sunlight, near open windows or moving doors
which can cause air drafts.
• on an uneven or nonrigid work surface.
• near other equipment which can generate a vibration
on the same work surface.

Blue +30(3)

Green Ground (2) Blue +30(3)

Shield (6)

White -15 (1) Red +5(4)

Detail of
Power Cord
Receptacle

Power Cord
Receptacle

RS-232C I/O
Receptacle

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Power Source
The line voltage, which is used to power the analytical bal-
ance, should be reasonably constant and free from fluctua-
tions. It is also not advisable to use an outlet that is shared
with fluorescent fixtures or other electrical equipment that
draws current in an inconsistent manner.

Leveling the Balance

Place the balance in a work area as described above. The
balance must then be leveled to weigh accurately. A level
indicator vial on the floor of the weighing chamber is provid-
ed for your convenience. Adjust the leveling foot at the back
of the balance, then the side leveling feet until the bubble is
in the center of the level indicator vial. Turn clockwise to raise
or counterclockwise to lower the balance.
Installing the Weighing Pan and Pan Ring
Gently place the weighing pan into the load receiver which
shows through the hole in the center of the weighing cham-
ber floor. Then place and center the pan ring on the outside
of the weighing pan. A metal ring on the floor of weighing
chamber will keep the pan ring in place and from touching
the weighing pan.
Connecting the External Transformer
1. Prior to connecting the power to the balance, it is impor-
tant to verify that the external power supply matches the
voltage of the power source. If the proper transformer is not
used, damage to the balance may occur.
2. Connect the power cord to the external transformer. Then
noting the orientation of the connector, connect the exter-
nal transformer cord to the receptacle on the back of the
balance. See figure on following page.
3. Finally, plug the power cord in to a proper AC outlet. The
balance will go through a self test procedure, display check
and then indicate the model designation.
Your balance is designed to be continuously plugged in. If the
balance is unplugged from the power source, it will be neces-
sary to go through a warm up period for the balance to stabi-
lize.
Warm Up
To stabilize the balance for accurate weighing, it is important
that the balance be warmed up for a minimum of 24 hours
for the model 220D and 2 hours for all other models.

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General Information
Display Features
Your balance features two displays (a large Numeric Display
and a smaller Message Display) to give you complete weigh-
ing information.
Numeric Display
The Numeric Display continuously shows your weighing results.
The number of decimal places displayed depends on the bal-
ance model.
Message Display
The Message Display conveniently uses text to clearly provide
weighing information. During a weighing, the Message Display
continues to show the weighing unit, (for example, GRAM)
and also the unstable indicator. Whenever the balance is
unstable, an indicator (U) appears on the far right side of the
Message Display. During the Set Up procedures, the Message
Display will scroll through the available set up options.

Numeric Display Message Display Unstable Indicator

Denver Instrument M-220D

On/Off Setup Select Calibrate Print Zero

Keypad
The balance features a sealed membrane keypad for easy
and reliable operation. To operate a key quickly press it firmly
and then release. When scrolling through a list of selections,
the key may also be held and released when the desired
selection is shown in the Message Display.
The following outlines the function of each key.
On/Off Enters desired setting in Set Up Display and Set
Up Print Menus.
Turns display ON and OFF.

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 Setup Accesses Set Up Display Menu and Set Up Print
Menus.
Cycles through the Display Set Up Menu
options.
Select Cycles through Set Up selections.
Changes Range on Model-220D only.
Calibrate Initiates automatic internal calibration.
Print Initiates data transmit via serial I/O.
Cycles through the Set Up Print Menu options.
Zero Re-zeroes (tares) the Numeric Display.
Exits Set Up Display and Set Up Print Menus to
weighing display.

Calibration
After the warm-up period, the balance should be calibrated
before using it. Calibration of the balance can be done with
the internal weights or with your own external calibration
weights. calibration should be performed, as necessary, to
ensure accurate weighing.

Internal Calibration Permissible External Calibration

Model Weights Weights
120 50g (2x) 20g, 50g, 100g, 120g
220 100g (2x) 50g, 100g, 150g, 200g
310 100g (2x) 50g, 100g, 200g, 300g
220D 150g/30g 100g, 180g, 200g (coarse range)
10g, 20g, 30g (fine range)

To calibrate with internal weights:

1. Remove any weight from the pan, close the doors and
press the Zero key.
The display shows:
0.0000 ZEROING
then
0.0000 GRAM
2. Press the Calibrate key. The display shows:
The display shows:
–––––– CAL
then
–––––– CAL-XXX-
then
–––––– ZEROING
then
0.0000 GRAM

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To calibrate with External weights:

1. Remove any weight from the pan, close the doors and
press the Zero key.
The display shows:
0.0000 ZEROING
then
0.0000 GRAM
2. Place a permissible calibration weight on the pan and close
the doors. (100 gram weight used for illustration).
The display shows:
100.0001 GRAM
3. Press the Calibrate key.
The display shows:
100.0000 CAL-100-
4. Remove the weight.
The display shows:
0.0000 GRAM

Balance Operation
The balance operation is designed for ease of use. Always
make sure the balance is stable before each step of weigh-
ing. When the balance is stable, the unbalance indicator (U)
will disappear from the right hand side of the Message Display.
The balance is set to weigh in Grams. Other weighing units
can only be set through the I/O port. (See page 18)

I. Default (Factory) Settings

The balance is preset at the factory to correspond to the

most common user requirements. Listed below are the fac-
tory settings that are activated when the balance is initial-
ly turned on. (See the Set Up Menus Section IV)

Filter – FAST Auto Zero – ON Beeper – On, long

Range* – Manual Print – Single Baud – 300
Format – Type 1 Zero Print – ON Parity – OFF
Interval – No Interval Echo – ON

* For Model 220D only.

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II. Basic Weighing
To weigh without a container:
1. Close the doors of the weighing chamber.
2. Press the Zero key.
The display shows:
0.0000 ZEROING
then
0.0000 GRAM
3. Place the object or material to be weighed on the
weighing pan.
The display shows:
123.0120 GRAM (For example)
4. Wait for the unstable indicator (U) to disappear and
then take the weight reading.

Dual Range Weighing (Model 220D)

Pressing the Select key toggles between the fine and
coarse ranges.

III. Zeroing (Taring)

All models have zeroing capability up to the capacity of
the balance. By zeroing the container prior to adding a
sample, the container’s weight is stored in memory until
the Zero key is pressed again.

To weigh with a container:

1. Close the doors of the weighing chamber.
2. Press the Zero key.
The display shows:
0.0000 ZEROING
then
0.0000 GRAM
3. Place the container to be zeroed on the weighing pan
and close the doors.
The display shows:
23.3485 GRAM (For example)
4. Wait for the unstable indicator (U) to disappear and
then press the Zero Key.
The display shows:
0.0000 ZEROING
then
0.0000 GRAM
5. Place the sample to be weighed into the container.
The display shows:
124.2234 GRAM U (For example)
6. Wait for the unstable indicator (U) to disappear, then
take the weight reading.
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IV. Set Up Menus
The balance menu structure consists of two Set Up Menus
which allow the operator to configure the balance to your
specific operating environment or weighing applications.
A. DISPLAY MENU
These parameters are related to how the weighing infor-
mation is displayed. Parameters in the following:
Current Shows the current balance menu settings.
Default Sets the parameter to factory default settings.
Filter Optimizes response to vibrations by changing
the update speed.
Auto Zero Automatic re-zero of the display when near
zero.
Beeper Audible BEEP when keys are pressed.
Range (On the models 220D only), selects method for
range change.
•To check the Current configuration:
1. Press the Setup key. The display shows Setup.
2. Press the Setup key again. The display shows Current.
3. Press the On/Off key to select the Current option.
4. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the cur-
rent parameter selections.
5. Press the Zero key to return to the weighing mode.
•To set the Default (factory) settings:
1. Press the Setup key three (3) times. The display shows
Default.
2. Press the On/Off key to select the Default settings. The
display will return to the weighing mode.

•To set the Filter selection:

1. Press the Setup key four (4) times. The display shows
Filter.
2. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the
three (3) selections:
• FT FAST — (Filter Fast): Used under ideal conditions.
• F NORMAL — (Filter Normal): Used under standard
laboratory conditions.
• FT SLOW — (Filter Slow): Used in areas with drafts and
vibrations.
3. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Filter setting
when it appears in the Message Display.
4. Press the Setup key to go to Auto Zero, or the Zero key
to return to the weighing mode.

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•To set Auto Zero:
1. Press the Setup key five (5) times. The display shows A-
Zero.
2. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the two
(2) selections:
• A-Z ON — (Auto Zero On): Automatically compen-
sates for zero drift.
• A-Z OFF — (Auto Zero Off): Turns off this correction
feature.
3. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Auto Zero set-
ting when it appears in the Message Display.
4. Press the Setup key to go to Beeper or the Zero key to
return to the weighing mode.
•To Change Beeper duration or to turn Off:
1. Press the Setup key six (6) times. The display shows
Beeper.
2. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the
three (3) selections:
• BP SHORT — (Beeper Short): Sets audible tone to a
short duration
• BP LONG — (Beeper Long): Sets audible tone to a
long duration
• BP OFF — (Beeper Off): Sets audible tone to OFF.
3. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Beeper set-
ting when it appears in the Message Display.
4. Press the Setup key to go to Default (or Range on model
220D) or the Zero key to return to the weighing mode.
•To set method for Range change (model 220D only):
1. Press the Setup key seven (7) times. The display shows
Range.
2. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the two
(2) selections:
• AUTO R — (Auto Range): After placing a sample
weight on the pan that exceeds its' 31 gram capaci-
ty, the balance will automatically switch from fine to
coarse range and tare out the sample. The display
shows: 0.000. To return to fine range, remove weight
and press the Select key
• MANUAL R — (Manual Range): Keeps the balance
from switching ranges when 31 grams is exceeded.
The display shows: - - - - , when this occurs.
3. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Range setting
when it appears in the Message Display.
4. Press the Setup key to go to Default, or the Zero key to
return to the weighing mode.

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B. PRINT MENU
These parameters are related to the set up of the serial
interface for printer or computer interface applications:
Print Allows the balance to send data to a comput-
er or printer when interfaced.
Baud Sets the transfer rate unit for serial data trans-
mission in bits/second.
Format Sets the format for the type of I/O string.
Zero Print Permits balance to print at zero weight.
Parity Permits recognition of simple bit errors in data
transmissions.
Interval Adapts data transfer to match receivers of dif-
ferent speeds.
Echo Permits verification of commands sent from a
computer
•To set Print when the data string is sent:
1. Press the Setup Key. The display shows Setup.
2. Press the Print key. The display shows Print.
3. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the
three (3) selections:
• SINGLE — Manually sends a single data string from
the balance to printer or computer after stability.
• AFTR STB — (After stability): Automatically sends a sin-
gle data string after the display stabilizes.
• EACH DSP — (Each Display): Continually sends signal
through the serial port.
4. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Print setting
when it appears in the Message Display.
5. The display will return to the weighing mode.

• To set the Baud rate:

1. Press the Setup key. The display shows Setup.
2. Press the Print key twice (2). The display shows Baud.
3. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the six
(6) selections:

110BD 1200BD
300BD 2400BD
600BD 4800BD

4. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Baud Rate

when it appears in the Message Display.
5. The display will return to the weighing mode.

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•To set Format:
1. Press the Setup key. The display shows Setup.
2. Press the Print key three (3) times. The display shows
Format.
3. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the five
(5) selections: (See page 15 for Output Specifications)
TYPE 1 TYPE 3 TYPE 5
TYPE 2 TYPE 4
4. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Format setting
when it appears in the Message Display.
5. The display will return to the weighing mode.

•To set Zero Print:

1. Press the Setup key. The display shows Setup.
2. Press the Print key four (4) times. The display shows ZPrint.
3. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the two
(2) selections:
• Z PR ON — (Zero Print On): Prints when displays reads
zero.
• Z PR OFF — (Zero Print Off): Does not prints when dis-
play reads zero.
4. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Zero Print set-
ting when it appears in the Message Display.
5. The display will return to the weighing mode.

•To set Parity:

1. Press the Setup key. The display shows Setup.
2. Press the Print key five (5) times. The display shows Parity.
3. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the
three (3) selections:

• PRTY OFF — (Parity Off) - Turns parity off.

• EVN PRTY — (Even Parity) - Requires that the number
of set bits must be even.
• ODD PRTY — (Odd Parity) -Requires that the number
of set bits must be odd.

4. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Parity setting

when it appears in the Message Display.
5. The display will return to the weighing mode.

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 •To set Interval:
1. Press the Setup key. The display shows Setup.
2. Press the Print key six (6) times. The display shows
Interval.
3. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the four
(4) selections:
• NO INTVL — (No Interval): Transfers data automati-
cally when any change or update occurs.
• 1/1 SEC** — (Print 1/1 second): Transfers data once
every second or up date.
• 1/10 SEC** — (Print 1/10 seconds): Transfers data
once every ten seconds.
• 1/60 SEC** — (Print 1/60 seconds): Transfers data
once every 60 seconds.
**to use this setting, the Each Display (EACH DSP) must
first be selected. See page 14.

4. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Interval set-

ting when it appears in the Message Display.
5. The display will return to the weighing mode.

•To set Echo:

1. Press the Setup key. The display shows Setup.
2. Press the Print key seven (7) times. The display shows
Echo.
3. Press the Select key repeatedly to scroll through the two
(2) selections:

• ECHO ON: Balance echoes command back to com-

puter.
• ECHO OFF: No echo from the balance.

4. Press the On/Off key to select the desired Echo setting

when it appears in the Message Display.
5. The display will return to the weighing mode.

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Interface Applications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
I. Signal Definition
Your balance uses a RS-232C interface, with the default
setting at 8 data bits, Parity Off and two (2) stop bits. The
balance must receive one (1) or two (2) stop bits.

Data output: Voltage output compatible with RS-

232C levels, 300 ohm source resistance
units and ± 10 volt swing minimum.
Data input: Voltage input compatible with RS-232C
levels, nominal 3000 ohms input
impedance, ± 5 volt minimum swing, ±
20 volts maximum voltage.
Case ground: Tied to earth ground through the power
cord.
Signal ground: Tied internally to the case ground.

II. I/O Specifications

The information transfer to and from the balance is
accomplished with RS-232C serial compatible signals,
using a choice of 8 data bits with Parity Off or 7 data bits
with Parity On. The interface connector is a 9 pin male
subminiature D plug.

It is important to determine interface requirements of

equipment connected to the balance. The maximum
recommended cable length is 25 feet. The information is
transmitted at variable baud rates ( from 110 to 4800) in
standard ASCII format. See page 15 to change the baud
rate.

Output Specifications
Output can be in one of the following forms:
Stable Unstable
Type 1 1 + 0000.0002 U + 0000.0002
Type 2 S + 0000.0003g SD + 0000.0003g
Type 3 ST + 0000.0003 US + 000.0003
Type 4 + 0000.0003 + 000.0003
Type 5 + 0000.0003 grams + 0000.0003 unstable
The output string is terminated with a <cr> <If>.

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III. I/O Connector
The mating connector is a 9 pin subminiature D socket, DE
- 9S or equivalent. Pins used are as follows:
PIN # FUNCTION
1 Case Ground
2 Data Input to balance
3 Data Output from balance
7 Signal Ground
IV. I/O Commands
Using I/O commands greatly expands the features and
functions of your balance. If more information regarding
the additional balance operations is needed, please con-
tact our Customer Service Department. The following com-
mands can be used to perform the functions. The com-
mands will either be immediate or must be followed by
carriage return, noted by <cr>. Do not press the <cr>
unless it is included in the command. The symbol # desig-
nates a number following the command letter. It can be
either a simple character or a string of characters. Except
as noted, all commands are upper case.
Symbol Description
Zero (Tare)
T Immediately Zeroes (tares) balance to zero.
Calibrate command.
CAL<cr> Allows the user to re-calibrate the balance
using the allowed calibration weights. To use,
place the calibration weight on the pan and
send the calibrate command. The balance dis-
plays CALIBRATE (it may flash very quickly; the
balance is able to complete the calibration
without waiting), and then returns with the
new calibration, if possible.
Parts Re-calibration.
P#<cr> Allows the user to display a number to represent
the weight on the pan. This can be used for
parts counting, check weighing, or conversion
to other weight functions not available with the
F command. The number # can be any value
from .000001 to 999999; however, care must be
exercised when using this command to ensure
accurate results.
Decimal Point Position.
D# When in the COUNT function, the decimal point
may be positioned as necessary. Position zero is

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 to the right of the least significant digit and
position seven is to the left of the seventh digit.
Seven digits plus the decimal place are avail-
able, but there may be some variations
depending upon the unit's capacity.
Range Change. Selects Range on dual range models.
RL Changes Range to Lower capacity.
RH Changes Range to Higher capacity.
Function select.
F# The balance changes to the function selected
by the function number (#). The # represents a
hex number (0-9, B-D). It is not necessary to
remove the weight or Zero (tare) when chang-
ing functions. The following table lists the
Function number and function name.
0 - COUNT 5 - GRAIN 9 - DRAM
2 - DWT (Pennyweight) 6 - CARAT B - MATH A
3 - OUNCE 7 - POUND D - MILLI (Milligrams)
4 - OZT (Troy Ounce) 8 - SCRUP (Scruple)
SU<cr> Set Up Accesses Set Up Menu and lists all
options.
M# <cr> Enters balance Identification Name.
D Sets Default Values and Exits.
F# Function. Disables Functions 0-9, A-C.
Example: F10 = GRAMS OFF
F#1 Enables Functions 0-9. A-C.
Example: F11 - GRAMS ON
FI Function Initialization resets factory parameters.
I# Sets Filter integration speeds using a hex num-
ber (1-9, A-F) with 1 being fastest, 5 being the
standard, and F being the slowest.
Auto-Zero. Sets Zero Reading Adjustment.
ZØ Disables Auto-Zero.
Z1 Enables Auto-Zero.
Beeper. Adjusts Beeper tone.
BØ Disables Beeper tone.
B1 Sets Beeper for short, soft tone.
B2 Sets Beeper for longer, louder tone.
Range. A Range Change on dual range models.
RA Sets Automatic Range change when lower
capacity is exceeded.
RM Keeps balance in lower capacity range, oper-
ated Manually.

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Exit.
X Exits and Saves settings that remain stored
even if power is lost.
Set up print.
SUP Accesses Print Menu and lists all options.
Print. Sends data string to printer.
PØ Prints continuously.
P1 Single when Print Key is pressed after balance
has stabilized.
P2 Prints after balance has stabilized.
Baud.
B# Sets Baud.
1 - 110 3 - 600 5 - 2400
2 - 300 4 - 1200 6 - 4800
Format.
F# Sets Format Type for I/O string with F1 being the
standard setting.
1 - Type 1 3 - Type 3 5 - Type 5
2 - Type 2 4 - Type 4
Zero Print. Sets Printer for Zero Printing.
ZØ Does not print at zero weight.
Z1 Prints at zero weight.
Parity. Sets Parity Parameters.
PTØ Turns OFF Parity.
PT1 Turns ON Parity.
PT2 Sets Parity at even.
PT3 Sets Parity at odd.
Interval. Sets time Intervals for printing.
IØ No Interval.
I# Prints at Intervals set by seconds up to once
every 120 seconds.
Echo.
EØ Sets Echo OFF, half display.
E1 Sets Echo ON, full display

Print.
?# Prints the data # of times when the balance
has stabilized. The # can be 1 to 9. If # is zero,
then the balance does a continuous output of
the data.
Example: If # = 4, then the balance (when sta-
ble) outputs its data string four times consecu-
tively following the receipt of the command.

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Balance Identification Number
ID=#<CR> Enters Balance Identification Number. Up to an
eight digit number can be entered, but only
the last six digits are shown on the Message
Display.
ID<CR> Displays balance name and Identification num-
ber.
Statistical Analysis
RC Clears memory of any statistical data.
RN# Sample #. Assigns the first sample Number
with additional samples being numbered con-
secutively. # can be from 1 to 1,000
E Enters sample from weighing pan and assigns
sample number beginning with the number
previously set.
Recall.
R<cr> Recalls all statistical data.
Multiple Tare Values.
Z#S Enters Multiple ZERO (Tare) Weight directly from
the weighing pan.
Z#=#<cr> Enters a Multiple ZERO (Tare) Value. The first # is
the number of the ZERO (tare) value which can
be any digit between 0 and 9. The second
# is the weight of the (tare) value which can
be any 6 digit number plus a decimal point.
Z#R Recalls a multiple tare value that has been
stored (0-9).
Math Function.
A#<cr> Enters the value for A.
OFF.
OF Turns Display OFF.
ON Turns Display ON.
Keyboard.
KL Set Up Menu lock.
KU Set Up Menu unlock.
Linearity Correction.
WØ Internal Weight Off
W1 Small Internal Weight On.
W2 Large Internal Weight On.

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Appendix A - Troubleshooting Guide
Display Shows Cause Remedy

On/Off key pressed Press the On/Off key

to turn Off Displays.
(Blank Screens) Power cord not Connect cord.
connected.
No power to outlet or Check power sup
improper voltage. ply and voltage
switch.
Temporary fault Disconnect and
reconnect power
cord. (Wait at least
five seconds before
reconnecting it.)
Weight exceeds
––––– OVER balance capacity. Reduce weight.
Pan not properly Install properly.
––––– UNDER installed.
Pan obstructed. Move balance.
Air movement Move balance or
95.247 GRAM U
around balance. alter filter.
Unstable location. Make sample sta-
tionary.
Balance operating Re-calibrate
25.231 GRAM error balance.
Check level.
Pan obstructed Check pan place-
ment.
NO CAL Calibration error See Calibration
Section.

NOTE
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Please refer to the
inside back cover of this manual for the phone number of your
sales and service representative.

Cleaning Instructions
The exterior surfaces of the product may be cleaned with a
mild water-based detergent and a lint-free nonabrasive cloth.
Alternately, isopropyl alcohol may be used. Do not immerse
the product in any liquid.

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Appendix B - Initialization* and/or
Linearity Correction
Warning: The following procedure should only be preformed
by a qualified technician. Improper adjustment will
effect the accuracy of readings.
Equipment: Use two test weights of similar value to set lineari-
ty. Recommended weight is either 1/3 or 1/2 of the balance
capacity. However, the exact value of either weight need not
be known to do this procedure.
NOTE: Pressing Zero during this procedure will exit linearity.
1. Press the Setup key.
The display shows:
SET UP
2. Press the Calibrate key.
The display shows:
INITALZ
3. Press the Select key.
The display shows:
INIT
To initialize the balance, proceed to the next step. To perform
the linearity correction, skip to Step #6.
4. Press the On/Off key.
The display shows:
INIT -XX-
5. Press the Zero key and return to normal operation.
The display shows:
ZEROING
6. Press the Select key again.
The display shows:
LIN
7. Press the On/Off key.
The display shows:
LIN 1
8. When the Numeric Display is stable, again press On/Off key.
The display shows:
LIN 2
9. Place the first test weight on the weighing pan.
10. When the Numeric Display is stable, again press On/Off
key. The display shows:
LIN 3
11. Remove the first test weight and place the second test
weight on the weighing pan.

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12. When the Numeric Display is stable, again press On/Off key.
The display shows:
LIN 4
13. Place both test weights on the weighing pan.
14. When the Numeric Display is stable, again press the On/Off
key and the Message. Display shows the Linearity
Correction.
The display shows:
L number.
15. Remove weights and press the Zero key to return to normal
operations.

* Initialization resets to the default parameters and erases all

user data.

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Appendix C - Glossary of Terms
Automatic Calibration Automatic self-calibration of the balance.
Auto-Zero Automatically correcting the zero display
due to slow drift.
Baud Rate The transfer rate unit for serial data transmis-
sion in bits/seconds between the computer
and the printer.
Bit Unit used for the information content of a
communication.
Calibrate Adapts the balance to a reference weight.
Capacity The maximum mass that a balance is capa-
ble of weighing (the top end of the range
scale). See Balance Specifications for
capacity.
Coarse Range Normal weighing range with ten time less
readability than the fine range. (See Dual
Range.)
Counting Pieces A weighing application for determining the
piece count of identical weighing samples.
Default Preset parameters automatically in use
when the balance is turned on.
Dual Range Balance Balance with an auxiliary fine range that has
a ten times greater readability than the
coarse range.
Electronic Balance Using one of several methods, an electronic
balance senses a physical force when
weight is placed on it and translates this
force into digital form.
Factory Setting Settings pre-selected in the menu by the
manufacturer for normal applications and
conditions. These can be changed by the
user, but they also can be reset using the
default Set Up Procedure.
Fine Range Weighing range with ten times greater read-
ability than the coarse range.
Interface Connector with standardized data transfer
between the balance and another compo-
nent of the system (printer, computer).
Leveling Horizontal aligning of the balance during
installation.
Linearity The amount a weight reading may deviate
from a straight line between 0 grams and
the maximum capacity of the balance.
Within the capacity of the balance, weight
readings will deviate a very small amount.
Menu A series of settings from which the user can
choose in order to the balance to a particu-
lar weighing situation
Parity Checking information in the data transmis-
sion.

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Readability The smallest increment that a balance is able
to display.
Resolution The minimum discernible measurement. In
other words, the minimum weight that must
be added to the balance to enable the dis-
play.
Re-zero Returns balance to zero setting using the Zero
(Tare) key.
Set Up The process of configuring the balance to
operate in a certain way.
Tare Weight Weight of a container or package that
should not be taken into account in the
weighing.
Taring Compensating for a Tare Weight by setting
the display of the balance at zero with the
container or other packaging material on
the weighing pan. Also called re-zeroing or
zeroing.
Unstable Indicator Symbol that is automatically displayed when
the balance is not stable. It disappears when
the balance becomes stable.
Weighing Mode Used for the weighing operation. The weigh-
ing unit being used is displayed on the
Message Display.

Appendix D - Accessories
ITEM DENVER INSTRUMENT PART NO.
Lock-down Device 36800110.1
Printer 115V 901038.1
Printer 230V 901039.1
Printer Paper 901044.1
Printer Ribbon 901045.1
External Calibration Weights - available through your distributor.

Part# Input Output all power supplies

700754.1 115V~, 50/60 hz, 25 watts +30 V, 100mA
700754.3 230V~, 50/60 hz, 25 watts +15 V, 100mA
700754.4 100V~, 50/60 hz, 25 watts -15 V, 100mA
700754.7 220V~, 50/60 hz, 25 watts +5 V, 1mA

The tolerance for AC input to the external transformer is ± 10%.

A separate cord set is provided to connect the external trans-
former to the mains supply.

Note: Other main connector plug configurations may be

available. Contact your sales representative.

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Appendix E - Calibration Variance
Corrections can be made to the calibration values to com-
pensate for the difference between the actual weight being
used and the permissible value. This feature allows the calibra-
tion value to match certified weights with correction value. A
permissible weight value can be altered as much as ± 19.9
milligrams, and on the Model 220D low range, ± 1.99
miligrams.

NOTE: Altering the calibration value for an external calibra-

tion weight which matches to that models internal
weight, will change the internal calibration variance
as set at the factory. The variance, which is estab-
lished in the following procedure, will remain in memo-
ry until this procedure is performed again.

To modify the calibration variance:

1. Press the Calibrate key.
The display shows:
CAL
2. Press repeatedly the Setup key until the calibration value to
be modified is displayed.
The display shows: (100 grams used in this example.)
CAL-100-
3. Press the On/Off key to select the value.
The display shows:
V + 00.0
4. Press the Setup key repeatedly to display either the plus (+)
or minus (-) sign.
5. Press the On/Off key when the desired sign is displayed. The
display shows:
V - 00.0
6. Press the Select key repeatedly to change the first digit
(digits cycles 0-1).
The display shows:
V-10.0
7. Press the On/Off key when the desired digit is displayed.
8. Press the Select key repeatedly when the desired digit is dis-
played.
9. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for each additional digit. The balance
returns to the weighing display when the last digit has been
selected with the On/Off key.

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Appendix F – Menu Trees
DISPLAY MENU TREE * Factory
Default
Settings
CURRENT
DEFAULT
FILTER FT FAST*
F NORMAL
FT SLOW
BEEPER BP SHORT
BP LONG*
BP OFF
AUTO ZERO AZ ON*
AZ OFF
RANGE AUTO R
(220D Only) MANUAL R*

PRINT MENU TREE

PRINT SINGLE*
AFTR STB
EACH DSP
BAUD 110BD 1200BD
300BD* 2400BD
600BD 4800BD

FOR MAT TYPE1* TYPE4

TYPE2 TYPE5
TYPE3
ZERO PRINT Z PR ON*
Z PR OFF
PARITY PRTY OFF*
EVN PRTY
ODD PRTY
INTERVAL NO INTVL*
1/1 SEC
1/10 SEC
1/60 SEC

ECHO ECHO ON*

ECHO OFF

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 Warranty Instructions
1. Please return the prepaid, pre-addressed Purchase
Registration Card to Denver Instrument Company
promptly upon your purchase of the Denver Instrument
product. the return of the card is not a condition prece-
dent to warranty coverage.

2. If you have any questions about a Denver Instrument

product, please call toll-free, 1-800-321-1135 (or FAX
description of problem to (303) 423-4831) for technical
assistance.

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Authorization Number”. Please pack the product
securely in its original approved packing carton or other
suitable container and include your Return
Authorization Number on the shipping label and as a
precaution also a note inside the box. Shipping charges
must be fully prepaid.

Ship to:
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6542 Fig Street
Arvada, Colorado 80004
Denver Instrument Company
6542 Fig Street • Arvada, Colorado 80004 U.S.A.
1-800-321-1135 • (303) 431-7255 • Fax (303) 423-4831
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