Radwag PS 510.R2.CT Carat Balance User Manual

Number of instruction: IMMU-03-10-10-14-ENG LCD RADWAG BALANCES MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRONIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS RADWAG 26 – 6

- 10 - Balance PS series with weighing pan 195 x 195 mm: Type balance PS 1200.R2 PS 2100.R2 PS 3500.R2 PS 4500.R2 PS 6000.R2 Max capacity 1200g 2

- 100 - 18.2.4. Returning to the weighing mode 18.3 Checkweighing Checkweighing is a working mode that uses two thresholds (LOW and HIGH) in or

- 101 - VARIABLE 1 – function initiates the selection and editing of variable 1 VARIABLE 2 – function initiates the selection and editing of variabl

- 102 - • Confirm the inserted value by pressing button, • The software automatically proceeds to the editing window of MAX high threshold value,

- 103 - <Max>: mass higher than the value of the high threshold 18.4 Dosing The dosing is the mode which consits in the process of sample

- 104 - VARIABLE 2 – function initiates the selection and editing of variable 2 The way of declaring the function is described in the section relati

- 105 - • Use the arrow buttons to set the tolerance value • Confirm the entered tolerance by pressing button, • The balance software automa

- 106 - 18.4.2. Returning to the weighing mode 18.5 Deviations % against the mass of the standard The balance software has the option of deviatio

- 107 - PRINT FOOTER – function initiates the print-out of a designed footer VARIABLE 1 – function initiates the selection and editing of variable

- 108 - 18.5.2. Setup for reference mass by typing its mass Procedure: • Press one of the F buttons to which the function <ENTER SAMPLE> i

- 109 - 18.5.3. Returning to the weighing mode 18.6 Animal weighing Working mode <Animal weighing> enables reliable determining mass of ob

- 11 - Balance APP series: APP 10.R2 APP 35.R2 Max capacity 10 kg 35 kg Tare range -10 kg -35 kg Min capacity 2 g 2 g Readability 0.01 g 0

- 110 - F button shortcuts The function enables the option of quick access for weighing functions, which are available when buttons F1, F2, F3 or F

- 111 - 18.6.2. Method of operation to manually start the process To manually start the process of weighing select the option <AUTOSTART> and

- 112 - Place the container in which the measurement is to be carried out on the weighing pan and when the indication is stable tare its mass. Next,

- 113 - After finalising the weighing process measurement result is locked and automatically printed. In order to finish the measurement press butt

- 114 - 18.7 Density of solids Density of solids is a function that allows the determination of the density of the material determined for the refe

- 115 - The kit suitable for AS balances. Components of the kit: 1 Beaker basis 8 Hook 2 Weighing pan stand 9 Top weighing pan of density determi

- 116 - How to assemble the set AS balances PS balances CAUTION: • The kit components should be stored in the kit, • The set of pans or the si

- 117 - F button shortcuts The function enables the option of quick access for weighing functions, which are available when buttons F1, F2, F3 or F

- 118 - sample first in the air (top weighing pan (4) of the density kit), and then weighing the same sample in liquid (on the bottom weighing pan (2

- 119 - 8. If <ANOTHER> liquid of determined density has been chosen, you should insert its density 9. After inserting this data, the prog

- 12 - Additional asset of PS R2.H balances are their interfaces build-in a hermetic closed housing which is separated from the balance. The interfac

- 120 - 12. On te second measurement result approval, the program will automatically calculate the tested solid object density and it will be in

- 121 - measurement. The balance remembers the recently inserted data (liquid, temperature), which shortens the measuring procedure considerably. 18

- 122 - 7. On inserting the data, the program will pass on to the proper process of measuring. 8. First, the sinker should be placed on the hook

- 123 - 10. On the second measurement result approval, the program will automatically calculate density of the tested liquid which will be indic

- 124 - 18.9 Statistics Statistics allows you to collect data of the series of measurements and use them to generate statistics. The range of stati

- 125 - Statistical data that is counted for every measuring series o N (number of samples) o SUM (total number of samples) o AVG (

- 126 - • When the indication is stable, confirm the measurement by pressing button, • The measurement is saved in the balance memory and is au

- 127 - The information about the number of saved measurements is displayed in the bottom line. On pressing or , the type of the information displa

- 128 - 18.9.2. Deleting statistics To delete the statistics data carried out for the series of measurements, you should follow this procedure:

- 129 - 18.9.3. Returning to the weighing mode 18.10 Totalising The function Totalising allows a user to weigh individual ingredients of the

- 13 - Balance assembly Upon unpacking the balance remove any protective elements and assembly the balance: - assembly the metal pan (2) on the bala

- 130 - PRINT FOOTER – function initiates the print-out of a designed footer VARIABLE 1 – function initiates the selection and editing of variable

- 131 - The software adds the mass of the ingredient to the total which is followed by automatic taring of the indication (zero indication is shown

- 132 - The message <RESULT> is displayed in the bottom line, which means that the total result of all the ingredients that have been weighed

- 133 - 18.10.2. Returning to the weighing mode 18.11 Peak hold This function enables peak hold applied to the weighing pan during a single ch

- 134 - ENTER TARE – function initiates the option of inserting packaging mass SELECT TARE – function initiates the option of selecting packaging

- 135 - In order to operate properly, you should set the threshold in grams. It is the indicating point beyond which the function starts to register

- 136 - 18.12 Pipettes calibration (only XA and AS balances) Pipettes calibration function applies to fixed volume pipettes and adjustable volume p

- 137 - F button shortcuts The function enables the option of quick access for weighing functions, which are available when buttons F1, F2, F3 or F4

- 138 - 18.12.2. Means of operation • Enter the mode <PIPET CALIBRATION.> • Start the proces. • Following the displayed messages set

- 139 - • Set the air pressure, next press ENTER for confirmation. The computer software proceeds to the next step, i.e. entering the first control

- 14 - 2 BASIC INFORMATION 2.1 Intended use The purchased balanced serves to determine the weighing value of loads in laboratory environment. It

- 140 - • By means of pipette dose the first portion of water, wait until the measurement is stable and press ENTER to confirm. • The computer so

- 141 - • Example of a report: 18.12.3. Returning to the weighing mode

- 142 - 19 COMMUNICATION The menu Communication enables the configuration of port settings, to which you can get access by pressing button. The ba

- 143 - 19.2 WIFI port settings CAUTION: 1. The transmission parameters must be matched to the client’s local network. 2. Most Wi-Fi modules

- 144 - Procedure: − Select the communication port <WIFI> and then set the appropriate values for the parameter <P3.3.3 – NETWORK PARAMETER

- 145 - 19.3. USB port USB port of type A is intended for: • Connecting a memory stick storing <FAT files system>, • Connecting balance

- 146 - Steps: 1. Run driver installer Installation welcome box: In order to go on, press button ‘NEXT’. Installation path selection box

- 147 - Box ready for installation: Press ‘INSTALL’ to start the installation process. Note: The installer is closing at the end of this p

- 148 - For this very case the number is COM2. 5. Set balance parameters: select USB value for parameter P4.1.1 COMPUTER/PORT. 6. Run software

- 149 - 20 PERIPHERALS The menu PERIPHERALS is to be found in the menu Parameters to which you can get access by pressing button. In the menu t

- 15 - 2.4 Monitoring the metrological parameters of the instrument Metrological characteristics of the balance require periodical inspection

- 150 - 20.1.2. Continuous transmission Continuous transmission parameter enables turning on/off continuous transmission of a measurement. It is po

- 151 - 20.1.4. Cooperation with E2R E2R is a control system, it controls all weighments realised on a measuring device. Upon activation of this op

- 152 - <P4.2.3 SUFFIX>. Sending these codes allows to control globally both, information and actions carried out at the beginning and/or at th

- 153 - SUFFIX - 1D564108 (paper crop for EPSON printers equipped with an auto cutter blade) Example balance settings for correct cooperation (p

- 154 - − set the balance parameters related to the cooperation with the bar code reader <P4.3.1 PORT> - choice of the port, to which the ba

- 155 - <P4.5.2. PRINT> for <YES> • Exit the balance manu CAUTION: The balance program enables cooperation with one or both buttons. If

- 156 - Set of external buttons TARE and PRINT. CAUTION: Standard balance equipment does not include the set of external buttons. 21 WORKING WIT

- 157 - symbol preceding the weighing result). This option is only available for non-verified balances. 21.1 Cable pinout diagram Cable: bala

- 158 - 21.2 Format of data setting The measurement result can be sent from the balance to an external device by pressing button on the balance or

- 159 - and then: 1 – 3 4 5 6 7 8 – 16 17 18 - 20 21 22 Command space stability marker space character Mass space unit CR LF command - 1 ÷ 3 - ch

- 16 - 4 UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING AND START-UP 4.1 Assembling and place of use • The balance should be stored and used in locations free of vibrat

- 160 - 22.1 List of commands Command Command description Z Zero balance T Tare balance OT Give tare value UT Set tare S Send stable measurement

- 161 - K0 Unlock balance keypad OMI Give available working modes OMS Set working mode OMG Give current working mode BP Activate sound signal PC Send

- 162 - 22.3 Commands description Zero the balance Format: Z CR LF Accessible responses: Z_A CR LF Z_D CR LF - command understood and in progress -

- 163 - Send stable measurement result in basic measuring unit Format: S CR LF Accessible responses: S_A CR LF S_E CR LF - command understood and in

- 164 - Responce format: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-15 16 17 18 19 20 21 S U space stability marker space character mass space unit CR LF E

- 165 - Switch on continuous transmission in current measuring unit Format: CU1 CR LF Accessible responses: CU1_I CR LF - command understood but not

- 166 - Responce format 1 2 3 4-12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 D H space mass space unit space CR LF Mass - 9 characters with right j

- 167 - Value release Format: SS CR LF Accessible responses: SS_OK CR LF - command understood, execution in progress Command’s function is similar

- 168 - Accessible responses: K0_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment K0_OK CR LF - command carried out OMI - Give availab

- 169 - Example 2: Command: OMI <CR><LF> - give accessible working modes Response: OMI <CR><LF> - accessible working mo

- 17 - XA R.2 Balance Steps: - open side doors of the weighing chamber, - remove the transport protection (6) - press the safety catch gently a

- 170 - Example: Command: OMG<CR><LF> - give current working mode Response: OMG_13_OK<CR><LF> - balance operates in wor

- 171 - 23 ERROR MESSAGES -Err2- Value beyond zero range, -Err3- Value beyond tare range, -Err8- Tarring / Zeroing operation time e

- 172 - 24 UNDER HOOK WEIGHING In standard analytical and precision balances loads can be weighed under the weighing pan. Such means of operation

- 173 - 25 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT 25.1 Anti-vibration table It is a very stable basis which eliminates all kinds of vibrations and ground shakes.

- 174 - MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRONIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS RADWAG Balances & Scales 26 – 600 Radom 28 Bracka Street POLAND phone. +4

- 18 - Upon balance installation onto its workstation Remove the transport protection (9) – press the safety catch gently and turn it accordingly to

- 19 - AS R.2 balances AS balance with d=0.01/0.1 mg AS balance with d=0.1 mg • open side doors of the weighing chamber, • remove transport safet

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- 20 - Balance PS Remove the adhesive tape. Carefully remove the balance from its packaging. Remove all the elements necessary for correct operation

- 21 - Balance APP Remove the adhesive tape. Carefully remove the balance from its packaging. Remove all the elements necessary for correct operati

- 22 - • After removing the protective elements of the weighing pan and after unblocking the internal calibration mechanism (only R2 series bal

- 23 - 2. Glass parts should be cleaned using a dry flannel cloth (mild cleanser may be used if it does not contain any abrasive substances) – for d

- 24 - 3. Remove the side glass walls. The side glass walls are not replaceable, so it is important to remember which one is left and right, and af

- 25 - Steps for AS.R2 series balance: 1. Twist off and remove the top glass wall safety frame, and slide the top glass wall out of the slideway.

- 26 - 4. CAUTION: do not remove the front glass wall. 5. Remove the weighing pan, the weighing pan safety rings and the bottom metal plates, so

- 27 - a) Plugging to mains Balance can be connected to mains only with a power adapter that comes standard with the balance. Nominal power supply

- 28 - - percent setup, - density determination of solids, - density determination of liquids, - animal weighing, - statistics - totalising -

- 29 - 6 KEYBOARD ON/OFF button enables switching on and off balance’s display. If switched off balance components other than the display are

- 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 TECHNICAL DATA ...7 1.1 Connection ports..

- 30 - 7 START-UP When plugged to mains, the balance displays name and number of software, and afterwards proceeds to weighing mode. 7.1 Connecti

- 31 - 8 USER MENU Balance menu is divided into 6 basic function groups. Each group has individual name starting with capital letter P. 8.1 User

- 32 - Name of function groups and their content: P1 ADJUSTMENT P1.1 INT. CALIB. | [internal adjustment] P1.2 EXT. CALIB. | [extern

- 33 - P4.2 PRINTER |COM 1/COM 2/USB/WIFI/PENDRIVE/USB PC/NONE [pr

- 34 - P8 UNITS P8.1 ACCESIBILITY | declaration of units to be available for balance operation P8.2 START UNIT | selection of a start unit, unit

- 35 - The next time you log in, select a user from the list and enter the password. After that the program starts working with the permissions for t

- 36 - 10 WEIGHING 10.1 Required weighing procedures In order to ensure long lasting use of a balance and reliable measurement of weighed load

- 37 - Before the start of weighing process or in case of drastic change of ambient conditions at a workstation (e.g. ambient temperature change a

- 38 - 10.2 Zeroing In order to zero mass indication press button. The mass indication on the display should equal zero, and precise zero and sta

- 39 - Manual tare determination Procedure: • While in optional mode press quick access button F, to which the option <ENTER TARE> is assign

- 4 - 11.2 Start unit selection ... 52 11.3 User’s unit ...

- 40 - AUTOTARE Function allowing for automatic taring of the packaging during the weighing process, when packaging mass for each of the product is d

- 41 - 10.4.1. Setting level of filtering Depending on the balance working conditions you should set the filter. In ideal conditions you can set th

- 42 - 10.4.2. Value release Due to various ambient conditions at workplaces, and in order to set balance to present conditions, it is necessary to

- 43 - 10.4.4. Displaying the last digit Function enables displaying the last digit on the balance display. 10.4.5. Balance ambient conditions Thi

- 44 - • After measurement stabilization automatic taring of the packaging mass will proceed (Net marker will appear in the upper part of the displa

- 45 - printing frame when the result is unstable. This function applies only to non-verified balances. • <AUTO> - select this option to enab

- 46 - < AUTO THRES. > parameter is connected with the following functions: - automatic tare, - automatic operation, For automatic operation

- 47 - 10.8. Information Function enables displaying additional information in the bottom line. Depending on the needs, a user can choose the follow

- 48 - 10.9. Non-standard information Function enables declaring non-standard information, which is to be displayed in the bottom line of the displ

- 49 - 10.10. F button shortcuts Function enables assigning quick access option for weighing functions which are accessible by choosing F1, F2, F

- 5 - 18.2.4. Returning to the weighing mode ... 100 18.3 Checkweighing ...

- 50 - 10.11. Dual range balance (NPS 200/2000.R2) Balance NPS 200/2000.R2 series is a dual range weighing instrument. The accuracy of the I weighi

- 51 - 11 UNITS P8 UNITS parameter group enables user to change availability of mass units in-course of balance operation and to define two user uni

- 52 - 11.2 Start unit selection Upon selection of start unit the balance activates with the specified unit for these modes where change of the unit

- 53 - 12 OTHER PARAMETERS A user can set up parameters which have an influence on working with the balance. These parameters are included in group

- 54 - 12.4 Backlight and adjusting display brightness Enables setting the brightness of the backlight or switching off the display brightness comp

- 55 - 12.7 Date Enables setting the current date. As follows: 12.8 Time Enables setting the current time. As follows: 12.9 Date format

- 56 - Where: A stands for hours before noon, P stands for hours after noon. Letters AM or PM are printed out next to the time value. 12.11 GLP

- 57 - Example of a report: ... --------- Autotest GLP: Report ------

- 58 - 13 INFORMATION ABOUT THE BALANCE This menu includes information about the balance and its installed software. The parameters are strictly in

- 59 - 14 BALANCE ADJUSTMENT In order to ensure the highest weighing accuracy, it is recommended to periodically introduce to balance memory a corr

- 6 - 21.2 Format of data setting ... 158 21.3 Format of data sent on pre

- 60 - Cycle of automatic adjustment process: - Balance software detects the necessity of carrying out adjustment and signals it by displaying a t

- 61 - • Adjustment triggered by elapsing time. It is possible to declare time intervals which are criteria for balance adjustment. Accessible se

- 62 - or • P1.2 EXT. CALIB. – External adjustment (with an external weight) Adjustment with external weight, which value is saved in factor

- 63 - • P1.5 AUTO. CALIB. T. – Temperature of automatic adjustment (balances with internal adjustment) Determination of factor which signals

- 64 - CAUTION - Press Esc button to abort adjustment process. -If, during adjustment process, weighing pan of a balance is loaded, the display wil

- 65 - 14.3.3. User adjustment The external adjustment in balances NPS series should be carried out with external mass standard / weigh class F1

- 66 - 14.4 Adjustment report printout At the end of each adjustment process or adjustment test, an adjustment report is generated automatically an

- 67 - 15 DETERMINING CONTENT OF A PRINOUT 15.1 Adjustment report P5.1 CAL. REPORT, is a group of parameters which enable declaring data that is o

- 68 - • P5.1.4 PROJECT Enables printing out the name of the project. (see parameter P5.0.1) • P5.1.5 DATE Enables printing out the date of

- 69 - 15.2 Header printout P5.2 HEADER, is a group of parameters which enable declaring data that is on the header printout. P5.3 HEADER P5.2.1

- 7 - 1 TECHNICAL DATA Balance XA series: XA 52.R2 XA 82/220.R2 Max capacity 52 g 82/220 g Min capacity 1 mg 1 mg Readability 0,01 mg 0,

- 70 - • P5.2.7 USER Enables printing out the name of a logged-in user. • P5.2.8 PRODUCT Enables printing out the name of a selected produc

- 71 - Example of a header printout: 15.3 Measurement result printout – GLP PRINTOUT P5.3 GLP PRINTOUT, is a group of parameters which enable de

- 72 - • P5.3.4 PRODUCT Enables printing out the name of the product that was weighed. • P5.3.5 VARIABLE 1 Enables printing out the value of

- 73 - 15.4 Footer printout P5.4 FOOTER, is a group of parameters which enable declaring the data that is on the footer printout. P5.4 FOOTER P5

- 74 - • P5.4.6 USER Enables printing out the name of a logged-in user. • P5.4.7 PRODUCT Enables printing out the name of a selected produc

- 75 - Example of a footer printout: 15.5 Non-standard printouts The balance’s software enables entering 4 non-standard printouts. Each of them

- 76 - %F Name of current function – working mode %C Date and time of the last adjustment %K Type of the last adjustment %S Currently weighed pr

- 77 - Example 1: “RADWAG” DATE: <current measurement date> TIME: <current measurement time> PRODUCT MASS: <current mass indicat

- 78 - The way of inserting texts − By the means of balance Choice of the character to be changed. Moving the cursor or an active character (bli

- 79 - 16 DATABASE The balance software has 3 databases that can be edited (USERS, PRODUCTS, TARES) as well as 2 databases (WEIGHMENTS AND ALIBI),

- 8 - Balance AS series: AS 60/220.R2 AS 160.R2 AS 220.R2 AS 310.R2 Max capacity 60/220g 160g 220g 310g Min capacity 1mg 10 mg 10 mg 10 m

- 80 - Access Access levels USER Access to parameters in the submenu: <Reading> and setting in parameter group <Others> except for &

- 81 - Once the user’s name is added, follow the procedures shown below: User’s code – Max 6 characters User’s password – Max 8 numbers Select

- 82 - In order to remove a user should follow this procedure: • Enter the user database – as in the description above • Select the user that is t

- 83 - 16.3 Tares TARES – 100 different masses of the packaging. The following data can be inserted for each packaging: NAME (30 cha

- 84 - Next, insert the details about the packaging. 16.4 Weighments Weighments database is non-editable i.e. the data relating to the weighm

- 85 - The measurements saved in the balance’s memory cannot be deleted. It is possible for a user to view and print out the data saved in the memo

- 86 - Example of a printout Date 21.06.2013 Time 13:05:02

- 87 - 16.5 ALIBI The balance is equipped with “ALIBI”, a type of memory that allows you to save and store up to 100 000 measurements carried out o

- 88 - To view the remaining data relating to the measurement, press after selecting the measurement in question: The software will automatically

- 89 - 17 EXPORT AND IMPORT OF DATABASE This option allows you to: • Archive the data relating to the weighments carried out– WEIGHMENT datab

- 9 - Balance PS series with weighing pan 128 x 128 mm: Dimensions: Type balance PS 200/2000.R2 PS 210.R2 PS 360.R2 PS 600.R2 PS 750.R2 PS 1000.

- 90 - 17.1 Export database To export the database, enter the option EXPORT. The following functions are available: • Export of all the databa

- 91 - 17.2 Import database The function <IMPORT> allows you, amongst others, to transfer the data saved in the balance database. In this bal

- 92 - The data can be printed out on any printer connected to the computer. More data can be saved in the same file. The balance software will

- 93 - 18 BALANCE WORKING MODES - Weighments - Counting pieces - Checkweighing - Dosing - Deviations % against the mass of the standard -

- 94 - Once the button has been pressed, the name of the first available function is shown. or - select the working mode - enter the selec

- 95 - 18.2 Counting parts of the same mass The balance, in the standard version, is equipped with the option of counting small objects of the same

- 96 - F button shortcuts The function enables the option of quick access for weighing functions, which are available when buttons F1, F2, F3 or F4

- 97 - - Number of pieces (on adding) on balance’s weighing pan must be less than twice the amount of which was visible on the display before adding

- 98 - • Place the declared number of pieces in the container and when the result is stable (the symbol is displayed) and confirm their mass by

- 99 - • Use the arrow buttons to insert the known a single sample mass value. • Confirm the entered mass by pressing button, • The balanc