Acculab VICON User manual

98648-012-72
Operating Instructions | Betriebsanleitung | Mode d’emploi |
Istruzioni per l’uso | Manual de instrucciones
ACCULAB VICON
Electronic Precision Scales/Balances | Elektronische Präzisionswaagen | Balances électroniques d’analyse et de précision |
Bilance elettroniche di precisione | Balanzas electrónicas de precisión

English page 2
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2Warnings and Safety
Precautions
3Getting Started
5Operation
5 Basic Weighing Function
5 Description of the Keys
Application Programs
6 Toggling between Weight Units
7 Counting
8 Weighing in Percent
9 “Hold” Display
10 Totalizing
11 Specific Gravity
12 Calibration/Span Adjustment
13 Configuration (Setup Menu)
14 Error Codes
Overview
15 Specifications
16 Accessories (Options)
16 CMarking
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Contents Warnings and
Safety Precautions
Safety Information
§To prevent damage to the equip-
ment, please read these operating
instructions carefully before using
your balance/scale.
!Do not use this equipment in
hazardous areas.
!Make sure the voltage rating printed
on the power supply is identical to
your local line voltage.
!Use only commercially available 9V
batteries. If desired, you can use a
rechargeable battery (not included).
– The balance is energized at all
times unless you disconnect the AC
adapter and, if connected, the
battery.
– Protect the AC adapter from contact
with liquid
!Exposure to excessive electromag-
netic interference can cause the
readout value to change. Once the
disturbance has ceased, the instru-
ment can be used again in accor-
dance with its intended purpose.
Installation
– It is recommended to connect
Acculab accessories and options,
as these are optimally designed for
use with your balance/scale.
– Do not open the balance/scale
housing as this may void the
manufacturer’s warranty.

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Equipment Supplied
– Balance/scale with in-use cover
– Weighing pan
– Plug-in AC adapter
Additional equipment with models VIC-612, VIC-412,
VIC-212, VIC-711, VIC-511:
– Calibration weight
Additional equipment with models VIC-303, VIC-123,
VIC-4MG, VIC-2MG:
– Calibration weight
– Round glass draft shield
– Level indicator and adjustable feet
Storage
$Do not stack more than 3 balances on top of one another
at a time.
Installation
Choose a location that is not subject to the following nega-
tive influences:
– Heat (heater or direct sunlight)
– Drafts from open windows and doors
– Extreme vibrations during weighing
– Excessive moisture
Setting Up the Balance/Scale
§Place the components on the balance/scale in the
following order:
– Reversible round weighing pan
– Round glass draft shield on models VIC-303, VIC-123,
VIC-4MG, VIC-2MG
Getting Started

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Connecting the
Balance/Scale to AC Power
§It is recommended to use only the
included AC adapter for optimal
performance and safety.
§Insert plug into the jack
(located on back of scale)
§Plug the AC adapter into an electrical
outlet
!LISTED power supply 11 V–21 V
compliant with NEC Class 2 output.
Below-Balance/Scale
Weighing
A port for a below-balance weighing
hanger is located on the bottom of
the balance/scale.
§Open the cover plate on the bottom
of the balance/scale.
§Attach the sample (e.g., using a sus-
pension wire) to the hanger.
$Install a shield for protection against
drafts if necessary.
Installing the Battery
(not for models VIC-303, VIC-123,
VIC-4MG, VIC-2MG)
$Batteries are not included with the
equipment supplied
!Use only commercially available 9V
batteries.
!If you use a rechargeable battery,
recharge it with an external battery
charger.
§Lay the balance/scale on its side
§Open the battery compartment:
remove the compartment cover
§Install the battery in the compart-
ment
$Make sure the polarity is correct.
!Close the battery compartment: slide
the cover into position until it snaps
into place
!Do not throw away used batteries
with normal household waste.
Rechargeable batteries contain toxic
materials and must be disposed of in
accordance with local waste disposal
regulations.
Leveling the Balance/Scale
(only for models VIC-303,
VIC-123, VIC-4MG, VIC-2MG)
§Always level the balance/scale
again any time after it has been
moved to a different location.
Example: moving bubble from R to L
§Turn the feet as shown in the dia-
gram until the air bubble is centered
within the circle of the level indicator.
> In most cases this will require several
adjustment steps.
Removing Weights for
Calibration/Span Adjustment
(only for models VIC-612, VIC-212,
VIC-711, VIC-511, VIC-303,
VIC-123, VIC-4MG, VIC-2MG)
§Grasp the tab to turn and remove
the weight compartment.
$Follow instructions on page 12 for
calibration/span adjustment.

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Basic Weighing Function
Features
– Zeroing the balance
You can zero the balance/scale within the entire weighing
range, up to the maximum capacity.
Preparation
§Switch on the balance/scale: press the (ON/OFF) key
§If necessary, zero the balance/scale: press the (ZERO) key
$If necessary, change the configuration settings:
see the chapter entitled “Configuration”
$If desired, load the factory settings:
see the chapter entitled “Configuration,” menu item 9.– 1
Additional functions:
$Switching off the balance/scale: press the (ON/OFF) key
$Battery operation: automatic shut-off after 2,5 or 10 min-
utes; see chapter on configuration. Example: 2 minutes.
If the weight readout remains unchanged and no keys are
pressed for at least two minutes, the battery symbol
“ “ starts flashing. After another 2 seconds, the
balance shuts off automatically, unless a key is pressed.
Description of the Keys
(ON/OFF) On/off key: switches the balance/scale on and
off or switches it to the standby mode.
Battery operation: on; turns backlight on; off
(ZERO) Zeros the balance; press and hold 2 seconds:
opens the application menu
(CAL) Starts calibration/adjustment
(F) Starts an application program;
Scrolling in application menu, configration
menu and calibration menu
(ENTER) Confirms the selected setting;
Exits application, configuration & calibration
menu if key is pressed and held for more than
2 seconds.
(PRINT) Generates a printout or data output
Operation
Example: Determine weight of sample
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Switch on the balance/scale (ON/OFF)
Self-test runs
Display: Software version r 31.01
2. Open the in-use cover and leave open
while weighing
3. Place container on the balance/scale 52.0 g
(in this example, 52 g)
4. Zero the balance/scale (ZERO) 0.0 g
5. Place sample in container on balance/scale 150.2 g
(in this example, 150,2 g).

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Toggling between Weight Units
With this application program you can toggle the display of a weight value back and forth between two weight units (see table below).
Example: Toggle weight unit from pounds [lb] (application) to grams [g] (basic unit)
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program (ZERO) > 2 sec
2. Select Toggling between Weight Units (F)
3. Confirm unit (ENTER)
4. Select weight unit; in this example: “5. Pound” (F) repeatedly
(see table below)
5. Confirm weight unit (pounds) (ENTER)
6. Place sample on balance/scale
7. Toggle weight unit (F)
Menu code Unit Conversion factor Display
1. user* Grams 1.00000000000 o
2.grams (factory setting) Grams 1.00000000000 g
4.carat Carats 5.00000000000 o
5.Pound Pounds 0.00220462260 lb
6.ounce Ounces 0.03527396200 oz
7.tryo Troy ounces 0.03215074700 ozt
8.tl.hon Hong Kong taels 0.02671725000 tlk
9.tl.sin Singapore taels 0.02645544638 tl
10.tl.ta Taiwanese taels 0.02666666000 tl
11.grai Grains 15.4323583500 GN
12.peny Pennyweights 0.64301493100 dwt
15.tl.ch Chinese taels 0.02645547175 tl
22.pdoz lb/oz 0.03527396200 lb:oz
23.ne t Newtons 0.00980665000 N
* User-defined conversion is customer selectable with RS-232 or USB program option.
Application Programs

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Purpose
With the Counting program you can determine the number of parts or items.
Example: Determine the number of uncounted parts; weigh in the selectable reference sample quantity (in this example: 20)
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program (ZERO) > 2 sec
2. Select Counting (F) repeatedly
3. Confirm setting (ENTER)
Symbol “ “ on the display: application is active
4. Place empty container on the balance/scale
5. Zero the balance/scale (ZERO)
6. Place reference sample quantity (20)
on the balance/scale
7. Select reference sample quantity:
in increments of 1 (1, 2, 3, ..., 99) or (F) repeatedly (briefly) or
in increments of 10 (10, 20, 30, ...,100) (F) > 2 sec.
8. Confirm selected reference sample quantity (ENTER)
9. Place uncounted parts on balance/scale
10. Toggle display between mean piece weight,
total weight, and quantity (F) repeatedly
11. Unload the balance/scale
12. Counting application: clear the reference value (ENTER) > 2 sec
13. Reactivate Counting (if no other (F)
application program has been selected)
14. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5.
Counting

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Purpose
This application program allows you to obtain weight readouts in percent which are in proportion to a reference weight.
Example: Determine an unknown percentage; store the weight on the balance/scale as the reference percentage (100%)
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program (ZERO) > 2 sec
2. Select Weighing in Percent (F) repeatedly
3. Confirm setting (ENTER)
Symbol “ “ on the display: application is active
4. Place empty container on the balance/scale
5. Tare the balance (ZERO)
6. Place the reference weight for 100% on the
balance/scale
7. If desired, change the number of decimal places
displayed:100.0%,100.00% or 100% (factory setting) (F) repeatedly
8. Confirm selected no. of decimal places (ENTER)
9. Place unknown weight on the balance/scale
10. Toggle display between weight and percentage (F) repeatedly
11. Unload the balance/scale
12. Weighing in Percent application:
clear the reference percentage (ENTER) > 2 sec
13. Reactivate Weighing in Percent (if no other (F)
application program has been selected)
14. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5.
Weighing in Percent

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Purpose
“Holds” the displayed value; also, the display will be locked for 5 seconds after removing the sample from the pan.
Example: Determine weight of oversized sample
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program (ZERO) > 2 sec
2. Select Static Display (F) repeatedly
3. Confirm setting (ENTER)
Symbol “ “ on the display: application is active
4. If necessary: zero the balance/scale (ZERO)
5. Place oversized sample on balance/scale
6. Start application program (F)
Symbol “ “ flashes on the display:
the weight value is locked
7. Unload the balance/scale: the weight value
remains displayed for a further 5 seconds; or
8. Zero the balance/scale (ZERO)
9. End the Display Hold application (ENTER) > 2 sec
10. Reactivate Display Hold (if no other (F)
application program has been selected)
11. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5.
“Hold” Display

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Purpose
With this application program you can add up successive weight values exerding capacity of balance/scale.
Example: Totalizing weight values
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program (ZERO) > 2 sec
2. Select Totalizing (F) repeatedly
3. Confirm setting (ENTER)
Symbol “ “ on the display: application is active
4. If necessary: zero the balance/scale (ZERO)
5. Place sample on balance/scale (in this example, 380 g)
6. Store value in memory. Total weight is displayed (ENTER)
steadily; symbol flashes.
7. Remove sample from balance/scale
8. Place the next sample on the balance/scale
(in this example, 575 g)
9. Store value in memory. Totalized stored weight (ENTER)
is displayed; symbol flashes.
Note: symbol remains on indicating stored
value in memory until cleared
10. To view the current weight for 2 seconds (F)
(if a printer is connected, a printout is generated)
11. Clear totalizing memory (F) > 2 sec
(if a printer is connected, total is printed)
12. End Totalizing (ENTER) > 2 sec
13. Reactivate Totalizing (if no other (F)
application program has been selected)
(if a printer is connected, total is printed).
14. Repeat procedure starting from Step 6.
Totalizing