Adam Equipment HIGHLAND SERIES User manual

© Adam Equipment Company 2011
Adam Equipment
HIGHLAND SERIES
(P.N. 9520, Revision E, October 2011

© Adam Equipment Company 2011
Easy Referen e:
Model name of the scale:
Serial number of the unit:
Software revision number
(Displayed when power is first turned on :
Date of Purchase:
Name of the supplier and place:

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1.0 CONTENTS
1.0 CONTENTS...........................................................................................1
2.0 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................3
3.0 SET UP .................................................................................................3
3.1 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR BALANCE...........................3
3.2 DISPLAY / KEYBOARD FUNCTION ..................................................4
3.3 INTERNAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY..........................................5
3.4 LOCATING AND PROTECTING YOUR BALANCE............................6
3.5 STORING WHEN NOT IN USE..........................................................7
4.0 BASIC OPERATION..............................................................................8
4.1 TURNING ON THE BALANCE...........................................................8
4.2 ZEROING / TARE...............................................................................8
4.4 WEIGHING.........................................................................................9
4.5 WEIGHING UNITS.............................................................................9
5.0 FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................10
5.1 PERCENTAGE WEIGHING .............................................................10
5.2 PARTS COUNTING .........................................................................10
5.3 ACCUMULATION.............................................................................11
6.0 PARAMETERS....................................................................................13
6.1 ENABLING WEIGHING UNITS ........................................................13
6.2 SETTING THE BACKLIGHT.............................................................14
6.3 SETTING THE PRINTING PARAMETERS / ACCUMULATION .......15
6.4 AUTO POWER OFF.........................................................................17
6.5 SELECTING THE INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL CALIBRATION........17
6.6 ADJUST THE VALUE OF THE INTERNAL MASS ...........................18
6.7 SETTING USER PARAMETERS......................................................19
7.0 CALIBRATION.....................................................................................20
8.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING........................................................................22
8.1 ERROR MESSAGES .......................................................................22
8.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES...............................23
9.0 SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................24
9.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................24
9.2 COMMON SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................24
9.3 RS-232 / USB SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................24
10.0 CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE ............................................................28
11.0 WARRANTY STATEMENT..................................................................28

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your new Highland
TM
portable balance, Every Highland
TM
balance has all the features you really need: AC adapter and internal rechargeable
battery, HandiCal
TM
calibration, backlit display, and Sho kProte t
TM
with overload
indicator. With RS-232 and USB interface for communication with printers and
computers, splash-proof keypad, and sturdy plastic construction, the Highland
TM
series will be a balance you can rely upon. We hope that you enjoy using your new
balance.
3.0 SET UP
3.1 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR BALANCE
1 Remove the balance, draft shield, top pan, AC adapter and pan support from
the packaging
2 Remove the shipping protection screw and transit disc from the top of the
balance and place the plastic top pan support on the balance. Do not use
excessive force when removing and installing the screw.
3 Gently place the plastic pan support into the receptacle and secure with the
supplied screw. To not over-tighten the screw. It should be finger tight only.
Put the Stainless steel pan on top of the pan support
4 Place the draft shield on top of the balance, the location notches in the breeze
shield should align with the cut outs on the balance. For optimum
performance the balance should be used with the draft shield (if provided .

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3.2 DISPLAY / KEYBOARD FUNCTION
The display and keypad have a number of features the key information is shown
below:
KEYS PRIMARY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION
[On/Off] To turn the balance On or Off. ----
[Tare] Tares the balance and shows the net
weight value. Pressing the [Tare] again
will reset another tare value
A secondary function of "Enter" key is
for setting parameters or other
functions.
[%] Enters the percentage weighing
function.
When in percentage mode, press [%]
key to return to normal weighing
mode. When setting some parameters
this key will move the flashing digit to
the right.
[Smpl] Use this key to enter parts counting
mode from the normal weighing
mode.
When in parts counting pressing the
[Smpl] will return to weighing mode.
Clears the accumulated value from the
memory when pressed during the total.
When setting some parameters this key
will move the flashing digit to the left.
[Mode] Pressing this key will cycle through the
weighing units which are enabled.
Displays the unit weight, total weight
and the count when in the parts
counting mode.
Setting parameters it will show the
next option or increase the value of a
flashing digit.
[Print] To print the results to a PC or printer
using RS-232 or USB interface. It also
adds the value to the accumulated
memory if the accumulation function
is not automatic.
Secondary function is to return to
normal operation when the balance is
in a parameter setting mode.
Setting parameters it will show the
previous option or decrease the value
of a flashing digit.

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3.3 INTERNAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
The balance can be operated from the internal rechargeable battery or using an AC
adapter. The battery discharge time, is approximately 24 hours depending on the
usage of the backlight.
The display will show an indication when the battery needs to be charged. To charge
the battery, plug in the AC adapter at the back of the balance and attach it to the
main power supply. The charging indicator at the left top corner of the LCD will be
on.
Zero
Stable
Capacity tracker
Weighing digits
Percentage symbol
Low battery indicator
Hold symbol
Net symbol
Alpha numeric display

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3.4 LOCATING AND PROTECTING YOUR BALANCE
In order to keep your balance functioning at its best we suggest that you do the
following:
Avoid extremes of temperature. Do not place in
direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents.
Make sure the balance is located on a strong table
and free from vibration.
Avoid unstable power sources. Do not use near large
users of electricity such as welding equipment or
large motors. Do not let the balance battery go flat –
if you are not using it for a long time you should
charge the battery up periodically to make sure the
battery does not lose its charge.
Keep free from vibration. Do not place near heavy or
vibrating machinery.
Avoid high humidity that might cause condensation.
Keep away from direct contact with water. Do not
spray or immerse the balance in water.
Do not place near open windows, air-conditioning
vents or fans that may cause a draft and unstable
readings.
Keep the balance clean. Do not stack material on the
balance / balance pan when it is not in use. The
Highland has a stacking feature for stacking more
than one unit on top of each other which does not
apply weight to the pan. For more details on this see
the section on storing.

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3.5 STORING WHEN NOT IN USE
If you have any of the Highland
TM
series or Core Balan e
TM
lines you can store them
easily on top of each other. To save space and protect them from damage.
Without Shield With Shield
Note: Only models equipped with a ø 4.7” / 120mm pan, can be stacked for storage.
Core models with the larger ø 5.7” / 145mm may be stacked at the top of the pile
but other balances should NOT be stacked on top of them due to the larger pan size.

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4.0 BASIC OPERATION
4.1 TURNING ON THE BALANCE
Plug in the unit using the AC adapter or use the internal rechargeable battery. It is
recommended that you charge the battery for at least 8 hours before first use.
1 To turn on press the [on/off] key once and release. The balance will show the
software revision and the capacity then self-test before showing zero on the
display and the stable sign.
2 The balance is ready to be used.
3 To turn the balance off after use press the [on/off] key again. There is an auto
power-off function that will automatically turn the unit off if not used for a
period of time, this can be set in the parameters section.
If an error is shown while turning on the balance check the internal calibration
weight has not been left in the calibrate position. Move the lever all the way to the
left. Turn off the balance and turn it back on again.
4.2 ZEROING / TARE
You can press the [Tare] key to set a new zero point and show the zero reading if
the weight reading is less than 4% of the total of the maximum capacity of the
balance. This may be necessary if the weight reading is not reading zero with
nothing on the pan. The zero indicator will show up in the upper left corner of the
LCD.
If you are using a container to weigh then you can place this on the platform and
press the [Tare] key. Providing the container weight is more than 4% of the
maximum capacity of the balance, the digits will show zero and NET will light up on
the display. You can then weigh your sample in the container. Taring weight
subtracts from the total balance capacity.
Note: When the container is removed a negative value will be shown
equivalent to the total value of the amount tared. The balance will
not tare a value for a container unless the stability light indicates that
the weight is stable thus ensuring a correct taring function.

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4.4 WEIGHING
To determine the weight of a sample, first tare an empty container (if used , then
place the sample in the container. The display will show the weight of the sample
and the unit of weight currently in use. The stable indicator will light when the
reading is stable.
4.5 WEIGHING UNITS
To change the weighing units, press [Mode] to cycle through the options of units
that are enabled. See Parameters 6.1 Enabling Weighing Units, to enable or disable
the weighing units.

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5.0 FUNCTIONS
5.1 PERCENTAGE WEIGHING
The balance will allow a reference weight to be shown as 100%. Then any other
weight placed on the balance will be displayed as a percentage of the original
sample.
1 Place your weight on the balance.
2 Press the [%] key. The weight will be displayed as 100.00%.
3 Remove the weight and place your next sample on the balance. The new
reading will be shown as a percentage of the first value / reference used.
4 Pressing the [%] key again will return the balance to normal weighing.
Note: The balance may jump by large numbers unexpectedly if small weights are
used to set the 100% level. For example, if only 23.5g is on a balance with 0.5g
increments and the balance is set to 100%, the display will show 100.00%. However,
a small change of weight will cause the display to jump to 102.13%, as one balance
division (0.5g increase to 24.0g will be equivalent to a 2.13% increase.
5.2 PARTS COUNTING
Parts counting lets you count small parts that are of equal weight, quickly and easily.
To do this you must first set your sample by telling the balance how many parts you
have.
1 Place your container on the balance and press the [Tare] key as described in
4.2 Zeroing / Tare section. This will remove the weight of the container from
your count.
2 When the balance is in normal weighing mode with the initial quantity on the
balance, press the [Smpl] key to start the parts counting function.
3 The initial number of samples should match the options for parts counting,
10, 20, 50, 100 or 200 pieces.
4 The balance will initially show SP 10 asking for a sample size of 10 parts.
Press [Mode] to cycle through the options: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and back to 10
to select the sample you have placed on the balance.

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5 Press [Smpl] again once you have selected the sample. The display will show
you the number. As more parts are added the display will show the total
number of parts (PCS – will be shown in the alpha-numeric display .
6 By pressing the [Mode] key you can view the unit weight (W/P , total weight
(g or the count (PCS . The total and the unit weight are shown in the current
weighing units.
7 Press [Smpl] to return to normal weighing.
5.3 ACCUMULATION
There are two types of accumulations – automatic and manual.
Au oma ic Accumula ion Manual Accumula ion
When the balance is set for automatic
accumulation, see Parameters 6.3
Setting the Printer Parameters /
A umulation, the weight will be added
to the memory when the balance
becomes stable.
When the balance is set to manual
accumulation, see Parameters 6.3
Setting the Printer Parameters /
A umulation, the weight displayed will
only be stored in memory once the
[Print] key is pressed and the weight is
stable.
1 Place the weight on the balance. If automatic then the balance will
automatically accumulate the weight. If set to manual then you will need to
press the [Print] key.
2 The display will show ACC 1 followed by the total value in the memory for 2
seconds before returning to displaying the weight of the item on the balance.
3 The weight will be transmitted to a printer or PC.
4 Remove the weight, allowing the balance to return to zero.
5 Put a second weight on. Again if set to automatic it will accumulate the weight
automatically. Alternatively press [Print], the display will show ACC 2
followed by the new total in the memory for 2 seconds before returning to
displaying the weight of the item on the balance.
6 Continue until all weights have been added.

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To view the totals in memory press the [Print] key when the balance is at zero. The
display will show ACC xx (where “xx” is the total number of readings and the total
weight, before returning to zero. At the same time the total will also be sent via the
RS-232 interface.
To clear the memory, press [Smpl] once the total accumulation value is displayed,
after the pressing [Print].

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6.0 PARAMETERS
The balance has 7 parameters that can be set by the user.
FUNCTION SECTION DESCRIPTION
F1 UNT
See section 6.1 Sets the units to be used
g / ct / Lb / oz / d / GN / OZt / dWt / MM / TL.T / TL.C / TL.t /t
/ N /g2.
F2 EL
See section 6.2 Sets the backlight
EL on : backlight always on
EL AU
: backlight automatically turns on when a key is
pressed
EL oFF : backlight always off
F3 SEr
See section 6.3 Sets the print parameters
F4 oFF
See section 6.4 Sets the auto power-off parameter
F5 IEC
See section 6.5 Internal or external calibration select
F6 CA
See section 6.6 Cal mass fine adjust
F7 SEt
See section 6.7 User Parameters for autozero, filter and stability
tECH
Technical parameters setting mode / factory setting
6.1 ENABLING WEIGHING UNITS
You can enable and disable the weighing units available to the user when they press
the [Mode] key as described in section 4.5 Weighing Units.
1 To set this parameter press and hold the [Mode] key during self-checking test
when turning on the balance.
2 After a few seconds, the display will show the first function F1 UNT.
3 Press the [Tare] key to view the current settings of each unit.
4 Pressing the [Tare] key will cycle through the other units along with their
current settings. For example, if oFF is displayed with the weighing unit Carats,
the user will not be able to use this unit while weighing.
5 Pressing the [Mode] key will change the setting of a particular unit. For
example, to enable the weighing unit Carats, change the setting to on by
pressing the [Mode] key.

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6 When F1 Unt is displayed, you can press the [Print] key to return to weighing
or press [Mode] to go to the next function.
The following table shows different units which are available to the user and the
conversion factors for each.
Name of the
Units
Des ription Conversion
Fa tor
Display
Symbol
Grams A standard metric unit 1.0 g
Carats Used for weighing jewelry and gems, etc. 5.0 ct
Pounds Standard weighing unit in UK/USA. * 0.0022046 Lb
Ounce Avoirdupois ounce.
16 ounces make a pound.
0.035274 oZ
Drams An ancient unit of weight. Equal to 1/16
th
of
an ounce.
0.564383 d
Grains A basic weighing unit in the imperial
system. Used to weigh gun powder.
15.43236 GN
Ounce Troy Troy ounce- used for weighing gold, silver
and in pharmacy.
0.03215075 oZt
Pennyweight Pennyweight was the weight of a silver
penny in medieval England. Equals to 1/20
th
of an Ounce Troy.
0.6430149 dwt
Mommes A weighing unit used in Japan to weigh
pearls.
0.266667 MM
Taels Hk. Hongkong Taels- used to weigh coral,
pearls, etc.
0.026717 TL.H
Taels C. China (Singapore Taels 0.026455 TL.C
Taels t. Taiwan Taels 0.026667 TL.t
Tola An Asian weighing unit 0.085735 t
Newtons Used to measure force 0.009807 N
Grams Grams with last digit suppressed 1.0 g2
Tales J. Japan Taels 0.026717 TL.J
* Lbs are not available on HCB123 Model
6.2 SETTING THE BACKLIGHT
The backlight may be enabled or disabled by the user. If the backlight is disabled,
the battery life will be greater. The following settings are available:
EL AU
Sets the backlight to operate automatically when a weight is
placed on the balance or a key is pressed.
EL Off
Sets the backlight to be off.
EL On
Sets the backlight to be on for full time.

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1 To set this parameter press the [Mode] key during self-checking test when
turning on the balance.
2 After a few seconds, the display will show the first function F1 UNT.
3 Press the [Mode] key to select F2 EL .
4 Press the [Tare] key to view the current settings for the backlight.
5 To change the settings press the [Mode] key to scroll through other settings
as shown above.
6 Press [Tare] to store a particular setting. The display will return to F2 EL
7 When F2 EL is displayed press the [Print] key to return to weighing or press
[Mode] to go to the next function.
6.3 SETTING THE PRINTING PARAMETERS / ACCUMULATION
1 To set this parameter press the [Mode] key during self-checking test when
turning on the balance.
2 After a few seconds, the display will show the first function F1 UNT.
3 Keep pressing the [Mode] key until F3 SEr is displayed.
4 Press the [Tare] key to view the current settings.
5 First select which communication port you wish to configure and set (only one
port can be used at a time .
The screen will show S 232 or S US . Press the [Mode] key to select which
interface you would like to use. Press [Tare] to confirm setting and configure
interface.
6 The following options are available for setting the output and accumulation
functions:
Mode Print Feature A umulation
P1 Prt
Data is sent whenever the [Print] key is
pressed.
Manual accumulation when
the [Print] key is pressed.
P2 Con
Data is sent continuously. Accumulation is disabled.

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P3 AUT
The weighing results will be sent to the
communication port automatically
whenever a stable reading is present.
The balance has to return to zero
before another reading is sent via the
interface.
Automatic accumulation when
stable
Press the [Mode] key to change the setting. Press [Tare] to confirm and move
to the next parameter.
7 Setting the baud rate. This is the transmission speed for communication with
printers and computers. The selected rate must match that of the other
device for communications to work.
The following settings are available:
600
1200
2400
4800
9600
Press the [Mode] key to change the setting. Press [Tare] to confirm and move
to the next parameter.
8 Parity settings. Parity is a communications check. There are 3 settings that the
Highland can work with as follows:
8 n 1
8 data bits, no parity
7 E 1
7 data bits, even parity
7 0 1
7 data bits, odd parity
Press the [Mode] key to change the setting. Press [Tare] to confirm and move
to the next parameter.

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9 Format settings. The scale will print either using a format that includes
stability indications or one with only the weight. There are 2 settings that the
Highland can work with as follows:
FOr 1
Data format is with line headings and
extra line feeds as shown in section 9.3
FOr 2
Data format is weight only
Press the [Mode] key to change the setting. Press [Tare] to confirm and move
to the next parameter.
10 The display will go back showing F3 SEr. Press the [Print] key to return to
weighing or press [Mode] to go to the next function.
6.4 AUTO POWER OFF
The auto power off function helps conserve power, when using the internal
rechargeable battery or AC adapter. The Auto switch-off time may be set up by the
user.
1 To set this parameter press the [Mode] key during self-checking test when
turning on the balance.
2 After a few seconds, the display will show the first function F1 UNT.
3 Keep pressing the [Mode] key until F4 oFF is displayed.
4 Press the [Tare] key to view the current settings.
5 Press [Mode] to change the settings (0, 5, 10, 20 and 30 minutes .
6 Press [Tare] to store a particular setting. The display will return to F4 oFF
7 When F4 oFF is displayed press the [Print] key to return to weighing or press
[Mode] to go to the next function.
6.5 SELECTING THE INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL CALIBRATION
You can select if the internal mass or an external mass is to be used to calibrate the
balance.

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1 To set this parameter press the [Mode] key during self-checking test when
turning on the balance.
2 After a few seconds, the display will show the first function F1 UNT.
3 Keep pressing the [Mode] key until F5 IEC is displayed.
4 Press the [Tare] key to view the current settings.
5 To change the settings press the [Mode] key to change from INt (internal
calibration or E (external calibration
6 Press [Tare] to store a particular setting. The display will return to F5 IEC
7 When F5 IEC is displayed press the [Print] key to return to weighing or press
[Mode] to go to the next function.
6.6 ADJUST THE VALUE OF THE INTERNAL MASS
The internal mass value stored in memory can be adjusted to more closely match
the value of the user’s external mass.
1 To set this parameter press the [Mode] key during self-checking test when
turning on the balance.
2 After a few seconds, the display will show the first function F1 UNT.
3 Keep pressing the [Mode] key until F6 CA is displayed.
4 Press the [Tare] key to view the current settings.
5 The display will show the current value with the first digit flashing. To change
the value press [%] to shift the position, press [Mode] to increase the value
and press [Print] to decrease the value. The internal calibration weight should
only change between 95.000 and 105.000 grams or 495.00 and 505.00 grams
(depending upon the model .
6 Press [Tare] to store a particular setting. The display will return to F6 CA
7 When F6 CA is displayed press the [Print] key to return to weighing or press
[Mode] to go to the next function.