ADE GW400 Series User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
Electronic compact scales
Compact scale – GW400 series
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1. Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents ............................................................................................................
. About this operating manual ............................................................................................ 3
General information ..................................................................................................................... 3
Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Target group ................................................................................................................................ 3
3. Safety instructions ........................................................................................................... 3
4. Intended use ................................................................................................................... 4
5. Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................. 5
6. Getting started with the scale .......................................................................................... 5
7. Operating and display elements ...................................................................................... 6
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Key names and functions ............................................................................................................ 6
Display symbols .......................................................................................................................... 7
Battery status indicator................................................................................................................ 7
8. Using the scale ................................................................................................................ 7
Preliminary note .......................................................................................................................... 7
Switching the scale on and off .................................................................................................... 7
Zeroing ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Taring .......................................................................................................................................... 8
9. Backlight and parameter settings .................................................................................... 8
Backlight setting .......................................................................................................................... 8
Changing automatic switch-off time ............................................................................................ 9
10. Care and maintenance .................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Replacing/inserting the battery ................................................................................................. 10
Faults and error messages ....................................................................................................... 10
Storage and transport conditions .............................................................................................. 11
Disposal .................................................................................................................................... 11
Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 11
Recalibration ............................................................................................................................. 1
11. Technical data ............................................................................................................... 13
1 . Declaration of conformity ............................................................................................... 14

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2. About this operating manual
This symbol means: "Consult operating instructions". To achieve accurate
results, read the instructions for use carefully before use and follow all
instructions provided therein. Keep the instructions for use for future reference.
General information
- This operating manual describes the safe operation as well as the operation, care, and
maintenance of the scale.
- Only compliance with the operating manual is considered intended use.
- Please read this operating manual carefully before connecting and using the scale. Failure
to observe this operating manual may result in injuries or damage to your product.
- Our products are constantly being developed and improved. For this reason, design and
technical modifications are possible at any time. However, this does not influence the content
of this manual.
This operating manual provides you with the information you need to start up the scale quickly.
To obtain accurate results, please read the installation and operating manual carefully and
comply with the instructions contained therein. The scale may only be operated and maintained
by trained personnel.
Storage
The operating manual is part of the scale. It must be kept near the scale and must be easily
accessible for everyone.
When reselling the scale, the operating manual must also be supplied.
Target group
This operating manual is intended for personnel who are responsible for setting up, operating,
care and maintenance of the scale. Personnel who operate the scale must have read and
understood this operating manual before using it for the first time.
3. Safety instructions
It is essential that you read, understand and follow all instructions in these instructions for use
as well as the country-specific installation standards, the applicable safety regulations and
accident prevention regulations.
- Handle the scale with care and always keep in mind that it is a precision measuring
instrument.
- Protect the weighing platform from impacts and vibrations and do not overload the scale.
- The scale may only be operated and maintained by trained and authorised skilled personnel.
Handling errors can lead to injuries or damage the scale.
- Before first use, make sure that the mains voltage and current type stated on the nameplate
match the mains voltage and current type at the place of use.
- Lay the cables so that they cannot lead to a trip hazard.
- Lay the cables so that they cannot pose a risk of strangulation.
- Operate the device only under permissible ambient conditions.
- Do not expose the scale to high temperatures, whether from neighbouring devices or direct
sunlight.
- Use the scale at constant ambient temperatures and avoid using in draughts; otherwise, the
measurement results could be falsified.

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- Place the scale as far as possible from other devices or sources that generate
electromagnetic fields or other interferences (e.g., powerful motors and portable and mobile
HF communication devices), as these can falsify the measurement results.
- Use only approved accessories and peripherals.
- Before cleaning the device, pull the mains adapter/plug out of the socket.
- Never clean the scale with abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents.
- Do not immerse the device in water or other liquids.
- If you have problems with this device, e.g., when setting up, maintaining or using, please
contact the authorised customer service. Do not open or repair the device yourself.
- Please notify the authorised customer service if unexpected operations or events occur.
- If the weighing system is not used for a longer period of time, it should be cleaned and stored
in a protective film. The addition of a drying agent is desirable.
DO NOT use the scale:
- if the mains adapter is damaged;
- if the mains adapter is not working;
- if the battery compartment has an unnatural bulge;
- after long storage in a humid environment.
In such cases, please contact authorised customer support.
4. Intended use
Your ADE scale is a quality product and was manufactured for use as a non-automatic scale.
The scale is intended for determining the weight of goods and for a variety of other weighing
procedures and applications in the commercial sphere.
To determine the weight properly, place the item to be weighed as close to the centre of the
scale as possible. The scale may be loaded with the maximum load (Max) specified on the
device and the nameplate. After a stable measurement result has been determined, it can be
read off.
The scale must not be used for dynamic weighing. If small quantities are slowly added or
removed (e.g., filling liquids), this can lead to incorrect measurement results.
The device may only be used as intended. All applications of the device that are not mentioned
in the chapter “Intended use”, as well as non-observance of the safety instructions, are
considered improper use. It is the user of the device, but not the manufacturer, who assumes
liability for any resulting damage to property or personal injury resulting from misuse.
The use of accessories other than the original accessories supplied by the manufacturer may
void this warranty.
The eighing system may only be used for legal-for-trade eighing if it is
calibrated. The calibration is invalid ithout a seal.
This device may not be modified ithout the manufacturer's permission.

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5. Scope of delivery
Check the delivery for completeness as soon as you receive the scale. Carefully unpack the
scale and accessories and remove all packaging materials.
The following items are included in the delivery:
- Compact scale
- Power supply
- Operating manual
- Declaration of conformity
- Optional: 6 V 4 Ah rechargeable battery (inserted in the scale)
For calibrated scales: Check the identity of the scale serial numbers and the
declaration of conformity. This is a mandatory requirement to use the scale in
legal metrology!
6. Getting started ith the scale
1. Carefully unpack the scale and accessories and remove all packaging materials.
. Remove the transportation lock, if any, at the bottom of the scale. The transportation lock
is provided with the label shown below:
If you do not remove the transportation lock, your scale can sho
incorrect eighing results!
3. Place the scale on a level, stable surface. Do not place the scale on a shaky or vibrating
table as this will cause distortion of measurement results.
4. Connect one end of the power supply to the power connector on the bottom of the scale
and the other end to the local power supply.
In this case, before connecting the supplied mains adapter to the scale,
make sure that the voltage on the nameplate matches the local po er
supply.
After the arm-up time (15 minutes), the scale is ready for use.
The arm-up time applies to every disconnection from the mains
(except battery mode).
5. Align the scale using the support feet. Make sure that the air bubble of the spirit level is
centred in the black frame.
Check the horizontal position of the scale
after every change of location!
6. Switch on the scale. When switching on the scale, the weighing platform must be
unloaded. The scale runs through a test programme and acknowledges the end of the
switch-on routine with a sound signal.
If the eighing platform is loaded during the s itch-on process, the
scale is not properly ready for operation. S itch off the scale and
repeat the s itch-on process.
Transport
Transport
Transports
Wägen
Weighing
Pèsent
Transportsicherung
Transportation lock
Séurités de transport

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7. For precise measurement results, the goods to be weighed must be placed in the centre
of the weighing platform. The goods to be weighed should not protrude beyond the
weighing platform.
7. Operating and display elements
Overvie
1
Weighing platform
6
Support feet
Main display 7 Power supply
connector
3 Spirit level 8 On/Off switch
4 Keypad 9 Battery compartment
cover
5
Battery indicator
Key names and functions
Symbol Description Function
ZERO
Zeroing key
If this key is pressed, the scale is returned to the zero
position.
Menu navigation: For changing setup parameters.
TARE
Tare key
The object (e.g., a container) is tared by pressing it
once, and the scale switches from gross to net mode.
Taring is indicated by the “NET” symbol on the
display.
Menu navigation: For saving setup parameters.
2
5
3
4
1
6
6
6 6
7
9
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Display symbols
Symbol Meaning
~ Display for stable weight measurement.
>0< Display for zeroing.
NET Display for activated tare function.
Use arrows () to toggle through the various function displays.
Battery status indicator
LED display
Green
Mains operation
Battery is charged. To ensure that the battery is fully charged, do not
disconnect the scale from the mains for at least one hour.
Yellow Battery is charging.
Red Battery is almost empty and must be recharged immediately.
The charging process can take up to twelve hours.
Caution: Please charge the battery fully before using it for the first time.
8. Using the scale
Preliminary note
Do not load the scale with weights that exceed the maximum capacity. If the “OL” icon appears
on the display, it means that the scale is overloaded and must be unloaded immediately in order
to prevent irreparable damage to the load cell.
S itching the scale on and off
S itching on the scale
Remove all weights from the weighing surface.
Switch on the scale. The On/Off switch is located below the housing on the right side. The scale
runs through a test programme with all icons and characters briefly shown on the display,
confirms the end of the procedure with a beep and “0.000” is shown on the display.
The scale is now ready for use.
When changing location, especially in the case of temperature fluctuations, wait for a warm-up
period of 15 minutes to stabilise the measurement results after switching-on.
S itching off the scale
Switch off the scale using the On/Off switch on the right below the housing.
Automatic s itch-off of the scale
The scale has a power saving function which helps to save the battery charge. The scale
switches off automatically after a long period of inactivity. The automatic switch-off time can be
set manually by the user, as described in section 9. By default, the automatic switch-off function
is disabled.

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Zeroing
Press the key when the scale shows a weight, even though the weighing surface is
completely empty. The display of the scale shows 0.00 again.
The zero position is indicated by the symbol >0< on the display.
Taring
With this function, the user can weigh objects together with other items (such as containers, film
or paper towels), without the weight of those items affecting the weighing result.
Switch on the scale.
Place an empty container on the scale and press the key. The display shows “0” and the
arrow indicates the net weight mode with NET icon. As soon as you place the item to be
weighed in the container, only the net weight of the item to be weighed is displayed.
Now carry out any number of weighing operations. When the tared container is on the weighing
surface, the display shows only the net weighing results.
If you remove the tared container with the items to be weighted from the weighing surface, the
tare weight will be displayed as a negative value.
Pressing the key after unloading the weighing surface clears the tare weight.
If the display is not stable, the arrow will not light up on the stability indicator ~.
9. Backlight and parameter settings
Backlight setting
Scale display backlight can be enabled and disabled manually by the user. With the backlight
activated, the weighing results are more clearly visible on the display, but the battery is discharged
faster.
The scale has three different backlight setting options:
OFF (bk oF): The backlight is switched off permanently.
ON (bk on): The backlight is switched on permanently.
AUTO (bk AU): The backlight switches on automatically when the weighing surface is
loaded or after pressing a key; or switches off again after a short period
without moving weight or pressing a key.
To set the backlight, please proceed as described below:
When in weighing mode, press and hold down the key for approx. seconds until the
current setting is displayed. Press the key again to change the setting. Confirm your
selection with the key.
When the scale is switched off, the last settings done are saved.

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Changing automatic s itch-off time
In order to change the automatic switch-off time, it is necessary to open a secure menu.
Open the menu only hen you really have to. Accidental or
intentional changes to the parameters can have a significant impact
on the functionality of the scale.
To enter the secure menu, press and hold down the key until “CAL” is displayed as you
switch on the scale and after it has switched on.
The parameter menu has 1 functions. The display shows the names of functions (“CAL”,
“rES”, “CAP”, “Cnt”, “GrA”, “CoM”, “bAUd”, “oFF”, “SPEEd”, “MtArE”, “rESt” and “bACk”). You
can navigate through these functions by repeatedly pressing the key. To select a function,
press the key. You can navigate through the values of this function by repeatedly
pressing the key. To save your selection, press the key.
The menu can be exited by selecting the “bACk” parameter and pressing the key.
Caution: On calibrated scales, various functions such as “CAL” and “GrA” are locked. A
change leads to the loss of the calibration and is only reserved for qualified personnel
authorised by the manufacturer.
Indicator Description
oFF
Setting the automatic switch-off time. The automatic switch-off time can be
set to 3, 5, 15 or 30 minutes (“oF 3”, etc.) or the automatic switch-off function
can be disabled (“oF 0”). Press the key to retrieve the currently set
value. Press the key to set the desired value. Press the key to
confirm the displayed value.
10. Care and maintenance
Cleaning
Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning the scale. Use only a damp cloth or an ordinary
disinfectant for cleaning. Do not use aggressive liquid cleaning agents, abrasive or acidic
detergents or white spirit.
Make sure that no liquid cleaning agent or water penetrates the scale and always follow the
manufacturer's instructions for use.

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Replacing/inserting the battery
If the usage time is drastically reduced when the battery is fully charged, it must be replaced.
In this case, please contact your local dealer or service partner.
Make sure you remove the battery hen the scale is permanently operated
from the mains supply.
If the scale ill not be used for a long time, unplug the charger from the
mains supply to protect the battery.
To change or remove the battery, switch off the scale and disconnect it from the power supply.
After about a minute, open the battery compartment on the underside of the scale.
Remove the battery from the battery compartment, disconnect the connectors from the cable
lugs and replace the battery.
Installation proceeds in the reverse order.
Faults and error messages
Below you will find a list of possible errors and faults. If necessary, these can be eliminated
with simple means. If the fault or error cannot be eliminated or other error messages occur,
please contact your service partner.
Faults
Fault Cause Measure
The display
shows nothing.
The scale has switched off
automatically. Switch on the scale.
The scale is not connected to the
mains.
Use the optional mains adapter to
connect the scale to the mains.
Weight display is
unstable.
Draughts or air movements Close the window.
Choose a different location.
Vibrations Avoid vibrations.
Choose a different location.
Electromagnetic fields / static
charging
Choose a different location. If
possible, switch off the interfering
device.
The weighing
result is
obviously wrong.
The scale is not levelled
properly.
Adjust the support feet. Use the
spirit level to check the horizontal
position.
The scale is not operating in the
specified temperature range.
Operate the scale only in the
permissible temperature ranges.
Electromagnetic fields / static
charging
Choose a different location. If
possible, switch off the interfering
device.
Zeroing is not
possible.
Zeroing is not possible if the
displayed weight exceeds +/- %
of the capacity of the scale.
In this case, switch the scale off and
on again.

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Error messages
Failure Cause Measure
ERR 4 Current weight exceeds the zero
range of the scale
Unload the weighing surface and try
again.
If necessary, restart the scale.
ERR 5 Keypad fault. Please contact your service partner.
ERR 6 Load cell is defective or not
connected. Please contact your service partner.
Err 9
Weighing result unstable due to
draughts, air movement or
vibrations.
Avoid draughts, air movement and
vibrations.
Load cell is defective. Please contact your service partner.
Err 19
Current weight exceeds the
permissible range for automatic
zeroing when switched on.
Unload the weighing surface and
then restart the scale if necessary.
--oL-- Zero range or weighing capacity
exceeded Unload the scale.
-- UL -- Underload (- 0d) Switch the scale off and on again.
Storage and transport conditions
Keep all original packaging materials for a possible return of the scale to avoid damage in
transit. Disconnect all cables before transport and switch off the scale to avoid damage.
Disposal
Waste electrical equipment does not belong in household aste.
Devices ith this marking may not be disposed of as residual aste
but must be recycled.
Remove (if possible) all batteries and rechargeable batteries from the
devices and send them to the battery disposal.
Make sure that only depleted batteries or batteries ith insulated poles
are disposed of so that there is no short circuit!
Warranty
ADE will repair or replace this product if evidence is provided that it has failed within 1 year from
the date of sale (proof of purchase is required) due to lack of workmanship or defective material.
All moving parts, such as batteries, cables, etc., are excluded.
The use of accessories other than those approved by ADE, especially batteries, will void the
warranty.
This warranty does not cover external normal wear and tear or damage caused by accident or
misuse. The warranty will not apply for devices that have been opened by unauthorised persons.
The statutory rights of the customer are not affected by this agreement in any way.
The dealer from whom the scale was purchased is responsible for complaints, customer service
and spare parts.

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Recalibration
According to the national regulations of the legislature, only authorised companies or
authorised personnel can perform recalibration. On the CE mark, you can find the year of
initial calibration next to the notified body (01 ).
Recalibration must be carried out:
- when one or more security marks were damaged,
- after the scale has been repaired,
- after expiry of the period set by the national regulations for recalibration.

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11. Technical data
Model: GW400-6 GW400-15 GW400-30
Maximum load: 6 kg 15 kg 30 kg
Digit display: 1 g<3 kg> g g<6 kg>5 g 5 g<15 kg>10 g
Minimum load: 0 g 40 g 100 g
Weighing surface: 65 x 05 mm stainless steel
Dimensions: 85 x 310 x 115 mm
Net weight: .7 kg (without battery) / 3.0 kg (with battery)
Temperature range: -10°C to +40°C
Display: Easy-to-read LCD display with 0 mm digits
white LED backlight, display backlight can be disabled
Casing: Stable plastic housing
Keypad: Easy-care membrane keypad
Functions: Weighing, taring
Automatic zeroing
Overload indicator
Battery level indicator (at low supply voltage)
Automatic switch-off after 3, 5, 15 or 30 minutes or disabled.
Power supply: Mains and battery operation
Power supply: 100- 40 VAC, 50/60 Hz 0.3 A max., Output: 1 VDC,
500 mA
Battery: 6 V 4 Ah lead battery, up to 70 hours of battery operation
Spare parts:
Battery H 3 3-001
Battery compartment cover H 3 3-015
Load plate H 317-01
Dust cover H 3 3-0 0
Power supply H 3 3-014
Adjustable foot H 3 3-011

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12. Declaration of conformity
Declaration of conformity by the manufacturer
This product has been manufactured in accordance with the harmonised European standards.
It conforms to the provisions of the EU directives listed below:
- NAWI directive 014/31/EU
- EMC Directive 014/30/EU
- Low voltage directive 014/35/EU
- RoHS Directive 011/65/EC
in their respectively applicable versions.
This declaration will lose its validity if any modification is made to the scale without our consent.
Hamburg, April 0 1
ADE Germany GmbH
New Höltigbaum 15
143 Hamburg
Manufacturer: ADE Germany GmbH
New Höltigbaum 15
143 Hamburg
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