Arizona Instrument ZSP-150-F User manual

ARIZONA INSTRUMENT LLC
3375 N Delaware St | Chandler, AZ 85225
800.528.7411 | [e-mail] | www.azic.com AZI P/N 700-0102-C
MADE IN THE USA
USER MANUAL
ZSP-150-F
ELECTRONIC BALANCE
December 2016
ARIZONA INSTRUMENT LLC
3375 N Delaware Street | Chandler, AZ 85225 USA
800.528.7411 | 602.470.1414 | f 602.281.1745
www.azic.com
Email:
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ZSP-150-F Electronic Balance
Setup and Operation Manual
Thank you for choosing a Zeta Series SP-150 (ZSP-150-F) Electronic Balance from Arizona
Instrument LLC. AZI is pleased to provide you with a balance designed and manufactured for
years of reliable service and proudly made in the USA.
Please read this manual completely before using your balance. This information will enable you to
fully utilize your balance and should be located nearby to be used as a quick reference guide. The
balance is intended to be used only in the manner outlined in this manual. Misuse of the balance
may cause product failure.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS NOTICE
The material in this manual contains valuable information developed by Arizona Instrument LLC for
use with the Computrac®Vapor Pro®line of moisture analyzers. No part of this manual can be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise. This
includes photocopying and recording or in connection with any information storage or retrieval system
without the express written permission of Arizona Instrument LLC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
©Copyright 2007-2016 Arizona Instrument LLC

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Table of Contents
ZSP-150-F Electronic Balance.............................................................................2
Unpacking and Setup.............................................................................................................4
Operating Environment..........................................................................................................4
Leveling the Balance .............................................................................................................5
Connecting to an Electrical Outlet.........................................................................................5
The On/Off Button (I/O)........................................................................................................6
RS-232 Interface Cable..........................................................................................................6
Connecting the ZSP-150-F to the Vapor Pro®/ Vapor Pro Rx®...........................................7
Using the ZSP-150-F with the Vapor Pro® / Vapor Pro®Rx.................................................7
Connecting the ZSP-150-F to the Vapor Pro®XL ................................................................8
Using the ZSP-150-F with the Vapor Pro® XL......................................................................8
ZSP-150-F Front Panel Display and Controls.......................................................................9
The ON/OFF (I/O) Button.....................................................................................................9
The ZERO Buttons ................................................................................................................9
The MODE Button.................................................................................................................9
The SEND Button..................................................................................................................9
The RANGE/FUNCTION Button.......................................................................................10
CAL 1 [Auto-Calibration] - Using an external calibration weight......................................10
CAL 2 - Linearity ................................................................................................................11
Capacity Tracker..................................................................................................................11
Selectable Vibration Filters and Stability Indicator.............................................................11
ZSP-150-F Rear Panel.........................................................................................................12
RS-232 Front Panel Configuration......................................................................................12
Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................................14
ZSP-150-F Specifications ..................................................................................15
FCC Compliance................................................................................................16
Limited Warranty...............................................................................................16
Extended Warranty.............................................................................................16
Returned Goods Policy.......................................................................................17
Balance Kit Contents and AZI Part Numbers....................................................17
Appendix A - Front Panel Parts Counting .........................................................18
Appendix B - Weight Checking.........................................................................19
Appendix C - Live Animal/Severe Environment Weighing (T)........................20
Appendix D - Percent Weighing (%).................................................................21
Trademark and Copyright Protection.................................................................22

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Unpacking and Setup
The balance, weighing pans, remote power supply and windscreen are packed in a foam support to
protect them from shock during shipping and handling. Save and reuse all packing material for future
shipments. A null modem cable, a 100g weight and this user’s manual are also packed with the
balance. Refer to Balance Kit Contents and AZI Part Numbers on page 17 for a complete list of
the contents of the kit and the associated AZI part numbers.
Operating Environment
The environment in which your balance is used is very important. Air movement, temperature
changes, vibrations, direct sunlight, etc. influence the performance of high precision balances.
Therefore, place your balance on a solid, sturdy surface that is free of air currents and vibration and
not in direct sunlight. The surface should not be magnetic and should be located away from doors,
windows, heaters, air conditioners and fans.
Figure 1 - Balance Full View

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Leveling the Balance
Adjust (turn) the front feet (see Figure 2) to level the balance by centering the bubble in the level
indicator, which is shown in Figure 1. Turning the foot as shown below raises that side of the
balance and an opposite adjustment lowers it. Turn both feet together to raise or lower the front of
the balance. When properly adjusted the metal center shaft of the assembly will protrude from the
center of the plastic foot and will support the balance. The plastic foot will be raised up against the
bottom of the balance and will not be touching the weighing table.
Connecting to an Electrical Outlet
The balance is supplied with a 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz automatic switching, remote power supply
with five international plug adapters. This power supply will work with most electrical outlets.
However, before making any connections, verify that the power (VAC) requirement shown on the
power supply is compatible with the AC power outlet to which the balance will be connected and the
proper plug adapter for your outlet is installed on the power supply.
First, plug the round connector into the rear panel receptacle.
Then, plug the power supply into an AC outlet.
NOTE: Your balance must be plugged in and switched on for at least one (1) hour, then calibrated,
prior to use. Please see the calibration instructions on page 10.
AZI recommends that the balance be plugged into an electrical outlet at all times. This ensures that
the balance is always warmed up and ready to use.
Figure 2 - Leveling the Balance

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The On/Off Button (I/O)
Press the ON/OFF (I/O) button one time to turn on the balance and observe the turn-on sequence
shown below.
During this sequence the balance is doing an automatic systems
check to verify it is functioning properly. After the balance has
been plugged in and turned on, allow it to warm up for at least 1
hour, then follow the Auto-calibration instructions (page 10) to
calibrate the balance.
RS-232 Interface Cable
Your balance is equipped with a bi-directional RS-232 compatible interface. The included Null
Modem Cable (AZI P/N 200-0069) is a custom cable manufactured to the following diagram. Only
this cable will provide the connections necessary for the ZSP-150-F Balance to communicate with the
Computrac®Vapor Pro®series of moisture analyzers.
ZSP-150-F's Null Modem Cable
Figure 3 - Turn-On Sequence

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Connecting the ZSP-150-F to the Vapor Pro®/ Vapor Pro Rx®
The balance is configured to interface directly with the Vapor Pro®series of Moisture Analyzers.
Weight readings at the balance can be transmitted directly to the Vapor Pro®or Vapor Pro®Rx
through the null modem cable connection.
To enable this communication between the balance and the Vapor Pro®/ Vapor Pro®Rx:
•Power to both units should be switched OFF.
•Connect the null modem cable (AZI P/N 200-0069) to the RS-232 connector at the rear of the
balance. Connect the other end of the cable to the balance connector at the rear of the Vapor
Pro®/Vapor Pro®Rx.
•Switch the power to both units ON.
•On the Vapor Pro®/Vapor Pro®Rx, press the [Menu] key.
•Use the [Down] key to highlight the SETUP MENU.
•Press the [Selct] key to access this menu.
•Highlight the EXT BALANCE SETUP option and press [Selct].
•Highlight and select the SELECT BALANCE DRIVER option.
•Use the [Edit] key to select AZISP150 as the external balance.
•Press [Quit] and then [Accpt] key to program this option.
•Select the CHECK BALANCE COMM option to verify the cable is connected and that the
Vapor Pro® /Vapor Pro®Rx and the balance are communicating.
•Use the [Esc] key to return to the MAIN MENU.
If the Communication Check is not successful, the balance’s communication settings need to be reset
to their factory presets. Refer to RS-232 Front Panel Configuration on page 12 for instructions on
resetting the balance to the required factory presets.
Using the ZSP-150-F with the Vapor Pro® / Vapor Pro®Rx
•From the MAIN MENU on the connected Vapor Pro®/Vapor Pro®Rx, select the MEMORY
START MENU and then ADD/EDIT MEMORY START.
•Access the memory start to be edited using the [Up] or [Down] keys and the [Selct] key.
•At the SAMPLE WEIGHT ENTRY MODE option, select DIGITAL BALANCE.
When a test is run using that memory start parameter, the Vapor Pro®/Vapor Pro®Rx will
automatically check for data communication. The weight readings from the external balance will be
displayed on the Vapor Pro®/Vapor Pro®Rx display. Follow the display prompts to proceed through
the weighing and testing sequence.

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Connecting the ZSP-150-F to the Vapor Pro®XL
The balance is configured to interface directly with the Vapor Pro®series of Moisture Analyzers.
Weight readings at the balance can be transmitted directly to the Vapor Pro®XL through the null
modem cable connection.
To enable this communication between the balance and the Vapor Pro®XL:
•Power to both units should be switched OFF.
•Connect the null modem cable (AZI P/N 200-0069) to the RS-232 connector at the rear of the
balance. Connect the other end of the cable to the TCI/BALANCE connector at the rear of the
Vapor Pro®XL.
•Switch the power to both units ON.
Using the ZSP-150-F with the Vapor Pro® XL
•From the MAIN MENU on the connected Vapor Pro®XL, select TEST PROGRAMS.
•Use the arrows keys to locate the desired Test Program and touch it to highlight it.
•Press [VIEW] to access the Test Program.
•Select TEST START OPTIONS.
•Set SAMPLE WEIGHT ENTRY: to Balance.
•Touch the top left corner of the screen to return to the previous screen or press the silver
Home button below the LCD to return to the Main Screen
When a test is run using this Test Program, the Vapor Pro®XL will automatically check for data
communication. The weight readings from the external balance will be displayed on the Vapor Pro®
XL display. Follow the instrument display prompts to proceed through the weighing and testing
sequence.

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ZSP-150-F Front Panel Display and Controls
Figure 4 - Balance Front Panel
The ON/OFF (I/O) Button
The ON/OFF (I/O) button is located in the upper left corner of the balance’s front panel. When the
balance is off, pressing the button will start the turn-on sequence shown in Figure 3. During this
sequence the balance is doing an automatic systems checkout to ensure it is functioning properly.
When the balance is on, pressing the ON/OFF button will turn off the balance.
The ZERO Buttons
There are two (2) ZERO buttons. Pressing either button at any time returns the display to zeros.
When a weighing that has been zeroed out is removed from the weighing pan, a negative reading is
displayed. To return the display to zeros, press one of the ZERO buttons.
The MODE Button
Pressing the MODE button starts the unit of weight cycle as follows: grams (g), carats (ct),
pennyweights (dwt), troy ounces (ozt), ounces (oz), pounds (lb), kilograms (kg), and milligrams (mg).
When the desired unit of weight appears, press the MODE button a second time to select that unit of
weight.
The SEND Button
The SEND button is not normally employed in everyday usage of the balance, although it is used in
certain specific configuration procedures, as detailed later in this manual.

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The RANGE/FUNCTION Button
Pressing the RANGE/FUNCTION button begins the following menu cycle:
•PCS – Front panel parts counting See Appendix A (p. 18) for details
•HI OK LO – Checkweighing See Appendix B (p. 19) for details
•CAL 1 – Auto-calibration See Auto-calibration on p. 10
•CAL 2 – Linearity – Factory Use Only DO NOT USE
•T – Live animal weighing See Appendix C (p. 20) for details
•% - Percent weighing See Appendix D (p. 21) for details
To select the desired function, press the MODE button when it appears on the display.
CAL 2 is set at the factory and should never require further adjustment. The procedure for CAL 1
begins below. For the other functions listed in the RANGE/FUNCTION menu cycle, refer to the
appendices, beginning on page 18.
CAL 1 [Auto-Calibration] - Using an external calibration weight
Perform auto-calibration every time you move your balance. It is extremely important to use high
quality weights and verify the balance has been warmed up for at least one (1) hour prior to
calibration.
User Action
Balance Response
1
Remove any containers or weighing
samples so that nothing is on the weighing
pan, then press the ZERO button.
Zeros are displayed.
2
Press the RANGE/FUNCTION button
Balance display cycles repeatedly through PCS, HI
OK LO, CAL 1, CAL 2, T and %.
3
Press the MODE button when CAL 1
appears.
CAL 1 and a flashing 0 are displayed.
4
Wait 10 seconds for the balance to
stabilize, then press the ZERO button.
The display stops flashing and a solid 0 is displayed.
In approximately 15 seconds, when this step is
complete, a single weight or two alternating weights
will begin flashing on the display.
5
Place one of the flashing weights in the
center of the balance’s weighing pan.
The display stops flashing the alternating weights
and the selected weight is displayed.
6
Wait 10 seconds for the balance to
stabilize, then press the ZERO button.
The display will momentarily blink, then the selected
weight will continue to be displayed. In approximately
15 seconds, when this step is complete, the display
will blank, flash “OK”, then display the calibration
weight including decimal places.
The balance is now
calibrated and in the normal weighing mode.
7
Remove the calibration weight.
The display returns to zeros.