Axis AD Series User manual

AD50-AD300
AD510-AD3000, AD2.5, AD5
AD6
USER MANUAL
AD series
File: 2013-06-04 AD-041 AC-5_11 GB

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Contents:
2. Technical data ....................................................................................................................................................................4
3. Completeness ....................................................................................................................................................................5
4. General view.......................................................................................................................................................................5
5. Keys and indicators...........................................................................................................................................................7
6. Security rules .....................................................................................................................................................................8
7. Preparations –working environment...............................................................................................................................9
8. Preparing a balance to work ...........................................................................................................................................10
9. Operation principles ........................................................................................................................................................11
10. Start-up .............................................................................................................................................................................12
11. Basic functions ................................................................................................................................................................13
11.1 Normal weighing .............................................................................................................................................................13
11.2 Weighing with tare ...........................................................................................................................................................13
12. Balance checking.............................................................................................................................................................14
13. Connecting a balance to a computer or a printer .........................................................................................................14
14. Special functions description ............................................................................................................................................16
14.1 Menu customization function (ACtIV) .............................................................................................................................17
14.2 Autozeroing (AUtOtAr)......................................................................................................................................................18
14.3 Pieces counting (PCS) ......................................................................................................................................................19
14.4 Serial port working mode selection (SendInG) ..............................................................................................................20
14.5 Serial port parameters setting (rS232) ...........................................................................................................................21
14.6 Adjusting a balance (Calibr).............................................................................................................................................22
14.7 Weighing unit selection (UnIt)..........................................................................................................................................24
14.8 Percentage weighing (PErCEnt) ......................................................................................................................................25
14.9 Weigh summation (rECIPE)..............................................................................................................................................26
14.10 Tare memorizing function (tArE) ...................................................................................................................................27
14.11 Force measurement function (F) ...................................................................................................................................28
14.12 Function for maximum value indication (UP) ...............................................................................................................29
14.13 Anti-disturbance filter function (FILtEr) .......................................................................................................................30
14.14 Function for weighing animals (LOC) ...........................................................................................................................31
14.15 Date and time setting (dAtE) ..........................................................................................................................................32
14.16 Average calculation function (AVErAGE) ....................................................................................................................33
14.17 Treshold comparing function (thr) ................................................................................................................................34
14.18Total weight function (totAL) ..........................................................................................................................................37
14.19 Density determination (hYdro).......................................................................................................................................39
14.19.1 Solids density determination ........................................................................................................ 39
14.19.2 Liquid density determination ....................................................................................................... 41
14.19.3 Leaving the function .................................................................................................................... 42
15.20 Printout language selection (LAnGUAG) ......................................................................................................................43
14.21 Paperweight calculation (PAPEr)...................................................................................................................................44
14.22 Statistical calculations function (StAt)..........................................................................................................................45
15. Maintenance and repairs of small defects....................................................................................................................48
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................................................................49

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1. Introduction
AD series balances are destined for laboratory weighing where high accuracy is
required.
All balances are metrologically tested - calibration or legal verification
certificate on demand.
Legal verification is required for balances used in some applications: direct
trade, pharmaceutical prescriptions, medical and pharmaceutical analysis, goods
packing and others.
Balances with legal verification are marked with the following:
-protective seal placed on the casing mounting screw,
-notified body stamps and green M sticker placed on balance name plate.
Legal verification is valid for 3 years (until verification seals are not broken).
As weight indication depends on gravitational acceleration in a place of the
installation, the manufacturer adjusts balance indication for specific gravity zone
basing on delivery address. Gravity zone is specified with gravitational
acceleration range given on a sticker placed at the back of a balance.
In case installation place is changed or balance indications are not accurate, it is
advised to contact a nearest service in order to re-adjust the balance.
NACE classification: 33.20.31.
Certificates:
EC Type-Approval Certificate Producer Certificate
No. PL 04 030 EN ISO 9001:2000
No. 78 100 6386

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2. Technical data
Type
AD50
AD60
AD100
AD200
AD300
AD500
AD600
Capacity (Max)
50g
60g
100g
200g
300g
500g
600g
Min load (Min)
0,02g
0,02g
0,02g
0,02g
0,02g
0,02g
0,04g
Reading unit (d)
0,001g
0,001g
0,001g
0,001g
0,001g
0,001g
0,002g
Verification unit (e)
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
0,02g
Tare range
-50g
-60g
-100g
-200g
-300g
-500g
-600g
Accuracy class
II
Working temperature
+18 ÷+33 °C
Weighing time
<8s
Pan dimensions
115mm
Balance base dim.
240x275x90mm
Power
~230V 50Hz 6VA / =12V 500mA
Balance weight
4kg
Calibration weight
F2 50g
F2 50g
F2 100g
F2 200g
F2 200g
F1 500g
F2 500g
Type
AD510
AD1000
AD2000
AD3000
Capacity (Max)
500g
1000g
2000g
3000g
Min load (Min)
0,5g
0,5g
0,5g
0,5g
Reading unit (d)
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
Verification unit (e)
0,1g
0,1g
0,1g
0,1g
Tare range
-500g
-1000g
-2000g
-3000g
Accuracy class
II
Working temperature
+18 ÷+33 °C
Weighing time
<5s
Pan dimensions
150mm
Balance base dim.
240x275x90mm
Power
~230V 50Hz 6VA / =12V 500A
Balance weight
4kg
Calibration weight
F2 500g
F2 1000g
F2 2000g
F2 2000g
Type
AD5
AD5 legalised
AD6
AD6 legalised
Capacity (Max)
5000g
5000g
6000g
6000g
Min load (Min)
5g
25g
5g
25g
Reading unit (d)
0,1g
0,5g
0,1g
0,5g
Verification unit (e)
1g
0,5g
1g
0,5g
Tare range
-5000g
-5000g
-6000g
-6000g
Accuracy class
II
Working temperature
+18 ÷+33 °C
Weighing time
<5s
Pan dimensions
150mm
225x165mm
Balance base dim.
240x275x90mm
Power
~230V 50Hz 6VA / =12V 500A
Balance weight
4kg
4,5kg
Calibration weight
F2 2000g

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3. Completeness
A standard set consist of:
1. Balance
2. Pan base and a pan
3. Feeder 230V 50Hz / =12V 1,2A
4. User manual
5. Guarantee Card
4. General view
Balances AD50-AD600:
1 –pan
2 –pan support
(under the pan)
3 –pan ring
4 –LCD display
5 –keys
6 –rotating legs
7 –water level
Balances AD510, AD1000-AD3000 and AD2.5-AD5:
1 –pan
2 –pan support
(under the pan)
3 –pan ring
4 –LCD display
5 –keys
6 –rotating legs
7 –water level
7
6
1
2
4
3
5
7
6
1
2
4
5

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Balances AD6:
1 –pan
2 –pan support
(under the pan)
3 –pan ring
4 –LCD display
5 –keys
6 –rotating legs
7 –water level
Rear view:
7
6
1
2
4
5
ON OFF
Adjust switch
RxD (receiver)
TxD (transmitter)
gnd
chassis
RS232C Feeder
FeederPrinter or computer
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
~230V

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5. Keys and indicators
 T 
-tare (subtract package weight from weighed mass),
 0 
-zeroing (balances for direct sale use only)
-data output (print / transmission),
-calibration/ navigation,

-mode switch,
MENU
-menu,
I/
-switch-off (standby),
indicator
-result stabilisation,
bar indicator
-total load indicator (0-100%),
indicator OFF
-stand-by mode,
last digit overlined
-inform that reading unit is less then verification unit
(EC verificated balances de),
Max, Min, d, e, II
-metrologic parameters and accuracy class.
Additional:
- digit incrementation,
-decimal point,
 T  -next digit,
MENU - end.

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6. Security rules
To avoid electrical shock or damage of a balance
or connected peripheral devices, it is necessary to
follow the security rules below.
All repairs and necessary regulations can be made by authorised
personnel only.
To avoid fire risk use a feeder of an appropriate type (supplied with a
balance). Pay attention that supply voltage is compatible with specified
technical data.
Do not use a balance when its cover is opened.
Do not use a balance in explosive conditions.
Do not use a balance in high humidity.
If a balance seems not to operate properly, plug it out of the mains and
do not use it until checked by authorised service.
According to legal regulations it if forbidden to
dispose wasted electronic equipment in waste
containers.
Please return wasted scale to the point of purchase or other company
specialised in recycling of wasted electronic components

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7. Preparations –working environment
+18°C
+33°C
When choosing a location to set up the balance, remember the following rules to
ensure proper working conditions and user-friendly operating:
-setup the balance on an even, flat surface leaving necessary room for easy
access,
-maintain proper working temperature,
-avoid strong air drafts, vibrations, dust, big temperature changes and
humidity over 90%,
-avoid locations with extreme heat radiation and electromagnetic or magnetic
fields.

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8. Preparing a balance to work 1. Take all content out of a
package. It is recommended to
keep the original scale package in
order to transport the balance
safely in future.
2. Place the balance on a stable
ground not affected by
mechanical vibrations and
airflows.
3. Level the balance with rotating
rear legs 6so that the air bubble
in water-level at the back of the
balance is in the middle.
4. (AD50-AD500) Put a pan base
2on the mandrel sticking out of
a balance cover 3. Put a pan 1 on
a pan base (pan 150mm is
connected to pan base).
5. (AD6) Put elements 2on the
mandrel sticking out of
a balance, put a pan 1.
6. Plug a feeder to the power
socket at the back of the balance.
7
6
12
3
7
6
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2

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9. Operation principles
1. Weighed sample should be placed in the centre of the pan.
2. The balance is equipped with a tare equal to its range. To tare the balance
press  T  key. Storing a tare value does not extend measuring range, but
only subtracts it from a load placed on a pan. To make weight control easier
and to avoid range overdrawing, the balance is equipped with a load indicator
(graduated in percentages).
3. Weighing result should be read when the indicator " " lights, which
signalises stabilisation of a result.
4. When the balance is not used but it is necessary to be ready to work
immediately, it can be switched off by pressing I/key. The balance reading
system is then switched off to "standby" mode (signalled by the indicator
"OFF"). To switch the balance on press I/key. The balance is immediately
ready to operate maximum accuracy (after self tests).
5. In direct sale use (d=e), make sure that zero indicator is displayed. If not,
press  0  key and wait until zero indication and zero indicator appears. In
other balances the key does not operate.
6. The mechanism of the balance is a precise device, sensitive to mechanical
strokes and shocks.
7. The balance should not be used to weigh ferromagnetic materials due to
accuracy decrease.
Do not overload the balance more than 20% of maximum load (Max).
Do not press a pan with a hand.
Before transportation take off the pan (move it slightly and lift it up) and
the pan base and preserve from any damages.

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10. Start-up
Leave the pan empty and plug the feeder to the mains 230V. At the end of self-
tests, the balance displays zero indication and is now ready to work
Sequence of action after turn switch on:
Display test
Electronics components test
Program version
Zeroing.
Ready to work.
Moisture in the air may condense on the surface of the balance when
transferred to the warmer environment. In this case leave the balance
for at least 4 hours unplugged from the mains for conditioning to avoid
wrong operating or damage of the balance.

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11. Basic functions
Following symbol graphic will be used in instruction:
-loaded pan
-unloaded pan
-press a key when ... (on left)
-forced change
-automatic change
-
11.1 Normal weighing
When a pan is empty and indication
is different than zero press  T 
key.
Weighing result should be read when
the indicator " " lights.
11.2 Weighing with tare
A balance is equipped with tare equal
to its range.
12g T
0.00 g
43.04 g
23.13 g
0.00 g
63.24 g
T
T

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12. Balance checking
As weight indication depends on gravitational acceleration, it is advised to check
balance indication accuracy before and after series of measurement using any
load with known weight.
To check a balance with legal verification use calibration weight as stated
in Technical Data table with valid calibration certificate. In case permissible
error is exceeded it is advised to contact the nearest service to calibrate
a balance.
13. Connecting a balance to a computer or a printer
The balance may send data to a computer or a printer via RS232C interface.
When cooperating with a computer, the
balance sends weighing result after
initialising signal from a computer or
after pressing key.
When cooperating with the balance, a
computer should be equipped with a
program that enables receiving and
processing data from the balance.
AXIS offers computer programs to cooperate with balances. Demo versions and
program descriptions are available on the website: www.axis.pl:
-Komunikacja –free serial port testing program,
-ProCell –residual program for cooperation with Microsoft EXCEL and other
Microsoft Windows applications (demo version).
RxD (receiver)
TxD (transmitter)
GND
Case
RS232C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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Detailed information for programmers:
The balance sends data with a following method:
Computer  Balance: initiation signal S I CR LF (53h 49h 0Dh 0Ah),
Balance  Computer: weighing result in the following format:
(16Bytes, LONG protocol - 8bits, 1stop, no parity, 4800bps),
Bytes description:
1
- „-„ mark or space
2
- space
3  4
- digit or space
5÷9
- digit, decimal point or space
10
- digit
11
- space
12
- k, l, c, p or space
13
- g, b, t, c or %
14
- space
15
- CR
16
- LF
Connection cable WK-1 (balance –computer / 9-pin):
Connection cable WD-1 (balance - KAFKA printer):
Setup of printer internal switch –printer AXIS C-001:
SW-1
SW-2
SW-3
SW-4
SW-5
SW-6
SW-7
SW-8
on
off
on
off
off
on
off
off
BALANCE COMPUTER
BALANCE PRINTER

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14. Special functions description
List of available functions:
menu customization function (ACtIV),
removal of all function from menu (dEFAUL).
autozeroing function (AutoTar),
pieces counting function (PCS),
function for setting serial port working (SEndIng),
function for setting serial port parameters (RS232),
extended calibration function (CALIbr),
changing measurement unit (UnIt),
percentage weighing function (PErCEnt),
recipe weighing function (rECIPE),
entering tare function (tArE),
force measurement (F),
maximum value indication function (UP),
anti-disturbance filter function (FILtEr),
weighing large animals function (LOC),
average calculating function (AVErAGE),
determining solids and liquids density function (hYdro)*
statistical calculations (StAt)- option*
paperweight calculationfunction (PAPEr)*
function with additional equipment require:
options with the clock:
-setting current date and time function (dAtE)
-total weight function (totAL)
options with the transoptors connectors:
- checkweighing function (thr)
*depending on scale memory space limitation this function replaces other special
function
Other special functions may be enabled as an option on customer request
(described in additional brochure when ordered).
Function menu is displayed after pressing MENU button.
For easy access to the most frequently used functions, use ACtIV
function for selecting functions that will be displayed in
functions menu.
When special function is active, MODE indicator is displayed.

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14.1 Menu customization function (ACtIV)
Among available user functions it is
possible to select these, which should
be displayed after pressing MENU
key. It allows avoiding displaying
whole list of available functions,
which makes operation time longer.
Operation sequence shown in the
pictures on the left causes adding
function of setting serial interface
RS232C parameters (rS232) to
function menu.
After switching on ACTIV function a
dot is displayed on the right side (to
distinguish from regular menu).
Chosen functions are displayed with a
dot on the left side.
In every moment, it is possible to
restore primary (manufacture) settings
choosing dEFAULt special function.
In order to delete this function from
menu in last operation choose rS oFF
instead of rS on.
0.00
ACtIV
rS on
rS oFF
oPCS
rS232
T
T
T

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14.2 Autozeroing (AUtOtAr)
When AUtotAr function is
activated, a balance automatically
keeps zero indication if a pan is
empty or if zero indication was
acquired by pressing  T  key.
To leave the function press MENU
key, then with  T  key chose
AUtOtAr and AUt oFF .
Note: Autozeroing function is
activated automatically for 10 min.
after switching-on
0.01g
AUtOtAr
AUT
AUt on
AUt oFF
0.00g
MENU
T
T

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14.3 Pieces counting (PCS)
This function enables to count
identical pieces, e.g. turnbuckles or
buttons.
A measurement is performed in two
phases:
- first phase - single piece weight
calculation on the basis of defined
pieces amount (5, 10, 20, 50, 100,
200 or 500 pieces),
- second phase –pieces counting.
It is advised that single piece weight
is not less than one reading unit and
sample weight used in first phase is
bigger than 100 reading units.
To leave function press F key and
then with  T  , key chose PCS
and PCS oFF .
Note:
Err-3 communicate signalises that a
sample was not put on a pan. The
same communicate appears if single
piece weight is less than one
reading unit (it is possible to count
pieces but measuring error is
bigger).
To chose previously used pieces
amount select “..” in first phase.
During pieces counting  T  key
function does not change
0 pcs
0.00 g
12.05 g
23.04 g
PCS
PCS oFF
PCS on
PCS 5
5
12
12 pcs
MENU
T
T
T
T
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14.4 Serial port working mode selection (SendInG)
The function enables to set the
serial port working mode.
-StAb –transmission after using
key and indication stabilization,
-no –StAb –transmission after using
key without stabilization,
-Auto –after putting and taking off
the weighed object without using
,
-Cont. –about 10 results per second.
Auto mode is suggested when
working with printer.
0.00g
SEndInG
Auto
Stb
0.00g
MENU
T
T