Axis AG Series User manual

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AG600, AGZ600
AG100-AG500,
AGZ100-AGZ500
AG1000-AG4000
AGZ1000-AGZ4000,AGZ10
USER MANUAL
AG and AGZ series
File: 2014-11-18 AG-100 AG0M95 GB

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Contents:
1. General description.................................................................................................. 3
2. Completeness.......................................................................................................... 3
3. Technical data ......................................................................................................... 4
4. General balance view .............................................................................................. 5
5. Keys and indicators ................................................................................................. 7
6. Safety rules.............................................................................................................. 8
7. Preparing working environment ............................................................................... 9
8. Preparing balance to work ..................................................................................... 10
9. General operation principles .................................................................................. 11
10. Start-up.................................................................................................................. 12
11. Internal calibration ................................................................................................. 12
12. Checking the balance ............................................................................................ 14
13. Connecting a computer, printer or label printer ...................................................... 14
14.Special functions.................................................................................................... 19
14.1 Autotaring function ............................................................................................... 20
14.2 Pieces counting function....................................................................................... 21
14.3 Unit selection function .......................................................................................... 23
14.4 Percent function ................................................................................................... 24
14.5 Function for calibration with external weight / calibration options.......................... 25
14.6 Function for setting serial port .............................................................................. 29
14.7 Print settings function ........................................................................................... 31
14.8 Time and date setting function.............................................................................. 34
14.9 LCD settings function ........................................................................................... 35
14.10 Recipe function................................................................................................... 36
14.11 Animals weighing function .................................................................................. 37
14.12 Tare setting function........................................................................................... 38
14.13 Force unit function .............................................................................................. 39
14.14 Maximum and minimum value indication function............................................... 40
14.15 Anti-disturbance filter function............................................................................. 41
14.16 Language selection function............................................................................... 42
14.17 Function of comparing with preset threshold values ........................................... 43
14.18 Funkcja sumowania ważeń TOTAL .................................................................... 47
14.19 Statistical calculations function........................................................................... 48
14.20 Funkcja wyliczenia gramatury papieru................................................................ 50
14.21 Density measurement function (option) .............................................................. 50
14.21.1 Solid body density determination..................................................................... 52
14.21.2 Liquid density determination............................................................................ 54
14.21.3 Density measurement report ........................................................................... 56
15. Procell program description (demo version)........................................................... 57
16. Troubleshooting and maintenance......................................................................... 58
Declaration of Conformity

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1. General description
AG and AGZ series balances are destined for high accuracy weighing in
laboratory practice. AG series balances are equipped with internal calibration
system for accuracy control during balance operation. AGZ series balances do
not have internal calibration system and can be used when legal verification is
not required.
All balances are metrologically tested. According to an order balances can be
calibrated or legally verified.
Balances with legal verification are marked with the following legal and
securing items:
-green metrological mark placed on the balance name plate,
-notified body stamp (number of notified body) on the balance name plate,
-protective seals placed on: an edge of balance name plate, the casing mounting
screw and in the place of access to adjustment switch,
Renewing of balance legal verification is required when protective seal is
violated or after period of 3 years starting from 1st December of year when first
legal verification was performed. In order to renew legal verification please
contact AXIS authorised service centre.
In AGZ series balances all functions connected with internal calibration are
removed (chapter 11 and 14.5).
Balance classification according to PKWiU: 33.20.31.
Certificates:
2. Completeness
A standard set consist of:
1. Balance
2. Pan elements:
-for balances with round pan (AG100-AG600): a pan support and a pan,
-for balances with rectangular pan, AG8 (AG1000-AG4000, AGZ10): gum
nuts (4pcs) and a pan,
3. Draft shield with cover (AG100-AG500),
4. Feeder 12V / 1,2A
5. User manual, guarantee card
Certificate of ISO quality system Certificate of balance type approval
DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 TCM 128/06-4428

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3. Technical data
Type
AG100
AGZ100
AG200
AGZ200
AG300
AGZ300
AG500
AGZ500
Capacity (Max)
100g
200g
300g
500g
Min load (Min)
0,02g
0,02g
0,02g
0,02g
Reading unit (d)
0,001g
0,001g
0,001g
0,001g
Verification unit (e)
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
Tare range
-100g
-200g
-300g
-500g
Accuracy class
II
Working temperature
+18 ÷+33°C
Weighing time
<3s
Pan dimension
115mm
Balance dimension
(with legs)
215(235 with legs)x345x90mm
Balance weight
5kg
Power supply
~230V 50Hz 6VA / =12V 800mA
Recommended external
calibration weight
(OIML)
F2 100g
F2 200g
F2 200g
F1 500g
Type
AG600
AGZ600
AG1000
AGZ1000
AG2000
AGZ2000
AG3000
AGZ3000
AG4000
AGZ4000
AGZ10
Capacity (Max)
600g
1000g
2000g
3000g
4000g
10kg
Min load (Min)
0,5g
0,5g
0,5g
0,5g
0,5g
5g
Reading unit (d)
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
0,01g
0,1g
Verification unit (e)
0,1g
0,1g
0,1g
0,1g
0,1g
1g
Tare range
-600g
-1000g
-2000g
-3000g
-4000g
-10kg
Accuracy class
II
Working temperature
+18 ÷+33°C
Weighing time
<3s
Pan dimension
150mm
165x165mm
195x180mm
Balance dimension
(with legs)
215(235 with legs)x345x90mm
Balance weight
5kg
Power
~230V 50Hz 6VA / =12V 800mA
Recommended external
calibration weight
(OIML)
F2 500g
F2 1000g
F2 2000g
F2 5000g
Caution:
F1 and F2 are international symbols of calibration weight classes according to
O.I.M.L. Some requirements for weight accuracy are connected with those
classes.

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4. General balance view
AG100-AG600 balances:
1 –pan
2 –pan support
3 –pan ring
4 –graphical display
5 –keys
6 –rotating legs
7 –water level
8 –draft shield
Note:
AG600 does not
have the pan ring
and the draft shield.
AG1000-AG4000, AGZ10 balances:
1 –pan
2 –nuts (under pan)
4 –graphical display
5 –keys
6 –rotating legs
7 –water level
7
6
1
2
4
3
5
8
7
6
1
2
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Connectors view:
Feeder
~230V/50Hz
Printer
or computer
ON OFF
Adjustment
switch
RxD (receiver)
TxD (transmitter)
GND
Case
RS232C
Feeder
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Data
+5V GND
Clock
PS2
12 3
45
6
Keyboard

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5. Keys and indicators
 T 
-taring (enter mass subtracted from weighed mass)
 0 
-zeroing (option),
ENTER
-confirmation / choosing an option,
.
-decimal point,
1/F1 ... 5/F5
-numeric key / functional key,
6 /  0 
-numeric key / zeroing (only for balances for direct sale),
7 /
-numeric key / result printout (transmission),
8 /
-numeric key / internal calibration,
9 / MENU
-numeric key / enter menu,
0 / 
-numeric key / change mode of balance work,
∧
-navigation: go to option above,
∨
-navigation: go to option below,
>
-navigation: enter into option,
<
-navigation: exit from option,
I /
-switch on / switch off (standby),
indicator
-shows stabilization of weighing result,
linear indicator
-indicator of balance load (0-100%),
OFF indicator
-appears after the balance is switched off with I / key,
decrease of last
digit
-informs that reading unit value is lower than acceptable
indication error (balances with legal verification, de)
Max, Min, d, e, II
-metrological parameters of the balance.

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6. Safety rules
It is necessary to follow safety rules of work
with the balance shown below. Obeying those
rules is the condition to avoid electrical shock or
damage of the balance or connected peripheral
devices.
Repairs and necessary regulations can be done by authorised personnel
only.
To avoid fire risk use a feeder of an appropriate type (supplied with the
balance) and supply voltage have to be compatible with specified
technical data.
Do not use the balance when its cover is opened.
Do not use the balance in explosive conditions.
Do not use the balance in high humidity environment.
If the balance seems not to operate properly, switch it off and do not
use until checked by authorised service centre.
AG series balances are not allowed for use in house
holds.
According to current acts of low about protection of
natural environment, wasted balances should not be
put into waste containers together with ordinary
waste.
Wasted balance after operation period can be delivered to units
authorised for gathering wasted electronic devices or to the place
where it was bought.

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7. Preparing working environment
+18°C
+33°C
Location for the balance should be chosen with care in order to limit influence
of the factors that can interrupt working balance. This location has to maintain
proper temperature for working balance and necessary space for its operating.
The balance should stay on stable table made of material that does not influence
magnetically on the balance.
Rapid air blast, vibrations, dust, rapid temperature changes or air humidity over
90% are not allowed in balance surrounding. The balance should be far from
heat sources and devices emitting strong electromagnetic or magnetic fields.

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8. Preparing balance to work
1. Take the balance, the feeder and mechanical elements of the pan out. 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 legs 6so that the
air bubble in water level
7at the back of the
balance is in the middle.
4. (for AG100-AG600)
Gently insert the mandrel
of pan support 2into
balance mechanism
socket through the pan
ring 3 and the pan 1on
(AG600 balances have
not the pan ring).
5. (for AG1000-AG4000)
Place nuts 2on mandrels
that are visible in
balance cover holes, put
the pan 1on nuts.
6. If the balance was taken from a lower temperature surrounding to
a room with higher temperature, e.g. in winter, moisture can liquefy on
the balance casing. Do not connect power supply to the balance, because
this can cause damage or improper work of the balance. In this case leave
the balance for at least 4 hours unplugged for acclimatization.
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6
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9. General operation principles
1. Weighed sample should be placed in the centre of the pan.
2. In direct sale use (d=e), make sure that  0  zero indicator is displayed
before sample is placed on the pan. If not, press  0  key and wait until the
balance is zeroed and zero indicator appears. In other balances the key does
not operate.
3. The balance allows taring in the whole measuring range. To tare the balance
press  T  key (on the left or on the right). Taring does not extend
measuring range, but only subtracts tare value from mass value of a sample
placed on the pan. To make the control of pan load easier and to avoid
crossing measurement range, the balance has a load indicator calibrated
0÷100% Max.
4. Weighing result should be read when the indicator " " lights, which
signalises stabilisation of a result.
5. When the balance is not used but should be ready to work immediately, it
can be switched off by pressing I/key. The backlight of balance reading
system is then switched off and the balance enters into "standby" mode, in
which the balance maintains internal temperature and ability to start working
with maximum accuracy. Standby mode is signalled by the OFF indicator.
To switch the balance on press I/key.
6. Balance mechanism is a precise device sensitive to mechanical shocks and
strokes.
Do not overload the balance more than 20% of maximum capacity.
Do not press the pan with a hand.
For transportation take off the pan and pan support (AG(Z)100-
AG(Z)600 balances) or nuts (AG(Z)1000-AG(Z)4000 and AGZ10
balances), on which the pan is placed.
7. The balance cannot be used to weigh ferromagnetic materials due to
decrease of weighing accuracy.
8. After every change of balance position, level the balance and perform
internal calibration.

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10. Start-up
Plug feeder into 230V power supply socket and feeder output connector into
12V socket at back of the balance.
After switching-on, the balance
displays AXIS logo and performs
automatic self-tests. In case of test
failure balance displays tests list.
Lack of mark means negative test
result.
Afterwards the balance enters
automatically into internal
calibration mode, which is described
with details in next chapter.
Calibration can be terminated using
CLR key.
When internal calibration is finished,
the balance enters into normal
weighing mode.
11. Internal calibration
The balance is equipped with internal calibration system, which general task is
to maintain required measurement accuracy on the balance.
Internal calibration is the process of putting internal weight on automatically by
balance mechanism and correcting accuracy in balance firmware. The correction
is necessary because of differences between values of gravitational acceleration
in the place where the balance was manufactured and in the place where it is
operated, as well as due to changes of balance level and temperature.
Internal calibration is performed in the following situations:
-when key is pressed,
-after defined time interval (for legally verified balances - 2 hours),
-after temperature change (for legally verified balances –more than 2oC).
In legally verified balances time interval is set to 2 hours and defined
temperature change is 2oC. In not legally verified balances those values can be
set as calibration options. The reason of starting internal calibration is shown as
an icon near weight picture.
Max ... Min ... e= ... d= ..
0.000g
0% 100%
model INITIALIZATION program version
Processor test
Reading EEPROM
...
...
AUTOCALIBRATION .
Internal calibration :
please wait ...

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In order to perform internal calibration proceed with the following:
Empty the pan.
Press key twice (double pressing
the key helps to avoid accidental
starting calibration procedure).
During calibration internal weight is
put three times on and obtained
results are compared.
Discrepancy of results is signalled
with a message and causes the
balance being blocked.
Until calibration process is finished
do not perform any operation on the
balance. Any vibrations and shocks
interfere calibration process and may
delay it or deteriorate accuracy of its
result.
When internal calibration is
performed successfully the balance
indicates zero on the display at empty
pan.
Note:
In order to terminate calibration
process press CLR key and wait until
balance mechanism is not settled in
initial position.
Max ... Min ... e= ... d= ...
0.000g
0% 100%
CALIBRATION
Internal calibration ?
( - to confirm)
CALIBRATION
Internal calibration :
taring ...
CALIBRATION
Internal calibration:
internal load

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12. Checking the balance
In order to confirm correctness of the balance during its operation, before
starting and after finishing every measurement series it is advised to check
weighing accuracy. It can be done by weighing external calibration weight or
other object with exactly known mass.
If exceeding of allowable measurement error is affirmed, the following things
should be checked:
-if the balance stands stable and it is levelled,
-if the balance is exposed on rapid air blasts, vibrations, rapid temperature
changes or air humidity,
-if the balance is not affected directly by heat source, electromagnetic
radiation or magnetic field.
The cause of inaccuracy can be too low temperature of the balance as well,
when it was unplugged from power supply. In this situation leave the balance
switched on for several minutes in order to adjust its internal temperature.
If none of above causes of inaccuracy occurs, calibration with external weight
should be performed to the balance. Recommended external calibration weight
(to buy for additional charge) is given in technical data table. In order to
calibrate the balance with external weight in legally verified balances
verification seals should be removed and another legal verification should be
performed. In this case it is recommended to contact authorised service centre.
Calibration with external weight is described in details in chapter 14.5.
13. Connecting a computer, printer or label printer
The scale is equipped with RS232C,
which can be used to connect external
devices such as computer or a printer.
When cooperating with computer, the
scale sends weighing result after initialize
signal from computer or after pressing
key on the scale.
When cooperating with a printer data is
send automatically after result
stabilisation, but next transmission is
possible after removing previously
weighted sample.
When cooperating with label printer after pressing key, the scale sends
instructions set for the label printer. Label number 0001, hour, data (if the clock
16
27
38
49
5
RxD (receive)
TxD (transmission)
GND
+5V(option)
housing
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is installed and on) and nett weight. During transmission LabEL communicate is
displayed.
The way of sending data and transmission parameters is set using SErIAL
special function.
Set of send data is set using special function PrInt.
The following data can be send:
-Header (scale type, Max, d, e, serial number),
-Operator identification number,
-Successive printout number (measurement),
-Identification number or product bar code,
-Number of pcs (PCS function only),
-Single detail mass (PCS function only),
-Nett weight,
-Tare (package mass),
-Gross weight,
-Total mass (Total function only).
Computer must have a special program for cooperation with data from a scale.
Dedicated programs are also offered by AXIS.
Except RS232C joint, the scale can be equipped with USB or Wi-Fi interface.
Needed controllers and instruction can be found on a CD supplied with Axis
scales.
Detailed protocol description
LonG protocol
Communication parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 4800bps,
initialising signal (data send order) –correspond to press key
ComputerScale: S I CR LF (53h 49h 0Dh 0Ah),
ScaleComputer: scale response according to description below (16 bytes):
Byte
1
-
sign „-” or space
Byte
2
-
space
Byte
34
-
digit or space
Byte
5÷9
-
digit, decimal point or space
Byte
10
-
digit
Byte
11
-
space
Byte
12
-
k, l, c, p or space
Byte
13
-
g, b, t, c or %
Byte
14
-
space
Byte
15
-
CR
Byte
16
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LF

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Attention:
Network number different than zero (Port/nr function) changes scale working
mode: communication with a computer is possible after logging the scale in with
02h scale number command. To log the scale out use 03h command.
For example: Using a program to test RS232 interface ( program is available in
www.axis.pl / programy komputerowe ) for scale number 1 please write: $0201
to log in, then SI, and write: $03 to close communication.
Asking about scale presence in system (testing scale connection with
computer):
ComputerScale: S J CR LF (53h 4Ah 0Dh 0Ah),
ScaleComputer: M J CR LF (4Dh 4Ah 0Dh 0Ah),
Displaying a inscription on scale’s display (text communicate from
computer):
ComputerScale: S N n n X X X X X X CR LF (53h 4Eh 0Dh 0Ah),
nn-displaying time in seconds; XXXXXX-signs to display
ScaleComputer: M N CR LF (4Dh 4Eh 0Dh 0Ah),
Scale tarring (calling  T  key press) :
ComputerScale: S T CR LF (53h 54h 0Dh 0Ah),
ScaleComputer: without response,
Scale zeroing (calling  0  key press):
ComputerScale: S Z CR LF (53h 5Ah 0Dh 0Ah),
Scale Computer: without response,
Scale turning on / off (calling I/ key press):
ComputerScale: S S CR LF (53h 53h 0Dh 0Ah),
Scale Computer: without response,
Entering to special function menu (calling MENU key press):
ComputerScale: S F CR LF (53h 46h 0Dh 0Ah),
Scale Computer: without response,
Setting low threshold value (option):
ComputerScale: S L D1...DN CR LF (53h 4Ch D1...DN 0Dh 0Ah)
D1...DN –threshold value, maximum 8 characters („-” –negative value,
digits, dot –decimal separator), number of digits after dot should be the
same as on scale display,
Scale Computer: without response,
Example:
in order to set low threshold 1000g in scale B1.5 (d=0.5g) the following
order should be sent:
S L 1 0 0 0 . 0 CR LF (53h 4Ch 31h 30h 30h 30h 2Eh 30h 0Dh 0Ah),

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in order to set low threshold 100kg in scale B150 (d=50g) the following
order should be sent:
S L 1 0 0 . 0 0 CR LF (53h 4Ch 31h 30h 30h 2Eh 30h 30h 0Dh 0Ah),),
Setting high threshold value (option):
ComputerScale: S H D1...DN CR LF (53h 48h D1...DN 0Dh 0Ah),
D1...DN –threshold value (see )
Scale Computer: without response.
Connecting cable WK-1 (scale –computer / 9-pin interface):
Connecting cable WD-1 (scale with AXIS printer):
Setting internal AXIS printer swithces:
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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ELtron protocol
Transmission parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 9600bps,
After using key in scale:
ScaleLabel printer : set of instruction in EPL-2 language that initialize
label printing:
US
-
Steering instruction
FR"0001"
-
Label number define instruction
?
-
Instruction that starts list of variable signs
mm:gg
-
5 signs: minutes:hour
rrrr.mm.dd
-
10 signs: year.month.day
masa
-
10 signs: scale indication+ mass unit
P1
-
Steering instruction
Attention:
1. Except variable signs constant signs also can be inscribed for example factory
name, product name and so on.
2. In standard one label pattern is possible to prinout (number 0001). Using
bigger amount of patterns (other label numbers) is possible thanks to LAbEL
special function.
3. To achieve label printout, label printer must have inscribed label pattern (label
pattern is created on computer and using computer it is saved to label printer
memory). Label pattern is designed by ZEBRA DESIGNER program which is
supplied together with label printer.
Scales parameters and transmission protocol must corespond to label printer
type.

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14.Special functions
All balances, beside basic metrological functions like weighing and taring, are
equipped with set of special functions. Basic set of special functions is shown
below. In respect of metrology calibration with external weight is important
special function.
To avoid showing too many functions in menu, user can choose which functions
should be displayed in menu and should not. Menu settings function is used for
this.
When Menu key is pressed, the
balance shows special functions
menu. Function activation is
performed with the cursor (dark
background). In factory settings user
can only choose from Menu setting
and Default settings.
In Menu settings window choose the
functions, which should be currently
used in menu. The choice is made by
selecting a function with a cursor and
pressing ENTER key. The functions
selected to use in menu should be
signified with mark.
To quickly go from functions menu to
Menu settings window press key.
For moving the cursor, navigation
keys ∨and ∧ are used.
- means the function is active
- means the function is inactive
Pressing ENTER key causes opening a
window of function selected with the
cursor. When < key is pressed, the
balance returns to previous window
USER FUNCTIONS&OPT.
Menu settings
Default settings
Exit
USER FUNCTIONS&OPT. / ENABLING
Autotaring
PCS counting
Unit selection
Percent
Calibration
Serial Port
Print settings
Time&Date settings
LCD settings
...
Exit
USER FUNCTIONS&OPT.
Autotaring
PCS counting
Serial Port
Menu settings
Default settings
Exit

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14.1 Autotaring function
This function automatically keeps zero indication when a pan is empty or zero
indication was forced with  T  key.
Press Menu key to enter the user
function menu, choose Autotaring and
press ENTER key.
Choose Correction range using ∨
and ∧ keys and press ENTER key.
Enter maximum zero flow to be
automatically corrected by Autotaring
function. Allowed range is 0.5 ÷ 5 (in
balance reading units per second).
Choose Activate option with a cursor
and press ENTER.
Indications that are near to zero will
be automatically corrected and zero
indication will be maintained despite
changing environmental conditions
(temperature, air humidity, etc.)
To stop the function press Menu key to enter user functions menu, choose
Autotaring function and then choose Deactivate option.
USER FUNCTIONS&OPT.
Autotaring
PCS counting
. . .
USER FUNCTIONS&OPT. \ AUTOTARING
1. Activate
2. Correction range: 2.0 d/sec
3. Exit
USER FUNCTIONS&OPT. \ AUTOTARING
1. Activate
2. Correction range: 2.0 d/sec
3. Exit
Max ... Min ... e= ... d= ..
AUT
0.000 g
0% 100%