Denver Instrument XP Series User manual

XP Series Balances
Operation Manual
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Denver Instrument Company
North and South America: Denver Instrument Company
6542 Fig Street
Arvada, Colorado 80004
1-800-321-1135
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
U.K. and Ireland: Denver Instrument Company
Denver House, Sovereign Way
Trafalgar Business Park
Downham Market
Norfolk PE38 9SW England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Europe, Asia and Australia: Denver Instrument GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Briete 10
37079 Gottingen Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.denverinstrument.com
902381.1 Rev. D

You have purchased a quality precision weighing instrument that
requires handling with care.
Read entire contents of this Operation Manual prior to operating
your new Denver Instrument balance.
Disclaimer Notice
Calibrate your balance using a reference weight of the appropriate
tolerance (class). An instrument can be no more accurate than the
standard to which it has been compared. For assistance in the selec-
tion of reference weights, please contact the factory.
Caution!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufac-
turer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Warning
Never lift balance by the weighing pan as this may cause
damage to internal mechanisms.
Always lift and transport the balance by its base, including
removal from packing materials!
Warning
Do not drop weights on pan.
Damage will occur to the balance’s internal mechanisms.
Note:
Damage may occur if load exceeds 150%
of maximum capacity.
Note:
This product may contain a lead acid battery.
The user is responsible for disposing of the unit in accordance
with local ordinances and regulations.
6542 Fig Street • Arvada, Colorado 80004
[phone] • [phone] • Fax[phone]
Warranty Instructions
1. Please return the prepaid, pre-addressed Purchase Registration Card to Denver
Instrument Company promptly upon your purchase of the Denver Instrument product.
The return of the card is not a condition precedent to warranty coverage.
2. If you have any questions about a Denver Instrument product, please contact the near-
est Denver Instrument office as listed below.
3. If it becomes necessary to return your Denver Instrument product for service, you
must obtain a “Return Authorization Number”. Please pack the product securely in its
original approved packing carton or an other suitable container. Include your Return
Authorization Number on the shipping label. Shipping charges must be fully prepaid.
Return to authorized distributor or :
North and South America: Denver Instrument Company
6542 Fig Street
Arvada, Colorado 80004
1-800-321-1135
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
U.K. and Ireland: Denver Instrument Company
Denver House, Sovereign Way
Trafalgar Business Park
Downham Market
Norfolk PE38 9SW England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Europe, Asia and Australia: Denver Instrument GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Briete 10
37079 Gottingen Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Cleaning Instructions
The exterior surfaces of the product may be cleaned with a mild water-based
detergent and a lint-free nonabrasive cloth. Alternatively, isopropyl alcohol
may be used. Do not immerse the product in any liquid.
Warning
Never lift balance by the weighing pan as this may cause
damage to internal mechanisms.
Always lift and transport the balance by its base.
Note
This unit contains no user serviceable parts.
All replacement parts should be obtained from the
manufacturer. Please refer to this manual for the
phone number of your sales and
service representative.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing one of our precision instruments. Your balance is
designed and manufactured to the most rigorous standards in order to give you
years of service. First, check the contents of the shipping carton. You should find
the following:
• Manual • Balance • AC Adapter • Cover Pan
Next, follow the instructions for installing your balance.
Now you’re ready to begin using your balance. To take advantage of its many
features, carefully read your operating manual. It contains step-by-step proce-
dures, examples, and other vital information.
Finally, remember to return your completed warranty card within ten days and
to record all purchase information.
Warning: Use of this product in a
manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair any safety protection
provided by the equipment!
Specifications
Model XP-300 XP-600 XP-1500 XP-3000
Range 300g 600g 1500g 3000g
Readability 0.01g 0.02g 0.05g 0.1g
Linearity ±0.01g ±0.02g ±0.05g ±0.1g
Pan 5” x 7” 5” x 7” 5” x 7” 5” x 7”
Dimensions (127 x 178mm) (127 x 178mm) (127 x 178mm) (127 x 178mm)
Permissible
Calibration 200g 500g 1000g 2000g
Weights
Temperature 15 - 40 °C
Humidity 80% for temperature to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative
humidity at 40°C
Altitude 3000m
Common Specifications: Unit dimensions (L x W x H) 8.2 x 8.3 x 2.7” (208 x 211 x 69mm);
Net Weight: 3.75 lbs. (1.7 kg). Power: 15 VDC, 100mA, AC adapter included. Mains supply
voltage fluctuations not to exceed ±10% of nominal supply voltage. Equipment id suitable
for continuous operation with AC adapter/charger. Pollution degree:2; Installation catego-
ry: II; Sound Pressure Level emitted by equipment does not exceed ambient noise.
Storage/Transport Temperature: -20° – +40°C.
NOTE: The battery is not a user serviceable part. If the battery does not
recharge with use of AC adapter, contact an authorized service technician.
Caution: Use AC adapter/charger supplied with unit only!
Consult Denver Instrument Company for replacement.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Display Shows: Cause: Remedy:
I/O key pressed Press the I/O key.
and display is off.
Power cord not Connect cord.
connected.
No power to outlet or Check power supply.
improper voltage. and voltage switch.
Temporary fault Disconnect and reconnect
power cord. (Wait at least five
seconds before reconnecting.)
Weight exceeds Reduce weight.
balance capacity.
Pan obstructed. Check pan placement.
Balance operating error. Re-calibrate balance.
Load cell damaged. The most common cause
is from objects being dropped
onto the weighing pan or
from the balance itself being
dropped. The balance must be
returned for service.
Air movement Move balance to stable,
around balance. draft-free location.
Usually detected when The balance must be placed in
the calibration operation a stable environment before
is being attempted. It is calibration occurs.
usually the result of the
balance being exposed
to vibrations, air drafts or
unstable environments.
Pan was not in place Turn unit off and place pan on
when unit was turned on. and turn unit on.
This is an indication that The unit must be returned
an electronic malfunction to the factory for evaluation.
has occurred.
This fault will appear on the The most common cause
display when the unit is is from objects being dropped
powered on. This occurs onto the weighing pan or
when the electronics are no from the balance itself being
longer within the factory set dropped. The balance must be
parameters. returned for service.
(Blank Screen)
(No stability indicator)
E-02
E-30
E-54

Preparation
• This product is intended for indoor use and portable applications.
• Select a suitable work area.
• Work area should be relatively free from drafts and vibrations.
• Work surface should be level and rigid.
• Do not locate near magnetic materials or equipment/instruments which
use magnets in their design.
• Avoid areas which have variations in room temperatures or have exces-
sive room temperatures. Room temperatures above 105°F/40°C or below
60°F/15°C could affect balance operation and accuracy.
Installation
• Remove balance and accessories from the carton. Save packing material
for transportation purposes.
• A rechargeable battery is already installed in your balance.
• Charge balance for 12 hours before using on battery power.
• When the battery icon flashes, you must recharge the unit.
• If using the AC adapter, insert power cord into the receptacle located on
the rear of the unit. Firmly push in the plug.
• Allow the balance to warm up for 30 minutes prior to use.
Your balance features a numeric display that continuously shows your weighing
results. The number of decimal places displayed depends on the XP model.
Function Keys
I/O Turns balance ON or OFF, or Standby if AC adapter is connected.
Scroll; for selecting various units of weight or options.
*Print/Menu; press to print or hold down for more than 3 seconds to
enter menu
–0– Zero/Tare; returns display to zero, exits from menu.
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Hardware Handshake
With a 4-wire interface, 1 or 2 more characters can be transmitted after CTS.
Note:
These connections must be made when interfacing
the balance through the RS232C port!
Data Interface Cable Pin Configuration For XP-Series Balances
DI XP Series Standard RS-232
Balance 9-Pin port 9-Pin Connector
RxD 23TxD
TxD 32RxD
DTR 44DTR
Signal Ground 55Signal Ground
CTS 88CTS
DI XP Series Standard RS-232
Balance 9-Pin Port 25-PIN Connector
RxD 22TxD
TxD 33RxD
DTR 420DTR
Signal Ground 57Signal Ground
CTS 85CTS
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RS232C Interface (Option)
The RS232C interface is an option added at the factory at the time of ordering
your XP balance.
Data Input Format
You can connect a computer or printer to your balance to send commands via
the balance interface port to control balance functions and application.
A control command can have up to 4 characters. Each character must be trans-
mitted according to the communication port setting for data transmission.
Communications Port Settings
Baud Data Bits Parity Stop Bit
9600 7bit Space 1
Flow Control = None or Xon/Xoff
Line Delay 50ms
Character Delay 50 ms
Format for Control Commands
Format: Esc ! CR LF
Esc: Escape CR: Carriage Return (optional)
!: Command character LF: Line Feed (optional)
Command character: !Meaning
KVery Stable Conditions
LStable Conditions
MUnstable Conditions
NVery Unstable Conditions
ODisable Keypad
PPrint Display
REnable Keypad
SReset Balance
TTare and Zero (combined)
UTare (tare only)
VZero
WExternal Calibration/Adjustment
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Weighing Pan
AC
Adapter
Port
(rear)
On/Off
Power
Standby
Key
Low Battery
Indicator
(flashing)
Grains
Scroll
Key
Print
Key
Zero
Key
Carats
Pounds
Troy Ounces
Tael, Hong Kong
B. Weigh Units
1. To toggle between pennyweight, ounces, grams, counting features (count or
percentage depending on which one is activated) and optional unit
(*** ), press the key.
2. To change the optional unit, press and hold down the *key for 3 seconds. The
display will read “Unit”.
3. Press the key to cycle through the different weight modes.
4. Press the –0– key when the desired mode appears.
Operation
Your new balance weighs in different units and can perform parts counting and
percent of weight functions.
A. Taring (Zeroing)
All models have taring capabilities up to their total weight capacity (varies with
each model).
1. Place sample container on pan.
2. Press the –0– key to zero the balance.
3. Add your sample, when the balance is stable the display is showing the
weight of the sample.
Stability/
Selection
Indicator

Menu Tree
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unit lbs “exit to weighing mode”
tael “exit to weighing mode”
carat “exit to weighing mode”
troy “exit to weighing mode”
grain “exit to weighing mode”
“advance to next option”
cal “place
weight”
cal to applied weight exit
to weighing mode
count
“advance to next option”
Function in Function in
Weighing Mode Menu Mode
Zero’s the balance Exits from current point weighing
mode, saves last options
Pushed momentarily sends printer Advances mode select to next
string out optional serial port. Pushed menu option.
for 3 seconds enters menu mode.
Advances display options Cycles through selections at
to next clockwise option current menu level
0
0
0
0
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10 “exit to weighing mode”
20 “exit to weighing mode”
50 “exit to weighing mode”
100 “exit to weighing mode”
P100.0 “exit to weighing mode”
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Notes: 1. Text in quotes above indicates an action to occur (i.e., “place weight”)
2. Text not in quotes is the display message at that level (i.e., count or tael)
3. P100.0 is used to denote percentage weighing
Menu Level Functions:
unit selects the units to be displayed when in free units mode
cal calibrates the unit to the applied weight
count selects the reference quantity that the applied load will represent and the
mode to operate in
C. Calibration
1. To calibrate the balance, tare or zero the balance with no weight on pan.
2. Press and hold down the *key for 3 seconds. The display will read “Unit”.
3. Press the *once, the display will now show “CAL”.
4. Press the key. The calibration weight of the balance in grams will be dis-
played.
5. Place the correct weight on the balance. After a few seconds the display will
flash indicating the value has been accepted.
D. Count or Percentage Mode Setup
1. Press and hold *key for 3 seconds. The display will read “Unit”. Press the
*key repeatedly until unit displays “Count”.
2. Press the key to correct number of pieces to be counted is displayed: 10,
20, 50, 100 or P100 for percentage mode.
3. Press the –0– key to enter correct count or percentage mode.
E. Set reference weight for Count or Percentage Mode
1. Tare unit by pressing –0–.
2. Place reference weight on balance.
3. Press the key repeatedly until the stability icon goes to % or #.
4. Balance should display reference mode setup 10, 20, 50, 100 or 100%.
Note: If balance power is removed or turned off, the reference weight must be
redone.
F. Auto-Shut Off
If a fully charged balance loses AC power, it will be able to use its battery back-
up for 48 hours of weighing. When operating on battery backup the display
will flash after 4 minutes if there is no weight change. If left in this mode, the
display will continue to flash for 2 additional minutes, after which the balance
will shut itself off.