Denver XP-300 User manual

XP-Series
Toploading Balances
XP-300/XP-600/XP-1500/XP-3000
Operation Manual
700929.1
Rev. C
Denver Instrument Company
6542 Fig Street • Arvada, Colorado 80004 U.S.A.
1-800-321-1135 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.denverinstrument.com
European Office:
Denver Instrument Company, Ltd.
Denver House, Sovereign Way • Trafalgar Business Park
Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 9SW • England
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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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 appropri-
ate tolerance (class). An instrument can be no more accurate
than the standard to which it has been compared. For assistance
in the selection of reference weights, please contact the factory.
Caution!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu-
facturer 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!
Note:
This product may contain a lead acid battery.
The user is resposible for disposing of the unit in accordance with
local ordinances and regulations.
Denver Instrument Company
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 call
toll-free, 1-800-321-1135 or FAX a description of the problem to
[phone] for technical assistance.
3. If it becomes necessary to return your Denver Instrument product for ser-
vice, you must obtain a “Return Authorization Number”. Please pack the
product securely in its original approved packing carton or an other suit-
able container. Include your Return Authorization Number on the shipping
label. Shipping charges must be fully prepaid.
Return to authorized distributor or :
Denver Instrument Company
6542 Fig Street
Arvada, Colorado 80004
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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
excessive 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 mate-
rial 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 weigh-
ing 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
–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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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 pro-
cedures, examples, and other vital information.
Finally, remember to return your completed warranty card within ten days and
to record all purchase information in the space provided on the back cover
of your manual.
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 sup-
ply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ±10% of nominal supply voltage. Equipment id
suitable for continuous operation with AC adapter/charger. Pollution degree:2;
Installation category: 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.
to turn OFF Displays.
Power cord not Connect cord.
connected.
No power to outlet or Check power supply.
improper voltage. Check power supply
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. Move balance.
Air movement Move balance.
around balance.
Balance operating error. Re-calibrate balance.
Pan obstructed. Check pan placement.
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 the inside front cover
of this manual for the phone number of your sales
and service representative.
(Blank Screen)
(No stability indicator)
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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
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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,
press and hold down the *key for 3 seconds. The display will read “Unit”.
Press the *until the display reads “CAL”.
2. Press the key. The calibration weight of the balance in grams will be dis-
played.
3. 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 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 until the stability icon goes to % of #.
4. Balance should display reference mode setup 10, 20, 50, 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
backup for 48 hours of weighing. When operating on battery backup the dis-
play 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 bal-
ance will shut itself off.

RS232C Interface (Option)
The RS232C interface is an option added at the factory at the time of order-
ing 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
transmitted according to the communication port setting for data transmis-
sion.
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