Dini Argeo ALP User manual

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INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Controls...............................................................................................................................................................4
2. INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Package Contents ...............................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Install Components.............................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Level Balance ......................................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Connect Power ...................................................................................................................................................7
2.5 Initial Calibration ................................................................................................................................................7
3. Operation..................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Weighing Mode ..................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Count Mode........................................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Percent Mode .....................................................................................................................................................8
3.4 Weigh Below Feature .........................................................................................................................................9
4. SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Menu Navigation ..............................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Preser Tare Menu [pre.tare] ...........................................................................................................................10
4.2 Calibration Menu [.CAL.]...................................................................................................................................11
4.3 Setup Menu [.setup.] .......................................................................................................................................11
4.4 Mode Menu [.mMode.].......................................................................................................................................11
4.5 Unit Menu [.Unit.]............................................................................................................................................11
4.6 Print Menu [.Print.] .........................................................................................................................................13
4.7 RS232 Menu [.rs232.].......................................................................................................................................14
4.8 Lock Menu [.LOC.] .............................................................................................................................................14
4.9 Sealing Access to the Balance Settings.............................................................................................................14
4.10 Approved “M” Models....................................................................................................................................14
4.11 Local Approval ................................................................................................................................................14
5.0 MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................................................15
5.1 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................15
5.2 Service Information ..........................................................................................................................................15
6. TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................................................................................................16
6.3 Communication ................................................................................................................................................17
6.3.1 Commands.................................................................................................................................................17
6.3.2 RS232 (DB9) Pin Connections ....................................................................................................................17
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................19

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Safety Precautions
Please follow these safety precautions:
• Verify that the AC Adapter input voltage and plug type are compatible with the local AC power
supply.
• Do not position the scale such that it is difficult to disconnect the AC adapter from the power
receptacle.
• Make sure that the power cord does not pose a pontential obstacle or tripping hazard.
• Operate the scale only under ambient conditions specified in these instructions.
• The balance is for indoor use only.
• Use the balance only in dry locations.
• Do not operate the balance in hazardous or unstable environments.
• Do not drop loads on the platform.
• Do not place the balance upside down on the platform or platform mounting cone.
• Disconnect the scale from the power supply when cleaning.
• Service should be performed only by authorized personnel.
1.2 Controls
Button:
Functions:
>0<
Short Press:
Turns balance on, sets display to zero
Long Press:
Turns balance off
Yes
Short press (Menu):
Selects or accepts setting
>T<
Short press:
Execute the tare
Unit
Short Press:
Steps through active units and modes
Menu
Long Press:
Enters Menu
No
Short press (Menu):
Steps through available settings
Long press (Menu):
Exit menu or abort out of menu item
Print
Short Press:
Sends data
Cal
Long Press:
Initiates Span Calibration

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Package Contents
0.1g and 0.01g Models 0.001g and 0.0001g Models
Instruction Manual Instruction Manual
Power Adapter Power Adapter
Balance Balance
Pan Pan
Pan Support Glass Doors and Panels
Wind-Ring Warranty Card
Warranty Card
2.2 Install Components
0.1g and 0.01g Models
1) Install Wind-Ring (InCal
only)
2) Install Pan Support
3) Install Pan
0.001g and 0.0001g Models
1) Install Side Doors - Insert fully into Top Frame then down over retainer.

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2) Install Panels - Insert bottom edge in groove then press until locked.
3) Install Top Door
4) Install Pan

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2.3 Level Balance
Level the balance on a firm, steady surface. Avoid locations with excessive air current, vibrations, heat
sources or rapid temperature changes.
2.4 Connect Power
2.5 Initial Calibration
Without InCal –Power on the balance by pressing . Press and hold Print/Cal until [CAL] is
displayed. The display flashes the calibration mass needed. To select the alternate calibration weight
press No. Put the calibration mass on the pan. The display flashes [BUSY], then [CLEAr Pan]. Remove
the mass. When calibration is complete, [DONE] is displayed.
InCal –Press and hold Print/Cal until [CAL] is displayed. The display flashes [BUSY], when calibration
is complete, [DONE] is displayed.
Note: Calibrations should be performed after a warm up time of 60 minutes.
For use with CSA Certified (or
equivalent approved) power
source, which must have a
limited circuit output.

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3. Operation
Count, APW Optimization, Percentage or specific units of measure must be activated in the MODE or
UNIT menus if they are not initially available.
3.1 Weighing Mode
Repeatedly press Unit until the desired unit icon is displayed.
Press to zero the balance and then place objects to be weighed on the pan.
3.2 Count Mode
Use the Count mode to count parts of uniform weight.
To access Count Mode, press Unit until the display shows [Count].
Establish an Average Piece Weight (APW) –Each time a new type of part is to be counted, the nominal
weight of one piece (APW) must be established using a small quantity of pieces.
With [CLr.APwW] displayed, press No to use the previously saved APW, or press Yes to establish a new
APW. The display indicates the number of pieces to be used to establish the new APW. If a different
sample size is preferred, press No until the desired sample size is displayed (5, 10, 20, 50 or 100). Put the
specified number of pieces on the pan. Press Yes to accept new APW or No to abort.
Count –Place the quantity to be counted on the pan.
APW Optimization –Since the weight of each piece varies slightly, APW Optimization may be used to
increase the
accuracy of the count. The balance automatically recalculates the Average Piece Weight when the
number of parts on the pan is less than three times the original sample size. The display shows
[APwW.OPT] each time the APW is optimized.
3.3 Percent Mode
Use this mode to measure the weight of a sample as a percentage of a reference weight.
To access the Percent Mode, press Unit until the display shows [PErCEnt].
Establish a new Reference Weight - With Clear reference [CLr rEF] displayed, Press No to use the
previously saved Reference Weight. Press Yes to establish a new Reference Weight. Put the reference
sample on the pan and press Yes to accept or No to abort.
Percent –Place the object(s) to be compared to the reference weight on the pan.

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3.4 Weigh Below Feature
Remove Weigh Below Cover
Attach wire or string to Hook
Suspend sample

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4. SETTINGS
4.1 Menu Navigation
Enter Menu –When the balance is on, press and hold Unit/Menu until [mMENU] appears.
Release the button and the Pre.Tare [Pre.tare] menu will display.
Menu Navigation –Select menus, menu items and settings through use of the Yes and No buttons.
Solid arrows point to the content displayed when Yes is pressed, Dashed lines when No is pressed.
Changing Settings –To select the displayed Setting, press Yes. To move to the next Setting, press No.
Exit Menu –When [.END.] is displayed, press Yes to exit the menu function, or press No to return to the
Cal menu.
Note: Press and hold No at any time to exit quickly.
4.1 Preser Tare Menu [pre.tare]
In this step you can see the tare value.
The value is possible to see it for three secods, anfter the scale return in weighing mode.
.
PRE
.
TARE
.
.
CAL
.
.
MODE
.
.
UNIT
.
.
PRINT
.
.
RS
232
.
.
LOC
.
.
END
.
AZSM
FILTER
A
.
TARE
GRAD
GBL RST
END
.
SET
AZSM
APWOPT
PERCENT
END
.
MOD
GRAM
KILOGRAM
ONCE
POUND
CARAT
OUT STAB
A
.
PRINT
CONTENT
LINE FO
END
.
PRT
BAUD
PARITY
HANDSH
END
.
R
232
CAL
SETUP
MODE
UNIT
PRINT
RS
232
END
.
LOCK
NO
YES
*
InCal models only
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Not available in InCal models

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4.2 Calibration Menu [.CAL.]
InCal or Span calibration should be performed daily and when the room temperature changes.
InCal [InCal] calibrates the balance using an internal mass.
Span Calibration [Span] uses two weight values: zero and a weight between 50% and 100% of the
capacity of the balance.
Linearity calibration [LIN] uses three weight values zero, 50% of capacity and full capacity. Generally this
calibration is not required unless testing shows that the linearity error exceeds the Linearity tolerance in
the Specification table. (Not available in InCal models)
Calibration Adjust [CAL Adj] allows adjustment to the result of the internal calibration by +/- 99 divisions.
(InCal models only)
4.3 Setup Menu [.setup.]
Automatic Zero-Setting [azsmM] –Environmental changes can cause the display to drift. The Automatic
Zero-Setting Mechanism (AZSM) is designed to keep the balance set at zero, despite these slight
changes. (OFF, SEt.5d, SEt 1d, SEt 2d, SEt 5d)
Filter [filter] –Use the low setting (SEt LO) when environmental disturbances are not present. Use the
medium setting (SEtmMED) for normal environments. Use the high setting (SEt HI) when vibrations or air
currents are present.
Auto Tare [A-tare] –The initial item placed on the balance is assumed to be a container so it is zeroed
out. The next item is then weighed. When the pan is cleared the balance resets, waiting for a container.
(SEt OFF, SEt On)
Grad [Grad] –Select the readability displayed. Reducing the readability may be needed for approval. (SEt
1d, SEt (1)d, SEt 10d)
Global Reset [Gbl rst] –Resets all settings to factory default values. (RESET)
4.4 Mode Menu [.mMode.]
Count Mode [Count] –(SEt On,SEt OFF)
Average Piece Weight (APW) Optimization [aPwW.OPt] –(SEt On, SEt OFF)
Percent Mode [PerCent] –(SEt On, SEt OFF)
4.5 Unit Menu [.Unit.]
The Unit menu is used to enable or disable a specific unit. (SEt ON,SEt OFF) The unit is indicated by a
small character next to Unit in the display (g = grams). The default setting is Grams SET ON and all other
units SET OFF.
T-Units –When unit [t] displays; press Yes to show the T-Unit settings; SEt OFF, Set tt (Taiwan Tael),
SET TH (Hong Kong Tael), SET TS (Singapore Tael), Set tO(Tola) or SEt tI(Tical).
M-Units –When unit [m] is displayed, press Yes to show the M-Unit settings; SET OFF, SEt mMO
(Momme) or SEt mME (Mesghal).
Custom Unit –Custom Unit (C) is used to create a unit of measure not provided with the balance. The
Custom Unit is defined by a factor, a multiplier (E) and a least significant digit (LSD). The balance will use
this to convert grams to a custom unit of measure. (Example: 1 gram = 0.257206 Avoirdupois Dram,
using a 4100g x 0.01g balance)
To create a custom unit, press Yes when unit [c] is displayed.

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Factor –The Factor (F) is a value from 0.1000000 to 1.999999. When the Factor is displayed, the first
digit is flashing. Press Yes to accept its value and activate the next digit, or No to edit. When editing,
press No until the desired value appears, then press Yes to accept. Repeat until all digits have been
accepted. When the Factor flashes on the display, press Yes to accept or No to re-edit. (Example: F =
0.257206)
Multiplier (E) –The settings are, [E 0] (Fx1), [E 1] (Fx10), [E 2] (Fx100), [E 3] (Fx1000), [E-3] (F/1000),
[E-2] (F/100), and [E-1] (F/10). Press No to display the next setting, Yes to accept. (Example: E = 0).
Note: The multiplier selections are limited when the capacity in grams is exceeded.
LSD –The Least Significant Digit (LSD) is the number of displayed divisions (d) by which the weight is
incremented. The values are Set 1, SEt 2, SEt 5, SEt 10, SEt 100 o SEt 0.5. Press No to go to the next
setting, press Yes to accept. (Example LSD = 1d) Note: LSD options are limited if the readability in grams
is exceeded.
The example custom unit will display [0.26 C] when 1g is placed on the pan.

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4.6 Print Menu [.Print.]
Output Stable [Out.Stab] –Data will only be sent when the Stable indicator is on. This setting works with
manual button pressing or continuous and interval Auto Print. (SEt On, SEt OFF)
Auto Print [A.Print] –Data will be continuously sent when [Continu] is set. Interval [Inter] sends data
every 1 to 3600 seconds. When Stable [Stable] will send data when the balance detects a new stable
reading. This can be a weight value only [LOad] or it can also include a stable zero [L+zero]. [OFF] disables
automatic printing.
Content [CONteNt] –The content in the data transmission can be modified. Each of the following settings
can be set on or off. Number Only [numMber] will only send the numeric result. Balance ID [Bal. ID] will
add the Balance serial number for traceability purposes. Reference [refer] will add reference
information relevant to the current mode. GLP [GLP] will send additional items to allow proper
documentation of laboratory results.
Line Format [LinE Fo] –Single line format [sinGle] will put all the data in one line separating each
output with a comma (,). Multi line format [mMulti] will put each data output on a new line. Multi +4
[mM-4LF] will add 4 line spaces between each output.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Multi Line Format with 4
line feeds
Line Feed-2
Line Feed-3
Line Feed-4
User ID: ………………..........
GLP (ON)
Bal ID: 123456789
Balance ID (ON)
Proj ID: ………………………
GLP (ON)
Time: ……:…….:…….
GLP (ON)
Date: …../ ….. / …..
GLP (ON)
120.01 g
Result
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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4.7 RS232 Menu [.rs232.]
Baud [BAUD] –The RS232 baud rate can be set to 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200.
Parity [Parity] –Parity can be sent to 7 bits-even parity [7 eveN], 7bits-odd parity [7 Odd],
7bits-no parity [7 NO] or 8bit-no parity [8 NO].
Handshake [Handsh] –Handshake can be set to off [Off], X on –X off [on-off], or hardware [HardwWr].
4.8 Lock Menu [.LOC.]
When a Lock Menu item is SET ON the indicated menu cannot be changed.
[Loc Cal] –Calibration, [Loc SEt] –Setup, [Loc.mMod] –Mode, [Loc.Unit] –Unit,
[Loc Prt] –Print, [Loc 232] –RS232.
4.9 Sealing Access to the Balance Settings
The Menu Lock switch prevents changes to the Lock Menu. The switch can be secured using paper seals,
wire seals or plastic ties.
Un-Locked
Locked with Plastic Tie
4.10 Approved “M” Models
Balances marked with an “M” have been calibrated and sealed at the factory for use as an EEC approved
balance. The Cal, Setup, Mode and Unit menus will be locked.
4.11 Local Approval
The InCal models can be approved by local weights and measures authorities. The calibration must be
verified and the Menu settings must be set appropriately before being locked using the Lock Menu. The
Menu Lock switch on the bottom of the balance can then be sealed in the locked position. The supplied
capacity label is to be placed below the display.

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5.0 MAINTENANCE
5.1 Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Cannot turn on
No power to balance
Verify connections and voltage.
Poor accuracy
Improper calibration
Unstable environment
Perform calibration
Move balance to suitable location
Cannot calibrate
Unstable environment
Incorrect calibration masses
Move the balance to suitable location
Use correct calibration masses
Cannot access mode
Mode not enabled
Enter menu and enable mode
Cannot access unit
Units not enabled
Enter menu and enable units
Err 5
Average Piece Weight too small
Add additional samples
Err 7.0
Time out
Err 8.1
Pan has load during power on
Remove weight from pan and re-zero.
Err 8.2
Pan was removed prior to power on
Install pan and re-zero.
Err 8.3
Weight on pan exceeds capacity
Remove weight from the pan
Err 8.4
Pan was removed during weighing
Re-install pan
Err 9.5
Factory calibration data corrupted
Contact the authorized dealer
Err 9.8
Factory calibration data corrupted
Perform calibration
Error 53
EEPROM Checksum error
Contact the authorized dealer
REF Err
Reference Weight is too small
Add additional samples
LOWREF
Reference Weight is too low for
accurate parts counting or percent
weighing.
Add additional samples or continue to
weigh with less accurate results.
5.2 Service Information
If the troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem, contact Dini Argeo Srl
Dini Argeo Srl
Via della Fisica, 20
41042 Spezzano di Fiorano (MO)
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]

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6. TECHNICAL DATA
Ambient conditions –The technical data is valid under the following ambient conditions:
Indoor use only.
Ambient temperature: 10°C to 30°C
Relative humidity: 15 % to 80 % at 31°C non-condensing, decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C
Height above sea level: Up to 2000 m
Operability is assured at ambient temperatures between 5°C and 40°C
Power –AC adapter, Balance power input 8-14.5 VAC, 50/60Hz 4VA or 8-20 VDC, 4W
Protection –Protected against dust and water, Pollution degree: 2, Installation category: Class II

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6.3 Communication
6.3.1 Commands
The RS232 Interface allows a computer to control the balance as well as receiving data such as the
displayed weight. The balance will return “ES” for invalid commands.
Command
Function
IP
Immediate Print of displayed weight (stable or unstable)
P
Print displayed weight (stable or unstable)
CP
Continuous Print. 0P ends Continuous Print
SP
Print displayed stable weight
SLP
Auto Print stable non-zero displayed weight
SLZP
Auto Print stable non-zero weight and stable zero reading
xP
Interval Print x = Print Interval (1-3600 seconds) 0P ends Interval Print
Z
Same as pressing Zero Key
T
Same as pressing Tare Key
xT
Establish a preset Tare value in grams. X= preset tare value in grams
PT
Prints Tare weight stored in memory
PM
Print current mode (weighing mode)
M
Scroll to the next enabled mode
PU
Print current weighing unit
U
Scroll to the next enabled unit
OFF
Turns balance OFF
ON
Turns balance ON
PSN
Print Serial Number
PV
Print Version: name, software revision
x#
Set % reference weight (x) in grams (Must have reference weight stored)
P#
Print PC reference weight.
x%
Set % reference weight (x) in grams (Must have reference weight stored)
P%
Print percent reference weight
PTIME
Print current time
PDATE
Print current date
6.3.2 RS232 (DB9) Pin Connections
Pin 2: Balance transmit line (TxD)
Pin 3: Balance receive line (RxD)
Pin 5: Ground signal (GND)
Pin 7: Clear to send (hardware handshake) (CTS)
Pin 8: Request to send (hardware handshake) (RTS)
CTS
RTS
5
9
1
6
RxD
TxD
GND

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device conforms to the essential standards and norms
relative to the applicable European regulations. The Declaration
of conformity is available in the web site www.diniargeo.com
WARRANTY
Dini Argeo products are guaranteed for a period of twelve
months from delivery, excluding the parts classified as
expendable materials such as mechanical printing heads,
batteries, electric motors and wheels. The warranty for these
expendable materials is three months. The warranty refers to
breakdowns resulting from any construction defect or material
defect of the product supplied and covers the cost of labor and
spare parts. The product must be returned to the Seller address
in its original packaging with shipping paid by the sender. The
warranty does not apply to breakdowns due to improper use or
non-observance of the operating instructions, electrical
phenomenon, unauthorized repair attempt, connection to other
equipment or removal of any product identification elements
(serial number, label, etc.). This warranty does not provide for
any compensation for damages, direct or indirect, incurred by
the user due to complete or partial failure of instruments, even
during the warranty period. The warranty for the load cells
excludes the damages caused by knocks and overloads.
AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE STAMP