KERN CDS 4K0.02 User manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH
www.kern-sohn.com
Ziegelei 1
72336 Balingen-Frommern
Germany
Operating instructions
Counting balance
KERN CDS
Type TCDS-A
Version 1.0
2022-08
GB
TCDS-BA-e-2210

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GB
KERN CDS
Version 1.0 2022-08
Operating instructions
Counting balance
Content
1Technical data...................................................................................................... 4
2Declaration of conformity ..................................................................................... 7
3Appliance overview.............................................................................................. 8
3.1 Components.................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Operating elements....................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Keyboard overview........................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Numeric entry..................................................................................................10
3.2.3 Overview of displays .......................................................................................10
4Basic Information (General)............................................................................... 11
4.1 Proper use................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Improper Use............................................................................................... 11
4.3 Warranty...................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Monitoring of Test Resources...................................................................... 12
5Basic Safety Precautions................................................................................... 12
5.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual ........................... 12
5.2 Personnel training........................................................................................ 12
6Transport and storage........................................................................................ 12
6.1 Testing upon acceptance ............................................................................ 12
6.2 Packaging / return transport........................................................................ 12
7Unpacking, Installation and Commissioning....................................................... 13
7.1 Installation Site, Location of Use................................................................. 13
7.2 Unpacking and checking ............................................................................. 14
7.3 Assembling, Installation and Levelling......................................................... 14
7.4 Mains connection......................................................................................... 14
7.5 Rechargeable battery operation (optional) .................................................. 15
7.5.1 Load rechargeable battery ..............................................................................15
7.6 Connection of peripheral devices ................................................................ 16
7.7 Initial Commissioning................................................................................... 16

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7.8 Adjustment .................................................................................................. 16
7.8.1 External adjustment <CalExt > ................................................................17
7.8.2 External adjustment with user-defined adjustment weight < caleud >.......18
7.8.3 Gravitational constant adjustment location < graadj >..............................20
7.8.4 Gravitational constant adjustment location < grause >..............................21
8Basic Operation ................................................................................................. 22
8.1 Turn on/off................................................................................................... 22
8.2 Simple weighing .......................................................................................... 22
8.3 Taring.......................................................................................................... 23
8.4 Under-floor weighing (optional, varies by model) ........................................ 24
9Application <Counting>...................................................................................... 25
9.1 Application-specific settings ........................................................................ 25
9.2 Using the application................................................................................... 26
9.2.1 Piece counting.................................................................................................26
9.2.2 Counting with reference quantity 5, 10 or 20...................................................26
9.2.3 Count with freely selectable reference quantity <FrEE >.............................28
9.2.4 Take over the placed weight as PRE-TARE value...........................................29
9.2.5 Enter the known tare weight numerically < PtaremanuAl >................30
9.2.6 Target counting...............................................................................................31
9.2.7 Check counting ...............................................................................................34
9.2.8 Weighing with multiplication factor...................................................................37
10 Menu............................................................................................................... 38
10.1 Navigation in the menu............................................................................. 38
10.2 Application menu...................................................................................... 38
10.3 Setup menu.............................................................................................. 39
10.3.1 Overview < setup > ...................................................................................39
11 Communication with peripheral devices via KUP connection ......................... 43
11.1 KERN Communications Protocol (KERN Interface Protocol)................... 44
11.2 Issue functions......................................................................................... 45
11.2.1 Add-up mode < sum >...................................................................................45
11.2.2 Data output after pressing the PRINT button <manual> ............................47
11.2.3 Automatic data output < auto >...................................................................48
11.2.4 Continuous data output < cont >.................................................................48
11.3 Data format .............................................................................................. 49
12 Servicing, maintenance, disposal ................................................................... 50
12.1 Cleaning................................................................................................... 50

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12.2 Servicing, maintenance............................................................................ 50
12.3 Disposal ................................................................................................... 50
13 Instant help for troubleshooting....................................................................... 51
14 Error messages .............................................................................................. 52

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1 Technical data
KERN
CDS 4K0.02
CDS 15K0.05
CDS 16K0.1
Item no./ Type
TCDS 4K0.02-A
TCDS 5K0.05-A
TCDS 16K0.1-A
Readability (d)
0.02 g
0.05 g
0.05 g
Weighing range (max)
4 kg
15 kg
16 kg
Reproducibility
0.04 g
0.1 g
0.1 g
Linearity
±0.1 g
±0.25 g
± 0.3 g
Smallest part weight for
piece
counting - under lab
conditions*
20 mg
50 mg
100 mg
Smallest part weight for
piece
counting - under normal
conditions**
200 mg
500 mg
1 g
Adjustment points
1/2/4 kg
5/10/15 kg
5/10/15 kg
Recommended
adjustment weight (not
supplied)
4 kg (F1)
15 kg (F1)
15 kg (F1)
Stabilization time (typical)
3 sec.
Warm-up time
120 min
Weighing Units
kg, g, gn, dwt, ozt, ct, lb, oz, FFA
Humidity of air
max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Allowable ambient
temperature
10 °C ... + 40 °C
Input voltage Appliance
6V, 1A
Input voltage Mains
adapter
100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rechargeable battery
operation (optional)
Operating period 48 h (background illumination OFF)
Operating period 24 h (background illumination ON)
Loading time approx. 8 hrs.
Auto-Off (battery,
rechargeable battery)
selectable off, 30s, 1, 2, 5, 30, 60 min
Dimensions housing
(W x D x H) [mm]
225 x 115 x 60
Weighing pan
228 x 228 x 95mm
Metal, lacquered
308 x 318 x 75 mm
Metal, lacquered
Net weight (kg)
4.1
7.5
Interfaces
RS-232 (optional), USB device (optional) via KUP
Underfloor weighing
device
no
yes (hook optional)

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KERN
CDS 30K0.1
CDS 30K0.1L
CDS 36K0.2L
Item no./ Type
TCDS 30K0.1-A
TCDS 30K0.1L-A
TCDS 36K0.2L-A
Readability (d)
0.1 g
0.1 g
0.2 g
Weighing range (max)
30 kg
30 kg
36 kg
Reproducibility
0.2 g
0.2 g
0.2 g
Linearity
±0.5 g
±0.5 g
± 0.6 g
Smallest part weight for
piece
counting - under lab
conditions*
100 mg
100 mg
200 mg
Smallest part weight for
piece
counting - under normal
conditions**
1 g
1 g
2 g
Adjustment points
10/20/30 kg
10/20/30 kg
10/20/35 kg
Recommended
adjustment weight (not
supplied)
30 kg (F1)
30 kg (F1)
35 kg (F1)
Warm-up time
120 min
Stabilization time (typical)
3 sec.
Weighing Units
kg, g, gn, dwt, ozt, ct, lb, oz, FFA
Humidity of air
max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Allowable ambient
temperature
10 °C ... + 40 °C
Input voltage Appliance
6V, 1A
Input voltage Mains
adapter
100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Rechargeable battery
operation (optional)
Operating period 48 h (background illumination OFF)
Operating period 24 h (background illumination ON)
Loading time approx. 8 hrs.
Auto-Off (battery,
rechargeable battery)
selectable off, 30s, 1, 2, 5, 30, 60 min
Dimensions caisse
(l x L x h) [mm]
225 x 115 x 60
Weighing plate [mm]
308 x 318 x 75
Metal, lacquered
500 x 400 x 125 Metal, lacquered
Net weight (kg)
7.5
9.5
Interfaces
RS-232 (optional), USB device (optional) via KUP
Underfloor weighing
device
yes (hook optional)
no

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KERN
CDS 60K0.2
Item no./ Type
TCDS 60K0.2-A
Readability (d)
0.2 g
Weighing range (max)
60 kg
Reproducibility
0.4 g
Linearity
±0.6 g
Smallest part weight for
piece
counting - under lab
conditions*
200 mg
Smallest part weight for
piece
counting - under normal
conditions**
2 g
Adjustment points
20/40/60 kg
Recommended
adjustment weight (not
supplied)
60 kg (F1)
Warm-up time
120 min
Stabilization time (typical)
3 sec.
Weighing Units
kg, g, gn, dwt, ozt, ct, lb, oz, FFA
Humidity of air
max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Allowable ambient
temperature
10 °C ... + 40 °C
Input voltage Appliance
6V, 1A
Input voltage Mains
adapter
100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Rechargeable battery
operation (optional)
Operating period 48 h (background illumination OFF)
Operating period 24 h (background illumination ON)
Loading time approx. 8 hrs.
Auto-Off (battery,
rechargeable battery)
selectable off, 30s, 1, 2, 5, 30, 60 min
Dimensions caisse
(l x L x h) [mm]
225 x 115 x 60
Weighing plate [mm]
500 x 400 x 125
Metal, lacquered
Net weight (kg)
9.5
Interfaces
RS-232 (optional), USB device (optional) via KUP

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* Smallest component weight for part counting - under lab conditions:
➢There are ideal ambient conditions for high-resolution counting
➢The parts to be counted are not scattered
** Smallest component part for part counting –under normal conditions:
➢There are unsteady ambient conditions (draft, vibrations)
➢The parts to be counted are being scattered
2Declaration of conformity
The current EC/EU Conformity declaration can be found online in:
www.kern-sohn.com/ce

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3 Appliance overview
3.1 Components
Pos.
Designation
Pos.
Designation
1
Weighing plate
5
Keypad
2
Connection power adapter
6
Battery case
3
KUP-connection (KERN Universal Port)
7
Level indicator (position depends on model)
4
Display
8
foot screws

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3.2 Operating elements
3.2.1 Keyboard overview
Button
Name
Function in Operating mode
Function in Menu
ON/OFF-
button
➢Switch on/off
(press button long time)
➢Switch on/off the display
background illumination
(press button long time)
➢Menu level back
➢Exit menu / back to
weighing mode.
TARE-button
➢Taring
➢Zeroing
➢PRE-TARE
(press button long time)
➢Invoke application
menu (press button
long time)
➢Activate menu item
➢Confirm selection
5 x
➢Reference quantity "5“
10 x
➢Reference quantity "10“
REF n
➢Freely selectable
reference quantity
(long key pressing;
see chap. 9.2)
20 x
➢Reference quantity "20“
Shift key
➢Switch over between
weight display and piece
quantity display
➢Navigation key
PRINT button
➢Calculate weighing data
via interface
➢Navigation key

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3.2.2 Numeric entry
Button
Designation
Function
Navigation key ➔
Select cipher
Confirm entry. Press button repeatedly for every
digit. Wait until the numeric input window
extinguishes.
Navigation key
Reduce flashing cipher (0 –9)
Navigation key
Increase flashing cipher (0 –9)
3.2.3 Overview of displays
Position
Display
Description
1
Stability display
2
>0<
Zero display
3
Minus display
4
Tolerance marks for check weighing
5
Rechargeable battery charge indicator
6
Units display / Pcs/ %
selectable g, kg, lb, gn, dwt, oz,ozt
or
Application icon [Pcs] for piece counting
7
Data transfer running
8
AP
Autoprint enabled
-
G
Display gross weight value
-
NET
Display net weight value
-
Weighing data can be found in the sum
memory
LO
OK
HI

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4 Basic Information (General)
4.1 Proper use
The balance you purchased is intended to determine the weighing value of material
to be weighed. It is intended to be used as a “non-automatic balance”, i.e. the
material to be weighed is manually and carefully placed in the centre of the weighing
pan. As soon as a stable weighing value is reached, the weighing value can be read.
4.2 Improper Use
Our balances are non-automatic balances and not provided for use in dynamic
weighing processes. However, the balances can also be used for dynamic weighing
processes after verifying their individual operative range, and here especially the
accuracy requirements of the application.
Do not leave permanent load on the weighing pan. This may damage the measuring
system.
Impacts and overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the balance,
minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. Balance may be
damage by this.
Never operate the balance in explosive environment. The serial version is not
explosion protected.
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect
weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance.
The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of
use must be released by KERN in writing.
4.3 Warranty
Warranty claims shall be voided in case:
•Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
•The appliance is used beyond the described uses
•The appliance is modified or opened
•Mechanical damage and damage by media, liquids, natural wear and tear
•The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
•The measuring system is overloaded

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4.4 Monitoring of Test Resources
In the framework of quality assurance the measuring-related properties of the
balance and, if applicable, the testing weight, must be checked regularly. The
responsible user must define a suitable interval as well as type and scope of this test.
Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com) with regard to
the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In
KERN's accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be
calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.
5 Basic Safety Precautions
5.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual
Carefully read this operation manual before setup and
commissioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances.
5.2 Personnel training
The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained staff.
6 Transport and storage
6.1 Testing upon acceptance
When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the
appliance itself when unpacking for possible visible damage.
6.2 Packaging / return transport
Keep all parts of the original packaging for a possibly required return.
Only use original packaging for returning.
Prior to dispatch disconnect all cables and remove loose/mobile parts.
Reattach possibly supplied transport securing devices.
Secure all parts such as the wind screen, the weighing platform, power
unit etc. against shifting and damage.

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7 Unpacking, Installation and Commissioning
7.1 Installation Site, Location of Use
The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in
common conditions of use.
You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance.
Therefore, observe the following for the installation site:
•Place the balance on a firm, level surface.
•Avoid extreme heat as well as temperature fluctuation caused by installing
next to a radiator or in the direct sunlight.
•Protect the balance against direct draughts due to open windows and doors.
•Avoid jarring during weighing.
•Protect the balance against high humidity, vapours and dust.
•Do not expose the device to extreme dampness for longer periods of time.
Non-permitted condensation (condensation of air humidity on the appliance)
may occur if a cold appliance is taken to a considerably warmer environment.
In this case, acclimatize the disconnected appliance for ca. 2 hours at room
temperature.
•Avoid static charge of goods to be weighed or weighing container.
•Do not operate in areas with hazard of explosive material or in potentially
explosive atmospheres due to materials such as gasses, steams, mists or
dusts.
•Keep away chemicals (such as liquids or gasses), which could attack and
damage the balance inside or from outside.
•Keep IP protection of the device.
•In the event of the occurrence of electromagnetic fields, static charges (e.g.,
when weighing / counting plastic parts) and unstable power supply, large
display deviations (incorrect weighing results, as well as damage to the scale)
are possible. In that case, the location must be changed.

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7.2 Unpacking and checking
Remove device and accessories from packaging, remove packaging material and
install the device at the planned work place. Check if that there has been no damage
and that all items of delivery scope are present.
Scope of delivery / serial accessories:
•Balance, see chap. 3.1
•Mains adapter
•Operating instructions
•Protective hood
7.3 Assembling, Installation and Levelling
Remove the transport lock on the underside of the scale.
Install weighing plate and wind shield if necessary.
Ensure that the balance is installed in a level position.
Level balance with foot screws until the air bubble of the water balance is in the
prescribed circle.
Check levelling regularly
7.4 Mains connection
Select a country-specific power plug and insert it in the mains adapter.
Check, whether the voltage acceptance on the scales is set correctly.
Do not connect the scales to the power mains unless the information on
the scales (sticker) matches the local mains voltage.
Only use KERN original mains adapter. Using other makes requires
consent by KERN.
Important:
➢Before starting your weighing balance, check the mains cable for
damage.
➢Ensure that the power unit does not come into contact with liquids.
➢Ensure access to mains plug at all times.

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7.5 Rechargeable battery operation (optional)
ATTENTION
The rechargeable battery and the battery match with each
other. Only use the delivered mains adapter.
Do not use the balance during the loading process.
The rechargeable can only be replaced by the same or by a
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Therechargeablebatteryisnotprotectedagainstallenvironmental
influences.Iftherechargeablebatteryisexposedtocertainenvironmental
influences,itmaysetonfireorexplode.Personsmaybeinjuredor
materialdamagemayoccur.
Protecttherechargeablebatteryagainstfireandheat.
Donotbringtherechargeablebatteryincontactwithfluids,chemical
substancesorsalt.
Donotexposetherechargeablebatterytohighpressureormicrowaves.
Undernocircumstancestherechargeablebatteriesandthechargingunit
maybemodifiedormanipulated.
Donotuseadefective,damagedordeformedrechargeablebattery.
Donotconnectorshort-circuittheelectricalcontactsoftherechargeable
batterywithmetallicobjects.
Liquidmaysquirtoutfromadamagedrechargeablebattery.Iftheliquid
getsintocontactwiththeskinortheeyes,theskinandtheeyesmaybe
irritated.
Ensurethecorrectpolaritywheninsertingorchangingtherechargeable
battery(seeinstructionsinthebatterycompartment)
Therechargeablebatteryoperationisoverriddenwhenthemains
adapterisconnected.Forweighinginmainsoperation>48hrs.the
rechargeablebatteriesmustberemoved!(Dangerofoverheating).
If the rechargeable battery starts to smell, being hot, changing
the colour or being deformed, it must be immediately unplugged
from mains supply and from the balance if possible.
7.5.1 Load rechargeable battery
The rechargeable battery pack (Option) is charged using the mains cable supplied.
Before the first use, the rechargeable battery package should be charged by
connecting it to the mains power cable for at least 15 hours.
To save the rechargeable battery, in menu (see chap.10.3.1.) the automatic switch-
off function <Autoff> can be activated.
If the capacity of the rechargeable batteries is exhausted, <Lo Bat> appears in the
display. Connect the power cable as soon as possible to load the rechargeable
battery. Charging time until complete recharging is approx. 8 h.

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7.6 Connection of peripheral devices
Before connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the data
interface, always disconnect the balance from the power supply.
With your balance, only use accessories and peripheral devices by KERN, as they
are ideally tuned to your balance.
7.7 Initial Commissioning
In order to obtain exact results with the electronic balances, your balance must have
reached the operating temperature (see warming up time chap. 1). During this
warming up time the balance must be connected to the power supply (mains,
rechargeable accumulator or battery).
The accuracy of the balance depends on the local acceleration of gravity.
Strictly observe hints in chapter Adjustment.
7.8 Adjustment
As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth,
each display unit with connected weighing plate must be coordinated - in compliance
with the underlying physical weighing principle - to the existing acceleration due to
gravity at its place of location (only if the weighing system has not already been
adjusted to the location in the factory). This adjustment process must be carried out
for the first commissioning, after each change of location as well as in case of
fluctuating environment temperature. To receive accurate measuring values it is also
recommended to adjust the display unit periodically in weighing operation.
•Arrange the required adjustment weight, see chap. 1.
Carry out adjustment as near as possible to the highest load of the balance
(recommended adjustment weight see chap. 1). Weights of different nominal
values or tolerance classes may be used for adjustment but are not optimal
for technical measuring. The accuracy of the adjustment weight must
correspond approximately to or, if possible, be better than, the readability [d]
of the balance. Info about test weights can be found on the Internet at:
http://www.kern-sohn.com
•Observe stable environmental conditions. A warm up time (see chapter 1) is
required for stabilization.
•Ensure that there are no objects on the weighing pan.

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7.8.1 External adjustment < CalExt >
Press and hold the TARE and ON/OFF buttons
simultaneously to enter the setup menu.
Wait until the first menu item < Cal > is displayed.
Confirm by ➔button, <CalExt > will be displayed.
Confirm by pressing the ➔-key, the first selectable
adjustment weight is displayed.
Use the navigation keys to select the desired
adjustment weight, see chap. 1 „Adjustment points“ or
„Recommended adjustment weight“ Numerical input, see
chap. 3.2.2
Prepare the required adjustment weight.
Acknowledge selection by ➔-button. <Zero >,<Pt ld >
followed by the weight value of the adjustment weight to be
placed will be displayed.

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Place the adjustment weight and confirm with ➔-button,
< wait > followed by <reMvld > will be displayed.
Once < reMvld > is displayed, remove the adjustment
weight.
After successful adjustment the balance automatically
returns to weighing mode.
In case of an adjustment error (e.g. objects on the weighing
plate) the display will show the error message < wrong>.
Switch off balance and repeat the adjustment process.
7.8.2 External adjustment with user-defined adjustment weight < caleud >
Press and hold the TARE and ON/OFF buttons
simultaneously to enter the setup menu.
Wait until the first menu item < Cal > is displayed.
Confirm by ➔button, <CalExt > will be displayed.
Use the navigation keys to select <caleud >.
Acknowledge by ➔-button. The numeric input window for
the weight value of the adjustment weight appears. The
active digit is flashing.
Provide adjustment weight.
Enter weight value, numeric input see chap. 3.2.2

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Acknowledge selection by ➔-button.< Zero >,<Pt ld>
followed by the weight value of the adjustment weight to be
placed will be displayed.
Place the adjustment weight and confirm with ➔-button,
<wait > followed by < reMvld > will be displayed.
Once <reMvld > is displayed, remove the adjustment
weight.
After successful adjustment the balance automatically
returns to weighing mode.
In case of an adjustment error (e.g. objects on the weighing
plate) the display will show the error message < wrong>.
Switch off balance and repeat the adjustment process.
This manual suits for next models
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