KERN EOB User manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
email: [email protected]om
Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
Operating instructions
Platform/floor scales
KERN EOB / EOE_L / EOE_XL / EOS
Version 3.0
07/2010
GB
EOB/EOE_L/EOE_XL/EOS-BA-e-1030

GB KERN EOB / EOE_L / EOE_XL /
EOS
Version 3.0 07/2010
Operating instructions Platform/floor scales
Table of Contents
1Technical Specifications ............................................................................... 4
2Appliance overview ....................................................................................... 9
2.1 Overview of displays................................................................................................11
2.2 Keyboard overview...................................................................................................11
3Basic Information (General)........................................................................ 12
3.1 Proper use.................................................................................................................12
3.2 Improper Use ............................................................................................................12
3.3 Warranty ....................................................................................................................12
3.4 Monitoring of Test Resources.................................................................................13
4Basic Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 13
4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual...................................13
4.2 Personnel training ....................................................................................................13
5Transportation & Storage............................................................................ 13
5.1 Testing upon acceptance ........................................................................................13
5.2 Packaging / return transport ...................................................................................13
6Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ..................................................... 14
6.1 Installation Site, Location of Use ............................................................................14
6.2 Unpacking and placing ............................................................................................14
6.2.1 Scope of delivery / serial accessories...................................................................................... 15
6.2.2 Assembly instructions for the use of the wall fixture ................................................................ 15
6.3 Mains connection .....................................................................................................16
6.4 Battery operation......................................................................................................16
6.5 Initial Commissioning ..............................................................................................16
7Adjustment ................................................................................................... 17
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8Operation...................................................................................................... 18
Start-up..................................................................................................................................18
Switching Off ........................................................................................................................18
Weighing ...............................................................................................................................18
Switch-over weighing unit..................................................................................................18
Taring ....................................................................................................................................19
Hold function (animal weighing function)..........................................................................20
Plus/minus weighing............................................................................................................21
9Menu ............................................................................................................. 22
10 Service, maintenance, disposal.................................................................. 23
10.1 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................23
10.2 Service, maintenance...............................................................................................23
10.3 Disposal.....................................................................................................................23
11 Error messages, troubleshooting guide .................................................... 23

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1 Technical Specifications
Models KERN EOB
KERN EOB
15K5
EOB
35K10
EOB
60K20
EOB
60K20L
Readability (d) 5 g 10 g 20 g 20 g
Weighing range (max) 15 kg 35 kg 60 kg 60 kg
Reproducibility 5 g 10 g 20 g 20 g
Linearity ±10 g ±20 g ±40 g ±40 g
Recommended
adjustment weight, not
added (class)
10 kg
(M2) 20 kg (M2) 40 kg (M2) 40 kg (M2)
Stabilization time (typical) 2.5 sec.
Warm-up time 10 min
Supply voltage 220 V- 240 V, AC 50 Hz
Power pack
secondary voltage 9V, 100 mA
Battery 6 x 1.5 V AA (=9V)
Battery operation period 220 h
Auto-Off 3 min
Weighing Units kg, lb
Ambient temperature + 10°C …+ 35°C
Humidity of air max. 80 % (not condensing)
Display unit
(B x D x H) mm 210 x 110 x 45
Cable length display unit 180 cm 180 cm 180 cm 270 cm
Weighing surface mm 314.5 x 304.5 550 x 550
Weight kg (net) 4.2 13.5

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KERN EOB
150K50
EOB
150K50L
EOB
150K50XL
Readability (d) 50 g 50 g 50 g
Weighing range (max) 150 kg 150 kg 150 kg
Reproducibility 50 g 50 g 50 g
Linearity ±100 g ±100 g ±100 g
Recommended
adjustment weight, not
added (class)
100 kg
(M2) 100 kg (M2) 100 kg (M2)
Stabilization time (typical) 2.5 sec.
Warm-up time 10 min
Supply voltage 220 V- 240 V, AC 50 Hz
Power pack
secondary voltage 9V, 100 mA
Battery 6 x 1.5 V AA (=9V)
Battery operation period 220 h
Auto-Off 3 min
Weighing Units kg, lb
Ambient temperature + 10°C …+ 35°C
Humidity of air max. 80 % (not condensing)
Display unit
(B x D x H) mm 210 x 110 x 45
Cable length display unit 180 cm 270 cm 270 cm
Weighing surface mm 314.5 x 304.5 550 x 550 945 x 505
Weight kg (net) 4.2 13.5 19.5

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KERN EOB
300K100A
EOB
300K100L
EOB
300K100XL
Readability (d) 100 g 100 g 100 g
Weighing range (max) 300 kg 300 kg 300 kg
Reproducibility 100 g 100 g 100 g
Linearity ±200 g ±200 g ±200 g
Recommended
adjustment weight, not
added (class)
200 kg
(M2) 200 kg (M2) 200 kg (M2)
Stabilization time (typical) 2.5 sec.
Warm-up time 10 min.
Supply voltage 220 V- 240 V, AC 50 Hz
Power pack
secondary voltage 9V, 100 mA
Battery (optional) 6 x 1.5 V AA (=9V)
Battery operation period 220 h
Auto-Off 3 min
Weighing Units kg, lb
Ambient temperature + 10°C …+ 35°C
Humidity of air max. 80 % (not condensing)
Display unit
(B x D x H) mm 210 x 110 x 45
Cable length display unit 180 cm 270 cm 270 cm
Weighing surface mm 314.5 x 304.5 550 x 550 945 x 505
Weight kg (net) 4.2 13.5 19.5

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Models KERN EOE
KERN EOE
150K50L
EOE
150K50XL
EOE
300K100L
EOE
300K100XL
Readability (d) 50 g 50 g 100 g 100 g
Weighing range (max) 150 kg 150 kg 300 kg 300 kg
Reproducibility 50 g 50 g 100 g 100 g
Linearity ±100 g ±100 g ±200 g ±200 g
Recommended
adjustment weight, not
added (class)
100 kg
(M2) 100 kg (M2) 200 kg (M2) 200 kg (M2)
Stabilization time (typical) 2.5 sec.
Warm-up time 10 min.
Supply voltage 220 V- 240 V, AC 50 Hz
Power pack
secondary voltage 9V, 100 mA
Battery (optional) 6 x 1.5 V AA (=9V)
Battery operation period 220 h
Auto-Off 3 min
Weighing Units kg, lb
Ambient temperature + 10°C …+ 35°C
Humidity of air max. 80 % (not condensing)
Display unit
(B x D x H) mm 210 x 110 x 45
Cable length display unit 270 cm
Weighing surface mm 505 x 505 945 x 505 505 x 505 945 x 505
Weight kg (net) 12.5 19.5 12.5 19.5

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Models KERN EOS
KERN EOS
150K50XL
EOS
300K100XL
Readability (d) 50 g 100 g
Weighing range (max) 150 kg 300 kg
Reproducibility 50 g 100 g
Linearity ±100 g ±200 g
Recommended
adjustment weight, not
added (class)
100 kg
(M2) 200 kg (M2)
Stabilization time (typical) 2.5 sec.
Warm-up time 10 min.
Supply voltage 220 V- 240 V, AC 50 Hz
Power pack
secondary voltage 9V, 100 mA
Battery (optional) 6 x 1.5 V AA (=9V)
Battery operation period 220 h
Auto-Off 3 min
Weighing Units kg, lb
Ambient temperature + 10°C …+ 35°C
Humidity of air max. 80 % (not condensing)
Display unit
(B x D x H) mm 210 x 110 x 45
Cable length display unit 270 cm
Weighing surface mm 900 x 550 900 x 550
Weight kg (net) 18.8 18.8

2 Appliance overview
Models EOB
Weighing plate, stainless steel
Models EOE
Weighing plate varnished steel
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Models EOS
•Weighing plate, stainless steel
•Anti-slip rubber mat
Comfortable transport due to 2 rollers and 1 grab handle
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2.1 Overview of displays
No. Description
1 Is displayed, when the battery capacity is exhausted.
2 Balance zero display:
Should the balance not display exactly zero despite empty scale pan,
press the TARE button. The balance will be set to zero after a short
standby time.
3 Stability display:
If the display shows the stability display [ο]the balance is in a stable
status. The [ο]indication disappears if the condition is unstable.
4 Hold/animal weighing function active, see chap. 9
5 Weighing unit [kg 'lb], see chap. 8 „Switch-over weighing unit“
6 Stored tare value, see chap. 8 „Taring“
2.2 Keyboard overview
Key Function
Turn on/off balance
Hold/ animal weighing function
Tare balance
Switch-over weighing unit
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3 Basic Information (General)
3.1 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
plate. As soon as a stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read.
3.2 Improper Use
Do not use balance for dynamic add-on weighing procedures, if small amounts of
goods to be weighed are removed or added. The “stability compensation“ installed in
the balance may result in displaying an incorrect measuring value! (Example: Slowly
draining fluids from a container on the balance.)
Do not leave permanent load on the weighing plate. 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 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.
3.3 Warranty
Warranty claims shall be voided in case
•Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
•The appliance is used outside the described use
•The appliance is modified or opened
•Mechanical damage or damage by media, liquids, natural wear and tear
•The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
•The measuring system is overloaded

3.4 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.
4 Basic Safety Precautions
4.1 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.
4.2 Personnel training
The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel.
5 Transportation & Storage
5.1 Testing upon acceptance
When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the
appliance itself when unpacking for possible visible damage.
5.2 Packaging / return transport
ÖKeep all parts of the original packaging for a possibly
required return.
ÖOnly use original packaging for returning.
ÖPrior to dispatch disconnect all cables and remove
loose/mobile parts.
ÖReattach possibly supplied transport securing devices.
ÖSecure all parts such as the glass wind screen, the
weighing platform, power unit etc. against shifting and
damage.
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6 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning
6.1 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.
If electro-magnetic fields or static charge occur, or if the power supply is unstable
major deviations on the display (incorrect weighing results) are possible. In that case,
the location must be changed.
6.2 Unpacking and placing
Open package, take out the appliance and accessories. Verify that there has been no
damage and that all packing items are present.
The balance must be installed in a way that the weighing plate is exactly in horizontal
position.
Mount the display unit in a way that facilitates operation and where it is easy to see.

6.2.1 Scope of delivery / serial accessories
•Platform and display unit, (see chap. 2)
•4 x adjustment feet (excepted platform size 314.5 x 304.5 cm)
•Mains power supply
•Wall fixture (with fixing screws)
•Operating instructions
6.2.2 Assembly instructions for the use of the wall fixture
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6.3 Mains connection
Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be
the same as the local voltage.
Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent by
KERN.
6.4 Battery operation
On the rear side of the display unit remove the battery cover and connect 6 x 1.5V
mignon cells. Reinsert the battery cover.
In order to save the battery, the balance switches automatically off after 3 minutes
without weighing. Further shutdown times can be set in the Menu (Function "A.OFF"),
see Section 9.
If the batteries are exhausted, the battery symbol will appear (see chap. 2.1). Switch-
off balance and replace batteries at once.
If the balance is not used for a longer time, take out the batteries and store them
separately. Leaking battery liquid could damage the balance.
6.5 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,
accumulator or battery).
The accuracy of the balance depends on the local acceleration of gravity.
Strictly observe hints in chapter Adjustment.

7 Adjustment
As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth,
each balance 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 balance 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 balance
periodically in weighing operation.
Observe stable environmental conditions. A warming up time (see chapter 1) is
required for stabilization.
ÖIn weighing mode press the UNIT key and keep it pressed until „CAL“ followed by
the weight value of the required adjustment weight in displayed. „LOAd“ is
displayed alternatively.
ÖÙ
Example
ÖCarefully place the required adjustment weight (see tab. 1 „Technical data“) in
the centre of the weighing plate
Press TARE key, adjustment is started.
Ö
ÖWait until the stability display appears, after that the adjustment is finished. The
balance will automatically return to Weighing mode upon successful completion
of the adjustment and will display the weight of the adjustment weight.
ÖTake away adjustment weight.
An error message will be displayed in the event of an adjustment error or
incorrect adjustment weight. Remove the adjustment weight and repeat the
adjustment process.
Keep the adjustment close to the balance. Daily control of the weighing
exactness is recommended for quality-relevant applications.
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8 Operation
Start-up ÖPress the ON/OFF key.
The balance will carry out a self-test. The balance is ready
for weighing when the weight display appears.
Should the balance not display exactly zero despite empty
weighing plate, press the TARE button. The balance will be
set to zero after a short standby time.
Switching Off ÖPress ON/OFF button, the display disappears
Weighing ÖPlace goods to be weighed on balance
ÖWait for stability display
ÖRead weighing result.
Switch-over
weighing unit
ÖBy pressing the UNIT button the weighing result can be
displayed in another unit [kg 'lb].
Unit conversion: 1 kg = 2.20462 lb
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Taring
ÖPlace an empty weighing container, the weight of the
weighing container will be displayed.
ÖPress the TARE button, the zero display disappears. The
indicator [S] under [NET] is displayed. The tare weight is
saved until it is deleted.
Ø
ÖWeigh the material, the net weight will be indicated.
The taring process can be repeated any number of times,
e.g. when adding several components for a mixture
(adding). The limit is reached when the whole weighing
range is exhausted.
The weight of the weighing container will be displayed as a
minus number after removing the weighing container.
The tare weight is saved until it is deleted.
Delete tare ÖUnload the balance and press the TARE button, the zero
display appears.
Ø
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Hold function
(animal weighing
function)
The balance has an integrated animal weighing function (mean
value calculation). Using this function it is possible to weigh
domestic or small animals exactly (min. load 1% of the max.
one), although they do not stand quiet on the weighing plate.
ÖPut upon weighing goods and press the HOLD key. In the
display the indicator [S] starts flashing. During this time the
balance takes up several measured values and displays
then the calculated mean value.
Ø
ÖThis value remains in the display until the HOLD button is
pressed again. The indicator [S] under [HOLD] goes out,
the balance returns into normal weighing mode.
ÖPress the HOLD button once more to repeat this function
as often as required.
There is no average value calculation in the event of too much movement
(heavy display oscillation).
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