KERN FKTF 3K0.5LM User manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
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Operating instructions
Finished packaging regulations scale
KERN FKTF
Version 1.2
11/2015
GB
FKTF-BA-e-1512

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GB
KERN FKTF
Version 1.2 11/2015
Operating Instructions
Finished packaging regulations scale
Contents
1Technical Data...........................................................................................................3
2Basic Information (General).....................................................................................7
2.1 Proper use.............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Improper Use ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Monitoring of Test Resources ............................................................................................................. 7
3Basic Safety Precautions .........................................................................................8
3.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual............................................................... 8
3.2 Personnel training................................................................................................................................. 8
4Transportation & Storage.........................................................................................8
4.1 Testing upon acceptance..................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Packaging / return transport................................................................................................................ 8
5Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning...................................................................9
5.1 Installation Site, Location of Use......................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Unpacking.............................................................................................................................................. 9
5.3 Mains connection.................................................................................................................................. 9
5.4 Battery operation................................................................................................................................. 10
5.5 Connection of peripheral devices...................................................................................................... 10
5.6 Initial Commissioning......................................................................................................................... 10
5.7 Adjustment........................................................................................................................................... 11
5.8 Adjustment........................................................................................................................................... 11
5.9 Verification........................................................................................................................................... 11
6Operation .................................................................................................................12
6.1 Start the scale and turn on the screen.............................................................................................. 12
6.2 Creating products with desired specifications................................................................................ 16
6.3 Operating mode settings:................................................................................................................... 18
6.4 Select Operator/Article........................................................................................................................ 20
6.5 Start the measurement ....................................................................................................................... 21
6.6 Activate operator................................................................................................................................. 23
7Data output RS 232 C..............................................................................................23
7.1 Interface RS 232C................................................................................................................................ 23
7.1.1 Explanation of the data transfer ............................................................................................................ 24
8Service, maintenance, disposal.............................................................................24
8.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 24
8.2 Service, maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 24
8.3 Disposal................................................................................................................................................ 24
9Instant help..............................................................................................................25
10 Declaration of conformity.......................................................................................26

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1 Technical Data
KERN FKTF 3K0.5LM FKTF 6K1LM FKTF 12K2LM
Accuracy class III III III
Readability (d) 0.5 g 1 g 2 g
Verification value (e) 0.5 g 1 g 2 g
Weighing range (max) 3.000 g 6.000 g 12.000 g
Minimum load (Min) 10 g 20 g 40 g
Taring range
(subtractive)
3.000 g 6.000 g 12.000 g
Reproducibility 0,5 g 0,5 g 1 g
Linearity ±0,5 g ±0,5 g ±1 g
Adjustment points 1 / 2 / 3 kg 2 / 5 / 6 kg 2 / 5 / 10 / 12 kg
Recommended adjust-
ing weight M1 (not
supplied) 3 kg 5 kg 10 kg
Humidity of air max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Stabilization time
(typical)
3 sec.
Allowable ambient tem-
perature +10 °C ... + 40 °C
Warm-up time 2 h
Housing (B x D x H)
mm
350 x 390 x 120
Vibration filter yes
Weighing plate stain-
less steel mm
340 x 240
Units see menu
Weight kg (net) 6,5
Data interface yes (RS232)
Article regular places 400
Number of operators 40
Battery operation with
6 x 1.5 V, size "C"
yes

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KERN FKTF 30K5LM FKTF 60K10LM
Accuracy class III III
Readability (d) 5 g 10 g
Verification value (e) 5 g 10 g
Weighing range (max) 30.000 g 60.000 g
Minimum load (Min) 100 g 200 g
Taring range (subtrac-
tive)
30.000 g 60.000 g
Reproducibility 2,5 g 5 g
Linearity ±2,5 g ±5 g
Adjustment points 10 / 20 / 30 kg 20 / 50 / 60 kg
Recommended adjust-
ing weight M1 (not
supplied) 20 kg + 10 kg 50 kg
Humidity of air max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Stabilization time
(typical)
3 sec.
Allowable ambient tem-
perature +10 °C ... + 40 °C
Warm-up time 2 h
Housing (B x D x H)
mm
350 x 390 x 120
Vibration filter yes
Weighing plate stain-
less steel mm 340 x 240
Units see menu
Weight kg (net) 6,5
Data interface yes (RS232)
Article regular places 400
Number of operators 40
Battery operation with
6 x 1.5 V, size "C"
yes

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Packaged Goods Regulation (PGR/FPVO). To weighing scales specially designed for
packaged goods applies
§ 22 of the Packaged Goods Regulation PGR. This paragraph says:
(1) Commercially produced, packaged goods labelled by weight or volume of the same nom-
inal filling quantity must be produced in such as way that the filling quantity at the point of
production
1. on average does not drop below the nominal filling quantity and
2. does not exceed the values for negative deviation from the nominal filling quantity stipu-
lated in section 3.
(2) Packaged goods labelled by weight or volume of the same nominal weight must be
brought into the territory covered by this regulation only if the filling quantity at the point of
production
1. on average does not drop below the nominal filling quantity and
2. does not exceed the values for negative deviation from the nominal filling quantity stipu-
lated in section 3.
(3) The allowable minus deviations are as follows:
Nominal filling quan-
tity Q
N
in g or ml
Admissible minus deviation
in % of QNin g or ml
5 to 50
9
-
50 to 100
-
4.5
100 to 200
4.5
-
200 to 300
-
9
300 to 500
3
-
500 to 1,000
-
15
1,000 to 10,000
1.5
-
When applying this table, any values for admissible minus deviations calculated in weight or
volume units that are stated in percent should always be rounded up to 0.1 gram or 0.1 milli-
litre. Minus deviations should not exceed 2 per cent of the packaged goods.
(4) Packaged goods labelled by weight or volume of the same nominal filling quantity may
only be launched commercially if the minus deviation from the nominal filling quantity does
not exceed double the amount of the values stipulated on the table under section 3.
These rules give the manufacturers of packaged goods a clear standard for production con-
trol in manufacture and the consumer confidence that such products actually contain the
filling quantity labelled on the package by the manufacturer.

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Packaged goods manufactured and tested according to the rules stipulated by the Pack-
aged Goods Regulation bear the following marking on their label:
Weighing scales to be used in packaged goods control must have type approval according
to
category III combined with a valid verification.
The choice of a non-automatic weighing scale should be on the one hand according to the
required maximum weight and on the other hand the maximum admissible verification value
(e) for the nominal filling quantity to be tested: According to the admissible maximum num-
ber of errors for the verified weighed result (e):
Nominal filling quantity QN
for packaged goods in g or ml
Maximum admissible verification value
in g
Less than 10
0.1
For 10 to less than 50
0.2
Nominal filling quantity QN
For packaged goods in g or ml
Maximum admissible verification value
in g
For 50 to less than 150
0.5
For 150 to less than 500
1.0
For 500 to less than 2500
2.0
For 2500 and more
5.0
Finally, it should be noted that shorter re-verification periods are applied in many European
States for weighing scales used in package controlling as opposed to those for regular
weighing scales of verification category III. Usually this is every year or every two years.

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2 Basic Information (General)
It is absolutely necessary that you read and understand the operating instructions prior to
installation and commissioning and follow the instructions during the process!
2.1 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.
2.2 Improper Use
Do not use balance for dynamic weighing. In the event that small quantities are removed or
added to the material to be weighed, incorrect weighing results can be displayed due to the
“stability compensation“ in the balance (Example: Slowly draining fluids from a container on
the balance.).
Do not leave permanent load on the weighing plate. This may damage the measuring sys-
tem.
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 pro-
tected.
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect weighing re-
sults, 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.
2.3 Warranty
Warranty claims shall be voided in case
- Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
- The appliance is used outside the described uses
- The appliance is modified or opened
- mechanical damage and damage caused by media, liquids
- natural wear and tear
- The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
- The measuring system is overloaded
2.4 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 de-
fine 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. Our accredited DKD calibration laboratory
offers fast and inexpensive adjustment for test weights and weighing balances (reset to na-
tional normal weight).

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3 Basic Safety Precautions
3.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual
Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commis-
sioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances.
3.2 Personnel training
The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel.
4 Transportation & Storage
4.1 Testing upon acceptance
When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the appliance it-
self when unpacking for possible visible damage.
In case of visible damage have the damage verified by the messenger’s signature. Do not
alter goods or packaging and do not remove any parts of the delivery. Report the damage
immediately (within 24 hours) in writing to the parcel service.
4.2 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 glass wind screen, the weighing platform,
power unit etc. against shifting and damage.

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5 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning
5.1 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, vapors 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, accli-
matize the disconnected appliance for ca. 2 hours at room temperature.
- Avoid static charging of the material to be weighed, weighing container and wind-
shield.
If electro-magnetic fields or static charge occur, or if the power supply is unstable major de-
viations on the display (incorrect weighing results) are possible. In that case, the location
must be changed.
5.2 Unpacking
Carefully remove the balance from the packaging, remove plastic cover and setup balance
at the intended workstation.
5.3 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.

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5.4 Battery operation
To insert the batteries (6 x 1.5 V) remove the battery compartment cover. Remove
it with the help of a coin.
In the each battery tube insert three batteries in the same polarity sense.
Screw down again the battery cover.
To save the battery, the background illumination can be switched off (G10).
If the battery voltage drops below a critical value for operational safety, turns off the scale.
5.5 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 acces-
sories and peripheral devices by KERN, as they are ideally tuned to your balance.
5.6 Initial Commissioning
A warming up time of 2 hours after switching on stabilizes the measuring values.
The accuracy of the balance depends on the local acceleration of gravity.
Strictly observe hints in chapter “Adjustment”.

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5.7 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 during the initial start-up, after change in location and variation of surrounding
temperature. To receive accurate measuring values it is also recommended to adjust the
balance periodically in weighing operation.
5.8 Adjustment
With an adjustment weight, the weighing accuracy can be checked and re-adjusted at any
time.
Attention: In the verified balances the adjustment is not possible.
Procedure when adjusting:
Observe stable environmental conditions. A short warming up time of ca. 15 minutes is rec-
ommended for stabilization.
5.9 Verification
General introduction:
According to EU directive 90/384/EEC balances must be verified if they are used as follows
(legally controlled area):
a) For commercial transactions if the price of goods is determined by weighing.
b) For the production of medicines in pharmacies as well as for analyses in the medical
and pharmaceutical laboratory.
c) For official purposes
d) For manufacturing final packages
In cases of doubt, please contact your local trade in standard.
Verification instructions
An EU type approval exists for balances described in their technical data as verifiable. If a
balance is used where obligation to verify exists as described above, it must verified and re-
verified in regular intervals.
Re-verification of a balance is carried out according to the respective national regulations.
The validity for verification of balances in Germany is e.g. 2 years.
The legal regulation of the country where the balance is used must be observed!

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6 Operation
6.1 Start the scale and turn on the screen
Start scale by touching the touch panel
Start-up screen:
After contact the Touches and
start up the scale the following
screen appears.
To start the measurement it must
necessarily be given the Article
and the Operator.
Please press the reverse button.

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6.2 Creating products with desired specifications
You can enter the specific values of
each item under MENU / Memory /
Item / Item*.
On the first page of the article the
following data can be entered:
Item: memory location number
Number: article number or code
Machine: enter the machine num-
ber
Tara: weighing type (Tara previous,
Tara afterwards, Tara average)
Description: product name
Density: density value of the article
You can use the arrow key to scroll
to the second page.
Tare „average“: The single packages differ only a little.
Tare „previous“: The single packages differs much from each other.
Tare „afterwards“: Setting to check packed articles.

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Here, the tolerance data as set-
point, upper limit, lower limit, lower
limit 1 and lower limit 2 can be en-
tered.
Under "Quantity", the number of
the tested measurement objects
can be entered.
The arrow key can be used to
scroll to the previous page or to
the next page.
Caution:
The automatic limit value calculation is active if under MENU / Configuration /
Setting control mode / Tolerance the "tolerance" is set to automatically and the
verification switch is active. After entering a setpoint the ohter limits are auto-
matically calculated according to the statutory FPVO regulation.
On page 3 of the item you will get
insight into the respective daily and
weekly statistics. If desired, these can
be printed.
Caution:
The daily and weekly statistics are
only visible if you have been activat-
ed under MENU / Configuration / Set-
ting control mode / Statistic.
With "Manual tare" you can enter the
desired automatic tare value.
Generally:
By clicking the "HOME" button you get
back to the start-up screen.
The "back arrow" key allows one page
back.
With "CLR" all product data will be delet-
ed.

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6.3 Operating mode settings:
Please press on the start-up screen the
"MENU CAL" button.
Then select in the menu the "Configu-
ration" button.
Now, "Setting control mode" appears.
This also choose.

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Under Setting control mode, then you can
adjust various settings:
Automatic:
Automatic mode can be enabled and dis-
abled.
Tolerance: When "automatic" is activat-
ed, the tolerances are automatically cal-
culated according to the statutory FPVO
regulation.
The verification switch must then be acti-
vated in this case!
Histogram:
The histogram printout will be activated
and displayed in the respective product
data.
Statistic:
The statistic printout will be activated and
displayed in the respective product data.
Selection:
Under Selection you can change the view
of the article. With “list”, the Items in "AR-
TICLE" on the start-up screen are dis-
played with a field of activity.
With "search" you can search the articles
via the keyboard.

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6.4 Select Operator/Article
Select Operator:
After pressing the operator key se-
lect fields will appear
for authorized operators.
Select the current operator.
If no operator is available, they must
be re-entered via MENU / Memory /
Operator / Description.
Now in the second information row
the selected user appears (see ar-
row).
Now press the ARTICLE button.
Select Article:
Select from the displayed article
selection fields the right
item by pressing.
Are no items available, they must
be re-entered via MENU /
Memory / Item / Item*.