KERN GAB-P Series User manual

Operating manual
Table scales
KERN GAB-P
Version 1.3
GAB-P-BA-e-1613

2 GAB-P-BA-e-1613
GB
KERN GAB-P
Version 1.3 05/2016
Operating manual
Table scale
Contents
1TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................. 4
2APPLIANCE OVERVIEW ................................................................................... 6
2.1 Overview of display.................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Keyboard overview................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 11
3BASIC INFORMATION (GENERAL)................................................................ 11
3.1 Proper use............................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Improper Use .......................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Warranty.................................................................................................................................. 12
3.4 Monitoring of Test Resources............................................................................................... 12
4BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................... 13
4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual................................................ 13
4.2 Personnel training.................................................................................................................. 13
5TRANSPORT AND 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 / installation......................................................................................................... 15
6.3 Scope of delivery.................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 Mains connection................................................................................................................... 16
6.5 Rechargeable battery operation ........................................................................................... 16
6.6 Initial Commissioning ............................................................................................................ 16
6.7 Adjustment.............................................................................................................................. 17
6.8 Non-verifiable models:........................................................................................................... 18
6.9 Verifiable models:................................................................................................................... 18
6.10 Verification.............................................................................................................................. 19
6.10.1 Position of seals and adjusting switch............................................................................. 20
6.11 Checking the balance verification settings ......................................................................... 20
7OPERATION..................................................................................................... 21

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7.1 Switching on/off...................................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Zeroing .................................................................................................................................... 21
7.3 Taring....................................................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Overload warning................................................................................................................... 23
7.5 Weighing units switch-over................................................................................................... 23
7.6 Percent weighing.................................................................................................................... 24
7.7 Parts counting ........................................................................................................................ 25
7.8 Weighing with tolerance range............................................................................................. 26
7.9 Manual totalizing .................................................................................................................... 28
7.10 Automatic adding-up.............................................................................................................. 30
7.11 Date and time setup ............................................................................................................... 32
7.11.1 Non-verifiable models:..................................................................................................... 32
7.11.2 Verifiable models: ............................................................................................................ 34
8THE MENU........................................................................................................ 37
8.1 Navigation in the menu:......................................................................................................... 37
8.2 Menu overview........................................................................................................................ 38
8.2.1 Non-verifiable models: ......................................................................................................... 38
8.2.2 Verifiable models:................................................................................................................. 39
9PRINTER........................................................................................................... 41
9.1 Change paper roll................................................................................................................... 41
10 DATA OUTPUT RS 232C.............................................................................. 42
10.1 Technical data......................................................................................................................... 42
10.2 Pin allocation of the balance output socket (front view).................................................... 42
10.3 Remote control instructions ................................................................................................. 42
11 MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, REMOVAL, ERROR MESSAGES............... 43
11.1 Clean........................................................................................................................................ 43
11.2 Servicing, maintenance ......................................................................................................... 43
11.3 Disposal................................................................................................................................... 43
11.4 Error messages ...................................................................................................................... 43
12 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.............................................................. 43

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1 Technical data
KERN GAB 6K-5P GAB 10K-4P GAB 30K-4P
Weighing range (max) 6 kg 12 kg 30 kg
Readability (d) 0.05 g 0.1 g 0.2 g
Reproducibility 0.05 g 0.1 g 0.2 g
Linearity ± 0.15 g ± 0.3 g ± 0.6 g
Stabilization time 2 s 2 s 2 s
Recommended adjusting
weight (not supplied) 6 kg (F2) 12 kg (F2) 30 kg (M1)
Heating time (operating
temperature) 120 min
Net weight (kg) 6 kg
Dimensions of housing
(l x L x h) [mm] 371 x 366 x 131
Weighing plate, stainless
steel 365 x 240 x 11 mm
Weighing Units kg, t, lb, oz
Permissible
ambient condition -10° C to 40° C
Allowable air humidity 0 % - 80 % (non-condensing)
Electric Supply Mains adapter 220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz
balance 12 V, 500 mA
Rechargeable battery
6 V, 10 Ah
Operating period without printer – background lighting on 80 h.
Operating period without printer – background lighting off 150 h
if the printer is used frequently, the operating time will be halved
Loading time approx. 12 hrs.
Data interface RS 232C

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KERN GAB 6K-3PM GAB 10K-3PM GAB 30K-3PM
Weighing range (max) 3 kg / 6 kg 6 kg / 15 kg 15 kg / 30 kg
Readability (d) 1 g / 2 g 2 g / 5 g 5 g / 10 g
Minimum load 20 g 40 g 100 g
Verification value 1 g / 2 g 2 g / 5 g 5 g / 10 g
Verification class III III III
Reproducibility 1 g /2 g 2 g / 5 g 5 g / 10 g
Linearity ± 1 g / 2 g ± 2 g / 5 g ± 5 g / 10 g
Stabilization time 2 s 2 s 2 s
Recommended adjusting
weight (not supplied) 6 kg (M1) 15 kg (F2) 30 kg (M1)
Heating time (operating
temperature) 10 min / 10 min
Net weight (kg) 6 kg
Dimensions caisse
(l x L x h) [mm] 371 x 366 x 131
Weighing plate, stainless
steel 365 x 240 x 11 mm
Weighing Units g, kg
Permissible
ambient condition -10° C to 40° C
Allowable air humidity 0 % - 80 % (non-condensing)
Electric Supply Mains adapter 110 – 230 V AC
Balance 12 V DC, 500mA
Rechargeable battery
6 V, 10 Ah
Operating period without printer – background lighting on 80 h.
Operating period without printer – background lighting off 150 h
if the printer is used frequently, the operating time will be halved
Loading time approx. 12 hrs.
Data interface RS 232C

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2 Appliance overview
1. Weighing pan
2. Printer
3. Buttons
4. Bubble level
5. RS 232 interface
6. Battery compartment

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7. Transport guard screw
8. Levelling screw
9. Connection of mains adapter
10. ON/OFF switch
11. Seal of verifiable models
12. Seal with an underneath verification switch
(verifiable models)

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2.1 Overview of display
Display Description Description
1 The battery capacity
display appears when the capacity of the battery is getting low
2 Stability display Scales are in a steady state
3 weighing units selectable Non-verifiable models: kg, t, lb, oz
Verifiable models: g, kg
4 GROSS Gross weight display Showing gross weight
NET Net weight display Displays the net weight
ZERO
Zeroing display Should the balance not display exactly zero
despite empty scale pan, press the
button. The balance will be set to zero after a
short standby time.
TARE Taring Scales have been tared
AUTO Automatic adding-up Is displayed if in the menu „Automatic
totalizing“ has been selected
5
Tolerance check
Check weighing Load above (HI), below (LO) or within (OK)
tolerance range
0
LO
OK
HI

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1 2
2.2 Keyboard overview
1. Bubble level
Level balance with foot screws until the air bubble of the
water balance is in the prescribed circle.
2. Storage battery status display
Power supply connected Icon is glowing for power supply via power pack
•If the LED lights green, the rechargeable battery is fully charged.
•When the battery is being recharged, the LED lights red

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Selection
Function
F In piece counting mode change between reference weight - item
number - total weight
UNIT In weighing mode: Weighing units switch-over
PRINT
•Data transfer via interface
•Save value to memory if memory
function “automatic“, is disabled
•
In menu: Select main menu items
Call up menu: Press both
buttons at the same time
ESC Return to weighing mode
Changes between weighing mode and quantity counting mode
C •Delete displayed value
•In menu: Return to weighing mode
% Call up percent weighing
Move to the left by one decimal point
TOL Enter upper, lower or both limits
Move to the right by one decimal point
TARE •Tare balance and enter pre-tare value
•In menu: Select submenus
Increase displayed value
•Reset scales to zero
•In menu: Save selected setting
Confirm entered value or select function