KERN PKP User manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH
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D-72336 Balingen
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Service manual
Precision balance
KERN PKP / PKS
PKP_PKS-SH-e-1210
Version 1.0
1/2012
GB

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GB KERN PKP / PKS
Version 1.0 1/2012
Service Manual
Precision balance
Table of Contents
1Basic Information .......................................................................................................3
2Introduction.................................................................................................................3
3Menu-Map....................................................................................................................4
4Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................5
5Adjustment..................................................................................................................6
6Service Menu ..............................................................................................................7
6.1 How to Enter the Service Menu ............................................................................................7
6.2 Factory Reset .........................................................................................................................8
6.3 Factory Adjustment ...............................................................................................................8
6.4 Linearity Adjustment ...........................................................................................................10
6.5 Geo Value .............................................................................................................................12
6.6 Serial Number.......................................................................................................................13
6.7 Clear Passwords..................................................................................................................14
6.8 Remark..................................................................................................................................14
7Electronics ................................................................................................................15

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1 Basic Information
Grundlegende Hinweise
The device must be repaired only by trained specialist staff or personnel with
professional formation (such as a repair-specialist accredited by law
concerning verification).
The service manual is obligatory for repair work.
After repair, original conditions of the device have to be restored.
Only original spare parts should be used.
Das Gerät darf nur von geschultem oder beruflich ausgebildetem
Fachpersonal (z. B. eichrechtlich anerkannter Instandsetzer) repariert werden.
Die Serviceanleitung ist bindend für Reparaturen.
Das Gerät muss nach erfolgter Reparatur wieder in den Originalzustand
zurückversetzt werden.
Es dürfen nur Originalersatzteile verwendet werden.
2 Introduction
This service manual covers the PKP and PKS series and is edited for the authorized
servicing personnel.
Note all rights are reserved. Copying any part of this manual is prohibited without our
permission.

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3 Menu-Map

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4 Troubleshooting
Interruption Possible cause
– – – – – –
•Overload: The scale is overloaded
•Underload: Weighing range has been fallen short of
•Mechanical defect
– – – – – –
or
– – – 92,6 g
(unstable negative value)
•Low voltage: Check power supply
•The batteries are empty and should be replaced
Weight display is not illuminated
•
The balance is not switched on
•
The mains supply connection has been interrupted
(mains cable not plugged in/faulty)
•
Power supply interrupted
The weight display changes continually
•
Draught/air movement
•
Table/floor vibrations
•
The weighing plate is in contact with foreign matter
•Electromagnetic fields / static charging (choose different
location/switch off interfering device if possible)
The weighing result is obviously incorrect
•
The balance display is not set to zero
•
Adjustment is no longer correct
•
Great fluctuations in temperature
•Electromagnetic fields / static charging (choose different
location/switch off interfering device if possible)
Should other error messages occur, switch balance off and then on again.
If the error message remains inform manufacturer.

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5 Adjustment
The balance must be adjusted at its place of installation before initial use and at regular
intervals.
A warm-up time of about 4 hours is recommended for stabilisation.
To receive accurate measuring values it is also recommended to carry out adjustment as
near as possible to the balance’s maximum weight.
1. Turn ON the balance.
2. Press the [MENU] key. Confirm [Adjust]by pressing the [OK]key to start the
adjustment procedure
3. The display appears:
4. Press the [STRT]key. After a short time the display appears:
5. Now set one of the required adjusting weights in the centre of the weighing plate.
6. After a short time balance will return into weighing mode automatically.
7. Remove adjusting weight.
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6 Service Menu
6.1 How to Enter the Service Menu
1. Turn ON the balance.
2. Press the [MENU] key.
3. Press the [ ↓] key, then select [Service]and confirm with the [OK]key.
4. The display appears:
5. Enter the password [ 1 0 1 ] and finally confirm with the [OK] key.
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6.2 Factory Reset
Reset the application settings to factory settings, e.g. language, basic settings etc., by
pressing the [OK] key to confirm [Factory reset].
6.3 Factory Adjustment
1. Select [Factory adjust] and confirm with the [OK]key.
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2. With empty weighing pan select [Zero adjust] and confirm with the [OK]key.
After a short time balance will return into weighing mode automatically.
Please wait until the display appears the stability mark .
3. Now enter the Service Menu and select [Factory adjust] again, place the
maximum weight on the weighing pan and after that select [R. Weight adjust]
and confirm with the [OK]key.
4. Balance measuring for approx. 1 minute.
5. After that the display appears the stability mark .
6. Remove the weight.
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6.4 Linearity Adjustment
1. Turn ON the balance. After warming-up time and adjustment, check balance
readings in all measuring points. In case of differences make a note.
2. Enter the Service Menu, select [Linear] and confirm with the [OK]key.
3. The display appears the first linearity point, e.g.
Select [Deviat.] and confirm with the [OK]key.
4. Enter the difference in digit, e.g. minus 5 digit and confirm with the [BACK] key.
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