RADWAG APP 3Y User manual

User manual no.:
LMI-59-06/12/12/ENG
BALANCES 3Y SERIES
−ultra-microbalances UYA 3Y
−analytical balances XA 3Y
−analytical balances XA 3Y.A
−analytical balances AS 3Y
−precision balances PS 3Y
−precision balances APP 3Y
BALANCES AND SCALES
RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28, POLAND
Phone: [phone], fax. [phone]
[e-mail]
www.radwag.com

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DECEMBER 2012

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Table of contents
1. BASIC INFORMATION ....................................................................... 8
2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION.................................................... 10
2.1. Ultra-microbalaces UYA 3Y .................................................................... 10
2.2. Balances XA 3Y; XA 3Y.A ....................................................................... 11
2.3. Balances AS 3Y series ........................................................................... 12
2.4. Balances PS 3Y series ........................................................................... 12
2.5. Balances APP 3Y series ......................................................................... 13
2.6. Balance cleaning .................................................................................. 13
2.7. Plugging to mains ................................................................................. 14
2.8. Connecting peripheral equipment ........................................................... 14
3. BALANCE DESIGN ........................................................................... 15
3.1. Dimensions ......................................................................................... 15
3.2. Interfaces ............................................................................................ 19
4. STARTUP......................................................................................... 20
5. BALANCE KEYBOARD – FUNCTION KEYS ......................................... 20
6. SOFTWARE STRUCTURE .................................................................. 21
7. SOFTWARE WEIGHING WINDOW.................................................... 22
8. LOGGING ........................................................................................ 23
9. MOVING IN USER MENU.................................................................. 25
9.1. Terminal’s keyboard ............................................................................. 25
9.2. Return to weighing mode ...................................................................... 26
10. WEIGHING...................................................................................... 27
10.1. Selection of measuring unit ................................................................... 27
10.2. Means of correct weighing procedure ...................................................... 28
10.3. Balance leveling ................................................................................... 29
10.4. Zeroing ............................................................................................... 29
10.5. Tarring ................................................................................................ 30
10.6. Weighing on dual range balances (ref. balance PS 200/2000.3Y series) ...... 31
10.7. Use of air buoyancy correction factor ...................................................... 31
10.8. Additional parameters on weighing process ............................................. 34
11. ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................. 37
11.1. Internal adjustment .............................................................................. 37
11.2. External adjustment ............................................................................. 37
11.3. User adjustment .................................................................................. 38
11.4. Adjustment test ................................................................................... 38
11.5. Automatic adjustment ........................................................................... 39
11.6. Automatic adjustment time ................................................................... 39
11.7. Adjustment report printout .................................................................... 39
11.8. GLP project ......................................................................................... 39
11.9. Adjustment history ............................................................................... 40
12. USERS............................................................................................. 41
13. ACCESS LEVEL................................................................................. 42
14. PROFILES........................................................................................ 44

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14.1. Creating a profile ................................................................................. 44
14.2. Profile structure ................................................................................... 45
14.2.1. Settings ....................................................................................... 46
14.2.2. Working modes ............................................................................. 46
14.2.3. Readout ....................................................................................... 47
14.2.4. Measuring units ............................................................................ 48
15. WORKING MODES – general information ........................................ 49
15.1. Working mode selection ........................................................................ 50
15.2. Parameters related to working modes ..................................................... 51
15.3. Quick access keys ................................................................................ 51
15.3.1. Automatically opened door .................................................................... 52
15.4. Information ......................................................................................... 52
15.5. Printouts ............................................................................................. 52
15.6. Profiles ............................................................................................... 55
16. PARTS COUNTING........................................................................... 56
16.1. Additional settings of part counting mode ................................................ 57
16.2. Parts counting – quick access keys ......................................................... 58
16.3. Setting standard (reference) mass by inserting determined part mass ........ 58
16.4. Setting standard (reference) mass by weighing ........................................ 58
16.5. Acquiring part mass from database......................................................... 59
16.6. Updating part mass in the database ........................................................ 59
16.7. Part counting procedure ........................................................................ 60
16.8. Checkweighing function in parts counting mode ....................................... 60
16.9. Dosing function in parts counting mode ................................................... 61
17. CHECKWEIGHING............................................................................ 63
17.1. Use of checkweighing thresholds ............................................................ 64
17.2. Additional settings of checkweighing mode .............................................. 64
18. DOSING .......................................................................................... 65
18.1. Use of database of products in dosing process ......................................... 66
18.2. Additional settings of dosing mode ......................................................... 67
19. PERCENT SETUP.............................................................................. 68
19.1. Comparison of sample and (reference) mass standard .............................. 69
19.2. Checkweighing, dosing functions in percent setup mode ............................ 70
19.3. Interpreting the function by use of a bargraph ......................................... 71
19.4. Additional settings of Percent Setup mode ............................................... 71
20. DENSITY ......................................................................................... 72
20.1. Determining density of solid object ......................................................... 73
20.2. Density determining of liquids ................................................................ 74
20.3. Density of air ....................................................................................... 75
20.4. Additional settings of Density mode ........................................................ 76
20.5. Printouts ............................................................................................. 77
20.6. Report from completed density determination processes ........................... 79
21. ANIMAL WEIGHING ........................................................................ 81
21.1. Setting of animal weighing mode............................................................ 82
21.2. Additional settings of animal weighing mode ............................................ 82
22. FORMULATION................................................................................ 84

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22.1. Additional settings of formulation mode .................................................. 85
22.2. Formulation – quick access keys ............................................................ 86
22.3. Adding formulas to the Database of Formulas .......................................... 86
22.4. Using formulas in weighing .................................................................... 87
22.5. Printouts ............................................................................................. 90
22.6. Report from completed formula making processes .................................... 92
23. STATISTICS .................................................................................... 93
23.1. Setting of keys and workspace for Statistics mode ................................... 94
23.2. Additional settings of Statistics mode ...................................................... 94
23.3. Parameters related to a series of measurements ...................................... 95
24. PIPETTE CALIBRATION................................................................... 97
24.1. Additional settings of pipettes calibration mode ........................................ 98
24.2. Pipettes calibration – quick access keys .................................................. 99
24.3. Adding a pipette to the Database of Pipettes ............................................ 99
24.4. Printouts ............................................................................................101
24.5. Working mode activating procedure .......................................................102
24.6. Report from completed calibration processes ..........................................103
25. DIFFERENTIAL WEIGHING............................................................ 105
25.1. Additional settings of differential weighing mode .....................................106
25.2. Differential weighing – quick access keys ...............................................106
25.3. Introducing a series to the Database of Series ........................................108
25.4. An example of process for differential weighing mode ..............................108
25.5. Copy tare ...........................................................................................115
25.6. Using option “SAMPLE SELECTION”........................................................115
25.7. Deleting a value ..................................................................................116
25.8. Printouts ............................................................................................116
26. STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL – SQC ....................................... 118
26.1. Working mode activating procedure .......................................................119
26.2. Additional settings of the SQC mode ......................................................121
26.3. Carrying out a control process ..............................................................121
26.4. Report from product control ..................................................................122
27. CONTROL OF PREPACKAGED GOODS............................................. 124
27.1. Working mode activating procedure .......................................................124
26.2. Additional settings of the PGC mode ......................................................126
26.3. Non-destructive control with average tare mode .....................................127
26.4. Non-destructive empty-full control mode ................................................130
26.5. Destructive empty-full and full-empty control mode .................................131
26.6. A report from determining average tare value .........................................132
26.7. A report from product control ...............................................................133
27. DATABASES................................................................................... 134
27.3. Processes carried out on databases .......................................................135
27.4. Products .............................................................................................135
27.5. Weighing records ................................................................................136
27.6. Clients ...............................................................................................137
27.7. Formulation ........................................................................................137
27.8. Reports from formulation .....................................................................138
27.9. Reports from density ...........................................................................138

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27.10. Controls .........................................................................................139
27.11. Average tares .................................................................................140
27.12. Pipettes .........................................................................................141
27.13. Reports from pipette calibration processes .........................................142
27.14. Series ............................................................................................143
27.15. A report from SQC...........................................................................144
27.16. Ambient conditions ..........................................................................145
27.17. Packages........................................................................................146
27.18. Warehouses ...................................................................................146
27.19. Printouts ........................................................................................147
27.20. Universal variables ..........................................................................149
27.21. Delete data older than .....................................................................149
27.22. Export database of weighing records to file ........................................150
28. COMMUNICATION ......................................................................... 151
28.3. RS 232 port settings ............................................................................151
28.4. ETHERNET port settings .......................................................................151
28.5. TCP protocol settings ...........................................................................152
29. PERIPHERAL DEVICES................................................................... 152
29.3. Computer ...........................................................................................152
29.4. Printer ...............................................................................................153
29.5. Barcode scanners ................................................................................154
29.6. Transponder card scanner ....................................................................154
29.7. Additional display ................................................................................155
30. INPUTS / OUTPUTS....................................................................... 156
31. OTHERS......................................................................................... 158
31.3. Interface language ..............................................................................158
31.4. Data and time setting ..........................................................................158
31.5. “Beep” sound ......................................................................................158
31.6. Touch panel calibration ........................................................................159
31.7. Level control .......................................................................................159
31.8. Sensor sensitivity ................................................................................160
31.9. Autotest .............................................................................................160
32. UPDATE......................................................................................... 164
33. SYSTEM INFORMATION................................................................. 164
34. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ....................................................... 165
34.3. A set of commands ..............................................................................165
34.4. Responses format for commands sent from computer level ......................166
34.5. Manual printout / Automatic printout .....................................................173
35. CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES............................................. 174
36. DIAGRAMS OF CONNECTING CABLES............................................ 174
37. ERROR MESSAGES......................................................................... 175
38. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT............................................................. 175
39. APPENDIX A – Variables for printouts........................................... 176
39.3. List of variables ...................................................................................176
39.4. Variables formatting ............................................................................183

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40. APPENDIX D – Settings of CITIZEN printer................................... 184
41. APPENDINX E -Settings of ZEBRA printers.................................. 185
42. APPENDIX F – Communication with barcode scanners.................. 185
43. APPENDIX G – Menu structure...................................................... 186

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1. BASIC INFORMATION
INTENDED USE
Balances 3Y series are intended to precise mass measurement of weighed
loads conducted in laboratory conditions.
PRECAUTION MEASURES
Before first use of the balance, it is highly recommended to carefully
read this User Manual, and operate the balance as intended.
Do not operate the touch panel using sharp edged tools (knife,
screwdriver, etc.).
Place weighed loads on the center of balance’s weighing pan.
Load the balance’s weighing pan with loads that gross mass does not
exceed instrument’s measuring range (maximal capacity).
Do not leave heavy loads on balance’s weighing pan for a longer period
of time.
In case of defect immediately unplug the instrument from mains.
Balances to be decommissioned, should be decommissioned in
accordance to valid legal regulations.
Do not use the balance is areas endangered with explosion. Balance Y2
series is not designed to operate in EX zones.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
A. RADWAG feels obliged to repair or exchange all elements that appear to be
faulty by production or their construction,
B. Defining defects of unclear origin defects and means of their elimination can
only be realized with assistance of manufacturer and user representatives,
C. RADWAG does not bear any responsibility for defects, losses or accidents
resulting from unauthorized or inadequate performing of production or
service processes,
D. Warranty does not cover:
•Mechanical defects caused by product exploitation other than intended,
defects of thermal and chemical origin, defects caused by lightning,
overvoltage in the power network or other random event,
•Balance defects if it is utilized contrary to its intended use,

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•Balance defects, if service claims removing or destroying product’s
protective stickers which protect the balance’s housing against
unauthorized access.
•Mechanical defects or defects caused by liquids and natural wear,
•Balance defects caused by inappropriate setting of a defect of electric
power network,
•Defects caused by overloading balance’s mechanical measuring system,
•Maintenance activities (cleaning).
E. Loss of warranty takes place if:
•A repair is carried out outside RADWAG sales office or authorized service
point,
•Service claims intrusion into mechanical or electronic construction by
unauthorized people ,
•Other version of the operating system is installed in a balance,
•The balance does not bear company’s protective stickers.
F. Detailed warranty conditions are listed on a service card.
Supervision over balance’s metrological parameters
Metrological parameters of a balance need to be checked by a user in
determined time intervals. Inspection frequency is conditioned by ambient
conditions in which a balance is used, kind of carried out processes and
adopted quality management system.
The manual’s significance
It is very important to read the user manual carefully before switching on and
starting up balance operation, even if the user is experienced and has worked
with the this type of balance before.
Balance user training
A balance should be utilized and supervised only by users who are trained and
experienced in such type of weighing instruments.

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2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
2.1. Ultra-microbalaces UYA 3Y
After ultra-microbalance installing at operating place, following should be set:
1 – pan shield
2 – bottom ring
3 – balance pan
4 – glass cover
After the elements setting, additional devices should be connected and balance should be
plugged to power source. Power socket is located on back side of electronic module.

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2.2. Balances XA 3Y; XA 3Y.A
XA 3Y analytic balances
A – balance with d=0,01mg unit
B – balance with d=0,1mg unit
After balance installing at operating place,
following should be set:
1 – bottom ring
2 – balance pan
3 – pan shield
After the elements setting, additional
devices should be connected and balance
should be plugged to power source. Power
socket is located on back side of balance
housing.
Pipettes calibration
Remove the pan and put on its place:
- pipettes calibration chamber
- inside the chamber, pan and other
elements should be set up.
Balances XA 3Y.F
After placing the balance in its intended
place of use, assembly all of its standard
components:
- bottom shield of the weighing
chamber (4)
- bottom ring (3)
- standard weighing pan (1)
- pan shield (2)
After assembling all of the components and
connecting peripheral devices plug the
balance to power source using a dedicated
power adapter. Power socket is located on
back side of balance housing.
Before weighing filters remove the pan
shield (2), the standard weighing pan (1)
and the bottom ring (3). Next, inside the
weighing chamber place a glass shield (6)
and assembly a pan-stand for weighing
filters (5).
on completing the above process zero/tare
balance indication. The system is ready
weighing filters procedures.
CAUTION!
Any activities have to be carried out very carefully and gently not to
damage the measuring system of the balance.

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2.3. Balances AS 3Y series
Carefully remove the balance from its packaging, remove the plastic and foil
transport protective elements. Gently place the balance in its intended place of
use. Install the weighing pan, and other elements according to below scheme.
Analytical balances AS 3Y series
A – balance with reading unit
d=0,01mg
B – balance with reading unit
d=0,1mg
On installing the balance in its
intended place of use, assembly:
1 – bottom shield of the weighing
chamber
2 – centering ring
3 – weighing pan
4 – pan shield
On assembling all components,
connect peripheral devices to the
balance, and plug the balance to
mains. Power socket is located at the
back of balance’s housing.
2.4. Balances PS 3Y series
Carefully remove the balance from its packaging, remove the plastic and foil
transport protective elements, and gently place the balance in its intended
place of use. Install the weighing pan, and other elements according to below
scheme.
Precision balances PS 3Y series
A – balance with reading unit d=1mg
B – balance with reading unit d=10mg
On installing the balance in its
intended place of use, assembly:
1 – weighing pan mandrels
2 – weighing pan
3 – pan shield /in case of d=1mg/
On assembling all components,
connect peripheral devices to the
balance, and plug the balance to
mains. Power socket is located at the
back of balance’s housing.

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2.5. Balances APP 3Y series
Gently take the balance out of its packaging, remove plastic, carton, foil and
transport protections, and gently place the balance in its intended place of use.
After unpacking unscrew bolt 1 which locks the
adjustment mechanism.
Before installing the balance in its intended place
of use, remove transport protections (1) and
assembly the weighing pan (2).
On assembling the components, connect all
peripheral devices to the balance and then plug
the instrument to the mains. Power socket is
located at the back of balance’s housing.
On removing the protections and assembling the
weighing pan, connect the terminal to the socket
located at the back of balance’s housing, and
connect all peripheral devices. Only then plug the
balance to mains (mains socket is located at the
back of balance’s housing).
2.6. Balance cleaning
Clean the balance using a damp cloth by gentle rubbing contaminated places.
Remember to remove the weighing pan and its shields from the weighing
chamber before their cleaning.
CAUTION:
Cleaning balance’s weighing pan if installed may damage instrument’s measuring
mechanism.

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2.7. Plugging to mains
The balance should be plugged to mains using the original power adapter,
which is balance’s standard equipment. Plug the power adapter’s plug to
balance’s socket located at the back of the housing.
2.8. Connecting peripheral equipment
Use only accessories and peripheral equipment recommended by the
manufacturer of your balance. The balance must be disconnected from the
mains before connecting or disconnecting any peripherals (printer, PC
computer, computer keyboard). On connecting the peripherals, plug the
balance to mains.

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3. BALANCE DESIGN
3.1. Dimensions
Ulctramicrobalance UYA 3Y series
Balance XA 3Y series

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Balance XA 3Y.F series
Balance AS 3Y series

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Balance PS 3Y series

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Balance APP 3Y series

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3.2. Interfaces
Description of available interfaces
1 – Ethernet RJ45
2 – RS232 interface (COM1)
3 – USB port
4 – IN / OUT, RS232 (COM2)
Interfaces RS232 and IN/OUT
RS232 - socket DB9/M (male), front view:
Pin2 - RxD
Pin3 - TxD
Pin5 - GND
IN/OUT, RS232 socket DSUB15/F (female), front view:
Pin1 - GNDWE
Pin2 - OUT1
Pin3 - OUT2
Pin4 - COMM
Pin5 - 6÷9VDC
Pin6 - IN4
Pin7 - IN3
Pin8 - TxD2
Pin9 - 5VDC
Pin10 - GNDRS
Pin11 - IN2
Pin12 - IN1
Pin13 - RxD2
Pin14 - OUT4
Pin15 - OUT3

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4. STARTUP
•On plugging the balance to mains, instrument’s diode ON/LOAD
located on indicator’s housing is lit up.
•Press powering key located on the upper left section of terminal’s
overlay. Within a few seconds, the OS Windows CE and RADWAG
software start loading, which is signaled by flickering red diode
ON/LOAD.
•On completing the startup procedure, the instrument’s displays main
window of the balance software.
•The balance starts up with no user logged in. In order to start operation,
a user has to log in. (logging procedure is described further in this user
manual).
CAUTION: Remember to start the balance with no load on the weighing pan.
5. BALANCE KEYBOARD – FUNCTION KEYS
Key
Description
Switching the instrument ON / OFF
Zeroing
Tarring
Sending measurement result to a plugged printer or
computer
Function key (entering instrument’s menu)
Working mode selection, (programmable key)
User profile selection, (programmable key)
Internal adjustment, (programmable key)