RADWAG PS/X series User manual

User manual no.:
LMI-38-06/04/13/ENG
Precision balances
PS/X
series
BALANCES AND SCALES
RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28, POLAND
Phone: [phone], fax. [phone]
[e-mail]
www.radwag.com

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APRILE 2013

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Table of Contents
1. TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................ 5
Balances PS/X series with weighing pan 128 x 128 mm: ........................................ 5
Balances PS/X series with weighing pan 195 x 195 mm: ........................................ 6
2. BASIC INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 7
2.1. Intended use ...................................................................................................... 7
2.2. Inappropriate use .............................................................................................. 7
2.3. Warranty ............................................................................................................. 7
2.4. Monitoring metrological parameters of the balance ...................................... 7
2.5. Data included in this user manual ................................................................... 8
2.6. Staff training ...................................................................................................... 8
3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ...................................................................................... 8
3.1. Delivery check ................................................................................................... 8
3.2. Packaging........................................................................................................... 8
4. UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING AND STARTUP .............................................................. 9
4.1. Assembling and place of use ........................................................................... 9
4.2. Unpacking ........................................................................................................ 10
4.3. Leveling ............................................................................................................ 11
4.4. Standard equipment ........................................................................................ 11
4.5. Cleaning ........................................................................................................... 11
4.6. Plugging to mains ........................................................................................... 11
4.7. Connecting peripheral devices ...................................................................... 11
5. BASIC FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 12
6. DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................. 13
6.1. Graphic display ................................................................................................ 13
6.2. Keyboard .......................................................................................................... 14
6.3. Sockets and interfaces ................................................................................... 15
7. USER MENU ................................................................................................................ 15
7.1. Moving through the menu............................................................................... 19
7.2. User menu - content ........................................................................................ 21
8. WEIGHING ................................................................................................................... 23
8.1. User log in function ......................................................................................... 25
9. BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................... 28
9.1. Automatic balance adjustment ....................................................................... 28
9.2. Adjustment test ............................................................................................... 31
9.3. Manual adjustment .......................................................................................... 31
9.4. Adjustment report printout ............................................................................. 33
10. DETERMINING CONTENT OF A PRINTOUT FOR GLP PROCEDURES ................... 35
11. DATE AND TIME SETTINGS ....................................................................................... 35
12. SETTING BALANCE OPERATING PARAMETERS.................................................... 38
12.1. lter settings ...................................................................................................... 38
12.2. Value release.................................................................................................... 38
12.3. Time interval of display refreshment ............................................................. 38
12.4. Autozero function ............................................................................................ 39

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12.5. Last digit........................................................................................................... 39
12.6. Negative ........................................................................................................... 39
12.7. Operating conditions ...................................................................................... 39
13. RS 232 FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................... 40
14. PRINTOUTS ................................................................................................................. 41
15. SETTING ACCESSIBILITY OF MEASURING UNITS.................................................. 41
16. SETTING ACCESSIBILITY OF WORKING MODES ................................................... 42
17. OTHER PARAMETERS ............................................................................................... 43
18. WORKING MODES ...................................................................................................... 45
18.1. Parts counting of the same mass .................................................................. 45
18.2. Checkweighing ................................................................................................ 48
18.3. Filling ................................................................................................................ 52
18.4. Percent setup ................................................................................................... 53
18.5. Animal weighing .............................................................................................. 57
18.6. Density determination of solids and liquids ................................................. 58
18.7. Formulation ...................................................................................................... 60
18.8. Statistics........................................................................................................... 64
19. PRINTOUTS ................................................................................................................. 67
19.1. Standard printout ............................................................................................ 67
19.2. Non-standard printouts ................................................................................... 68
20. COOPERATION WITH A PRINTER OR A COMPUTER ............................................. 74
20.1. Cross-section through connecting cables .................................................... 74
21. COOPERATION WITH A CITIZEN LABEL PRINTER ................................................. 75
22. COOPERATION WITH EPSON RECEIPT PRINTER .................................................. 80
23. UNDER HOOK WEIGHING .......................................................................................... 81
24. CONNECTING EXTERNAL BUTTONS ....................................................................... 81
25. LIST OF COMMANDS COMPUTER - BALANCE ....................................................... 81
26. ERROR MESSAGES.................................................................................................... 84

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1. TECHNICAL DATA
Balances PS/X series with weighing pan 128 x 128 mm:
PS 200 /
2000/X PS 250/X PS 450/X PS 750/X PS 1000/X
Max.
capacity
200 / 2000g 250g 450g 750g 1000g
Tare range -2000g -250g -450g -750g -1000g
Min. load 0,02 g 0,02 g
Readability 0,001/0,01 g 0,001 g
Repeatability 0,001/0,01 g 0,001 g 0,0015 g
Linearity ± 0,002 / 0,01g ± 0,002 g ± 0,003 g
Working
temperature
+10 °C ÷ +40 °C
Power
supply
13,5-16 V DC / 2.1 A
Sensitivity
drift
2 ppm/°C in temperature +15°C - +35°C
Pan size 128 x 128mm
Dimensions:

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Balances PS/X series with weighing pan 195 x 195 mm:
PS 1500/X PS 2500/X PS 4500/X PS 6000/X PS 8000/X
Max. capacity 1500g 2500 g 4500 g 6000g 8000g
Tare range -1500g -2500 g -4500 g -6000g -8000g
Min. load 0,5 g
Readability 0,01 g
Repeatability 0,01 g 0,015g 0,015g
Linearity ± 0,02 g ± 0,03 g ± 0,03 g
Working
temperature +10 °C ÷ +40 °C
Power supply 13,5-16 V DC / 2.1 A
Sensitivity drift 2 ppm/°C in temperature +15°C - +35°C
Pan size 195 x 195mm
Dimensions:

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2. BASIC INFORMATION
2.1. Intended use
Precision balance PS/X series is designed to determining the weighing value of loads
in laboratory environment. It is intended for application as a non-automatic weighing
instrument only, i.e. the material to be weighed should be manually and carefully
placed in the center of the weighing pan. Weighing result should be read only after
stable reading has been obtained – stability pictogram is visible on balance’s display.
2.2. Inappropriate use
Do not use the balance as a dynamic weighing instrument. Even if small quantities of
weighed material are added or removed from the weighing pan of the instrument, the
reading should be taken only after stabilization of the measurement result. Do not
place any magnetic materials on the weighing pan, as this can cause damage of the
measuring system of the instrument. Be sure to avoid impact shock and overloading
the balance in excess of the prescribed maximum measuring range (max capacity),
minus any possible tare weight that has been applied. Never use the balance in an
environment endangered by an explosion. This balance has not been adjusted for
operation in explosive areas. There must not be any modification made to the balance.
2.3. Warranty
Warranty is not valid at the following:
• Non-observation of the guidelines of this user manual,
• Use of balance other than specified in this manual,
• Alternation to or opening of the device (damaged of the protective stickers),
• Mechanical damage and damage caused by media, natural water, and tear,
• Inappropriate assembling or defects of electric installation,
• Overloading of the measuring instrument.
2.4. Monitoring metrological parameters of the balance
Metrological characteristics of the balance requires periodical inspection carried out by
its operator. Inspection frequency is conditioned by ambient conditions in which the
balance is used, types of performed processes and accepted quality management
system in an organization.

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2.5. Data included in this user manual
Please read the user manual carefully before assembling and startup, even if the user
is experienced with this type of weighing instruments.
2.6. Staff training
This balance should only be operated and maintained by personnel who is trained and
experienced in using this type of balances.
3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
3.1. Delivery check
Please check the packaging immediately upon delivery and the device during
unpacking for any visible signs of external damage.
3.2. Packaging
Please retain all parts of the original packaging should the balance be transported in
the future. Only the original packaging should be used for dispatching the balance.
Before packing, disconnect all attached cables and remove any loose/movable parts
(weighing pan, anti-draft shields, etc.). Please place balance and its components in
their original packaging, and protect them against damage during transport.

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4. UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING AND STARTUP
4.1. Assembling and place of use
• Balance should be stored and used in locations free of vibrations and shakes, free
of air movement and dust,
• Ambient air temperature should not exceed the range of: +10oC ÷ +40oC
• During balance operation, ambient temperature in the weighing room should not
change more than 3°C within one hour,
• The balance should be located on a stable wall console desk or a stable working
table which is not affected by vibrations and distant from heat sources,
• Take special safety measures when weighing magnetic objects, as part of the
balance is a strong magnet. Should such loads be weighed, use under hook
weighing option, which removes the weighed load from area influenced by the
balance’s magnet. For assembling the hook for under hook weighing option see the
bottom section of balance’s housing,
• In order to avoid influence of static electricity on the measurement process, ground
the balance’s housing. The grounding bolt is located at the back of balance’s
housing.

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4.2. Unpacking
Carefully remove the balance from its packaging, remove the plastic, foil and
cardboard transport protective elements and gently place the balance in its intended
place of use. Assemble the weighing pan, and other elements according to below
scheme:
Assembling components of a balance with measuring accuracy 10 mg:
- Remove the protective tape securing
the mass spring on one of the rubber
mandrels (2),
- Assembly the weighing pan (1) onto
the rubber mandrels (3),
- On assembling check whether the
weighing pan is placed firmly on the
rubber mandrels.
Assembling components of a balance with measuring accuracy 1mg:
- Remove the protective tape securing the
mass spring on one of the rubber
mandrels (3),
- Assembly the weighing pan (2) onto the
rubber mandrels (4),
- Assembly the anti-draft shield (1) onto
the top housing of the balance,
- On assembling check whether the
weighing pan is placed firmly on the
rubber mandrels.
Fig. 1. Assembling components of a balance PS/X series

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4.3. Leveling
Before plugging to mains, level the device using two adjusting feet
located at the back of balance’s housing. Turn the adjusting feet in a
way that the air bubble of the level is placed centrally. The level is
located at the back wall of balance’s housing.
4.4. Standard equipment
• Balance.
• Weighing pan and protecting (anti-draft) components.
• Power adapter.
• User manual on a CD.
4.5. Cleaning
Balance should be cleaned with damp cloth by gentle wiping the smudges of dirt. In
order to clean the weighing pan of the balance, it is required to remove it from the
weighing chamber.
CAUTION!!!
Cleaning of the pan when assembled may cause damage of the measuring
system of the balance.
4.6. Plugging to mains
Balance can be plugged to mains only with a power adapter that comes
standard with the balance. Nominal power supply of the power adapter
(specified on the data plate of the power adapter) should be compatible to the
power from mains.
Plug the balance to mains – the plugging socket is located at the back of balance’s
housing. Balance display will light and show name and number of software, after
which balance will display 0.000g (for balances with resolution 1mg) or 0.00g (for
balances with resolution 10mg).
If indication is other than zero, press ZERO/TARE key.
Before unplugging the balance from mains it is obligatory to switch off the display
by pressing ON/OFF key on balance’s overlay.
4.7. Connecting peripheral devices
The balance must be unplugged from the mains before connecting or disconnecting
any peripheral devices (printer, PC computer). Use only peripheral devices
recommended by the manufacturer with your balance. These have been ideally
coordinated to your balance. On connecting a peripheral device, plug the balance to
mains.

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5. BASIC FUNCTIONS
Balance PS/X series enables determining mass in the following measuring units:
Fig. 2. Measuring units
Apart from determining mass of weighed object using different measuring units, the
software balance PS/X series comprises the following working modes:
− Parts counting
− Checkweighing
− Dosing
− Percent setup
− Animal weighing
− Determining density of solids and liquids
− Formulation
− Statistics from completed measuring series
Both the measuring units and the working modes can be set as inaccessible in the
user menu. This option is implemented for the purpose of adjusting balance to user needs
and requirements, i.e. providing access only to those functions and units which are
required by a user.
Determining accessibility attribute of a working mode / measuring unit is set in
balance’s menu and it is described further in this user manual.

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6. DESCRIPTION
6.1. Graphic display
Fig. 3. Balance graphic display
1. Mass indication of weighed load or counted parts,
2. Measuring unit,
3. Pictogram denoting whether measurement result is stable,
4. „BARGRAPH” presenting which part of accessible measuring range is in use,
5. Text informing on enabled working mode,
6. Current date,
7. Current time,
8. Pictogram denoting, that the indication is in precise ZERO point.

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6.2. Keyboard
Each button of the balance’s keyboard operates as a dual-function key, i.e. it can either
carry out a specific function or be used to move in balance’s menu structure.
ON/OFF
key enables switching on and off balance’s display. If
switched off balance components other than the display are
powered, and balance is in stand-by mode.
F
key. Function key, which enables quick entering the settings
of an active working mode
MODE key for selecting balance’s working mode.
UNITS key, changes measuring units.
PRINT/ENTER key -
Sends current display status to a
peripheral device (PRINT) or accepts selected value of a
parameter or function (ENTER).
ESC/ZERO TARE key –
zeroing / tarring of balance’s
indication.
Adjustment –
function key of immediate initiating the
adjustment / calibration process.
Function key for entering the main menu of a balance.
Navigating arrows for moving in balance’s menu or changing
parameter value

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6.3. Sockets and interfaces
1. Power supply socket
2. Keyboard PS/2 type socket
3. USB port (only in non legalization
balances)
4. RS 232 socket
5. Additional display socket
Fig. 4. Interfaces of a balance PS/X series
7. USER MENU
User menu of a balance PS/X series consists of 9 main menu groups named using letter P
and a corresponding number. The name and content of the menu is presented below.
P1 Adjustment
01 Internal adjust. | * * * * * * * * | function
02 External adjust. | * * * * * * * * | function
03 User adjust. | * * * * * * * * | function
04 Adjustment test | * * * * * * * * | function
05 Weight correction | * * * * * *0.0 |
06 Automatic adjust | * * * * * *0.3 | both
07 Auto adjust. time | * * * * * *0.3 | 3 hours
08 Report printout | * * * * * *0.1 | yes
P2 GLP
01 User | Smith John |
02 Project | AR – 65/04 |
03 Print time | * * * * * * 0 | no
04 Print date | * * * * * **. 0 | no
05 Print user | * * * * * * * 0 | no
06 Print project | * * * * * * * 0 | no
07 Print Id | * * * * * * *.0 | no
08 Print adjustment | * * * * * * *.0 | no
09 Print adjust diff. | * * * * * ** .1 | yes
P3 Date/Time
01 Date format | * * * * * * * 0 | D/M/R
02 Time format | * * * * * * * 0 | 24 hours
03 Time | * * * * * * * * | function
04 Date | * * * * * * * * | function
05 Display time | * * * * * * * 1 | yes

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06 Display date | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
P4 Readout
01 Filter | * * * * * * * 3 | normal (average)
02 Value release | * * * * * * * 1 | fast+reliable
03 Display refresh | * * * * * * * 1 | 0.08 s
04 Autozero | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
05 Last digit | * * * * * * * 1 | always
06 Negative | * * * * * * * 0 | no
07 Environment | * * * * *0.1 | stable
P5 RS - 232
01 Interface | * * * * * * * 0 | RS 232
02 Baud rate | * * * * * * * 1 | 4800
03 Parity | * * * * * * * 0 | no
04 Data bits | * * * * * * * 2 | 8 bits
05 Stop bits | * * * * * * * 1 | 1 bit
06 Automatic printout | * * * * * * * 0 | no
07 Interval | * * * * * * * 1 | * 0.1 s
08 Min. mass | * * * * * * * 4 | 10 d
09 Print stable | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
10 Printer type | * * * * * * * 0 | standard
11 Paper cut | * * * * * * * 0 | no
12 Erase statistics | * * * * * * * 0 | no
P6 Printout
01 Printout no. | * * * * * * * 0 | standard
02 Printout 1 start | * * * * * * * 1 |
03 Printout 1 stop | * * * * * * * 1 |
04 Printout 2 start | * * * * * * * 1 |
05 Printout 2 stop | * * * * * * * 1 |
... . . . . . . . . . . | * * * * * * * 0 |
10 Printout editing | * * * * * * * * | function
11 String 1 | * * * * * * * 1 |
11 String 2 | * * * * * * * 4 |
... . . . . . . . . . . | * * * * * * * 1 |
90 String 80 | * * * * * * * 0 |
P7 Units
01 Grams | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
02 Milligrams | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
03 Carats | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
04 Pounds | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
05 Ounce | * * * * * * * 1 | yes

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06 Ounce troy | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
07 Dwt | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
08 Taele Hk. | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
09 Taele S. | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
10 Taele T. | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
11 Mommes | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
12 Grains | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
13 Newton | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
14 Tical’ e | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
15 Custom unit | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
16 Custom unit coef. | 1.0 |
P8 Working modes
01 Parts counting | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
02 Checkweighing | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
03 Filling | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
04 Percent setup | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
05 Animal weighing | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
06 Density | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
07 Formulation | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
08 Statistics | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
P9 Other
01 ID setting | * * * * * * * * | function
02 Autom. ID print | * * * * * * * 0 | no
03 Beep | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
04 Language | * * * * * * * 1 | English
05 Backlight | * * * * * * * 1 | yes
06 Brightness | * * * * * * * * | function
07 Contrast | * * * * * * * * | function
08 Screen saver | * * * * * * * 0 | no
09 Temperature | * * * * * * * * | function
10 Factory no. | 114493 * * * |
11 Software no. | MBS w.04 |
12 Parameter printout | * * * * * * * * | function
13 Upload parameters | * * * * * * * * | function
14 Password protect | * * * * * * * * | function

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Parameters type in the user menu:
• function – having a specific operation, e.g. balance adjustment
• selectable – enables selecting one of a few available values, which are
permanently set in balance’s memory, like: display refreshing, screen saver,
determining availability of a measuring unit or a working mode.
• Enabling data entering – balance user can enter a value of a parameter, e.g. set
date, time, user no, strings (texts) in a printout.
Balance menu on the display – graphic presentation
While in the weighing mode press SETUP key. The display opens balance’s main menu
(display I). Press UP or DOWN navigating arrows on the balance’s overlay to move the
cursor upwards or downwards in the menu content. Place the cursor next to a menu option
to be previewed. Press RIGHT ARROW navigating key on balance’s overlay to open the
submenu content (display II).
Fig. 5. Balance menu
1 – balance menu no.
2 – cursor for selecting a menu option
3 – menu content name
4 – name of selected menu option (setting)
5 – submenu number
6 – submenu name
7 – attribute set for a submenu option
8 – value (description) of an attribute set a submenu option

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7.1. Moving through the menu
Moving in the user menu can be carried out using:
- Balance keyboard,
- External PC keyboard PS/2 type connected to balance’s socket,
- Commands sent from a connected computer to a balance
7.1.1. Moving through user menu using a balance keyboard
Setup key. Entering balance’s main menu
Moving the cursor down in the menu list
Moving the cursor up in the menu list
Selecting submenu for activating. On pressing the key, the display
indicates the content of a selected group.
Exit to previous menu level, e.g. to main menu
Esc/TARE key. Abandon parameter changes
7.1.2. Return to weighing mode
Changes introduced in balance memory will be saved on returning to
weighing with procedure of saving changes. Press ESC key for a few times
until the display shows a question: Save? As displayed, select one of
available options:
ENTER – save changes and go back to menu;
ESC – abandon changes and go back to menu.
Fig. 6. Return to weighing mode

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7.1.3. Moving through user menu using external computer keyboard PS/2
type
Al keys and buttons located on balance’s overlay have their equivalents on a computer
keyboard PS/2 type. See below table for reference:
- equivalents of function keys
Description
Key on
balance’s
overlay
ON/OFF key enables switching on and off
balance’s display
Function key for entering the main menu of a
balance
Selecting balance’s working mode, e.g.:
animal weighing
Selecting measuring unit
PRINT key
TARE key
- equivalents of navigating arrows
Moving the cursor up in the menu list
Exit to higher level in menu structure , e.g. to
main menu
Entering settings of a selected submenu.
Moving the cursor down in the menu list