Rice Lake TE Series User manual

Rice Lake TE Series
Tuning Fork Enhanced Balance
Operation Manual
PN 185193 Rev AFebruary 26, 2018

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Contents
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Measuring Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Balance Main Unit Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Unpack Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3.1 Connections and Part Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Assemble Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.1 Round Base Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.2 Square Base Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.6 Leveling the Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.7 Shield Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Precautions Related to a Specimen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Display Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.1 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.2 Balance Operation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Zero-Point Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4.1 Zero-Point Adjustment Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5 Tare Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5.1 Preset Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5.2 Check Tare Weight Using an F-key.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5.3 Add to Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 16
3.6 Weigh Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 17
3.7 Counting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.7.1 Actual Value Setting – No Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.7.2 Numeric Value Setting Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.8 Percentage Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.9 Coefficient Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.10 Specific Gravity Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.10.1 Menus Available in Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.10.2 Materials Required in Specific Gravity Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.10.3 Prepare Equipment to Measure Specific Gravity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.10.4 Measure the Specific Gravity Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.11 Statistics Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.11.1 Menus Available in Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.12 Animal Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.12.1 Weigh Animal Using Manual Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.13 Formulation Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.13.1 Data Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.14 Unit setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.15 Comparator Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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3.16 Addition Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.16.1 Plus Side Addition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.16.2 Weighing with Minus Side Addition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.16.3 View/Delete Total Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.17 Tare-Subtraction Reminder Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.17.1 Set Tare-subtraction Reminder Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.18 Zero-Point-Adjustment Reminder Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.18.1 Set Zero-Point-Adjustment Reminder Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.19 Stabilization Wait Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.19.1 Set Stabilization Wait Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.20 Bar Graph Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.21 Back Light Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.22 Auto Off Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.23 Simple Self Counting System (SCS) method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.23.1 Set SCS Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.0 Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.1 General Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2 Application Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2.1 Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.2.2 Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.2.3 Comparator Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2.4 Addition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.3 Performance Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.3.1 Stability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.3.2 Response Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.3.3 Zero Tracking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.4 User information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.4.1 Preset Tare Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.4.2 Input Preset Tare Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.4.3 Set the Discrimination Value of Comparator Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.5 External Input/Output Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.6 Lock Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.6.1 Total Lock Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.6.2 Key Lock Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.6.3 Menu Lock Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.7 Admin/Adjust Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.7.1 Set Short Cut Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.7.2 Set Free Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.7.3 Maintenance Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.7.4 Balance Manage Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Contents
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Contents
Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training
or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.
5.0 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.1 RS-232 Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.2 USB Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.3 Basic Data Output Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.3.1 Data Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.4 CBM Data Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.4.1 Data Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.5 Input Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.5.1 Input Command Composition 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.6 Command Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.6.1 Input Command Composition 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.7 Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.8 External Contact Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.9 Communication Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.10 Set Communication Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.10.1 Relay Contact Output (Option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.11 USB Communication and Bus Power Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.12 Print Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.0 Troubleshooting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.1 Precautions Related to the Main Unit of the Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.2 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.3 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.3.1 Cleaning - Round Pan Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.3.2 Cleaning - Square Pan Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.4 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.5.1 Basic Communication Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.5.2 Per Model Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.5.3 Functional Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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1.0 Introduction
This document describes how to operate the Rice Lake TE Series Tuning Fork Enhanced Balance.
Manuals can be viewed or downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website atwww.ricelake.com/manuals
1.1 Limited Warranty
The Rice Lake TE Series Tuning Fork Enhanced Balance comes with a five year limited warranty. For more information referto
the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at www.ricelake.com/warranties
Figure 1-1. Rice Lake TE Balance
1.2 Standard Features
• External weight calibration
• 7-segment (main)/16-segment (sub) display
• Operation modes: Weighing, Counting, Percentage, Coefficient, Specific Gravity, Statistics, Animal and Formulation
• Mono-Metal Tuning Fork Technology (MMTF) provides quick response and stability
• 30-step bar graph display
• 100-240 VAC adapter included
• AA dry-cell port, (150 hours continuous use with LCD back-light and communication signal ON)
• RS-232 & USB (Type B)
• Glass breeze break
• NTEP approved (COC 17-104)
Part No. Model No. Description
186030 TE-623 620 g x 0.001 g
186034 TE-1203 1,200 g x 0.001 g
186035 TE-3202 3,200 g x 0.01 g
186036 TE-6202 6,200 g x 0.01 g
186037 TE-15001 15,000 g x 0.1 g
Table 1-1. Available Models
PartNo. Description
186074 Power supply 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz
186075 In-use dust cover 1,200 g models and lower
186076 In-use dust cover 3,200 g models and higher
186077 Specific Density Measurement Kit
186079 Ethernet TCP/IP option card
Table 1-2. Available Options

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Part No. Model No. Description
186030 TE-623 620 g x 0.001 g
186034 TE-1203 1,200 g x 0.001 g
186035 TE-3202 3,200 g x 0.01 g
186036 TE-6202 6,200 g x 0.01 g
186037 TE-15001 15,000 g x 0.1 g
Table 1-3. Available Models
PartNo. Description
186074 Power supply 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz
186075 In-use dust cover 1,200 g models and lower
186076 In-use dust cover 3,200 g models and higher
186077 Specific Density Measurement Kit
186079 Ethernet TCP/IP option card
Table 1-4. Available Options

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1.3 Safety
Safety Signal Definitions:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption
to and loss of data. General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake
Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.
Do not use balance in wet locations or with wet hands.
Review MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) when applicable.
Only use the specified power supply supplied by Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Do not disassemble or modify the product. For inspection and adjustments, contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Do not use in an explosive environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
WARNING

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1.4 Front Panel
Figure 1-2. Display Overview
Item No. Description
1 Power – press to turn unit on; a long press to turn off
2 Menu – press to enter/exit the setting menu; cancels setting value selection; returns to the measuring mode
3 Output – used for data outputting; data importing in the Statistics/Formulation mode
4 Zero – zeros the balance
5 Tare – allows the weight of a container/vessel to be removed from the Gross weight; leaving the Net weight displayed
6 F4 – select the mode, function or item; enter a menu; select digit to change; returning to the setting menu/weighing mode
7 F3 – select the mode, function or item; use for moving to the upper menu layer; or use for selecting the digit to change
8 F2 – use for selecting the mode, function or item; use for moving down to the menu/item selections; use for decrementing the
numeric value
9 F1 – use for selecting the mode, function and item; use for moving up to the menu/item selections; use for incrementing the
numeric values
10 Bubble Level – indicates when the balance is level and ready for use
11 Asterisk – lights in the standby status; indicates addition available status when the adding function is used.
12 Negative – indicates the negative weight value and numeric
13 Stable – indicates balance is stable when displayed
14 Zero – indicates the balance is at zero
15 Output – used for data outputting; used for data importing in the Statistics/Formulation mode.
16 Colon – used when the date and time display.
17 Bar Graph – indicates the present total amount relative to the weighing capacity defined as 100%; Indicates the state of span
adjustment /calibration with internal weight.
18 7 Segment String – indicates the weight value; indicates the simplified character
19 Auxiliary balance Interval – lit when the auxiliary balance interval is displayed; not available in Legal for Trade
20 Animal Weigh Mode – displays when in animal weigh mode; not available in Legal for Trade
21 Output – displayed when data is being output to external devices.
22 Brutto/Gross – indicates gross weight is being displayed
Net – indicates a tare weight is being subtracted; Indicates a preset tare weight.
Preset Tare – indicates a preset tare weight
23 16 Segment String – indicates various units.
24 Units – indicates unit of value displayed; mg not available in Legal for Trade
25 16 Segment String – displays various messages
Table 1-5. Display Overview
1
2
3
5
4
9 8 7 6
14
13
12
15 2120
22
23
24
252525
16
11
10
18
17 19

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2.0 Installation
Usethebalance onlyinareas freefrom environmentalconditionsthat couldaffectthe accuracy.
2.1 Measuring Environment Precautions
Temperature/air draft/humidity/atmospheric pressure
• keep the room temperature constant
• avoid exposure to airflow (air conditioner, heat ducts)
• avoid exposure to direct sun that can cause abrupt temperature changes
• low humidity can cause static electricity, resulting in inaccurate measurements
• avoid locations that are subject to dust
Vibration/shaking
• when possible, locate balance in a room on the first floor or basement.
• rooms near a road/railroad should be avoided
• place balance on a table/counter that is not affected by vibration
• placing a sheet of soft cloth or paper under the balance can cause shaking
Gravity
• The latitude and altitude ofa measuring location can affect a weight reading due to changes in gravity
• Calibrate the balance at a measuring location to account for location gravity
Electromagnetic wave
• Avoid locations where strong electromagnetic wave generating objects are present.
• Avoid using tables that are subject to magnetism or static electricity
2.2 Balance Main Unit Precautions
Operating precautions
• if a dust cover is used, wipe with an anti-static agent or remove thecover
• for stability, turn on the balance 30 minutes or more and load the balance a few times with a weight equivalent to the
weighing capacity prior to using
Adjustment
• calibrate balance periodically with an external adjustment weight or internal adjustment weight, external is more precise
• adjustment is needed when:
using the balance for the first time
using the balance after a long period of non-use
relocating the balance
a major change in temperature, humidity or atmospheric pressure has happened
Maintenance
• remove any dust or liquid from the pan and/or pan base prior to operation.
• ensure that no dust or liquid enters the balance when cleaning
• frequent cleaning of the balance is required
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2.3 Unpack Balance
Unpack the balance and inspect the contents. Report missing or damaged components to the shipper and Rice Lake Weighing
Systems immediately.
Figure 2-1. Balance Components
Windshield
Round Pan
Round Pan Base
Balance Base
Square Pan
Square Pan Base
Pan Base Screw
Balance Base
Round Pan Balance Components Square Pan Balance Components
ACPowerCord
with Adapters

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2.3.1 Connections and Part Locations
Figure 2-2. Connection and Part Locations
Item
No. Description
1Windshield; see Section 2.7 on page 10
2Weighing pan
3Level
4Feet/Adjusters
5Display
6Battery case
7AC adapter jack
8USB connector (Type B)
9RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin male)
10 Option slot
11 Adapter with attachments
Table 2-1. Parts and Locations
2
34
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
11
Round Pan Type
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2.4 Assemble Balance
Use the following steps to assemble the balance.
2.4.1 Round Base Assembly
Figure 2-3. Assemble Base
1. Ensure the lock plate is in the unlocked position.
2. Set the pan base on the balance.
3. Slide the lock into the locked position.
4. Mount the weighing pan.
5. Connect the AC adapter or insert batteries. See Section 2.5.
6. Assemble and install the windshield. See Section 2.7 on page 10.
2.4.2 Square Base Assembly
Figure 2-4. Square Base Assembly
1. Ensure the word Front is aligned towards the display of the balance and attach the pan base to the balance.
2. Tighten the pan base screw firmly.
3. Place the weighing pan on the pan base.
4. Connect the AC adapter or insert batteries. See Section 2.5.
2.5 Battery Installation
Use the following steps to install four AA batteries into the unit. Alkaline, manganese and nickel-metal hydride batteries can be
used. Approximate battery life is 150 hours using alkaline batteries with the back-light and external output off.
Figure 2-5. Install Batteries
1. Pull out the battery case.
2. Insert four AA batteries into battery case. Make sure to insertbatteries with the positive and negative poles correctly
inserted.

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3. Insert battery case back into the unit until it clicks in place. When the balance is battery operated on of the icons
display.
Battery Icons:
Full Charge
Low Charge
Replace Batteries
Observe the following statements when changes or replacing the batteries.
*If the balance is not going to be used for long periods of time, remove the batteries.
*Dispose of used batteries in accordance with state and local regulations.
*Only use new batteries in the balance, never mix used and new batteries or different brands/manufacturers.
2.6 Leveling the Balance
Use the following steps to level the balance.
Figure 2-6. Unlock feet/adjusters
1. Turn the feet/adjusters as shown in Figure 2-6 to unlock them.
Figure 2-7. Level the Balance
2. Turn feet/adjusters until the bubble level is centered in the center circle. Figure 2-7 indicates directions to turn the feet/
adjusters to move the bubble in the center.
IMPORTANT
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2.7 Shield Assembly
The shield for the balance must be assembled using the following steps.
Figure 2-8. Install Rear Side Braces
1. Place the bottom frame on a flat level surface.
2. Insert one of the back side braces into the bottom frame as shown in Figure 2-8. Ensure the flat side is toward the
outside.
3. Secure to the bottom frame with a bolt, included.
4. Repeat for the other side.
Figure 2-9. Insert Front and Back Panels
5. Insert the back glass panel into the slots of the back braces.
6. Insert the front glass panel into the bottom frame, ensuring it clicks into the frame as shown in Figure 2-9.
Back Side
Brace
Back Side
Brace
Bottom Frame Bolt
Back glass panel Front glass panel
Ensure the front panel clicks
into the bottom frame

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Figure 2-10. Install Top Brackets
7. Place the upper side brackets on the top of the assembly as shown in Figure 2-10.
8. Secure with bolts (included).
Figure 2-11. Install Top Panel
9. Slide the top glass assembly, with thehandle towards the front, intothe top brackets as shown in Figure 2-11. Ensure
the side rails of the top assembly are in the grooves in the top brackets.
Figure 2-12. Insert Side Assemblies
Bolt
Bolt
Upper Side Bracket
Top Assembly
Rails must slide
into the grooves.
Rollers into the top frame, ensure
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10. Place the glass side panels together ensuring the rollers are on the outside. Use one panel with the handle and one
without as a pair.
11. With the panel with the handle facing toward the outside and the panels held tightly together insert the rollers into the
frame of the top assembly as shown in Figure 2-12.
12. Push the pair as far as they will go, there is a stop for the inside panel. Then push the outer panel to the front of the
assembly.
Figure 2-13. Insert Panel Stops
13. Insert the panel stops as shown in Figure 2-13. Orient them withthe wider end on the stop to the outside.
14. Press them until they are seated completely in the top brackets.
Figure 2-14. Install Shield on Balance
15. Ensure the latch on the back of the shield is in the up position.
16. Place the shield on the balance as shown in Figure 2-13.
17. Gently push it toward the back of the balance to seat it in the slots of the balance.
18. Rotate the Latch to the down position securing the shield to the balance.
Panel Stops
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Figure 2-15. Shield Parts
Item
No. Description
1Bottom Frame
2Back Side Panels (Left and Right)
3Level
4Feet/Adjusters
5Display
6Battery case
7AC adapter jack
8USB connector (Type B)
9RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin male)
10 Option slot
11 Adapter with attachments
Table 2-2. Shield Parts List
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

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3.0 Operation
This section walks through using the eight modes of operation and the other functions used during the operation of the balance.
Always adjust the level of the balance before use.
Calibrate the balance when it is installed or relocated.
3.1 Precautions Related to a Specimen
Static Electricity
• synthetic resin- and glass-made specimens are easily charged electrically
• weighing electrically charged specimens makes the displayed value unstable, reducing the reproducibility of a test result
• Neutralize electrically charged specimens before measurement
Magnetism
• specimens affected by magnetism weigh differently depending on the position on the pan, reducing reproducibility
• eliminate the magnetism or place the specimens on a container/plate to protect the weighing mechanism
Moisture Absorption/Evaporation
• wet or volatile specimens can cause the displayed value to continuously fluctuate due to evaporation
• Put these specimens in a container with a tight fitting lid to prevent evaporation during the weighing process
Specimen Temperature
• difference in temperature between specimens and the windshield interior generates convection flow causing errors
• if specimen temperature is excessively high or low, allow its temperature to stabilize at room temperature prior to
measuring
• ensure the windshield interior temperature is equal to room temperature prior to measuring
• body temperatureof operator affects measurement results, handle specimens with tweezers and refrain from putting
hands in the windshield during operation.
3.2 Display Navigation
Use the F-Keys to navigate through the menus and enter numerical values.
• = increments numeric values. Scrolls through menus/selections
• = decrements numeric value. Scrolls through menus/selections
• = select digits and returns to previous level
• = or enters the value or a level
3.3 Power On/Off
When balance is plugged in displays.
Press . A self-check runs, then  displays.
• Do not press any buttons during the self-check.
• The balance starts in the last operation mode set; Legal for Trade balances always open in weigh mode.
Press and hold to put the balance into standby mode. displays.
IMPORTANT