Rice Lake TS Series User manual

Rice Lake TS Series
Tuning Fork Stainless Steel Electronic Balance
Operation Manual
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To ensure safe and proper use of the balance, please read this
manual carefully.
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After reading this manual, store it in a safe place near the
balance, so you can review it as needed.
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Contents
Contents............................................................... i
Safety Precautions ...............................................1
1BHow to Read this Manual .....................................6
42BNotational conventions........................................... 6
1.0 How to Begin..............................................7
3B1.1 Checking Supplied Items.............................. 8
4B1.2 Names and Functions of Component Parts.. 9
1.3 Workings of Operation Keys ....................... 11
6B1.4 How to See Displayed Signs ...................... 12
7B1.5Assembling and Installing the Balance........ 14
Assembling the balance .................................... 14
2.0 Basic Operation ........................................17
8B2.1 Powering On/Off the Balance and Checking
Operation ......................................................... 18
9B2.2 Weighing by Placing a Sample in a Container
(Tare)................................................................. 19
10B2.3 Weighing an Added Sample ....................... 20
11B2.4 Displaying the Sum of the Container and the
Sample ............................................................. 21
12B2.5 Function Setting Basics.............................. 22
3.0 Various Measuring Methods ......................24
13B3.1 Weighing (Weighing Machine)..................... 25
14B3.2 Counting Parts Count .................................... 26
69BDisplaying average sample weight .................... 27
15B3.3 Measuring Percentage................................ 28
44BSetting a reference weight by weighing an actual
sample .......................................................... 28
45BSetting a reference weight by entering a value .. 29
16B3.4 Obtaining Weight Multiplied by Coefficient.. 31
17B3.5 Measuring Specific Gravity ......................... 32
46BMeasurement procedures for specific gravity .... 33
47BPreparing measurement equipment .................. 33
48BMeasurement.................................................... 34
49BUsing a liquid medium other than water ............ 36
50BGravimeter measurement data output............... 36
18B3.6 Weighing an Animal .................................... 38
19B3.7 Adding Multiple Measurements .................. 39
51BAddition function setting.................................... 40
52BWeighing with addition function......................... 41
20B3.8 Judging “Above” and “Below” (Limit Function)
................................................................... 42
70BHow to judge ................................................. 42
71BJudgment criteria and limit value setting ........ 43
72BDetailed function setting ................................ 43
53BLimit function setting ......................................... 44
54BJudging by absolute values............................... 45
55BJudging by deviation values .............................. 47
4.0 Adjusting the Scale................................... 50
21B4.1 How to Calibrate ........................................ 51
22B4.2 Testing the Balance .................................... 53
5.0 Function Setting ....................................... 54
23B5-1 Using Two Expression Units by Switching
Them ................................................................ 55
5.2 Minimum Readability Setting ...................... 56
25B5.3 Saving Container (Tare) Weight ................... 57
26B5.4 Power Setting............................................. 58
56BAuto Power Off ................................................. 58
57BAuto Backlight Off ............................................. 59
27B5.5 ID No. Setting............................................. 59
28B5.6 Improving the Stability of the Balance............. 62

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6.0 Input/Output to/from External Devices.......64
29B6.1 Outputting to a Printer ................................ 65
58BConnecting a printer ......................................... 65
59BPrinting span adjustment and span test results. 65
Printing measurement results............................ 66
30B6.2 Connecting to External Devices via RS-232C
Interface ........................................................... 67
61BConnector pin numbers and functions .............. 67
62BSample connection with a PC........................... 68
63BInterface specifications...................................... 69
31B6.3 Communication Data and Commands ....... 70
64BOutput data ...................................................... 70
77BData format ...................................................... 71
Meanings of data........................................... 71
65BInput commands............................................... 74
66BResponse ......................................................... 76
7.0 Troubleshooting ........................................ 78
32B7.1 Error Messages .......................................... 79
33B7.2 Troubleshooting.......................................... 80
34B7.3 Initializing .................................................... 83
35B7.4 Maintenance............................................... 85
67BFor heavy dirt .................................................... 85
68BHow to take care of the balance ....................... 85
Appendixes ....................................................... 86
36BAppendix 1 Function Setting List ..................... 86
37BAppendix 2 Measurement Mode List ............... 90
38BAppendix 3 Printing in Compliance with
ISO/GLP/GMP.................................................. 91
39BAppendix 4 Specifications ............................... 94
83BBasic specifications ....................................... 94
84BFunctional specifications................................ 94
85BMinimum Display by Unit of Measurement ..... 95
40BAppendix 5 Conversion Table Units ................. 98
TS Series Limited Warranty ................................ 99
© 2011 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
July 2011

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Safety Precautions
Before using the balance, please read this manual carefully.
The nature of dangers and damages that may result in the event of improper operation are indicated under
the following categories:
Danger
This symbol indicates improper handling that may cause death or severe damage including serious injury.
The urgency alerted for danger is high.
This symbol indicates improper handling that may cause death or severe damage including serious injury.
This symbol indicates improper handling that may cause physical injury or damage to property only.
The following symbols give instructions that you need to follow:
Indicates a “prohibited” action.
Indicates a “mandatory” action that must be executed
without fail.
Indicates actions that require caution.
To prevent danger to humans and damage to property, be sure to follow the following instructions:

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Danger
Do not disassemble or
modify the unit.
Doing so could cause
accidents such as injury,
electrical shock, and fire,
or malfunction. For
inspection and adjustment
of the balanc
e, contact our
Sales Office or Technical
Service Division.
Only use the specified
power source.
Use of other types of
power sources may result
in heat generation, fire, or
malfunction of the
balance.
Only use the dedicated
AC adapter.
Use of other types of AC
adapters may result in
heat generation, fire, or
malfunction of the
balance.
Do not touch the AC
adapter with wet hands.
D
oing so could result in an
electrical shock, which
may cause an accident
with injury or death.

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When the balance is not
waterproof and dustproof, do
not expose the balance to
rain, water, dust, or such
other environment.
Even though the balance is
waterproofed and dustproofed,
water and dust may enter the
unit if the connector cap to the
underfloor weigher hole is
detached.
Accurate measurement may be
rendered impossible in a location
where the balance is subjected
to rain or water, or in a dusty
environment.
Do not lay the AC adapter
cable on the surface of a
passage.
Some
body may trip on the cable,
causing the balance to fall,
thereby causing injury and/or
damage to the balance.
Do not move the
balance when a sample
is loaded.
The loaded sample may
fall off the pan and cause
an injury and/or damage
to the sample and
surrounding objects.
Do not place the
balance on an unstable
base or use the
balance in a location
where it may be
subjected to vibration.
The loaded sample may
fall off the pan and cause
an injury and/or damage
to the sample and
surrounding objects.
Accurate measurement
may be rendered
impossible.
Avoid applying excess
force or impact to the
balance.
To prevent breakage or
malfunction, place the
sample to be measured
on the balance carefully.
Do not use volatile
solvents for cleaning.
The body may be
distorted. To clean the unit
of stains, use a piece of
dry cloth or cloth soaked
in a small quantity of
neutral detergent.

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Do not use the balance in the following places:
Location where it may
be subject to air from
an air-conditioning unit:
Extreme changes in the
ambient temperature may
result in inaccurate
measurements.
Location where it may
be subjected to abrupt
changes in ambient
temperature or
humidity:
Accurate measurement
may be rendered
impossible. Use the
balance in an ambient
temperature range of 0°C
to 40°C and with 80% or
lower relative humidity.
Location where it is
subject to direct
sunlight:
An internal temperature
increase in the balance
may lead to inaccurate
measurement.
Unstable base or
location where it may
be subjected to
vibration:
In addition to failing to
measure the sample
accurately, the loaded
sample may fall off the
pan and cause an injury.
Soft floor:
When loaded with a
sample, the balance may
tip or move, preventing
accurate measurements
from being conducted.
Tilted surface:
When the balance is tilted,
an error may be caused,
preventing accurate
measurement from being
conducted. Place the
balance on a level
surface.

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Respect the following:
Be sure to calibrate the
balance after installation or
relocation.
Measurement values may
contain errors. To maintain
accurate measurement, be
sure to calibrate the balance.
Do not leave the balance
overloaded. (When it is
overloaded, o-Err is
displayed.)
To prevent breakage or
malfunction, remove the
sample placed on the
balance immediately.
If the balance is to be
unused for an extended
period of time, unplug the
AC adapter.
To conserve power and to
prevent deterioration, unplug
it.
Never disassemble or modify the batteries.
Take care to ensure you insert batteries with
the positive and negative poles correctly
inserted, and be careful about short circuits.
Such mishandling could damage the batteries, or
cause the balance to fail or ignite.
Do not put the batteries into a fire.
They may explode.
Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries
of different types or manufacturers.
If the balance is not going to be used
for a long time, store it with the
batteries removed.
Do not use batteries that leak.
Observe the precautions printed on the
batteries or rechargeable batteries.
Dispose of batteries in accordance with
local regulations.
(battery handling)

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1BHow to Read this Manual
This manual comprises the following chapters:
Chapter 1 How to Begin
This chapter gives introductory information such as
how to assemble and install the balance, and how to
turn the power on and off. For your first use of the
balance, be sure to read this chapter.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation
This chapter gives basic instructions for how to
weigh objects. The
procedures for setting the
function capabilities used to set various functions are
also described.
Chapter 3 Various Measuring
methods
This chapter describes how to use various measuring
methods available for the balance, such as parts
counting and percentage weighing.
Chapter 4 Adjusting the Balance
The balance needs adjustment depending on where
and when it is used. This chapter describes how to
calibrate and test the balance.
Chapter 5 Setting the Functions
This chapter describes how to set various functions
of the balance, such as setting units and minimum
readability.
Chapter 6 Input/Output to/from
External Devices
This chapter describes printing to printers and how to
input and output to/from RS-232C devices in detail.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
This chapter describes how to troubleshoot problems
occurring with the balance, including actions
required for errors, and trouble remedies.
Appendixes
Required data including the specifications of the
balance is described.
Index for Terms
Relevant pages can be searched for through indexed
terms.
42BNotational conventions
In this manual, the following notation is used.
The balance
Refers to a TS series product.
Measure
Refers to measuring a sample by placing it on the pan. Other
expressions such as “weigh” and “measure weight” may also be used.
[Function] key
The names of the operation keys provided on the front of the main unit
are expressed in brackets [ ].
“Func”
The messages shown on the display are expressed in quotation marks
“ ”.
Press the key.
Refers to giving a light press of the key.
Press and hold the key.
Refers to holding down the operation key and releasing the finger after
an intended display is obtained.

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1.0 How to Begin
This chapter describes the operations required before using the balance, starting from assembling the main
unit to turning the power switch on and off.
Before your first use of the balance, be sure to read this chapter.
This chapter includes:
Checking Supplied Items
Names and Functions of Component Parts
Workings of Operation Keys
How to Read Displayed Signs
Assembling and Installing the Balance

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3B1. 1 Checking Supplied Items
The following items are contained in the box.
In the unlikely event of problems such as missing or broken items, please contact the retailer from whom
the balance was purchased or our Sales Office (See the Appendix at the end of this manual).
 TS main unit
 Pan
 Pan base
 AC adapter

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4B1. 2 Names and Functions of Component Parts
Pan
Level
Indicates the inclination
of the balance.
Display
Operation Keys
Refer to “Workings of
Operation Keys” (P.
5)
Adjusters (feet)
Use to adjust the inclination of the
unit by turning them right or left.
D-SUB9 pin (under cover)
Use to connect the balance to an RS232C
connector
printer or other external device.
Cover
Remove when using options.
Anti-theft hole
Connector
cover
AC adapter jack
Use to connect the power cord.
AC adapter jack cap
Underfloor weigher hole cover
(Rubber cap)
For hanging measurement, use the underfloor
weigher fixture option (Ref
er to “Measuring
Specific Gravity” (P.2
8)).

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- When not using the balance, be sure to attach the AC adapter
jack cap, connector cover, and the rubber cap and the cover on
the bottom to prevent water and dust from entering the unit.
- Note that the wa
terproofing and dustproofing functions do not
work in the following situations:
- When the cable is connected to the D-SU B 9P.
- When the buzzer option, the full-
pack option, and the limit
contact output option are used
- Do not scratch or make a hole in th
e panel surface (display,
operation keys). Water and dust may enter the unit.

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1. 3 Workings of Operation Keys
The operation keys are provided on the front of the main unit. Use these keys to operate and set the balance.
How to press the keys
In some operation keys, executed functions depend on how they are pressed.
For example, the [Target] key
saves settings when pressed shortly (short press).
When pressed and held, the key inputs settings (press and hold).
In this manual, how keys are pressed is expressed as follows:
- Press: Give a light press of the key and then release the finger.
- Press and hold: Hold the key down and release the finger after the
appropriate display is obtained.
- Continuously press and hold: Hold down the key for three seconds or
longer.
Pressing a key can sound the buzzer or change buzzer sound tones (Refer to
“Appendix 1: Function Setting List” P. X86X).
Reference
Direction key: Use to set the
function setting, etc.
[Zero/Tare] key: Use to zero a
readout or to sel
ect a function.
[Function] key: Use to switch
measurement modes and to call
a function.
[Target] key: Use to
start settings.
[Print] key: Use for printing
or other purposes.
[On/Off] key: Use to power
on/off the main unit.

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6B1. 4 How to See Displayed Signs
Each of the signs displayed on the front of the main unit has the following meanings:
Displayed sign Description
Stable state indicator (Indicates that readout is stable.)
Lights up when the limit function is used.
Indicates that the addition function is enabled when the balance is in
addition mode.
Minus.
Indicates that settings are being saved. Blinks when adjusting the
zero-point and when waiting for tare range setting to stabilize.
Zero-point.
Bar graph. Shows gross weight using the rate to the weighing capacity.
Displayed in 2-point bar graph.
Displayed when the balance is powered by batteries. Remaining battery
time is indicated in three levels. When this indicator blinks, the batteries
are dead.
Indicates that gross weight is being displayed.
Indicates that data is being output.
Indicates that the balance is in animal weighing mode.
Lights up when a tare range is set.

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Lights up when sum totals are displayed (shared use together with other
readout units) when the addition function is used.
Indicates that the balance is in parts counting mode.
Indicates that the balance is in unit covering mode.
Indicates the unit momme.
Indicates that the balance is in percentage weighing mode.
(Upper) Indicates that an ID number is being displayed or entered.
Indicates that actual water temperature (unit: °C) is being entered.
(Upper)
Indicates that a specific gravity (unit: none) is being displayed.
(Lower)
Indicates that the density of a medium (unit: g/cm3) is being entered.
(Upper)
Indicates that midair weight has been saved in gravimeter mode.
Indicates that a weight value is being held in animal weighing mode.
The response speed in animal weighing mode is indicated with the
position to which points.
Fast = fine/Normal = middle/Slow = weak

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7B1. 5 Assembling and Installing the Balance
Assembling the balance
Assemble the main unit with the following steps:
1
Attach the pan base.
Place the pan base by aligning it to the projections
provided on the main unit and then fix it by turning the
screws using a tool such as a coin.
Attach the pan base by aligning it to the projections on
the main unit.
Do not overtighten the screws. Fix it by turning the
screws using a tool such as a coin.
2
Attach the pan.
Place the pan on the pan base.
3
Connect the power cord.
Connect the jack provided on the rear of the main unit to
a power receptacle using the AC adapter.

Align the hole of the pan
base to the projection of
the main unit.

Fix the pan base by
turning the screw.

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Use the balance in a horizontal position.
By using the level provided on the front of the main unit and the adjuster provided on
the bottom, the inclination of the main unit can be corrected and checked.
- Start with the adjuster
at the shortest position and make adjustments little by
little.
-
Making adjustments using the other adjuster located on the other side as a pair
while observing the level helps to level the balance.
- After the air bubble in the level is within the circle, push the four corners of
the balance to check that there is no play.

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