Sartorius Element Series User manual

Operating Instructions
Sartorius Element Series
Electronic Precision Balances, Electronic Gem Scale
98648-013-44

Contents Warnings and
Safety Precautions
2Warnings and Safety Precautions
3Getting Started
7Operation
7 Basic Weighing unction
7 Description of the Keys
8Application Programs
8 Toggling between Weight Units
9 Counting
10 Weighing in Percent
11 “Hold” Display
12 Totalizing
13 Specific Gravity
14 Calibration/Span Adjustment
15 Configuration (Setup enu)
16 Error Codes
17 Overview
17 Specifications
18 Accessories (Options)
19 CMarking
Safety Information
§To prevent damage to the equipment,
please read these operating instructions
carefully before using your balance/scale.
!Do not use this equipment in
hazardous areas.
!Make sure the voltage rating printed
on the power supply is identical to your
local line voltage.
!Use only commercially available non-
rechargeable or rechargeable battery:
8+AA, Mignon (not included).
The rechargeable batteries are not
charged when you use the AC adapter.
Please use the charger to recharge the
batteries outside the balance/scale.
– The balance/scale is energized at all
times unless you disconnect the AC
adapter and, if connected, the battery.
– Protect the AC adapter from contact
with liquid
!Exposure to excessive electromagnetic
interference can cause the readout value
to change. Once the disturbance has
ceased, the instrument can be used
again in accordance with its intended
purpose.
Installation
– It is recommended to connect Sartorius
accessories and options, as these are
optimally designed for use with your
balance.
– Do not open the balance/scale housing
as this may void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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Getting Started
Equipment Supplied
– Balance/scale
– Weighing pan
– Plug-in AC adapter
– Level indicator and adjustable feet
Additional equipment with models ELT602,
ELT402, ELT202, ELT1001, ELT601:
– Calibration weight
Additional equipment with model ELT103, GD502:
– Calibration weight
– Round glass draft shield
– Only with GD502: Gem tray
Installation
Choose a location that is not subject to the
following negative influences:
– Heat (heater or direct sunlight)
– Drafts from open windows and doors
– Extreme vibrations during weighing
– Excessive moisture
Setting Up the Balance/Scale
§Place the components on the balance/scale in the
following order:
– Weighing pan
– Round glass draft shield on model ELT103, GD502
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!Use only original Sartorius AC adapters:
– for Asia: 400081.1
– for the U.S.: 400314.1
Connecting the Balance/Scale to AC Power
§Insert plug into the jack (located on back of the
balance/scale)
§Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet
!LISTED power supply 11 V–21 V compliant with
NEC Class 2 output.
Below-Balance/Scale Weighing
A port for a below-balance/scale weighing hanger
is located on the bottom of the balance/scale.
§Open the cover plate on the bottom of the
balance/scale.
§Attach the sample (e.g., using a suspension wire)
to the hanger.
$Install a shield for protection against drafts if
necessary.

Using a Non-Rechargeable/Rechargeable Battery
(not for model ELT103, GD502)
$A non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery is not
included with the equipment supplied.
!Use only a commercially available non-rechargeable
(8+AA/Mignon) or rechargeable battery.
!When using a rechargeable battery, be sure to
recharge it outside the balance/scale using a sepa-
rate charger.
●Lay the balance/scale on its side
●Lift the compartment cover
●Insert the non-rechargeable (8+AA/Mignon)
or rechargeable batteries into the compartment.
$
Make sure to connect the positive and negative poles
correctly.
●Close the battery compartment: press down on
the cover until it clicks into place.
!All used batteries are classified as waste that requires
special handling (not “household” waste). Dispose
of rechargeable batteries in accordance with the
applicable special waste disposal regulations.
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Leveling the Balance/Scale
§Always level the balance/scale again any time after it
has been moved to a different location.
Example: moving bubble from R to L
§Turn the feet as shown in the diagram until the
air bubble is centered within the circle of the level
indicator.
> In most cases this will require several adjustment
steps.
Removing Weights for Calibration/Span
Adjustment
(only for models ELT103, ELT602, ELT402, ELT202,
ELT1001, ELT601, GD502)
§Grasp the tab to turn and pull out the weight
compartment.
$ollow instructions on page 14 for calibration/span
adjustment.
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Description of the Keys
eOn/off key: switches the balance/scale
on and off or switches it to the
standby mode.
Battery operation: on; turns
backlight on; off
wPress less than 2 seconds:
zeros the balance/scale
Press and hold 2 seconds:
opens the application menu
qStarts calibration/adjustment
vStarts an application program
Scrolls in the application, configura-
tion and in the calibration menus
Confirms the selected setting;
exits application, configuration &
calibration menu if key is pressed
and held for at least 2 seconds.
rGenerates a printout or data output
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Operation
Basic Weighing Function
Features
– Zeroing the balance/scale
You can zero the balance/scale within
the entire weighing range, up to the
maximum capacity.
Preparation
§Switch on the balance/scale:
press the ekey
§If necessary, zero the balance/scale:
press the wkey
$If necessary, change the configuration
settings: see the chapter entitled
“Configuration”
$If desired, load the factory settings:
see the chapter entitled
“Configuration,” menu item 9.– 1
Additional functions
$Switching off the balance/scale:
press the ekey
$Battery operation: automatic shut-off
after 2, 5 or 10 minutes; see chapter on
configuration. Example: 2 minutes. If
the weight readout remains unchanged
and no keys are pressed for at least two
minutes, the battery symbol “ ”
starts flashing. After another 2 seconds,
the balance/scale shuts off automati-
cally, unless a key is pressed.
Example: Determine weight of sample
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Switch on the balance/scale e
Self-test runs
Display: Software version r 31.01 g
2. Place container on the balance/scale 52.0 g
(in this example, 52 g)
3. Zero the balance/scale w0.0 g
4. Place sample in container on balance/scale 150.2 g
(in this example, 150.2 g).
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Application Programs
Toggling between Weight Units
With this application program you can toggle the display of a weight value back and forth
between two weight units (see table below).
Example: Toggle weight unit from pounds [lb] (application) to grams [g] (basic unit)
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program w>2 sec
2. Select Toggling between Weight Units v
3. Confirm unit
4. Select weight unit; in this example: vrepeatedly
“5. Pounds” (see table below)
5. Confirm weight unit (pounds)
6. Place sample on balance/scale
7. Toggle weight unit v
enu code Unit Conversion factor Display
1. user1) Grams 1.00000000000 o
2.grams (fact. setting ELT models) Grams 1.00000000000 g
4.carat (fact. setting GD502) Carats 5.00000000000 o
5.Pound 2) Pounds 0.00220462260 lb
6.ounce 2) Ounces 0.03527396200 oz
7.tryo 2) Troy ounces 0.03215074700 ozt
8.tl.hon 2) Hong Kong taels 0.02671725000 tlk
9.tl.sin 2) Singapore taels 0.02645544638 tl
10.tl.ta 2) Taiwanese taels 0.02666666000 tl
11.grai 2) Grains 15.4323583500 GN
12.peny 2) Pennyweights 0.64301493100 dwt
15.tl.ch 2) Chinese taels 0.02645547175 tl
22.pdoz 2) lb/oz 0.03527396200 lb:oz
23.ne t 2) Newtons 0.00980665000 N
1) User-defined conversion can be loaded in balance with RS-232 or USB program option.
2) Not on model GD502
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Counting
Purpose
With the Counting program you can determine the number of parts or items by weighing.
Example: Determine the number of uncounted parts; weigh in the selectable reference
sample quantity (in this example: 20)
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program w>2 sec
2. Select Counting vrepeatedly
3. Confirm setting
Symbol “ ” on the display:
application is active
4. Place empty container on the
balance/scale
5. Zero the balance/scale w
6. Place reference sample quantity (20)
on the balance/scale
7. Select reference sample quantity:
in increments of 1 (1, 2, 3, ..., 99) or vrepeatedly (briefly) or
in increments of 10 (10, 20, 30, ...,100) v>2 sec.
8. Confirm selected reference sample
quantity
9. Place uncounted parts on balance/scale
10. Toggle display between mean
piece weight, total weight, and quantity vrepeatedly
11. Unload the balance/scale
12. Counting application:
clear the reference value >2 sec
13. Reactivate Counting (if no other v
application program has been selected)
14. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5
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Weighing in Percent
Purpose
This application program allows you to obtain weight readouts in percent which are in
proportion to a reference weight.
Example: Determine an unknown percentage; store the weight on the balance/scale as
the reference percentage (100%)
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program w>2 sec
2. Select Weighing in Percent vrepeatedly
3. Confirm setting
Symbol “ ” on the display:
application is active
4. Place empty container on the
balance/scale
5. Zero the balance/scale w
6. Place the reference weight
for 100% on the balance/scale
7. If desired, change the number
of decimal places displayed: 100.0%,
100.00% or 100% (factory setting) vrepeatedly
8. Confirm selected no. of decimal places
9. Place unknown weight on the
balance/scale
10. Toggle display between weight
and percentage vrepeatedly
11. Unload the balance/scale
12. Weighing in Percent application:
clear the reference percentage >2 sec
13. Reactivate Weighing in Percent (if no other
application program has been selected) v
14. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5.
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