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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Purpose
The last stable value remains displayed for 5 seconds after removing the sample from
the pan.
Example: Determine weight of oversized sample
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program w>2 sec
2. Select Display Hold (“HLdon”) vrepeatedly
3. Confirm setting
Symbol “ ” on the display:
application is active
4. If necessary: zero the balance/scale w
5. Place sample on balance/scale
6. Start application program v
Symbol “ ” flashes on the display:
the weight value is locked
7. Unload the balance/scale:
the weight value remains displayed
for a further 5 seconds; or
8. Zero the balance/scale w
9. End the Display Hold application >2 sec
10. Reactivate Display Hold (if no other v
application program has been selected)
11. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5.
“Hold” Display
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Totalizing
Purpose
With this application program you can add up successive weight values exceeding the
capacity of the balance/scale.
Example: Totalizing weight values
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program w>2 sec
2. Select Totalizing vrepeatedly
3. Confirm setting
Symbol “ ” on the display:
application is active
4. If necessary: zero the balance/scale w
5. Place sample on balance/scale
(in this example, 380 g)
6. Store value in memory. Total weight is
displayed steadily; ∑symbol flashes.
7. Remove sample from balance/scale
8. Place the next sample
on the balance/scale
(in this example, 575 g)
9. Store value in memory. Totalized stored
weight is displayed; symbol ∑flashes.
Note: ∑symbol remains on indicating
stored value in memory until cleared
10. To view the current weight for 2 seconds v
(if a printer is connected, a printout
is generated)
11. Clear totalizing memory v>2 sec
(if a printer is connected, total is printed)
12. End Totalizing >2 sec
13. Reactivate Totalizing (if no other v
application program has been selected)
(if a printer is connected, total is printed).
14. Repeat procedure starting from Step 6.
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Specific Gravity
Purpose
Use this application program to determine the specific gravity of a sample. The result is
displayed with one decimal place. Beaker and wire not included with balance/scale.
Example: Determine the specific gravity of a solid.
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Select application program w>2 sec
2. Select Specific Gravity vrepeatedly
3. Confirm setting
Symbol “ ” on the display:
application is active
4. If necessary, zero the balance/scale w
5. Start application program v
6. Confirm the display, “airval”
7. Determine weight of the sample in air:
place sample on the balance/scale
8. Store weight-in-air value
9. Remove sample from balance/scale
10. Determine weight of sample in liquid:
connect wire and set up beaker
11. Confirm the display “Water”
12. Place sample in liquid
13. Store the weight-in-liquid value
and view the result
14. Clear the display w
15. Exit the Specific Gravity application >2 sec
16. Reactivate Specific Gravity (if no other v
application program has been selected)
17. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5.
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Calibration/Span Adjustment
Features
Calibration/adjustment can be
performed only when:
– there is no load on the balance/scale,
– the balance/scale is zeroed, and
– the internal signal is stable.
If these conditions are not met, an error
message is displayed.
Calibration is recommended after initial installation and each time the balance/scale
is moved.
The weight required for calibration/
span adjustment is displayed.
Standard calibration weights for selected
models: to remove, see instructions on
page 6.
Press vto select a different weight
value.
To cancel the procedure: press and hold
the key (>2 sec.).
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Example: Calibrate/adjust span of the balance/scale (here: model ELT 6001)
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Switch on the balance/scale e
2. Zero the balance/scale w
3. Start calibration q
The preset calibration weight
is displayed without the weight unit
(in this example, 5000 g)
4. To select a different calibration
weight value vrepeatedly
5. Confirm calibration weight value and start calibration/span
adjustment
After the zero point is stored, the required
calibration weight flashes on the display.
6. Place the required calibration
weight on the balance/scale
The readout stops flashing if the weight
is applied within the defined time limit and
tolerance. If the weight value is accepted,
the display stops flashing and the stability
symbol appears on the display.
7. Remove the calibration weight
8. Calibration/span adjustment has been completed
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Configuration (Setup enu)
To configure the balance/scale; i.e., adapt the balance/scale to individual requirements.
Step Key (or instruction) Display
1. Switch off the balance/scale e
2. Switch on the balance/scale and e
while all segments are displayed wbriefly
Navigation in the Setup enu
Key Press briefly Press and hold
Menu level: Move to the right (cyclical) Confirm setting
vMenu item: Scrolling –
wMenu level: Move to the left Save settings and exit Setup
Parameter Settings (Overview) οactory setting √User-defined setting
Setup 1 Weighing 1.1. Adapt filter 1.1.1 Very stable conditions
menu 1.1.2 οStable conditions
1.1.3 Unstable conditions
1.1.4 Very unstable conditions
1.2. Application filter 1.2.1 οinal readout
1.2.2 illing
1.3. Stability range 1.3.1 1/4 digit
1.3.2 1/2 digit
1.3.3 1 digit
1.3.4 ο2 digits
1.3.5 4 digits
1.5. Calib./adjust./linearization: 1.5.1 οCalibration/span adjustment
unction of the Qkey 1.5.2 Linearization: for service
personnel only
1.5.3 Key blocked
1.6. Auto zero 1.6.1 οOn
1.6.2 Off
1.7. 1st weight unit, or 2nd unit 1.7.1 User-defined unit: see
in Toggle Weight Units app. to 1.7.23 “Toggling between Weight
Units”
5. and 6. Only relevant with built-in data interface: see corresponding interface description
8. Additional 8.1. Block key functions 8.1.1 All keys blocked except
functions for eand w
8.1.2 οAll keys unblocked
8.2. Automatic shut-off 8.2.1 οAfter 2 minutes
8.2.2 After 5 minutes
8.2.3 After 10 minutes
9. Reset menu 9.1. actory settings 9.1.1 Restore
9.1.2 οDo not restore
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Error Codes
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Error codes are shown on the main display for approx. 2 seconds.
The program then returns automatically to the previous mode.
Display/Problem Cause Solution
No segments appear No power available Check the power supply
on the display
The AC adapter is not plugged in Plug in the AC adapter
Battery is drained Replace battery; recharge
battery using external charger
oL The load exceeds the Unload the balance/scale
balance/scale capacity
UL Weighing pan not in place Place the weighing pan
on the balance/scale
Something is touching Move the object that is
the weighing pan touching the weighing pan
disErr Display overflow: Reduce load on the
Value cannot be shown balance/scale
on the display
calErr Calibration parameter not met; Calibrate only when zero
e.g.: is displayed
– Balance/scale not zeroed Press wto tare the
balance/scale
– Balance/scale is loaded Unload the balance/scale
appErr Weight is too light or there is Increase the weight
no sample on the balance/scale on the balance/scale
with application in use
PrtErr Data interface for Contact the Sartorius
printing is blocked customer service center
Bal.Err Balance/scale loaded or defective Unload balance/scale before
when power was turned on switching on or contact
Sartorius customer service
Sys.Err Balance/scale defective Contact Sartorius customer
service
Max. weighing capacity The balance/scale was Place the weighing pan
is less than indicated switched on without on the balance/scale and
under “Specifications” the weighing pan in place press e
The weight readout The balance/scale was not Calibrate/adjust the
is obviously wrong calibrated/adjusted before weighing balance/scale
Balance/scale not zeroed Zero the balance/scale
If any other errors occur, contact your local Sartorius customer service center.

Overview
Specifications
odel GD502 ELT103 ELT602 ELT402 ELT202
Weighing capacity 500 ct 100 g 600 g 400 g 200 g
Readability g 0.005 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01
Tare range (subtractive) g 500 ct 100 g 600 g 400 g 200 g
Linearity <±g 0.015 ct 0.003 g 0.03 g 0.03 g 0.035 g
Operating temperature range 10°C to 30°C (273°K to 303°K; 50° to 86° )
Stabilization time (average) s 2.5 2.5 2 2 2
Adaptation to ambient conditions By selection of 1 of 4 optimized filter levels; display update:
0.1–0.8 (depends on filter level selected)
Calibration weight g 100 ( 1)* 100 ( 1)* 200 ( 2)* 200 ( 2)* 100 ( 2)*
Net weight, approx. kg 1.2 1.2 1.35 1.35 1.25
Pan size mm 107 d107 d140+127 140 +127 140 +127
Power source/voltage/frequency AC adapter, 230 V or 115 V, +15% to –20%, 48–60 Hz
Power consumption (average) W 1 1 0.8 0.8 0.8
Power requirements, DC voltage 12 V to 20 V
Hours of operation with battery:
– Mignon, AA alkaline manganese
(2200 mAh), avg. h – – 35 35 35
– Rechargeable 1500 mAh,
fully ch., (NiMH), avg. h – – 24 24 24
odel ELT6001 ELT4001 ELT2001 ELT1001 ELT601 ELT6000
Weighing capacity g 6000 4000 2000 1000 600 6000
Readability g 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 1
Tare range (subtractive) g 6000 4000 2000 1000 600 6000
Linearity <±g 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 2
Operating temperature range 10°C to 30°C (273°K to 303°K; 50° to 86° )
Stabilization time (average) s 2 2 2 1.5 1.5 1.5
Adaptation to ambient conditions By selection of 1 of 4 optimized filter levels; display update:
0.1–0.8 (depends on filter level selected)
Calibration weight kg 5 ( 2) 2 ( 2) 2 ( 2) 0,2 ( 2)* 0,1 ( 2)* 5 (M1)
Net weight, approx. kg 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.1 1.1 1.1
Pan size mm 140+127
Power source/voltage/frequency AC adapter, 230 V or 115 V, +15% to –20%, 48–60 Hz
Power requirements, DC voltage 12 V to 20 V
Power consumption (average) W 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.6
Hours of operation with battery:
– Mignon, AA alkaline manganese
(2200 mAh), avg. h 35 35 35 60 60 60
– Rechargeable 1500 mAh,
fully ch., (NiMH), avg. h 24 24 24 42 42 42
* = included in delivery
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Accessories (Options)
Product Order No.
Data interface, mounting kit
– RS-232 interface with cable YADAP-RS
– USB interface with cable YADAP-USB
Data printer YDP03-0CE
Lock-down capability LC-1
(for anti-theft locking device)
Calibration weights
– for ELT6001 (5 kg; 2) YCW6548-00
– for ELT4001/2001 (2 kg; 2) YCW6248-00
– for ELT6000 (5 kg; M1) YCW655-00
– for weight compartment, (rear side), (100 g; 1) Available on request
Round glass draft shield Available on request
(25 mm high)
Weighing pan
– Round Available on request
– Rectangular Available on request
Pan support
– Round Available on request
– Rectangular Available on request
Leveling feet (set of one adjustable foot and one fixed foot) Available on request
Plug for level indicator port Available on request
Covers
– Battery compartment Available on request
– Interface port Available on request
– Below-balance/scale port Available on request
Weight compartment Available on request
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Status:
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