SBS SBS-2510 User manual

SBS-2510
Digital Density Meter
Reference Manual
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SBS-2510 Digital Density Meter
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 4
2 Safety Information 5
2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols ....................................................... 5
2.2 Product specific safety notes ................................................................................... 5
3 Design and Function 7
3.1 Instrument overview............................................................................................... 7
3.2 Overview of functions ............................................................................................. 7
3.3 User interface......................................................................................................... 9
3.3.1 Home screen............................................................................................ 9
3.3.2 Icons on the screen .................................................................................. 9
4 Installation and commissioning 10
4.1 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Unpack the density meter...................................................................................... 10
4.3 Charge the density meter ...................................................................................... 11
4.3.1 Charge with the AC adapter..................................................................... 11
4.3.2 Charge with a computer.......................................................................... 11
4.4 Setup for working with the sample pump ................................................................ 12
4.4.1 Activate the sample pump mode.............................................................. 12
4.4.2 Install the filling tube .............................................................................. 12
4.5 Install accessories ................................................................................................ 13
4.5.1 Setup for working witha syringe.............................................................. 13
4.5.1.1 Activate the syringe mode .................................................................. 13
4.5.1.2 Install the connector for the syringe .................................................... 14
4.5.2 Connect a printer ................................................................................... 14
4.5.2.1 Connect a USB printer........................................................................ 15
4.5.2.2 Connect a Bluetooth printer ................................................................ 15
4.5.2.3 Print a test page ................................................................................ 15
4.6 Configure the density meter .................................................................................. 16
4.6.1 Change the date andtime format............................................................. 16
4.6.2 Change the temperature unit................................................................... 17
4.6.3 Change the density unit .......................................................................... 17
4.6.4 Change energy saver settings.................................................................. 17
4.6.5 Protect actions with a password............................................................... 18
4.6.5.1 Enable the password protection .......................................................... 18
4.6.5.2 Disable the password protection ......................................................... 18
4.6.5.3 Change the password ........................................................................ 19
4.6.6 Activate and deactivate the auto rotation of the screen....................................19
4.6.7 Activate and deactivate the audio signal ................................................... 19
4.6.8 Change the keyboard layout.................................................................... 19
4.6.9 Change the language.............................................................................. 19
4.6.10 Activate and deactivate a cleaning reminder ............................................. 19
4.7 Configure density determinations........................................................................... 20
4.7.1 Create, change or deletea method .......................................................... 20
4.7.1.1 Create a method................................................................................ 20
4.7.1.2 Change a method .............................................................................. 21
4.7.1.3 Delete a method................................................................................ 21
4.7.2 Change a test......................................................................................... 21
4.7.3 Change an adjustment............................................................................ 21
4.7.4 Configure the user guidance.................................................................... 22
4.7.4.1 Define the level ofuser guidance .................................................... ….22
4.7.4.2 Define the pump speed ...................................................................... 22
4.7.4.3 Define the fill cycle (only guided workflow) .......................................... 22

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4.7.4.4 Define the cleaning type (only guided workflow) ....................................... 22
4.7.4.5 Activate and deactivate the confirmation of results .................................... 23
4.7.5 Configure the measurement reliability........................................................... 23
4.7.6 Configure the result conversion .................................................................... 23
4.7.6.1 Density and specific gravity ..................................................................... 24
4.7.6.2 Alcohol concentration ............................................................................. 25
4.7.6.3 American Petroleum Institute (API).......................................................... 25
4.7.6.4 Baumé scale .......................................................................................... 25
4.7.6.5 Sulfuric acid concentration ...................................................................... 26
4.7.6.6 Sugar concentration ............................................................................... 26
4.7.6.7 User defined concentration ..................................................................... 26
4.7.6.8 Define the temperature-compensation coefficient ..................................... 28
4.7.7 Configure the automatic documentation of results.......................................... 29
4.7.7.1 Configure the sample or standard identification......................................... 29
4.7.7.2 Configure the automatic printing of results ............................................... 30
4.7.8 Configure result limits.................................................................................. 31
4.7.9 Configure a standard................................................................................... 31
4.7.10 Configure the tolerance fora test ................................................................. 31
5 Operation 33
5.1 Start up the density meter .................................................................................... 33
5.2 Shut down the density meter................................................................................. 33
5.3 Navigate and enter information ............................................................................. 34
5.3.1 Navigate through menus and confirm settings .......................................... 34
5.3.2 Enter text and numbers .......................................................................... 34
5.4 Typical phases of density determinations ............................................................... 35
5.4.1 Fill the measuring cell and measure the density......................................... 35
5.4.2 Prepare the measuring cell for the next sample ......................................... 35
5.5 Example: Density determination using the sample pump.......................................... 35
5.5.1 Configure the method............................................................................. 36
5.5.2 Perform the density determination........................................................... 37
5.6 Example: Density determination using a syringe ..................................................... 38
5.6.1 Configure the method............................................................................. 38
5.6.2 Perform the density determination........................................................... 39
5.7 Example: Density determination of cold or hot samples............................................ 41
5.7.1 Configure the method............................................................................. 41
5.7.2 Perform the density determination........................................................... 43
5.8 View, export, print anddelete results ..................................................................... 44
5.8.1 View results........................................................................................... 44
5.8.2 Delete all results .................................................................................... 44
5.8.3 Export and print results .......................................................................... 44
5.8.3.1 Print results ...................................................................................... 45
5.8.3.2 Configure the filter ............................................................................ 46
6 Maintenance 47
6.1 Maintenance schedule .......................................................................................... 47
6.2 Clean the density meter ........................................................................................ 47
6.2.1 Clean the housing .................................................................................. 47
6.2.2 Clean the measuring cell......................................................................... 48
6.2.2.1 Clean using the sample pump ............................................................. 48
6.2.2.2 Clean using a syringe ......................................................................... 49
6.3 Check the measurement accuracy.......................................................................... 49
6.3.1 Example: Test with water........................................................................ 49
6.3.1.1 Configure the test.............................................................................. 50
6.3.1.2 Perform the test ................................................................................ 50
6.3.2 Measures if a test fails ............................................................................ 51
6.4 Replace the battery .............................................................................................. 51
6.5 Replace the filling tube.......................................................................................... 52

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6.6 Replace the sample pump ..................................................................................... 52
6.7 Update the firmware ............................................................................................. 53
6.8 Prepare the density meterfor storage .................................................................... 53
6.9 Ship the density meter .......................................................................................... 53
6.10 Dispose of the density meter ................................................................................. 54
7 Troubleshooting 55
7.1 List of errors and problems.................................................................................... 55
7.2 Restore the factory adjustment data ...................................................................... 56
7.3 Adjust the measurement accuracy ......................................................................... 56
7.3.1 Example: Adjustment with water ............................................................. 57
7.3.1.1 Configure the adjustment................................................................... 57
7.3.1.2 Perform the adjustment ..................................................................... 57
7.4 Restore the factory settings.........................................................................................59
7.5 View the firmware version and other system information .......................................... 59
8 Technical data 60
8.1 Density meter ...................................................................................................... 60
8.2 Measurement ....................................................................................................... 61
9 Accessories 62
9.1 Sampling ............................................................................................................. 62
9.2 Printers................................................................................................................ 63
9.3 Miscellaneous accessories ..................................................................................... 63
10 Appendix 64
10.1 Density of pure water (0…40 °C) ........................................................................... 64
10.2 Temperature-compensation coefficients ................................................................ 64
Index 65

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1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing a STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS SBS-2510 digital density meter. The handheld
density meter is a measuring instrument used to determine the density of liquids.
About this document
The instructions in this document refer to the handheld density meter SBS-2510 running firmware
version V1.0.0 or higher.
If you have any additional questions, contact your authorized SBS sales representative or dealer .
https://www.sbsbattery.com
Conventions and symbols
Note: For useful information about the product.
Refers to an external document.
Elements of instructions
Prerequisites
1 Steps
2 Steps
Intermediate results
3 Steps
 Results

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2 Safety Information
• This Reference Manual contains a full description of the instrument and its use.
• Keep the Reference Manual for futurereference.
• Include the Reference Manual if you transfer the instrument to other parties.
Only use the instrument according tothe Reference Manual. If you donotusetheinstrumentaccording to
the Reference Manual or if it is modified, the safety of the instrument may be impaired and Storage
Battery Systems LLC, assumes no liability.
2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols
Safety notes contain important information on safety issues. Ignoring the safety notes maylead topersonal
injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results. Safety notes are marked with the following
signal words and warningsymbols:
Signal words
WARNING A hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe injury
if not avoided.
NOTICE A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other
material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.
Warning symbols
Electrical shock
2.2 Product specific safety notes
Intended use
Thedigital density meter is designed to be used by trained staff and is intended for measuring the density
of liquid samples that are compatible with the materials with which they come into contact.
Thedigital densitymeter isdesigned forindoor and outdoor operation in dryconditions. The
following site requirements apply:
• The ambient conditions are within the limits specified in the technical data.
• Non corrosive gas atmosphere
• Non explosive atmosphere
• No powerful electric or magnetic fields
Anyothertypeofuseandoperation beyond thelimitsofusestatedbyStorage Battery Systems, LLC
withoutconsent from Storage Battery Systems, LLC is considered as not intended.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s) and part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Responsibilities of the instrument owner
Theinstrument owneristheperson holdingthelegaltitletotheinstrumentandwhousestheinstrument or
authorizes any person to use it, or the person who is deemed by law to be the operator of the instrument.
The instrument owner is responsible for the safety of all users of the instrument and third parties.
Storage Battery Systems, LLC assumes that the instrument owner trains users to safely use the
instrument in their workplace and deal with potential hazards. Storage Battery Systems, LLC assumes that
the instrument owner provides the necessary protective gear.

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WARNING
NOTICE
Safety notes
Danger of death or serious injury due to electric shock!
Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the SBS AC adapter designed for your instrument.
2Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
3Check the cables and the plugs for damage and replace damaged cables and plugs.
Risk of damage tothe instrument due tothe use ofunsuitable parts!
Using unsuitable parts with the instrument candamagetheinstrument or causeit to
malfunction.
−Only use parts from Storage Battery Systems, LLC that are intended to be
used with your instrument.

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3 Design and Function
3.1 Instrument overview
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No.
Name
Function
1
USB-C socket
To connect the density meter with the AC adapter or a computer.
2
Battery cover
To access the battery.
3
USB-A socket
To connect a USB, USB printer or Bluetooth Dongle.
4
Sample pump cover
To access the sample pump.
5
Sample pump
window
Toviewthesamplepumpandto check ifthesamplepumpisfilledor empty.
6
Filling tube
To fill and drain the measuring cell.
7
Filling opening with
locking screw
To fill and drain the measuring cell using a syringe. The locking screw closes
off the filling opening.
8
Measuring cell
window
To view the measuring cell and to check if the measuring cell is filled or
empty.
9
Navigation
joystick
To navigate through the menus.
10
Key 1
To start up the density meter, select menu items and to navigate.
11
Key 2
To select menu items and to navigate.
12
Key 3
To select menu items and to navigate.
13
Screen
To display settings and results.
3.2 Overview of functions
The digital density meter uses an oscillating body method as measurement technology. The digital
density meter has no active temperature control.

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If you measure samples with low viscosity, you can use the sample pump (1) and the filling tube (2) to fill
the measuring cell (5). For samples with high viscosity you can use a syringe (3) and the connector for the
syringe (4) to fill the measuring cell (5). The user can observe the filling through the window of the
measuring cell.
Forrepeated measurements, you candefineandsaveworkflows asmethods.Twoworkflow types are
available:
• Customizable guided workflow: guides the user step by step through the density determination.
• Unguided workflow: the user decides which steps are needed.
Theresultsareautomatically convertedintooneofthefollowing predefined unitsoraunitthatthe user
defines.
• Density
• Specific gravity
• Alcohol concentration
• American Petroleum Institute (API density, API specific gravity, API degree)
• Baumé scale
• Sulfuric acid concentration
• Sucrose concentration