Symmetry 124 User manual

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Precision Balance Series
User Manual
Analytical & Toploader Models
Version 1.00 Effective 22Dec2014 Part Number: 3.01.6.6.12483
Software rev.: V3.08 & above (Force Motor Models)
V4.08 & above (Load Cell Models)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 KNOW YOUR BALANCE.............................................................................................................................................. 3
2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................ 4
3 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Precision Analytical Models ............................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Precision Toploading Models........................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Toploading Models .......................................................................................................................................... 7
4 UNPACKING & ASSEMBLING THE BALANCE .............................................................................................................. 8
5 LOCATING THE BALANCE......................................................................................................................................... 11
6 SETTING UP THE BALANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 First Steps ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1.1 Levelling the balance .............................................................................................................................. 12
6.1.2 Warm-Up Time ....................................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.2.1 Manual Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 12
6.2.2 Calibration using External Calibration mass ........................................................................................... 12
6.2.3 Automatic Calibration............................................................................................................................. 13
6.2.4 Calibration Errors.................................................................................................................................... 13
7 DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.1 SYMBOLS AND TEXT....................................................................................................................................... 15
8 KEYPAD.................................................................................................................................................................... 16
8.1 NUMERIC ENTRY METHOD ............................................................................................................................ 17
9 INPUT/OUTPUT ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
10 OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
10.1 INITIALISATION .............................................................................................................................................. 19
10.2 PASSCODES .................................................................................................................................................... 19
10.3 WEIGHING ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
10.4 FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 21
10.4.1 Parts Counting.................................................................................................................................... 22
10.4.2 Percent Weighing ............................................................................................................................... 23
10.4.3 Dynamic (Animal) Weighing............................................................................................................... 24
10.4.4 Density Determination ....................................................................................................................... 26
11 RS-232 INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................... 28
11.1 HARDWARE.................................................................................................................................................... 28
11.2 STANDARD FORMAT...................................................................................................................................... 29
11.3 INPUT COMMANDS USING REMOTE KEYS..................................................................................................... 29
11.3.1 Invalid Input Command:..................................................................................................................... 30
12 ERROR CHECKING ................................................................................................................................................ 32
13 SUPERVISOR MENUS ........................................................................................................................................... 33
13.1 ENABLE WEIGHING UNITS ............................................................................................................................. 33
13.2 ENABLE WEIGHING MODES ........................................................................................................................... 33
13.3 ENABLE SERIAL INTERFACE PARAMETERS ..................................................................................................... 33
13.4 FORMAT OF CUSTOM FORMS #1 and #2....................................................................................................... 34
13.5 SETUP PARAMETERS...................................................................................................................................... 35
13.6 CALIBRATION SETUP ...................................................................................................................................... 36
13.7 PASSCODES .................................................................................................................................................... 37
14 PERIPHERALS ....................................................................................................................................................... 38
14.1 DENSITY DETERMINATION KIT....................................................................................................................... 38
14.2 ANTI-VIBRATION TABLE ................................................................................................................................. 38
14.3 THERMAL PRINTER ........................................................................................................................................ 38
14.4 REMOTE DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................................... 38
15 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................ 39
16 TROUBLE-SHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................... 39
16.1 TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE. ......................................................................................................................... 40
17 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................... 43
18 SERVICE INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................... 44
19 BALANCE MENU STRUCTURE............................................................................................................................... 45
20 WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 48
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1 KNOW YOUR BALANCE
This Instruction Manual will familiarise you with the installation, use, general maintenance
etc. of the balance, and will guide you through the various applications. It also covers
accessories, trouble-shooting, after sales service information, and other important
information.
These balances are highly accurate precision instruments and contain sensitive
mechanisms and components. They should be transported and handled with care. When
in operation, be careful to place loads gently on the weighing surface and do not overload
or exceed recommended maximum capacity of the instrument or damage may occur.
Please read this Manual thoroughly before starting operation. If you need any
clarifications, feel free to contact your supplier or manufacturer.
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