Torbal AD60 User manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Cautionary Notes and Warnings ........................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2: Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 3: Parts Description................................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 4: Keys, Display Indicators and Commands............................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 5: Unpacking the Scale and Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 6: Main Menu.........................................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 7: Calibration ()........................................................................................................................................... 11
7.1 Calibration –External:.................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 8: Units of Measure Selection () Not Legal for Trade models only.................................................................14
Chapter 9: Mode Configuration () ..............................................................................................................................15
9.1 Animal Weighing Configuration.................................................................................................................................. 16
9.2 Parts Counting Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 18
9.3 Check Weighing Configuration....................................................................................................................................19
9.4 Display Hold Configuration .........................................................................................................................................21
9.5 Percent Weighing Configuration................................................................................................................................. 22
9.6 Totalizing Configuration.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 10: Auto Zero Setting Mechanism –AZSM ().................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 11: GLP Print and Data Configuration () ...........................................................................................................25
Chapter 12: Printing Data and Communication Ports ()............................................................................................. 28
12.1 Baud Rate..................................................................................................................................................................28
12.2 Bits.............................................................................................................................................................................29
12.3 Parity .........................................................................................................................................................................29
12.4 Send –Sending Data to PC or Printer........................................................................................................................30
12.5 Installing Drivers........................................................................................................................................................ 31
12.6 Data Transmission and Exchange Protocol............................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 13: Time & Date ().......................................................................................................................................34
13.1 Time........................................................................................................................................................................... 34
13.2 Date...........................................................................................................................................................................35
Chapter 14: Restoring Default Factory Settings ()......................................................................................................36
Chapter 15: Weighing () ...........................................................................................................................................37
15.1 Zeroing the Scale...................................................................................................................................................... 37
15.2 Taring the Scale........................................................................................................................................................ 38
15.3 Clearing the Tare...................................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 16: Animal Weighing ().............................................................................................................................40
Chapter 17: Parts Counting ()..................................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 18: Check Weighing ()................................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 19: Display Hold () ....................................................................................................................................40
Chapter 20: Percent Weighing ()............................................................................................................................ 40
Chapter 21: Totalizing () .............................................................................................................................................40
Chapter 22: Sealing the Calibration Switch...........................................................................................................................56
Chapter 32: Common Errors and Trouble Shooting..............................................................................................................40
Chapter 24: Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 25: Accessories........................................................................................................................................................ 40
Chapter 26: Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................................................40
Chapter 27: Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................40

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Important handling Cautions and Warnings
Always handle your scale with care.
Damage caused by improper handling is not covered under the scale’s warranty.
Never drop or throw any
articles onto the scale’s pan
or onto any other parts of the
unit!
DO NOT let the scale fall or
drop from its tabletop
surface!
When moving the scale do
not press or apply force onto
the scales pan!
DO NOT pass or handle
liquids directly over the
scale to avoid spillage and
liquid damage!
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CAUTIONARY NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
Always handle your scale with care. The correct location and proper environment makes an important contribution to the
accuracy of the weighing results of TORBAL precision scales.
The optimum location for your scale:
•Stable, vibration-free base as horizontal as possible
•Away from direct sunlight
•Not exposed to high temperature variations
•Away from direct drafts
•The best location is on a stable bench away from direct drafts, doors,
windows, radiators and air conditioner vents.
CAUTION:
•The scale is designed for indoor use only.
•Do not operate the scale in hazardous areas or under dangerous conditions.
•Do not use the scale in locations subject to high humidity or dust.
•Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual.
•Set the scale on a firm, stable, horizontal surface.
•Never stand on or lean on this product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing
breakage and possible injury.
•Before moving the product, unplug it and unplug all cables connected to it.
•When storing, transporting or returning the scale for service, always use the original
packaging.
WARNING:
•Never attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the scale. Tampering with the scale
may result in injury and cause greater damage to the equipment.
•Be sure to use the specified power source.
•Do not allow foreign matter to fall onto the scale.
•If water or other liquid spills onto the scale, unplug the power cord immediately and
contact technical support.

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Model
AD60
AD1200
AD220
AD320
AD520
AD1200
AD2200
AD3200
AD6200
Capacity
60g
120g
220g
320g
520g
1200g
2200g
3200g
6200g
Readability (d)
0.001g
0.01g
0.1g
Verification (e)
0.01g
0.1g
1g
Repeatability (Standard Deviation)
0.001g
0.01g
0.1g
Linearity
+/- 0.002g
+/- 0.02g
+/- 0.2g
Tare Range
-60g
-120g
-220g
-320g
-520g
-1200g
-2200g
-3200g
-6200g
Stabilization time (typical)
< 3s
Calibration Masses
10,
20,
50
20, 50,
100
50, 100,
200
100,
200, 300
100,
200, 500
200, 500,
1000
500, 1000,
2000
1000, 2000,
3000
2000, 5000, 6000
Accuracy Class
II
Pan Dimension
4.5 in (115mm)
5.9 in (150mm)
8.9 x 6.5 in (225 x
165mm)
Draft Shield
Optional
No
Scale Dimension
9.4 x 10.7 x 3.6 in (239 x 273 x 91 mm)
Operating Temperature
+15C to +30C
RS232 Port
Bidirectional –Standard
USB Port
Optional (Type B)
Ethernet Port
Optional
WiFi
Optional
Power Supply
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 15W; Output: 12VDC 800mA
Display Type
7 Segment LCD
Display Size
3.75 in x 1 in (95.25 x 25.4 mm)
Weighing Units
Grams (g), Kilogram (kg), Carat (ct), Pound (lb), Ounce (oz), Ounce Troy (ozt), Penny Weight (pwt)
Scale Net Weight
8.8lbs
9.9lbs
Application Modes
Weighing, Animal Weighing, Parts Counting, Check Weighing, Display Hold, Percent Weighing, Totalizing
Printing
Yes
Warranty
36 Months
Parts
Counting
Sample Size
1 through 100
Min Piece Weight
30mg
300mg
3g
Percent
Weighing
Min Reference Weight
0.1g
1g
10g
% Resolution Displayed
(Reference Weight)
0.1% (100mg to 7g), 0.01% (7g to 70g),
0.001% (>70g)
0.1% (1g to 70g), 0.01% (70g to 700g),
0.001% (>700g)
0.1% (10g to 700g),
0.01% (>700g)
Animal
Weighing
Time Intervals
3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 15 sec.
Modes (Min Weight)
Auto, Semi-Auto (10mg)
Auto, Semi-Auto (100mg)
Auto, Semi-Auto (1g)
Totalizing
Modes (Min Weight)
Auto, Semi-Auto (10mg)
Auto, Semi-Auto (100mg)
Auto, Semi-Auto (1g)
Display
Hold
Modes (Min Weight)
Auto, Semi-Auto (10mg)
Auto, Semi-Auto (100mg)
Auto, Semi-Auto (1g)
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Front
Side
Rear
Pan
Pan Support
Draft Ring
AC Adapter
Leveling Feet
Bubble Level Indicator
AC Adapter Socket | Service Switch Access | RS232 Port | USB Port (WiFi or Ethernet)
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Key
Primary Function
Secondary Function
Power On/Off
-
T
Tare –used to tare the weighing pan
Enter and YES (Accept) –Used to enter or accept
commands
0
Zero –used to zero the scale
No (Reject) –Used to reject commands or change
values
M
Menu –used to access the main menu
Recall –In Totalizing this key is used to recall the
Grand Total
F
Function –Used to select an application mode
Add/Start/Lock –In Totalizing (Manual) this key is
used to add a result to the total. In Animal Weighing
(Manual) this key is used to initiate the animal
weighing process. In Display Hold (Manual) this key
is used to lock the weighing result on display.
P
Data Transfer –used to print or transfer data to
a PC via the communication ports
Decimal –Used to enter a decimal when assigning
limit values in check-weighing
C
Clear/Cancel - Used to clear and cancel
operations
Exit –Used to exit submenus
Display Indicator
Description
OFF
Power Off
The scale is turned OFF and in standby mode.
AUT
AZSM (Auto-Zero Setting Mechanism)
AZSM is enabled and the scale maintains a “center of
zero” condition within +/- 6d.
NET
Net Result
A tare was taken and the scale subtracted the tare
weight from the gross weight to obtain the net
weight.
Zero
The scale is maintaining a “center of zero” condition.
O
Current Setting
Indicated enabled functions or settings.
MODE
Main Menu
Indicates Main Menu Functions.
Stability Indicator
The weighing result has stabilized and an accurate
reading may be taken.
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MIN
Minimum
In check weighing MIN indicates that the weighing
result is below the selected under limit.
MAX
Maximum
In check weighing MAX indicates that the weighing
result is above the selected over limit.
OK
Accept
In check weighing OK indicated that the weighing
result is between the selected limits and the result is
acceptable.
TOTAL
Total Result
In totalizing this indicator signals that the displayed
result is a total sum.
PCS
Pieces
In parts count this indicator shows that the result is a
piece count
%
Percent
In percent weighing this indicator shows that the
result is a percentage.
Command or Abbreviation
Description
- - - - - -
Taring or re-zeroing in progress
CAL
The scale is in the calibration mode.
TARING
The scale is taring before the calibration process.
LOAD XXX g
Place a calibration weight on the pan to begin calibration.
C
Calibration in progress
CAL FIN
Calibration procedure is finished.
AW –X
In Animal Weighing, this command represents the average weighing time.
CONT
In Parts Counting, taring a container is required before continuing the counting
transaction.
SAPL ON
In Parts Counting, or percent weighing this command indicates to place the sample
on the pan.
SPL –XX
In Parts Counting, this command represents the current sample size setting.
FILL
In parts counting, begin counting.
UNDER
In Check Weighing, this command represents the under limit and indicates under
result.
OVER
In Check Weighing, this command represents the over limit and indicates an over
result.
ACCEPT
In Check Weighing, this command indicates that the weighing result is within the
limit range.
TARE
In Check Weighing, tare before continuing.
SAMPLE
In Percent Weighing, this command indicates the weight of a stored reference
weight.
READY
In Percent Weighing, this command indicates that the scale is ready for percent
weighing based on a stored reference weight.
YES-NO
In Totalizing, this command indicates that a confirmation is required before the
Totals are cleared.
PRINT
Printing in progress
COUNT FINISH, TO START COUNT
PRESS C
In Parts Counting this command indicates that Parts Counting is finished.

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1. Carefully remove the scale, pan, and all of its components out of the packaging. Place them on a stable surface
where the scale will not be affected by any mechanical vibrations or high air movements.
2. After removing the pan base and the pan from their packaging, carefully install the pan base (2) onto the scale by
seating it on the pan support located in the middle of the scale. Once the pan base has been installed, carefully place
the pan (1) on the base
3. Once the pan has been installed, level the scale by adjusting the front feet (6) until the level indicator (7) shows the
“air bubble” is in the center position of the sight glass. The level indicator is located on the rear left side of the scale.
Correct
Incorrect
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4. After leveling the scale, you may plug the AC adaptor to the AC adaptor socket located in the rear of the scale.
5. When the AC adaptor is plugged into the wall outlet, the scale will automatically turn on, and go through its
initialization process.
6. To put the scale into standby mode, leave the AC adaptor plugged into both the scale and
the wall outlet and press the Power “OFF” button. The “OFF” indicator will light up in the
upper left corner of the display signaling the scale is in standby mode.
1 –pan
2 –pan support (under pan)
3 –draft ring
4 –display LCD
5 –keys
6 –rotating legs
7 –level indicator
8 –draft shield (option)
9 –draft shield cover (option)

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The Main Menu is used to configure the scale and its weighing modes. There are nine options within the Main Menu:
Calibration (  ), Unit (  ), Mode (  ), AZSM (), GLP (), Ports (  ), Time/Date () and Reset
(  ).
Note: Before entering the menu, complete and clear any active function by pressing the “C” key.
1. To enter the Main Menu, press the “M” key.
2. The scale will display available menu options sequentially. When the desired option is displayed, press the “T” (Yes)
key to make the selection.
Example (Selecting Calibration):
Note: Scrolling through the options may be accelerated by manually pressing the “0”(NO) key.
3. To exit the Main Menu, Press the “C” key.
Chapter 6: Main Menu










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7.1 Calibration –External:
External calibration can be performed with an external calibration weight equal to the scale’s capacity.
Function Options:
CAL Start
( )
Force automatic internal calibration to begin.
CAL Report
()
Print Calibration Report.
CAL Setup
()
Select calibration mass value lower than scales capacity. External Calibration not legal for trade models only.
1. To start calibration, press the “MENU” key. Select “” by pressing the “T” key.
2. Select “”by pressing the “T”key. The scale will then begin to perform calibration.
3. Wait for the scale to tare.
4. When prompted, load a calibration weight equal to the weight displayed on the
screen. (Calibration weight varies by model).
5. Wait for the scale to calibrate.
Chapter 7: Calibration ()











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7.2 Calibration - External (NTEP Certified Legal for Trade Models Only):
External calibration can be performed with an external calibration weight equal to the scale’s capacity.
6. Enter the Weighing Mode by pressing the “F”key. Select “  by pressing the “T”key.
7. Use a flathead screwdriver to gently remove the Calibration Seal Screw located in the rear of the scale.
8. Once the screw has been removed and the calibration
switch exposed, use a pen or another pointing device to
toggle the calibration switch to the right (which is the ON
position).
9. Upon toggling of the calibration switch, the balance will
go into Calibration Mode.
10. To start calibration, press the “M”key.
11. Select “Cal On”by pressing “T” key.


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12. Wait for the scale to tare.
13. When prompted, load a calibration weight equal to the weight displayed on the screen. (Calibration weight varies by
model).
14. Wait for the scale to calibrate.
15. When calibration has ended the scale will display “”.
Toggle the calibration switch in the rear of the scale back to
its original position.
16. Insert the Calibration Seal Screw back into place.











.
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TORBAL AD series scales can operate in nine different units of measure: grams (g), kilograms (kg), carats (ct), pounds
(lb), Newton (N), grains (gn), ounces (oz), ounces troy (oz-t), and pennyweights (dwt).
By factory default the scale is set to weigh in grams (g). To select a different unit, follow the steps below.
1. Press the “M” key. Select “” by pressing the “T”key.
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2. The scale will display available units of measure sequentially. When the desired unit is displayed, press the “T” (Yes)
key to make the selection.
Example (Selecting Kilograms):
Example (Selecting Ounces):
Note: When grams (g), kilograms (kg), carats (ct), pounds (lb), or Newton (N) are selected, the symbol for that unit will
appear to the right of the display. When a unit of measure other than the aforementioned is selected, an indicator will
appear in the bottom-left corner of the display.
3. To exit the Main Menu, use the “C” key.
Chapter 8: Units of Measure Selection () Not Legal for Trade models only











.


.
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TORBAL AD series scales can operate in six application modes: Animal Weighing (), Parts Counting (),
Check Weighing (), Display Hold (), Percent Weighing (), and Totalizing ().
Before an application mode can be used, it must be enabled and configured. Once the application mode is enabled it will
be available for selection from the Function Menu.
By factory default the scale is in the weighing mode (  ). To enable other application modes, follow the steps
below.
1. Press the “M” key. Select “” by pressing the T key.
2. The scale will display available modes sequentially. When the desired mode is displayed, press the “T” key (Yes) to
make the selection.
Example (Selecting Animal Weighing):
Note: Scrolling through the options may be accelerated by pressing the “0”(NO) key.
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•Check individual Mode sub-chapters for more information on each.
Chapter 9: Mode Configuration ()







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9.1 Animal Weighing Configuration
Animal weighing is used to weigh live animals and other dynamic loads. A choice of 3 different operating modes and 4
different weight integration periods ensures the user the best results in the least amount of time per measurement.
1. To enable Animal Weighing, select “” in the Mode Menu by pressing “T” (YES) key.
2. Commands “” and “” will be displayed sequentially. To enable Animal Weighing, select “” with
the “T” key. To disable Animal Weighing, select “” with the “T” key.
3. Animal weighing can operate in three different modes: Automatic (), Semi-automatic () and Manual
() (see Table 9.1). The three operating modes will display sequentially. When the desired mode is
displayed, press the “T” key to make the selection.
Example (Selecting Automatic):
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4. Once the desired operating mode for animal weighing has been selected, the scale will display time intervals for the
animal weighing process, sequentially. The intervals are: 3 seconds (), 5 seconds (), 10 seconds (), and
15 seconds (). Select a time interval by pressing the “T” (Yes) key.
Example (Selecting 10 seconds):
Note: Select longer time intervals when weighing very active animals. Longer time intervals will allow the scale to take
more readings while the animal is moving on the pan and provide an accurate result.




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5. After selecting the time interval, “  ”  will be displayed, indicating that the function has been configured and it is
ready to use.
To use the function, follow the directions given in Chapter 16. To exit the mode menu press the “C” key.
Table 9.1: Animal Weighing Operating Modes
Automatic
Weighing Initialization: Automatic
Result Clearing: Automatic
Tare: Automatic
When set to Automatic, the scale will automatically
begin the animal weighing process. Once the animal is
removed from the weighing pan, the scale will
automatically tare and prepare for the next weighing.
Semi-Automatic
Weighing Initialization: Automatic
Result Clearing: Manual
Tare: Manual
When set to Semi-Automatic, the scale will
automatically begin the animal weighing process.
Once the animal is removed from the weighing and
the result remains displayed until it is manually
cleared. The scale must be manually tared before the
next weighing.
Manual
Weighing Initialization: Manual
Result Clearing: Manual
Tare: Manual
When set to Manual, the animal weighing process
must be manually initialized. Once the animal has
been weighed and the pan cleared the result must be
manually cleared. The scale must be manually tared
before the next weighing.
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9.2 Parts Counting Configuration
Parts Counting is used to count a batch of items based on their weight. A sample is taken to determine the average
piece weight of the items.
1. To enable Parts Counting, select “” in the Mode Menu by pressing “T” (YES) key.
2. Commands “” and “” will be displayed sequentially. To enable Parts Counting,
select “” with the “T” key. To disable Parts Counting, select “” with the “T” key.
3. A sample size must be configured for establishing the average piece weight. The default sample size of 10 pieces will
be displayed (). To accept the sample size press the “T” (YES) key. To change the sample size press the
“0”(NO) key.
The sample size selection ranges from 1 to 100. Quickly press and release the “0”(NO) key to change the sample
size by increments of one. Press and hold the “0”(NO) key to change the sample size in increments of five. Once a
desired sample size is displayed, press the “T” (YES) key to accept and confirm the selection.
Example (Selecting SPL-99):
Press and hold the “0”key until the display reads 95. Apply four single presses until the sample size reads 99. Press
the T key to confirm the selection.
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