Transcat Procision TCT Series User guide

TCT
Start up Guide
Series Balances
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1. CONTENT
Weighing pan
x 1
Balance
x 1
Power adapter
x 1
Draft shield
x 1
Bottom insert
x 1
Models: TCT-164.C | TCT-224.C | TCT-314.C | TCT-524.C
Weighing pan
x 1
Balance
x 1
Power adapter
x 1
Draft shield
x 1
Grounding foot
x 1 Foot
x 3
Models: TCT-363.C | TCT-603.C | TCT-1003.C | TCT-3003.C
Weighing pan
x 1
Balance
x 1
Foot
x 3
Grounding foot
x 1
Models: TCT-2102.C
Models: TCT-4502.C | TCT-6002.C | TCT-8102.C | TCT-10102.C
Power adapter
x 1
Balance
×1Weighing pan
×1
Draft shield
1 ×1
Power adapter
x 1
Balance
x 1
Power adapter
x 1
Centering ring
x 1
Bottom insert
x 1
Models: TCT-125.C | TCT-225.C
Weighing pan
x 1
Draft shield
x 1

2. WORKROOM AND BASIC OPERATION GUIDELINES
Place the balance away from
heat sources. Avoid exposing
the balance to the sunlight.
Avoid air drafts and air
movements at the
workstation.
Avoid exposing the balance to
a magnetic field.Do not weigh
magnetic substances.
Make sure that the balance is
placed on an even surface.
Do not place the balance in a
hazardous area. Do not weigh
explosive materials.
Do not place the balance on an
unstable ground exposed to
shocks and vibrations.
+40 oC
+104oF
+10 oC
+50oF
Operate the device in a room where the temperature ranges
between 10–40 °C (50–104 °F) and where the relative humidity is
below 80%.
Place the balance on a solid surface to ensure stability. To obtain
stable and repeatable weighing results, an anti-vibration table is
recommended.
3. UNPACKING
Keep the packaging should a
warranty claim or service be
required.
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4. ACTIVITIES TO BE DONE PRIOR TO OPERATION
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4.1. Remove transport lock
Models: TCT-125.C | TCT-225.C | TCT-164.C | TCT-224.C | TCT-314.C | TCT-524.C
Grounding foot
Keep the transport
lock should a
warranty claim or
service be required.
Keep the transport
lock should a
warranty claim or
service be required.
Check the grounding
spring. Make sure that the
grounding spring juts
slightly out of the hole.
Check the grounding
spring. Make sure that the
grounding spring juts
slightly out of the hole.
4.2. Grounding spring check
Models: TCT-125.C | TCT-225.C | TCT-164.C | TCT-224.C | TCT-314.C | TCT-524.C
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Models: TCT-363.C | TCT-603.C | TCT-1003.C | TCT-3003.C | TCT-2102.C
Models: TCT-363.C | TCT-603.C | TCT-1003.C | TCT-3003.C | TCT-2102.C

5. COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY
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Install the
grounding foot
in a freely
selected
opening.
Install the
grounding foot
in a freely
selected
opening.
Models: TCT-2102.C
Models: TCT-164.C | TCT-224.C | TCT-314.C | TCT-524.C
Models: TCT-363.C | TCT-603.C | TCT-1003.C | TCT-3003.C
Models: TCT-4502.C | TCT-6002.C | TCT-8102.C | TCT-10102.C
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Models: TCT-125.C | TCT-225.C
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6. PREPARING FOR WORK
6.1. Balance temperature stabilization time
Prior to switching the device on it is
necessary to ensure that it has reached a
temperature equal to room temperature.
Connect the power adapter to DC connector. Connect the power adapter to the mains.
Balance temperature stabilization
time ranges between 1 - 8 hours.
BUS 1 USB 2
Ethern
6.2. Switching the balance on
To switch the device on, press ON/OFF
key

To level the precision balances, turn its feet and
keep turning the feet until the air bubble in the
rear of the balance takes the central position.
The semi-micro and analytical balances feature a digital leveling system.
6.3. Leveling
Press leveling icon. Check the balance level state. The arrows
show how to turn the feet to level the
balance.
Keep turning the feet until the level
indicator takes the central position.
Once the balance is in the correct
level state, press button to
end the operation.

7. PANEL AND SCREEN
7.1. Panel keys
7.2. Home screen
Proximity sensor
Switching ON / OFF
Confirming an
operation or printing
a report
Zeroing
Displaying previous
screen
Proximity sensor
Homescreen
*Only available on semi-micro and
analytical models
Taring
Working modes list List of current working
mode functions
Status bar
Weighing result window
Editable information fields
(labels, text fields, and buttons
Editable tool bar
with quick access keys

8.1. Adjustment
8. BASIC OPERATIONS
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Press "Adjustment" button. Wait for the process completion.
8.2. Zeroing
8.3. Taring
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Unload the weighing pan
and press "Zeroing" button.
The balance has been zeroed.
The balance has been tared.
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When the weighing result has been
displayed press "Tare" button.

8.4. Working modes / units selection
9.1. Administrator's login
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4
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9. SETTINGS
Press "Operators" button.
You have logged in the administrator.
Press the pictogram to view list
of all available working modes.
Press the pictogram to view
list of all available units.
Working modes list:
Weighing
Dosing
Checkweighing
Formulas
Percent
weighing
Statistics
Parts counting
Animal
weighing
Solids density
Liquids density
Peak hold
Users list is displayed, select Admin
option.
Units list:
g
mg
ct
lb
oz
ozt
dwt
tlh
tls
tlt
tlc
mom
gr
ti
N
b
aht
tola
msg
u1
u2
Some balance settings are accessible for Administrator exclusively. Prior
balance parameters setup, log in as the Administrator.
Press 123 button to activate numeric
keyboard. Enter "1111" password and
press button to confirm.

9.2. User settings
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Press "Add" button. Select "Name" parameter.
User name has been entered.
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Press "Databases" button. Select Operator database.
Enter user name.
Following the above procedure, set remaining
parameters:
Code:
Enter user ID
Password:
Enter user password
Access levels:
Set respective access level
(user, advanced, admin)
Prior balance users setup, log in as the Administrator.

You can assign the proximity sensors with different functions for each working mode
(the sensors will trigger different operation for each working mode). The diagram
presents sensors setup for the weighing mode.
In order to set left sensor function repeat steps 5 and 6, this time select Left Sensor
parameter. Following the above procedure you can also set sensors for remaining
working modes.
9.3. Proximity sensors setup
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Press "Parameters" button.
Select Weighing parameter.
Parameters list is displayed, select
Working Modes parameter.
Select Proximity Sensors parameter.
Select Right Sensor parameter. Select function that is to be
assigned to the right proximity
sensor.
Prior proximity sensors setup, log in as the Administrator.

10. PERIPHERAL DEVICES CONNECTORS

11.1. General Recommendations
11. DEVICE CLEANING
Prior to cleaning it is necessary to
disconnect the device from the mains.
Remove the plug from the outlet,
disconnect all cables
Use soft cloth made of either natural or
synthetic fiber exclusively. Avoid using
cloth made of stiff/hard fabric, this
could cause scratches on the surface.
Apply the cleaner onto the cloth. Mind
not to apply the cleaner directly onto
the device.
Do not use aggressive cleaning
agents (e.g. solvents, chlorine
preparations, corrosive chemicals,
bleach)
Do not use substances of sharp
structure or intended for scrubbing
Make sure that dust nor liquid gets
inside the weighing system.
11.2. Cleaning Instructions
GLASS PANES AND COMPONENTS can be cleaned using window cleaner.
WEIGHING PANS AND STAINLESS STEEL OR ALUMININUM COMPONETS can be cleaned
using a cloth slightly soaked in a solution of water and gentle cleanser (e.g. soap or dishwashing
liquid)
OPERATION PANEL AND HOUSING can be cleaned using a cloth slightly soaked in a solution
of water and gentle cleanser (e.g. soap or dishwashing liquid)
Dry sample leftovers can be removed using either a brush or hand held vacuum cleaner.
Clean components can be dried using a soft cloth or dust-free paper towel, with this the
remaining moisture will be absorbed.
Install all the components only when they are completely dry.

11.3. Weighing chamber elements disassembly
Prior to disassembling the weighing chamber, make sure the balance is turned off and unplugged
form the mains.
Press the moldings on the housing and lift the movable element up.
Now you can remove the front
glass
Press the moldings on the
housing and lift the movable
element up.
Now you can remove the
upper glass

Remove the back glass. The
housing has recesses to
facilitate removing the glass.
Slide out the doors.
All disassembled elements are prepared to be cleaned. To reassemble draft shield,
follow directions in reverse order.