Precisa Balances

Series XT
Operating Instructions

350-8106-000c2
 Identification and copyright

Identification
The present operating instructions apply to Precisa balance with ten-
key control panel and multifunction display.

Customer service
Precisa Instruments AG
Moosmattstrasse 32
CH-8953 Dietikon
Tel. +41-44-744 28 28
Fax. +41-44-744 28 38
email service@precisa.ch

http://www.precisa.com
Refer to our website for information about local customer service cen-
ters and details of their addresses.

Copyright
These operating instructions are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of
the operating instructions may be reproduced, processed, duplicated or published in any
form by photocopying, microfilming, reprinting or other process, in particular electronic
means, without a written agreement of Precisa Instruments AG.
Precisa Instruments AG, 8953 Dietikon, Switzerland, 2006.

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 Introduction

Introduction
What you should know about these Operating Instructions
Precisa balances are simple and functional to operate.
Nevertheless, you should read through these operating instructions in
their entirety, so that you can make optimal use of the full potential
and the diverse possibilities of the balance in your daily work.
These operating instructions contain guidance in the form of picto-
grams and keyboard diagrams, which should help you in finding the
required information:
Key names are presented in quotation marks and are accentuated by
printing in semi-bold script: ON/OFF or F.
In the explanation of the operating steps, the appropriate display for
the current operating step is shown for clarity at the left alongside
the list of operating steps:

Display shows List of the Operating steps

Sprache Deutsch Press D button repeatedly

or
Sprache Deutsch,
Langue francaise Langue Francaise or
or Language English
language english appears in the display.

For the labelling of dangers and advice, please see Chapter 1 Safe-
ty.

Guarantee-card
A guarantee-card, which was filled in by your Precisa dealer before
handing over the balance, is enclosed with the instruction manual.

NOTE
Check, if the guarantee-card is enclosed with these operating
instructions and is completely filled out.

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 Contents

Identification............................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................ 2
What you should know about these Operating Instructions2
Guarantee-card ........................................................... 2

1 Safety.......................................................... 7
1.1 Representations and symbols ........................................ 7
1.2 Safety recommendations .............................................. 7

2 Your balance ................................................ 9

2.1 Construction and functions........................................... 9
2.1.1 Construction of the balance .......................................... 9
2.1.2 Functions of the balance .............................................. 9
2.2 Application, conformity, labelling................................. 12
2.2.1 Correct use of the balance.......................................... 12
2.2.2 Conformity ............................................................... 12
2.2.3 Labelling .................................................................. 12
2.3 Data and parameters.................................................. 13
2.3.1 Technical data .......................................................... 14

3 Starting up ................................................. 15
3.1 Unpacking the balance ............................................... 15
3.2 Scope of delivery ...................................................... 16
3.3 Assembly of the balance ............................................ 17
3.4 Choice of a suitable location ....................................... 17
3.5 Checking the mains voltage ........................................ 18
3.6 Levelling the balance ................................................. 18
3.7 Calibration of the balance ........................................... 19
3.8 Dual Range and Floating Range balances ...................... 19
3.9 Standardized balance ................................................. 20
3.10 Under-floor weighing ................................................. 20

4 Modes of operation and operating ................. 22

4.1 Switching on the balance ........................................... 22
4.2 Auto-Standby Mode................................................... 22

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4.3 Significance of the two main menus ............................ 22

4.4 Activating the two main menus ................................... 23
4.4.1 Activating the configuration menu ............................... 23
4.4.2 Activating the application menu................................... 23
4.5 How the menu control operates................................... 23
4.5.1 Control panel ............................................................ 24
4.5.2 Operating in the weighing mode .................................. 25
4.5.3 Operation in the programming mode ............................ 26
4.5.4 Display..................................................................... 27
4.5.5 Info-line and function keys.......................................... 27
4.5.6 Example of display: Statistics program ......................... 28
4.6 Password protection of the menus............................... 29
4.7 Anti-theft encoding .................................................... 29

5 Working with the Configuration menu............. 31

5.1 Structure of the configuration menu............................. 31
5.2 Language-function ..................................................... 32
5.3 Working with the Configuration menu .......................... 33
5.4 Selecting the weight unit ............................................ 33
5.5 Print functions........................................................... 34
5.6 Calibration functions .................................................. 36
5.7 Weighing mode ......................................................... 37
5.8 Interface-functions..................................................... 38
5.9 Date and time ........................................................... 39
5.10 Password protection .................................................. 39
5.11 Anti-theft encoding .................................................... 40
5.12 Key tone .................................................................. 40
5.13 Contrast ................................................................... 40

6 Working with the Application Menu................ 41

6.1 Structure of the application menu ................................ 41
6.2 Selecting a working program....................................... 42
6.3 Setup for SET APP. UNITS:...................................... 43
6.4 Setup for SET APP. COUNT ..................................... 44

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6.5 Setup for SET APP. PERCENT .................................. 45

6.6 Setup for SET APP. CALCULATOR ........................... 46
6.7 Setup for SET APP. PAPER ...................................... 47
6.8 Setup for SET APP. NET-TOTAL............................... 48
6.9 Setup for SET APP. SUM ........................................ 49
6.10 Setup for SET APP. ANIMAL ................................... 50
6.11 Setup for SET APP. DENSITY .................................. 51
6.12 Setup for the statistics-program .................................. 54
6.13 Setup for Check-Weighing .......................................... 56

7 Special operating keys ................................. 57

7.1 The Tare key T ...................................................... 57
7.2 The Print key PRINT ............................................... 58
7.3 The Change key F................................................. 58

8 Data transfer to peripheral devices ................ 59

8.1 Connection to peripheral devices ................................. 60
8.2 Data-transfer ............................................................ 61
8.3 Remote control-commands ......................................... 62
8.4 Examples for the remote control of the balance ............. 63

9 Error messages and correction of faults.......... 64

9.1 Notes on correcting faults .......................................... 64

10 Practical examples....................................... 66
10.1 Changing the Configuration menu................................ 66
10.1.1 Setting the choice of language .................................... 66
10.1.2 Setting the Weight unit .............................................. 66
10.1.3 Setting the Print functions .......................................... 67
10.1.4 Activation of password protection ............................... 68
10.2 Selection of an Application program............................. 70
10.2.1 Setting for Counting by weighing ................................ 70
10.2.2 Setting the statistic-functions ..................................... 72

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11 Maintenance and servicing ............................ 75

12 Transport, storage and disposal ..................... 76

12.1 Transportation and shipping of the balance ................... 76
12.2 Storage of the balance ............................................... 76

13 Accessories ................................................ 77
13.1 Accessories .............................................................. 77

14 Further information ...................................... 79

14.1 Notes on the Weighing mode ...................................... 79
14.1.1 Set Weighing mode: FLOATINGDISPLAY ...................... 79
14.1.2 Set Weighing mode: Stability control............................ 79
14.1.3 Set Weighing mode: Auto-Standby .............................. 80
14.1.4 Set Weighing mode: Auto-Zero.................................... 80
14.2 Notes on calibration ................................................... 80
14.2.1 External calibration by means of ICM ........................... 81
14.2.2 External calibration with freely selectable weight ........... 81
14.2.3 Internal calibration ..................................................... 82
14.2.4 Automatic calibration ................................................. 83
14.3 Notes on density determination ................................... 83
14.3.1 Density determination Solid on bottom mode ............. 84
14.3.2 Density determination Solid in air mode ..................... 84
14.3.3 Density determination Liquid mode ........................... 84
14.3.4 Density determination Solid porous mode .................. 84

15 Configuration menu tree ............................... 85

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 1 Safety

1 Safety

1.1 Representations and symbols

Important instructions, which involve safety, are highlighted with the
appropriate action:

DANGER
Warning of a possible danger, which can lead to death or to
serious injuries.

CAUTION
Warning of a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to less
severe injuries or damage.

NOTE
Tips and important rules on the correct operation of the balance.

1.2 Safety recommendations

In using the balance in surroundings with increased safety require-
ments the corresponding regulations must be observed.
The balance may only be used with the power adaptor supplied ex-
clusively for use with the Precisa balance.
Before inserting the power adaptor, make sure that the operating
voltage stated on the power adaptor agrees with the mains voltage.
If not, please refer to Precisa Customer Service.
If the power adaptor or its cable is damaged, the balance must
immediately be disconnected from the electricity supply (pull out the
power adaptor). The balance may only be operated with a power
adaptor in perfect condition.

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 1 Safety

If there is any reason to believe that it is no longer possible to ope-

rate the balance without danger, the balance is to be immediately
unplugged from the electricity supply (pull out power adaptor) and
secured against inadvertent operation.
In carrying out maintenance work, it is essential to heed the recom-
mendations in Chapter 11 Maintenance and servicing.
The balance must not be operated in an area subject to explosion
risks.
Take care when weighing liquids that no liquid is spilt into the inside
of the balance or into connections on the rear of the equipment or
the power adaptor.
If liquid is spilt on the balance, the latter must immediately be
unplugged from the mains electricity supply (pull out power adap-
tor).
The balance may be operated after it has first been re-checked by a
Precisa Service technician.
The operating instructions must be read by each operator of the
balance and must be available at the workplace at all times.

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2 Your balance

2.1 Construction and functions

2.1.1 Construction of the balance
The balance consists of the balance body (1), the scale-pan holder (4)
and the pan (5), which depending on the model may be square (fig.
2.1, right) or round (fig. 2.1, left).
Depending on the model (see Chapter 2.3 Data and parameters) the
balance additionally has a small (fig. 2.1, right) or large (fig. 2.1, left)
windshield (2) and/or a protective ring (3).

5 2b
4

3 5
4

2 2a

1 1

Fig. 2.1 Your balance

2.1.2 Functions of the balance

The balances of the XT-Series are high-quality electronic precision ba-
lances with a readability of 0.0001 grammes to 1.0 gramme,
according to type.

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The versatile weighing programs allow you to use the balances of the
XT-Series not only for simple weighings but also in a simple manner
for carrying out various weighing applications such as, for example,
percentage- or component counting weighings and document the
measurements obtained accurately and unequivocally.
Within the XT-Series, both Dual-Range Balances and Floating-Range
Balances (with a relocatable area with a 10-fold increase in precision)
are available. In addition, in the XT series of balances, we also offers
balances protected against water and dust to the international IP65
standard.
Virtually all models of the XT-Series can be delivered in calibratable
design to EG/OIML specification.
The most important basic production features of the XT-Series inclu-
de:
Anti-theft encoding with four-figure numerical code
Multi-stage password protection for the program menus
ICM-Autocalibration (intelligent calibration mode)
Simple-to-use 10-key multifunction control panel
LCD- or fluorescent display with multi-line display
ISO- and GLP-compliant reporting of results of measurements
RS232/V24 serial interface for data transfer
Capacity and residual tare display
Storable user-configuration (UMM User Menu Memorized)
Functions programmed ex-works for:
Parts counting
Percentage weighing
Receipting
Animal weighing (dynamic weight recording)
Check and reference weighings
Density determinations
Weighing in different, internationally-valid units
Generously designed statistics program
Computer functions
Appliance for under-floor weighings

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5
6
1
2

7
3

10
11

8 9

Fig. 2.2 Construction of the balance

1 Cover of the device for under-floor weighings

2 Nameplate
3 Adjustable feet (for levelling)
4 Scale pan
5 Multifunction display
6 10-key control panel
7 Serial No. plate
8 Connecting socket for power adaptor
9 RS232-Interface
10 Bubble level
11 Eyelet for attaching a safety chain

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2.2 Application, conformity, labelling

2.2.1 Correct use of the balance
The balance may only be used for the weighing of solid-materials and
of liquids filled into secure containers and for animal weighing and
density determinations.
The maximum allowable load of the balance must never be exceeded,
otherwise the balance may be damaged.
In using the balance in combination with other appliances, the current
regulations for the safe use of the relevant attachments and their ap-
plication in accordance with instructions must be observed.

2.2.2 Conformity
The balance has been manufactured and tested in accordance with
the standards and recommendations set out in the enclosed certificate
of conformity.
The power adaptor produced for the operation of the balance and
intended exclusively for this application, complies with the electrical
protection class II.

2.2.3 Labelling
Label Location of label
Manufacturer's name-
Casing-front, middle
plate (1)
Nameplate (2) Casing-front, left
Weighing range (3) Casing-front, right, first column
Calibration value (4) Casing-front, right, second column above
Readability (5) Casing-front, under the calibration value
Model plate (6) Casing-underside, centre rear
Serial No. plate (7) Casing-rear, left, under the bubble level
Tab. 2.1 List of appliance labels

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The balance shows the following labels:

2 1 3 4 5

xx xxxx x 2HA?EI= Max. 2200 g e=0,1g

Min. 0,5 g d=0,01g

ON/OFF PRINT

MENU
esc clr

T ins T

Fig. 2.3 Balance labels

2.3 Data and parameters

The balances of Series XT are divided into five main-groups A, C, D,
G and M. The letter in the name corresponds to the design specifica-
tion (e.g. A = analytical balance, M = MilIigramme balance) the num-
ber before it corresponding in each case to the maximum allowable
load (in grammes).
The allowable weighing range, the calibration value and the readability
of the balance are printed on the casing (see Tab. 2.1 List of appliance
labels) and are therefore not presented here.

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2.3.1 Technical data

XT-A (e.g. XT 120 A)
with closed glass-cover TOP as standard
round scale pan, 80 mm
LCD-Display
also available as Floating-Range version
XT-M (e.g. XT 320 M)
with windshield simple as standard
square scale pan, 135 x 135 mm
LCD- or Fluorescent Display
also available as Floating-Range version
also available as Dual-Range version
XT-C (e.g. XT 1200 C)
square scale pan, 170 x 170 mm
Fluorescent Display
also available as Floating-Range version
also available with dust and water splash protection to IP65
XT-D (e.g. XT 3200 D) and XT-G (e.g. XT 10200 G)
square scale pan, 200 x 200 mm
Fluorescent Display
also available as Floating-Range version
also available with dust and water splash protection to IP65
The following applies to all XT-balances:
Mains connection
115 or 230V (+15/-20%); 50 to 60Hz
Power consumption
without peripheral appliances 6.0 VA
RS232/V24 Interface
Calibration with built-in calibration weight (SCS)
Allowable ambient conditions
Temperature: 5C 40C
Relative humidity: 25%... 85%, non-condensing
If you have any questions on the technical data or require detailed
technical information on your balance, please contact your Precisa
Technical Representative.

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3 Starting up

3.1 Unpacking the balance

The balances are delivered in an environmentally-friendly package,
specifically developed for this precision instrument, which provides
optimal protection for the balance during transportation.

NOTE
Retain the original packaging in order to avoid transportation dama-
ges when shipping or transporting the balance and to allow the ba-
lance to be stored in the best conditions if it is out of operation for
an extended period.

In order to avoid damage, attention must be given to the following

points when unpacking the balance:
Unpack the balance quietly and carefully. It is a precision instru-
ment.
When outside temperatures are very low, the balance should first be
stored for some hours in the unopened transport package in a dry
room at normal temperature, so that no condensation settles on the
balance when unpacking.
Check the balance immediately after unpacking for externally visible
damage. If you should find transport damages, please inform your
Precisa Services representative immediately.
If the balance is not to be used immediately after purchase but only
at a later time, it should be stored in a dry place where fluctuations
in temperature are as low as possible (see Chapter 12 Transport,
storage and disposal).
Read through these operating instructions, even if you already have
experience with Precisa-balances, before you work with the balance
and pay attention to the Safety recommendations (see Chapter 1
Safety).

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3.2 Scope of delivery

Inspect delivery for completeness immediately on unpacking all com-
ponents.

  

Fig. 3.1 Scope of delivery (broken down by groups)

Component delivered present yes / no

Balance
Scale-pan support
Scale pan
Power adaptor
Protection-cover for the display
Windshield Top (group A)
Windshield simple (group M)
Protective ring (groups A, M and C)
Operating instructions
Guarantee-card
Conformity note
Tab. 3.1: Check list for the scope of delivery

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3.3 Assembly of the balance

The balance is delivered in partly dismantled condition. Assemble the
individual components in the following sequence (see fig. 2.1 and
fig. 2.2).
Install the dust-protection cover on the balance
Install the windshield as well as the protective ring with the two
screws supplied
Place the scale-pan holder in position and add the scale pan
Insert the power adaptor cable plug into the socket at the rear of the
balance.

NOTE
A screwdriver is required for assembly.
All parts must fit together easily. Do not apply force. Precisa
Customer Service will be pleased to help you with any problems.

3.4 Choice of a suitable location

The balance location must be chosen in such a way as to guarantee
perfect functioning of your balance, so that the allowable ambient
conditions (see Chapter 2.3.1 Technical data) are maintained and,
in addition, so that the following prerequisites are met:
Put the balance on a solid, firm and preferably vibration-proof,
horizontal base
Make sure that the balance cannot be shaken or knocked over
Protect from direct solar radiation
Avoid drafts and excessive temperature fluctuations

NOTE
With difficult environment-conditions (where the balance may be
easily shaken or subject to vibration) the balance can nevertheless
provide accurate results through suitable adjustment of the stability
control (see Chapter 5.7 Weighing mode).

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3.5 Checking the mains voltage

The following Safety recommendations must be observed when con-
necting the balance to the mains:

DANGER
The balance may only be operated with the power adaptor
supplied.
Check before connecting the power adaptor to the mains supply,
that the operating voltage stated on the power adaptor agrees
with the local mains voltage.
If the operating voltage is not the same as the mains voltage, the
power adaptor must on no account be connected to the mains
supply. Contact the Precisa-Customer Service.

3.6 Levelling the balance

To function properly, the balance must be precisely horizontal.
The balance is fitted with one bubble level and two adjustable feet
for level-control, with the aid of which it is possible to compensate for
small height differences and/or unevennesses in the surface on which
the balance is standing.
The two screw feet must be adjusted so that the air bubble is preci-
sely in the centre of the sight glass of the bubble level (see Fig. 3.2
Correct levelling with the aid of the bubble level).

Incorrect Correct
Fig. 3.2 Correct levelling with the aid of the bubble level

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NOTE
In order to get exact measurements, the balance must again be ca-
refully levelled after each relocation.

3.7 Calibration of the balance

Since the Earth's gravity is not the same everywhere, each balance
must in accordance with the underlying physical weighing principle
be adjusted to compensate for the gravity at each location. This
adjustment process, known as calibration, must be carried out on
initial installation and after each subsequent relocation. In order to get
exact measurements, it is recommended moreover, that the balance
should also be calibrated intermittently during the weighing operation.

NOTE
The balance must be calibrated on initial installation and after every
relocation.
If you work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice GLP ob-
serve the prescribed intervals between calibrations (adjustments).

The setting of the calibration is effected in the configuration menu.

Depending on the model of balance, this may be done externally, in-
ternally or automatically (see Chapter 5.6 Calibration functions).
With the aid of the Intelligent Calibration Mode ICM the balance can
itself determine the size of the calibration weight, which enables an
exact calibration with different size weights (in 10 g, 50 g, 100 g and
500 g steps, depending on implementation).

3.8 Dual Range and Floating Range balances

With the Dual Range balances, weighing is always first carried out in
the small, more exact range. Only when the small range is exceeded
will the balance switch automatically into the bigger range.
The Floating Range balances have a 10-fold more precise fine range,
which is movable over the entire weight range. By pressing the tare
key T the fine-area can be called up as often as required over the
entire weight range.

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3.9 Standardized balance

The standardized balances of the XT-Series are provided with the EU/
OIML licence or meet the local standardisation regulations.
The balance program and certain functions of the weighing output
differ from the standard program in the case of the standardized XT
balances in accordance with the EU/OIML provisions.

NOTE
If a circle appears in the main-display of a standardized balance, so
the indicated value is unstandardised.
In balances of class (1) the circle also stands for the warm-up
phase.
Your Precisa Customer Service will be happy to assist you at any
time if you have any questions on the standardization of the balan-
ce or on working with standardized balances of the XT-Series.

3.10 Under-floor weighing

Objects which, because of their size or shape, cannot be put on the
scale, can be weighed by means of under-floor weighing.
Proceed as follows:
Turn off the balance.
Remove the scale-pan and the scale-pan support and turn the balan-
ce around.
Push the metal-cover (1) on the floor of the balance to one side.
Hang a small hook (available as an accessory, see Chapter 13 Ac-
cessories) into the aperture (3) of the now visible metal casting (2).
Place the balance over an opening.
Replace the scale-pan support and the scale-pan.
Level the balance (see Chapter 3.6 Levelling the balance).
Switch on the balance.

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Hang the object to be weighed on the hook and carry out the
weighing.

2
1 kg

2 3

Fig. 3.3 Setting up the balance for under-floor weighings

CAUTION
Take care that the hooks used for the under-floor weighing are
stable enough to hold the goods which you wish to weigh.

NOTE
Take care that no dirt or moisture can get into the balance with the
scale-pan carrier removed.
After completing the under-floor weighing, the opening in the floor
of the balance must be closed again (dust protection).

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4 Modes of operation and operating

4.1 Switching on the balance

Press ON/OFF to switch on the balance.
The balance carries out a self-diagnosis in order to check the most im-
portant functions. After completion of the start-up process (approxi-
mately ten seconds) Zero appears in the display.
The balance is ready for operation and is in the weighing mode.

4.2 Auto-Standby Mode

The balance is equipped with an Auto-Standby mode, which can be
activated or deactivated in the configuration menu.
If the Auto-Standby mode is activated, the balance automatically
switches to Standby some time after the last weighing or key opera-
tion (current-saving function).
The delay before switching to Standby is defined in the configuration
menu (see Chapter 5.7 Weighing mode).
Press any button or put on a weight in order to switch the balance
from the Standby mode back to the weighing mode again.

4.3 Significance of the two main menus

The balance has two main menus available: the configuration menu
and the application menu.
The basic-program of the balance is defined in the configuration
menu. With this, you can either work with the basic-configuration pro-
grammed ex-works, or define and store a user-configuration adapted
to your specific needs.
In the application menu, you define a working program, which is
suited to the specific weighing problem.
In addition, you also define the parameters for the statistics program
and the check-Reference weighing in the application menu.

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4.4 Activating the two main menus

4.4.1 Activating the configuration menu
Press ON/OFF to switch on the balance.
Continue to hold down the MENU button during the start-up
process (approximately 10 seconds), until SET CONFIGURATION
appears in the display.
Now you can change the configuration menu.
4.4.2 Activating the application menu
Press MENU, after the start-up process has finished in order to
reach the application menu.

4.5 How the menu control operates

The configuration menu and the application menu each have a main
path and up to two sub-paths in which the parameters for the different
function programs of the balance are defined.
You can move within the paths with the cursor keys A, B, C
and D.


 

      

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+, +, +,
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NOTE
The menu-tree-diagrams illustrated correspond in their geometry to
the path occupancy of the two main menus.

4.5.1 Control panel

Eight of the ten keys of the Multifunctional Control Panel serve multi-
ple functions (functions for the weighing mode and for the pro-
gramming mode respectively).

ON/OFF PRINT

MENU
esc clr

T ins T
Fig. 4.1 The Ten-key Control Panel

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4.5.2 Operating in the weighing mode

In the weighing mode the grey background key symbols are applica-
ble.

Name Function during weighing

ON/OFF Switching the balance on and
ON/OFF
off
MENU
Calling up the Configuration
esc MENU Menu and the Application
Menu
Initiate Tare Function and/or
T T T
ins
Calibration Function
Switches between the Basic
clr F program and the chosen
application
PRINT
PRINT Start print function

C Function keys. Start the

functions in the info-line (see
A B
Chapter 4.5.5 Info-line and
D function keys).
Tab. 4.1 Key functions during weighing

NOTE
For the operation of the T, F and PRINT see
Chapter 7 Special operating keys.

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4.5.3 Operation in the programming mode

In the programming mode, the key symbols with a blue background
apply to the Control Panel.

Key(s) Name Function during weighing

Changes from menu main path
A, B
into sub-paths and back
C Up/Down movements within
the main and sub-paths
D Changes selected parameters
Selects parameters
TT E
ins
Stores the changed parameters
MENU Interrupts an input
clr esc
esc
Leaves the menu
MENU Places insert marker (in text
T clr ins
esc
ins
entry)
MENU
clr
esc clr Deletes input (in text entry)

PRINT
PRINT Inputs a point (in text entry)

Tab. 4.2 Key functions in the programming mode

The balance can also be operated by remote control. For the corre-
sponding remote control-commands see Chapter 8 Data transfer to
peripheral devices.
For an illustration of the method of operation see Chapter 10 Practi-
cal examples.

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4.5.4 Display
The balance display has two lines (1 and 2).
3 4

B/G
1 PT
NET
2

Fig. 4.2 Display

The upper display-line (1) includes the 8-figure measurement display

(3) as well as various symbols (4).
The lower line (2) serves as a 20-character info-line in connection with
the cursor keys for controlling the working programs.

4.5.5 Info-line and function keys

If an application (a working-program) is employed, the four-column
info-line (2) will also appear at the lower margin of the display in ad-
dition to the measurement display (1).
Each of the functions indicated in the info-line corresponds to the
function key lying directly below it (marked with a G (3)).

ON/OFF PRINT
B/G
1 PT
NET
MENU
2
esc clr
3

T ins T

Fig. 4.3 Info-line and function keys

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The cursor keys (4) A, B, C and D serve in the applicati-

ons as function keys.
These initiate the functions indicated in the info-line (2).

4.5.6 Example of display: Statistics program

Display of the balance in the statistics program

Fig. 4.4 Display in the statistics program

Corresponding representation shown in the Instruction Manual

+ 123.456 9 normal weight display

STO 0 RES INF Info-line
G G G G
A B C D Function keys

Function key assignments in this example:

STO initiates the manual storage-function STO
RES activates the RES (Reset) function
INF activates the INF function (display-sequence for the
statistics parameters: Median value, standard deviation, relative
standard deviation, maximum, minimum, ...).

NOTE
If the statistics program is activated in parallel to a working-pro-
gram, then D is reserved for the storage (STO function), and/
or for calling up the statistics parameters (INF function).
If the statistics program is not active, D can be used for the
working program.

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4.6 Password protection of the menus

The two main menus of the balance can be protected by a freely
selectable, four-figure password against unintentional changes.
With password protection deactivated, any operator can change the
balance configuration and application menus.
With med password protection activated, only the configuration
menu is protected against unintentional changes.
With high password protection activated, both the configuration
menu and the application menu are protected against unintentional
changes. Only after entering the correct, four-figure password can
changes be made to the configuration menu and the application
menu.

NOTE
The password protection is deactivated at the works.
The pre-programed password set in the works is: 7 9 1 4
This password is the same for all Precisa balances and is always
valid, in parallel with a self-selected password.
Make a note of your personal password.

For the activation of the password protection and changing the pass-
word, see Chapter 5.10 Password protection.

4.7 Anti-theft encoding

The balance can be protected against theft by a freely selectable,
four-figure numerical code:
With anti-theft encoding deactivated, the balance can be switched
on again and operated after interruption of the power supply
without entering a code.
With anti-theft encoding activated, the balance requires the entry of
the four-figure code after each interruption to the power supply.
If the code is input incorrectly, the balance is blocked.

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If the balance is blocked, it must first be disconnected from the

power supply, then reconnected and unblocked by entering the
correct four-figure code.
After seven consecutive incorrect entries the display will read NO
ACCESS, CALL SERVICE. In this case, only a Precisa Service En-
gineer can unblock the balance again.

NOTE
The anti-theft-encoding is deactivated in the works.
The pre-programmed code set by the works is: 8 9 3 7
This code is the same for all Precisa balances. For reasons of
security you should therefore always select your own code.
Keep your personal code in a safe place.

To activate the anti-theft encoding and to alter the code programmed

in the works to one which you have chosen yourself, see
Chapter 5.11 Anti-theft encoding.

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5 Working with the

Configuration menu
This chapter describes the Configuration Menu and its functions.
To activate the menu, see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.

5.1 Structure of the configuration menu

The basic adjustment of the balance is defined in the configuration
menu:

Main path Definable functions

SET Selection of basic configuration (Works setting,
CONFIGURATION user setting or storing a new user setting)
Unit in which the results of the weighing are dis-
UNIT-1
played
Print formats; Type of values to be printed (indivi-
SET
dual values, continuous printout, time or load
DATA PRINT change dependent values, date, time, user, etc.)
SET
Method of calibration
CALIBRATION
Stability mode (Quality of the balance location),
SET
Auto-Standby mode, zero correction, tare method
WEIGHING MODE (rapid or standard tare)
SET Baud-rate, parity, handshake functions of the peri-
INTERFACE pheral interface
SET Date and time (standard format or American for-
DATE AND TIME mat p.m. and a.m.)
PASSWORD Password protection for defining the menus
Activating/deactivating and changing the anti-theft
THEFTCODE
code.
LANGUAGE Language (E, G, F)
KEY TONE Activation of the keypad sound
CONTRAST Screen contrast (only for LCD display)

Tab. 5.1 Contents of the Configuration menu

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Printing conventions used in this document:

The settings in the sub-paths pre-programmed in the works are prin-
ted in bold in these operating instructions.
For greater clarity, only that part of the menu tree which corre-
sponds to the function is shown with each description of the
function.
You will find the entire menu tree for the configuration menu in
Chapter 15 Configuration menu tree.
Explanations of the menu functions are printed in italics.

5.2 Language-function
To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus und Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
LANGUAGE
SPRACHE DEUTSCH select language
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
LANGUE FRANCAISE

In order to alter the language, proceed as follows:

Activate the configuration menu (see Chapter 4.4.1 Activating the
configuration menu)
Press Drepeatedly, until the currently activated language is
shown.
Press E. The display begins to blink.
Press D repeatedly until the language you require is shown.
Press E in order to confirm the selection.
Press esc, in order to quit the menu.

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5.3 Working with the Configuration menu

To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
SET
CONFIGURATION
FACTORY CONFIG.
USER CONFIG.
STORE CONFIG.
In this function field you can select the basic configuration you would
like to work with. Press E to select the configuration indicated or
to store the current configuration.

5.4 Selecting the weight unit

To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
UNIT-1
UNIT-1 g Gramme
kg Kilogramme
----- -----
Bht Baht
The balance can show results in different units, although with some
balances display is not possible in milligrammes or kilogrammes be-
cause of the corresponding weight range.

Display Weight unit Conversion to grammes

g Gramme
(mg) Milligramme 0.001 g
(kg) Kilogramme 1000 g
GN Grain 0.06479891 g
dwt Pennyweight 1.555174 g
ozt Troy ounce 31.10347 g
oz Ounce 28.34952 g

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Display Weight unit Conversion to grammes

Lb Pound 453.59237 g
ct Carat 0.2 g
C.M. Carat Metric 0.2 g
tLH Tael Hong Kong 37.4290 g
tLM Tael Malaysia 37.799366256 g
tLT Tael Taiwan 37.5 g
mo Momme 3.75 g
t Tola 11.6638038 g
Bht Baht 15.2 g
Tab. 5.2 Possible weight units and conversion factors

5.5 Print functions

To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
SET
DATA
PRINT
AUTO-START ON/OFF Start print automatically on
switching on/off
MODE UNSTABLE Individual print, each value
MODE STABLE Individual print, stable value
MODE LOADCHANGE Print after load changes
MODE CONTINUOUS Continuous print after every
lntegration time
MODE TIMEBASE Continuous print with time
basis
TIMEBASE 2.0 Time basis (in seconds) freely
selectable
Menu continued on following page.

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SET PRINTFORMAT DATE AND TIME ON/OFF

BALANCE-ID ON/OFF
PRODUCT-ID ON/OFF
GROSS AND TARE ON/OFF
UNITS ON/OFF
OPERATOR-ID ON/OFF
PRODUCT ttt...
PRODUCTMODE HOLD
PRODUCTMODE DELETE
PRODUCTMODE COUNT
OPERATOR ttt...
Menu continued on following page.

With SET PRINTFORMAT, elements which are switched on are prin-

ted in each case:
With UNITS all momentarily active units are printed out,
with PRODUCT ttt... the product name can be entered alphanu-
merically,
with PRODUCTMODE HOLD this product name is stored,
with PRODUCTMODE DELETE it is deleted after each expression,
with PRODUCTMODE COUNT a counter, which is incremented by
1 after each expression,
OPERATOR ttt... is the alphanumeric input of the operator.
When a peripheral device (for example a printer) is connected, the
balance interface must be configured in the submenu SET INTER-
FACE (see Chapter 5.8 Interface-functions).

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5.6 Calibration functions

To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
SET CALI-
BRATION
MODE OFFClosed
MODE EXTERNALExternal
MODE EXT-DEF.
External with user-defi-
ned weight (DEF n.nnn g)
MODE INTERNAL with internal weight
MODE AUTO Automatic (AUTOCAL)
DEF. 0.000 g Calibration weight for
EXT.-DEF. mode
AUTOCAL. TIME Autocalibration on time
AUTOCAL. TIME/TEMP. Autocal. on time and tem-
perature
AUTOCAL.TEMPERATURE Autocal. on temperature
AUTOCAL.-TIME 6 h Time for Autocalibration
For the calibration of the balance see Chapter 3.7 Calibration of the
balance and Chapter 14.2 Notes on calibration.
The works setting depends on the model of balance.

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5.7 Weighing mode

To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
SET WEIGH-
ING MODE
FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.04 Input lntegration time
FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.08 (in seconds)
FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.16
FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.32
STABILITY LOW Setting the Stability
STABILITY MEDIUM control (instability of
STABILITY HIGH the balance location)
AUTO-STANDBY OFF Auto-Standby not-acti-
AUTO-STANDBY 0.5 MIN ve or active after
AUTO-STANDBY 1 MIN nn minutes
AUTO-STANDBY 5 MIN
AUTO-STANDBY 10 MIN
AUTO-ZERO ON/OFF Automatic zero correc-
tion on/off
QUICK-TARE ON/OFF Quick tare on/off

With the aid of the weighing mode functions, you describe the quality
of the balance location (see Chapter 3.4 Choice of a suitable locati-
on).
With the aid of the AUTO-STANDBY function, you can define the
period of non-use before the balance goes over automatically into the
energy-saving mode.

NOTE
The Auto-Standby function only works with the automatic zero-
correction activated (see Chapter 5.7 Weighing mode).

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5.8 Interface-functions
To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
SET
INTERFACE
BAUDRATE 300 Select baud-rate
BAUDRATE 600
BAUDRATE 1200
BAUDRATE 2400
BAUDRATE 4800
BAUDRATE 9600
BAUDRATE 19200
PARITY 7-EVEN-1STOP Select parity
PARITY 7-ODD-1STOP
PARITY 7-NO-2STOP
PARITY 8-NO-1STOP
HANDSHAKE NO Enter handshake
HANDSHAKE XON-XOFF function
HANDSHAKE HARDWARE

With the aid of the interface functions, the RS232/V24 interface of

the balance is matched to the interface of a peripheral device (see
Chapter 8 Data transfer to peripheral devices).

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5.9 Date and time

To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
SET
DATE AND TIME
DATE [DD.MM.YY] Set date and
TIME [HH.MM.SS] time
FORMAT STANDARD/US

NOTE
The date and time display continues in the event of a power failure.
If this is not the case, the balance backup battery is exhausted and
must be replaced by Precisa Customer Service.

5.10 Password protection

To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
PASSWORD
PASSWORD DATA-PROTECTION OFF No protection
DATA-PROTECTION MED The Configuration menu
is protected
DATA-PROTECTION HIGH The Configuration menu
and the Application
menu are protected
NEW PASSWORD _ _ _ _ Enter new password

The password protection permits you to protect the application menu

and/or the configuration menu against unintentional changes.
See Chapter 4.6 Password protection of the menus and
Chapter 10.1.4 Activation of password protection for further
information on password protection.

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5.11 Anti-theft encoding

To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
THEFTCODE
THEFTCODE THEFT-PROTECTION ON/OFF Switch encoding
on/off
NEW CODE _ _ _ _ Enter new code
If the anti-theft encoding is activated, a four-figure code must be
entered after every interruption of the power supply in order to release
the balance for use.
For further information on the anti-theft encoding see Chapter 4.7
Anti-theft encoding.
To activate the anti-theft encoding, proceed as described for pass-
word protection.

5.12 Key tone

To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
CONTRAST
KEY TONE ON/OFF Switch key tone on and off

If the key tone is switched on, a short audio signal sounds each time
a key is pressed.

5.13 Contrast
To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
CONTRAST
CONTRAST 6 Set contrast Only with LCD displays

Setting the display contrast in balances with LCD readout.

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6 Working with the

Application Menu
This chapter explains which working programs the balance has and
how these are operated (see also Chapter 4.4 Activating the two
main menus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates).
If PRINT is operated in an application, a report corresponding to the
application is printed out.

6.1 Structure of the application menu

To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.
The working programs of the balance are called up using the applica-
tion menu and adapted to the user's needs:
Main path Definable functions
SET APP. Select application program:
SETUP Specify parameters for the working program
APPLICATION selected under Application
SET STATISTIC Statistics and storage functions
Define nominal weight and limits for comparison
SET CHECK +/-
weighings
The selected working program can, if required,
AUTO-START
be loaded automatically every time the balance
ON/OFF
is swtiched on
Tab. 6.1 Structure of contents of the application menu

Printing conventions:
The settings for the sub-menus programmed in works are printed in
bold in these operating instructions
For a greater clarity, only that part of the menu tree which
corresponds to this application is shown with each application
description.

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You will find the complete menu tree for the application menu in
Chapter Application Menu Tree.
Explanations of the menu functions are printed in italics.

6.2 Selecting a working program

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates for the activation of the Application
menu.
SELECT APPLICATION
SET APP. OFF Normal weighing
UNITS Different units
COUNT Parts counting
PERCENT Percent weighings
CALCULATOR Conversions
PAPER Determine paper weight
(in g/cm2)
NET-TOTAL Add weighing results with
intermediate tare
SUM Add weighing results
without intermediate tare
ANIMAL Animal weighings
DENSITY Density determinations

In this function-field, select the desired working program.

If a working-program is selected in the SET APP. menu, then only
those sub-menus, which contain functions and parameters necessary
to define the chosen working program are shown in the SETUP AP-
PLICATION menu.
To activate the menu see Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main me-
nus and Chapter 4.5 How the menu control operates.

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6.3 Setup for SET APP. UNITS:

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates for the activation of the Application
menu.
SETUP
APPLICATION
UNITS UNIT-2 kg kilogramme
UNIT-2 mg milligramme
UNIT-2 ----- -----
UNIT-2 OFF not active
UNIT-3 GN Grain
UNIT-3 ----- -----
UNIT-3 OFF not active
UNIT-4 C.M. Metric carat
UNIT-4 ----- -----
UNIT-4 OFF not active

Assigning the function keys:

g: Show measurement in unit 1 e.g. gramme
kg: Show measurement in unit 2 e.g. kilogramme
GN: Show measurement in unit 3 e.g. Grain
ct: Show measurement in unit 4 e.g. Carat or Statistics
functions (if statistics-program activates)

NOTE
For basic operation, Unit 1 is defined in the Configuration menu
(standard unit for all weighings, if the working-program UNITS is
not called up, see Chapter 5.4 Selecting the weight unit).

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Display in the UNITS application:

+ 8.070 9 By pressing the relevant

function key the weight
9 k9 Tlh ct
display is switched to the
G G G G corresponding unit.
A B C D

6.4 Setup for SET APP. COUNT

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates for the activation of the Application
menu.
SETUP
APPLICATION
COUNT KEY-1 5 Reference-number of pieces = 5
KEY-2 10 Reference-number of pieces = 10
KEY-3 25 Reference-number of pieces = 25
KEY-4 50 Reference-number of pieces = 50

With the aid of the COUNT program you can count items of uniform
weight (screws, balls, coins, etc.).
For this, you must first weigh a defined number of items (for example
5 items) and assign the reference number of pieces to the reference
weight so obtained by pressing the corresponding function key.
Depending on the weight and tolerances of the objects to be counted,
you should count a representative number of items for the regulation
of the reference-weight.
Assigning the function keys:
5 definition of 5 items as the reference number
to
50 definition of 50 items as the reference number

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Display in the COUNT application:

+ 123,456 9 The measurement is first

shown in grammes
5 10 25 50
G G G G
A B C D Then press e.g. 5

+ 5 PCS The measurement is

shown or printed out
5 10 25 50
recalculated in items
G G G G (PCS)
A B C D

6.5 Setup for SET APP. PERCENT

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates for the activation of the Application
menu.
SETUP
APPLICATION
PERCENT DECIMALS AUTO Enter number of decimal
0 places
1
2
3

With the aid of the PERCENT program you can display and print out
the weight of different measurements as a percentage of a previously
defined reference weight.
Place the reference weight on the balance and press SET to set the
reference weight equal to 100%.
Assigning the function keys:
SET Define reference weight to the number of decimal places
indicated under DECIMALS

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Display in the PERCENT application:

+ 13,456 9 The measurement is first

shown in grammes
SET
G G G G
A B C D
Then press SET

+ 100.00 % The measurement will be

set equal to 100%. All
SET
subsequent measure-
G G G G ments will now be shown
A B C D or printed out as percenta-
ges of the reference
weight so defined.

6.6 Setup for SET APP. CALCULATOR

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates for the activation of the Application
menu.
SETUP
APPLICATION
CALCULATOR SET KEY-1 NAME nnnnn
FACTOR n.nnn e+n
DECIMALS n
DISPLAY-TEXT nnn
PRINTER-TEXT nnnnnnnn
SET KEY-2 NAME nnnnn
FACTOR n.nnn e+n
DECIMALS n
DISPLAY-TEXT nnn
PRINTER-TEXT nnnnnnnn
SET KEY-3/-4 as for Keys 1 and 2

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In activating the CALCULATOR application, each of the four

function keys is first assigned a name and then a particular conversion
factor, the definition of the number of decimal places, the display unit
and the printer unit.
Display in the CALCULATOR application:

+ 123.456 9/m The measurement is recal-

culated and printed out
name 1 NAME 2 NAME 3 NAME 4
accordingly.
G G G G
A B C D

In the program operation, the previously defined names of the keys

appear over the function keys.
After pressing a function key, the current measurement is converted
in accordance with the factor assigned and the result shown or printed
out after pressing the Print key.
Thus, for example, you can convert and display the weights of sample
materials of known size directly into grammes per cubic metre.

6.7 Setup for SET APP. PAPER

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates to activate the Application menu.
The setting up of the paper program is similar to that for the calcu-
lator. See Chapter 6.6 Setup for SET APP. CALCULATOR.
With the aid of this program you can convert and display the weights
of paper samples of standard sizes (for example 100 cm2, 20x25 cm,
A4, 40x25 cm) directly in grammes per square metre.
Display in the PAPER application:

+ 123.456 9m2 The measurement is recal-

culated and displayed or
100 20x25 A4 40X25
printed out accordingly.
G G G G
A B C D
This application is a special use of the calculator (see Chapter 6.6
Setup for SET APP. CALCULATOR).

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6.8 Setup for SET APP. NET-TOTAL

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates for the activation of the Application
menu.
SETUP There is no Setup menu for
APPLICATION this application!
NET-TOTAL

With the aid of the NET TOTAL program you can add individual
weighings, where the balance is tared to zero again before each indi-
vidual weighing.
Assignment of the function keys:
STO i: Take stable value and add to the sum of the components
WAIT i: Value not stabilized yet
RES: Reset
INF: Change to display of total weight, residual capacity, in-
dividual components and again back to the current va-
lue.
Exit INF-Display with esc-button.

Display for NET TOTAL application:

+ 70.456 9
STO 2 RES INF
G G G G
A B C D

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Sequence, if display is changed with D:

+ 100.579 9 Display-sequence:
TOTAL 100.579 9 TOTAL: 100.579 g
RES. CAP.: 209.421 g
G G G G
A B C D individual components

Exit with esc

+ 100.579 9
RES. CAP. 209.421 9
G G G G
A B C D

6.9 Setup for SET APP. SUM

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates for the activation of the Application
menu.
SETUP There is no Setup menu for
APPLICATION this application!
SUM

With the aid of the SUM program, you can add individual weighings,
without the balance being tared to zero before each individual weig-
hing.
Assignment of the function keys:
STO i: Take stable value and add
WAIT i: Value not stabilized yet
RES: Reset
INF: Change to display of total weight, residual capacity, in-
dividual components and again back to the current va-
lue.
Exit INF-Display with esc-button.

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Display for SUM application:

+ 70.456 9
STO 2 RES INF
G G G G
A B C D

Sequence, if display is changed with D:

+ 70.456 9 Display-sequence:
TOTAL 70.456 9 TOTAL: 70.456 g
G G G G RES. CAP.: 239.543 g
individual components
A B C D
Exit with esc
+ 70.456 9
RES. CAP. 239.543 9
G G G G
A B C D
etc.

6.10 Setup for SET APP. ANIMAL

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates for the activation of the Application
menu.
SETUP
APPLICATION
ANIMAL MEASURETIME 4 Enter time in seconds
With the aid of the ANIMAL program you can weigh living animals
accurately, even if they move on the scale-pan.
The balance measures continuously throughout the period defined by
the user in the Setup menu, averages the stored values at the end of
the measuring period and displays average-measurement thus
obtained.

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Assignment of the function keys:

MAN: Manual release of the measurement
AUTO: Automatic release of the measurement with a second
delay after each load-change
STO: Statistics and storage functions

Display for ANIMAL application:

+ 56.879 9
MAN AUTO STO
G G G G
A B C D

6.11 Setup for SET APP. DENSITY

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates for the activation of the Application
menu.
SETUP
APPLICATION
DENSITY MODE SOLID ON BOTTOM Solid body
MODE SOLID IN AIR Solid (under-floor)
MODE LIQUID Measure liquids
MODE SOLID POROUS Solid porous bodies
INDEX ON/OFF Index on/off
REFERENCE 8.000 Reference for index
TIMEBASE 0.0 Time base for repeat
in seconds
REF. DENSITY 0.9988205 Density of the liquid
used for the measure-
ment (set at works for
water at 20C)
TEMPERATURE 20.0 C Temperature of the
water used for the
measurement

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DECIMALS 3 Decimal places for

density calculation

You can carry out density determinations with the aid of the
DENSITY program.

NOTE
A Density Measurement Set (see Chapter 13 Accessories) is
available as an optional extra.
You can also determine the density of solids without this accessory
(see Chapter 14.3 Notes on density determination).

Assignment of the function keys on initialization:

OK: Accept current reference density
CAL: Calculate reference density of the measuring liquid
T-H2o: Set reference density to water at nn.n C
20.0C: Set reference density to water at nn.n C

Display for DENSITY application on initialization:

+ 0.9988205 9/ccm
OK KAL t-h2O 20.0C
G G G G
A B C D

Assignment of the function keys on measurement:

AIR, etc Invitation to measure the corresponding value
<>: Switch from index to density
SET: Executes corresponding step
STO: Stores corresponding value (statistics)

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Display for DENSITY application with the measurement:

STEP + 123,456 9
1 AIR SET The associated
2 BOTTOM SET signs appear in the
3 Closed pores SET Info-line for up to
4 liquid SET six necessary opera-
5 density <> STO ting steps.
6 INDEX <> STO
G G G G
A B C D

If the tare key T is pressed in step 5 or 6, it effects a reset.

The program leads the operator through the individual operating steps.
See Chapter 14.3 Notes on density determination for further expla-
nations of density determination.

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6.12 Setup for the statistics-program

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates to activate the Application menu.
SET
STATISTIC
STATISTIC MODE OFF Statistics program off
MODE STATISTIC Statistics only
MODE RECORDER Data storage only
MODE STAT./RECORDER Stat. and storage
COUNT 100 Number of values to be
stored automatically
(1...999)
RECORDING MANUAL With STO function
key
RECORDING TIMEBASE On a time basis
RECORDING LOADCHANGE After every weight
change
TIMEBASE 2.0 Time base for storage
in seconds

Functions of the statistics program and storage functions:

MODE
In this function-field, you define, whether only the statistics-pro-
gram, only the storage-program or both programs simultaneously
should be used.
RECORDING
With MANUAL, the STO function key must be pressed for
each value to be stored.
With LOADCHANGE the balance stores the measured value au-
tomatically after a load change.
With TIMEBASE the balance stores every value measured after
a defined period (works setting: 2.0 seconds).
TIMEBASE
Definition of the time span for the recording of data in accordance
with RECORDING TIMEBASE (for example, every 2 seconds).

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NUMBER
A number of measurements is laid down, after which automatic
storage is to be terminated.

NOTE
In storing the first value a range of 50% is determined. Subse-
quent values must be within this range otherwise an error message
will be issued.

Assigning the function keys for Stat./Recorder:

STO: Take value, start/stop of automatic recording
AUTO i: Automatic recording is running
WAIT i: Value not stabilized yet
END: Permanently store data (only with recording activated)
RES: Before a new series of measurements the storage must
be reset using RES.
INF: To change display to mean value (MEAN),
standard deviation (STDE.),
relative standard deviation (STDE. -%),
Maximum (MAX),
Minimum (MIN),
recorder values, and again
current value

Exit INF-Display with esc-button.

Display in the statistics-program

+ 123.456 9
STO RES INF
G G G G
A B C D

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Display-sequence, if changed with D:

+ 123.456 9 Display sequence:

MEAN 123.456 9 MEAN: 123.456 g
G G G G STDE.: 0.001 g
A B C D STDE.-%: 0.01 %
then: MAX: 123.457 g
+ 123.456 9 MIN: 123.456 g
STDE 0.001 9 individual values
G G G G
A B C D Exit with esc

6.13 Setup for Check-Weighing

See Chapter 4.4 Activating the two main menus and Chapter 4.5
How the menu control operates for the activation of the Application
menu.
SET CHECK +/-
CHECK +/- MODE ON/OFF Switch application on/off
NOM. 100.000 g Enter nominal weight
TO 120.000 g Define over load
TU 80.000 g Define under load

With the aid of the CHECK +/- program you can check each mea-
surement for its agreement with a defined reference-value plus/minus
allowable deviations.
In the CHECK +/- application the four function keys are not active.
In the display +, and !II are active.
If !II lights up, the measured value lies within the specified
tolerances.

NOTE
As an accessory, a signal light is available for this type of display.
See Chapter 13 Accessories.

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7 Special operating keys

7.1 The Tare key T

Effects taring
Ensure that the balance is in the weighing mode
Briefly press T
The balance performs a tare operation.
Effects a calibration
Ensure that the balance is in the weighing mode
Keep T pressed until CALIBRATION is displayed
Release T
The balance carries out a calibration in accordance with the set-
tings in the configuration menu (cf. Chapter 5.6 Calibration
functions) and reports these by means of a printout.
Carries out a calibration test
Ensure that the balance is in the weighing mode
Keep T pressed until TEST CALIBRATION is displayed
Release T
The balance carries out a calibration test.

NOTE
A calibration and/or a calibration-test can be cancelled with
ON/OFF.

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7.2 The Print key PRINT

Print out an individual value or a report
Ensure that the balance is in the weighing mode
Briefly press PRINT
The individual value or report will be printed out.
Reset product counter to 1
Ensure that the balance is in the weighing mode
Keep PRINT pressed until RESET PROD.-COUNTER is
displayed
Release PRINT
The product counter will be reset to 1.
Print out a balance status
Ensure that the balance is in the weighing mode
Keep PRINT pressed until PRINT STATUS is displayed
Release PRINT
The balance status will be printed out.
Print out the application-setup
Ensure that the balance is in the weighing mode
Keep PRINT pressed until PRINT APPLICATIONS is displayed
Release PRINT
The application-setup will be printed out.

7.3 The Change key F

Switch to other applications
As long as you keep F pressed, all active applications are
shown one after the other:
if, for example, the statistics program, the check+/- program and
the COUNT application are activated, BALANCING,
CHECK +/-, STATISTIC and COUNT appear in the info-line
one after the other:
Release F when the application to which the balance should be
switched, appears in the display.

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8 Data transfer to peripheral

devices
For data-transfers to peripheral devices, the balance is equipped with
an RS232/V24-interface.
Before the data-transfer, the RS232 interface must be matched with
the one in the peripheral device in the balance's configuration menu
(see Chapter 5.8 Interface-functions).
Handshake
The handshake is set to NO (none) in the works. It can be set to
software handshake XON/XOFF, or to hardware handshake.
Baud rate
Possible baud rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or
19200 baud.
Parity
Possible parity: 7 even 1 stop, 7 odd 1 stop, 7 No 2 stop or
8 No 1 stop.

Parity SB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SP
7-even-1 SB 1.DA 2.DA 3.DA 4.DA 5.DA 6.DA 7.DA PB SP
7-odd-1 SB 1.DA 2.DA 3.DA 4.DA 5.DA 6.DA 7.DA PB SP
7-no-2 SB 1.DA 2.DA 3.DA 4.DA 5.DA 6.DA 7.DA 1.SP 2.SP
8-no-1 SB 1.DA 2.DA 3.DA 4.DA 5.DA 6.DA 7.DA 8.DA SP

SB: Start bit PB: Parity bit

DA: Data bit SP: Stop bit

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8.1 Connection to peripheral devices

Standard, duplex connection
Balance RJ 45 D25 / D9 Peripheral device
RS 232 out 2 3/2 RS 232 in
RS 232 in 6 2/3 RS 232 out
GND 5 7/5 GND

Standard, duplex connection with additional hardware handshake in

the peripheral device
Balance RJ 45 D25 / D9 Peripheral device
RS 232 out 2 3/2 RS 232 in
RS 232 in 6 2/3 RS 232 out
GND 5 7/5 GND
CTS 3 20 / 4 DTR
DTR 7 5/8 CTS

Pinout of RJ45 socket

Balance RJ 45 Remark
n.c. 1 Not connected
RS 232 out 2 Out (V24)
CTS 3 In (V24)
VDC 4 Out (9..16V)
GND 5 0V
RS 232 in 6 In (V24)
DTR 7 Out (V24) 87654321
EXTBUS 8 In (5V, logic)

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8.2 Data-transfer
Display

S D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 U U U

The data-transfer takes place in ASCII code:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ... ... ...
B B B S D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 DP D0 B U ... CR LF

B Blank (space)
S Sign (+, -, space)
DP Decimal Point
D0...D7 Digits
U ... Unit (only when weight is stable, else no unit transfered)
CR Carriage Return
LF Line Feed

NOTE
Unused positions are filled with spaces.
The decimal-point DP can be between D0 and D7.

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8.3 Remote control-commands

Command Function
ACKn Handshake n=0 off; n = 1 on
CAL Start calibration (only where INT or EXT selected)
DN Reset weight display
D.......... Describe weight display (right-aligned)
@N Reset Info display
@......... Describe Info display
In Set FLOATINGDISPLAY time n=0 t=0.04 s
n=1 t=0.08 s
n=2 t=0.16 s
n=3 t=0.32 s
N Reset balance
OFF Switch off balance
ON Switch on balance
PCxxxx Enter anti-theft code
PDT Print out date and time
PRT Start printing (Press Print key)
PST Start print status
Pn (ttt.t) Set print mode
n=0 Individually print each value (unstable)
n=1 Individually print each value (stable)
n=2 Print after change of load
n=3 Print after each integration period
n=4 Print on time basis in s (ttt.t)
R%k Set current weight=100%
with k=0...7 decimal places (k=A: use automatic
positioning of decimal point)
REF%k rrr... Set reference weight rrr... for 100%
with k=0...7 decimal places (k=A: use automatic
positioning of decimal point)
Rnnn Set current weight=nnn items
REFrrr... Set reference weight rrr... for 1 item

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Command Function
Sn Set stability n n=0 low
n=1 medium
n=2 high
SDTttmmjj Set date and time (German) (Tag, Monat, Jahr,
hhmmss Stunde, Minute, Sekunde)
SDTmmdd Set Date and Time (English) (Month, Day, Year,
yyhhmmss Hour, Minutes, Seconds)
T (ttt) Tare or set tare to a specific value
Set unit x (1...4) of the balance with nn (0=g,
Uxnn
1=mg, 2=kg, ...)
UxS Switch balance to unit x (1...4)
ZERO Zero balance (provided weight is stable and within
the zero position range)
Tab. 8.4 Remote control-commands

NOTE
Each remote control-command must terminate with CR LF.
The commands are acknowledged if required.

8.4 Examples for the remote control of the

balance
Input Description of the function executed
D Five dashes will be shown
DTEST123 Will show: tESt123
D The display will be dark
T100 -100.000g (Tare set to 100 g)
T1 -1.00000 g (Tare set to 1 g)
T Balance will be tared
Tab. 8.5 Examples for remote control

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9 Error messages and correction of

faults
The balance shows a description of the fault in the info-line.

NOTE
If an error occurs without a description of the error in the info-line,
a Precisa Service Engineer must be called.

9.1 Notes on correcting faults

The following table shows faults and their possible causes. If you
cannot clear the fault on the basis of the table, please contact a Pre-
cisa Service Engineer.

Fault Possible cause

Weight dis- Balance not switched on
play does not Connection to power adaptor is interrupted
light Power supply has failed (interruption to cur-
rent)
The power adaptor is defective
OL is shown The weight range has been exceeded (Observe
in display information on the maximum weight range)
UL is shown The weight range is below the range of the ba-
in display lance (Scale pan or scale pan holder missing)
The weight The draft is too strong at the balance location
display The balance support is vibrating or varying
fluctuates The scale pan is touching a foreign body
continuously The time chosen for FLOATINGDISPLAY is too
short
The material being weighed is absorbing moi-
sture
The material being weighed is being blown
away, is evaporating or is subliming
Strong temperature variations in the material
being weighed

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Fault Possible cause

Results of The balance was not correctly tared
weighing are The balance is not correctly levelled
clearly incor- The calibration is no longer correct
rect There are strong temperature variations
There is no The stability control (Balance functions) is set
display or only too sensitively
dashes The time selected for FLOATINGDISPLAY is
unsatisfactory
Configuration The password lock is activated in the configu-
menu cannot ration menu
be changed
The display The balance location is not quiet enough (Inter-
flashes conti- rupt calibration with ON/OFF and relocate
nuously du- the balance in a better position)
ring calibration Use of an imprecise calibration weight (only
applies to external calibration)
Tab. 9.1 Possible faults and their removal

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10 Practical examples
10.1 Changing the Configuration menu
See Chapter 4.4.1 Activating the configuration menu, for the acti-
vation of the Configuration menu.

10.1.1 Setting the choice of language

In order to alter the display language, proceed as follows:

SPRACHE DEUTSCH Press D repeatedly until the

or language appears
LANGUE FRANCAISE Press E
or
LANGUAGE ENGLISH

LANGUAGE ENGLISH The language now blinks

Press D repeatedly until the
desired language appears
SPRACHE DEUTSCH Press E to confirm the
selection

10.1.2 Setting the Weight unit

In order to alter the weight unit, proceed as follows:

unit-1 9 Press D repeatedly until

UNIT-1 appears
unit-1 9 Press E
The display will flash
Press D repeatedly until the
desired unit appears
unit-1 Lb Press E to confirm the
selection

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10.1.3 Setting the Print functions

In order to alter the print parameters proceed as follows:

SET DATA PRINT Press D repeatedly until

SET DATA PRINT appears
AUTOSTART ON Press Bto get to the function
field (AUTO-START OFF or
AUTO-START ON is displayed)
Press E
AUTOSTART on The display flashes
Press D to switch between
ON and OFF
AUTOSTART OFF Press E to confirm the
selection
MODE STABLE Press D to select the next
function (MODE STABLE is dis-
played)
Press E
MODE stable The display flashes
Press D until the desired para-
meter appears (STABLE, UN-
STABLE, LOADCHANGE, etc.
appear in sequence.)
MODE LOADCHANGE Press E to set the new
parameter

Press D again to select the next function (TIMEBASE 2.0 ap-

pears, then SET PRINTFORMAT then again AUTOSTART ON,
etc.).
Press E to select the parameter which you want to change.
Change the value of the functions in a similar way to that described
for changing the AUTOSTART and MODE functions and confirm
the changes in each case with E.

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10.1.4 Activation of password protection

The possibilities for setting the password protection are described in
Chapter 5.10 Password protection.
In order to activate password protection, proceed as follows:

PASSWORd _ _ _ _ Press D repeatedly until

PASSWORD - - - - appears
PASSWORd 0 0 0 0 Press E. The first position of
the password will flash
Press D repeatedly until the
first number of the password is
correctly displayed
PASSWORd 6 0 0 0 Press B
The second position of the pass-
word display will now flash
PASSWORd 6 1 0 0 Press D repeatedly until the se-
cond number of the password is
correctly displayed
Proceed in a similar way for the
other two numbers
When all four numbers have been
entered, press E
Press B
DATA-PROTECTION OFF Now the current data-protection
status is displayed
DATA-PROTECTION OFF,
DATA-PROTECTION MED or
DATA-PROTECTION HIGH
Press E
DATA-PROTECTION OFF The display will flash
Press D repeatedly to alter the
password status
DATA-PROTECTION med Press E to store the entry

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In order to alter the password, proceed as follows:

Enter the password and press
B
DATA-PROTECTION med Now the current data-protection
status is displayed
Press D
New PASSWORD _ _ _ _ Enter the new password
(procedure as described above)
DATA-PROTECTION med Press E to store the entry

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10.2 Selection of an Application program

See Chapter 4.4.2 Activating the application menu for the activati-
on of the Application menu.

10.2.1 Setting for Counting by weighing

For Setup, see Chapter 6.4 Setup for SET APP. COUNT
To count uniformly heavy objects such as coins, screws or similar
things, proceed as follows:
Activate the Application menu
SET APP. OFF Press D repeatedly until
SET APP. OFF appears
Press E
SET APP. OFF The display flashes
Press D as often as required un-
til SET APP. COUNT appears
SET APP. count Press E to confirm the
selection of application
Press D
SETUP APPLIcATION SETUP APPLICATION
appears
Press B

KEY-1 5 KEY-1 5 appears

(Indication of reference number)
Press D
KEY-2 10 KEY-2 10 appears
Press E
KEY-2 10 The display flashes
You can change the value by
pressing C or D
KEY-2 8 Press E to store the new value

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When you have set the values for KEY-3 and KEY-4 in the same
way, press MENU, in order to return to the weighing mode.
The balance now shows 0.00 g.
You can switch to COUNT by prolonged pressing of the Change key
F.
The following display appears:

0.000 9 Place five of the items to

be counted
5 8 25 50
(e.g. paper clips) on the
G G G G scale pan.
A B C D

3.720 9 Press 5
(assigned reference part
5 8 25 50
count = 5)
G G G G
A B C D

5 PCS The weight is now

recalculated and
5 8 25 50
displayed as pieces (PCS)
G G G G
A B C D

237 PCS Now place all the items

to be counted on the
5 8 25 50
scale pan
G G G G
A B C D The number will now be
displayed

NOTE
Depending on the weight and tolerances of the items to be counted
you should count out a representative number of items for the de-
termination of the reference weight.

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10.2.2 Setting the statistic-functions

In order to store measurements, and subsequently be able to appraise
them statistically, proceed as follows:
Activate the Application menu
SET STATISTIc Press D repeatedly until
SET STATISTIC appears.
Press B
MODE OFF The display changes to MODE
OFF
Press E
MODE OFF The display flashes
Press D repeatedly
MODE STATISTIC, MODE
RECORDER, MODE STAT./
RECORDER and MODE OFF
appear
MODE STATISTIc Define the application
(see Chapter 6.12 Setup for the
statistics-program) and store it
with E
Press D
COUNT 100 COUNT 100 appears
Press E
COUNT 100 The display flashes
Press D or C repeatedly until
the desired COUNT (max. 999) is
displayed and press
COUNT 3 E to store your selection.
Press D
RECORDING MANUAL RECORDING MANUAL
appears
Press E

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RECORDING manual. The display flashes

Press D repeatedly until the
desired type of storage is
displayed and then
RECORDING LOADCHANGE press E to store your
selection.

Press MENU, in order to return to the weighing mode again.

The balance now shows 0.00 g.
If you hold down the Change key F, COUNT, then STATI-
STICS, then WEIGH, then again COUNT and so on appear in the
info-line one after the other.
Hold down the Change key, until STATISTICS is shown and then
release the key. The following display appears:

0.000 9
STO 0 RES INF
G G G G
A B C D

8.050 9 Place the first item

(e.g. a pin) on the
STO 1 RES INF
scale pan.
G G G G Press STO 0 to start
A B C D the recording.

8.150 9 Place the second pin on

the scale pan
STO 2 RES INF
G G G G
A B C D

7.820 9 Place the third pin on the

scale pan
STO 3 RES INF
G G G G
A B C D

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Now you can call up the statistics-parameters.

Press D.
The following display appears (mean value):

0.000 9 Press D repeatedly

MEAN 8.006 9 to scroll through the
G G G G statistics parameters one
after the other
A B C D

0.000 9 Standard deviation

STDE 0.169 9
G G G G
A B C D

0.000 9 Relative standard

deviation
STDE-% 2.11 %
G G G G
A B C D

0.000 9 Maximal value

MAX 8.150 9
G G G G
A B C D

0.000 9 Minimal value

MIN 7.820 9
Press esc to exit the
G G G G Info-Display
A B C D

0.000 9 RES resets the

memory.
STO 3 res INF
The balance is then ready
G G G G for the next series of
A B C D measurements.

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11 Maintenance and servicing

The balance must be treated carefully and cleaned regularly. It is a
precision instrument.

DANGER
For maintenance-work, the balance must be separated from the
power supply (remove power adaptor plug from socket). Also
ensure that the balance cannot be reconnected to the power
supply during the work by a third party.
Take care during cleaning that no liquid penetrates into the
appliance. If liquid is spilt on the balance, the latter must immedia-
tely be disconnected from the electricity supply. The balance may
only be used again after it has first been checked by a Precisa
Service Engineer.
The connections on the rear of the appliance and the power
adaptor may not come into contact with liquids.

Regularly dismantle the scale pan and the scale pan holder and remove
any dirt or dust from under the scale pan and on the balance housing
with a soft brush or a soft, lint-free cloth, moistened with a mild soap
solution.
The scale and the holder can be cleaned under running water. Take
care that both parts are completely dry, before they are re-installed on
the balance.

CAUTION
Never use solvents, acids, alkalis, paint thinners, scouring pow-
ders or other aggressive or corrosive chemicals for cleaning, since
these substances attack the surfaces of the balance housing and
can cause damage.

The regular maintenance of the balance by your Precisa Service

Representative will guarantee unrestricted functioning and reliability
over many years and will extend the lifespan of the balance.

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12 Transport, storage and disposal

12.1 Transportation and shipping of the balance

Your balance is a precision instrument. Treat it carefully.
Avoid shaking, severe impacts and vibration during the transportation.
Take care that there are no marked temperature fluctuations during
the transportation and that the balance does not become damp
(condensation).

NOTE
The balance should preferably be dispatched and transported in the
original packaging to avoid transportation damage.

12.2 Storage of the balance

If you would like to take the balance out of service for an extended
period, disconnect it from the electricity supply, clean it thoroughly
(see Chapter 11 Maintenance and servicing) and store it in a place
which fulfils the following conditions:
No violent shaking, no vibrations
No large temperature fluctuations
No direct solar radiation
No moisture

NOTE
The balance should preferably be stored in the original packaging,
since this provides optimal protection for the balance.

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13 Accessories
13.1 Accessories
Accessory Article-number
Second display, free-standing 350-8504
Second display, built-in 350-8505
Second display, wall mounted 350-8516

Interface RS232 350-8506

Interface 20 mA current loop passive 350-8526

Analog output 350-8508

-10 V... + 10 V (Resolution 10 mV)

Smartbox Module for various applications:

Parts counting with stored values and part 350-8511-001
numbers
Finished pack control to FPVO 350-8511-002

Signal-lamp with 3 bulbs (green, yellow, red) 350-8510

Input/Output module 350-8509

(6 TTL inputs, 8 Relay outputs)

Multiplexer for up to 7 balances (RS232) 350-8513

Data-cable RJ45 - RJ45, 0.75 m 350-8525

Data-cable RJ45 - RJ45, 1.5 m 350-8520
Data-cable RJ45 - RJ45, 3 m 350-8521

Data-cable RJ45 - DB9 female (PC), 1.5m 350-8557

Data-cable RJ45 - DB25 female (PC), 1.5m 350-8558
Data-cable RJ45 - DB25 male (Printer), 1.5m 350-8559

Accumulator pack, complete 350-8514

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Accessory Article-number
Density determination kit 350-8515

Windshield for M- and C-balances

Heighth 180 mm 350-8518
Heighth 260 mm 350-8519

Dust cover for display 350-4096

Night cover 350-4097

Hooks for under-floor weighing 350-8527

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14 Further information

14.1 Notes on the Weighing mode

14.1.1 Set Weighing mode: FLOATINGDISPLAY
The value set for FLOATINGDISPLAY defines the period, after which
each new measurement is displayed.
For the definition of this period, the quality of the balance-location is
crucial. The stability control must also be suitably chosen.
Recommended values:
Optimal balance location: FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.04 or
FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.08
Good balance location: FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.16
Critical balance location: FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.32

NOTE
The value of the Floating Display is a function of the stability con-
trol and the balance location. For balance location, see Chapter 3.4
Choice of a suitable location and Chapter 5.7 Weighing mode.

14.1.2 Set Weighing mode: Stability control

The value set for the stability control depends on the quality of the ba-
lance location and must be correctly chosen in order to obtain optimal,
reproducible results. Choose:
HIGH STABILITY at an optimal balance location,
MEDIUM STABILITY at a good balance location or
LOW STABILITY at a critical balance location

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14.1.3 Set Weighing mode: Auto-Standby

The Auto-Standby mode turns off the balance automatically, if:
the balance is tared and has shown Zero for at least 5 minutes
the balance has received no remote control command via the inter-
face for at least 5 minutes,
the automatic zero correction Auto-Zero is activated.

It is possible to start the balance again after it has been switched off
by an automatic Auto-Standby:
Briefly depress any key
Put a weight on the scale
Give a remote control command via the interface

14.1.4 Set Weighing mode: Auto-Zero

If the automatic zero correction Auto-Zero is activated, the balance
always gives a stable zero (e.g. even with room temperature fluctua-
tions).

14.2 Notes on calibration

The calibration of the balance is fixed in the Configuration menu (see
Chapter 3.7 Calibration of the balance and Chapter 5.6 Calibration
functions).
Possible types of calibration, depending on the model of balance:
External calibration by means of ICM (Intelligent Calibration Mode)
External calibration with freely selectable weight
Internal calibration
Automatic calibration

NOTE
The calibration can be interrupted at any time by pressing
ON/OFF.

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14.2.1 External calibration by means of ICM

Depending on the type of balance, calibration weights in steps of
10 g, 50 g, 100 g and 500 g can be used, where the calibration
weight must correspond to the precision of the balance.
For an external calibration by means of ICM, SET CALIBRATION
MODE EXTERNAL must be selected in the Configuration menu (see
Chapter 5.6 Calibration functions).
Switch to BALANCING with the
Change key
cALIBRation Press T until
CALIBRATION appears.
- - 0000 9 The balance carries out a Zero
measurement (0.000 g is shown
flashing)
- - 2000 9 After the zero measurement the
display flashes with the recom-
mended calibration weight
Place the calibration weight on
the pan
- - 2000 9 The display continues to flash
Calibration is complete when the
+ 2000 9
display stops flashing

14.2.2 External calibration with freely selectable weight

For an external calibration with user-definable weight, SET CALIBRA-
TION MODE EXT. -DEF. must be selected in the Configuration menu
(see Chapter 5.6 Calibration functions).
Then, the effective value of the calibration weight (DEF. n'nnn g) must
be entered with up to tenfold precision compared with the balance.

NOTE
If calibration is carried out with the free weight, then only this
weight may be used.

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Then proceed as follows:

Switch to BALANCING with the
Change key
cALIBRation Press T until
CALIBRATION appears.
- - 0000 9 The balance carries out a Zero
measurement (0000 g is shown
flashing)
- - 372 9 After the zero measurement the
display flashes with the previous-
ly entered calibration weight
Place the calibration weight on
the pan
- - 372 9 The display flashes rapidly
Calibration is complete when the
+ 372.15 9
display stops flashing (the exact
weight is shown)

14.2.3 Internal calibration

For an internal calibration with the built-in calibration weight SET CA-
LIBRATION MODE INTERNAL must be selected in the Configuration
menu (see Chapter 5.6 Calibration functions).
Then proceed as follows:
Switch to BALANCING with the Change key
Press T until CALIBRATION is shown.
The calibration is finished after a certain period of time.

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14.2.4 Automatic calibration

For an automatic calibration with the built-in calibration weight SET
CALIBRATION MODE AUTO must be selected in the Configuration
menu (see Chapter 5.6 Calibration functions).
The balance now calibrates itself automatically every 24 hours and/or
after each temperature change of 3 degrees Celsius, depending on the
definition in the Configuration menu SET CALIBRATION AUTOCAL.
The time of the automatic calibration is as determined in the Configu-
ration menu under SET CALIBRATION AUTOCAL. -TIME n h.
(e.g. 6 h for 06.00 o'clock in the morning).

NOTE
For the automatic calibration by time and by time/temp. the date
and time of the balance must first be correctly set (see Chapter 5.9
Date and time).
The calibration can also be effected manually any time while auto-
calibration is activated.
The automatic calibration then takes place only if no weight is pla-
ced on the pan for at least five minutes.
It is recommended, that the time for the auto-calibration be set at
a time outside the normal business hours (for example, in the early
morning).

14.3 Notes on density determination

With the aid of the Density program the density of solids and liquids
can be determined (with accessories for the density determination,
see Chapter 13 Accessories).
For this, different types of weighing can be selected:

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14.3.1 Density determination Solid on bottom mode

A temperature-controlled reference-liquid (water) is poured into a
bowl, placed on the scale pan and tared.
The solid is then placed into the liquid and weighed. Subsequently, the
solid is suspended so that it is still completely immersed in the water,
but no longer touches the base. It is weighed again.
From the weights, the balance determines the density of the solid.

14.3.2 Density determination Solid in air mode

With this weighing method, the solid is weighed with the aid of under-
floor weighing (see Chapter 3.10 Under-floor weighing).
The solid is then placed in the temperature-controlled reference liquid
(water) so that it does not touch the base of the bowl, but is neverthe-
less fully immersed in the water. Weighing is again carried out.
From the weights, the balance determines the density of the solid.

14.3.3 Density determination Liquid mode

The density of a liquid is determined using this method of weighing.
The procedure is exactly the same as with the density determination
by the Solid in air method. A glass object with a volume of 10 cm3
or 100 cm3 is used as the solid (available as accessories, see
Chapter 13 Accessories).

14.3.4 Density determination Solid porous mode

The density of a porous solid is determined with this method of weig-
hing.
In order to carry out such measurements, you will require the Density
Determination Kit (see Chapter 13 Accessories). The instruction
manual supplied with this kit describes the procedure for the density-
measurement.

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15 Configuration menu tree

SET CONFI-
GURATION
FACTORY CONFIG.
USER CONFIG.
STORE CONFIG.
UNIT-1
UNIT-1 g
mg
kg
GN
dwt
ozt
oz
Lb
ct
C.M
tlH
tlM
tlT
mo
t
Bht
SET
DATA PRINT
AUTO-START ON/OFF
MODE UNSTABLE
MODE STABLE
MODE LOADCHANGE
MODE CONTINUOUS
MODE TIMEBASE
TIMEBASE 2.0

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SET PRINTFORMAT DATE AND TIME ON/OFF

BALANCE-ID ON/OFF
PRODUCT-ID ON/OFF
GROSS AND TARE ON/OFF
UNITS ON/OFF
OPERATOR-ID ON/OFF
PRODUCT ttt...
PRODUCTMODE HOLD
PRODUCTMODE DELETE
PRODUCTMODE COUNT
OPERATOR ttt...
SET CALI-
BRATION
MODE OFF
MODE EXTERNAL
MODE EXT.-DEF.
MODE INTERNAL
MODE AUTO
DEF. 0.000 g
AUTOCAL. TIME/TEMP.
AUTOCAL.TEMPERATURE
AUTOCAL. TIME
AUTOCAL.-TIME 6h
SET WEIGH-
ING MODE
FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.04
FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.08
FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.16
FLOATINGDISPLAY 0.32
STABILITY LOW
STABILITY MEDIUM
STABILITY HIGH
AUTO-STANDBY OFF
AUTO-STANDBY 5 MIN
AUTO-STANDBY 10 MIN
AUTO-STANDBY 30 MIN
AUTO-ZERO ON/OFF
QUICK-TARE ON/OFF

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SET
INTERFACE
BAUDRATE 300
BAUDRATE 600
BAUDRATE 1200
BAUDRATE 2400
BAUDRATE 4800
BAUDRATE 9600
BAUDRATE 19200
PARITY 7-EVEN-1STOP
PARITY 7-ODD-1STOP
PARITY 7-NO-2STOP
PARITY 8-NO-1STOP
HANDSHAKE NO
HANDSHAKE XON-XOFF
HANDSHAKE HARDWARE
SET DATE
AND TIME
DATE [DD.MM.YY]
TIME [HH.MM.SS]
FORMAT STANDARD/US
PASSWORD
PASSWORD DATA-PROTECTION OFF
DATA-PROTECTION MED
DATA-PROTECTION HIGH
NEW PASSWORD
THEFTCODE
THEFTCODE THEFT-PROTECTION OFF
THEFT-PROTECTION ON
NEW CODE
KEY TONE
KEY TONE AUTO-START ON/OFF
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SPRACHE DEUTSCH
LANGUE FRANCAISE

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CONTRAST
CONTRAST 6

Application Menu Tree

SET APP.
OFF
UNITS
COUNT
PERCENT
CALCULATOR
PAPER
NET-TOTAL
SUM
ANIMAL
DENSITY
SETUP APPLICATION
Division depends on the current
application, see Chapter 6
Working with the
Application Menu
SET STATISTIC
MODE OFF
MODE STATISTIC
MODE RECORDER
MODE STAT./RECORDER
COUNT 100
RECORDING MANUAL
RECORDING TIMEBASE
RECORDING LOADCHANGE
TIMEBASE 2.0

SET CHECK +/-

MODE ON/OFF
NOM. 100.000 g
TO 120.000 g
TU 80.000 g

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AUTO-START
AUTO-START ON/OFF

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