Operating Instructions ACCULAB ATILON Electronic Analytical and Precision Balances 98648-015-55
Contents 3 Warnings and Safety Precautions 44 ISO/GLP-compliant Printout/Record 4 Getting Started 46 Data Interface 5 Installation 47 Troubleshooting Guide 11 11 12 14 Operation Display and Operating Elements Basic Weighing Function Calibration/Adjustment 17 17 18 19 20 24 Configuration (Operating Menu) Functions of the Keys during Configuration Menu Navigation; Example: Setting the Language Parameter Settings: Menu Parameter Settings: Overview Input: ID Number, Date and Time 26 27 29 31 33 35 37
Warnings and Safety Precautions Safety § To prevent damage to the equipment, please read these operating instructions carefully before using the balance. ! Do not use this equipment in hazardous areas. ! The balance may be opened only by trained service technicians. ! Disconnect the balance from power before connecting or disconnecting peripheral devices.
Getting Started Storage and Shipping Conditions – Do not expose the balance to extreme temperatures, moisture, shocks, blows or vibration. Unpacking the Equipment § After unpacking the equipment, please check it immediately for any external damage. $ If you detect any damage, proceed as directed in the chapter entitled “Care and Maintenance,” under “Safety Inspection.” $ Save the box and all parts of the packaging for any future transport. Disconnect all cables before packing the balance for shipping.
Installation § – – – – Setting Up the Balance Instruments with sliding-door draft shield: Place components inside the chamber in the following order: Draft shield base plate Drip/breeze ring Pan support Weighing pan § – – – – – Instruments with a round glass draft ring: Position the components listed below in the order given: Place the lower lid on the balance with the raised edge facing upwards Pan support Weighing pan Glass draft ring Place the upper lid on the draft shield ring with the raised edge f
– – § § Connecting the Balance to AC Power/Safety Precautions Use only original Acculab AC adapters. For use within Europe: part no. 6971412 U.S./Canada: part no. 6971413 1) Connect the angle plug to the balance 2) Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet (mains) AC Adapter with Country-specific Power Cord Some models come with separate country-specific power cords for the AC adapter.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. For information on the specific limits and class of this equipment, please refer to the Declaration of Conformity.
Connecting Electronic Peripheral Devices § Make sure to unplug the balance from AC power before you connect or disconnect a peripheral device (printer or computer) to or from the interface port. Warmup Time To ensure accurate results, the balance must warm up before operation as follows: – Models ATL-153 and ATL-822: 2 hours – All other models: 30 minutes Only after this time will the instrument have reached the required operating temperature.
Below-Balance Weighing A port for a below-balance weighing hanger is located on the bottom of the balance. $ Below-balance weighing is not permitted in legal metrology. § Open cover plate on the bottom of the balance. Important: set the balance on its side to access the cover plate. DO NOT turn the balance upside-down. § Using the built-in hook 1: Attach the sample (e.g., using a suspension wire) to the hanger. $ Install a shield for protection against drafts if necessary.
Leveling the Balance Purpose: – To compensate for unevenness at the place of installation Always level the balance again any time after it has been moved to a different location. Only the 2 front feet are adjusted to level the balance. L R § Retract the two rear feet (only on models with a rectangular weighing pan). R L § Turn the 2 front feet as shown in the diagram until the air bubble is centered within the circle of the level indicator. > In most cases this will require several adjustment steps.
Operation Overview of Display Elements 1 2 12 11 10 3 9 8 7 4 5 6 Pos. Designation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pos. Designation Weight unit Menu level indicator Symbol: “GLP printing mode active” Symbol: “Printing mode active” Symbol: “Application program active” Calculated-value indicator (i.e.
Basic Weighing Function Features – Taring the balance – Printing weights Preparation § Switch on the balance: Press (ON/OFF) § Tare the balance, if necessary: Press (TARE) $ If necessary, change the configuration settings: See the chapter entitled “Configuration” $ If desired, load the factory settings: See the chapter entitled “Configuration” Using Verified Balances as Legal Measuring Instruments in the EU*: The type-approval certificate for verification applies only to non-automatic weighing instruments
Example Simple Weighing Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout Balance in standby mode 1. Switch on the balance Self-test is performed, followed by automatic initial tare function. 10:32:30 (ON/OFF) 2. Place container on weighing pan (in this example: 11,5 g). 3. Tare the balance + (TARE) 4. Place sample in container (in this example: 132 g). 5. Print weight 0.0 g 0.0 g + (PRINT) 11.5 g N 132.0 g + 132.
Calibration and Adjustment Purpose Calibration is the determination of any difference between the measured value displayed and the true weight (mass) of a sample. Adjustment is the correction of this difference, or its reduction to an allowable level within maximum permissible error limits. To block calibration/adjustment: – Select Cal.-Adj.
Internal Calibration/Adjustment (Only on ATL…-I und ATL…-V models) Set the following parameters: SETUP - Waage - CAL.Just. - Cal.Int. (menu code 1.1. 9. 4) The built-in motorized calibration weight is applied and removed automatically for internal calibration. Step Key (or instruction) 1. Unload and tare the balance (TARE) 2. Start calibration (CAL) The built-in weight is applied automaticallyg 3. Calibration/adjustment executed 4. The built-in weight is removed Display 0.0 g CAL.Int. g CAL.RUN.
External Calibration Parameters (changes in factory settings): SETUP - Waage - CAL.Just. - Cal.Ext. (menu code 1.1. 9. 1) The required calibration weight is configured at the factory (see “Specifications”) Step Key (or instruction) 1. Unload and tare the balance (TARE) 2. Start calibration. (CAL) Display 0.0 g Cal.Ext. g Once you store the zero point the required calibration weight is prompted (flashing display) - 5000.0 g 3.
Configuration (Operating Menu) You can configure the balance; i.e., adapt it to individual requirements.
Menu Navigation Example: Setting the Language Step Key (or instruction) Display 1. Open the menu: In weighing mode: first menu item is shown (MENU)* (hold) Applic. 2. Scroll upward within the menu level; after the last menu code, the first code is displayed again Repeatedly: (MENU)* Input ... languag. 3. Select menu level Repeatedly: (ENTER) (scrolls to the right) english o 4. Change setting: Scroll until the desired setting is shown (MENU)* Espanol 5.
Parameter Settings: Menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Menu code Setup Bal.Scal. Balance parameters Ambient Ambient conditions app.fil. Application filter Stab.Rng. Stability range Taring Taring 1) AutoZer. Auto zero Wt.Unit Basic weight unit Display Display accuracy1) Cal./adj. Function of the (CAL) key Cal.Unit. Weight unit for calibratio 1) Baud Baud rate parity Parity Stopbit Number of stop bits handshk. Handshake mode databit Number of data bits Dat.Rec.
Parameter Settings: Overview ο = Factory setting √ = User-defined setting Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Setup Bal.Scal. Balance parameters Ambient Ambient conditions (Filter adaptation) V.Stable Very stable ο Stable Unstabl V.Unstbl. Very unstable 1. 1. 1. 1 1. 1. 1. 2 1. 1. 1. 3 1. 1. 1. 4 App.filt. Application filter ο Final.Rd. Final readout mode Filling Filling mode 1. 1. 2. 1 1. 1. 2. 2 Stab.Rng. Stability range 1/4-Dig. (digit) 1/2-Dig. 1-Digit ο 2-Digit 4-Digit 8- Digit1) 1. 1. 3.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Setup Interf. Interface Baudrate 600 ο 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 1. 5. 1. 3 1. 5. 1. 4 1. 5. 1. 5 1. 5. 1. 6 1. 5. 1. 7 1. 5. 1. 8 Parity Parity ο Odd Even None 1. 5. 2. 3 1. 5. 2. 4 1. 5. 2. 5 StopBit No. of stop bits ο 1 Stop 2 Stop 1. 5. 3. 1 1. 5. 3. 2 Handshk. Handshake mode Softw.are ο Hardw.are None 1. 5. 4. 1 1. 5. 4. 2 1. 5. 4. 3 DataBit No. of data bits ο 7 Bits 8 Bits 1. 5. 5. 1 1. 5. 5. 2 Dat.Rec.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Setup Prnt.Out Printing Prt.Init. Printing application parameters Off ο All All parameters MainPar. Main parameters 1. 6. 5. 1 1. 6. 5. 2 1. 6. 5. 2 Format Line format for printout 16 Char. 16 characters (w/o ID) ο 22 Char. 22 characters (w/ ID) 2 Char. 2 characters (w/ ID) (Date/Time and weight value) 1. 6. 6. 1 1. 6. 6. 2 1. 6. 6. 3 GLP Printout as ISO/GLPcompliant ο Off Cal.-adj. Only for calib./adj. Always All printouts 1. 6. 7. 1 1. 6. 7. 2 1. 6. 7.
Level 1 Level 2 Applic. Applic. programs Weigh Unit Toggle units Level 4 Menu code Disp.Dig.1) Display accuracy ο All Minus 1 2. 1. 2. 2. 2. 1 2. 2. 2. 2 Resolut. Resolution ο Disp.Acc. Display accuracy 10-fold 10 times > disp. 2. 3. 1. 1 2. 3. 1. 2 Ref.Updt. Autom. reference updating ο Off Auto 2. 3. 2. 1 2. 3. 2. 2 Percent Weighing in percent Dec.Plcs Decimal places None No dec. places ο 1 Dec.Pl. 1 decimal place 2 Dec.Pl. 2 decimal places 3 Dec.Pl. 3 decimal places 2. 4. 1. 1 2. 4. 1.
Input: ID number, Date and Time Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Menu Code Input Input ID No. 3. 1. DATE ID input for ISO/GLP compliant data record; 7 characters max. Permitted characters: 0 to 9; A to Z; dash/hyphen; space Menu item for setting the date 3. 2. TIME Menu item for setting the time 3. 3. Depending on the setting you select for the menu item “SETUP-PRNT.OUT-DATE,” the date will be displayed in the following format: Format Display: Date DD.MMM.YY MMM.DD.
Example: ID No., Date and Time Step Key (or instruction) Display 1. Open the menu:In weighing mode; first menu item is displayed (MENU)* hold APPLIC. 2. Select “Input” (MENU)* Input 3. Select input for ID no. twice (ENTER) ID NO. 4. Set or change the ID no. – hold down key to automatically change the digit(s): (MENU)* (MENU)* hold 3------ 5. Scroll within the 7-digit (ENTER) or (CLEAR) 3-aBC12 6. Save input when you have reached the last digit of the ID no. (ENTER) ID NO. 7.
Device Information Level 1 InFormation Level 2 Level 3 Example Menu code version Show software version rel.36.03 4. 1. Ser. No. Show serial number To toggle focus between upper and lower display sections, press (MENU)* 10801234 4. 2. model Show model designation (to change focus from upper to middle to lower display section and back, press (MENU)* Atl-8201 4. 3. Display of Menu Items: Text or Codes Languag. English (factory setting) Deutsch German Franc. French ital.
Counting Display symbol: Z Purpose With the Counting program you can determine the number of parts that each have approximately equal weight. To do this, a known number of parts (the reference sample quantity) is weighed first, and the individual piece weight (reference weight) is calculated from this result. Thus the number of parts subsequently placed on the balance can be determined from their weight. Preparation § Select the Counting application in the menu: see “Configuration.
Example : Counting parts of equal weight Parameter: Applic. - Count. (menu code 2. 3.) Step Key (or instruction) 1. Place empty container on the balance 2. Tare the balance Display/Data output + 22.6 g (TARE) 0.0 g 3. Add reference sample quantity to container (in this example: 20 pcs) 4. Changing the reference sample quantity: (MENU)* ref 10pcs 5. Select reference sample quantity: In increments of 1 (1, 2, 3, etc. to 100) In increments of 10 (10, 20, etc.
Weighing in Percent Display symbol: % Purpose This application program allows you to obtain weight readouts in percent which are in proportion to a reference weight. Preparation § Select the Weighing in percent application in the menu: see “Configuration.” Changing the Reference Percentage Activate function: Press the (MENU)* key Select the desired reference (1 to 100): In increments of 1: Press the (MENU)* key briefly In increments of 10: Press and hold the (MENU)* key.
Example: Determining residual weight in percent Parameter settings: Applic. Percent (menu code 2. 4.) Reference percentage: Ref 100% Step 1. Tare the balance Key (or instruction) Display/Data output (TARE) 0.0 g 2. Place sample equal to 100% on the balance (in this example: 111.6 g) 3. Information: Enter reference percentage (Changing the reference: see the previous page) 4.
Calculation Display symbol: C Purpose With this application program you can calculate weight value using a multiplier or divisor. This can be used, for example, to determine the weight per unit area, or “gsm” weight (grams per square meter), of paper. Preparation § Select the Calculation application in the menu: see “Configuration.” Setting the Factor or Divisor Activate function: Press the (MENU)* key Select a number of up to 7 digits and, if needed, one decimal point (0.
Example: Calculating the weight per unit area of paper: An A4 sheet of paper is used in this example, with surface dimensions of 0.210 m + 0.297 m = 0.06237 m2. To determine the weight per unit area, the total weight is divided by the surface. Parameter settings: Applic. Calc.-Method-Div. (menu code 2. 8. 1. 2) Step Key (or instruction) 1. Tare the balance (TARE) 2. Activate divisor input (MENU)* 3. Set the divisor (in this example: 0.06237): (ENTER), Display/Data output 0.00 g ______0.
Animal Weighing/Averaging Display symbol: V Purpose Use this program to determine the weights of unstable samples (e.g., live animals) or to determine weights under unstable ambient conditions. With this program, the balance calculates the weight as the average of a defined number of individual weighing operations (also referred to as “subweighing operations”). Preparation § Select the Animal weighing application in the menu: see “Configuration.
Example: Determining animal weight with automatic start and 20 subweighing operations (measurements) Parameter settings: Applic. AnimalW. (menu code 2. 7.) Step Key (or instruction) Display/Data output 1. Place animal weighing bowl on the balance 22.6 g 2. Tare the balance (TARE) 3. Change the number of subweighing operations: (MENU)* ref 4. Set number of measurements: In increments of 1 (1, 2, 3, etc. to 100) In increments of 10 (10, 20, etc.
Net-total Formulation Display symbol: R Purpose With this application program you can weigh in individual components either by their individual weight or by the total weight. You can print out both the total weight and the individual weights of the components. Preparation § Select the Net-total application in the menu: see “Configuration.” Features – Weigh up to 99 components from “0” to a defined total component weight.
Example: Counting parts into a container Parameter settings: Applic.-Net-Tot (menu code 2. 5.) Step Key (or instruction) Display/Data output 1. Place empty container on the balance. 65.0 g 2. Tare the balance (TARE) 3. Add first component 4. Store component data 0.0 g + 120.5 g (ENTER) + 0.0 g Comp 1+ 5. Add next component 6. Store component data (ENTER) 70.5 g * NET + 0.0 g * NET 7. Weigh in further components as desired Repeat steps 5 and 6 8.
Totalizing Display symbol: R Purpose With this application program you can add values from successive, mutually independent weight values to a total that exceeds the capacity of the balance. Preparation § Select the Totalizing application in the menu: see “Configuration”.
Example: Totalizing weight values Parameter settings: Applic. Total Comp.Prt On (Code 2. 6. 1. 2) Step 1. Tare the balance Key (or instruction) (TARE) 2. Place sample balance (in this example: 380 g) 3. Store value in memory Display/Data output (ENTER) 0.0 g + 380.0 g + 380.0 g Comp 1+ * 4. Remove sample + 0.0 g 5. Place the next sample on the balance (in this example, 575 g) + 575.0 g + + 955.0 g * 575.0 g * 6. Store value in memory (ENTER) 380.0 g * * Comp 2+ 7.
Density Determination Display symbol: W Purpose This application program lets you determine the density of solid substances using the buoyancy method. You can have results displayed with one decimal place, or no decimal places: see “Configuration” . Note: the sample holder and suspension wire used in the example below are not included with the balance. Printout for Density Determination Wa + 20.0 g : Weight in air Wfl + 15.0 g : Weight in liquid Rho 4.
Example: Determining the density of a solid sample. Parameter settings: Applic.-Density-Dec.Plcs-1 Dec. Pl (menu code 2. 9. 1. 2) Step Key (or instruction) Display/Data output 1. Attach sample holder to suspension wire 2. Tare the balance (TARE) 3. Start application program (ENTER) 4. Confirm “Air” display (ENTER) 5. Determine the weight of the sample in air: Place sample on the balance 6. Store value for weight in air 0.0 g air + ? 20.0 g * (ENTER) 7.
Mass Unit Conversion Purpose With this application program you can change the weight value displayed from the basic weight unit to any of 4 application weight units (see table on next page). Preparation § Select the Unit application for toggling weight units: see chapter on “Configuration” (Parameter Settings) Features – Set the basic unit and display accuracy in the Setup menu: see “Configuration.” – Set the application weight units and display accuracies in the Application menu.
Example: Change display from the basic unit (in this example, grams [g]) to pounds [lb] and then to Troy ounces [ozt]. Set the following parameters: Applic. Unit (Code 2. 2.) Step Key (or instruction) Display (MENU)* None 2. Select an application unit; in this example, pounds (see table on next page) Repeatedly: (MENU)* pound 3. Confirm the weight unit (pounds) (ENTER) pound o 4. Select the next application (ENTER) KEINE o Repeatedly: (MENU)* troy.oz. (ENTER) troy.oz. o (CLEAR) 0.
The following weight units are available in your Atilon balance (in legal metrology, only units permitted by national law are available): Menu item 1) UserDef. 1) 2) Grams (factory setting) 3) Kilogr. 4) Carats 5) Pounds 6) Ounces 7) Troy Oz. 8) HKTael 9) Sng.Tael. 10) Twn.Tael 11) Grains 12) Peny.Wt. 13) Milligr. 14) Pt.P.Lb. 15) Chn.Tael 16) Mommes 17) Austr.Ct.
ISO/GLP-compliant Printout/Record Features You can have device information, ID texts and date and time printed before (GLP header) and after (GLP footer) the values of a weighing series.
The ISO/GLP-compliant printout can contain the following lines: -------------------17-Aug-2006 10:15 ACCULAB Mod. ATL-8201 Ser. no. 10105355 Ver. no. 00-36-01 ID 2690 923 -------------------L ID nRef 10 pcs wRef 21.14 g Qnt + 567 pcs -------------------17-Aug-2006 10:20 Name: Blank line -------------------- Dotted line Date/time (beginning of measurement) Balance manufacturer Model Balance serial number Software version ID Dotted line Measurement series no.
Data Interface Purpose Your balance comes equipped with an interface port for connection to a computer or other peripheral device. You can use a computer to change, start and/or monitor the functions of the balance and the application programs.
Troubleshooting Guide Error codes are shown on the main display for approx. 2 seconds. The program then returns automatically to the previous mode. Display No segments appear on the display high low or Err 54 err 54, typical App.err. dis.err. prt.err.
Care and Maintenance Repairs § Repair work must be performed by trained service technicians. Any attempt by untrained persons to perform repairs may result in considerable hazards for the user. If the instrument requires repairs, please contact your Acculab dealer. Cleaning § Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet (mains supply). If you have an interface cable connected to the balance port, unplug it from the port. ! Make sure that no liquid enters the balance/scale housing.
Recycling Safety Inspection If there is any indication that safe operation of the balance is no longer warranted: § Turn off the power and disconnect the equipment from AC power immediately. Information and Instructions on Disposal and Repairs Packaging that is no longer required must be disposed of at the local waste disposal facility. The packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be used as secondary raw materials.
Overview Specifications 50 Built-in motorized calibration weight All ATL...-I and ATL...-V models AC power source/power requirements, voltage, frequency AC adapter 230 V or 115 25 V, +15% to – 20%, 48 – 60 Hz Power consumption VA maximum 16; typical 8 (STNG6) Approx.
Specifications for Individual Models Model Weighing capacity Readability Tare range (subtractive) Repeatability (std. deviation) Linearity Response time (average) Sensitivity drift within +10 to +30°C Adaptation to ambient conditions External calibration weight Operating temperature range Net weight, approx.: Weighing pan size Weighing chamber height Dimensions (W + D + H) g g g <± g <± g s <±/K ATL-124, ATL-124-I 120 0.0001 120 0.0001 ATL-84, ATL-84-I 80 0.0001 80 0.0001 50 (E2) kg mm mm mm 0.0002 0.
Specifications for Individual Models Model Weighing capacity Readability Tare range (subtractive) Repeatability (std. deviation) Linearity Response time (average) Sensitivity drift within +10 to +30°C Adaptation to ambient conditions (of at least accuracy class...) Operating temperature range Net weight, approx.: Weighing pan size Dimensions (W + D + H) g g g <± g <± g s < ±/K g kg mm mm Model Weighing capacity Readability Tare range (subtractive) Repeatability (std.
Verified Models with EC-type Approval: Specifications Model Type Accuracy class 1) Weighing capacity, Max 1) Scale interval d 1) Tare range (subtractive) Verification scale interval e 1) Minimum capacity, Min 1) Response time (average) Range of use according 1) Allowable ambient operating temperature Net weight, approx.
Verified Models with EC-type Approval: Specifications Model Type Accuracy class 1) Weighing capacity, Max 1) Scale interval d 1) Tare range (subtractive) Verification scale interval e 1) Minimum capacity, Min 1) Response time (average) Range of use according to CD 1) Allowable ambient operating temperature Net weight, approx.
Accessories External calibration weights: For model Accuracy class ATL-224 E2 ATL-124 E2 ATL-623 E2 ATL-4202 E2 ATL-6202 E2 ATL-153 F1 ATL-423 F1 ATL-2202 F1 ATL-822 F2 ATL-8201, ATL-6201 F2 or ± 25 mg Product Data printer with date, time, statistics evaluation, transaction counter functions and LCD Order No.
C Marking The balance complies with the following EC Directives and European Standards: Council Directive 89/336/EEC “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)” Applicable European Standards: Limitation of emissions: In accordance with product standard EN 61326-1 Class B (residential area) Defined immunity to interference: in accordance with product standard EN 61326-1 (minimum test requirements, non-continuous operation) Important Note: The operator shall be responsible for any modifications to Acculab equipmen
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