User manual
PLJ-GM-BA-e-1312 
2 
GB 
KERN PLJ-GM 
Version 1.2 03/2013 
Operating instruction 
Precision balance 
Table of Contents 
1  Technical data ................................................................................................ 4 
2  Declaration of conformity ............................................................................. 5 
3  Basic Information (General) .......................................................................... 6 
3.1  Proper use ................................................................................................................................. 6 
3.2  Improper Use............................................................................................................................. 6 
3.3  Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 6 
3.4  Monitoring of Test Resources ................................................................................................. 7 
4  Basic Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7 
4.1  Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual .................................................. 7 
4.2  Personnel training .................................................................................................................... 7 
5  Transport and storage ................................................................................... 7 
5.1  Testing upon acceptance ........................................................................................................ 7 
5.2  Packaging / return transport ................................................................................................... 8 
6  Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ..................................................... 10 
6.1  Installation Site, Location of Use .......................................................................................... 10 
6.2  Unpacking ............................................................................................................................... 10 
6.2.1  Remove the transportation lock ................................................................................................ 10 
6.2.2  Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 11 
6.2.3  Scope of delivery ...................................................................................................................... 11 
6.3  Mains connection ................................................................................................................... 11 
6.4  Connection of peripheral devices ......................................................................................... 11 
6.5  Initial Commissioning ............................................................................................................ 11 
6.5.1  Stability display ......................................................................................................................... 11 
6.5.2  Balance zero display ................................................................................................................. 12 
6.6  Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 12 
6.6.1  Automatic adjustment with internal weight ............................................................................... 12 
6.6.2  Sequence of adjustment after the balance having been switched on: ..................................... 12 
6.6.3  Sequence of temperature-controlled adjustment: .................................................................... 13 
6.6.4  Sequence of time-controlled adjustment: ................................................................................. 13 
6.6.5  Manual adjustment with internal weight .................................................................................... 13 
6.7  Verification .............................................................................................................................. 14 
6.8  Underfloor weighing ............................................................................................................... 15 
7  Operation ...................................................................................................... 16 
7.1  Operating elements ................................................................................................................ 16 
7.1.1  Backlit display ........................................................................................................................... 16 
7.1.2  Keyboard overview ................................................................................................................... 16 
7.1.3  Overview of display ................................................................................................................... 17 










