R Series Balances AS R2.PLUS Analytical Balances PS R2 Precision Balances BRIEF USER MANUAL IMMU-03-S-03-03-21-EN www.radwag.
CAUTION: This is only a brief version of the user manual, it does not provide all product-related information. Prior to moisture analyzer operation it is recommended to read the full user manual version that is to be found on a CD delivered along with the device. The full user manual version describes data crucial for settings and device operation. If you are reading this, it means that you are bound to achieve success.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General Information .................................................................................... 5 1.1. Dimensions .......................................................................................... 5 1.2. Connectors........................................................................................... 5 1.3. PS R2.H Series ..................................................................................... 6 1.4. Intended Use .......................................
13.2. Format of Data Sent on Pressing Print Button .......................................... 23 14. Communication Protocol ........................................................................... 24 15. Error Messages ..........................................................................................
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. DIMENSIONS AS PLUS series: PS 200/2000 - PS 1000 PS 2100 - PS 10100 1.2.
1.3. PS R2.H SERIES The PS R2.H series redefines the level of standard for precision balances. Not only do they share all the features of R series balances, but can also work in adverse operating conditions (condensed dust, drops of water falling down at different angles) typical for IP 54. Balance housing is made of plastic, whereas its pan of stainless steel. The PS R2.H series metrological parameters are identical like those of standard design balances.
1.4. INTENDED USE R2 series balances are designed to provide accurate measurement of weighed loads, performed under laboratory conditions. It is intended for application as a non-automatic weighing instrument only, i.e. the material to be weighed is manually and carefully placed in the centre of the weighing pan. Weighing result should be read only after stable reading has been obtained. 1.5. PRECAUTIONS Do not use the balance for a dynamic weighing.
1.7. METROLOGICAL PARAMETERS MONITORING Metrological characteristics of the balance require periodical inspection to be carried out by its user. Inspection frequency is dependent on ambient conditions in which the balance is used, types of performed processes and accepted quality management system in organization. 1.8.
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3.3. STANDARD DELIVERY COMPONENTS LIST • • • • • • • balance bottom insert (AS balance exclusively) centring ring (AS balance exclusively) weighing pan, open-work pan for AS with d=0,01/0,1mg exclusively draft shield (AS and PS balances, d=0.001g, exclusively). power supplier user Manual – CD version AS R2.PLUS • • remove a transport lock (1) – gently press the transport lock and turn it accordingly to instruction, keep the transport lock should your balance be transported in the future.
3.4. SETTINGS It is necessary to level the balance prior connecting it to the mains. To level the balance turn its feet until an air bubble takes the central position. The balance shall rest on a surface firmly, each of the feet must be supported. 3.5. MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES 1. Disassembly a weighing pan and other detachable components (the components differ depending on a balance type – see Unpacking section).
Avoid drying the panes either using paper towel or forced air circulation since some fibres, grains or contamination of other type could permeate into the panes thus causing weighing errors. One shall not use driers when drying measuring glass tools. It is a frequent treatment to leave glass components on a rack to dry. Cleaning stainless steel components: Avoid using cleansers containing any corrosive chemicals, e.g. bleach (containing chlorine). Do not use abrasive substances.
Remove the back pane of the chamber. Remove the left and the right side pane. Carefully disassembly the weighing pan, the draft shield and the bottom insert. Clean the weighing chamber and the panes. All the operations have to be done carefully. Pay special attention to the spot where the weighing pan is installed; dirt and other small elements might enter the balance construction through this opening. This may cause incorrect operation of the instrument.
3.7. CONNECTING ADDITIONAL HARDWARE Use only accessories and peripheral equipment recommended by the manufacturer. The balance must be disconnected from the mains before connecting or disconnecting any peripherals (printer, PC computer, computer keyboard). On connecting the peripherals, plug the balance to the mains. 3.8. INFORMATION ON THE BALANCE menu provides information on the balance: balance type, software version, internal temperature of the balance. The parameters are strictly informative.
5. START-UP When plugged to mains, the balance displays program name and number, next it proceeds to the weighing mode. CAUTION! In accordance with the EN 45515 standard verified balances cannot display mass value below -20e. If the indication value is below -20e, information is displayed. Press key to zero the balance. It is not recommended to run screensaver mode in balances with d=0.
• Run home screen and press button, next select option, operators database window opens with list of available users, or press function button with function assigned, or press button, enter users database and select user. • Press • • • Enter the password: „1111”, next press for confirmation. Home screen of the software is displayed again automatically. When logged, add users and set the permissions levels. button for confirmation, wait to be asked for a password.
* - Accessibility of measuring units is conditioned by balance type. 6. ADJUSTMENT In order to ensure the highest weighing accuracy, it is recommended to periodically introduce a corrective factor of indications to balance memory, the said factor must be referred to a mass standard. In other words, balance adjustment shall be performed from time to time.
• is recorded. The next adjustment is automatically initiated if temperature changes more than 1°C or 2°C (AS, PS series balances) from the last saved temperature. Adjustment triggered by elapsing time. You can declare time intervals which are criteria for balance adjustment (this option is only available for non-verified balances). 6.2. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT 6.2.1. Internal Adjustment The balance performs internal adjustment automatically. During adjustment process do not load the weighing pan with any load.
7. DATABASES The balance software has 3 databases that can be edited (USERS, PRODUCTS, TARES) as well as 2 databases (WEIGHINGS AND ALIBI), to which all the measurements, carried out by means of the balance, are saved. Data saved within particular databases: USERS – 10 different users. PRODUCTS – 1000 different products. TARES – 10 different masses of the packaging. WEIGHINGS – 5 000 consecutive measurements ALIBI – 100 000 consecutive measurements 8.
Once the button or has been pressed, the name of the first available function is shown. - press to select working mode - press to enter the selected working mode CAUTION! Upon restart, the balance is launched with the most recently operated working mode!!! For settings of this function read of this user manual. 10. WEIGHING OPERATION 10.1.1.
• Avoid side loading, in particular side shocks: NO NO The balance requires adjusting before weighing process start or in case of drastic change of ambient conditions at a workstation.
11. COMMUNICATION Communication menu enables configuration of port settings. The settings are accessed upon button. pressing Communication with peripheral devices is established via the following ports: • COM 1 (RS232), • COM 2 (RS232), • USB type A • USB type B • WIFI, Parameters of USB ports are not configurable. The port type B is designed to connect a printer or a computer, and the port type A is designed to connect a computer keyboard, a bar code reader or the flash drive. 12.
13.1. TRANSFERRED DATA FORMAT The measurement result can be transferred from a balance to an external device by pressing button, located on the balance, or by sending a control command from a computer. 13.2. FORMAT OF DATA SENT ON PRESSING PRINT BUTTON CAUTION! Unstable measurement printout is disabled for a verified balance.
14. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL General information A. A character based communication protocol balance-terminal is designed for establishing communication between a RADWAG balance and a peripheral device via RS-232C serial interface. B. It consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to the balance and responses from the balance. C. Responses are sent from the balance on each receipt of a command as a reaction to a specific command. D.
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