Specifications
    RL-TA Series Operation Manual  79 
22  Troubleshooting 
* Parentheses contain a page to refer to. 
Symptom 
Cause 
Measures to Take 
No display 
The AC adapter is not connected.
 The batteries are exhausted. 
→ Ensure that the AC adapter is 
connected. 
→ Replace the batteries. 
The display is 
unstable. 
The display takes time 
to be stabilized. 
The display does not 
move with the M sign 
flashing. 
 
The balance is influenced by wind 
or vibration. 
 The balance is placed on an 
unstable base. 
 The pan, tare, or sample put on 
the balance is in contact with an 
external object. 
→ Read Precautions Relating to 
Use (pages 3 to 6). 
Adjust the response using the 
single-touch response setting 
function (page 12). 
Weight indication 
contains an error. 
 The display error is caused 
because the balance has not 
been used for a long period of 
time or has been relocated to 
another location. 
 The adjusters (feet) are not 
settled, and the balance is not 
kept horizontal. 
The tare weight is set or not. 
→ Perform span adjustment of 
the balance (page 45). 
→ Check that the balance is kept 
horizontal (page 10). 
→ Set the tare range correctly. 
The balance cannot be 
calibrated. 
(An error message 
appears.) 
The balance is affected by wind 
or vibration. 
 There is large weight error for the 
external reference weights. 
 
Mechanical parts have failed. 
→ Check how to calibrate the 
balance before performing 
calibration.    Refer to Hints on 
page 47. 
[o - Err] is displayed. 
 The measured weight exceeds 
the weighing capacity. 
(Measurable range = Weight of 
container + Weight of samples) 
Mechanical parts fail. 
→ Check the total weight. 
→ Change the container. 
[u - Err] is displayed. 
The pan or pan base is removed.
Mechanical parts have failed. 
→ Install the pan and pan base 
properly. 
[C2 - Err] is 
displayed. 
The backup battery to power the 
clock has run out. 
→ Reset the date and time.     
If an error message appears 
frequently, contact our 
Technical Service Division or 
the retailer from whom the 
balance was purchased. 
[b - Err] is displayed. 
[d - Err] is displayed. 
 The balance is influenced by 
static electricity or noise. 
 The electric components of the 
balance have failed. 
→ Contact our technical service 
personnel or your local dealer. 
The display is turned 
off When operated on 
batteries 
The [ ] icon blinks. 
No display 
 The batteries were exhausted. 
 The display was turned off by the 
auto power off function. 
→ Replace the batteries. 
→ Disable the auto power off 
function if desired (page 53). 
→ Operate the balance on the 
AC adapter. 
[A - Err] is displayed. 
The built-in weight or drive unit has 
failed. 
→ Contact our technical service 
personnel or your local dealer. 










