Brief Instructions Sartorius Cubis Series Electronic Precision and Analytical Balances MSU Models 98648-017-12
Information for the User Contents Notes on using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Turning the Balance On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Q-Guide Operating Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information for the User Notes on Using this Manual t Please read these entire instructions carefully before using the balance. t Please ensure that you read the safety precautions carefully. t This manual is considered a part of the product. Keep this manual in a safe and easily accessible location. t If the manual should be lost or misplaced, please contact Sartorius for a replacement or download the latest manual from our website: www.sartorius.
Information for the User Safety Instructions The balance/scale has been constructed in accordance with the European Directives as well as international regulations and standards for operation of electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility and applicable safety requirements. However, improper use or handling can result in damage and/or injury. The equipment may only be operated by trained personnel.
Information for the User Operation Turning the Balance On and Off A t Make sure the balance has been installed and put into operation in accordance with the installation instructions. t Press the on/off key A on the control unit. y The start screen appears briefly on the display, then the user interface appears. h On subsequent starts, the most recently active user profile and task are opened (if at least one user profile has been set up).
Information for the User The System Settings area under (Menu) contains all basic settings and parameters that affect the entire operation of the balance. The Wizard In some menus, you can switch between two types of display: In the Overview, all parameters with configured options are listed; you can select each individual option to change its setting.
Information for the User Setting Up the Display and Control Unit You can adjust the angle of the tiltable display and control unit as desired to ensure optimal readability in every situation. The color and brightness settings can also be adapted to the prevailing lighting conditions (see “User Management” and “System Settings” for details). Inserting a Memory Card in the Display and Control Unit You can copy data, such as application data or user profiles, to an SD memory card.
Information for the User Touch Screen User Interface Many of the operating steps involve use of the display and softkeys. The layout of the display depends on whether the application software is in operating mode or whether a menu is open (configuration mode). Display in Operating Mode 8 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Function area: Shows the active application (here: step 1 of 2) Line for metrology data with weighing capacity (left) and reading precision (resolution) of the balance.
Information for the User 1 6 2 7 3 4 5 Display in Configuration Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Interactive area with instructions on how to proceed Orientation line: Shows the current menu level Selection area: Shows available options Function bar with the currently available softkey functions.
Information for the User Entering Letters and Numbers When alphanumerical input is required, a keypad is shown on the touch screen. A cursor is shown in the input line above the keypad. t Select the character you would like to insert using the cursor softkeys. t To accept the character, confirm with the softkey Add. y The characters are shown in the input line as they are entered. Press Back to cancel the input and go back one step to the last screen.
Information for the User Task Management In the Task Management menu (TASK), you can: – Start a task – Configure a new task – Edit an existing task (change, copy, delete). Numerous applications are available to you for configuring a task, such as weighing, part counting, calculating. Every task contains at least one of these applications, but it can also comprise a combination of multiple applications.
Information for the User Using Applications with Factory Settings All applications are prepared at the factory with certain configuration settings. If you wish to use the factory settings, you can use the quick method for configuring a task: t Open the Task Management and select Edit.. D t Select Create y t t t y The list of applications is displayed. Select the application you wish to use in the new task. Select Done. Enter a name and a description for the task and select Save.
Information for the User The basic process for configuring a task is: 1. Create a new task. 2. Select an application. 3. Work through all subsequent prompts and configure your own values for the respective parameters, if desired. 4. Perform steps 2 and 3 for additional applications if you would like to combine multiple applications. 5. Check the general parameters (weighing parameters and printout parameters) for the new task, and change them if necessary. 6.
Information for the User Example: Creating a Task D t Open the Task Management and select Edit.. y The list of options is displayed. t To define a new task, select Create. The list of applications is displayed. To see all applications, page down with the cursor softkeys. Select the application you wish to use in the new task. Configure the application as desired. The program automatically guides you through the configuration procedure. t Configure additional applications for the task, if desired.
Information for the User t Enter a short name and a description for the new task. t Select Save. y The task list is then shown and now includes the new task. Executing a Task D Once your tasks have been configured, you can select and execute a task. t Switch to Task Management, if you have not already done so. y The task list is displayed. t Select the desired task. or t If the desired task is already marked (dark background and arrow on left), select Start.
Information for the User Weighing Purpose: Combination options: Determination of the weight within the framework of the device-specific weighing range (see Technical Data). SQmin Function, DKD Measurement Uncertainty, Mass Unit Conversion, Second Tare Memory and Individual Identifiers. Task Configuration: Weighing D You cannot combine any other applications with this task. y The prompt for general weighing parameters is presented. t Check all the settings and modify them as needed.
Information for the User Density Determination Purpose: Combination options: Prerequisites: You can determine the density and volume of liquid, solid or paste-like substances. Checkweighing, Timer Controlled Action, Totalizing, Statistics, SQmin Function, DKD Measurement Uncertainty, Second Tare Memory or Individual Identifiers. In order to perform a density determination, you must have the Sartorius Density Determination Kit YDK01MS or similar kit.
Information for the User t Enter the volume of the glass plummet. t Select the number of decimal places to be given in the analysis results. t Review your settings in the overview. To change a setting, press the corresponding button. t Select No further application function h Options for combining applications are described in detail in the user manual on the included CD-ROM.
Information for the User t Select the method you wish to use in your task: Buoyancy or Displacement. t Select the density determination kit you will be using. YDK density kit from Sartorius: For analysis with the YDK kit. Other density kit: If you would like to use a different kit No density kit, no correction: If you are not using a kit. t Enter values as prompted (see below for details).
Information for the User Task Configuration: Determining Density with a Pycnometer D t Select the Pycnometer method. t The subsequent prompts are the same as those described above for the Sartorius density kit. Task Execution: Determining Density D t t y t t Prepare the density determination kit you wish to use. Switch to application menu, if you have not already done so. The task list is displayed. Select the desired task. Press Start to begin the task. y The program switches to operating mode.
Information for the User Calibration and Adjustment Background When to calibrate During calibration, a test weight is used to determine how much the displayed value differs from the value actually measured by the balance. This difference is compared to a predefined nominal mass value and is eliminated by subsequent adjustment. During linearization, the difference of the values from the ideal characteristic curve of the balance is compensated.
Information for the User y The procedure is executed; progress is shown on the display. t Wait until the calibration/adjustment has been completed. y When the procedure has ended, the selection list is shown again. t Select Back to return the balance to the operating mode. Calibration/Adjustment with External Calibration Weight h This function requires an external calibration weight. Please note the tolerance of the calibration weight you use. t Switch to the operating mode, if necessary.
Information for the User System Settings (Menu) All of the settings that directly affect use of the balance are configured in this menu. These are basic settings; changes are effective as soon as they are stored. Changed settings do not affect already defined tasks. Example: You can define the default values presented in the user menu when a new user profile is created.
Information for the User Level the Balance (Q-Level) For precise weighing results, it is essential that the balance be completely level. Any slight unevenness of the surface on which the balance rests can be compensated for by adjusting the front feet of the balance. All Cubis balances are equipped with the automatic leveling function Q-Level. An integrated sensor detects the alignment of the balance and generates a warning if leveling is required.
Information for the User Defining External Linearization Weights Entering the Data for External Linearization Weights. Weight values / identifier / certificate Configuring the Fully Automatic Adjustment Function isoCAL Defining the isoCAL Function. Disabled/only warning stage, manual initiation/ *enabled, automatic execution Defining the isoCAL Warning Stage. *Only isoCAL status field/warning message, repeated/ alarm message, adjustment mandatory. Setting the isoCAL Temperature.
Information for the User Information about Technical Service and the Hotline Contact data for the technical service center, the hotline number and information about the maintenance contract and maintenance cycle are displayed here. Viewing Calibration and Adjustment Data Viewing Error Messages in the Log File All error messages are saved in the log file. You can view these here. Alibi Memory The Alibi memory records weighing results without changing any characteristics of the data.
Information for the User Defining Balance Properties General weighing settings: Here you can define the default settings for the general device parameters. These settings can be changed within specific tasks when a new task is configured. h The factory settings are indicated with *. Adapt filter: This setting defines the measuring time of the balance to filter out the effects of unfavorable weighing conditions such as drafts or vibration.
Information for the User event/printout of component/results of application/end task/calibrationadjustment protocol event Configure data output: Options: *Configured print protocol/ FlexPrint Print button elements: Defines which texts should be printed. Options: GMP header / GMP footer / empty line / dashed line / date and time / name / weight block / gross weight / gross2 weight / net weight / increased resolution weight value / tare weight / tare1 weight / tare2 weight / range 1 / metrol.
Information for the User Loading a Software Update After downloading the current software version, you can transfer it to the device via an SD card. t Follow the instructions on the display. y After the software has been updated, the balance restarts. Importing and Exporting Data from an SD Card t If you have not already done so, insert the SD card into the available slot (see “Inserting a Memory Card in the Display and Control Unit”) and select Next. t Select whether you wish to export or import data.
Information for the User User Management You can configure the following settings in this menu: – Activating a user – Creating a user profile (only possible as Administrator) – Editing user profiles (modify, copy, delete, change or delete password, depending on user rights) User Administration The user administration allows for defining of users with distinct sets of rights: the Administrator and multiple users.
Information for the User Step 1: Set the Language t Select the desired language. Step 2: Define Whether Help Texts are Displayed t Select the corresponding button to define whether or not help texts should be shown. Help texts are recommended in particular for new users. Once a user has become familiar with the operation of the balance, the user can switch off the help texts, if desired. Step 3: Set the Display Background Color t Set the color for the display background by selecting the desired setting.
Information for the User Step 6: Assign User Rights t Select the corresponding options to define which functions the user can access. The following rights can be assigned individually: – Creating, copying, modifying and deleting tasks – Importing data – Modifying the calibration and adjustment parameters – Modifying basic parameters Administrators can access all functions. t To move to the next menu item, select Next. y An overview of all selected user settings is displayed.
Information for the User Step 10: Enter User Name and User Description t To enter a name for the user profile, select the button User Profile Name. During operation of the balance, the user name is shown in the upper-right part of the display as long as the respective user profile is active. t Enter the name (maximum of 40 characters) and select OK. t To enter a description for the user profile, select the button User Description. t Enter the description and select OK.
Information for the User Editing a User Profile H t If you have not already done so, open the User Management by pressing the USER H key. t To open the menu for editing profiles, select Edit from the user selection screen. y The list of edit functions is displayed. h Which options for editing user profiles are available depends on whether or not you have Administrator rights. The following table shows which changes can be made by each type of user.
Information for the User Deleting a User Profile h This function is only available to an Administrator. t Select Delete. y All available user profiles are shown. t Mark each profile that you wish to delete and select Next. or t To delete all profiles, select All. y The profiles selected for deletion are listed in a confirmation prompt. t If you wish to modify the selection, select No. or t To confirm the deletion, press Yes.
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