Operating Instruction Sartorius Signum 1| Signum 2 | Signum 3 Models SIWR | SIWA | SIWS Complete Scales 98648-014-73
Intended Use Signum 1, 2 and 3 are precise and rugged complete scales that give you reliable weighing results. The Signum Series of compact scales includes models with strain-gauge weighing systems as well as versions equipped with monolithic technology, using the principle of electromagnetic force compensation.
Contents 2 Intended Use 81 Configuring Printouts 4 Warnings and Safety Precautions 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 8 Getting Started Unpacking the Scale Equipment Supplied Installation Conditioning the Scale Checking the Geographical Data Entered for Use in Legal Metrology Installing the Display and Control Unit Connecting the Scale to AC Power Leveling the Weighing Platform 9 9 9 General View of the Equipment Display and Keypad Back Panel 83 Interface Port 84 Connecting a Second Weighing Platform 84 Pin Assignmen
Warnings and Safety Precautions Signum scales comply with the European Council Directives as well as international regulations and standards for electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, and the stipulated safety requirements. § To prevent damage to the equipment, read these installation instructions carefully before using your Signum scale.
Getting Started Unpacking the Scale § 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. Unplug all connected cables before packing the equipment.
Getting Started Installing the Display and Control Unit The following options are available for installing the display and control unit: – Attached to the front of the weighing platform – On a column; part number YDH01P (optional) Fastening the display and control unit to the weighing platform: § Guide the display and control unit onto the retainer bracket. § Level the weighing platform (see page 7).
§ Loosen the two locking bolts at the top of the column to facilitate installation of the display and control unit. § Use the 6 hexagonal screws to attach the display and control unit to the top of the column. § Adjust the display and control unit to the desired angle and tighten the locking bolts at the top of the column. § A recessed space is provided in the scale base, accessed from the bottom of the scale, for any excess length of cable.
Getting Started Connecting the Scale to AC Power § Check the voltage rating and the plug design. $ The equipment is powered through the installed power cord. The power supply is built into display and control unit, which can be operated with a supply voltage of 100 V to 240 V. Make sure that the voltage rating printed on the manufacturer's ID label is identical to that of your local line voltage.
General View of the Equipment Signum 1 Display and Keypad Signum 1 1 1 2 On Standby 4 0 T Fn Zero Tare Function ISOTest 2 On/off key 3 Toggle key (toggle display between weighing platforms) 4 Zero key 5 Tare key 6 Function key (toggle between gross and net values) 7 Start calibration or adjustment 8 Print key (data output) 9 Toggle unit between normal and 10-fold higher resolution Print A 5 8 6 7 17 18 19 16 15 Signum 2 10 View gross value (net value plus tare) View
Operating Design Keys Operation of the Signum 1, Signum 2 or Signum 3 scale involves just a few keys. These keys have one function during measurement and another during configuration. Some of the keys have one function when pressed briefly, and another activated by pressing and holding the key for longer than 2 seconds. If a key is inactive, this is indicated as follows when it is pressed: – The error code “———-” is displayed for 2 seconds. The display then returns to the previous screen content.
Signum 2 and 3 only: I Press to view either application data or manual tare values, depending on the key pressed subsequently (e.g., )) Signum 2 and 3 only: c – Quit an application or delete an input character Signum 3 only: 0, 1, 2 … 9 Enter numbers, letters and other characters Numeric Input via the Keypad (Signum 3 Only) § To enter numbers (one digit at a time): Press 0, 1, 2 … 9 § To save input: Press the required key (e.g.
Operating Design Display Modes Printing is active Scale weighing capacity Tare assignment Bar graph Measured value line Unit Plus/minus sign; stability symbol Reference value for application Counting: reference sample updating/ automatic totalizing There are two display modes: – Normal operation (weighing mode) – Operating menu (for configuration).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20 19 8 9 18 10 Appl. 1 Appl. 2 Appl. 3 16 17 Display in Weighing Mode The illustration above depicts all of the main display elements and symbols that can be shown during weighing. 1. Bar graph – Shows the percentage of the weighing platform’s capacity that is “used up” by the load on the scale (gross value), or – Shows the measured value in relation to a target value (with the Checkweighing or Classification application) 2. Printing in progress 3.
Operating Design Display of menu settings: Text menu (example) Configuration (Operating Menu) Display of menu settings: Numeric menu (example) Alphanumeric Input in the Menu The keys below the readout let you navigate the menu and define parameters for configuration. Opening the Menu Press the e key to switch the Signum off and then on again; while all segments are displayed, press the ) key briefly.
Errors – If a key is inactive, “———-” or “No function” is displayed briefly (2 seconds) and an acoustic signal (double-beep) is emitted – Temporary errors are displayed for 2 seconds in the measured value/result line (e.g., Inf 09); fatal errors (e.g., Err 101) can be cleared by switching the scale off and then on again. Data Output Backup Printer You can connect two strip or label printers to Signum 1, 2 or 3, and have printouts generated at the press of a key or automatically.
Configuration – – – – – You can configure the Signum by selecting parameters in the operating menu. The parameters are combined in the following groups (this is the first menu level): Application parameters Fn key function Device parameters Device-specific information (“Info”) Language Setting the Language e Switch on the scale When used in legal metrology, not all parameters can be accessed. ) While all segments are lit, press the ) key Example: Selecting “U.S.
Configuring a Password Example: Assign a password (in this example, AB2) to protect the application program settings APPL and the device parameters SETUP from unauthorized changes e 1 Switch on the Signum p, p, p 9 ) 2 While all segments are lit, press ) ) 10 Save the character k, k, k, 11 Enter the third character using the p and k keys (in this example: 2) ) 12 Save the password ( 13 Exit this menu level to configure other menu settings, or ) 14 Exit the operating menu (press and hold the
Configuration Operating Menu Overview You can configure the Signum to meet individual requirements by entering user data and setting selected parameters in the operating menu. 1st level display 2nd level display Menu levels are identified by texts, and numeric codes identify the individual settings. = Setting/function available in Signum 1 only = Setting/function available in Signum 2 and 3 only Function Menu appl Select and configure application programs weigh. count. neutr.m anim.wg check.
Operating Menu = Setting/function available in Signum 1 only = Setting/function available in Signum 2 and Signum 3 only * Factory setting Menu Application programs appl appl1** weigh. Basic Weighing Function 3.5. 3.5.1* 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.5.5 3.5.6 3.5.7 3.5.8 3.5.9 3.5.10 Minimum load for automatic taring and automatic printing 1 digit 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits 3.7.1* 3.7.2 Automatic taring: first weight tared Off On 9.1.1 9.1.
Configuration appl appl 1** neutr.m 3.6. Neutral Measurement Minimum load for initialization Numeric menu as for Counting 3.9. 3.9.1* 3.9.2 3.9.3 3.9.4 Resolution for calculation of reference value Display resolution Display resolution + 1 decimal place Display resolution + 2 decimal places Internal resolution 3.10.1 * 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 Decimal places in displayed result None 1 decimal place 2 decimal places 3 decimal places 3.11.1* 3.11.
appl appl 1** perc.wg 3.6. Weighing in Percent Minimum load for saving initialization Numeric menu as for Counting 3.9. 3.9.1* 3.9.2 3.9.3 3.9.4 Resolution for calculation of reference value Display resolution Display resolution + 1 decimal place Display resolution + 2 decimal places Internal resolution 3.10.1* 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 Decimal places in displayed result None 1 decimal place 2 decimal places 3 decimal places 3.11.1* 3.11.
Configuration Appl Appl 2** class. Classification 3.6. 3.6.1* 3.6.2 3.6.3 3.6.4 3.6.5 3.6.6 3.6.7 3.6.8 3.6.9 3.6.10 Minimum load for initialization and defining the class 1 lower limit 1 digit 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits 4.3.1* 4.3.2 Activate control line for “Set” as: “Set” output Ready to operate (for process control systems) 4.7.1 4.7.2 4.7.3* Activation of outputs Off Always active Active at stability 4.8.1* 4.8.
appl a.tare 3.7.1* 3.7.2 Autom. taring: first weight tared Off On 3.5.1 * 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.5.5 3.5.6 3.5.7 3.5.8 3.5.9 3.5.10 Minimum load for automatic taring and automatic printing 1 digit 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits 3.8.1 3.8.2* Start application with most recent application data when Signum is switched on Automatic (on) Manual (off) 3.24.1* 3.24.
Configuration Device Parameters Setup Password prompt displayed if a password is configured wp-1 1 Weighing platform 1 (Display designation of this menu level: 1) 1.1.1 1.1.2* 1.1.3 1.1.4 Adapt weighing instrument to ambient conditions (adapt filter) Very stable conditions Stable conditions Unstable conditions Very unstable conditions 1.2.1* 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 Application filter Final readout Filling mode Low filtering Without filtering 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4* 1.3.5 1.3.
Setup wp-1 1 1.9.1* 1.9.3 1.9.4 1.9.8 1.9.9 1.9.10 Calibration and adjustment External calibration/adjustment; default weight External calibration/adjustment; weight can be selected under menu item 1.18.1 Internal calibration/adjustment (models with built-in motorized calibration weight only) Set preload Clear preload No function when you press the J key 1.10.1 1.10.2* Calibration/adjustment sequence Calibration with automatic adjustment Calibration with adjustment triggered manually 1.11.1 1.11.
Configuration Setup Com1 2 Interface port 1 (Display designation of this menu level: 2) off* Off WP2 Weighing platform 2 rs-232* RS-232 sbi-std SBI standard version sbi-app SBI trade version (for legal metrology) bpi-232* XBPI-2321) 1.1. through 1.8. Numeric menu as for WP1 1.9. 1.9.1* 1.9.3 1.9.4 1.9.10 Calibration and adjustment External calibration/adjustment; default weight External calibration/adjustment; weight can be selected under menu item 1.18.
Setup Com1 2 datProt sbi* 6.3.1* 6.3.2 6.3.4 6.3.7 Time-dependent automatic data output 1 display update 2 display updates 10 display updates 100 display updates 7.2.1 7.2.2* Data output: line format for printout For raw data: 16 characters For other applications: 22 characters 9.1.1 9.1.2* Restore factory settings in numeric menu COM1: SBI Yes No 6.3. 7.2. 9.1.
Configuration Setup Com1 2 datProt SMA SMA interface function 5.1. 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7* 5.1.8 Baud rate 150 baud 300 baud 600 baud 1200 baud 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 baud 19,200 baud 5.2. through 5.6. Numeric menu as for SBI Printer Printer configuration YDP01IS YDP01IS line* label lab ff Strip printer Label printer Label printer with manual feed YDP02 YDP02 variants 5.1.4* 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7 Baud rate 1200 baud 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 baud 5.2.2 5.2.3* 5.2.
Setup Com1 2 Printer Uni-pri Universal interface 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7* 5.1.8 Baud rate 150 baud 300 baud 600 baud 1200 baud 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 baud 19,200 baud 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5* Parity Space1) Odd Even None2) 5.3.1* 5.3.2 Number of stop bits 1 stop bit 2 stop bits 5.4.1* 5.4.3 Handshake mode Software handshake Hardware handshake, 1 character after CTS 5.6.1 5.6.2* Number of data bits 7 data bits 8 data bits 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. 5.6.
Configuration Setup unicom 3 Interface port 2 (Optional) (Display designation of this menu level: 3) off* Off WP2 Weighing platform 2 rs-232 RS-232 sbi-std SBI standard version sbi-app SBI trade version (for legal metrology) bpi-232* XBPI-2321) 1.1. through 1.8. Numeric menu as for WP1 1.9. 1.9.1* 1.9.3 1.9.4 1.9.10 Calibration and Adjustment External calibration/adjustment; default weight External calibration/adjustment; weight can be selected under menu item 1.18.
Setup unicom 3 Interface port 2 (Optional) (Display designation of this menu level: 3) off* Off datprot Data protocol sbi* SBI: standard version 5.1. through 9.1. Numeric menu as for COM1 bpi-232 XBPI-232 bpi-485 XBPI-485 Network address: From 0 to 31 inclusive 0 to 31 sma SMA interface function 5.1. through 5.6. Numeric menu as for COM1 Profibus XBPI-485 0 to 126 Address: From 0 to 126 inclusive src-ip src.name lis.port supnet gate-ip dest-ip dest.por Ethernet Source IP: 192.168.0.
Configuration Setup uniCom1 3 Printer Printer configuration YDP01IS YDP01IS line* label lab ff Strip printer Label printer Label printer with manual feed YDP02 YDP02 Variants 5.1. through 5.4. Numeric menu as for COM1 YDP03 YDP03-0CE 5.1. through 5.4. Numeric menu as for COM1 YDP02IS YDP02IS line* label Strip printer Label printer Uni-pri Universal interface 5.1. through 5.6.
Setup ctrl io 4 Control input/output ports (Display designation of this menu level: 4) ctr inp Input ports 8.4.1* 8.4.2 8.4.3 8.4.4 8.4.5 8.4.6 8.4.7 8.4.8 8.4.9 8.4.10 8.4.11 8.4.12 8.4.
Configuration Setup barcode 5 Bar code (Display designation of this menu level: 5) ref* tare* 1D1 Input Header ext.keyb Store value as reference Store value as tare Store value as ID code 1 Enter value on display (triggered when a key is pressed) Store value as tare or ID code, depending on bar code header External computer keypad prtprot 6 Printouts (Display designation of this menu level: 6) 7.4.1 (blank) 7.4.2 (blank) 7.4.3 (ID 1) 7.4.4 (ID 2) 7.4.5 (ID 3) 7.4.
Setup prtprot 6 Configuration list, individual, interface 2 7.10. blank ------form-fe dat/tim time glphead glpfoot trans.no id1 id2 id3 id4 net gross Tare tare2 headr. 1 headr. 2 sn scal Config. list, component, interface 2 7.11. blank ... sn scal Configuration list, total, interface 2 7.12. blank ------form-fe dat/tim time glphead glpfoot trans.no id1 id2 id3 id4 headr. 1 headr. 2 sn scal 7.13.1* 7.13.3 GMP record (optional on Signum 1) GMP off GMP on for multiple results 7.14.1* 7.14.
Configuration Setup utilit 7 Operation (Display designation of this menu level: 7) 8.3.1* 8.3.2 8.3.3 8.3.4 8.3.5 8.3.6 8.3.7 8.3.8 8.3.9 8.3.10 8.3.11 8.3.12 8.3.13 8.3.14 8.3.15 8.3.16 8.3.17 8.3.18 8.3.19 Keys All available All blocked Numeric keypad Toggle weighing platform Zero Tare FN isoTEST Print x10 Toggle gross/net CF Ref OK Toggle Info D ID Mem 8.7.1 8.7.2* Automatic shutoff of display and control unit Automatic shutoff acc. to menu item 8.9. No automatic shutoff 8.8.1* 8.8.2 8.8.
Setup time Time (Option on Signum 1) Format for setting the time: 10.07.41 (hours.minutes.seconds) date Date (Option on Signum 1) Format for setting the date: 31.05.06 (day.month.year); U.S. mode: 05.31.06 (month.day.year) code Password Set, change and delete password here. Max. 8 characters; example: 12345678 SQmin Display Off On (sqmin-s for service personnel only: Enter the minimum sample quantity) Print in GLP header Off On Device information Info Service Service information 10.04.
Operation Basic Weighing Function Weighing W The basic weighing function is always accessible and can be used alone or in combination with application programs, such as Counting, Checkweighing, Weighing in Percent, etc.
Example with Signum 1: Switch on the Signum, zero the scale, tare the container weight, place sample in container, toggle display to gross weight or to second weight unit, print results. e 1 Switch on the scale Display with tared scale and filled container All display segments are shown for about 1 second (self-test) Display with no load on scale k (Signum 1) L (Signum 2 and 3) 6 Toggle display; depending configuration, display shows gross weight (in this example, 50 g for container + 120.
Operation Example with Signum 1: Tare the scale by placing a container on the weighing platform Example with Signum 3: Weigh with numerical input of the tare weight, Print the result e e 1 Switch on the scale. The automatic self-test runs. When the weight readout is shown, the scale is ready to to operate and automatically set to zero. Press ( to reset the unloaded weighing platform to zero at any time. 250 2 Enter the known tare weight via the keypad (in this example, 250 g).
Example with Signum 3: Weigh with variable tare values, print the results and delete the tare values e 1 Switch on the scale. The automatic self-test runs. When the weight readout is shown, the scale is ready to operate and automatically set to zero. Press ( to reset the unloaded weighing platform to zero at any time. Read the net weight p 7 Print the results. G# + 6.433 kg T + 4.183 kg PT2 + 0.250 kg N + 2.
Operation Calibration and Adjustment Purpose Perform calibration to determine the difference between the value displayed and the actual weight on the platform. Calibration does not entail making any changes within the weighing instrument. Perform adjustment to eliminate any difference determined, or to reduce it to a level that is within the applicable tolerance limits.
Internal Calibration SIWS models: Verified scale or scale equipped with Option E7 In the operating menu under setup: wp-1: 1.9., the “Internal calibration" option (menu code 1.9.4) must be set. setup wp-1 1. 9. Calibration, adjustment 1. 9. 1 * External cal./ adjustment; default weight 1. 9. 3 External cal./ adjustment; weight can be selected under menu item 1.18. 1) 1. 9. 4 Internal calibration/adjustment (only on models with a built-in motorized calibration weight) 1. 9. 8 Set preload 1. 9.
Operation Preparation § Switch on the scale: Press e § While all segments are lit, press the ) key § Select the Setup menu: Press k repeatedly until Setup is displayed § Open the Setup menu: Press the ) key $ Select weighing platform 1, “WP1”: Press the ) key, or $ Select interface 1, “COM1” or interface 2, “COM2” (depending n the interface used): Press the k key Select weighing platform 2, “WP”: Press the ) key Setup wp-1 1 1.9. 1.9.8 1.9.9 1.9.10 Calibration and Adjustment Ext.
Example: External calibration and manual adjustment with default weights (with factory settings for weighing parameters) ( 1 Zero the scale J 2 Start calibration (e.g., after calibration prompt: flashing WP symbol). c.ext.def is shown for two seconds. The difference between measured value and the true mass is shown, plus or minus sign. Printout is generated, if adjustment was not performed and the procedure is canceled by pressing (. Ext. calibration Nom. + 10000 g Diff.
Operation SQmin Function Purpose To display the allowable minimum sample quantity “SQmin” in accordance with the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP). According to USP guidelines, the uncertainty of measurement may not exceed 0.1 % of the sample quantity when substances are weighed with the highest degree of accuracy for volume determination. This additional function ensures that weighing results lie within defined tolerance limits corresponding to the requirements of your quality assurance system.
Example Determining sample weights while monitoring the minimum sample quantity (in this example, SQmin = 100 g) Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: SQmin: Display Step Key (or action) 1 Switch on the scale and configure settings as indicated above e 2 Place the container for the sample on the scale and tare ) 3 Measure the weight of a sample (in this example: minimum sample quantity not reached) Place sample on scale 4 Print weight p 5 Measure the weight o
Operation Data ID Codes Factory settings for the ID code names: Signum 3 only You can assign codes (such as product name, batch number, etc.) for identification of measured values on printouts. ID1: ID2: ID3: ID4: Features Factory settings for the ID code values: No default values set. – Assign up to four ID codes. – Assign both a name and a value for each ID code. – The name is left-justified and the value is right-justified on the printout.
Example with Signum 3: Enter ID code names. Enter “Batch no.” and “Cust.” as names for ID codes 1 and 2. e ) 10 Save the character 1 Switch on the scale 11 Proceed as described above to enter subsequent characters.
Application Programs Applications 1 through 3: Overview Signum 1 Signum 1 Signum 2 Signum 3 Keypad 6 keys 14 keys 17 keys plus numeric keypad Display 14-segment 14-segment plus application symbols 14-segment plus application symbols X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X On Standby 0 Zero T Fn Tare Function ISOTest Print Toggle Info ISOTest Print A Application Signum 2 Basic weighing Averaging (animal weighing) Send print job/data record to peripheral device Print labels
Application: Counting Z With the Counting program you can determine the number of parts that each have approximately equal weight. Features Signum 3 only: – Enter the reference sample weight (“wRef”) via the keypad – Save the reference weight “wRef” from the weighing platform Signum 3 only: You can select the function of the c key for clearing application data.
Application: Counting Z Preparation § Switch on the scale: Press e § While all segments are lit, press the ) key § Select the Application menu: Press k repeatedly until Appl is displayed § Open the Application menu: Press the ) key § Select the Counting application: Press the k key repeatedly until the desired menu item is displayed and press ) to open the submenu Application Parameters: Counting 3.6. 3.9. 3.11 Minimum Load for Initialization 3.6.1* 1 digit 3.6.2 2 digits 3.6.3 5 digits 3.6.
Reference Sample Updating In the operating menu, under: appl1: count: 3.12. you can define whether or not the reference sample weight is automatically updated during weighing. Reference sample updating is performed automatically only when the following 6 criteria are met: 1. The APW Update item in the operating menu is set to 3.12.3 (“Automatic”). 2. The current piece count exceeds the original piece count by at least two 3.
Application: Counting Z Example: Determining the number of uncounted parts. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Application parameters: Application: Counting Setup: Printout: PrtProt: 7.6.; then select menu line item of your choice (see “Configuration” for options) r 5 Activate calculation of reference sample weight 1 Place empty container on the platform If the weight is too light, Inf 29 is shown in the main display.
Application: Neutral Measurement Z nM With this application you can use your weighing platform to measure the length, surface and volume of parts that have roughly the same specific weight. The o symbol is displayed as the weight unit.
Application: Neutral Measurement Z nM Storage Parameter The reference weight is saved when the scale has stabilized. “Stability” is defined as the point at which fluctuation of a measured value lies within a defined tolerance range. The narrower the tolerance range, the more stable the platform is at stability. In the operating menu, under: appl1: Neutr.M: 3.11. you can define whether the value is saved when “standard stability” is reached, or only at “increased stability” (narrower tolerance range).
Example: Measuring 25 m electrical cable. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Application parameters: Application: Neutral Measurement Setup: Printout: PrtProt: 7.6.
Application: Averaging (Animal Weighing) V With the Averaging application, you can use your scale for calculating weights as the average of a number of individual weighing operations. This function is used to determine weights under unstable ambient conditions or for weighing unstable samples (such as live animals). Features – Averaging starts manually or automatically. Configure in the operating menu, under: appl1: anim.wg: 3.18.
Preparation § Switch on the scale: Press e. § While all segments are lit, press the ) key § Select the Application menu: Press k repeatedly until appl is displayed § Open the Application menu: Press the ) key § Select the Animal Weighing application: Press the k key repeatedly until the desired menu item is displayed and press ) to open the submenu Application Parameters: Averaging (Animal Weighing) 3.6. Minimum Load 3.6.1* 1 digit 3.6.2 2 digits 3.6.3 5 digits 3.6.4 10 digits 3.6.5 20 digits 3.6.
Application: Averaging (Animal Weighing) V Example: Measuring the weight of one mouse. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Application parameters: Application: Animal weighing Setup: Printout: PrtProt: 7.6.; then select menu line item of your choice (see “Configuration” for options) The averaging routine does not begin until the fluctuation in weight value remains below a defined threshold over three consecutive measurements.
Application: Weighing in Percent L With the Weighing in Percent application, you can have the value of the weight on the platform displayed as a percentage calculated in relation to a defined reference weight. The L symbol is displayed in place of the weight unit.
Application: Weighing in Percent L Parameter for saving weight The reference weight is saved when the platform has stabilized. “Stability” is defined as the point at which fluctuation of a measured value lies within a defined tolerance range. The narrower the tolerance range, the more stable the platform is at stability. In the operating menu, under: appl1: Perc.wg: 3.11.
Example: Weighing in 100% of a sample material. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Application parameters: Application: Weighing in percent Setup: Printout: PrtProt: 7.6.; then select menu line item of your choice (see “Configuration” for options) Reduce the minimum load setting.
Application: Checkweighing O With the Checkweighing application, you can check whether the sample on the weighing platform matches a target value, or lies within a given tolerance range. Checkweighing also makes it easy to fill sample materials to specified target weight. Features Signum 3 only: – Enter the nominal or target weight (setpoint) and the tolerance range delimiters either using the keypad or by saving the weight value from a load on the platform.
Minimum Load The minimum load required for automatic taring of the container weight on the platform (“autotare first weight”), or for automatic printout of results, is configured in the operating menu, under: Appl: m.weigh: 3.5. You can choose from the following 10 levels for this setting: 1 digit (no minimum load) 2 digits 5 digits 10 digits 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits 500 digits 1000 digits The “digits” here refer to the scale intervals in the connected weighing platform.
Application: Checkweighing O Example: 1 Checkweighing samples with a target weight of 1250 g and a tolerance range from –10 g to +30 g Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Application parameters: Application: Checkweighing Setup: Printout: PrtProt: 7.6.
Application: Checkweighing toward Zero Example: 1 Checkweighing samples with a target weight of 1250 g and a tolerance range from –10 g to +30 g Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Application: Checkweighing toward zero (menu item 4.7.2) Setup: Printout: PrtProt: 7.6.
Application: Classification W With the Classification application, you can determine whether the weight of a given sample lies within the limits of a defined weight class. Features – Classification with 3 or 5 weight classes. Configure in the operating menu, under: Appl 2: class: 4.8.
Minimum Load The minimum load for the first class is configured in the operating menu, under: Appl 2: class: 3.6. Once the limit is exceeded by the load, initialization can begin. Once the application is initialized, a weight value below the minimum load is designated Class 0; no class is displayed. The minimum load required for automatic taring of the container weight on the platform (“autotare first weight”), or for automatic printout of results, is configured in the operating menu, under: Appl: m.
Application: Classification W Example: Defining three classes. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Applications: application 2: Classification Setup: Printout: PrtProt: 7.6.; then select the menu line item of your choice (see “Configuration” for options) O 1 Begin input of class delimiters 6 Place the sample on the weighing platform 110 O Signum 3 only: 2 Enter the upper limit for Class 1 via the keypad (in this example, 0.
Application: Totalizing L With the Totalizing application, you can add weight values together in the totalizing memory. In addition to weight values, the quantity of individual values added to memory is also saved (transaction counter). – Automatic taring of container weight. Operating menu setting: Appl: a.tare: 3.7. – Incomplete totalizing routines saved in battery-backed memory. Operating menu setting: Appl: a.start: 3.8.
Application: Totalizing L Preparation § Switch on the scale: Press e § While all segments are lit, press the ) key § Select the Application menu: Press k repeatedly until Appl is displayed § Open the Application menu: Press the ) key § Select the Totalizing application: Press the k key repeatedly until the desired menu item is displayed and press ) to open the submenu Application Parameters: Totalizing 3.6. Minimum Load for Automatic Storage/Transfer of Values 3.6.1* 1 digit 3.6.2 2 digits 3.6.
Example: Totalizing weight values. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Application parameters: Application: Totalizing Setup: Printout: PrtProt: 7.6.
Application: Net-total Formulation R With the Net-total Formulation application, you can weigh in different components up to a defined total. Each component is saved in a net-total memory. Features – Weigh in up to 999 components in series – Net-total formulation cannot be combined with a level 1 or level 2 application – Current component number displayed in the text line (indicating the component to be added) – Toggle the display between “component mode” and “additive mode” by pressing w.
Preparation § Switch on the scale: Press e § While all segments are lit, press the ) key § Select the Application menu: Press k repeatedly until Appl is displayed § Open the Application menu: Press the ) key § Select the Net-total Formulation application: Press the k key repeatedly until the desired menu item is displayed and press ) to open the submenu Application Parameters: Net-Total Formulation 3.6. Minimum Load for Automatic Storage/Transfer of Values 3.6.1* 1 digit 3.6.2 2 digits 3.6.3 5 digits 3.6.
Application: Net-total Formulation R Example: Weighing in 3 components of a formulation recipe. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Application parameters: Application: Net-total formulation Setup: Printout: PrtProt: 7.6. “Component printout: Print when value stored;” then select the menu line item of your choice (see “Configuration” for options) Setup: Printout: PrtProt: 7.6.
The weighing platform is tared and the component counter value is increased by one. Prompt to fill and save the second component is shown. 8 Add the third component to the container, bringing the total up to the desired target (in this example, 2000 g). 5 Add the second component to the container (in this example, 525 g) The total weight is displayed The weight of the second component is displayed O Cmp003+ O Cmp002+ 6 Store the weight of the third component 0.
Examples of Application Combinations in Signum 3 Z O L Example 1: “Breaking bulk” (Counting, Checkweighing and Totalizing) Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application 1: Counting (count) Setup: Application 2: Checkweighing (check.wg) Setup: Application 3: Totalizing: Value saved: Net + calculated (3.23.3) Setup: Application 3: Totalizing: Autosave: On (3.16.2) Setup: Application 3: Totalizing: Source of data: Application 2 (3.22.2) Setup: Printout, PrtProt: 7.8.
If the weight is too light, the error code Inf 29 is shown in the main display. 11 Add desired number of pieces Reduce the minimum load setting or increase the reference sample quantity and the number of parts in the container.
Product Data Memory in Signum 3 Purpose View information on a particular product or tare value: § Initialize the application. The product data memory stores initialization data and user data (product and tare values). § Enter a memory cell number and press the I key. Features § To toggle between wRef (average piece weight) and nRef (quantity), press k.
Configuring Printouts Purpose You can specify which data items are included printouts. When using the Totalizing or Net-total formulation application, you can also define which parameters are included in the “Total” data record when the c key is pressed. In the Setup menu under “Printout” you can configure an individual, component or total data record that contains all data items activated for the application program currently in use.
Example: Standard printout for data output from the Counting application Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Application parameters: Application: Counting Then set the printing option: Printout: Interface 1: Print when p key pressed § § § § Select the Setup menu: Press k repeatedly until Setup is displayed Open the Setup menu: Press the ) key Press k repeatedly until prtprot is displayed Press the ) key ) k ) ) blank ) 1 Press ) repeatedly until 7.
Interface Port For COM1 (25-pin D-Sub female connector) COM1 Standard: RS-232 SBI/XBPI protocol All Signum models Computer with serial RS-232 input port Printers: YDP04IS YDP02IS YDP12IS YDP03-0CE External Alibi memory: YAM01IS External Bluetooth adapter: YBT01 Option A31: “clock” RS-232 connector Universal in: print/ tare Signum 2 and 3 only Red-green-red display YRD14Z (uses digital control lines) Digital control lines (TTL/ 5V) <;=;set;> to relay box YSB01 Additional digital platform with RS-232 inte
Connecting a Second Weighing Platform On Signum 2 and 3 models, you can connect a second weighing platform to either the COM1 or the UniCOM port.
Interface Port Cabling Diagram (Adapter Cable for PC) Display and control unit Computer V24 Balance/scale 25-pin male connector Computer, 9-contact female connector TxD 2 2 RxD 3 3 CTS 5 4 DTR 20 8 GND 4/7 6 GND 14 5 Balance/scale 25-pin male connector Computer, 25-contact female connector TxD 2 3 RxD 3 2 CTS 5 20 DTR 20 5 GND 4/7 6 GND 14 7 Cable type: AWG 24 specification 85
Configuring the Data Interface as a COM Port (datProt) Configure the interface as a COM port in the operating menu under COM1 or UniCOM, under the “Data Protocol” (datprot) menu item. SBI Communication This is a simple ASCII interface. Data output is configured under menu items 6.1 and 6.3: – Manual output of displayed value with or without stability (menu items 6.1.1 and 6.1.2) – Automatic output of displayed value with or without stability (menu items 6.1.4 and 6.1.
Interface Port Data Output Format Error Codes: Each line in a print job can contain up to 22 characters (up to 20 printable characters plus two control characters). The first 6 characters, called the “data header”, identify the subsequent value. You can suppress the header under menu item 7.2 in the “Printouts” menu; in this case, the print job has up to 16 characters (up to 14 printable characters plus two control characters). Pos.
Error Codes: Example (output of value: +1255.7 g): Pos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Pos. or S t a t * * * * * E r r * # # # * * * * CR LF S t a t * * * * * E r r * * # # * * * * CR LF *: #: Space Error code number (2 or 3 digits) ID Code Characters ID character I G# N T T Diff Targ. Nom. nRef pRef wRef Qnt mDef x-Net Setp W.Diff Lim Max Min Stat Classx Limx D Prc Wxx% Compxxx Cont.T Tot. cp PT2 n *G *N Ser.
Interface Port Automatic Data Output (SBI) You can have results of measurement printed automatically1). You can configure the autoprint function to print at certain intervals (measured in display updates2) and define whether printing is dependent on stability of the scale3). How often the display is updated depends on the operating status and model of the equipment. Examples: N + Stat Stat Stat 153.
GMP-compliant Printout (optional in Signum 1) When the corresponding menu item is active, the printout is bracketed by a GMP header and a GMP footer (GMP: “Good Manufacturing Practice”). The GMP header precedes the first measured result. The GMP footer is printed after the last result in a series of measurements (“ISO/GMP/GLP: For several application results,” menu item 7.11.3). To end a series of measured results, press and hold the p key (> 2 seconds).
Error Codes Error codes are shown on the main display. “Err” codes are shown continuously; “Inf” messages are displayed for 2 seconds, after which the program returns automatically to the weighing mode.
Care and Maintenance Service Regular servicing by a Sartorius technician will extend the service life of your Signum scale and ensure its continued weighing accuracy. Sartorius can offer you service contracts, with your choice of regular maintenance intervals ranging from 1 month to 2 years. The optimum length of the service interval depends on the operating conditions at the place of installation and on your requirements.
Overview Specifications Digital protective interface Data interface Additional data interface Display Housing: Material Ambient conditions: Operating temperature range Humidity Protection class of the housing in accordance with EN 60529: Pollution degree 2 Ratings: Power supply Transient overvoltage Operation using protective extra low voltage DC supply AC supply Operation with rechargeable battery Emissions Immunity to interference: Electrical safety in accordance with EN45501 Bidirectional RS-232 with
Signum Model Designator Model Sensor technology SIW R1) Example, SIWR: SIWRDCP-1-6-L SIW A2) Example, SIWA: SIWADCP-2-35-S SIW S3) Example, SIWS: 1) 2) 3) 4) 94 Platform dimensions (mm) DC Material/ version Application level Weighing capacity (kg) Display resolution P4) 1 2 3 3 6 15 35 60 L I N M R DC P4) 1 2 3 16 35 65 S DC P4) 1 2 3 6 16 15 35 S H K T D P I SIWSDCP-3-16-H SIWR = Regular: standard weighing system (strain-gauge system) SIWA = Advanced: mechatronic weighing
Overview Details on Available Resolutions Resolution > 15,000d non-verifiable Resolution > 30,000d non-verifiable Resolution 2*3000d (fixed fine range) non-verifiable -NCE Verifiable, dual range (fixed fine range) Cl. l 1*3000/3500e Resolution 2*3000d (adjustable fine range) non-verifiable Resolution > 6000d non-verifiable -RCE Verifiable, single range Cl. l 1*6000/7500e Verifiable, single range Cl.
Platform Specifications Three different types of weighing technology are used in the Signum Series, offering different performance levels.
Overview Signum Regular: Model code Type, accuracy class Weighing capacity (kg) Resolution code Weighing capacity (kg) Readability d Verifiable/verified Readability e (g) Preload (kg) Repeatability [s] (g) Linearity (g) Ambient temperature (only for use in legal metrology) Calibration weight (g) - Accuracy class Signum Advanced: Model code Weighing capacity (kg) Resolution code Weighing capacity (kg) Readability d Preload (kg) Repeatability [s] (g) Linearity (g) Ambient temperature (only for use in legal
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Overview Accessories/Options Printer and printer accessories: Verifiable printer with functions for date, time and statistical evaluations Printer paper for data printer (5 rolls; length per roll: 50 m) Replacement ink ribbon cartridge YDP03-0CE 6906937 6906918 YDP03-0CE Verifiable strip and label printer with thermal print head, up to 60 mm paper width, with external 100–240V power supply Connecting cable required Verifiable strip and label printer with thermal print head, up to 108 mm paper width, wit
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Declarations of Conformity In 1985, the Council of the European Community approved a resolution concerning a new approach to the technical harmonization and standardization of national regulations. Monitoring compliance with the directives and standards concerning the C marking is governed in the individual EU Member States through the implementation of the EC Directives adopted by the respective national laws.
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Index Page Access code Accessories Adjustment/calibration Animal weighing APW update Automatic data output Averaging 17 98, 99 25, 42 58 53 86, 89 58 Bar code scanner, connecting 83 C declaration of type conformity C marking Cabling diagram Calibration/adjustment Checkweighing Classification Cleaning COM1 interface, settings Commands Configuration Connecting the equipment to AC power Connection options Control output ports Control input ports Counting 102 101 85 25, 42 64 68 92 26 86 14 8 84, 85 33, 6
Appendix: General Password When you select the Setup menu item, the password prompt is displayed for 2 seconds, and then cursor flashes in the position of the first characters of the password. Repeatedly: k, ); Repeatedly: k, ); Repeatedly: k, ); Repeatedly: k, ); Repeatedly: k, ); Repeatedly: k, ); Repeatedly: k, ); Enter the password – Press k to enter letters and ) to save.
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