Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Torbal Analytical Balances Table of Contents Chapter 1.Cautionary Notes and precaution......................................................................................................................3 Chapter 2.Specifications....................................................................................................................................................4 Chapter 3.Keys and display indicators.....................................................
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 1. CAUTIONARY NOTES AND PRECAUTION The TORBAL Precision scale is a sensitive and a delicate instrument. Always handle your scale with care. The correct location and proper environment affect the accuracy of your TORBAL Precision Scale.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 2. SPECIFICATIONS Model Capacity AGCN100 AGCN200 100g 200g Readability (d) 0.0001 Repeatability (Standard Divination) 0.0001g Linearity +/- 0.0002g Stabilization time (typical) Approx. 3 sec Tare Range -100g -200g Accuracy Class I Automatic Internal Calibration YES Time Configuration 1h, 2,h, 3h, 4h, 5h, 6h Temperature Configuration Automatic Calibration Adjustment Masses (g) 0.5°C, 1.0°C, 1.5°C, 2.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 3. KEYS AND DISPLAY INDICATORS Key Ø T (YES) 0 (NO) MENU FUNCTION Primary Function Secondary Function Power On and Power Off - Tare – used to tare the weighing pan Enter and YES (Accept) – used to enter or accept commands - Toggle and scroll menu options Menu – used to access the main menu - Recall Total– In Totalizing this key is used to check the total weight of ingredients.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 4. COMMANDS AND ABBREVIATIONS Command or Abbreviation Description -----CAL TARING CAL ON CAL LOAD XXX g UNLOAD WAIT PRESS AGAIN CAL PRN AUTOTAR PCS SET PCS UM PRINT ACTIV Taring in progress 6 The scale is in the calibration mode.
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Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 6. UNPACKING THE BALANCE AND GETTING STARTED 1. Carefully remove the scale, pan, and all of its components out of the packaging and place them on a stable base where the scale will not be affected by any mechanical vibrations or air movements. 2. After removing the chamber base (4), draft ring (3), pan base (2), and the pan (1) from their packaging, carefully install the chamber base (4) on the case of the balance as shown below.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 3. Once the pan has been installed, level the scale by adjusting the rear feet until the level indicator shows the “air bubble” is in the center position of the sight glass. The level indicator is located in the rear left side of the scale. 4. After leveling the scale, you may plug the AC adaptor to the AC adaptor socket located in the rear of the scale. 5.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 7. WEIGHING 1. To begin weighing, press the power button ( ) to turn the scale ON. The scale will go through its initialization procedure and automatically enter Weighing Mode. The scale is ready to begin weighing as soon as the stabilization ( ) indicator appears on the display. 2. When weighing, always place the mass in the middle of the pan. The weighed result may be taken when the stabilization indicator appears on the display. 7.1.1.Taring 1.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 3. Once the stabilization indicator appears on the display, the container is ready to be tared. To tare the container, press the “T” button. The display will show a dotted line which indicates the scale has begun the taring process, 4. When finished taring, the balance will return to Weighing Mode. The display will indicate 0.0000, and the NET indicator will be shown on the display signaling the next weight taken is a NET result. 7.1.2.Clearing a Tare 1.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 8. CALIBRATION When the scale is initially installed, it will automatically calibrate at start up to ensure the accuracy of weighing results. You can also configure the scale to calibrate automatically with time and temperature variations. 8.1.1.Initializing Automatic Calibration To calibrate the scale at any time, follow these steps: 1. Press the calibration key located on the scales front panel. 2.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 4. The scale will display “WAIT”, indicating that automatic calibration has begun. 5. Calibration can last from 30 to 50 seconds. When it is finished, the scale will automatically return to the weighing mode. 8.1.2.Calibration Adjustment The calibration adjustment function allows the internal calibration mass value to be adjusted with an external calibration weight that has a traceable class certification. To perform calibration adjustment, follow these steps: 1.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 4. Calibration mass value settings which can be used for calibration adjustment will be displayed sequentially. Press the T Key when the desired external calibration mass value is displayed. 5. The scale will display “CAL”, indicating the calibration adjustment has been entered. 6. Before calibration adjustment can begin, the scale will perform automatic tare. Dashed lines “- - - - - - -” will be displayed during auto tare. 7.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 9. Once the new calibration value is stored, the command “UNLOAD” will be displayed, indicating that this calibration weight should be removed from the pan. 10. Once the weight is removed, the scale will continue with calibration adjustment. “WAIT” will be displayed during the remainder of the adjustment process. Once finished, the scale will automatically return to the weighing mode. 8.1.3.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 3. Press the T Key again when “CAL TM” is displayed. 4. Time interval settings will begin to display sequentially. The current time interval setting will be marked with “o” located in the lower left corner of the display. 5. Automatic calibration can be set to calibrate between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 hours (i.e., if set to 3, calibration will be performed at least once every three hours). 6.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 3. Press the T Key again when “CAL °C” is displayed. 4. Temperature interval settings will begin to display sequentially. The current temperature interval setting will be marked with “o” located in the lower left corner of the display. 5. Automatic calibration can be set to 0.5°C, 1.0°C, 1.5°C, and 2.0°C (i.e., if set to 2.0°C, calibration will be performed every time the temperature changes by 2.0°C). 6.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 3. Press the T key again when command “CAL PRN” is displayed. 4. Command “PRINT” will be displayed indicating that data has been sent to an external printer or a PC via the RS232 communication port. For more on printing set-up and configuration, please turn to chapter xx. Chapter 9. AUTOMATIC ZERO SETTING MECHANISM (AZSM) All AGCN scales are equipped with AZSM, the “Auto Zero Setting Mechanism.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 2. When command “AUTOTAR” is displayed, press the T key. 3. Commands “AUT ON”,” AUT OFF”, and “AUT SET” will be displayed sequentially. 4. To enable AZSM, press the T key when AUT ON is displayed. 5. To disable AZSM, press the T key when AUT OFF is displayed. Note: AZSM is automatically enabled for 10 minutes after the scale is turned ON, regardless of its ON/OFF configuration.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 9.1.2.Configuration The AZSM range can be configured to work between 0.1d and 5d. To change the AZSM range, follow these steps: 1. Enter the main menu by pressing the MENU key. 2. When command “AUTOTAR” is displayed, press the T key. 3. Commands “AUT ON”, “AUT OFF”, and “AUT SET” will be displayed sequentially. 4. Press the T key when command “AUT SET” is displayed. 5. Default AZSM setting will be displayed followed by the “OUT” command.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 6. After the T key is pressed, in order to set a new AZSM range a dash will be displayed indicating a new AZSM value between 0.1d and 5d should be entered. 7. To enter a new AZSM value, use the following keys: the C key to increment a digit, the T key to accept and go to the next digit, the P key to insert a decimal, and MENU to accept the entire setting.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 10. UNITS OF MEASURE The AGCN Series Scales can operate in three different units of measure: Grams (g), Carats (ct), and Pounds (lb). By factory default, the scale is set to weigh in grams (g). To select a different unit of measure, follow the steps below. 1. Enter the main menu by pressing the MENU key. 2. When command “UNITS” is displayed, press the T key. 3. The scale will display available units of measure sequentially. 4.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 11. PARTS COUNTING 11.1.1.Using Default Sample Size Settings 1. Place a container on the scale’s pan and press the T key to tare. 2. After taring the container manually, count out the sample that you wish to be used for calculating the average piece weight of your counting transaction. Use one of the following sample sizes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500. 3. Place the sample in the container. 4.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 5. When “PCS” is displayed, press the T key. 6. Commands “PCS OFF” and “PCS ON” will be displayed sequentially. To proceed with parts counting, press the T key when command “PCS ON” is displayed. 7. The sample size selections will begin to scroll on the display. Press the T key when the sample size is displayed that is equal to the number of the pieces in the container (i.e.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 11.1.2.Using Custom Sample Size 1. Place a container on the scale’s pan and press the T key to tare. After taring the container manually, count out the sample that you wish to be used for calculating the average piece weight of your counting transaction. 2. Place the sample in the container. 3. The weight of the sample will be displayed as it is placed on the pan.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 5. Commands “PCS OFF” and “PCS ON” will be displayed sequentially. To proceed with parts counting, press the T key when command “PCS ON” is displayed. The sample size selected will begin to scroll on the display. 6. Press the T key when PCS SET is displayed. 7. A dashed line will be displayed indicating to manually enter the value for your sample size in the container.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 8. Once your custom sample size value has been entered and the MENU key pressed, the scale will display the count of the sample. At any time you can proceed with the count. 9. Once an accurate count has been taken, the container and its contents may be removed from the scale. 11.1.3.Counting based on a known Individual Piece Weight (No Sample Size Required). 1. Place a container on the scale’s pan and press the T key to tare. 2.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 4. Commands “PCS OFF” and “PCS ON” will be displayed sequentially. To proceed with parts counting, press the T key when the command “PCS ON” is displayed. 5. Press the T key when command “PCS UM” is displayed. 6. A dashed line will be displayed indicating to manually enter the exact individual piece weight of the counted parts.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 7. Once the individual piece weight is entered and the MENU key pressed, the scale will display “0pcs”. At any time proceed with the count. 8. Once an accurate count has been taken, the container and its contents may be removed from the scale. To exit parts counting and return to basic weighing, select “PCS OFF” from the parts counting menu. Chapter 12.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 2. Once the scale has been tared, place the sample reference weight on the pan. -AReference Weight 3. The weight of the sample will be displayed as it is placed on the pan. Once the weight of the sample stabilizes and the stability indicator appears on the display, press the MENU key to enter the main menu. 4. When “PERCENT” is displayed, press the T key. 5. Commands “PER OFF” and “PER ON” will be displayed sequentially.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 7. Remove the sample and place an object in the container. The scale will express the weight of that object as a percentage of the stored sample. To exit percent weighing and return to basic weighing, select “PER OFF” from the percent menu. Chapter 13. RECIPE MAKING AND TOTALIZING To engage in recipe making and totalizing, follow these steps: 1. Place a container on the scale’s pan and press the T key to tare. 2. Press the MENU key to enter the main menu.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 3. When “RECIPE” is displayed, press the T key. 4. Commands “REC OFF” and “REC ON” will be displayed sequentially. To proceed with recipe making and totalizing, press the T key when command “REC ON” is displayed. 5. Once totalizing is enabled, the scale will return to the weighing mode and “o” will appear in the lower left corner of the display indicating that totalizing may begin. 6. Place the first ingredient in the container. 7.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 9. Place a second ingredient in the container, wait until the weight stabilizes, and press the T key to tare. The weight of the second ingredient will be added to the grand total and stored in the scale’s internal memory. 10. To check the total weight of the ingredients at any time, press the FUNCTION key. The SUM indicator and the total weight of the ingredients in the container will appear on the display.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 14. DENSITY CALCULATION The density calculation feature is used to assist in calculation of density in solids and liquids. To perform density calculation, a Density Kit (part no. AGC9171) is required.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 14.1.1.Solid To calculate the density of a solid, follow these steps: 1. Press the M key to enter the main menu. 2. When command “DENSITY” is displayed, press the T key. 3. Commands “DEN ON” and “DEN OFF” will be displayed sequentially. 4. To proceed with density calculation, press the T key when “DEN ON” is displayed. 5. Press the T key when command SOLID is displayed.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 6. Commands H2O (distilled water), ETHANOL, and OTHER will scroll sequentially. Select the liquid that will be used in this density calculation by pressing the T key when the corresponding command is displayed. NOTE: If you are using a liquid other than H2O (distilled water) or ETHANOL, select OTHER by pressing the T key and key in the density value of the liquid that will be used.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 8. Once the temperature has been entered and accepted, command “PRESS TARE” will be displayed indicating to tare the scale. 9. Once the scale has been tared, place the solid object on the upper pan of the density kit to perform a weighing in the air. 10. Once the weight of the object stabilizes, press the P key. Command “M1” will be displayed indicating that the weight of the object in air has been stored in the formula. 11.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 12. Once the weight of the object stabilizes, press the P key. Command “M2” followed by command “RESULT” will be displayed, indicating that the weight of the solid in the liquid has been stored in the formula and the density calculation has been performed. 13. The density of the object will be displayed and locked on the LCD. 14.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 2. When command “DENSITY” is displayed, press the T key. 3. Command “DEN ON” and “DEN OFF” will be displayed sequentially. 4. To proceed with the density calculation, press the T key when “DEN ON” is displayed. 5. Press the T key when command “LIQUID” is displayed. 6.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 7. To key in the volume of the plunger, use the following keys: the C key to increment a digit, the T key to accept and go to the next digit, the P key to insert a decimal, and MENU to accept the setting. 8. Once the volume of the plunger has been entered, command “PRESS TARE” will be displayed indicating to tare the scale. 9. Once the scale has been tared, hang the plunger on the wire support frame of the density apparatus. 10.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 11. Submerge the plunger, by placing the beaker with the liquid on the base of the density apparatus. 12. As the plunger displaces the liquid in which it is submerged, the weight will decrease. Once the new weight stabilizes, press the P key. 13. Command “M2” followed by command “RESULT” will be displayed indicating that the new weight of the plunger has been stored in the formula and the density calculation has been performed. 14.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 15. PRINTING AND RS232 COMMUNICATION PORT CONFIGURATION After a weighing transaction is completed, a result data receipt can be printed. To initiate printing, wait for the weighing result to stabilize and press the P key. 15.1.1.Torbal Printer Configuration (RXP-4) The printing function is used to print data via the RS232 port. Data may be printed via the printer or sent to a PC via the Torbal Communication Software.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 15.1.2.Baud 1. Enter the main menu by pressing the MENU key. 2. When “RS-232” is displayed, press the T key. 3. Commands “BAUD”, “BITS”, and “PARITY” will begin to scroll sequentially. 4. Press the T key when “BAUD” is displayed.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 5. The scale will begin to display available baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200. To make a selection, press the T key when the desired setting is displayed. 15.1.3.Parity 1. Enter the main menu by pressing the MENU key. 2. When “RS-232” is displayed, press the T key. 3. Commands “BAUD”, “BITS”, and “PARITY” will begin to scroll sequentially.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 4. Press the T key when “PARITY” is displayed. 5. The scale will display available “PARITY” settings: “NONE”, “ODD”, and “EVEN”. 6. To make a selection, press the T key when the desired setting is displayed. 15.1.4.Bits 1. Enter the main menu by pressing the MENU key. 2. When “RS-232” is displayed, press the T key.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 3. Commands “BAUD”, “BITS”, and “PARITY” will begin to scroll sequentially. 4. Press the T key when “BITS” is displayed. 5. The scale will display available BITS settings: “7-BIT”, “8-BIT”. 6. To make a selection, press the T key when the desired setting is displayed.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 16. DATE AND TIME To set the current time and date, follow these steps. 1. Enter the main menu by pressing the MENU key. 2. When command “DATE” is displayed, press the T key. 3. Commands “TIME” and “DATE” will scroll sequentially. 16.1.1.Time 1. To set the current time, press the T key when “TIME” is displayed.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 2. The current time setting and the command “OUT” will scroll sequentially. To adjust the time, press T when the time is displayed. To exit, press the T key when command “OUT” is displayed. 3. After the T key is pressed, when the current time is displayed, command “HOUR” will be displayed followed by a dashed line. 4.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 16.1.2.Date 1. To set the date, press T when “DATE” is displayed. 2. The current date setting and the command “OUT” will scroll sequentially. To set a new date, press T when the date is displayed. To exit, press T when command “OUT” is displayed. 3. After T is pressed, when the current date is displayed, command “YEAR” will be displayed followed by a dashed line. 4.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series 6. Use the following keys to enter the current month setting: the C key to increment a digit, the T key to accept and go to the next digit, and MENU to accept the month setting. 7. Once the month setting is set, command “DAY” will be displayed followed by a dashed line. 8. Use the following keys to enter the current day setting: the C key to increment a digit, the T key to accept and go to the next digit, and MENU to accept the day setting. 9.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 17. MENU CUSTOMIZATION The main menu can be customized to deactivate commands and functions that are not in use (i.e., if the RS232 configuration function is seldom used, you may wish to remove it from the main menu to speed up access to other functions used more often). To customize the main menu, follow these steps: 1. Press the main MENU key to enter the main menu. 2. Press the T key when the command “ACTIV” is displayed. 3.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 18. COMMON ERRORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Error or Indicator ---- Cause Below zero -- Taring is not allowed - - Re-zeroing is not allowed L Pan error .
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 19. MAINTENANCE Cleaning and maintaining your AGCN Precision Scale: • • • • • • Before cleaning the scale always unplug the A/C adapter from the electrical outlet. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the exterior housing of your scale,. Wipe the scale gently. Do not allow any liquid to enter into the scale. Do not apply extensive pressure to the LCD display. Do not use chemicals or benzene when cleaning the surface.
Instruction Manual - TORBAL AGCN Series Chapter 22. LIMITED WARRANTY PURCHASER’S 24-MONTH WARRANTY Warranty is valid only if the attached warranty registration card is completed and returned within 30 days. This product is a precision device made to exacting standards of scientific accuracy. It is guaranteed to have been adjusted and inspected for proper workmanship and performance, and certified for its currently advertised specifications before shipment.