OPERATING MANUAL ANALYTICAL BALANCES USS-DBS MODELS ANALYTICAL BALANCE This manual should be made available to all users of this equipment. For best results, and for maximum durability of the equipment, carefully read and follow all instructions. U.S. Solid®•USS-DBS Models • All Rights Reserved • Page 1 U.S. Solid® • 1200 E.55th Unit C, Cleveland, OH, 44103 • www.ussolid.
Table of Contents I. Getting Started II. Specifications III. Panel Description IV. Installation V. Using the Balance VI. Maintenance and Cleaning U.S. Solid®•USS-DBS Models • All Rights Reserved • Page 2 U.S. Solid® • 1200 E.55th Unit C, Cleveland, OH, 44103 • www.ussolid.
II. Getting Started Thank you for choosing U.S. Solid’s Analytical Balance. We hope you enjoy your purchase. Please maintain the equipment according to all instructions within the manual. This product was developed according to CE marking regulations while emphasizing aesthetics and safety for the user. It has ISO certification, specifically ISO 9001 The high quality of the product, coupled with proper user care, should allow you to enjoy the product for years.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU CALIBRATE YOUR SCALE BEFORE USING, AND NEVER TOUCH THE INCLUDED WEIGHT WITH YOUR SKIN! FEATURES • Straing gauge technology • Stainless steel pan • Backlit LCD display • Plastic draft shield • Height-adjustable feet • Taring • Four different units of measure: g, lb, ct, oz • Piece counting function U.S. Solid®•USS-DBS Models • All Rights Reserved • Page 4 U.S. Solid® • 1200 E.55th Unit C, Cleveland, OH, 44103 • www.ussolid.
II. Specifications Analytical balances offer fast and accurate measurements of mass, using strain gauge technology for fast, efficient measurement. Technical Parameters: MODEL: USS-DBS3-1 USS-DBS3-2 USS-DBS3-3 USS-DBS3-5 Max Capacity in grams 100 200 300 500 Accuracy Class Class II Min. Capacity 10 mg Division 0.001g Linearity ±0.002 g Repeatability ±0.002 g Operating Temperature 5° C- 35° C, with fluctuations of <1°C/Hour 41° F- 95° F with fluctuations of <1.
III. Panel Description Panel Explanations 1. ON/OFF: Turns device on and off 2. UNIT: Select between ct, oz, lb, g 3. PCS: Piece counting mode 4. CAL: Calibration key 5. TARE/ZERO: Tare the balance U.S. Solid®•USS-DBS Models • All Rights Reserved • Page 6 U.S. Solid® • 1200 E.55th Unit C, Cleveland, OH, 44103 • www.ussolid.
IV. Installation Choosing the installation location When analytical balances are used in routine lab or industrial measurement environments, the weighing speed will be much quicker, and the results more accurate. The location should meet the following conditions: 1. Work room should be clean and dry 2. Balance should be placed on a solid, stable, plain flat surface 3. Avoid locations in which the balance could be exposed to any of the following: a. Airflow from air conditioners, fans, doors, or windows b.
V. Using the Balance Level adjustment Once the balance is placed at its location, check the bubble level; if bubble is not well-centered, turn the adjustable feet so the bubble moves to the center and the balance is properly leveled. Start 1. Connect the balance to the power supply and press ON key on the panel. Wait 30 minutes after powering on for best performance. 2. After warming up, calibrate the balance. 3. After calibration, the balance will enter weighing mode 4.
VI. Maintenance and Cleaning To get the best results and for product longevity, be sure to follow the suggestions below. Note: All of the suggestions and guidelines mentioned below and throughout this manual will only be effective with continuous and careful maintenance of the equipment • • • • • • • • • • • Follow all processes outlined in the manual Make the manual available to all users of the equipment Prevent the balance from any sudden movements or falls, as well as from direct sunlight or air flow.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Solution Display not working No power supply Plug in the adapter Display shows “ “ Object weight below minimum threshold, taring issues exist, or balance is not properly calibrated. Make sure item being weighed is at least 10mg. Make sure receptacles have been tared, and the balance has been properly calibrated. Display shows “ “ Item being weighed is over maximum allowable weight.
Note: According to the applicable legislation regarding “Nonautomatic weighing instruments”in which balances are included, by means of writ dating from the 22nd of October, 1994 (BOE 1/3rd/95), these balances must not be used for: • Commercial transactions • Calculating taxes, tariffs, rates, indemnities, and other similar canons • Judicial surveys • Pharmaceutical medicine preparations, as well as analysis made in medical or pharmaceutical laboratories • Determining the price or total amount in sale price
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