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MC-10K MC-30K 1WMPD4002203A ...
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This Manual and Marks All safety messages are i dentified by the following, “ WA R N I N G ” or “ CAUTION ”, of ANSI Z535.4 (American National S tandar d Institute: Product Safety Signs and Labels). The meanings are as follows: W ARNING A potentially hazardous situati on which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . CAUTI ...
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Instruction manual 1 GX-K series, GF-K series Contents Basic Ope ration 1. Introducti on ......................................................................................................... 3 1-1. About This Manual .........................................................................................................3 1-2. Featur es ........ ...
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2 10-5. Description of the Item "Data Output Mode" .............................................................. 33 10-6. Description of the It em "Data Format" ........................................................................ 34 10-6-1. Description of the Dat a Format Adde d to the W eig hing Dat a ..................... ...
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3 1. Introduction This manual describes how the MC Series Mass Comparator Balances, MC-10K and MC-30K, work and how to get the most out of them in terms of performance. Read this manual thoroughly before using the balanc e and keep it at hand for future reference. For other functions and operati ons that this manual does not describe, refer to the ...
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4 1-3. C o m p li a nc e 1-3-1. Compliance with FCC Rules Please note that this equipm ent generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. This equipment has been tested and has been fo und to comply with the limits of a Class A computing device pursuant to Sub part J of Part 15 of FCC rule s. These rules are designed to provide reasonable ...
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5 2. Unpacking And Installing The Balance The balance is a precision instrument. Unpack the balance carefully. Keep the packing material to be used for transporting the balance in the future. The packing contents depend on the balance model. See the illustrations to confirm that everything is contained. Breeze break Windows communication AC adapter ...
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6 2-1. Auto-centering Pan (AX- MC10K/30K PAN) Installation Proce dure Caution: During installation, do not to apply excessive force to the balance. When used as a mass comparator, the balance can achieve even more precise weighing, by using the auto-centering pan (sold separately ), which reduces eccentric loading errors. 1. Place the pan support o ...
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7 2 -2 . Installing the Balance Install the balance as follows: 1 Refer to "3. Precautions" for installing the balance. 2 Install the pan support, weig hing pan and draft gate. Refer to the previous page. 3 Adjust the leveling feet to level the balance. Confirm it using the bubble spirit level. 4 Confirm that the AC adapter type is correc ...
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8 3. Precautions To get the optimum performance from the balanc e and acquire accurate weighing data, note the following: 3-1. B e f o r e U s e The maximum resolution of the precision balanc e is ten million coun ts. Therefore, there are tendencies to be influenced by tem perature change, air pressure change, static electrisity, vibration and draf ...
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9 3 -2 . During Use Discharge static electricity from the weighing material. When weighing sample (plastics, insula tor, etc.) could have a static charge, the weighing value is in fluenced. Ground the balance, and Eliminate the static electric ity by using an optinal static eliminator, AD-1683. Or try to keep the ambient humi di ty above 45%RH at t ...
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10 Do not allow the balance to be immersed in water. Even though the balance complies with IP code, the balance will not withstand be ing completely immersed in water. The weighing pan, pan support and draft gate c an be removed to clean the balance. Clean by splashing with water. Use the waterproof option RS-232C cable GX -07K, when RS-232C interf ...
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11 4. Displa y Symbols And Key Operati on Key Operations Key operation affects how the balance functions. The basic key operations are: "Press and release the key immediately" or "Press the key" = normal key operation during measurement "Press and hold the key". Displ ay Each key, when pressed or when pressed and held, ...
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12 5. Weighing Units With the balance, only the unit “g” (gram) was set at the factory. The following weighing units and weighing modes are available for selection: A unit or mode can be selected and stored in the function ta ble as described in the GX-K series instruction manual "5-2. Changing the Units". If a weighing mode (or unit ...
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13 The tables below indicate t he weighing capacity and the minimum display for each unit, depending on the balance model. When a measurement unit other t han gram is used, it is not possible to weight up to capacity of the balance because the disp lay does not have sufficient digits. Use the MC series balance within the values shown in the tables ...
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14 6. Weighing 6 - 1 . Selecting a Weighing Unit (Mode) Press the MODE key to select a unit or mode for weighing. The unit “g” (gram) was set at the factory . T o use other units, select and store unit s and disp laying order in the function setting of “ Unit ”. For details on weighing unit storing procedure, refer to the GX-K se ries instr ...
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15 Weight class and recommended measuring range 6-2-3. When Building into a System z When a s pecial weighing pan is to be des igned, the weight of the pan and the material to be weighed should not exceed the weighing capacity of the balance. T o reduce influences of static electricit y and magnetism, use materials other than resin and magnetic mat ...
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16 7. Weighing Speed Adjustme nt / Self Check Function 7 - 1 . Weighing Speed Adjustment This function detects the influenc e on weighing t hat is caused by drafts and/or vibration at the place where the balance is installed and sets the followi ng three weighing speeds (response characteristics) automatically. The function has three rates as follo ...
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17 7 - 2 . Self Check Function with Response Adjustment This function automatically updates the res ponse adjustment by analyzing the influence of the environment on the weighing data and al so self-checks the balance performance using the internal mass. Step 1 Press and hold the MODE key until RESPONSE is displayed, and then release the key. Step ...
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18 8. Calibrati on 8 - 1 . Calibration Group The balance has the following modes as a calibration group. Calibration Automatic self calibration (Calibrati on due to changes in temperature) Calibration using the internal mass (One-touch calibration) Calibration using an external weight Calibration Test Calibration test using an external weight (Cali ...
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19 Caution on using an external weight The accuracy of an external weight can influence the accura cy of weighing. Select an appropriate weight as listed below: Select a mass for calibration and calibra tion test from t he following table. Model Usable calibration weight Adjustable range M C - 1 0 K 2 kg, 3 kg, 4 kg, 5 kg, 6 kg, 7 kg, 8 kg, 9 kg, 1 ...
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20 8 - 3 . One-Touch Calibration Calibration using the internal mass This function calibrates the balanc e using the in ternal mass. The only operation required is to press the CAL key. S t e p 1 Connect the AC adapter and warm up the balance for at least 30 minutes with nothing on the weighing pan. Step 2 Press the CAL key. Step 3 The balance disp ...
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21 8 - 4 . Calibration Using an External Weight This function calibrates the balance using an external weight. When the MC-10K is used Step 1 Connect the AC adapter and warm up the balance for at least 30 minutes with nothing on the weighing pan. Step 2 Press and hold the CAL key until Calout is displayed, then release the key. Step 3 The balanc e ...
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22 8 - 5 . Calibration Test Using an External We ight This function tests the weighi ng accuracy using an external weight and outputs the result. This is available only w hen the "GLP output ( info )" parameter is set to " 1 " or " 2 ". (Calibration test does not perform calibration) When the MC-10K is used Step 1 Conn ...
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23 8 - 6 . Correcting the Internal Mass Value The balance can correct the internal mass value within the range shown below. This function corrects the internal mass value to c onform to an external weight. The corrected mass value is maintained in non-volatile memory even if the AC adapter is removed. The internal mass value is corrected as follows ...
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24 CAL key .......... To cancel the correction and display the next menu item of the function table. Step 10 Press the CAL key to return the weighing mode. Step 11 Press the CAL key to calibrate the balance using the internal mass. Step 12 Place the external we ight on the pan and confirm that the correction has been performed properly. In this ex ...
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25 9. Function Switch And Initialization 9 - 1 . Permit or Inhibit The balance stores parameters that must not be changed unintentionally (Example: Calibration data for accurate weighing, Data for adapting to the operating environment, Control data for the RS-232C in terface). There are five s witches for the purpose of protecting parameters. Each ...
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26 9 - 2 . Initializing the Balance This function returns the following parameters to factory settings. Calibration data Function table The sample unit mass value (counting mode), 100% reference mass value (percent mode) The data that is stored in the balance using the data memory function External calibration wei ght and target weight value Functi ...
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27 10. Function Table This function table reads or rewrites the param eters that are stored in the balance. These parameters are maintained in non- volatile memory, even if the AC adapter is removed. 1 0 - 1 . Structure and Sequence of the Function Table This function table menu consi sts of two laye rs. The first layer is t he "Class" an ...
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28 1 0 - 3 . Details of the Function Table Class Item and Parameter Description 0 Fast response, sensitive v alue FAST 1 MID. Cond Condition 2 Slow respons e, stable value SLOW Can be changed by response adjustment. With " Hold 1 ", sets the averaging time. 0 Stable when within ± 1 digit 1 5t-b Stability band width 2 Stable when within ? ...
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29 Class Item and Parameter Description 0 OFF Cp-b Main display comp arison 1 ON Displays the results on the main portion of the display in place of the weight value. 0 OFF bep LO buzzer 1 ON Select whether or not to sound the LO buzzer. 0 OFF bep OK buzzer 1 ON Select whether or not to sound the OK buzzer. 0 OFF Cp fnc Comparator bep HI buzzer 1 O ...
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30 Class Item and Parameter Description 0 No output d-no Data numb er output 1 Output Refer to the GX-K manual "12. Data Me mory" 0 No output 1 Time only 2 Date only 5-td Time/Date output 3 Time and dat e Select s whether or not the time or date is adde d to the we ighing data. R efer to the GX -K man ual "10-7. Clo ck and Calend ar ...
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31 Class Item and Parameter Description Unit Unit Refer to "5. Weighing Units". C5 in Internal mass corre ction Displa yed only when the in ternal mass value corr ection sw itch is set to 1 . Refer to "8. Cal ibration". id ID number setting Refer to "11. ID Numb er An d GLP Report". 0 1 2 3 4 f1-b Averaging range for t ...
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32 1 0 - 4 . Description of the Class "Environment, Display" Condition ( Cond ) Cond 0 This parameter is for sensitive response to the fluctuation of a weight value. Used for powder target weighing, weighing a very light sample or when quick response weighing is required. After se tting, the balance displays FAST . Cond 2 This parameter i ...
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33 1 0 - 5 . Description of the Item "Data Output Mode" The parameter setting of "Data output mode ( prt )" applies to the performance when the "Data memory ( data )" parameter is set to " 2 " (to store the weighing data) and when the data is transmitted using the RS-232C interface. Key mode When the PRINT ke ...
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34 Interval memory mode The weighing data is periodically stored in memory. Example For periodical weighing wit hout a personal computer command and to output all of the data, to a computer, at one time. Time and date c an be added with " Time/Date output ( 5-td )" . Required setting dout prt 3 Stream mode / In terval memory mode dout dat ...
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35 KF format 5if type 2 This is the Karl-Fischer mois ture meter format and is used when the peripheral equipment can only communicate using this format. This format consists of fourteen ch aracters excluding the terminator. This format has no header characters. The polarity sign is placed before the data, with spaces in place of leading zeros, if ...
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36 10-6-1. Description of the Data Fo rmat Added to th e Weighing Data ID number dout 5-id 1 The number to identif y a specific balance. This format consists of seven c haracters excluding the terminator. Data number dout d-no 1 This format outputs the data num ber just before the data is transmitted using the RS-232C interface. This format consist ...
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37 C R L F C R L F C R L F C R L F C R L F A&D DP KF MT NU 12 . 700 g 0000 . 000 g C R L F C R L F C R L F L F C R L F C R L F C R L F C R A&D DP KF MT NU -1 836 . 900 g C R L F A&D NU -00 00 . 127 g C R L F C R L F ST ,+00 1 2 . 7 0 0 g W T +12.70 0 g + 12.700 g S 12.7 00 g +0 01 2. 700 -1836.900 - 1836. 9 0 0 SD -18 3 6.90 0 g U S ,-1 ...
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38 11. ID Number And GLP Report The ID number is used to identi fy the balance when Go od Laborat ory Practice (GLP) is used. The ID number is maintained in non-vol atile memory even if the AC adapte r is removed. The GLP output fo rmat is selected at "GLP output ( info )" of the function table and can be output to a personal computer or ...
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39 11-2. G L P R e p o r t Set the following parameters to output the report. To print the report, set the "GLP output ( info )" parameter to " 1 " and use MODE 3 of the AD-8121B. Refer to "12-2-1. Connection to t he AD-8121B Printer" for details on using the printer. To output the report to a personal computer using t ...
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40 Calibration repo rt using an exte rnal weight Setting of " info 1 " Setting of " info 2 " AD-8121 printer format General format Space, ASCII 20h <TERM> Terminator, CR , LF or CR CR Carriage return, ASCII 0Dh LF Line feed, ASCII 0Ah Calibration t est report us ing an external weight Note Calibration test does not perform ...
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41 Title block and end block When weight values are recor ded as GLP data, a "Title block" is inserted at the beginning and an "End block" is inserted at the end of a group of weight values in the GLP report. Notes To output the report to an AD-8121 B , use MODE 3 of the AD-8121B. If the data memory function is used, the "T ...
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42 12. Standard Input And Output Interface 1 2 - 1 . RS-232C and External Contact Input D-Sub 25 pin numbers D-Sub 25 pin assignments Pin No. Signal name Interfac e type Direction Description 1 FG - Frame ground 2 RXD RS-232C Input Receive data 3 TXD RS-232C Output Transmit data 4 RTS RS-232C Input Ready to send 5 CTS RS-232C Output Clear to send 6 ...
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43 RS-232C Terminals External co ntact i nput By connecting pin 18 (PRINT command) to pin 7, or pin 19 (RE-ZERO command) to pin 7 for 100 ms or more, the same operation as performed by pressing the PRINT key or the RE-ZERO key, will be performed. Option Connector : AX-HDB-25P/CTF Foot switch : AX-SW128 Balance side DCE Computer side DTE Inside of b ...
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44 1 2 3 4 MODE ON 1 2 3 4 MODE ON 1 2 - 2 . Connection to Peripheral Equipment 12-2-1. Connection to the AD-8121B Printer Preset the following parameters to use the AD-8121B printer. Class Item and Parameter Factory settings AD-8121B MODE 1 AD-8121B MODE 2 AD-8121B MODE 3 prt Data output mode 0 0 , 1 , 2 3 0 , 1 , 2 ap-p Auto print polarity 0 ap-b ...
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45 12-2-2. Connection to a Comp uter and the Use of WinCT The balance is of the DCE type (Data Communication Equipment), which can be connected to a personal computer using the RS-232C interface. Before connection, read the personal computer manual thoroughly. Use a standard DCE cable for connection (cable type: straight-through). When the per sona ...
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46 13. Commands 13-1. C o m m an d Li st Note A command has a terminator added, that is specified using " 5if Cr lf " of the function table, and is sent to the balance. Commands to query weighing data C Cancels the S or SIR command. Q Requests the weighing data immediately. S Requests the weighing data when stabilized. SI Requests the wei ...
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47 Commands to control the balance R Same as the RE-ZERO key SMP Same as the SAMPLE key. U Same as the MODE key UN:mm Recalls the unit mass values in memory. mm : 01 to 50. UW: ∗∗∗∗∗∗ . ∗ ~~ g Changes the unit mass value. Use "g" of unit. ~ is space mark. Example: the unit mass value is 2000.0 g. Command: UW: +002000.0 ~~ g ...
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48 R command When a communication error has occurred due to external noise, or a parity error has occurred due to transmission error, the balance transmits an erro r code. In this case, send the command again. xx is error code number. 1 3 - 3 . Control Using CTS and RTS Depending on the " Ct5 " param eter of "Serial interface ( 5if ) ...
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49 14. Extended Function The MC series balance has several extended func tions equipped for special applications or to troubleshoot when using the standard functions. When the "Filter ( f1l )” is set to “ 0 “, extra items are av ailable as shown below . Class Item and Parameter Description 0 1 2 3 4 f1-b Averaging range for the first mov ...
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50 14-1. Description of "Averaging ra nge" and "Averaging time" 14-1-1. Averaging Range ( f1-b ) and Averaging Time ( f1-t ) 1. When the fluctuati on of a weight val ue is beyond t he range that is selected in " f1-b ", the averaging operation is disabled and the di splay reflects the varying value. 2. Once the fluctua ...
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51 14-1-2. Filter Depending on Differences in the Amount to Deliver Powdery and Liquid Material z When the weight value is not st able even without load fluctuations Increase the averaging range for th e first moving average p arameter ( f1-b ). Increase the averaging time for the first moving av erage p arameter ( f1-t ). S t rengthen the digital ...
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52 15. Maintenance 1 5 - 1 . Treatment of the Balance In normal use, the balance can be cleaned with water. But, keep the following precautions so that dust and water do not invade the balance. Do not direct water pressure at the bottom of the balance. Do not use powerful water jets. Do not submerge the balance in water. Clean the balance with a li ...
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53 16. Troubleshooting 1 6 - 1 . Checking the Balance Performance and Environment The balance is a precision instrument. When the operating environment or the operating method is inadequate, correct weighing can no t be performed. Place a sample on the pan and remove it, and repeat this several times. if the balance seems to have a problem with rep ...
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54 16-2. E r r or C o d e s Display Error code Description EC,E11 Stability error The balance can not stabilize due to an environmental problem. Check around the pan. Refer to "3. Precautions". Prevent vibration, drafts, temperature changes, static electricity and magnetic fields, from influencing the balance. To return to the weighing mo ...
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55 Display Error code Description Automatic response adjustment zero error The automatic response adjustment can not be performed because there is something on the pan. Clear the pan. Press the CAL key to return to the weighing mode. (Check NG) Automatic response adjustment unstable error The automatic response adjustment can not be performed becau ...
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56 Display Error code Description EC,E03 Timeout error If the timeout parameter is set to " t-Up1 ", the balance did not receive the next character of a command within the time limit of one second. Confirm the communication. EC,E04 Excess characters error The balance received excessive characters in a command. Confirm the command. EC,E06 ...
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57 17. Specifications MC-10K MC-30K Weighing capacity 10.1 kg 31 kg Maximum display 10.10084 4 kg 31.00844 kg Minimum weighing value (1 digi t) 0.001 g 0.01 g Repeatability *1 (Standard deviation) 0.005 g / 10 kg to 5 k g 0.004 g / 5 kg to 2 k g 0. 0015 g / le ss than 2 kg 0.10 g / 30 k g to 20 k g 0.015 g / les s than 20 kg Linearity *1 ±0.03 g ? ...
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58 1 7 - 1 . External Dimensions Unit: mm ...
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59 1 7 - 2 . Options and Peripheral Inst ruments AX-MC10K/30KPAN Au to-cente ring Pan This option consists of an auto-centering pan, a breeze break and an auto-centering pan guide. AD-8922A Remote controller Connected to the MC series balance using the RS-232C interface to display the we ighing data and to remotely control the balance. AD-8121B Pri ...
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60 Order code Name and description AD-1682 Rechargeable Battery This option allows use of the bal ance in a place where AC power is not available. AD-1687 Weighing Environment Logger A data logger equippe d with 4 sensors for te mperature, humidit y, barometric pressure and vibrat ion that can me asure and store environmental data. When connected t ...
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61 18. Terms/Index 18-1. T e r m s Calibration Adjustment of the balance so that it can weigh accurately. Calibration weight A weight used for calibration Data number Numbers assigned sequentially w hen weighing data or unit weight is stored. Digit The minimum weighing value availa ble. Used for the balance, one digit is the smallest mass that can ...
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62 Stable value The stable weight data, indi cated by the illuminated stabilization indicator. Stabilization time Time required after a sample being placed, until the stabilization indicator illuminates and the weighing data is displayed. Store To save the weighing data, unit mass or calibration data using the data memory function. Tare To cancel t ...
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63 18-2. I n d e x Keys and symbols CAL key .......................................... 1 1 MODE key ................................ 1 1, 14 ON OFF key ................................... 1 1 PRINT key ...................................... 1 1 RE-ZERO key .......................... 1 1, 27 SAMPLE ke y ............................ 1 1 , 27 Animal i ...
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64 erCd AK, Error code ............................. 30 error 1 S t ability error ................................ 54 error 2 Out of the setting range ............... 54 error 6 Internal mass error....................... 54 error 7 Internal mass error....................... 54 Error code ..................................................... 54 Exte ...
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