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Operating Instructions Sartorius M-power Electronic Analytical and Precision Balances and Precious Metal Scales 98648-018-69...
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Do not try to solve any problems on your own. Instructions for Recycling . . . . . 23 The operator shall be responsible for any mod- ifications to Sartorius equipment and for any Overview connections of cables or equipment not Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 supplied by Sartorius and must check and, Accessories (Options) . . . . . . . .
AC power. – Weighing pan – Pan support (only on models with a round weighing pan) – AC adapter, plug type Additionally supplied with AZ214, AZ124, AZ64 models: – Shield ring – Shield plate – Dust cover...
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Setting up the Balance Balances with a draft shield chamber with sliding doors Place the components listed below inside the chamber in the order given: – Shield plate – Shield ring – Pan support – Weighing pan Balances with a Glass Draft Shield Place the components listed below inside the chamber in the order given: –...
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Connecting the Balance to AC Power/ Safety Precautions Use only original Sartorius AC adapters. Insert the right-angle plug into the jack Plug AC adapter into electrical outlet The ground terminal is connected to the balance housing, which can be additionally grounded for operation.
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Leveling the Balance Level the balance any time you set it up in a new location. Use only the 2 front feet of the balance for leveling. Turn the 2 rear feet until they are in position (only on models AZ3102, AZ1502) Turn the 2 front feet as shown here in the illustration until the air bubble is centered in the level indicator >...
Operation Overview of Display and Operating Elements Tare Tare Position Designation Position Designation Weight units Delete (Clear Function) Calculated-value indicator This key is generally used to (i.e., not a weight value) cancel functions: Taring – Quit application program Symbol: “Printing mode active” –...
Basic Weighing Function Preparation Turn on the balance: Press e To change configurations: See the chapter entitled “Configuring the Balance” $ To tare the balance: Press t Additional Functions: To turn off the balance: Press e Warmup Time To ensure accurate results, the balance must warm up for 30 minutes before operaion.
Calibration/Adjustment Available Features Calibration/adjustment can only be performed when – there is no load on the balance, – the balance is tared, – the internal signal is stable. If these conditions are not met, an error message is displayed. Otherwise, the weight required for calibration/adjustment is displayed (see “Accessories”...
Application Programs Net-Total Formulation/Second Tare Memory With this application program you can weigh in components for formulation of a mixture. Preparation Configure the Net-Total Formulation/Second Tare Memory application in the operating menu: See “Configuring the Balance.” Menu code: 2.1.3 Example Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout 65.0...
Counting $ Reference sample quantity: Purpose With the Counting program you can deter- Code 3. 3. 1 5 pcs mine the number of parts that each have Code 3. 3. 2 10 pcs (factory setting) approximately equal weight. Code 3. 3. 3 20 pcs Code 3.
Weighing in Percent $ Reference percentage: Purpose This application program allows you to Code 3. 3. 1 obtain weight readouts in percent which are Code 3. 3. 2 10 % (factory setting) in proportion to a reference weight. Code 3. 3. 3 20 % Code 3.
Weigh Averaging $ Number of subweighs for weigh Purpose Use this program to determine weights under averaging: unstable ambient conditions. In this program, 5 subweighs 3. 3. 1 the balance calculates the weight as the aver- 3. 3. 2 10 subweighs age value from a defined number of individual (factory setting) weighing operations.
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Toggle Between Weight Units With this application program you can toggle the display of a weight value back and forth between two weight units. Configure the “Toggle Weight Units” application in the operating menu: See “Configuring the Balance.” Menu code 2.1. 2 Menu code Unit Conversion factor...
Configuring the Balance Setting the Parameters (Menu Codes) You can configure your balance to meet individual requirements by selecting from the parameters available in the menu. Example: Adapt the balance to unstable ambient conditions Menu code 1. 1. 4 Step Key (or instruction) Display 1.
Balance Operating Menu (Overview) ο Factory setting √ User setting Menu Balance 1.1. Adapt filter 1.1.1 Minimum vibration ο Normal vibration functions 1.1.2 1.1.3 Strong vibration 1.1.4 Extreme vibration 1.3. Stability range 1.3.1 1/4 digit 1.3.2 1/2 digit 1.3.3 1 digit ο...
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5. Data interface 5.2 Parity 5.2.1 Mark 5.2.2 Space ο Odd 5.2.3 5.2.4 Even ο 1 stop bit No. of stop bits 5.3.1 5.3.2 2 stop bits Handshake mode 5.4.1 Software 5.4.2 Hardware 2 char. after CTS ο Software 5.4.3 1 char.
6 1 3, 6 1 4 (automatic ! The record can only be output to printout) and 7 1 1 a Sartorius data printer YDP20-0CE. Function Keys Press p to output header and first measured value. > Header is output the first time p is...
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The ISO/GLP-compliant record can contain the following lines: Dotted line -------------------- Date/time (beginning of measurement) 17-Jan-2010 10:15 Balance manufacturer SARTORIUS Balance model Mod. AZ6101 Balance serial number Ser. no. 10105355 Software version Ver. no. 00-19-41 Dotted line -------------------- Measurement series no.
Pin Assignment Chart, 25-pin nect your balance to a Sartorius data print- female interface connector, RS-232: er. The recording capability for printouts Pin 1: Shield...
The weight readout The balance has not been Calibrate/adjust the balance is obviously wrong calibrated/adjusted The balance was not Tare the balance tared before weighing If any other errors occur, contact your local Sartorius Service Center!
Care and Maintenance Service Regular servicing by a Sartorius technician will extend the service life of your balance and ensure its contin- ued weighing accuracy. Sartorius can offer you service contracts, with your choice of regular maintenance intervals ranging from 1 month to 2 years. The opti-...
AC power immediately > Lock the equipment in a secure place to ensure that it cannot be used for the time being In this case, notify your nearest Sartorius Service Center or the International Technical Support Unit based in Goettingen, Germany.
Overview Specifications Model AZ214 AZ124 AZ64 Weighing capacity Readability Tare range (subtractive) <±mg Repeatability Linearity <±mg Operating temperature range +10…+30 °C (50°F to 86°F) Allowable ambient operating temperature +5…+40°C (41°F to 104°F) Sensitivity drift –6 –6 –6 >±/K within +10…+30 °C (50°F–86°F) 2 ·...
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Model AZ313 AZ153 AZ3102 AZ1502 AZ612 Weighing capacity 3,100 1,500 Readability 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01 Tare range (subtractive) 3,100 1,500 <±g Repeatability 0.003 0.003 0.015 0.015 0.015 Linearity <±g 0.004 0.004 0.03 0.03 0.03 Operating temperature range +10…+30 °C (50° to 86°F) Allowable ambient operating temperature +5…...
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Model AZ212 AZ6101 AZ4101 AZ2101 AZ601 Weighing capacity 6,100 4,100 2,100 Readability 0.01 Tare range (subtractive) 6,100 4,100 2,100 <±g Repeatability 0.015 Linearity <±g 0.03 Operating temperature range +10… +30°C (50° to 86°F) Allowable ambient operating temperature +5… +40°C (41°F to 104°F) Sensitivity drift –5 –5...
20 or 40, depending on balance model) SartoConnect data transfer program for interfacing YSC01L a Sartorius balance to a PC with a Windows 95/98 or NT operating system This software enables you to transfer the data recorded by your balance to any PC application program (e.g., Excel).
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Product Order No. In-use dust cover – Only over operating elements for models AZ214, AZ124, AZ64 6960TE01 – for models with a rectangular weighing pan 6960TE03 – for models with a round weighing pan 6960TE02 Attaching the in-use dust cover to models with a glass draft shield: –...
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Sartorius Weighing Technology GmbH Weender Landstrasse 94–108 37075 Goettingen, Germany Phone +49.551.308.0 Fax +49.551.308.3289 www.sartorius.com Copyright by Sartorius, Goettingen, Germany. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Sartorius.
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