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Sartorius ME215 Operating Instructions Manual

Me series se series electronic analytical balances and semi-micro-, micro- and ultra-microbalances
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Донау Лаб. Москва/ «Donau Lab. Moscow» - официальный постав
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Тел. +7 (495)-255-33-89
Адрес: 119034, Москва, Турчанинов пер, д.6, стр.2
Operating Instructions
Sartorius ME and SE Series
ME and SE Models
Electronic Analytical Balances and Semi-micro-, Micro- and Ultra-Microbalances
98648-008-84
98648-008-84

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  • Page 1 Донау Лаб. Москва/ «Donau Lab. Moscow» - официальный постав www.donaulab.ru Тел. +7 (495)-255-33-89 Адрес: 119034, Москва, Турчанинов пер, д.6, стр.2 Operating Instructions Sartorius ME and SE Series ME and SE Models Electronic Analytical Balances and Semi-micro-, Micro- and Ultra-Microbalances 98648-008-84 98648-008-84...

  • Page 2: Intended Use

    ME and SE balances meet the highest tions, just call or fax your local requirements placed on the accuracy with the following additional functions: Sartorius office. For the address, and reliability of weighing results – Second tare memory please visit our Internet website at: through the following features: –...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4 Warning and Safety Instructions 113 Extra Functions 113 Second Tare Memory 5 General Views of the Balances 115 Individual Identification Codes 5 ME215/235/254/414/614 119 Saving Values Manually in M+ 6 ME36S 120 Changing the Resolution 7 ME5, SE2 122 Product Data Memory...

  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Sartorius equip- ment and for any connections of cables Do not operate in a hazardous or equipment not supplied by Sartorius area/location and must check and, if necessary, correct these modifications and connec- Make sure that the voltage rating tions.

  • Page 5: General Views Of The Balances

    General Views of the Balance Models ME215/235/254/414/614 Pos. Designation Spare Part Order No. Pos. Designation Spare Part Order No. 1 Draft shield door grips 17 On/off key 2 Weighing pan 69 ME0001 18 Toggle key for alphabetic input 3 Shield disk (ME235S/P only)

  • Page 6: Me36S

    General Views of the Balance ME36S MES_06.cdr Pos. Designation Pos. Designation Draft shield door grips CF key (clear function) Weighing pan Toggle key for changing the application program Shield disk Setup key for configuring the balance Shield plate On/off key Level indicator Toggle key for alphanumeric input Operating unit with control panel...
  • Page 7 General Views of the Balance Models ME5 and SE2 Pos. Designation Pos. Designation Weighing pan Key for opening the draft shield counterclockwise Filter pan, 50 mm Print key Interior draft shield (only for SE2) Info key for displaying device information Optional filter pan, 75 mm CF key (clear function) Shield ring...

  • Page 8: Operating Design

    “-.0CE” in the model number), as well as the standard version. Combination of Several Applications Text Input ME215/235/254/414/614: You can combine the use of various Turns the ionizer on and off To enter numbers: application programs to meet your more see the section on “Numeric Input“...
  • Page 9 Operating Design Function Keys (Soft Keys) Bar Graph: Operation The bar graph indicates how much of the The current function of soft keys is indicated in the bottom line of the display balance’s capacity is “used up” by the Display for Weights and (footer).
  • Page 10 Tare Memory, Calculated Values: Display for Menu Parameter To set a parameter: The symbols displayed here indicate when Settings (Setup) Press the soft key repeatedly there is a value in one of the tare This display is divided into three sections. until the desired setting is selected memories or when the value shown is a (displayed inversely)

  • Page 11: Data Output

    Serial Printer Port To assign a bar code scanner or In addition to Sartorius printers (such as The response to an operator error is keyboard input to a function, press one the YDO03-0CE), you also have the identical in all operating modes.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Storage and Shipping Conditions Allowable storage temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) The packaging has been designed to ensure that the A/D converter will not be damaged even if it is dropped from a height of 80 cm (approx. 31 inches). Do not expose the balance to extreme temperatures, moisture, shocks, blows or vibration.
  • Page 13 § Remove the following parts from the recessed spaces at the top of the inner packaging: – AC adapter (in cardboard packaging) – Weighing pan – Shield plate § Remove the two padding blocks that make up the inner packaging by pulling outward. §...

  • Page 14: Equipment Supplied

    Only the original packaging provides the best protection for shipment (see also “Transporting the Balance on page 20“). Before packing the balance, unplug all connected cables to prevent damage. Equipment Supplied The following individual components are supplied: ME215/235/254/414/614 ME36S – Balance – Weigh cell –...

  • Page 15: Installation Instructions

    ME215/235/254/414/614: Setting Up the Balance ME215/235/254/414/614 § Place the components listed below inside the weighing chamber in the order given: – 1) Shield plate –...
  • Page 16 ME36S: Setting Up the ME36S Balance § Place the components below in the weighing chamber in the order given: – Shield plate – Weighing pan ME5, SE2: Setting Up the ME5 or SE2 Balance § Place the components below on the weigh cell base in the order given: –...
  • Page 17 Sartorius office or dealer Use only – Original Sartorius AC adapters and power cords – AC adapters with a registered approval rating from a national testing laboratory $ To use a main feeder cable from the ceiling or to mount a CEE plug, have a certified electrician install it $ To use an external rechargeable battery pack, refer to the “Accessories”...

  • Page 18: Warmup Time

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sartorius AG could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 19: Leveling The Balance

    Antitheft Locking Device To fasten an antitheft locking device, use the lug located on the rear panel of the balance. § Secure the balance at the place of installation, e.g., with a chain or a lock Leveling the Balance Purpose: –...
  • Page 20 Shipping the Balance The balance must be disconnected from power before preparing it for shipment. Disconnect the AC adapter and all interface cables from the balance. Transport Over Short Distances § Place one hand under the display and control unit and the other under the back of the balance.
  • Page 21 § Attach the retainers to secure the front draft shield panel and the display and control unit. § Place the dust cover on the display and control unit. § Models ME235S/P only: Place the shield disk in a bag and lay it on the dust cover. §...
  • Page 22 § Place the strap around the package and tighten it. § Lift the packaged balance by the strap and place it in the shipping box, with the bottommost padding already in the box. § Place the uppermost padding on top of the inner package. §...

  • Page 23: Device Information

    Configuring the Balance Purpose Setting the Language You can choose from 5 languages for You can configure your ME/SE balance to meet individual requirements by the information display: entering user data and setting parameters in the Setup menu. – German –...

  • Page 24: Navigating In The Setup Menu

    Navigating in the Setup Menu (Examples): Example: Adapt the balance to “Extreme vibration” by selecting this setting Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display | Printout 1. Select Setup menu 2. Confirm “Balance/scale functions” soft key 3. Select menu item “Adapt filter” soft key, then and confirm soft key...

  • Page 25: Entering The Time And Date

    Example: Entering the time and date Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display | Printout o, then 1. Select Setup menu; select “Device parameters” soft keys 2. Set clock press repeatedly, then press 1 1 . 1 2 3. Enter the time .

  • Page 26: Setting The Balance Functions

    Setting the Balance Functions ( BAL.FUNC. Purpose Preparation Extra Functions § Exit the Setup menu: Show available balance functions: This menu item enables you to configure the balance functions, i.e., press the soft key § Select Setup menu: press the o key to meet individual requirements by >...
  • Page 27 Balance Functions (Overview) ο factory setting √ user-defined setting(s) Setup Calibration | Cal | isoTST External calibration | adjustment** with Balance Adjustment key function factory-defined calibration weight functions External calibration | adjustment**; user-defined weight Internal calibration | adjustment Internal linearization Cal key blocked reproTEST ο...
  • Page 28 Setup – Stability delay Without delay ο Short delay Balance functions Average delay Long delay Taring* Without stability ο After stability ο On Auto zero ο Grams | g Weight unit 1 Kilograms | kg* Carats | ct Pounds | lb* Ounces | oz* Troy ounces | ozt* Hong Kong taels | tlh*...

  • Page 29: Select The Setup Menu

    Setting the Device Parameters ( Device Purpose Preparation Entering or Changing a Password Display available device parameters This menu item enables you to configure the balance, i.e., to meet – Let’s assume that a password with 8 § Select the Setup menu: individual requirements by selecting characters max.
  • Page 30 § New password: Enter the numbers Extra Functions and/or letters for the new password § Exit the Setup menu: (8 characters max.) press the soft key If “none” is displayed, this means no password has been assigned > Restart the application To delete the user password: Press .
  • Page 31 Device Parameters (Overview) ο factory setting √ user-defined setting(s) Setup – Device parameters ο Same function Draft shield Keys Left/right key Separate function ο Off Automatic mode Close –> function –> open Close –> perform function ο Show all decimal places Weight resolution Do not show last decimal place...
  • Page 32 Setup – Device parameters Interfaces Serial YDP01IS printer (PRINTER) YDP02 see YDP03 (not with 19,200 baud) ο YDP03 ο 1200 baud Baud rate 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 baud 19,200 baud Parity Space ο Odd Even Handshake Software handshake ο Hardware handshake, mode 1 character after CTS YDP01IS Label...
  • Page 33 Setup – Device parameters ο Print key r Interfaces Function: external switch Tare key Calibration key F1 function key (Right soft key) Clear function key c F2 function key (2nd soft key from the right) Bar code scanner/ extra keyboard Ionizer key Right draft shield key Left draft shield key...

  • Page 34: Press The O Key

    Setting the Application Parameters ( Application Purpose Preparation Extra Functions § Exit the Setup menu: Display available application This menu item enables you to configure the balance, i.e., adapt the parameters: press the soft key § Select the Setup menu: balance to your individual requirements press the o key by selecting from a list of parameter...
  • Page 35 Application Parameters (Overview) ο factory settings √ user-defined setting(s) ο Off (weighing only) Setup – Application 1 Application (Basic settings) ο Grams /g parameters Toggle wt. units Weight unit 1 Kilograms /kg* Carats /ct Pounds /lb* Ounces /oz* Troy ounces /ozt* Hong Kong taels /tlh* Singapore taels /tls* Taiwanese taels /tlt*...
  • Page 36 Applications 2 and 3 see following pages * = How to run this application is described in detail in our Masterpro “LA….” Installation and Operating Instructions. Request your copy directly from Sartorius or download it from the Internet (www.sartorius.com; see “download”)
  • Page 37 Setup – Application 1 Calculation Decimal places in None Application (Basic settings) calculated result 1 decimal place ο 2 decimal places parameters 3 decimal places 4 decimal places 5 decimal places 6 decimal places 7 decimal places Density Method Density of liquid ο...
  • Page 38 After higher stability Print then tare ο On * = How to run this application is described in detail in our Masterpro “LA….” Installation and Operating Instructions. Request your copy directly from Sartorius or download it from the Internet (www.sartorius.com; see “download”)
  • Page 39 Printout of individual ο Yes components * = How to run this application is described in detail in our Masterpro “LA….” Installation and Operating Instructions. Request your copy directly from Sartorius or download it from the Internet (www.sartorius.com; see “download”)
  • Page 40 Setup – Application 3 Statistics Automatic storage o Off Application (Data records) On, first value at stability parameters On, last value at stability On, value 70% – 130% at stability Minimum load for None automatic storage 10 digits o 20 digits 50 digits 100 digits 200 digits...
  • Page 41 ο Off Setup – Extra Functions Application F4 key ο No parameters Extra Functions 2nd tare memory Container tare weight F5 key Automatic printout Net value Tare/preset tare ο Off Identification Printout Automatic, if configured Once after pressing r codes (IDs) if configured ο...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Printout Function

    Selecting the Printout Function ( Printout Purpose Preparation Extra Functions Display available printout parameters This menu item enables you to § Exit the Setup menu: configure the printout to meet your § Select the Setup menu: individual requirements by selecting press the soft key press o...
  • Page 43 Printout Parameters (Overview) ο factory setting √ user-defined setting(s) SETUP Application- Stability parameter Without stability Printout defined output o With stability Print on request, then tare o Off Auto print upon initialization o All values (of the application) Only main values Configured printout See own chapter starting on the next page...

  • Page 44: Printout Configuration

    Printout Configuration Purpose Features You can turn off automatic printout – Maximum items in a data record: 60 generation in the Setup menu This menu item enables you to configure individual printout formats. [Application parameters: With the formulation, totalizing and –...
  • Page 45 Example: Configure an Individual Printout for Counting Application to Include Dotted Line, Date/Time, Piece Count and Net Weight Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Counting Exit the Setup menu: press the soft key Then call Setup again: Printout: Application-defined output: Configured printout Step...

  • Page 46: Select "Device Information

    In the Setup menu, you can balance (“device”). restore all factory settings by confirming -------------------- the selection Display Device Information on 23.12.2001 13:02 ME215/235/254/414/614 Model ME215S The following settings are not restored: Ser. no. 91205355 § Select the Setup menu: – Language Ver.

  • Page 47: Operating The Balance

    Operating the Balance Therefore, we recommend that before Weighing Magnetic or Magnetizable Basic Weighing Function you begin the actual weighing series you Samples open and close the weighing chamber at Purpose the same rate as you will be doing during It is technically impossible to avoid the use The basic weighing function is always weighing.
  • Page 48 To exit this screen: press the soft key $ Call your nearest Sartorius Service Center to schedule a maintenance appointment $ To tare the balance, if desired, press w > The S symbol is displayed when a verified balance is zeroed or tared (±0.25 digit)
  • Page 49 For Service: Additional Functions Calibration Press the soft key Using Verified Balances as Legal Measuring Instruments in the EU*: In addition to the functions: This balance is not allowed to be used – alphanumeric input > See the section on “Calibration/Adjust- for weighing goods intended for direct –...
  • Page 50 Example W2 Enter “ABC123” as the sample ID Note: – The sample ID generally applies to one weighing operation only – The ID is deleted after data output Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output Initial state (balance unloaded) d=0.01mg Max 210 g 100% (ID can also be entered while...

  • Page 51: Device Parameters

    “with Draft Shield on weighing pan, a draft shield door must stability” parameter in order for weights ME215|235|414|614|36S: be opened and closed. You can do this to be accepted: – You can define which draft shield in various ways, depending on the –...
  • Page 52 Preparation Turn on the balance: press e > The Sartorius Logo is displayed Configure the draft shield function in the Setup menu: press o Select “Device parameters”: press the soft key, then the soft key Select Draft shield : press the soft key ο...

  • Page 53: Static Electricity Eliminator (Ionizer

    ME215/235/414/614 Models: Password Interfaces Static Electricity Eliminator You can enter a password to block access (Ionizer) J to the menu parameter settings and to ID Purpose code and exact calibration weight inputs. This item enables you to set the Purpose...
  • Page 54 Control Port Function Display Keys You can connect either a checkweighing You can assign different functions to the c key for deleting input and display or an external universal switch to You can configure the display for your the serial communications port on the individual needs.

  • Page 55: Calibration, Adjustment, Linearization

    Calibration, Adjustment, Linearization Purpose Features You can have the calibration/adjustment results documented in an ISO/GLP- Calibration is the determination of You can configure whether the the difference between the weight calibration mode compliant printout; see page 131. readout and the true weight (mass) of –...
  • Page 56 Preparation Releasing Access to Select the balance function for “calibration/adjustment”: press o External Calibration Remove the cover plate from the back To select the Balance/scale functions : press the soft key of the balance housing Select Calibration/adjustment : press the soft key Move switch 1 in the direction of the arrow...
  • Page 57 Example: Set the parameters for calibration and adjustment; e.g., with manual calibration/adjustment, isoCAL off Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1. Switch on the balance, Sartorius logo and self-test if not already on Max 210 g d=0.01mg 100% 000000 2.
  • Page 58 Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 9. Confirm calibration and soft key adjustment sequence = last setting selected 10. Select other settings, if desired soft keys and confirm (e.g., Calibration with manual adjustment) 11. Exit Cal./adjustment sequence soft key 12.
  • Page 59 Selecting the Calibration/Adjustment – Internal calibration/adjustment: – External calibration/adjustment with a Parameter Internal cal./ calibration weight determined by the The setting Selection mode adjustment user: must be selected in the Setup menu Ext. cal./adj.; (factory setting). After pressing the – Internal linearization: user-defined wt.
  • Page 60 Internal Calibration/Adjustment Internal Linearization Internal In the Setup menu (Balance/scale func- First set either cal./adjustment tions: Calibration/adjustment: CAL key Selection mode (factory function), you need to have set setting) in the Setup menu Internal linearization (Balance/scale functions: or select this using the Selection Calibration/adjustment: CAL key mode...
  • Page 61 Calibration and Adjustment Sequence External Calibration/Adjustment with a User-Defined Calibration Weight In the Setup menu, you can configure the balance so that: In the Set up menu (Balance/scale – calibration is always followed functions: Calibration/adjustment: automatically by adjustment CAL key function), you need to set Ext.
  • Page 62 Define the Calibration Weight Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1. Select Setup menu 2. Select “Balance/scale functions” soft key 3. Select “Calibration/adjustment” soft key 4. Select parameter for external soft key 5 x weight soft key 5. Select “Cal./adj. wt.” soft key 100.00000 = last setting selected 2 0 0 .
  • Page 63 isoCAL: Automatic Calibration and Adjustment In the Setup menu, you can configure Automatic Calibration, Adjustment at Set Times * the balance so that after calibration and and Linearization adjustment In the Setup menu, you can now enter – the application program First set either up to three different times of day for is restarted...

  • Page 64: Model Me215S Ser. No

    Calibration/Adjustment Printout -------------------- GLP header 13.03.2000 09:17 Data Block Printout SARTORIUS You can have the results of a calibration/ Model ME215S adjustment procedure printed out. You Ser. no. 60419914 can configure whether the printout is Ver. no. 01-41-02 generated as soon as the procedure is...

  • Page 65: Repeatability Test

    The “reproTEST” function automatically determines the repeatability (also called Definition “reproducibility”) of results (based on > The Sartorius logo is displayed Repeatability is the ability of the balance 6 individual measurements). In this way, the to display identical readouts when it is...

  • Page 66: Application Programs

    Application Programs Restoring the Factory Settings Soft Key Functions Each parameter has a factory setting. In the Setup menu, you can choose to Start Start application have the following performed after confirming with Weighing Toggle to the basic – Restore all factory settings in the Setup weighing function menu (Factory settings)

  • Page 67: Me215/235/254/414/614

    5.00000000000 Tola 0.08573333810 Factory Settings of the Parameters Baht 0.06578947437 Mesghal 0.21700000000 ME215/235/254/414/614: Select the Toggle Weight Units application in the Setup menu: press o Weight unit 1: Grams /g ME36S, ME5, ME2: Select Application parameters : press the soft key 2 x,...
  • Page 68 Additional Functions Toggling to the Next Application In addition to the functions for: Press d – alphanumeric input, > See the section on the – taring (not during corresponding application program for alphanumeric input), further instructions – printing (NUM print; S ID), Setup (Setting Parameters) you can also access the following Press o...

  • Page 69: Counting

    Counting Purpose Features Factory Settings of the Parameters Accuracy when calculating piece weight: With this application, you can determine – Optional balance configuration in the number of pieces of approximately Setup for automatically initializing Display accuracy equal weight. this application and loading the most recent reference sample quantity “nRef”...
  • Page 70 Turning Off the Balance $ Turn on the balance: press e Press e > The Sartorius logo is displayed > The balance shuts off Select the Counting application in the Setup menu: press o > The display goes blank, then...
  • Page 71 Example Determining an Unknown Piece Count; Weighing-In the Preset Reference Sample Quantity Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Counting: Average piece weight updating: Manual Setup: Application-defined output: Auto print upon initialization: All values Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output...

  • Page 72: Weighing In Percent

    Weighing in Percent Purpose Features Factory Settings of the Parameters – Reference percentage “pRef” loaded This application allows you to obtain weight readouts in percent that are in from long-term memory when you Storage parameter: proportion to a reference weight. turn on the balance Display accuracy Alternatively, you can have the value dis-...
  • Page 73 § Press the soft key Turn on the balance: press e > See “Calibration/Adjustment” > The Sartorius logo is displayed for further instructions Select the Weighing in Percent application (“Percent weigh”) in the Setup menu: press o Toggling to the Next Application §...
  • Page 74 Examples Weighing in Percent with Reference Weight Taken from Weight on Balance Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Percent weigh. Setup: Printout: Application-defined output: Auto print upon initialization: All values Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1.

  • Page 75: Calculation

    Calculation Purpose Features Factory Settings of the Parameters Decimal places in calculated result: With this application you can calculate – You can store an equation and a weight value using an algebraic equation. configure the Setup menu to initialize 2 decimal places This can be used, for example, to deter- this program automatically with the mine the weight per unit area or “gsm”...
  • Page 76 Turn on the balance: press e In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, > The Sartorius logo is displayed – taring (not during alphanumeric input), Select the Calculation application program in the Setup menu: press o – printing,...
  • Page 77 Example Calculate the weight per unit area (grammage or gsm weight) of paper: determine the gsm of a sheet of A4 paper with the dimensions 0.210 m x 0.297 m = 0.06237 m . The gsm weight is a product of the division of the weight by the surface area. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Calculation Step...

  • Page 78: Density Determination

    Density Determination Purpose Features Factory Settings of the Parameters – Choose from 2 methods for determining Buoyancy With this application you can determine Method: the density and volume of solid, pasty, liq- density of solids: uid or powdered samples. – Buoyancy, or Liquid causing buoyancy: Water You can use this application in combination...
  • Page 79 Equations Used to Determine Density Buoyancy: Rho = (Wa · (Rhofl – LA)) / ((Wa – Wfl) · Corr) + LA For the buoyancy method, a factor of 0.99983 (factory setting) is used to allow for the buoyancy caused by the bars of the sample holder of the YDK 01 (LP) Density Determination Kit.
  • Page 80 Turn on the balance: press e In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, > The Sartorius logo is displayed; the self-test is performed – taring (not during alphanumeric input), Select the Density application in the Setup menu: press o –...
  • Page 81 Example Buoyancy: Determine the Density of Samples of a Solid Using the Buoyancy Method. Reference Liquid: Water Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Density Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1.
  • Page 82 Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 9. Display volume of sample Vol. soft key d=0.01mg Max 210 g 100% DENSITY: calculated volume Param. Weigh Start 10. Display weight Weigh soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg 100% 1324084 DENSITY: buoyancy Param.Densit Start Start...

  • Page 83: Differential Weighing

    Differential Weighing Purpose Features – Special display page for statistics lets This application enables you to compare you define whether lot statistics are – 4 different sequences for measuring the samples before and after a given treat- tare weights, initial sample weights and dependent on backweight, loss, or ratio ment (such as drying or ashing) and the backweights (backweighing result):...
  • Page 84 Differential Weighing: Defining the 3. Combined Weighing Factory Settings of the Parameters Weighing Sequence The tare and initial weight, in that Weighing sequence: You can choose from among four order, of each sample is measured first, Group weighing sequences for measuring tare then the backweight of each sample is weights, initial sample weights and measured.

  • Page 85: Lot Id

    Printout for Differential Weighing The following printout is generated: Generating Printouts Backweighing Printout Automatically (Example) The configured backweighing printout is generated automatically after -------------------- Dotted line backweighing, if one of the following 16.11.1999 14:55:12 Date/time settings is selected Setup: Application 1: CH12345 Lot ID Differential weighing: Generate print-...

  • Page 86: Press The Oo Soft Key

    Wg. seq key option is set to > The Sartorius logo is displayed; a self-test is performed “No” Select the Differential Weighing application in the Setup menu: press o ) The last value with the stability...
  • Page 87 Equations Direct Selection of Lot/Sample/Value Backweight in %: backweight / initial weight · 100% When the measured values are displayed, you can enter numbers and Loss in weight: backweight – initial weight letters to: – change the lot and sample directly (dis- Loss in %: (backweight –...
  • Page 88 List Function for Differential Weighing The list function has 4 display pages: one each for lots, samples, values and results. Display Page for Lots The display page for lots shows all of the lots that have already been created, as well as the LOTS: 792 Smpl.avail.
  • Page 89 Selecting Display Pages in the List Function for Differential Weighing [alphanum] Create Create lot Display page for lots Rename lot Delete Delete lot Samples Delete [numeric] Omit Delete sample Include Omit sample Samples Display page for samples (Omit) Include sample Values [numeric] Result...
  • Page 90 View and Print Display Pages You can manually print the display page Omit or Include Sample for statistics when it is shown on the Activate the display page for samples You can use the manual mode to print display pages (for lots, samples, balance values and results).
  • Page 91 Example Differential weighing: Consecutive individual weighing; select lot, determine the difference in weight between initial weights and backweights of two samples; generate and printout statistics; do not generate any individual and backweighing printouts Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Differential weighing: Weighing sequence: Consecutive individual weighing Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Differential weighing: Save statistics: Yes Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Differential weighing: Generate printout: No...
  • Page 92 Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 8. Measure 1st tare weight Place 1st empty container d=0.01mg Max 210 g 100% on balance/scale 7202512 CONS.IND.W: CH1234 #1 avail. Wg.seq Wvgen Tare 9. Save tare value Tare soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg 100% 000000...
  • Page 93 Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 18. Save tare weight Tare soft key d=0.01mg Max 210 g 100% 000000 CONS.IND.W: CH1234 #2 T Stat. Wg.seq Wvgen Tare 19. Unload the balance Remove the empty container d=0.01mg Max 210 g 100% 000000 CONS.IND.W: CH1234 #2 T...
  • Page 94 Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 28. Activate statistics display Stat. soft key 29. Select type of statistics soft keys STATISTICS: Lot:CH1234 Date,time: 17.11.1998 15:44:56 and confirm soft key Statistics on: OResidueo (in this case: statistics on R (*)) No.of values: Mean values: Mean...

  • Page 95: Air Buoyancy Correction

    Air Buoyancy Correction Purpose Features Air Density Determination: This application enables you to correct Buoyancy correction: weighing errors that occur due to air – Automatic initialization of this – To determine the air density, use the buoyancy when you work with weights application and loading the density of special weight set, YSS45, which is of various densities.
  • Page 96 Factory Settings of the Parameters Air Buoyancy Correction Air density determination: Diagram for Air Buoyancy Correction Change steel/aluminum references: Correction of the mass ∆m ρ = 0.8 ——– Soft Key Functions (milligrams) Diff. Display the difference between the value measured and the specification for ρ...
  • Page 97 Turn on the balance: press e In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, > The Sartorius logo is displayed; a self-test is performed – taring (not during alphanumeric input), Configure the Air Buoyancy Correction application in the Setup menu: press o...
  • Page 98 Example To determine the correct weight of a sample, enter the density of this sample. In this example, use the air density saved in the balance. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Air buoyancy correction: Air buoyancy determination: On Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output...
  • Page 99 Air Density Determination Equations for Air Density Determination The balance uses the equation below to calculate the air density for steel and aluminum based on the reference weights supplied: · W – · W = ––––––––––––––– – – –––––––––––––––– · W ·...
  • Page 100 Example Determination of the Air Density by Weighing, Using the Reference Weights Supplied for Steel and Aluminum Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Air buoyancy correction: Air buoyancy determination: Yes Air buoyancy correction: Change steel/aluminum references: Yes Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output...
  • Page 101 Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 9. Confirm values entered soft key 10. Exit display page for Softkey parameters Start 11. Start measurement of soft key reference weights 12. Place steel ref. weight on Load balance Max 210 g d=0.01mg 100% the balance...

  • Page 102: Diameter Determination

    This program Param. Begins input of diameter and > The Sartorius logo is displayed is used, for example, to determine the length § Configure the “Density detemination” diameter of filaments for light bulbs.
  • Page 103 Param. 2. Toggle to the parameter soft key display a ... 3. Enter name for COMPANY (in this example, Sartorius) See also page 49 4. Confirm input soft key 5. Enter density of filament soft key 1 9 . 2 5,...
  • Page 104 Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 8. Place tungsten filament on pan, Load balance, d=0.001mg Max 5100mg 100% Close draft shield 0406 DD: RhoW=19.25 l=20.00mm ProDat Param. Weigh. 9. Print weight 1.123 mm (If necessary, weigh several times and print) ProDat 10.

  • Page 105: Time-Controlled Functions

    Time-Controlled Functions Purpose Features Factory Settings of the Parameters – Time-controlled activation of balance Function after time interval: With this application, you can configure the balance to perform certain functions functions: Automatic printout (such as automatic printout of values, store –...
  • Page 106 Turn on the balance: press e In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, > The Sartorius logo is displayed – taring (not during alphanumeric input), Select the Time-Controlled Functions application in the Setup menu: press o – printing,...
  • Page 107 Example Document the evaporated amount of a sample with defined surface, temperature and air pressure at preset intervals of 1 minute, 30 seconds. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 2: Time-controlled functions Setup: Balance/scale functions: Taring: Without stability Setup: Printout: Application-defined output: Stability parameter: Without stability Step...

  • Page 108: Statistics

    Statistics Purpose Features – Press the soft key to delete the last – Storage of weight values and calculated With this application, you can have value added to the totalizing memory. weight values and calculated values values The transaction counter value is totalized and statistically evaluated.
  • Page 109 Factory Settings of the Parameters Soft Key Functions Printout of Statistics Automatic storage: Add weight values or application The transaction or component counter is values to the total in the totaliz- printed in front of each measured value Minimum load for automatic storage: ing memory.
  • Page 110 Additional Functions Turn on the balance: press e In addition to the functions for: – alphanumeric input, > The Sartorius logo is displayed – taring (not during alphanumeric input), Select the Statistics application in the Setup menu: press o – printing,...
  • Page 111 Example: Animal Weighing with Statistics (Averaging) Let’s suppose that you need to determine each weight of 7 very small animals and statistically evaluate and print them. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Animal weighing: Printout: No Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Statistics: Automatic storage: On, first value at stability Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Statistics: Minimum load for automatic storage: 100 digits Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Statistics: Evaluated values: Calculated...
  • Page 112 Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output The balance delays starting the When this criterion is met, the Max 210 g d=0.01mg subweighing operation until subweighing series begins 100% three successive subweights lie 8888000g within the range defined for ANIMAL WEIG.: m = an “active”...

  • Page 113: Extra Functions

    Turn on the balance: press e – Store a numeric value in the second tare > The Sartorius logo is displayed; a self-test is performed memory (input using the numeric keys) Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: –...
  • Page 114 Example Determine the Contents of Bottles: Bottle weight = 100 g. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): 2nd tare memory: Automatic printout: Tare/preset tare Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1.

  • Page 115: Individual Identification Codes

    Individual Identification Codes (ID) Purpose – Each ID value can have up to Factory Settings of the ID Names 20 characters. With this function, you can assign ID1: IDs to values for documentation and ID2: printouts. – Access 1 of the 4 IDs directly using the ID3: numeric keys.
  • Page 116 Preparation Turn on the balance: press e > The Sartorius logo is displayed Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o Select Application parameters : press the soft key 2 x, then the soft key once...
  • Page 117 Example Include company address and sample lot number on the printout. Each ID line begins with the name. Print this ID for each net value. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): Identification codes Setup: Input: ID1: Company Setup: Input: ID2: Location Setup: Input: ID3: Street...
  • Page 118 8. Save settings, exit the Setup menu soft key and select input mode for IDs soft key a ... 9. Enter name of company (such as Sartorius) see also page 50 10. Confirm input soft key 11. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for LOCATION: GOETTINGEN...

  • Page 119: Saving Values Manually In M

    This extra function enables you to load weight values and calculated results directly from Application 1 (such as > The Sartorius logo is displayed counting, weighing in percent) or Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o...

  • Page 120: Changing The Resolution

    To change the resolution of the weighing result. This enables quicker weighing at a lower resolution. > The Sartorius logo is displayed § Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o Features – Weights can be displayed with a §...
  • Page 121 Example Quick determination of the weights of a few consecutive samples with reduced resolution. Presettings (different from the factory settings): Setup: Application parameters: Additional function (F5): Change resolution Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1. Switch on the balance if necessary and enter the presettings as shown above 2.

  • Page 122: Product Data Memory

    In the standby mode, the data memory uses the power supply. Preparation Turn on the balance: press e > The Sartorius logo is displayed Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o Select Application parameters...
  • Page 123 Example Create a new product base data record for initializing the checkweighing program, including: target value, minimum, maximum Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): Product data memory Setup: Application parameters: Application 2: Checkweighing Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output...

  • Page 124: Sqmin Function

    To display the allowable minimum sam- ple quantity “SQmin” in accordance with the United States Pharmacopeia > The Sartorius logo is displayed (USP). According to USP guidelines, the § Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o uncertainty of measurement may not exeed 0.1 % of the sample quantity...
  • Page 125 Example Determining the weights of samples while monitoring the minimum sample quantity (here: SQmin: 30 mg) Presettings (different from the factory settings): Setup: Application parameters: Additional function (F4): SQmin Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 1. Switch on the balance if necessary and enter the presettings as shown above 2.

  • Page 126: Dkd Uncertainty Of Measurement

    Setup menu: Device information: DKD uncertainty of measurement > The Sartorius logo is displayed § In the Setup menu, select “Extra functions (F4)” or “Extra functions (F5)”: – Display of the uncertainty of measure- press o...
  • Page 127 Example Perform a weighing procedure with the “DKD uncertainty of measurement” application Settings: Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): DKD uncertainty of measurement: Display: PA (process accuracy) Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): DKD uncertainty of measurement: Print: PA (process accuracy) Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): DKD uncertainty of measurement: Display: Input: 3.00000 (factory setting) Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions)

  • Page 128: Combining Applications

    Combining Applications The following table summarizes the possibilities for combination of the application programs described here. Each line stands for one combination. The weighing function is generally available, and does not have to be combined with a calculating function. Application 1 Application 2 Application 3 (data records and (basic settings)

  • Page 129: Practical Combination Of Several Applications (Example)

    Practical Combination of Several Applications Example: Density determination with statistical evaluation Density determination of a solid sample using the displacement method with water and statistical evaluation of 10 measurements Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): Setup: Application parameters: Application 1 (basic settings): Density: Method: Displacement Setup: Application parameters: Application 1 (basic settings): Density: Decimal places for disp.
  • Page 130 Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output 7. Determine the weight of the d=0.01mg Max 210 g 100% sample in liquid: 3409313 place sample in the sample holder DENSITY: Temp=+20.0 Param. Store weight in liquid; soft d=0.01mg Max 210 g 100% the density of the sample g/ cm...

  • Page 131: Data Output Functions

    Data Output Functions There are 3 options for data output: – Output to the display and control unit – Output to a printer (generate a printout) – Output to a peripheral device (e.g., computer) via the interface port Output to the Display and Control Unit The display is divided into 9 sections.
  • Page 132 Line for Measured Values This line shows: 1250é – The current weight value – Calculated values (such as piece counts) =W*18.3*0.9 – User input (such as a lot number or equation) Weight Unit Display This section shows: – The current weight unit (such as kg) –...

  • Page 133: Interfaces

    Interfaces Purpose – In addition, the following equipment – Printouts generated from the applica- can be connected to the printer port: tion programs or by the configurable The ME/SE series balances have two interfaces that allow weights and other – Remote display print function can be output to the measured values, calculated values and –...
  • Page 134 Serial communication: Configuring the Interfaces Turn on the balance: press e Serial printer: YDP03 > The Sartorius logo is displayed; a self-test is performed Printout: Output to interface ports: serial Configure the interfaces : press o communicaton (PERIPHERALS): Application-defined output...
  • Page 135 Configuring a Printout Turn on the balance: press o Select Printout : press the soft key 3 x, then the soft key once Printout Application-defined Stability Without stability ο output parameter After stability ο Print on request, then tare Auto print ο...

  • Page 136: Printouts

    Printouts Purpose Output to the Interface Ports This function enables you to print out Print Mode Trigger Operating mode: PERIPHERALS weights, other measured values and IDs. You can format the printout to meet PERIPHERALS xBPI different requirements. ESC P not possible (PERIPHERALS) Features Line format: you can configure a data...
  • Page 137 Generating Printouts Acceptable for Legal Metrology: You can configure the Setup menu of the balance to generate data records that are acceptable for legal metrology on a Sartorius printer: – YDP02 – YDP03 – YDP01IS – YDP01IS Label – YDP02IS –...
  • Page 138 Examples r (Print) Key +153.00000 g Weight in grams Pressing this key causes the current value + 58.56234 ozt Weight in Troy ounces shown on the display to be printed out 253 pcs Piece count (weight with unit, calculated value, 88.23 % Percentage alphanumeric readout)
  • Page 139 Always on Weighing series no. (lot) Internal calibration Calibration (lot) adjustment mode Start: manual The record is output to a Sartorius Start mode for calibration/adjustment Diff. + 0.06365 g YDP03-0CE Data Printer or a computer. Difference after calibration/adjustment Internal adjustment...

  • Page 140: Serial Communications Port

    Automatic print mode Without stability, at stability, when weight changes manufacturers often have incorrect pin Data output format assignments for use with Sartorius bal- of the balance: 16 characters, 22 characters ances. Be sure to check the pin assign- ment against the chart before connect-...
  • Page 141 Motorized draft shield operation Bit6 = 1: Manual draft shield operation Example for ME215/235/254/414/614/36S: R, M, L = COO: right door closed, middle and left doors open R, M, L = OCC: right door open, middle and left doors closed...
  • Page 142 Example: output weight of + 111.25507 mg ID code characters I Position 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Stat Status CR LF Identification (identifier) L ID Weighing series no. (lot) Position 1: Plus + or minus sign – or space W ID Weight set number Position 2:...

  • Page 143: Data Input Format

    ESC t120 _ f5_) Control Commands for the Draft Shield on ESC txxx _ CR LF ESC f5 _ CR LF: Models ME215/235/254/414/614/36S: Save left-opening position xxx in degrees Draft shield status ESC txxx _ CR LF ESC f6 _ CR LF:...
  • Page 144 “External Keyboard” Functions Handshake Transmitting Device: (PC-Keyboard) The balance interface (Sartorius Balance Once XOFF has been received, it prevents Setting Interface = SBI) has transmit and receive further transmission of characters. Setup: Interfaces: Function “external buffers. You can define the handshake When XON is received, it re-enables the switch”: extra keyboard...

  • Page 145: Pin Assignment Charts

    Pin Assignment Charts Female Interface Connector: 25-position D-Submini, DB25S, with screw lock hardware for cable gland Male Connector Used (please use connectors with the same specifications): Pin Assignment Chart, 25-contact Female Connector, RS-232: 25-pin D-Submini, DB25S, Pin 1: Signal Ground with integrated shielded cable clamp Pin 2: Data Output (TxD)

  • Page 146: Cabling Diagram

    Pin Assignment for the 5-Contact DIN Female Connector: Pin1: Keyboard Clock Pin2: Keyboard Data Pin3: Not Connected Pin4: Signal GND Pin5: +5 V The YRB02FC bar code scanner requires an external power source if you have connected a printer and a second display to the balance. The PC keyboard also requires an external source of power.

  • Page 147: Error Codes And Messages

    Cal./adj. interrupt be completed within a certain time again and repeat the adjustment process Err 06 Built-in calibration weight Contact your local Sartorius Service Center Int. wt. defective is defective Err 07 Function not allowed in balances Contact your local Sartorius...
  • Page 148 The weight readout is obviously wrong The balance has not been calibrated/adjusted Calibrate/adjust the balance The balance was not tared before weighing Tare before weighing The balance is not level Level the balance If any other errors occur, contact your local Sartorius Service Center!
  • Page 149 Selection not possible to activate the display page for results No 2 resolution available Contact your local Sartorius Service Center CF not possible Only one sample or certain portions Samples can be deleted one of a sample can be deleted by pressing at a time on the display page for samples the c key.

  • Page 150: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Service Cleaning the Weighing Chamber on ME215/235/254/414/614/36S Regular servicing by a Sartorius § Slide the draft shield doors back as far technician will extend the service life of your balance and ensure its continued as they will go weighing accuracy.
  • Page 151 In any of these cases, notify your nearest Sartorius Service Center or the International Technical Support Unit based in Goettingen, Germany. Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by service technicians who are authorized by Sartorius and –...

  • Page 152: Recycling

    In Germany and many other countries, our service addresses to contact if you plan Sartorius takes care of the return to send your equipment in for repairs or and legally compliant disposal of its proper disposal.

  • Page 153: Specifications

    Specifications Standard Models Model ME235S ME215S ME235P ME215P Readability 0.01 0.01 0.01/0.02/0.05 0.01/0.02/0.05 Weighing capacity 60/230 60/210 60/110/230 60/110/210 Tare range (subtractive) –230 –210 –230 –210 <±mg Repeatability 0.015/0.025 0.015/0.025 0.015/0.04/ 0.015/0.04/ 0.04 0.04 Linearity <±mg 0.15 0.15 Off-center loading error 0.15 –...
  • Page 154 Specifications Standard Models Model ME614S ME414S ME254S Readability Weighing capacity Tare range (subtractive) –610 –410 –250 <±mg Repeatability 0.07 Linearity <±mg 0.15 Off-center loading error at one-half max. cap. (positions acc. to OIML R76) Sensitivity drift within –6 +10 to +30 °C (50 to 86 °F) <±/K 1·10 <...
  • Page 155 Specifications Standard Models Model ME36S ME5-F SE2-F Readability μg Weighing capacity Tare range (subtractive) <±μg Repeatability 0.25 0.25 Linearity <±μg Sensitivity drift within –6 –6 –6 –6 –6 <±/K +10 to +30 °C (50 to 86 °F) 1·10 1·10 1·10 1·10 1·10 Response time (average)
  • Page 156 Specifications Verified Models with EC Type Approval Model ME235S-0CE ME215S-0CE ME235P-0CE ME215P-0CE Type BE BK BE BK BE BK BE BK Accuracy class* Scale interval d* 0.01 0.01 0.01/0.02/0.05 0.01/0.02/0.05 Max. weighing capacity* 60/110/230 60/110/210 Verifcation scale interval e* Min. capacity* Tare range (subtractive) <100% of the max.
  • Page 157 Specifications Verified Models with EC Type Approval Model ME614S-0CE ME414S-0CE ME254S-0CE Type BE BK BE BK BE BK Accuracy class* Scale interval d* Max. weighing capacity* Verifcation scale interval e* Min. capacity* Tare range (subtractive) <100% of the max. weighing capacity Application range* 0.01-610 0.01-410...
  • Page 158 Specifications Verified Models with EC Type Approval Model ME36S-0CE ME5-0CE SE2-0CE Type KD BM KC BN KC BN Accuracy class* Scale interval d* µg Max. weighing capacity* Verifcation scale interval e* Min. capacity* 0.01 Tare range (subtractive) <100% of the max. weighing capacity Application range* 0.1-31,000 0.1-5,100...

  • Page 159: Accessories (Options)

    Accessories (Options) Product Order No. Glass plate support for conditioning samples inside the weighing chamber, YGS01ME for ME models (0.01 mg and 0.1 mg readability) Data printer verified for use in legal metrology; YDP03-0CE with date, time, statistics and transaction counter functions Paper rolls for YDP03-0CE;...

  • Page 160: Dimensions (Scale Drawings)

    Dimensions (Scale Drawings) ME215/235/254/414/614: All dimensions given in millimeters.
  • Page 161 Dimensions (Scale Drawings) ME36S 206,3 An electronic cell also belongs to Zu der Wägezelle ME36S... gehört auch jeweils eine Elektronikzelle. / each ME36S… weigh cell. An electronic cell also belongs to each of the ME36S... weigh cells. All dimensions given in millimeters.
  • Page 162 Dimensions (Scale Drawings) ME5, SE2: Model SE2 / SE2-OCE All dimensions given in millimeters.

  • Page 163: Declarations Of Conformity

    Member Conformity for weighing instruments that States of the European Union and the have been verified by Sartorius for use as Signatories of the Agreement on the legal measuring instruments and that have European Economic Area.

  • Page 169: Plates And Markings

    Plates and Markings...

  • Page 171: Index

    Index Page Page Page Accessories (options) Data block printout of calibration/ Packaging Acoustic signal adjustment data Parameter settings Adapt filter (to ambient conditions) 27 Data input format Password Adjustment Data output format Password, entering or changing Adjustment, automatic Data output functions Pin assignment charts Adjustment, external Date, entering the...

  • Page 172: Entering The General Password

    Entering the General Password Enter/Change Password § Select password setting: Press the soft keys repeatedly § Select the Setup menu: , until Press the o key Password: > is displayed, together > SETUP is displayed with the current password setting §...
  • Page 173 Sartorius. The status of the information, specifications and illustrations in this manual is indicated by the date given below. Sartorius reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice. Status:...

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