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210002M01 High-Precision Tuning Fork Electronic Balance SJ-E Series Operation Manual IMPORTANT • To ensure safe and proper use of the balance, please read this manual carefully. • After reading this manual, store it in a safe place near the balance, so you can review it as needed.
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PREFACE Thank you for purchasing an SJ Series electronic balance. This is a precision instrument equipped with exacting mechanisms in a compact body. The SJ series provides enhanced functions, including a counting mode for stock control of parts, a percentage mode for comparative measurements given in percentages, and a limit function for measuring constant quantities by consecutive weighings.
CONTENTS 1. Precautions on the Use ......2 7. Measuring Percentage ......20 2. Names of Component Parts ....5 8. Limit Function.........22 2.1 Main Unit...........5 8.1 Limit Function Setup .......22 2.2 LCD Indicators and Operating Keys ... 8.2 Setup of Limit Values by Actual Quantity Loads ......24 ............6 8.3 Setting up Limit Values by Inputting...
1. Precautions on the Use • This Section "Precautions Relating to Use" sets forth precautionary notes that the user should observe in order to prevent physical injury to the user and/or damage to property. • The nature of problems that may result in the event of improper operation, and consequential effects on the quality and performance of the balance, are indicated under the two categories of "Caution"...
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Do not place the balance on an unstable base or use the balance in a location where it may be subjected to shock. Do Not Use Do not lay the AC adapter cable on the surface of the passage. • Somebody may trip on the cable, causing the balance to fall off, thereby causing injury and/or Do Not Drop damage to the balance.
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Avoid applying excess force or impact to the balance. Do Not Apply Force Do not use the balance in a location were it may be subjected to abrupt changes in ambient temperature or humidity. • Accurate measurement may not be obtained. •...
2. Names of Component Parts 2.1 Main Unit Round-pan types (SJ-220E, SJ-420E, SJ-620E) Square-pan types ( SJ-1200E, SJ-2200E, SJ-4200E, SJ-6200E, SJ-12KE) Front View (round-pan type) Measurement Liquid-crystal display (LCD) See page 6. Level For checking the level of the balance Turn the adjusters until the bubble rests Operation keys...
2.2 LCD Indicators and Operating Keys 2.2.1 Symbols Displayed Display Description Grams → ← Zero point → ← Tare being subtracted Indication of stable balance (If the light is off, the balance is unstable.) Balance powered up (Lights up when the power is turned off) or data transmitted Counting mode Percentage mode ...
2.2.2 Names and Functions of Operating Keys Operating Key Function On/off key Key to turn on/off the unit power [Brief press] initiates print or output. [Brief press] saves the settings of the number of pieces or Memory key percentages (%), or the limit value when using the limit function.
3. Basic Operations 3.1 Installation Positioning the measurement pan First, mount the pan base on the main unit of the balance and place the measurement pan on top of it. Be sure to mount the pan base in the correct direction, as illustrated below. Securing the exact level of the balance Turn the adjusters until the bubble rests in the center of the red circle on...
Operation Check Turning on the power When the balance has the AC adapter connected, it displays [ ]. Pressing the On/Off key The display section lights up, and the balance is ready for operation. Checking the display Check to see if the display has any missing indications or unlit parts.
3.3 Operation for Tare Subtraction Place the tare (container) on the balance. As you place the tare, the balance indicates its weight. Reset read-out indication to zero. Press the Zero/Tare key. The tare is subtracted and the balance indicates zero. ...
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Key Points of the Procedure The following applies equally to all the measurement modes for weight measurement, counting, and percentages. After the balance is switched off, there is still enough current to display [ ]. This indicates that the AC adapter is connected to an electrical outlet, but that the balance is turned off. When the balance is switched on again, [ ] will disappear.
4. Functions 4.1 Setup and Checking of Functions Invoking the function Press and hold down the Function key until the indicator changes to “ ,” then release the key. The function setup mode is activated, and the first item, Key released ...
4.2 Description of Functions Item Set Value Description Disable Bar graph display Enable Disable Limit function Enable Always judge (judges even when the balance is unstable) Judgement Judge only when the balance is stable (does not judge condition ...
5. Switching Function for Units of Measurement Pressing the Function key allows the user to switch the unit of measurement to [ ], [ct], [%], and so on. During setup, a maximum of five different units can be registered for use in function setup mode. 5.1 Switching Units of Measurement Switching the units of measurement to be displayed Press the Function key.
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Example: To change the default factory settings to pound units use [ ] in the factory settings. (cont.) Pressing the [Set] key to restore measurement mode. Pressing the Set key will reset the measurement mode Pressing the [Function] key to change the units of Press the Function key.
6. Counting Pieces To implement piece-counting, the specified samples are loaded on the balance, and their average unit weight (hereinafter, simply the “unit weight”) is entered and saved. The procedure for saving unit weights is called sampling. The counting procedure consists of loading articles that have already been sampled on to the balance. The number of pieces is then calculated by dividing the total weight of the loaded articles by the unit weight saved in memory.
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Changing the sampling number, if necessary. If samples to be counted widely deviate in weight, or a higher measure of How to change the value accuracy is desired, it is recommended that users change the sampling number to a larger value.
6.2 Increasing the Counting Accuracy (Memory Update Method) This procedure is the same as the sampling procedure described on the previous page up, to the point at which the sampling number is changed. Loading samples Load the number of samples displayed. Count the samples precisely and load them on to the center of the ...
7. Measuring Percentage The percentage measurement function operates by weighing an actual sample, selected as the reference, and saving its weight as the reference value and indexing it as 100%. When a measurement sample loaded on the balance is lighter or heavier than the reference, its weight is indicated as a percentage (%) value relative to the reference weight.
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Key Points of the Prcedure While samples are being saved, the value indication disappears temporarily, and only the [M] mark flashes. If the balance is affected by wind or other vibrations during this process, the saving time may be prolonged. ...
8. Limit Function The limit function judges measurements according to a limit value saved in the balance. The function shows the judgement result by displaying the [ ] mark as either HI (excessive), OK (appropriate), or LO (insufficient). This function is very useful when discriminating between conforming and nonconforming articles.
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8.1 Limit Function Setup (cont.) Selecting a function item Press the Function key. The display changes to the next item [Limit Function]. Setting the limit function Press the Zero/Tare key to set the value on the rightmost side to [1]. ...
8.2 Setup of Limit Values by Actual Quantity Loads Starting the limit function Press and hold down the Set key. Release the key when [ ] is displayed. The currently set lower-limit value flashes. Continuous pressing Key released Loading the sample for the lower-limit value Load the sample of the lower-limit value...
8.3 Setting up Limit Values by Inputting Values Starting the limit function Press and hold down the Set key. Release the key when [ ] is displayed. The currently set lower-limit value flashes. Continuous pressing Key released Opening the value input screen Press the Zero/Tare key.
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8.3 Setting up Limit Values by Inputting Values (cont.) Opening the value input screen Press the Zero/Tare key. Follow the same procedure as in “Step 2.” Setting the upper-limit value Follow the same procedure as described for the lower-limit value and enter the ...
9. Calibrating the Balance Since electronic balances are affected by gravity gravitational acceleration, they produce different values in various locations. Therefore, before use, balances must be calibrated at the location where they are installed. Calibration is also required after long periods without use, or if a balance begins to produce inaccurate values.
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Calibrating the Balance (cont.) Calibrating the capacity point Load the calibration weight in the center of the balance. The display flashes, indicating that capacity point calibration is in progress. Terminating the span adjustment When the calibration of the capacity point is finished, the original measurement mode is restored.
10. Operating the Balance with the Battery This function can be used only when the balance is battery-operated. 10.1 Specifications • Built-in nickel-cadmium battery • Charging time: Approximately 12 hours • Drive time: Approximately 32 continuous hours • Number of charge/discharge cycles: 300 or more 10.2 Charging Method While the balance is battery-operated, [...
11. Troubleshooting The numbers in ( ) indicate reference pages Symptom Cause Possible remediation → • The AC adapter is not connected. There is no indication on Check that the AC the display. adapter is connected (8). • The balance is subject to air currents or →...
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