Precisa BJ Series Operating Instructions Manual

Precisa BJ Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Series BJ
Operating Instructions
350-8129-000b1

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  • Page 1 Precisa Balances Series BJ Operating Instructions 350-8129-000b1...
  • Page 3 Identification und Copyright ■ Identification The present operating instructions apply to Precisa balance of the BJ-Series with five-key control panel. Copyright These operating instructions are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of the operating instructions may be reproduced, processed, duplicated or published in any form by photocopying, microfilming, reprinting or other process, in particular electronic means, without the written agreement of Precisa Gravimetrics AG.
  • Page 4 ■ Introduction Introduction What you should know about these Operating Instructions Precisa balances are simple and functional to operate. Nevertheless, you should read through these operating instructions in their entirety, so that you can make optimal use of the full potential and the diverse possibilities of the balance in your daily work.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ Safety............7 Representations and symbols ........7 Safety recommendations ..........7 Your balance ..........9 Functions and Construction .......... 9 Application, conformity ..........11 2.2.1 Correct use of the balance.......... 11 2.2.2 Conformity ............... 11 Technical data ............11 Labelling ..............
  • Page 6 ■ Contents Password protection of the menus....... 23 Anti-theft encoding ............ 24 Working with the configuration menu ..... 25 Structure of the configuration menu......25 Language-function ............. 26 Selecting the weight unit ..........27 Print functions............28 Calibration functions ..........29 Weighing mode ............
  • Page 7 Contents ■ Data transfer to peripheral devices ....45 Connection to peripheral devices ......... 46 Data-transfer ............47 Remote control-commands ......... 48 Examples for the remote control of the balance ..... 49 Error messages and correction of faults..50 Error messages ............50 Notes on correcting faults ..........
  • Page 8 ■ Contents Configuration menu tree ....... 63 Application menu tree ........66 Set and save the configuration ...... 68 Declaration of conformity......69...
  • Page 9: Safety

    • The balance may only be used with the power adaptor (stamped: Precisa) supplied exclusively for use with the Precisa balance. • Before inserting the power adaptor, make sure that the operating voltage stated on the power adaptor agrees with the mains voltage.
  • Page 10 The balance may be operated after it has first been re-checked by a Precisa Service technician. • The operating instructions must be read by each operator of the balance and must be available at the workplace at all times.
  • Page 11: Your Balance

    2 Your balance ■ Your balance Functions and Construction The versatile weighing programs allow you to use the Precisa balances of the BJ-Series not only for simple weighings but also in a simple manner for carrying out various weighing applications such as, for example, percentage- or component counting weighings and docu- ment the measurements obtained accurately and unequivocally.
  • Page 12 ■ 2 Your balance • & Fig. 2.2 Construction of the balance Cover of the device for under-floor weighings Nameplate 2 or 4 adjustable feet (for levelling) Weighing pan Display 5-key control panel Connecting socket for power adaptor RS232-Interface Bubble level 10 Eyelet for attaching a safety chain...
  • Page 13: Application, Conformity

    In using the balance in combination with other appliances made by Precisa as well as with appliances produced by other manufacturers, the current regulations for the safe use of the relevant attachments and their application in accordance with instructions must be ob- served.
  • Page 14: Labelling

    ■ 2 Your balance Labelling The balance shows the following labels: Max = 12100g BJ 12100G d = 1g ON/OFF ON/OFF PRINT MODE MODE Fig. 2.3 Balance labels Label Location of label Nameplate (1) Casing-front, left Readability (2) Casing-front, right, bottom Weighing range (3) Casing-front, right, top Model plate (4)
  • Page 15: Starting Up

    (see chapter 12 “Transport, storage and disposal”). • Read through these operating instructions, even if you already have experience with Precisa-balances, before you work with the balance and pay attention to the Safety recommendations (see chapter 1 “Safety”).
  • Page 16: Scope Of Delivery

    ■ 3 Starting up Scope of delivery Inspect delivery for completeness immediately on unpacking all com- ponents. Fig. 3.1 Scope of delivery Component delivered present yes / no Balance with weighing pan support Weighing pan Power adaptor Operating instructions Conformity note Tab.
  • Page 17: Assembly Of The Balance

    • Insert the power adaptor cable plug into the socket at the rear of the balance. NOTE All parts must fit together easily. Do not apply force. Precisa Customer Service will be pleased to help you with any problems. Choice of a suitable location...
  • Page 18: Checking The Mains Voltage

    If the operating voltage is not the same as the mains voltage, the power adaptor must on no account be connected to the mains supply. Contact the Precisa-Customer Service. Levelling the balance To function properly, the balance must be precisely horizontal.
  • Page 19: Calibration Of The Balance

    500 g steps, depending on implementation). Dual Range and Floating Range balances With the Precisa Dual Range balances, weighing is always first carried out in the small, more exact range. Only when the small range is exceeded will the balance switch automatically into the bigger range.
  • Page 20: Modes Of Operation And Operating

    ■ 4 Modes of operation and operating Modes of operation and operating Switching on the balance • Press «ON/OFF» to switch on the balance. The balance carries out a self-diagnosis in order to check the most im- portant functions. After completion of the start-up process (approxi- mately ten seconds) „Zero“...
  • Page 21: Significance Of The Two Main Menus

    4 Modes of operation and operating ■ Significance of the two main menus The balance has two main menus available: the configuration menu and the application menu. The basic-program of the balance is defined in the configuration menu. With this, you can either work with the basic-configuration programmed ex-works, or define and store a user-configuration adapted to your specific needs.
  • Page 22: How The Menu Control Operates

    ■ 4 Modes of operation and operating How the menu control operates The configuration menu and the application menu each have a main path and up to two sub-paths in which the parameters for the different function programs of the balance are defined. Moving in the menu path: •...
  • Page 23: Control Panel

    4 Modes of operation and operating ■ 4.6.1 Control panel Four of the five keys of the Multifunctional Control Panel serve multi- ple functions (functions for the weighing mode and for the program- ming mode respectively). ON/OFF ON/OFF PRINT MODE MODE Fig.
  • Page 24: Operating

    ■ 4 Modes of operation and operating 4.6.2 Operating Name Function during weighing • Switching the balance on and «ON/OFF» ON/OFF • Calling up the configuration menu and the application menu «MODE» • Switches between the Basic MODE program and the chosen application •...
  • Page 25: Display

    4 Modes of operation and operating ■ 4.6.3 Display The balance display has two areas (1 and 2). ET BAT Fig. 4.2 Display The display contains the 7-figure measurement display (1) as well as various symbols (2). Password protection of the menus The two main menus of the balance can be protected by a freely selectable, four-figure password against unintentional changes.
  • Page 26: Anti-Theft Encoding

    • If the code is input incorrectly, the balance is blocked. • If the balance is blocked, it must first be switched off and on to en- ter the correct four-figure code again. • If you have lost your code, ask Precisa Service to unblock the bal- ance again. NOTE The anti-theft-encoding is deactivated in the works.
  • Page 27: Working With The Configuration Menu

    5 Working with the configuration menu ■ Working with the configuration menu This chapter describes the configuration menu and its functions. To activate the menu, see chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates”. Structure of the configuration menu The basic adjustment of the balance is defined in the configuration menu:...
  • Page 28: Language-Function

    ■ 5 Working with the configuration menu Printing conventions used in this document: • The settings in the sub-paths pre-programmed in the works are printed in bold in these operating instructions. • For greater clarity, only that part of the menu tree which corre- sponds to the function is shown with each description of the func- tion.
  • Page 29: Selecting The Weight Unit

    5 Working with the configuration menu ■ Selecting the weight unit To activate the menu see chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates”. • UnIt-1 UnIt-1 Gramme Kilogramme ----- Bath The balance can show results in different units, although with some balances display is not possible in milligrammes or kilogrammes because of the corresponding weight range.
  • Page 30: Print Functions

    ■ 5 Working with the configuration menu Print functions To activate the menu see chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates”. • PrInt A-StArt Start print automatically on switching on / off ModE Individual print, each value Individual print, stable value...
  • Page 31: Calibration Functions

    5 Working with the configuration menu ■ Calibration functions To activate the menu see chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates”. • CAL ModE Closed External External with user-defined weight (DEF n.nnn g) 0.000 DEF Calibration weight for DEF-Mode For the calibration of the balance see chapter 3.7 “Calibration of the...
  • Page 32: Interface-Functions

    ■ 5 Working with the configuration menu With the aid of the weighing mode functions, you describe the quality of the balance location (see chapter 3.4 “Choice of a suitable loca- tion”). With the aid of the Auto-Standby („A-StAnd“) function, you can defi- ne the period of non-use before the balance goes over automatically into the energy-saving mode.
  • Page 33: Date And Time

    5 Working with the configuration menu ■ the balance is matched to the interface of a peripheral device (see chapter 8 “Data transfer to peripheral devices”). Date and time To activate the menu see chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus”...
  • Page 34: Anti-Theft Encoding

    ■ 5 Working with the configuration menu 5.10 Anti-theft encoding To activate the menu see chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates”. • - - - - ProtEct Encoding off Encoding on - - - - NEW Enter new code If the anti-theft encoding is activated, a four-figure code must be...
  • Page 35: Working With The Applications

    6 Working with the applications ■ Working with the applications This chapter explains which applications the balance has and how these are operated (see also chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates”). If «PRINT»...
  • Page 36: Selecting An Application

    ■ 6 Working with the applications Selecting an application See chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates” for the activation of the application menu. • OFF No application selected UnItS Different units Count Parts counting PErcEnt...
  • Page 37: Application «Units

    6 Working with the applications ■ Application «Units» See chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates” for the activation of the application- menu. • SETUP UnIt-2 Gramme Kilogramme ----- Bath switched off NOTE For basic operation, Unit 1 is defined in the configuration menu (standard unit for all weighings, if the working-program „UnItS“...
  • Page 38: Application «Count

    ■ 6 Working with the applications Application «Count» See chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates” for the activation of the application menu. • SETUP 5 REF Preseted reference number of pieces With the aid of the „Count“...
  • Page 39: Application «Percent

    6 Working with the applications ■ Application «Percent» See chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates” for the activation of the application menu. • SETUP dECIMAL AUT Automatic determination of the decimal places Display with 0 decimal places Display with 1 decimal places Display with 2 decimal places...
  • Page 40: Application «Net-Total

    ■ 6 Working with the applications Application «Net-Total» There is no Setup menu for this application. With the aid of the „nEt-tot“ application you can add individual weigh- ings, where the balance is tared to zero again before each individual weighing.
  • Page 41: Application «Summation

    6 Working with the applications ■ Application «Summation» There is no Setup menu for this application. With the aid of the „SUM“ application you can add individual weigh- ings, without the balance being tared to zero before each individual weighing. Functions of the application: «Sto n»: - Take stable value and add to the sum of the...
  • Page 42: Application «Animal Weighings

    ■ 6 Working with the applications Application «Animal weighings» See chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates” for the activation of the Application menu. • SETUP 4 TIM Measuretime in seconds With the aid of the „AnIMAL” program you can weigh living animals accurately, even if they move on the scale-pan.
  • Page 43: Application «Statistics

    6 Working with the applications ■ 6.10 Application «Statistics» See chapter 4.5 “Activating the two main menus” and chapter 4.6 “How the menu control operates” to activate the Application menu. • SETUP rEcord Manual with function «Sto n» Automatic on a time base Automatic after every load change Count...
  • Page 44 ■ 6 Working with the applications Functions of the application: «Sto n»: - Take value or start of automatic recording. - Short confirmation with display „StorEd n“.. «StoP n»: - Stop automatic recording. «rESEt»: - Reset «InFo»: - Display of: - Mean value „MEA“...
  • Page 45: Special Operating Keys

    7 Special operating keys ■ Special operating keys The Tare key «0/T» • Effects taring – Ensure that the balance is in the weighing mode. – Briefly press «0/T». – The balance performs a tare operation. • Effects a calibration –...
  • Page 46: The Print Key «Print

    ■ 7 Special operating keys The Print key «PRINT» • Print out an individual value or a report – Ensure that the balance is in the weighing mode. – Briefly press «PRINT». – The individual value or report will be printed out. •...
  • Page 47: Data Transfer To Peripheral Devices

    8 Data transfer to peripheral devices ■ Data transfer to peripheral devices For data-transfers to peripheral devices, the balance is equipped with an RS232/V24-interface. Before the data-transfer, the RS232 interface must be matched with the one in the peripheral device in the balance's configuration menu (see chapter 5.7 “Interface-functions”).
  • Page 48: Connection To Peripheral Devices

    ■ 8 Data transfer to peripheral devices Connection to peripheral devices The balance can be connected to peripheral devices in three ways: • Standard, duplex connection Balance RJ45 D25 / D9 Peripheral device RS 232 out 2 -----------------> 3 / 2 RS 232 in RS 232 in 6 <---------------- 2 / 3...
  • Page 49: Data-Transfer

    8 Data transfer to peripheral devices ■ Data-transfer Display S D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 U U U The data-transfer takes place in ASCII code : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ..S D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 DP D0 B U ...
  • Page 50: Remote Control-Commands

    ■ 8 Data transfer to peripheral devices Remote control-commands Command Function ACKn Handshake n=0 off; n = 1 on Start calibration Reset weight display D..Describe weight display (right-aligned) Set Floating Display time n t=0.08 s t=0.16 s t=0.32 s Reset balance Switch off balance Print out date and time...
  • Page 51: Examples For The Remote Control Of The Balance

    8 Data transfer to peripheral devices ■ Command Function Backlight auto SDTmmddyy Set Date and Time (English: Month, Day, Year, hhmmss Hour, Minutes, Seconds) Tttt Tare or set tare to a specific value Uxnn Set unit x (1 or 2) of the balance with nn (0=g, 1=mg, 2=kg, ...) Switch balance to unit x (1 or 2) ZERO...
  • Page 52: Error Messages And Correction Of Faults

    Error messages The following table shows error messages and their possible causes. If you cannot clear the error on the basis of the table, please contact a Precisa Service Engineer. Error Possible cause • Change of application: Invalid application selected •...
  • Page 53: Notes On Correcting Faults

    9 Error messages and correction of faults ■ Notes on correcting faults The following table shows faults and their possible causes. If you can- not clear the fault on the basis of the table, please contact a Precisa Service Engineer. Fault...
  • Page 54 ■ 9 Error messages and correction of faults Fault Possible cause Configuration • The password lock is activated in the menu cannot configuration menu be changed The display • The balance location is not quiet enough flashes conti- (Interrupt calibration with «ON/OFF» and nuously du- relocate the balance in a better position) ring calibration...
  • Page 55: Practical Examples

    10 Practical examples ■ Practical examples 10.1 Changing the configuration menu See chapter 4.5.1 “Activating the configuration menu”, for the acti- vation of the configuration menu. 10.1.1 Setting the Print functions In order to alter the print parameters proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 56: Activation Of Password Protection

    ■ 10 Practical examples 10.1.2 Activation of password protection The possibilities for setting the password protection are described in chapter 5.9 “Password protection”. In order to activate password protection, proceed as follows: - - - - PWD • Press «MODE» and hold down button until „- - - - PWD“...
  • Page 57: Selection Of An Application Program

    10 Practical examples ■ 10.2 Selection of an application program See chapter 4.5.2 “Activating the application menu” for the activa- tion of the application menu. 10.2.1 Setting for Counting by weighing For Setup, see chapter 6.5 “Application «Count»” To count uniformly heavy objects such as coins, screws or similar things, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 58: Maintenance And Servicing

    If liquid is spilt on the balance, the latter must immedia- tely be disconnected from the electricity supply. The balance may only be used again after it has first been checked by a Precisa Service Engineer. The connections on the rear of the appliance and the power adaptor may not come into contact with liquids.
  • Page 59: Transport, Storage And Disposal

    12 Transport, storage and disposal ■ Transport, storage and disposal 12.1 Transportation and shipping of the balance Your balance is a precision instrument. Treat it carefully. Avoid shaking, severe impacts and vibration during the transportation. Take care that there are no marked temperature fluctuations during the transportation and that the balance does not become damp (condensation).
  • Page 60: Accessories And Customer Service

    Data-cable RJ45 / DB25 Male, 1,5m 350-8559 Hooks for under-floor weighing 350-8561 13.2 Customer service Please direct any queries or orders to: Precisa Gravimetrics AG Moosmattstrasse 32 CH-8953 Dietikon Switzerland Phone + +41-44-744 28 28 Fax. + +41-44-744 28 38 For information on local customer service stations: http://www.precisa.ch...
  • Page 61: Further Information

    14 Further information ■ Further information 14.1 Notes on the Weighing mode 14.1.1 Set Weighing mode: Floating Display The value set for Floating Display defines the period, after which each new measurement is displayed. For the definition of this period, the quality of the balance-location is crucial.
  • Page 62: Set Weighing Mode: Auto-Standby

    ■ 14 Further information 14.1.3 Set Weighing mode: Auto-Standby The Auto-Standby mode turns off the balance automatically, if: • the balance is tared and has shown „Zero” for at least 5 minutes • the automatic zero correction „Auto-Zero” is activated. It is possible to start the balance again after it has been switched off by an automatic Auto-Standby: •...
  • Page 63: External Calibration By Means Of Icm

    14 Further information ■ 14.2.1 External calibration by means of ICM Depending on the type of balance, calibration weights in steps of 10 g, 50 g, 100 g and 500 g can be used, where the calibration weight must correspond to the precision of the balance. For an external calibration by means of ICM, „ModE EXT“...
  • Page 64: External Calibration With Freely Selectable Weight

    ■ 14 Further information 14.2.2 External calibration with freely selectable weight For an external calibration with user-definable weight, „ModE DEF” must be selected in the configuration menu (see chapter 5.5 “Calibra- tion functions”). Then, the effective value of the calibration weight (DEF. n.nnn g) must be entered with up to tenfold precision compared with the balance.
  • Page 65: Configuration Menu Tree

    15 Configuration menu tree ■ Configuration menu tree «MODE»-button pressed on switching on: • EngLISH EngLISH Language dEUtSCH FrAncE • UnIt-1 UnIt-1 Gramme Kilogramme ----- Bath • PrInt A-StArt Start print automatically on switching on / off ModE Individual print, each value Individual print, stable value Print after load changes Continuous print after every...
  • Page 66 ■ 15 Configuration menu tree External External with user-defined weight (DEF n.nnn g) 0.000 DEF Calibration weight for DEF-Mode • Mode 0.08 Integration time in seconds 0.16 0.32 StAbiL Setting the Stability control (instability of the balance location) A-StAnd Auto-Standby not-active or active after nn minutes A-ZEro Automatic zero correction...
  • Page 67 15 Configuration menu tree ■ HAnd-SH NO Handshake function • DAT-TIMDSET 31.12.99 D.M.Y Date 23.59.59 H.M.S Time FORMAT STD Standard • - - - - ProtEct No protection The configuration menu is protected The configuration menu and the application menu are protected - - - - NEW Enter new password •...
  • Page 68: Application Menu Tree

    ■ 16 Application menu tree Application menu tree Press «MODE»-button in operation: • Application No application selected UnItS Different units Count Parts counting PErcEnt Percent weighings nEt-tot Add weighing results with intermediate tare Add weighing results without intermediate tar AnIMAL Animal weighings StAtIS Statistics...
  • Page 69 16 Application menu tree ■ • Animal 4 TIM Measuretime in seconds • Statistics rEcord Manual with function «Sto n» Automatic on a time base Automatic after every load change Count Number of values to be stored automatically (1...250) 2.0 TIM Time base in seconds •...
  • Page 70: Set And Save The Configuration

    ■ 17 Set and save the configuration Set and save the configuration «MODE»- and «T»-button pressed on switching on: • ConF Load factory-configuration. • ConF Load user-configuration. • StorE USR Store present configuration as user-configuration.
  • Page 71: Declaration Of Conformity

    Electronic Balance: Precisa Serie 165 BJ Mark applied EU Directive Standards 2004/108/EC EN 61326 2006/95/EC EN 61010 Date: 01.08.2009 Signature: R. Grolimund R & D Manager Precisa Gravimetrics AG , Moosmattstrasse 32 , Postfach 352 , CH-8953 Dietikon 350-7579-009...

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