Secura, Quintix and Practum Laboratory Balance User Manual Nov 2012

Contents

Contents Contents...   2 User Information...   3 Safety Instructions...   4 Intended Use...   5 Getting Started...   7 Unpacking and Equipment Supplied...   7 Installing the Balance...   8 Choosing a Location... 10 Electrical Connection... 11 Warm-up Time... 12 Leveling... 13 Below-balance Weighing... 15 Anti-theft Locking Device... 16

Weighing... Mass Unit Conversion... SQmin Minimum Weighing (Secura® only)... Individual Identifiers (Secura® only)... Mixing (Secura® and Quintix® only)... Statistics (Secura® and Quintix® only)... Totalizing Components (Secura® and Quintix® only)... Density... Percentage... Conversion... Unstable Condition... Checkweighing... Peak Hold... Counting...

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Calibration and Adjustment...

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GLP-compliant Printout...

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Transporting the Balance...

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Operation... Using the Touch Screen... Setting the Language... Operating Concept...

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USB Port... 72 Communication with Peripheral Devices... 72 Direct Transfer of Data (PC)... 73 Connection with Sartorius Lab Printer YDP40... 77 Connection for RS-232 Configuration... 77

System Settings (Menu)...

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Status Messages...

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Shipping the Balance...

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Care and Maintenance... Cleaning the Balance...

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Disposal...

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Specifications... 94 General Data... 94 Model-specific Data... 95 Accessories... 99 Balance Dimensions... 100 EC Declaration of Conformity... 104 EC Type-approval Certificate... 105 Plates and Markings... 106

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User Information

User Information Warning/Danger Symbols Warning/danger symbols used in these instructions:

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Danger of explosion Potential danger of physical injury or death

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Danger of electrical shock Potential danger of physical injury or death

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Warning of potential physical injury, health risk, or risk of property damage

Symbols The following symbols are used in this manual:

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Useful information and tips Notes for use in legal metrology Note regarding device operation When individual buttons are displayed, they should be pressed.

The following symbols are used in these instructions: t Indicates a required action y Describes what happens after you have performed a particular step

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Perform steps in the specified order: First action Second action … Indicates an item in a list

Conventions for this user manual: – The figures in this manual are based on “standard" balances. Some displays and printouts shown in the figures may differ from those of verified balances. The differences are explained in detail where they affect the operation of the balances.

Application Advice/Technical Support Contact addresses for application advice and technical support can be found online at http://www.sartorius.com

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Safety Information

Safety Information Safety – The balance complies with EU Directives and standards for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility.* Improper use or handling can, however, result in damage and/or injury. Any improper use or operation of the balance, i.e., that is not consistent with the instructions, will result in forfeiture of all claims under the manufacturer's warranty. – Personnel need to have read and understood these installation instructions, including the safety instructions. – In the event of use in systems and ambient conditions which have greater safety requirements, you must observe the requirements and provisions applicable in your country. – Always keep the equipment and balance freely accessible. Any installation work or balance usage that does not conform to the instructions in this manual results in forfeiture of all claims under the manufacturer’s warranty. * = See “Specifications."

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Danger of explosion! Do not use this equipment in hazardous areas in which explosive materials are present. Make sure that the voltage rating printed on the AC adaptor is identical to your local mains voltage. Installation

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Do not operate the balance if its housing or AC adaptor including any of the connections are damaged. Immediately disconnect the damaged equipment from the power by pulling the plug to turn off the power. Do not expose the balance and the accessories supplied by Sartorius to extreme temperatures, aggressive chemical vapors, moisture, shocks, vibration, or strong electromagnetic fields. Observe the conditions of operation described in the Specifications! Installation note: The operator shall be solely responsible for any modifications to the equipment and for connecting any cables or equipment not supplied by Sartorius. Information on operational quality is available upon request from Sartorius. Only use original Sartorius accessories. Do not compromise the IP protection of the balance or of the AC adaptor. Do not allow liquid penetration.

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Before cleaning the AC adaptor or balance, unplug the AC adaptor. The balance may only be opened by specialized personnel trained by Sartorius. Do not open the AC adaptor. Before transporting the balance, switch to stand-by mode, then unplug the mains plug, and remove the weighing pan and pan support.

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Hazards at the Place of Installation and during Operation

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If glass breaks, there is a risk of injury posed by cuts on glass edges. Lay the cables where they pose no risk of causing someone to trip. Observe the additional safety and danger information in the following chapters.

Intended Use This high-resolution balance is designed and intended for use only in laboratories and indoor areas under normal atmospheric conditions. It was developed specifically for the exact determination of the mass of materials in liquid, paste, powder, or solid form. Appropriate containers must be used for each type of sample material. They are designed to be used exclusively in laboratories and indoors under normal atmospheric conditions.

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General View of the Equipment

General View of the Equipment 13

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Pos. Name and Function

Pos. Name and Function

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Weighing pan

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Fastening point for an optional “Kensington" key lock

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Shield disk

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Menu access switch: locks various functions and unit when balances are verified

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Leveling feet

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USB port for mini AB

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Touch screen

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DC jack

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Level indicator (Quintix® and Practum® models)

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Secura® models with readability of 0.1 mg Pan draft shield

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Manufacturer's ID label and additional plate for verified models

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Draft shield

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Lug for attaching antitheft locking device

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Getting Started

Getting Started

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The balance must be disconnected from the mains power for all assembly work.

Unpacking and Equipment Supplied t Open the packaging, making sure to remove all parts carefully. t After unpacking the device, check it immediately for any external damage. y If you detect any damage, proceed as directed in the chapter entitled “Care and maintenance." y Save the box and all parts of the packaging for any future transport. During shipment, please do not leave cables plugged in! The following parts are included in the equipment supplied: Components

Balance with Draft Shield Precision Balances

Readability:

0.1 mg

1 mg

10 mg, 0.1 g, and 1 g

Draft shield

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Weighing pan:  90 mm

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Weighing pan:  120 mm

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Weighing pan:  180 mm

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Pan support

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Shield disk (precision balances)

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Pan draft shield (Secura® only)

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AC adaptor with country-specific 9 power plug

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In-use dust cover

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Dust cover

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Installation and operating instructions

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Application Guide

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Getting Started

Installing the Balance Secura® Models:

Balance with Draft Shield t Install the following parts in the order listed: – In-use dust cover –

Turn the draft shield lock to “unlocked"

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Put the draft shield (1) on the balance.

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Note: Use both hands to hold the top strut of the draft shield. Move the side doors right to the back. –

Turn the draft shield lock to “locked"

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Put the shield disk (2), centering ring* (3), pan support (4), and weighing pan (5) and draft ring* (6) on the balance. Note: For information about how to clean the draft shield, see the Care and Maintenance chapter.

Quintix® and Practum® Models:

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* = for models with readability of 0.1 mg only

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Inserting (or Removing) Glass Panels 1) Holding it by its rear edge, pull the draft shield cover up and remove it.

2) Push the three glass panels into the draft shield guide, all the way to the front. 3) Then replace the draft shield cover. In doing so, the draft shield cover must lock into position.

Balance with No Draft Shield t Install the following parts in the given order: 1) In-use dust cover 2) Install the shield disk (1) and turn this counterclockwise until securely in place.

3) Install the pan support (2) and weighing pan (3).

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Getting Started

Choosing a Location t Select the right setup location: – Set up the device on a stable, even surface that is not exposed to vibrations (e.g., weighing stone). – Maintain free access to the device at all times.

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°C

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Choose a location that is not subject to the following negative influences: Heat (heater or direct sunlight) Drafts from open windows, AC systems, and doors Vibrations during weighing Heavy traffic areas (personnel) Excessive moisture Electromagnetic fields

Acclimatization Condensation from humidity can form on the surfaces of a cold device when it is brought into a substantially warmer area. To avoid the effects of condensation, condition the balance for about two hours, leaving it unplugged from the power supply, before plugging the balance back into the mains.

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Power Connection (Power Supply) AC Adaptor Assembly

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Using the wrong power plug adaptors may cause fatal electric shock and damage the equipment. t Use the right power plug adaptor for your mains power supply.

t Push (1) and slide (2) the power plug adaptor (A) required for your power supply into the opening of the AC adaptor module (B). In doing so, the AC adaptor needs to lock into position. 1

AC adaptor versions: a) Euro/EU (except United Kingdom), in a transparent bag b) United Kingdom, in a yellow bag c) USA, in a blue bag* d) Australia, in a red bag e) India, in a black bag f) South Africa, in a turquoise bag g) Korea, in a green bag h) Brazil, in a pink bag i) Argentina, in a white bag Note: The packaging of AC adaptor module 6971790 with line adaptors g), h), and i) is labeled with 98671791. * For use also in China and Japan

Removing/Replacing the AC Adaptor t Unlock (1) the AC adaptor and then detach (2) it.

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Getting Started

Power Connection/Safety Precautions – Only use original Sartorius AC adaptors. The AC adaptor has an IP rating of IP40 in accordance with EN 60529. – Make sure that the voltage rating printed on the manufacturer's ID label is identical to that of your local mains voltage. – If the stated supply voltage or the plug design of the AC adaptor does not comply with your country's standard, please inform the nearest Sartorius representative. – The power must be connected in accordance with the regulations applicable in your country. t 1) First of all, plug the AC adaptor into the socket at the back of your balance. t 2) Afterwards, plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet (mains power supply).

FCC Rules Safety Precautions: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded Cables: Connections between the devices and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Modifications: Any modifications made to this devices that are not approved by Sartorius Weighing Technology GmbH may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

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Warm-up Time

y To ensure accurate results are delivered, the balance must warm up for at least 30 minutes after initial connection to the power supply. Only after this time will the device have reached the required operating temperature.

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When a verified balance of accuracy class k for use in legal metrology is connected to the mains power, it must warm up for at least one hour before operation.

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Getting Started

Leveling The balance must be level to ensure precise weighing results. Leveling the balance compensates for slant or unevenness at the place of installation by twisting the front leveling feet of the balance. The balance needs to be re-leveled and adjusted each time its setup location is changed. The leveling function is different for the various balance models: – Electronic level indicator (Secura® only) – Conventional level indicator (Quintix® and Practum®)

Leveling with Electronic Level Indicator (Secura®) In Secura® models, the balance's position is checked with sensors. Instructions on the display guide the user when leveling the balance. y When LEVEL appears in red at the top left of the display, you must level the balance. LEVEL

Max 2100 g

d=0.01 g

0.00 LEVEL

Leveling Please turn each foot in the direction of the arrow as shown.

t To start the leveling function, select the LEVEL button. y The balance position is shown as an animation of a level indicator on the display. t Twist the front leveling feet of the balance in the specified direction.

y When the level indicator animation turns green, the balance is correctly leveled. Leveling The balance has been leveled.

t To exit the function, select l. t Complete the leveling by calibrating the balance.

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Getting Started

Leveling with a Conventional Level Indicator (Quintix® and Practum®) The Quintix® and Practum® models are fitted with a conventional level indicator. . This is located to the left of the display. The position of the air bubble in the indicator shows whether or not the balance is correctly leveled. t Twist both of the front leveling feet of the balance to move the air bubble so that it is centered in the circular marking.

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The figure shows which leveling foot should be twisted in which direction. Generally, both feet must be adjusted in order to position the air bubble exactly in the center of the circular marking.

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Examples: – If the air bubble is too far to the lower right, twist the right leveling foot counterclockwise (see figure). – If the air bubble is too far to the upper right, twist the left leveling foot clockwise. – If the air bubble is too far to the left, twist the left leveling foot counterclockwise and the right leveling foot clockwise.

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t Check the level indicator after each adjustment and correct if necessary. t Complete the leveling by calibrating the balance.

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Getting Started

Below-balance Weighing A port for a below-balance weighing hook is located on the bottom of the balance.

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Install a draft protection shield.

t Lift cover plate out of the bottom of the balance.

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When doing this, put the balance to one side and not on the weighing pan side. Placing the balance on the weighing pan side may lead to measurement inaccuracies and damage to the balance!

t Attach a wire (or similar) to the sample and hang it on the notched hook.

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If the below-balance weighing port is no longer being used, close the opening with the cover plate again, so that the weighing results are not adversely affected by drafts. The below-balance weighing port may not be opened or used on balances used for legal metrology.

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Getting Started

Anti-theft Locking Device t A “Kensington" key lock cable can be installed at the fastening point on the back of the balance if required.

t The balance can also be secured in place at the installation location with a chain or lock, for example.

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Moving the Balance

Moving the Balance Moving the Balance over Short Distances in the Lab

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Avoid glass breakage, shocks, and vibrations: Never lift or carry the balance when holding it by its draft shield!

t Hold the balance under the housing, lift it up carefully, and carry it to its new location.

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The balance needs to be re-leveled and calibrated each time its setup location is changed.

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Using the Balance

Using the Balance Switching the Balance On/Off (Standby) Max 2100 g

d=0.01 g

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y The Leveling screen is displayed first after any model is switched on. Level the balance if necessary.

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When the balance is switched on, the following message appears on the display: Secura®: Level The balance has been leveled. Quintix® and Practum®: Level Please check leveling. If the balance needs to be leveled, a corresponding message appears on the display (see “Leveling the Balance" on page 13). The balance must be regularly calibrated and adjusted to ensure correct weighing results (see “Calibrating and Adjusting the Balance" on page 66). The display text is given in English as a default. The language can be changed (see “Setting the Language" on page 19).

t To switch the balance to standby mode, select the Menu key at the bottom left of the display on the Weighing screen. y The menu is displayed. Weighing

Mixing

Statistics

Components

t Select the j button in the Application menu. y The balance switches to standby mode. t To switch the balance back on, select j on the display. The balance starts in the application that was most recently used before it was switched off.

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Setting the Language The display text is given in English as a default. To change the language, proceed as follows: t In the Weighing screen, select the Menu key at the bottom left of the display. y The menu is displayed. Weighing

Mixing

Statistics

Components

t Select the i button (Setup) in the menu.

Settings Language

y The Settings window appears. t Select Language or the top entry in the list.

Date and time Device information Calibration/Adjustment Weighing

y The Language settings window appears.

Language English

t Select the desired language, such as Deutsch (German).

Deutsch

t Select l to confirm.

Français Español

y The display immediately switches to the desired language. t Select ; to return to the menu.

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Using the Balance

Operating Concept This section describes the operational possibilities of your balance.

Operating and Display Elements on the Display

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Sharp or pointed instruments (such as ballpoint pens) can damage the device. – The touch screen should only be operated by lightly touching it with your fingertips. This can be done while wearing laboratory gloves.

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LEVEL

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Net G

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d=0.0001 g

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SQmin 3.0500 g Component

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1 Toolbar with currently available buttons: Zero, Tare, and possibly Print (data output) and GLP printout 2 Metrology line (additional info for minimum capacity Min and the verification scale interval e appear on verified balances) 3 Warning symbol for calculated values, negative gross values, or values that are smaller than the minimum initial weight (SQmin) 4 Current measurement value 5 Set weight unit and display accuracy (see page 35) 6 Run application, such as saving the weight value of a component 7 Settings for the selected application 8 Menu key: switch to menu and functional selection 9 SQmin minimum weighing (Secura® only; see page 37) 10 Bar graph: scaled measurement value display (percentage weighing capacity) 11 Preceding symbol () for weight value 12 Switch display value for application, such as net value, total value, weight value, or calculated value 13 Field for status and warning displays

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