Kern-sohn ALJ 310-4A User Manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH Ziegelei 1 D-72336 Balingen email: [email protected] Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0 Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149 Internet: www.kern-

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 10 KERN PLJ 300-3FM PLJ 720-3AM Weighing range (max) 320 g 720 g Readability (d) 0.001 g 0.001 g Reproducibility 0.001 g 0.0

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 11 KERN PLJ 3000-2FM PLJ 6200-2AM Weighing range (max) 3200 g 6200 g Readability (d) 0.01 g 0.01 g Reproducibility 0.01

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 12 KERN PLS 310-3F PLS 420-3F PLS 510-3A Weighing range (max) 310 g 420 g 510 g Readability (d) 0.001 g 0.001 g 0.001 g Repr

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 13 KERN PLS 720-3A PLS 1200-3A PLS 1200-3DA Weighing range (max) 720 g 1200 g 720 g /1,200 g Readability (d) 0.001 g 0.00

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 14 KERN PLS 3100-2F PLS 4200-2F PLS 4200-2A Weighing range (max) 3100 g 4200 g 4200 g Readability (d) 0.01 g 0.01 g 0.01 g R

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 15 KERN PLS 6200-2A PLS 6200-2DA Weighing range (max) 6200 g 4200 g/6200 g Readability (d) 0.01 g 0.01 g/0.1 g Reproducib

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 16 KERN PLS 8000-2A PLS 20000-1F Weighing range (max) 8200 g 20 kg Readability (d) 0.01 g 0.1 g Reproducibility 0.01 g 0.1

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 17 2 Explanation of graphical symbols Note: follow the directions included in the attached document

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 18 4 Basic Safety Precautions 4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual Carefully read this operation

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 19 5.2 Packaging / return transport  Keep all parts of the original packaging for a possibly required return.  Only

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 2 GB KERN ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS Version 3.8 08/2013 Operating Manual Analytical and precision balances Table of Contents 1

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 20 Models ALJ/ALS:

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 21 6 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning 6.1 Installation Site, Location of Use The balances are designed in a way that

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 22 6.2.1 Placing Design layout of weighing balance: Models ALS/ALJ Models PLS/PLJ, d = 1 mg

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 23 Models PLS/PLJ, d = 100 mg Models PLS/PLJ, d = 10 mg Level balance with foot screws until the air bubble of the wat

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 24 Remove the transportation lock: On the left lower side of the balance replace the golden-coloured screw with the silver-

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 25 6.3.2 Back and bottom side of the balance 1. Weighing plate 2. RS232C interface 3. Foot screws 4. Mains adapte

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 26 6.4 Controls 6.4.1 Overview of display 6.4.2 Keyboard overview Key Designation Short key pressing longtim

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 27 6.5 Connect and switch-on power supply Before connecting the mains adapter check if the printed voltage value is the

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 28 6.7 Connection of peripheral devices Before connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the data

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 29 7.1 Models with external weight (KERN ALS/PLS) The adjustment is locked for verified balances. 7.1.1 Adjustment

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 3 8 Basic Operation ... 36 8.1

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 30 7.1.2 Adjustment with weights of other nominal values Weights of different nominal values may be used for adjustment bu

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 31 Model Recommended adjustment weight (see chap. 7.1.1). Other measurement-technically not optimal nominal values for ad

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 32 7.2 Models with internal weight (KERN ALJ/PLJ) For non verified balances four adjustment possibilities are available in

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 33 I-CAL When the I-CAL function is activated, the internal adjustment is started only by pressing the CAL button. Before

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 34 7.2.2 Overwrite internal adjustment weight (Models with settings not appropriate for verification only) ! Overwriting

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 35 7.3 Verification General introduction: According to EU directive 90/384/EEC balances must be verified if they are

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 36 8 Basic Operation Start-up In stand-by mode (see chap. 6.5) press ON/OFF button. The balance is ready for weighing when

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 37 1 8.1 Underfloor weighing Objects unsuitable for placing on the weighing scale due to size or shape may be weighed wi

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 38 9 User menu The settings of the balance can be changed in the user menu. This way, the balance can be adjusted to indivi

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 39 Menu overview Menu item Display Selection Description Weighing unit (see chap. 9.1) Units Gram Gramm * Carat Carat

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 4 1 Technical Data KERN ALJ 160-4A ALJ 250-4A ALJ 310-4A Weighing range (max) 160 g 250 g 310 g Readability (d) 0.1 mg 0.1

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 40 Contrast of the display (see chap. 9.7) Contr 1-15 Select contrast Backlight (see chap. 9.8) Blt on Backlight on off Bac

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 41 Menu overview models PLJ-M: Menu item Display Selection Description Weighing unit (see chap. 9.1) Units Gram Gramm *

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 42 Contrast of the display (see chap. 9.7) Contr 1-15 Select contrast Backlight (see chap. 9.8) Blt on Backlight on off Bac

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 43 9.1 Weighing unit According to requirements the balance can be switched-over into different units (in verified balanc

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 44 9.2 Data output type  In weighing mode press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute.

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 45 9.3 Baud rate  In weighing mode press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signal gets mute. 

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 46 9.4 Auto Zero Under this menu item the automatic zero point correction can be switched on or off. In switched-on-state t

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 47  Press the arrow keys   to select desired setting. Scroll forward using MENU button Scroll backward using CAL butt

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 48 9.5 Filter This menu item allows the balance to be set according to specific ambient conditions and measuring purposes.

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 49 9.6 Standstill control display  In weighing mode press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic signa

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 5 KERN ALJ 160-4AM ALJ 250-4AM ALJ 310-4AM Weighing range (max) 160 g 250 g 310 g Readability (d) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg R

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 50 9.7 Setting the contrast of the display To set the contrast of the display you can choose between 15 values.  In weig

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 51 9.8 Display background illumination  In weighing mode press the MENU button and keep it pressed until the acoustic

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 52 9.9 Automatic switch-off function „AUTO OFF“ in stand-by mode  In weighing mode press the MENU button and keep it pres

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 53 10 User menu The following operating modes may be enabled/disabled in the user menu: Count  Parts counting Dens  De

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 54 10.1 Parts counting Before the balance can count parts, it must know the average part weight (i.e. reference). Proceed by

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 55 If it was impossible to determine a reference due to instable goods to be weighed or an insufficient reference weight

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 56 10.1.1 Switching over between quantity and weight display  Place load on pan and read the number of pieces.

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 57 10.1.3 Numeric entering of the reference weight If you know the reference weight/piece you can enter this via the nu

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 58 10.2 Density determination (Hydrostatic weighing) Density is the relationship of weight [g] : volume [cm3]. The weight i

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 59  The display for weight determination of the "sample in air“ appears.  Confirm by pressing the PRINT button

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 6 KERN ALS 160-4A ALS 250-4A Weighing range (max) 160 g 250 g Readability (d) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg Reproducibility 0.1 mg 0.1 mg Li

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 60 10.2.2 Determining density of liquids  Fill sample liquid into a vessel, e.g. a pitcher.  Heat sample liquid until

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 61  The display for weight determination of the "glass sinker in air“ appears.  Confirm by pressing the PRINT

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 62 10.3 Adding function This function can be used to automatically add any number of single weighings to a total.  Press

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 63 The displayed value is added into the total adding memory, after that the balance will automatically tare anew and cha

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 64 10.4 Checkweighing An upper and a lower limit value can be established to ensure that the weighed goods are exactly withi

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 65 Beep off Signal tone switched off Beep on Signal tone on, if weighed goods are within tolerance range  Confirm by pr

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 66 10.5 Percent determination Percent determination allows weight display in percent, in relation to a reference weight. 10.

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 67 10.5.2 Numeric entering of the reference weight  In weighing mode press MENU button. The first menu item „count“ is

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 68 10.6 Animal weighing function The animal weighing function can be applied for busy weighings. During a defined period th

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 69 10.7 Peak value function This function displays the highest load value (peak value) of a weighing. The peak value re

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 7 KERN PLJ 310-3F PLJ 420-3F PLJ 720-3A Weighing range (max) 310 g 420 g 720 g Readability (d) 0.001 g 0.001 g 0.001 g Re

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 70 RS232C 11 Data output RS 232C 11.1 Technical Data 8-bit ASCII Code 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bi

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 71 11.3 Interface Balance – PC 25-pole Balance – PC 9-pole Balance - printer 11.4 Data tr

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 72 11.5 Format for data transmission At stable weight the format is transferred after pressing the PRINT button. Weighing m

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 73 Percent determination (only remote control command) Percent value 1° 2° 3° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° 9° 10° 11° 12° 13° 14° 15°

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 74 11.6 Remote control instructions Instruction: Function “T” = H54 Taring “C” = H43 Adjustment “E” = H45 Enter “M”

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 75 Percent determination Perc Display value in [%] Weight Display value in [g] Animal weighing mode Add-up mode 1.

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 76 12 Error messages ERR01 Weight value instable or zeroing not possible. Check the environmental conditions. ERR02 Adjustm

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 77 14 Instant help In case of an error in the program process, briefly turn off the balance and disconnect from power su

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 78 15 Declaration of Conformity KERN & Sohn GmbH D-72322 Balingen-Frommern Postfach 4052 E-Mail: [email protected] Tel

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 8 KERN PLJ 1200-3A PLJ 1200-3DA PLJ 3100-2F Weighing range (max) 1200 g 720 g/1200 g 3100 g Readability (d) 0.001 g 0.001 g/

ALJ/ALS/PLJ/PLS-BA-e-1338 9 KERN PLJ 4200-2F PLJ 6200-2A PLJ 6200-2DA Weighing range (max) 4200 g 6200 g 4200 g /6200 g Readability (d) 0.01 g 0.0