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A&D FX-1200iWP Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Dust and waterproof Precision Balances FZ-iWP Series/FX-iWP Series

Summary of FX-1200iWP

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    Fz-120iwp / fz-200iwp / fz-300iwp fz-1200iwp / fz-2000iwp / fz-3000iwp fx-120iwp / fx-200iwp / fx-300iwp fx-1200iwp / fx-2000iwp / fx-3000iwp 1wmpd4001591a.

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    This is a caution mark. © 2007 a&d company ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of a&d company ltd. The contents of this manual and the specifications...

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    1 contents basic operation 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3 1-1 about this manual .....................................................................................................

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    2 9-3 details of the function table ............................................................................................................ 37 9-4 description of the class “environment, display” .............................................................................. 40 9-5 description of...

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    3 1. Introduction this manual describes how the fz-i wpseries and the fx-i wpseries balance works and how to get the most out of it in terms of performance. Read this manual thoroughly before using the balance and keep it at hand for future reference. 1-1 about this manual this manual consists of th...

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    4 1-3 compliance compliance with fcc rules please note that this device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. This device has been tested and has been found to comply with the limits of a class a computing device pursuant to subpart j of part 15 of fcc rules. These rules are design...

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    7 2. Unpacking the balance 2-1 unpacking the balance is a precision instrument. Unpack the balance carefully. Keep the packing material to be used for transporting the balance in the future. The packing contents depend on the balance model. See the illustrations to confirm that everything is contain...

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    8 2-2 installing the balance install the balance as follows: 1. Place the balance on a solid weighing table. Refer to “3. Precautions” for installing the balance. 2. In case of fz-i wpseries and fx-120i wp / fx-200i wp / fx-300i wp assemble the pan support, weighing pan and breeze break, on the bala...

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    9 3. Precautions to get the optimum performance from the balance and acquire accurate weight data, note the following: 3-1 before use the meaning of ip65 is "no ingress of dust. Projected against water jets". If a powerful water jet is used or the balance is immersed in water, the ingress of water m...

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    10 3-2 during use the fz-i wpseries and the fx-i wp series balance has a casing with high sealing performance due to its dust-tight and waterproof design. Therefore, a very subtle change in the atmospheric pressure in the installation site, for example, generated by opening or closing the door, affe...

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    11 prevent foreign materials, such as powder, liquid and metal, from invading the area around the weighing pan. The breeze break (fz-i wpseries and fx-120i wp / fx-200i wp/ fx-300i wp ) is provided as an accessory. An anti-static treatment has been applied to the breeze break components, but they ma...

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    12 3-5 display symbols and key operation key operation key operation affects how the balance functions. The basic key operations are: “press and release the key immediately” or “press the key” = normal key operation during measurement. “press and hold the key”. Display symbols each key, when pressed...

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    13 4. Weighing units 4-1 units with the fz-i wpseries and the fx-i wp series balance, the following weighing units and weighing modes are available: a unit or mode can be selected and stored in the function table as described on page 15. If a weighing mode (or unit of weight) has been turned off, th...

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    14 the tables below indicate the weighing capacity and the minimum display for each unit, depending on the balance model. Capacity unit fx-120 i wp fx-200 i wp fx-300 i wp minimum display gram 122.000 220.000 320.000 0.001 ounce (avoir) 4.30340 7.76025 11.28765 0.00005 pound 0.268965 0.485015 0.7054...

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    15 4-2 storing units the units or modes can be selected and stored in the function table. The sequence of displaying the units or modes can be arranged in the function table so as to fit the frequency of use. Select a unit or mode and arrange the sequence of display as follows: 1 press and hold the ...

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    16 5. Weighing 5-1 basic operation (gram mode) 1 place a container on the weighing pan, if necessary. Press the re-zero key to cancel the weight (tare). The balance displays 0.00 g. (the decimal point position depends on the balance model.) 2 place a sample on the pan or in the container. 3 wait for...

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    17 5-2 counting mode (pcs) this is the mode to determine the number of objects in a sample based on the standard sample unit mass. Unit mass means the mass of one sample. The smaller the variables in each sample unit mass are, the more accurate the counting will be. The fz-i wpseries and the fx-i wp...

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    18 if the balance judges that the mass of the samples is too light to aquire accurate weighing, it displays an error requiring the addition of more samples to the specified number. In the example above, 1 50- pcs appears, requiring 25 more samples. Add 25 samples and press the print key. When the un...

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    19 5-3 percent mode (%) this is the mode to display the weight value in percentage compared to a 100% reference mass and is used for target weighing or checking the sample variable. Selecting the percent mode 1 press the mode key to select % (percent mode). Storing the 100% reference mass 2 press th...

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    20 5-4 statistical calculation mode the statistical calculation mode statistically calculates the weight data, and displays or outputs the results. To use the statistical calculation mode, set the "application function (apf)" parameter of “application (ap fnc)” in the function table to “2”, as descr...

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    21 selecting the statistical items to output 5 press the sample key to display 5taf 0 . 6 press the re-zero key to select the output items. In the example, 5taf 1 is selected to output the number of data, sum, maximum, minimum, range (maximum-minimum) and average. Parameter description 0 number of d...

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    22 5-4-2 using the statistical calculation mode entering data for statistical calculation use the following keys to operate the statistical calculation mode. Mode key............ When the data is entered, moves between the displaying items (weighing mode, statistical results and data operation) each...

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    23 outputting the statistical results 5 each time the mode key is pressed, the display changes: the results as selected in “statistical function mode output items (5taf)”, cancel and clear . Notes when the number of data is 1, the standard deviation and coefficient of variation are displayed as - - ...

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    24 deleting the latest data when the wrong data is entered, it can be deleted and excluded from statistical calculation. Only the latest data can be deleted. 1 in the weighing mode, press the mode key, and then press the sample key several times to display cancel . 2 press the print key to display c...

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    25 5-5 statistical calculation mode (example of use) here, as an example of use of the statistical calculation mode, mixing of the multiple formulae such as medicine is described. The mixing process is recorded using the balance and the printer. In the example, the fx-3000i wp and the ad-8121b (dump...

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    26 5-5-2 using the statistical calculation mode 1 press the re-zero key to set the display to zero. 2 place a container on the weighing pan. Press the print key to cancel the weight (tare). The balance displays 0.00 g. (storing the tare value) the tare value data is output when the peripheral output...

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    27 6. Response adjustment this function stabilizes the weight value, reducing the influence on weighing that is caused by drafts and vibration at the place where the balance is installed. The function has three stages as follows and can be changed by simple key operation. Indicator description fast ...

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    28 7. Calibration 7-1 calibration mode the fz-i wpseries and the fx-i wpseries balance has the following two modes. Calibration using the internal mass (one-touch calibration, only for the fz-i wpseries) calibration using an external weight calibration test using an external weight (calibration test...

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    29 7-2 calibration using the internal mass (one-touch calibration, only for fz-iwp series) this function calibrates the balance using the internal mass. The only operation required is to press the cal key operation 1 connect the ac adapter and warm up the balance for at least 30 minutes with nothing...

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    30 7-3 calibration using an external weight this function calibrates the balance using an external weight. Operation 1 connect the ac adapter and warm up the balance for at least 30 minutes with nothing on the pan. 2 press and hold the cal key until calout is displayed, and then release the key. 3 t...

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    31 5 confirm that there is nothing on the pan and press the print key. The balance measures the zero point. Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance. The balance displays the calibration weight value. 6 place the displayed calibration weight on the pan and press the print key. The bala...

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    32 7-4 calibration test using an external weight this function tests the balance weighing accuracy using an external weight and outputs the result. This is available only when the “glp output (info)” parameter is set to “1” or “2”. (calibration test does not perform calibration.) operation 1 connect...

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    33 5 confirm that there is nothing on the pan and press the print key. The balance measures the zero point and displays the measured value. Do not allow vibration or drafts to affect the balance. The balance displays the target weight value. 6 place the displayed target weight on the pan and press t...

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    34 8. Function switch and initialization 8-1 permit or inhibit the balance stores parameters that must not be changed unintentionally. There are two switches for the purpose of protecting these parameters. Each switch can select either “permit” or “inhibit”. The “inhibit” protects parameters against...

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    35 operation 1 press the on:off key to turn off the display. 2 while pressing and holding the print key and the sample key, press the on:off key. The balance displays p5 . 3 press the print key. Then the balance displays the function switches. 4 set the switches using the following keys. Sample key ...

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    36 9. Function table the function table reads or rewrites the parameters that are stored in the balance. These parameters stored, even if the ac adapter is removed, are maintained in non-volatile memory. 9-1 structure and sequence of the function table the function table menu consists of two layers....

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    37 9-3 details of the function table class item and parameter description 0 1 cond condition 2 fast response, sensitive value fast mid. Slow response, stable value slow with “hold 1”, sets the averaging time. 0 1 5t-b stability band width 2 stable range is ±1 digit stable range is ±3 digits the stab...

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    38 class item and parameter description 0 key mode accepts the print key only when the display is stable. 1 auto print mode a (reference = zero) 2 auto print mode b (reference = last stable value) outputs data when the display is stable and conditions of ap-p, ap-b and the reference value are met. 3...

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    39 class item and parameter description 0 600 bps 1 1200 bps 2 2400 bps 3 4800 bps 4 9600 bps bp5 baud rate 5 19200 bps 0 7 bits, even 1 7 bits, odd btpr data bit, parity bit 2 8 bits, none 0 cr lf crlf terminator 1 cr cr: ascii code 0dh lf: ascii code 0ah 0 a&d standard format 1 dp format 2 kf form...

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    40 9-4 description of the class “environment, display” condition ( cond ) cond 0 this parameter is for sensitive response to the fluctuation of a weight value. Used for powder target weighing, weighing a very light sample or when quick response weighing is required. After setting, the balance displa...

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    41 zero tracking ( trc ) this function tracks zero point drift caused by changes in the environment and stabilizes the zero point. When the weight data is only a few digits, turn the function off for accurate weighing. Note digit, when used for the fx-i wp series balance, indicates a unit of minimum...

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    42 9-5 description of the item “data output mode” the parameter setting of the “data output mode ( prt )” applies to the performance when the data is transmitted using the rs-232c serial interface. Key mode when the print key is pressed with the stabilization indictor turned on, the balance outputs ...

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    43 interval output mode the weight data is periodically output. When the print key is pressed, the balance starts to output the weight data at a preset interval time. When the print key is pressed again, the balance stops outputting the weight data. Required setting dout prt 6 interval output mode d...

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    44 kf format 5if type 2 this is the karl-fischer moisture meter format and is used when the peripheral equipment can only communicate using this format. This format consists of fourteen characters excluding the terminator. This format has no header characters. The polarity sign is placed before the ...

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    45 9-7 data format examples.

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    46 note when “pound ounce” is selected, the data is output with the unit of ounce (oz). 9-8 description of the item “application function” capacity indicator ( apf 1) in the weighing mode, the indicator displays the weight data relative to the weighing capacity in percentage. (zero = 0%, maximum cap...

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    47 9-9 comparator function the results of the comparison are indicated by hi ok lo on the display. Operating conditions: no comparison comparison when the weight data is stable or overloaded, excluding “near zero” comparison when the weight data is stable or overloaded, including “near zero” continu...

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    48 9-10 clock and calendar function the balance is equipped with a clock and calendar function. When the “glp output (info)” parameter is set to “1” or “2” and the “time/date output (5-td)” parameter is set to “1”, “2” or “3”, the time and date are added to the output data. Set or confirm the time a...

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    49 quitting the operation 8 the balance displays the next menu of the function table. Press the cal key to exit the clock and calendar function and return to the weighing mode. Notes do not enter invalid values such as a non-existing date when setting the time and date. When the clock backup battery...

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    50 10. Id number and glp report the id number is used to identify the balance when good laboratory practice (glp) is used. The id number is maintained in non-volatile memory even if the ac adapter is removed. The glp output format is selected at “glp output (info)” of the function table and can be o...

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    51 calibration report using an external weight when the setting is “info 1”: when the setting is “info 2”: calibration test report using an external weight (calibration test does not perform calibration.) when the setting is “info 1”: when the setting is “info 2”: ad-8121 format general data format ...

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    52 title block and end block when a weight value is recorded as the glp data, “title block” and “end block” are inserted at the beginning and at the end of a group of weight values, in the glp report. Note to output the report to an ad-8121b , use mode 3 of the ad-8121b. Operation 1 with the weight ...

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    53 11. Underhook the underhook can be used for magnetic materials or density measurement. The built-in underhook is revealed by removing the plastic cap on the bottom of the balance. Use the underhook as shown below. Caution do not apply excessive force to the underhook. When the underhook is not in...

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    54 12. Programmable-unit this is a programmable unit conversion function. It multiplies the weight data in grams by an arbitrary coefficient set in the function table and displays the result. The coefficient must be within the range between the minimum and maximum shown below. If the coefficient set...

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    55 13. Rs-232c serial interface the balance is a data communication equipment (dce) device. Connect the balance to a personal computer (dte) using a straight through cable. Transmission system : eia rs-232c (d-sub 9-pin, female connector) transmission form : asynchronous, bi-directional, half duplex...

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    56 14. Connection to peripheral equipment 14-1 connection to the ad-8121b printer set the following parameters to use the ad-8121b printer. Example of use ad-8121b mode setting to print a&d standard format weight data, using the fx-i wp print key or fx-i wpauto print mode. (the time and date can be ...

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    57 14-2 connection to a computer the fx-iwpseries balance can be connected to a personal computer using the rs-232c serial interface. As an option, the fxi–02 usb interface is available to transmit the balance data to a personal computer. The fx-iwpseries balance is a dce. Use a straight through cab...

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    58 14-3 using windows communication tools (winct) when windows is used as an operating system in a personal computer, the winct software, that is downloaded from the a&d website, can be used to transmit the weight data to the personal computer. The winct has two communication methods: “rscom” and “r...

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    59 15. Commands 15-1 command list note a command has a terminator added, that is specified using the "terminator (crlf)" parameter of “serial interface ( 5if )” in the function table, and is sent to the balance. Commands to query weight data c cancels the s or sir command. Q requests the weight data...

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    60 15-2 acknowledge code and error codes when the “ak, error code (ercd)” parameter of “serial interface ( 5if )” is set to “1”, the balance outputs code or an error code for each command as follows: (06h) acknowledge in ascii code. When the balance receives a command to request data and can not pro...

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    61 t command example pt command example when a communication error has occurred due to external noise, or a parity error has occurred due to transmission error, the balance transmits an error code. In this case, send the command again. 15-3 settings related to the rs-232c concerning the rs-232c, the...

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    62 16. Maintenance in normal use, the balance can be cleaned with water. But, keep the following precautions so that dust and water do not invade the balance. Do not direct water pressure at the bottom of the balance. Do not use powerful water jets. Do not immerse the balance in water. Do not use or...

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    63 17. Troubleshooting 17-1 checking the balance performance and environment the balance is a precision instrument. When the operating environment or the operating method is inadequate, correct weighing can not be performed. Place a sample on the pan and remove it, and repeat this several times. If ...

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    64 17-2 error codes display error code description ec, e11 stability error the balance can not stabilize due to an environmental problem. Prevent vibration, drafts, temperature changes, static electricity and magnetic fields. Confirm that the weighing pan is properly installed. Confirm that the wate...

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    65 display error code description ec, e00 communications error a protocol error occurred in communications. Confirm the format, baud rate and parity. Ec, e01 undefined command error an undefined command was received. Confirm the command. Ec, e02 not ready a received command can not be processed. E.G...

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    66 18. Options notes the fxi-02, fxi-08 and fxi-09 can not be used at the same time. The fx-i wp series balance does not comply with ip65 when the fxi-02, fxi-08 or fxi-09 and ax-usb-9p-ex is used with the balance. Fxi-02 usb interface (installed in the balance, applicable os: windows 98 osr2 or lat...

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    67 fxi-wp-10 small breeze break provided for the fz-i wp series and fx-120i wp/ fx-200i wp / fx-300i wpas standard. Can be used for fx-1200i wp/ fx-2000i wp / fx-3000i wp. Fxi-wp-11 large breeze break breeze break with greater height. Can be used for all models. Convenient when a large beaker or mea...

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    68 ad-1683 dc static eliminator used to minimize weighing errors due to static electricity on the material. The ad-1683 is direct-current static eliminator. The ions generated produce no breeze and are effective over a long distance. Therefore, the balance can accurately weight powders, etc. By usin...

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    69 19. Specifications fz-120 i wp fz-200 i wp fz-300 i wp fz-1200 i wp fz-2000 i wp fz-3000 i wp weighing capacity 122 g 220 g 320 g 1220 g 2200 g 3200 g maximum display 122.084 g 220.084 g 320.084 g 1220.84 g 2200.84 g 3200.84 g minimum weighing value (1 digit) 0.001 g 0.01 g repeatability (standar...

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    70 fx-120 i wp fx-200 i wp fx-300 i wp fx-1200 i wp fx-2000 i wp fx-3000 i wp weighing capacity 122 g 220 g 320 g 1220 g 2200 g 3200 g maximum display 122.084 g 220.084 g 320.084 g 1220.84 g 2200.84 g 3200.84 g minimum weighing value (1 digit) 0.001 g 0.01 g repeatability (standard deviation) 0.001 ...

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    71 20. External dimensions fz-120i wp/fz-200i wp/ fz-300i wp fx-120i wp/fx-200i wp/ fx-300i wp * 1: width of the opening when a clear plate is removed * 2: inside dimension * 3: weighing pan diameter * 4: height from the weighing pan up to the cap of the breeze break (inside dimension) * 5: height o...

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    72 fxi-wp-11 large breeze break unit: mm 19 9. 5 112 (i nt er nal s iz e ab ov e th e p an) (opening) 294 6 156 (when fully opened) (o pen ing) 270 105 31 198 107 (when fully opened) (when fully opened) (when fully opened).

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    73 21. Terms / index terms stable value the weight data when the stabilization indicator appears. Environment ambient conditions such as vibration, drafts, temperature, static electricity and magnetic fields which affect the weighing operation. Calibration adjustment of the balance so that it can we...

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    74 index keys and symbols on/off key ............................ 12, 35 sample key ........................... 12, 15 mode key ..........................12, 13, 15 cal key................................... 12, 32 print key ............................... 12, 15 re-zero key.....................10, ...

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    75 display at start................................................... 37 display refresh rate ..................................... 37, 41 dout data output ..................................... 38 dp format .................................................. 39, 43 dte .................................

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    76 permit ........................................................ 34 pnt decimal point ............................ 37, 41 poff auto display-off ...................... 37, 41 p-on auto display-on........................ 37, 41 print key .................................................. 12, 15 prin...

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    3-23-14 higashi-ikebukuro, toshima-ku, tokyo 170-0013 japan telephone: [81] (3) 5391-6132 fax: [81] (3) 5391-6148 a&d engineering, inc. 1756 automation parkway, san jose, california 95131 u.S.A. Telephone: [1] (408) 263-5333 fax: [1] (408)263-0119 a&d instruments limited unit 24/26 blacklands way, a...