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A&D GF-10001A Instruction Manual

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    Instruction manual gx-a series gf-a series multi-function balance 1wmpd4003475 ＧＸ－Ａ series gx-203a/gx-303a/gx-403a/gx-603a/gx-1003a/gx-1603a gx-2002a/gx-3002a/gx-4002a/gx-6002a/gx-10002a gx-6001a/gx-10001a ＧＦ－Ａ series gf-203a/gf-303a/gf-403a/gf-603a/gf-1003a/gf-1603a gf-2002a/gf-3002a/gf-4002a/gf-60...

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    © 2017 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 of the instrument cover...

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    1 contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4 1-1 features ............................................................................................................................................

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    2 9-2 initializing the balance .............................................................................................................................. 38 10. Function table ................................................................................................................ 39 10-1...

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    3 21-1 treatment of the balance ....................................................................................................................... 92 22. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 92 22-1 checkin...

  • Page 6: 1.  Introduction

    4 1. Introduction this manual describes how the gx-a/gf-a series 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. This manual consists of the following five parts: basic operation ....

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    5 1-2 about the models there are many models in the gx-a series and gf-a series with differences in the models being the minimum display and weighing capacity. In this manual, they are listed collectively by the minimum display as shown in the table below. Model minimum display applicable model inte...

  • Page 9: 2.  Unpacking The Balance

    7 2. Unpacking the balance 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 contained. When shipp...

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    8 gx-a / gf-a 0.01g/0.1g models note : please confirm that the ac adapter type is correct for your local voltage and receptacle type. Display bubble spirit level pan support receptor main unit main unit rear side keys ac adapter leveling foot main unit cover usb interface rs-232cinterface ac adapter...

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    9 ok ng leveling foot bubble spirit level 2-1 installing the balance install the balance as follows: 1. Refer to “2-2. Precautions” for installing the balance. 2. Assemble the balance as shown in the illustration above. 3. Adjust the leveling feet to level the balance. Confirm it using the bubble sp...

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    10 how to adjust the bubble spirit level 2-3 during use to acquire accurate weighing data, note the following: □ discharge static electricity from the material to be weighed. When a sample could have a static charge, the weighing data is influenced. If the ambient humidity becomes 45% or less, insul...

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    11 □ cancel the temperature difference between a sample and the environment. When a sample is warmer (cooler) than the ambient temperature, the sample will be lighter (heavier) than the true weight. This error is due to a rising (falling) draft around the sample. □ make each weighing gently and quic...

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    12 3.Display symbols and key operation display symbols blinking display contents stabilization indicator processing indicator response indicators standby indicator processing indicator comparator indicators interval output mode standby indicator interal output mode active indicator number of statist...

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    13 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” key when pressed when pressed and held turns the display on:off. The standby i...

  • Page 16: 4.  Weighing Units

    14 4. Weighing units 4-1 units with the gx-a /gf-a 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, that mode or unit wi...

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    15 the tables below indicate the weighing capacity and the minimum display for each unit, depending on the balance model. Unit gx-203a gx-303a gx-403a gx-603a gx-1003a gx-1603a minimum display gf-203a gf-303a gf-403a gf-603a gf-1003a gf-1603a capacity gram 220 320 420 620 1100 1620 0.001 ounce (avoi...

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    16 unit gx-6001a gx-8001a minimum display gf-6001a gf-8001a capacity gram 6200 10200 0.1 ounce (avoir) 218 359 0.005 pound 13.6 22.4 0.0005 pound/ounce 13lb 10.69oz 22lb 7.79oz 0.01oz troy ounce 199 327 0.005 metric carat 31000 51000 0.5 momme 1653 2720 0.05 pennyweight 3986 6558 0.1 grain (uk) 9568...

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    17 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 to fit the frequency of use. The units stored are maintained in non-volatile memory, even if the ac adapter is removed. Select a unit or mode and ar...

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    18 unit setting example the example below sets the units in the order with g (gram) as the first unit followed by pc (counting mode). 1 press and hold the sample key until ba5fnc of the function table is displayed, then release the key. 2 press the sample key several times to display 1 unit . 3 pres...

  • Page 21: 5.Weighing

    19 5.Weighing 5-1 basic operation 1. Press mode key, and then select the appropriates units （ , , ） in this case, select " ". 2. 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...

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    20 about the operation at when power is turned on the balance will decide the reference zero point when the power is turned on (ac adapter is connected). Depending on the load condition at that time, it will automatically judge whether to perform zero or tare operation. The condition for determining...

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    21 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 is, the more accurate the counting will be. This series balance is equipped ...

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    22 processing mark counting mode using the acai function the acai is a function that improves the accuracy of the unit mass automatically by increasing the number of samples as the counting process. Acai: automatic counting accuracy improvement after registering unit mass of "step 6", proceed to the...

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    23 5-3 percent mode ( ％ ) the percent mode displays the weighting value in percentage compared to a 100% reference mass and is used for target weighing or checking the sample variance. Selecting the percent mode 1. Press the mode key to select the unit % (percent mode). Storing the 100% reference ma...

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    24 5-4 animal weighing mode （ hold function ） this is the mode to weigh a moving object such as an animal, even when the display of the weighing data fluctuates. The hold function allows the average weight of the animal to be displayed. To use the hold function, set the function in the function tabl...

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    25 6. Impact detection function the gx-a / gf-a series has a function to detect impact to the mass sensor section and to display the impact level. By lowering the impact level at the time of loading, it is possible not only to alleviate variation in the weighing value but also to reduce the risk of ...

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    26 7. Response adjustment / self check function this function stabilizes the weight value, reducing the influence on weighing that is caused by drafts and/or vibration at the place where the balance is installed. This function adjusts by automatically analyzing the environment or by hand-operation. ...

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    27 7-2 self-check-function / automatic setting of minimum weight value with the self-diagnosis function confirmation and display of repeatability can be performed in addition to failure diagnosis, and whether or not the balance's performance is being exhibited can be easily checked. It is also possi...

  • Page 30: 8.Calibration

    28 8.Calibration since the balance's resolution is high, weighing values may change due to gravity and daily environmental changes. It is necessary to perform calibration (sensitivity adjustment) with the weight in order to keep the weighing values from changing even if gravity or the environment ch...

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    29 model usable calibration weight factory setting adjustable range gx-203a , gf-203a 50g, 100g, 200g 200g -9.999g ~ +9.999g gx-303a, gf-303a 50g, 100g ~ 300g (100g interval) 200g gx-403a, gf-403a 50g, 100g ~ 400g (100g interval) 400g gx-603a, gf-603a 50g, 100g ~ 600g (100g interval) 500g gx-1003a, ...

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    30 8-2 one-touch calibration for the gx-a series this function calibrates the balance using the internal mass. Step1 connect the ac adapter and warm up the balance for at least 30 minutes with nothing on the weighing pan. Step 2 press the cal key.The balance displays calin and performs calibration u...

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    31 8-3 calibration using an external weight this function calibrates the balance using an external weight. Step 1 connect the ac adapter and warm up the balance for at least 30 minutes with nothing on the weighing pan. Step 2 press and hold the cal key until calout is displayed, then release the key...

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    32 8-4 calibration test using an external weight this function tests the weighing accuracy using an external weight and outputs the result. This is available only when the glp output parameter is set to " doutinfo1 . (calibration test does not perform calibration) step1 connect the ac adapter and wa...

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    33 internal setting switch (factory setting 1 ） internal mass correcting switch (factory setting 0 ) 8-5 correcting the internal mass value of the gx-a series internal mass value can be corrected with function setting . There are two correction methods, as follows. Auto ········ this is a method of ...

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    34 8-6 correcting the internal mass value of the gx-a series (auto) calibrate referring to "8-3. Calibration using an external weight". This is method of correcting the internal mass weight value based on an external weight. After calibration with the external mass, the balance automatically loads a...

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    35 8-7 correcting the internal mass value of the gx-a series (manual) the balance can correct the internal mass value within the range shown below. This function corrects the internal mass value to conform to an external weight. The corrected mass value is maintained in non-volatile memory even if t...

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    36 function table 0 to inhibit changes to the function table. 1 to permit changes to the function table. Calibration using the internal mass (one-touch calibration) 0 to inhibit calibration using the internal mass. 1 to permit calibration using the internal mass. Calibration using an external weight...

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    37 function table 0 to inhibit changes to the function table. 1 to permit changes to the function table. No function calibration using an external weight 0 to inhibit calibration using an external weight. 1 to permit calibration using an external weight. No function no funciton the display shown lef...

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    38 9-2 initializing the balance this function returns the following parameters to factory settings. Calibration data □ function table □ the sample unit mass value (counting mode), 100% reference mass value (percent mode) □ the data that is stored in the balance using the data memory function □ exter...

  • Page 41: 10.Function Table

    39 10.Function table the function table reads or rewrites the parameters that are stored in the balance. These parameters are maintained in non-volatile memory, even if the ac adapter is removed. The function table menu consists of two layers. The first layer is the "class" and the second layer is t...

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    40 setting example this example sets "stores weighing data" for "data memory" and "1 minute" for "interval time". Finish. Weighing display press 6 times press 4 times setting value "every 1 minute" setting value "interval time" step7 step8 step9 step10 setting value "store the weighing data" setting...

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    41 10-2 details of the function table parameter cond 5t-b hold trc 5pd 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 the stabilization indicator illuminates with the display fluctuation within the range. With " hold 1 " , sets the stabilization range. Stability band width display refresh rate decimal point ...

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    42 parameter 0 1 2 cp fnc cp cp-t 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 cp-p comparator comparator value comparator mode near zero polarity input method no comparison comparison when stable value or overloaded continuous comparison 3 stage comparator 5 stage comparator hi, ok, lo hh, hi, ok, lo, ll also comare near...

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    43 parameter 0 1 0 1 accepts the print key only when the display is stable. Auto print mode b （ reference=last stable value ） cp beep bep hh bep hi bep lo bep ll data output mode key mode auto print mode a （ reference=zero ） stream mode key mode b ( immediately ) 2 3 4 5 6 interval output mode outpu...

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    44 parameter note: "digit" is a unit of minimum weighing value. Factory setting off on 0 1 data output mode 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 data data memory stores unit mass in counting mode int interval time stores the weighing data and calibration history every measurement 2 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 30 second...

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    45 parameter 2 3 4 5 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 all communication setting are possible. Factory setting note: "digit" is a unit of minimum weighing value. Only can be selected. . Serial interface 2 2 3 4 5 6 access point printer bp5 baud rate external indicator 0 1 600bps btpr data bit, parity bit data format a&...

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    46 refer to "15. Minimum weighing warning function" refer to "4. Weighing units" number of data,sum,max,min,range(max-min),average refer to "14. Flow measurement" no comparison do not use mw fnc comparison without near zero comparison including near zero on parameter 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 number of data,s...

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    47 note: "digit" is a unit of minimum weighing value. Parameter factory setting password registration auto calibration setting temparature setting time correction of internal mass value. Refer to "8-5 correcting the intenal mass value of the gx-a series auto refer to "8-6 correcting the intenal mass...

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    48 10-3 description of the class "environment, display" condition ( cond ) this parameter is for sensitive response to the fluctuation of a mass value. Used for powder target mass, weighing a very light sample or when quick response weighing is required. After setting, the balance displays fast . Th...

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    49 display refresh rate ( 5pd ) the periodic time to refresh the display. This parameter influences "baud rate", "data output pause" and the data output rate of "stream mode". Decimal point ( pnt ) the decimal point format can be selected. Auto display-on ( p-on ) when the ac adapter is plugged in, ...

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    50 store the time 10-4 clock and calendar function the balance is equipped with a clock and calendar function. When the clock and calender function （ dout 、 5-td ） is set, the time and date are added to the output data. Set or confirm the time and date as follows: operation step1 press and hold the ...

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    51 setting the date step7 set the date using the following keys. Re-zero ( ＋ )key .... To increase the value by one. Mode ( － ) key ........... To decrease the value by one. Sample key .......... To select the digits to change the value. The selected digits blink. Print key .............. To store t...

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    52 10-5 comparator function the comparison of comparators can select 3-steps or 5-steps ( cp fnc, cp-t ), and it is set to 3-steps at the factory setting. When 3-step comparator is set, the results of the comparison are indicated by hi ok lo on the display. When 5-step comparator is set, hh is indic...

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    53 example1 （ comparison when the weighing data is stable or overloaded, excluding "near zero" ± 20 digit, upper limit and lower limit. ） selecting a comparator mode step1 press and hold the sample key until ba5fnc of the function table is displayed, then release the key. Step2 press the sample key ...

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    54 example 2 （ continuous comparison, including "near zero", reference value and tolerance value. ） selecting a comparator mode step1 press and hold the sample key until ba5fnc of the function table is displayed, then release the key. Step2 press the sample key several times to display cp fnc . Step...

  • Page 57: 11.Id Number And Glp Report

    55 11.Id number and glp report □ the id number is used to identify the balance when good laboratory practice (glp) or good manufacturing practice (gmp) is used. □ the data output compatible with "glp/gmp" can be output to a personal computer or printer using the rs-232c serial interface. □ the glp /...

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    56 display correspondence table n 11 segment 7 segment 14 segment 15 segment n o p q r s t u v w x y z space 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h - j k l m i n o p q r s t u v w x y z space 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h - j k l m i space 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h - j k l m i n o p q r...

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    57 11-2 glp report set the function setting to " info 1 " for output of glp / gnp data. □ output to a mini-printer "ad-8121b". Set the "glp report ( info )" parameter to " 1 " . Turn on the dip switch no. 2 of the printer and change the print mode to mode 3. Output to a mini-printer "ad-8126". Set t...

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    58 calibration report using an external weight this is the glp report when the balance is calibrated using the external weight. Calibration test report using an external weight this is the glp report when checking the weighing accuracy of the balance with the external weight. (adjustment is not perf...

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    59 heading and ending output application / operation as a method of managing weighing values, add "heading" and "end" parts before and after the weighing value. By pressing and holding the print key, "heading" and "end" are output in turn. Note if the data memory function is used (except when data 0...

  • Page 62: 12.Data Memory

    60 12.Data memory data memory is a function to store weighing data and calibration data in memory. The data stored in memory are available for outputting at one time to a printer or personal computer. The following five types of data can be stored. Unit mass (counting mode) up to 50 sets weighing va...

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    61 setting the function table parameter settings for each output mode are as follows: item mode data output mode auto print polarity, difference data memory function interval time key mode prt 0 not used data 2 not used auto print mode a prt 1 ap-a 0 ～ 2 ap-b 0 ～ 2 data 2 auto print mode b prt 2 dat...

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    62 transmitting all memory data at one time confirm that the "serial interface ( 5if )" parameters are set properly. Refer to "10. Function table" and "communication manual " on the a&d website. 1. Press and hold the print key until is displayed, then release the key. 2. Press the sample key to disp...

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    63 transmitting the memory data step1 press and hold the cal key during weighing display. When a displayed, release your finger from the key to display . Step2 press the print key to display . Step3 change the / with the re-zero key. Display the . Step4 press the print key to start output at one tim...

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    64 deleting data stored in memory 1. Press and hold the cal key until is displayed, then release the key. Is displayed. 2. Press the sample key to display . 3. Press the print key to display . 4. Press the re-zero key to change / . Display . 5. Press print while is displayed, output at once is start...

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    65 store the setting output statistic calculation step 7 step 5 press and hold press several times press several times 13.Statistical calculation mode the statistical calculation mode statistically calculates the weight data, and displays or outputs the results. To use the statistical calculation mo...

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    66 selecting the statistical items to output 5. Press the sample key to display . 6. Press the re-zero key to select the output items. In the example, output the number of data, sum, maximum, minimum, range (maximum-minimum) and average are selected. Parameter description 0 number of data, sum 1 num...

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    67 (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) ...

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    68 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 )”, and , . Notes when the number of data is 1, the coefficient of variation is displayed as - - - - - - - . When the average is 0...

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    69 press several times clearing the statistical data all the statistical data will be deleted and the number of data will be 0 (zero). 1 in the weighing mode, press the mode key, to display . 2 press the print key to display . 3 press the re-zero key to display . 4 press the print key to delete the ...

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    70 13-2 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 gx-303a and the ad-8126 or ad-812...

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    71 (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 . (storing the tare value) the tare value data is output when the peripheral output equipme...

  • Page 74: 14.Flow Measurement

    72 14.Flow measurement the balance has a "flow mode" that calculates the amount of change in the weighing value per hour. To use the statistical calculation mode, set the "application function ( apf )" parameter of “application ( ap fnc )” in the function table to “ 3 ”, as described below. Calculat...

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    73 14-1 how to use flow measurement enable flow rate measurement switch flow rate measurement (change the function table) 1 press and hold the sample key until ba5fnc of the function table is displayed, then release the key. 2 press the sample key several times to display ap fnc . 3 press the print ...

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    74 ct auto change display after returning to the weighing value display after setting to flow mode, the unit is "g" with the or indicator on. Use the mode key to switch between flow rate display and "g" display. By switching, the total amount and flow rate can be checked. How to set calculation time...

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    75 method of reading density number when flow unit is ml/*, up to 10 densities can be registered. To register a new density, read the unconfigured density number and then register according to the procedure of the setting method of calculation time. Continuing to hold down the print key in weighing ...

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    76 in the case of using 0.1g model flow rate (ml/min) response priority ← ct setting → accuracy priority 1sec 2sec 5sec 10sec 20sec 30sec 1min 2min 5min 10min 0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 example) when measuring the flow rate of 0.02 ml/min set the calculation time in 5minutes or mo...

  • Page 79: 15.Gross Net Tare Function

    77 15.Gross net tare function even a small tare in the zero range can be recognized as a tare, you can manage the tare value. To use this function, enter the function table as follow, and set "application function ap fnc " to " 4 " in "application mode apf ". 15-1 preparation of gross net tare funct...

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    78 output 1 every time pressing the print key, it will output in the order of "net"(object), "gross"(total amount), "tare"(tare). 2 by using the ufc function, it can be set the output contents and order. 3 output format is a&d standard format only. Output example 15-2 example of using the gross net ...

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    79 16.Minimum weighing warning function the minimum weighing value is the minimum necessary amount of sample to be used for correctly performing quantitatively performing quantitative analysis, taking into consideration measurement error of the balance. If the amount of sample is too small, the prop...

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    80 setting confirmation and changing method from the weighing display 1. Press the mode key in the weighing display. 2. The current setting minimum weighing value blinks. 3. Press the print key. 4. Set the minimum weighing value. The minimum weighing value can be changed by the following key operati...

  • Page 83: 17.Underhook

    81 17.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 not in use, do not o...

  • Page 84: 18.Programmable-Unit

    82 18.Programmable-unit this is a programmable unit conversion function. It multiplies the weighing 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 se...

  • Page 85: 19.Density Measurement

    83 19.Density measurement the balance is equipped with a density mode. It calculates the density of a solid using the mass value of a sample in air and the mass value in liquid. For measurement, it use of the option gxa-13 specific gravity measurement kit is remommended. Note □ the density mode was ...

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    84 （２） method of measuring density (specific gravity) of solid （ function setting ） note □ re-set the density of the liquid with "(3) entering the density of a liquid" as necessary, such as when the temperature of the liquid changes during measurement or when changing the type of liquid. □ in the de...

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    85 （３） entering the density of a liquid two ways to set the density of a liquid are available in the function table, "liquid density input ( ldin ): by entering the water temperature or by entering the density directly. Entering the water temperature （ ） the water temperature currently set (unit:°c,...

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    86 （４） measuring the density of a liquid （ function table ） density display is four decimal places. Minimum display can not change with the sample key. Denisty is displayed after "mass measurement in air" and "mass measurement in liquid" the procedure of each measurements is as follows: measuring pr...

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    87 （５） entering the volume of the float the volume of the float that is currently set is displayed. （ factory setting is 10.00 ｃｍ 3 ） change the setting value as follows. The setting range is 0.01 ｃｍ 3 to 99.99 ｃｍ 3 , every 0.01 ｃｍ 3. Re-zero ( ＋ ) key ... The key to set the value of the blinking di...

  • Page 90: 20.Password Lock Function

    88 20.Password lock function the password function can be specified for an authorized user by using a password stored in the balance by manager. While the password function is used, the balance can not be weighed without inputting the correct password. There are two login levels : administrator ( ) ...

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    89 20-2 changing password the password can be changed at "password ( )" of the function table. 1. Press and hold the sample key in the weighing mode. Ba5fnc is displayed. 2. Press the sample key several times until is displayed. 3. Press the print key to display . If the display is off, press re-zer...

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    90 how to delete the password （ . 1 ～ 10 ） 1. Press and hold the cal key to display and blink the when setting the password. 2. Press the print key to display . 3. Press the re-zero to change / . 4. Press the print when to delete the password..

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    91 20-3 inputting password when turning on the balance when turning on the balance with the password function on, the password input is displayed before the weighing display. 1. Turn on the balance using the on:off key. 2. Is displayed and " of the password input is displayed. 3. Input the four char...

  • Page 94: 21.Maintenance

    92 21.Maintenance 21-1 treatment of the balance □ clean the balance with a lint free cloth that is moistened with warm water and a mild detergent. □ do not use organic solvents to clean the balance. □ do not disassemble the balance. □ use the original packing material for transportation. 22.Troubles...

  • Page 95

    93 sample and container □ has the sample absorbed or lost moisture due to the ambient conditions such as temperature and humidity? □ has the temperature of the container been allowed to equalize to the ambient temperature? Refer to "2-3 during use". □ is the sample charged with static electricity? R...

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    94 22-2 error codes display error code description data abnormality of the internal sensor of the balance □ if this error occurs during weighing and you return to the normal weighing state after a certain period of time, there is a possibility that the data temporarily became abnormal due to static ...

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    95 display error code description mode. ＥＣ，Ｅ２１ calibration weight error the calibration weight is too light. Confirm the calibration mass value. Press the cal key to return to the weighing mode. Overload error a sample beyond the balance weighing capacity has been placed on the pan. Remove the sampl...

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    96 display error code description an undefined command was received. Confirm the command. ＥＣ，Ｅ０２ not ready a received command can not be processed. Example: the balance received a " q " command, but not in the weighing mode. The balance received a " q " command while processing a re-zero command. Ad...

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    97 22-3 other display when this indicator ( ) blinks, automatic self calibration is required. The indicator blinks when the balance detects changes in ambient temperature. If the balance is not used for several minutes with this indicator blinking, the balance performs automatic self calibration. Th...

  • Page 100: 23.    Specififations

    98 23. Specififations 23-1 gx-a series 0.001g models gx-1603a gx-1003a gx-603a gx-403a gx-303a gx-203a weighing capacity 1620g 1100g 620g 420g 320g 220g maximum display 1620.084g 1100.084g 620.084g 420.084g 320.084g 220.084g minimum display 0.001g repeatability （ standard deviation ） 0.002g(1600g) 0...

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    99 23-2 gx-a series 0.01g models gx-10002a gx-6002a gx-4002a gx-3002a gx-2002a weighing capacity 10200g 6200g 4200g 3200g 2200g maximum display 10200.84g 6200.84g 4200.84g 3200.84g 2200.84g minimum display 0.01g repeatability （ standard deviation ） 0.02g(10000g) 0.01g(5000g) 0.01g linearity ± 0.03g ...

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    100 23-3 gx-a series 0.1g models gx-10001a gx-6001a weighing capacity 10200g 6200g maximum display 10208.4g 6208.4g minimum display 0.1g repeatability （ standard deviation ） 0.1g linearity ± 0.1g stabilization time （ fast setting, good environment) approx. 1 seconds (500g: approx.0.8seconds) sensiti...

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    101 23-4 gf-a series 0.001g models gf-1603a gf-1003a gf-603a gf-403a gf-303a gf-203a weighing capacity 1620g 1100g 620g 420g 320g 220g maximum display 1620.084g 1100.084g 620.084g 420.084g 320.084g 220.084g minimum display 0.001g repeatability （ standard deviation ） 0.002g(1600g) 0.001g(1000g) 0.001...

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    102 23-5 gf-a series 0.01g models gf-10002a gf-6002a gf-4002a gf-3002a gf-2002a weighing capacity 10200g 6200g 4200g 3200g 2200g maximum display 10200.84g 6200.84g 4200.84g 3200.84g 2200.84g minimum display 0.01g repeatability （ standard deviation ） 0.02g(10000g) 0.01g(5000g) 0.01g linearity ± 0.03g...

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    103 23-6 gf-a series 0.1g models gf-10001a gf-6001a weighing capacity 10200g 6200g maximum display 10208.4g 6208.4g minimum display 0.1g repeatability （ standard deviation ） 0.1g linearity ± 0.1g stabilization time （ fast setting, good environment) approx. 1 sec (500g: approx.0.8 sec) sensitivity dr...

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    104 24. External dimention gx-203a / gx-303a / gx-403a / gx-603a / gx-1003a / gx-1603a gf-203a / gf-303a / gf-403a / gf-603a / gf-1003a / gf-1603a ※ 1 opening width when transparent plate is removed. ※ 2 inside dimension ※ 3 weighing pan size ※ 4 height from the weighing pan to the lid of the breeze...

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    105 gx-2002a / gx-3002a / gx-4002a / gx-6002a / gx-10002a/ gx-6001a/ gx-10001a gf-2002a / gf-3002a / gf-4002a / gf-6002a / gf-10002a/ gf-6001a/ gf-10001a ※ 3 weighing pan size ※ 6 position under the floor weighing platform. ※ 7 dc jack protruding dimension of ac adapter..

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    106 24-1 options and perpheral instruments options gxa-03 ： rs-232c interface insulation type □ rs-232c interface insulation type for expansion gxa-04 ： comparator output (relay / with a buzzer) □ outputs comparator results. Gxa-06 ： analog voltage output □ this option outputs a voltage of 0 to1v (o...

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    107 peripheral devices ad-8920a ： remote display □ this option can be connected to the balance using the rs-232c interface or current loop and displays the weighing data transmitted by the balance. Ad-8922a ： remote controller □ this option can be connected to the balance using the rs-232c interface...

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    108 memo.

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