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Acculab ALC series Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of ALC series

  • Page 2: Languages

    English page 3 in cases involving questions of interpretation, the german-language version shall prevail. Deutsch seite 30 im auslegungsfall ist die deutsche sprache maßgeblich. Français page 57 en cas de questions concernant l’interprétation, la version en langue allemande fera autorité. Italiano p...

  • Page 3: Practical Use

    3 the acculab alc series offers precision balances/scales with capacities ranging from 0.1 mg to 6 kg. These balances/scales meet the highest requirements on the accuracy and reliability of weighing results through the following features: – efficient filtering-out of unfavorable ambient conditions s...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    4 storage and shipping conditions do not expose the balance/scale to shocks, vibration, moisture or extreme temperatures. Unpacking the balance/scale § after unpacking the balance/scale, check it immediately for any visible damage as a result of rough handling during shipment. $ if you see any sign ...

  • Page 5

    Setting up the balance/scale balances/scales with an analytical draft shield chamber: § place the components listed below inside the chamber in the order given: – shield plate – shield ring – pan support – weighing pan balances/scales with a round weighing pan: § place the components listed below on...

  • Page 6

    Connecting the balance/scale to ac power/safety precautions use only original acculab ac adapters: – for europe: 6971948 – for the rsa: 6971949 – for the u.S.: 6971947 – for australia: 6971950 § insert the right-angle plug into the jack § the ac adapter rated to class 2 can be plugged into any wall ...

  • Page 7

    Selecting the line voltage (mains voltage) use the following original ac adapters for selecting the line voltage: – ac adapter tng8, order no. 6971951 (universal) or – ac adapter tng8, order no. 6971952 (for the u.K.) ● use the switch to toggle between 230 v and 115 v leveling the balance/scale leve...

  • Page 8: Operating The Balance/scale

    Operating the balance/scale basic weighing function available features – taring the balance/scale you can tare the balance/scale within the entire weighing range. Preparation § turn on the balance/scale: press [on/off] § to change configurations: see the chapter entitled “configuring the balance/sca...

  • Page 9: Calibration/adjustment*

    Calibration/adjustment* always calibrate/adjust the balance/scale after setting it up in a new location. Available features calibration/adjustment can only be performed when – there is no load on the balance/scale, – the balance/scale is tared, – the internal signal is stable. If these conditions ar...

  • Page 10: Application Programs

    Application programs net-total formulation/second tare memory with this application program you can weigh in components for formulation of a mixture. Preparation configure the net-total formulation/second tare memory application in the operating menu: see “configuring the balance/scale” menu code 2....

  • Page 11: Counting

    Counting purpose with the counting program you can determine the number of parts that each have approximately equal weight. Available features – store the current weight value to have it loaded as the preset reference sample quantity next time you initialize the counting application – the reference ...

  • Page 12

    Example determine an unknown piece count; weigh the preset reference sample quantity settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): menu: application program: counting (menu code 2. 1. 4) reference sample quantity: 20 pcs (menu code 3. 3. 3) step key (or instruction) display/p...

  • Page 13: Weighing In Percent

    Weighing in percent purpose this application program allows you to obtain weight readouts in percent which are in proportion to a reference weight. Available features – store the current weight value to have it loaded as the preset reference percent- age next time you initialize the weighing in perc...

  • Page 14

    Example determine an unknown percentage; store the weight on the balance/scale as a reference percentage settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): menu: application program: weighing in percent (menu code 2. 1. 5) menu: reference percentage 100 % (menu code 3. 3. 5) step ...

  • Page 15: Weigh Averaging

    Weigh averaging purpose use this program to determine weights under unstable ambient conditions. In this program, the balance/scale calculates the weight as the average value from a defined number of individual weighing operations. These weighing operations are also known as “subweighing operations”...

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    Example determine the weight of a sample in extremely unstable ambient conditions by calculating the average of 10 subweighing operations. Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example): menu: application program: weigh averaging (menu code 2. 1.12) step key (or instruction) di...

  • Page 17: Toggle Between Weight Units

    Toggle between weight units with this application program you can toggle the display of a weight value back and forth between two weight units. Configure the “toggle weight units” application in the operating menu: see “configuring the balance/scale,” menu code 2.1. 2 toggle weight units (factory se...

  • Page 18

    Configuring the balance/scale setting the parameters (menu codes) you can configure your alc balance to meet individual requirements by selecting from the parameters available in the menu. Example: adapt the balance/scale to unstable ambient conditions: menu code 1 1 4 step key (or instruction) disp...

  • Page 19

    Balance/scale operating menu (overview) ο factory setting √ user setting menu 1. Balance/ 1.1. Adapt filter 1.1.1 minimum vibration scale functions 1.1.2 ο normal vibration 1.1.3 strong vibration 1.1.4 extreme vibration 1.3. Stability range 1.3.1 1/4 digit 1.3.2 1/2 digit 1.3.3 1 digit 1.3.4 ο 2 dig...

  • Page 20

    6. Print for 6.1 manual/auto 6.1.1 manual without stability weighing print mode 6.1.2 o manual at stability 6.1.3 automatic without stability 6.1.4 automatic at stability 7. Print with 7.1 line format of 7.1.1 without data id codes applications printout 7.1.2 o with data id codes 8. Extra 8.1. Menu ...

  • Page 21: Data Interface

    Data interface purpose your balance/scale comes equipped with an interface port for connection to a computer or other peripheral device. You can use an on-line computer to change, start and/or monitor the functions of the balance/scale and the application programs. Female interface connector pin ass...

  • Page 22: Error Codes

    Error codes error codes are shown on the main display for approx. 2 seconds, after which the program automatically returns to the weighing mode. Display cause solution no segments appear no ac power is available check the ac power supply on the display the ac adapter is not plugged in plug in the ac...

  • Page 23: Care and Maintenance

    Care and maintenance repairs repair work must be performed by trained service technicians. Any attempt by untrained persons to perform repairs may lead to hazards for the user. Cleaning ! Disconnect the balance/scale from the ac adapter and unplug any interface cables that are connected to the balan...

  • Page 24

    Safety inspection if there is any indication that safe operation of the balance/scale with the ac adapter is no longer warranted: § turn off the power and disconnect the equipment from ac power immediately > lock the equipment in a secure place to ensure that it cannot be used for the time being saf...

  • Page 25: Overview

    Overview specifications model alc-80.4 alc-110.4 alc-210.4 weighing capacity g 80 110 210 readability mg 0.1 0.1 0.1 tare range (subtractive) g 80 110 210 repeatability ≤±mg 0.1 0.1 0.1 linearity ≤±mg 0.3 0.3 0.3 operating temperature range +10…+30 °c (50 to 86°f) allowable ambient operating tempera...

  • Page 26

    Model alc-150.3 alc-210.3 alc-320.3 weighing capacity g 150 210 320 readability mg 0.001 1 1 tare range (subtractive) g 150 210 320 repeatability 0.0015 1 1 linearity 0.003 3 3 operating temperature range +10…+30 °c (50 to 86°f) allowable ambient operating temperature +5…+40 °c (41 to 104°f) sensiti...

  • Page 27

    Model alc-810.2 alc-1100.2 alc-2100.2 alc-3100.2 weighing capacity g 810 1100 2100 3100 readability g 0.01 0.01 10 10 tare range (subtractive) g 810 1100 2100 3100 repeatability 0.01 0.03 10 10 linearity 0.02 0.03 30 30 operating temperature range +10…+30 °c (50 to 86°f) allowable ambient operating ...

  • Page 28

    Model alc-2100.1 alc-4100.1 alc-6100.1 weighing capacity g 2100 4100 6100 readability g 0.1 0.1 0.1 tare range (subtractive) g 2100 4100 6100 repeatability 0.2 0.2 0.2 linearity 0.2 0.2 0.2 operating temperature range +10…+30 °c (50 to 86°f) allowable ambient operating temperature +5…+40 °c (41 to 1...

  • Page 29: Accessories (Options)

    29 product order no. Interface cable for connecting a pc; 25-pin 7357314 calibration weights – for alc-80.4 (50 g, e2) ycw4528-00 – for alc-110.4 (100 g; e2) ycw5128-00 – for alc-210.4 (200 g; e2) ycw5228-00 – for alc-150.3 (100 g, e2) ycw5128-00 – for alc-210.3 (200 g; f1) ycw5238-00 product order ...