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RADWAG PS/X series User Manual

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    User manual no.: lmi-38-06/04/13/eng precision balances ps/x series b a l a n c e s a n d s c a l e s radwag 26 – 600 radom, bracka 28, poland phone: +48 (0-48) 38 48 800, fax. +48 (0-48) 385 00 10 export@radwag.Com www.Radwag.Com.

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    - 2 - aprile 2013.

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    - 3 - table of contents 1. Technical data ........................................................................................................ 5 balances ps/x series with weighing pan 128 x 128 mm: ........................................ 5 balances ps/x series with weighing pan 195 x 195 mm: .....

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    - 4 - 12.5. Last digit........................................................................................................... 39 12.6. Negative ........................................................................................................... 39 12.7. Operating conditions .................

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    - 5 - 1. Technical data balances ps/x series with weighing pan 128 x 128 mm: ps 200 / 2000/x ps 250/x ps 450/x ps 750/x ps 1000/x max. Capacity 200 / 2000g 250g 450g 750g 1000g tare range -2000g -250g -450g -750g -1000g min. Load 0,02 g 0,02 g readability 0,001/0,01 g 0,001 g repeatability 0,001/0,0...

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    - 6 - balances ps/x series with weighing pan 195 x 195 mm: ps 1500/x ps 2500/x ps 4500/x ps 6000/x ps 8000/x max. Capacity 1500g 2500 g 4500 g 6000g 8000g tare range -1500g -2500 g -4500 g -6000g -8000g min. Load 0,5 g readability 0,01 g repeatability 0,01 g 0,015g 0,015g linearity ± 0,02 g ± 0,03 g...

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    - 7 - 2. Basic information 2.1. Intended use precision balance ps/x series is designed to determining the weighing value of loads in laboratory environment. It is intended for application as a non-automatic weighing instrument only, i.E. The material to be weighed should be manually and carefully pl...

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    - 8 - 2.5. Data included in this user manual please read the user manual carefully before assembling and startup, even if the user is experienced with this type of weighing instruments. 2.6. Staff training this balance should only be operated and maintained by personnel who is trained and experience...

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    - 9 - 4. Unpacking, assembling and startup 4.1. Assembling and place of use • balance should be stored and used in locations free of vibrations and shakes, free of air movement and dust, • ambient air temperature should not exceed the range of: +10 o c ÷ +40 o c • during balance operation, ambient t...

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    - 10 - 4.2. Unpacking carefully remove the balance from its packaging, remove the plastic, foil and cardboard transport protective elements and gently place the balance in its intended place of use. Assemble the weighing pan, and other elements according to below scheme: assembling components of a b...

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    - 11 - 4.3. Leveling before plugging to mains, level the device using two adjusting feet located at the back of balance’s housing. Turn the adjusting feet in a way that the air bubble of the level is placed centrally. The level is located at the back wall of balance’s housing. 4.4. Standard equipmen...

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    - 12 - 5. Basic functions balance ps/x series enables determining mass in the following measuring units: fig. 2. Measuring units apart from determining mass of weighed object using different measuring units, the software balance ps/x series comprises the following working modes: − parts counting − c...

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    - 13 - 6. Description 6.1. Graphic display fig. 3. Balance graphic display 1. Mass indication of weighed load or counted parts, 2. Measuring unit, 3. Pictogram denoting whether measurement result is stable, 4. „bargraph” presenting which part of accessible measuring range is in use, 5. Text informin...

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    - 14 - 6.2. Keyboard each button of the balance’s keyboard operates as a dual-function key, i.E. It can either carry out a specific function or be used to move in balance’s menu structure. On/off key enables switching on and off balance’s display. If switched off balance components other than the di...

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    - 15 - 6.3. Sockets and interfaces 1. Power supply socket 2. Keyboard ps/2 type socket 3. Usb port (only in non legalization balances) 4. Rs 232 socket 5. Additional display socket fig. 4. Interfaces of a balance ps/x series 7. User menu user menu of a balance ps/x series consists of 9 main menu gro...

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    - 18 - parameters type in the user menu: • function – having a specific operation, e.G. Balance adjustment • selectable – enables selecting one of a few available values, which are permanently set in balance’s memory, like: display refreshing, screen saver, determining availability of a measuring un...

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    - 19 - 7.1. Moving through the menu moving in the user menu can be carried out using: - balance keyboard, - external pc keyboard ps/2 type connected to balance’s socket, - commands sent from a connected computer to a balance 7.1.1. Moving through user menu using a balance keyboard setup key. Enterin...

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    - 20 - 7.1.3. Moving through user menu using external computer keyboard ps/2 type al keys and buttons located on balance’s overlay have their equivalents on a computer keyboard ps/2 type. See below table for reference: - equivalents of function keys description key on balance’s overlay on/off key en...

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    - 21 - - equivalents of enter / print key and esc key accepting entered value of a parameter abandon parameter changes and exit to to main menu 7.1.4. Moving through user menu using virtual keyboard, via rs 232 interface most of the functions controlled or set using keys on balance’s overlay or an e...

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    - 22 - balance reactions for above procedure: - a specific process (e.G. Balance adjustment) which is carried out in a submenu described as a function; - editing an attribute of a submenu (flickering digit of a submenu setting enables changing parameter value of entering a sequence of characters) fi...

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    - 23 - 8. Weighing basic working conditions for obtaining reliable measurement results: - stable and constant temperature in a weighing room, - stable foundation of a balance, - selecting adequate balance settings adjusted to ambient conditions at a workstation. Before start of weighing process or i...

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    - 24 - fig. 9. Dual range balance – measurement result in the i weighing range transmission from weighing with the accuracy of the i weighing range to the accuracy of the ii weighing range takes place automatically on exceeding max 1 point i.E. 200g. The moment of entering into weighing with the acc...

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    - 25 - • when the indication returns to zero and pictograms: → 0←and (precise zero point and stable measurement) light up on the display, press → 0/t←key fig. 10-3. Dual range balance – measurement result in the i weighing range the balance returns to weighing with the accuracy d 1 =0.001g and the p...

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    - 26 - fig. 11. Password – function activating fig. 11-1. Password protection – menu content - administrator the field for inserting administrator’s password. Balance administrator has access to all balance functions and settings - user the field for inserting user’s password, balance user has acces...

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    - 27 - entering administrator’s password enter a password for the balance administrator (a sequence of 6 digits) and for the user. Balance administrator has full access to balance menu. The user access is limited to the one described in previous point (balance menu, startup, adjustment, etc. Options...

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    - 28 - 9. Balance adjustment in order to ensure the highest measuring accuracy, it is recommended to periodically introduce to balance memory a corrective factor of indications in relation to a mass standard – i.E. Balance adjustment. Adjustment should be carried out: - before the beginning of a wei...

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    - 29 - automatic adjustment settings fig. 14. Settings of automatic balance adjustment 1 – main menu number 2 – marker of selected function 3 – function name 4 – name of an active function / mode / process 5 – selecting factor triggering auto-adjustment process (time / temperature) 6 – determining t...

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    - 30 - 04 adjustment test mass comparison of internal adjustment weight with its value saved in balance memory 05 internal weight correction the function enables correcting the value of internal adjustment weight. The function is disabled in verified balances 06 automatic adjustment determination of...

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    - 31 - 9.2. Adjustment test adjustment test is a comparison of internal adjustment weight with its value stored in balance’s memory. This process is carried out automatically and its result is shown on the display. Fig. 15. Adjustment test cal. – the value of internal adjustment weight curr. – weigh...

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    - 32 - 9.3.2. External adjustment the external adjustment in balances ps/x series should be carried out with an external mass standard / weight class: f 1 1. Go to menu p1 – adjustment. 2. Set the marker next to a function 02 external adjustment. 3. Press right arrow key. 4. The software displays a ...

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    - 33 - - on placing the determined weight on the weighing pan accept it by pressing enter key. - on completing adjustment process the balance returns to displaying submenu p1 - adjustment. - return to weighing mode – in accordance with point 7.1.2. It is recommended that the mass of an external adju...

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    - 34 - fig. 18. Submenu glp - settings apart from information set in menu group the report contains: type of completed adjustment process (description calibration:) and deviation from the adjustment process (description deviation:). Fig. 19. An example of a report from adjustment process.

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    - 35 - 10. Determining content of a printout for glp procedures menu p2 glp is group of the parameters which enables declaring variables that are present on a printout from adjustment process. Fields referring to: - user (max 8 alphanumeric characters) - project (max 8 alphanumeric characters) are e...

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    - 36 - on selecting appropriate time format accept it by pressing enter key. 12 hour time format is differentiated by letters pm or am present on printouts. 03 time press right arrow key to enter parameter 03 time, as presented on below figure. Fig. 21. Submenu date / time – time setting place the m...

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    - 37 - 04 date press right arrow key to enter parameter 04 data. As specified in the previous point (03 time) set current date. On setting required date return to weighing mode as specified in point 7.1.2 of this user manual. Fig. 23. Submenu date / time – date setting 05 display time available sett...

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    - 38 - 12. Setting balance operating parameters balance ps/x series, in menu group enables adjusting balance operation to current ambient conditions at a workstation (filter) and required user needs (display refreshment, autozero, displaying last digit). Fig. 24. Submenu readout – internal settings ...

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    - 39 - 12.4. Autozero function dla zapewnienia dokładnych wskazań wagi wprowadzono programową funkcję „autozero”. Zadaniem tej funkcji jest automatyczna kontrola i korekta zerowego wskazania wagi. If autozero function is enabled, then each weighing process starts from precise zero point. There are, ...

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    - 40 - 13. Rs 232 functions balance ps/x series enables defining parameters of balance communication with a computer or a printer. Fig. 25. Submenu rs 232 - settings 01 interface / 0 : rs232 1 : usb* 2 : rs232+usb* 02 baud rate / 0 : 2400 1 : 4800 2 : 9600 3 : 19200 03 parity / 0 : no 1 : even 2 : o...

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    - 41 - 14. Printouts printouts menu is dedicated for creating non-standard printout templates and selecting type of a printout which is printed. Detailed description of non-standard printouts is provided in point 19. Of this user manual. 15. Setting accessibility of measuring units this group of par...

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    - 42 - 16. Setting accessibility of working modes this group of parameters enables setting accessibility of working modes, which are available for an operator after pressing the mode key on balance’s overlay. Fig. 27. Working modes - settings all working modes which attribute is set to 1: yes are ac...

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    - 43 - 17. Other parameters depending on user needs the balance enables setting parameters influencing its operation. These parameters are grouped in menu p9 other, for instance: beep sound on pressing a key/button, screen contrast, etc. Enter submenu p9 other to change its settings. 01 id settings ...

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    - 44 - 12 parameter printout enabling this function causes printing balance parameters set in the user menu. The user specifies numbers of parameters that should be printed. Fig. 28. Submenu other - parameter printout on entering this option and selecting user settings, the balance starts sending cu...

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    - 45 - 18. Working modes 18.1. Parts counting of the same mass the parts counting mode can be carried out suing three means: - inserting mass of a single part - determining mass of a single part from a standard quantity - selecting a part for counting from balance’s database 18.1.1. Counting by inse...

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    - 46 - return to weighing mode - press mode key, the display indicates list of available working modes - move the cursor next to a field: mo weighing - press right arrow key, the software returns to weighing mode and displays current measurement result 18.1.2. Counting by determining mass of a singl...

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    - 47 - the display indicates mass of counted parts, that are loaded on balance’s weighing pan (i.E. 10 parts). If the added amount of parts is below the currently counted one, then the software automatically corrects mass of a single part. In this case it is apw = 5.2282 corrected to 5.1837. From no...

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    - 48 - 18.1.3. Selecting a part for counting from balance’s database enable parts counting mode in accordance with below figure. Fig. 34. Selecting a part for counting from the database select a record from the database, and start part counting process. 18.2. Checkweighing checkweighing is a process...

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    - 49 - display content fig. 36. Checkweighing – display content 1 – measurement result 2 – bargraph 3 – working mode name 4 – difference between mass of weighed sample and the center of the tolerance field (hi/lo) 5 – the values of low (lo) and high (hi) checkweighing thresholds 6 – a pictogram indi...

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    - 50 - fig. 37. Checkweighing – submenu content − move the cursor to a field “ database of thresholds (limits)” and press right arrow key − select number of a record by moving the cursor next to a desired field and press right arrow key fig. 38. Checkweighing – programming database of thresholds (li...

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    - 51 - − enter the value of hi threshold (limit) − enter the value of lo threshold (limit) − accept entered values by double pressing of enter key fig. 40. Checkweighing – mode operation with enabled checkweighing limits − move the cursor to a field “ start” and press right arrow key − the balance i...

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    - 52 - selecting other product from the database of thresholds (limits) − while in checkweighing mode press setup key − a message box is opened on the display. Go to the database of thresholds (limits) and select another record from the database or set other hi and lo thresholds values if the databa...

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    - 53 - display content fig. 43. Filling – display content 1 – mass to be placed on the weighing pan to reach a pre-defined target value 2 – bargraph 3 – working mode name 4 – tr (target) the value of target mass which is declared in mode parameters (see fig. 42 m3 01 target mass) 5 – wgh mass curren...

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    - 54 - display content fig. 45. Percent setup – display content 1 – percent value, i.E. Relation between mass of a load placed on balance’s weighing pan and reference mass saved in parameter settings 2 – working mode name 3 – ref – reference mass (see fig. 44 – m4 01) 4 – wgh mass currently placed o...

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    - 55 - fig. 46. Percent setup – cooperation with other working modes 1 – percent value, i.E. Relation between mass of a load placed on balance’s weighing pan and reference mass saved in parameter settings 2 – pictogram of stable measurement result 3 – working mode name 4 – ref reference mass 5 – wgh...

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    - 56 - fig. 47. Percent setup – cooperation with other working modes – statistics determining reference mass by weighing a standard the percent setup mode enables determining reference mass by weighing an accepted standard. In such case, when in the main mode window press f key. The software initiat...

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    - 57 - 18.5. Animal weighing the working mode applies a selection of filters which are designed to correctly determine mass of an object (animal) moving on balance’s weighing pan. Mode activating fig. 48. Animal weighing – display content internal mode settings: - filter (determines the speed (weigh...

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    - 58 - 18.6. Density determination of solids and liquids additional equipment of a balance ps/x series includes a kit dedicated for determining density of solids and liquids. Fig. 49. Components of a density kit for balances with a weighing pan 128x128 mm. 1 stand (weighing pan with a hanger) 7 ther...

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    - 59 - 18.6.1. Density determining of liquids the basic component needed for determining density of liquids is a glass sinker with precisely determined volume, which value is indicated on sinker’s hook. Before carrying out density determining process enter the sinker’s volume value to balance’s memo...

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    - 60 - 18.7. Formulation formulation mode is intended for preparing mixtures in accordance with pre-defined formulas. It is highly recommended for pharmacies. The software of balance ps/x series features calculation memory, therefore it stores mass of each ingredient of a mixture and sums of weighed...

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    - 61 - parameter 03 no. Of ingredients here the user can set number of ingredients in a prepared mixture (maximum no. Of ingredients: 20) parameter 04 formulation entering this parameter settings opens another submenu for specifying names (max 10 characters) and settings (target mass) for each ingre...

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    - 62 - fig. 52. Bargraphs – automatic scaling means of preparing mixtures – in accordance with data set in working mode settings on ingredients and their mass go to parameter 04 formulation and enter names and mass of the ingredients in a formulation. Remember the following conditions: − each name c...

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    - 63 - user sets 10 ingredients in parameter 04 formulation, and then sets no. Of ingredients in a formulation to 8, then the software will complete formula making process after weighing the first 8 ingredients. − the software prepares a list of ingredients in accordance with the sequence set in par...

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    - 64 - statistical calculations statistical calculations are carried out only on total mass of prepared formulation (mass of each ingredient in a formulation is not included in the statistics). If a user wants to run statistics if the formula making mode, then: 1. Go to parameter 06 statistics 2. Er...

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    - 65 - independently on the settings (yes / no) on the printout of final result of statistical calculations (enabled by pressing f key) comprises the following data. N : 5 (number of measurements) sum : 161.121 g (total mass of all statistical records in a measured series) x : 32.224 g (average mass...

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    - 66 - means of operation: − press key to print the header (printout 1) − carry out a measuring series (set all options of the glp menu to no), and accept each measurement result by pressing key − on completing a measuring series press f key to print a statistics from the series − in order to contin...

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    - 67 - 19. Printouts 19.1. Standard printout a balance ps/x series features 2 basic types of printouts. The first one is a standard printout which comprises of a measurement result and all variables set in the glp submenu which attribute is set to yes. In case of fields user and project the user can...

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    - 68 - rys. 58 przykład wydruku standardowego a question mark (?) preceding the mass of a measured load on a printout indicates that the result was unstable. 19.2. Non-standard printouts principles of creating non-standard printout templates: − balance enables creating up to 4 custom printout templa...

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    - 69 - a non-standard printout can contain: − variables dependent on an enabled working mode and other user needs (mass, date, project no.) − texts inserted in balance’s user menu − a custom non-standard printout can contain up to 640 characters inserted in 80 text strings, 8 character each. (starti...

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    - 70 - %b reference mass percent setup %a filter animal weighing %b threshold (limit) %i liquid density determination %p procedure %c temperature %a liquid density %v sinker volume static variables available in all working modes except for weighing (basic mode) %n measurement no. %x average value %s...

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    - 71 - example no 1: maximum mass cannot exceed 11.250 g! Inputting this sentence requires using 36 characters grouped in the neighbouring text strings. Enter text strings settings and input 8 characters from the above text into each of the text strings until completing the sentence. Text string no ...

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    - 72 - principles of inserting texts − using keys on balance’s overlay toggling upwards through all available characters: digits, letters, and signs by one value. Toggling downwards through all available characters: digits, letters, and signs by one value. Selecting a character for modification by m...

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    - 73 - rys. 60-1. Non-standard printouts – printout editing on enabling the printout editing mode select a number of a non-standard printout (1-4) and the place for the beginning of text in a printout (text strings from 1 to 80). Then, go to edit option to design a printout template. On pressing rig...

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    - 74 - 20. Cooperation with a printer or a computer each pressing of print > key causes sending to a connected printer or computer a signal corresponding to current mass indication (display status) with enabled measuring unit. The default baud rate setting of a balance is 9600 bit/sec. If a peripher...

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    - 75 - a balance: slot db 9/f – a computer slot db 9/f (with control of data transmission) balance computer 2 (rxd) 3 (txd) 3 (txd) 2 (rxd) 4 (dtr) 6 dsr 5 (gnd) 5 (gnd) 6 (dsr) 6 (dtr) 7 (rts) 8 (cts) 8 (cts) 7 (rts) 21. Cooperation with a citizen label printer ensuring correct balance cooperation ...

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    - 76 - − after each measurement result the printer should print 3 labels principles for designing a printout: − insert into text strings data to be included in a printout – group of parameters p6 printouts; parameters: text 01 ÷ text 80. When designing a printout template use variables for controlli...

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    - 77 - fig. 65. Declaring printout content − on setting printout parameters go back to the weighing mode with procedure of saving carried out changes. Next, connect a label printer to balance’s communication interface using a dedicated cable (see figure on cross-section of a connecting cable given i...

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    - 78 - table 2 variables independent on enabled working mode variable number of characters needed for a variable variable description %% 1 printout of a single character “%” %n 16 or 18 * current net mass in basic measuring unit %d 10 current date %t 8 (for 24-hour version) current time %i 8 balance...

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    - 79 - table 3 variables dependent on a currently enabled working mode variable number of characters description working mode in which the variable is active %w 16 or 18 * mass of a single part parts counting %h 16 or 18 * hi high threshold checkweighing %l 16 or 18 * lo low threshold %z 16 or 18 * ...

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    - 80 - 22. Cooperation with epson receipt printer for the purpose of using polish letters in the printouts it is necessary to: − on the beginning of a printout that is programmed in a balance add a formula on coding page change to cp 852 recording scheme: \1b\74\12\c − design a label template using ...

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    - 81 - 23. Under hook weighing a balance ps/x series comes standard with a possibility for weighing loads under the weighing pan. Follow below description for enabling under hook weighing process: 1. Remove plastic hole plug located in the bottom of balance’s base, 2. There is suspension place for h...

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    - 82 - function send measurement result in current measuring unit command su cr lf sends result in current measuring unit on stabilization of indication) function immediately send measurement result in current measuring unit command sui cr lf function zero balance command z cr lf (zeroing of indicat...

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    - 83 - function give enabled working mode command pm cr lf function send setup command ps cr lf (causes sending complete data on balance setup – printout of parameters) function “beep” sound command b cr lf (causes immediate activating of beep sound in a balance) function give last code error comman...

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    - 84 - function switch on the balance command o1 cr lf (equal to pressing on/off button) function disable zutozero command a0 cr lf function enable autozero command a1 cr lf if a non-existing or incorrect command finished with cr lf is sent to a balance, it responses with e s cr lf. Spaces between c...

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    - 85 - "overwriting error " 4.1 errors relating to data transmission to a computer or a printer connected to a balance "parity error" 4.2 "frame error" 4.3 "cts transmission suspended " 4.4 "xoff transmission suspended " 4.5 "incorrect date" 5.1 error of date setting "time value exceeded" 6.1 timeou...

  • Page 86: E-Mail: Export@radwag.Com

    - 86 - manufacturer of electronic weighing instruments radwag wagi elektroniczne 26-600 radom 28 bracka poland phone +48 48 38 48 800 fax. + 48 48 385 00 10 e-mail: export@radwag.Com www.Radwag.Com.