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Setra Systems BL-4100S User Manual

Summary of BL-4100S

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    Table of contents introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3 section one ....................................................................................................................... 4 installing you...

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    2 appendix ii ...................................................................................................................... 31 rs-232 serial data communications ................................................................ 31 receiving data using the immediate print symbol .................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    3 introduction thank you for purchasing a setra precision balance. The fine workmanship and durable construction should provide years of reliable service. While your balance is easy to operate, it is advisable to read this guide carefully before use. It is designed to help you perform weighing and r...

  • Page 4: Section One

    4 section one installing your balance setup 1.Locating your balance... You should treat your balance as you would any piece of precision equipment, locating it on a clean, dry surface; away from extremes of draft and vibration. 2.Leveling your balance... The bubble level is located underneath the lo...

  • Page 5: Section Two

    5 section two understanding your balance keyboard functions cal instructs the balance to accept calibration data. Mode factory programmed to select display response rate. Can be user programmed to hold a displayed weight. Print sends to a printer or other peripheral device the informa- tion on the d...

  • Page 6: Display Messages

    6 slow the display response rate is set to slow. Display messages –␣ –␣ –␣ –␣ –␣ – the balance is developing a stable reading. Unable the balance is unable to perform your requested operation. Press the tare key and select another operation. Hhhhhh the weight on the pan exceeds the capacity of the b...

  • Page 7: Section Three

    7 section three using your balance basic weighing to weigh a sample on your balance, use the following procedure: 1. Press the tare key to zero the display. 2. Place the object(s) to be weighed on the pan. 3. Wait for the “ok” indicator, then read the weight from the display. Weighing with a contain...

  • Page 8: Percent Deviation

    8 percent deviation to calculate the amount by which a weight varies from a reference, follow this procedure: 1. Press tare. 2. Place the reference weight on the pan. 3. Press the "%" key. After acquiring a stable reading, the display will read "100.000", "100.00" or "100.0" depending on the amount ...

  • Page 9: Filling to A Target Weight

    9 4. Remove the container. 5. Place the empty container on the pan. 6. Fill the container until “100%” is displayed and the ok led is lit. 7. Empty the container. 8. Repeat steps 5 - 7 as many times as desired. 9. Press units to return to weighing. Changing the display response rate the mode key is ...

  • Page 10: Flow Rate

    10 2. Perform any weighing procedure. 3. To return to the automatic weighing mode, press the mode key. Flow rate the balance can monitor flow rates by calculating the weight change in weight per second. The factory default "x" user definable unit is set to grams/second. To select the "x" unit, press...

  • Page 11: Repetitive Printing

    11 5. Perform the necessary weighing procedures on the balance. 6. Press the print key on the balance. Note: if using label stock, the form feed command must be programmed in user setups (see appendix i). When using a printer other than the costar setra 250, set the baud rate and parity of your bala...

  • Page 12: Appendix I

    12 appendix i user setups the outline below represents the balance's menu structure. To enter the menu press and hold the tare key and then press the mode␣ key. To view the current menu options, press the tare key repeatedly. To select the displayed option, press the mode key. Mode tare power ref di...

  • Page 13: Calibration

    13 calibration to perform a span calibration, use the following procedure: step 1. Mode tare power 0.00 0.00 press the tare key to zero the balance. Step 2. 4000 0.00 cal press the cal key and the balance will display its full scale capacity calibra- tion point. To calibrate the balance at full scal...

  • Page 14: Step 1:

    14 setting function of mode key for display response rate or hold the mode key may be set to change the balance’s display response rate or hold a displayed weight. If set to the hold feature, the balance will attain a stable weight then lock the display until a key is pressed. To set the function of...

  • Page 15: Setting The Print Function

    15 setting the print function the print key can be setup to send readings to a printer or computer under different parameters via the rs-232 port. The selectable print functions are: stable print which will only print once a stable reading is attained, instant print which will print immediately afte...

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    16 step 4: mode tare power 0.00 s7able a. For stable print press the mode key to select the stable print mode. The balance will return to the normal weighing mode. B. For instant print press the tare key once to display “instan” for instant and then press the mode key. The balance will return to the...

  • Page 17: Setting The Baud Rate

    17 setting the baud rate the balance is capable of interfacing with a wide variety of computer de- vices. To set the baud rate (the rate at which the scale communicates with a computer or printer) and parity, use the following procedure: step 1. Tare power mode func 0.00 hold down the tare key then ...

  • Page 18: Step 5.

    18 step 5. None pari7y mode tare power press the mode key to enter the parity menu. The display will read “none” for no parity. To view the parity menu press the tare key. Step 6. 0.00 none mode tare power when the desired parity (none, odd, even) is displayed, press the mode key. The balance will t...

  • Page 19: Step 3.

    19 step 3. Mode tare power enable uni7s press the mode key to enter the units menu and the display will read “enable”. Step 4. Mode tare power 9 yes enable press the mode key. The first selection displayed is “g yes” which represents grams enabled. To enable grams press the mode key. To disable gram...

  • Page 20: Step 2.

    20 step 2. Mode tare power uni7s func press the tare key three times to display “units”. Note: to escape anytime during this procedure, press the tare key until "escape" is displayed and press the mode key. Step 3. Mode tare power enable uni7s press the mode key to select “units””, the display will ...

  • Page 21: Step 7.

    21 step 7. Mode tare power -0.0648 0.0000 by holding down the mode key, the displayed reading will increase. Holding down the tare key will decrease the reading. If the conversion number is a factor (“x” units per gram), enter a positive number by holding down the mode key until the number is displa...

  • Page 22: Step 1.

    22 selecting flow rate (per second) the factory default of the “x” user defined unit is for flow rate displayed in grams per second. Flow rate can be enabled or disabled at will using the following procedure. When the flow rate is disabled, the “x” unit will display weight in the unit of measure it ...

  • Page 23: Step 5.

    23 step 5. Mode tare power 0.00 ra7e y to select the “x” units as a flow rate, press the mode key and the balance will return to the normal weighing mode. Step 6. Mode tare power 0.00 ra7e n to disable the “x” units as a flow rate, press the tare key to display “rate n” for rate no and then press th...

  • Page 24: Firmware Version

    24 firmware version the operating software in your balance has a reference number. To display this number, follow the procedure outlined below. Step 1. Tare power mode func 0.00 hold down the tare key then press the mode key. Release both keys, the display will read "func". Step 2. Mode tare power r...

  • Page 25: Step 1.

    25 restoring the factory default setups the many features in this section allow the user to customize the balance to suit a particular application. However, in doing this it is possible to inadvert- ently set up the balance in such a way that it does not operate as expected. To reset the factory def...

  • Page 26: Environmental Customization

    26 environmental customization most high precision balances are used in stable environments, away from drafts and vibration. You may customize the balance with regards to its environmental conditions. The balance’s response rate can be set to fast, slow or auto, depending on your application. The ba...

  • Page 27: Step 3.

    27 step 3. Speed cus7on mode tare power press the mode key to enter the customization menu and the display will read “speed” for the balance’s response rate setting. Step 4. Fas7 speed mode tare power press the mode key to enter the response rate menu and the display will read “fast” for a fast resp...

  • Page 28: Step 1.

    28 temperature compensation calibration if your balance is frequently moved from one location to another or if the room temperature varies more than a few degrees during the day, the balance may display a slight temperature induced offset. Your setra balance is capable of compensating for this offse...

  • Page 29: Step 4.

    29 step 4. Mode tare power cus7on func press the tare key repeatedly until the display reads “custon” for the customization menu. Note: to escape anytime during this procedure, press the tare key until “escape” is displayed and then press the mode key. Step 5. Speed cus7on mode tare power press the ...

  • Page 30: Step 8.

    30 step 8. Mode tare power ho7cal user 7p press the tare key to display “user tp”, then press the mode key.The display will read “hotcal” to begin the temperature calibration. Let the balance sit, without being disturbed, for approximately three hours to monitor the temperature variations and weight...

  • Page 31: Appendix II

    31 appendix ii rs-232 serial data communications the balance keyboard functions can be accessed via the rs-232 interface. The following commands are available: u = units key t = tare function a = auto display response rate m = mode key p = print function f = fast display response rate % = % key # = ...

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    32 the immediate print output is always transmitted with a carriage return and line feed. If the balance is set to a specific number of line feeds, these will be transmitted with a carriage return. The rs-232 interface hardware although setra balances can communicate with almost any rs-232 device, t...

  • Page 33: Appendix III

    33 appendix iii accessories and options the following accessories are available for the bl series of precision bal- ances. Contact your dealer for current price information. Part # description 401160 costar setra 250 printer - 2.25” wide receipt/label thermal printer. Direct connect for weight only ...

  • Page 34: Appendix IV

    34 appendix iv in case of difficulty if the balance will no longer follow your instructions, unplug it from its power source; then, plug the unit in again. If any unusual messages appear during warm up, or if the balance does not return to normal operation, contact your dealer or setra systems, inc....

  • Page 35: Appendix V

    35 appendix v specifications model bl-410s bl-4100s capacity (g) 410 4100 readability (g) 0.001 0.01 repeatability (g) ± 0.001 ± 0.01 linearity (g) ± 0.002 ± 0.02 keyboard six key six key pan size 4" dia. 6.25" dia. Draftshield standard n/a security lock kit option option size wxhxd (in.) 7 x 5.75 x...

  • Page 36: Appendix VI

    36 appendix vi limited 3 year warranty setra systems, inc. Warrants the bl balances it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Upon return, transportation charges prepaid, to an authorized service center within three (3) years of the date of purchase, setra or its authorize...

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    37 fcc warning changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fc...

  • Page 38: Ce Compliance Statement

    38 ce compliance statement top loading balances setra systems, inc. Manufactures high accuracy weighing equipment and distrib- utes its products worldwide. In an effort to meet the demands of the market, setra systems continues to improve its products following the guidelines set forth by various go...

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    39 results of compliance testing for emc directives products: top loading balances model el-200s model el-410s model bl-410s model el-2000s model el-4100s model bl-4100s model el-410d model el-4100d emc directive 1994 en 50081-1 and en 50081-2 electromagnetic compatibility generic emission standard ...