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Operating Instructions
Sartorius ME and SE Series

ME and SE Models
Electronic Analytical Balances and Semi-micro-, Micro- and Ultra-Microbalances
98648-008-84
98648-008-84
Intended Use
ME and SE models are high-resolution ME and SE balances save work and Symbols
balances of special accuracy for speed up both simple and complex The following symbols are used in
extremely precise measurement of mass. routine applications through: these instructions:
These series cover a range from
0.001 mg to 610 g. – Ultrafast response times G indicates steps you must perform
A broad range of special performance Built-in application programs; $ indicates steps you must perform
features makes the ME and SE balances application level 1: only under certain conditions
ideal for use as measuring and test – Second weight unit
equipment in ISO or GLP quality man- – Counting > describes what happens after you
agement systems. – Weighing in percent have performed a certain step
These features include: – Animal weighing
– Recalculation – indicates an item in a list
– The fully automatic self-calibrating – Calculation
and adjustment function, isoCAL – Density determination ! indicates a hazard
(time- and temperature-dependent) – Differential weighing
– Air buoyancy correction
– reproTEST for quick determination of – Air density determination Conventions Used in These
the standard deviation to check the for ME5, SE2 Operating Instructions:
repeatability of results – Diameter determination – The pictures in these Operating
Instructions are based on the
– ISO/GLP-compliant recording capability Application level 2: ME215S model. On other models,
for printouts – Checkweighing some display readouts and printouts
– Time-controlled functions may differ slightly from the ones
– Password-protected menu lock shown. This will be explained in
Application level 3: cases where this is important for
– Display of maintenance | – Totalizing operation of the balance.
service intervals when due – Formulation
– Statistics Hotline:
ME and SE balances meet the highest For advice on the use of applica-
requirements placed on the accuracy with the following additional functions: tions, just call or fax your local
and reliability of weighing results – Second tare memory Sartorius office. For the address,
through the following features: – Identification codes please visit our Internet website at:
– Product data memory www.sartorius.com
– Efficient filtering-out of vibration – SQmin function
– Manual data storage in
– Fully automatic draft shield with three application level 3
motorized, self-teaching draft shield – DKD uncertainty of measurement
elements and soft-touch technology
– Automatic initialization when you
– Stable and repeatable results switch on the balance
– Excellent readability under any – Easy input of IDs for

lighting conditions samples or other weighed objects
– Rugged design and durable weighing – If requested: control using an

system external computer
ME215/235/254/414/614:
– Integrated static electricity eliminator
feature to neutralize interfering electro-
static charges (ionizer)
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Contents
2 Intended Use 105 Time-Controlled Functions

108 Statistics
4 Warning and Safety Instructions 113 Extra Functions
113 Second Tare Memory
5 General Views of the Balances 115 Individual Identification Codes
5 ME215/235/254/414/614 119 Saving Values Manually in M+
6 ME36S 120 Changing the Resolution
7 ME5, SE2 122 Product Data Memory
124 SQmin Function
8 Operating Design 126 DKD Uncertainty of Measurement
128 Combining Applications
12 Getting Started 129 Practical Combination of Several
12 Storage and Shipping Conditions Applications (Example)
12 Unpacking the Balance 131 Data Output Functions
12 Carrying the Balance 133 Interfaces
14 Equipment Supplied 136 Printouts
15 Installation Instructions 140 Serial Communications Port
15 Remote Operation of the 145 Pin Assignment Charts
Display and Control Unit 146 Cabling Diagram
17 Connecting the Balance to AC Power
18 Warmup Time 147 Error Codes and Messages
19 Leveling the Balance
20 Transporting the Balance 150 Care and Maintenance
23 Configuring the Balance 152 Recycling

23 Selecting the Language
24 Navigating in the Setup Menu 153 Overview
25 Entering the Time and Date 153 Specifications
26 Setting the Balance Functions 159 Accessories (Options)
29 Setting the Device Parameters 160 Dimensions (Scale Drawings)
29 Entering a Password 163 Declarations of Conformity
34 Setting the Application Parameters 166 EC Type-Approval Certificate
42 Selecting the Printout Function 168 Plates and Markings
44 Printout Configuration 171 Index
46 Device Information
46 Factory Settings Appendix
Entering the General Password
47 Operating the Balance Brief Instructions
47 Basic Weighing Function
47 General Instructions for
“Analytical Weighing”
48 Below-Balance Weighing
51 Device Parameters
51 Opening and Closing the Draft Shield
53 Static Electricity Eliminator (Ionizer)
55 Calibration, Adjustment, Linearization
65 Repeatability Test
66 Application Programs
67 Toggle between Two Weight Units
69 Counting
72 Weighing in Percent
75 Calculation
78 Density Determination
83 Differential Weighing
95 Air Buoyancy Correction
102 Diameter Determination
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Warning and Safety Instructions
This balance complies with the – The only way to switch the power off
European Council Directives as well as completely is to disconnect
international regulations and the AC adapter
standards for electrical equipment,
electromagnetic compatibility, and – The balance housing is protected
the stipulated safety requirements. against the penetration of solid objects
Improper use or handling, however, with a diameter of more than 2.5 mm
can result in damage and/or injury. (such as accumulated dust) and
dripping water falling vertically (IP32) –
Read these operating instructions the housing is not completely dust-
thoroughly before using your and leak-tight, however
balance to prevent damage to the
equipment. Keep these instructions in – Protect the AC adapter from contact
a safe place. with liquid
Follow the instructions below – Note on Installation:

to ensure safe and trouble-free The operator shall be responsible for
operation of your balance: any modifications to Sartorius equip-
ment and for any connections of cables
! Do not operate in a hazardous
area/location
or equipment not supplied by Sartorius
and must check and, if necessary,
correct these modifications and connec-
! Make sure that the voltage rating
printed on the AC adapter is identical
tions. On request, Sartorius will provide
information on the minimum operating
to your local line voltage specifications (in accordance with the
Standards listed above for defined
! If you use electrical equipment in
installations and under ambient
immunity to interference).
conditions requiring higher safety – Connect only Sartorius accessories and

standards, you must comply with the options, as these are optimally designed
provisions as specified in the appli- for use with your balance
cable regulations for installation in
your country. When cleaning your balance, make
sure that no liquid enters the balance
! Exposure to excessive electromagnet- housing; use only a slightly moistened
ic interference can cause the readout cloth to clean the balance.
value to change. Once the distur-
bance has ceased, the instrument can Do not open the balance housing.
be used again in accordance with its If the seal is broken, this will result in
intended purpose. forfeiture of all claims under the
manufacturer‘s warranty.
In case you have any trouble with your

balance:
$ contact your local Sartorius office,

dealer or service center
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General Views of the Balance
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Pos. Designation Spare Part Order No. Pos. Designation Spare Part Order No.
1 Draft shield door grips 17 On/off key
2 Weighing pan 69 ME0001 18 Toggle key for alphabetic input
3 Shield disk (ME235S/P only) 19 Function keys
4 Shield plate 69 ME0002 20 Leveling foot 69MA0091
5 Level indicator 21 Lug for attaching an antitheft
6 Operating panel locking device
7 Display 22 Menu access switch
8 Tare key 23 Serial printer port (PRINTER)
9 Key for opening/closing 69ME0007 24 Serial communications port
draft shield (set of small parts) (PERIPHERALS)
10 Decimal point key 25 Terminal for connecting an
11 Print key equipotential bonding conductor
12 Ionizer on/off key 26 DC jack
13 CF key (clear function)
14 Numeric keys Not shown:
15 Toggle key for changing the application program Set of dust covers 6960ME01
16 Setup key for configuring the balance Set of small parts (operating panel) 69ME0007
Set of caps 69ME0008
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1 Draft shield door grips 15 CF key (clear function)

2 Weighing pan 16 Toggle key for changing the application program
3 Shield disk 17 Setup key for configuring the balance
4 Shield plate 18 On/off key
5 Level indicator 19 Toggle key for alphanumeric input
6 Operating unit with control panel 20 Numeric keys
7 Serial communications port (PERIPHERALS) 21 Function keys
8 Serial printer port (PRINTER) 22 Key for opening/closing draft shield
9 Menu access switch 23 Tare key
10 DC jack 24 Display
11 Female connector for weigh cell 25 Connector for plugging the weigh cell into the operating panel
12 Decimal point key 26 Leveling foot
13 Print key 27 Lug for attaching an antitheft locking device
14 Info key for displaying device information 28 Terminal for connecting an equipotential bonding conductor
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Pos. Designation Pos. Designation
1 Weighing pan 16 Key for opening the draft shield counterclockwise

2 Filter pan, 50 mm d 17 Print key
3 Interior draft shield (only for SE2) 18 Info key for displaying device information
4 Optional filter pan, 75 mm d 19 CF key (clear function)
5 Shield ring 20 Numeric keys
6 Optional filter pan, 90 mm d 21 Toggle key for changing to the next application program
7 Shield disk 22 Key for accessing Setup mode (settings)
8 Level indicator 23 On/off key
9 Leveling foot 24 Toggle key for alphanumeric input
10 Draft shield cover 25 Key for opening the draft shield clockwise
11 Female connector for weigh cell 26 Function keys
12 DC jack for AC power 27 Display
13 Communications port (PERIPHERALS) 28 Lug for attaching an antitheft locking device
14 Printer port (PRINTER) 29 Female connector for evaluation unit
15 Tare key 30 Terminal for connecting an equipotential bonding conductor
31 Draft shield
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Operating Design
The balance consists of a weighing cell, a

draft shield and a display and control unit.
In addition to the choice of power supply,
via AC adapter or external rechargeable
battery pack, your balance also has inter-
face ports for connecting additional
devices, such as a printer, computer, or
universal remote control switch, etc.
The display and control unit is fastened

to the weighing cell. Operation of the
balance follows a uniform “philosophy,”
which is described in this manual.
Where not expressly indicated otherwise,

the uses described in this manual apply to
verified balance versions (indicated by the
suffix “-.0CE” in the model number), as
well as the standard version.
Combination of Several Applications ME215/235/254/414/614: Text Input

You can combine the use of various J Turns the ionizer on and off G To enter numbers:
application programs to meet your more see the section on “Numeric Input“
complicated requirements. ME36S, ME5, SE2:
J Displays device information G To enter letters or characters:
To select application programs one after press the a key
the other, press d (toggle function). r Print key
Outputs displayed values > Letters are displayed in the bottom line
or data logs to the serial for selection
Keys communications and | or
You can operate the balance either by printer port G To select a different letter:
using the keys on the display and press the corresponding soft key
control unit or from an on-line PC. . Enters a decimal point to change the letter shown
This manual describes operation using
the balance keys. 1 ... 9 0 keys G To select the letter | character shown:
See the section on “Numeric Input” press the corresponding function key
below the soft key label
Labeled Keys w Tares the balance
These keys always have the function > The selected letter is shown on
indicated by their label, but are not K, O, P Opens | closes the draft shield the display
available at all times. Availability of their
functions depends on the current Numeric Input $ Enter the next letter | character,
operating status of the balance and the To enter numbers: press if desired, as described above
menu settings. 1…90.
$ To exit the letter input mode (e.g., if the
Meaning To store numbers entered: press the last character entered is a letter): press
a Alphabetic keys corresponding function key directly the a key
Please see section on “Text Input” below the soft key label
G To store a word: press the
e On | off key To delete an entire numeric input digit corresponding function key (soft key),
Turns the balance on and off by digit: press the c key such as ID
or switches it to the standby mode
G To delete an input character by character:
o Menu settings press the c key
Accesses and exits the Setup menu
G To delete user data: enter . or
d Toggles to the next a space and save
application program
c Clear function
Deletes keypad input
Interrupts a calibration and
adjustment routine in progress
Quits application programs
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Operating Design
Function Keys (Soft Keys) Operation Bar Graph:

The current function of soft keys is The bar graph indicates how much of the
indicated in the bottom line of the display Display for Weights and balance’s capacity is “used up” by the
(footer). Calculated Values current load; during checkweighing, it
This display is subdivided into 9 areas. indicates the control limits.
Texts (abbreviations) or symbols can be
displayed. The following symbols may be displayed:
Line for metrological data
Bar graph
Texts (Examples) 0% Lower load limit
Measured value line
Cal: Start calibration | adjustment
S ID: Save ID Text line 100% Upper load limit
Soft key labels
Plus/minus sign Unit Bar graph showing 10% intervals

Stability indicator Tare memory
Calculated value
Application pictograms - Minimum for checkweighing
F6 F5 F4 F3 F2 F1
= Target for checkweighing
Line for Metrological Data:
When the balance is used in legal metrol- + Maximum for checkweighing
ogy, the following metrological specifi-
The function keys are numbered from right
cations of the balance are shown here: Plus/Minus Sign, Stability Symbol:
(F1) to left (F6).
A plus or minus sign (F or H) is shown
Max Maximum capacity (upper range here for a weight (or a calculated value,
Symbols limit) of the balance such as that for counting), or the S
The bottom line shows the following symbol indicating that a verified balance*
symbols: Min Minimum capacity (lower has been zeroed or tared.
oo Back to the initial state range limit) of the balance
(in the Setup menu: exit Setup) Line for Measured Values:
e Verification scale interval This area shows the weighed or calculated
o Go to the higher selection level value and the alphanumeric input.
d Readability | scale interval
O Show sub-items under the active item Unit and Stability:
On standard balances, only Max and d When the balance reaches stability, the
Q Move upward in the input | are displayed. weight unit or calculated unit is displayed
output window here.
Operating the Balance as a Legal
q Move downward in the input | Measuring Instrument (Legal for When the a symbol is displayed here,
output window Trade) the value indicated in the readout cannot
G Remove the cover plate from the back be used in legal metrology.
l Set the selected menu parameter of the balance housing
G Move switch 1 in the direction
of the arrow
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> Switch left:
Standard/not legal for trade
Switch right:
Legal for trade
> Note:
Do not move switch 2 * = Verification scale interval “e” =
scale interval “d”
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Tare Memory, Calculated Values: Display for Menu Parameter To set a parameter:
The symbols displayed here indicate when Settings (Setup) G Press the Q or q soft key repeatedly
there is a value in one of the tare This display is divided into three sections. until the desired setting is selected
memories or when the value shown is a (displayed inversely)
result of calculation rather than direct Line for Operating State
measurement. G Confirm your selection:
Input and Output Window
press the l soft key
These symbols are as follows:
Soft Key Labels
To change the numeric value of
a Calculated value a parameter:
Status Line: G Press the Q or q soft key repeatedly,
s1 Net value | tare memory The status line of shows the function if necessary, until the desired setting is
of the display screen page. In the Setup selected (displayed inversely)
s2 used by an application program menu, the current menu “path” is
(e.g., formulation, second tare shown here. G Enter a new value or character:
memory) use the 0 1 … 9 . keys
Setup Menu Example: “Balance/scale or the a key and enter
Application Pictograms: functions”: the desired letters
The pictograms displayed here indicate
the application(s) selected. The pictogram G Confirm your selection:
SETUP BAL.FUNC.
is displayed inversely (white on a black press the l soft key
background) when the corresponding
application is active. To exit Setup: press the oo soft key
For example, the following symbols may be

displayed simultaneously:
Input and Output Window
A The counting application is active This window contains either detailed
information (e.g., on the active
H Checkweighing is also active application) or a pick list. A selected
item is displayed inversely (white
S Print characters on a black background).
You can also enter information in an
T Data record active field in this window using the
alphabetic and numeric keys.
Text Line:
Additional information is displayed here Setup Menu Example,
(e.g., operator guidance prompts, name of “Device parameters, Adapt filter”:
the active program, etc.)
Soft Key Labels: Minimum vibration

The current functions of the soft keys o Normal vibration
above the function keys (arrow keys) are Strong vibration
Extreme vibration
indicated here; during calibration | adjust-
ment, this line shows up- and down-arrows
(Q and q) for selecting calibration and
adjustment functions. The following symbol may be displayed
in the input and output window:
d this symbol marks the saved

menu setting
Soft Key Labels

See the description “Function Keys
(Soft Keys)” on the previous page
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Input Data Output Error Codes
If you press a key that has no function,
Bar Code Scanner or Keyboard Input The balance provides two interface or which is blocked at a certain point in
ports for outputting weights, calculated an application program, this error is
You can use a bar code scanner or an values and parameter settings: indicated as follows:
external keyboard to input alphanumeric – Serial communications port
values. These inputs are processed in (PERIPHERALS – Serial I/O) – a double beep is sounded as an acoustic
the same manner as keypad inputs on signal if the key has no function
the display and control unit of the bal- – Serial printer port
ance. Bar code and keyboard inputs are (PRINTER – Serial Out) – a double beep is sounded and the
only displayed; they cannot activate any message “No function” is displayed in
function. the text line if the key function is not
Serial Printer Port available at that time
To assign a bar code scanner or In addition to Sartorius printers (such as
keyboard input to a function, press one the YDO03-0CE), you also have the The response to an operator error is
of the following soft keys: choice of connecting a remote display identical in all operating modes. See the
– Lot or an external checkweighing display to chapter entitled “Error Codes” for a
– Samples the printer port. detailed description.
– Measured values
– Sample number You can configure the data output
– Tare value functions in the Setup menu to meet Storing Settings
– Initial weight your various requirements, including Saving Parameter Settings
– Backweighed value ISO | GLP requirements. The settings configured remain stored
– Sample ID in the balance’s non-volatile memory. In
ISO: International Organization addition, you can reload the factory set-
for Standardization tings.
Foot or Hand Switch Input
You can connect a foot switch or GLP: Good Laboratory Practice
a hand switch to the balance to have Saving Settings
this device perform a keypad You can have printouts generated Under “Setup > Device parameters >
function (such as c or w). automatically, or by pressing r; password” you can assign passwords in
generation can be dependent on or order to block access to:
independent of the stability or time – Balance | scale functions
PC Input parameters.
You can use a computer to control the – Device parameters
functions of the balance and display See the section on “Data Output
and control unit via the communica- Functions” in the chapter entitled – Application parameters
tions port (see the “Data Output “Operating the Balance” for a detailed
Function” section in the chapter description. – Printout
entitled “Operating the Balance”).
– Factory settings
Serial Communications Port
You can connect a PC, a remote display,
an external checkweighing display
or a standard (non-verifiable) printer
to this port.
Request messages are sent via the

interface to initiate functions in the
weighing cell and in the display and
control unit. Some of the functions
generate response messages.
See the section on “Data Output

Functions” in the chapter entitled
“Operating the Balance” for a detailed
description.
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Getting Started
Storage and Shipping Conditions

Allowable storage temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
The packaging has been designed to ensure that the A/D converter will not be
damaged even if it is dropped from a height of 80 cm (approx. 31 inches). Do not
expose the balance to extreme temperatures, moisture, shocks, blows or vibration.
Unpacking the Balance
§ Lift the inner package containing the balance out of the outer packaging by the strap.
§ Loosen and remove the strap.
§ Remove the cardboard sleeve.
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§ Remove the following parts from the recessed spaces at the top of the
inner packaging:
– AC adapter (in cardboard packaging)
– Weighing pan
– Shield plate
§ Remove the two padding blocks that make up the inner packaging by pulling outward.
§ Remove the shield disk (included with ME235S/P models only) and dust cover.
§ Remove the retainer securing the front draft shield panel.
§ Open the plastic wrapping.
§ Place one hand under the display and control unit and the other under the back of the
balance and lift the balance out of the lower packaging.
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! Do not lift the balance by the draft shield or the front panel, as this can result
in damage.
§ Set up the balance at the place of installation.

§ Open the draft shield doors.
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§ Remove the retainers (1) securing the display and control unit and remove the front
draft shield panel.
§ Remove the foam padding (2) from the draft shield.
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! Save the box and all parts of the packaging in case it should become necessary to
transport the balance over a long distance. Only the original packaging provides the
best protection for shipment (see also “Transporting the Balance on page 20“).
Before packing the balance, unplug all connected cables to prevent damage.
Equipment Supplied
The following individual components
are supplied:
ME215/235/254/414/614 ME36S
– Balance – Weigh cell
– AC adapter with power cord – Electronic evaluation unit
– Weighing pan with hanger for below- – AC adapter with power cord
balance weighing – Weighing pan
– Shield disk – Shield disk
– Dust cover for the balance housing
– Dust cover for the display and control ME5-F, SE2-F
unit – Weigh cell
– Instruction manual – Draft shield cover
– Shield ring
ME5, SE2 – Electronic evaluation unit
– Weigh cell – Connecting cable
– Draft shield – AC adapter with power cord
– Electronic evaluation unit – Accessories kit
– Connecting cable
– AC adapter with power cord The accessories kit includes:
– Accessories kit – Filter pan, 50 mm d
– Weighing pan
The accessories kit includes: – Shield disk
– Weighing pan – Interior draft shield (only for SE2)
– Shield disk – Brush
– Interior draft shield (only for SE2) – Forceps
– Brush – Cloth
– Forceps
– Cloth
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Installation Instructions
The ME/SE balances are designed to provide reliable weighing results under normal ambient
conditions in the laboratory and in industry. Choose the right location to set up your balance
by observing the following so that you will be able to work with added speed and accuracy:
– Set up the balance on a completely even surface on a low-vibration balance table or
wall console
– Avoid placing the balance in close proximity to a heater or otherwise exposing the
balance to heat or direct sunlight, as this can considerably increase the temperature
inside the draft shield (greenhouse effect), resulting in incorrect readouts due
to convection currents, turbulence and buoyancy effects.
– Protect the balance from drafts that come from open windows or doors
– Avoid brief fluctuations in room temperature
– Protect the balance from aggressive chemical vapors
– Do not expose the balance to extreme moisture
Linearization after Transport

After transporting the balance, its linearity may be outside the allowable tolerances
(please refer to the “Specifications” in the “Overview” chapter). After transporting the
balance, be sure to perform internal linearization. Repeat this process to obtain optimal
accuracy. For directions on this procedure, please refer to the section on “Linearization.”
Conditioning the Balance
Moisture in the air can condense on the surfaces of a cold balance whenever it is brought
into a substantially warmer place. If you transfer the balance to a warmer area, make
sure to condition it for about 2 hours at room temperature, leaving it unplugged from
AC power. Afterwards, if you keep the balance connected to AC power, the continuous
positive difference in temperature between the inside of the balance and the outside
will practically rule out the effects of moisture condensation.
ME215/235/254/414/614:
Setting Up the Balance ME215/235/254/414/614
§ Place the components listed below inside the weighing chamber in the order given:
– 1) Shield plate
– 2) Position the weighing pan and turn to the left or right until it snaps into place
– 3) Shield disk (ME235S/P only)
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$ Note: the shield disk minimizes the effects of drafts within the weighing chamber
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Remote Operation of the Display and Control Unit

§ Unplug the cables, turn the balance on its side and lay it on a padded surface
to avoid damaging the weighing system and draft shield
§ Use an Allen wrench to remove the three fastening screws
§ Remove the display unit and attach the connecting cable
> Length of the connecting cable: 44 cm (17 inches)
$ For information on longer cables, please see the “Accessories” section
$ If you wish to use a longer cable, it must be installed by authorized

Sartorius service technicians
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ME36S: Setting Up the ME36S Balance
§ Place the components below in the weighing chamber in the order given:
– Shield plate
– Weighing pan
ME5, SE2:
Setting Up the ME5 or SE2 Balance
§ Place the components below on the weigh cell base in the order given:
– Shield disk
– Weighing pan
Please note: after placing the weighing pan on the base, turn the pan slightly towards
the left then the right while pressing down on it to lock.
– Interior draft shield (only for SE2)
– Draft shield: center the hole over the pan (see arrows)
ME5-F, SE2-F:
Setting Up the ME5-F or SE2-F Balance
§ Place the components below on the weigh cell base in the order given:
– Shield disk
– Interior draft shield ring
– 50 mm dia. filter pan or weighing pan (or, optionally, the 75 or 90 mm dia. filter pan)
Please note: after placing the pan on the base, turn the pan slightly towards the left
then the right while pressing down on it to lock
– Interior draft shield (only for SE2)
! If the weighing pan is removed during operation, turn the balance off and then on again
after you return it to the balance.
– Draft shield cover
Setting Up the Filter Balance for Left-handed Persons:
§ Remove the draft shield cover
§ Detach the pin on the right and re-attach on the left
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§ Turn draft shield assembly by approx. 90 degrees toward the left
(loosen knurled knob to turn)
§ Connect the weigh cell to the evaluation unit

– Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws to the female connector on the weigh cell
Connecting the Balance to AC Power

The wide-range AC adapter is designed for 100 V to 240 V.
§ Check the plug design of the power cord

– If it does not fit your wall outlet (mains supply), please contact your
Sartorius office or dealer
Use only
– Original Sartorius AC adapters and power cords
– AC adapters with a registered approval rating from a national testing laboratory
$ To use a main feeder cable from the ceiling or to mount a CEE plug,
have a certified electrician install it
$ To use an external rechargeable battery pack, refer to the “Accessories” in the

“Overview” chapter
§ Insert the AC adapter plug with the angle facing downward into the jack on the balance
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§ Plug power cord into the AC adapter
§ To power the balance with AC current, plug the power cord into
a wall outlet (mains supply)
Charging the Rechargeable Battery for Saving Data:

All data is saved in the battery-backed memory. When initially operating the balance,
leave it connected to AC power for one day to charge the battery. When the balance
is disconnected from AC power, the balance-generated data will remain stored for
approximately three months. In the standby mode, data is retained in the memory via
the power supply. Be sure to print out data before storing your balance for a relatively
long period.
Safety Precautions
The AC adapter rated to Class 2 can be plugged into any wall outlet
without requiring any additional safety precautions. The ground or earth terminal is
connected to the scale housing, which can be additionally grounded, if required.
The data interface is also electrically connected to the balance housing (ground).
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Sartorius AG could void the user‘s authority
to operate the equipment.
Connecting Electronic Peripheral Devices

§ Make absolutely sure to unplug the balance from AC power before you connect or
disconnect a peripheral device (printer or PC) to or from an interface port
Warmup Time
Each time you move your balance to another location, you must condition it for at least
12 hours to the new location. To deliver exact results, the balance must warm up for at
least 12 hours after initial connection to AC power. Only after this time will the balance
have reached the required operating temperature.
Using Balances Verified as Legal Measuring Instruments in the EU*:

$ The balance must warm up for at least 24 hours after initial connection
to AC power
$ Warmup time each time power is turned on the ME614S-0CE, ME414S-0CE:

at least 30 minutes
$ Always wait for the power-on adjustment routine to be completed:

for requirements see page 63.
* including the Signatories of the Agreement on the European Economic Area
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Antitheft Locking Device
To fasten an antitheft locking device, use the lug located on the rear panel
of the balance.
§ Secure the balance at the place of installation, e.g., with a chain

or a lock
Leveling the Balance

Purpose:
– To compensate for unevenness at the place of installation
– To achieve perfectly horizontal positioning of the balance for consistent repeatability

of the weighing results
Always level the balance again any time it has been moved.
Only the 2 front feet are used for leveling.
§ Turn the leveling feet as shown in the diagram until the air bubble is centered exactly
within the circle of the level indicator
> Several leveling steps are usually required
Setting the Language

> See the section on “Setting the Language” in the chapter “Configuring the Balance”
Setting the Date and Time

> See the example on page 25, in the chapter “Configuring the Balance”
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Shipping the Balance
$ The balance must be disconnected from power before preparing it for shipment.
Disconnect the AC adapter and all interface cables from the balance.
Transport Over Short Distances

§ Place one hand under the display and control unit and the other under the back of the
balance. Lift the balance carefully and carry it to the new location.
$ Avoid subjecting the balance to vibration or shocks (impact).
! Do not lift the balance by the draft shield or the front panel, as this can result
in damage.
Transport or Shipping Over Long Distances

Make sure you use all components of the original packaging in the following cases:
– for transport or shipping over long distances.
– if it is not certain that the balance will remain upright during transport or shipping.
§ Remove the following parts:

– Shield disk (included with ME235S/P models only)
– Weighing pan and shield plate:
Reach beneath the shield plate and lift it carefully, together with the weighing pan,
to avoid damaging the weighing system.
§ Open the draft shield doors and carefully position the balance in the lower packaging.
§ Press the foam padding against the housing.
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§ Attach the retainers to secure the front draft shield panel and the display and
control unit.
§ Place the dust cover on the display and control unit.

§ Models ME235S/P only: Place the shield disk in a bag and lay it on the dust cover.
§ Position the two padding blocks that make up the inner packaging and press inward.
§ Place the following parts in the recessed spaces at the top of the inner packaging:
– Shield plate
– Weighing pan
– AC adapter (in cardboard packaging)
§ Wrap the cardboard sleeve around the inner packaging.
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§ Place the strap around the package and tighten it.
§ Lift the packaged balance by the strap and place it in the shipping box, with the
bottommost padding already in the box.
§ Place the uppermost padding on top of the inner package.
§ Close the shipping box and seal it appropriately for the intended transport
or shipment.
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Configuring the Balance
Purpose Setting the Language

You can configure your ME/SE balance You can choose from 5 languages for
to meet individual requirements by the information display:
entering user data and setting
parameters in the Setup menu. – German
– English (factory setting)
The Setup menu is divided into the – English with U.S. date | time format
following items: – French
– Balance/scale functions – Italian
– Device parameters – Spanish
– Application parameters
– Printout
– Device information
– Language
– Factory settings
Example: Selecting the Language ”U.S. Mode”
Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display | Printout
1. Select “Setup” menu o
2. Select “Language” Repeatedly

and confirm press q soft key,
then
O soft key
3. Select “U.S. mode” q soft key SETUP LANGUAGE

Deutsch
oEnglish
U.S.-Mode
Français
Italiano
oo o q l
4. Save language l soft key SETUP LANGUAGE

Deutsch
English
oU.S.-Mode
Français
Italiano
oo o q l
5. Exit the Setup menu oo soft key
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Navigating in the Setup Menu (Examples):
Example: Adapt the balance to “Extreme vibration” by selecting this setting
1. Select Setup menu o
2. Confirm “Balance/scale functions” O soft key
3. Select menu item “Adapt filter” q soft key, then

and confirm O soft key
4. Select menu item “Extreme vibration” q soft key
5. Confirm menu item l soft key

“Extreme vibration”
6. If required, select further menu items q Q soft keys
7. Save setting and exit Setup menu oo soft key
Exiting the Setup Menu

If you use the oo soft key:
– The software will be restarted if you have changed a setting.
– The software will not be restarted if you have kept the same settings.
In this case, the program will return to its initial state before you press
the o key.
If you press the o key:

– When you exit o, the software is generally restarted.
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Example: Entering the time and date
1. Select Setup menu; o, then

select “Device parameters” q and O soft keys
2. Set clock press q repeatedly,

then press O
3. Enter the time 11.12

.30
4. Set the time according to

your local clock l soft key
5. Enter the date 13.03

. 00
6. Store the date l soft key
7. Enter other data, if desired q Q soft keys
8. Exit Setup menu oo soft key
* = not on ME36S, ME5, SE2
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Setting the Balance Functions (BAL.FUNC.)
Purpose Preparation Extra Functions

This menu item enables you to Show available balance functions: § Exit the Setup menu:
configure the balance functions, i.e., press the oo soft key
to meet individual requirements by § Select Setup menu: press the o key > Restart your application
selecting predefined parameters in the
Setup menu. You can block access to > SETUP is displayed § Print parameter settings:
the menu by assigning a password. – When the balance functions are
displayed, press r
> Printout (example)
Features Texts with more than
The balance functions are combined in 20 characters are cut off
the following groups § Select “Balance functions”:
(1st menu level): press the O soft key SETUP
– Calibration | adjustment BAL. FUNC.
– Adapt filter If you already assigned a password: --------------------
– Application filter Calibration/adjustm
– Stability range > The password prompt is displayed CAL/isoTST key fun
– Taring Selection mode
– Auto zero $ If access is blocked by a password: Cal/adjustment seq
– Weight unit 1 enter the password using the numeric | Calibrate, then auto
– Display accuracy 1 alphabetic keys adjust
– Tare/zero with power on isoCAL function
– Factory settings: only wgh. param. (only $ If the last character of the password is On without resetting
the balance functions) a letter: conclude input by pressing a app.
For legal metrology, the selection Start automatic ad
of individual parameters is limited. § Confirm your password and have isoCAL
the balance functions displayed: Print GLP/GMP adju
Press the l soft key Automatic if GLP is
Factory Settings selected
Parameters: The factory settings are > Balance functions are displayed: Parameter for exte
identified by the symbol “o” in the list Wt. ID (W ID):
starting on page 27.
Cal./adj. wt:
200.00000 g
$ To select the next group: Adapt filter
press the q soft key (down arrow) Normal vibration
$ To select the previous item of Application filter
a group: press the Q soft key Final readout
(up arrow) Stability range
$ To select the next sub-item within 2 digits
a group:
press the O soft key (right arrow) Auto zero
$ To select the previous group: On
press the o soft key (left arrow) Weight unit 1
$ To confirm: press the l soft key Grams /g
Display accuracy 1
All digits
--------------------
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Balance Functions (Overview)
ο factory setting
√ user-defined setting(s)
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Setup Calibration | Cal | isoTST External calibration | adjustment** with
Balance Adjustment key function factory-defined calibration weight
functions External calibration | adjustment**;
user-defined weight
Internal calibration | adjustment
Internal linearization
Cal key blocked
reproTEST
ο Selection mode for cal. | adjustment
Calibration | ο Calibrate, then auto adjust

adjustment sequence Calibrate, then manual adjust
isoCAL function Off

Only adjustment prompt
isoCAL and linearization on
On and reset application
ο On without resetting application
Start automatic User-defined adjustment Enter adjustment time 1: (hh.mm)

adjustment times Enter adjustment time 2: (hh.mm)
Enter adjustment time 3: (hh.mm)
ο isoCAL
Print GLP ο Automatic if GLP is selected

adjustment record On request,
from record memory
Parameter for Weight set ID (W ID): Enter 14 characters max.

external weight Calibration |
adjustment weight: Enter exact weight
Adapt filter Minimum vibration

(ambient ο Normal vibration
conditions) Strong vibration
Extreme vibration
Application filter ο Final readout

Filling mode
Stability range 1⁄4 digit

1⁄2 digit
1 digit
ο 2 digits
4 digits
8 digits*
* = not applicable to verified balances

** = only external calibration is possible for verified balances
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Setup – Stability delay Without delay
Balance ο Short delay
functions Average delay
Long delay
Taring* Without stability

ο After stability
Auto zero ο On
Off
Weight unit 1 ο Grams | g

Kilograms | kg*
Carats | ct
Pounds | lb*
Ounces | oz*
Troy ounces | ozt*
Hong Kong taels | tlh*
Singapore taels | tls*
Taiwanese taels | tlt*
Grains | GN*
Pennyweights | dwt*
# Milligrams | mg
Parts per pound | lb*
Chinese taels | tlc*
Momme | mom*
Austrian carats | K*
Tola | tol*
Baht | bat*
Mesghal | MS*
Display ο All digits

accuracy 1 Fewer for weight change
Last digit off*
Tare | zero with ο On

power on* Off
Factory settings: No
only weighing Yes
parameters
(= balance | scale
functions)

# = factory setting on ME36S, ME5, SE2
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Setting the Device Parameters (Device)
Purpose Preparation Entering or Changing a Password

This menu item enables you to Display available device parameters
configure the balance, i.e., to meet – Let’s assume that a password with 8
individual requirements by selecting § Select the Setup menu: characters max. has already been
predefined menu parameters in the press o assigned to access the Setup device
Setup menu. You can block access to parameters
the menu by assigning a password. > SETUP is displayed:
§ Select the Setup menu:
press o
Features
The device parameters are combined in > SETUP is displayed
the following groups
(1st menu level): § Select “Device parameters”: § Select device parameters:
use the q and O soft keys Use the q and O soft keys
– Draft shield
If no password has been assigned, If you have already assigned
– Ionizer* anyone can access the Setup menu a password:
device parameters
– Password > The password prompt is displayed:
If a password has already been assigned:
– User ID
> The password prompt is displayed
– Clock
$ If access is blocked by a password: enter
– Interfaces the password using the numeric and | $ Enter the password
or alphabetic keys
– Display $ Press the l soft key to confirm
$ If the last character of the password your password and view the device
– Keys is a letter: parameters
conclude input by pressing
– Extra functions the a key § Write down your password here for easy
reference:
– Factory settings: only device parameters § Press l to confirm the password Password = .............................
If you assign a password and then for-
> Device parameters are now displayed: get what the word is:
Factory Settings
Parameters: The factory settings are $ Enter the General Password
identified by the symbol “ο” in the list (see Appendix)
starting on page 31.
$ Press the l soft key to confirm and dis-
$ To select the next group: play the password
press the q soft key (down arrow)
> The device parameters are displayed
$ To select the previous menu item
of a group: press the Q soft key § Select the device parameter “Password”:
(up arrow) If necessary, repeatedly press q or Q
and O, until you see
$ To select the next sub-item within > Password: and any existing password
a group: press the O soft key
(right arrow)
$ To select the previous group:

press the o soft key (left arrow)
$ Press l to confirm the selected

menu item
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§ New password: Enter the numbers Extra Functions
and/or letters for the new password
(8 characters max.) § Exit the Setup menu:
If “none” is displayed, this means press the oo soft key
no password has been assigned
To delete the user password: > Restart the application
Press . or c and confirm
§ Print the parameter settings:
§ To confirm: – If the device parameters
press the l soft key are displayed: press r
§ Exit the Setup menu: > Printout (example)

press the oo soft key
--------------------
> Restart the application SETUP
DEVICE
--------------------
Draft shield
Left/right key
Same function
Automatic mode
Off
Weight resolution
Show all decimal pla
ces
Ionizer
On
Auto-off time:
10 sec
User ID
User ID:
Interfaces
Serial communicati
SBI
Baudrate
1200 baud
Number of data b
7 data bits
Parity
Odd
Number of stop b
1 stop bit
Handshake mode
Hardware handshake
after 1 char
Serial printer (PR
YDP03
Baudrate
1200 baud
Parity
Odd
Handshake mode
Hardware handshake
after 1 char
Function: external
Print key
Function: control
Output
Display
Contrast
2
etc.
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Device Parameters (Overview)
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parameters Fac Fac Fac Fac
Draft shield Keys ο Same function

Left/right key Separate function
Off
Automatic mode ο Off

Close –>
function –> open
Close –>
perform function
Weight ο Show all decimal places

resolution Do not show last decimal place
with door open
Ionizer* Off
ο On Auto-off time: 10 s 1 .. 99 seconds
Password: None Enter 8 characters

max.
User ID: None Enter 20 characters

max.
Clock Time: Enter

hh.mm.ss
Date: Enter dd.mm.yy

or mm.dd.yy (U.S. mode only)
(01.01.97)
Interfaces Serial ο SBI Baud rate 150 baud

communication 300 baud
(PERIPHERALS) 600 baud
ο 1200 baud
2400 baud
4800 baud
9600 baud
19,200 baud
Number of data bits ο 7 bit 1)

8 bit
Parity Space 2)
o Odd
Even
None3)
Number of stop bits ο 1 stop bit

2 stop bits
Handshake mode Software handshake

ο Hardware handshake,
1 character after CTS
xBPI Network address: ο Enter any number from 0 to 31
For the display, keys and extra functions, see next pages

1) not if “None” parity is selected
2) only if 7 data bits selected
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Setup – ing ing
sett sett
Device y y
tor tor
parameters Fac Fac
Interfaces Serial YDP01IS

printer
(PRINTER) YDP02 see YDP03 (not with 19,200 baud)
ο YDP03 Baud rate ο 1200 baud

2400 baud
4800 baud
9600 baud
19,200 baud
Parity Space
ο Odd
Even
Handshake Software handshake

mode ο Hardware handshake,
YDP01IS Label
(label printer)
YDP02IS
YDP02IS Label
(label printer)
Universal Baud rate 150 baud

300 baud
600 baud
1200 baud
2400 baud
4800 baud
ο 9600 baud
19,200 baud
Number of data bits 7 bits 1)

ο 8 bits
Parity Odd
Even
ο None 2)
Number of stop bits ο 1 stop bit

2 stop bits
Handshake ο Software handshake mode

Hardware handshake,
YDP04IS
YDP04IS Label
For the display, keys and extra functions, see next page
1) not if “None” parity is selected

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Setup – ing ing
sett sett
Device y y
tor tor
parameters Fac Fac
Interfaces Function: ο Print key r

external switch Tare key
Calibration key
F1 function key
(Right soft key)
Clear function key c
F2 function key
(2nd soft key from the right)
Bar code scanner/
extra keyboard
Ionizer key
Right draft shield key
Left draft shield key
Function: control ports Input

ο Output
Display Contrast Select contrast (0 to 4): 0

1
o 2
3
4
Background ο White
Black
Digit size ο 10mm + bar graph + text display

13mm + bar graph
13mm + text display
13mm
Application Off
symbols ο On
Keys CF function ο Clear all applications

in application Clear only selected applications
CF function Delete entire input

for input ο Delete last character
Block key ο All keys unblocked

functions All blocked except
for o, e
Alphanumeric
keys blocked
Extra functions Acoustic signal ο On

Off
Power-on ο Off/on/standby
mode Auto on
only Yes
device parameters
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Setting the Application Parameters (Application)

This menu item enables you to Display available application § Exit the Setup menu:
configure the balance, i.e., adapt the parameters: press the oo soft key
balance to your individual requirements § Select the Setup menu:
by selecting from a list of parameter press the o key > Restart your application
options in a menu. You can block access > SETUP is displayed
to this menu by assigning a password.
§ Print parameter settings:
– When the balance/scale functions are
Features displayed, press r
The simple weighing function is
available at all times. You can select one § Select parameters: repeatedly press the > Printout (example)
from each of the following application q and O soft keys Texts with more than 20 characters are
groups. This means a truncated
number of combinations are possible. If you have already assigned
a password: SETUP
Application 1 (basic settings) Application
– Toggle weight units > The password prompt is displayed: --------------------
– Counting Application 1 (basi
– Weighing in percent $ If access is blocked by a password: enter Off
– Animal weighing the password using the numeric/alpha- Application 2 (cont
(averaging) betic keys Off
– Calculation Application 3 (data
– Recalculation $ If the last character of the password is a Off
– Density determination letter: conclude input by pressing a Extra function (F4)
– Differential weighing Off
– Air buoyancy correction and air density § Confirm your password and have the Extra function (F5)
determination application parameters displayed: press Off
– Diameter determination the l soft key Auto-start app. whe
Off
Application 2 (control functions) > The application menu is displayed: --------------------
– Checkweighing
– Time-controlled functions
Application 3 (data records)

– Totalizing
– Formulation $ To select the next group:
– Statistics press the q soft key (down arrow)
In addition, you can assign 2 extra $ To select the previous item of
functions to each of the soft keys, a group: press the Q soft key
in some cases (depending on the Setup (up arrow)
configuration):
– Second tare memory $ To select the next sub-item within
– Identification codes a group: press the O soft key (right
– Manual storage in app. arrow)
3 memory (M+ key)
– Changing the resolution $ To select the previous group: press the
– Product data memory o soft key (left arrow)
– SQmin function*
– DKD uncertainty of measurement* $ To confirm: press the l soft key
Auto-start application when the balance
is switched on
Factory settings:
only application parameters
Factory Settings for the Parameters

The factory settings are identified by
the symbol “ο” in the list starting on
page 35.
* must be activated by service technician
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Application Parameters (Overview)
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Setup – Application 1 ο Off (weighing only)

Application (Basic settings)
parameters Toggle wt. units Weight unit 1 ο Grams /g
Kilograms /kg*
Carats /ct
Pounds /lb*
Ounces /oz*
Troy ounces /ozt*
Hong Kong taels /tlh*
Singapore taels /tls*
Taiwanese taels /tlt*
Grains /GN*
Pennyweights /dwt*
# Milligrams /mg
Parts per pound //lb*
Chinese taels /tlc*
Momme /mom*
Austrian carats /K*
Tola /tol*
Baht /bat*
Mesghal /MS*
Display accuracy 1 ο All digits

Fewer for weight
changes
Last digit off*
Weight unit 2 # Grams /g

Kilograms /kg*
Carat s/ct
Pounds /lb*
Ounces /oz*
Troy ounces /ozt*
Hong Kong taels /tlh*
Singapore taels /tls*
Taiwanese taels /tlt*
Grains /GN*
Pennyweights /dwt*
ο Milligrams /mg
Parts per pound //lb*
Chinese taels /tlc*
Momme /mom*
Austrian carats /K*
Tola /tol*
Baht /bat*
Mesghal /MS*

Fewer digits for
weight change
Last digit off*
For counting through air buoyancy correction, see the following pages
Applications 2 and 3 see following pages
* not applicable to verified balances

# = factory setting on ME36S, ME5, SE2
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Setup – Application 1 Counting Accuracy – Average ο Display accuracy
Application (Basic settings) piece weight calculation + 1 decimal place
parameters (resolution) + 2 decimal places
Average piece Off

weight updating Manual
ο Automatic
Percent weighing Weight storage accuracy ο Display accuracy

(resolution) + 1 decimal places
+ 2 decimal places
Decimal places for None

readout in percent 1 decimal place
ο 2 decimal places
3 decimal places
4 decimal places
5 decimal places
6 decimal places
7 decimal places
Display calculated value ο Residue

Loss
Ratio 1 (DR)
Ratio 2 (OR)
Animal weighing* Animal activity Calm

(averaging) Normal
Active
0.1% of the animal/object
1% of the animal/object
ο 5% of the animal/object
Start Manual mode

ο Automatic mode
Minimum load for automatic None

storage 10 digits
20 digits
50 digits
ο 100 digits
200 digits
500 digits
1000 digits
Decimal places in None

result display 1 decimal place
ο 2 decimal place
3 decimal places
4 decimal places
5 decimal places
6 decimal places
7 decimal places
Printout None
ο Average weight only
Average and calculated value
Recalculation*
For calculation through air buoyancy correction, see following pages
Applications 2 and 3 see following pages
* = How to run this application is described in detail in our Masterpro “LA….” Installation and Operating Instructions.
Request your copy directly from Sartorius or download it from the Internet (www.sartorius.com; see “download”)
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Setup – Application 1 Calculation Decimal places in None
Application (Basic settings) calculated result 1 decimal place
parameters ο 2 decimal places
3 decimal places
4 decimal places
5 decimal places
6 decimal places
7 decimal places
Density Method Density of liquid

ο Buoyancy
Displacement
Pycnometer
Liquid causing ο Water

buoyancy Ethanol
User-definable
Decimal places None

for disp. of vol./ 1 decimal place
density ο 2 decimal places
3 decimal places
4 decimal places
Printout ο None
All data
Differential weighing Weighing sequence* Individual weighing

Consecutive individual weighing
ο Combined weighing
Serial weighing
Tare weighing No
ο Yes
Result with None

decimal point 1 decimal place
ο 2 decimal places
3 decimal places
4 decimal places
5 decimal places
6 decimal places
7 decimal places
Autosave ο Off
values On, first value at stability
On, last value at stability
On, value bet.
70 – 130% at stabil.
Minimum load None

for autosave 10 digits
ο 20 digits
50 digits
100 digits
200 digits
500 digits
1000 digits
Save statistics ο No
Yes
Air buoyancy correction: See next page
Applications 2 and 3: see following pages
* = Setting can only be changed when the program is initially run and when the Wg.seq. key option is set to “No”
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Setup – Application 1 Differential weighing Generate printout None
Application (Basic settings) ο Automatic after backweighing
parameters Auto. after initial weigh.
and backweighing
Automatic after tare-, initial-
and backweigh.
Include sample ID in text line ο No

Yes
Wg.seq key No
ο Yes
Clear sample after individual ο No

weight, result + and unload Yes
Last residual weight is stored ο No

as initial weight (ashing) Yes
Air buoyancy correction Air density determination ο No

Yes
Change steel/aluminum ο No
references Yes
Diameter determination
Application 2 ο Off
(Control functions) Checkweighing* Activation of port lines ο Within checkweighing range
Always on
Stability and
checkweighing range
At stability
Stability + checkweigh.
range on
Type of checkweighing input ο Target, min., max. weight

Minimum, maximum weight
Target, min. in %, max. in %
Weight display mode ο Absolute value

Difference from the target
Automatic printout Yes

of OK values ο No
Time-controlled Function after time interval Beep (acoustic signal)

functions Lock in readout
ο Automatic printout of values
Store value in applicat. 3 memory
(totalizing, formulation, statistics)
Automatic function restart ο On

Off
Storage mode ο Without stability

After stability
After higher stability
Print then tare Off

ο On
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Setup – Application 3 ο Off
Application (Data records)
parameters Totalizing* Automatic storage ο Off
On, first value at stability
On, last value at stability
On, value bet. 70% – 130%
at stability
Minimum load for None

automatic storage 10 digits
ο 20 digits
50 digits
100 digits
200 digits
500 digits
1000 digits
Source of data for auto storage ο Application 1

Application 2
Evaluated values ο Net

Calculated
Net + calculated
Evaluation mode, MR function ο Intermediate evaluation, print

Final evaluation, print
Intermediate evaluation,
display+print
Final evaluation,
display+print
M+/M– function, then tare ο Off

On
Printout of individual No
components ο Yes
Formulation* Automatic storage ο Off

On, first value at stability

ο 20 digits
50 digits
100 digits
200 digits
500 digits
1000 digits
Source of data for ο Application 1

automatic storage Application 2
Evaluated values ο Net

Calculated
Net + calculated
Evaluation mode, MR function ο Intermediate evaluation, print

Final evaluation, print
components ο Yes
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Setup – Application 3 Statistics Automatic storage o Off
Application (Data records) On, first value at stability
parameters On, last value at stability
On, value 70% – 130%
at stability

o 20 digits
50 digits
100 digits
200 digits
500 digits
1000 digits
Source of data for o Application 1

automatic storage Application 2
Evaluated values o Net

Calculated
Net + calculated
Evaluation mode, o Intermediate evaluation, print

MR function Final evaluation, print
Intermediate evaluation,
display + print
Final evaluation,
display + print
M+/M– function, then tare o Off

On
components o Yes
Extra Functions – for other extra functions, see next page
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Setup – Extra Functions ο Off
Application F4 key
parameters Extra Functions 2nd tare memory Container tare weight ο No
F5 key Yes
Automatic printout Net value

Tare/preset tare
ο Off
Identification Printout Automatic, if configured

codes Once after pressing r
(IDs) if configured
ο Each time the print key
(r) is pressed
Once for M+ function
(application 3 memory)
Manual storage
in app. 3
memory M+ (totalizing,
formulation, statistics)
Changing the resolution
Product data memory
SQmin Function Display o Text display

Bargraph
Print in o Off
GLP Header On
DKD uncertainty Display1) U (absolute)

of measurement U* (relative)
PG (process accuracy)
Print1) U (absolute)
U* (relative)
PA (process accuracy)
Process accuracy Input: 1–100,

5 decimal places
Auto-start On
application when ο Off
power goes on
Factory settings No
only for Yes
application-
parameters
1) an asterisk (*) indicates an activated menu item. You can select up to 3 items.
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Selecting the Printout Function (Printout)

This menu item enables you to Display available printout parameters
configure the printout to meet your § Exit the Setup menu:
individual requirements by selecting § Select the Setup menu: press the oo soft key
predefined menu parameters in the press o > Restart your application
Setup menu. Printouts of weights and
other measured or calculated values and > SETUP is displayed:
IDs enable you to document your data. § Print parameter settings:
You can select the particular data you – When the printout parameters
wish to print. To prevent changes to are displayed, press r
your settings, you can block access to
the menu by assigning a password. > Printout (Example)
§ Select ”Printout”: --------------------
Features use the q and O soft keys SETUP
The device parameters are combined in If no password has been assigned, PRINTOUT
the following groups anyone can access the printout --------------------
(1st menu level): parameters in the Setup menu Application-defined
Stability paramete
– Application-defined output If a password has already been assigned: With stability
– Automatic output of displayed values > The password prompt is displayed Print on request t
– Output to interface ports Off
– Line format $ If access is blocked by a password: enter Auto print upon in
– ISO/GLP printout the password using the numeric and/or All values
– Identification # (identifier) alphabetic keys Configured printou
– Factory settings – only printout Indiv.: Printout
$ If the last character of the password Automatic output of
is a letter: conclude input by pressing Stability paramete
Factory Settings the a key Witout stability
Parameters: The factory settings Stop auto print
are identified by the symbol “ο” in § Press l to confirm the password Not possible
the list on the next page. Time-dependent aut
> Printout parameters are now displayed: 1 display update
Output to interface
Serial communicati
Application-defined
output
Serial printer (PR
$ To select the next group:
Application-defined
press the q soft key (down arrow)
output
Line format
$ To select the previous item of
For other apps/GLP (
a group: press the Q soft key
22 characters)
(up arrow)
ISO/GLP/GMP printou
Off
$ To select the next sub-item within
Identification #
a group: press the O soft key (right
Lot (L ID):
arrow)
ID1:
$ To select the previous group:
ID1
press the o soft key (left arrow)
etc.
$ To confirm: press the l soft key
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Printout Parameters (Overview)
ο factory setting
g g
tin tin
y set y set
tor tor
Fac Fac
SETUP Application- Stability parameter Without stability 1)
Printout defined output o With stability
Print on request, then tare o Off

On
Auto print upon Off

initialization o All values
(of the application) Only main values
Configured printout See own chapter starting

on the next page
Automatic Stability parameter o Without stability

output At stability
of displayed Automatic after
value weight change 2)
Stop auto print Use print key r

o Not possible
Time-dependent o 1 display update

auto print 2 display updates
10 display updates *
100 display updates *
Output to Serial communication Off

interface ports (PERIPHERALS) o Application-defined output
Automatic output of displayed value
Serial printer) Off

(PRINTER) o Application-defined output
Line format For raw data (16 characters)

o For other apps/
GLP (22 characters)
ISO/GLP o Off
printout Only for calibration/adjustment
Always on
Identification # Lot ID (L ID): Enter 20 characters max.

ID1: ID1
ID2: ID2
ID3: ID3
ID4: ID4
printout only Yes
* = changing settings not applicable to verified balances

1)
= Information on use in legal metrology: Only permitted for control purposes; printouts are not allowed
2)
= auto print when load change is > 10 d and stability is reached: no printout until residual difference in load value is < 5 d
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Printout Configuration
Purpose Features You can turn off automatic printout

This menu item enables you to – Maximum items in a data record: 60 generation in the Setup menu
configure individual printout formats. [Application parameters:
With the formulation, totalizing and – Separate configuration of printout Application 1: Differential weighing:
statistics application, you can also formats for individual weights, Generate printout: None]
define the values to be included on components, total, backweighing and
the total printout when the MR key statistics – Data records are deleted after you haved
is pressed. switched to a different application or
– Individual printout generation: activated or de-activated an extra
Under “Setup > Printout > Application- press the r key function in the application parameters
defined output > Configured printout”, of the Setup menu
you can configure individual, compo- Automatic printout of application data:
nent or total data records that contain e.g., results from animal weighing or – A new pick list for a data record is
the items in each application that are density application (Setup menu: Appli- created based on the currently active
available for printouts. Configure these cation 1: Density: Printout: All data) OK application programs and extra
printouts after you have configured the values from checkweighing application, functions
applications, because some entries in time-controlled printouts, 2nd tare
the data record depend on the particu- memory – Printout items can be deleted
lar application. individually
– Component printout:
For results from totalizing, formulation – No printout is generated when the
or statistics applications, press following setting is configured:
M+ or M- (Setup: Application 3: ..., Setup: Printout: Line format:
Printout of individual components: On) For raw data (16 characters)
– Total printout: For totalizing, – Print item “Form feed” for footer:
formulation or statistics applications, Advance to beginning of next label in
press MR the “YDP01IS-Label” and “YDP02IS-
Label” [printer] interface mode
– Backweighing printouts or records:
automatically generated after back-
weighing or manually by pressing the Extra Functions
r key when the result is displayed § Exit printout configuration:
at the end of backweighing press oo soft key
– Statistics printout or output: > Restart application

To generate, press the r key when
the statistics are displayed Printing “Select” and “List” Settings
Printouts for Differential Weighing: – LIST: print the currently selected list
These printouts can be generated as SELECT: printout items that can still
standard or configured (user-defined) be selected
reports.
§ When the select bar is on
You can configure the following LIST or SELECT:
printouts: press the r key
– Individual printout > Printout (Example)
– Backweighing printout BACKW. PRINT.LIST

====================
– Statistics printouts Sample date
Net initial wt.
Printouts are generated in one of Backweighed res
two ways: Loss in %
– at the request of the user by pressing ====================
the r key (print on request) etc.
– automatically, if configured
in the Setup menu [Application
parameters: Application 1: Differential
weighing: Generate printout: Auto]
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Example:
Configure an Individual Printout for Counting Application to Include Dotted Line, Date/Time, Piece Count and Net Weight
Settings (changes in the factory settings required for this example):

Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Counting
Exit the Setup menu: press the oo soft key
Then call Setup again: Printout: Application-defined output: Configured printout
Step Press key(s) (or follow instructions) Display/Output
1. Select Setup menu, o, then

then “Printout” q repeatedly and
O soft key
2. Confirm “Application-defined O soft key

output”
3. Select and confirm q soft key 3x and

“Configured printout” O soft key
4. Confirm “Indiv. printout” O soft key
5. Select “Blank line” O, q, l soft keys
6. Select “Date/time” q soft key twice, then

l soft key
7. Select “Piece count” q soft key repeatedly,

then l soft key
8. Select “net weight” Q soft key repeatedly,

then l soft key
9. Exit “Printout” configuration oo soft key
10. Perform weighing operations, r --------------------

then print 14.01.2000 09:19
Qnt + 598 pcs
N + 2003.13 g
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Device Information
Purpose § Print device information: Factory Settings

This menu item enables you to have Press the r key Each parameter category has a factory
information displayed about the specific > Printout (Example) setting. In the Setup menu, you can
balance (“device”).
restore all factory settings by confirming
-------------------- the selection YES.
Display Device Information on
23.12.2001 13:02
ME215/235/254/414/614
Model ME215S
Ser. no. 91205355 The following settings are not restored:
§ Select the Setup menu: – Language
Ver. no. 01-41-05
press the o key – Password
(Version of the operating program)
ID BECKER123 – Display contrast
> “SETUP” is displayed:
(User ID) – Time (clock)
--------------------
L ID LOT 23
(Lot ID)
SETUP
INFO
§ Select “Info”:
--------------------
Repeatedly press the q soft key, then
Version no.:
press the O soft key
01-41-05
(Version of the operating program)
§ Select “Device information”:
Wgh. sys. ver. #:
00-21-09
(Version no. of the weighing cell)
> Device information is displayed:
Dft. shield v. no.:
SETUP INFO
Version no: 01-41-05 05-01-03
Wgh.sys. ver. #: 00-21-09
Draft sh. ver.#: 05-01-03 (Program version no. of the
Model: ME215S
Serial no: 91205355 draft shield)
oo o q
Model:
Display Device Information ME215S
on ME36S, ME5 or SE2 Serial no.:
91205355
§ Select “Device Information”: Next mainten.:
Press the J key 01.01.2003
Service phone:
> Device information is displayed 00495513080
SQmin:
0.0300 g
--------------------
§ Return to SETUP overview:
press the o soft key
§ Exit Setup menu:

Press the oo soft key
> Original settings are restored
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Operating the Balance
Basic Weighing Function Therefore, we recommend that before Weighing Magnetic or Magnetizable
you begin the actual weighing series you Samples
Purpose open and close the weighing chamber at
The basic weighing function is always the same rate as you will be doing during It is technically impossible to avoid the use
accessible and can be used alone weighing. After the weighing chamber of magnetizable materials in the manufac-
or in combination with an application has been closed, the weight readout will ture of balances. Ultimately, the operating
program (Toggle between Weight Units, usually stabilize after about 8 seconds. principle of high-resolution balances is
Counting, Weighing in Percent, etc.). The accuracy of the weight readouts will based on electromagnetic force compensa-
increase as you continue weighing with tion of the load placed on the weighing
Features greater consistency. pan.
– Taring the balance
– Assigning IDs to weights When magnetic or magnetizable samples
– Printing weights Weighing Electrostatically Charged or containers (e.g., a beaker with a stirrer)
– Printing ID codes for weights Samples and Containers are weighed, interactions among the
Major measuring errors can occur when above-mentioned components of the
Soft Key Functions electrostatically charged samples and balance may occur, distorting weight
Cal Start calibration/adjustment containers are weighed. This problem readouts.
isoCAL Press when necessary to particularly involves samples that have
start calibration and extremely poor conductivity (glass, plastic, Unlike deviations caused by electrostatic
adjustment filters) since they can discharge electro- charges, magnetic interference is usually
S ID Stored ID entered static – i.e., friction-induced – charges only constant over time. However, it is sensitive
over a relatively long period of time. The to and dependent on the position of the
result is an interaction of forces among the sample container on the weighing pan and
charges adhering to the sample and the is also characterized by poor repeatability.
General Instructions stationary components of the balance
for “Analytical Weighing” (weighing chamber base plate, draft shield To reduce the effect described above,
construction, balance housing). This is we recommend increasing the distance
Handling Samples and Containers noticeable when the weight readout drifts. between the sample and the weighing pan
The sample should be conditioned At high humidity, this effect is not by inserting a non-magnetizable material
to the temperature inside the balance. very pronounced or may not occur at all, between them (the reduction in force is
This is the only way to avoid errors due to the thin layer of water that proportional to the quadrate of the distance).
caused by air buoyancy and deviations condenses on the sample and, through In special cases, soft-magnetic plates
caused by convection currents at the conductive discharge, counteracts should be used to shield against interfering
surface of the sample. interfering static electricity. magnetic effects.
Since these effects increase proportion- In addition to taking purely mechanical In the presence of extremely strong
ally to the volume and surface of the counteractive measures (protecting the magnetic fields – for instance, when
sample, make sure that the size of the sample using a special antistatic weighing measuring the susceptibility of a sample
tare vessel selected is appropriate for pan – see the “Accessories”), you can in an electromagnet – you should use
the initial sample. neutralize the surface charges by the below-balance weighing port, which
“bombarding” them with ions of the comes standard on your balance.
Never use your bare hands to touch opposite polarity (see page 53 for
samples to be weighed. In addition to instructions on activating the ionizer).
the effect of the temperature, the This is a highly effective procedure
extremely hygroscopic behavior for eliminating static electricity.
of fingerprints left on the sample will
otherwise cause considerable inter- The balance’s environment, including the
ference during weight measurement. operator, can considerably interfere with
weighing results, due to static electricity.
Use forceps or a similar utensil that is The balances of the ME/SE series have
appropriate to place your sample care- been designed to counteract this phenom-
fully on the pan. Working with your enon: the glass surfaces of the draft shield
balance requires a steady hand and a have a special metallic coating.
smooth, uninterrupted technique.
The rear panel of the balance has a
If the weighing chamber has not been terminal for connecting an equipotential
opened for a relatively long period, grounding conductor. It is used for
it may have a temperature different additional grounding of a peripheral
from that of the balance’s surrounding device (for example, a vibrating spatula).
environment. When you open the This terminal is designed for single
weighing chamber, a change in temp- grounding wires up to .25” standard
erature will inevitably occur, due to the gauge or 6 mm2 stranded wires and for .18”
laws of physics, and may show up as standard gauge or 4mm2 stranded wires.
a change in the weight readout.
47
Operating the Balance
Below-Balance Weighing
A below-balance weighing hanger is located on the bottom of the balance.
ME215/235/254/414/614/36S: Not allowed in legal metrology applications
G Open cover plate (1) on the bottom of the balance
G Lift off weighing pan 2

2
G Unscrew hanger 3
G Insert opposite end of hanger 3 into port and refasten
G Place weighing pan 2 back on balance
G Hang sample on the notched hook

3
ME5/SE2:
§ Remove both screws from beneath the weigh cell and detach the cover
§ Attach a wire to the sample, if necessary, and hang it on the notched hook
$ If necessary, install a shield for protection against drafts
Preparation for Operation

G Turn on the balance: press e
> The Sartorius logo is displayed
$ If it is time for the next maintenance, the following appears:
To exit this screen: press the oo soft key

$ Call your nearest Sartorius Service Center to schedule a maintenance appointment
$ To tare the balance, if desired, press w
> The S symbol is displayed when a verified balance is zeroed or tared (±0.25 digit)
48
For Service: Additional Functions Calibration
Using Verified Balances as Legal G Press the Cal soft key
Measuring Instruments in the EU*: In addition to the functions:
This balance is not allowed to be used – alphanumeric input > See the section on “Calibration/Adjust-
for weighing goods intended for direct – taring (not during ment” for further instructions
sale to the public. The type-approval alphanumeric input)
certificate for verification applies only – printing Setup
to non-automatic weighing instru- G Press o
ments; for operation with or without you can also access the following func-
auxiliary measuring devices, you must tions from the weighing application: > See the chapter entitled “Configuring
comply with the regulations of your – calibration/adjustment (not during the Balance” for further instructions
country applicable to the place of alphanumeric input)
installation of your balance. – setup Turning Off the Balance
– turning off the balance G Press e
G Before using the balance as a legal
measuring instrument, calibrate and > The balance shuts off
adjust it at the place of use: see the sec-
tion on “Calibration, Adjustment” in > The display goes blank
this chapter
$ The temperature range (°C) indicated on

the verification label may not be
exceeded during operation.
Example:
BE BK 100
k 0…+40 °
* including the Signatories of the Agree-

ment on the European Economic Area
Examples
Example W1: Simple weighing
1. If necessary, tare the balance w Max 210 g d=0.01mg

(S symbol: balance is tared 0% 100%
– verified balances only)

S
Cal
000000 g
2. Enter sample ID see example W2 Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% A
F aH
3. Determine sample weight
(example)
Place sample on balance
S 11223156 g
Cal
L
sS
T
4. Print weight r S ID ABC123

N +112.23156 g
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Example W2
Enter “ABC123” as the sample ID
Note:
– The sample ID generally applies to one weighing operation only
– The ID is deleted after data output
Initial state (balance unloaded) Max 210 g d=0.01mg

(ID can also be entered while 0% 100%
balance is loaded)
S
Cal
000000 g
1. Select alphabetic input a Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% A
F aH
S 000000 gOOO L
sS
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ/=-? :#*"&U
T
2. Select the required letter group “A” ABCDEF soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% A
F aH
S
A
000000 gOOO
B C D E
L
sS
F
T
3. Enter the letter “A” A soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

(To delete a letter: c, c) 0% 100% A
F aH
S AL
sS
T
4. Select the letter group and ABCDEF soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
enter “B” B soft key 0% 100% A
F aH
S AB L
sS
T
5. Select the letter group and ABCDEF soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
enter “C” C soft key 0% 100% A
(If you enter only letters, F aH
conclude input a) S ABC L
sS
T
6. Enter the numbers 1, 2 and 3 123 Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
F aH
S ABC123 L
sS
S ID
T
7. Store the ID S ID soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

(20 characters max.) 0% 100%
– The next printout will include

the sample ID S
Cal
000000 g
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Device Parameters
Opening and Closing This function can be deactivated. – A lower weight resolution is possible
If not, the draft shield doors will close when the draft shield doors are open.
the Draft Shield automatically if the balance has not
been used for 2 minutes (protects – The left and right K keys for operating
Purpose chamber from dust). the draft shield doors can
The ME/SE balance is a high-resolution – have the same function
weighing instrument. It has a draft – The function “Close draft shield auto- – have separate functions
shield so that convection currents can- matically when function is activated” – be switched off.
not affect the weighing result. To load a can be combined with functions and
sample on and remove it from the applications that require the “with Draft Shield on
weighing pan, a draft shield door must stability” parameter in order for weights ME215|235|414|614|36S:
be opened and closed. You can do this to be accepted: – You can define which draft shield
in various ways, depending on the – Turn on the balance (tare when the door(s) will open and close when you
menu setting you select. power goes on) press the left or right K key (the Genius
– Tare after stability balance has a self-teaching capability)
Features – Print on request after stability
– The draft shield doors can be opened – Start all adjustment functions – If a door encounters an obstacle while
and closed at any time, regardless of the – 2nd tare memory moving, the following will happen:
application used – Manual weight storage mode for the – While opening: the door will stop
following functions: – While closing: the door will re-open
– The draft shield doors can be opened – Counting, weighing in percent,
and closed by pressing the respective recalculation, density determination, Factory Settings of the Parameters
keys, by activating an external switch or differential weighing Left/right draft shield keys:
by sending a command to the balance’s – Checkweighing, time-controlled Same function
interface port functions with storage mode
– Totalizing, formulation, statistics Automatic mode: Off
– The draft shield doors can be set so that
they operate automatically in one of the Weight resolution when door is open:
following ways when a specific balance Show all decimal
function is performed, such as taring places
(zeroing):
– Close automatically
– Close automatically, then open
Draft Shield on ME5 | SE2
– You can define the function of the draft shield
Setup, draft shield keys:

Keys Same function Different (separate) function
O , P key – Opens according to – Opens 100° clockwise
– predefined – Closes
– opening position
– Numeric input of the
– aperture
– Closes
Numeric keys + O , P key – Enter and save value for No function
– aperture
– 44° – 181°: Opens counter-
– clockwise
– 182° – 316°: Opens clockwise
– 0° – 43°: Deletes stored value
Numeric keys + Counterclockwise opening No function
P key aperture between 46° and 180°
Learning mode Yes; define desired opening No
position manually
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Preparation
> The Sartorius Logo is displayed
G Configure the draft shield function in the Setup menu: press o
G Select “Device parameters”: press the q soft key, then the O soft key
G Select Draft shield: press the O soft key
Draft shield Draft shield keys ο Same function

Left/right key Separate function
Off
Automatic mode ο Off

Close –> function –> open
Close –> perform function
Weight resolution ο Show all decimal places

with door open Do not show last decimal place
ο = factory setting
See also section on “Device Parameters” (Overview) in the chapter entitled

“Configuring the Balance”
G Store settings and exit the Setup menu: press the oo soft key
Assigning the Open Door Function to Example 2: Open and close

the ME215/235/414/614/36S models: right-hand draft shield door using the
left-hand K key. Open and close
Example: Open and close top and left-hand door using the right-hand
right-hand draft shield doors using the K key.
right-hand K key
Change in factory settings: separate
Setting different from factory setting: function
none $ If open, close all draft shield doors
$ If open, close all draft shield doors G Apply moderate pressure to the right-
hand draft shield door (3) to slide it
G Apply moderate pressure to both door toward the back so that the door is
1 2 3 grips for top and right-hand draft opened by motor.
shield doors (2 and 3) to move them G Press the left-hand K key to save this
simultaneously towards the back door-opening mode; the door now
closes. If you press the left-hand K key
G Press the right-hand K key to save this afterwards, the right-hand draft shield
door-opening mode; the doors now door will open and close.
close. If you press the right-hand K
key afterwards, the top and right-hand G Apply moderate pressure to the left-
doors will open and close. hand draft shield door (1) to slide it
toward the back so that the door
is opened by motor.
G Press the right-hand K key to save this

door-opening mode; the door now
closes. If you press the right-hand K
key afterwards, the left-hand draft
shield door will open and close.
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ME215/235/414/614 Models: Password Interfaces
Static Electricity Eliminator You can enter a password to block access
(Ionizer) J to the menu parameter settings and to ID Purpose
code and exact calibration weight inputs. This item enables you to set the
Purpose See the detailed description in the chapter parameters for the following interfaces:
Ionization of air (i.e., charging the air on “Configuring the Balance: Setting the – Serial communications port
with ions of both positive and negative Device Parameters.” – Serial printer port
charges) causes the air surrounding a – External switch function
sample to become electrically conductive. – Control port function
Charges are neutralized in the air stream User ID
or grounded. You can enter your own personal password Serial Communications Port
(20 characters max.) You can set the serial communications
Be especially careful when weighing port to use for the following modes:
electrostatically charged samples. – SBI
Clock – XBPI
Features ISO/GLP printouts in particular must be – Sartonet
– The ionizer can be turned on and off generated with the date and time stamp
independently of the position of the of the specific measurement. This date and Serial Printer Port
draft shield doors time stamp is optional on other printouts. You can set the serial printer port to use
for the following printers:
– When the draft shield doors are open, See the chapter on “Configuring the – YDPO1IS
the static electricity eliminator (ionizer) Balance: Setting the Device Parameters.” – YDP02
will shut off after the preset time has – YDP03
elapsed. However, the ionizing time will – YDPO1IS Label
start over if the static electricity – YDPO2IS
eliminator is still running when a door – YDP02IS Label
closes. – Universal
– YDP04IS
– The static electricity eliminator (ionizer) – YDP04IS Label
can be configured in the Setup menu so
that it will stay on only for a certain External Universal Remote Switch
time. You can connect an external universal
remote switch (foot switch or bar code
– When the ionizer is active, this is scanner or an external keyboard) to one
indicated by the flashing symbol J of the two serial ports. Then you can
(flashes from the outside toward the assign one of the following functions to
inside and vice versa) be performed when
the switch is activated:
Factory Setting for the Parameters – Print key
Static electricity eliminator (ionizer): – Tare key

On; Auto off after 10 sec.
– Cal key
Configuring the Static Electricity Elimi- – F1 function key

nator (Ionizer)
– CF key
Ionizer Off
– F2 function key
On Auto-off time:
1 to 99 seconds – Bar code scanner/extra
keyboard (requires a special
Function key connecting cable)
J Ionizer key
– Ionizer key
– Right draft shield key
– Left draft shield key
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Control Port Function Display Keys
You can connect either a checkweighing You can assign different functions to
display or an external universal switch to You can configure the display for your the c key for deleting input and
the serial communications port on the individual needs. applications.
balance (factory setting).
The contrast can be adjusted in 5 levels: When you delete applications, you can
To do so, you need to configure the Contrast delete either the data stored for all
interface for input or output. applications or just selected data.
Characters can be displayed in black on CF function
Pin Assignment Chart of the Female white or vice versa: Background in application
Interface Connector
Max 210 g d=0.01mg When you delete input, you can either
0% 100% A
PinFunction: Input F aL
delete all the data input in a field, or
15 r key; see
“Universal switch”
S 2148576 g
COUNTING: nRef = 10 pcs
Cal
S
sT
Start
only the last character entered.
CF function for inputs
16 Left K key
17 Soft key 6 (Cal) You can blank out either the bar graph or You can block key functions; you can
fgh Q the text line or both choose whether to block all keys (except
18 Soft key 1 (F) e, o, draft shield left/right and
19 w key Digit size ionizer) or just the alphanumeric keys.
Max 210 g d=0.01mg
Block key functions
Pin Function: Output 0% 100% A
F aL
15 “External switch”
(see above)
S 2148576 g
Cal
S
sT
Start
Extra Functions
16 Control port 1: lighter Acoustic Signal

17 Control port 2: equal 10mm + bar graph An acoustic signal is emitted when
18 Control port 3: heavier + text display you press a key. When the key pressed is
19 Control port 4: “set” allowed, the signal is a single beep-
tone; when it is not allowed, this is sig-
For further information on the Max 210 g
0%
d=0.01mg naled by a double-beep (key does not
100% D
pin assignment chart, see the section on aH initiate a function). In the Setup menu,
“Pin Assignment Charts” in the chapter
entitled “Overview”.
F
S
Cal
2148576 g Param. Net.
S
sT
Show
you can configure whether
– the acoustic signal should sound (On)
– the acoustic signal should not sound
(Off)
13mm + bar graph
Power-On Mode
Max 210 g d=0.01mg You can configure the balance so that
A when a power supply is connected,
F
S 2148576 g
aL
S
sT
– the balance is off
(Off/on/standby or
Cal Start
Off/on)
13mm + text display – the balance switches on automatically

(Auto on)
Max 210 g d=0.01mg
A You can also set the configurations so
F
S
Cal
2148576 g aL
S
sT
Start
that when the balance is turned off
after use, it is
– off (Off/on)
13mm – in the standby mode

(Off/on/standby)
You can blank out the display of
application symbols After you turn on the balance,
a self-test of the functions is run
Application symbols (TEST is displayed in the text line;
the bar graph is shown)
54
Calibration, Adjustment, Linearization
Purpose Features You can have the calibration/adjustment

Calibration is the determination of You can configure whether the results documented in an ISO/GLP-
the difference between the weight calibration mode compliant printout; see page 131.
readout and the true weight (mass) of – will be activated according to the
a sample. Calibration does not entail mak- specific setting (external/internal) or
ing any changes within the balance. Factory Settings of the Parameters
– can be selected by the user after Calibration/adjustment mode:
Adjustment is the correction of this pressing the Cal soft key: Selection mode
difference between the measured value dis- Selection mode.
played and the true weight (mass) of Calibration/adjustment sequence:
the sample, or the reduction of the Your balance can be calibrated external- Calibrate, then auto
difference to an allowable level within ly: (Balance menu: CAL key function; adjust
maximum permissible error limits. menu item Ext. cal./adj.;
factory-def. wt. or isoCAL function: On without
Linearization is the procedure used Ext. cal./adj.; resetting application
to eliminate the deviation from weight user-defined wt.;
readout plotted on the balance’s ideal or internally: (Internal Start automatic adjustment: isoCAL
characteristic calibration curve and the cal./adjustment).
actual weight readout. In other words, lin- Print GLP/GMP calibration/adjustment
earization reduces the amount of error of a Adjustment can be performed record: Automatic if GLP is
weight displayed to its maximum – automatically following calibration: selected
permissible error limits. The ideal Cal., then auto
characteristic curve is a straight line adjust. or
plotted between zero load and maximum – if desired, the adjustment operation can
load. be started manually after calibration:
Cal., then manual
adjust
Using Verified Balances as Legal
Measuring Instruments in the EU*: Linearization is performed if you
Before using your balance as a legal have selected Internal
measuring instrument, you must perform linearization in the Setup
“internal calibration” at the place of menu or you have set this using the
installation after the warmup period. Selection mode.
* including the Signatories of the You can have the balance automatically
Agreement on the European Economic display an adjustment prompt after a
Area certain time interval has elapsed since
the last calibration/adjustment or when
the ambient temperature changes by
a defined amount.
You can also configure the balance to

perform calibration and adjustment
automatically (isoCAL) when the pre-set
time and/or temperature limit is reached
On and reset
application and On
without resetting app.
(see also page 63).
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Preparation Releasing Access to
G Select the balance function for “calibration/adjustment”: press o External Calibration
G Remove the cover plate from the back
G To select the Balance/scale functions: press the O soft key of the balance housing
G Select Calibration/adjustment: press the O soft key G Move switch 1 in the direction
of the arrow
Calibration/ CAL key function Ext. cal./adj.: default wt.

adjustment Ext. cal./adj.: user-defined wt.
Internal cal./adjustment
Internal linearization 2
Key blocked
reproTEST
ο Selection mode
Cal/adjustment ο Calibrate, then auto adjust

sequence Calibrate, then manual adjust
isoCAL function Off

Only adjustment prompt
On and reset application
1
isoCAL and linearization on*
ο On without resetting app.
> Switch left:
Start automatic User-def. Adj. time1 external calibration accessible
adjustment adjustment times Adj. time2 Switch right:
Adj. time3 external calibration blocked
ο isoCAL
> Note:
Print GLP/GMP ο Automatic if GLP is selected Do not move switch 2
adjustment record On request, from record memory
Parameter for Weight ID (Wt. ID)

external weight Cal./adj. wt.:
* this deletes (resets) the application
G Save settings and exit Setup menu: press the oo soft key
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Preparation
Example: Set the parameters for calibration and adjustment; e.g., with manual calibration/adjustment, isoCAL off
1. Switch on the balance, e Sartorius logo and self-test

if not already on
Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100%
S
Cal
000000 g
2. Select the Setup menu o
3. Select “Balance/scale functions” O soft key
4. Select “Calibration/adjustment” O soft key
5. Select CAL key function O soft key
o = last setting selected
6. Select desired function and Q soft key, repeatedly,

confirm (e.g., “Internal cal./adj.”) if necessary l soft key
7. Exit CAL key function o soft key
8. Select “Cal./adjustment sequence” q soft key
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9. Confirm calibration and O soft key

adjustment sequence
10. Select other settings, if desired q and l soft keys

and confirm (e.g., Calibration
with manual adjustment)
11. Exit Cal./adjustment sequence o soft key
12. Select isoCAL function q soft key
and confirm O soft key
13. Select other settings, if desired Q soft key repeatedly

and confirm (e.g., turn off l soft key
isoCAL function)
14. Save settings and oo soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

exit the Setup menu 0% 100%
S
Cal
000000 g
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Selecting the Calibration/Adjustment – Internal calibration/adjustment: – External calibration/adjustment with a
Parameter Internal cal./ calibration weight determined by the
The setting Selection mode adjustment user:
must be selected in the Setup menu Ext. cal./adj.;
(factory setting). After pressing the – Internal linearization: user-defined wt.
Cal soft key, you can choose Internal lin.
from among the following settings by G Start the desired routine:
pressing the Select soft key: – Repeatability test Press the Start soft key
reproTEST
– External calibration/adjustment with

the preset calibration weight:
Ext. cal./adj.;
factory-def. wt.
In the selection mode: Perform external calibration followed by automatic adjustment with the factory-set weight
Configuration:
factory settings
1. Select calibration Cal soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
F aH
S 000000 g
CAL: Internal adjustment
Start
L
sS
Select
T
2. Select external calibration/adjust- Select soft key 3 x Max 210 g d=0.01mg

ment with factory-defined weight 0% 100% A
F aH
S 000000 g
CAL: Extern. adj. factory-def. wt. T
Start Select
L
sS
3. Start external calibration/ Start soft key Max4200 g d= 0.01g

adjustment 0% 100% A
F aH
D 20000000 g
Start Wahl
L
sS
4. Place the weight on the Place std. weight on balance Max4200 g d= 0.01g
balance (e.g., 200.00000 g) 0% 100% A
F aH
Minus sign –: Weight too low
Plus sign + Weight too high
no plus/minus sign: Weight o.k
D 20000000 g
Start Wahl
L
sS
This is displayed after calibration,

for approx. 10 seconds:
(on verified balances, the Max4200 g d= 0.01g

difference between the displayed 0% 100% A
F aH
weight and the conventional
mass value is displayed) D 20000000 g
Start Wahl
L
sS
After adjustment, the following is displayed Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
F aH
5. Unload the balance
(ISO/GLP printout: see page 139)
S 20000000 g
Cal
L
sS
Wahl
T
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Internal Calibration/Adjustment Internal Linearization
First set either Internal In the Setup menu (Balance/scale func-
cal./adjustment or tions: Calibration/adjustment: CAL key
Selection mode (factory function), you need to have set
setting) in the Setup menu Internal linearization
(Balance/scale functions: or select this using the Selection
Calibration/adjustment: CAL key mode (factory setting).
function).
Inside the balance housing are built-in
Inside the balance housing are built-in motorized calibration/adjustment
motorized calibration/adjustment weights for linearization.
weights.
The internal linearization sequence
The internal calibration/adjustment is as follows:
sequence is as follows:
G Unload the balance
G Unload the balance
G Select the calibration function: press G Select the linearization function: press
the Cal soft key and then the the Cal soft key, the Select soft
Start soft key key, and then the Start soft key
> The internal calibration weight > The internal linearization weights are
is applied automatically
applied automatically.
> The balance is calibrated
> The balance is linearized
> If the setting Calibrate,
then auto adjust (factory
> The internal linearization weights are
setting) is selected in the Setup menu,
the balance is now automatically removed
adjusted
> The balance is adjusted automatically
> If the setting Calibrate, following internal linearization
then manual adjust
is selected in the Setup menu,
the internal calibration routine is now > ISO/GLP printout: see page 139
ended without adjusting the balance
(otherwise, see “Calibration and
Adjustment Sequence,” on next page)
> The internal calibration weight

is removed
> ISO/GLP printout:

see page 139
60
Calibration and Adjustment Sequence External Calibration/Adjustment with
In the Setup menu, you can configure a User-Defined Calibration Weight
the balance so that: In the Set up menu (Balance/scale
– calibration is always followed functions: Calibration/adjustment:
automatically by adjustment CAL key function), you need to set
Ext. cal./adj.;
Calibrate, then auto user-defined wt. or select
adjust (factory setting) or this using the Selection mode
(factory setting).
– you have the choice of ending the
sequence or starting adjustment after You can define a weight for adjustment.
calibration Calibrate, then External adjustment must be performed
manual adjust with weights that are traceable to a
national standard and that have error
If no deviation is determined in limits that are no greater than 1/3 of
calibration, or the deviation is within the required tolerance of the display
the tolerance limits dictated by the accuracy.
degree of accuracy you require, it is not
necessary to adjust the balance. In this Sequence of external calibration
case, you can end the calibration/ (adjustment: see left column).
adjustment sequence after calibration. First select External adjustment:
There are 2 soft keys active at this User-def. wt.
point:
– Start to start adjustment The balance has a factory-set weight
value (see “Specifications”).
– End to end the sequence
To reset a user-defined calibration
weight to the original factory setting:
$ Enter the factory-defined value
manually (see “Specifications”)
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Define the Calibration Weight
1. Select Setup menu o
2. Select “Balance/scale functions” O soft key
3. Select “Calibration/adjustment” O soft key
4. Select parameter for external q soft key 5 x

weight O soft key
5. Select “Cal./adj. wt.” q soft key
100.00000 = last setting selected
6. Enter calibration weight 200.0

(e.g., 200.00000 g) 0000
and save
7. Save the calibration weight l soft key
8. Exit the Setup menu oo soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100%
S
Cal
000000 g
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isoCAL: Automatic Calibration and Adjustment In the Setup menu, you can configure
Automatic Calibration, Adjustment at Set Times * the balance so that after calibration and
and Linearization adjustment
In the Setup menu, you can now enter – the application program
First set either up to three different times of day for is restarted On and reset
On and reset the automatic calibration/adjustment (see the application
application, isoCAL menu tree on page 55). When one
and linearization on of these times is reached, the balance – isoCAL and linearization are activated
or On without resetting displays the flashing calibration prompt and the application program must be
the app. (factory setting) in (“isoCAL”). Calibration/adjustment is restarted
the “Setup: Balance/scale functions” not performed if the balance is isoCAL and
menu. – off (standby) or linearization on
– in the Setup mode at the time set for
The “isoCAL” display automatically calibration. – the application program remains at its
begins flashing if the ambient previous status
temperature changes in relation to the If the balance is being operated at On without resetting
temperature at the time of the last the time set for automatic calibration/ the app.
calibration/adjustment, or after a adjustment, the calibration/adjustment
defined time interval has elapsed. sequence will not be prompted or Also in Setup, you can configure the
The balance is telling you that it wants performed afterwards. balance so that it displays a calibration
to adjust itself. prompt, but does not perform the
Automatic calibration/adjustment calibration/adjustment functions
This automatic calibration and adjust- is prompted at set times when: automatically:
ment prompt is activated when: – The set time is reached Only adjustment prompt
– The change in temperature is greater
than1.5 Kelvin or the elapsed time – The balance Setup mode is not active
interval is greater than 4 hours
– No alphanumeric input is active
– The balance Setup mode is not active (e.g., equation for calculation)
– No number or letter input is active – The load has not been changed within
the last 2 minutes
– The load has not been changed within
the last 2 minutes – The balance has not been operated
within the last 2 minutes
– The balance has not been operated
within the last 2 minutes – The load on the balance does not
exceed 2% of the maximum capacity
– The load on the balance does not
exceed 2% of the maximum capacity.
– When you turn on the balance after

it has been disconnected from power
(only on verified balance)
When these requirements are met,

C is displayed in the line for measured
values.
If the balance is not operated and

the load is not changed, internal
calibration and adjustment will start
after 15 seconds have elapsed.
* = does not apply to verified balances
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Calibration/Adjustment Printout -------------------- GLP header
Data Block Printout 13.03.2000 09:17
You can have the results of a calibration/ SARTORIUS
adjustment procedure printed out. You Model ME215S
can configure whether the printout is Ser. no. 60419914
generated as soon as the procedure is Ver. no. 01-41-02
completed, or whether a number of ID
calibration/adjustment procedures -------------------- List of Calibration/
(up to 50) are printed as a data block 24.04.2000 12:03 Adjustment Procedures:
printout. Start: manual Example 1:
Diff. + 0.00001 g Internal calibration
External calibration
Data Block Printout of Calibration/ completed
Adjustment Data
With the following Setup menu 25.04.2000 12:10 Example 2:
configuration, you can store the data Start: isoCAL/temp isoCAL activated by difference
from up to 50 calibration/adjustment Diff. + 0.00001 g in temperature
procedures and have them printed Internal adjustment
on request: completed
– isoCAL printout Diff. + 0.00000 g
On request, from
record memory 25.04.2000 18:30 Example 3:
Start: Adj. time isoCAL at defined time
When the memory contains 50 data Diff. + 0.00001 g
records: Internal adjustment
– additional records are output completed
automatically Diff. + 0.00000 g
If at least one data block printout 26.04.2000 9:37 Example 4:

data record has been configured, the Start: manual Internal calibration/adjustment
following soft keys are available after Diff. + 0.00001 g activated manually
you press the isoTST soft key: Internal adjustment
Info The number of records is completed
displayed in the text line Diff. + 0.00000 g
PrtPro Print accumulated records 27.04.2000 11:53 Example 5:

Start: Ext.cal. External calibration/adjustment
DelPro Delete accumulated W ID
records; records can only Nom + 2000.00000 g
be deleted after a printout Diff. + 0.00001 g
has been generated. External adjustment
If a password has been completed
assigned in the Setup: Diff. + 0.00000 g
Device parameters, you -------------------- GLP footer
must enter either the 13.03.2000 09:17
configured password Name:
or the General Password --------------------
before you can delete the
records.
For internal calibration/adjustment, the

initialization mode of the procedure is
printed in the Start line.
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Purpose Preparation
Repeatability Test (reproTEST) The “reproTEST” function automatically G Turn on the balance: press e
determines the repeatability (also called
Definition “reproducibility”) of results (based on > The Sartorius logo is displayed
Repeatability is the ability of the balance 6 individual measurements). In this way, the
to display identical readouts when it is balance determines one of the most impor- G Select reproTEST in the Setup menu:
loaded several times with the same weight tant quantities in relation to the place of press o
under constant ambient conditions. The installation. The results are displayed with
standard deviation for a given number of the balance’s accuracy. G Select “Balance/scale functions:
measurements is used to quantify the Calibration/adjustment: CAL key
repeatability. function: use the O q soft keys
G Select either reproTEST or

Selection mode
(factory setting): see “Configuring
the Balance”
G Exit the Setup menu:

press the oo soft key
Check the Repeatability of the Balance
1. If reproTEST is set: Cal soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
and proceed with step 4.
F aH
If Selection mode is set: Cal soft key
S 000000 g
CAL: Internal adjustment
Start
L
sS
Select
T
2. Select reproTEST Select soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100%
F
A 000000 g
CAL: reproTEST
Start Select
3. Start reproTEST Start soft key
4. Number of the current measurement Max4200 g d= 0.01g

is displayed; in this example, the 6th 0% 100%
measurement will now be performed F a
CAL: reproTEST
Start
OO6 g Wahl
The standard deviation is displayed Max4200 g d= 0.01g

0% 100%
F a
Start
000001 g
CAL: reproTEST
End
5. End reproTEST End soft key
or restart reproTEST Start soft key
65
Application Programs
Restoring the Factory Settings Soft Key Functions

Each parameter has a factory setting.
In the Setup menu, you can choose to Start Start application
have the following performed after
confirming with Yes: Weighing Toggle to the basic
– Restore all factory settings in the Setup weighing function
menu
(Factory settings) Auto-Start Application When the
Power Goes On
In the Setup menu, you can select

whether the last application active
before you turn off the power starts
automatically when the power is turned
on again (Setup: Application para-
meters: Auto-start app. when power
goes on: On)
Using Verified Balances as Legal

Measuring Instruments in the EU*:
You can select any application
program on a verified balance.
Non-metric weights are identified by
the following symbols:
– Percent =%
– Piece count (counting) = pcs
– Calculated values = o, G
* including the Signatories of the Agree-

ment on the European Economic Area
66
Toggle between Two Weight Units, ( )
Purpose Preparation
With this application, you can switch Balances used as legal measuring instruments in the EU*: grams, carats and
the display of a weight value back and milligrams are the only weight units available
forth between two weight units
by pressing a soft key. Standard balances: All weight units listed below:
Display/ Line for
You can use this application in Unit Conversion factor Printout metrological data
combination with any program chosen Grams 1.00000000000 g g
from Application 2 (checkweighing, Kilograms # 0.00100000000 kg kg
time-controlled functions) and one from Carats 5.00000000000 ct ct
Application 3 (totalizing, formulation, Pounds 0.00220462260 lb lb
statistics), as well as with the extra Ounces 0.03527396200 oz oz
functions. Troy ounces 0.03215074700 ozt ozt
Hong Kong taels 0.02671725000 tlh tlh
Singapore taels 0.02645544638 tls tls
Features Taiwanese taels 0.02666666000 tlt tlt
– Toggling the displayed weight Grains 15,43235835000 GN GN
Pennyweights 0.64301493100 dwt dwt
– Setting the display accuracy Milligrams 1000.00000000000 mg mg
Parts per pound 1.12876677120 /lb lb
– Other features as for the basic weighing Chinese taels 0.02645547175 tlc tlc
function Momme 0.26670000000 mom M
Austrian carats 5.00000000000 K K
Tola 0.08573333810 tol tol
Factory Settings of the Parameters Baht 0.06578947437 bat bat
Mesghal 0.21700000000 MS MS
ME215/235/254/414/614:
Weight unit 1: Grams /g G Select the Toggle Weight Units application in the Setup menu: press o
ME36S, ME5, ME2: G Select Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 x,
Weight unit 1: then the O soft key once
Milligrams/mg
G Application 1 (basic settings): press the O soft key
Display accuracy 1: All digits
G Select Toggle wt. units: (repeatedly) press the Q or q soft key
Weight unit 2: Milligrams /mg
G Confirm Toggle wt. units: press the O soft key
Display accuracy 2: All digits
Toggle wt. units Weight unit 1 see above
* including the Signatories of the
Agreement on the European Economic Display accuracy 1 ο All digits
Area Fewer for weight change
Last digit off*
Weight unit 2 see above

Fewer for weight change
Last digit off*
* = not for verified balances used as legal measuring instruments
# = not on ME36S, ME5, SE2
see also “Application Parameters (Overview)” in the chapter entitled

G Save settings and exit the Setup menu: press the oo soft key
67
Additional Functions Toggling to the Next Application
In addition to the functions for:
G Press d
– alphanumeric input,
> See the section on the
– taring (not during corresponding application program for
alphanumeric input), further instructions
– printing (NUM print; S ID),

Setup (Setting Parameters)
you can also access the following
functions from this application: G Press o
Calibration/Adjustment
> See “Configuring the Balance” for
G Press the Cal soft key further instructions
> See “Calibration, Adjustment and

Linearization” for further instructions Turning Off the Balance
G Press e
> The balance shuts off
> The display goes blank, then standby or

off is displayed with backlighting
Example
Toggle the Display from Grams [g] (1st Unit) to Carats [ct] (2nd Unit)
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Toggle wt. units: Weight unit 2: Carats/ct
1. Toggle back to the basic unit c Max 210 g d=0.01mg

((:Weight unit 1) 0% 100% $
F aL
S 12048326 g
TOGGLE UNITS:
Cal
S
sT
ct
2. Change weight unit ct soft key Max 105 d=----

to carats [ct] 0% 100% %
F aL
():Weight unit 2)
60241630 ct
TOGGLE UNITS:
Cal
S
sT
g
3. Change weight unit g soft key

to grams [g]
68
Counting A
Purpose Features Factory Settings of the Parameters

With this application, you can determine – Optional balance configuration in Accuracy when calculating piece weight:
the number of pieces of approximately Setup for automatically initializing Display accuracy
equal weight. this application and loading the most
recent reference sample quantity “nRef” Reference sample updating:
You can use this application in and average piece weight “wRef” when Automatic
combination with a program chosen you switch on the balance (this is the
from Application 2 (checkweighing, automatic setting when the balance is
time-controlled functions) and one from initialized; Setup menu: Application Soft Key Functions
Application 3 (totalizing, formulation, parameters: Auto-start app. when nRef Store value input as reference
statistics), as well as with the extra power goes on: On sample quantity
functions.
– Reference sample quantity “nRef” wRef Store input value as reference
entered manually sample weight
– Average piece weight “wRef” entered Update Reference updating criteria

manually met; reference updating can
be performed to optimize the
– Storage of the current weight value for accuracy
the preset reference sample quantity
“nRef,” to be loaded when the Counting Count. Toggle to the Counting
program is initialized application
– Setting the accuracy when the Weigh. Toggle to the Weighing mode
reference sample weight “wRef” is
stored for calculating a piece count Start Store current weight value for
preselected piece count
– Automatic output of the quantity and
sample weight via the data interface
port after initialization or reference
sample updating while running the
Counting program (Printout:
Application-defined printout: Auto
print upon initialization: All values)
– Toggling between piece count and

weight value by pressing the Count.
or Weigh. soft key
– Toggling between counting and

additional applications using the
d key (for example, checkweighing)
69
Preparation Additional Functions
To calculate a piece count, the average weight of one piece must be known. In addition to the functions for:
This average piece weight can be entered into the Counting program in one of three ways: – alphanumeric input,
– Enter the average piece weight using the numeric keys and store it;
– taring (not during
– The last reference sample quantity entered is loaded and displayed when you turn on alphanumeric input),
the balance. Place the same number of parts on the balance and initialize the Counting
program; – printing,
– When the automatic initialization parameter (see previous page), is on (Setup: > Printout: you can also access the following
Application-defined output: Autoprint upon initialization: All values; see page 39), the functions from this application:
balance goes into the “counting” mode when you turn it on and loads the last average
piece weight and corresponding reference sample quantity that were entered or calculated.
Reference Sample Updating G Press the Cal soft key
You can have the average piece weight updated during counting (with the piece
count displayed) if “AWP update” is set to “manual” or “automatic” in the Setup menu. > See “Calibration/Adjustment”
Manual updating can only be performed when the Update soft key is displayed. for further instructions
Reference sample updating must be completed before using an application program from
Application 3.
Toggling to the Next Application
The Update soft key is displayed when: G Press d
– the balance has stabilized (stability symbol displayed)
– the current piece count is not more or less than double the original piece count corresponding application program
for further instructions
– the current piece count is more than 100
– the internally calculated piece count (e.g., 17.24) differs from the nearest whole number Setup (Setting Parameters)
(in this case: 17) by less than ±0.3 G Press o
Reference updating can be repeated several times with an approximately > See “Configuring the Balance” for
doubled piece count. further instructions
$ To perform reference updating: press the Update soft key

Turning Off the Balance
$ Turn on the balance: press e G Press e
> The Sartorius logo is displayed > The balance shuts off
G Select the Counting application in the Setup menu: press o > The display goes blank, then
standby or off is displayed with
G Select the Application parameters: press the q key 2x, backlighting
then the O soft key once
G Select Application 1 (basic settings): press the O soft key
G Select Counting: repeatedly press the Q or q soft key
G Confirm Counting: press the O soft key
Counting Average piece ο Display accuracy

weight calculation +1 decimal place
+2 decimal places
Average piece Off

weight updating Manual
ο Automatic
see also the “Application Parameters (Overview)” in the chapter entitled

70
Example
Determining an Unknown Piece Count; Weighing-In the Preset Reference Sample Quantity
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Counting: Average piece weight updating: Manual
Setup: Application-defined output: Auto print upon initialization: All values
1. Delete previous values if necessary c
2. Prepare a container for the Place the empty container Max 210 g d=0.01mg
parts to be counted on the balance 0% 100% A
F aL
S 5006012 g
Cal
S
sT
Start
3. Tare the balance w Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
F aL
S 000000 g
Cal
S
sT
Start
4. Place the reference sample Place the displayed number Max 210 g d=0.01mg
quantity on the balance of parts in the container 0% 100% A
F aL
(example: nRef = 10 pcs)
S 2148031 g
Cal
S
sT
Start
5. Determine the average piece Start soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
weight (number of decimal 0% 100% A
F aL
places displayed depends on
the balance model) S 10 pcs
COUNTING: wRef = 2.14800 g
Cal Weigh.
S
sT
(If you do not need a printout, select

this setting in the Setup menu) nRef + 10 pcs
wRef +2.1480300 g
6. If necessary, increase the number Place additional parts Max 210 g d=0.01mg
of parts and perform reference in the container 0% 100% A
F aL
sample updating (example: Update soft key
7 additional parts) S 17 pcs
Cal
S
sT
Weigh.Update
nRef + 17 pcs
wRef +2.1480300 g
7. Weigh uncounted parts Place parts to be counted Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
in the container
F aL
S 72 pcs
Cal Weigh.
S
sT
8. If desired, print total piece count r Qnt + 72 pcs

(here: 72 pcs)
71
Weighing in Percent B

This application allows you to obtain – Reference percentage “pRef” loaded
weight readouts in percent that are in from long-term memory when you Storage parameter:
proportion to a reference weight. turn on the balance Display accuracy
Alternatively, you can have the value dis-
played as a difference in percent – Automatic initialization of this Digits displayed with percentage:
between the weight on the balance and application and loading the most 2 digits
the reference weight, or as a special recent reference percentage “pRef”
ratio1 or ratio2. entered with reference weight “Wxx%” Display calculated value: Residue
when you turn on the balance (Setup:
You can use this application in combina- Application parameters: Auto-start
tion with any program chosen from Appli- app. when power goes on: On) Soft Key Functions
cation 2 (checkweighing, time-controlled pRef Store value input as reference
functions) and one from Application 3 – Value displayed as: percentage
(totalizing, formulation, statistics) as well – Residual quantity (portion)
as with the extra functions. – Difference (deviation) Wxx% Store input value as reference
– Ratio1 sample weight
– Ratio2
depending on the selected Setup Perc. Toggle to the weighing-
menu code in-percent application
– Reference percentage “pRef” entered Restar Start next weighing operation

manually
Weigh Toggle to the weighing
– Store the current weight as the application
reference percentage weight “Wxx%”
for initializing the weighing-in-percent Start Store current weight value for
application program preselected percentage
– Reference weight “Wxx%” entered man-

ually
– Parameter for “Weight storage

accuracy” (rounding-off factor) for
storing the reference weight “W100%”
in percentage calculation can be
configured
– Configuration of decimal places

displayed with a percentage
– If selected in the Setup menu, automatic

output of the reference weight “Wxx%”
and reference percentage in the text
line and via the data interface port after
initialization of the weighing-in-percent
program (Setup: Printout: Application-
defined output: Auto print upon
initialization: All values)
– Toggle the display between percentage

and weight readout by pressing the
Weigh. or Perc. soft key
– Toggle between the weighing-in-percent

program and other applications (e.g.,
checkweighing) by pressing d
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To calculate a value in percent, the reference percentage must be known. In addition to the functions for:
This value can be entered into the weighing-in-percent program in one of three ways: – alphanumeric input,
– The last reference percentage entered is loaded and displayed when you turn on the bal-
ance. Place the corresponding weight on the weighing platform and initialize the weigh- – taring (not during alphanumeric input),
ing-in-percent program;
– printing,
– With automatic initialization switched on (see previous page), the balance goes into the
“weighing in percent” mode when you turn on the power and loads the last reference you can also access the following
percentage entered as well as the corresponding reference weight (Setup: Printout: Appli- functions from this application:
cation-defined output: Auto print upon initialization: All values);
– Enter the reference weight using the numeric keys and store it (Wxx% soft key). Calibration/Adjustment
§ Press the Cal soft key
> See “Calibration/Adjustment”
> The Sartorius logo is displayed for further instructions
G Select the Weighing in Percent application (“Percent weigh”) in the Setup menu:
press o Toggling to the Next Application
§ Press d
G Select Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 x,
then the O soft key once > See the section on the corresponding
application program for further instruc-
G Select Application 1 (basic settings): press the O soft key tions
G Select Percent weigh.: repeatedly press the Q or q soft key

G Confirm Percent weigh.: press the O soft key § Press o
Percent weigh. Weight storage ο Display accuracy > See “Configuring the Balance”
accuracy +1 decimal place for further instructions
+2 decimal places
Decimal places None Turning Off the Balance

for readout in pct. 1 decimal place § Press e
ο 2 decimal places
3 decimal places > The balance shuts off
4 decimal places
5 decimal places > The display goes blank, then OFF or
6 decimal places Standby is displayed with backlighting
7 decimal places
Display calculated ο Residue

value Loss
Ratio1 (DR)
Ratio2 (OR)

Equations
The following equations are used for the corresponding calculations:
Residue (weighing in percent) = Current weight / 100% weight x 100%
Loss (percent-DIFF:) = (Current weight – 100% weight) / 100% weight x 100%
Ratio1 (percent-Ratio 1:) = (100% weight – current weight) / current weight x 100%
Ratio2 (percent Ratio 2:) = 100% weight / current weight x 100%
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Examples
Weighing in Percent with Reference Weight Taken from Weight on Balance

Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Percent weigh.
Setup: Printout: Application-defined output: Auto print upon initialization: All values
1. Delete previous values, if necessary c
2. Prepare a container Place the empty container Max 210 g d=0.01mg

for the parts on the balance 0% 100% B
F aL
S 5006018 g
PERCENT WEIG.: pRef = 100
Cal
B
S
sT
Start

0% 100% B
F aL
S 000000 g
PERCENT WEIG.: nRef = 100
Cal
B
S
sT
Start
4. Place the reference weight Place weight equal Max 210 g d=0.01mg
on the balance (example: to reference weight in 0% 100% B
aL
(18.21480 g equals 100%) the container
S 1821480 g
PERCENT WEIG.: nRef = 100
Cal
B
S
sT
Start
5. Initialize the balance Start soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% B
F aL
S 10000 %
PERCENT WEIG.: WxxB = 18.21480 g
Cal Weigh.Restar
S
sT
pRef + 100 %
Wxx% + 18.21480 g
6. Unload the balance Remove reference Max 210 g d=0.01mg

sample from the container 0% 100% B
F aL
S 000 %
Cal Weigh.Restar
S
sT
7. Determine the percentage Place sample to be Max 210 g d=0.01mg

of an unknown weight measured in the container 0% 100% B
F aL
S 9837 %
Cal Weigh.Restar
S
sT
8. If desired, print percentage r pRef + 100 %

(in this case: 98.37%) Wxx% + 18.21480 g
Prc + 98.37 %
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Calculation D

With this application you can calculate – You can store an equation and Decimal places in calculated result:
a weight value using an algebraic equation. configure the Setup menu to initialize 2 decimal places
This can be used, for example, to deter- this program automatically with the
mine the weight per unit area or “gsm” stored equation
weight (grams per square meter) of paper. Soft Key Functions
– The o symbol is displayed to indicate Equat. Toggle to equation
You can use this application in a calculated value; the equation + Enter an addition operator
combination with any program chosen used is displayed in the text line in the equation
from Application 2 (checkweighing,
time-controlled functions) and one from – If no equation was entered, the weight - Enter a subtraction operator
Application 3 (totalizing, formulation, value is displayed in the equation
statistics) as well as with the extra
functions. – Toggle between the weight readout, * Enter a multiplication
equation input and display of the operator in the equation
calculated result by pressing the
corresponding soft keys (or press / Enter a division operator
c to toggle between weight and in the equation
calculated value)
Start Start calculation
– There are four operators
(+, –, *, /) and one factor (weight value) Weigh Toggle to the weighing mode
available when you enter an equation
Weight Enter a weight operand
– Max. equation length: in the equation
28 characters
– Pressing c will delete either Printout for Calculation

the equation or the last character The calculation result is printed.
entered, depending on the
configuration in the Setup menu Res + 693.88 o
(Setup: Device parameters: Keys:
CF function for inputs: Delete last Res: Result of calculation with equation
character)
– The calculated result is displayed

with the number of decimal places
configured in the Setup menu.
Not all decimal places are displayed
if the result is longer than the display
allows. If there are more digits before
the decimal point than the display can
show, an error message is displayed
– The equation is stored in

non-volatile memory
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G Turn on the balance: press e In addition to the functions for:
– taring (not during alphanumeric input),
G Select the Calculation application program in the Setup menu: press o
– printing,
G Select the Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 x,
then the O soft key once you can also access the following
functions from this application:
G Select Calculation: press the Q or q soft key, repeatedly, if necessary § Press the Cal soft key
G Confirm Calculation: press the O soft key > See “Calibration/Adjustment”

Calculation Decimal places None
in calculated result 1 decimal place Toggling to the Next Application
ο 2 decimal places § Press d
3 decimal places
4 decimal places > See the section on the corresponding
5 decimal places application program for further
6 decimal places instructions
7 decimal places
ο = factory setting Setup (Setting Parameters)
§ Press o
“Configuring the Balance” > See “Configuring the Balance” for
further instructions
§ Press e
> The display goes blank, then

OFF or Standby is displayed with
backlighting
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Example
Calculate the weight per unit area (grammage or gsm weight) of paper: determine the gsm of a sheet of A4 paper
with the dimensions 0.210 m x 0.297 m = 0.06237 m 2. The gsm weight is a product of the division of the weight by the surface area.
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Calculation
1. Turn on the balance and configure e

the settings as indicated above
2. Delete previous values, if necessary c Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% D
3. Tare the balance w F aL

S
EQUAT.:
Cal
000000 g S
sT
Equat. Start
4. Select equation input Equat. soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% D
F aL
=
S 000000 g
Enter equation
+ - * / Weight Start
S
sT
5. Enter weight value Weight soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

Enter division sign / soft key 0% 100% D
Enter the area .062 F aL
of a sheet of A4 paper 37 S 000000 g
=W/0.06237
Enter equation
+ - * / Weight Start
S
sT
6. Turn on the calculated result display Start soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% D
F aL
S
EQUAT.=W/0.06237
Cal
000 og S
sT
Equat.Weigh.
7. Determine the gsm weight Place A4 sheet Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% D
on the balance
F aL
S
EQUAT.=W/0.06237
Cal
8113 og S
sT
Equat.Weigh.
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Density Determination E

With this application you can determine – Choose from 2 methods for determining Method: Buoyancy
the density and volume of solid, pasty, liq- density of solids:
uid or powdered samples. – Buoyancy, or Liquid causing buoyancy: Water
You can use this application in combination No. of decimals for display of vol. density:
with any program chosen from Application 2 decimals
2 (e.g., checkweighing, timer functions) Wa
and one from Application 3 (totalizing, Printout: None
formulation, statistics) as well as with the
extra functions.
Wfl Soft Key Functions
Wa Store weight of sample in air
– displacement.
Wfl With liquid density, buoyancy
and displacement methods:
– Store weight of sample
in liquid
With pycnometer method:

Wa Wfl – Store weight of
reference liquid
– Density determination of powdered or Wr With pycnometer method:

pasty samples using the pycnometer Store weight of sample and
method liquid
Start Start a new measurement

routine
Param. Toggle to parameter input

mode (depending on method
selected)
Densit Display the density (the

Wfl Wa Wr parameters set remain
effective for the next
measurement)
– Density determination of liquids using
the liquid density method Weigh Display the weight (the
parameters set remain
– Choice of liquids for buoyancy: effective for the next
– Water measurement)
– Ethanol
– Other liquids (user-definable) Vol. Display the volume (the
parameters set remain
– Reference values can be entered using effective for the next
the numeric keys measurement)
– Weight of sample in air (Wa)
– Weight of sample in liquid, or weight
of reference liquid when using the
pycnometer (Wfl)
– Weight of sample and
reference liquid when using the
pycnometer (Wr)
– Long-term storage of parameters:

– Temperature
– Air buoyancy correction
– Air density
– Density of reference liquid
– Expansion coefficient
– Plummet volume
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Equations Used to Determine Density
Buoyancy: Rho = (Wa · (Rhofl – LA)) / ((Wa – Wfl) · Corr) + LA
For the buoyancy method, a factor of 0.99983 (factory setting) is used to

allow for the buoyancy caused by the bars of the sample holder of the YDK
01 (LP) Density Determination Kit. This factor is yielded by allowing for this
equation:
buoyancy of bars/wires = 2 · d2 / D2 (Wa – Wfl)
The equation considers the following variables: the number of bars or wires,
the bar/wire diameter of the sample holder, and the inner diameter of the
vessel used.
The correction factor 0.99983 is yielded by 1 – 2 · d2 / D2
where: 2 = number of wires/bars

d = bar diameter (0.7 mm) for YDK01
D = inner diameter of the vessel (76 mm) for YDK01
If you are using different vessels or other density kits, press

the Param. soft key to enter any necessary changes to this calculation
factor.
To determine the density of a solid according to the buoyancy method with

our YDK 01 (LP) Density Determination Kit, make sure to use the beaker with
a 76 mm diameter.
Displacement: Rho = (Wa · (Rhofl – LA)) / (Wfl · Corr) + LA
For the displacement method, a factor of 1.00000 (factory setting) is used to

allow for the buoyancy caused by a wire suspended in the liquid.
If you are using different vessels or other density kits, press

the Param. soft key to enter any necessary changes in this calculation
factor.
The equation considers the following variables: the number of wires or bars,
the wire/bar diameter of the sample holder, and the inner diameter of the
vessel used.
This factor is yielded by: Corr = 1 – χ · d2 / D2
where: χ = number of wires

d = wire diameter
D = inner diameter of the vessel
Rhofl = density of the liquid causing buoyancy

Wa = weight of sample in air
Wfl = weight of the sample in liquid/buoyancy of sample
Corr = correction for buoyancy produced by the immersed
wires or bars of the sample holder:
– = 0.99983 for the buoyancy method
– = 1 for the displacement method
LA = correction for air buoyancy = 0.0012 g/ccm
Pycnometer: Rho = (Wa · (Rhofl – LA)) / (Wfl + Wa – Wr) + LA
where: Rhofl = density of the reference liquid

Wa = weight of the sample
Wfl = weight of the reference liquid
Wr = weight of sample + the reference liquid
LA = correction for air buoyancy = 0.0012 g/ccm
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> The Sartorius logo is displayed; the self-test is performed
G Select the Density application in the Setup menu: press o
– printing,
G Select the Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 x,
G Select Density: press the Q or q soft key, repeatedly, if necessary G Press the CAL soft key
G Confirm Density: press the O soft key > See “Calibration/Adjustment”

Density Method Density of liquid
ο Buoyancy Toggling to the Next Application
Displacement G Press d
Pycnometer
Liquid causing ο Water corresponding application program
buoyancy Ethanol for further instructions
User-definable
Decimals for disp. of None G Press o
vol./density 1 decimal place
ο 2 decimal places > See “Configuring the Balance” for
3 decimal places further instructions
4 decimal places
Printout ο None G Press e
All data
ο = factory setting > The balance shuts off
see also the “Application Parameters (Overview)” in the chapter entitled > The display goes blank, then
“Configuring the Balance” OFF or Standby is displayed with
backlighting
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Example
Buoyancy: Determine the Density of Samples of a Solid Using the Buoyancy Method. Reference Liquid: Water
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Density
1. Delete previously stored values c Max 210 g d=0.01mg

if necessary 0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
S 000000 g
DENSITY: Temp=20.0
Cal
C
Param.
N
S
sT
Wa
2. Change parameters, Param. soft key DENSITY:

Temperature : Temp + 20.0 C
if necessary Buoyancy corr: Corr + 1.000000
Air density : LA + 0.001200 g/
oo Q q l
3. Position the sample holder

(immerse in water)

0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
S 000000 g
DENSITY: Temp=20.0
Cal
C
Param.
N
S
sT
Wa
5. Determine the weight of the Max 210 g d=0.01mg

sample in air: place sample 0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
on the weighing pan
S 1502041 g
DENSITY: Temp=20.0
Cal
C
Param.
N
S
sT
Wa
6. Store weight value Wa soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
S 1502041 g
DENSITY: Temp=20.0
Cal
C
Param.
N
S
sT
Wfl

sample in liquid: place sample 0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
in the sample holder
S 1324084 g
DENSITY: Temp=20.0
Cal
C
Param.
N
S
sT
Wfl
8. Store weight value in liquid Wfl soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% C
Density of sample is displayed E
H
F aL
S 838 g/
gcm
DENSITY: calculated density
Cal Param. Vol.
3 N
S
sT
Start
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9. Display volume of sample Vol. soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
S 179 g g/
cm3 N
S
sT
DENSITY: calculated volume
Cal Param. Weigh Start
10. Display weight Weigh soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
S 1324084 g
DENSITY: buoyancy
Cal
N
S
sT
Param.Densit Start
11. Repeat procedure with Start soft key

next sample, if desired
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Differential Weighing
Purpose Features – Special display page for statistics lets

This application enables you to compare – 4 different sequences for measuring the you define whether lot statistics are
samples before and after a given treat- tare weights, initial sample weights and dependent on backweight, loss, or ratio
ment (such as drying or ashing) and the backweights (backweighing result): values
determine the difference in weight. – Individual weighing
– Consecutive individual – Press a soft key to view the desired
There are different procedures available weighing display page (lots, samples, values or
for this application: – Combined weighing results)
– Collect all data (tare, initial weight, and – Serial weighing
backweighing result) for each sample – To view lot, sample or measured value
individually (menu setting “Weighing – Choice of weighing sequence by select- data, enter the ID and then press
sequence: Individual weighing”) ing this parameter in the Setup menu the corresponding soft key
or by pressing the Wg.seq soft key (Lot/Sample/Values)
– Save the tare weights and initial (if the “Weighing sequence key” option
weights for all samples first, then is set) – Define whether printer output is
perform backweighing (menu setting dependent on the processing status
“Combined weighing”) – Perform up to 99 backweighing routines of the sample
on a single sample
– Save the tare weights for all samples – Printout can contain individual values,
first, then determine the initial weight – Differential weighing with or without backweighed values and statistics
of each sample and, finally, perform tare weighing (not necessary for meas-
backweighing (serial weighing) uring coatings or lamination layers) – User-definable printout format
– Define the number of decimal – The configurations for the weighing

places displayed for calculated results sequence and results are saved
separately for each lot
– Define whether autosaving weight val-
ues is dependent on the stability param-
eter
– Define whether the minimum load for

autosave is dependent on the display
– List function, with

Display page for lots:
Lists all lots (up to 100 max.) with
the number of samples in each lot and
the processing status (tare weight,
initial weight, backweighed residue
(“backweight”)
View, create, rename or delete lots gen-
erated
Enter or change a factor for calculation
of results
Display page for samples:

Lists all samples (up to 999 max.) with
processing status
View, delete, omit, or include samples
Display page for measured values:

Shows date, time, ID and values
measured
Display page for results:

Values calculated for a sample
(backweight, loss, ratio1, ratio2)
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Differential Weighing: Defining the 3. Combined Weighing Factory Settings of the Parameters
Weighing Sequence The tare and initial weight, in that Weighing sequence:
You can choose from among four order, of each sample is measured first, Group weighing
sequences for measuring tare then the backweight of each sample is
weights, initial sample weights and measured. Tare weighing: Yes
backweighed residue (“backweight”)
during differential weighing: Measured weights/values Result with decimal point:
2 decimal places
Samples
1. Individual Weighing
Tare weight, initial weight and back- Tare Init.wt. Backwt.
Autosave values: No
weight are measured in that order. 1 1 1
Minimum load for autosave:
Measured weights/values 10 digits
Sample
Tare Init.wt. Backwt. Save statistics: No

2 2 2
Tare Init.wt. Backwt.
1 1 1 Generate printout:
Automatic after
Tare Init.wt. Backwt. backweighing
3 3 3
Include sample ID in the text line: No
2. Consecutive Individual Weighing Wg. seq. key: Yes

Several individual weighing routines 4. Serial Weighing
(see above) are performed in series. First the tare weight for each sample is Clear sample after individual weight,
measured, then the initial weight of result + unload: No
Measured weights/values each sample is measured in the same
order that their tare weights were Last residual weight saved as the initial
Samples
measured, and then all backweights weight: No

Tare Init.wt. Backwt. are measured.
1 1 1
Measured weights/values
Samples

2 2 2 Tare Init.wt. Backwt.
1 1 1

3 3 3 Tare Init.wt. Backwt.
2 2 2

3 3 3
You can define the weighing sequence

in the Setup menu or by pressing the
Wg.seq (if the “Weighing sequence
key” option is activated).
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Printout for Differential Weighing The following printout is generated:
Generating Printouts Backweighing Printout

Automatically (Example)
The configured backweighing printout
is generated automatically after -------------------- Dotted line
backweighing, if one of the following 16.11.1999 14:55:12 Date/time
settings is selected Setup: Application 1: Lot CH12345 Lot ID
Differential weighing: Generate print- Sample 14 Sample number
out: ID CX88 Sample ID
T1 + 23.45821 g Tare weighing (with PT1 selected)
Automatic after N1 +125.57234 g Initial weight
backweighing R (3)+103.68442 g Backweight (residue as weight)
Auto after init.weigh R + 82.57 % Residue in percent
+ backweigh D - 21.88792 g Loss as a weight
Auto after tare-, D - 17.43 % Loss in percent
init- +backweigh. Fact + 1.10345 Calculation factor
D-Res - 24.15 o Calculated loss
Ratio1+ 21.11 % Ratio 1
Generating Printouts Manually Ratio2+ 121.11 % Ratio 2
-------------------- Dotted line
The individual printout is generated
when the r key is pressed while
there is a tare, initial or backweight on
the balance, or when d is pressed
to toggle applications.
You can generate the configured

printout manually after backweighing
if you press the r key while the
display page for the results is shown.
To generate the statistics printout,

press the r key
– when the display page for statistics

is shown,
– when the samples with a desired number

of backweighing operations is selected
(for example, statistics on all samples
with 2 backweighing operations).
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Preparation 1
) Setting can only be changed when
G Turn on the balance: press e the application is first run and when
the Wg. seq key option is set to
> The Sartorius logo is displayed; a self-test is performed “No”
G Select the Differential Weighing application in the Setup menu: press o 2

) The last value with the stability
symbol is saved only during initial
G Select the Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 x, sample weighing. Tare and back-
then the O soft key once weights are saved as the “first value
at stability.” This menu option
G Select Application 1 (basic settings): press the O soft key enables you to perform filling
functions during initial weighing.
G Select Differential weighing: press the Q or q soft key,
repeatedly, if necessary 3
) To autosave a value between 70 and
130% of the initialization value, the
G Confirm Differential weighing: press the O soft key balance must be unloaded to below
30% or loaded to above 170% of
Differential Weighing sequence 1) Individual weighing this initialization value.
weighing Consecutive individual weighing
ο Combined weighing
Serial weighing
Tare weighing No
ο Yes
Result with None

decimal point 1 decimal place
ο 2 decimal places
3 decimal places
4 decimal places
5 decimal places
6 decimal places
7 decimal places
Autosave ο Off
values On; first value at stability
On; last value at stability 2)
On; value bet. 70 – 130% at stabil. 3)
Minimum load None

for autosave 10 digits
ο 20 digits
50 digits
100 digits
200 digits
500 digits
1000 digits
Save statistics ο No
Yes
Generate printout None

ο Automatic after backweighing
Autom. after initial and backweigh.
Automatic after tare, initial and backweigh
Include sample ID ο No
in text line Yes
Wg. seq key No

ο Yes
Clear sample after ο No

ind.wgh+res + unload + Yes
Last residual weight ο No

saved as initial weight Yes
(ashing)
86 ο = factory setting
Equations Direct Selection of Lot/Sample/Value
Backweight in %: backweight / initial weight · 100% When the measured values are
displayed, you can enter numbers and
Loss in weight: backweight – initial weight letters to:
– change the lot and sample directly (dis-
Loss in %: (backweight – initial weight) / initial weight · 100% played in the text line)
Calculated loss: (backweight – initial weight) · factor – directly access the display pages for
samples and values
Ratio 1 in %: (initial weight – backweight) / backweight · 100%
G Enter lot/sample/value ID
Ratio 2 in %: initial weight / backweight · 100%
Function of the c Key
Weighing Status Press Value deleted Subsequent

sequence c status (in this example, “CH0001”, designates
key a certain lot)
Individual Tare weighing – – –
weighing Initial weighing 1+ Tare Tare weighing G Press the corresponding soft key
Backweighing 1+ Initial weight Initial weighing
2+ Tare Tare weighing > Lot soft key:
Results displayed 1+ Backweight Backweighing The lot corresponding to the ID entered
is displayed (if the lot is not found, the
Consecutive As for individual weighing display page for lots is shown)
individual
weighing > Sample soft key:
Combined Tare weighing 1+ Previous init. weight Initial weighing The display page is shown for samples
weighing 2+ Previous tare value Tare weighing in the active lot that contains the
Initial weighing 1+ Tare Tare weighing sample number entered
Backweighing 1+ Previous backweight Backweighing
Results displayed 1+ Last backweight Backweighing > Values soft key:
Serial Tare weighing 1+ Previous tare value Previous tare The values for the sample entered are
weighing weighing shown
Initial weighing 1+ Previous init. weight Previous initial
weighing > Spl# soft key:
Backweighing 1+ Previous backweight Previous Change samples without the
backweighing list function
Results displayed 1+ Last backweight Backweighing
Toggle between Differential Weighing

Soft Key Functions and Basic Weighing:
Press d
Create Create a new lot Values Select/view the display page
for values
Lot Select/view the display page Direct Selection of the Weighing
for lots Sample View the display page Sequence
for samples You can change the weighing sequence
Ini.wt. Save initial weight (individual weighing, combined weigh-
Spl# Select/create sample data ing, etc.) directly during measurement
OIni.w Go to initial weighing function record by pressing the Wt.seq key, if this
function has been activated in the
Result View display page for results Backw. Save backweight value Setup menu [Application parameters:
Application 1: Differential weighing:
OResul Go to display page for results OBackw Go to backweighing function Weighing sequence key: Yes]
M-ini Input initial weight value Omit Omit/include sample

M-back Input backweighed residue Stat. View display page for statistics
M-tare Input tare value Tare Save tare value
Delete Delete lot/sample OTare Go to tare weighing function
Wg.seq Select weighing sequence
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List Function for Differential Weighing
The list function has 4 display pages: one each for lots, samples, values and results.
Display Page for Lots
LOTS: 792 Smpl.avail. The display page for lots shows all of the lots that have already been created, as well as the
1 1 Sample T
122 1 Sample T,N number of samples in each lot and the processing status of the selected sample (tare, initial
AB05 20 Samples T,N,R1
CH0001 10 Samples T,N
and backweight). On this display page you can create, rename, delete and print lots.
CH01234
oo DeleteCreate
2
Q
Samples T,N,R1
q Sample
You can also define a factor for calculation of loss; for instance, to have weight per unit area
calculated (such as grams per square meter). You can also enter a lot ID alphanumerically
to access a lot directly.
Display Page for Samples
SMPL: avail.792 Lot: CH0001 This display page shows the samples contained in a selected lot, as well as the processing
Sample 1: T,N,R(1) CX87
Sample 2: T,N,R(1) CX88 status of the samples (tare, initial and backweight) and the sample IDs. You can also enter
Sample 3: T,N
Sample 4: T,N a sample ID alphanumerically to access a sample directly.
Sample 5: T,N
oo Delete o Q q Values
Display Page for Values
VALUES: Lot: CH0001 Smpl:2 This display page shows the date and time of sampling, as well as the sample ID and the
Date,time: 16.11.1998 15:11:17
Name: ID CX88 values measured, for a selected sample.
Tare: T1 + 24.72654 g
Net initial wt: N1 + 14.45432 g
BackwghId res: R (1)+ 93.55678 g
oo Result o Q q
Display Page for Results
RESULT: Lot: CH0001 Smpl:2 This display page shows the calculated values for a selected sample. These include back-
Residue: R + 20.74321 g
dResidue: R + 80.48 % weighed residue, loss, loss calculated using a factor, and the ratio values. The d symbol
Loss: D - 5.03565 g
Loss: D - 19.52 % indicates the value that is selected for display immediately following a backweighing
Ratio1: DR + 24.25 %
oo Values o Q q l
procedure. To change this setting, use the q and Q soft keys to move the highlight bar to
the desired value, and press l to confirm.
Display Page for Statistics
STATISTICS: Lot:CH6789 This page shows the characteristic data for a lot (date; time; statistics on, for example, the
Statistics on: R (1) 5 Spls
Statistics on: R (2) 3 Spls backweighed residue; number of samples) as well as the calculated values (mean value,
Statistics on: R (*) 8 Spls
standard deviation).
oo Messw. o Q q l
To select a set of statistics from a lot with different numbers of backweighing procedures:
STATISTICS: Lot:CH6789
Date,time: 04.02.1999 14:31:30
Statistics on: R (1) OResidueo Press the l soft key to display the selected set of statistics:
No.of values: n 2
Mean value: Mean + 93.28 %
Std. deviation: s 0.01 %
oo Messw. o Q q l
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Selecting Display Pages in the List Function for Differential Weighing
Lot
[alphanum] Create Create lot
+ Lot Display page for lots Yes/No Rename lot

oo Delete Delete lot
Samples
o
Delete
[numeric] Omit Delete sample

Include
+ Samples Display page for samples (Omit) Omit sample
oo Yes/No Include sample
Values
o o
[numeric] Result
+ Values Display page for values Display page for results
oo Values
Result oo
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View and Print Display Pages You can manually print the display page Omit or Include Sample
You can use the manual mode to for statistics when it is shown on the G Activate the display page for samples
print display pages (for lots, samples, balance
values and results). G Select the desired (or omitted) sample
To view the display page for statistics:
To view and print a display page G Select statistics: press the Stat. G Delete: Press the Delete key
for values: soft key
G Show the display page for lots: press the G Omit: Press the Omit key
Lot soft key $ For samples each with a different
number of backweights:
G Show the display page for samples: Select the kind of statistics:
press the Sample soft key press the q or Q soft key
G Show the display page for values: press $ Confirm selection: press the l soft key Example: Sample 3 has been omitted
the Values soft key
G Print the display page for values: Deleting or Omitting a Lot or Sample Additional Functions
press r Lots can be deleted; samples can be In addition to the functions for:
deleted or omitted. – alphanumeric input,
PRINT: Lot: CH0001 Smpl:1
Current sample
All samples (5) You can choose between – taring (not during alphanumeric
– deleting the current lot and input), and
oo o Q q l – deleting all lots.
– printing,
$ Select amount of data to be included on You can choose whether
the printout: press the q or Q soft key – the active sample is deleted entirely, or you can also access the following
– only the values from the active sample functions from this application:
G Confirm print command: are deleted, or
press the l soft key – all samples are deleted completely, or
– only the values from all samples are Calibration/Adjustment
The display pages for lots and samples deleted, or G Press the Cal soft key
can be printed when they are shown on – a sample is omitted
the balance display. > See the section entitled “Calibration/
Deleting a Lot/Sample Adjustment” for further instructions
View the Display Page for Results: G Activate the display page for
G Show the display page for lots: press the lots/samples
Lot soft key Setup (Parameter Settings)
G Select the desired lot/sample G Press the o key
G Show the display page for samples:
press the Sample soft key G Select the “Delete” function: > See the chapter entitled “Configuring
Press the Delete key the Balance” for further instructions
G Show the display page for values:
press the Values soft key G Define the lot(s)/sample(s) to be deleted
and confirm Turning Off the Balance
G Show the display page for results: G Press the e key
press the Result soft key G Select “Yes” to complete the delete
function or “No” to cancel it > The balance shuts off
G Print the display page for results:
see instructions for printing the display > The display goes blank, then OFF or
page for values Standby is displayed with backlighting
Example: Deleting all samples

completely (in this case, 3 samples)
90
Example
Differential weighing: Consecutive individual weighing; select lot, determine the difference in weight between initial weights and backweights
of two samples; generate and printout statistics; do not generate any individual and backweighing printouts
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Differential weighing: Weighing sequence: Consecutive individual weighing
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Differential weighing: Save statistics: Yes
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Differential weighing: Generate printout: No
1. Turn on the balance and e Max 210 g d=0.01mg

select the settings listed above 0% 100% A
F aH
S 000000 g
DIFF. WEIGHING: Consec.ind.wgh
Cal
T
Start
L
sS
2. Start differential weighing Start soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
(if necessary, select consecutive Wt.seq soft key
F aH
individual weighing)
S 000000 g
CONS.IND.W: CH0001 #1 R(1)
Cal Stat.
zzT
Lot Wg.seqOResul Backw.
L
dS
3. Create or select lot Lot soft key LOTS: 985 Smpl avail.
CH0001 4 Samples T,N,R(1)
– select: q or Q soft key CH0002 8 Samples T,N,R(1)
continue with step 7.
– create: see step 4.
oo DeleteCreate Q q Sample
4. Select “Lot name” Create soft key
5. Enter lot name a

ABCDEF soft key(s)
C soft key
GHIJKL soft key(s)
H soft key
1234
6. Confirm lot name input l soft key LOTS: 985 Smpl avail.
CH1234 0 Samples
oo DeleteCreate Q q Sample
7. Activate weight readout oo soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
F aH
S 000000 g
CONS.IND.W: CH1234 #1 avail.
Cal Lot Wg.seq Wvgen
L
dS
zzT
Tare
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8. Measure 1st tare weight Place 1st empty container Max 210 g d=0.01mg
on balance/scale 0% 100% A
F
S 7202512 g
Cal Lot Wg.seq Wvgen
H
L
S
ZZT
Tare
9. Save tare value Tare soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
F aH
S 000000 g
CONS.IND.W: CH1234 #1 T
Cal
L
s1 S
zzT
Lot Wg.seq Wvgen Ini.wt
10. Unload the balance Remove the empty container Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% A
F aH
S 000000 g
Cal
L
dS
zzT
11. Measure the initial weight Fill the 1st container Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% A
(in this case: 24.51 g) Place filled container
aH
on balance F
S 2451213 g
Cal
L
s1 S
ZZT
12. Save initial weight value Ini.wt soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
Remove the filled container 0% 100% A
F aH
S 000000 g
CONS.IND.W: CH1234 #1 T,N
Cal
L
dS
zzT
Lot Wg.seq Wvgen Backw.
13. Treat sample in 1st container
(for example, by drying)
14. Measure backweight Place 1st container Max 210 g d=0.01mg

on balance 0% 100% A
aH
F
S 1943005 g
Cal
L
s1 S
ZZT
15. Save backweight (the value to Backw. soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
be displayed is defined on the 0% 100% A
aH
display page for results; in this case:
backweighed residue in %)
F
S 7927 %
CONS.IND.W: CH1234 #1 OResidueo
Cal Stat.
L
s1 S
ZZT
Lot Wg.seq OTare Result
16. Unload the balance Remove the 1st container Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% A
F aH
S
Cal
000000 g
Stat. Lot Wg.seq Wvgen
L
dS
zzT
Tare
17. Measure the second tare weight Place 2nd empty container Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% A
on balance
aH
F
S 7219117 g
CONS.IND.W: CH1234 #2 avail
Cal Stat. Lot Wg.seq Wvgen
L
dS
ZZT
Tare
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18. Save tare weight Tare soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% A
F aH
S
Cal
000000 g
Stat. Lot Wg.seq Wvgen
L
s1 S
zzT
Tare
19. Unload the balance Remove the empty container Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% A
F aH
S 000000 g
Cal Stat.
L
dS
zzT
20. Measure the initial weight Fill the 2nd container Max 210 g d=0.01mg
(in this case: 25.77 g) Place filled container 0% 100% A
aH
on balance F
S 2577201 g
Cal Stat.
L
s1 S
ZZT
21. Save initial sample weight Ini.wt soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% A
Remove the filled container
F aH
S 000000 g
Cal Stat.
L
dS
zzT
22. Treat sample in 2nd container
(for example, by drying)
23. Measure backweight Place 2nd container Max 210 g d=0.01mg

on balance 0% 100% A
aH
F
S 2075123 g
Cal Stat.
L
s1 S
ZZT
24. Save backweight Backw. soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
aH
F
S 8052 %
Cal Stat.
L
s1 S
ZZT
25. Unload the balance Remove 2nd container

Treat sample in 2nd container
again (for example, by drying)
26. Start second backweighing Place 2nd container on the Max 210 g d=0.01mg
of Sample 2 balance again; press 2, 0% 100% A
aH
then Spl# soft key F
S 1992174 g
CONS.IND.W: CH1234 #2 R(1)
Cal Stat.
L
s1 S
ZZT
Lot Wg.seqOResul Backw.
27. Save backweight Backw. soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% A
aH
F
S 7730 %
Cal Stat.
L
s2 S
ZZT
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28. Activate statistics display Stat. soft key
29. Select type of statistics q Q soft keys STATISTICS: Lot:CH1234

Date,time: 17.11.1998 15:44:56
and confirm l soft key Statistics on: R (*) OResidueo
(in this case: statistics on R (*)) No.of values: n 2
Mean values: Mean + 78.29 %
Std. deviation: s 1.40 %
oo Messw. o Q q l
30. Generate statistics printout r

(Number and type of data items 17.01.2000 15:44:56
as configured) Lot CH1234
R (*) OResidueo
n 2
Avg. + 78.29 %
s 1.40 %
31. Unload the balance Remove 2nd container
94
Air Buoyancy Correction G
Purpose Features Air Density Determination:

This application enables you to correct Buoyancy correction:
weighing errors that occur due to air – Automatic initialization of this – To determine the air density, use the
buoyancy when you work with weights application and loading the density of special weight set, YSS45, which is
of various densities. a weighed object stored in the non- available as an accessory. This weight
volatile memory, RhoW and the air set consists of one steel and one
You can use this application in density RhoA last saved; display of aluminum weight and is available with
combination with a program chosen RhoW in the line for text. the “Weight Specifications” certificate.
from Application 2 (checkweighing, The densities of the steel (8.0) and
time-controlled functions) and one from – Automatic start of air buoyancy correc- aluminum references (2.7) are preset
Application 3 (totalizing, statistics). tion and display of the a symbol for values and cannot be changed.
calculated values, if selected in the
Air buoyancy correction cannot be Setup menu (Setup: Auto-start applica- – Determine the air density by
combined with the formulation and 2nd tion when power goes on: Yes) – entering the density using the
tare memory applications. numeric keys
– Input of the density of a sample or an – entering the specifications for
The air density value is required for object using the numeric keys and by steel/aluminum and weighing the
calculation of the air buoyancy correction pressing the RhoW soft key. This acti- steel and aluminum weights
factor. Because not every location has an vates air buoyancy correction, if not yet (accessory: YSS45)
air density of 1.2 kg/m3, the density of a activated.
particular location can be determined using – If you enter an air density using
the air density determination routine. – Input range for the density of a sample: the numeric keys, the reference values
0.1 g/cm3 – 22.5 g/cm3. (density and weight) for steel and
aluminum are deleted from the display
– Storage of density values (RhoW and page “AIR D. PARAMETRS.”
RhoA) in the non-volatile memory.
– After the air density has been
– Deactivation of air buoyancy correction determined and saved by pressing the
by toggling to the “Weighing” mode Start soft key, the reference values
(weighing without air buoyancy are printed out
correction)
– Preset value for air density: 1.2 kg/m3
– Range for entering air density values:

1.0 kg/m3 – 1.4 kg/m3.
– You can activate or deactivate air

density determination in the Setup
menu, thus blocking access to
this program routine.
– The air density is generally determined

in grams as the weight unit.
– If air density determination is deactivated,

the air density RhoA will be displayed
for 2 seconds in the text line when you
press the RhoA soft key.
– After the air density has been

determined, you can save the value,
but this is not required
– You can block storage of the specifica-

tions (references) in the Setup menu.
(Setup: Application parameters:
Application 1: Air buoyancy correction:
Change steel/aluminum references)
– The density values on the display page

for reference values are standard,
inalterable values
95
Factory Settings of the Parameters Air Buoyancy Correction
Air density determination: Off
Diagram for Air Buoyancy Correction
Change steel/aluminum references: Off
Correction
of the mass ∆m g
ρw = 0.8 ——–
Soft Key Functions (milligrams) cm3
Diff. Display the difference
between the value measured
and the specification for g
steel/aluminum ρw = 1.0 ——–
cm3
Add the mass error to the weight

Resul Toggle to the display page
for results
displayed on the balance
Density of the object

Fact. Display the correction factor K g
ρw = 1.4 ——–
in the text line (see “Equations cm3
to be weighed
for Air Buoyancy Correction”
on this page)
g
Corr. Start air buoyancy correction ρw = 2.0 ——–
cm3
with numeric input of the
density of a sample
Net Display the current value g

measured ρw = 4.0 ——–
cm3
g
Param. Toggle to the display of the ρw = 8.0 ——–
current parameters for air cm3
g
buoyancy correction (air ρw = 22.5 ——–
the weight displayed on the balance
cm3
density, specifications for
Weight displayed
steel, aluminum, etc.)
Subtract the mass error from
on the balance (grams)
Ref. Toggle to the display and,

if necessary, input the air
g
density references (specifica- ρw = 0.0012 ——– (air)
cm3
tions and density for steel and
aluminum)
RhoW Input the density of a sample

using the numeric keys (in the
weighing mode) Equations for Air Buoyancy Correction
RhoA Activate air density determina- To determine the mass of a sample, its weight is multiplied by the following factor K:
tion or display RhoA for 2
seconds in the text line if K = (1 – RhoA / RhoST) / (1 – RhoA / RhoW)
the parameter “Air density
determination Off” is set where:
Start Start air buoyancy correction RhoA = air density [kg/m3]

and air density determination
using the density saved for RhoST = density of steel (8,000 kg/m3)
a specific sample
RhoW = density of the sample [kg/m3]
Sto Store (save) the steel/
aluminum reference values
Weigh Toggle to the weighing mode

without correcting the air
buoyancy
96
> The Sartorius logo is displayed; a self-test is performed
G Configure the Air Buoyancy Correction application in the Setup menu: press o
G Select Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 x, – printing,
you can also access the following
G Select Application 1 (basic settings): functions from this application:
G Select Air buoyancy correction: press the Q or q soft key, repeatedly, § Press the Cal soft key
if necessary
> See “Calibration/Adjustment” for
G Confirm Air buoyancy correction: press the O soft key further instructions
Air buoyancy Air density determination ο No

correction Yes Toggling to the Next Application
§ Press d
Change steel/ o No
aluminum references Yes > See the section on the corresponding
application program for further
ο = factory setting instructions
see also “Application Parameters (Overview)” in “Configuring the Balance”

G Save settings and exit the Setup menu: press the oo soft key § Press o
> See “Configuring the Balance” for


§ Press e
> The display goes blank
97
Example
To determine the correct weight of a sample, enter the density of this sample. In this example, use the air density saved in the balance.
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Air buoyancy correction: Air buoyancy determination: On
1. Turn on the balance and e

configure as indicated above
2. Start air buoyancy correction Start soft key
3. Enter the density of your sample 1.01

(in this example: 1.0120 g/cm3) 20
4. Save the density of the sample RhoW soft key

as RhoW; this simultaneously activates
air buoyancy correction
5. Place the sample on the balance Load balance Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% G
(for example, 42.12648 g)
F aL
S 4212648 g
CORR.: RhoW = 1.0120000 g/cm3
Cal PT1/T1 RhoA Weigh. Fact.
S-ID
S
dT
6. Display the saved air density, RhoA soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% G
if desired L
F
S 4212648 g
AIR D: RhoA = 1.2000000 kg/m3 (Def)
oo PT1/T1Param. Wvgen Start
S-ID
S
dT
7. Exit readout of air density oo soft key
98
Air Density Determination
Equations for Air Density Determination
The balance uses the equation below to calculate the air density for steel and aluminum
based on the reference weights supplied:
mA · WST – mST · WAL

RhoA = ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
mA · WST mST · WAL
–––––––––– – –––––––––––
RhoAL RhoST
where:
RhoA = air density [kg/m3]
RhoAL = density of aluminum [kg/m3] RhoST = density of steel [kg/m3]
mA = mass of aluminum mST = mass of steel
WAL = weight value of aluminum WST = weight value of steel
The mass of aluminum is calculated according to the following equation:
mAL = MAL · (1 – 1.2 / 8000) / (1 – 1.2 / RhoAL )
where:
mAL = mass of aluminum (specification)
MAL = conventional mass value of aluminum
RhoAL = density of aluminum [kg/m3]
The mass of steel is calculated according to the following equation:
mST = MST · (1 – 1.2 / 8000) / (1 – 1.2 / RhoST )
where:
mST = mass of steel (specification)
MST = conventional mass value of steel
RhoST = density of steel [kg/m3]
You can obtain the air density value in one of two ways:
1. Numeric Entry of the Air Density
G Turn on the balance and select the “Application parameters” as described for
Air Buoyancy Correction
G Start application for “Air buoyancy correction”: press Start
G Start “Air density determination”: press the RhoA soft key
G Use the numeric keys to enter the air density (1.0 – 1.4 kg/m3): 1 . 2 ... 0
G Save value for air density: press the RhoA soft key
G Exit the application for determining the air density: press the oo soft key
2. Weighing and Saving the Reference Weights for Steel and Aluminum
G See the example on the following pages
99
Example
Determination of the Air Density by Weighing, Using the Reference Weights Supplied for Steel and Aluminum
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Air buoyancy correction: Air buoyancy determination: Yes
Air buoyancy correction: Change steel/aluminum references: Yes
1. Turn on the balance if it is e

not already on
2. Start air buoyancy correction Start soft key
3. Toggle to the mode for air density RhoA soft key

determination to enter the
specifications for steel and aluminum
4. Toggle to the display of the Param. soft key

air density parameters
5. Toggle to the display of the Ref. soft key

air density references
6. Enter the specification of the steel 200.

reference supplied (in this case, 00821
200.00821 g/cm3)
7. Confirm entry l soft key
8. Enter the specification of the 200.

aluminum reference supplied 00348
(in this case, 200.00348 g/cm3)
100
9. Confirm values entered l soft key
10. Exit display page for Softkey oo

parameters
11. Start measurement of Start soft key

reference weights
12. Place steel ref. weight on Load balance Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% G
the balance
F aL
S 20002142 g
AIR D: St.ref
oo
:Save ZZ
S
dT
PT1/T1Param. Diff. Store
13. Save steel reference weight Store soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% G
F aL
S 20002142 g
AIR D: St.ref :Remove
oo
ZZ
S
dT
14. Remove steel reference weight Unload balance Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% G
F aL
D
oo
000000 g S
dT
AIR D: Al.ref 200.00348 g :Load zz
PT1/T1Param. Diff. S-ID
15. Place aluminum reference Load balance Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% G
weight on the balance
F aL
S 20001082 g
AIR D: Al.ref
oo
:Save ZZ
S
dT
16. Save aluminum reference Store soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
weight 0% 100% G
F aL
S 20001082 g
AIR D: Al.ref
oo
:Remove
PT1/T1Param. Diff.
S
dT
ZZ
17. Remove aluminum reference Unload the balance Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% G
weight (the calculated air density
F aL
is displayed; in this example,
1.3195259) D 000000 g
AIR D: RhoA = 1.3195259 kg/m3
oo PT1/T1Param.
S
dT
Start
S-ID
18. Exit air density determination oo soft key
101
Diameter Determination
Purpose Soft Key Functions Preparation

This application program enables you to Start Starts diameter determination § Turn on the balance: press e
determine the diameter of round wires
and metallic filaments. This program Param. Begins input of diameter and > The Sartorius logo is displayed
is used, for example, to determine the length
diameter of filaments for light bulbs. § Configure the “Density detemination”
RhoWt Saves the density of the program in the Setup menu:
You can use density determination in sample press o
combination with a program chosen
from Application 2 (checkweighing, l(mm) Saves the length of the sample § Select the Application
time- parameters:
controlled functions) and Application 3 Weigh. Display the weight press the q soft key 2 times, then the
(totalizing, formulation, statistics). O soft key
Dia. Displays the calculated
Features diameter result § Select the Application
– Input and changing of individual data parameters(basic set-
after pressing Param. soft key tings): press O soft key
– Identifier 1 Text1
(20 characters max.) § Select Diameter determi-
– Identifier 2 Text2 nation: press the Q or q soft key,
(20 characters max.) repeatedly, if necessary
– Density of the sample, RhoWt
(0.01 to 50.,0 g/cm3; § Confirm Diameter determi-
Factory setting = 8.0 g/cm3) nation: press the O soft key
– Length of the sample in millimeters
(range = 0.1 to 99999 mm) § Save settings and exit the Setup menu:
– Number of decimal places for the dia- press the oo soft key
meter result (0 –7; factory setting = 3)
– Input of the density and length of the Additional Functions

sample directly using the numeric keys In addition to the functions for:
When this program is active, the – alphanumeric input

following information is displayed
in the text line: – taring (not during alphanumeric input)
– Data record name (if you have selected
the “Product data memory” function) – printing,
– Density of the sample RhoWt
– Length in millimeters mm you can also access the following
– The calculated diameter result is indi-
cated by the “mm” ID Calibration/Adjustment
§ Press the CAL soft key
– Automatic initialization of this applica- > See “Calibration/Adjustment”
tion when the power is turned on and for further instructions
loading of the stored data record, pro-
vided that all data were entered, and Toggling to the Next Application
automatic power-on initialization, pro- § Press d
vided this has been selected in the Setup > See the section on the corresponding
menu (Setup: Application parameters: application program for further
Auto-start application when power goes instructions
on: Yes)
The start page is skipped and the diam- Setup (Setting Parameters)
eter determination program is then § Press o
immediately activated. > See “Configuring the Balance”
– Extra function “Product data memory”:
up to 300 data records can be saved for Turning Off the Balance
the diameter determination program § Press e
(for additional functions, please see > The balance shuts off
page 123)
– Press c to end diameter

determination
102
Example
Determining the diameter of metal wires and filaments (such as a filament used in a light bulb)
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Diameter determination

Setup: Application parameters: Extra functions (F5): Product data memory
1. Turn on the balance, if not on e
2. Toggle to the parameter Param. soft key

display
3. Enter name for COMPANY a ...

(in this example, Sartorius) See also page 49
4. Confirm input a, l soft key
5. Enter density of filament q soft key,

(in this example, tungsten) 1 9 . 2 5,
l soft key
6. Enter filament length in millimeters, then 2 0, l soft key,

exit parameter settings oo soft key
7. Start diameter determination Start soft key
The printout mode can be switched off in SARTORIUS

the Setup menu (Setup: Printout: Application- RhoW 19.25 g/
defined output: Auto print upon l 20 mm
initialization: Off) # dec. 3
103
8. Place tungsten filament on pan, Load balance, Max 5100mg d=0.001mg

Close draft shield P 0% 100% A
F aH
S 0406 g
DD: RhoW=19.25 l=20.00mm
Cal ProDat Param. Weigh.
L
sS
T
9. Print weight r Dia + 1.123 mm

(If necessary, weigh several times
and print)
10. Toggle to display of product data ProDat soft key

(any available data records are now
displayed)
11. Enter name for a new data record a ...

(in this example W 20) See also page 49
12. Save current parameters of New soft key

diameter determination as a
data record
13. Confirm storage of parameters Save soft key
14. Exit product data; oo soft key, Max 5100mg d=0.001mg

0% 100% A
start diameter determination Start soft key
F aH
S 0000 g
DD:WO 20 RhoW=19.25 l=20.00mm
Cal ProDat Param. Weigh.
L
sS
T
104
Time-Controlled Functions K

With this application, you can configure – Time-controlled activation of balance Function after time interval:
the balance to perform certain functions functions: Automatic printout
(such as automatic printout of values, store – one time only, at a given time of values
value in totalization memory) at a given (Setting= is displayed in the
time or after a set interval. text line) Automatic function restart: On
– repeatedly, at given intervals
You can use this application in combina- (Interval= is displayed in Storage mode:
tion with any program chosen from Appli- the text line before the function is Without stability
cation 1 (such as counting, weighing in started, and
percent) and one from Application 3 (such Repeat = is displayed after the Print then tare: On
as totalizing, formulation) as well as with function has been started)
the extra functions.
– Functions that can be time-controlled Soft Key Functions
include: Stop Stop the application
– Acoustic signal (beep)
– Lock in readout Quit Confirm performed function
– Automatic printout of values (e.g., “Lock in readout” or
– Store values for totalizing, “Beep”)
formulation or statistics
Interv Store input interval for
– Print time in addition to time-controlled functions
weight value
Set. Store input time for one-time
– Store value depending on performance of function
the stability parameter
– Tare the balance after printout Printout for Time-Controlled Functions

of weight values If the “Automatic printout of values”
parameter is set, the time and weight (or
– Press the corresponding soft key to other value) are printed out.
cancel time-controlled functions
Time : 10:15:00
N +150.00000 g
Time: Time that the values were stored

N: Net weight
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G Select the Time-Controlled Functions application in the Setup menu: press o
– printing,
G Select the Application parameters: press the q key 2 x,
then the O soft key you can also access the following
G Select Application 2 (control functions):
press the q soft key, then the O soft key Calibration/Adjustment
§ Press the Cal soft key
G Select Time-controlled functions: press the Q or q soft key
> See “Calibration/Adjustment” for
G Confirm Time-controlled functions: press the O soft key further instructions
Time-controlled Function after Beep

functions time interval Lock in readout Toggling to Another Application
ο Automatic printout of values § Press d
Store value in applicat. 3 memory
Automatic function ο On corresponding application program
restart Off for further instructions
Storage mode ο Without stability

After stability Setup (Setting Parameters)
After higher stability § Press o
Print then tare Off > See “Configuring the Balance” for
ο On further instructions
see also the “Application Parameters (Overview)” in the chapter entitled § Press e
> The display goes blank, then OFF or
Standby is displayed with backlighting
Print Net Values without Printout of Time
Select the Setup menu:

Setup: Printout: Application-defined output: Auto print upon initialization: Off
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Example
Document the evaporated amount of a sample with defined surface, temperature and air pressure at preset intervals of 1 minute, 30 seconds.
Setup: Application parameters: Application 2: Time-controlled functions

Setup: Balance/scale functions: Taring: Without stability
Setup: Printout: Application-defined output: Stability parameter: Without stability
1. Turn on the balance and configure e

the settings as indicated above
2. Delete stored values, if necessary c
3. Place container with sample w

on the balance and tare
4. Enter time interval: 1 minute, 1.30

30 seconds
5. Store time interval Interv soft key
6. Begin documentation Start soft key

(Time remaining until the
next printout is displayed
in the text line)
Printout of evaporated amount Time: 15:19:50

every 11⁄2 minutes N - 0.37158 g
Time: 15:21:20
N - 0.33215 g
Time: 15:22:50
N - 0.30187 g
Time: 15:24:20
N - 0.40518 g
7. Stop the documentation procedure Stop soft key
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Statistics N
Purpose Features – Press the M- soft key to delete the last

With this application, you can have – Storage of weight values and calculated value added to the totalizing memory.
weight values and calculated values values The transaction counter value is
totalized and statistically evaluated. reduced by one and a printout is
– Simultaneous storage of net and generated
The values determined for the calculated values
evaluation are: – Press the MR: soft key for information
– average (mean value) – Optional configuration in the Setup about number of transactions and the
menu for loading weight values and current total. By configuring the Setup
– standard deviation calculated values either from Applica- menu, you can define whether the
tion 1 (such as counting, weighing in information is displayed and printed, or
– variation coefficient percent) or from Application 2 (check- only printed, and whether the informa-
weighing, time-controlled functions) tion comprises an intermediate
– sum of all values or final evaluation
– Totalizing memory for up to 65,535
– lowest value (minimum) values – In the Info window you can use the q,
l (o) soft keys to choose which value
– highest value (maximum) – Simultaneous display in the text line of will be displayed in the text line during
the transaction counter and, e.g., the weighing
– difference between the minimum and current total
the maximum – Printout of the final result depending
– Optional configuration in the Setup on the Application 1 or Application 2
You can use the statistics application in menu for having the balance tare auto- parameters. Configure the Setup menu
combination with any program chosen matically after a value has been stored to define which values are included on
from Application 1 (such as counting, in the totalizing memory the printout (printout of individual
weighing in percent) and one from components)
Application 2 (checkweighing, time- – Manual input of the number of
controlled functions) as well as with the individual weighing operations and – Press MR for a printout of an inter-
extra functions. confirmation using the nDef soft key mediate evaluation after each addition
(target no. of operations nDef). Result or a final evaluation
printed and memory cleared after
printout of nDef – A final evaluation is printed when the
statistics routine is ended by pressing
– Optional configuration in the Setup c, if no final evaluation was gener-
menu to add the current weight, with ated by pressing MR
display accuracy, to the current total by
pressing the M+ soft key and generate a – Optional configuration in the Setup
printout of the result menu to clear the statistics memory
and reset the transaction counter by
– Optional configuration in the Setup pressing c or after an evaluation
menu for stability-dependent storage is printed out
of the measured value: Balance/scale
functions, Stability range – Totalization data and transaction
counter data are stored in the non-
– Optional automatic storage of measured volatile memory
values
– Continue totalization after turning the
Storage of measured value is indicated balance off and back on
by Uu;
zz indicates that you can place a load
on the balance
– Minimum load threshold for automatic

storage
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Factory Settings of the Parameters Soft Key Functions Printout of Statistics
Automatic storage: Off M+ Add weight values or application The transaction or component counter is
values to the total in the totaliz- printed in front of each measured value
Minimum load for automatic storage: ing memory. The component (weight). When an intermediate or final
10 digits or transaction counter value evaluation is printed out, all results up to
Source of data for auto storage: increases by one each time you this point are included.
Application 1 press this key.
n 5
Evaluated values: Net M- Delete the last value added to Total +151.67321 g
memory. The transaction Avg. + 33.0 pcs
Evaluation mode, MR key function: counter value decreases by 1. You s + 3.2 pcs
Intermediate cannot delete previous values by srel + 9.70 %
evaluation, print repeatedly pressing this key. Total + 165 pcs
Min + 29 pcs
M+/M– function, then tare: Off MR Print or display an intermediate or Max + 37 pcs
final evaluation Diff + 8 pcs
Printout of individual components: Yes
nDef Store the input number of n: Transaction counter
Stability range: 2 digits components
Total: Sum of all values
Printout: Application-defined output: Print
on request then tare: Off Mean: Average
s: Standard deviation
srel: Variation coefficient
Total: Sum of all values
Min: Minimum
Max: Maximum
Diff: Difference between minimum and

maximum
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G Select the Statistics application in the Setup menu: press o
– printing,
G Select Application 3 (data records):
press the q soft key 2 x, then the O soft key once Calibration/Adjustment
G Press the Cal soft key
G Select Statistics: press the Q or the q soft key
> See “Calibration/Adjustment”
G Select Statistics: press the O soft key for further instructions
Statistics Automatic ο Off

storage On, first value at stability Toggling to Another Application
On, last value at stability G Press d
On, value bet. 70 – 130% at stabil.
> See the section on the corresponding
Minimum load for None application program for further
automatic storage: ο 10 digits instructions
20 digits
50 digits
100 digits Setup (Setting Parameters)
200 digits G Press o
500 digits
1000 digits > See “Configuring the Balance” for
Source of data for ο Application 1
auto storage Application 2
Evaluated values ο Net G Press e
Calculated
Net + calculated > The balance shuts off
Evaluation mode, ο Intermediate evaluation, print > The display goes blank, then OFF or
MR function Final evaluation, print Standby is displayed with backlighting
Intermediate evaluation, display+print
Final evaluation, display+print
M+/M– function, ο Off

then tare On
components ο Yes

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Example: Animal Weighing with Statistics (Averaging)
Let’s suppose that you need to determine each weight of 7 very small animals and statistically evaluate and print them.

Setup: Application parameters: Application 1: Animal weighing: Printout: No
Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Statistics: Automatic storage: On, first value at stability
Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Statistics: Minimum load for automatic storage: 100 digits
Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Statistics: Evaluated values: Calculated
Setup: Application parameters: Application 3: Statistics: Evaluation mode, MR function: Intermediate eval., display+print
Setup: Application parameters: Extra function(F4): Man. store in app. 3 memory (M+)
1. Prepare a container Place empty container Max 210 g d=0.01mg

on the balance 0% 100% C
F aL
S 2206081 g
ANIMAL WEIG.: mDef = 10
Cal M+
N
sT
Start

0% 100% C
F aL
S 000000 g
Cal M+
N
sT
Start
3. Enter number of subweighing 20 Max 210 g d=0.01mg

operations for averaging 0% 100% C
F
S 5OO6 g 20a
sT
L
N
PROZENTWÄGEN: pRef = 100 %
Mul mDef S ID
4. Save number mDef soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% C
F aL
S 000000 g
Cal M+
s
Start
N
T
5. Weigh 1st animal Place 1st animal in container Weight fluctuates because of animal activity
Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% C
F aL
S
ANIMAL WEIG.: xNet
Cal M+
g
xRes
s
New
N
T
6. Start automatic animal weighing Start soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg
0% 100% C
F aL
S
Cal M+
g s
N
----T
Start
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The balance delays starting the When this criterion is met, the Max 210 g d=0.01mg
subweighing operation until subweighing series begins 0% 100% C
three successive subweights lie F aL
within the range defined for
an “active” animal
S
Cal
8888000g
ANIMAL WEIG.: m = 20
M+ 19
s
Start
N
T
18
...
1
After 20 subweighing operations Max 210 g d=0.01mg

(n: consecutive number of subweighing 0% 100% C
F aL
x-Net: arithmetic mean, net value)
S 3170073 g
ANIMAL WEIG.:
Cal
xNet
M+ xRes New
N
sT
7. Save result and activate automatic M+ soft key n 1

storage by pressing the key x-Net + 31.70073 g
(at this point, the result has
not yet been automatically saved*)
8. Unload the balance Remove animal Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% C
from container
F aL
S 000000 g
Cal M+
s
AutoT
N
9. Weigh all 7 animals Individually place the Max 210 g d=0.01mg

animals one after the other 0% 100% C
in the container F aL
S
ANIMAL WEIG.: xNet
Cal M+
g
xRes New
s
N
T
The next subweighing starts automatically; Max 210 g d=0.01mg

each result is automatically 0% 100% C
saved in the statistics F aL

S
Cal M+
g s
----T
Start
N
10. Display and print d STATI.:

evaluation MR soft key Calculated: n = 7
Calculated: x = +45.34721 g
r Calculated: s = +23.79408 g
Calculated: srel= + 52.47 %
Calculated: s = +317.4304 g
oo Q q l
* When the statistics memory has --------------------

been cleared, you need to press n 7
the M+ soft key to store the first
weight manually. All further Avg. + 45.34721 g
weights of the statistics series will s + 23.79408 g
then be stored automatically. srel + 52.47 %
Total +317.43041 g
Min + 12.85052 g
Max + 78.99121 g
Diff + 66.14069 g
30.01.1999 08:41
--------------------
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Extra Functions
Second Tare Memory Factory Settings Printout of the Data in the

Container tare weight: No 2nd Tare Memory
(Preset Tare) The printout shows either
Automatic printout: Off – Net value N1,
Purpose
With this function, you can store the
– Tare weight T1, or
weight currently on the balance as a
Soft Key Functions
tare weight, or use the numeric keys to
PT1/T1 Store weight as tare value – Manually entered tare value PT1
enter a number for a preset tare weight.
PT1 Store numeric input as N1 63.48253 g
You can use this function in combina-
tare value T1 138.73234 g
tion with a program from Application 1
PT1 150.00000 g
(such as counting, weighing in percent),
one from Application 2 (checkweighing,
N1: Net weight (value) when a weight
time-controlled functions) and one
is stored in the tare memory
from Application 3 (totalizing, formula-
tion, statistics) as well as with the other
T1: Tare weight
extra functions.
PT1: Preset tare value entered using
the numeric keys
Features
– Store a weight on the balance in the
second tare memory (without numeric
Preparation
input)
– Store a numeric value in the second tare
memory (input using the numeric keys)
G Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu:
– Identify a net value as Net1 when
press o
there is a value stored in the second tare
memory
G Select Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 +,
– You can assign this function to the
fourth or fifth soft key (from the right);
G Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5): press
i.e., F4 or F5
the q soft key 3 x, then press the O soft key once
The soft key designation for this
function is: PT1/T1
G Select 2nd tare memory
– The container-tare function can be
G Confirm 2nd tare memory
activated in the Setup menu. Any load
subsequently placed on the scale that
2nd Container tare ο No
is more than 70% of the tare weight is
tare memory weight Yes
automatically recognized as a container
and the scale is tared automatically.
Automatic Net value
printout Tare/preset tare
– Automatic printout when a value is
ο Off
stored or input (see “Configuring the
o = factory setting
Balance”)
– Press c to delete the (preset) tare
value
Second Tare Memory in Legal Metrology

– Press the (i)PT1 soft key to enter information about the tare value using
the number keys.
– The PT1 tare value is printed out with the net value.
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Example
Determine the Contents of Bottles: Bottle weight = 100 g.
Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): 2nd tare memory: Automatic printout: Tare/preset tare
1. If necessary: turn on the balance e

and enter the settings given above
2. Enter bottle weight 50

(example: 50 g)
3. Store tare value PT1 soft key
PT1 + 50.00 g
4. Determine net weight of bottles Place filled bottles Max 210g d=0.01mg
(in this case: net contents = 125 g) on the balance 0% 100% C
F L
S 12500000 g ST
100
TARA1: Ubernahme PT1
Cal PT1/T1Rekal. Comp.
a
s1
S-ID
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Individual Identification Codes (ID)
Purpose – Each ID value can have up to Factory Settings of the ID Names

With this function, you can assign 20 characters. ID1: ID1
IDs to values for documentation and ID2: ID2
printouts. – Access 1 of the 4 IDs directly using the ID3: ID3
numeric keys. The other three can only ID4: ID4
You can use this function in combina- be accessed by pressing the ID soft key
tion with any program from Application to toggle to the ID input mode.
1 (such as counting, weighing in per- Factory Settings for ID Codes
cent), one from Application 2 (check- – You can assign this function to the No values set
weighing, time-controlled functions) fourth or fifth soft key (from the right);
and one from Application 3 (totalizing, i.e., F4 or F5.
formulation, statistics) as well as with Factory Settings of the Parameters
the other extra functions. – You can configure when the ID will be Printout:
included on the printout (see “Prepara- Each time the print key
tion” on the next page). is pressed
Features
– Store up to 4 IDs; these can be stored, – You can configure the position of IDs
changed or deleted individually. on the individual or total printout. Soft Key Functions
ID Toggle to “Identification
– Each ID consists of a name and – The ID code is printed flush left; the codes” menu
a value; both can be defined by the value flush right. If the name and value
user. together are too long for one line, the Delete Delete input of selected ID
data is printed on two lines.
– ID designations are configured as fol-
lows: Setup: Printout: Identification – Optional configuration in the Setup Printout of ID Codes
codes menu to delete a single character when Up to 4 (stored) identification codes are
entering an identification code by printed out.
– Each ID code can have up to 20 pressing c. Setup: Device
characters; when you enter the value parameters: Keys: CF function for ID1 Lot no. 1234
later, however, no more than 15 input: Delete last character ID2 Daimler/Chrysler
characters of this ID are displayed. ID3 Screws M4x6
– Press the Delete soft key to delete ID4 Jack Smith
– The ID values are entered while the an ID
application program is active; press the ID1: Identification 1 (ID 1)
ID soft key to toggle to the ID input ID2: Identification 2 (ID 2)
mode. ID3: Identification 3 (ID 3)
ID4: Identification 4 (ID 4)
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Preparation
G Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o

G Select Extra function(F4) or Extra function(F5):

press the q soft key 3 x (or 4 x), then the O soft key once
G Select Identification codes
G Confirm Identification codes
Identification Printout Automatic, if configured

codes Once after pressing print, if configured
ο Each time the print key is pressed
Once for M+ function (app.3 memory)

G Save settings for the printout: press the o soft key 4 x
G Enter ID name: Select “Printout”: press the q soft key, then the O soft key
G Select “Identification #”: press the q soft key 5 x, then the O soft key once
G Select ID1
G Enter name for ID1 and confirm: use the numeric keys for numbers and/or the
soft keys to enter letters
$ Enter names for ID2, ID3 and ID4, if desired
Example
See next page
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Example
Include company address and sample lot number on the printout. Each ID line begins with the name.
Print this ID for each net value.
Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): Identification codes
Setup: Input: ID1: Company
Setup: Input: ID2: Location
Setup: Input: ID3: Street
Setup: Input: ID4: Lot
1. If necessary,
turn on the balance e
2. Select “Extra Function (F4)” o

in the Setup menu q soft key2 x,
then O soft key once
q soft key 3 x,
3. Select “Identification codes” q or Q soft key;

repeatedly, if necessary
4. Confirm “Identification codes” O soft key; then osoft key 3 x

and exit this menu item
5. Select ID1 q or O soft key

(Printout: Identifier) q soft key 5 x,
then O soft key, then
q soft key
6. Enter name for ID 1 a ... see also page 50

(in this case: COMPANY) and confirm a, l soft key
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7. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for:

ID2: LOCATION
ID3: STREET
ID4: LOT
8. Save settings, exit the Setup menu oo soft key

and select input mode for IDs ID soft key
9. Enter name of company a ...

(such as Sartorius) see also page 50
10. Confirm input a , l soft key
11. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for

LOCATION: GOETTINGEN
STREET: WEENDER LANDSTRASSE
LOT: 15
12. Place the first sample on the Place load on balance Max 210 g d=0.01mg
balance (ex.: weight of 0% 100% C
F aL
110.53214 g)
S 11053214 g100
TARA1: Ubernahme PT1
Cal ID Rekal. Comp.
S
dT
S-ID
13. Print weight r COMPANY SARTORIUS

(if desired, perform further LOCATION GOETTINGEN
weighing operations and print results)
STREET
WEENDER LANDSTRASSE
LOT 15
N +110.53214 g
14. When weighing is completed, ID soft key

delete each ID individually Delete soft key 4 times
or switch off this function
in the Setup menu
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Saving Values Manually in M+
Purpose Preparation
This extra function enables you to load G Turn on the balance: press e
weight values and calculated results
directly from Application 1 (such as > The Sartorius logo is displayed
counting, weighing in percent) or
Application 2 (checkweighing, time- G Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o
controlled functions) into Application 3
(totalizing, formulation, statistics). G Select Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 x,
then the O soft key
Features G Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5):

– You can assign this function to the press the q soft key 3 x (or 4 x), then the O soft key once
fourth or fifth soft key (from the right);
i.e, F4 or F5; the soft key label for this G Select Man. store in app.3 memory (M+)
function is M+
G Confirm Man. store in app.3 memory (M+)
– An Application 3 program (totalizing,
formulation, statistics) must be running See also “Application Parameters (Overview)” in the chapter entitled
so you can display and print the result “Configuring the Balance”
Factory Settings of the Parameters
No user-definable parameters
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Changing the Resolution
Purpose Preparation
To change the resolution of the § Turn on the balance: press e
weighing result. This enables quicker
weighing at a lower resolution. > The Sartorius logo is displayed
Features § Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o
– Weights can be displayed with a
reduced resolution. § Select Application parameters: press the q soft key twice,
– Once this function is selected, the dis-
play will appear as usual, e.g., § To select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5):
» ... d=0.01 mg« will be shown. To tog- press the q soft key repeatedly, then O soft key once
gle to the 4-digit range:
press the d*10 key. § Select Change Resolution
In the metrological line of the display,
the readout will toggle accordingly to § Confirm the Change Resolution function.
» ... d=0.1 mg«. Afterwards, the soft key
should be labeled with d/10. See also: “Application Parameters (Overview)” in the chapter entitled “Configuring the
Balance”
– In general, the balance is tared each
time the number of decimal digits dis- § Store the settings and exit the setup menu: press the oo soft key.
played is changed. This ensures that the
unit is precisely tared in accordance
with the regulations governing legal
metrology each time the readout is
toggled.
– This function can be assigned to either

the fourth or fifth soft key from the
right (F4 or F5).
The soft keys are labeled as follows:
– during normal resolution:
d*10
– during reduced resolution:
d/10
– The display cannot be zeroed if any

object is loaded on the weighing pan. In
this case, the error message
ERR 08 oO zero range will
appear.
Factory settings of the parameters

No parameters can be set.
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Example
Quick determination of the weights of a few consecutive samples with reduced resolution.
Presettings (different from the factory settings):

Setup: Application parameters: Additional function (F5): Change resolution
1. Switch on the balance if necessary and e

enter the presettings as shown above
2. Unload and tare the balance w
3. Reduce the resolution (here: 0.1 mg) d*10 soft key
Readout while resolution is being changed:
Afterwards, the reduced resolution

is displayed
3. Reduce the resolution (here: 0.1 mg) d*10 soft key
4. Weigh the example Place the sample on the weighing pan

(Example)
and weigh other samples as necessary
5. Change the resolution back

to normal:
Unload the balance if necessary and tare w
6. Change the resolution (here: 0.01 mg) d/10 soft key
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Product Data Memory
Purpose – Optional configuration in the Setup Factory Settings

With this function, you can enter, store menu to delete a single character when No user-definable parameters.
and load data records for initialization of entering a data record name by pressing
applications, including user-defined c. Device settings: Keys: CF func-
data. tion for input: Delete last character. Soft Key Functions
ProDat Toggle to data record display
You can use this function in combination – Data records are displayed in
with a program from Application 1 (such alphabetical order. Delete Delete selected data record
as counting, weighing in percent), one
from Application 2 (checkweighing, – Initialization data set for an application Load Overwrite the initialization
time-controlled functions) and an extra (such as wRef, nRef) is saved when you data with the selected data
function from Application 3 select the Store option. With several record
(identification codes, 2nd tare memory). applications and extra functions active,
you can select the desired parameters Change Change the data in the stored
before saving the data to define initial- data record
Features ization data.
– Store up to 300 data records New Create a new data record (after
– Use the numeric keypad to search for entering a data record name)
– Data records can be created, stored or and display individual data records and selecting an application, if
deleted individually desired).
– You can assign this function to the
– Press the ProDat soft key to display fourth or fifth soft key (from the right), Store Store the initialization data of
data records i.e. F4 or F5 the current application under
the selected data record name.
– Define a name for each data record of – Error messages are displayed in the text If data already exist for this
up to 15 alphanumeric characters; line in plain English – or your choice data record, a prompt asks
the desired location is displayed in the of a different language. whether these data should be
product data memory overwritten.
– Press the Delete soft key to delete a
– Assign this function to soft key F4 data record No Answer “No” to cancel the ini-
or F5 to load product ID data without tiated delete or overwrite
activating the “ID” function Battery-Backed Data Memory: operation
When the balance is disconnected from
AC power, balance-generated data Yes Answer “Yes” to perform the
remains stored for approx. three delete or overwrite operation
months. In the standby mode, the data
memory uses the power supply.
Preparation
G Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o

G Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5):

press the q soft key 3 x (or 4 x), then the O soft key
G Select Product data memory
G Confirm Product data memory
See also “Application Parameters (Overview)” in the chapter entitled

122
Example
Create a new product base data record for initializing the checkweighing program, including: target value, minimum, maximum
Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): Product data memory

Setup: Application parameters: Application 2: Checkweighing
1. If necessary, turn on the balance; e

then enter the settings given above
2. In the Checkweighing application, Param. soft key CHECKWEIGH: 0.00000 g

Target: Setp= + 0 g
toggle to the input mode for target, Minimum: Min = + 0 g
minimum and maximum values Maximum: Max = + 0 g
oo q l
3. Enter target: 170 g; see the Example CHECKWEIGH: + 170.00000 g

Target: Setp= +170.00000 g
minimum: 165 g; for Checkweighing, Minimum: Min = +165.00000 g
maximum: 180 g steps 5 through 9 Maximum: Max = +180.00000 g
oo Q l
4. Toggle to display of product data ProDat soft key PROD.DATA: PERCENT WGH
PERCENT WGH40 Wxx% 168.75432 g
(existing data records are displayed; CALCULATION8 pRef 100 %
in this example, 3 data records have COUNTING13
been stored)
oo Delete Load q Q Change
5. Enter a name for the new data a PROD.DATA: PPOZENTWÄG.

CHW01 Wxx% 68.75 g
record (here: CHW01) ABCDEF soft key, C soft key Verrechnen8 pRef 100 %
GHIJKL soft key, H soft key Zählen13
STUVWX soft key, W soft key
01 oo Lösch o Q New
6. Store current Checkweigh New soft key PROD.DATA: NEW: KW01

parameters as a data record CHECKWEIGH Setp= +170.00000 g
Min = +165.00000 g
Max = +180.00000 g
Lim-= 3 %
Lim+= 6 %
oo Lösch o Q Store
7. Confirm storage function Store soft key PROD.DATA: Data stored

CHW01 Setp= +170.00000 g
PERCENT WGH40 Min = +165.00000 g
CALCULATION8 Max = +180.00000 g
COUNTING13 Lim-= 3 %
Lim+= 6 %
oo Delete Load q Q Change
8. Exit product data display oo soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% D
F
S 16948765 g
CHCKW.: n = 1
Cal
Setp= +170.00000 g
ProDatParam. Net Show
aH
S
sT
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SQmin Function
Purpose Preparation
To display the allowable minimum sam- § Turn on the balance: press e
ple quantity “SQmin” in accordance
with the United States Pharmacopeia > The Sartorius logo is displayed
(USP). According to USP guidelines, the
uncertainty of measurement may not § Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5) in the Setup menu: press o
exeed 0.1 % of the sample quantity
when substances are weighed with the § Select Application parameters: press the q soft key twice,
highest degree of accuracy for volume then press the O soft key once
determination. This additional function
ensures that weight results lie within § Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5):
defined tolerance limits corresponding press the q soft key repeatedly, then press the O soft key
to the requirements of your quality
assurance system. § Select SQmin.
Features § Confirm SQmin.

– The service technician will determine
the required minimum sample quantity SQmin Display ο Text display
based on your quality assurance Bar graph
requirements at the location where the
balance is set up. Afterwards, he will Print in ο Off
store this value in the balance. This GLP header On
setting cannot be changed by the user.
Once he has finished programming the ο = Factory setting
balance, the service technician will
prepare a “Test in Accordance with the See also “Application Parameters (Overview)” in the chapter entitled “Configuring
USP” certificate, on which he will record the Balance”
the measurements and the minimum
sample quantity for the balance. If you § Store the settings and exit the Setup menu: press the oo soft key.
use the SQmin function, you can be
sure that the weight results will
correspond to the specifications on the
certificate and, therefore, USP
guidelines.
– Displaying the minimum sample

quantity:
The value is shown in the next line for
4 seconds after the “SQmin” soft key is
pressed
or
the value is constantly displayed in
place of the bar graph.
– This function can be assigned to either

the fourth or fifth soft key from the
right (F4 or F5). The soft key should
then be labeled with SQmin.
– If the minimum sample quantity has not

been reached:
The SQmin soft key will flash inversely.
Weights will be marked with an asterisk
“*” in the printout.
– Header of GLP-complicant records: The

minimum sample quantity entered for
“SQmin” can be printed out in addition.
– The SQmin function can be used only

when the highest resolution for the
basic unit of the balance has been set.
Factory-set parameters
Display: Text display
Print in GLP header: Off
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Example
Determining the weights of samples while monitoring the minimum sample quantity (here: SQmin: 30 mg)
Presettings (different from the factory settings):

Setup: Application parameters: Additional function (F4): SQmin
1. Switch on the balance if necessary and e

enter the presettings as shown above
2. Place the container into which the sample will be w

filled onto the weighing pan and tare the balance
3. Weigh a sample Place the sample on the

(here: the minimum sample quantity weihing pan
has not been reached)
4. Print out the weight r *N + 0.02510 g
5. Weigh another sample Place the sample on the

(here: the minimum sample quantity weighing pan
has been exceeded)
6. Print out the weight r N + 16.38086 g
7. Display the minimum sample quantity SQmin soft key

for 4 seconds
8. If necessary, weigh further samples
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DKD Uncertainty of Measurement
Purpose – Display --------- (for U* and

Display of the dynamic uncertainty PG) for:
of measurement in conformance with – Calculated net values (e.g., counting,
the specifications listed on the DKD weighing in percent, etc.)
Calibration Certificate. – Values greater than 100%
– Net value equal to “zero”
Features
After Technical Service has prepared – The function for displaying the DKD
the balance: uncertainty of measurement can be
– A service technician performs on-site used only when the highest resolution
DKD calibration of your balance to for the basic unit of the balance has
determine its uncertainty of measure- been set.
ment. On the DKD Calibration Certifi-
cate, the measurements and the uncer-
tainty for the initial sample weight are
recorded. Then the service technician
enters this data in the balance.
– Display of the factor and the exponent Preparation

entered; activation by accessing the § Turn on the balance: press e
Setup menu: Device information:
DKD uncertainty of measurement > The Sartorius logo is displayed
– Display of the uncertainty of measure- § In the Setup menu, select “Extra functions (F4)” or “Extra functions (F5)”:
ment, for example: press o
Absolute uncertainty of measurement:
U = 0.000292 g § Select the Application parameters: press the q soft key 2 times,
Relative uncertainty of measurement: then the O soft key
U* = 0.00029 %
Process accuracy: § Select Extra function (F4) or Extra function (F5):
PA = 0.00087 % press the q soft key repreatedly, then press the O soft key
– Display of up to 2 DKD uncertainty § Select DKD uncertainty of measurement

of measurement values:
The first two calculated values that are § Confirm DKD uncertainty of measurement
actviated by selecting “Display” in the
Setup menu are shown. DKD Display * U (absolute)
Uncertainty U* (relative)
– This function can be assigned to a key of measurement PA (process accuracy)
identified by the fourth or fifth soft key
(from the right, F4 or F5). Print * U (absolute)
The soft key is identified by U/PA U* (relative)
PA (process accuracy)
– Resolution
The absolute uncertainty of measure- Process accuracy Input: 1 – 100,
ment is displayed with a 10 times higher 5 decimal places
resolution.
The absolute uncertainty of measure- * = An asterisk (*) indicates an activated menu item. You can select up to 3 items.
ment and the process accuracy are * = factory setting
displayed with up to 5 decimal places
(2 significant decimal places). See also “Application Parameters (Overview)” in the chapter entitled “Configuring
the Balance”
– Printout of the addend and the factor
of the uncertainty of measurement § Save settings and exit the Setup menu: press the oo soft key
when the power is turned on:
In the Setup menu, select “Auto print
upon initialization: All values.”
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Example
Perform a weighing procedure with the “DKD uncertainty of measurement” application
Settings:
Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): DKD uncertainty of measurement: Display: PA (process accuracy)
Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): DKD uncertainty of measurement: Print: PA (process accuracy)
Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): DKD uncertainty of measurement: Display: Input: 3.00000 (factory setting)
1. Turn on the balance, if not on, and e

configure the settings as indicated above
2. Place a container for a sample on the w

balance and tare
3. Measure weight of sample Add sample to container
4. Print weight r U 0.000292 g

PA 0.00087 %
N +100.54292 g
5. Weigh next sample (if any)
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Combining Applications
The following table summarizes the possibilities for combination of the application programs described here. Each line stands for one
combination. The weighing function is generally available, and does not have to be combined with a calculating function.
Application 1 Application 2 Application 3 (data records and

(basic settings) (checking and control functions) documenting functions)
Counting – Totalizing
Counting – Formulation
Counting – Statistics
Weighing in percent – Totalizing
Weighing in percent – Formulation
Weighing in percent – Statistics
Animal weighing – Totalizing
Animal weighing – Statistics
Recalculation – Totalizing
Recalculation – Statistics
Calculation – Totalizing
Calculation – Formulation
Calculation – Statistics
Density determination – Statistics
Density determination Time-controlled functions Statistics
Differential weighing – –
Air buoyancy correction – Totalizing
Air buoyancy correction – Statistics
Diameter determination – Totalizing
Diameter determination – Formulation
Diameter determination – Statistics
– Checkweighing Totalizing
– Checkweighing Formulation
– Checkweighing Statistics
Counting Checkweighing Totalizing
Counting Checkweighing Formulation
Counting Checkweighing Statistics
Weighing in percent Checkweighing Totalizing
Weighing in percent Checkweighing Formulation
Weighing in percent Checkweighing Statistics
Recalculation Checkweighing Totalizing
Recalculation Checkweighing Statistics
Calculation Checkweighing Totalizing
Calculation Checkweighing Formulation
Calculation Checkweighing Statistics
Air buoyancy correction Checkweighing Totalizing
Air buoyancy correction Checkweighing Statistics
– Time-controlled functions Totalizing
– Time-controlled functions Formulation
– Time-controlled functions Statistics
Counting Time-controlled functions Totalizing
Counting Time-controlled functions Formulation
Counting Time-controlled functions Statistics
Weighing in percent Time-controlled functions Totalizing
Weighing n percent Time-controlled functions Formulation
Weighing in percent Time-controlled functions Statistics
Animal weighing Time-controlled functions Totalizing
Animal weighing Time-controlled functions Statistics
Recalculation Time-controlled functions Totalizing
Recalculation Time-controlled functions Statistics
Calculation Time-controlled functions Totalizing
Calculation Time-controlled functions Formulation
Calculation Time-controlled functions Statistics
Air buoyancy correction Time-controlled functions Totalizing
Air buoyancy correction Time-controlled functions Statistics
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Practical Combination of Several Applications
Example: Density determination with statistical evaluation
Density determination of a solid sample using the displacement method with water and statistical evaluation
of 10 measurements

Setup: Application parameters: Application 1 (basic settings): Density: Method: Displacement
Setup: Application parameters: Application 1 (basic settings): Density: Decimal places for disp. of vol.: 2 decimal places
Setup: Application parameters: Application 2 (control functions): Off
Setup: Application parameters: Application 3 (data record): Statistics: Evaluated values: Calculated
Setup: Application parameters: Extra function (F4): Man. store in app.3 memory (M+)
1. Delete previously stored values, c

if necessary
2. Change the parameters to the Param. soft key

ones listed above, if not already set
and save oo soft key
3. Position the sample holder

(immerse in water)
4. Tare the balance w
5. Determine the weight of the sample Max 210 g d=0.01mg

in air: place sample on the 0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
weighing pan
S 4359502 g
DENSITY: Temp=+20.0
Cal M+
C
Param.
N
S
sT
Wa
6. Store weight value Wa soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
S 4359502 g
DENSITY: Temp=+20.0
Cal M+
C
Param.
N
S
sT
Wfl
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sample in liquid: 0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
place sample in the sample holder
S 3409313 g
DENSITY: Temp=+20.0
Cal M+
C
Param.
N
S
sT
Wfl
8. Store
Max 210 g weight in liquid; Wfl soft
d=0.01mg
0% 100% C
the density of the sample H
E
F g/ aL
is displayed (toggle if nec.,
density/volume/weight) S
DENSITY: calculated density
Cal M+
128 g
Param. Vol.
cm3 s STN
Start
9. Save density in the statistics M+ soft key Max 210 g d=0.01mg

memory; 0% 100% C
E
F aL
H
the sample number and density
are displayed for 2 seconds S 128 g g/
cm s TN
3 S
STATI: n=1 Rho + 1.28 g/
Cal M+ Param. Vol. Start
The sample number and density are n 1

automatically printed Rho + 1.28 g
10. Determine the density of the additional

samples, and store these values
in the statistics memory as described n 10
in steps 5 through 9 (in this case, 10 samples) Rho + 1.29 g/
11. Generate statistics printout --------------------

Toggle to the “Statistics” application d, n 10
Print statistics MR soft key, Avg. + 1.28 g/
r s + 0.02 g/
srel + 1.78 %
Total + 12.82 g/
Min + 1.27 g/
Max + 1.30 g/
Diff + 0.03 g/
11.01.2000 15:44
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Data Output Functions
There are 3 options for data output:
– Output to the display and control unit
– Output to a printer (generate a printout)
– Output to a peripheral device (e.g., computer) via the interface port
Output to the Display and Control Unit

Line for metrological data The display is divided into 9 sections. Information about the balance,
Bar graph
the application being used and the sample weighed is output in the
Measured value line following sections:
– Line for metrological data
Text line
Soft key labels
– Bar graph
Plus/minus sign Unit
Stability indicator Tare memory
Calculated value – Plus/minus sign, stability symbol display
Application pictograms
– Line for measured values (weights)
– Weight unit display
– Data in tare memory; calculated value
– Application symbol display
– Text line
– Soft key labels
Line for Metrological Data (on balances verified for legal metrology)
This line shows:
Max 210 g – Maximum weighing capacity (such as 210 g)
Min 1 g – Minimum weighing capacity; the weight must not go below this limit
in Germany (such as 1 g)
e= 0.1mg – Verification scale interval; irrelevant if the balance is not used in legal metrology
(such as 0.1 mg)
d=0.01mg – Readability/actual scale interval: indicates the balance’s display increment in digits
(such as 0.01 mg)
Bar Graph (overview display)
In the bar graph, weighing results are displayed either

– as a percentage of the maximum balance capacity, or
– in relation to a target value, with tolerance limits indicated.
You can turn off (blank) the bar graph display (Setup: Device parameters:
Display: Digit size: 13 mm + text display or 13 mm)
Plus/Minus Sign, Stability Symbol

This section shows:
– “Busy” symbol
J
– Plus or minus sign
FH
– Zero symbol (indicating the scale has been zeroed)
S
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Line for Measured Values
This line shows:
1250é – The current weight value
35 – Calculated values (such as piece counts)
=W*18.3*0.9 – User input (such as a lot number or equation)
Weight Unit Display

This section shows:
g – The current weight unit (such as kg)
pcs – Designation of other values (such as “pcs” for piece count)
Tare Memory, Calculated Value

This section shows:
a – Indication that a value is calculated (not valid in legal metrology)
s1 s2 – Indication that the tare memory contains application data
Application Symbols
This column shows:
(ABCD – Symbol for Application 1 (toggling between weight units, counting, weighing in percent,
animal weighing, calculation, etc.)
HK – Symbol for Application 2 (checkweighing, time-controlled functions)
LMN – Symbol for Application 3 (totalizing, formulation, statistics)
S – Symbol for current print job
T – Symbol for ISO/GLP printout
Text Line
This line contains:
COUNTING: nRef = 10 pcs – Explanatory text about the application program (for example, about “Counting”)
Ref. wt. too light – Explanation of error codes
Soft Key Labels

This line shows
Cal PT1/T1 S-ID M+ – Texts (abbreviations) to indicate the function assigned to each key
oo o Q q O l – Symbol for selecting and confirming parameter settings

(see also “Operating Design”)
Balance Information
In the Setup menu, you can select Setup: Info: Device information
for a display of balance information. The display includes:
SETUP INFO
Version no:
Device
01-41-05
– Software version number
Wgh.sys. ver. #: 00-21-09 – Balance version number
Draft sh. ver.#: 05-01-03
Model: ME215S – Draft shield version number
Serial no: 91205355
oo o q – Balance model
– Balance serial number
– Date: next maintenance
– Service phone
– Minimum sample quantity SQmin
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Interfaces
Purpose – In addition, the following equipment – Printouts generated from the applica-
The ME/SE series balances have two can be connected to the printer port: tion programs or by the configurable
interfaces that allow weights and other – Remote display print function can be output to the
measured values, calculated values and – Hand switch serial printer port or to the serial
parameter settings to be output to – Foot switch communications port or to both.
a printer, PC or checkweighing display, – External checkweighing display
etc. Control commands (for foot switch – Bar code scanner* – If you have selected the automatic print
functions) and alphanumeric inputs – Keyboard* mode, data will be output to the serial
(such as those from an online bar code communications port; printouts
scanner) can also be input in the * using the YCC01-0024M01 adapter generated by the application programs
balance via the two interfaces. (see “Accessories”) will then only be output to the serial
printer port.
– The serial communications port has a
Features 25-contact D-Sub female connector as – In the xBPI mode, the serial
– ME/SE series balances have two serial a standard feature. This connector can communications port can operate
interface ports: be exchanged for either of the two independently of the serial printer port
– Serial printer port (PRINTER – female connectors below: (this means you can transfer data from
Serial Out) – 12-contact round connector (RS-485 the balance to a PC and use this PC to
– Serial communications port for xBPI; RS-232 for SBI, xBPI) control your balance while generating
(PERIPHERALS – Serial I/O) – 9-contact D-Sub connector for direct printouts via the serial printer port).
connection of a PC
– The serial printer port has a – In the SBI mode, you can use ESC
permanently installed 25-contact D-Sub – Both the 12-contact and the commands from your PC to control the
female connector (RS-232) 9-contact female interface connectors balance via the serial communications
are additionally equipped with a 5-pin port.
– The following printers can be connected male connector to directly interface an
to this printer port: external bar code scanner or a keyboard. For printing an individual value on
– YDP02 request, either by pressing the print key
– YDP03 – The serial communications port can be r or by sending an ESC P print
– YDP01IS used in the following modes: command, the particular menu setting
– YDP01IS Label – SBI determines which data port will be
– YDP02IS – xBPI (BPI) selected for data output.
– YDP02IS Label
– Universal – The following equipment can be
– YDP04IS connected to this serial communications
– YDP04IS Label port:
– Printer not verifiable for legal
! You may need to use an metrology in the EU
external power supply to operate – PC
peripheral devices. – Remote display
– Hand switch
– Foot switch
– External checkweighing display
– T-connector
– Bar code scanner*
– Keyboard*
* if the 25-contact D-Sub female

connector is installed, you will need
to use the YCC01-0024M01 adapter
(see “Accessories”)
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Factory Settings of the Parameters Preparation
Device parameters: Interfaces:
Serial communication: SBI Configuring the Interfaces
Serial printer: YDP03
Printout: Output to interface ports: serial
communicaton (PERIPHERALS): G Configure the interfaces : press o
Application-defined output
G Select Device parameters: press the q soft key, then the O
Printout: Output to interface ports:
Serial printer (PRINTER): G Select Interfaces: press the q soft key 5 x, then the O soft key once
Application-
defined output Interfaces Serial ο SBI
communication XBPI
(PERIPHERALS)
Serial printer YDP01IS

(PRINTER) YDP02
ο YDP03
YDP01IS Label
YDP02
YDP02IS Label
Universal
YDP04IS
YDP04IS Label

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Configuring a Printout
G Turn on the balance: press o
G Select Printout: press the q soft key 3 x, then the O soft key once
Printout Application-defined Stability Without stability 1)

output parameter ο After stability
Print on request, ο Off

then tare On
Auto print Off

upon ο All values
intialization Only main values
Printout See section on

configuration “Printout Configuration”
Automatic output Stability ο Without stability

of displayed value parameter With stability
Automatic after weight change 2)
Start/stop Use print key

ο Not possible
Time interval ο 1 display update

2 display updates
10 display updates*
100 display updates*
Output to Serial printer Off

interface ports Serial ο Application-defined output
communication Automatic output of displayed value
(PERIPHERALS)
Serial Off
printer ο Application-defined output
(PRINTER)
Line format For raw data (16 characters)

ο For other apps/GLP (22 characters)
ISO/GLP/GMP ο Off
printout Only for calibration/adjustment
Always on
Identification # Lot ID (L ID):

ID1:
ID2:
ID3:
ID4:
only printout Yes
1
) = Information on use in legal metrology: Only permitted for control purposes; printouts are not allowed
2
) = auto print when load change is > 10d and stability is reached; no printout until residual difference in load value is < 5d
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Printouts
Purpose Output to the Interface Ports

This function enables you to print out
weights, other measured values and IDs. Print Mode Trigger Operating mode: PERIPHERALS
You can format the printout to meet PERIPHERALS SBI xBPI
different requirements.
ESC P not possible
Features (PERIPHERALS)
Line format: you can configure a data Application PRINT key Prints individual
ID code with up to 6 characters at the on balance printout or configured
beginning of each of the values to be printout according to
printed menu setting on
Weight ID: (Indiv.) PRINT key on
You can configure an extra line for Printout: printer, or PRINTER, Prints individual
identification of each weighed or ESC P PERIPHERALS or both printout or configured
calculated value using the code S ID (PRINTER) printout on PRINTER,
if “on” selected in
Print application parameters: menu
You can generate a printout of the Application
values configured for initialization
of an application before printing Autoprint: ESC P Turns autoprint function not possible
the measured results (PERIPHERALS) on/off, if autoprint
can be stopped;
ISO/GLP-compliant printout:
PRINT key otherwise, prints Turns autoprint function
You can print out parameters relating
on balance individual or on/off, if autoprint
to the weighing conditions
configured printout can be stopped;
on PRINTER otherwise, prints
Print animal weights:
individual or
Application-defined, automatic printout
Cyclical output to configured printout
of animal weights or of animal weights
PERIPHERALS on PRINTER
plus calculated weights after averaging
PRINT key Prints individual Prints individual
Optimizing interfaces: on printer, or configured or configured
– Use the highest possible baud rate or ESC P printout on PRINTER printout on PRINTER
(PRINTER)
– Turn off interfaces that are not in use
Application
– Optimize the amount of data to be
transfered
Printer Interface
Type of interface: Serial interface port
Operating mode: Full duplex
Standard: RS-232
Interface connector: D-Sub female connector, 25-contact
Transmission rates*: 150; 300; 600; 1200; 2400; 4800;
9600 or 19,200 baud
Parity*: Space, uneven, even
Character transmission*: Start bit, 7/8-bit ASCII; parity, 1 or 2 stop bits
Handshake: For 2-wire interface: software (XON/XOFF);
for 4-wire interface: hardware (CTS/DTR)
Compatible devices: YDP02, YDP03, YDP01IS, YDP02IS, YDP01IS Label,
YDP02IS Label printers; universal printers, YDP04IS,
YDP04IS Label
Manual print mode Without stability, after stability
Auto print mode Only application-defined output
Data output format
of the balance: 16 characters, 22 characters
* depends on the operating mode
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Configuring Printout Formats Generating an ISO/GLP Printout
For a number of application programs, you In the Setup menu, you have a choice of
need to set initialization values. All values three settings:
upon initialization or only the main values – No ISO/GLP printout generated (Off)
can be automatically printed as soon as
you have configured this in the Setup – ISO/GLP printout generated only for
menu: Auto print upon ini- calibration/adjustment (Only for
tialization calibration/adjustment)
Weights and calculated values can be – Every printout is an ISO/GLP-compliant

printed as numeric values either with a report (Always on)
preceding data ID code (numeric value with
22 characters) or without one (numeric Auto print checkweighing results:
value only 16 characters). See also the automatic printout of a weight when
section on Line format in the it lies within the preset limits at stability
chapter entitled “Data Output Functions”.
Auto print with time-controlled func-
You can generate an ISO/GLP print-out tions: automatic printout of weights
always or only for calibration/adjustment after a preset time has elapsed or at
or turn off this option. See also page 139. a defined time
Printout of intermediate or final evalua-
tion from the application 3 memory
(totalizing, formulation and statistics);
generate by pressing the MR soft key
Generating Printouts Acceptable for

Legal Metrology:
You can configure the Setup menu
of the balance to generate data records
that are acceptable for legal metrology
on a Sartorius printer:
– YDP02
– YDP03
– YDP01IS
– YDP01IS Label
– YDP02IS
– YDP02IS Label
– YDP04IS
– YDP04IS Label
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r (Print) Key Examples
Pressing this key causes the current value +153.00000 g Weight in grams
shown on the display to be printed out + 58.56234 ozt Weight in Troy ounces
(weight with unit, calculated value, + 253 pcs Piece count
alphanumeric readout) + 88.23 % Percentage
+ 105.78 o Calculated value
Setting:
Printout: Application-defined output or
Automatic output of displayed value
Line Format
The current value displayed can be printed
with a data ID code of up to 6 characters
at the beginning of the line. You can use ID ABC123DEF456GH Identification number*
this data ID code, to designate a weight L ID ABC123DEF456GH Lot number (weighing series)*
readout as a net weight (N) or a calculated W ID ABC123DEF456GH Weight set number*
value as a piece count (QNT) N +153.00000 g Net value
Qnt + 253 pcs Quantity
Setting: Prc + 88.23 % Percentage
Setup: Printout: Line format: For other
apps./GLP (22 characters)
* = only for ISO/GLP-compliant
records/printouts
Sample ID
You can have each weighed or calculated
value that you print preceded by a line of
text containing numbers and/or letters.
You can either print this ID immediately as
alphanumeric input (press r) or store it S ID ABC123DEF456GH Sample ID
as the sample ID (S ID soft key) to be (with less than 14 characters)
included on the next printout, if the “For ABC123DEF456GHI789JK Sample ID
other apps./ GLP (22 characters)” setting (with up to 20 characters)
is configured. NUM 12345678 Numeric key output when r pressed
Print Application Parameters nRef 10 pcs Counting: Reference sample quantity

You can generate a printout of one or wRef 1.23456 g Counting: Average piece weight
more of the values configured for initializa- pRef 80 % Weighing in percent:
tion of an application as soon as you Reference percentage
initialize the balance. This can include such Wxx% 120.00000 g Weighing in percent: Reference weight
values as nRef, wRef, pRef, etc. mDef 10 Animal weighing: Number of subweighing
operations for averaging
Setting: Mul 0.00347 Animal weighing: Multiplication factor
Setup: Printout: Application-defined EQUAT.=W*18.3*0.9 Calculation: Equation for calculation
output: Auto print upon initialization Setp +100.00035 g Checkweighing: Target weight
Min + 98.10540 g Checkweighing: Lower limit
Max +102.00630 g Checkweighing: Upper limit
Auto Print N +153.00000 g Net weight

You can have the weight readout printed S ID 12345678901234 Sample ID
automatically1. This printout can be Stat Display blank
generated after a certain number of display Stat L Display underload
updates2; you can also configure whether Stat H Display overload
or not the auto-print function is
dependent on the stability parameter3. The
display update frequency depends on
both the model of the balance and the
current operating status.
Setting:
1
Setup: Printout: Automatic output of displayed value
2
Setup: Printout: Automatic output of displayed value: Time-dependent auto print
3
Setup: Printout: Automatic output of displayed value: Stability parameter
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ISO/GLP Printout -------------------- Dotted line
You can have the parameters pertaining 17.01.2000 16:12 Date/time
to weighing conditions printed before SARTORIUS Balance manufacturer
(GLP header) and after (GLP footer) the Model ME215S Balance model
values from the weighing series. Ser. no. 91205355 Balance serial number
These parameters include: Ver. no. 01-41-05 Software version
(display and control unit)
GLP header: ID 12345678901234 Balance ID no.
– Date -------------------- Dotted line
– Time at the beginning of a weighing L ID 12345678901234 Weighing series no. (lot)
series nRef 10 pcs Application initialization value
– Balance manufacturer wRef 1.35274 g Application initialization value
– Balance model Qnt + 235 pcs Counting result
– Model serial number Qnt + 4721 pcs Counting result
– Software version S ID 12345678901234 ID for counting result
– ID number Qnt + 567 pcs Counting result
-------------------- Dotted line
GLP footer: 17.01.2000 16:13 Date/time
– Date Name: Field for operator signature
– Time at the end of the weighing series Blank line
– Field for operator signature -------------------- Dotted line
Operating the Balance with an Record of Internal

ISO/GLP-compliant Logging Device Calibration/Adjustment:
(Printer) -------------------- Dotted line
17.01.2000 16:24 Date/time
ISO/GLP-compliant documentation SARTORIUS Balance manufacturer
requires a computer with special soft- Mod. ME215S Balance model
ware. Contact Sartorius for a detailed Ser. no. 91205355 Balance serial number
description. Ver. no. 01-41-05 Software version
(display and control unit)
Setting: ID Balance ID no.
Setup: Printout: ISO/GLP printout: -------------------- Dotted line
Always on L ID Weighing series no. (lot)
Internal calibration Calibration (lot) adjustment mode
The record is output to a Sartorius Start: manual Start mode for calibration/adjustment
YDP03-0CE Data Printer or a computer. Diff. + 0.06365 g Difference after calibration/adjustment
Internal adjustment Confirmation of completed
End GLP printout: completed calibration/adjustment routine
G Press c Diff. + 0.00000 g Difference between current and target val-
ues after calibration
End GLP printout while application -------------------- Dotted line
is active: 17.01.2000 16:25 Date/time
This requires the following settings: Name: Field for operator signature
Setup: Device settings: Keys: Blank line
CF function in application: -------------------- Dotted line
Clear only selected applications
G Press c
> Text line: CF selected: clear application
G Press the GLP soft key
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Serial Communications Port
Purpose Features
The ME/SE balance has a serial
communications port (labeled Type of interface: Serial port
“PERIPHERALS”) to which you can
connect a computer, a remote display Operating mode: Full duplex
or an external checkweighing display. Standard: RS-232 (RS-485 optional)
Interface connector: D-SUB female connector, 25-contact
You can use an on-line computer to Optional: round female connector, 12-contact
change, start and/or monitor the func- Optional: D-SUB female connector, 9-contact
tions of the balance and the application (Each of the optional connectors comes with a DIN 5-contact
programs. female connector)
The communications port also provides Transmission rates: 150; 300; 600; 1200; 2400; 4800; 9600 and 19,200 baud
data output port lines for the over/under Parity: Odd, even, none
checkweighing program. This port Character transmission: Start bit, 7/8-bit ASCII, parity, 1 or 2 stop bits
can also be used to connect a hand or Handshake: For 2-wire interface: software (XON/XOFF);
foot switch. for 4-wire interface: hardware (CTS/DTR)
! Warning When Using Pre-wired Communication mode: SBI, xBPI*
RS-232 Connecting Cables Network address**: 1, 2, ..., 31, 32
Manual print mode Without stability, after stability
RS-232 cables purchased from other
manufacturers often have incorrect pin Automatic print mode Without stability, at stability, when weight changes
assignments for use with Sartorius bal- Data output format
ances. Be sure to check the pin assign- of the balance: 16 characters, 22 characters
ment against the chart before connect-
ing the cable, and disconnect any lines * xBPI communication mode always with 9600 baud, 8-bit ASCII, uneven parity,
marked “Internally Connected” (e.g., pin 1 stop bit
6). Failure to do so may damage or even ** Network address is only for the xBPI communication mode
completely ruin your balance and/or
peripheral device.
Factory Settings of the Parameters:
Transmission rates: 1,200 baud

Parity: Uneven
Stop bits: 1 stop bit
Handshake: Hardware, 1 character after CTS
Communication mode: SBI
Network address: 0
Manual printing: After stability
Automatic printing: Without stability
Stop automatic printing: Not possible
Automatic printout, time-dependent: After 1 display update
Print on request then tare: Off
Application initialization values: Off
Line format: For other apps./GLP (22 characters)
Preparation
G For the pin assignment charts, see the description starting on page 145.
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Output Format (Line Format) The following characters can be output, depending on the characters displayed on the balance:
You can output the values displayed in the
line for measured values and the weight Normal Operation
unit with or without a data ID code
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Example: Without data ID code + D D D D D D D D D * U U U CR LF
+ 253 pcs
or – . . . . . . . . . * * *
Example: With data ID code or * * * * * * * * * *
Qnt + 253 pcs
*: Space
Configure this parameter in the Setup D: Digit or letter
menu (Setup: Printout: Line format). U: Unit symbol
CR: Carriage return
The output with a data ID code has LF: Line feed
16 characters; without a data ID code,
22 characters. Special Codes
Output Format With 16 Characters Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Display segments that are not activated * * * * * * – – * * * * * * CR LF
are output as spaces. Characters without or * * * * * * A * * * * * * * CR LF
a decimal point are output without a
decimal point. or * * * * * * A B * * * * * * CR LF
and only upon request with ESC w0 (no print command):
* * * * * * S * X X X Y Y Y CR LF
or * * * * * * I * X X X * * * CR LF
*: Space
AB = – –: Final readout mode A = C: Cal/adjustment
A = H: Overload S: Draft shield status
AB = H H: Overload in checkweighing I: Ionizer
A = L: Underload Y,Y,Y = Draft shield doors
AB = L L: Underload in checkweighing
XXX = Decimal value calculated from individual status bits:
Decimal Binary Control

value value information
Bit0 = 0: No error/ionizer off
1 Bit0 = 1: Draft shield error/ionizer on
Bit1 = 0: Draft shield motor off
2 Bit1 = 1: Draft shield doors in motion
Bit3 = 0: Learning function off
8 Bit3 = 1: Learning function on
Bit4 = 0: At least one draft shield door open
16 Bit4 = 1: All draft shield doors closed
Bit6 = 0: Motorized draft shield operation
64 Bit6 = 1: Manual draft shield operation
Example for ME215/235/254/414/614/36S:

R, M, L = COO: right door closed, middle and left doors open
R, M, L = OCC: right door open, middle and left doors closed
Example for ME5, SE2:

W 008210
Angle of aperature:
The draft has turned itself by 210°.
Control information:
0 ¡ Bit 6 – Motorized draft shield operation
+ 0 ¡ Bit 4 – Draft shield open
+ 8 ¡ Bit 3 – Learning function on
+ 0 ¡ Bit 1 – Draft shield motor off
+ 0 ¡ Bit 0 – No error
= 08
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Example: output weight of + 111.25507 mg ID code characters I 1)
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Stat Status
+ 1 1 1 . 2 5 5 0 7 * m g * CR LF ID Identification (identifier)
L ID Weighing series no. (lot)
Position 1: Plus + or minus sign – or space W ID Weight set number
Position 2: Space or weight value digit
Positions 3–10: Weight with decimal point; leading zeros are output as spaces Nom Exact calibration weight
Position 11: Space (value)
Positions 12–14: Characters for unit of measure or space S ID Sample ID
Position 15: Carriage return NUM Numeric input
Position 16: Line feed T1 Application tare memory 1
N Net weight (T1 = 0)
Data Output Format with 22 Characters N1 Net weight (T1 0)
When data with an ID code is output, the ID code consisting of 6 characters precedes the Qnt Piece count
data with the 16-character format. These 6 characters identify the subsequent value. Prc Percent
nRef Reference sample quantity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
pRef Reference percentage
I I I I I I + D D D D D D D D D * U U U CR LF
wRef Reference piece weight
* * * * * – . . . . . . . . . * * *
Wxx% Reference percentage weight
* * * * * * * * * *
mDef Target value for animal
weighing
I: ID code character1) U: Unit symbol1) see “Toggle Mul Calculated result
*: Space between Weight Units” in animal weighing
D: Digit or letter CR: Carriage return
LF: Line feed x-Net Result in animal weighing
x-Res Calculated result in animal
1
) depends on balance type; e.g., not all units and characters are weighing
available on balances verified for use in legal metrology Res Result using equation
(calculation)
Setp Target value for
Special Codes checkweighing
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Min Lower limit for checkweighing
S t a t * * * * * * * * – – * * * * * * CR LF
Max Upper limit for checkweighing
H H
Time Time that a value was stored
L L Compxx Component no. xx in formula-
C tion
Tot.cp Total weight in formulation
*: Space L: Underload n Transaction counter
– –: Final readout mode
Total Sum of all values
(unstable weight) L L: Underload in checkweighing
H: Overload C: Calibration/adjustment Avg. Average in statistics
H H: Overload in checkweighing Draft shield and ionizer status; similar s Standard deviation
to data output format with 16 characters srel Variation coefficient
Diff Difference between maximum
Error Codes and minimum
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
S t a t * * * * * E r r * # # # * * * * CR LF
*: Space # # #: Error code number
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Data Input Format Esc: Escape
You can connect a computer to your balance to send commands via the balance interface !: Command character
port to control balance functions and applications. #: Number
&: Number or letter
The commands sent are control commands and may have different formats; e.g., control _: Underline (ASCII: 95)
commands can have up to 26 characters. Each character must be transmitted according to CR: Carriage return (optional)
the settings configured in the Setup menu for data transmission. LF: Line feed (optional)
max: depends on command character;
i.e., parameter: once the max. length
Format for Control Commands is reached, input received
is truncated, rather than discarded
Format 1: Esc ! CR LF as with keyboard input
Format 2: Esc ! # _ CR LF
Format 3: Esc ! # & (max. 20 &) & _ CR LF
Format 4: Esc ! # & (max. 20 &) & _ CR LF
Format 5: Esc ! # # # _ CR LF Exc ! # _CR LF
Format 1 (e.g., ESC K) Format 2 (e.g., ESC f3_) Control Commands for the Draft Shield
on the ME5 and SE2:
! Meaning !# Meaning w0 Draft shield status
I Weighing mode 1 f3 Zero w1 Open draft shield 100° towards the
L Weighing mode 2 f4 Tare (without zeroing) left (stored position is deleted)
M Weighing mode 3 f5 Left draft shield key (closes and w2 Close draft shield
N Weighing mode 4 opens as “learned” or standard)
w3 Open draft shield up to position
O Block keys f6 Right draft shield key (closes and saved
opens as “learned” or standard)
P Print w4 Open draft shield 100° towards the
f9 J function key right (stored position is deleted)
Q Beep (acoustic signal)
kF1 Soft key 1 * Function depends on
R Unblock keys
setting in application
S Restart kF6 Soft key 6* program Format 3
T Tare and zero kF7 o function key (not allowed in the Setup menu
Z Internal calibration/adjustment kF8 d function key For example: ESC z5 1234567_)
m0 Ionizer status
!# Meaning
m1 Ionizer on
z5 Input (GLP) balance ID no.
m2 Ionizer off
z6 Input weight set “inventory” no.
s3 c function key
z7 Print weighing series no.
x0 Perform internal calibration
x1 Print balance model
x2 Print serial no. of weighing platform Format 4
x3 Software version of weighing platform ! Meaning
x4 Software version of display & control unit t Text input in display
x5 Print (GLP) balance ID no.
x6 Print weight set “inventory” no.
Format 5
x7 Print weighing series no.
(only for ME5, SE2: for example:
ESC t120 _ f5_)
Control Commands for the Draft Shield on
Models ME215/235/254/414/614/36S: ESC txxx _ CR LF ESC f5 _ CR LF:
Save left-opening position xxx in degrees
w0 Draft shield status
ESC txxx _ CR LF ESC f6 _ CR LF:
w1 Left draft shield door open Save right-opening position xxx in degrees
w2 Close all draft shield doors
w3 Open top draft shield door * counted from right to left
w4 Open right-hand draft shield door
w5 Open left & top draft shield doors
w6 Open left and right draft shield doors
w7 Open right-hand and top draft shield doors
w8 Open all draft shield doors
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“External Keyboard” Functions Handshake Transmitting Device:
(PC-Keyboard) The balance interface (Sartorius Balance Once XOFF has been received, it prevents
Setting Interface = SBI) has transmit and receive further transmission of characters.
Setup: Interfaces: Function “external buffers. You can define the handshake When XON is received, it re-enables the
switch”: extra keyboard parameter in the Setup menu: transmitting device to send data.
The key codes implemented here are spe- – Hardware handshake (CTS/DTR) Receiving Device:
cific to the German keyboard layout. The – Software handshake (XON, XOFF) XOFF is transmitted after the 26th
following alphanumeric characters are character has been stored. To prevent too
implemented (some require “Shift” key): many control commands from being
a–z, A–Z, 0–9, <space>, Hardware Handshake received at one time, XON is not trans-
„,.\+'<>/"$@%/();=:_?* With a 4-wire interface, 1 more mitted until the buffer is almost empty.
character can be transmitted after CTS
Function keys: (Clear to Send). Activating Data Output
You can define the data output parameter
PC keyboard ME/SE Software Handshake so that output is activated either when a
F1 w key The software handshake is controlled print command is received or automatical-
F2 o key via XON and XOFF. When a device is ly and synchronously with the balance dis-
F3 Softkey F6 (far left) switched on, XON must be transmitted play or at defined intervals (see application
Cal key to enable any connected device to program descriptions and auto print set-
F4 F5 soft key (2nd from left) communicate. ting).
F5 F4 soft key (3rd from left)
F6 F3 soft key When the software handshake is Data Output by Print Command
(3rd from right) configured in the Setup menu, the The print command can be transmitted
F7 F2 soft key hardware handshake becomes active by pressing r or by a software
(3rd from right) after the software handshake. command (Esc P).
F8 F1 soft key (far right)
F9 d key Automatic Data Output
F10 – The data transmission sequence is In the “auto print” operating mode, data is
F11 r key as follows: output to the interface port without an
F12 – extra print command. You can choose to
Print r key Balance ––– byte –––> Computer have data output automatically at defined
Return L (Enter) F1 soft key (far right) (trans- ––– byte –––> (receiving print intervals with or without the stability
Cursor Up F3 soft key mitting ––– byte –––> device) parameter. Whichever parameter you select,
(3rd from right) device) ––– byte –––> the data will be output as the
Cursor Left F4 soft key (3rd from left) <––– XOFF ––– readouts appear on the balance display.
Cursor Down F2 soft key ––– byte –––> The display update frequency depends on
(2nd from right) ––– byte –––> both the model of the balance and the
Cursor Right F1 soft key (far right) … current operating status.
POS 1 (Home) F6 soft key (far left) (Pause)
Cal key … If you select the auto print setting, data
Backspace c key <––– XON ––– will be transmitted immediately the
ESC c key ––– byte –––> moment you turn on the balance. In the
––– byte –––> Setup menu, you can configure whether
Synchronization ––– byte –––> this automatic output can be stopped and
During data communication between the ––– byte –––> started by pressing r.
balance and an on-line device (computer),
messages consisting of ASCII characters are
transmitted via the interface. For error-free
data communication, the parameters for
baud rate, parity, handshake mode and
character format must be the same for
both units.
You can set these parameters in the Setup

menu so that they match those of the
on-line device. You can also define
parameters in the balance to make data
output dependent on various conditions.
The conditions that can be configured are
described under each of the application
program descriptions.
If you do not plug a peripheral device into

the balance interface port, this will not
generate an error message.
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Pin Assignment Charts
Female Interface Connector:

25-position D-Submini, DB25S, with screw 1 13
lock hardware for cable gland 14 25
Male Connector Used (please use

connectors with the same specifications):
25-pin D-Submini, DB25S, Pin Assignment Chart, 25-contact Female Connector, RS-232:
with integrated shielded cable clamp Pin 1: Signal Ground
assembly (Amp type 826 985-1C) and Pin 2: Data Output (TxD)
fastening screws (Amp type 164 868-1) Pin 3: Data Input (RxD)
Pin 4: Signal Ground
Pin 5: Clear to Send (CTS)
Pin 6: Internally Connected
Pin 7: Internal Ground (GND)
Pin 9: Reset _ In r t key/ F1 function F2 function c key/
Pin 10: – 12 V Output key/ Control key/ key/ Control
Pin 11: + 12 V Output Universal output 1*) Control Control output 4*)
2 switch*) “lighter” output 2*) output 3*) “set”
Pin 12: Reset _ Out ) “equal” “heavier”
Pin 13: + 5 V Output
Pin 15:
Pin 16:
Pin 17:
Pin 18:
Pin 19:
Pin 20: Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
Pin 21: Supply Voltage Ground (GND)
Pin 22: Not Connected
Pin 24: Supply Voltage Input + 15 ... 25 V
Pin 25: +5 V Output
*) = See “Additional Functions” for information on changing pin assignments

1
) = Hardware restart
2
) = Restart peripherial device
Pin Assignment Chart, 9-contact Female Connector, RS-232 (Optional):

1 5
Pin 2: Data Output (TxD)
6 9
Pin 3: Data Input (RxD)
Pin 4: Clear to Send (CTS)
Pin 5: Signal GND
Pin 8: Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
Pin Assignment Chart, 12-contact Round Female Connector,

RS-485 (Optional):
Pin A: F2 Function Key / Control Output 3 “Heavier”
Pin B: RS-485: RxD – TxD – N; RS-232: TxD
Pin C: RS-485: RxD – TxD – P; RS-232: RxD
Pin D: RS-485: Not Connected; RS-232: DTR
Pin E: Signal GND
Pin F: + 5 V
Pin G: Left Draft Shield Key / Control Output 1 “Lighter”
Pin H: RS-485: Not Connected; RS-232: CTS
Pin J: Cal Function Key / Control Output 2 “Equal”
Pin K: r Key / Universal Switch
Pin L: w Key / Control Output 4 “Set”
Pin M: +12 V Output
Connecting a Bar Code Scanner or an Extra Keyboard

You can connect a bar code scanner or an extra keyboard using the following
female connectors:
– 25-contact D-Submini female connector (using an adapter)
– 12-contact round female connector (using an adapter)
– 5-contact direct DIN female connector
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3 1
5 2 4
Pin Assignment for the 5-Contact DIN Female Connector:
Pin1: Keyboard Clock
Pin2: Keyboard Data
Pin3: Not Connected
Pin4: Signal GND
Pin5: +5 V
! The YRB02FC bar code scanner requires an external power source if you have
connected a printer and a second display to the balance.
The PC keyboard also requires an external source of power.
Cabling Diagram
Diagram for interfacing a computer or different peripheral device to the balance using the
RS-232/V24 standard and cables up to 15 m (~50 ft.) long
No other pins may be assigned in the balance.
D-Sub male D-Sub female

connector connector
Balance 25-pin PC 9-pin
TxD 2 2 RxD
RxD 3 3 TxD
CTS 5 4 DTR
DTR 20 8 CTS
GND 4 6 DSR
GND 14 5 GND
Balance 25-pin PC 25-pin
TxD 2 3 RxD
RxD 3 2 TxD
CTS 5 20 DTR
DTR 20 5 CTS
GND 4 6 DSR
GND 14 7 GND
Type of cable: AWG 24 specification
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Error Codes and Messages
Error codes are displayed in the main display or text line for 2 seconds.
The program then returns automatically to the previous status.
Error Code/Message Displayed Cause Solution

No segments appear on the display No AC power is available Check the AC power supply
The AC adapter is not plugged in Plug in the AC adapter
Automatic shutoff configured Press e to switch on the balance or select
in Setup “automatic shutoff – off” in the Setup menu
H The load exceeds the balance capacity Unload the balance
L or Err 54 The weighing pan is not in place Place the weighing pan on the balance
Err 01 Data output not compatible with Change the configuration in
O Display range output format
Err 02 Calibration/adjustment condition Calibrate only when zero
Cal. n. possible not met, e.g., is displayed
– The balance was not tared Press w to tare
– The balance is loaded Unload the balance
Err 03 Calibration/adjustment could not Allow the balance to warm up
Cal./adj. interrupt be completed within a certain time again and repeat the
adjustment process
Err 06 Built-in calibration weight Contact your local Sartorius Service Center
Int. wt. defective is defective
Err 07 Function not allowed in balances Contact your local Sartorius
Function blocked verified for use in legal metrology Service Center for information
on having the settings changed
Err 08* The load on the balance is too Check whether “tare/zero with power on” is set
oO zero range heavy to zero the readout If you are using the extra function to change
the resolution, unload the balance
Err 09* Taring is not possible when the gross Zero the balance
o 0 not allowed weight is ≤ zero
Err 10 Tare key and 2nd tare memory are Press c to clear the formulation
Tare fct. blocked blocked when there is data in the application; the tare key and 2nd
tare memory for the formulation tare memory are then accessible
application
Differential weighing: Differential weighing:
The tare key is blocked when a tare Unload the balance or
weight is stored for a specific sample change to a different sample
Err 11 Tare memory not allowed Check the tare value entered
Tare2 blocked – Cannot load the sample tare weight
– Total weight in the tare memory
exceeds the capacity of the balance
– Tare value exceeds the fine range
of the verified balance
Err 12 Tare memory greater than weighing Unload balance or use a different sample amount
Tare2 O Max. capacity or range limits
Err 17 Internal adjustment is not possible Reduce the preload or change the configuration
Adj.-wt. O Max. because preload is too heavy
Err 30 Interface port for printer output Contact your local Sartorius Service Center
Print fct. blocked is blocked
Err 31 Interface handshake interrupted Transmit XON, then CTS
Print fct. blocked (XOFF, CTS)
* = occurs only when the SBI interface (ESC f3_/f4_) is used
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Error Code/Message Displayed Cause Solution
Ref.wt. too light Error in storing reference weight Weight too light or there is
(with the counting or weighing- no sample on the balance
in-percent application)
Cannot update Reference updating not possible See “Counting” in “Operating
(with the counting application) the Balance” for reference updating criteria
Not a number Input wrong (with any Follow the instructions for the
xxxxx Too low application program), e.g., application programs
xxxxx Too high alphabetic input not allowed
Too many char. Input text too long Allowable text lengths, incl. decimal point:
– S ID, NUM, L ID, ID: max. 20 characters
– W ID: max. 14 characters
Wrong line format Configured printout, printout memory Select the 22-character format
and 16-character format selected
Limits unequal Unit entered for tolerance limits Adjust tolerance limits
for unit in checkweighing different
from the application used
Equation too long Equation exceeds 28 characters Limit equation to 28 characters
informulation
Cancel, enter No reference parameters entered Enter missing reference parameters
ref. parameters for air density determination
Function active Function is being performed –
Fewer than 999 samples can be Product memory is full Delete some of the data
saved in up to 100 lots in the product memory
Err 10 x Key is stuck Release key
or
Key pressed when switching on the balance: contact your local Sartorius Service Center
x= 1: n (F1, F2, F5, F6), c
x= 2: d, n (F3), 0, 3, 4, 9
x= 3: 2, 5, 6, ., r, w-right
x= 4: 1, 7, 8, n (F4), a,
w-left
”Checkerboard” pattern displayed o key was pressed when turning on
continuously the balance, or is stuck
Err 320 Operating program memory defective Contact your local Sartorius Service Center
Err 340 Operating parameter (EEPROM) is wrong Turn the balance off, then back on again.
RAM lost data If this error remains displayed,
Factory settings deleted please contact your local Sartorius Service Center
Err 341 Battery needs to be recharged Leave the balance power on for at least 10 hours
No WP Weighing cell is defective Contact your local Sartorius Service Center
blocked Function blocked None
The special code J None of the keys has been pressed Press a key
remains displayed since the balance was turned on
The weight readout changes constantly Unstable ambient conditions Set up the balance in another area
Too much vibration, or the balance Change Setup configurations to adapt
is exposed to a draft the balance to the ambient conditions
A foreign object is caught between Remove the foreign object
the pan and the balance housing
The weight readout is obviously wrong The balance has not been
calibrated/adjusted Calibrate/adjust the balance
The balance was not tared before weighing Tare before weighing
The balance is not level Level the balance
If any other errors occur, contact your local Sartorius Service Center!
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Error Messages Displayed Cause Solution/Remarks
during Differential Weighing
SAMPLE: Confirm delete/ “SAMPLE: delete/omit” prompt Select Yes to delete

omit on display page for samples Select Omit to omit
SAMPLE: Include “SAMPLE: include” prompt Select Omit to include
on display page for samples a sample already omitted
Cannot store File manager: Delete lot(s)
– Not possible to save data
– No available memory
Cannot load File manager: Delete lot(s)
– Not possible to load data
– Memory capacity limit reached
Only 30 backweighs An attempt was made to save a None
possible 31st backweighing operation
LOT: already exists Lot already exists on the display Choose a different lot ID
page for LOTS
No sample The Sample key was pressed when Save sample first
the display page for lots was shown,
but there are no samples in the lot selected
Out of range On the display page for LOTS Enter the correct lot or sample ID
or SAMPLES, an alphanumeric
lot or samle ID was input and not found
Not enough memory space An attempt was made to save more Use less memory or delete one or more lots
or than 999 samples using the
999 samples maximum numeric keys and the #Spl key
Sample omitted An attempt was made to save None
data from an omitted sample
Value too small to accept An attempt was made to Place the particular weight on the balance
save a tare, initial or backweight
that is less than one display digit
No choice available Factor was selected while attempting Selection not possible
to activate the display page for results
No 2nd resolution available Contact your local Sartorius Service Center
CF not possible Only one sample or certain portions Samples can be deleted one
of a sample can be deleted by pressing at a time on the display page for samples
the c key. This message indicates that
further delete functions are not possible.
Calculated statistics Message output when statistics are being Goes out automatically
calculated. This process can take several
seconds if there are many samples.
No statistics available No valid backweights available in this lot Goes out automatically
No net initial wts. In serial and combined weighing, Measure initial weights
available no initial weights found
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Care and Maintenance
Service Cleaning the Weighing Chamber

Regular servicing by a Sartorius on ME215/235/254/414/614/36S
technician will extend the service life of § Slide the draft shield doors back as far
your balance and ensure its continued as they will go
weighing accuracy. Sartorius can offer
you service contracts, with your choice
of regular maintenance intervals
ranging from 1 month to 2 years.
The frequency of maintenance intervals

depends on the operating conditions
and your tolerance requirements.
Repairs
Repair work must be performed by
trained service technicians. Any attempt
by untrained persons to perform repairs To remove the weighing pan and clean:
may lead to hazards for the user. § Reach under the shield plate and lift it
together with the weighing pan off the
! Warning! base to avoid damaging the weighing
Particles drawn in by the fan can build system.
up inside the balance housing. If you
are using this balance in the chemical ! Make sure that no dust or liquid enters
industry, be sure to handle or treat the balance housing
defective parts of the balance or those
to be cleaned according to your country’s
current rules and regulations.
Cleaning
! Make sure that no dust or liquid enters
the balance housing
! Do not use any aggressive cleaning

agents (solvents or similar agents) § Carefully remove spilled powder from
the weighing chamber using a small car
§ Unplug the AC adapter from the wall vacuum cleaner with a mini-hose
outlet (mains supply) attached
§ To remove liquid spills, use blotting
§ If you have a data cable connected paper
to the interface, unplug it from the bal-
ance
§ Carefully remove any sample residue/

spilled powder using a brush or a
hand-held vacuum cleaner
§ Clean the balance using a piece of

cloth which has been wet with a mild
detergent
§ Use a commercially available glass

cleaning agent to clean the draft shield
doors
§ After cleaning, wipe down the balance

with a soft, dry cloth
150
Cleaning the Weighing Chamber on Safety Inspection
ME5 | SE2 If there is any indication that safe
§ Use a small hand-held car vacuum operation of the balance with the AC
cleaner with a mini-hose attached to adapter is no longer warranted:
carefully remove spilled powder beneath
the shield disk § Turn off the power and disconnect the
power cord from an electrical outlet
§ Use blotting paper to remove spilled (mains supply) immediately
liquid
> Lock the AC adapter and power cord
in a secure place to ensure that the
equipment cannot be used during this
time
Safe operation of the balance with the

AC adapter is no longer ensured when:
– there is visible damage to the AC
!Do not use forceps or similar utensils adapter or power cord
behind the platen of the draft shield.
– the AC adapter no longer functions
Important note: the weighing system properly
is hermetically separated from the area
of the draft shield platen that prevents – the AC adapter has been stored for a
spillage or other impurities from relatively long period under unfavorable
entering the system. conditions
In any of these cases, notify your

nearest Sartorius Service Center or the
International Technical Support Unit
based in Goettingen, Germany.
Maintenance and repair work may only
be performed by service technicians
who are authorized by Sartorius and
who
– have access to the required
maintenance manuals
– have attended the relevant service

training courses
We recommend that the balance

together with the AC adapter be
inspected by a qualified Sartorius
service technician according to the
following checklist:
– Leakage current <0.05 mA measured
by a properly calibrated multimeter
– Insulation resistance >7 megaohms

measured with a constant voltage
of at least 500 V at a 500 kohm load
The duration and number of

measurements should be determined
by a qualified Sartorius service
technician according to the particular
ambient and operational conditions
for the AC adapter. Such inspection
should be performed at least once
a year.
151
Recycling
Information and Instructions on In countries that are not members of the

Disposal and Repairs European Economic Area (EEA) or where
Packaging that is no longer required no Sartorius affiliates, subsidiaries, dealers
must be disposed of at the local waste or distributors are located, please contact
disposal facility. The packaging is made your local authorities or a commercial
of environmentally friendly materi- disposal operator.
als that can be used as secondary raw
materials. Prior to disposal and/or scrapping of
the equipment, any batteries should be
The equipment, including removed and disposed of in local collection
accessories and batteries, boxes.
does not belong in your
regular household waste. Sartorius AG, its affiliates, subsidiaries,
The EU legislation requires dealers and distributors will not take back
its Member States to collect equipment contaminated with hazardous
electrical and electronic equipment and materials (ABC contamination) – either
disposed of it separately from other for repair or disposal. Please refer to the
unsorted municipal waste with the aim accompanying leaflet/manual or visit our
of recycling it. Internet website (www.sartorius.com) for
comprehensive information that includes
In Germany and many other countries, our service addresses to contact if you plan
Sartorius takes care of the return to send your equipment in for repairs or
and legally compliant disposal of its proper disposal.
electrical and electronic equipment on
its own. These products may not be
placed with the household waste or
brought to collection centers run by
local public disposal operations – not
even by small commercial operators.
For disposal in Germany and in the

other Member States of the European
Economic Area (EEA), please contact
our service technicians on location
or our Service Center in Goettingen,
Germany:
Sartorius
Service Center
Weender Landstrasse 94-108
37075 Goettingen, Germany
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Specifications
Standard Models
Model ME235S ME215S ME235P ME215P
Readability mg 0.01 0.01 0.01/0.02/0.05 0.01/0.02/0.05
Weighing capacity g 60/230 60/210 60/110/230 60/110/210
Tare range (subtractive) g –230 –210 –230 –210
Repeatability <±mg 0.015/0.025 0.015/0.025 0.015/0.04/ 0.015/0.04/
0.04 0.04
Linearity <±mg 0.1 0.1 0.15 0.15
Off-center loading error mg 0.15 – 0.2 –
at one-half max. cap.
(positions acc. to OIML R76)
Sensitivity drift within
+10 to +30 °C (50 to 86 °F) <±/K 1·10–6 1·10–6 1·10–6 1·10–6
Response time (average) s <8 <8 <8 <8
External calibration weight g 200 (E2) 200 (E2) 200 (E2) 200 (E2)
(of at least accuracy class...)
Allowable ambient operating temperature +5 to +40 °C (41 to 104 °F)
Operating temperature range +10 to +30 °C (50 to 86 °F)
Adaptation to ambient conditions By selection of 1 of 4 optimized filter levels
Display update rate (depends on filter level) 0.2 – 0.4
Pan size mm d 90
Balance dimensions (W x D x H) mm 252 x 533 x 292
Weighing chamber height mm 239
Net weight, approx. kg 11.1
Dust and water protection rating of the
balance housing according to EN 60529 IP32
Power connection Using wide-range AC adapter for voltage ratings of 100 V to 240 V
Nominal frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Power consumption max. 35 VA
Hours of operation with fully charged
YRB05Z external battery pack, approx. 10 h
DC nominal supply voltage 10.5 to 25 Vdc
Selectable weight units Grams, kilograms, carats, pounds, ounces, Troy ounces, Hong Kong taels,
Singapore taels, Taiwanese taels, grains, pennyweights, milligrams, parts per
pound, Chinese taels, momme, Austrian carats, tola, baht, mesghal
Selectable application programs Toggle weight units, counting, weighing in percent, animal weighing,
recalculation, calculation, density determination, differential weighing,
air buoyancy correction, air density determination, checkweighing,
time-controlled functions, totalizing, formulation, statistics,
2nd tare memory, identification codes, product data memory
153
Specifications
Standard Models
Model ME614S ME414S ME254S
Readability mg 0.1 0.1 0.1
Weighing capacity g 610 410 250
Tare range (subtractive) g –610 –410 –250
Repeatability <±mg 0.1 0.1 0.07
Linearity <±mg 0.4 0.3 0.15
Off-center loading error mg 0.6 0.4 0.3
at one-half max. cap.
(positions acc. to OIML R76)
+10 to +30 °C (50 to 86 °F) <±/K 1·10–6
Response time (average) s <3 < 2.5 < 2.5
External calibration weight g 500 (E2) 2+ 200 (E2) 200 (E2)
Allowable ambient operating temperature +5 ... +40 °C
Operating temperature range +10 ... +30 °C
Pan size mm d 90
Balance dimensions (W + D + H) mm 252 + 533 + 292
Singapore taels, Taiwanese taels, grains, pennyweights, milligrams, parts per
pound, Chinese taels, momme, Austrian carats, tola, baht, mesghal
154
Specifications
Standard Models
Model ME36S ME5 SE2 ME5-F SE2-F
Readability μg 1 1 0.1 1 0.1
Weighing capacity g 31 5.1 2.1 5.1 2.1
Tare range (subtractive) g 31 5.1 2.1 5.1 2.1
Repeatability <±μg 2 1 0.25 11) 0.252)
Linearity <±μg 10 4 0.9 41) 0.92)
+10 to +30 °C (50 to 86 °F) <±/K 1·10–6 1·10–6 1·10–6 1·10–6 1·10–6
Response time (average) s 14 – 18 < 10 < 10 < 101) <10 2)
External calibration weight g 30 (E2) 5 (E2) 2 (E2) 5 (E2) 2 (E2)
Allowable ambient operating temperature +5 ... +40 °C
Operating temperature range +10 ... +30 °C
Display update rate (depends on filter level) 0.2 – 0.4 0.1 – 0.4 0.2 – 0.4 0.1 – 0.4 0.2 – 0.4
Pan size mm d 30 d 30 d 20 d 50 d 50
Balance dimensions (W + D + H)
– Weigh cell mm 223+410+232 122 +316+122 122 +316+122 122 +316+122 122 +316+122
– Display and control unit mm 254+320+106 254 +320+106 254 +320+106 254 +320+106 254 +320+ 106
Net weight, approx.
– Weigh cell kg 9.8 3.3 3.3 4.3 4.3
– Display and control unit kg 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
Power connection (AC adapter) Using wide-range AC adapter for voltage ratings of 100 V to 240 V
Power consumption max. 70 VA (average 21 VA)
Power consumption, weigh cell and approx. 7 W (typical)
display and control unit only
Singapore taels, Taiwanese taels, grains, pennyweights, milligrams, parts per pound,
Chinese taels, momme, Austrian carats, tola, baht, mesghal
1
) with standard weighing pan: d 30 mm
2
) with standard weighing pan: d 20 mm
155
Specifications
Verified Models with EC Type Approval

Model ME235S-0CE ME215S-0CE ME235P-0CE ME215P-0CE
Type BE BK BE BK BE BK BE BK
Accuracy class* k k k k
Scale interval d* mg 0.01 0.01 0.01/0.02/0.05 0.01/0.02/0.05
Max. weighing capacity* g 230 210 60/110/230 60/110/210
Verifcation scale interval e* mg 1 1 1 1
Min. capacity* mg 1 1 1 1
Tare range (subtractive) <100% of the max. weighing capacity
Application range* g 0.001-230 0.001-210 0.001-230 0.001-210
Response time (average) s <8 <8 <8 <8
Allowable operating temperature range 273 … 313 K (0 … +40°C, 32°F … 104°F) with “isoCAL” function
Display update rate
(depends on filter level) 0.2 – 0.4
Pan size mm d 90
Selectable weight units Grams, carats and milligrams
* = according to Council Directive 90/384/EEC on non-automatic weighing instruments used within the European Economic Area
156
Specifications

Model ME614S-0CE ME414S-0CE ME254S-0CE
Type BE BK BE BK BE BK
Accuracy class* k k k
Scale interval d* mg 0.1 0.1 0.1
Max. weighing capacity* g 610 410 250
Verifcation scale interval e* mg 1 1 1
Min. capacity* mg 10 10 10
Application range* mg 0.01-610 0.01-410 0.01-250
Response time (average) s <2.5 <2.5 <2.5
Allowable operating temperature range 283 … 303 K 273 … 313 K (0 … +40°C) with
(+10 … +30°C) “isoCAL” function
Display update rate
(depends on filter level) 0.2 – 0.4
Pan size mm d 90
Selectable weight units Grams, carats and milligrams
157
Specifications

Model ME36S-0CE ME5-0CE SE2-0CE
Type KD BM KC BN KC BN
Accuracy class* k k k
Scale interval d* µg 1 1 0.1
Max. weighing capacity* g 31 5.1 2.1
Verifcation scale interval e* mg 1 1 1
Min. capacity* mg 0.1 0.1 0.01
Application range* mg 0.1-31,000 0.1-5,100 0.01-2,100
Response time (average) s 14–18 <10 <10
Allowable operating temperature range 273 … 313 K (0 … +40°C, 32°F … 104°F) with “isoCAL” function
Pan size mm d 30 d 30 d 20
Balance dimensions (W + D + H)
– Weigh cell mm 223 + 410 + 232 122 + 316 + 122 122 + 316 + 122
– Display and control unit mm 254 + 320 + 106 254 + 320 + 106 254 + 320 + 106
Net weight, approx.
– Weigh cell kg 9.8 3.3 3.3
– Display and control unit kg 3.5 3.5 3.5
Power consumption (AC adapter) max. 23 VA
Power consumption, weigh cell and approx. 7 W (typical)
display and control unit only
Selectable weight units Grams and milligrams
158
Accessories (Options)
Product Order No.

Glass plate support for conditioning samples inside the weighing chamber, YGS01ME
for ME models (0.01 mg and 0.1 mg readability)
Data printer verified for use in legal metrology; YDP03-0CE
with date, time, statistics and transaction counter functions
Paper rolls for YDP03-0CE; 5 units, each with 50 m 6906937
Ink ribbon cassette for YDP03-0CE 6906918
External rechargeable battery pack with battery level indicator
• for SE2 and all ME models YRB05Z
• for LA models YRB06Z
SartoConnect data transfer software; with RS-232 standard cable (1.5 m); YSC01L
for direct input of weighing data into an application program
(e.g., such as Excel)
Weight set for determination of the air density
• for ME5 YSS35-00
• for ME235S, ME235P, ME414S, ME254S and ME614S YSS45-00
Density determination kit for all ME models (0.01 mg and 0.1 mg readability) YDK01
Pipette calibration set for all ME models (0.01 mg and 0.1 mg readability); YCP03-1
hardware and software
Pipette calibration software YCP03-2
Foot switch 3 functions for all ME models and SE2 YPE01RC
Hand switch incl. T-connector YHS02
T-connector for connecting two peripheral devices to the balance YTC01
Balance table for precise, reliable weighing operations YWT01
Stone table with damping device YWT03
Wall console YWT04
Remote display LCD; height of digits: 13 mm; reflective YRD02Z
Carrying case for all ME models (0.01 mg and 0.1 mg readability) YDB01ME
Antistatic weighing pan • for ME5 YWP01MC
• for all ME models (0.01 mg and 0.1 mg readability) YWP01ME
Ionizing blower, 220 V YIB01-0DR
for electrostatically charged samples 110 V YIB01-0UR
Stat pen unit to neutralize static electricity on samples YSTP01
(100V to 230V, 50/60Hz)
Cable for connecting the weighing cell to a separate display YCC01-19M3
and control unit (length, 2.70 m), for all LA models
Bar code scanner for SE2 and ME models (YCC01-0024M01 required) YBR02FC
Cable for connecting the LA balance to the bar code scanner YCC01-0024M01
Standard Operating Procedure YSL01E
Cable for connecting the weighing cell to a separate display and control unit YCC01-MED27
(length 2.70 m), for all ME models (0.01 mg and 0.1 mg readability)
Data interface
• PC-compatible (9-pin com port) incl. 5-pin connector for bar code scanner YDO01ME
• RS485 (12-pin com port, round) incl. 5-pin connector for bar code scanner YDO02ME
RS-232 Interface cable for connecting the balance to a PC with a 7357312
25-pin com port; length approx. 1.5 m
RS-232 Interface cable for connecting the balance to a PC with a 7357314
9-pin com port; length approx. 1.5 m
Weighing bowls and trays • Stainless steel, 20 g 6003
• Glass, 20 g 6015
• Stainless steel, 300 ml, with pouring spout 6407
Weighing scoops (pure aluminum)
• 2.7 x 4 x 12 mm, approx. 4.5 mg (250 per box) 6565
• 6.5 x 7 x 25 mm, approx. 52 mg (200 per box) 6566
159
Dimensions (Scale Drawings)
ME215/235/254/414/614:
All dimensions given in millimeters.
160
ME36S
182
233
206,3 35
115
419
An electronic
Zu der Wägezelle cell also belongs to
ME36S...
gehört auch jeweils
each eine weigh
ME36S… Elektronikzelle.
cell. /
An electronic cell also belongs to each of
the ME36S... weigh cells.
106
189
254
106 215
174.6
320
323
14
112
13°
60
161
ME5, SE2:
Model
5 . .
SE2 / SE2-OCE . .
.
.
162
Declarations of Conformity
Weighing Instruments “EC Verification“ – A Service Offered by

for Use in Legal Metrology: Sartorius
Council Directive 90/384/EEC Our service technicians authorized to
“Non-automatic weighing instruments” perform the verification* of your weighing
This Directive regulates the determination instruments that are acceptable for legal
of mass in legal metrology. metrological verification can inspect and
verify the metrological specifications at the
For the respective Declaration of Type place of installation within the Member
Conformity for weighing instruments that States of the European Union and the
have been verified by Sartorius for use as Signatories of the Agreement on the
legal measuring instruments and that have European Economic Area.
an EC Type-Approval Certificate, see the
page after next. Subsequent Verifications within the
European Countries
This Directive also regulates the
performance of the EC verification by the The validity of the verification will become
manufacturer, provided that an EC Type- void in accordance with the national
Approval Certificate has been issued and regulations of the country in which the
the manufacturer has been accredited by weighing instrument is used. For informa-
an officer of a Notified Body registered at tion on verification and legal regulations
the Commission of the European Commu- currently applicable in your country, and
nity for performing such verification. to obtain the names of the persons to
contact, please contact your local Sartorius
Sartorius complies with EC Directive office, dealer or service center.
No. 90/384/EEC for non-automatic
weighing instruments, which has been For more information on the verification
in effect since January 1, 1993, within of weighing instruments for use in legal
the Single European Market, as well as the metrology, contact the Sartorius Service
accreditation of the Quality Management Center.
System of Sartorius by Lower Saxony’s
Regional Administrative Department
of Legal Metrology (Niedersächsisches
Landesverwaltungsamt – Eichwesen) from
February 15, 1993.
* = in accordance with the accreditation

certificate received by Sartorius AG
163
C
164
165
166
167
168
Plates and Markings
169
170
Index
Page Page Page

Accessories (options) 159 Data block printout of calibration/ Packaging 20
Acoustic signal 54 adjustment data 64 Parameter settings 26
Adapt filter (to ambient conditions) 27 Data input format 144 Password 29
Adjustment 55 Data output format 142 Password, entering or changing 29
Adjustment, automatic 63 Data output functions 131 Pin assignment charts 145
Adjustment, external 61 Date, entering the 25 Plates and markings 168
Adjustment, internal 60 Declaration of Conformity 163 Power-on mode 54
Air buoyancy correction 95 Density determination 78 Printer interface, printer port 136
Air density determination 95, 99 Density determination Printout configuration 44
Analytical weighing 47 with statistical evaluation 129 Printout, selecting the function 42
Animal weighing with statistics Device information 46 Product data memory 123
(averaging) 111 Device parameters, setting the 29
Antitheft locking device 19 DKD Uncertainty of Measurement 126 Recycling 152
Application filter 27 Diameter determination 107 Reference sample updating 70
Application parameters 34 Differential weighing 78 Repairs 150
Application parameters (overview) 35 Dimensions 160 Repeatability test (reproTEST) 65
Application programs 66 Display accuracy 35, 67
Application symbols 132 Display and control unit, Safety inspection 151
Auto print 136 remote operation 15 Safety precautions 18
Auto zero 27 Display 53 Sample ID 51
Automatic data output 144 Display contrast 33 Saving values manually in M+ 119
Automatic shutoff, of the balance 54 Draft shield, opening and Second tare memory (preset tare) 113
Auto-start app. when power closing 51 Selecting the calibration/adjustment
goes on 66 parameters 59
Entering the general password Appendix Serial communication
Balance, setting up the 15 Equipment supplied 14 (PERIPHERALS) 39, 142
Balance functions, setting the 26 Error codes and messages 147 Serial communications port 140
Bar code scanner 53, 144 External keyboard 144 Serial printer (PRINTER) 32, 133
Bar graph 53 External universal remote switch 33, 53 Service 150
Basic weighing function 47 Extra functions 54, 113 Setup 23
Below-balance weighing 48 Software handshake 144
Factory setting(s) (menu) 27 Specifications 153
C mark 164 Factory settings, restore 46 SQmin function 124
Cabling diagram 146 Stability range 27
Calculation 75 General password Appendix Static electricity eliminator 53
Calibration 55 General views of the balance 5 Statistics 108
Calibration, external 61 Getting started 12 Storage and shipping conditions 12
Calibration, internal 60 Synchronization 144
Calibration/adjustment printout Handshake 145
(data block printout) 64 Tare/zero at power-on 28
Care and maintenance 150 Individual identification codes 115 Taring 27
CF function 33, 54 Installation instructions 15 Technical advice on applications 2
Cleaning 150 Intended use 2 Time, entering the 25
Combining applications 128 Interfaces 53, 133 Time-controlled functions 105
Configuring the balance 23 Ionizer 53 Toggle between two weight units 67
Connecting the balance ISO/GLP printout 140 Transport 20
to AC power 17 isoCAL 63
Contents 3 Unpacking the balance 12
Control ports (menu) 33 Keys 54 User ID 31
Counting 69 Keys, block key functions 33, 54
Keys, description, labeled 5 Warmup time 18
Warning and safety instructions 4
Language, setting the 23 Warranty 12
Leveling the balance 19 Weighing in percent 72
Line for metrological data 131 Weight ID 56
Line format 41, 135
Linearization 55, 60
Magnetic or magnetizable samples 47
Operating design 8
Operating the balance 47
Options 158
171
Entering the General Password
Enter/Change Password § Select password setting:

Press the q or Q soft keys repeatedly
§ Select the Setup menu: and O, until
Press the o key
> Password: is displayed, together
> SETUP is displayed with the current password setting
§ Select the parameter: § Define a new password:

Press the q and O soft keys Enter letters/numbers for the
new password
> The password prompt
is displayed: To delete the current password:
Press the . key and store
§ To confirm your entry:

Press the l soft key
§ Exit the Setup menu:

$ Enter the General Password Press the oo soft key
(see below)
> Restart your application
$ Confirm the password:
Press the l soft key
> Parameters are displayed
General Password:
40414243
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Operating Instructions

Sartorius ME and SE Series

– Excellent readability under any – Easy input of IDs for

– Rugged design and durable weighing – If requested: control using an

2 Intended Use 105 Time-Controlled Functions

23 Configuring the Balance 152 Recycling

Follow the instructions below – Note on Installation:

conditions requiring higher safety – Connect only Sartorius accessories and

In case you have any trouble with your

$ contact your local Sartorius office,

Pos. Designation Pos. Designation

1 Draft shield door grips 15 CF key (clear function)

Models ME5 and SE2

Pos. Designation Pos. Designation

1 Weighing pan 16 Key for opening the draft shield counterclockwise

The balance consists of a weighing cell, a

The display and control unit is fastened

Where not expressly indicated otherwise,

Combination of Several Applications ME215/235/254/414/614: Text Input

Function Keys (Soft Keys) Operation Bar Graph:

Plus/minus sign Unit Bar graph showing 10% intervals

For example, the following symbols may be

Soft Key Labels: Minimum vibration

d this symbol marks the saved

Soft Key Labels

Request messages are sent via the

See the section on “Data Output

Storage and Shipping Conditions

Unpacking the Balance

§ Loosen and remove the strap.

§ Remove the cardboard sleeve.

§ Remove the retainer securing the front draft shield panel.

§ Open the plastic wrapping.

§ Set up the balance at the place of installation.

Linearization after Transport

Conditioning the Balance

Remote Operation of the Display and Control Unit

§ Use an Allen wrench to remove the three fastening screws

§ Remove the display unit and attach the connecting cable

> Length of the connecting cable: 44 cm (17 inches)

$ For information on longer cables, please see the “Accessories” section

$ If you wish to use a longer cable, it must be installed by authorized

– Interior draft shield (only for SE2)

– Interior draft shield ring

– Interior draft shield (only for SE2)

– Draft shield cover

Setting Up the Filter Balance for Left-handed Persons:

§ Remove the draft shield cover

§ Detach the pin on the right and re-attach on the left

§ Connect the weigh cell to the evaluation unit

Connecting the Balance to AC Power

§ Check the plug design of the power cord

– AC adapters with a registered approval rating from a national testing laboratory

$ To use an external rechargeable battery pack, refer to the “Accessories” in the

Charging the Rechargeable Battery for Saving Data:

Connecting Electronic Peripheral Devices

Using Balances Verified as Legal Measuring Instruments in the EU*:

$ Warmup time each time power is turned on the ME614S-0CE, ME414S-0CE:

$ Always wait for the power-on adjustment routine to be completed:

* including the Signatories of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

§ Secure the balance at the place of installation, e.g., with a chain

Leveling the Balance

– To compensate for unevenness at the place of installation