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Reference Manual Micro-Analytical Balances and Comparators

XPR
Table of Contents

1 Introduction 5

2 Safety Information 6
2.1 Definition of signal warning symbols.............................................................................. 6
2.2 Product specific safety notes ......................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Safety notes.................................................................................................. 7
2.2.2 Accessories and spare parts........................................................................... 7

3 Overview and Functions 8


3.1 Function description ..................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Balance overview XPR Micro-Analytical .......................................................................... 9
3.3 Component description................................................................................................. 10
3.3.1 Draft shield................................................................................................... 10
3.3.2 Inner draft shield ........................................................................................... 10
3.3.3 Weighing pan............................................................................................... 10
3.3.4 Drip tray....................................................................................................... 11
3.3.5 Removable clips ........................................................................................... 11
3.3.6 Door handle ................................................................................................. 11
3.3.7 Leveling feet ................................................................................................. 12
3.3.8 Terminal ...................................................................................................... 12
3.3.9 Optical sensors............................................................................................. 12
3.3.10 Side door release lever................................................................................... 13
3.4 Type plate ................................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Terminal Overview ....................................................................................................... 13
3.6 User Interface .............................................................................................................. 14
3.6.1 Main section at the glance ............................................................................. 14

4 Installation and Putting into Operation 15


4.1 Scope of delivery ......................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Selecting the location ................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Unpacking the balance ................................................................................................. 16
4.4 Installation .................................................................................................................. 18
4.4.1 Attaching the terminal .................................................................................... 18
4.4.2 Assembling the balance or the comparator....................................................... 19
4.5 Putting into operation ................................................................................................... 23
4.5.1 Connecting the balance to the mains............................................................... 23
4.5.2 Switching on the balance ............................................................................... 23
4.5.3 Login........................................................................................................... 24
4.5.4 Leveling the balance...................................................................................... 24
4.5.5 Performing an internal adjustment................................................................... 24
4.6 Transporting the balance .............................................................................................. 25
4.6.1 Transporting the balance over short distances .................................................. 25
4.6.2 Transporting the balance over short distances .................................................. 25
4.6.3 Packing and storage ..................................................................................... 25
4.7 Installing devices ......................................................................................................... 25
4.7.1 Connecting a printer via USB .......................................................................... 25
4.7.1.1 Connecting a printer via bluetooth ............................................................. 26
4.7.2 Connecting USB devices ................................................................................ 27

5 Operating 29
5.1 User interface .............................................................................................................. 29
5.1.1 Main screen "General weighing" ..................................................................... 29
5.1.2 Work screen "Balance menu" ......................................................................... 30
5.1.3 Work screen "Methods".................................................................................. 30
5.1.4 Work screen "Protocol" .................................................................................. 31

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5.1.5 Surface navigation of the touchscreen.............................................................. 32
5.1.6 Input dialog.................................................................................................. 32
5.1.6.1 Entering characters and numbers .............................................................. 32
5.1.6.2 Changing date and time........................................................................... 33
5.1.7 System status icons ...................................................................................... 33
5.1.8 Weighing status icons ................................................................................... 33
5.2 Performing a simple weighing ....................................................................................... 34
5.2.1 Opening/closing the draft shield doors............................................................. 34
5.2.2 Taring the balance ........................................................................................ 34
5.2.3 Zeroing the balance....................................................................................... 34
5.2.4 Inserting a weighing object............................................................................. 35
5.2.5 Performing the weighing ................................................................................ 35
5.2.6 Completing a weighing .................................................................................. 35
5.3 Balance menu ............................................................................................................. 36
5.3.1 Leveling aid.................................................................................................. 36
5.3.2 History......................................................................................................... 36
5.3.2.1 Changes ................................................................................................ 37
5.3.3 Balance info ................................................................................................. 38
5.3.4 User management......................................................................................... 38
5.3.4.1 Activating the user management ............................................................... 38
5.3.4.2 Logging in.............................................................................................. 38
5.3.4.3 Logging out ............................................................................................ 38
5.3.4.4 Managing users and user groups.............................................................. 38
5.3.4.5 Inactivating the user management............................................................. 42
5.3.4.6 Service request for resetting password or balance ....................................... 42
5.3.5 Setting ......................................................................................................... 43
5.3.5.1 Balance setting ....................................................................................... 44
5.3.6 Maintenance................................................................................................. 54
5.3.6.1 Import / export data ................................................................................. 54
5.3.6.2 Formatting RFID tag................................................................................. 55
5.3.6.3 Updating the software .............................................................................. 56
5.3.6.4 Resetting ................................................................................................ 56
5.3.6.5 Service................................................................................................... 56
5.3.7 Exit / Block the balance ................................................................................. 56
5.3.7.1 Logout / unblocking the balance ............................................................... 57
5.3.7.2 Creating an unblocking password ............................................................. 57
5.3.7.3 Blocking / unblocking the balance............................................................. 57
5.3.7.4 Logout ................................................................................................... 58

6 Software description 59
6.1 Weighing Methods ....................................................................................................... 59
6.1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 59
6.1.2 Methods Overview......................................................................................... 59
6.1.3 Method General Weighing .............................................................................. 60
6.1.3.1 Method description .................................................................................. 60
6.1.3.2 Creating a new method for general weighing .............................................. 60
6.1.3.3 Method settings....................................................................................... 61
6.1.3.4 Performing a general Weighing................................................................. 71
6.1.3.5 Cloning a method ................................................................................... 72
6.1.3.6 Deleting a method ................................................................................... 72
6.1.4 Method Interval weighing ............................................................................... 73
6.1.4.1 Method description .................................................................................. 73
6.1.4.2 Creating a new method for interval weighing .............................................. 73
6.1.4.3 Method settings....................................................................................... 73
6.1.4.4 Performing a Interval Weighing ................................................................. 76
6.1.4.5 Cloning a method ................................................................................... 76
6.1.4.6 Deleting a Method ................................................................................... 77
6.1.5 Method Piece Counting .................................................................................. 78

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6.1.5.1 Method description .................................................................................. 78
6.1.5.2 Creating a new method for piece counting.................................................. 78
6.1.5.3 Method settings....................................................................................... 78
6.1.5.4 Performing a Piece Counting .................................................................... 86
6.1.5.5 Cloning a method ................................................................................... 87
6.1.5.6 Deleting a method ................................................................................... 87
6.1.6 Method Simple formulation............................................................................. 88
6.1.6.1 Method description .................................................................................. 88
6.1.6.2 Creating a new method for simple formulation ............................................ 88
6.1.6.3 Method settings....................................................................................... 89
6.1.6.4 Performing a simple formulation ............................................................... 97
6.1.6.5 Cloning a method ................................................................................... 98
6.1.6.6 Deleting a method ................................................................................... 98
6.1.7 Method Titration ............................................................................................ 98
6.1.7.1 Method description .................................................................................. 98
6.1.7.2 Creating a new method for Titration ........................................................... 98
6.1.7.3 Method settings....................................................................................... 99
6.1.7.4 Cloning a method ................................................................................... 107
6.1.7.5 Deleting a method ................................................................................... 107
6.1.8 Method Density determination......................................................................... 108
6.1.8.1 Method description .................................................................................. 108
6.1.8.2 Creating a method density determination.................................................... 108
6.1.8.3 Method setting ........................................................................................ 109
6.1.8.4 Performing a density determination ........................................................... 114
6.1.8.5 Cloning a method ................................................................................... 115
6.1.8.6 Deleting a method ................................................................................... 115
6.1.9 Using method templates ................................................................................ 116
6.1.9.1 Define a template .................................................................................... 116
6.1.9.2 Define a template in the method defining process........................................ 116
6.1.9.3 Define templates in a current task.............................................................. 116
6.1.9.4 Work with templates ................................................................................ 117
6.2 Tasks ......................................................................................................................... 117
6.2.1 Deleting a task.............................................................................................. 117
6.3 Tests .......................................................................................................................... 117
6.3.1 Overview routine tests.................................................................................... 117
6.3.1.1 Eccentricity test ....................................................................................... 117
6.3.1.2 Repeatability test ..................................................................................... 118
6.3.1.3 Sensitivity tests ....................................................................................... 118
6.3.2 Creating an own new test............................................................................... 118
6.3.3 Test parameter settings .................................................................................. 119
6.3.3.1 Eccentricity test ....................................................................................... 119
6.3.3.2 Repeatability test ..................................................................................... 121
6.3.3.3 Sensitivity test ......................................................................................... 124
6.3.4 Defining a test weight .................................................................................... 127
6.3.5 Perfoming a test............................................................................................ 127
6.3.5.1 Performing an eccentricity test .................................................................. 128
6.3.5.2 Performing a repeatability test................................................................... 130
6.3.5.3 Performing a sensitivity test ...................................................................... 132
6.3.6 Deleting a test............................................................................................... 133
6.3.7 Printing a test ............................................................................................... 133
6.3.8 Editing a test ................................................................................................ 134
6.3.9 See the test history ........................................................................................ 134
6.4 Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 134
6.4.1 Internal adjustment........................................................................................ 134
6.4.1.1 Editing an internal adjustment................................................................... 134
6.4.1.2 Performing an internal adjustment............................................................. 135
6.4.2 External adjustment....................................................................................... 136

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6.4.2.1 Editing an external adjustment .................................................................. 136
6.4.2.2 Perform an external adjustment................................................................. 136
6.4.3 See adjustment history................................................................................... 137

7 Maintenance 138
7.1 Maintenance table........................................................................................................ 138
7.2 Performing routine tests ................................................................................................ 138
7.3 Performing an internal adjustment ................................................................................. 138
7.4 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 138
7.4.1 Disassembling for cleaning ............................................................................ 138
7.4.2 Cleaning agents............................................................................................ 141
7.4.3 Cleaning the balance..................................................................................... 142
7.4.4 Commissioning after cleaning ........................................................................ 142
7.5 Updating the software................................................................................................... 143
7.5.1 Update the software....................................................................................... 143
7.5.2 Commissioning after software update .............................................................. 143

8 Troubleshooting 144
8.1 Error messages ........................................................................................................... 144
8.2 Error symptoms ........................................................................................................... 144
8.3 Putting into operation after correcting a fault.................................................................... 146

9 Technical Data 147


9.1 General technical data.................................................................................................. 147
9.2 Model specific technical data ........................................................................................ 148
9.3 Dimensions................................................................................................................. 150

10 Information on standards 151

11 Disposal 152

12 Accessories and Spare Parts 153


12.1 Accessories................................................................................................................. 153
12.2 Spare parts ................................................................................................................. 157
12.2.1 Weighing chamber........................................................................................ 157
12.2.2 Packaging all models.................................................................................... 158

Index 159

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1 Introduction
Disclaimer for comparators
In this document, the term "balance" is used to describe both balances and comparators.
Comparators are characterized by their higher resolution compared to balances and are mainly used for differ-
ential weighing application, such as the calibration of standard weights. Beside standard balance tests,
comparators have also been tested with differential repeatability (ABA repeatability) during production.
Thank you for choosing a METTLER TOLEDO balance. The balance combines high performance with ease of
use.
Finding more information
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Software version
This Reference Manual refers to the originally installed > software version V 2.0.201.
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For further questions, please contact your authorized METTLER TOLEDO dealer or service representative.
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Conventions and symbols


Refers to an external document.

Key and/or button designations and display texts are shown in graphic or bold text (e.g. , Edit).
Note For useful information about the product.

Elements of instructions
§ Prerequisites
1 Steps
2 ...
ð Intermediate results
ð Results

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2 Safety Information
Two documents named "User Manual" and "Reference Manual" are available for this instrument.
• The User Manual is printed and delivered with the instrument.
• The electronic Reference Manual contains a full description of the instrument and its use.
• Keep both documents for future reference.
• Include both documents if you transfer the instrument to other parties.
Only use the instrument according to the User Manual and the Reference Manual. If you do not use the
instrument according to these documents or if the instrument is modified, the safety of the instrument may be
impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.

2.1 Definition of signal warning symbols


Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings.
Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results.

General hazard Electrical shock

WARNING A hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe injury if
not avoided.

CAUTION A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.

NOTICE A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other
material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.

Personal protective equipment


Chemical resistant safety gloves are intended to protect hands against aggressive
chemicals.

The protective goggles protect the eyes from flying parts and liquid splashes.

2.2 Product specific safety notes


Responsibilities of the instrument owner
The instrument owner is the person holding the legal title to the instrument and who uses the instrument or
authorizes any person to use it, or the person who is deemed by law to be the operator of the instrument. The
instrument owner is responsible for the safety of all users of the instrument and third parties.
METTLER TOLEDO assumes that the instrument owner trains users to safely use the instrument in their
workplace and deal with potential hazards. METTLER TOLEDO assumes that the instrument owner provides the
necessary protective gear.
Intended use
This instrument is intended to be used by trained staff. The instrument is intended for weighing purposes. Any
other type of use and operation beyond the limits of technical specifications without written consent from
Mettler-Toledo GmbH is considered as not intended.
Intended use also includes compliance with all the instruction in this User Manual and the Reference Manual
(RM).

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Trained personnel
Persons performing weighing processes must fulfill the following basic knowledge requirements regarding the
handling of METTLER TOLEDO instruments and associated software:
• Are able to complete the tasks entrusted to them and independently detect and avoid any possible dangers.
• Have expertise and experience as well as their familiarity with all applicable regulations.
• Able to prove that they have undergone training.

2.2.1 Safety notes

WARNING
Death or serious injury due to electric shock
Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the approved METTLER TOLEDO power supply cable and AC/DC adapter with a
current-limited SELV output.
2 Connect the power cable to a grounded power outlet, ensure correct polarity.
3 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
4 Check the cables and power plug for damage and replace damaged cables and power
plugs.

2.2.2 Accessories and spare parts

NOTICE
Damage or malfunction due to the use of wrong parts
Through the use of the wrong or defective parts, dangers for personnel can occur and
damage, malfunction or total instrument failure can occur.
− Use only original parts supplied or approved by the manufacturer.

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3 Overview and Functions
3.1 Function description
The XPR line comprises a range of balances that differ from each other due to their weighing range and
resolution. The balances of the XPR analytical line combine a large number of weighing and adjustment possi-
bilities with a simple operation handling.
• Seven inch capacitive color TFT-touchscreen.
• Functions to collect data such as settings that have been changed or objects that have been deleted/added.
• Built-in level sensor and leveling aid for fast and easy leveling.
• Fully automatic adjustment using internal weights.
• Various methods that can be defined individually.
• Various routine tests that can be defined individually.
• Functions to manage user groups and user rights.
• Integrated StaticDetect functionality for the detection of electrostatic charges inside the draft shield
• Motor driven side doors and also top door.
• In-built SmartSens optical sensors for touchless door operation.
• Easily removable draft shield elements.

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3.2 Balance overview XPR Micro-Analytical

Legend
1 Terminal 13 Drip tray
2 Front panel inner draft shield 14 Leveling foot
3 Top panel inner draft shield 15 Removable clip
4 Front panel draft shield 16 Side door release lever
5 Top door draft shield 17 Status light
6 Handle for top door 18 Ethernet port
7 Side door draft shield (left/right) 19 USB host port
8 Cooling unit 20 Service seal
9 Balance type designation plate 21 Socket for terminal connection cable
10 Optical sensor SmartSens 22 USB device ports
11 Side door inner draft shield (left/right) 23 Socket for power adapter
12 Weighing pan (Balances)
Hanging Weighing pan (Comparators)

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3.3 Component description

3.3.1 Draft shield


The draft shield is a housing device that protects the
weighing area against environmental impacts like
drafts or moisture. The side doors and the top door
can be opened manually or automatically with a
touchless sensor.

3.3.2 Inner draft shield


The inner draft shield is a housing inside the draft
shield. The inner daft shield protects the weighing
area maximal against environmental impacts like
drafts or moisture. The inner draft shield side doors
can be opened automatically with a touchless sensor.
The top door has a opening for placing samples into
the weighing chamber.

3.3.3 Weighing pan


The weighing pan is the load receptor that serves
directly to accommodate the weighing item.

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3.3.4 Drip tray
The drip tray is positioned below the weighing pan on
the weighing chamber base plate. The primary
purpose of a drip tray is that of a dirt trap to ensure
quick cleaning of the balance. Furthermore static
detection drip pan detects static charges..

3.3.5 Removable clips


The removable clips help to insert cables or
measurement devices like sensors or an Ionizer into
the weighing chamber without opening the doors of
the draft shield.

3.3.6 Door handle


The door handles are mounted on the door slides and
are used to open the side and top doors of the draft
shield manually.

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3.3.7 Leveling feet
The balance stands on two height-adjustable feet.
These feet are used to level the balance.

3.3.8 Terminal
The 7-inch balance terminal has a touch sensitive
display. Further, on the front side of the terminal is a
status light LED strip that indicate the current status of
the balance.

3.3.9 Optical sensors


The optical sensors SmartSens are located on the
weighing unit behind the doors and provide a
touchless door handling. When the optical sensors
are activated, the doors can be opened without
touching them by moving the hand over the sensor.

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3.3.10 Side door release lever
The side door release lever is located on the back side
of the partition panel and locks/unlocks the draft
shield side door.

3.4 Type plate


The information on the type plate helps to identify the balance and terminal.
Terminal type plate
The terminal type plate is located on the terminal and contains the following information:
1. Terminal type
2. Terminal serial number

Weighing unit type plate


The balance type plate is located on the side of the weighing unit and contains the following information:
1. Designation of balance model
2. Year of manufacture
3. Readability
4. Maximum capacity
5. Manufacturer
6. Balance type
7. Serial number
8. Power supply

3.5 Terminal Overview

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Key Designation Explanation
ON/OFF Switches the balance in standby mode.
To switch the balance completely off, it must be unplugged from
the power supply.

Tare Tares the balance.


This is used when the weighing process involves containers. After
taring the balance, the screen shows Net, which indicates that all
displayed weights are net.
Zero Zeros the balance.
The balance must always be zeroed before starting a weighing
process. After zeroing, the balance sets a new zero point.
Home To return from any menu level to the main weighing screen.

Door open Opens the weighing chamber door to the left or to the right
(default value).

3.6 User Interface

3.6.1 Main section at the glance

The user interface is divided in a main weighing screen and working screen where all the menus and setting
can be found.
No. Screen More information
1 Main weighing screen [Main screen "General weighing" } Page 29]
2 Working screen Balance menu [Work screen "Balance menu" } Page 30]
3 Working screen Methods [Work screen "Methods" } Page 30]
4 Working screen Protocol [Work screen "Protocol" } Page 31]

See also
2 Main screen "General weighing" } Page 29
2 Work screen "Balance menu" } Page 30
2 Work screen "Methods" } Page 30
2 Work screen "Protocol" } Page 31

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4 Installation and Putting into Operation
4.1 Scope of delivery
The delivery contains the following components:
Balance Documentation
• Weighing unit • User Manual
• Draft shield and inner draft shield • Production certificate
• Closure • CE declaration of conformity
• Drip tray and weighing pan
• Terminal with terminal holder and terminal connection cable
• AC/DC adapter with country-specific power cable
• MCLink Software (only Comparators)

Table set Accessories


• 1 pair of tweezers • 2 SmartPrep
• 2 spatulas • 1 ErgoClip SmartPrep
• 1 brush • 1 ErgoClip basket micro
• Hanging weighing pan (only
Comparators)

4.2 Selecting the location


Requirements of the location
Ensure there is:

• indoor on stable table • with sufficient distance • in level • adequately lit


(> 15 cm)

Avoid:
• direct sunlight • vibrations • strong drafts • temperature fluctu-
ations

A balance is a sensitive precision instrument. The location where it is placed will have a profound effect on the
accuracy of the weighing results.

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4.3 Unpacking the balance
Check the package, the packaging elements and the delivered components for damages. If any components
are damaged, please contact your METTLER TOLEDO service representative.

Note
Depending on the balance model, the components may look different. The procedure is always the same.

1 Open the box and lift the package out.

2 Open the lifting strap (1) and remove the user manual
(2).

3 Remove the upper part of the package and remove the


set with the AC adapter with power cable (4), the box
of several accessories (5) and the weighing pan (6).

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4 Carefully remove the terminal (7) and the table set (8).

5 Carefully remove the package set with the draft shield


doors and the display holder (9).

6 Carefully remove the weighing unit (10) from the


bottom packaging.
7 Remove any protective sheets.
8 Store all parts of packaging in a save place for future
use.
ð The weighing unit is ready for assembling.

Note
Immediately inform a Mettler-Toledo GmbH representative in the event of complaints, damaged parts or missing
accessories.

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4.4 Installation

4.4.1 Attaching the terminal


The following procedure describes the assembling of the terminal.

NOTICE
Damage due to careless handling.
Careless proceeding can damage the connection cable.
− Do not kink or twist the cable.

1 Insert the slides of the display holder (1) into the front
of the weighing unit (2).

2 Connect the terminal cable (3) with the terminal (4).


Consider the pin assignment.

3 Place the terminal (5) onto the display holder (6).


4 Carefully tilt the balance to the left side.

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5 Lead the cable (7) through the cable channel (8).
6 Carefully put the balance back on its feet.

7 Insert the terminal cable (9) into the socket of the


balance (10). Consider the pin assignment.
ð The terminal is ready.

4.4.2 Assembling the balance or the comparator


Note
The assembling of the balances and comparators are only different in the installing of the weighing pan. Please
consider the note in the following procedure.

CAUTION
Injury due to breaking glass.
Careless handling of the glass components can lead to breakage of glass and damage
cuttings.
− Always proceed with focus and care.

1 Place the front panel (1) on the pins (2) and push it
down.
2 Insert the Drip tray (3) behind the front panel.

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3 Only for Balances:
Carefully mount the weighing pan (4), therefore angle
the weighing pan, put it on the hooks (5) and put it
upwards.
ð The lower nose of the weighing pan slide under the
pin (6).

4 Only for comparators:


Carefully put the first part of hanging weighing pan (7)
on the hooks (8).
ð The lower side of the hanging weighing pan push
to the pin.

5 Only for comparators:


Carefully hinge the second part (7) onto the first part of
the hanging weighing pan (9).

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6 For Balances and comparators:
Place the both inner side doors on the bars (10) and
put the doors in to top position.
ð The pins in the middle of the doors (11) are at the
height of the openings.

7 Turn the doors (12) at 90° and slide it down into the
guides of the front panel (13).

8 Carefully place the top panel (15) onto the weighing


chamber.
9 Carefully place the closure (14) into the opening of the
of the top panel.

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10 Place the side doors (16) into the grooves of the door
slides (17) and tilt them up until the engage.Consider
the marks on the frames below (L = left / R = right).
11 Tilt the side doors (16) towards the weighing platform
until they engage with the door lever (18).

12 Insert the front panel (19) into the grooves (20) and
tilt them up until it engage.

13 Fit the top door (21) into the slides (22) and push it
in.
ð The assembling is ready. The balance can be putting
in operation.

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4.5 Putting into operation

4.5.1 Connecting the balance to the mains

WARNING
Death or serious injury due to electric shock
Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the approved METTLER TOLEDO power supply cable and AC/DC adapter with a
current-limited SELV output.
2 Connect the power cable to a grounded power outlet, ensure correct polarity.
3 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
4 Check the cables and power plug for damage and replace damaged cables and power
plugs.

The balance is supplied with a universal AC/DC adapter or an AC/DC adapter with a country-specific power
cable.
• Insert the power cable in a grounded power outlet that is easily accessible.
• Install the cables so that they cannot be damaged or interfere with operation.

− Connect the AC/DC adapter (1) to the socket.

4.5.2 Switching on the balance


EULA (End User License Agreement)
When the balance is switched on the first time, the EULA appears on the screen. Read the conditions and tap I
accept the terms in the license agreement. and tap OK.
Warming up
Before the balance gives reliable results, it must warm up first. This takes at least 120 minutes after connecting
the balance. When the balance is switched on from standby it is ready immediately.

Note
Do not use a multiple switched socket outlet.
§ The balance has warmed up.
− Press .
ð The main weighing screen will appear.
When the balance is switched on for the first time, the main weighing screen will appear. However, it will
always start with the screen of the application last used before switching it off.

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4.5.3 Login
Note
If the user management is activated, you have to login with your user ID before performing a weighing. When
the balance starts the login dialog will open automatically.
To activate the user management or to create a new user or user groups, proceed as described in: [User
management } Page 38]
1 Select a user or tap User name.
2 Tap Password.
ð The input dialog opens.
3 Enter your password and tap OK.
4 Tap Login.
ð The login dialog closes and you are logged in. Your ID will be shown on the main screen.

See also
2 General } Page 39
2 Exit / Block the balance } Page 56

4.5.4 Leveling the balance


Exact horizontal and stable positioning are essential for repeatable and accurate weighing results.
If the message Balance is out of level appears. Tap . The Leveling aid opens. Follow the instructions on the
screen to level the balance.
Find the leveling aid also in the menu:
Navigation: Balance menu > Leveling aid
− Turn both leveling feets (1) until the point is in the
center of the level indicator

4.5.5 Performing an internal adjustment


1 Tap More on the main Screen.
2 Tap Start adjustment.
ð Internal adjustment is being executed.
ð When the adjustment has been completed, an overview of the adjustment results appears.
3 Tap Print if you want to print the results.
4 Tap Finish adjustment.
Further important information to this topic are described in the Reference Manual (RM).

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4.6 Transporting the balance

4.6.1 Transporting the balance over short distances


1 Switch off the balance and unplug all interface cables.
2 Hold the weighing platform with both hands and carry
the balance in horizontal position to the target location.
Consider the requirements of the location.
If you want the balance put into operation, proceed as
follows:
1 Connect in reverse order.
2 Level the balance.
3 Perform an internal adjustment.

4.6.2 Transporting the balance over short distances


For transporting the balance over long distances, always using the original packaging.

4.6.3 Packing and storage


Package
Store all parts of packaging in a safe place. The elements of the original packaging are developed specifically
for the balance and its components and ensure maximum protection during transportation or storage.
Storage
Only store the balance under the following conditions:
• Indoor and in the original packaging
• according to the environmental condition, see chapter "Technical data"
• When storing for longer than 6 months, the rechargeable battery may become empty (only Date and Time
get lost).

4.7 Installing devices

4.7.1 Connecting a printer via USB


Requirements:
• The USB connection cable is connected to the printer.
• The printer is connected to the mains and switched on.
• The main weighing screen is shown on the balance terminal.

NOTICE
Damage to the device due to non-observance of the printer manual.
− For all work with the printer consult and consider the original User Manual.

1 Connect the USB cable (1) to the USB port (2) of the balance.
ð The balance detects the printer automatically and the dialog Add device appears.
ð A message, e. g., "System has found a device of type: Printer P-XX" appears.

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2 Set a name for the printer, then tap Next.
ð The message "The connection to the device is
configured and is now ready to use" appears.
3 Tap OK to close the dialog.
ð The printer is connected and saved to the system.
ð The dialog Printer settings opens.
4 If needed, configure the printer or print a test page.

Connecting the printer via balance settings


Another way to connect a printer is through the balance settings.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers
Requirements:
• The USB connection cable is connected to the printer.
• The printer is connected to the mains and switched on.
1 Tap Add device.
ð The message "Please connect the device via USB."
2 Connect the USB cable to one of the USB device ports and follow the wizard through the installation
process.

See also
2 Devices / Printer settings } Page 50

4.7.1.1 Connecting a printer via bluetooth


Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers
Requirements:
• Bluetooth is activated in the balance settings.[Bluetooth } Page 50]
• The printer is switched on.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers
1 Connect the bluetooth USB adaptor (1) to one of the USB device ports (2) of the balance.
2 Connect the bluetooth RS adaptor (3) to the printer (4).

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3 Tap Add device.
ð The dialog Add device opens.
4 Select Bluetooth connection and tap Next.
ð The dialog "seaching for devices" opens and a list
of possible bluetooth devices is displayed.
5 Check the bottom of the bluetooth RS adaptor (3) at
the printer for the MAC address (4) (Unique device
address), select this one in the list and tap Next
6 The dialog Authentication activated opens and the
PIN Code is displayed.
7 Tap Next to confirm the bluetooth connection.
ð The dialog closes, the printer is connected to the balance via bluetooth.
ð The dialog Printer settings opens.
8 If needed, configure the printer or print a test page.

Note
If the USB adapter is removed from the balance and plugged in again, the bluetooth connection will be detected
automatically. This may take up to 30 seconds.

Note
The balance always pairs with the bluetooth RS adaptor, but not with the printer that is attached to it. As soon
as the user "re-uses" a bluetooth RS adaptor for another printer, the user must remove the configured printer in
the balance software and add the new one.

See also
2 Bluetooth } Page 50
2 Devices / Printer settings } Page 50
2 Devices / Printer settings } Page 50

4.7.2 Connecting USB devices


This section describes the connection of USB devices without an own power supply. For example an EasyScan
USB (RFID reader), a foot switch or an ErgoSens. The following connection procedure is the same for all USB
devices.
Requirements:
• The USB connection cable is connected to the USB device.
• The main weighing screen is shown on the balance terminal.

NOTICE
Damage to the device due to non-observance of the USB device manual.
− For all work with the USB device consult and consider the original User Manual.

1 Connect the USB cable (1) to one of the USB device ports (2) of the balance.
ð The balance detects the USB device automatically and the dialog Add device with a message, e.g.,
"System has found a device of type: XXX" appears.

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2 Set a name for the USB device, then tap Next.
ð The message "The connection to the device is
configured and is now ready to use." appears.
3 Tap OK to close the dialog.
ð The USB device is connected and saved to the
system.
For more information on using the USB device, see chapter
[Devices / Printer settings } Page 50].

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5 Operating
5.1 User interface

5.1.1 Main screen "General weighing"

Administrator Methods Protocol


General Weighing
Info sample 1
weight

sample 2

sample 3

sample 4

Sample ID Enter here

Task ID Enter here

Cancel task Edit Complete More Add to protocol

Pos. Name Description


1 User name Shows the name of the current user.
2 Level indicator Indicates if the balance is leveled (green) or not (red).
3 Weighing value field Shows the current weighing value.
4 Info weight Shows the current weighing value in another unit.
5 Drawer Protocol Shows the recent weighing results.
6 Sample status OK The result fulfilled the criteria for a green status bar, e. g.:
• Balance is in level.
• Internal adjustment performed and ok.
• Weighing result within the defined tolerance range (only if tolerance defined).
7 Sample status Not Result criteria are not fulfilled, e. g., " The weighing result was out of the defined
OK tolerances".
8 Button Add to Adds the result to the protocol.
protocol Depending on the selected method the button can have different functions.
9 Weighing action field This field contains actions referring to the current task.
10 Method information Contains information about sample, method or task IDs.
area
11 Weighing-in aid Defines a target weight with upper und lower tolerances.
12 Weighing value area In this area the result of the current weighing process is shown.
13 Method name Shows the name of the current method.

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5.1.2 Work screen "Balance menu"
Balance menu Methods Protocol

Leveling aid
1
2 History

3 Balance info

4 Settings Solid

5 Maintenance Enter here

Enter here

6 Blocking Complete More Start

Pos. Name Description


1 Leveling aid Opens the leveling dialog.
2 History Opens the history dialog.
3 Balance info Shows Balance information.
4 Settings Opens the complete settings dialog.
5 Maintenance Opens the balance maintenance dialog.
6 Exit / Block balance Opens the logout / block balance dialog.

5.1.3 Work screen "Methods"


Methods

Methods list

Tasks

Tests

Adjustments

Delete Clone Edit New Print Start method

Pos. Name Description


1 Methods list Working with Methods.
• General Weighing
• Interval Weighing
• Piece Counting
• Simple Formulation
• Titration
• Density Determination
The Methods can be edited, cloned, started or created. Weighing Methods
2 Tasks A method/task can be started and then a task is associated with this method.
There can be up to one task for each method.

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Pos. Name Description
3 Test Working with routine tests.
• Sensitivity tests
• Repeatability tests
• Eccentricity tests
Routine tests can be edited, started or created. Tests
4 Adjustments Adjustments can be edited, created and started. Adjustments
• Internal adjustment
• External adjustment

5.1.4 Work screen "Protocol"

Protocol General Weighing

Result State Not OK

Sample ID

Gross weight

Timestamp 06/24/2018

Stability OK
Level state OK
MinWeigh state No MinWeigh defined
Test and adjustment state Not OK
Tolerance state No tolerance defined

Cancel task Exclude result More Complete

Pos. Name Description


1 Result state Shows the state of the weighing process.
2 Sample ID Shows the Sample ID of the weighing.
3 Gross weight Shows the gross weight.
4 Timestamp Shows the individual timestamp of each weighing item.
5 Balance status Shows stability, level state of the balance, minimum weight, tolerance state and
test and adjustment state.
6 Cancel task Cancels the current running task.
7 Exclude result Excludes the current protocol result.
8 More Opens the dialog More.
• Change display unit
• Configure tare
• Configure zero
• Save as method with templates

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Pos. Name Description
9 Complete Opens the dialog Complete task.
• Print task label manually
• Print protocol manually
• Export protocol manually

5.1.5 Surface navigation of the touchscreen

NOTICE
Damage to the touch screen due to pointed or sharp objects
− Operate the touch screen with your fingers.

The surface navigation of the touch screen works like a common touchscreen.
For selecting or activating an icon or a function
− Tap it.
For scrolling a screen or a scroll bar
− Move it up/down.
For using a drawer
− Drag it.

5.1.6 Input dialog

5.1.6.1 Entering characters and numbers

Pos. Name Explanation


1 Input field Shows the data that has been entered.
2 Delete Deletes the character left of the current curser position. The curser can be
positioned by using the touchscreen.
3 Discard Closes the keyboard dialog.
4 Confirm Confirms the entered data.
5 Numbers and special Switches into the special character mode.
characters
6 Shift Switches between lower or upper case letters.
7 Menu section title Shows the title of the current setting section.

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5.1.6.2 Changing date and time

Pos. Name Explanation


1 Pick button Increment
2 Picker field Shows the defined time or date.
3 Pick button Decrement

5.1.7 System status icons


System messages can appear due to a user action, a user input or a system process. Some messages leave it
up to the user to choose upon acting, they will disappear after acknowledging. Other messages remain
persistent, so the user can defer them but eventually has to handle them. These messages can be seen in the
main status bar on the upper right-hand side of the display.
Icon Name Description
The balance is out of level. The balance must be leveled. Information about leveling the
balance can be found in the section Leveling the balance. When
the balance is leveled the symbol appears.
Information Information messages appear due to user actions or system
processes and offer opportunities that are related to the current
action or process.
Warning Warning messages appear due to user actions or system
processes that could lead to a problem that can be prevented.

Error Error messages appear due to user actions or system processes


that have failed. It is mostly still possible to handle such a
problem.

5.1.8 Weighing status icons


Weighing status icons appear due to the weight value matching certain quality criteria. The information on the
status can be looked by tapping on any of the visible weighing status icons.
Icon Name Description
Stability indicator When the stability indicator appears, the balance is not stable.
Make sure that the balance is placed at an adequate location.
Information about the adequate location can be found in the
section Selecting the location.
Net indicator Appears when the tare key has been pressed and the tare weight
has been subtracted.

Minimum weight violation The current weight value undershoots the defined minimum
weight definition. Make sure that the weight is not below the
minimum weight.
Calculated value The current weight value is calculated. The symbol only appears
when a container has been used with the function Pretare.

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GWP Balance invalid The current balance configuration is invalid or quality criteria have
not been fulfilled according to the GWP approved definition.

GWP Weight not ready The current weight measurement is not ready according to the
GWP approved definition. This can be caused by undershooting
the minimum weight, an overload or an underload.
GWP Weight ready The current weight measurement is ready according to the GWP
approved definition. It can be added to the protocol.

5.2 Performing a simple weighing

5.2.1 Opening/closing the draft shield doors


− Open the door manually with the door handle (1) or
touch the key on the terminal (2).
The doors can be configured to open and close in different
ways. For further information see Door automation.

5.2.2 Taring the balance


If a weighing container is used, the balance must be tared.
1 Clear the weighing pan.
2 Close the side door.
3 Tap to zero the balance.
4 Open the side door.
5 Place the container (1) on the weighing pan (2).
6 Close the side door.
7 Tap to tare the balance.
ð The balance is tared. The icon appears.

5.2.3 Zeroing the balance


1 Open the draft shield.
2 Clear the weighing pan.
3 Close the draft shield.
4 Tap to zero the balance.
ð The balance is zeroed.

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5.2.4 Inserting a weighing object
1 Place the object (1) onto the weighing pan (2), or into
the container (1).
2 Close the door manually or touch the key on the
terminal alternatively.

5.2.5 Performing the weighing


1 Wait until the weight value is stable.
2 Tap Add to protocol if you want to report the weighing result.
ð The weight value has been transferred to the section Protocol.

5.2.6 Completing a weighing


1 To save the weighing protocol, tap Complete.
ð The window Complete task opens.
2 Select an option to save or print the protocol.
ð The respective menu window opens.
3 Choose your saving device and tap Complete
ð The protocol is saved/printed but deleted from the protocol screen.

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5.3 Balance menu
The Balance menu contains general settings and information.
To open the section Balance menu tap the drawer symbol on the left side of the screen.
The section Balance menu is divided into the following sub-sections.
• Leveling aid (see [Leveling aid } Page 36] )
• History (see [History } Page 36] )
• Balance info (see [Balance info } Page 38] )
• User management (only appears when user management is activated), (see [User
management } Page 38])
• Settings (see Settings )
• Maintenance (see [Maintenance } Page 54] )
• Block balance (see [Exit / Block the balance } Page 56])

5.3.1 Leveling aid


Exact horizontal positioning and stable installation is essential for repeatable and accurate weighing results.
With the Leveling aid the balance can be leveled.
Navigation: Balance menu > Leveling aid
For more information see chapter Leveling the balance.

Note
After leveling the balance an internal adjustment must be performed.

5.3.2 History
The balance permanently records the tests and adjustments that are performed. In the section History they are
recorded.
Navigation: Balance menu > History
The section History is divided into the following sub-sections.
• Adjustments, see below.
• Tests, see below.
• Service, see below.
• Changes (only appears when change history is activated), see below.

Adjustments
Navigation: Balance menu > History > Adjustments

Note
A maximum of 500 entries can be stored in the adjustments history.
Symbol Description Procedure
Filter Tap to Filter the adjustment history by a defined date range or by a user ID.

Print Tap to print the adjustment history list.

Close Tap to return to the section History

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Tests
Navigation: Balance menu > History > Tests

Note
A maximum of 500 entries can be stored in the test history.
Symbol Description Procedure
Filter Tap to Filter the test history by a defined date range or by a user ID.

Print Tap to print the test history list.

Close Tap to return to the section History.

Service
Navigation: Balance menu > History > Service

Note
A maximum of 500 entries can be stored in the service history.
Symbol Description Procedure
Filter Tap to Filter the service history by a defined date range or by technician.

Print Tap to print the service history list.

Close Tap to return to the section History.

5.3.2.1 Changes
The function Change history is an administration tool to improve the quality of the weighing process. Infor-
mation such as added methods or settings changes are being listed. Tap into the list to display detailed infor-
mation about the data.
Navigation: Balance menu > History > Changes
"Changes" is deactivated in the factory settings. To activate "Changes", see [Weighing / Quality } Page 44].

Note
A maximum of 5000 entries can be stored in the change history.
Symbol Description Procedure
Filter Tap to Filter the adjustment history by a defined date range or by a user ID.

Print Tap to print the adjustment history list.

Close Tap to return to the section History

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5.3.3 Balance info
Navigation: Balance menu > Balance info
The section Balance info shows numerous information about the specific balance such as:
• Identification
• Hardware
• Software
• Maintenance
Symbol Description Procedure
License Tap to open the licence agreement.
agreement

Close Tap to return to the section History.

5.3.4 User management


In the section User management, rights for users and user groups can be defined. Users can be assigned to
user groups. When the user management is active, the login dialog opens at every system start.

5.3.4.1 Activating the user management


The user management is inactivated in the factory settings. To activate the user management follow:
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > General > User management.
1 Tap and select Active.
ð The dialog Activate user management opens.
2 Tap Next.
ð The dialog Set administrator password (optional) opens.
3 Tap New password and enter the new password.
4 Confirm the new password again and tap OK.
ð The dialog closes.
5 Confirm the activated user management in the section General, tap OK
ð The User management is active. The login dialog opens at every system start.

5.3.4.2 Logging in
To login:
1 Select a user and enter the password.
2 Tap Login.
ð You are logged in and your user name is displayed on the main screen.

5.3.4.3 Logging out


To logout follow:
Navigation: Balance menu > Exit/ Block balance
− Tap Logout.
ð You are logged out.

5.3.4.4 Managing users and user groups


Navigation: Balance menu > Users
The section User management is divided into the following sub-sections:

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• General Settings for all users.
• Users Settings for all single users.
• Groups Settings for user groups.
Printing user list
An overview of all users and user groups can be printed by tapping Print all.

General
Navigation: Balance menu > Users > General
Parameter Description Values
Automatic logout With the option Automatic logout activated, the balance will Active* | Inactive
automatically log off after a predefined time.
Wait time With the option Wait time the time until the balance automatically Numeric (15 minutes* |
logs off can be defined. 1...60 minutes)
The option Wait time only appears when the option Automatic
logout is activated.
User proposals The option User proposals defines if a list of users will appear on Active* | Inactive
the login screen.
Password reset Defines if the password can be reset from the login screen. Allowed* | Not allowed
* Factory setting

User permissions
In the following the permissions for the various functions are shown. A user is always a part of a user group
and has only the permissions of the group in which he is.
Which user has which permissions can be defined or changed by authors with the appropriate permission
rights.
Permissions for quality management
Permission Content
Execute routine tests Users with this permission are authorized to execute
routine tests.
Configure routine tests Users with this permission are authorized to:
• configure routine tests
• import or export routine tests
• configure and import test weights
• configure tolerance profiles
• activate/deactivate the GWP approval mode
Execute external adjustment Users with this permission are authorized to execute
external adjustments.
View change history Users with this permission are authorized configure the
system and to view the change history.
Permissions for user management
Permission Content
Configure user management Users with this permission are authorized to:
• print or export/import user management settings
• modify user management settings
• enable or disable user management

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Permissions for methods
Permission Content
Configure methods Users with this permission are authorized to:
• create new methods
• edit methods
• delete methods
• lock or unlock methods
• import or export methods

Permissions for blocking or unblocking the balance


Permission Content
Block or unblock balance Users with this permission are authorized to block or
unblock the balance.
Permissions for system settings
Permission Content
Configure system Users with this permission are authorized to:
• modify system settings
• import system settings
• configure peripherals
• perform software updates
• perform application or factory settings

Permissions for service


Permission Content
execute service Users with this permission are authorized to:
• access service function
• block/unblock the balance
• view adjustment state
• generate support files

Note
All functions that not listed above are not part of any permissions and are open for any user.

Users
Navigation: Balance menu > Users > Users
Creating a new user
1 Tap New user in the action bar.
2 Define the values for the new user.
3 To define a user profile password, tap Change password in the action bar.
4 Tap New password.
ð The keyboard dialogue opens.
5 Define the password.
6 Tap Confirm new password and fill in the defined password.
7 Tap to close the keyboard dialogue.
8 Tap OK to confirm the defined password.
ð The dialogue User name opens.

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9 Tap OK to confirm the defined user profile.
ð The user has been created. The new user profile appears in the list.
Parameter Description Values
User name Defines the user ID. Text (1...22 characters)
When the user profile has been defined, the value for User name
will be fixed and cannot be changed afterwards.
Last name Defines the last name of the user. Text (0...22 characters)
First name Defines the first name of the user. Text (0...22 characters)
Active Activates or deactivates the current user. Active* | Inactive
Assigned groups Assigns user to user groups. List of defined groups
User language Defines the language of the user profile. Available languages
* Factory setting

Groups
Navigation: Balance menu > Users > Groups

Note
This area is only accessible for users with the appropriate rights.
Creating a new group
1 Tap New group.
ð The dialog opens.
2 Define the group properties.
3 Tap OK.
ð The group has been created, the system returns to the list of defined groups.
Parameter Description Values
Group name Defines the name of the group. Text (1 ... 22
characters)
General permissions
Block / unblock Defines if the group is allowed to block or unblock the balance. Active | Inactive
balance
Configure Defines if the group is allowed to configure methods. Active | Inactive
methods
Execute service Defines if the group is allowed to perform service commands. Active | Inactive
commands
Configure system Defines if the group is allowed to configure system settings. Active | Inactive
Configure user Defines if the group is allowed to configure the user management. Active | Inactive
management
Cancel task Defines if the group is allowed to cancel a task. Active | Inactive
Exclude / Defines if the group is allowed exclude or overwrite results. Active | Inactive
Overwrite result
Quality management permissions
Start external Defines if the group is allowed to perform external adjustments. Active | Inactive
adjustment
Show change Defines if the group is allowed to see the option Change history. Active | Inactive
history

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Configure routine Defines if the group is allowed to configure routine tests or GWP. Active | Inactive
tests / GWP
Start routine tests Defines if the group is allowed to perform routine tests. Active | Inactive

Changing password
To change the password you have to login with you user ID.
Navigation: Balance menu > Users > Users
1 Select your User ID.
ð The user management dialog opens.
2 Tap Change password in the action bar.
ð The dialog Change password opens.
3 Enter your previous password.
4 Enter your new password and confirm your new password.
5 Tap OK.
ð Your password is changed.

NOTICE
Loss of data due to missing password or ID
Protected menu areas cannot be accessed without ID or password.
− Note ID and password and keep them in a safe place.

Deleting user or user groups


Requirements for deleting:
• You logged in as administrator.

Navigation: Balance menu > Users > Users


1 Select your User ID.
ð The user management dialog opens.
2 Tap Delete in the action bar.
ð The dialog Delete user opens.
3 To delete the user tap OK.
ð The user is deleted irreversibly.

5.3.4.5 Inactivating the user management


Settings > General > User management.
1 Tap and select Inactive.
ð The dialog Deactivate user management opens.
2 Tap Next.
ð The dialog Set unblocking password opens.
3 Tap New password and enter the new password.
4 Confirm the new password again and tap .
ð The dialog closes.
5 Tap OK to confirm.
ð The user management is inactive.

5.3.4.6 Service request for resetting password or balance


When a user loses its password and cannot login, the password can be reset.

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In the user management settings can be activated the resetting of the password. If not, Mettler-Toledo GmbH
service technician can reset the password only through a factory reset. All data on the scale is lost.
1 In the login dialog tap More.
ð The dialog More opens.
2 For a request, tap Request reset password.
3 The dialog Request reset password opens.
4 Enter your user name and tap OK.
ð The dialog Request reset password opens with a service code (12 character string).
5 Note the service code and tap Service request.
ð The request will be transmitted to a METTLER TOLEDO service representative.
ð You get an 8 character unblock password from a METTLER TOLEDO service representative via phone or
email.
6 Open the login dialog, select a user and enter the unblock password.
ð The balance software checks the unblocking code. If the check passes the user can enter a new
password.
Resetting the balance
If user management is active the password reset code can be used as one time login password:
1 In the login dialog tap More.
ð The dialog More opens.
2 For a request, tap Reset balance.
3 The dialog Reset balance opens.
4 Note the service code and tap Service request.
ð The request will be transmitted to a METTLER TOLEDO service representative.
ð You get an unblock password from a METTLER TOLEDO service representative via phone or email.
5 Open the login dialog, select a user and enter the password reset code as password.
ð The balance software checks the unblocking code. If the check does not pass the login is denied. If the
check passes the user can enter a new password.
If user management is deactivated the password reset code can be used as one time unblock password:
1 In the login dialog tap More.
ð The dialog More opens.
2 For a request, tap Reset balance.
3 The dialog Reset balance opens.
4 Note the service code and tap Service request.
ð The request will be transmitted to a METTLER TOLEDO service representative.
ð You get an unblock password from a METTLER TOLEDO service representative via phone or email.
5 Open the login dialog, select a user and enter the password reset code as unblock password.
ð The balance software checks the unblocking code. If the check passes the user is requested to enter a
new unblock password.

5.3.5 Setting
This section describes the procedure for adapting the balance to suit specific requirements. The system settings
apply to the entire weighing system and therefore to all user profiles and applications.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings
The section Settings is divided into the following sub-sections:
• Balance
• Interfaces
• Devices / Printers

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• LabX / Services

5.3.5.1 Balance setting


Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance
The section balance settings is divided into the following sub-sections:
• Weighing / Quality
• Doors
• Date / Time / Language / Format
• Screen / StatusLight / Sound
• General

Weighing / Quality
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > Weighing / Quality
Parameter Description Values
Leveling warning Defines the behaviour of the option Leveling warning. Inactive | Optional
When the option Forced leveling is selected and the balance is leveling* | Forced
out of level, a weighing value cannot be added to the protocol leveling
(green button disabled).
Electrostatic Defines the condition of the environment. Standard environment* |
detection Unstable environment
Tolerance profiles A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods.
This option has several sub-sections and is described later in this
chapter.
Automatic weight Defines if and in which manner (MT-SICS and / or HID) the MT-SICS | HID |* Both
value output weighing values should be exported.
This option has several sub-sections and is described later in this
chapter.
GWP Approved Good Weighing Practice (GWP®) is a program started by Active | Inactive*
mode METTLER TOLEDO to help customers operate their weighing
equipment in a safe and efficient way. It covers every relevant
step in the life cycle of the instrument and provides clear guidance
on how to specify, calibrate and operate weighing instruments.
The GWP Approved mode observes if the following conditions are
given:
• Use of an appropriate tolerance profile.
• FACT was successful.
• Required tests were successful.
• Setting up of enforced leveling.
• No MinWeigh violation.
If all conditions are given, the balance adds the GWP Approved
sign behind every weighing result.
The GWP Approved mode can only be enabled by a METTLER
TOLEDO service technician.

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Change history Activates/Deactivates the option Change history. Active | Inactive*
The change history is used to log changes to system settings,
user management and methods as well as other settings and
configurations. The following information is stored:
• User ID and timestamp
• Object identifier
• Old values and new values of attributes
A maximum of 5000 entries can be stored in the change history.
For more information see section Change History.
Balance recalib. Defines whether the user is reminded about the upcoming exipry Active* | Inactive
reminder date of the calibration.
Days in advance Defines the number of days before the reminder informs about the 0...365
upcoming due date.
Action when Defines the action when the calibration has expired. None* | Block
calib. expired Block: The balance will be blocked. In this case, the balance
cannot be used anymore until a user with the appropriate right
unblocks the balance.
Days before Defines the number of days before the reminder informs about the Days (30 days* |
blocking upcoming expiry date. 0...400 days)
Weight recalib. Defines whether the user is reminded about the upcoming expiry Active | Inactive*
reminder date of the test weight calibration.
Service reminder Defines whether the user is reminded about the upcoming due Active | Inactive*
date of the service.
* Factory setting
Tolerance profiles
In this section profiles for weighing can be created. Setting and tolerances can be defined for the created profile.
Creating Tolerance profile
1 Tap New to create a new profile.
2 Define the profile settings.
3 When all the settings have been defined, tap OK.
ð The system returns to the profile list and the new profile appears on the list.
By tapping an existing profile, its settings can be changed, the profile can be deleted or it can be set as default
value. Several profiles can be created. A default profile must be selected.
Parameter Description Values
Name Defines the name of the profile. Text (0...22 characters)
Indicator Defines the color of the indicator icon for the tolerance profile. The None* I Neutral I White I
icon will appear above the weighing value unit. When a color is Yellow I Red I Blue I
selected, a description of max. 3 characters can be added. Green | Black
Indicator text Defines the text of the indicator icon. Text (0...3 characters)
Calibration Selects a calibration certificate. Calibration certificate |
certificate None*

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Environment Defines the environmental conditions of the balance. Very stable | Stable |
Very stable: For an environment that is free from any drafts and Standard* | Unstable |
vibrations. Very unstable
Stable: For an environment that is practically free from drafts and
vibrations.
Standard: For an average working environment subject to
moderate variations in the ambient conditions.
Unstable: For an environment where the conditions are from time
to time changing.
Very unstable: For an environment where the conditions are
continuously changing.
Weighing mode Defines the weighing mode of the balance. Universal* | Sensor
Universal: For all standard weighing applications. mode
Sensor mode: Depending on the setting of the ambient
conditions, this setting delivers a filtered weighing signal of
varying strength. The filter has a linear characteristic in relation to
time (not adaptive) and is suitable for continuous measured
value processing.
Value release Defines how fast a measured value is recognized by the balance Very fast | Fast* | Fast
as stable and released. and reliable | Reliable |
Very fast: For very fast value release with increased repeatability. Very reliable
Fast: For fast value release with increased repeatability.
Fast and reliable: For very fast value release with reliable
repeatability.
Reliable: For value release with lower but reliable repeatability.
Very reliable: For extended settling time with low repeatability.
Display Determines the readability [d] of the balance display. 1d* | 2d | 5d | 10d |
readability 1d: Shows the maximum resolution 100d | 1000d
2d: Shows the final digit in increments of 2
5d: Shows the final digit in increments of 5
10d: 10x smaller resolution
100d: 100x smaller resolution
1000d: 1000x smaller resolution
Zero drift The function Zero drift compensation performs ongoing Active* | Inactive
compensation corrections of deviations from zero which may occur, for
example, as a result of small amounts of dirt on the weighing
pan.
This menu option is not available for "Approved balances", as the
settings are predefined.
Allowed units Defines the units that are allowed in this tolerance profile. The available values are
model-specific.
* Factory setting
Automatic weight value output
The balance can be connected to a PC with a USB cable. That way, weighing results can be directly transferred
into an application (e.g. Microsoft Excel).

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Parameter Description Values
Target Defines the way the weighing values are transferred. HID* | MT-SICS | Both
HID (Human Interaction Device): Transfers simple character
streams (e.g. weight values) to a desktop computer without
installing additional drivers (comparable to a keyboard). The
format of a transferred weighing value can be configured.
MT-SICS: The data is transferred in MT-SICS format (METTLER
TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set). MT-SICS operates
bidirectional, i.e. usually balance sends the confirmations to the
host and receives commands. A separate reference manual is
available for MT-SICS.
Weight field Defines the number of digits that will be transferred into the appli- Numeric (1* | 0...20)
length cation on the PC, e.g. into an Excel field
Sign Defines if the weighing result is displayed with an algebraic sign. For all values | For
For all values: Each weighing result is preceded by a plus or negative values*
minus sign.
For negative values: Only negative values are preceded by a
minus sign. Positive values are transferred without algebraic sign.
Sign position Defines if the algebraic sign is positioned at the first place of the Left of weight field | Left
weight field or directly in front of the weight digits. of weight digits*
Decimal delimiter Defines the character used to separate the whole and fractional , | .*
part of a numeric value.
Net indicator In the standard output format, net weights are not specially Active | Inactive*
marked. To place an N in front of net weights, this function can
be activated. The net symbol is left-justified in the field.
Net indicator field Defines the field length of the Net indicator. Numeric (2* | 1 ... 2)
length This option only appears when the option Net indicator is set to
Active.
Unit Defines if a weighing unit is being shown in the weighing field. Active* | Inactive
Unit field length Defines the field length of the weighing unit. Numeric (1* | 1...6)
This option only appears when the option Unit is set to Active.
Field delimiter Defines a character or sequence of characters to separate data Outside* | TAB | , | ;
fields.
End of line Defines a character or sequence of characters signifying the end CRLF* | CR | LF | TAB |
character of a line. Outside | Enter
* Factory setting

Door automation
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > > Balance > Doors
Each of the following doors can be managed separately:
• Door left
• Door right
• Door top

Note
The parameters for all three doors are the same. In the following the parameter settings are described for only
one side.

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Door automation for the doors
Parameter Description Values
Inner door Defines how far the inner will be opened. Numeric (1...100%)
opening The following options appears only when Motorized is selected
as the door drive mode.
Outer door drive Defines the mode to open/close the door. Motorized* | Manual
mode
Outer door Defines how far the outer will be opened. Numeric (1...100%)
opening The following options appears only when Motorized is selected
as the door drive mode.
Door key left Defines the automation of the left door key on the Terminal. Active | Inactive*
Door key right Defines the automation of the right door key on the Terminal. Active | Inactive*
SmartSens left Defines the touchless door function of the left optical sensor. Active | Inactive*
SmartSens right Defines the touchless door function of the right optical sensor. Active | Inactive*
Devices Defines the door opening or closing via an external device, such Active | Inactive*
an ErgoSens or a footswitch.
Automatic (Tare / Automatic (Tare / Zero / Result): Closes the door automatically Active | Inactive*
Zero / Result) when taring, zeroing the balance or adding to protocol.
* Factory setting for the right door / for the left door reverse

Date, time and language adjustment


Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > Date / Time / Language / Format
Parameter Description Values
Date Defines the current date. Use the pick buttons Increment/ Date
Decrement to define the date.
Time Defines the current time. Time
Use the pick buttons Increment/Decrement to define the time.
Language Defines the language of the interface navigation. English | Deutsch |
Français | 日本語 | 中
文 | Español | Italiano |
Русский | Português |
Polski | Magyar |
Čeština
Time zone Selects a time zone. see list on the screen
Date format Selects the date format. D.MMM.YYYY* | MMM D
YYYY | DD.MM.YYYY |
MM/DD/YYYY | YYYY-
MM-DD | YYYY/MM/DD |
YYYY日M月D年
Time format Selects the time format. 24:MM* | 12:MM |
24.MM | 12.MM
Keyboard layout Defines the language of the keyboard layout. English | German |
French | Spanish |
Japanese | Simplified
Chinese | Russian |
Czech | Polish |
Hungarian
* Factory setting

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Screen, status and sound settings
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > Screen / StatusLight / Sound
Parameter Description Values
Screen brightness Defines the brightness of the display. 20 % | 40 % | 60 % |
80 %* | 100 %
Sound volume Defines the volume of the terminal sound. Inactive | 20 % | 40 % |
60 %* | 80 % | 100 %
Sound on key Defines if there is a sound when a key is pressed. Active* | Inactive
press
Sound on info Defines if there is a sound when an information appears on the Active* | Inactive
screen.
Sound on Defines is there is a sound when a warning appears on the Active* | Inactive
warning screen.
Sound on error Defines is there is a sound in case of an error. Active* | Inactive
StatusLight Activates/deactivates the status light. Active* | Active (without
Active (without green light): All current status of the balance are green light) | Inactive
monitored, the red/yellow lights will turn on if needed, but the
green light will stay turned off.
StatusLight Defines the brightness of the activated status light. 20 % | 40 % | 60 %* |
brightness This option appears only when the option StatusLight is set to 80 % | 100 %
Active or Active (without green light).
* Factory setting

General settings
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > > Balance General
Parameter Description Values
Balance ID Defines the ID of the balance. Text (0...22 characters)
Standby Activates/deactivates the automatic standby mode. Active* | Inactive
Active: The standby mode becomes active after a configurable
time period the balance was not used.
Inactive: The standby mode has to be activated manually by
tapping the ON/OFF button.
Software update With this option activated the update of the firmware can be Active* | Inactive
on system start- performed from a USB storage device.
up
Automatic export Defines the target directory for the automatic export. USB storage device*
directory
User Activates/Deactivates the option User management. Active | Inactive*
management
Wait time With the option Wait time the time until the balance automatically Numeric (15 minutes* |
logs off can be defined. 1...60 minutes)
The option Wait time only appears when the option Automatic
logout is activated.

Interface settings
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Interfaces
The section Interfaces has the following sub-section:
• Ethernet

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• Bluetooth

Ethernet
With the option DHCP activated, the parameters for the ethernet connection will be automatically set. With the
option Manual activated, the options for the ethernet connection must be set manually by the user.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Interfaces > Ethernet
Parameter Description Values
Host name Shows the balance host name. The host name can be defined via Numeric (22* | 0 ... 22)
Settings > General > Balance ID.
MAC address Information on the MAC address (Media Access Control) that is -
used to uniquely identify the balance in the network.
Network configu- DHCP: The parameters for the ethernet connection will be DHCP* | Manual
ration automatically set.
Manual: The options for the ethernet connection must be set
manually by the user.
IP address If the IP is not to be automatically obtained, you can enter it here. 000.000.000.000 …
255.255.255.255
Subnet mask Defines the subnet mask that is used by the TCP/IP protocol to 000.000.000.000 …
determine whether a host is on the local subnet or on a remote 255.255.255.255
network.
DNS server Defines the domain name server address of the primary server. 000.000.000.000 …
(primary) 255.255.255.255
DNS server Defines the domain name server address of the secondary DNS 000.000.000.000 …
(secondary) server. 255.255.255.255
Default gateway Defines the address of the default gateway that links the host's 000.000.000.000 …
subnet to other networks. 255.255.255.255
* Factory setting

Bluetooth
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Interfaces > Bluetooth
Bluetooth identification
Parameter Description Values
Activation With the option Bluetooth you have the possibility to commu- Inactive* | Active
nicate with a printer via a bluetooth.

Devices / Printer settings


In this section optional external devices such as printers, barcode scanners, etc. can be added and configured.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers
The section is divided into the following sub-section:
• Label printer
• Strip printer
• Barcode reader
• RFID reader
• ErgoSens
• Foot switch

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Label printer
Label Printer allows the printing of weighing results on label stickers.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > Label printer
1 Tap for more information and printer settings.
ð Printer type, name, status and settings are shown.
2 Tap Printer settings.
ð The dialog printer settings opens.
Parameter Description Values
Printer category Defines the type of the printer. Strip printer| Label
Label Printer allows the printing of weighing results on label printer*
stickers.
Device Allows to activate or deactivate the device. Activated* | Deactivated
* Factory setting
Printing a test page
− To print a test page, tap Print test page
Deleting label printer
1 To delete the installed label printer from the system, tap Delete device.
ð The message " Are you sure you would like to delete the selected printer?" is shown.
2 To delete, tap OK. To cancel the delete dialog, tap Cancel.
ð The device is deleted.

Note
It is possible to use a label printer and a strip printer with the balance.

Strip printer
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > Strip printer
1 Tap for more information and printer settings.
ð Printer type, name, status and settings are shown.
2 Tap Printer settings
ð The dialog printer settings opens.
Parameter Description Values
Printer category Defines the type of the printer. Strip printer | Label
Strip printer allows the printing of weighing results on strip paper. printer*
Device Allows to activate or inactivate the device. Activated* | Deactivated
Line end Defines the line end character for printing. The values ​set here <CR> <LF>* | <CR> |
have to match the printer settings. <LF>
Character set Defines the communication specific character code. The values ​ ANSI/WIN | IBM/DOS |
set here have to match the printer settings. UTF8*
* Factory setting
Printing a test page
− To print a test page, tap Print test page
Deleting strip printer
1 To delete the installed strip printer from the system, tap Delete device.
ð The message " Are you sure you would like to delete the selected printer?" is shown.

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2 To delete, tap OK. To cancel the delete dialog, tap Cancel
ð The device is deleted.

Note
It is possible to use a strip printer and a label printer with the balance.

Barcode reader
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > Barcode reader
1 Tap for more information and barcode reader settings.
ð Type, name and status are shown.
2 To change the name of the device, tap Name, enter the name and tap .
Deleting barcode reader device
1 To delete the installed barcode reader from the system, tap Barcode reader.
ð The delete reader dialog request opens.
2 To delete, tap OK. To cancel the delete dialog, tap Cancel.

RFID Reader
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > RFID reader
− Tap for more information and RFID reader settings.
ð Reader type, name, status and settings are shown.
For testing the RFID reader proceed as follows.
Testing the RFID reader
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > RFID reader
1 For testing the RFID reader, tap Test device.
ð The dialog Test device opens.
2 Place a RFID tag on the RFID reader.
ð If the RFID reader works correctly the message:
"The RFID reader has successfully read the RFID
tag" is shown.
ð The RFID reader has been tested.

Deleting a RFID reader


1 To delete the installed RFID reader from the system, tap Delete device.
ð The message "Are you sure you would like to delete the selected NFC?" is shown.
2 To delete, tap OK. To cancel the delete dialog, tap Cancel.
ð The device is deleted.

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ErgoSens
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > ErgoSens
1 Tap for more information and ErgoSens settings.
ð Type, name and status are shown.
2 To change the name of the device, tap Name, enter the name and tap .
3 To select the function of the ErgoSens, tap and select an option.
Parameter Description Values
Function Defines the function of hands-free operating that can be used to None* | Doors | Zero |
execute certain weighing functions. Tare | Add result

Deleting ErgoSens device


1 To delete the installed ErgoSens from the system, tap Delete device.
ð The delete reader dialog request opens.
2 To delete, tap OK. To cancel the delete dialog, tap Cancel.
Foot switch
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > Foot switch
1 Tap for more information and foot switch settings.
ð Type, name and status are shown.
2 To change the name of the device, tap Name, enter the name and tap .
3 To select the function of the Foot switch, tap and select an option.
Parameter Description Values
Function Defines the function be used to execute certain weighing None* | Doors | Zero |
functions. Tare | Add result

Deleting foot switch device


1 To delete the installed foot switch from the system, tap Delete device.
ð The deleting dialog request opens.
2 To delete, tap OK. To cancel the delete dialog, tap Cancel.
Adding a new device
1 To add a new device, tap Add device
ð The Add device dialog opens.
2 To add a device, connect it to the USB port.
ð If you are installing a barcode reader you can scan the barcode from the device.
3 Tap Tools and tap Next.
ð The barcode of the device is shown.
4 Scan the barcode from the device.
ð The barcode is identified from the balance and the new device is connected.
5 To cancel the dialog, tap Cancel.

LabX / Services settings


To enable communication between LabX and instruments, the appropriate settings in the instruments must
correspond with the settings in LabX.
LabX synchronizes the date and time on the instruments with the LabX Server each time a connection is made
and each time a task is started. When an instrument is connected, the user interface language on the
connected instrument is changed to the language currently installed on the LabX installation.

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Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > LabX / Services
Parameter Description Values
LabX service Network: A network connection to LabX will be established on Network | Inactive* |
startup. USB
Inactive: No connection to LabX will be established.
USB: A USB connection to LabX will be established on startup.
MT-SICS service Network: A network connection to MT-SICS will be established on Network | Inactive* |
startup. USB
Inactive: No connection to MT-SICS will be established.
USB: A USB connection to MT-SICS will be established on startup.
Web service Allows you to define a web server to import/export data. Active | Inactive* | MC-
Link

Printing the settings


When all the balance settings are configured, you can print the complete list to archive the information.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings
− To print the balance settings, tap Print
ð The complete balance settings are printed.

5.3.6 Maintenance
Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance
The section Maintenance is divided into the following sub-sections:
• Import / Export
• Format RFID
• Software update
• Reset
• Service

Note
The option Maintenance only appears if the user has the appropriate user rights.

5.3.6.1 Import / export data


Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance > Import / Export
The import or export of data can be used to save or transfer data from one balance to another.
The following data can be imported or exported:
• Balance settings
• User management
• Methods
• Tests and weights

Exporting data and settings


1 Select Export data and settings.
ð The dialog Export data and settings opens.
2 Select Export and tap Next
ð The window Export data and settings appears.
3 Select the data type(s) you want to export.
4 Plug in the USB storage device in the USB port.

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5 Tap Export.
ð A list of available USB storage devices opens.
6 Select the target USB storage device to store the data.
7 Tap Next.
ð The system exports the data to the USB storage device. If the export was successful, the screen shows
with the file name and its target folder.
8 Tap Close to finish the process.

Importing data and settings


With the function Import data and settings, settings from other balances can be imported to this balance. It is
also possible to re-import settings that have been exported.
1 Select Import data and settings.
2 Plug in the USB storage device with the data to import.
3 Tap Next.
ð A list of available USB storage devices opens.
4 Select the USB storage device with the data to import.
5 Tap Next.
6 Select the data file you want to import.
7 Tap Next.
8 Select the data type(s) you want to import.
When importing methods, you can select if the imported methods will replace all existing methods or if they are
additional.
− Tap Import.
− Tap Next.
ð The message Import of data and settings has been executed. appears. The import was successful. Tap
Close to return to the method work screen.

5.3.6.2 Formatting RFID tag


In this section the RFID tag can be read or formatted. When formatting, the data on the RFID tag will be deleted.
Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance > Format RFID

Formatting the RFID tag


1 Tap Format RFID.
ð The dialog Format RFID tag opens.
2 Place the RFID tag on the RFID reader.
ð The dialog "Do you want to format the RFID tag and delete all data?" opens.
3 To delete the RFID tag tap Format.
ð The RFID tag was formatted.

Reading the RFID tag


1 Tap Format RFID.
ð The dialog Format RFID tag opens.
2 Place the RFID tag on the RFID reader.
ð The dialog "Do you want to format the RFID tag and delete all data?" opens.
ð In the dialog you can read all written data.
3 To delete the RFID tag tap Format. To cancel the format dialog tap Cancel

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5.3.6.3 Updating the software
Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance > Software update
All information to perform an update is described in chapter [Update the software } Page 143].

5.3.6.4 Resetting
Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance > Reset

NOTICE
Reset causes data loss
Resetting the balance will delete user application data and set the user configuration back to
factory state.

The change history data and the data for test history and adjustment history will not be affected when resetting
the balance. If you want to delete these data, activate the option Also delete change, test and adjustment
history.
Resetting the balance
1 To delete the change history data and the data for test history and adjustment history, activate the option
Also delete change, test and adjustment history.
2 Tap Next.
ð The window Reset balance opens and warns that some data will be lost by resetting the balance.
3 Tap Reset balance.
ð The balance software restarts in factory state.

5.3.6.5 Service
Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance > Service
Symbol Description Procedure
Show Tap to open information about:
adjustment - Temperature correction
state
- Production and user linearization
- User, production and standard calibration
Save support Tap to save support files (all relevant information to an error) on a USB
files storage device like an USB stick to send it to a METTLER TOLEDO represen-
tative.
Import log Tap to import log configurations from a USB storage device like an USB stick
configuration to send it to a METTLER TOLEDO representative.

5.3.7 Exit / Block the balance


Navigation: Balance menu > Exit/ Block balance
In the section Exit / Blocking the balance users can logout or block the balance.
The balance can be blocked in different ways.
Blocking
A blocking means closedown of the balance. A reason for such "full blocking" can have a serious background.
If the balance has a defect or a loss of the weighing quality, the user can block the balance completely. To
perform a blocking, see below.
Another way to blocking is a logout. A reason for such "logout" is, for example, that a task is not completed
and the current user does not want somebody else to work with the balance. This is like a notice "hands off".
To perform a logout, see below.

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5.3.7.1 Logout / unblocking the balance
When the user management is active and a user logged out, the balance is blocked. The balance will be
unblocked when you log in again.
Logout / Block the balance
1 To block the balance/ logged out, tap Blocking.
ð The dialog Block balance opens.
2 Tap Block balance
ð The balance is blocked and the blocking screen appears.
Unblocking the balance
1 To unblock the balance, select your user name, enter your password and tap Login.
2 Confirm unblocking in the next dialog. Tap Unblock balance.
ð The balance is unblocked and the main screen appears.

5.3.7.2 Creating an unblocking password


Before blocking the balance completely, you have to create an unblocking password to withdraw the full
blocking.

NOTICE
Blocked balance due to forgotten password
A full blocked balance can not be unblocked without password.
− Note the password and keep it in a safe place.

Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > General


1 To create an unblocking password, tap Unblocking password in the action bar.
ð The dialog Set unblocking password opens.
2 Set a new password, confirm the new password a second time and tap OK.
3 In the dialog General, tap OK again.
4 The unblocking password is created and saved.

5.3.7.3 Blocking / unblocking the balance


Full blocking the balance
Before full blocking the balance you need to create an unblocking password, see above.
1 To block the balance tap Blocking.
ð The dialog Block balance opens.
2 Tap to cancel the blocking procedure or tap Block balance.
ð The blocking procedure is canceled or the balance is blocked. If the balance will be full blocked the
dialog Block balance opens.
3 Enter your unlocking password and tap Block balance.
ð The balance is blocked and the blocking screen opens.
Unblock the balance

Note
When the user management is active, you can login with your user ID and password to unblock the balance.
1 To unblock the balance, enter your unblocking password and tap Unblock balance.
2 Confirm unblocking in the next dialog. Tap Unblock balance.
ð The balance is unblocked and the main screen opens.

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5.3.7.4 Logout
− To logout, tap > Logout
ð Your logged out. The balance is blocked.

Note
For unblocking the balance, you have to login again Login.

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6 Software description
6.1 Weighing Methods

6.1.1 Introduction
A weighing method is an application for carrying out specific weighing tasks. The balance offers the method
"General Weighing" with default parameters. You have the possibility to create a maximum of 50 methods and
edit the methods. You can use these methods for your weighing task or edit them according to your
requirements. Methods can also be deleted or cloned.
To support you while configuring new methods, a configuration wizard leads you through the whole process.
The changes performed to a method are recorded in the change history (if activated).
This chapter guides you step-by-step through the different methods. Next you will get an overview about all
possible methods, before all methods are explained separately. Every method section is composed as follows:
• 1. Method description
• 2. Creating a new method
• 3. Configure the method parameter
• 4. Perform the method
• 5. Clone the method
• 6. Delete the method

6.1.2 Methods Overview


In the section Methods list you get an overview of all possible methods. In this section new methods can be
defined, existing methods can be edited, cloned or deleted. It is also the starting point for using any method in
a weighing procedure.
Navigation: Methods
Methods

1 Methods list General Weighing 06/24/2018

2 Tasks This balance supports the following method types:


General Weighing
3 Tests Simple formulation
Piece Counting
4 Adjustments Interval weighing
Titration
Density determination

Delete Clone Edit New Print Start method

The following methods are possible:


• General Weighing (see section Method General weighing)
• Interval weighing (see section [Method Interval weighing } Page 73])
• Piece Counting (see section Method Piece counting)
• Simple formulation (see section [Method Simple formulation } Page 88] )
• Titration (see section [Method Titration } Page 98] )
• Density determination (see section [Method Density determination } Page 108] )

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6.1.3 Method General Weighing

6.1.3.1 Method description


This section describes the method General Weighing. The method General Weighing offers the basic weighing
functions (zeroing, taring, weighing). The method is used for simple weighing tasks or to perform a series of
check weighing or dosing.
This section describes how to create a new method with the method wizard, how to work with the method and
the method settings. The parameter of the weighing item (e.g. sample ID and target weight) can either be
entered manually or by using a template. Therefore two different methods exist:
• General Weighing: Select this method if you want to work without pre-defined templates.
• General Weighing with templates: Select this method if you want to use a template to define the
parameters for the weighing item. Templates are helpful to save time while weighing items with the same
parameters and to ensure the consistent use of the parameters. For further information see Using templates.
In the section Method settings the descriptions of the settings for both methods General Weighing and General
Weighing with templates can be found.
Methods

Methods list Density 06/24/2018

Tasks General Weighing 06/24/2018

Tests Interval weighing 06/24/2018

Adjustments Piece Counting 06/24/2018

Simple formulation 06/24/2018

Titration 06/24/2018

Delete Clone Edit New Print Continue task

You have the possibility to start with method factory setting parameter or to create a new method with changed
method parameter.

6.1.3.2 Creating a new method for general weighing


Navigation: Methods
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap New in the action bar.
ð The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
3 Tap Method type and select the method type General Weighing or General Weighing with templates.
4 Tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 2. Identification.
5 Define the Method name and Result description and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 3. Configuration.
6 Select a Tolerance profile and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 4. Save.
ð When selected General Weighing with templates the wizard opens the optional creating section 4.
Templates.
7 Select a template from the list and define Unit, a Target weight and tap Next.
8 To set a ‒Tolerance or +Tolerance, set the tolerances tap OK.
ð The method wizard opens the last section 5. Save.

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9 Tap Finish to save the new method .
ð The method has been created and appears in the list.
The newly created method can be performed, see Performing a General Weighing
or edited, see [Method settings } Page 61].

See also
2 Method settings } Page 61

6.1.3.3 Method settings


In this section, the settings of the methods General Weighing and General Weighing with templates are
described. All possible parameters are defined. It can be used to edit the settings of a newly created method or
an already existing method.
Navigation: Methods > Methods list > General Weighing > Edit
Edit method - {0} General Weighing

General Method type General Weighing

ID format Method name General Weighing

Weighing item Comment Enter here

Weighing

Automation Lock method

Print / Export

Close

The section General Weighing is divided into the following sub-sections:


• General
• ID format
• Weighing item (Only available for the method General Weighing with templates)
• Weighing item (Only available for the method General Weighing)
• Weighing
• Automation
• Print / Export
All of these sub-sections will be described separately.

General settings

Note
The option Method type has been defined in the wizard and cannot be changed.
Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. The system copies the method Text (1...22 characters)
name that has been defined with the function Method wizard.
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)
Lock method Locks the method for other users and from further editing while Active | Inactive*
running.
* Factory setting

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ID format settings
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task For a method up to three task identifiers (task IDs) can be 0 | 1* | 2 | 3
IDs defined.
If the value of the option Number of task IDs is between 1-3, the
options Task ID, Description and Prefix/Default value appear for
every single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the value of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.
Description This option allows to set Manual with default or Automatic Text (0...32 characters)
timestamp for each task ID.
Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This option only appears when the option Manual with default is
activated.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the task ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This option only appears when the option Automatic timestamp
is activated.
* Factory setting
Result IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of result Defines the number of result IDs. 0 | 1* | 2 | 3
IDs If the value of the option Number of result IDs is between 1-3,
the options Result ID 1, Description and Prefix/Default value
appear for every single result ID.
Result ID 1 Defines the value of the result ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the result ID can be entered Automatic counter
manually at method execution time.
Automatic counter: The system provides a value created from a
prefix with an unique number (counter) appended.
Description Describes the option Result ID 1. Text (0...32 characters)
Prefix Defines a prefix for the result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This option only appears when the option Automatic counter is
activated.
Default value Defines a default value for the result ID. The value of the result ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This option only appears when the option Manual with default is
activated.
* Factory setting

Weighing item setting


In this section a target weight with tolerance limits can be defined. Depending on the selected method, the
parameters for the weighing item are defined directly in the method (General Weighing) or in one or more
templates (General Weighing with templates).

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Initial values for weighing
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit of the primary weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Target weight Defines the target weight. The target weight will be shown in the Numeric
weighing-in aid of the balance (SmartTrac). When a target weight
including tolerances is defined, the SmartTrac indicates if the
current display weight is in tolerance or not.
‒Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.
+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.

Template settings
In this section a target weight with tolerance limits can be defined. Depending on the selected method, the
parameters for the weighing item are defined directly in the method (General Weighing) or in one or more
templates (General Weighing with templates).

Note
This Option is only available for the method General Weighing with templates.
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit of the primary weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Target weight Defines the target weight. The target weight will be shown in the Numeric
weighing-in aid of the balance (SmartTrac). When a target weight
including tolerances is defined, the SmartTrac indicates if the
current display weight is in tolerance or not.
‒Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.
+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.

Note
More information on using templates is available in section [Using method templates } Page 116].

Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Show info weight With this option activated a secondary info weight appears on the Active | Inactive*
weighing screen on top of the weighing result.
Info unit Defines the unit of the info weight. The available units
This option only appears when the option Show info weight is depend on the balance
activated. model.

* Factory setting
The weighing settings are divided in several parameter groups.

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Custom unit
Parameter Description Values
Define custom With this option activated a specific weighing unit can be defined. Active | Inactive*
unit This allows calculations (e.g. surfaces or volumes) to be carried
out directly during determination of the weighing result.
The custom units are available in all menus and input fields in
which weighing units can be selected.

Note
When the parameter Define custom unit is activated, more parameters can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
Name Defines the name of the custom unit. Text (0...6 characters)
Formula Defines how subsequently defined value for Factor is calculated. Multiplicative* | Divisive
There are 2 formulae available:
Multiplicative: Multiplies the net weight by the factor.
Divisive: The factor is divided by the net weight.
The formula can be used, for example, to simultaneously take
into account a known error factor while weighing.
Factor Defines the factor with which the effective weighing result (net Numeric
weight) is calculated via the previously selected Formula.
Display Defines the formatting for the weighing result. Numeric
readability Example: A setting of “0.05” defines 2 places after the decimal
point with rounding to 5. A determined result of 123.4777 is
consequently displayed as 123.50.
This function can only be used to reduce the resolution of the
weighing result. No value must therefore be entered that exceeds
the maximum balance resolution. Values that are too small are
automatically rounded off.
* Factory setting
Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Available tolerance
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create profiles are model-
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific.
Weight capture Defines the behavior when the button to add the result was Stable* | Immediate
mode tapped or the add result was triggered by the automatic weighing
result creation.
Stable: The system waits for a stable weight.
Immediate: The system doesn’t wait for a stable weight. The
system waits for the defined amount of seconds (Weight capture
delay). After the weight capture delay, the weight value from the
weight stream is captured.
Weight capture Defines the time in seconds the balance waits for capturing the Numeric (5 seconds* |
delay weight after the button to add the result was tapped or the add 0...60 seconds)
result was triggered by the automatic weighing result creation.
This option only appears when the Weight capture mode
Immediate or Dynamic is selected.
* Factory setting

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Statistics
Parameter Description Values
Activate statistics If Activate statistics is set to Active, the following statistics will Active | Inactive*
be calculated:
• N: Number of items used for the statistics (with 0 decimal
places without unit)
• MIN: Minimal displayed value (decimal places and unit
according to the method setting)
• MAX: Maximum displayed value (decimal places and unit
according to the method setting)
• AVG: Displayed values are summed up and divided by the
number of values, rounded to 1 digit more than the configured
decimal places in the method settings (unit according to the
method setting)
• SD: Standard deviation rounded to 1 digit more than the
configured decimal places in the method settings (unit
according to the method setting)
• RSD: Relative standard deviation (rounded to 2 decimal
places in %)
• SUM: Sum of added measurement results
The statistical values are calculated and visualized as soon as a
result is added or updated.
* Factory setting
Electrostatic detection and ionizer
Parameter Description Values
Ionizer Defines whether the ionizer is activated/deactivated. Active | Inactive*
Detection Defines whether the electrostatic detection (StaticDetect) is Active | Inactive*
activated/deactivated.
Threshold Defines a limit (mg) at which StaticDetect threshold failed. Numeric (0.40 mg* |
If the measured approximate weighing error is <= the detection 0.01.....10 mg)
threshold, the StaticDetect state = OK
If the measured approximate weighing error is > the detection
threshold, the StaticDetect state = Not OK
This option only appears when the Detection is selected.
Show weighing Defines whether the weighing error is displayed. Active* | Inactive
error If the StaticDetect value is above the treshold, this parameter will
display the effective approximate weighing error.
This option only appears when the Detection is selected.
* Factory setting

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Automation settings
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Target
target defines how the data is to be processed. weight value | Task ID 1
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input | Result ID 1
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored.
Target weight value: The barcode data is interpreted as a value
for the target weight.
Task ID 1: The barcode data is interpreted as a value for the task
ID.
Result ID 1 The barcode data is interpreted as a value for the
result ID.
Automatic feeder support
Parameter Description Values
Automatic feeder Enables or disables the automatic feeder support. Active | Inactive*
support To use the automatic feeder support, the automatic feeder has to
be connected to the balance by USB and has to be configured
correctly.
* Factory setting

Note
When the parameter Automatic feeder support is activated, additional parameters can be defined.
When this parameter is inactive, Weighing automation can be further defined.
Parameter Description Values
Number of Defines the number of items the automatic feeder will deliver to Numeric | 20* (1...100)
weighing items the balance.
Plausibility limits Defines the plausibility limit for measured values. Numeric (30 %* |
The plausibility limit relates to the defined target weight. 0...100)
Example: With a plausibility limit of 30%, all weight values that
are within ±30% of the target weight are regarded as plausible
and are transferred into the statistics. All other weight values are
being ignored and excluded from the statistics.
Discharge feeder Discharge is used to empty the automatic feeder of all objects. Active | Inactive*
at the end Active: The automatic feeder feeds at the configured discharge
feed rate and stops 90 seconds after the last object has passed
the light barrier.
Inactive: No automatic emptying.
Feed rate Defines the rate by which the automatic feeder delivers the parts Slow | Normal* | Fast |
to the balance. Select between the following options: Very fast
• Slow: Lowest feed rate
• Normal: Lower intermediate feed rate
• Fast: Upper intermediate feed rate
• Very fast: Highest feed rate
* Factory setting
Weighing automation
Requirements to define the Weighing automation:
• The parameter for Automatic feeder support is inactive.

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Parameter Description Values
Automatic result Automatically generates a weighing result after a threshold is None | With sample
reached. tare* | Without sample
None: No automatic result will be generated. tare
With sample tare: After a weight value that reached the threshold
is being removed from the weighing pan, the balance is being
tared.
Without sample tare: After a weight value that reached the
threshold is being removed from the weighing pan, the balance is
not being tared.
Automatic result Defines the threshold of the option Automatic result. Numeric
threshold This option only appears when the option Automatic result is
activated.
Weight trigger Defines the behaviour of the option Automatic result threshold. Exceeding* | Falling
Exceeding: The weighing result is generated when the weight below
exceeds the defined threshold.
Falling below: The weighing result is generated when the weight
falls below the defined threshold.
This option only appears when the option Automatic result is set
to Without sample tare.
Automatic zero If Automatic zero is set to Active, the balance automatically Active | Inactive*
zeros the balance when the weight falls below a predefined
threshold.
Automatic zero Defines the threshold of the option Automatic zero. Numeric
threshold This option only appears when the option Automatic zero is
activated.
Pretare value Defines a weight value for the pretare function. Numeric
Instead of entering the value, the respective tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The weight is directly taken over as pretare value.
This option only appears when the option Tare Mode is set to
Pretare.
Tare Mode Defines the tare mode. None* | Automatic tare |
None: No automatic tare. Pretare
Automatic tare: The balance stores automatically the first stable
weight as the tare weight.
Pretare: Allows you to enter manually a numerical entry of a fixed
tare weight.
* Factory setting

Print /Export
This section is divided into the following sub-sections:
• Protocol printout and data export
• Label printout for task
• Label printout for weighing item

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Protocol printout and data export
Parameter Description Values
Strip printer Activates/Deactivates the strip printer. The data to be transmitted Active | Inactive*
to the printer can be defined in the section Template settings.
Protocol export Activates/Deactivates the weighing data export. Active | Inactive*
Weight value Activates/Deactivates the weighing value character output over Active | Inactive*
USB.
* Factory setting
Protocol template for printout
This menu item can be used to define information to appear in the protocols. The extensive menu is divided into
six submenus in which options for the printout/export can be defined. Information can be enabled or disabled
by activating or deactivating the corresponding checkbox.
All available parameters can be activated or deactivated via the check boxes. To activate or inactivate all at
once, proceed as follows:
1 To deselect all check boxes at once, tap Deselect all
ð All parameters are deselected.
2 To select all check boxes at once, tap Select all
ð All parameters are selected.
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header (with title, date and time) and/or footer (with Header | Title | Date /
Footer signature and end line) to be printed/exported, time | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles
Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is being printed/ Balance type* | Balance
mation exported: ID*| Balance serial
number* | Software
version
Quality infor- Defines which quality information is being printed/exported. Tolerance profile |
mation Adjustment date / time |
Routine test name |
Routine test last
execution date | Routine
test result |GWP
Approved state |Level
state * | MinWeigh state
Task information Defines which information about the task is being printed/export. Method name | Method
comment | Task IDs |
Custom unit settings |
Automatic result settings
| Count | Count|Sum |
Average | Minimum |
Maximum | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation

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Weighing item Defines which information about the weighing items is being Show excluded
information printed/exported. weighing items | Result
State* | Result IDs* |
GWP Approved state |
Level state* | MinWeigh
state | Tolerance state* |
Target and tolerances
state*
Result detail Defines which information related to the result of the Weight* | Tare weight |
information measurement is being printed/exported. Gross weight* | Info
weight* | Date / time* |
Stability*
* Factory setting

Label printer for task


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label Activates/Deactivates the option Automatic label printout for Active | Inactive*
printout for task task.
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels
[Available labels } Page 70]
* Factory setting
Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined. In the following are listed your label options.
Parameter Description Values
Field settings Defines which information appears in the label fields 1 – 8. The Empty | Task ID 1 |
number of the label fields differs depending on the selected Printing date | Current
template. user | Number of
weighing items | Sum |
Minimum | Maximum |
Average | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
2D barcode The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected TAB | Form feed |
delimiter template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Carriage return | Space |
User defined
Barcode settings Defines which information appears in the barcode. The number of Empty | Task ID 1 |
the barcode fields 1 – 6 differs depending on the selected Printing date | Current
template. user | Number of
The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected weighing items | Sum |
template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Minimum | Maximum |
Average | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation

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Label printout for weighing items
Parameter Description Values
Automatic label Activates/Deactivates the option Automatic label printout for Active | Inactive*
printout for task task.
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels
[Available labels } Page 70]
* Factory setting
Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
Field settings Defines which information appears in the label fields 1 – 8. The Empty | Method name |
number of the label fields differs depending on the selected Task ID 1 | Printing date
template. | Current user | Result ID
1 | Result ID 2 | Weight |
Target weight |
+Tolerance | ‒Tolerance
|Tolerance state | Tare
weight | Result State
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
2D barcode The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected TAB | Form feed |
delimiter template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Carriage return | Space |
User defined
Barcode settings Defines which information appears in the barcode. The number of Empty | Method name |
the barcode fields 1 – 6 differs depending on the selected Task ID 1 | Printing date
template. | Current user | Result ID
The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected 1 | Result ID 2 | Weight |
template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Target weight |
+Tolerance | ‒Tolerance
|Tolerance state | Tare
weight | Result State

Available labels
The following label layouts can be selected:

5 large fields 5 small fields

10 small fields 1D barcode with 3 large fields

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1D barcode with 3 small fields 1D barcode with 6 small fields

2D barcode with 5 large fields 2D barcode with 5 small fields

2D barcode with 2 large fields and 6 small fields 2D barcode with 8 small fields

6.1.3.4 Performing a general Weighing


This section describes a General Weighing example step by step.
Depending on the defined settings and weighing objects the procedure can be different from this example.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select a method from the list or define a new method.
3 Tap Start method.
ð The method work screen of the selected method appears.
4 Press to zero the balance.
5 Open the door and place the weighing object (1) on
the weighing pan (2).
6 Close the door and wait until the weight is stable.
ð The Weighing starts with Capturing weight....
7 Tap Add to protocol.
ð The weighing result appears in the protocol area on
the right side of the screen.
8 When the weighing process is finished, tap
Complete in the action bar.
ð The window Complete task opens. The task
specific information can be printed on a label printer, the protocol can be printed manually or the result
can be exported on an external storage device.
ð The task General Weighing has been completed successfully.

Note
It is possible to exclude a weighing results from the protocol by opening the right fly-in window and tapping on
Exclude result. The window Complete task always appears after completing the task, even if the results will be
saved automatically.

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6.1.3.5 Cloning a method
To simplify the process to create a method, an existing method can be cloned one or several times. The cloned
method will have the same parameter values as the original one. If weighing item templates exist, those will be
cloned as well.
To clone a method proceed as follows:
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap the method that you want to clone.
ð The line color of the selected method becomes blue.
3 Tap Clone.
ð A copy of the selected method appears in the list. The cloned method has the same settings as the
original method.

Note
A method can be cloned several times. The name of the cloned method is always based on its original name,
to which is appended a number.

6.1.3.6 Deleting a method


Both factory defined methods and user defined methods can be deleted if they are not needed. For this purpose
proceed as follows:
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap the method that you want to delete.
ð The line color of the selected method becomes blue.
3 Tap Delete.
ð The message Delete method and cancel tasks? appears on the screen.
4 Tap OK to delete the selected method.
ð The system returns to the method list. The method has been deleted and does not appear on the list
anymore.

Note
There is always a method activated in the background. This method can not be directly deleted. To delete the
method, another method must be started instead. Now the method is not activated anymore and can be
deleted.

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6.1.4 Method Interval weighing

6.1.4.1 Method description


This section describes the method Interval weighing. With the method Interval weighing a number of
measurements and the time interval for each measurement can be defined.
Methods

Methods list Density 06/24/2018

Tasks General Weighing 06/24/2018

Tests Interval weighing 06/24/2018

Adjustments Piece Counting 06/24/2018

Simple formulation 06/24/2018

Titration 06/24/2018

Delete Clone Edit New Print Start method

6.1.4.2 Creating a new method for interval weighing


Navigation: Methods
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap New in the action bar.
ð The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
3 Tap Method type and select the method type Interval weighing.
4 Tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 2. Identification.
5 Define the Method name and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 3. Configuration.
6 Select a Approximate interval, the number of Measurements, select a Tolerance profile and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 4. Weighing item.
7 Select a Unit for the weighing and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the last section 5. Save.
8 Tap Finish to save the new method .
ð The method has been created and appears in the list.
The newly created method can be performed, see [Performing a Interval Weighing } Page 76]
or edited, see [Method settings } Page 73].

6.1.4.3 Method settings


The section Interval weighing is divided into the following sub-sections:

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Navigation: Methods > Methods list > Interval weighing > Edit

Edit method - {0} Interval weighing

General Method type Interval weighing

Interval Method name Interval weighing

ID format Comment Enter here

Weighing item

Weighing Lock method

Automation

Print / Export

Close

• General
• Interval
• ID format
• Weighing item
• Weighing
• Automation
• Print / Export
All of these sub-sections will be described separately.

General settings

Note
The option Method type has been defined in the wizard and cannot be changed.
Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. The system copies the method Text (1...22 characters)
name that has been defined with the function Method wizard.
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)
Lock method Locks the method for other users and from further editing while Active | Inactive*
running.
* Factory setting

Interval
The following parameters can be defined:
Parameter Description Values
Approximate Defines the duration of a single weighing interval Numeric (1 s* |
interval 0.5...60 s)
Measurements Defines the total number of measurements. Numeric (3600* |
1...5000)
* Factory setting

Note
The parameter Duration shows the duration of the method based on the values defined for the parameters
Approximate interval and Measurements.

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ID format settings
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task For a method up to three task identifiers (task IDs) can be 0 | 1* | 2 | 3
IDs defined.
If the value of the option Number of task IDs is between 1-3, the
options Task ID, Description and Prefix/Default value appear for
every single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the value of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.
Description This option allows to set Manual with default or Automatic Text (0...32 characters)
timestamp for each task ID.
Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This option only appears when the option Manual with default is
activated.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the task ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This option only appears when the option Automatic timestamp
is activated.
* Factory setting

Weighing item settings


Initial values for weighing
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the initial value for the weighing process. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
* Factory setting

Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Show info weight With this option activated a secondary info weight appears on the Active | Inactive*
weighing screen on top of the weighing result.
* Factory setting
Parameter Description Values
Info unit Defines the unit of the info weight. The available units
This option only appears when the option Show info weight is depend on the balance
activated. model.

Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Available tolerance
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create profiles are model-
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific.

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Automation settings
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Task
target defines how the data is to be processed. ID 1
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored.
Task ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for the Task ID.
* Factory setting

Print / Export
Automatic data output
Parameter Description Values
Protocol export Activates/Deactivates the weighing data export. Active | Inactive*

6.1.4.4 Performing a Interval Weighing


This section describes how the method Interval weighing is being used in a task example. In this example we
are weighing one single weight with a tare container.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select a pre-defined method from the list or define a new method.
3 Tap Start method.
ð The method workscreen of the selected method appears.
4 Press to zero the balance.
5 Open the door.
6 If a container is used, place the container on the weighing pan.
7 Press to tare the balance.
ð The door closes automatically (depending on the door settings)
ð The tare-measurement starts with Taring....
ð When the taring is finished, the door opens automatically (depending on the door settings).
8 Place the weighing object in the weighing container and close the door.
9 Tap Start.
ð The defined method is being executed. The Protocol section shows the current counter.
10 Wait until the process is finished.
ð The Protocol section opens and shows a summary of the weighing results.

Note
The current weighing process can also be stopped by tapping Stop.
1 Tap Complete to open the Export options.
ð The dialog Complete task appears.
2 Tap Export protocol manually to export the weighing results to an external USB storage device or tap
Complete to finish the task.

Note
After completing the task, the results will be deleted from the protocol.

6.1.4.5 Cloning a method


For cloning a method, see chapter [Cloning a method } Page 72].

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6.1.4.6 Deleting a Method
To deleting a method, see chapter [Deleting a method } Page 72].

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6.1.5 Method Piece Counting

6.1.5.1 Method description


This section describes the method Piece Counting. The method Piece Counting allows you to determine the
number of pieces put on the weighing pan. It is advantageous if all pieces are of approximately equal weight,
since the unit quantity is determined on the basis of average weight.
Methods

Methods list Density 06/24/2018

Tasks General Weighing 06/24/2018

Tests Interval weighing 06/24/2018

Adjustments Piece Counting 06/24/2018

Simple formulation 06/24/2018

Titration 06/24/2018

Delete Clone Edit New Print Start method

6.1.5.2 Creating a new method for piece counting


Navigation: Methods
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap New in the action bar.
ð The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
3 Tap Method type and select the method type Piece Counting.
4 Tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 2. Identification.
5 Define the Method name and Result description and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 3. Configuration.
6 Select a Tolerance profile and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 4. Weighing item.
7 Define a reference for pieces Reference PCS, a Reference average weight, Target weight and tap
Next.
ð The method wizard opens the last section 5. Save.
8 Tap Finish to save the new method .
ð The method has been created and appears in the list.
The newly created method can be performed, see Performing a Piece Counting
or edited, see [Method settings } Page 78].

6.1.5.3 Method settings


In this section, the settings of the method Piece Counting are being described.

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Navigation: Methods > Methods list > Piece Counting > Edit

Edit method - {0} Piece Counting

General Method type Piece Counting

ID format Method name Piece Counting

Weighing item Comment Enter here

Weighing

Automation Lock method

Print / Export

Close

The section Piece Counting is divided into the following sub-sections:


• General
• ID format
• Weighing item
• Weighing
• Automation
• Print / Export
All of these sub-sections will be described separately.

General settings

Note
The option Piece Counting has been defined in the wizard and cannot be changed.
Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. The system copies the method Text (1...22 characters)
name that has been defined with the function Method wizard.
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)
Lock method Locks the method for other users and from further editing while Active | Inactive*
running.
* Factory setting

ID Format settings
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task For a method up to three task identifiers (task IDs) can be 0 | 1* | 2 | 3
IDs defined.
If the value of the option Number of task IDs is between 1-3, the
options Task ID, Description and Prefix/Default value appear for
every single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the value of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.

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Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This option only appears when the option Manual with default is
activated.
* Factory setting
Result IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of result Defines the number of result IDs. 0 | 1* | 2 | 3
IDs If the value of the option Number of result IDs is between 1-3,
the options Result ID 1, Description and Prefix/Default value
appear for every single result ID.
Result ID 1 Defines the value of the result ID. Manual with default |
Manual with default: The value of the result ID can be entered Automatic counter*
manually at method execution time.
Automatic counter: The system provides a value created from a
prefix with an unique number (counter) appended.
Description Describes the option Result ID 1. Text (0...32 characters)
Prefix Defines a prefix for the result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This option only appears when the option Automatic counter is
activated.
* Factory setting

Weighing item settings


Initial values for weighing
Parameter Description Values
Reference PCS Defines a reference unit quantity. This allows you to determine the Numeric (10* |
reference unit weight with a defined, fixed number of pieces. 1...10000)
Reference Defines the average weight for one piece. The average weight of Numeric
average weight one piece serves as basis for the piece counting. During task
execution, the balance calculates the actual number of pieces on
the weighing pan based on the measured weight and the average
weight of one piece.
Target weight Defines the target weight. The target weight will be shown in the Numeric
weighing-in aid of the balance (SmartTrac). When a target weight
including tolerances is defined, the SmartTrac indicates if the
current display weight is in tolerance or not.
‒Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.
+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.
* Factory setting

Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Show info weight With this option activated a secondary info weight appears on the Active | Inactive*
weighing screen on top of the weighing result.

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Info unit Defines the unit of the info weight. The available units
This option only appears when the option Show info weight is depend on the balance
activated. model.

* Factory setting
Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Available tolerance
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create profiles are model-
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific.
Weight capture Defines the behavior when the button to add the result was Stable* | Immediate
mode tapped or the add result was triggered by the automatic weighing
result creation.
Stable: The system waits for a stable weight.
Immediate: The system doesn’t wait for a stable weight. The
system waits for the defined amount of seconds (Weight capture
delay). After the weight capture delay, the weight value from the
weight stream is captured.
Weight capture Defines the time in seconds the balance waits for capturing the Numeric (5 seconds* |
delay weight after the button to add the result was tapped or the add 0...60 seconds)
result was triggered by the automatic weighing result creation.
This option only appears when the Weight capture mode
Immediate is selected.
* Factory setting
Statistics
Parameter Description Values
Activate statistics If Activate statistics is set to Active, the following statistics will Active | Inactive*
be calculated:
• N: Number of items used for the statistics (with 0 decimal
places without unit)
• MIN: Minimal displayed value (decimal places and unit
according to the method setting)
• MAX: Maximum displayed value (decimal places and unit
according to the method setting)
• AVG: Displayed values are summed up and divided by the
number of values, rounded to 1 digit more than the configured
decimal places in the method settings (unit according to the
method setting)
• SD: Standard deviation rounded to 1 digit more than the
configured decimal places in the method settings (unit
according to the method setting)
• RSD: Relative standard deviation (rounded to 2 decimal
places in %)
• SUM: Sum of added measurement results
The statistical values are calculated and visualized as soon as a
result is added or updated.
* Factory setting

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Automation settings
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Target
target defines how the data is to be processed. weight value | Task ID 1
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input | Result ID 1
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored.
Target weight value: The barcode data is interpreted as a value
for the target weight.
Task ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for the Task ID.
Result ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for the Result ID.
* Factory setting
Weighing automation
Parameter Description Values
Automatic result Automatically generates a weighing result after a threshold is None* | Without sample
reached. tare
None: No automatic result will be generated.
Without sample tare: After a weight value that reached the
threshold is being removed from the weighing pan, the balance is
not being tared.
Automatic result Defines the threshold of the option Automatic result. Numeric
threshold This option only appears when the option Automatic result is
activated.
Weight trigger Defines the behaviour of the option Automatic result threshold. Exceeding* | Falling
Exceeding: The weighing result is generated when the weight below
exceeds the defined threshold.
Falling below: The weighing result is generated when the weight
falls below the defined threshold.
This option only appears when the option Automatic result is set
to Without sample tare.
Automatic zero If Automatic zero is set to Active, the balance automatically Active | Inactive*
zeros the balance when the weight falls below a predefined
threshold.
Automatic zero Defines the threshold of the option Automatic zero. Numeric
threshold This option only appears when the option Automatic zero is
activated.
Tare Mode Defines the tare mode. None* | Automatic tare |
None: No automatic tare. Pretare
Automatic tare: The balance stores automatically the first stable
weight as the tare weight.
Pretare: Allows you to enter manually a numerical entry of a fixed
tare weight.

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Automatic tare Defines the threshold of the option Tare Mode. Numeric
threshold This value defines the minimum weight that must be applied to
the weighing pan so that it is automatically stored as the tare
weight. If the weight is below the limits, it is not automatically
transferred to the tare memory.
Instead of entering the weight, the lightest tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The applied weight is directly taken over as a limit.
This option only appears when the option Tare Mode is set to
Automatic tare.
Pretare value Defines a weight value for the pretare function. Numeric
Instead of entering the value, the respective tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The weight is directly taken over as pretare value.
This option only appears when the option Tare Mode is set to
Pretare.
* Factory setting

Print / Export
This section is divided into the following sub-sections:
• Protocol printout and data export
• Label printout for task
• Label printout for weighing item

Protocol printout and data export


Parameter Description Values
Strip printer Activates/Deactivates the strip printer. The data to be transmitted Active | Inactive*
to the printer can be defined in the section Template settings.
Protocol export Activates/Deactivates the weighing data export. Active | Inactive*
Weight value Activates/Deactivates the weighing value character output over Active | Inactive*
USB.
Protocol template for printout
This menu item can be used to define information to appear in the protocols. The extensive menu is divided into
six submenus in which options for the printout/export can be defined. Information can be enabled or disabled
by activating or deactivating the corresponding checkbox.
All available parameters can be activated or deactivated via the check boxes. To activate or inactivate all at
once, proceed as follows:
1 To deselect all check boxes at once, tap Deselect all
ð All parameters are deselected.
2 To select all check boxes at once, tap Select all
ð All parameters are selected.
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header (with title, date and time) and/or footer (with Header | Title | Date /
Footer signature and end line) to be printed/exported, time | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles

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Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is being printed/ Balance type* | Balance
mation exported: ID*| Balance serial
number* | Software
version
Quality infor- Defines which quality information is being printed/exported. Tolerance profile |
mation Adjustment date / time |
Routine test name |
Routine test last
execution date | Routine
test result |GWP
Approved state |Level
state * | MinWeigh state
Task information Defines which information about the task is being printed/export. Method name | Method
comment | Task IDs |
Automatic result
settings| Count | Sum |
Average | Minimum |
Maximum | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation | PCS
below ‒Tolerance | PCS
above +Tolerance
Weighing item Defines which information about the weighing items is being Show excluded
information printed/exported. weighing items | Result
State* | Result IDs* |
GWP Approved state |
Level state* | MinWeigh
state | Tolerance state* |
Target and tolerances
state* | Reference PCS |
Reference average
weight*
Result detail Defines which information related to the result of the Weight* | Tare weight |
information measurement is being printed/exported. Gross weight* | Info
weight* | Date / time* |
Stability*
* Factory setting

Label printer for task


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label Activates/Deactivates the option Automatic label printout for Active | Inactive*
printout for task task.
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels
[Available Labels } Page 86]
Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
Field settings Defines which information appears in the label fields 1 ...... 8. Empty | Method name |
The number of the label fields differs depending on the selected Task ID | Printing date |
template. Current user

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Barcode settings
The content of each barcode can be defined. In the following are listed your barcode options.
Parameter Description Values
2D barcode The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected TAB | Form feed |
delimiter template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Carriage return | Space |
User defined
Barcode settings Defines which information appears in the barcode. The number of Empty | Method name |
the barcode fields 1 – 6 differs depending on the selected Printing date | Current
template. user | Number of
weighing items | Sum |
Minimum | Maximum |
Average | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation

Label printout for weighing items


The following parameters can be defined:
Parameter Description Values
Automatic label Activates/Deactivates the option Automatic label printout for Active | Inactive*
printout for task task.
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels
* Factory setting
[Available Labels } Page 86]
Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined. In the following are listed your label options.
Parameter Description Values
Field settings Defines which information appears in the label fields 1 – 8. The Empty | Task ID 1 |
number of the label fields differs depending on the selected Printing date | Current
template. user | Number of
weighing items | Sum |
Minimum | Maximum |
Average | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
2D barcode The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected TAB | Form feed |
delimiter template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Carriage return | Space |
User defined
Barcode settings Defines which information appears in the barcode. The number of Empty | Task ID 1 |
the barcode fields 1 – 6 differs depending on the selected Printing date | Current
template. user | Number of
The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected weighing items | Sum |
template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Minimum | Maximum |
Average | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation

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Available Labels
The following label layouts can be selected:

5 large fields 5 small fields

10 small fields 1D barcode with 3 large fields

1D barcode with 3 small fields 1D barcode with 6 small fields

2D barcode with 5 large fields 2D barcode with 5 small fields

2D barcode with 2 large fields and 6 small fields 2D barcode with 8 small fields

6.1.5.4 Performing a Piece Counting


This section describes how the method Piece Counting is being used in a task example. In this example we
are weighing pieces with a tare container.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select a defined method from the list or define a new method.
3 Tap Start method.
ð The method work screen of the selected method opens. The balance displays the defined target value,
the tolerance and the current average weight of one piece.

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4 Press to zero the balance.
or
If a container is used, place the container (1) on the
weighing pan (2) and press to tare the
balance.
ð The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings)
ð The tare-measurement starts with Taring....
ð When the taring is finished, the door opens
automatically (depending on the door settings).
5 If not yet done, enter the average weight for one piece.
This serves as reference for the piece counting.
6 Place the pieces in the container.
7 Wait until the weight is stable.
8 Tap Add to protocol.
ð The weighing result appears in the protocol area on
the right side of the screen.
9 When the weighing process is finished, tap
Complete.
ð The window Complete task appears. The result of
the task can be printed on a label printer, the
protocol can be printed manually or the result can
be exported on an external storage device.
ð The task Piece Counting was successfully
completed.

Note
It is possible to exclude a weighing results from the protocol by opening the right fly-in window and tapping on
Exclude result. The window Complete task always appears after completing the task, even if the results is
saved automatically.

6.1.5.5 Cloning a method


For cloning a method, see chapter [Cloning a method } Page 72].

6.1.5.6 Deleting a method


To deleting a method, see chapter [Deleting a method } Page 72].

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6.1.6 Method Simple formulation

6.1.6.1 Method description


This section describes the method Simple formulation. With the method Simple formulation the concentration
of a substance can automatically be calculated.
This section describes how to create a new method with the method wizard, how to work with the method and
the method settings. The parameter of the weighing item (e.g. sample ID and target weight) can either be
entered manually or by using a template. Therefore two different methods exist:
• Simple formulation: Select this method if you want to define the parameters for the weighing item ad-hoc
while weighing or pre-defined on a method level for all weighing items.
• Simple formulation with templates: Select this method if you want to use a template to define the
parameters for the weighing item. Templates are helpful to safe time while weighing items with the same
parameters and to ensure the consistent use of the parameters. For further information see Using templates.
In the section Method settings the settings for both methods Simple formulation and Simple formulation with
templates can be found.

Methods

Methods list Density 06/24/2018

Tasks General Weighing 06/24/2018

Tests Interval weighing 06/24/2018

Adjustments Piece Counting 06/24/2018

Simple formulation 06/24/2018

Titration 06/24/2018

Delete Clone Edit New Print Start method

6.1.6.2 Creating a new method for simple formulation


Navigation: Methods
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap New in the action bar.
ð The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
3 Tap Method type and select the method type Simple formulation or Simple formulation with templates.
4 Tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 2. Identification.
5 Define the Method name and Result description and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 3. Configuration.
6 Select the options for Calculate concentration per component, Calculate amount of component and set a
value. Tolerance profile and tap Next.
ð When selected Simple formulation with templates, the wizard opens the optional creating section 4.
Templates.
7 Select a template from the list and define Unit, set more options for Calculate target, select a Target weight
and tap Next.
8 To set a ‒Tolerance or +Tolerance select the parameter, define the values and tap OK.
ð The method wizard opens the last section 5. Save.
9 Tap Finish to save the new method .
ð The method has been created and appears in the list.

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The newly created method can be performed, see [Performing a simple formulation } Page 97]
or edited, see [Method settings } Page 89].

6.1.6.3 Method settings


Navigation: Methods > Methods list > Simple formulation > Edit
Edit method - {0} Simple formulation

General Method type Simple formulation

Formulation Method name Simple formulation

ID format Comment Enter here

Weighing item

Weighing Lock method

Automation

Print / Export

Close

The section Simple formulation is divided into the following sub-sections:


• General
• ID format
• Weighing item
• Weighing
• Automation
• Print / Export
All of this sub-sections will be described separately at next with all possible parameter, appendant explanation
and editable setting values.

General settings

Note
The option Method type has been defined in the wizard and cannot be changed.
Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. The system copies the method Text (1...22 characters)
name that has been defined with the function Method wizard.
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)
Lock method Locks the method for other users and from further editing while Active | Inactive*
running.
* Factory setting

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Formulation settings
Parameter Description Values
Calculate target In this section the flask volume and the concentration of the target None* | Flask volume |
can be defined. Target concentration
Flask volume: Calculates the target weight according to the
reference flask volume and the actual flask volume.
Target concentration: Calculates the target weight according to
the desired target concentration.
This option only appears for the method Simple formulation with
templates.
Calculate concen- Calculates the concentration of the substance based on the Active | Inactive*
tration per molecular weight, purity volume and dosed amount of substance,
component e.g. mmol/l.
If this option is activated, the sub-options Reference weight
(100%) and Concentration unit appear in the list.
Calculate amount Calculates the effective amount of a component based on the Active | Inactive*
of component current weighing value.
Concentration Defines the concentration unit. mol/l* l mmol/l l mg/ml
unit l mg/l l µg/ml l g/ml l g/l
l%
Reference flask Defines the volume of the reference flask. Numeric (1 ml* |
volume 1...999999 ml)
Reference weight Defines the reference weight. Depending on the
(100%) Instead of entering the reference weight manually, press subse- capacity of the balance.
quently the button . The applied weight is directly taken over as
a reference weight.
* Factory setting
Production and expiry date
Parameter Description Values
Production date Defines the production date. None | Current date* |
Current date: The production date is set automatically to the date Manual input
when starting the weighing task.
Manual input: The production date can be entered manually
when starting the weighing task.
Expiry date Defines the expiry date of the substance. None* | Period | Manual
Period: The expiry date is set automatically when starting the input
weighing task (expiry date = date when starting the weighing task
+ number of days defined in the field Period.
Manual input: The expiry date can be entered manually when
starting the weighing task.
Period Defines the period of the expiry date. Numeric (1 day* |
This option only appears when the option Expiry date is set to 1...9999 days)
Period.
* Factory setting

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ID format settings
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task For a method up to three task identifiers (task IDs) can be 0 | 1* | 2 | 3
IDs defined.
If the value of the option Number of task IDs is between 1-3, the
options Task ID, Description and Prefix/Default value appear for
every single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the value of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.
Description This option allows to set Manual with default or Automatic Text (0...32 characters)
timestamp for each task ID.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the task ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This option only appears when the option Automatic timestamp
is activated.
Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This option only appears when the option Manual with default is
activated.
* Factory setting
Result IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of result Defines the number of result IDs. 0 | 1* | 2 | 3
IDs If the value of the option Number of result IDs is between 1-3,
the options Result ID 1, Description and Prefix/Default value
appear for every single result ID.
Result ID 1 Defines the value of the result ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the result ID can be entered Automatic counter
manually at method execution time.
Automatic counter: The system provides a value created from a
prefix with an unique number (counter) appended.
Description Describes the option Result ID 1. Text (0...32 characters)
Prefix Defines a prefix for the result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This option only appears when the option Automatic counter is
activated.
Default value Defines a default value for the result ID. The value of the result ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This option only appears when the option Manual with default is
activated.
* Factory setting

Template settings

Note
Detailed information about how to create templates and the use of templates can be found in the section Using
templates.

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Parameter Description Values
Component ID Assigns a name to the component ID Text (0...32 characters)
Purity To define the purity of the component. Numeric
(0.001...100%)
Unit Defines the unit of the primary weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Target weight Defines the target weight. The target weight will be shown in the Numeric
weighing-in aid of the balance (SmartTrac). When a target weight
including tolerances is defined, the SmartTrac indicates if the
current display weight is in tolerance or not.
Target concen- To define the concentration of the component. Numeric
tration (0.001...100%)
‒Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.
+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.

Weighing item settings


In this section a target weight with tolerance limits can be defined. Depending on the selected method, the
parameters for the weighing item are defined directly in the method (Simple formulation) or in one or more
templates (Simple formulation with templates).
Initial values for weighing
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit of the primary weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Target weight Defines the target weight. The target weight will be shown in the Numeric
weighing-in aid of the balance (SmartTrac). When a target weight
including tolerances is defined, the SmartTrac indicates if the
current display weight is in tolerance or not.
‒Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.
+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.
* Factory setting

Weighing setting
Parameter Description Values
Show info weight With this option activated a secondary info weight appears on the Active | Inactive*
weighing screen on top of the weighing result.
Info unit Defines the unit of the info weight. The available units
This option only appears when the option Show info weight is depend on the balance
activated. model.

* Factory setting

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Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Available tolerance
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create profiles are model-
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific.
Electrostatic detection and ionizer
Parameter Description Values
Ionizer Defines whether the ionizer is activated/deactivated. Active | Inactive*
Detection Defines whether the electrostatic detection (StaticDetect) is Active | Inactive*
activated/deactivated.
Threshold Defines a limit (mg) at which StaticDetect threshold failed. Numeric (0.40 mg* |
If the measured approximate weighing error is <= the detection 0.01.....10 mg)
threshold, the StaticDetect state = OK
If the measured approximate weighing error is > the detection
threshold, the StaticDetect state = Not OK
This option only appears when the Detection is selected.
Show weighing Defines whether the weighing error is displayed. Active* | Inactive
error If the StaticDetect value is above the treshold, this parameter will
display the effective approximate weighing error.
This option only appears when the Detection is selected.
* Factory setting

Automation setting
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Target
target defines how the data is to be processed. weight value | Task ID 1
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input | Result ID 1
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored.
Target weight value: The barcode data is interpreted as a value
for the target weight.
Task ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for the Task ID.
Result ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for the Result ID.
* Factory setting
Weighing automation
Parameter Description Values
Automatic zero If Automatic zero is set to Active, the balance automatically Active | Inactive*
zeros the balance when the weight falls below a predefined
threshold.
Automatic zero Defines the threshold of the option Automatic zero. Numeric
threshold This option only appears when the option Automatic zero is
activated.

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Tare Mode Defines the tare mode. None* | Automatic tare |
None: No automatic tare. Pretare
Automatic tare: The balance stores automatically the first stable
weight as the tare weight.
Pretare: Allows you to enter manually a numerical entry of a fixed
tare weight.
Automatic tare Defines the threshold of the option Tare Mode. Numeric
threshold This value defines the minimum weight that must be applied to
the weighing pan so that it is automatically stored as the tare
weight. If the weight is below the limits, it is not automatically
transferred to the tare memory.
Instead of entering the weight, the lightest tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The applied weight is directly taken over as a limit.
This option only appears when the option Tare Mode is set to
Automatic tare.
Pretare value Defines a weight value for the pretare function. Numeric
Instead of entering the value, the respective tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The weight is directly taken over as pretare value.
This option only appears when the option Tare Mode is set to
Pretare.
* Factory setting

Print / Export
In this section the options for printing and exporting can be defined.
This section is divided into the following sub-sections:
• Protocol printout and data export
• Label printout for task
• Label printout for weighing item

Protocol printout Protocol printout and data export


Parameter Description Values
Strip printer Activates/Deactivates the strip printer. The data to be transmitted Active | Inactive*
to the printer can be defined in the section Template settings.
Protocol export Activates/Deactivates the weighing data export. Active | Inactive*
Weight value Activates/Deactivates the weighing value character output over Active | Inactive*
USB.
* Factory setting
Protocol template for printout
This menu item can be used to define information to appear in the protocols. The extensive menu is divided into
six submenus in which options for the printout/export can be defined. Information can be enabled or disabled
by activating or deactivating the corresponding checkbox.
All available parameters can be activated or deactivated via the check boxes. To activate or inactivate all at
once, proceed as follows:
1 To deselect all check boxes at once, tap Deselect all
ð All parameters are deselected.

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2 To select all check boxes at once, tap Select all
ð All parameters are selected.
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header (with title, date and time) and/or footer (with Header | Title | Date /
Footer signature and end line) to be printed/exported, time | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles
Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is being printed/ Balance type* | Balance
mation exported: ID*| Balance serial
number* | Software
version
Quality infor- Defines which quality information is being printed/exported. Tolerance profile |
mation Adjustment date / time |
Routine test name |
Routine test last
execution date | Routine
test result |GWP
Approved state |Level
state * | MinWeigh state
Task information Defines which information about the task is being printed/export. Method name | Method
comment | Task ID |
Flask volume* |
Reference weight* |
Expiry date* |
Production date*
Weighing item Defines which information about the weighing items is being Show excluded
information printed/exported. weighing items | Result
State* | Result IDs* |
Molar mass | Purity |
Amount of substance* |
Concentration* | GWP
Approved state | Level
state* | MinWeigh state |
Tolerance state* | Target
and tolerances state*
Result detail Defines which information related to the result of the Weight* | Tare weight |
information measurement is being printed/exported. Gross weight* | Info
weight* | Date / time* |
Stability*
* Factory setting

Label printer task


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label Activates/Deactivates the option Automatic label printout for Active | Inactive*
printout for task task.
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels
[Availbele Labels } Page 97]
Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined.

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Parameter Description Values
Field settings Defines which information appears in the label fields 1 ...... 8. Empty | Method name |
The number of the label fields differs depending on the selected Task ID | Printing date |
template. Current user
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
2D barcode The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected TAB | Form feed |
delimiter template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Carriage return | Space |
User defined
Barcode settings Defines which information appears in the barcode. The number of Empty | Task ID 1 |
the barcode fields 1 – 6 differs depending on the selected Printing date | Current
template. user | Number of
The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected weighing items | Sum |
template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Minimum | Maximum |
Average | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation

Label printout for weighing items


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label Activates/Deactivates the option Automatic label printout for Active | Inactive*
printout for task task.
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels
* Factory setting
[Availbele Labels } Page 97]
Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
Field settings Defines which information appears in the label fields 1 – 8. The Empty | Method name |
number of the label fields differs depending on the selected Task ID 1 | Printing date
template. | Current user | Result ID
1 | Result ID 2 | Weight |
Target weight |
+Tolerance | ‒Tolerance
|Tolerance state | Tare
weight | Result State
Barcode settings
The content of each label field can be defined. In the following are listed your label options.
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
2D barcode The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected TAB | Form feed |
delimiter template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Carriage return | Space |
User defined

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Parameter Description Values
Barcode settings Defines which information appears in the barcode. The number of Empty | Method name |
the barcode fields 1 – 6 differs depending on the selected Task ID 1 | Printing date
template. | Current user | Result ID
The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected 1 | Result ID 2 | Weight |
template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Target weight |
+Tolerance | ‒Tolerance
|Tolerance state | Tare
weight | Result State

Availbele Labels
The following label layouts can be selected:

5 large fields 5 small fields

10 small fields 1D barcode with 3 large fields

1D barcode with 3 small fields 1D barcode with 6 small fields

2D barcode with 5 large fields 2D barcode with 5 small fields

2D barcode with 2 large fields and 6 small fields 2D barcode with 8 small fields

6.1.6.4 Performing a simple formulation


This example describes how to perform a simple formulation with two different components. It explains the
basic functions of the method without the use of any templates. Advanced functions such as the calculation of
the concentration of a component can be defined in the method settings.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select a method of the type Simple formulation or define a new method.

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3 Tap Start method.
ð The method work screen appears.
4 Define the target weight and the tolerance limits for the first component.
5 Select Component ID to define the first component.
6 Select Task ID to define the whole task.
7 Open the door and place the weighing object on the weighing pan carefully.
ð The measurement starts.
8 Tap Add to protocol.
ð The weight value is being transferred to the section Protocol.
9 Open the door and replace the weighing object.
10 Define the target weight and the tolerance limits for the second component.
11 Select Component ID to define the second component.
12 Open the door and place the weighing object on the weighing pan.
13 Tap Add to protocol.
ð The weight value is being transferred to the section Protocol.
14 Tap Complete and select if you want to print or export the task protocol.
ð The weight task is finished and the balance returns to the method work screen.

6.1.6.5 Cloning a method


For cloning a method, see chapter [Cloning a method } Page 72].

6.1.6.6 Deleting a method


To deleting a method, see chapter [Deleting a method } Page 72].

6.1.7 Method Titration

6.1.7.1 Method description


The method Titration enables the interaction between the balance and the titrator via MT-SICS or RFID-tag. The
optional RFID reader enables data to be read from and written to an RFID tag. The RFID tag serves as a data
carrier between the balance and titrator. The RFID tag placed on the base of a titrating beaker easily and reliably
transfers the sample data, e.g. sample ID and weight. For available RFID reader, see chapter "Accessories".
Methods

Methods list Density 06/24/2018

Tasks General Weighing 06/24/2018

Tests Interval weighing 06/24/2018

Adjustments Piece Counting 06/24/2018

Simple formulation 06/24/2018

Titration 06/24/2018

Delete Clone Edit New Print Start method

6.1.7.2 Creating a new method for Titration


Navigation: Methods
1 Open the Methods section.

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2 Tap New in the action bar.
ð The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
3 Tap Method type and select the method type Titration.
4 Tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 2. Identification.
5 Define the Method name and Result description and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 3. Configuration.
6 Select a RFID option, a Tolerance profile and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the last section 4. Save.
7 Tap Finish to save the new method .
ð The method has been created and appears in the list.

Note
The maximum text length of the Sample ID is 32 characters. If the RFID option activated, the maximum text
length of the Sample ID is 20 characters.
The newly created method can be performed, see Performing a Piece Counting
or can be edited, see [Method settings } Page 78].

6.1.7.3 Method settings


Navigation: Methods > Methods list > Titration > Edit
Edit method - {0} Titration

General Method type Titration

Titration Method name Titration

ID format Comment Enter here

Weighing item

Weighing Lock method

Automation

Print / Export

Close

The section Titration is divided into the following sub-sections:


• General
• Titration
• ID format
• Weighing item
• Weighing
• Automation
• Print / Export
All of these sub-sections will be described separately.

General settings

Note
The option Method type has been defined in the wizard and cannot be changed.

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Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. The system copies the method Text (1...22 characters)
name that has been defined with the function Method wizard.
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)
Lock method Locks the method for other users and from further editing while Active | Inactive*
running.
* Factory setting

Titration settings
Parameter Description Values
RFID option Defines the behaviour of the RFID Reader. Inactive* | Write only |
Write only: The Reader only can write content of the RFID tag. Read and write
Read and write:The Reader can read the content of the RFID tag
and write data on the RFID tag.
Density Defines the density. This option only appears when the option Numeric (1.0000g/ml* |
Write only or Read and write is activated. 0....100m/mg)
Correction factor Defines the titration correction factor. This option only appears Numeric (1.0000* |
when the option Write only or Read and write is activated. 0....1000000)
* Factory setting

See also
2 Devices / Printer settings } Page 52
2 Formatting RFID tag } Page 55

ID format settings
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task For a method up to three task identifiers (task IDs) can be 0 | 1* | 2 | 3
IDs defined.
If the value of the option Number of task IDs is between 1-3, the
options Task ID, Description and Prefix/Default value appear for
every single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the value of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.
Description This option allows to set Manual with default or Automatic Text (0...32 characters)
timestamp for each task ID.
Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This option only appears when the option Manual with default is
activated.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the task ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This option only appears when the option Automatic timestamp
is activated.
* Factory setting

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Results IDs

Note
In the factory setting of the Result IDs, the parameter for Result ID 1 and Result ID 2 can be adjusted. In the
following, only one Result ID parameter settings will be described.

Note
The maximum text length of the Sample ID is 32 characters. If the option RFID is activated, the maximum text
length of the Sample ID is 20 characters.
Parameter Description Values
Number of result Defines the number of result IDs. 0 | 1 | 2* | 3
IDs If the value of the option Number of result IDs is between 1-3,
the options Result ID 1, Description and Prefix/Default value
appear for every single result ID.
Result ID 1 Defines the value of the result ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the result ID can be entered Automatic counter
manually at method execution time.
Automatic counter: The system provides a value created from a
prefix with an unique number (counter) appended.
Description Describes the option Result ID 1. Text (0...32 characters)
Prefix Defines a prefix for the result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This option only appears when the option Automatic counter is
activated.
Default value Defines a default value for the result ID. The value of the result ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This option only appears when the option Manual with default is
activated.
* Factory setting

Weighing item setting


Initial values for weighing
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit of the primary weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Target weight Defines the target weight. The target weight will be shown in the Numeric
weighing-in aid of the balance (SmartTrac). When a target weight
including tolerances is defined, the SmartTrac indicates if the
current display weight is in tolerance or not.
‒Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.
+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This option only appears when the option Target weight is
activated.

Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Show info weight With this option activated a secondary info weight appears on the Active | Inactive*
weighing screen on top of the weighing result.

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Info unit Defines the unit of the info weight. The available units
This option only appears when the option Show info weight is depend on the balance
activated. model.

Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Available tolerance
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create profiles are model-
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific.
Weight capture Defines the behavior when the button to add the result was Stable* | Immediate
mode tapped or the add result was triggered by the automatic weighing
result creation.
Stable: The system waits for a stable weight.
Immediate: The system doesn’t wait for a stable weight. The
system waits for the defined amount of seconds (Weight capture
delay). After the weight capture delay, the weight value from the
weight stream is captured.
Weight capture Defines the time in seconds the balance waits for capturing the Numeric (5 seconds* |
delay weight after the button to add the result was tapped or the add 0...60 seconds)
result was triggered by the automatic weighing result creation.
This option only appears when the Weight capture mode
Immediate or Dynamic is selected.
* Factory setting
Electrostatic detection and ionizer
Parameter Description Values
Ionizer Defines whether the ionizer is activated/deactivated. Active | Inactive*
Detection Defines whether the electrostatic detection (StaticDetect) is Active | Inactive*
activated/deactivated.
Threshold Defines a limit (mg) at which StaticDetect threshold failed. Numeric (0.40 mg* |
If the measured approximate weighing error is <= the detection 0.01.....10 mg)
threshold, the StaticDetect state = OK
If the measured approximate weighing error is > the detection
threshold, the StaticDetect state = Not OK
This option only appears when the Detection is selected.
Show weighing Defines whether the weighing error is displayed. Active* | Inactive
error If the StaticDetect value is above the treshold, this parameter will
display the effective approximate weighing error.
This option only appears when the Detection is selected.

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Automation setting
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Target
target defines how the data is to be processed. weight value | Task ID 1
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input | Result ID 1 | Result ID
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored. 2
Target weight value: The barcode data is interpreted as a value
for the target weight.
Task ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for the Task ID.
Result ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for the Result ID.
Result ID 2: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for the Result ID.
Weighing automation
Parameter Description Values
Automatic result Automatically generates a weighing result after a threshold is None* | Without sample
reached. tare
None: No automatic result will be generated.
Without sample tare: After a weight value that reached the
threshold is being removed from the weighing pan, the balance is
not being tared.
Weight trigger Defines the behaviour of the option Automatic result threshold. Exceeding* | Falling
Exceeding: The weighing result is generated when the weight below
exceeds the defined threshold.
Falling below: The weighing result is generated when the weight
falls below the defined threshold.
This option only appears when the option Automatic result is set
to Without sample tare.
Automatic zero If Automatic zero is set to Active, the balance automatically Active | Inactive*
zeros the balance when the weight falls below a predefined
threshold.
Automatic zero Defines the threshold of the option Automatic zero. Numeric
threshold This option only appears when the option Automatic zero is
activated.
Tare Mode Defines the tare mode. None* | Automatic tare |
None: No automatic tare. Pretare
Automatic tare: The balance stores automatically the first stable
weight as the tare weight.
Pretare: Allows you to enter manually a numerical entry of a fixed
tare weight.

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Automatic tare Defines the threshold of the option Tare Mode. Numeric
threshold This value defines the minimum weight that must be applied to
the weighing pan so that it is automatically stored as the tare
weight. If the weight is below the limits, it is not automatically
transferred to the tare memory.
Instead of entering the weight, the lightest tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The applied weight is directly taken over as a limit.
This option only appears when the option Tare Mode is set to
Automatic tare.
Pretare value Defines a weight value for the pretare function. Numeric
Instead of entering the value, the respective tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The weight is directly taken over as pretare value.
This option only appears when the option Tare Mode is set to
Pretare.

Print / Export
This section is divided into the following sub-sections:
• Protocol printout and data export
• Label printout for task
• Label printout for weighing item

Protocol printout and data export


Parameter Description Values
Strip printer Activates/Deactivates the strip printer. The data to be transmitted Active | Inactive*
to the printer can be defined in the section Template settings.
Protocol export Activates/Deactivates the weighing data export. Active* | Inactive
Weight value Activates/Deactivates the weighing value character output over Active | Inactive*
USB.
* Factory setting
Protocol template for printout
This menu item can be used to define information to appear in the protocols. The extensive menu is divided into
six submenus in which options for the printout/export can be defined. Information can be enabled or disabled
by activating or deactivating the corresponding checkbox.
All available parameters can be activated or deactivated via the check boxes. To activate or inactivate all at
once, proceed as follows:
1 To deselect all check boxes at once, tap Deselect all
ð All parameters are deselected.
2 To select all check boxes at once, tap Select all
ð All parameters are selected.
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header (with title, date and time) and/or footer (with Header | Title | Date /
Footer signature and end line) to be printed/exported, time | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles

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Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is being printed/ Balance type* | Balance
mation exported: ID*| Balance serial
number* | Software
version
Quality infor- Defines which quality information is being printed/exported. Tolerance profile |
mation Adjustment date / time |
Routine test name |
Routine test last
execution date | Routine
test result |GWP
Approved state |Level
state * | MinWeigh state
Task information Defines which information about the task is being printed/export. Method name | Method
comment | Task IDs |
Automatic result settings
|
Weighing item Defines which information about the weighing items is being Show excluded
information printed/exported. weighing items | Result
State* | Result IDs* |
Density | Correction
factor |GWP Approved
state | Level state* |
MinWeigh state |
Tolerance state* | Target
and tolerances state* |
Result detail Defines which information related to the result of the Weight* | Tare weight |
information measurement is being printed/exported. Gross weight* | Info
weight* | Date / time* |
Stability*
* Factory setting

Label printer task


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label Activates/Deactivates the option Automatic label printout for Active | Inactive*
printout for task task.
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels
* Factory setting
[Available Labels } Page 106]
Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
Field settings Defines which information appears in the label fields 1 ...... 8. Empty | Method name |
The number of the label fields differs depending on the selected Task ID | Printing date |
template. Current user
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
2D barcode The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected TAB | Form feed |
delimiter template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Carriage return | Space |
User defined

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Parameter Description Values
Barcode settings Defines which information appears in the barcode. The number of Empty | Task ID 1 |
the barcode fields 1 – 6 differs depending on the selected Printing date | Current
template. user | Number of
The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected weighing items | Sum |
template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Minimum | Maximum |
Average | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation

Label printout for weighing items


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label Activates/Deactivates the option Automatic label printout for Active | Inactive*
printout for task task.
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels
* Factory setting
Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
Field settings Defines which information appears in the label fields 1 – 8. The Empty | Method name |
number of the label fields differs depending on the selected Task ID 1 | Printing date
template. | Current user | Result ID
1 | Result ID 2 | Weight |
Target weight |
+Tolerance | ‒Tolerance
|Tolerance state | Tare
weight | Result State
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
2D barcode The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected TAB | Form feed |
delimiter template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Carriage return | Space |
User defined
Barcode settings Defines which information appears in the barcode. The number of Empty | Method name |
the barcode fields 1 – 6 differs depending on the selected Task ID 1 | Printing date
template. | Current user | Result ID
The option 2D barcode delimiter appears only when the selected 1 | Result ID 2 | Weight |
template in the option Used template has a 2D code. Target weight |
+Tolerance | ‒Tolerance
|Tolerance state | Tare
weight | Result State

Available Labels
The following label layouts can be selected:

5 large fields 5 small fields

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10 small fields 1D barcode with 3 large fields

1D barcode with 3 small fields 1D barcode with 6 small fields

2D barcode with 5 large fields 2D barcode with 5 small fields

2D barcode with 2 large fields and 6 small fields 2D barcode with 8 small fields

6.1.7.4 Cloning a method


For cloning a method, see chapter [Cloning a method } Page 72].

6.1.7.5 Deleting a method


To deleting a method, see chapter [Deleting a method } Page 72].

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6.1.8 Method Density determination

6.1.8.1 Method description


The Method Density determination is used for determining the density of solids and liquids. Density determi-
nation is carried out based on Archimedes' principle according to which a body immersed in a fluid
undergoes an apparent loss in weight that is equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. Furthermore the
density method also supports the pycnometer method, which does not rely on Archimedes' principle. The
method Density determination includes three method types:
Solid
The method type Solid determines the density of a solid with the help of a density kit.
Liquid (Sinker)
The method type Liquid (Sinker) determines the density of a liquid with the help of a density kit and a sinker.
Liquid (Pycnometer)
The method type Liquid (Pycnometer) determines the density of a liquid in a glass vessel (e.g. pycnometer).

Methods

Methods list Density 06/24/2018

Tasks General Weighing 06/24/2018

Tests Interval weighing 06/24/2018

Adjustments Piece Counting 06/24/2018

Simple formulation 06/24/2018

Titration 06/24/2018

Delete Clone Edit New Print Continue task

6.1.8.2 Creating a method density determination


Navigation: Methods
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap New in the action bar.
ð The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
3 Tap Method type and select the method type Density.
4 Tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 2. Identification.
5 Define a method name and tap Next
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 3. Configuration.
6 Define the settings like Determination type, Density unit and Weighing settings and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the next creating section 4. Weighing item
7 Select a Initial values for weighing and tap Next.
ð The method wizard opens the last section 5. Save.
8 Tap Finish to save the new method .
ð The method has been created and appears in the list.

Note
The Determination type can only be selected as part of a new created method. If another Determination type
(solid, liquid) is required, a new method must be created.

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The newly created method can be performed, see [Performing a density determination } Page 114]
or it can be edited, see [Method setting } Page 109].

6.1.8.3 Method setting


Navigation: Methods > Methods list > Density determination > Edit

Edit method - {0} Density

General Method type Density determination

Density Method name Density

ID format Comment Enter here

Weighing item

Weighing Lock method

Automation

Print / Export

Close

The section Density determination is divides into the following sub-sections:


• General
• Density
• ID format
• Weighing item
• Weighing
• Automation
• Print / Export
All of these sub-sections will be described separately.

General settings

Note
The option Method type has been defined in the wizard and cannot be changed.
Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. The system copies the method Text (1...22 characters)
name that has been defined with the function Method wizard.
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)
Lock method Locks the method for other users and from further editing while Active | Inactive*
running.
* Factory setting

Density settings

Note
The Determination type can only be selected as part of a new method. If another Determination type is
required, a new method must be created. In the following will be described all the settings of the three types of
density determination.

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Parameter Description Values
Determination Defines the type of density determination measurement. Solid | Liquid (Sinker) |
type Solid determines the density of a solid with the help of a density Liquid (Pycnometer)
kit.
Liquid (Sinker): determines the density of a liquid.
Liquid (Pycnometer): determines the density of a liquid in a
glass vessel like a pycnometer.
Density unit Defines the unit to be used for density determination. g/cm3* | kg/m3 | g/l
g/cm3 = grams per cm3.
kg/m3 = kilograms per m.
g/l = grams per liter.
Density value Defines the number of decimal places. 1 | 2 | 3* | 4 | 5
decimal places The density determination result can be displayed and recorded
with 1 to 5 decimal places.
Air density Defines the correction factor for force calibration. Active* | Inactive
compensation Active = the density determination result is corrected by the force
calibration correction factor and mean air density.
Inactive = no correction takes place.
* Factory setting

ID format
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task For a method up to three task identifiers (task IDs) can be 0 | 1* | 2 | 3
IDs defined.
If the value of the option Number of task IDs is between 1-3, the
options Task ID, Description and Prefix/Default value appear for
every single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the value of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.
Description This option allows to set Manual with default or Automatic Text (0...32 characters)
timestamp for each task ID.
Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This option only appears when the option Manual with default is
activated.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the task ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This option only appears when the option Automatic timestamp
is activated.
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Result IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of result Defines the number of result IDs. 0 | 1* | 2 | 3
IDs If the value of the option Number of result IDs is between 1-3,
the options Result ID 1, Description and Prefix/Default value
appear for every single result ID.
Result ID 1 Defines the value of the result ID. Manual with default |
Manual with default: The value of the result ID can be entered Automatic counter*
manually at method execution time.
Automatic counter: The system provides a value created from a
prefix with an unique number (counter) appended.
Description Describes the option Result ID 1. Text (0...32 characters)
Prefix Defines a prefix for the result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This option only appears when the option Automatic counter is
activated.
Default value Defines a default value for the result ID. The value of the result ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This option only appears when the option Manual with default is
activated.
* Factory setting

Weighing item settings


The weighing item settings are different between the three types of density determination. The following settings
for "Initial values for weighing" are presented for each type individually.
Initial values for weighing (Determination Type: Solid)
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Temperature Defines the temperature of the solid. Numeric
( 10°C.....30.9°C)
Aux. liquid Defines the type of auxiliary liquid used for the determination of Distilled water* | Custom
the density of a solid.
Aux. liquid name Defines the name of the custom liquid. Text (0....32 character)
This option only appears when the option Custom is activated.
Aux. liquid This option only appears when the option Custom is activated. Numeric | 1.00000 g/
density Defines the liquid density of the custom liquid. cm3* (0.00001.....100
g/cm3)
* Factory setting
Initial values for weighing (Determination Type: Sinker)
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Temperature Defines the temperature of the auxiliary liquid (distilled water or Numeric
custom). ( 10°C.....30.9°C)

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Parameter Description Values
3
Sinker volume Defines the sinker volume in cm Numeric
( 0.0001.....500 cm3)
Initial values for weighing (Determination Type: Pycnometer)
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Temperature Defines the temperature of the auxiliary liquid (distilled water or Numeric
custom). ( 10°C.....30.9°C)
Pycnometer Defines volume of the pycnometer in Numeric
volume ( 0.0001....10000
cm3)
Pycnometer Defines the weight of the pycnometer. Numeric
weight ( 0.00001....222.009
g)

Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Show info weight With this option activated a secondary info weight appears on the Active | Inactive*
weighing screen on top of the weighing result.
Info unit Defines the unit of the info weight. The available units
This option only appears when the option Show info weight is depend on the balance
activated. model.

Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Available tolerance
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create profiles are model-
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific.
Weight capture Defines the behavior when the button to add the result was Stable* | Immediate
mode tapped or the add result was triggered by the automatic weighing
result creation.
Stable: The system waits for a stable weight.
Immediate: The system doesn’t wait for a stable weight. The
system waits for the defined amount of seconds (Weight capture
delay). After the weight capture delay, the weight value from the
weight stream is captured.
Weight capture Defines the time in seconds the balance waits for capturing the Numeric (5 seconds* |
delay weight after the button to add the result was tapped or the add 0...60 seconds)
result was triggered by the automatic weighing result creation.
This option only appears when the Weight capture mode
Immediate or Dynamic is selected.

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Statistics
Parameter Description Values
Activate statistics If Activate statistics is set to Active, the system must calculate Active | Inactive*
the following values for the density method:
• N: Number of items used for the statistics (with 0 decimal
places without unit)
• MIN: Minimal displayed density value (decimal places and
unit according to the method setting)
• MAX: Maximum displayed density value (decimal places and
unit according to the method setting)
• AVG: Displayed density values are summed up and divided by
the count of values summed up, rounded to 1 digit more than
the configured decimal places in the method settings (unit
according to the method setting)
• SD: Standard deviation rounded to 1 digit more than the
configured decimal places in the method settings (unit
according to the method setting)
• RSD: Relative standard deviation (rounded to 2 decimal
places in %)
The statistical values are calculated and visualized as soon as a
result is added or updated.

Automation settings
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Task
target defines how the data is to be processed. ID 1 | Result ID 1
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored.
Task ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for the Task ID.
Result ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for the Result ID.
* Factory setting

Print /Export
Protocol printout and data export
In the section Protocol printout and data export the options for printing and exporting can be defined.
All available parameters can be activated or deactivated via the check boxes. To activate or inactivate all at
once, proceed as follows:
1 To deselect all check boxes at once, tap Deselect all
ð All parameters are deselected.
2 To select all check boxes at once, tap Select all
ð All parameters are selected.
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header (with title, date and time) and/or footer (with Header | Title | Date /
Footer signature and end line) to be printed/exported, time | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles

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Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is being printed/ Balance type* | Balance
mation exported: ID*| Balance serial
number* | Software
version
Quality infor- Defines which quality information is being printed/exported. Tolerance profile |
mation Adjustment date / time |
Routine test name |
Routine test last
execution date | Routine
test result |GWP
Approved state |Level
state * | MinWeigh state
Task information Defines which information about the task is being printed/export. Method name | Method
comment | Task IDs |
Count | Average |
Minimum | Maximum|
Standard deviation |
Relative standard
deviation | Type of
density determination |
Decimal places for
density weighing results
| Include air density
compensation in calcu-
lation of density
Weighing item Defines which information about the weighing items is being Show excluded
information printed/exported. weighing items | Result
State | Result IDs | GWP
Approved state | Level
state | MinWeigh state |
Temperature | Auxiliary
liquid name and density
| Volume of sample |
Weight of sample in air |
Weight of sample in
liquid
Result detail Defines which information related to the result of the Weight* | Tare weight |
information measurement is being printed/exported. Gross weight* | Info
weight* | Date / time* |
Stability*
* Factory setting

6.1.8.4 Performing a density determination


1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select a pre-defined method from the list or define a new method.
3 Tap Start method.
ð The method workscreen of the selected method opens.
4 Press to zero the balance.
5 If a container is used, place the container on the weighing pan and press to tare the balance.
6 Tap Start.
ð The defined method is being executed. Follow the instructions on the terminal.
7 Wait until the process is finished.
ð The Protocol section opens and shows a summary of the weighing results.

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8 Tap Complete to open the Export options.
ð The dialog Complete task appears.
9 Tap Export protocol manually to export the weighing results to an external USB storage device or tap
Complete to finish the task.

6.1.8.5 Cloning a method


For cloning a method, see chapter [Cloning a method } Page 72].

6.1.8.6 Deleting a method


To deleting a method, see chapter [Deleting a method } Page 72].

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6.1.9 Using method templates
This section describes how to work with templates.
Working with templates simplifies the task and improves the quality of the whole working process. Charac-
teristic information such as a certain target weight can be defined in a template and must not be defined for
every single weighing task. This may save time especially when the weighing process consists of multiple
steps.
The methods General Weighing with templates and Simple formulation with templates are methods in
which templates are being used.

6.1.9.1 Define a template


Before a template can be used in the weighing process, it must be defined. There are two ways to define
templates:
• The templates can be defined directly in the method creating process.
• The templates can be defined ad-hoc during a task.

Note
Defining templates is a single step in the method creating process. In this section we only describe how to
create templates. For more information about how defining a method see in the sections of the various
methods.

6.1.9.2 Define a template in the method defining process


This example describes how to define a template for the method General Weighing with templates.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap New method.
3 Select Method type General Weighing with templates.
4 Step through the method wizard until step 4. Templates.
ð The dialog screen 4. Templates appears, the sample 1 can be defined.
5 Tap Unit to select the template unit.
6 Tap Target weight to define the target weight.
ð The options ‒Tolerance and +Tolerance appear.
7 Tap ‒Tolerance to define the lower tolerance.
8 Tap +Tolerance to define the upper tolerance.
9 Tap Next.
10 Tap Finish.
ð The method has been created and appears in the method list.

Note
This example only describes how to create templates for the method General Weighing with templates. For
the other methods there might be several other options that can be defined.

6.1.9.3 Define templates in a current task


It is also possible to create templates ad-hoc in a current task. This example describes how to create templates
for the method General Weighing, respectively for the method General Weighing with templates.
1 Start the method General Weighing.
2 Perform 3 weighings and add the results to the protocol by tapping Add to protocol.
ð The results appear in the section Protocol on the right side of the screen.
3 Tap More.
4 Tap Save as method with templates.

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5 Define Method name.
6 Tap OK.
ð The method General Weighing has changed to the method General Weighing with templates. Tap the
results in the section Protocol and define the options for the template.

6.1.9.4 Work with templates


After the template has been created within a method, it can be used in a task.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select a method from the list or define a new method.
3 Tap Start method.
ð The method work screen opens. The target weight and the tolerance limits that have been defined in the
template appear.

6.2 Tasks
A method will be held as a task in the task section of the methods menu. It will be paused as a task if any other
method is launched without the current method being completed. The method can be paused if it contains one
or more weighing results, or has had certain method settings changed.
Navigation: Methods > Tasks

Note
The method that is currently used in the background is labeled with the symbol and cannot be canceled. To
cancel the task, another task must be activated.

6.2.1 Deleting a task


A task can be deleted when not in use.
Navigation: Methods > Tasks
1 Select the task to be deleted and tap Cancel.
ð The dialog Cancel task? opens.
2 To delete the task tap OK, to cancel the delete procedure tap Cancel.

6.3 Tests
Routine tests can be performed to ensure accurate weighing results according to GWP® or other QM systems.
Therefore the tests should be performed in fixed, regular intervals depending on your QM system and the results
should be documented in a traceable way.
Navigation: Methods > Tests

6.3.1 Overview routine tests

6.3.1.1 Eccentricity test


The purpose of the eccentricity test is to check if every eccentric load deviation (corner load deviation) is within
the user SOP tolerances. The corner load is the deviation of the measurement value through off-center
(eccentric) loading. The corner load increases with the weight of the load and its distance from the center of the
weighing pan support. If the display remains consistent, even when the same load is placed on different parts
of the weighing pan, the balance does not have corner load deviation.

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The result corresponds to the highest of the four determined eccentric load
deviations (2 ... 5).

6.3.1.2 Repeatability test


The repeatability test calculates the mean and standard deviation of a series of measurements with a single test
weight in order to determine the repeatability of the balance.
Repeatability is a measure of the ability of a balance to supply the same result in repetitive weighings with one
and the same load under the same measurement conditions. During the test, the same load is placed and
measured in different parts of the weighing pan. Afterwards, the difference between the measured weight values
is calculated. The spread of the measured results leads to the repeatability.
Repeatability is highly affected by the ambient conditions (drafts, temperature fluctuations and vibrations) and
also by the skill of the person performing the weighing. Therefore, the series of measurements must be carried
out by the same operator, in the same location, under constant ambient conditions and without interruption.
The following test types are available:
• Repeatab. - 1 TP: To test repeatability of the balance without tare weight.
• Repeatab. - Tare - 1 TP: To test repeatability of the balance with tare weight. The first test weight (tare
weight) is used to simulate a tare container.

6.3.1.3 Sensitivity tests


The sensitivity of the balance defines the degree of responsiveness to a change of load. In other words the
sensitivity defines the minimal variation in mass the balance can detect. Therefore, a mass smaller than the
sensitivity of a balance will not be detectable. The sensitivity test allows you to measure the sensitivity using
one or two test points.
The following test types are available:
• Sensitivity - 1 TP: To test sensitivity of the balance with one test weight.
• Sensitivity - 2 TP: To test sensitivity of the balance with two test weights.
• Sensitivity - Tare - 1 TP: To test sensitivity of the balance with two test weights. The first test weight (tare
weight) is used to simulate a tare container.
• Sensitivity - Tare - 2 TP: To test sensitivity of the balance with three test weights. The first test weight (tare
weight) is used to simulate a tare container.

6.3.2 Creating an own new test


Before a test can be performed, the test settings have to be defined. A test wizard is leading you step-by-step
through the process.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
3 Tap New.
ð The wizard Create new test starts.
4 Select the test type.
5 Work through the process by using the button Next to go to the next step or the button Back to go
back to the previous step.
For information concerning the settings for the different test types see the following chapters.

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6.3.3 Test parameter settings

6.3.3.1 Eccentricity test


1. Name and type
Parameter Description Values
Test type The test type has been pre-defined and cannot be changed in this Available test types
menu.
Name Defines the name of the test. Text (1...22 characters)
Test activated Enables/disables the test. Active* | Inactive
Show preparation If activated, a predefined preparatory instruction is displayed in Active* | Inactive
instructions the test sequence.
Automatic print When activated test results are immediately printed after the test Active | Inactive*
result has been calculated on the enabled printer.
* Factory setting
2. Test specification
Parameter Description Values
Result calculation Select whether the nominal weight or the conventional mass On nominal weight* |
value (CMV) is used for the result calculation. On actual weight (CMV)
On nominal weight: Nominal value of a weight with a specific
weight class.
On actual weight (CMV): Conventional mass value (CMV) of a
weight from the weight calibration certificate.
* Factory setting
Test point
Parameter Description Values
Nominal weight Defines the value for the nominal weight. The nominal weight is Numeric
defined as the expected weight of the measured object.
Weight class Defines the weight class according to OIML or ASTM. E1 | E2 | F1 | F2 | M1 |
M2 | M3 | ASTM000 |
ASTM00 | ASTM0 |
ASTM0 | ASTM1 | ASTM2
| ASTM3 | ASTM4 |
ASTM5 | ASTM6 | ASTM7
| Own*
* Factory setting
Eccentricity limits
Parameter Description Values
Control limit Defines the control limit. Numeric | 0.2 %*
The control limit is the error tolerance of a process with respect to (0.001 ... 100%)
its set value. Exceeding the control limit is a violation of quality
requirements and therefore requires a correction of the process.
Result if the control limit is exceeded: The test failed, the balance
is out of specification.

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Warning limit Defines the warning limit. Numeric | (0.001 ...
The warning limit is an upper or lower limit, which if exceeded or 100%)
not reached, makes more stringent process monitoring
necessary. The warning limit has to be smaller than the control
limit.
Result if the warning limit is exceeded: The test is passed, but the
difference is higher than expected.
* Factory setting
3. Test weights
In this section a configured test weight can be selected. For information on defining test weights see section
[Defining a test weight } Page 127]
4. Error management
Parameter Description Values
Block balance Defines the behavior of the balance if a test has failed. Active | Inactive*
Active: The balance will be blocked after a specified amount of
failed tests. In this case, the balance cannot be used anymore
until a user with the appropriate right unblocks the balance.
Inactive: Blocking is not activated.
Allowed number Defines the maximum allowed retries until the balance will be Numeric (3* | 0...9)
of retries blocked.
* Factory setting
5. Test planning
Parameter Description Values
Planning type Specifies the schedule for the test to be performed. Manually* | Daily |
Manually: The test must be performed manually. Weekly | Monthly |
Quarterly | Annually
Daily: The test will be performed automatically every day at the
specified time.
Weekly: The test is performed automatically at least once a week.
Additional days can be selected if required.
Monthly: The test will be performed automatically every month at
the specified day and time.
Quarterly: The test will be performed automatically every three
months at the specified time.
Annually: The test will be performed automatically once a year at
the specified time.
Start time Defines the start time for executing the task. Time
* Factory setting
Notification
This section does not appear when the option Planning type is set to Manually.
Parameter Description Values
(x) hours before Defines the time period before the notification informs about the Different values
test upcoming expiry date. depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).

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Notification every Defines the time interval before the next notification is issued. Different values
(x) hours depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).
Preferred days
This option only appears when the option Planning type is set to Weekly.
Parameter Description Values
Preferred days Defines the preferred weekday for the execution of the test. Monday | Tuesday |
Wednesday | Thursday |
Friday | Saturday |
Sunday
Preferred day for execution
This section only appears when the option Planning type is set to Monthly.
Parameter Description Values
Day Defines the preferred day for execution of the test. None* | Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday |
Thursday | Friday |
Saturday | Sunday
Occurrence of Defines the occurrence of a given day of week within a month. First* | Second | Third |
day Fourth
* Factory setting

6.3.3.2 Repeatability test


When parameter settings are different for the four repeatability tests you will be informed by a Note.
Parameter Description Values
Test type The test type has been pre-defined and cannot be changed in this Available test types
menu.
Name Defines the name of the test. Text (1...22 characters)
Test activated Enables/disables the test. Active* | Inactive
Show preparation If activated, a predefined preparatory instruction is displayed in Active* | Inactive
instructions the test sequence.
Automatic print When activated test results are immediately printed after the test Active | Inactive*
result has been calculated on the enabled printer.
* Factory setting
2. Test specification
Parameter Description Values
Result calculation Select whether the nominal weight or the conventional mass On nominal weight* |
value (CMV) is used for the result calculation. On actual weight (CMV)
On nominal weight: Nominal value of a weight with a specific
weight class.
On actual weight (CMV): Conventional mass value (CMV) of a
weight from the weight calibration certificate.
Number of Defines the number of weight measurements of a series. Numeric 10* | (2...15)
repetitions
* Factory setting
Tare
This section only appears when the option Test type is set to Repeatab. - Tare - 1 TP.

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Parameter Description Values
Tare name Defines a name for the tare weight. Text (1...22 characters)
Minimum tare Defines the minimum weight for the tare container. The test is Numeric
weight only continued if a tare container with at least this weight is
placed on the balance.
* Factory setting
Test point
Parameter Description Values
Nominal weight Defines the value for the nominal weight. The nominal weight is Numeric
defined as the expected weight of the measured object.
Weight class Defines the weight class according to OIML or ASTM. E1 | E2 | F1 | F2 | M1 |
M2 | M3 | ASTM000 |
ASTM00 | ASTM0 |
ASTM0 | ASTM1 | ASTM2
| ASTM3 | ASTM4 |
ASTM5 | ASTM6 | ASTM7
| Own*
* Factory setting
Test limits
Parameter Description Values
Control limit Defines the control limit. Numeric | 0.2 %*
The control limit is the error tolerance of a process with respect to (0.001 ... 100%)
its set value. Exceeding the control limit is a violation of quality
requirements and therefore requires a correction of the process.
Result if the control limit is exceeded: The test failed, the balance
is out of specification.
Warning limit Defines the warning limit. Numeric | (0.001 ...
The warning limit is an upper or lower limit, which if exceeded or 100%)
not reached, makes more stringent process monitoring
necessary. The warning limit has to be smaller than the control
limit.
Result if the warning limit is exceeded: The test is passed, but the
difference is higher than expected.
* Factory setting
3. Test weights
In this section a configured test weight can be selected. For information on defining test weights see section
[Defining a test weight } Page 127]
4. Error management
Parameter Description Values
Block balance Defines the behavior of the balance if a test has failed. Active | Inactive*
Active: The balance will be blocked after a specified amount of
failed tests. In this case, the balance cannot be used anymore
until a user with the appropriate right unblocks the balance.
Inactive: Blocking is not activated.
Allowed number Defines the maximum allowed retries until the balance will be Numeric (3* | 0...9)
of retries blocked.
* Factory setting

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5. Test planning
Parameter Description Values
Planning type Specifies the schedule for the test to be performed. Manually* | Daily |
Manually: The test must be performed manually. Weekly | Monthly |
Quarterly | Annually
Daily: The test will be performed automatically every day at the
specified time.
Weekly: The test is performed automatically at least once a week.
Additional days can be selected if required.
Monthly: The test will be performed automatically every month at
the specified day and time.
Quarterly: The test will be performed automatically every three
months at the specified time.
Annually: The test will be performed automatically once a year at
the specified time.
Start time Defines the start time for executing the task. Time
* Factory setting
Notification
This section does not appear when the option Planning type is set to Manually.
Parameter Description Values
(x) hours before Defines the time period before the notification informs about the Different values
test upcoming expiry date. depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).
Notification every Defines the time interval before the next notification is issued. Different values
(x) hours depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).
* Factory setting
Preferred day for execution
This option only appears when the option Planning type is set to Weekly.
Parameter Description Values
Day Defines the preferred day for execution of the test. None* | Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday |
Thursday | Friday |
Saturday | Sunday
Preferred days
This section only appears when the option Planning type is set to Monthly.
Parameter Description Values
Day Defines the preferred day for execution of the test. None* | Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday |
Thursday | Friday |
Saturday | Sunday
Occurrence of Defines the occurrence of a given day of week within a month. First* | Second | Third |
day Fourth
* Factory setting

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6.3.3.3 Sensitivity test
When parameter settings are different for the four sensitivity tests you will be informed by a Note.
1. Name and Type
Parameter Description Values
Test type The test type has been pre-defined and cannot be changed in this Available test types
menu.
Name Defines the name of the test. Text (1...22 characters)
Test activated Enables/disables the test. Active* | Inactive
Show preparation If activated, a predefined preparatory instruction is displayed in Active* | Inactive
instructions the test sequence.
Automatic print When activated test results are immediately printed after the test Active | Inactive*
result has been calculated on the enabled printer.
* Factory setting
2. Test specification
Parameter Description Values
Result calculation Select whether the nominal weight or the conventional mass On nominal weight* |
value (CMV) is used for the result calculation. On actual weight (CMV)
On nominal weight: Nominal value of a weight with a specific
weight class.
On actual weight (CMV): Conventional mass value (CMV) of a
weight from the weight calibration certificate.
* Factory setting
Tare

Note
This section only appears when the option Test type is set to Sensitivity - Tare - 1 TP or Sensitivity - Tare -
2 TP.
Parameter Description Values
Tare name Defines a name for the tare weight. Text (1...22 characters)
Minimum tare Defines the minimum weight for the tare container. The test is Numeric
weight only continued if a tare container with at least this weight is
placed on the balance.
Test point
Depending on the selected test, the following options can be defined for one or two test points:
Parameter Description Values
Nominal weight Defines the value for the nominal weight. The nominal weight is Numeric
defined as the expected weight of the measured object.
Weight class Defines the weight class according to OIML or ASTM. E1 | E2 | F1 | F2 | M1 |
M2 | M3 | ASTM000 |
ASTM00 | ASTM0 |
ASTM0 | ASTM1 | ASTM2
| ASTM3 | ASTM4 |
ASTM5 | ASTM6 | ASTM7
| Own*

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Control limit Defines the control limit. Numeric | 0.2 %*
The control limit is the error tolerance of a process with respect to (0.001 ... 100%)
its set value. Exceeding the control limit is a violation of quality
requirements and therefore requires a correction of the process.
Result if the control limit is exceeded: The test failed, the balance
is out of specification.
Warning limit Defines the warning limit. Numeric | (0.001 ...
The warning limit is an upper or lower limit, which if exceeded or 100%)
not reached, makes more stringent process monitoring
necessary. The warning limit has to be smaller than the control
limit.
Result if the warning limit is exceeded: The test is passed, but the
difference is higher than expected.
* Factory setting
3. Test weights
In this section a configured test weight can be selected. For information on defining test weights see section
[Defining a test weight } Page 127]
4. Error management
Parameter Description Values
Block balance Defines the behavior of the balance if a test has failed. Active | Inactive*
Active: The balance will be blocked after a specified amount of
failed tests. In this case, the balance cannot be used anymore
until a user with the appropriate right unblocks the balance.
Inactive: Blocking is not activated.
Allowed number Defines the maximum allowed retries until the balance will be Numeric (3* | 0...9)
of retries blocked.
5. Test planning
* Factory setting
Parameter Description Values
Planning type Specifies the schedule for the test to be performed. Manually* | Daily |
Manually: The test must be performed manually. Weekly | Monthly |
Quarterly | Annually
Daily: The test will be performed automatically every day at the
specified time.
Weekly: The test is performed automatically at least once a week.
Additional days can be selected if required.
Monthly: The test will be performed automatically every month at
the specified day and time.
Quarterly: The test will be performed automatically every three
months at the specified time.
Annually: The test will be performed automatically once a year at
the specified time.
Start time Defines the start time for executing the task. Time
* Factory setting
Notification
This section does not appear when the option Planning type is set to Manually.

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Parameter Description Values
(x) hours before Defines the time period before the notification informs about the Different values
test upcoming expiry date. depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).
Notification every Defines the time interval before the next notification is issued. Different values
(x) hours depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).
Preferred days
This option only appears when the option Planning type is set to Weekly.
Parameter Description Values
Preferred days Defines the preferred weekday for the execution of the test. Monday | Tuesday |
Wednesday | Thursday |
Friday | Saturday |
Sunday
Preferred day for execution
This section only appears when the option Planning type is set to Monthly.
Parameter Description Values
Day Defines the preferred day for execution of the test. None* | Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday |
Thursday | Friday |
Saturday | Sunday
Occurrence of Defines the occurrence of a given day of week within a month. First* | Second | Third |
day Fourth

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6.3.4 Defining a test weight
Defines the designations or numbers of the certificate supplied with the respective test weight. This enables
each external test weight to be clearly assigned to a specific certificate. Up to 12 external test weights can be
configured. These test weights can be used to carry out external tests and adjustments.
Navigation: Methods > Tests.

Note
An external test weight for an external adjustment has to weigh at least 10 % of the balance capacity. External
test weights under 10 % of the balance capacity are not displayed on the balance.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
3 Select the option External adjustment.
4 Tap Test weights.
ð The dialog Edit test weights opens.
5 Tap New test weight.
6 Define the test weight settings and confirm with Finish.
ð The test weight is defined and will be available later in the test procedure.
Test weights settings
Parameter Description Values
Test weight name Defines the name of the test weight. Text (1...22 characters)
Test weight ID Defines the test weight ID. Text (1...22 characters)
Weight class Defines the weight class according to OIML or ASTM. E1 | E2 | F1 | F2 | M1 |
M2 | M3 | ASTM000 |
ASTM00 | ASTM0 |
ASTM0 | ASTM1 | ASTM2
| ASTM3 | ASTM4 |
ASTM5 | ASTM6 | ASTM7
| Own*
Actual weight Defines the actual weight. The actual weight is a specific weight Numeric
with a specific Conventional Mass Value (CMV) from the weight
calibration certificate.
Certificate Defines if the certificate is activated or deactivated. Active | Inactive*
Certificate ID Defines the certificate ID. Text (1...22 characters)
This option only appears when the option Certificate ID is set to
Active.
Certificate date Defines the certificate date. Date
This option only appears when the option Certificate ID is set to
Active.
Weight set ID Defines the weight set ID. Text (1...22 characters)

6.3.5 Perfoming a test

NOTICE
Measurement errors due to deficient handling of the test weights.
Deficient handling of the test weights can lead to incorrect result.
− Only handle test weights with gloves or forks.

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You can perform an eccentricity test, a repeatability test or a sensitivity test. Which test you have to perform and
when depends on the respective weighing processes. Mettler-Toledo GmbH can help you to define the routine
tests to be performed based on your process requirements. Please contact your local METTLER TOLEDO repre-
sentative for additional information.
When to perform a test:
• After cleaning
• After a software update
• Daily before putting into operation
• Depending on own SOP
Requirements:
• At least one test weight is defined. [Defining a test weight } Page 127]
• At least one sensitivity, one repeatability or one eccentricity test is created. [Sensitivity test } Page 124]
[Eccentricity test } Page 119][Repeatability test } Page 121]
• a tare weight or a tare container with at least a weight of the test weight is defined. [Defining a test
weight } Page 127]

Note
All of the following pictured test weights or test containers are examples. Actual existing test weights or test
container may look different.

6.3.5.1 Performing an eccentricity test


1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
ð The test(s) previously defined appear on the list.
3 Select the eccentricity test you wish to perform and tap Start.
ð The test sequence starts.
4 Ensure that: the weighing pan is empty and clear, the test weight is prepared and weighing forks or gloves
are ready.
5 When all requirements are fulfilled tap OK.
6 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK.
ð The balance starts an automatic zeroing, the door closes (depending on the door settings).
7 Choose an available test weight
- or -
add a new test weight [Defining a test weight } Page 127] and tap OK.
8 Open the door and place the test weight (1) carefully in
position 1, in the middle of the weighing pan (2).
ð The measurement starts with Capturing
weight...the doors close automatically.
ð When the first measurement is finished, the doors
open automatically.
ð The result of the first measurement is placed in the
protocol screen as position 1.

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9 Move the eccentricity test weight carefully from position
1 to position 2 (front left corner of the weighing pan).
ð The measurement starts with Capturing
weight...the doors close automatically.
ð When the second measurement is finished, the
doors open automatically.
ð The result of the second measurement is placed in
the protocol screen as position 2.

10 Move the test weight carefully from position 2 to


position 3 (upper left corner of the weighing pan).
ð The measurement starts with Capturing
weight...the doors close automatically.
ð When the third measurement is finished, the doors
open automatically.
ð The result of the third measurement is placed in the
protocol screen as position 3.

11 Move the eccentricity test weight carefully from position


3 to position 4 (upper right corner of the weighing
pan).
ð The measurement starts with Capturing
weight...the doors close automatically.
ð When the fourth measurement is finished, the doors
open automatically.
ð The result of the fourth measurement is placed in
the protocol screen as position 4.

12 Move the test weight carefully from position 4 to


position 5 (front right corner of the weighing pan).
ð The measurement starts with Capturing
weight...the doors close automatically.
ð When the fifth measurement is finished, the doors
open automatically.
ð The result of the fifth measurement is placed in the
protocol screen as position 5.
ð The eccentricity test is finished.
13 Remove the test weight carefully and tap OK
ð The balance starts an automatic zeroing and the
doors close automatically.
14 When the test procedure is finished, tap Finish.
ð The result dialog opens.
15 To print the results tap Print, to finish the test tap Finish.
Test result
If the test failed, see chapter [Troubleshooting } Page 144], search the error, remedy it and test again. If the
test fails again, contact a METTLER TOLEDO representative.

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6.3.5.2 Performing a repeatability test
Repeability - 1 test point
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
ð The test(s) previously defined appear on the list.
3 Select the repeatability test you wish to perform and tap Start.
ð The test sequence starts.
4 Ensure that: the weighing pan is empty and clear, the test weight is prepared and weighing forks or gloves
are ready.
5 When all requirements are fulfilled, tap OK.
6 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK.
ð The balance starts an automatic zeroing, the door closes (depending on the door settings).
7 Choose an available test weight
- or -
add a new test weight [Defining a test weight } Page 127] and tap OK.
ð The test screen opens.
8 Open the door and place the test weight (1) carefully
on the weighing pan (2).
ð The measurement starts with Capturing weight...
the doors close automatically.
ð When the first measurement is finished, the doors
open automatically.
ð The result of the first measurement is placed in the
protocol screen.
9 Remove the test weight carefully and tap OK
ð The balance starts an automatic zeroing and the
doors close automatically.
ð Depending on the specified Number of repetitions you have to repeat steps 7 – 8 x-times.
10 When the test is completed, tap Finish to show the result details.
ð The result dialog appears.
11 To print the result details tap Print, to finish the test tap Finish.
Repeability - Tare - 1 test point
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
ð The test(s) previously defined appear on the list.
3 Select the repeatability test you wish to perform and tap Start
ð The test sequence starts.
4 Ensure that: the weighing pan is empty and clear, the test weight is prepared and weighing forks or gloves
are ready.
5 When all requirements are fulfilled tap OK.
6 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK
ð The balance starts an automatic zeroing, the doors close (in depending of the door settings).

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7 Choose an available test weight/test container
- or -
add a new test weight/test container (1) [Defining a
test weight } Page 127] and tap OK and put it on
the weighing pan (2).
ð The test screen appears.
ð The measurement starts with Taring... the doors
close automatically.
ð When the tare is finished, the doors open automat-
ically (depending on the door settings).
ð The tare result is saved in the protocol screen.

8 Carefully place the test weight (3) onto the weighing


pan or into the tare container (4).
ð The measurement 1 starts with Capturing
weight...the doors close automatically (depending
on the door settings).
ð When the measurement 1 is finished, the doors
open automatically (depending on the door
settings).
ð The test measurement 1 is saved in the protocol
screen.

9 Remove the test weight, leave the container on the


weighing pan.
ð The measurement starts with Taring... the doors
closed automatically.
ð When the tare is finished, the doors will open
automatically (depending on the door settings).
ð The tare 2 result is saved in the protocol screen.

10 Carefully place the test weight onto the weighing pan or


into the tare container carefully.
ð The measurement 2 starts with Capturing weight...
the doors close automatically (depending on the
door settings).
ð When the measurement 2 is finished, the doors
open automatically (depending on the door
settings).
ð The test measurement 2 is saved in the protocol
screen.
ð Depending on the specified Number of repetitions
you have to repeat the steps 7 – 10 x-times.
11 When the test is completed, tap Finish to show the result details.
ð The result dialog appears.
12 To print the result details tap Print, to finish the test tap Finish.

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Test result
If the test failed, see chapter [Troubleshooting } Page 144], search the error, remedy it and test again. If the
test fails again, contact a METTLER TOLEDO representative.

6.3.5.3 Performing a sensitivity test

Note
In this section, two of four possible sensitivity tests are described. Which test you use depends on the
respective test target.
Sensitivity - 1 test point
In the following the procedure for a "sensitivity - 1 test point" and a "sensitivity - tare 1 test point" are explained.
The procedure for a "sensitivity - 2 test point" and a "sensitivity - tare 2 test point" are the same, but more test
weights and test containers are necessary for these tests.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
ð The test(s) previously defined appear on the list.
3 Select the sensitivity test you wish to perform and tap Start.
ð The test sequence starts.
4 Ensure that: the weighing pan is empty and clear, the test weight is prepared and weighing forks or gloves
are ready.
5 When all requirements are fulfilled, tap OK.
6 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK
ð The balance starts an automatic zeroing, the doors close (depending on the door settings).
7 Choose a available test weight
- or -
add a new test weight [Defining a test weight } Page 127] and tap OK.
ð The test screen appears.
8 Open the door and place the test weight (1) carefully on the weighing pan (1).
ð The measurement starts with Capturing
weight...the doors close automatically.
ð When the test is finished, the doors open automat-
ically (depending on the door settings).
ð The test result is displayed in the protocol screen.
9 Tap Finish to show the result details.
ð The result dialog appears.
10 To print the result details, tap Print, to finish the
test, tap Finish.

Sensitivity - Tare - 1 test point


1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
ð The test(s) previously defined appear on the list.
3 Select the sensitivity test you wish to perform and tap Start.
ð The test sequence starts.
4 Ensure that: the weighing pan is empty and clear, the test weight is prepared and weighing forks or gloves
are ready.
5 When all requirements are fulfilled, tap OK.

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6 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK.
ð The balance starts an automatic zeroing.
7 Choose an available test weight/test container (1)
- or -
add a new test weight/test container [Defining a test
weight } Page 127] and tap OK and put it on the
weighing pan (2).
ð The test screen appears.
ð The measurement starts with Taring... the doors
close automatically.
ð When the tare is finished, the doors open automat-
ically (depending on the door settings).
ð The tare result is placed in the protocol screen.

8 Carefully place the test weight (3) onto the weighing


pan or into the tare container (4).
ð The measurement starts with Capturing weight...
the doors close automatically (depending of the
door settings).
ð When the test point 1 is finished, the doors open
automatically (depending on the door settings).
ð The test measurement 1 is displayed in the protocol
screen.
9 Tap Finish to show the result details.
ð The result dialog opens.
10 To print the result details, tap Print, to finish the
test, tap Finish.

6.3.6 Deleting a test


Running tests are labeled with the symbol and cannot be deleted. To delete a test, it must be finished or
another test must be activated.
To delete a test, proceed as follows:
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
ð The test list opens.
3 Select the test to delete.
4 Tap Delete.
ð The section Delete routine test opens. The message Do you really want to delete the selected routine
test? appears.
5 Tap OK to delete the test. Tap Outside to cancel the deleting process.
ð After deleting the test, the system returns to the test list. The test has been deleted and does not appear on
the list anymore.

6.3.7 Printing a test


You can print a test manually, whether the parameter Automatic print in the test settings is activated or
deactivated. For this purpose proceed as follows:
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
ð The test list opens.

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3 Select the test to print and tap Print all
ð The test is printed.

6.3.8 Editing a test


A test can only be edited when it is not running.
Navigation: Methods > Tests.
1 Select the test to be edited from the list and tap Edit.
ð The test settings open.
2 Edit your test parameters, see section [Test parameter settings } Page 119].

6.3.9 See the test history


For information on the test history, see [History } Page 36].

6.4 Adjustments
This section describes how internal and external adjustments can be defined and performed.
Navigation: Methods > Adjustments

6.4.1 Internal adjustment

6.4.1.1 Editing an internal adjustment


1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Adjustments.
3 Select the defined adjustment.
4 Tap Edit.
5 Select Internal adjustment.
6 Define the adjustment parameters (see below).
7 Tap Save when all the parameters have been defined.
Adjustment parameter settings
Limits
1. Strategy
Parameter Description Values
Strategy Defines the adjustment method. Internal adjustment* |
When the options No adjustment or External adjustment are External adjustment | No
activated other options are not available. adjustment
Automatic print When activated adjustment results are immediately printed after Active | Inactive*
the result has been calculated on the enabled strip printer.
* Factory setting
2. Specification
Parameter Description Values
'As found' test At the start of the adjustment sequence, an internal test (sensi- Active | Inactive*
tivity) is performed to ascertain the current status. The input test
has automatically started when the adjustment sequence is
activated and the result is displayed and recorded.
'As left' test When the adjustment is complete, an internal test (sensitivity) is Active | Inactive*
performed.

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Note
This settings only appear when one of the options 'As found' test or 'As left' test is activated.
Parameter Description Values
Control limit Defines the control limit. Numeric | 0.1 %*
The control limit is the error tolerance of a process with respect to (0.001 ... 100%)
its set value. Exceeding the control limit is a violation of quality
requirements and therefore requires a correction of the process.
Result if the control limit is exceeded: The adjustment failed, the
balance is out of specification.
Warning limit Defines the warning limit. Numeric
The warning limit is an upper or lower limit, which if exceeded or (0.001...100%)
not reached, makes more stringent process monitoring
necessary. The warning limit has to be smaller than the control
limit.
Result if the warning limit is exceeded: The adjustment is passed,
but the difference is higher than expected.
* Factory setting
3. Error management
Parameter Description Values
Block balance Defines the behavior of the balance if the adjustment has failed. Active | Inactive*
Active: The balance will be blocked after the adjustment has
failed. In this case, the balance can not be used anymore until a
user with the appropriate right unblocks the balance.
Inactive: The balance will not be blocked.
* Factory setting
4. Planning
Parameter Description Values
Start after leveling Defines if the internal adjustment starts after leveling. Active | Inactive*
Start after Defines if the internal adjustment starts automatically after a Active | Inactive*
temperature temperature change of 1°C.
change
Schedule Defines when the adjustment is being performed. It is possible to Inactive | 1 start time | 2
define several start times (1-3) per day. It can also be defined on start times* | 3 start
what day/s the adjustment is being performed. times
Start time 1 Defines the start time for execution of the task. Time
Start time 2 Defines the start time for second execution of the task.. Time
Preferred days Defines the days for the scheduled adjustments. Monday | Tuesday |
This section only appears with a defined start time. Wednesday | Thursday |
Friday | Saturday |
Sunday
* Factory setting

6.4.1.2 Performing an internal adjustment


1 Tap More on the main Screen.
2 Tap Start adjustment.
ð Internal adjustment is being executed.
ð When the adjustment has been completed, an overview of the adjustment results appears.
3 Tap Print if you want to print the results.

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4 Tap Finish adjustment.
Alternative to the one described here, the adjustment can also be started with More > Start adjustment in
the main screen.

6.4.2 External adjustment

6.4.2.1 Editing an external adjustment

Note
A external test weight for an external adjustment has to weigh at least 10 % of the balance capacity. External
test weights under 10 % of the balance capacity are not displayed on the balance.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Adjustments.
3 Tap Edit.
4 Change the 1. Strategy from Internal adjustment to External adjustment.
5 Tap Edit test weights.
ð The dialog Edit test weights opens.
6 Select a test weight from the list and tap OK
or
tap New test weight to define a new test weight.
7 Define the test weight settings and confirm with OK.
8 Tap Save.
ð Your external adjustment has been edited.
Therefor see section [Defining a test weight } Page 127].

6.4.2.2 Perform an external adjustment


After the external weights have been defined, the function External adjustment can be performed.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Adjustments.
3 Select the external adjustment from the list.
4 Tap Start.
ð The adjustment process starts.
5 Ensure that: the weighing pan is empty and clear, the test weight is prepared and weighing forks or gloves
are ready.
6 When all requirements are fulfilled, tap OK.
7 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK.
8 Choose an available test weight
- or -
add a new test weight [Defining a test weight } Page 127] and tap OK.
9 Open the door and place the test weight (1) carefully in
position 1, in the middle of the weighing pan (2).
ð The door close and the adjustment starts.
ð After a few seconds the door opens.
10 Replace the test weight from the weighing pan and tap
OK.
ð The door closes and opens. The adjustment is
finishing and the adjustment result appears.
11 For printing the result details tap Print, for finish the
test, tap Finish adjustment.

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6.4.3 See adjustment history
Navigation: Balance menu > Adjustments > Tests
− In the section Adjustments select a adjustment.
ð The adjustment history will open. Specific data are displayed for each test: date and time, type of
adjustment, temperature, leveling and correction.

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7 Maintenance
To guarantee the functionality of the balance and the accuracy of the weighing results, a number of
maintenance actions must be performed by the user.

7.1 Maintenance table


Maintenance action Recommended interval Remarks
Performing an internal • Daily see chapter "Internal
adjustment • After cleaning adjustment"
• After leveling
• After changing the location
Performing routine tests • After cleaning see below
(eccentricity test, repeata- • After a software update
bility test, sensitivity test).
METTLER TOLEDO
recommends to perform at
least a sensitivity test.
Cleaning Depending on the degree of pollution or your see chapter "Cleaning the
internal regulations (SOP), clean the instrument: balance"
• After every use
• After change of sample

7.2 Performing routine tests


To perform a routine test, proceed as described in Performing a test.

7.3 Performing an internal adjustment


Before performing an internal adjustment, its parameters must be defined.
[Internal adjustment } Page 134]
1 Tap More on the main Screen.
2 Tap Start adjustment.
ð Internal adjustment is being executed.
ð When the adjustment has been completed, an overview of the adjustment results appears.
3 Tap Print if you want to print the results.
4 Tap Finish adjustment.

7.4 Cleaning

7.4.1 Disassembling for cleaning

CAUTION
Injury due to breaking glass.
Careless handling of the glass components can lead to breakage of glass and damage
cuttings.
− Always proceed with focus and care.

1 Press to set the balance into stand-by mode.

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2 Open the top door (1) and pull it from the slides of the
side panels. Shortly before the top panel dropped out
you can feel a slightly resistance. Just keep pulling a
little bit tighter.

3 Hold the side doors (2) and push down the lever (3)
to release them.
ð The side doors are unlocked.
4 Carefully remove both side doors (2).

5 Tilt the front panel (4) to the front and remove it.

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6 Carefully remove the closure (5) form the opening of
the top panel.

7 Carefully remove the top panel (6).


8 Push both side doors (7) upwards until the very top
and turn 90° outwards.

ð The pins in the middle of the doors (8) go out of


the openings.
9 Remove both side doors (7) and pull out the front
panel (9).
10 Carefully remove the weighing pan (11), therefore lift
the front slightly and remove.

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11 Remove the Drip tray (10).
12 Store all removed component in a safe place.
ð The balance is ready for cleaning.

7.4.2 Cleaning agents


In the following table, cleaning tool and cleaning agents recommended by Mettler-Toledo GmbH are listed.
Tools Cleaning agents

Sodiumhydroxide
Hydrochloric acid
Ethanol (70%)

Peracetic acid
Paper tissue

(0.2-1.0 M)
Isopropanol
Dishwasher

(3-10 %)
Acetone

(2-3%)
(70%)
Water
Brush

Around the Lab bench (R) n.a. (R) (D) R (D) (D) (D)
balance or weighing
table
Balance (R) — R — R R R R
housing
Top housing (R) — R — R R R R
Bottom (R) — R — R R R R
housing
Back (R) — R — R R (R) R
housing
Feet R (R) — R — R R R R
Balance Terminal — — (R) (R) (R) R R R
terminal Display — — (R) R R R R R
Balance Glass pans R (R) R (R) R R R R R
draft shield Glass free R (R) — R — R R R R
pans
Non- (R) — R (R) (R) R R R
removable
handles and
frames
Weighing Weighing (R) — R (R) R R R R
area pan
Drip tray R (R) R — (R) (R) — — R
Symbol descriptions:
: Best recommendation by Mettler-Toledo GmbH, can be used without limitation.

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R: Recommended by Mettler-Toledo GmbH, can be used without limitation
(D): Depending on the material used: individual durability and resistance to acid and alkali must be evaluated.
(R): Partially recommended by Mettler-Toledo GmbH (for selected balance line only, please check the
respective operating instructions, might also depend on your internal regulations).
— Not recommend

7.4.3 Cleaning the balance

WARNING
Death or serious injury due to electric shock
Contact with parts carrying a live current can lead to injury and death.
1 Disconnect the instrument from the power supply prior to cleaning and maintenance.
2 Prevent liquid from entering the instrument, terminal or AC/DC adapter.

NOTICE
Damage due to improper cleaning.
Improper cleaning can damage the weighing cell or other essential parts.
1 Do not use any cleaning agents other than the ones specified in the Reference Manual or
Cleaning Guide.
2 Do not spray or pour liquids on the balance. Always use a moistened lint-free cloth or a
tissue.
3 Always wipe out from inside to outside of the balance.

Protective equipment:
• Gloves
• Goggles
The following procedures describe the cleaning of the weighing panel and all components.
Around the balance
− Remove any dirt or dust around the balance and avoid further contaminations.
Cleaning the weighing unit
1 Use a lint-free cloth moistened with a mild cleaning agent to clean the surface of the balance.
2 Remove powder or dust at first with a disposable tissue.
3 Remove sticky substances with a damp lint-free cloth and a mild solvent (e. g. isopropanol or ethanol
70 %).
Cleaning all removable parts
− Clean all removed part with a damp cloth or a tissue and a mild cleaning agent or clean them in a
dishwasher up to 80 °C.

Note
Useful details to avoid soiling are described in the METTLER TOLEDO SOP for Cleaning a Balance.

7.4.4 Commissioning after cleaning


1 Reassemble the balance.
2 Check the functionality of the draft shield.
3 Check if the terminal is connected to the balance.
4 Press to switch on the balance.
5 Check the level status, level the balance if necessary.

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6 Perform an internal adjustment.
7 Perform a routine test according to the internal regulations of your company. Mettler-Toledo GmbH
recommends to perform a sensitivity test after cleaning the balance.
8 Press to zero the balance.
ð The balance has been commissioned and is ready to use.

7.5 Updating the software


Please contact a METTLER TOLEDO service representative to receive the latest software version. The service
technician will send you the data and give you detailed information about software update.
Mettler-Toledo GmbH recommends saving the data on a storage device before updating the software. For
saving data, see chapter [Import / export data } Page 54].

7.5.1 Update the software


Navigation:
1 Tap Balance menu > Maintenance > Software update
ð The balance firmware information window opens.
2 Select Software update and tap Next.
ð An update wizard opens and will lead you step-by-step through the whole update procedure.
Software rollback
The current firmware version can be rolled back to the previous software version.
1 Tap Balance menu > Maintenance > Software update
ð The balance software information window opens.
2 Select Restore the software to the previous version. and tap Next
ð A wizard opens and will lead you step-by-step trough the whole procedure.

7.5.2 Commissioning after software update


1 Press to switch on the balance.
2 Check the level status, see Leveling the balance.
3 Perform an internal adjustment, see Performing an internal adjustment.
4 Perform a standard test due to internal regulations.
5 Press to zero the balance.
ð The balance has been commissioned after updating the software and is now ready to use.

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8 Troubleshooting
Possible causes for faults and fault correction tasks are described in the following chapter. If there are faults
that cannot be corrected through the instructions below, contact Mettler-Toledo GmbH.

NOTICE
Damage due to improperly performed troubleshooting.
Improperly performed troubleshooting operations may result in damage of the instrument or
false weighing results.
1 Only proceed how described in the fault table.
2 Observe the following before putting into operation:
ð Make sure that all troubleshooting operations have been performed and completed
following the instructions and information provided in this Document.
ð Ensure that all components have been properly cleaned and the balance is leveled.

8.1 Error messages


Error message Possible cause Diagnostic Remedy
Balance reset Communication failure – Restart the balance.
failure
The system has Low battery – Connect to the main and let charge
no valid date the battery for 2 - 3 days.
and time set
Weight cannot Data signal problems of – Unplug and re-plug the power cable.
be determined electronics.
Bad connection between 1. Check cables for Replace cables.
terminal and weighing damages.
unit. 2. Check cable pins for
damages.

8.2 Error symptoms


Error symptom Possible cause Diagnostic Remedy
The display is The instrument is on – Switch on the instrument.
dark. standby.
There is no power – Connect the power cable. See chapter
"Connecting to the main"
The terminal is not Check the connection. Connect the terminal cable to the
connected to the instrument.
instrument.
The wrong "AC-adapter" is Check it with the help of Use the correct AC-adapter.
connected. the Reference Manual
(Accessories).
The "AC-adapter" is The LED on the AC-adapter Replace the AC-adapter.
defective. does not turn on.
The "Terminal cable" is The cable is kinked, Replace the terminal cable. See
defective. twisted or the pins are chapter "Attaching the terminal"
twisted or broken.
The keys on the The terminal is not Check the connection. Connect the terminal cable to the
display do not connected. instrument. See chapter "Attaching
work. the terminal"

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Error symptom Possible cause Diagnostic Remedy
The value on Disturbing vibrations on Place beaker with water on Protect weighing location against
the display is the working desk (e.g. the weighing bench. vibrations (e. g. with an absorber).
unstable. building vibrations, foot Vibrations cause ripples Find a different weighing location.
• Increasing traffic) on the water surface.
and Draft due to untight draft Check the draft shield for Close the window.
decreasing shield and /or open gaps. Fix the draft shield.
value window.
The weighing sample is Check if the weighing Increase the air humidity in the
electrostatically charged. result is stable when using weighing chamber.
a test weight. Use an Ionizer, see "Accessories" in
the Reference Manual (RM).
The location is not suitable – Check and observe the requirements
for weighing. for the location. See chapter
"Selecting the location"
Something is touching the Check for touching parts or Remove touching parts or clean the
weighing pan. dirts. balance.
The value on The weighing sample Check if the weighing Cover the test weight.
the display is absorbs moisture or result is stable when using
drifting. evaporates moisture. a test weight.
• The value The weighing sample is Check if the weighing Increase the air humidity in the
drifts into electrostatically charged. result is stable when using weighing chamber.
plus or a test weight. Use a Ionizer. See chapter "Acces-
minus sories" in the Reference Manual (RM).
The weighing sample is Check if the weighing Bring the sample to room
warmer or colder than the result is stable when using temperature.
air in the weighing an acclimatized test
chamber. weight.
Balance is not yet warmed – Warm up the balance. Observe the
up. warming up time. See chapter
"Selecting the location"
The display The wrong weighing pan Slightly lift or press Install the proper weighing pan.
shows is installed. weighing pan > the weight
overload/ display appears.
underload. No weighing pan is – Install the weighing pan.
installed.
Incorrect zero point at – Disconnect and reconncet the power
power on. cable after a few seconds.
The balance is not The standard adjustment Perform a internal adjustment. See
adjusted. is lost. chapter "Internal adjustment".
Draft shield Draft shield front panel is Draft shield side doors Contact METTLER TOLEDO represen-
front panel is not exactly adjusted. have to be exactly tative to adjust the front panel.
not exactly 90° adjusted.
from the
weighing
platform
Draft shield Draft shield side doors are Draft shield side doors Contact METTLER TOLEDO represen-
side doors are not exactly adjusted. have to be exactly tative to adjust the side doors.
not exactly adjusted.
closed.

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8.3 Putting into operation after correcting a fault
After correcting the fault, perform the following steps to put the balance into operation:
• Ensure that the balance is completely reassembled and cleaned.
• Reconnect the balance to the mains.

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9 Technical Data
9.1 General technical data
Power supply
AC/DC adapter: Primary: 100 - 240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Secondary: 12 V DC, 2.5 A, LPS (with electronic overload
protection)
Cable for AC adapter: 3-core, with country-specific plug
Balance power consumption: 12 V DC, 2.25 A

Polarity: with a current limited SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage)


output

Protection and standards


Overvoltage category: II
Degree of pollution: 2
Protection: Protected against dust and water
Standards for safety and EMC: See Declaration of Conformity
Range of application: For use in closed interior rooms only

The limit values applies when the balance is used within the following environmental conditions:
Environmental conditions
Height above mean sea level: Up to 5000 m
Ambient temperature: +5 – +40 °C
Temperature change, max. < 5 °C / h
Relative air humidity: Max. 70% up to 31 °C, linearly decreasing to 30% at 40 °C,
non-condensing
Warm-up time: At least 120 minutes after connecting the balance to the power
supply; when switched on from standby, the balance is ready for
operation immediately

The balance can withstand the following environmental conditions. However, the specifications of the balance
may be outside the limit values:
Ambient temperature: 5 – 40 °C
Relative air humidity: 20 - 80%, non-condensing
Storage temperature (balance -25°C – 70°C
switched off and in packaging):
Relative air humidity (balance 10 – 90%, non-condensing
switched off and in packaging):

Materials
Housing: Die-cast aluminum, plastic, chrome steel and glass
Terminal: Die-cast zinc, chromed and plastics
SmartGrid: Chrome-Nickel-Molybdenum steel X2CrNiMo17

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9.2 Model specific technical data
XPR26 XPR26C XPR26DR
Limit Values
Maximum capacity 22 g 22 g 22 g
Nominal load 20 g 20 g 20 g
Readability 0.001 mg 0.001 mg 0.01 mg
Maximum capacity in fine range - - 5.1 g
Readability in fine range - - 0.001 mg
Repeatability (at nominal load) 0.0025 mg 0.002 mg 0.008 mg
Repeatability (5% load) 0.0015 mg 0.0007 mg 0.002 mg
Repeatability ABA (5 cycles / test - 0.002 mg (20 g) -
load)
Linearity deviation 0.01 mg 0.01 mg 0.02 mg
Eccentricity deviation (test load) 0.02 mg (10 g) 0 mg (10 g) 0.025 mg (10 g)
1)
Sensitivity offset (at nominal load) 0.08 mg 0.08 mg 0.1 mg
Sensitivity temperature drift 0.0001%/°C 0.0001%/°C 0.0001%/°C
Typical values
Repeatability (5% load) 0.0007 mg 0.0006 mg 0.001 mg
Repeatability ABA (5 cycles / test - 0.0012 mg (20 g) -
load)
Linearity deviation (sd) 0.003 mg 0.003 mg 0.006 mg
Eccentricity deviation (sd) (test 0.006 mg (10 g) 0 mg (10 g) 0.008 mg (10 g)
load)
Sensitivity offset (at nominal load) 0.016 mg 0.016 mg 0.024 mg
Minimum weight (according to USP, 1.4 mg 1.2 mg 2 mg
5% load)
Minimum weight (U=1%, k=2, 5% 0.14 mg 0.12 mg 0.2 mg
load)
Settling time 3.5 s 3.5 s 2.5 s
Settling time in fine range - - 3.5 s
Dimensions & other specifications
Balance dimensions (W × D × H) 195 × 485 × 292 mm 195 × 485 × 292 mm 195 × 485 × 292 mm
Weighing pan dimensions 40 × 40 mm 40 × 40 mm 40 × 40 mm
Usable height of draft shield 114 mm 114 mm 114 mm
Weight of the balance 10.1 kg 10.1 kg 10.1 kg
Weights for routine testing
Weights / OIML Class 1 g (E2) / 20 g (F1) 1 g (E2) / 20 g (F1) 1 g (E2) / 20 g (F1)
Weights / ASTM Class 1 g (ASTM 1)/ 20 g 1 g (ASTM 1)/ 20 g 1 g (ASTM 1)/ 20 g
(ASTM 1) (ASTM 1) (ASTM 1)
1)
sd = Standard deviation After adjustment with internal weight

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XPR56 XPR56C XPR56DR
Limit Values
Maximum capacity 52 g 52 g 52 g
Nominal load 50 g 50 g 50 g
Readability 0.001 mg 0.001 mg 0.01 mg
Maximum capacity in fine range - - 11 g
Readability in fine range - - 0.001 mg
Repeatability (at nominal load) 0.006 mg 0.006 mg 0.014 mg
Repeatability (5% load) 0.0015 mg 0.0015 mg 0.002 mg
Repeatability ABA (5 cycles / test - 0.006 mg (50 g) -
load)
Linearity deviation 0.02 mg 0.02 mg 0.03 mg
Eccentricity deviation (test load) 0.03 mg (20 g) 0 mg (20 g) 0.035 mg (20 g)
Sensitivity offset (at nominal load) 1) 0.125 mg 0.125 mg 0.15 mg
Sensitivity temperature drift 0.0001%/°C 0.0001%/°C 0.0001%/°C
Typical values
Repeatability (5% load) 0.0007 mg 0.0007 mg 0.001 mg
Repeatability ABA (5 cycles / test - 0.0026 mg (50 g) -
load)
Linearity deviation (sd) 0.006 mg 0.006 mg 0.01 mg
Eccentricity deviation (sd) (test 0.01 mg (20 g) 0 mg (20 g) 0.012 mg (20 g)
load)
Sensitivity offset (at nominal load) 0.03 mg 0.03 mg 0.03 mg
Minimum weight (according to USP, 1.4 mg 1.4 mg 2 mg
5% load)
Minimum weight (U=1%, k=2, 5% 0.14 mg 0.14 mg 0.2 mg
load)
Settling time 3.5 s 3.5 s 2.5 s
Settling time in fine range - - 3.5 s
Dimensions & other specifications
Balance dimensions (W × D × H) 195 × 485 × 292 mm 195 × 485 × 292 mm 195 × 485 × 292 mm
Weighing pan dimensions 40 × 40 mm 40 × 40 mm 40 × 40 mm
Usable height of draft shield 114 mm 114 mm 114 mm
Weight of the balance 10.1 kg 10.1 kg 10.1 kg
Weights for routine testing
Weights / OIML Class 2 g (E2) / 50 g (F2) 2 g (E2) / 50 g (F2) 2 g (E2) / 50 g (F2)
Weights / ASTM Class 2 g (ASTM 1)/ 50 g 2 g (ASTM 1)/ 50 g 2 g (ASTM 1)/ 50 g
(ASTM 1) (ASTM 1) (ASTM 1)
1)
sd = Standard deviation After adjustment with internal weight

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9.3 Dimensions
All dimensions in mm

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10 Information on standards
FCC Rules
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s) and part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference 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.

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11 Disposal
In conformance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies
to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements.

Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical
and electronic equipment. If you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or the distributor
from which you purchased this device. Should this device be passed on to other parties, the content of this
regulation must also be related.

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12 Accessories and Spare Parts
12.1 Accessories
The following section gives you an overview about the accessories for your balance. If you are interested in an
accessory part, please note the part number.
Description Part No.
Weighing pans
Solid pan micro 11106262

ErgoClips
ErgoClip Stand micro (Holder to store up to 3 ErgoClips) 11140175

ErgoClip Flask micro (for volumetric flask) 11107879

ErgoClip Tube micro 30078848

ErgoClip Basket micro (basket for small weighing objects) 11107889

ErgoClip Vial micro 30296641

SmartPrep, single-use funnel for quick and easy sample prepa- 30061260
ration. For flask sizes 10/19, 12/21, 14/23. 50 pcs

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ErgoClip SmartPrep 30138674

Pipette calibration
Evaporation trap 10 ml 30460839

AntiStatic kit
Compact ionizer (USB) with mounting adapter 30499860

Compact ionizer with stand (USB) 30499859

Additional compact ionizer (USB) for Compact ionizer with 30496446


stand (30499859)

Printers
P-52RUE dot matrix printer RS232C, USB and Ethernet 30237290
connections, simple print-outs
Paper roll (length: 20 m), set of 5 pcs 00072456
Paper roll (length: 13 m), self-adhesive, set of 11600388
3 pcs
Ribbon cartridge, black, set of 2 pcs 00065975

P-56RUE thermal printer with RS232, USB and ethernet 30094673


connections, simple print-outs, date and time
Paper roll, white (length: 27 m), set of 10 pcs 30094723
Paper roll, white, self-adhesive (length: 13 m), set 30094724
of 10 pcs

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P-58RUE thermal printer with RS232, USB and ethernet 30094674
connections, simple print-outs, date and time, label printing,
balance applications: statistics, formulation, totaling,
Paper roll, white (length: 27 m), set of 10 pcs 30094723
Paper roll, white, self-adhesive (length: 13 m), set 30094724
of 10 pcs
Paper roll, white, self-adhesive labels (550 labels), 30094725
set of 6 pcs
Dimension of the label 56 × 18 mm

Anti-theft devices
Anti-theft cable with lock 11600361

Footswitches
Foot switch, optional switch for remote operation (USB 30312558
connection)

Cables for RS232 interface


USB-RS232 cable for peripheral connection 30364315

RS232 - USB converter cable – cable with converter to connect 64088427


a balance (RS232) to a USB port

Various
ErgoSens, optical sensor for remote operation (USB 30300915
connection)

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Bluetooth RS232 serial adapter ADP-BT-S for wireless 30086494
connection between:
• Balance and PC
Compatible with following balance lines:
MS, MS-L, MS-TS, ML-T, ME-T, ME, PL-E, JP, JS, JE
• Printer and balance
Compatible with P-50 printers and the following balance
lines:
XPR, XSR (additional Bluetooth USB adapter 30416089
required for balance)

Bluetooth USB adapter 30416089


(additional Bluetooth RS232 serial adapter 30086494
required for printer)

Dust cover 30460849

Protective cover for XPR terminal 30125377

Terminal cable, extended, length: 4.5 m 30300920

Weighing table 11138042

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12.2 Spare parts

12.2.1 Weighing chamber

12

11

10
9

8
7 1
2
6
3

Pos. Order no. Designation Remarks


1 30416123 Cable terminal –
2 30460283 Drip Tray micro –
3 30459911 Door inner draft shield Same for left and right
4 30459875 Door right high draft shield –
5 30460287 Leveling feet, set Including: 2 leveling feet
6 30459877 Panel front high draft –
shield
7 30215377 Panel front inner draft –
shield
8 30460286 Weighing pan SmartGrid –
XPR micro
9 30459912 Panel top inner draft shield –

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Pos. Order no. Designation Remarks
10 11106690 Closure inner draft shield –
11 30459874 Door left high draft shield –
12 30459876 Door top draft shield –

12.2.2 Packaging all models

Pos. Order no. Designation Remarks


1 30460297 Packaging Including: Export box, inner protection
material
2 30460298 Export box Excluding: Inner protection material

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Index
A Certificate ID   127
Change history   37, 45
AC adapter   147
Cloning method   72
Action when calibration expired   45
Comment   61, 74, 79, 89, 100, 109
Active   41
Concentration unit   90
Actual weight   127
Configure method   41
Adjustment
Configure routine tests / GWP   42
internal   134
Configure system   41
Adjustments   134
Configure user management   41
Allowed number of errors until blocking   120, 122, 125
Control limit   119, 122, 125, 135
Allowed units   46
Conventions and symbols   5
As found test   134
Creating method
As left test   134
General Weighing   60, 73
Assigned groups   41
General Weighing with template   60
Automatic export directory   49
Creating new user   40
Automatic feeder support   66
Creating test   118
Automatic label printout for task   69, 70, 84, 85, 95, 96,
105, 106 D
Automatic log off   39
Date   48
Automatic print   119, 121, 124, 134
Date format   48
Automatic result   67, 82, 103
Days before expiration   45
Automatic zero   67, 82, 93, 103
Decimal delimiter   47
B Default gateway   50
Balance ID   49 Default value Result ID   62, 91, 101, 111
Balance info   38 Default value Task ID   62, 75, 80, 91, 100, 110
Balance information   68, 84, 95, 105, 114 Define custom unit   64
Balance menu   36 Defining external test weights   127, 136
Balance recalibration reminder   45 Defining templates   116
Balance settings   43, 54 Deleting method   72
Barcode data target   66, 76, 82, 93, 103, 113 Density unit   110
Barcode reader   50 Description Result ID   62, 80, 91, 101, 111
Barcode settings   69, 70, 85, 96, 97, 106 Description Task ID   62, 75, 91, 100, 110
Block balance   57, 120, 122, 125, 135 Devices   50
full   57 Discharge feeder at the end   66
Block/unblock balance   41 Display brightness   49
Blocking the balance Display readability   46, 64
Unblocking the balance   57 Disposal   152
DNS server (primary)   50
C
DNS server (secondary)   50
Calculate amount of component   90 Door automation
Calculate concentration per component   90 Top door   48
Calculate target   90 Door handle   11
Calibration Certificate   45 Door open   14
Certificate   127 Draft shield   10
Certificate date   127 Drip tray   11

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E Info unit   63, 75, 81, 92, 102, 112
Installation
Eccentricity test   128
Attaching the terminal   18
creating   118
Internal adjustment
settings   119
editing   134
Editing
Introduction   5
internal adjustment   134
IP address   50
Enable statistical evaluation   65, 81, 113
End of line character   47 K
Environment   46 Keyboard Layout   48
Environmental conditions   147
L
Ergosens   50
Ethernet   50 Label printer   50
EULA   23 LabX   53
Execute external adjustment   41 LabX service   54
Execute routine tests   42 Language   48
Execute service commands   41 Last name   41
Exit   56 Level indicator   29
Expiry date   90 Leveling aid   24
External adjustment Leveling feed   12
Performing   136 Leveling the balance   24
External test weight   127, 136 Leveling warning   44
Location   15
F
Lock method   61, 74, 79, 89, 100, 109
Factor   64 Login   24, 38
Feed rate   66 Logoff   38, 58
Field delimiter   47 Logout   38, 57, 58
Field settings   69, 70, 84, 85, 96, 105, 106
M
Firmware update on system start-up   49
First name   41 MAC address   50
Foot switch   50 Materials   147
Formula   64 Method list   30
Method name   61, 74, 79, 89, 100, 109, 110
G
Methods
General Weighing   60, 61 cloning   72
creating method   60 deleting   72
creating method with template   60 Methods list   59
performing method   71 Interval weighing   73
GWP Approved mode   44 Minimum tare weight   122, 124
H MT-SICS service   54

History   36 N
Home   14 Name
Home screen general weighing   14, 29 custom unit   64
Host name   50 Method   61, 74, 79, 89, 100, 109
I profile   45
test   119, 121, 124
Indicator   45
Net indicator   47

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Net indicator field length   47 Reference weight (100%)   90
Network configuration   50 Removable clips   11
Nominal weight   119, 122, 124 Repeatability test
Notification all (x) hours   121, 123, 126 creating   118
Number of items to feed   66 Repeatiability test   130
Number of repetitions   121 Reset balance   43
Number of Result IDs   62, 80, 91, 101, 111 Service request   43
Number of Task IDs   62, 75, 79, 91, 100, 110 Reset password   42
Service request   42
O
Reset the balance   56
Occurrence of day   121, 123, 126
Result calculation   119, 121, 124
Optical sensors
Result ID   62, 80, 91, 101, 111
Smart sense   12
RFID reader   50, 98
Overview
RFID tag   98
Terminal   14
S
P
Safety Information
Package   25
Signal words   6
Password   24
Warning Symbols   6
unblocking password   57
Schedule   135
Password reset   39
Scope of delivery
Performing
Balance   15
external adjustment   136
Selecting the location   15
Performing method
Sensitivity test
General Weighing   71
creating   118
Piece Counting   86
performing   132
Simple Formulation   97
Service date reminder   45
Performing test   128, 130, 132
Settings   43, 54
Period   90
Eccentricity test   119
Piece Counting   78, 79
System   43
performing method   86
Show change history   41
Planning type   120, 123, 125
Show info weight   63, 75, 80, 92, 101, 112
Plausibility limits   66
Show preparation instructions   119, 121, 124
Power supply   147
Side door release lever   10, 13
Preferred days   121, 123, 126
Sign   47
Prefix Result ID   62, 80, 91, 101, 111
Sign position   47
Prefix Task ID   62, 75, 91, 100, 110
Signal words   6
Pretare value   67, 83, 94, 104
Simple Formulation   88
Printers   50
performing method   97
Production date   90
Simple weighing
Protection and standards   147
Proceed a simple weighing   35
Putting into operation
Sound
Connecting the balance   23
on error   49
R on info   49
Reference   80 on key press   49
Reference average weight   80 on warning   49
Reference flask volume   90 Sound volume   49

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Standby   49 Tolerance profile   64, 75, 81, 93, 102, 112
Standby mode   14 Tolerance profiles   44
Start after leveling   135 Transport
Start after temperature change   135 Carrying the Balance over short distances   25
Start time   120, 123, 125, 135 Type plate   13
Status light   49
U
Status light brightness   49
Unblock the balance   57
Storage   25
Unblocking   57
Strategy   134
Unit   47, 63, 92, 101
Strip printer   50, 68, 83, 94, 104
Unit field length   47
Subnet mask   50
Unpacking   16
Switch on   23
Used template   69, 70, 84, 85, 95, 96, 105, 106
System settings   43
User ID   24, 41
T User language   41
Tare   14 User management   49
Tare mode   67, 82, 94, 103 Activate user management   38
Tare name   122, 124 Inactivate the user management   42
Target   47 Login   38
Target weight   63, 80, 92, 101 Logout   38, 58
Taring the balance   34 User proposals   39
Task   117 Using templates   116
Task ID   62, 75, 79, 91, 100, 110
V
Technical data   147
Value release   46
Template
defining ad-hoc   116 W
defining in Method   116 Wait time   39, 49
using   117 Warning limit   120, 122, 125, 135
Templates   116 Warning Symbols   6
Terminal   12 Weighing data export   68, 76, 83, 94, 104
Terminal keys   14 Weighing mode   46
Test   31 Weighing object   35
creating   118 Weighing pan   10
performing   128, 130, 132 Weight
Test activated   119, 121, 124 Test weight   127
Test type   119, 121, 124 Weight capture delay   64, 81, 102, 112
Test weight Weight capture mode   64, 81, 102, 112
Weight   127 Weight class   119, 122, 124, 127
Test weight ID   127 Weight field length   47
Test weight name   127 Weight set ID   127
Test weight recalibration reminder   45 Weight trigger   67, 82, 103
Tests   117 Weight value character output over USB   68, 83, 94, 104
Time   48 Weight value output over USB   44
Time format   48 Work screen balance menu   30
Time zone   48 Work screen methods   30
Tolerance (max)   63, 80, 92, 101 Work screen protocol   31
Tolerance (min)   63, 80, 92, 101 Working screen Balance menu   14

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Working screen Methods   14
Working screen Protocol   14
X
x hours before test   120, 123, 126
Z
Zero   14
Zero drift compensation   46
Zeroing the balance   34

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164 Index​​ Micro-Analytical Balances and Comparators
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