Operating Instructions Hanging Balances
1 Technical
Data
KERN
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20K50
50K20
50K100
2.4
Monitoring the test substances
The metrology features of the balance and any possible avail-
Readout
10 g
50 g
20 g
100 g
able adjusting weight must be checked at regular intervals
within the scope of quality assurance. For this purpose, the
Weighing range 20 kg
20 kg
50 kg
50kg
answerable user must define a suitable interval as well as the
nature and scope of this check. Information is available on
KERN's home page (www.kern-sohn.com) with regard to the
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monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights
Readout
50 g
200 g
100 g
500 g
required for this. Test weights and balances can be adjusted
quickly and at a reasonable price in KERN's accredited DKD
Weighing range 99 kg
100 kg
200 kg
200 kg
calibration laboratory (return to national normal).
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Fundamental information (general)
3
Fundamental safety information
2.1 Intended
use
3.1 Observe the information in the operating instructions
The balance you have acquired serves to determine the weigh-
Please read the operating instructions carefully before erecting
ing value of the material to be weighed. It is intended to be
and commissioning, even if you already have experience with
used as a "non-automatic" balance, i.e. the material to be
KERN balances.
weighed is manually and carefully attached at the balance. The
weighing value can be read off after a stable weighing value
3.2 Staff
training
has been obtained.
The device may only be operated and looked after by trained
members of staff.
2.2 Inappropriate
use
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Transport and storage
Do not use the balance for dynamic weighing. In the event that
small quantities are removed or added to the material to be
4.1 Acceptance
check
weighed, incorrect weighing results can be displayed due to the
"stability compensation" in the balance. (Example: Slow flow of
Please check the packaging immediately upon delivery and the
liquids from a container suspended from the balance).
device during unpacking for any visible signs of external dam-
Do not suspend a permanent load from the balance This can
age.
damage the measuring equipment (Risk of fracture). Be sure
to avoid impact shock and overloading the balance in excess of
4.2 Packaging
the prescribed maximum load rating (max.), minus any possi-
Please retain all parts of the original packaging in case it
ble tare weight that is already present. This could cause dam-
should be necessary to return items at any time.
age to the balance(danger of fracture).
Only the original packaging should be used for return consign-
Important:
ments. Before despatch, disconnect all attached cables and
-
Always make sure that there are no people or materi-
loose/movable parts. Apply any intended transport security
als below the load that could be injured or damaged!
devices. Secure all parts, e.g. glass windshield, weighing plate,
-
The balance is not suitable for weighing people.
power unit etc., to prevent slipping and damage.
-
The balance does not comply with the medical prod-
uct law (MPG).
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Unpacking, installation and commissioning
Never operate the balance in hazardous locations. The series
5.1
Place of installation, place of use
design is not explosion-proof. Structural alterations may not be
made to the balance. This can lead to incorrect weighing re-
The balance is constructed in such a way that reliable weighing
sults, faults concerning safety regulations as well as to destruc-
results can be achieved under normal application conditions.
tion of the balance. The balance may only be used in compli-
By selecting the correct application location
f
or your balance,
ance with the described guidelines. Varying areas of applica-
you will be able to work quickly and precisely.
tion/planned use must be approved by KERN in writing.
Therefore please observe the following at the
application
location
:
2.3 Guarantee
· Avoid extreme heat as well as temperature fluctuation
caused by installing next to a radiator or in the direct
The guarantee is not valid following
sunlight;
- non-observation of our guidelines in the operating instruc-
· Protect the balance against direct draughts due to open
tions
windows and doors;
- use outside the described applications
· Avoid jarring during weighing;
- alteration to or opening of the device
· Protect the balance against high humidity, vapours and
- mechanical damage and damage caused by media, liquids
dust;
- natural wear and tear
- inappropriate erection or electric installation
- overloading of the measuring equipment
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Do not expose the device to extreme dampness for longer
periods of time. Inadmissible bedewing (condensation of air
KERN
20K10
20K50
50K20
50K100
moisture on the device) can occur if a cold device is taken
Adjusting weight
into a significantly warmer environment. In this case,
10 kg
10 kg
20 kg
20 kg
please acclimatise the device for approx. 2 hours at room
(not included)
(M3)
(M3)
(M3)
(M3)
temperature after it has been disconnected from the bat-
terys.
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99K50
100K200
200K100
200K500
· Avoid static charging of the material to be weighed, weigh-
Adjusting weight
ing container and windshield.
50 kg
50 kg
100 kg
100 kg
(not included)
(M3)
(M3)
(M3)
(M3)
Major display deviations (incorrect weighing results) are possi-
ble if electromagnetic fields occur as well as due to static
7 Operation
Instruction
charging and instable power supply. It is then necessary to
change the location.
7.1 Weighing
5.2 Unpacking
· The balance is switched on by pressing the "
ON/OFF
" key.
· The balance display shows
"0.0".
Carefully remove the balance from its packaging, remove the
plastic wrapping and position the balance in its intended work-
· Hook the object being weighed.
ing location.
· The steady reading is the weight of the object.
· If the weighing object is heavier than the weighing range the
5.2.1
List of items supplied
display indicates "
E"
(=Overload).
· The balance is switched off by pressing the "
ON/OFF"
key
Standard accessories:
once.
· Hanging balance
· Batteries
7.2 Taring
· Operating instructions
· Switch the balance on with "
ON/OFF"
key and wait for
"0.0"
to appear in the display. Hang the tare load and press the
5.3
Battery operation and change
"
TARE
" key.
Push off the battery cover on the back of the balance. Insert 3
· The balance display becomes "
0.0".
The weight of the
AAA batteries. Replace the battery cover. When the batteries
tare load has however been memorised internally. The
are exhausted the message "
LO
" appears in the balance dis-
item to be weighed can now be placed in the tare con-
play. Press the "
ON/OFF"
key and replace the batteries imme-
tainer and the weight can be read off.
diately. To preserve battery life the balance switches off auto-
matically after 4 minutes if no weighing has taken place.
7.3 Data
HOLD
· When the "
HOLD
" key is pressed, the display value (even
6 Adjustment
when the weight values vary) shown on the display will be
As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at
held 5 seconds.
every location on earth, each balance must be coordinated
in compliance with the underlying physical weighing principle -
8
Maintenance, upkeep, disposal
to the existing acceleration due to gravity at its place of location
( only if the balance has not already been adjusted to the loca-
8.1 Cleaning
tion in the factory). This adjustment process must be carried
out during the initial start-up, after change in location and varia-
Only use a cloth dampened with mild suds and not aggressive
tion of surrounding temperature. It is also recommendable to
cleaning agents (solvents or similar). Please ensure that fluids
adjust the balance periodically during weighing operation in
are not able to get into the device and rub off using a clean,
order to obtain exact measured values.
soft cloth. Loose sample residue/powder can be removed
carefully using a brush or hand vacuum cleaner.
6.1 Adjusting
8.2 Maintenance,
upkeep
Using a precision weight, the accuracy of the balance can be
checked at any time and adjusted.
The device may only be opened by trained service engineers
Adjustment procedure:
authorised by KERN.
Check that the surrounding conditions are stable. A short
warm-up time of about 1 minutes are recommended for stabi-
8.3 Disposal
lisation.
The operating company shall dispose of the packaging and the
Press "
TARE
" key approx. 15 seconds, "
CAL
" and then the
device in compliance with the valid national or regional law of
exact weight of the adjusting weight will appear at the display.
the operating location.
Hang on the adjusting weight on the hook of the hanging bal-
ance. "
F
" will appear a short time later, and then turn off.
In case of an adjusting error or a wrong adjusting weight "
E
"
appears in the display.
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The balance should be switched off for a short time following an interruption in the programme sequence. It is then necessary to
repeat the weighing process from the beginning.
Interruption Possible
cause
Weight display is not illumi-
·
The balance is not switched on.
nated.
·
The batteries are wrongly inserted, the batteries are empty
·
No batteries are attached
The weight display changes
·
Draught/air movement
continually
·
Table/floor vibrations
·
Vibrations on the balance suspension
·
Electromagnetic fields / static charging (choose different location/switch off interfering
device if possible)
The weighing result is obvi-
·
The balance display is not set to zero
ously incorrect
·
Adjustment is no longer correct.
·
Great fluctuations in temperature.
·
Electromagnetic fields / static charging (choose different location/switch off interfering
device if possible)
Switch the balance off if other error messages should appear and then switch on again. Contact the manufacturer if the error
message does not disappear.
Important using informations
NO
NO O.K.
- Don't use with pressure - Don't twist - Just using with tension
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