Rice Lake GF Series, A&D Weighing - Manual (Page 5)

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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how the GF series balance works and how to get the most out of it in terms of
performance.
Read this manual thoroughly before using the balance and keep it at hand for future reference.
1-1 About This Manual
This manual consists of the following five parts:
Basic operation ...............................Describes precautions on handling the balance, balance
construction and basic balance operation.
Adapting to the environment...........Describes response adjustment, calibration and calibration
test.
Functions ........................................Describes various functions of the balance.
RS-232C serial interface.................Describes the interface which transmits data and controls the
balance.
Maintenance ...................................Describes maintenance, error codes, troubleshooting,
specifications and options.
1-2 Features
Stabilization time of one second. When FAST is selected for the response rate, a stabilization
time of one second, to read a displayed value after a sample is placed on the pan, has been
achieved.
Self Check Function, provided to self-check the balance.
Data Memory Function, storing weighing data or unit mass in the counting mode. (About
weighing data, 40 sets of data can be stored.) Interval Memory Mode is provided to weigh a
sample and store the weighing data periodically.
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) data output using the standard RS-232C serial interface.
Windows Communication Tools (WinCT), allows easy communication with Windows 95/98.
Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
Comparator Indicators, displaying the comparison results.
Capacity Indicator, displaying the weight value in percentage relative to the weighing capacity.
Hold Function, provided for weighing a moving object such as an animal.
Underhook, for measuring density and weighing magnetic materials.
Density Mode, for calculating the density of a solid.
Multiple Weighing Units, with most of the common units used around the world.
Reference Card, provided for a quick reference to the balance operation.
Breeze Break, provided for the GF-200/300/400/600/800/1000, for more accurate weighing.