Maintenance, Troubleshooting, 1 checking the balance performance and environment – Rice Lake MC Series Mass Comparator, A&D Weighing - MC-6100 User Manual

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15. MAINTENANCE

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Do not use organic solvents to clean the balance. Clean the balance with a lint free cloth that

is moistened with warm water and a mild detergent.

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Do not disassemble the balance. Contact the local A&D dealer if the balance needs service or repair.

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Use the original packing material for transportation.


16. TROUBLESHOOTING

16-1 Checking the Balance Performance and Environment

The balance is a precision instrument. When the operating environment or the operating method is

inadequate, correct weighing can not be performed. Place a sample on the pan and remove it, and

repeat this several times. If the balance seems to have a problem with repeatability or to perform

improperly, check as described below. If improper performance persists after checking, contact the

local A&D dealer for repair.

Checking that the balance performs properly

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Check the balance performance using the self-check function as described in “6-1 Automatic

Response Adjustment / Self Check Function”.

An error display appears when a malfunction is found.

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Check the balance repeatability using an external weight. Be sure to place the weight in the

center of the weighing pan.

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Check the balance repeatability, linearity and calibrated value using external weights with a

known value.

Checking that the operating environment or weighing method is proper

Operating environment

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Is the weighing table solid enough (especially for the balance with a minimum weighing value

of 0.0001 g)?

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Is the balance level? Refer to “3-1 Before Use”.

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Is the operating environment free from vibration and drafts? Has the breeze break been installed?

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Is there a strong electrical or magnetic noise source such as a motor near the balance?

Weighing method

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Does the weighing pan touch the breeze ring or anything? Is the weighing pan installed

correctly?

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Is the RE-ZERO key pressed before placing a sample on the weighing pan?

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Is the sample placed in the center of the weighing pan?

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Has the balance been calibrated using the internal mass (one-touch calibration)?

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Has the balance been warmed up for 30 minutes before weighing?

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