Rice Lake Sartorius Midrics 1 and 2 Series - Operating Instructions - Manual (Page 6)

Start-up
Unpacking
§ Unpack the device and check it immedi-
ately for any visible damage.
$ If you detect any damage, proceed as
directed in the chapter entitled “Care
and Maintenance“, under “Safety
Inspection“.
$ Save the box and all parts of the pack-
aging for any future transport. Unplug
all connected cables before packing the
equipment.
Check package contents
– Indicator
– Operating instructions (this document)
– Options (special accessories) as listed on
the bill of delivery; possible options are:
Real-time clock with battery back-up
Interface (RS-232, RS-485, analog
interface 4-20 mA, digital I/O)
Internal rechargeable battery
External rechargeable battery
24V module
Installation instructions
Avoid adverse influences at the place
of installation:
– Heat (heater or direct sunlight; opera-
tional temperature: -10
º
C to +40
º
C)
– Drafts from open windows and doors
– Extreme vibrations during weighing
– Aggressive chemical vapors
– Extreme moisture (according to IP pro-
tection class)
Start up the device
$ If necessary, acclimatize the device:
see next column
§ Connect the weighing platform and the
indicator, see page 7 (any type of
weighing platform or weighing cell that
meets the required specifications can be
connected to the indicator)
§ Establish a connection to the power
supply see the page after next
§ Warm up the device: see the page after
next (warm up time)
§ Configure the analog/digital converter
(ADC) see page 9
§ Carry out an alignment: For calibration
see page 21; for linearization see
page 20
Acclimatize the device
Condensation can form on the surfaces
of a cold device when it is brought into
a substantially warmer area. Therefore,
on transferring the device to a warmer
area make sure it is acclimatized for
about 2 hours at room temperature
(unplugged from power).
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