Scientech 10K Series - Manual (Page 2)

Thank you for choosing a Scientech Electronic Balance. Scientech, an ISO9001 registered company, and its employees are pleased to
provide you with a balance designed and manufactured for years of reliable service and proudly made in the U.S.A. The attractive
quality of Scientech balances has been demonstrated by being certified to carry the “CE” mark of conformity.
Please read this manual completely before using your balance. This information will enable you to fully utilize your balance and
should be located nearby to be used as a quick reference guide. The balance is intended to be used only in the manner outlined in this
manual. Misuse of the balance may cause product failure.
Table of Contents:
Unpacking and Setup:.................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Choose the Proper Environment: ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Level the Balance: ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Unlock the Clamping Screw: ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Connect to an Electrical Outlet: ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Turn the balance on:................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Good Measurement Practices: ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Equipment:............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Environment: ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Operator: .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Front Panel Controls: ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
The ON/OFF Button: ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
The RANGE/FUNCTION Button: .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Single Range Balance Models: ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Dual Range Balance Models:............................................................................................................................................................... 7
The MODE Button:.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
The SEND Button:................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
The ZERO Button:................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Balance Functions and Features:.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Autocalibration – To Calibrate the balance to an External Weight: ........................................................................................................ 8
Autocalibration – To Calibrate the Balance to a Motorized Internal Weight: ......................................................................................... 8
Autocalibration – To Calibrate the Balance and its Motorized Internal Calibration Weight to an External Weight: .............................. 9
RS-232 Command for CAL 1 Using the Internal Weight:....................................................................................................................... 9
(CAL 2) Linearity: ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
(PCS) Front Panel Parts Counting: .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
(HI-OK-LO) Checkweighing / Process Control Limits: .......................................................................................................................... 10
(%) Percent Weighing:............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
( T ) Live Animal Weighing / Severe Environment Weighing:............................................................................................................... 11
Floating Tare™ (dual range models only): .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Capacity Tracker:..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Selectable Filters, Stability Indicator, and Send-When-Stable: ............................................................................................................... 12
Density Determination:............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Below Balance Weighing: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Specific Gravity Determination: .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Security Bracket:...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Options:........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Optional RS-232 Printers:........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
RS-232 Interface:......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
RS-232 Specifications:............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
RS-232 Front Panel Configuration: ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Using Bi-Directional Communications:................................................................................................................................................... 16
Bi-Directional RS-232 Command Set:..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Type 1 Commands – Balance Control Functions: ............................................................................................................................... 16
Type 2 Commands – Balance Input Functions: ................................................................................................................................... 17
Type 3 Commands – Balance Output Functions:................................................................................................................................. 18
Type 4 Commands – Clock/Calendar Functions: ................................................................................................................................ 18
RS-232 Balance Message Formats: ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Format A - Balance in the normal weighing mode: ............................................................................................................................. 19
Format A - Balance in a special weighing mode: ................................................................................................................................ 19
Format B - Balance in normal weighing mode: ................................................................................................................................... 20
Format B - Balance in a special weighing mode:................................................................................................................................. 20
Format C: ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Bi-Directional RS-232 Error Messages: .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Troubleshooting Guide: ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
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