Sartorius FC Betriebsanleitung

1Operating DesignSartorius Factory SeriesFC ModelsElectronic Precision ScalesOperating Instructions98648-006-82IndustrialWeighing Technology

10Preparing the ScaleFC06BBE-S§ Place the components listed below on the scale in the order given:– Dust cover– Protective disk; turn counter-clockwis

1002nd Tare Memory/IdentifierPrintout shows either– Net value N1,– Tare weight T1, or– Manually entered tare value PT1Up to 4 identifier lines can be

Operating the Scale101Interface DescriptionPurposeYour Factory scale comes equippedwith an interface port for connectionto a computer or other periphe

102Line Format (Data Output Format)You can output the values displayedin the measured value line andthe weight unit with or without adata ID codeExamp

Operating the Scale103Data output example: + 1255.7 gPosition 1 2 3 4 5 678910111213141516+***1255. 7*g**CRLFPosition 1: Plus or minus sign or spaceP

104Data Input FormatYou can connect a computer to your scale to send commands via the scaleinterface port to control scale functions and applications.

Operating the Scale105SynchronizationDuring data communication betweenthe scale and an on-line device(computer), messages consisting ofASCII character

106Pin Assignment ChartFemale Interface Connector:12-contact, with screw-lockhardware for cable glandMale Connector Required:Type C091D, 12-pin round

Operating the Scale107Cabling Diagram (adapter cable– round – DB25-scale)Order No. YCC01-0016M3Female interface connector:25-contact, D-Submini DB25S

108 Scale Peripheral Device (PC)Type of cable: AWG 24 specificationV24PC25-pin 9-pin 2 320 4 3 2 5 8 6 6 7 5

109Error CodesError CodesError codes are displayed in the main display or text line for 2 seconds.The program then returns automatically to the previo

11Getting StartedConnecting the Scale to AC Power● Check the voltage rating and the plug design– If they do not match the rating or standard you use,

110Display/Problem Cause SolutionErr 31 Interface handshake interrupted Transmit XON, then CTSPrint fct. blocked (XOFF, CTS)Ref.wt. too light Error in

111Error CodesCare and MaintenanceServiceRegular servicing by a Sartoriustechnician will extend the servicelife of your scale and ensureits continued

112Instructions forRecycling the PackagingTo ensure safe shipment, your scalehas been packaged usingenvironmentally friendly materials.After successfu

113OverviewOverviewGeneral Views of the ScalesFC06BBE-S(0CE)No. Designation Order no.for replacement13 Toggle key for alphabetic input14 On/off key15

114General Views of the ScalesFC6CCE-H(0CE), FC2CCE-S(0CE), FC12CCE-S(0CE), FC6CCE-S(0CE)The “0CE” suffix appended to the model number indicates a ver

115OverviewGeneral Views of the ScalesFC34EDE-P(0CE), FC16EDE-S(0CE), FC12EDE-P(0CE), FC64EDE-S(0CE)The “0CE” suffix appended to the model number indi

116Description of the KeysStandard Function Keyse key On/off switchSwitches the display on/off.The scale remains in standby mode.M key Configuring the

117OverviewSpecificationsStandard ModelsGeneral Specifications:AC power source/power requirements AC adapter, 230 or 115 V, +15% ... – 20%Frequency 48

118Model FC16EDE-S FC34EDE-P FC12EDE-P FC64EDE-SReadability g 0.1 0.1/0.2/0.5 0.1/0.2 1Weighing capacity kg 16 8/16/34 6/12 64Max. capacity kg 130 130

119OverviewVerified Models with EU Type ApprovalGeneral SpecificationsAC power source/power requirements AC adapter, 230 or 115 V, +15% ... –20%Freque

12Fastening an Antitheft Locking Device$ Models FC06BBE-S, FC6CCE-H, FC2CCE-S, FC12CCE-S,and FC6CCE-S only.To fasten an antitheft locking device, use

120Verified Models** with EU Type ApprovalGeneral Specifications:AC power source/power requirements AC adapter, 230 or 115 V, +15% ... –20%Frequency 4

121OverviewDimensions (Scale Drawings)FC06BBE-S (0CE)FC6CCE-H (0CE), FC2CCE-S (0CE)

122FC12CCE-S (0CE), FC6CCE-S (0CE)FC16EDE-S (0CE), FC34EDE-P (0CE), FC12EDE-P (0CE), FC64EDE-S (0CE)

123OverviewAccessories (Options)Product Order No.External rechargeable battery pack YRB06Zhas a battery-level indicator (LED); can be rechargedusing t

124Product Order No.Data Printer YDP03-0CEwith date/time, statistics and transaction counter functionsand LCD (requires YCC01-0016M3 adapter cableor w

125OverviewDeclarations of ConformityThe C Mark on Sartorius EquipmentIn 1985, the Council of the EuropeanCommunity approved a resolutionconcerning a

126“New Installation” ServiceInitial verification is covered in our“New Installation” service package.In addition to initial verification,this package

127Overview

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13Configuring the ScaleConfiguring the ScalePurposeYou can configure your Factory scaleto meet individual requirements byentering user data and settin

130IndexPageAccessories (options) 123Acoustic signal 86Additional functions (scale menu) 86Animal weighing 53Animal weighing with stat. evaluation 90A

Entering the User PasswordEnter/Change Password§ Select the Setup menu: Press M> SETUP SELECTIONis displayed§ Select the user input function:Press

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14Entering User Data(Input)PurposeTo display, input or change userdata. You can block access to thesedata by assigning a password.FeaturesYou can dis

15Configuring the ScalePractical Example 1:Enter “Workstation 234” as scale ID; display and print other user dataStep Key (or instruction) Display/Out

16Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output10. Display other user data Press the q soft key– Lot number repeatedly– Weight set ID– Calibration weight–

17Configuring the ScalePractical Example 2:Setting the date and timeStep Key (or instruction) Display/Output1. Select Setup:Input Press M, thenDisplay

18Application Menu Settings(App)PurposeTo configure the scale, i.e., adaptthe scale to individual requirementsby selecting from a list of parameteropt

19Configuring the ScalePractical ExampleMake every printout a ISO/GMP-compliant printoutStep Key (or instruction) Display/Output1. Select Setup M2. Se

2Practical UseThe Factory Series from Sartoriusoffers precision scales withcapacities ranging from 1 to 34 kg.A broad range of special perform-ance fe

20Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output9. Menu level 4: Press the q soft key twiceSelect “Always”10.Confirm selection Press the l soft key11. Set o

21Configuring the ScaleSetup Parameters, “Application Menu” (Overview)oFactory setting√ User settingMenu level 1Factory settingMenu level 3Factory set

22Menu level 1Menu level 2Menu level 3Factory settingMenu level 4Setup – Application 1 Toggle units Weight unit 2 see previous pageApplication (Basicm

23Configuring the ScaleMenu level 1Menu level 2Menu level 3Factory settingMenu level 4Factory settingSetup – Application 1 – see previous pageApplicat

24Menu level 1Menu level 2Menu level 3Factory settingMenu level 4Setup – Application 3 Totalizing Minimum load see previous pageApplication (Data reco

25Configuring the ScaleSetup – Application 3 Formulation see previous pageApplication (Data records)menu Statistics Automatic storageoOffOn, first val

26Setup – Application 3 see previous pageApplicationmenu Extra functionoOffF4 key2nd tare memory Automatic printout Last net valueTare/preset tareoOff

27Configuring the ScaleMenu level 1Factory settingMenu level 3Factory settingMenu level 4Menu level 2Setup – Extra function see previous pageApplicati

28Scale Operating Menu(Menu)PurposeTo configure the scale, i.e., adaptthe scale to individual requirementsby selecting from a listof parameter options

29Configuring the ScalePractical ExampleAdapt the scale to ambient conditions of “extreme vibration.”Step Key (or instruction) Display/Output1. Select

3Operating DesignKeysYour Factory scale is operated eitherthrough the keys on the display andcontrol unit or via a connected PC.Operation through the

30Setup – 1 Scale functions 1 1 Adapt filter 1 1 1 Minimum vibrationScale Menu 1 1 2oNormal vibration1 1 3 Strong vibration1 1 4 Extreme vi

31Configuring the ScaleMenu level 1Menu level 2Menu level 3Factory settingMenu level 4Setup – 1 Scale functions 1 1 through 1 8 see previous pageS

32Setup – 1 and 5 – see previous pageScale Menu6 Print in 6 1 Manual/auto 6 1 1 Manual without stability weighing mode print mod

Operating the Scale33Operating the ScaleBasic Weighing FunctionPurposeThe basic weighing function isalways accessible and can be usedalone or in combi

34ID for weight value (if desired):§ Select the parameters “Lineformat” and “For other app./GLP” from the Setup menu:Press M§ Select mode:Press the Ap

Operating the Scale35Example W2Enter “ABC123” as sample IDNote:– The sample ID generally applies to one weighing operation only– The ID is deleted aft

36You can have the scale automaticallydisplay an adjustment prompt aftera certain time interval has elapsedsince the last calibration/adjustmentor whe

Operating the Scale37PreparationSet the parameters for calibration and adjustment; e.g., with automatic calibration/adjustment, isoCAL onStep Key (or

388. Select Cal./adjustment sequence q soft keyand confirm O soft keyo = last selected setting9. Select other settings, if desired Q and l soft keysan

Operating the Scale39Internal Calibration/AdjustmentFirst set either Internal cal./adjustment or Selectionmode (factory setting) in the Setup:Scale me

4Tare Memory, Calculated Values:The symbols displayed here indicatewhen there is a value in one of thetare memory modules or when thevalue shown is a

40– External calibration/adjustmentwith the preset calibration weight:Ext. cal./adj.;factory-def. wt.– External calibration/adjustmentwith a calibrati

Operating the Scale41External Calibration/Adjustment* witha User-Defined Calibration WeightFirst set either Ext. cal./adj.;user-defined wt. orSelectio

42isoCAL:Automatic Calibrationand AdjustmentFirst set either On and resetthe application or Onwithout resetting theapp. (factory setting) in the Setup

Operating the Scale43Check the Reproducibility of the ScaleStep Key(s) (or instruction) Display/Output––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

44Application ProgramsUsing Verified Scales as LegalMeasuring Instruments in the EU*:All application programs can beselected on scales used as legalme

Operating the Scale45Practical ExampleToggle the Display From Grams [g] (1st Unit) to Pounds [lb] (2nd Unit)Settings (changes in the factory settings

46Counting APurposeWith the Counting program youcan determine the number of piecesof approximately equal weight.You can use this application programin

Operating the Scale47PreparationTo calculate a piece count, the average weight of one piece must be known.This average piece weight can be entered int

48Practical ExampleDetermining an Unknown Piece Count; Weighing in the Preset Reference Sample QuantitySettings (changes in the factory settings requi

Operating the Scale49Weighing in Percent BPurposeThis application program allowsyou to obtain weight readoutsin percent which are in proportionto a re

5Operating DesignInputNumeric InputTo enter numbers: Press the1 2 … 0 . keysTo store numbers entered: Pressthe corresponding soft key (i.e., thearro

50PreparationTo calculate a value in percent, the reference percentage must be known. Thisvalue can be entered into the weighing-in-percent program i

Operating the Scale51ExamplesPractical Example P1: Weighing in Percent with Reference Weight Taken From Weight on ScaleSettings (changes in the facto

52Practical Example P2: Weighing in Percent with Reference Weight Entered Using the Numeric KeysSettings (changes in the factory settings required for

Operating the Scale53Animal Weighing CPurposeUse this program to determine theweights of unstable samples (e.g.,live animals) or to determine weightsu

54Preparation§ Turn on the scale: Press e/[ON/OFF]> Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed§ Select the Animal weighing application in

Operating the Scale55Practical ExampleDetermining Animal Weight With Automatic Start of 20 Subweighing Operations for Averaging; Automatic Printout of

56Step Key (or instruction) Display/OutputAfter 20 subweighing operationsthe arithmetic average (xNet) is display(mDef: no. of subweighsMul: calculati

Operating the Scale57Calculation DPurposeWith this application program youcan calculate a weight value usingan algebraic equation. This canbe used, f

58Preparation§ Turn on the scale: Press e> Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed§ Select the Calculation application program in the S

Operating the Scale59Practical ExampleCalculate the gsm weight of paper: determine the gsm of a sheet of A4 paper with the dimensions0.210 m x 0.297

6Error CodesIf you press a key that has nofunction, or which is blocked at acertain point in an applicationprogram, this error is indicatedas follows:

60Over/Under Checkweighing HPurposeThis program is used to checkwhether a sample corresponds toa pre-set target value or is withina specific tolerance

Operating the Scale61PreparationThe checkweighing program oftenrequires a target value forcomparison to the current value.This target has a tolerance

62Preparation§ Turn on the scale: Press e> Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed§ Select the Checkweighing application in the Setup m

Operating the Scale63Practical ExampleCheckweighing samples of 170 g, with an allowable tolerance of –5 g and +10 g. Printout of upper and lower tole

649. Enter value for upper limit 1 8 0(170 g + 10 g) and store l soft key10. Weigh sample Place sample in container(in this case 169.48 g)If the weigh

Operating the Scale65Time-Controlled Functions KPurposeWith this application program, youcan configure the scale to performcertain functions (e.g., au

66Preparation§ Turn on the scale: Press e/[ON/OFF]> Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed§ Select the “Time-controlled functions” app

Operating the Scale67Practical ExampleDocument the amount of evaporation of a sample with defined surface, temperature and air pressure at preset inte

68Totalizing LPurposeThis application program acts asa cumulative memory function.You can use this application programin combination with a programcho

Operating the Scale69Preparation§ Turn on the scale: Press e/[ON/OFF]> Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed§ Select the Totalizing a

7Getting StartedInstallation InstructionsThe Sartorius Factory scalesare designed to provide reliableweighing results under normalambient conditions i

70Practical ExampleTotalize counted piecesSettings (changes in the factory settings required for this example):Setup: App: Application 1: CountingSetu

Operating the Scale719. Store piece count M+ soft key10. Unload the scale Remove parts from the scale11. Place another load of parts Place parts on th

72Formulation MPurposeWith this application program youcan add weight values andcalculated values to a totalizationmemory as components of a formula.Y

Operating the Scale73Preparation§ Turn on the scale: Press e/[ON/OFF]> Sartorius logo is displayed, self-test is performed§ Select the Formulation

74Practical ExampleWeighing in ComponentsSettings (changes in the factory settings required for this example):Setup: App: Application 3: Formulation:

Operating the Scale758. Weigh in the next component Place components(here: 50.80 g) in containerComponents are stored in thetotalization memory at sta

76Statistics NPurposeWith this application program youcan have weight values andcalculated values totalized andstatistically evaluated.The values dete

Operating the Scale77Additional FunctionsIn addition to the functions for:– alphanumeric input,– taring (not duringalphanumeric input),– printing,you

78Practical ExampleTotalize counted pieces and print out statisticsSettings (changes in the factory settings required for this example):Setup: App: Ap

Operating the Scale799. Store piece count M+ soft key10. Unload the scale Remove parts fromthe scale11. Place another load of parts Place parts on the

8Setting up the Scale and the ColumnFC06BBE-S, FC6CCE-H, FC2CCE-S, FC12CCE-S, FC6CCE-S§ Fasten the display unit to the retainer using the two Phillips

80Extra Functions(in the Application menu)Second Tare Memory(Preset Tare)PurposeWith this function you can store theweight currently on the scaleas a

Operating the Scale81Practical ExampleDetermine the Contents of Bottles: Bottle weight = 400 g.Settings (changes in the factory settings required for

82Available Features– Store up to 4 identifiers– Access 1 of the 4 identifiersdirectly using the numeric keys– Up to 20 characters per identifier– You

Operating the Scale83Practical ExampleInclude company address as well as the lot number of the sample on printout.Include this ID on every printout of

84Manual Storage (M+)PurposeWith this function you can loadweight values and calculation resultsdirectly from Application 1 (e.g.,counting, weighing i

Operating the Scale85Basic SettingsKeypadYou can assign different functionsto the c key for deleting input andapplications.When you delete application

86Additional Functions(in the Scale menu)PasswordYou can block access to parametersettings in the Setup menu and tothe ID-code input function, as well

Operating the Scale87Combining ApplicationsThe following table summarizes the possibilities for combination of the application programs described here

88Using Applications in CombinationExample 1: Checkweighing with statistical evaluationYou want to check a piece count, and have the results that lie

Operating the Scale895. Initialize CheckweighingToggle to Checkweighing D/[TOGGLE]6. Enter target, minimum and Param. soft keymaximum values (here: ta

9Getting StartedFC34EDE-P, FC16EDE-S, FC12EDE-P, FC64EDE-S§ Fasten the display unit to the retainer using the two Phillips screws supplied§ Fasten the

90Practical Example 2: Animal weighing with statisticsDetermine the weights of 7 mice; generate and print a statistical evaluation.Settings (changes i

Operating the Scale91Step Key (or instruction) Display/OutputThe scale delays starting the When this criterion is met, thesubweighing operation until

92Practical Example 3: Calculation with statisticsStatistically determine the average gsm weight of A4 paper and document the result with a printout o

Operating the Scale939. Enter no. of samples for Statistics 1 0(here: 10 samples)10. Store number no. of samples nDef soft key11. Place one sheet of A

94Data Output FunctionsThere are 3 options for data output:– Output to the display and control unit– Output to a printer (generate a printout)– Output

Operating the Scale95Measured Value LineThis line shows:– The current weight value (bordered values are invalidin legal metrology)– Calculated values

96Scale InformationIn the Setup menu, you can select Setup: Info for a display of scaleinformation. The display includes:– Software version number– S

Operating the Scale97Printing a Data RecordPurposeYou can generate a printout ofweights, other measured values andidentification numbers fordocumentat

98Print Manually/AutomaticallyThe printout contains the currentvalue in the measured valuedisplay (weight readout with weightunit; calculated value; n

Operating the Scale99Auto PrintYou can have the weight readoutprinted automatically1. This printoutcan be generated after a certainnumber of display