LabRepCo Torbal AG100, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...101 Witmer Road Suite 700 Horsham PA 19044 Phone 1 800 521 0754 Fax 215 442 9202 www labrepco com sales labrepco com Instruction Manual for Torbal AG and AGN Series Balances ...

Page 2: ...8 1 5 Totalizing 21 8 1 6 Compounding 22 8 1 7 Check Weighing 23 8 1 8 Animal and Dynamic Weighing 25 8 1 9 Display Hold 27 8 1 10 SQC Process Control 28 8 1 11 Tare Setup 30 8 2 Units of Measure 31 8 3 Configurations 32 8 3 1 Auto Zero 32 8 3 2 Print 33 8 3 2 1GLP 33 8 3 2 2Print Details 34 8 3 3 Filter 34 8 3 4 Power Save and LCD Contrast 35 8 3 5 RS232 36 8 3 6 USB Configuration 36 8 3 6 1PC Co...

Page 3: ...ng 57 9 6 Compounding 59 9 7 Check Weighing 61 9 7 1 Storing a Limit Set into the Scale s Database 62 9 8 Animal and Dynamic Weighing 63 9 9 Display Hold 64 9 10 SQC Process Control 65 9 10 1 Storing a Limit Set into the Scale s Database 66 10 Using the Scale s Alphabet for Data Entry 67 11 Connecting and Using a Barcode Scanner with the Scale s Database 68 11 1 Connecting the Scanner 68 11 2 Assi...

Page 4: ...n locations subject to high humidity or dust levels Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual Be sure to set the scale on a firm stable horizontal surface Never stand on or lean on this product Equipment may fall or collapse causing breakage and possible injury Before moving the product unplug it and unplug all cables connected to it When storing transporting or retur...

Page 5: ...nder the scale s warranty Never drop or throw any articles onto the scale s pan or onto any other parts of the unit DO NOT let the scale fall or drop from its tabletop surface When moving the scale do not press or apply force onto the scales pan DO NOT pass or handle liquids directly over the scale to avoid spillage and liquid damage ...

Page 6: ...mA Display Type Graphical LCD Display Size 30mm x 100mm Application Modes Weighing Parts Counting Animal Weighing Check Weighing Display Hold Percent Weighing Totalizing Check Counting Compounding Statistics SQC Quality Control 512 KB Library Bank Weighing Units Grams Milligrams Kilograms Carats Pounds Newton Grains Ounces Troy Pennyweight Scale s Net Weight lb kg 5kg 11lbs Sample Size 1 through 1...

Page 7: ... Size 30mm x 100mm Application Modes Weighing Parts Counting Animal Weighing Check Weighing Display Hold Percent Weighing Totalizing Check Counting Compounding Statistics SQC Quality Control 512 KB Library Bank Weighing Units Grams Milligrams Kilograms Carats Pounds Newton Grains Ounces Troy Pennyweight Scale s Net Weight lb kg 6kg 14lbs Sample Size 1 through 100 or any Parts Counting Min Piece We...

Page 8: ...tion Number 8 key F1 Function Key Number 1 key F2 Function Key Number 2 key F3 Function Key Number 3 key F4 Function Key Number 4 key F5 Function Key Number 5 key Display Indicator Description Stability Indicator The weighing result has stabilized and an accurate reading may be taken Zero The scale is maintaining a center of zero condition Legal for Trade models only AUT AZSM Automatic Zero Settin...

Page 9: ... 8 AG Models Front View Rear View Side View Pan Base Pan AC Adapter RS232 Serial Port Service Switch Level Indicator AC Adapter Socket Chapter 4 Parts Description ...

Page 10: ...g 4 Weighing Chamber Base 5 Keypad 6 Adjustable Legs 7 Level Indicator 8 LCD Display 9 Weighing Chamber 10 AC Adapter Socket 11 Service Switch 12 RS232 Serial Port 1 Pan 2 Pan Base 3 Draft Ring 4 Chamber Base 5 Level Indicator 6 Adjustable Legs ...

Page 11: ...pan base has been installed carefully place the pan on the base as shown below AGN Models After removing the chamber base 4 draft ring 3 pan base 2 and the pan 1 from their packaging carefully install the chamber base 4 on the case of the balance as shown below Once the chamber base is in place install the draft ring 3 Once components 4 and 3 are in place install the pan base onto the scale by pla...

Page 12: ... adaptor to the AC adaptor socket located in the rear of the scale 5 When the AC adapter is plugged into the wall outlet the scale will turn ON automatically initialize itself perform automatic internal calibration and enter weighing mode 6 To put the scale into standby mode leave the AC adaptor plugged into both the scale and the wall outlet and press the Power OFF button The OFF indicator will l...

Page 13: ...ate the keyboard connection port at the rear of the scale marked keyboard 3 Insert the keyboard connector into the scale s port 4 Turn the scale on Note Some keyboard keys remain disabled and do not work with the scale i e function keys Shift Control etc Do not use the number keypad located to the right of your keys To key in numbers always use the number keys in the upper row of the keyboard Chap...

Page 14: ... articles o Compounding is used for weighing and summing individual ingredients such as powers or liquids during recipe making or mixing compounds o Check weighing is used to check whether a weight of an object falls within specified threshold limits o Animal and dynamic weighing is used to weigh animals or objects which are in motion while on the pan o Display hold is used to lock and retain a we...

Page 15: ...ercent Weighing Totalizing Compounding Check Weighing Animal Weighing Display Hold and SQC Process Control Before an application mode can be used it must be enabled and configured To use an application mode a quick key Function keys F1 through F5 should be assigned recommended Quick keys allow quick toggling between functions By factory default the scale is in the weighing mode To enable other app...

Page 16: ...vigation keys to select Quick Key and press the ENTER key Use the navigation keys to select a desired quick key F1 through F5 Once the desired key is selected press the ENTER key to accept the selection If the key is not available used by a different function a warning message will be displayed Warning Quick Key Already In Use To override the key press ENTER To abort and select a different functio...

Page 17: ... set and confirm the selection 3 To select an operating mode use the navigation keys to select Mode and press ENTER By default parts counting is set to Auto Automatic To operate parts counting in Manual use the navigation keys to select Manual and press ENTER Parts Counting Operating Modes Automatic When set to automatic the balance allows you to create a database of samples and average piece weig...

Page 18: ...ey F1 through F5 Once the desired key is selected press the ENTER key to accept the selection If the key is not available used by a different function a warning message will be displayed Warning Quick Key Already In Use To override the key press ENTER To abort and select a different function key press the CLR key 6 To configure the scale s display during parts counting use the navigation keys to s...

Page 19: ...TER key to set and confirm the selection 3 To enable Limit Set Labeling use the navigation keys to select Limit Set Labeling and press the ENTER key Use the navigation keys once again to enable or disable Limit Set labeling Once a desired selection is made press the ENTER key Limit Set Labeling allows the user to assign a unique name to a Limit Set which is then stored in the scales database When ...

Page 20: ... 6 To exit Check Counting set up use the navigation keys to select Exit and press ENTER 8 1 4 Percent Weighing 1 To configure the Percent Weighing Function use the navigation keys to select Percent Weighing in Mode Setup and press ENTER The status and available Percent Weighing options will be displayed If the function is currently in use the status will be set to ON 2 To select an operating mode ...

Page 21: ...nly It allows the user to assign a unique name to a sample which is then stored in the scales database When set to OFF the scale will not assign or display names of the reference weights 4 To assign a Quick Key use the navigation keys to select Quick Key and press the ENTER key Use the navigation keys to select a desired quick key F1 through F5 Once the desired key is selected press the ENTER key ...

Page 22: ...Totalizing and Adding Automatic When set to Automatic the scale will automatically add the first stable weight reading to the total Manual Totalizing and Adding Manual When set to Manual each weigh has to be manually added to the total by pressing a designated key 3 To assign a Quick Key use the navigation keys to select Quick Key and press the ENTER key Use the navigation keys to select a desired...

Page 23: ...ing options will be displayed If the function is currently in use the status will be set to ON 2 To enable Ingredient Labeling use the navigation keys to select Ingredient Labeling and press the ENTER key Use the navigation keys once again to enable or disable ingredient labeling Once a desired selection is made press the ENTER key 3 To enable the Filling Gauge use the navigation keys to select Fi...

Page 24: ...ompounding use the navigation keys to select Display Setup and press the ENTER key To disable information from displaying during the function use the navigation keys to highlight the desired selection and press the ENTER key to remove the check mark Once the check mark has been removed the information will not display while performing compounding 7 To exit Compounding set up use the navigation key...

Page 25: ...ugh F5 Once the desired key is selected press the ENTER key to accept the selection If the key is not available used by a different function a warning message will be displayed Warning Quick Key Already In Use To override the key press ENTER To abort and select a different function key press the CLR key 4 To configure the scale s display during check weighing use the navigation keys to select Disp...

Page 26: ...ring Automatic Tare Automatic When set to Automatic the scale will automatically begin the animal weighing process Once the animal is removed from the weighing pan the scale will automatically tare and prepare for the next weighing Semi Automatic Weighing Initialization Automatic Result Clearing Manual Tare Manual When set to Automatic the scale will automatically begin the animal weighing process...

Page 27: ...ey F1 through F5 Once the desired key is selected press the ENTER key to accept the selection If the key is not available used by a different function a warning message will be displayed Warning Quick Key Already In Use To override the key press ENTER To abort and select a different function key press the CLR key 5 To configure the scale s display during Animal Weighing use the navigation keys to ...

Page 28: ...ic the scale will automatically lock and hold the first stable weight reading on the display When the weight is removed the scale will automatically clear the result Once the result is cleared the scale will automatically tare and prepare for next weighing Semi Automatic Weighing Initialization Automatic Result Clearing Manual Tare Manual When set to Semi Automatic the scale will automatically loc...

Page 29: ...ld use the navigation keys to select Display Setup and press the ENTER key To disable information from displaying during the function use the navigation keys to highlight the desired selection and press the ENTER key to remove the check mark Once the check mark has been removed the information will not display while performing display hold 5 To exit Display Hold set up use the navigation keys to s...

Page 30: ...nce the desired key is selected press the ENTER key to accept the selection If the key is not available used by a different function a warning message will be displayed Warning Quick Key Already In Use To override the key press ENTER To abort and select a different function key press the CLR key 4 To configure the scale s display during SQC Process Control use the navigation keys to select Display...

Page 31: ...de Setup and press ENTER The status of tare will be displayed 2 To enable disable or set tare to auto select Tare Mode and press the ENTER key 3 Use the navigation keys to make the desired selection and press the ENTER key to accept Tare Setup Operating Modes On When turned on most weighing function require that a tare is performed Auto When set to Automatic most function prompt to perform a tare ...

Page 32: ...t a different unit of measure follow the steps below 1 From the Main Menu select Units and press the ENTER key A list of available units of measure will be displayed A check mark is displayed next to the unit of measure currently in use 2 Use the navigation keys to select a desired unit of measure Once the selection is made press the ENTER key to set and confirm the new unit of measure The scale w...

Page 33: ...nd press the ENTER key 8 3 1 Auto Zero All AG N Scales are equipped with AZSM the Auto Zero Setting Mechanism AZSM automatically maintains a center of zero between 0 1d and 5 0d To configure enable or disable AZSM follow the steps below Configuration is not available on Legal for Trade Models where AZSM is always on and set to 0 5d 1 From the Configuration Menu select Auto Zero and press the ENTER...

Page 34: ... 3 2 Print To configure GLP printing parameters as well as printing details select Print from the Configuration Menu and press the ENTER key 8 3 2 1 GLP To configure enable or disable GLP data follow the steps below 1 From the Configuration Menu select Print and press the ENTER key 2 To enable and configure GLP data use the navigation keys to select GLP and press the ENTER key 3 To enable desired ...

Page 35: ...ion keys to make a desired selection and press the ENTER key to place or remove a check mark in order to enable or disable the desired detail 8 3 3 Filter The filtering function allows the user to perform weighing in an environment where the scale may be exposed to drafts frequent air movements or vibrations Lower Modes compensate for small disturbance and high modes compensate large disturbances ...

Page 36: ...ey 3 Using the left and right arrow navigation keys to adjust the contrast of your display Once the contrast is at a desired level press the ENTER key to save the setting 4 To turn off the back light of the LCD display select Back Light and press the ENTER key 5 Using the left and right arrow navigation keys select OFF Once the back light is turned off press the ENTER key to save the setting ...

Page 37: ...3 Use the navigation keys to make the desired selection and press the ENTER key to save the setting 8 3 6 USB Configuration 1 From the Configuration Menu select USB and press the ENTER key 2 To configure the USB Port use the navigation keys to select a desired parameter and press the ENTER key 3 Use the navigation keys to make the desired selection and press the ENTER key to save the setting ...

Page 38: ...A B USB cable and follow the Found New Hardware configuration wizard as described below 1 Allow Windows to connect to Windows Update in order to search for software Select Yes this time only and click Next Once driver FT232R USB UART has been found select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next ...

Page 39: ... the USB port 8 3 7 Time and Date Adjustment 1 From the Configuration Menu select Time and Date Adjustment and press ENTER key 2 To adjust the time use the navigation keys to select Time and press ENTER 3 Use the yellow keys to enter the current time 4 The time is entered in segments Hours Minutes and Seconds After entering a segment press the ENTER key to move to the next segment ...

Page 40: ...on Menu select Reset and press the ENTER key 2 Command Restore Default Settings NO YES will be displayed 3 To restore default configuration settings use the arrow keys to select YES and press ENTER The scale will restore default configuration settings and return to the Main Menu 8 3 9 Erasing the Database 1 From the Configuration Menu select Erase Database and press the ENTER key 2 The scale will ...

Page 41: ...mory is formatted 8 4 Calibration The scale will automatically calibrate itself at start up Calibration should be also performed periodically or whenever the scale is moved or relocated To initiate internal calibration at anytime follow the steps below 1 Make sure the pan is free from any weight and press the calibration key 8 2 The scale will display a command indicating to confirm internal calib...

Page 42: ...tion Once the desired selection is made press the ENTER key When disabled calibration will not initiate automatically it can be performed only by initiating internal calibration with a calibration key 6 Internal calibration can be configured to calibrate automatically with change of temperature To set a calibration temperature intervals use the navigation keys to select Temperature and press the E...

Page 43: ...eighing always place the mass in the middle of the pan The weighed result may be taken when the stabilization indicator appears on the display 9 1 1 Taring 1 If a container is used for weighing it may be tared In taring the container the scale subtracts the weight of the container from the gross weight to obtain the net weight 2 To tare the weighing container place it in the middle of the pan The ...

Page 44: ...4 When finished taring the balance will return to Weighing Mode The display will indicate 0 000 0 g 9 1 2 Clearing a Tare 1 To clear the tare remove the tared object along with the NET weight from the pan The scale will then display a negative result 2 To clear the tare press the T button 3 The display will show dashed lines indicating the tare is clearing 4 When finished clearing the tare the sca...

Page 45: ...the right navigation key to begin counting and average piece weight calculation 4 If required place a container on the pan and press the T key to tare 5 After tarring the container the scale will display Sample On indicating to weigh the sample Manually count out the sample size which was selected in mode set up and place it in the container located on the pan The required sample size is also indi...

Page 46: ...y press the ENTER key to confirm the sample weight 8 If sample labeling has been enabled Sample Name will be displayed indicating you should key in the name of the sample To key in the name of the sample you may use the scale s alphabet see chapter 10 or use an external keyboard see chapter 6 Once the name has been entered press the ENTER key to accept the sample name ...

Page 47: ... perform parts counting 10 Once an accurate piece count has been taken the container and its content may be removed from the scale To begin a new parts counting transaction press the CLR key 9 2 1 2 Counting parts which have been previously stored in the scale s database 1 If required place a container on the pan and press the T key to tare ...

Page 48: ...ce weight and press the ENTER key to confirm your selection 4 FILL will appear on the display indicating to begin counting At any time during the FILL command place the pieces into the container 5 Once an accurate piece count has been taken the container and its content may be removed from the scale To begin a new parts counting transaction press the CLR key ...

Page 49: ...sample size which was selected in mode set up and place it in the container located on the pan The required sample size is also indicated in the upper left corner of the display the SPL value 3 The weight of the sample will be displayed as it is placed on the pan 4 Once the weight of the sample stabilizes and the stability indicator appears on the display press the ENTER key to confirm the sample ...

Page 50: ...e count has been taken the container and its content may be removed from the scale To begin a new parts counting transaction press the CLR key 9 3 Check Counting 1 Press the FUNCTION key to access the limit set database 2 Use the navigation keys to select a Desired Limit Set and press the ENTER key to confirm your selection ...

Page 51: ... size which was selected in mode set up and place it in the container located on the pan The required sample size is also indicated in the upper left corner of the display the SPL value 5 The weight of the sample will be displayed as it is placed on the pan 6 Once the weight of the sample stabilizes and the stability indicator appears on the display press the ENTER key to confirm the sample weight...

Page 52: ...r limit the scale will display an UNDER command If the count falls within the range the ACCEPT command will be displayed If the count exceeds the upper limit the OVER command will be displayed The value indicating the difference between the actual count and the target point is displayed in the left upper corner of the display 9 To begin a new check counting transaction remove container and its con...

Page 53: ...a desired field Once the field is selected press the ENTER key and assign the desired criteria 5 After assigning the limit set select Exit and press the ENTER key to accept and save the set 9 4 Percent Weighing 9 4 1 Automatic 9 4 1 1 Percent weighing for the first time 1 Press the FUNCTION key to access the reference weight database 2 Use the navigation keys to select an Empty Slot in which the r...

Page 54: ...e scale will display Sample On indicating to weigh the reference weight 6 The weight of the reference weight will be displayed as it is placed on the pan 7 Once the weight of the reference weight stabilizes and the stability indicator appears on the display press the ENTER Key to confirm the reference weight ...

Page 55: ... an external keyboard see chapter 6 Once the name has been entered press the ENTER key to accept the reference name 9 Once the reference weight has been accepted and named the scale will store the reference in the scale s database and display 100 10 To perform percent weighing remove the reference weight and place an object on the pan The scale will express the weight of the object as a percentage...

Page 56: ...erence weight database 3 Use the navigation keys to select a desired reference weight and press the ENTER Key to confirm your selection 4 The scale will display 0 000 and the name as well as the reference weight will appear in the upper left corner of the display 5 At any time place the object on the pan The scale will express the weight of the object as a percentage of the selected reference weig...

Page 57: ...ner the scale will display Sample On indicating to weigh the reference weight 3 The weight of the reference weight will be displayed as it is placed on the pan 4 Once the weight of the reference weight stabilizes and the stability indicator appears on the display press the ENTER key to confirm the reference weight ...

Page 58: ...splay 100 6 To perform percent weighing remove the reference weight and place an object on the pan The scale will express the weight of the object as a percentage of the reference weight 9 5 Totalizing 1 If required place a container on the pan and press T key to tare ...

Page 59: ...d the stability indicator appears on the display press the ENTER key to add the weight to the grand total Upon pressing ENTER command ITEM 00X will appear on the display signaling that the weight has been added to the grand total 3 Once the weight has been added to the total you can remove the object from the pan and perform a tare if necessary 4 Steps one through three can be repeated to add more...

Page 60: ...indicate to name the ingredient To key in the ingredient name you may use the scale s alphabet Chapter 10 or an external keyboard Chapter 6 3 If the Remaining to Fill Feature is enabled the scale will indicate to key in the weight of the ingredient to be weighed Using the scale s keypad to key in the weight of the ingredient and press ENTER key ...

Page 61: ...ingredient in the scale s memory 6 Once the ingredient has been entered into the scale s memory the scale is ready for the next ingredient Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each ingredient The ingredients are retained in the scale s memory until the recipe has either been completed or cleared CLR An ingredient can be removed from the pan the scale can be tared if necessary before the next ingredient is...

Page 62: ... the pan to check whether the weight of the object falls within the desired designated range If the weight is less than the lower limit the scale will display an UNDER command If the weight falls within the range the ACCEPT command will be displayed If the weight exceeds the upper limit the OVER commands will be displayed The value expressed in percent indicating the difference between the actual ...

Page 63: ... Empty Slot into which the limit set will be saved 3 Press the right navigation key Available limit set fields will be displayed 4 Use the navigation keys to select a desired field Once the field is selected press the ENTER key and assign the desired criteria 5 After assigning the limit set select Exit and press the ENTER key to accept and save the set ...

Page 64: ...l begin with the first weight reading Note In automatic and semi automatic modes the minimum weighing mass must be equal to or greater than 10d To see this limit expressed in grams see specifications Manual When set to Manual animal weighing must be initialized manually by pressing the FUNCTION key 3 Once the animal weighing process is initialized the scale will count down the time interval that w...

Page 65: ...ainer on the pan and press T key to tare 2 After tarring container place the weight on the pan 3 Once the weight stabilizes and locks the display will show a lock indicator Automatic and Semi Automatic When set to Automatic and Semi Automatic the scale will automatically lock the weighing result on the display as soon as it stabilizes Note In automatic and semi automatic modes the minimum weighing...

Page 66: ...tabilizes press the ENTER key to accept the weight of the sample Note The number of required samples is displayed in the upper left corner of the display 5 Remove the sample from the pan and weigh the next sample as required 6 Repeat the steps until all samples are entered 7 After entering the last sample an SQC Report will be displayed To print the report press F1 To view statistical data such as...

Page 67: ...tion keys to select an Empty Slot into which the limit set will be saved 3 Press the right navigation key Available limit set fields will be displayed 4 Use the navigation keys to select a desired field Once the field is selected press the ENTER key and assign the desired criteria 5 After assigning the limit set select Exit and press the ENTER key to accept and save the set ...

Page 68: ...he desired letter or a character is displayed Once selected the scale will move to the next character automatically For list of character and assigned numbers see the chart below Key Characters F1 1 1 _ F2 2 2 A B C a b c F3 3 3 D E F d e f F4 4 4 G H I g h i F5 5 5 J K L j k l 0 6 6 M N O m n o 7 7 P Q R S p q r s 8 8 T U V t u v Menu 9 9 W X Y Z w x y z 0 0 double press for space 66 Chapter 10 U...

Page 69: ...igation keys to select a desired slot 3 When asked to enter the name of your sample or limit set scan the barcode associated with the article The numeric code will appear in the name field Some scanners will automatically form an ENTER COMMAND If a curser is blinking at the end of your code press the ENTER key 11 3 Recalling a previously stored sample or a limit set from the database 1 Press the F...

Page 70: ... 69 Chapter 12 Technical Information ...

Page 71: ...on mass is below 10 of the original stored mass Do not touch or move the scale while calibration is in progress The pan MUST be empty and properly installed Load error C04 Load error while calibrating The internal calibration mass is over 10 of the original stored mass Do not touch or move the scale while calibration is in progress The pan MUST be empty and properly installed Load error C05 Load e...

Page 72: ...ture sensor error No response from the temperature sensor Service switch ON Attempt to access the Service Mode without a service command Cleaning and maintaining your Prescription Scale Before cleaning the scale always unplug the A C adapter from the electrical outlet Use a soft slightly damp cloth to clean the exterior housing of your scale Wipe the scale gently Do not allow any liquid to enter i...

Page 73: ...r abused mishandled placed in an improper environment improperly installed or adjusted used for a purpose other than that for which it was designed or repaired by unauthorized personnel Fulcrum s liability under this warranty is limited to furnishing labor and parts necessary to remedy the defect covered by this warranty and restore the product to normal operating condition Purchasers may be charg...