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2. STARTUP
2.1. Intended use
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The balance should be located on a stable wall console desk or a stable working table
which is not affected by vibrations and distant from heat sources.
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Balance should be used in locations free of gusts of air and drafts.
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Operate the balance in a room with stabilized temperature and humidity conditions.
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Ambient air temperature should not exceed the range of +10
°
C
÷
+40
°
C
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In order to avoid influence of static electricity on the measurement process, ground
the balance’s housing. The grounding bolt is located at the back of balance’s housing,
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The balance should be set to level using the level indicator located at the back of
balance’s housing. Leveling the balance is one of the conditions for ensuring required
measuring accuracy.
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Before unplugging the balance from mains always switch of the display by pressing
ON/OFF key
2.2. Leveling
Before plugging to mains, level the device using two adjusting feet located at the back of
balance’s housing. Turn the adjusting feet in a way that the air bubble of the level is placed
centrally. The level is located at the back wall of balance’s housing.
2.3. Balance temperature stabilization period
Before start of measuring processes, it is necessary to wait until the balance is thermally
stabilized. It is a period of so called balance self-heating time.
In case of analytical balance AS/X series self-heating period takes approximately 1 hour.
The specified time interval refers to balances that have been stored in room temperature
before plugging to mains.
For balances that were stored in much lower temperatures before plugging to mains (e.g.
during winter period) thermal stabilization should last approximately 8 hours. During
temperature stabilization time the indications on balance’s display may change.
