210015M01

High-Precision Tuning Fork

Electronic Balance

SJ-CE Series

Operation Manual

IMPORTANT
●To ensure safe and proper use of the balance, please read
this manual carefully.

●After reading this manual, store it in a safe place near the

balance, so you can review it as needed.


SHINKO DENSHI CO., LTD.
 PREFACE

Thank you for purchasing an SJ-CE Series electronic balance. This is a precision instrument
equipped with exacting mechanisms in a compact body. The SJ-CE Series provides enhanced
functions, including a counting mode for stock control of parts, a percentage mode for comparative
measurements given in percentages, and a limit function for measuring constant quantities by
consecutive weighings. Despite its many functions, the balance is easy to operate and features
user-friendly keys. Furthermore, the large liquid-crystal display provides excellent visibility, and the
instrument’s high speed and stability−intrinsic to a tuning fork design−help boost operational efficiency.

Before using the balance, please check that the following items have been included in the
package.
Should you find any missing parts, please contact your local dealer or our marketing division at once.

(1) Main unit of balance (2) Measurement pan

(one round or square pan)

Round pan Square pan

・SJ-220CE∼620CE:φ118mm ・SJ-1200CE:170mm×140mm
・SJ-2200CE∼12KCE:180mm×160mm

(3) Pan base (4) AC adapter (5) Operation manual

for Round pan

for Square pan

(6) For More Precise

Measurements

For More Precise

Measurements
 CONTENTS

1. Precautions on the Use..........................2 8. Limit Function .......................................22

8.1 Limit Function Setup......................22
2. Names of Component Parts...................5
8.2 Setup of Limit Values by Actual
2.1 Main Unit .........................................5
Quantity Loads ..............................24
2.2 LCD Indicators and Operating Keys
8.3 Setting up Limit Values by Inputting
........................................................6 Values ...........................................25

3. Basic Operations ....................................8 9. Calibrating the Balance........................27

3.1 Installation .......................................8
10. Operating the Balance with the Battery
3.2 Operation Check .............................9 ...............................................................29
3.3 Operation for Tare Subtraction......10
11. Troubleshooting .................................30
4. Functions...............................................12
12. Specifications .....................................31
4.1 Setup and Checking of Functions .12
12.1 Basic Specifications ....................31
4.2 Description of Functions................13
12.2 Common Specifications ..............31
4.3 Interface Section ...........................14
12.3 Capacities and Minimum Indications
5. Switching Function for Units of for Different Indication Units ..........32
Measurement........................................15
13. Conversion Table of Units .................33
6. Counting Pieces....................................17
6.1 Sampling .......................................17
6.2 Increasing the Counting Accuracy
(Memory Update Method) .............19

7. Measuring Percentage .........................20

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 1. Precautions on the Use

• This Section "Precautions Relating to Use" sets forth precautionary notes that the user should
observe in order to prevent physical injury to the user and/or damage to property.

• The nature of problems that may result in the event of improper operation, and consequential
effects on the quality and performance of the balance, are indicated under the two categories of
"Caution" and "Recommended," and explained using symbols.

！ 注 意
CAUTION This symbol indicates a risk of injury or property damage if the
balance is used improperly. Be sure to observe these notes to
ensure safe use of the balance as the improper use may cause
serious results.
RECOMMENDED This term indicates steps that the user should take to ensure the
quality and reliability of the balance.

Meanings of Symbols Each symbol is accompanied by an instruction.

Indicates a “mandatory” action that should be executed
without fail.

強制記号
Mandatory 水平確認
Check Level
Symbol:
Indicates a "prohibited" action that must not be
executed.

禁止記号
Prohibitive 使用禁止
Do not Use
Symbol:

！ 注 意
CAUTION

‹ Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

• Could cause malfunction or heat generation
• Contact our Marketing Division or Technical
分解禁止
Do Not Service Division.
Disassemble
‹ Only AC power (rated value) should be used.
‹ Only use the dedicated AC adapter.
• Use of other types of power or adapters may
定格外禁止
Do Not result in heat generation or malfunction of the
Deviate from balance.
Ratings
‹ Do not move the balance when a sample is
loaded.
• The loaded sample may fall off the
measurement pan and cause an injury.
Do移動禁止
Not Move

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 ‹ Do not place the balance on an unstable base
or use the balance in a location where it may
be subjected to shock.
• The loaded sample may fall off the
measurement pan.
定格外禁止
Do Not Use
• Accurate measurement may be rendered
impossible.
‹ Do not lay the AC adapter cable on the
surface of the passage.
• Somebody may trip on the cable, causing the
balance to fall off, thereby causing injury
定格外禁止
Do Not Drop and/or damage to the balance.

‹ Do not touch the AC adapter or balance with

wet hands.
• Danger of electric shock
Do定格外禁止
not Handle
with Wet Hands

‹ Do not use the balance in a location were it

may be subjected to excess moisture.
• Electric shock or short-circuiting could occur.
定格外禁止
• The balance may be corroded, with resultant
Keep Dry
malfunction.
‹ Do not use the balance with its adjusters
lifted.
• The balance will become unstable,
定格外禁止
Do Not Leave preventing accurate measurement.
Afloat
‹ Do not use the balance in a location where it
may be subjected to excess dust.
• Risk of explosion or fire
• Short-circuit or lack of continuity may occur,
定格外禁止
Avoid Dust
leading to a malfunction of the balance.

RECOMMENDED

‹ Calibrate the balance after installation or

relocation.
• Measurement values may contain errors,
Calibrate preventing accurate measurement from being
Balance conducted.

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 ‹ Avoid applying excess force or impact to the
balance.
• Place the sample to be measured on the
定格外禁止
Do Not Apply balance carefully to prevent breakage or
Force malfunction.

‹ Do not use the balance in a location were it

may be subjected to abrupt changes in
ambient temperature or humidity.
• Accurate measurement may not be
obtained.
定格外禁止
Do Not Use • Optimum operations occur when ambient
temperatures range from 10°C to 30°C, and
less than 80% relative humidity.
‹ Do not use the balance when []
(Overloaded) is displayed.
• Take down the loaded sample immediately to
定格外禁止
Do Not prevent breakage or malfunction.
Overload
‹ Do not use the balance in a location where it
is subject to direct sunlight.
• The indications would be illegible.
• An internal temperature increase in the
定格外禁止
Do Not Use balance may lead to inaccurate
measurement.
‹ If the balance is to be unused for an extended
period of time, unplug the adapter.
• This conserves power and prevents
Unplug deterioration.
Adapter
‹ Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning.
• The body may be distorted.
• To clean the unit of stains, use a piece of
dry cloth or cloth soaked in a small quantity
定格外禁止
Do Not Use of neutral detergent.
‹ Do not use the balance in a location where it
may be subject to air from an air-conditioning
unit.
• Extreme changes in the ambient temperature
定格外禁止
Do Not Use may result in inaccurate measurements.

‹ Do not use the balance on a soft floor.

• When loaded with a sample, the balance may
tip or move, preventing accurate
measurements from being conducted.
定格外禁止
Do Not Use

‹ Do not use the balance when it is tilted.

‹ An inclined balance is likely to produce
errors, preventing accurate measurements
from being conducted. Place the balance on
Check Level
a level surface.

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 2. Names of Component Parts

2.1 Main Unit

Round-pan types (SJ-220CE, SJ-420CE, SJ-620CE)
Square-pan types ( SJ-1200CE, SJ-2200CE, SJ-4200CE, SJ-6200CE, SJ-12KCE)
Measurement
pan

Liquid-crystal
display (LCD)
See page 6.

Level
For checking
the level of the
balance
Turn the adjusters
until the bubble rests
Operation keys
in the center of the
See page 7. Front View (round-pan type)
red circle.

RS232C
connector
(Option)

Adjusters
Round-pan type: Total of two, one on either
AC adapter
side of the unit’s front
connector
Square-pan type: Total of four, one on either
side at front and rear Rear view

Square-pan
type

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2.2 LCD Indicators and Operating Keys
2.2.1 Symbols Displayed

Display Description
g Grams
→0← Zero point
NET Tare being subtracted
○ Indication of stable balance (If the light is off, the balance is unstable.)
＊ Balance powered up (Lights up when the power is turned off) or data transmitted
Pcs Counting mode
% Percentage mode
 Indication of judgement result (HI/OK/LO) when the limit function is active.
mom Momme
M Display of set values from memory (If a value is flashing, it is being saved.)
CAL Stays on and flashes while span adjustment is in progress.
Auxiliary scale interval (Lights up only when the auxiliary scale interval is
 displayed.)※1

0 F Bar graph

[ ] (ct) carat ※3
[ ] (oz) ounce
[ ] (lb) pound
[ ] (ozt) troy ounce
 [ ] (dwt) penny weight
※2 [ ]（tl）tael (Hong Kong)
[  Upper right ] (tl  Upper right) tael (Singapore,Malaysia)
[  Lower right ] (tl  Lower right) tael (Taiwan)
[ ] (to) tola
Lights up when the balance is battery-operated. The indication changes to
[ ] when the battery capacity decreases and charging is required. (See
“10. Operating the Balance on the Battery” on page 29.)
※1 The mark is on the displayed only in SJ-620CE & SJ-6200CE when the balance is sealed.
※2 Except [ct], these units are available only when the balance is not sealed.
※3 Not available in SJ-6200CE & SJ-12KCE

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2.2.2 Names and Functions of Operating Keys
Operating Key Function
Key to turn on/off the unit power
On/off key

[Brief press] initiates print or output.

Memory key [Brief press] saves the settings of the number of pieces
or percentages (%), or the limit value when
using the limit function.
[Brief press] starts setting the number of pieces or
percentages (%).
Set key
[Continuous press] starts setting the limit value when using the
limit function.
[Brief press] toggle-switches the units to be displayed in
succession (g, Pcs, %, etc.).
[Brief press] moves the flashing digit in the setup of a
limit value when using the value input
Function key method.
[Brief press] selects an item when setting the function.
[Continuous press] invokes various functions.
[Longer continuous press] invokes span adjustment.
[Brief press] resets the indication to zero when using
zero-point setup or tare subtraction.
[Brief press] selects a value with the value input method
Zero/Tare key
when using the limit function.
[Brief press] selects a function when operating the
balance in the function mode.

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 3. Basic Operations

3.1 Installation
1 Positioning the measurement pan First, mount the pan base on the
main unit of the balance and place
the measurement pan on top of it.

2 Securing the exact level of the balance Turn the adjusters until the bubble
rests in the center of the red circle
on the level.

Position of air bubble <Caution>

in the level Use caution when operating the
adjusters on the square-pan type to
prevent them from lifting up.

3 Connecting the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the

balance, as illustrated at left.
※Take 5 minutes before operation.

<Caution>
If the balance has the battery
installed, refer to “10. Operating the
Balance with the Battery,” on page
29.

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3.2 Operation Check
1 Turning on the power When the balance has the AC
*            
adapter connected, it displays [＊].
  Pressing the On/Off key
The display section lights up, and
the balance is ready for operation.
2 Checking the display Check to see if the display has any
missing indications or unlit parts.
A few seconds after startup, the
indication is reset to zero.

（When the balance is sealed） After every segment lights,[

] appears Adjust Zero point and
            
Weight display appears.
      If something is loaded, the display
does not change after [ ] In
this case, remove the load.

3 Switching the measurement mode Press the Function key.

                         
Each time the key is pressed, the
       g        unit of measurement changes, as
indicated.
※The balance is shipped from the
factory with the following switching
sequence: [g] → [ct] → [Pcs] →
                      Pcs [%] → [g] → · · ·
        %         

※ [ct] is not available for

SJ-6200CE & SJ-12KCE

4 Verifying changes in the read-out indicator Press the measurement pan lightly
            
and make sure that the read-out
       g indicator changes.
Also, ensure that the read-out
indicator is reset to zero when you
release your hand.
        g

5 Turn off the power Press the On/Off key to turn off the
*             power. Only the [*] mark in on the
  display.

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3.3 Operation for Tare Subtraction
1 Place the tare (container) on the balance. As you place the tare, the balance
indicates its weight.
       0・¦ ¦ ¦ F    

      g

2 Reset read-out indication to zero. Press the Zero/Tare key.

→0←        0・¦・¦ ¦ F  NET   The tare is subtracted and the
         g balance indicates zero.

3 Load the sample to be weighed. The balance will now indicate only
the weight of the sample loaded in
the tare.
     0・¦・¦ ¦ F  NET  

      g

☆ Weighing only the weight of an added sample

4 Resetting the indication to zero Press the Zero/Tare key.

→0←        0・¦・¦ ¦ F  NET   The total weight of the sample
         g loaded on the measurement pan is
indicated as zero.

5 Adding samples to be measured The balance indicates only the

weight of an added sample.
     0・¦・¦・¦ F NET   
 
When the weight (of a sample)
      g
currently loaded on the
measurement pan is reset to zero
with the Zero/Tare key, as
mentioned above, only the weight of
the sample will be measured.

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☆ Key Points of the Procedure ☆
The following applies equally to all the measurement modes for weight measurement, counting, and
percentages.

1. After the balance is switched off, there is still enough current to display [＊]. This indicates that
the AC adapter is connected to an electrical outlet, but that the balance is turned off.
When the balance is switched on again, [＊] will disappear.
※If the balance is running on batteries and the unit is switched off, the display does not display
[＊].

2. The bar graph shows the current load status with respect to the Zero- Capacity
capacity of the balance. The nearer the [F] mark draws, the smaller point
ゼロ点 point
ひょう
the measurable weight becomes.
※Even when the display currently indicates zero with the tare
0 F
subtracted, the weight corresponding to the subtracted tare is
indicated on the bar.
ひょう量の1/
Half (1/2) capacity
3. When the balance remains stable, the stability indicator [○] remains
on. If the balance becomes unstable, the stability indicator [○] will disappear.
When a displayed value flickers or the stability mark flashes on and off, it is likely that the
balance is being affected by wind or other vibrations. Use the windshield or vibration dampers
to protect against such adverse effects.

          0・¦・¦・¦ F              0・¦・¦・¦ F

  
○
      g    g

Unstable Stable

4. When the read-out indicator is reset to zero or the tare is subtracted, the balance indicates zero
this way: [→ 0 ←]. If the tare is subtracted, the indicator reads as follows: [NET].

→0←      0 ¦ ¦ ¦ F       →0←       0・¦・¦ ¦ F   NET   

          g           g

* If the indication * If the tare is

deviates from the subtracted, the
true zero point by balance indicates
1/4 of a graduation zero, and [NET]
or less, [→ 0 ←] lights up.
disappears.

5. When the tare is subtracted, the measurable range is reduced.

Measurable Range = Capacity - Tare Weight

6. If [] appears when a sample is loaded, the measurable range has been exceeded.

7. In counting mode or percentage mode, if no sample is stored in memory the indicator will not
change, even when the measurement pan is pressed.

8. The measurement mode that is activated when the balance is switched on will be the one that
was active when last switched off. For example, if the balance was switched off in counting
mode, this counting mode will be reactivated the next time the balance is switched on.

9. To print data on the balance, set “Output Control ()” to [], [], [], or [], so that only
stable data will be printed (see “4.3 Interface Section” on page 14).

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 4. Functions

4.1 Setup and Checking of Functions

1 Invoking the function Press and hold down the
Function key until the indicator
                 
  
changes to “,” then
   g
release the key.
The function setup mode is
Key released
指を離す activated, and the first item,
[   (Bar graph) 1]
Continuous pressing appears. (See “4.2 Description of
Functions” on page 13.)

  

2 Selecting the next item Press the Function key.

             The indication changes to the next
     item, [  (Limit
function)].

3 Selecting an item Pressing the Function key

            
advances the function items at the
     
rate of one item per press.

4 Changing the content of an item Select the item to be changed with

                         
the Function key.
          Each press of the Zero/Tare key
changes the digit on the right end.
Select the desired one.

5 Terminating the function selection Press the Set key.

                         
The balance terminates the function
    
        g
setup and returns to measurement
mode.

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4.2 Description of Functions
Item Set Value Description
 Disable
Bar graph display  
☆ Enable
☆ Disable
Limit function 
 Enable
Always judge (judges even when the balance is
☆
Judgement unstable)
Displayed only when limit


condition Judge only when the balance is stable (does not judge
function is activated


if the balance is unstable)
Ranges beyond +5 graduation is judged (ranges +5
 graduation or below, including negative ranges, are
Judgement
 not judged.)
range
The entire range is judged (the entire range, including
☆
the negative, is judged).
Number of   One-point setup (judges between OK and LO)
points for Upper-limit and lower-limit values are set up (judges
judgement ☆
among HI, OK and LO).
Auto-zero  Disable This function automatically sets the zero point
 
(zero-tracking) ☆ Enable exactly to zero to prevent slight deviations.
Disable (balance operates This function is available
 only when the balance is
continuously)
Auto power-off   Enable (balance powers off battery-operated.
☆ in approximately three
minutes)
 Measurement by consecutive weighings.

 Fast
Response speed  
☆ ↓
 Slow


Wide (mild)
☆
Stability parameters   ↓

Narrow (strict)

 Disable input/output
 
Interface ☆ Six-digit numeric format
※1
 Seven-digit numeric format
☆1  [g]
☆2  [ ] (ct) ※3
Setup of units of  [ ] (oz)
measurement to be  [ ] (lb)

displayed  [ ] (ozt)

 [ ] (dwt)

Register selected [ 
] (tl_Hong Kong)
measuring units with
※2
 [  Upper right] (tl_Singapore,Malaysia)
Function key.  [  Lower right] (tl_Taiwan)
 [mom]
 [ ] (to)
Items marked ☆ are the default factory settings. ☆1∼☆5: default settings []∼[]

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Setup of units of  ☆3  [Pcs]
measurement to  ☆4  [%]
be displayed  ☆5  Unit not set
 Disable
Display of the Enable ( is the auxiliary scale interval.)
 
auxiliary scale Note: The auxiliary-scale-interval place does not
※4 ☆
interval represent a verification scale interval. Use it
only as a reference value.
No output is made while the auxiliary scale interval is

Output format displayed.
while the auxiliary  Output is made even while the auxiliary scale interval is

scale interval is ※5 displayed.
displayed Output is made with “/” added to the left of the
☆
auxiliary-scale-interval place.
※1 Setting is effective only when optional RS232C is used.
※2 Can be set only for a model on which the balance is not sealed. For a model on which the balance
is sealed, only the units set when the balance was unsealed are effective.☆1∼☆5: default
factory settings []∼[]
※3 Not available in SJ-6200CE and SJ-12KCE.
※4 Applicable only in SJ-620CE & SJ-6200CE
※5 Displayed only in SJ-620CE & SJ-6200CE, when unsealed.

4.3 Interface Section

Displayed when [  ] is set to [] or []
Item Set Value Description
 Stop output
 Output continuous at all times
 Output continuous if stable (stop output if unstable)
Outputs once by pressing Memory key (irrespective

of whether stable).
Outputs once if stable. Outputs if the balance is stable
when a sample is loaded after the preceding sample

has been removed and the balance indicated zero, or
less.
Output Control   Outputs once if stable, and stops output when unstable.
Even if the sample is not replaced, the balance is output

once when it stabilizes next time (including the zero
indication).
Outputs once if stable, and outputs continuously when
unstable. Even if the sample is not replaced, output of

the balance stops when it stabilizes after being output
once.
Pressing Memory key causes the balance to output
☆
once when stable.
☆ 1200 bps
 2400 bps
Baud Rate  
 4800 bps
 9600 bps
☆ None
Displayed only when [  
Parity    Odd (7-digit numeric format)] is specified.
 Even
☆ denotes a factory-setting
※ The data interval in continuous output mode is 0.1 to 1 second. (The interval varies depending
on weighting conditions and other factors.)

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 5. Switching Function for Units of Measurement

Pressing the Function key allows the user to switch the unit of measurement to [g], [ct], [%], and so
on.
Up to five different units can be registered for use only when the function key is properly set on a
balance for which the balance is not sealed.

5.1 Switching Units of Measurement

Switching the units of measurement to be displayed Press the Function key.

g Each press advances through the units

of measurement to be displayed.

※1 The balance is shipped from the

% factory with the following default
setup: [g] → [ct] → [Pcs] → [%] → [g]
→···
Pcs ※2 [ct] is not available in SJ-6200CE
& SJ-12KCE.

5.2 Setup of Units of Measurement (Only when the balance is not

sealed)
When values [] to [] are entered prior to use, the desired unit of measurement to be
displayed can be chosen simply by pressing the Function key. For more information on the units
of measurement that can be set here, please refer to “4.2 Description of Functions” on page 13.

Example: To change the default factory settings to pound units, use [] in the factory
settings.

1 Display the function item [] Press and hold down the Function
key.
            

    Release the key as [] appears

on the display.
The function setup mode is now
activated and the first item is displayed.
Press the Function key several more
times, until [] appears.
2 Setting the unit to a pound Press the Zero/Tare key several
                          times to specify [].
       

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Example: To change the default factory settings to pound units use [] in the factory
settings. (cont.)

3 Pressing the [Set] key to restore measurement mode. Pressing the Set key will reset the
                          measurement mode
         g

4 Pressing the [Function] key to change the units of Press the Function key.
measurement Each press of the key changes the units

g of measurement to be displayed, as
follows: [g] → [lb] → [Pcs] → [%] → [g]
→···

%
Pcs
☆ Key Points of the Procedure ☆
1. When set values are entered in the function items [] to [] prior to use, the
desired unit of measurement to be displayed can be selected simply pressing the Function
key. For more information on the units of measurement that can be set, please refer to “4.2
Description of Functions,” on page 13.

2. The units are displayed in the same sequence as the settings made from [] to
[].

3. If [] is set, no unit of measurement will be displayed, even when units of measurement are
set in subsequent items.

4. [] cannot be set in [].

5. If the same unit of measurement is set multiple times, the second time (and all subsequent times)
the unit(s) occurs, it will be ignored when the display switches.

6. The units can be set only on the balance is not sealed.

7. When units other than [g] or [ct] is selected and the power is turned off, [g] is automatically
selected the next time the power is turned on. ( under the balance is sealed.)

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 6. Counting Pieces

To implement piece-counting, the specified samples are loaded on the balance, and their average unit
weight (hereinafter, simply the “unit weight”) is entered and saved. The procedure for saving unit
weights is called sampling.

The counting procedure consists of loading articles that have already been sampled on to the balance.
The number of pieces is then calculated by dividing the total weight of the loaded articles by the unit
weight saved in memory. Piece counting cannot be implemented unless sampling has already taken
place.
Sampling Counting Pieces

Weight 10 g Total weight 500 g

= =1g = = 500 pcs.
Number of samples 10 pieces Sample unit weight 1g
=Sample = Measured
unit weight number of
samples

※If samples to be counted deviate widely in weight, or a higher measure of accuracy is desired, it is
recommended that users use the “Raising the Counting Accuracy” method. This procedure results
in greater precision by increasing the number of samples used in the sampling operation.

6.1 Sampling
1 Activating the counting mode Press the Function key to display
    
[Pcs].
    Pcs
        

2 Resetting the indication to zero Place the tare and press the
    
Zero/Tare key.
    Pcs
         The tare is subtracted and the balance
now indicates zero.

3 Starting the sampling Press the Set key.

The display flashes a number, such as
             Pcs [ ]. This means that ten
M
     samples are to be loaded.
The sampling number that was used in
the previous sampling will be displayed
here.

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4 Changing the sampling number, if necessary. If samples to be counted widely deviate
How to 数値の変わり方
change the value in weight, or a higher measure of
accuracy is desired, it is recommended
             Pcs  that users change the sampling number
M      to a larger value.
  Press the Zero/Tare key.
Each press of the key changes the value
 on the right end. Select the desired value.
If the sampling number need not be
changed, go on to the next step.
5 Loading samples Load the number of samples displayed.
            
Count the samples precisely and load
Pcs
them in the center of the measurement
M
    
pan.

6 Saving the unit weight of samples Press the Memory key.

            
Pcs The balance saves the unit weight and
        reverts to measurement mode.

☆ Key Points of the Procedure ☆

1. While the samples are being saved, the value indication disappears and only [M] flashes to
indicate that memory saving is underway. If the balance is affected by wind or other vibrations
during this process, the saving time may be prolonged.

2. If [] appears, it indicates one of the following states:

(1) The weight of one sample (measurable unit weight) is insufficient.
For the range of unit weights that can be measured and saved, please refer to “11.
Specifications,” on page 30.
(2) In the sampling of Operation Step 3, press the Set key with the samples loaded on the
balance.
※ If [] appears, the sampling is interrupted and the data in progress is not saved.

3. The operation for increasing counting accuracy is referred to as the Memory Update Method.
This procedure updates the memory with a unit weight that represents a more precise average
by gradually increasing the sampling number.
This operation improves counting accuracy and is recommended for the following cases;
(1) When the samples to be counted deviate widely in weight or the number of samples
displayed deviates.
(2) When greater accuracy is desired.

4. If [] appears in Memory Update Method, it indicates that a counting error is likely due to
the small number of the samples loaded on the balance. [] will light up at the judgment
indication “LO.” As the memory update continues, counting accuracy improves and the above
indication disappears.

5. If you change the sampling number, subsequent sampling will start from the new sampling number.

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6.2 Increasing the Counting Accuracy (Memory Update Method)
※This procedure is the same as the sampling procedure described on the previous page up, to the
point at which the sampling number is changed.

1 Loading samples Load the number of samples displayed.

            
Count the samples precisely and load
Pcs
them on to the center of the
M
    
measurement pan.

2 Saving the samples Press the Set key.

The unit weight of the samples is saved,
10 pieces saved
10個で記憶 and the display changes to a flashing
             value. This flashing value denotes that
Pcs
       the Memory Update Method is currently
M
active.

3 Adding samples Add approximately an equal number of

            
samples as the number currently
Pcs
displayed. Add them gradually, in
M
      
groups of approximately the same
number, until the number of samples is
approximately double. The additional
samples need not be counted.
4 Saving the samples Press the Set key.
20 pieces saved
20個で記憶 After the unit weight of the samples has
            
been saved, the display begins to flash,
Pcs indicating that the Memory Update
       
Method is still running.

5 Repeating the addition and saving of samples Repeat steps 3 and 4. The eventual
total number of samples to be saved
should be approximately 1/5 to 1/2 of
the number of samples to be measured.

6 Terminating the sampling Press the Memory key.

125 pieces saved
125個で記憶
The balance saves the unit weight and
returns you to measurement mode.
            
Pcs
      

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 7. Measuring Percentage

The percentage measurement function operates by weighing an actual sample, selected as the
reference, and saving its weight as the reference value and indexing it as 100%. When a
measurement sample loaded on the balance is lighter or heavier than the reference, its weight is
indicated as a percentage (%) value relative to the reference weight.

1 Activating the percentage mode Press the Function key to disaplay

            
[%].
         %

2 Setting the reference value Press the Set key.

             The display begins flashing
       % [ ]. The balance is now
ready for reference value setup.

3 Loading the sample Load the reference sample.

            

       %

4 Saving the reference value Press the Memory key.

             The balance indexes the weight value
      % of the reference sample as 100% and
returns you to measurement mode.

5 Loading a sample to be measured The balance now indicates the weight of

the loaded sample as a percentage (%)
            
value relative to the reference value.
       %

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☆ Key Points of the Prcedure ☆
1. While samples are being saved, the value indication disappears temporarily, and only the [M]
mark flashes. If the balance is affected by wind or other vibrations during this process, the
saving time may be prolonged.

2. If [] appears briefly, it indicates one of the following states:

(1) The weight of the reference sample is insufficient.
For the limit weight that can be saved (% limit weight), please refer to “11. Specifications,”
on page 30.
(2) While setting up the reference value in Step 2, the Set key has been pressed while the
samples were loaded on the balance.
※If [] appears, sampling has been interrupted and the sample value being processed
will not be saved.

3. The minimum intervals between percentages in the unit switch from 1%, to 0.1%, to 0.01%,
depending on the reference weight from the sampling.

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 8. Limit Function

The limit function judges measurements according to a limit value saved in the balance.

The function shows the judgement result by displaying the [] mark as either HI (excessive), OK
(appropriate), or LO (insufficient). This function is very useful when discriminating between
conforming and nonconforming articles. It is also useful when measuring a given constant quantity
consecutively, in conjunction with a range of reference weights defined by upper- and lower-limit
values.

This function can be used in weight mode, counting mode, or percentage mode.

Limit value input methods

Either of the following two methods can be used in the different modes:

(1) Actual quantity setup method ........ An actual sample is loaded on the balance and its weight
saved as the limit value.
(2) Numeric value setup method ......... The limit value is entered with a key stroke.
※The limit values entered are held in memory, even when the balance is powered down.
※The respective limit values for weight mode, counting mode, and percentage mode are set up
independently.

Indication of judgement result

The [] mark lights up as either HI, OK, or LO on the left side of the display, indicating the result of
judgement.

Judgement Results Upper/lower-limit setting One-point setting

Upper-limit value < measurement
HI (excessive) No indication
value
Upper-limit value ≥ measurement
OK (appropriate) Limit value ≤ measurement value
value ≥ lower-limit value
Lower-limit value > Measurement
LO (insufficient) Limit value > Measurement value
value

8.1 Limit Function Setup

1 Invoking the function Press and hold down the Function
key.
                 
   g    Release the key when [] is
displayed.
The display changes to the function
Key released
指を離す setup and the first item is displayed.

Continuous pressing

  

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2 Selecting a function item Press the Function key.
             The display changes to the next item
     [Limit Function].

3 Setting the limit function Press the Zero/Tare key to set the
            
value on the rightmost side to [1].
    

Limit function
リミット機能動作
operations
4 Setting the judgement condition Press the Function key.
                          The display changes to [Judgement
          Condition].
Press the Zero/Tare key to select
the desired condition.
常時判別 安定時判別

Judged at all times Judged when stable

5 Setting the judgement range Press the Function key.
                          The display changes to [Judgement
          Range].
Press the Zero/Tare key to select
the desired choice.
全域判別 +５超を判別
Judge entire range Judge beyond +5
6 Setting the number of judgement points Press the Function key.
                          The display changes to [Judgement
          Points].
Press the Zero/Tare key to select
the desired choice.
１点設定 上下限設定
One point set Upper/lower limits set
7 Terminating the function setup Press the Set key.
            
The balance terminates the function
     setup and returns you to measurement
   g
mode.

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8.2 Setup of Limit Values by Actual Quantity Loads
1 Starting the limit function Press and hold down the Set key.
             Release the key when [ ] is
      displayed.
The currently set lower-limit value
flashes.
長押し
Continuous pressing
Key指を離す
released
2 Loading the sample for the lower-limit value Load the sample of the lower-limit value
on the measurement pan.
            

M
      g

3 Saving the lower-limit value Press the Memory key.

             After the lower-limit value has been
    g saved, the balance displays it briefly
M
and proceeds to the following setup.
※If One-point setup was chosen, the
setup is complete.

4 The upper-limit value The display now changes to

setup [ ], indicating that the
           
upper-limit value can be set.
            

            g The currently set upper-limit value

 M
flashes.
5 Loading the sample of the upper-limit value Load the sample of the upper-limit value
on the measurement pan.
           

 M
      g

6 Saving the upper-limit value Press the Memory key.

             After saving the upper-limit value, the
   g balance displays it briefly and
 M
terminates the setup.

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8.3 Setting up Limit Values by Inputting Values
1 Starting the limit function Press and hold down the Set key.
             Release the key when [ ] is
      displayed.
The currently set lower-limit value
flashes.
長押し
Continuous pressing 指を離す
Key released
2 Opening the value input screen Press the Zero/Tare key.
             All the digits are displayed, with the one
   g on the right end flashing. This flashing
M
digit is the one that can be changed.

3 Entering a value Press the Zero/Tare key again.

             Pressing the key repeatedly changes
   g the flashing value until the desired
M
number is entered.

4 Selecting a digit Press the Function key.

             The flashing moves to the digit on the
   g immediate left. Each time the key is
M
pressed, the flashing digit moves one
position left. When the leftmost digit is
selected, the flashing advances to the
rightmost digit position.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 Enter the lower-limit value by selecting
            
a value with the Zero/Tare key and
   g moving the digits with the Function
M
key, as needed.

6 Saving the lower-limit value Press the Memory key.

             After saving the lower-limit value, the
    g balance displays it briefly and proceeds
M
to the next setup.
※If one-point setup was chosen, the
setup is complete.

7 Setting up the upper-limit value The display changes to [ ],

                        
indicating that the upper-limit value can
be set.
       M
     g
If there is an upper-limit value already
set, that value will flash.

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Setting up Limit Values by Inputting Values (cont.)

8 Opening the value input screen Press the Zero/Tare key.

              Follow the same procedure as in “Step
M
     g 2.”

9 Setting the upper-limit value Follow the same procedure as

                         
described for the lower-limit value and
enter the upper-limit value.
 M
    g  M
    g

10 Saving the upper-limit value Press the Memory key.

            
After saving the upper-limit value, the
balance displays it briefly and
 M
    g
terminates setup.

☆ Key Points of the Procedure ☆

1. The limit values you have set can be checked each time you press the Set key.
The balance displays the lower-limit value after showing [ ], and the upper-limit value
after showing [ ].

Continuous
長押しpressing

                                      

M
     g  M
    g        g

Upper-limit value Lower-limit value Measurement mode

displayed displayed restored

2. If you make a mistake, press the Function key during the setup of actual quantities or the
Set key during the setup of values.

3. If you press the Memory key while a value is flashing, an actual quantity will be set based on
the weight currently loaded on the balance. Pressing the Zero/Tare key at this time displays
the value input screen.

4. If the [] mark lights up for all three judgement indicators, HI, OK, and LO, the lower-limit value
set exceeds the upper-limit value. Check the values, since mistakes can occur with entries, as
in cases when the upper-limit value is specified with a negative sign.

5. When the [M] mark is flashing on the value input screen, the sign on the left end can be changed.
Press the Zero/Tare key to switch between the positive and negative signs.

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 9. Calibrating the Balance

※ Calibration is possible only when the balance is unsealed.

Since electronic balances are affected by gravity gravitational acceleration, they produce different
values in various locations. Therefore, before use, balances must be calibrated at the location where
they are installed. Calibration is also required after long periods without use, or if a balance begins to
produce inaccurate values.

Calibration of a balance, or “span adjustment,” is required to produce accurate measurements.

※ Span adjustment should be performed with the balance installed perfectly level and without any
load on the measurement pan.

1 Activating the span adjustment function Press and hold down the Function
                         
key.
 
            Release the key when the display
changes from [] to [].

指を離す
Key released
押し続ける
Pressed
continuously

2 Starting the span adjustment Press the Function key while holding
down the Zero/Tare key, then
            
              
CAL release both keys simultaneously. The
           
display flashes [ ], indicating
that zero-point calibration is underway.
同時に離す
Release
② ① simultaneously.
Zero/Tareキーを押しながら
Press the Function key while
Functionキーを押す
holding down the Zero/Tare key.

3 Zero calibration Zero-point calibration is finished when

the display changes to [ ].
            
CAL Proceed to the calibration of the
     
capacity point.

            
CAL
     

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Calibrating the Balance (cont.)

4 Calibrating the capacity point Load the calibration weight in the center
of the balance.
            
The display flashes, indicating that
CAL
     
capacity point calibration is in progress.

5 Terminating the span adjustment When the calibration of the capacity

point is finished, the original
            
CAL measurement mode is restored.
     

            

     g

☆ Key Points of the Procedure ☆

1. Pressing the Function key in Step 2 interrupts the span adjustment and returns you to the
original measurement mode.

2. The calibration weight used for span adjustment should be heavier than 50% of the capacity of
the balance.
To implement a calibration as precisely as possible, use a weight close to the capacity of the
balance.
※ Calibration weights can be ordered from Shinko. For ordering information, please contact
Shinko.

3. If problems arise during span adjustments, one or more of the following error messages will
appear:
(1) []: The calibration weight exceeds the capacity of the balance.
(2) []: The calibration weight is less than 50% the capacity of the balance.
(3) []: The difference between before and after calibration values is too large (1.0%
or more).
※If error messages are displayed, calibration cannot take place.
Check the weight and re-calibrate. If the same error continues after repeated calibrations using
the correct weight, please contact our Marketing Division or Technical Service Division.

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 10. Operating the Balance with the Battery

This function can be used only when the balance is battery-operated.

10.1 Specifications
• Built-in nickel-cadmium battery

• Charging time: Approximately 12 hours

• Drive time: Approximately 32 continuous hours

• Number of charge/discharge cycles: 300 or more

10.2 Charging Method

※While the balance is battery-operated, [ ] stays on. The indicator flashes [ ] (charging
required) when battery capacity decreases. If the balance flashes [ ], charge the battery by
following these steps:

(1) Connect the dedicated AC adapter to the balance.

(2) Turn the balance off.

(3) Charging takes approximately 12 hours, with power switched off.

10.3 User Precautions

1. Once charging is complete, use the balance without the AC adapter to avoid over-charging.
This can occur since the balance continues to charge the battery with a weak current when the
power is switched on. Overcharging will also decrease battery life.

2. When the balance is used for the first time after purchase, the operating time may be shorter
than when using a fully charged battery. This is due to natural discharge of the battery.
Although the balance can be used while [ ] is flashing, it should be recharged as soon as
possible.

3. When the battery displays no indication, or an indication disappears quickly after the balance is
switched on, battery capacity is low. In these cases, either charge the battery immediately or
plug in the AC adapter.

4. Charging the battery while [ ] is displayed reduces battery life.

! Cautions To operate the balance safely, observe the following (failure to do so could result in
malfunctions, breakage, burst batteries, or fire):

1. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. Do not reverse the balance connection or
short-circuit the positive and negative polarities of the balance.

2. Use only the supplied AC adaptor.

3. Do not incinerate used batteries. Dispose as hazardous material only.

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 11. Troubleshooting

※ The numbers in ( ) indicate reference pages

Symptom Cause Possible remediation
There is no indication • The AC adapter is not connected. → Check that the AC
on the display. adapter is connected (8).
• The balance is subject to air currents or → Check Precautions on
vibration. Use (2–4).
The display is unstable.
• The balance is situated on an unstable
[M] remains flashing
surface.
without changing.
• An object is contacting the sample being
measured, the measuring pan, or the tare.
• An error was made in the tare subtraction → Review the tare
procedure. subtraction (10).
• The adjusters remain lifted, resulting in an → Check the level (8).
Weight indication incorrect level.
contains an error. • The indication values are inconsistent → Execute span adjustment
after long hours of use, or because the on the balance (27).
balance has been moved to a new
location.
• The limit function is not selected. → Check the operation of
The limit function does
not work. • The limit value has been erroneously the limit function (22 on).
entered.
[] appears ([] • Likely to produce errors in the counting → Execute the Memory
and a value flash at mode because the sample weight is Update Method (19).
[LO].) insufficient.
• Gross weight exceeded the capacity of → Check the total weight.
the balance (weight range = container + → Execute tare subtraction
[] appears weight of sample). again.
before the capacity is
• A section of the mechanism is damaged. → Contact our Technical
reached.
Service Division or your
local dealer.
• A foreign object is caught between the → Remove the measurement
[] is
measuring pan (pan base) and the balance. pan and examine the
displayed.
• A section of the mechanism is damaged. surface beneath it.
[] is • The balance is exposed to static → Contact our Technical
displayed. electricity or noise. Service Division or your
[] is • The electrical system of the balance is local dealer.
displayed. malfunctioning.
During span adjustment • A weight heavier than the capacity was → Check that the span
[] is used. adjustment procedure
displayed. • The reference weight is less than 50% of was performed correctly
[] is the capacity. (27).
displayed. • Calibration produced an error of 1.0% or
[] is more.
displayed.
During battery • The automatic power-off function was → Switch on the power
installation: activated. again. Deactivate the
The indication • The battery capacity is low. Automatic power-off
disappears. function, if necessary (13).
[ ] flashes. → Recharge the battery (29).
No indication is → Operate the balance with
produced. the AC adapter.

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 12. Specifications

12.1 Basic Specifications

SJ- SJ- SJ- SJ- SJ- SJ- SJ- SJ-
Model
220CE 420CE 620CE 1200CE 2200CE 4200CE 6200CE 12KCE
Max [g] 220 420 620 1200 2200 4200 6200 12000
Min [g] 0.2 0.2 0.5 5 5 5 5 50
e [g] 0.01 0.01 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 1 1
d [g] - - 0.01 - - - 0.1 -
Max [ct] 1100 2100 3100 6000 11000 21000
Min [ct] 2 2 5 50 50 50
Not available
e [ct] 0.1 0.1 1 1 1 1
d [ct] - - 0.1 - - -
Measurable unit weight
0.01 0.01 0.01 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 1
in counting mode [g]
Minimum weight in
1 1 1 10 10 10 10 100
percentage mode [g]
Pan Size [mm] φ140 170×140 180×160

12.2 Common Specifications

(1) Weight measuring method.............................. Tuning fork vibration method
(2) Tare subtraction range.................................... Total capacity
(3) Liquid-crystal display (LCD)............................ Seven segments (two segments in leading part),
Maximum digits indication: seven digits,
Segment height: 16.5 mm.
(4) Calibration (span adjustment)......................... Span adjustment with external weight
(possible only when unsealed.)

(5) Overload indication ......................................... [] is displayed if weight capacity + 9

intervals are exceeded.

(6) Compatible printer .......................................... CSP-16, CSP-160, CSP-240

(7) Operating temperature and humidity ranges .. 10°C to 30°C, 80%RH or less
(8) AC adapter...................................................... Dedicated AC adapter: 230 V AC - 9 V DC
(9) Lower limit of battery voltage ........................... 6V
(10) Options ............................................................... RS232C output
under weighing hook
Relay contact output

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12.3 Capacities and Minimum Indications for Different Indication
Units
SJ- SJ- SJ- SJ- SJ- SJ- SJ- SJ-
220CE 420CE 620CE 1200CE 2200CE 4200CE 6200CE 12KCE
220 420 620 1200 2200 4200 6200 12000
gram(g)
0.01 0.01 0.01 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
1100 2100 3100 6000 11000 21000
carat(ct) Not abailable
0.1 0.1 0.1 1 1 1
7.7 14 21 42 77 140 210 420
ounce(oz)
0.001 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
0.48 0.92 1.3 2.6 4.8 9.2 13 26
pound(lb)
0.0001 0.0001 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
7 13 19 38 70 130 190 380
troy ounce(ozt)
0.001 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
penny weight 140 270 390 770 1400 2700 3900 7700
(dwt) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
tael(tl) 5.8 11 16 32 58 110 160 320
(Hong Kong) 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
tael(tl) 5.8 11 16 31 58 110 160 310
(Singapore,
Malaysia) 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
tael(tl) 5.8 11 16 32 58 110 160 320
(Taiwan) 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
momme 58 110 160 320 580 1100 1600 3200
(mom) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
18 36 53 100 180 360 530 1000
tola(to)
0.001 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01

※The view of the table

Upper cell：Capacity
Lower cell：Readability

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 13. Conversion Table of Units

unit gram carat ounce pound troy ounce penny

weight
1g 1 5 0.03527 0.00220 0.03215 0.64301
1ct 0.2 1 0.00705 0.00044 0.00643 0.12860
1oz 28.34952 141.74762 1 0.06250 0.91146 18.22917
1lb 453.59237 2267.96185 16 1 14.58333 291.66667
1ozt 31.10348 155.51738 1.09714 0.06857 1 20
1dwt 1.55517 7.77587 0.05486 0.00343 0.05 1
1tl (Hong Kong) 37.429 187.145 1.32027 0.08252 1.20337 24.06741
1tl (SGP,MYS) 37.79936 188.99682 1.33333 0.08333 1.21528 24.30556
1tl (Taiwan) 37.5 187.5 1.32277 0.08267 1.20565 24.11306
1mom 3.75 18.75 0.13228 0.00827 0.12057 2.41131
1to 11.66380 58.31902 0.41143 0.02571 0.37500 7.5

unit tael tael tael momme tola

(Hong Kong) (Singapore, (Taiwan)
Malaysia)
1g 0.02672 0.02646 0.02667 0.26667 0.08574
1ct 0.00534 0.00529 0.00533 0.05333 0.01715
1oz 0.75742 0.75 0.75599 7.55987 2.43056
1lb 12.11874 12 12.09580 120.95797 38.88889
1ozt 0.83100 0.82286 0.82943 8.29426 2.66667
1dwt 0.04155 0.04114 0.04147 0.41471 0.13333
1tl (Hong Kong) 1 0.99020 0.99811 9.98107 3.20899
1tl (SGP,MYS) 1.00990 1 1.00798 10.07983 3.24074
1tl (Taiwan) 1.00190 0.99208 1 10 3.21507
1mom 0.10019 0.09921 0.1 1 0.32151
1to 0.31162 0.30857 0.31103 3.11035 1

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