M054-E089I

ELECTRONIC BALANCE
BL SERIES
BL320S(L), BL620S(L),
BL3200S(L), BL220H(L),
BL320H(L), BL2200H(L),
BL3200H(L)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
 ELECTRONIC BALANCE
BL SERIES
BL320S(L), BL620S(L),
BL3200S(L), BL220H(L),
BL320H(L), BL2200H(L),
BL3200H(L)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE

OPERATION. SAVE THIS MANUAL.
 Safety Precautions
MEANING OF CAUTION SIGNS

CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury, or may result in machine damage.
NOTICE is used to emphasize essential information.

CAUTION Do not use the BL series in a bad atmosphere

such as inflammable gas, liquid, dust, etc.

Use only the AC adapter that supplys the output of

12VDC or the AC adapter provided by the distributor
who is authorized by Shimadzu Corporation.

Use options and peripheral devices prepared by

Shimadzu. If the devices other than designated ones are
used, the balance may not function correctly.

The BL series is a precise instrument. To use the

balance for a long period, treat it carefully.
 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Shimadzu Electronic Balance BL series. To use this
balance for a long period of time, be sure to read this manual before operating the
balance and keep this securely for later use.
 CONTENTS

1. COMPONENTS AND THEIR NAMES..................................................... 1

2. INSTALLATION......................................................................................... 3
3. WARM-UP .................................................................................................. 4
4. CAUTION NOTES ..................................................................................... 5
5. MESURING PROCEDURE ....................................................................... 5
6. MENU SELECTION .................................................................................. 6
6.1 Menu selection when “ ” is selected ............................... 8
6.2 Menu selection when “ ” is selected ................................... 10
7. SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION ................................................................. 11
7.1 Setting the value of sensitivity calibration weight................................... 11
7.2 Sensitivity Calibration ............................................................................. 13
8. REGISTRATION, CANCEL, AND CHANGE OF UNIT.......................... 14
9. % SETTING................................................................................................ 15
10. PCS (No. of pieces) SETTING ................................................................... 16
11. PERFORMANCE CHECKS....................................................................... 17
12. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................ 18
13. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 19
14. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 20
15. PARTS LIST................................................................................................ 21
16. PERIPHERAL DEVICES ........................................................................... 22
16.1 The EP-60A Electronic Printer ................................................................ 22
16.2 The IFB-102A RS-232C Interface........................................................... 23
16.3 Input/output Format................................................................................. 25
16.4 Command Code ....................................................................................... 26
17. Detailed Information on Unit Conversion................................................... 27
 1. COMPONENTS AND THEIR NAMES

Components Included with every balance are one of the following items.

• Balance body • AC adapter (option) • protection cover

• Pan • Pan supporter • Instruction manual
• Inspection certificate • Breeze guard (Only type, BL220H (L) and
BL320H (L)).

1 Balance body
○ 2 Pan
○ 3 Pan supporter
○
4 Pan shaft
○ 5 Level gauge
○ 6 Power jack
○
7 Level screws (3 places)
○ 8 Protection cover
○ 9 AC adapter (option)
○
10 Data I/O connector
○ 11 Breeze guard (Only BL220H (L) and BL320H (L))
○
12 Breeze guard cover (Only BL220H (L) and BL320H (L))
○

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Display and keypad

Display

Keypad

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 2. INSTALLATION

Check power
voltage
CAUTION • Use only the AC adapter that supplys the output of 12VDC or the
AC adapter provided by the distributor who is authorized by
Shimadzu Corporation.
CAUTION • Check the power supply voltage.
CAUTION • Check that the supplied power voltage satisfies the displayed value
on the AC adaptor.
CAUTION • In order to prevent electric shock when connecting the power, use
a 3P plug with a grounding line or a 2P plug after connecting the
grounding wire to the screw at the back of the case.
CAUTION • Do not place anything that makes it difficult to pull the AC adapter
off the outlet.
Installation
site Avoid installing the balance in a place where:
CAUTION • It is exposed to corrosive gas or flammable gas;
NOTICE • It is exposed dust, wind, vibration, electromagnetic waves, or a
magnetic field;
NOTICE • It is exposed to direct sunlight or a sudden change in temperature;
or
NOTICE • It is exposed to extremely high or low temperature or humidity.

Installation (1) Remove the protection seals (4 places)

from the protection cover and then put
it on the balance body.
(2) Turn the level screw so that the air
bubble on the level gauge is positioned
at the center of the red circle. Make
sure that the balance never jolt.
For easy adjustment, insert the level
screw on the right back forcibly to the balance body. Then while
lightly pressing the balance top with your hand, adjust the horizontal
level with the level screws on the right front and left front.
Finally, in order to make the balance stable, adjust the right back
screw to touch the floor.
This procedure allows you to level the balance quickly.

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(3) Place the pan supporter on the pan shaft
and then the pan on the pan supporter.
(4) Plug the AC adapter into the outlet.
The balance shows after
self-checking.
(5) Press the POWER/BRK key. All
displays light for one minute. Then
the display automatically shows "zero"
and the balance enters measurement
ready state.
(6) Press the POWER/BRK key again.
The standby mark lights up and the
balance enters standby state.
(7) Warm up the balance.
(8) Calibrate the sensitivity. Refer to “7. SENSITIVITY
CALIBRATION”.
(9) Check the performance. Refer to “11. PERFORMANCE
CHECKS”

3. WARM-UP

• Apply power in advance for one hour

or more. This will allow you to
immediately make an accurate
measurement.
• Even if the balance is not used, keep
the standby mark lit (warm-up state)
by pressing the POWER/BRK key without disconnecting
the AC adapter.
• If the balance is not used for one month or more, disconnect
the AC adapter.

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 4. CAUTION NOTES

Do not...... • put water, metal pin or any thing in the balance;

• open the balance case;
• leave anything exceeding the weighing capacity on the pan;
• expose the balance to anything magnetized;
• connect anything other than the specified equipment to the
connector on the rear side of the balance; and.
• give a shock to the pan.

5. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Preparation Warm up the balance.

for Weighing
Making a (1) Press the POWER/BRK key. The
measure- standby mark goes off and all displays
ment light. Check that there is no segment
mode which is not lit.
(2) The balance shows zero and enters the
measurement mode

Measurement When using a tare, load the tare on the

(1) pan and press the TARE key after a
stability mark is lit.
(2) Check that the display shows zero.
(3) Load a sample. When the stability mark is lit, read the display.
If the total mass of the sample and tare exceeds the weighing
capacity, oL will be displayed.

• Tare................................ A sample container or other.

• Stability mark (→)......... Lights when the displayed value falls within
the stability band. When the load change is
slow, the displayed value will flucutate with
the stability mark lit.

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 6. MENU SELECTION

This balance is designed to permit selection of the measuring conditions to compensate

for vibration and other conditions present at the installation site. This feather permits greater
weighing efficiency and accuracy, and is referred to as “Menu Selection”.
Also in BL series, setting the balance to “ ” (standard measurement mode)
makes a normal measurement and requires no other setting.
The menu in the BL series consists of three classifications. Basically press the TARE key
to go to lower hierarchy, and press the POWER/BRK key to return to upper hierarchy.
Continuously pressing the POWER/BRK key returns the display to weight display from
each hierarchy with single operation.

Step (1) Press the CAL/MENU key during the weight display.
(2) “ ” will be displayed.
(3) Every time the CAL/MENU key is subsequently pressed, the
display be changed in the order shown below.
(4) Select the desired condition and press the TARE key. Then, it will
be set or enter into the lower hierarchy.

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• If the measurement is done at severe measurement environment and the stability of the
display is not so good, set the balance to “ ” (high-stability mode).
• When the high-speed sample pouring mode is executed, or the small mount of sample
pouring is done, set the balance to “ ” (sample mode).

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 6.1 Menu selection when “ ” is selected

Pressing the TARE key when the “ ” is displayed at 1st hierarchy

menu enters 2nd hierarchy menu.
In this menu, ON/OFF of zero tracking, setting the stability detection band,
registration/cancel of unit, ON/OFF of auto print, and ON/OFF of analog display are made.
Key operation and each setting are made as follows.

Ib Lb (pound)
tl Taiwan tael*
tl Taiwan tael*
tl Taiwan tael*
none Sawaran*
none Kyats*

none Custom*

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 (→) : Press the TARE key.
(←) : Press the POWER/BRK key.
(↓) : Press the CAL/MENU key.
• When set to , satisfactory for most use, the stability mark lights when the display
stays within +/-1 unit (the resolution value of the balance) for a fixed period time.
• When the display shows “ :**, *, :**,: :**”, the
currently set conditions are displayed on **.
• Zero tracking eliminates zero drift, and should be on ( ) for normal
weighing. When measuring weight changes over time, or when slowly adding a liquid or
powder to the balance, turn off ( ) the zero tracking feature.
* It can be selected in special Area only.

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 6.2 Menu display when is selected

Pressing the TARE key when the “ ” is displayed at 1st hierarchy

menu enters 2nd hierarchy menu.
In this menu, the input/output format can be set.

(→) : Press the TARE key.

(←) : Press the POWER/BRK key.
(↓) : Press the CAL/MENU key.
• When the display shows “ :**, :**, :**, :**”, the currently set
conditions are displayed on **.

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 7. SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION

The electronic balance measures mass by electronicity compensating for terrestrial

gravitation. Since gravitation varies slightly in different regions, span calibration (sensitivity
calibration) is required when the balance is installed. Temperature also effects balance
accuracy, and calibration must be performed whenever a significant change occurs. It is
good practice to calibrate the balance whenever the balance is moved or unexpected shock
is applied to the balance such that an article drops on the pan.

7.1 Setting the value of sensitivity calibration weight

In this balance, the value for sensitivity calibration weight can be set freely within the
specified range. Using the weight having known value, sensitivity calibration can be made.
Set the weight value using at sensitivity calibration as follows.

Step (1) Following the menu selection, press the

CAL/MENU key to make the display
“ ”.
(2) Press the TARE key to set the
balance to weight set mode.
(3) The weight value currently set is
displayed and the digit to be set blinks.
When the weight value is not changed,
press the TARE key.
(4) Pressing the PRINT key shifts the
blinking digit.
(5) Pressing the UNIT key counts up
the blinking displayed value.
(6) Repeats the steps (4) and (5) to set the
weight value.
(7) When aborting the setting, press the
POWER/BRK key. Then “ ”
is displayed for several seconds, the
balance stops the setting of weight
value and returns to weight display.

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 (8) After the setting of weight value is completed, press the TARE
key.
(9) “ ” is displayed for several seconds and the balance returns to
weight display.
(10) When setting the weight value exceeding the specified range,
“ ” is displayed and then the balance returns to weight
display.
The settable weight value is follows.

More than 150g and less than More than 150g and less than
BL320S (L) BL320H (L)
weighing capacity weighing capacity
More than 300g and less than More than 1000g and less than
BL620S (L) BL2200H (L)
weighing capacity weighing capacity
More than 1500g and less than More than 1500g and less than
BL3200S (L) BL3200H (L)
weighing capacity weighing capacity
More than 100g and less than
BL220H (L)
weighing capacity

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 7.2 Sensitivity Calibration

Perform the sensitivity calibration as follows.

Step (1) Warm up the balance well. Refer to “3. WARM-UP”.

(2) Check leveling.
(3) Unload the sample on the pan and press
the TARE key to zero the display.
(4) Following the menu selection, press the
CAL/MENU key to display “ ”.
(5) Press the TARE key to start the
sensitivity calibration.
(6) The set weight value appears and blinks.
(7) Make sure that the stability mark is lit.
(8) Place the calibration weight on the pan.
At this time, the stability mark will
once disappear.
(9) When the stability mark is lit again,
press the TARE key.
(10) The display shows zero and blinks.
Make sure that the stability mark is lit.
(11) Unload the weight.
(12) When the stability mark is lit again,
press the TARE key.
(13) “ ” is displayed for
several seconds and the balance returns
to weight display. This completes the
sensitivity calibration.
(14) If the different weight is used for this
sensitivity calibration, “ ”
is displayed for several seconds and the balance returns to weight
display. Check the weight and retry the sensitivity calibration.

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 8. REGISTRATION, CANCEL, AND CHANGE OF UNIT

Step for
registration (1) Press the CAL/MENU key and select the display.
(Press the TARE key.)
(2) Press the CAL/MENU key and select the display.
(Press the TARE key.)
(3) The registrable unit is displayed by every pressing the CAL/MENU
key. The registerable units are three kinds which are selected from the
following 14 kinds.
g, kg, ct. pcs, %, oz, ozt, dwt, GN, Hong-kong tail, Singapore tail,
Taiwan tail, Maraysia tail, and Japanese "monme"
However, % and pcs (No. of pieces) cannot be registered simultaneously.
The stability mark is lit on the unit display currently registered.
(4) Press the TARE key on the unit display to be registered. That unit
is registered.
When three kinds of unit are already registered, a new registration deletes
the oldest registration among the three registered units. However, % and
pcs (No. of pieces) cannot be registered simultaneously. Then deletes
unnecessary one.
(5) Continuously pressing the POWER/BRK key returns the display
to weight display.

Step for cancel (1) Carry out the same operation described (1) to (3) above to set unit
display. Selecting the same one of the unit display which is currently
registered (stability mark is lit) cancels the registration.

Step for change (1) Pressing the UNIT key changes the unit which is already
registered.
However, even if the unit of % and pcs is already registered, the
display does not change to this unit unless making a setting of
reference value.

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 9. % SETTING

This balance serves percent (%) display by setting the reference sample to 100%.

Step (1) Register the % unit. (Refer to “8. Registration, cancel, and change of
unit”.
When % unit has been already registered,
it is not necessary to register again.
(2) Place the tare on the pan and press the
TARE key.
(3) Load the reference sample.
(4) Continuously press the UNIT key to
display “ ”.
(5) After the stability mark is lit, press the
TARE key.
(6) “ ” is displayed for several seconds and the balance enters
the % unit display.
Minimum displayed value changes as follows depending on reference
sample weight (REF.)
Referense sample weight (REF.) is count value which minimum
displayed value rearranges one count.
If the % conversion is not possible, “ ” is displayed for
several seconds and the balance returns to weight display.
Type H
REF. < Minimum displayed value × 100 % conversion impossible
Minimum displayed value × 100
100%
< REF. < Minimum displayed value × 1000
Minimum displayed value × 1000
100.0%
< REF. < Minimum displayed value × 10000
Minimum displayed value × 10000
100.00%
< REF. < Minimum displayed value × 100000
Minimum displayed value × 100000 < REF. 100.000%

Type S
REF. < Minimum displayed value × 100 % conversion impossible
Minimum displayed value × 100
100%
< REF. < Minimum displayed value × 1000
Minimum displayed value × 1000
100.0%
< REF. < Minimum displayed value × 10000
Minimum displayed value × 10000 < REF. 100.00%

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 10. PCS (No. of pieces) SETTING

This balance can perform No. of pieces measurement (unit PCS).

No. of standard pieces is 10 pcs, 20 pcs, 50 pcs, or 100 pcs. When the No. of pieces is
increased, the accuracy is improved.

Step (1) Register the PCS unit following the unit

registration. (Refer to “8. Registration,
cancel, and change of unit”.
When PCS unit has been already
registered, it is not necessary to register
again.
(2) Place the tare on the pan and press the
TARE key.
(3) Load the standard sample with required
pieces.
(4) Check that the stability mark is lit.
(5) When pressing the UNIT key
continuously, the display will change as
follows:
“ ”, “ ”,
“ ”, and “ ”
(6) Select the desired PCS display and press the TARE key.
(7) “ ” is displayed for several seconds and the balance enters
the PCS unit display.
When the reference sample weight is less than “readability x No.
of set pieces”, the PCS setting is not made.
In this case, “ ” is displayed for several seconds and
the balance returns to weight display.

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 11. PERFORMANCE CHECKS

Conduct performance checks in a room where the temperature does not change suddenly.
These checks are used to determine if the balance conforms to specifications, and should be
performed with the greatest care.

Preparation • Warm up the balance well.

• Set the measurement condition as follows:
•
•
•

Repeatability Load and unload 10 successive times,

(1) an weight which is near the capacity of
the balance. Then record the following
items:
Xi: Displayed value when the weight
is loaded after stability mark is
lit.
Yi: Displayed value when the weight
is unloaded after stability mark is
lit.
(2) Calculate the standard deviation of
σx and σy using the formulas shown
right.
(3) Balance operation is normal when
the standard deviation is less than
1.5 times the value specified.

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Eccentric error Prepare a sample which weights
(1) approximately 1/4 of the balance
capacity and move it on the pan in the
order as shown right. Record the
results of X1 to X5 in this order.

(2) If the difference (eccentric error) between readings at the center

position and the off center positions is as follows:
BL320H (L), 3200H (L),：7counts
BL H series: 4 counts
BL S series: 2 counts

12. MAINTENANCE

When fouled: • When the balance becomes dirty, wipe it off using a soft cloth with
a small amount of mild detergent.
• Organic solvents or chemical dusters should not be used as they
may damage painted surfaces and the display panel.
• When the balance is placed in a dusty or dirty environment, use the
protection cover of standard accessory.
• The pan can be washed with water. Dry the pan sufficiently and
mount to the balance.

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 13. TROUBLESHOOTING

For countermeasures having an asterisk, contact the nearest Shimadzu sales or service
center.

When What trouble Cause -> Countermeasure

Before • Nothing is displayed by connecting • The AC adapter is disconnected.
weighing the AC adapter to the outlet. • The electrical board is turned OFF.
• is displayed. • There is an internal error in the balance. ⇒ *
During • is displayed. • The mass on the pan is too heavy.
weighing • Sensitivity is not correct.
• is displayed. • The pan or the pan supporter is not in place.
• The display fluctuates. • Influence from vibration or wind
⇒ Improve the installation site.
⇒ Change the measurement mode to High-
stability mode.
• Influence from electric noise or electromagnetic
wave
⇒Maintain a proper distance from the noise
source.
• The display does not change from • Zero tracking works.
zero even if a sample having the ⇒ Refer to “6. Menu Selection”.
weight near readability is loaded.
• The display slowly changes when • The averaging processing is in High-stability
small amount of sample is loaded. mode.
(Normal: readability/1 sec.) ⇒ Change the measurement mode if necessary.
• has appeared suddenly. • There has been an instantaneous power failure.
⇒ Press the POWER/BRK key (the balance
enters weight display mode).
• Data communication cannot be • Setting of communication parameter is wrong.
made. ⇒Refer to “16.4 Setting the input/output format”.
• Wiring of RS-232C cable is wrong.
During PCS • has displayed. • Set value exceeds the specified range.
or % setting ⇒Refer to “9. % setting” and “10. PCS setting”.
During • Does not proceed to next step. • Influence from vibration or wind
sensitivity (The stability mark does not light) ⇒ Improve the installation site.
calibration ⇒ Change the measurement mode to High-
stability mode.
• has displayed. • The weight used for sensitivity calibration is
wrong.
⇒Check the weight and retry the sensitivity
calibration.
• There is an internal error in the balance.⇒ *

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 14. SPECIFICATIONS

Model BL320S (L) BL620S (L) BL3200S (L)

Weighing capacity 320g .620g 3200g
Readability 00.01g 0.01g 00.1g
Standard deviation 0.006g 0.01g 0.06g
Linearity 00.01g 0.02g 00.1g
200g .500g 2000g
Calibration weight (*1)
300g .600g 3000g
Pan diameter (mm) 100×100 160×124
Main body size (mm) Approx. 170 (W)× 240 (D) × 75 (H) mm
Main body weight Approx. 2.2 kg
Stability of sensitivity
±10ppm/°C
(10°C - 35°C)
Applicable tem
5~40°C
perature range
Power supply AC adapter: 100~250VAC, 47~63Hz, Balance : 12VDC, 0.1A (*2)

Model BL220H (L) BL320H (L) BL2200H (L) BL3200H (L)

Weighing capacity 220g 320g 2200g 3200g
Readability 0.001g 0.01g
Standard deviation 0.001g 0.01g
Linearity 0.002g 0.003g 0.02g 0.03g
(*1)
Calibration weight 200g 300g 2000g 3000g
Pan diameter (mm) 100×100 (With the guard) 160×124
Main body size (mm) Approx.170 (W)×240 (D)×114 (H) mm Approx. 170 (W) ×240 (D)×75 (H) mm
Main body weight Approx. 2.2 kg
Stability of sensitivity ±5ppm/°C ±5ppm/°C
±3ppm/°C ±3ppm/°C
(10°C - 35°C) (10~30°C) (10~30°C)
Applicable tem
5~40°C
perature range
Power supply AC adapter: 100~250VAC, 47~63Hz, Balance : 12VDC, 0.1A (*2)

*1 : Refer to “7.1 Setting the Sensitivity Calibration Weight”.

*2 : 12VDC, 1A FOR BL-L (Backlight Type)

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 15. PARTS LIST

Optional accessories

Peripheral devices

Parts name Parts No. Remarks

Printer EP-60A 321-42008-10
Printer EP-80 321-62675-01
RS-232C interface IFB-102A 321-41167-10
Calibration weigh 200g 321-53446 For BL220H (L),
(OIML F1 class in the box) 320H (L)
For BL320S (L)
500g 321-53447 For BL620S (L)
2kg 321-53449 For BL2200H (L),
3200H (L)
For BL3200S (L)

Maintenance parts

Parts name Parts No. Remarks

Pan (small): For 320S (L), 220H (L), 320H (L) 321-54847
Pan (Large): For 620S (L), 3200S (L), 2200H (L), 3200H (L) 321-54846
Pan supporter (small): For 320S (L), 220H (L), 320H (L) 321-53908-11
Pan supporter (Large): For 620S (L), 2200H (L) 321-53908-01
Pan supporter (Large): For 3200S (L), 3200H (L) 321-53908-02
Guard 321-53901
Guard cover 321-55654
Protection cover 321-53902
Level screw 321-53530
AC adapter option

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 16. PERIPHERAL DEVICES

16.1 The EP-60A Electronic Printer

Connection When connecting this balance to the EP-60A, first be sure to pull up
the AC adapter for the balance and EP-60A. Then connect to data I/O
connector as shown below.

Functions
Manual The displayed value is printed whenever the PRINT key is pressed.
printing
Autoprint In the g display of the balance, when the display is within zero ± 3
count, the display is stabled when the sample over 20 counts of g
display is loaded, the balance automatically prints out. Unload this
sample and wait for the display falls into within zero ± 3 counts, then
load a next sample.
Statistic Pressing the STAT key statistically calculates and prints the data
calculation until next pressing of the STAT key.

See Instruction Manual for Electronic Printer EP-60A for further details.

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 16.2 The IFB-102A RS-232C Interface

The IFB-102A is used when the balance is connected to a personal computer.

Connection When connecting the IFB-102A to the balance, be sure to pull up the
AC adapter for the balance. Then insert the plug of IFB-102A into the
DATA I/O connector of the balance.

Signal Pin No. Signal I/O Function

1 FG Ground
2 TXD Output Data output
3 RXD Input Data Input
4 RTS
5 CTS
6 DSR Input Transmitting is possible with (+) polarity.
7 SG Ground
20 DTR Output Receiving is possible with (+) polarity

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Example of
connection

The above connection is one of examples. This may be different

slightly depending on the personal computer connected to be balance.

Example of The following example deals with such a program that the display
programming value of balance is being displayed on the personal compute screen
whenever the (SPACE) key of personal computer is pressed.
Baud rate: 1200 bps
Parity: none
Delimiter: CR
(“ ” means space.)

• IBM/PCAT 10 OPEN “COM1, 1200, N, 8, 1” AS #1

20 Z$=INKEY$
30 IF Z$=“ ” THEN 20
40 PRINT #1, “ D05”
50 INPUT #1, A$
60 PRINT A$
70 GOTO 20

• NEC 10 OPEN “COM : N81NN” AS #1

PC-98 (20 line and under the same IBM/PC/AT)
Setting baud rate (1200BPS) by personal computer’s memory switch.

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 16.3 Input/output Format

means space and DL means delimiter.

Input data Command code + DL

Refer to “16.5 Command Code”.
Output data • For mass display
S- 1000.00g DL
Unit
At 1-byte: Unit +
At 2-byte: Unit
At 3-byte: Unit
Polarity
At plus: Space ( )
At minus: _
Stability information (only at output with stability information)
At stable: S
At unstable: U
• For , display
U- oL DL
Polarity
At plus: Space (_)
At minus: Minus (-)
Stability information (only at output with stability information)
At stable: S
At unstable: U

Data format • ASCII (JIS) code

• Baud rate, parity, and delimiter change depending on menu
selection.

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 16.4 Command Code

Described in this section are the command codes which can be used
when your BL balance is connected to a computer via the IFB-102A
RS-232C interface.

CAUTION The use of characters other than those described here will cause
errors in weighing and data transfer procedures. If an improper code
is mistakenly entered, disconnect the balance power cable for 10
seconds, then reconnect.

Command code Function Description

T Taring Equivalent to the TARE key
D05 Print (output once) Equivalent to the PRINT key
D06 Autoprint Refer to “16.1 The EP-60A Electronic Printer”.
D01 Continuous output Continuous output of data in the balance at
every approx. 100 ms.
For less than 1200 bps, it becomes approx. 150 ms.
D09 Output stop Autoprint or continuous output is canceled.
D07 Single output with stability Printing is made once with stability
information information.
D03 Continuous output with stability Continuous printing is made with stability
information information.
Q ON/OFF selection Toggles between standby state and
measurement state.
{. } Echo back Characters from these command codes until
delimiter are received and transmitted by every
character.
By use this command, message of personal
computer is able to print out EP-60A.
Characters length is under 16 characters,
including delimiter.

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 17. Detailed information on Unit Conversion

Displayed during weighing

Displayed during Unit Display Set-up

Display Minimum
Order Conversion display in the
Illuminated
unit (models
in Center section triangular symbols Unit coefficient
Unit display in the right end raw with minimum
menu (segmented (1g=) display of
section of the display;
character display) 0.01g)
numbered from 1 to
4 from the top.
1 g none g 1 0.01
2 kg none kg 0.001 0.00001
3 ct none carat 5 0.05
4 pcs none piece counting ______ ______
5 % none percentage ______ ______
6 oz none Oz(ounce) 0.035274 0.0005
7 ozt none Ozt(troy ounce) 0.0321507 0.0005
8 dwt none dwt(pennyweight) 0.643015 0.01
9 GN none GN(Grain) 15.4324 0.2
10 tl 1 Hong Kong teal 0.0267173 0.0005
11 tl 2 Singapore tael 0.0264554 0.0005
12 tl 1,2 Taiwan tael 0.266667 0.0005
13 tl 4 Malaysia tael 0.0264600 0.0005
14 mom none momme 0.266667 0.005
15 lb none Lb(pound) 0.00220462 0.00005
16 tl 3,4 Taiwan tael 0.0266667 0.0001
17 tl 1,2,3 Taiwan tael 0.0266667 0.0002
18 tl 2,3,4 Taiwan tael 0.0266667 0.001
19 none 1 Sawaran 0.1250156 0.001
20 none 2 Kyats 0.0602409 0.001
21 none 3 Custom 0.0857338 0.001

*Remark
No.16～21：It can be selected in special Area only.

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OPERATION Of BL series 1/2

MENU SELECTION SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION
STEP STEP
(1) Press the CAL/MENU key during the weight display. (1) Warm up the balance well. Refer to “INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.
(2) “ ” will be displayed. (2) Check leveling.
(3) Every time the CAL/MENU key is subsequently pressed, the display be (3) Unload the sample on the pan and press the TARE key to
changed in the order shown below. zero the display.
(4) Select the desired condition and press the TARE key. Then, it will be set (4) Following the menu selection, press the CAL/MENU
or enter into the lower hierarchy. key to display “ ”.
(5) Press the TARE key to start the sensitivity
Weight display calibration.
<Sensitivity calibration mode> (6) The set weight value appears and blinks.
<Currently set condition> (7) Make sure that the stability mark is lit.
<Standard mode> (8) Place the calibration weight on the pan. At this time,
<Sample pouring mode> the stability mark will once disappear.
<High stability mode> (9) When the stability mark is lit again, press the TARE key.
<Advanced measurement, unit registration, unit registration, (10) The display shows zero and blinks.
and individual setting mode> Make sure that the stability mark is lit.
<Setting the value of sensitivity calibration weight> (11) Unload the weight.
<Input/output format setting mode> (12) When the stability mark is lit again, press the
Weight display TARE key.
(13) “ ” is displayed for several seconds
• If the measurement is done at severe measurement environment and the stability and the balance returns to weight display. This
of the display is not so good, set the balance to “ ” (high-stability completes the sensitivity calibration.
mode). (14) If the different weight is used for this sensitivity
• When the high-speed sample pouring mode is executed, or the small mount of calibration, “ ” is displayed for several seconds and the balance
sample pouring is done, set the balance to “ ” (sample mode). returns to weight display. Check the weight and retry the sensitivity
calibration.
 OPERATION Of BL series 2/2
PCS SETTING % SETTING
STEP STEP
(1) Register the PCS unit following the unit registration. (1) Register the % unit. (Refer to the following.)
(Refer to the following.) When % unit has been already registered, it is not
When PCS unit has been already registered, it is not necessary to register again.
necessary to register again. (2) Place the tare on the pan and press the TARE key.
(2) Place the tare on the pan and press the TARE key.
(3) Load the reference sample.
(3) Load the standard sample with required pieces.
(4) Continuously press the UNIT key to display
(4) Check that the stability mark is lit.
“ ”.
(5) When pressing the UNIT key continuously, the
display will change as follows: (5) After the stability mark is lit, press the TARE key.
“ ”, “ ”, (6) “ ” is displayed for several seconds and the
balance enters the % unit display.
“ ”, and “ ”
Minimum displayed value changes as follows depending on reference
(6) Select the desired PCS display and press the TARE key.
sample weight (REF.)
(7) “ ” is displayed for several seconds and the balance enters the PCS
Reference sample weight (REF.) is count value which minimum displayed
unit display. When the reference sample weight is less than “readability x
value rearranges one count.
No. of set pieces”, the PCS setting is not made.
In this case, “ ” is displayed for several seconds and the balance If the % conversion is not possible, “ ” is displayed for several
returns to weight display. seconds and the balance returns to weight display.

REGISTRATION, CANCEL, AND CHANGE OF UNIT

Step for registration deletes the oldest registration among the three registered units. However, %
(1) Press the CAL/MENU key and select the display. and pcs (No. of pieces) cannot be registered simultaneously. Then deletes
(Press the TARE key.) unnecessary one.
(2) Press the CAL/MENU key and select the display. (5) Continuously pressing the TARE key returns the display to weight display.
(Press the TARE key.)
Step for cancel
(3) The registrable unit is displayed by every pressing the CAL/MENU key.
(1) Carry out the same operation described (1) to (3) above to set unit display.
The registerable units are three kinds which are selected from the following
Selecting the same one of the unit display which is currently registered
14 kinds.
(stability mark is lit) cancels the registration.
g, kg, ct. pcs, %, oz, ozt, dwt, GN, Hong-kong tail, Singapore tail, Taiwan
tail, Maraysia tail, and Japanese “monme” Step for change
However, % and pcs (No. of pieces) cannot be registered simultaneously.
(1) Pressing the UNIT key changes the unit which is already registered.
The stability mark is lit on the unit display currently registered.
However, even if the unit of % and pcs is already registered, the display does
(4) Press the TARE key on the unit display to be registered. That unit is
not change to this unit unless making a setting of reference value.
registered.When three kinds of unit are already registered, a new registration