Shimadzu AUW
Shimadzu AUW
Shimadzu AUW
(Euro Version)
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Note
This instruction manual uses the following notation conventions to indicate
Item Description
1, 2, 3 .... Indicates the step number in a procedure or a sequence of changes in the balance display.
[ ] key Indicates the operation key on the balance. See 2.2.
“ ” Indicates the message appearing in the balance display.
Indicates that the balance is in the weighing mode and mass is displayed in one of the weigh-
mass display
ing units.
Safety Precautions
Caution
To ensure safe and proper operation of the balance, observe the following precautions.
• Do not use the balance in hazardous areas.
This includes areas where the balance is expose to dust or flammable gases and liquids.
• Use the AC adapter specified by Shimadzu.
To prevent electric shock, never disassemble the AC adapter.
The AC adapter is designed for indoor use. Do not use the AC adapter in exterior envi-
ronments or where it may be splashed by water.
Ensure that the power supply voltage meets the indicated range of the AC adapter.
• Handle the balance carefully.
The balance is a precision instrument of solid design.
• Do not connect peripheral devices other than those recommended by Shimadzu.
The balance may not operate properly if peripheral devices other than those specified in
this manual are used. The specifications of the RS-232C/AUX connector are described
in Appendix 4. Connect the peripheral devices according to the methods described in this
instruction manual.
• Do not disassemble the balance, accessories, or peripheral unit.
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Declaration Of Conformity
Directives
EMC directive 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC
EN55022: 1994 / A1: 1995 / A2: 1997 (Class A)
EN55024: 1998
EN61000-3-2: 1995 /A1: 1998 /A2: 1998, EN61000-3-3: 1995
Low Voltage directive 73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC
EN60950: 1992 /A1: 1993 /A2: 1993
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EC type-approval certificate
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Shimadzu Balances and 21 CFR Part 11
21 CFR Part 11
21 CFR Part 11, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, Final
Rule (often referred to as Part 11) is the United States Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) regulation affecting computer resources
and electronic records that are used for any document that is
required to be kept and maintained by FDA regulations.
Requirements concerning computer resources security are key ele-
ments in Part 11.
The controls implemented as a result of security related require-
ments are intended to result in trusted records.
Shimadzu WindowsDirect
When Shimadzu balances are integrated with laboratory software by
means of our WindowsDirect function, no communication software is
required or used.
The Shimadzu balance functions as a primary device in the system,
just as a keyboard, mouse or other data entry hardware does.
For this reason, system validation and compliance may be greatly
simplified with the use of Shimadzu balances.
Two-way Communication
Shimadzu balances have always been computer friendly and they
can be set up for bi-directional communication as part of a fully auto-
mated production system or LIMS.
This manual includes the command codes and information needed
by programmers to integrate Shimadzu balances with their software.
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Contents
Notation Conventions
Safety Precautions
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
3. Specifications ....................................................................................................... 5
4. Installation ............................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Installation Site .................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Unpacking and Delivery Inspection .................................................................... 8
4.3 Installation ......................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Turning On the Power ........................................................................................ 12
4.5 Span Calibration ............................................................................................... 13
5. Basic Operation
(Read Chapters 1 to 5 for basic but proper operation of the balance.) 15
5.1 Weighing ........................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Changing the Unit Display .................................................................................. 17
5.3 Switching the Weighing Range (AUW-D series only) ........................................... 17
5.4 For Stable Measurement in Semi-micro Range (AUW-D series only) ................... 18
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Contents
Appendices .................................................................................................................... 90
A-1. Menu map ......................................................................................................... 90
A-2. Standard Accessories and Maintenance Parts List .............................................. 93
A-3. Special Accessories (Options) List ...................................................................... 93
A-4. Specifications for RS-232C Connector ................................................................ 94
A-5. Table of Unit Conversion Constants .................................................................... 95
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Contents
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1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Shimadzu AUW-D/AUW/AUX/AUY Series analytical balance. Shimadzu
In order to make full use of the functions and performance provided in the AUW-D/AUW/AUX/AUY
series balance, please read this instruction manual before using the balance and keep the manual for
future reference.
This manual has notation for AUW-D series, AUW series, AUX series, AUY series, combined as AUW-
D/AUW/AUX/AUY series (or notations two to three series). Note that the menu settings and the calibra-
tion display examples shown in this manual are mainly for the AUW220 model. On different models,
the numerical values and other items may differ.
The model name can be found in the label placed in front of the weighing chamber. The alphabets in
model name indicate its series name. AUW220D and AUW120D are called AUW-D series.
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2. Component Names and Functions
Pan
Supports the object to be weighed.
Anti-draft ring
Reduces influence on
measurement from air Display panel
drafts. Displays information such as
results, errors, functions in
progress, and information for
function settings.
Balance main body
Level indicator
used to install the
Label balance level.
Shows model name and infor-
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BRK MENU
[POWER] key [CAL] key [O/T] key [UNIT] key [PRINT] key [1d/10d] key
*1 Either “Taring” (at a weight exceeding 2.0% of the capacity) or “Zero-setting” (at a weight within 2.0% of the
capacity) takes place with a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in EU.
*2 Output is not made until the display is stable with a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in EU.
*3 Not applicable to a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in EU.
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2. Component Names and Functions
Bar graph
Bar graph display
display section
section Units display section
(Some of the symbols and characters on the balance display are not used by this balance.)
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3. Specifications
3. Specifications
AUW-D series
Series name AUW series AUX Series AUY series
Capacity 220g/82g 120g/42g 320g 220g 120g 320g 220g 120g 220g 120g
Minimum display 0.1mg/0.01mg 0.1mg/0.01mg 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg 0.1mg
≤0.1mg ≤0.1mg
Repeatability
(220g range) (120g range)
(standard ≤0.15mg ≤0.1mg ≤0.1mg ≤0.15mg ≤0.1mg ≤0.1mg ≤0.1mg ≤0.1mg
≤0.05mg ≤0.02mg
deviationσ)
(82g range) (42g range)
±0.2mg ±0.2mg
(220g range) (120g range)
Linearity ±0.3mg ±0.2mg ±0.2mg ±0.3mg ±0.2mg ±0.2mg ±0.2mg ±0.2mg
±0.1mg ±0.03mg
(82g range) (42g range)
3s 3s
Response time
(220g range), (120g range),
(stabilization time, 3s
15s 12s
typical)
(82g range) (42g range)
Operation tem-
5 to 40 deg.C
perature range
Temperature coefficient
of sensitivity ±2ppm/deg.C (when PSC function is Off) ±2ppm/deg.C
(10 to 30 deg.c)
Sensitivity stabil-
±2ppm (when PSC function is On)
ity(10 to 30 deg.c)
Power
DC, 10 to 15.5V, 600mA (Plug polarity: center negative)
requirements
Analog
display • • • • • • • • • •
Battery
(option) • • • • • • • • • •
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3. Specifications
ECTA series name AUW-D series (dual range type) AUW series AUX series AUY series
Model name AUW220D AUW120D AUW320 AUW220 AUW120 AUX320 AUX220 AUX120 AUY220 AUY120
Accuracy class I I I I I I I I I I
Capacity 220g/82g 120g/42g 320g 220g 120g 320g 220g 120g 220g 120g
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Verification scale interval (e) 0.001g 0.001g 0.001g 0.001g 0.001g 0.001g 0.001g 0.001g 0.001g 0.001g
Number of verification
220000 120000 320000 220000 120000 320000 220000 120000 220000 120000
scale interval
g
0.0001g/ 0.0001g/
Scale interval (d) 0.0001g 0.0001g 0.0001g 0.0001g 0.0001g 0.0001g 0.0001g 0.0001g
0.00001g 0.00001g
Tare range (by substraction) 220g 120g 320g 220g 120g 320g 220g 120g 220g 120g
Accuracy class I I I I I I I I I I
Capacity 1100ct/410ct 600ct/210ct 1600ct 1100ct 600ct 1600ct 1100ct 600ct 1100ct 600ct
Verification scale interval (e) 0.01ct 0.01ct 0.01ct 0.01ct 0.01ct 0.01ct 0.01ct 0.01ct 0.01ct 0.01ct
Tare range (by substraction) 1100ct 600ct 1600ct 1100ct 600ct 1600ct 1100ct 600ct 1100ct 600ct
Display backlight • • •
PSC automatic span cali-
bration • • • • • • • •
Clock-CAL • • • • •
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WindowDirect • • • • • • • • • •
RS-232C I/F • • • • • • • • • •
Specific gravity measurement
software, piece counting, %
display
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Analog display • • • • • • • • • •
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4. Installation
4. Installation
4.1 Installation Site
Caution
The balance must be installed in a proper place to ensure safe and accu-
rate measurement. Avoid the following types of sites.
(Continued)
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4. Installation
Install on a sturdy and level tabletop. Stone is recommended. Rather than the middle of the room, the
edges and corners are generally appropriate for vibration-free measurement. The optimal environmen-
tal conditions are 20°C±2°C with a relative humidity of 45 ∼ 60%RH.
Caution
The glass doors open backwards beyond the rear end of the main body.
Make certain enough space is saved to allow the doors fully open.
Note
Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
The balance must be used within the temperature range indicated on the
verification label.
Caution
Analytical balance is a precision instrument. Make certain not to allow any
impact when placing it on the table.
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4. Installation
Pan supporter
Anti-draft ring
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Verify that there has been no damage and that the following standard packing items are present. Con-
tact your local distributor in case of damaged or missing items.
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4. Installation
4.3 Installation
1 Attach the adapter cable holder.
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(2) Pan
3 Attach the pan supporter, the pan, and the anti-
(1) Pan supporter draft ring.
Anti-draft ring (1) Gently attach the pan supporter on the center
(3)
axis of the weighing chamber.
(2) Gently place the pan on the pan supporter.
(3) Place the anti-draft ring.
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Note
Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
Legal regulations require a verified balance be sealed. This control seal is a
self-destructive adhesive label. This seal is irreparably damaged invalidat-
ing the verification, if you attempt to remove it. The balance must then be
re-verified before it is used for legal measurements.
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4. Installation
Note
A power cable may be necessary to connect
the AC adapter to the power source, depend-
ing on the type of the AC adapter
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Balance
Power cable
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4. Installation
After installation, be certain to complete warm up and span calibration. During span calibration, the bal-
ance must be left in a very stable condition. To do this, leave the power on at standby (warm up) for an
hour or more before performing calibration. When using the AUW-D series in the small range (mini-
mum display 0.01mg), leave the power on for at least four hours. Also, perform calibration in conditions
without people entering and leaving the room and without air flow or vibration. The AUW series is
equipped with display backlight. Use of the backlight requires warm up in mass display such as "g", not
in standby state. The default setting of backlight is ON.
Note
For accurate measurement, perform span calibration again when the bal-
ance is moved or when the temperature of the installation site has
changed. It is recommended that either PSC or Clock-CAL be set to ON so
that the necessary calibrations will operate automatically.
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4. Installation
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Note
For accurate measurement, perform calibration again when the balance is
moved or when the temperature of the installation site has changed. Daily
calibration before use is recommended.
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5. Basic Operation (Read Chapters 1 to 5 for basic but proper operation of the balance.)
5. Basic Operation
(Read Chapters 1 to 5 for basic but proper operation of the balance.)
5.1 Weighing
1 Open one of the glass doors of the weighing
chamber, place the weighing vessel (container)
on the pan, and close the glass door again.
(When using a container)
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5. Basic Operation (Read Chapters 1 to 5 for basic but proper operation of the balance.)
Note
• Except when placing or removing items or calibration weights to and
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from the weighing chamber, keep the glass doors closed unless other-
wise described in this manual.
• Air convection causes measurement error if the temperatures of the
weighed item and the chamber are different. In order to avoid this,
equalize the temperatures by leaving the item in the extra space within
the chamber before weighing.
Notes
Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
Indicates that the balance is set exactly to “Zero” with the zero-setting
function (within ±0.25e: e = verification scale interval).
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5. Basic Operation (Read Chapters 1 to 5 for basic but proper operation of the balance.)
Note
The units to be used must be registered as described in 12.Units. If the
power is turned off and turned on again, the weighing unit will be 'g'. (The
registered units remain.)
Small range
Large range
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5. Basic Operation (Read Chapters 1 to 5 for basic but proper operation of the balance.)
The small range (semi-micro range, minimum display 0.01mg) of AUW-D series dual range balances
produces excellent response and stability. However, weighing in the 0.01mg range is generally more
subject to the environment and how measurements are performed compared to the 0.1mg range.
When using the small range of AUW-D series, observe the following instructions in order to obtain the
best result.
Avoid air current from the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is in operation, the temperature of
the air current from it has a large difference from the room temperature. Air current and presence of dif-
ferent temperatures both make the measurement unstable.
The temperature of the balance does not change as fast as the room temperature. Changing room
temperature prior to measurement causes temperature difference remaining for a long period. Even
without direct blow of air current, contact of air of different temperatures generate air convection in the
weighing chamber and result in unstable display.
• Leave the glass doors open while not in use. This prevents temperature gap between weighing
chamber and ambience.
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5. Basic Operation (Read Chapters 1 to 5 for basic but proper operation of the balance.)
Do not use the door of the room. Do not allow other people enter, exit or move in the room.
Open glass door minimum. Use long tweezers etc. Equalize the temperature of the samples to the
chamber’s.
Remove influence of the heat emitted from human body and the heat from the sample to be weighed.
Equalize the temperature of the object to be weighed to that of balance weighing chamber (If possible
keep the object in the extra space of the chamber prior to measurement.) Use a long pair of tweezers,
spatula or other instruments to keep hands away from the weighing chamber. Open the glass door as
little as possible when loading / unloading.
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6. WindowsDirect Function
6. WindowsDirect Function
6.1 What is WindowsDirect?
The AUW-D/AUW/AUX/AUY series can output data directly to a personal computer running Lotus 1-2-
3, Excel or other Windows® applications, as if the numeric value in the balance display were typed
from the keyboard. This function is called WindowsDirect. It uses components that are already part of
the Windows OS, and does not need communication software to be installed. Combination with Auto
Print function (13.4) is also possible to further enhance productivity. WindowsDirect does not allow the
computer to send commands to the balance . In order to control the balances, programming with com-
mand codes (14.2.3) is required.
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6. WindowsDirect Function
Notes
• When data is outputted to the computer by WindowsDirect function, the
effect is the same as “typing the numerical value displayed on the bal-
ance and pressing Enter key on the computer’s keyboard”. If you wish
the effect of “pressing → key” instead of “pressing Enter key” on the
computer’s keyboard”, select “SEtwin -” in the above step 1, instead of
“SEtwin |”. The “SEtwin -” setting menu display appears when the
[MENU] key is pressed one more time from “SEtwin |”.
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6. WindowsDirect Function
6 Open “Settings”.
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6. WindowsDirect Function
9 Click “OK”.
11 Click “OK”.
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6. WindowsDirect Function
1 Start Windows®.
Note
Turning on the balance before Windows®* is completely activated may
cause incorrect operation.
Windows®* = Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, and higher.
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6. WindowsDirect Function
Notes
• This function may not operate on a computer on which a normal U.S.
version of Microsoft Windows®* does not operate. Some types of per-
sonal computers may not be able to use this function or some features
may be limited. Shimadzu does not guarantee that this function can be
used on all computers without any problems currently or in the future.
• Shimadzu is not liable for any direct or indirect problems caused by this
function. It is recommended that important data or programs on your
computer be backed-up before using this function. For the operation of
Windows®* or the computer, refer to commercial tutorials or the appro-
priate instruction manual.
• It is necessary to have the “Accessibility Options” function of Windows®*
installed on the PC. To install “Accessibility Options”, select “Start” →
“Setting” → “Control panel” → “Add /Remove Programs” and open the
“Windows® Setup” tab. Place a check mark on “Accessibility Options.”
For more information, see the Windows®* instruction manual.
• When “Support Serialkey device” is selected in Accessability Options,
software which uses the same RS-232C port on that computer does not
operate correctly, until Serialkey support is discontinued. If another
device (an external modem, plotter or etc.) is to be connected, remove
the check mark placed on “Support Serialkey device” and re-activate
Windows® after the balance is disconnected.
For Windows® 98 and higher, try setting the computer again without restarting.
For Windows® 95 Version 4.00.950B, see A-7., “Supplemental Notes on Windows Direct”.
Communication through LAN by other applications may interfere with Serialkey device set-up. Try with-
out LAN connection.
Windows®* = Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, and higher.
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6. WindowsDirect Function
Notes
• This function may generate incorrect data when the displayed value is
not a weight value (i.e. error code or time).
• The unit designation is not transmitted. The balance display unit
selected and the unit required by the application should be set the
same.
• This function may operate incorrectly depending on the settings of vari-
ous lock keys of the keyboard such as the NUMLOCK or cursor key
lock. Change the state of the lock and function keys on the computer
keyboard.
• Peripheral devices connected to the DATA I/O such as Electronic Printer
EP-50 cannot be used with this function.
• When this function is used, a command cannot be sent from the periph-
eral device or computer to the balance.
• Set the data formats, such as decimal places and units, according to
each application.
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7. Menu Item Selection
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7. Menu Item Selection
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7. Menu Item Selection
Mass display
(Example)
Execute the preset calibration method (see 10.2, 10.3.1)
(Example)
Settings check display (see 7.4.1)
Standard mode
Pouring mode
Settings for Stability and Response (see 11.2)
Anti-convection mode
High-stability mode
Mass display
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7. Menu Item Selection
Stability and response setting Stability detection band setting Appears when
⎛ St : Standard mode ⎞ ⎛ b1 : 1 count ⎞ zero tracking is on
⎜ Co : Anti-convection mode ⎟ ⎜ b5 : 5 count ⎟
⎜ Hi : High-stability mode ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜ Po.n : Pouring mode (normal environment) ⎟ ⎝ b10 : 10 count ⎠
⎜ ⎟
⎜ Po.S : Pouring mode (very stable environment)⎟
⎝ Po.U : Pouring mode (unstable environment) ⎠
The weight symbol appears when either or both of the fully-automatic span calibration PSC or Clock-
CAL are on.
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7. Menu Item Selection
The menu setting operations can be locked so that the settings cannot be inadvertently changed. This
is called Menu Lock. WindowsDirect settings also lock. The menu lock is set with the following proce-
dure.
How to lock the menu
If a menu item selection is attempted in locked status, the message “LoCKEd” appears and the menu
selection is not allowed. To allow menu selections again, follow this procedure.
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8. Setting the Built-in Clock (AUW-D/AUW/AUX series only)
AUW-D/AUW/AUX series are installed with a built-in clock. set the clock before use of Clock-CAL
(10.3.3) or Calibration report (10.4.1) functions. Note that the current time is displayed during STAND-
BY mode (4.4).
8.1 Date
1 From the mass display, press the [CAL] key
repeatedly until “SEttinG” appears, press the [O/T]
key. “CAL dEF” will appear.
(Example)
3 Pressing the [UNIT] key increases the blinking
digit by one. Pressing the [PRINT] key moves the
(Nov.2, 2004)
blinking digit one place to the right.
Note
The actually outputted date format is not the same as the display during
this setting. Select your desirable style of expressing year, month and date
in 8.2.
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8. Setting the Built-in Clock (AUW-D/AUW/AUX series only)
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8. Setting the Built-in Clock (AUW-D/AUW/AUX series only)
8.3 Time
1 From the mass display, press the [CAL] key
repeatedly until “SEttinG” appears. Press the [O/T]
key. “CAL dEF” will appear.
(Example)
2 Press the [CAL] key repeatedly until “t-HH.MM”
appears (HH and MM are each two digits repre-
(2:25PM)
senting hour and minute, respectively), and press
the [O/T] key.
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9. Display Settings
9. Display Settings
9.1 Bar Graph Display
This function displays a bar graph representation of the load on the pan. This may be used to prevent
sudden appearance of “oL” (overload) during measurement. This bar graph display can be turned on
or off.
Setting ON/OFF
(Example)
During
3 Press the [O/T] key. “Ad-on” is displayed. At
setting this point, pressing the [CAL] key switches the
(When ON)
display between “Ad-on” and “Ad-oF”. When the
(Example)
During current setting is displayed, the stability mark
setting ( ) appears. To change the setting, press the
(When ON)
[O/T] key when the desired setting appears, and
the display will return to “AdiSP:∗∗”, indicating the
(Example)
Setting new setting.
check
(When OFF)
4 If no change is required, press the [POWER]
key. The display returns to “AdiSP:∗∗”.
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9. Display Settings
Notes
• The decimal point does not move. When the minimum display is changed
by one decimal place, the final decimal place remains empty.
• In the AUW-D series the [1d/10d] key switches the weighing ranges and
the position of the decimal point also changes. (See 5.3)
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9. Display Settings
The AUW series is equipped with a backlight for the display to allow easy viewing regardless of the
surrounding lighting conditions. The backlight can be switched on and off.
(Example)
During
3 To change the settings, press the [O/T] key
setting when the “LiGHt:∗∗” appears. The display shows
(When OFF)
“LiGt-on”.
(Example)
Setting
6 If no change is required, press the [POWER]
check key to return to “LiGHt:∗∗”.
(When OFF)
Note
When backlight is used for normal operations, any required “warm-up”
should also by performed with backlight on. Leave the balance in mass dis-
play, rather than “STAND-BY” for the required warm-up period. (See 4.4)
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10. Calibration
10. Calibration
10.1 What is calibration?
Calibration is required to accurately weigh items with an electric balance. Calibration must be per-
formed in these conditions:
• When the location of the installation site is changed (even when moved within the same room).
• When the room temperature changes.
• Also, daily calibration before use is recommended.
The AUW-D/AUW/AUX series are set to operate fully-automatic span calibration PSC by default. The
AUY series requires span calibration using external weights.
The Essential Role of Span Calibration for the Use of Electronic Balances
The measurement desired when using an electronic balance is the measurement of mass. However, an elec-
tronic balance cannot detect mass directly. Instead, it detects the weight (the weight is the Earth’s attraction on
the item, gravity) and displays the mass as computed from the weight. The proportion of mass to weight
depends on the gravitational acceleration at the location. By placing calibration weights of accurately known
mass on the electronic balance, the corresponding weight for that mass can be recorded. This allows the mass
of any item that is subsequently weighed to be computed from its weight and accurately displayed. The record-
ing and setting of weight-mass relation is known as span calibration.
The necessity can be recognized this way for example, the gravitational acceleration in the Japanese cities of
Kyoto and Tokyo are 979.70775 cm/s2 and 979.76319 cm/s2 respectively, with a difference of about 0.0057%.
This means that if a balance is calibrated in Kyoto and the balance is moved to Tokyo, an object of 100.0000g
mass will exhibit 100.0057g on the balance, generating an error of two digits.
Always perform span calibration at the installation site before using the balance to correct for this effect.
In addition, electronic balances use a permanent magnet and a coil in their weight detecting system. Even with
compensation, a permanent magnet generates a sensitivity difference of up to ± 2ppm (two millionths) with every
1 C fluctuation in temperature. When measuring for example, a 100g object, this difference amounts to ±2mg,
which means a possible error on the final two digits displayed on the electronic balance. If the temperature
changes by 5°C after calibration, an object of 100.0000g may appear to increase to a maximum of 100.0010g.
When there is a change in temperature, always calibrate again for accurate measurement.
Note
Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
The balance must be used within the temperature range indicated on the
verification label.
When PSC (refer to 10.3.2), fully-automatic span calibration, is not acti-
vated, operator must carry out span calibration (refer to 10.2) upon blinking
of the Weight Symbol.
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10. Calibration
Span calibration ...... Adjustment of the balance sensitivity using two weight values, zero
and near-capacity
Calibration test ...... Comparing the current calibration mass reading to the calibration
mass reading after the last span calibration.
Calibration ...... Specifies both span calibration and calibration test.
The AUW-D/AUW/AUX series have a built-in, motor-driven calibration weight. This weight allows easy
key calibration operations (i-CAL, i-tESt) without having to maintain external weights and manually load
and unload weights. These models are also equipped with functions for performing fully-automatic
span calibration whenever necessary. The two functions are PSC, for executing automatic span cali-
bration made necessary by temperature changes, and Clock-CAL, for performing automatic span cali-
bration at set times. Calibration can also be done with external calibration weights (E-CAL, E-tESt).
Calibration of the built-in calibration weight with external calibration weights (PCAL) is also possible.
Calibration of the AUY series must be done with external calibration weights as this series does not
have a built-in calibration weight.
Calibration
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10. Calibration
“i-tESt” (The balance is checked with the built-in weight but not adjusted.)
(Example)
previous span calibration for several seconds.
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10. Calibration
“E-tESt” (The balance is checked with external calibration weights but not adjusted.)
shows “E tESt”.
(Example)
7 The set weight value (Refer to 10.3.5) appears,
blinking.
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10. Calibration
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10. Calibration
Using a temperature sensor, this function performs fully-automatic span calibration with the built-in
weight when a significant temperature change is detected.
If PSC turned ON, when there is a temperature change that would influence sensitivity, span calibra-
tion executes automatically to maintain the sensitivity of the balance. Span Calibration executes auto-
matically in mass display mode under any of the following circumstances.
(1) When there is a change in the surrounding temperature
(2) When about four hours has passed since the previous calibration.
(3) After either condition (1) or (2) above has been met during warm up at stand-by status, when
the balance is switched to mass display mode.
In mass display mode, when any of the conditions above has been met, the weight symbol will blink for
about two minutes as notification of span calibration before calibration begins.
The sensitivity before and after span calibration is slightly different. Also, no measurements can be
made during span calibration. When you wish to avoid entering span calibration in the middle of one
round of measurements, pressing the [POWER] key when the weight symbol is blinking will abort the
automatic span calibration.
Note
Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
The balance must be used within the temperature range indicated on the
verification label.
When PSC is not activated, operator must carry out span calibration (refer
to 10.2) upon blinking of the Weight Symbol.
Caution
Make certain that no object is on the pan and all the doors are closed during
span calibration. Never cause vibration of the balance during calibration.
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10. Calibration
(Example)
2 Press the [CAL] key repeatedly until “PSC:∗∗”
Setting appears. The ∗∗ positions show the current set-
check ting, either “on” when on or “oF” when off.
(When ON)
PSC and Clock-CAL can each be turned on and off independently.Weight symbol appears in the Set-
tings Check Display (see 7.4.1) when either or both of PSC and Clock-CAL are on.
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10. Calibration
The balance can be set to execute fully-automatic span calibration at set times (up to three times a
day) with the built-in weight and the built-in clock. Clock-CAL is a very convenient function, when cali-
bration reports are desired for regular calibrations, or to schedule span calibrations during break times
to avoid interruption of measurement work.
The weight symbol blinks for about two minutes as notification of span calibration before it begins.
Pressing the [POWER] key during the notification blinking halts the automatic span calibration.
Caution
Make certain that no object is on the pan and all the doors are closed during
span calibration. Never cause vibration of the balance during calibration.
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10. Calibration
(Example)
changed. Pressing the [PRINT] key moves the
blinking digit one place to the right. Press the
(When set for 3:15 PM.) [UNIT] key to change the value of the blinking
digit. When the [UNIT] key is pressed, the value
of the blinking digit increases by 1 at a time. The
numerals progress in this order:
0→1→2→...→9→_→0... Set the hours in the
range from 00 to 23 and the minutes from 00 to
59. Press the [POWER] key to complete the set-
ting. The display returns to “t CAL t ∗”.
PSC and Clock-CAL can each be set on and off independently. Weight mark appears in the settings
Check Display (see 7.4.1) when either or both of PSC and Clock-CAL are on.
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10. Calibration
The built-in calibration weight is already calibrated before shipping but the operator can also calibrate
the built-in calibration weight using their own external calibration weights. The calibration of the built-in
calibration weight is called PCAL. Inputting the conventional mass value (s) of the operator’s calibra-
tion weight (s) can provide the most accurate span calibration (refer to 10.3.6). Perform span calibra-
tion only after correct installation and thorough warm up. Also, make sure that nothing is on the pan
and ensure conditions free from the influence of vibration or air flow.
(Example)
3 When the display shows a value, “XXX.XXXX”,
place the weight of the value displayed on the
pan. (Refer to 10.3.6)
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10. Calibration
Note
In the AUW-D series the conventional mass value may be input for up to
five decimal places.
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10. Calibration
Note
In the AUW-D series the conventional mass value may be input for up to
five decimal places.
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10. Calibration
Setting the calibration report provides an automatic calibration record output every time span calibra-
tion or calibration test is performed. An optional electronic printer (see 14.1) can save reports by print-
ing them.Combination with Clock-CAL function (see 10.3.3) provides fully-automatic and periodical
calibration and reports.
(Example)
Setting
2 Press the [CAL] key repeatedly until “GLP: ∗∗”
check appears. The ∗∗ positions show the current set-
(When OFF)
ting, “on” when set and “oF” when unset.
(Example)
During
5 To change the setting, press the [O/T] key
setting when the desired setting appears, or
(When ON)
(Example)
Setting
6 Press the [POWER] key to return to “GLP: ∗∗”
check without changing the setting.
(When set to ON)
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10. Calibration
This setting is for the balance ID number that is output along with the calibration report.
(Example)
2 Press the [CAL] key repeatedly until “id: ∗∗∗∗”
appears. (The ∗∗∗∗ is a number.) Press the [O/T]
key. In the upper part of the display panel, the
symbol and the symbol appear in
order to indicate numerical input mode. The left-
most digit of ∗∗∗∗ blinks. The numeral of the blink-
ing digit can be changed.
(Example)
3 Press the [UNIT] key to increase the value of
the blinking digit by 1. Press the [PRINT] key to
set that digit and move the blinking digit one place
to the right. When the desired setting is entered,
press the [O/T] key to confirm the balance ID
number.
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10. Calibration
This setting determines whether or not the date and time on the balance’s built-in clock is printed out
along with the calibration report.
(Example)
Setting
2 Press the [CAL] key repeatedly until “Prtdt:∗∗”
check appears. The ∗∗ positions show the current set-
(When ON)
ting, “on” when set (print) and “oF” when unset
(do not print).
(Example)
During
3 To change the setting, press the [O/T] key
setting when “Prtdt:∗∗” is showing. The display will show
(When ON)
“Prdt-on”. (The “:” becomes “-”)
(Example)
During
5 To change the setting, press the [O/T] key
setting when the desired setting appears, or
(When OFF)
(Example)
Setting
6 Press the [POWER] key to return to “Prtdt: ∗∗”
check without changing the setting.
(When OFF)
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11. Environment Settings
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11. Environment Settings
(When high-stability From the mass display, press the [CAL] key repeat-
mode is selected)
edly until “Hi-Stb” is displayed. Press the [O/T] key
here to enter High-stability mode. Setting of this mode
can be confirmed only in settings check display (see
7.4.1).
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11. Environment Settings
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11. Environment Settings
(Example)
2 Press the [CAL] key twice. “bAnd:∗∗” is shown.
The ∗∗ part (single or double digits) shows the
current stability detection band setting.
(When setting is 1 count)
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11. Environment Settings
(Example)
2 Press the [CAL] key once. “trC:∗∗” is shown.
Setting The ∗∗ part shows the current setting as “on” for
check on and “oF” for off.
(When ON)
(Example)
During
3 Press the [O/T] key. “trC-on” appears (The “:”
setting changes to “-”.). At this point, pressing the [CAL]
(When ON)
key changes the display between “trC-oF” (zero
tracking off) and “trC-on” (zero tracking on). When
the current setting is displayed, the stability mark
( ) appears.
(Example)
During
4 Press the [O/T] key to select the zero tracking
setting setting currently diplayed, or
(When ON)
(Example)
Setting
5 Press the [POWER] key to return to the “trC:∗∗”
check display without changing the setting.
(When OFF)
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12. Units
12. Units
The AUW-D/AUW/AUX/AUY series allow display of various mass units. Units that are registered
beforehand can be called by simply pressing the [UNIT] key when in mass display.
The default units are gram, percentage, PCS, and carat. In order to use the other units included in the
AUW-D/AUW/AUX/AUY series, register the units beforehand according to section 12.1. Units that are
not needed can also be removed from registration.
Registration of units for piece counting and specific gravity measurements are also covered in section
12.1. For information about piece counting, refer to 13.1. Refer to 13.2 for solid specific gravity mea-
surement and 13.3 for liquid density measurement.
(Example)
ity mark ( ) appears with the units and func-
tions that are currently registered.
(When carat is registered)
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12. Units
∗ Depending on the legal restriction, these units are not always available.
∗ Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
These units are not available for use.
∗∗ Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
This unit is not available for use.
(Example)
3 Select the units to register by pressing the [O/T]
key when the desired unit appears. To remove a
(When piece counting function is not registered)
registered unit, press the [O/T] key when the unit
to be removed appears with stability mark.
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12. Units
(Example)
2 From the mass display, press the [UNIT] key
repeatedly to switch to the % display.
(When % is used for the first time)
Notes
• When the [UNIT] key is pressed, the display returns to the mass display,
with units such as g. The actual mass of the current sample can easily be
displayed at any time this way.
• When changing the item to serve as a 100% standard, the process must
be repeated from step 3.
• In steps 2 through 4, the display is output in percentage based on the last
setting of percentage conversion.
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13. Application Functions
(When PCS is used for the first time) 3 When a weighing vessel (container) is used,
place the vessel on the pan and press the [O/T]
(Example)
key. (The display does not change.)
(When PCS is used for the first time) 4 Count the 10 pieces (or 20, 50, 100 pieces) of
(Example) the sample to be measured accurately and load
them on the balance.
(When PCS is used for the first time)
5 Press the [CAL] key. “Ld 10” is displayed.
(When loading 20 pieces) 8 “SEt” appears for several seconds and the
number of pieces is displayed.
Notes
• When the [UNIT] key is pressed, the display returns to the mass display,
with units such as g. The actual mass of the current sample can easily
be displayed at any time this way.
• When changing the item to be counted, the process must be repeated
from step 3.
• In steps 2 through 4, the display is output in pieces based on the unit
mass of the item measured in the previous use of PCS.
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13. Application Functions
Notes
• Although the density display shows 4 decimal places, not all of these
digits will stabilize depending on the conditions.
• When the items to be measured are placed in the liquid, they must be
completely immersed and must not have bubbles adhering to the sur-
face of the sample or the immersed hanging pan.
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13. Application Functions
(Example)
7 Place the sinker on the balance pan.
Notes
• Although the density display shows 4 decimal places, not all of these
digits will stabilize depending on the conditions.
• When the sinker is placed in the sample liquid, it must be completely
immersed and must not have bubbles adhering to its surface or the
immersed hanging pan.
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13. Application Functions
(Example)
During
3 Press the [O/T] key. The display shows “AP-on”
setting and after this, pressing the [CAL] key switches
(When ON)
the displays between “AP-on” and “AP-oF”. When
the current setting is displayed, the stability mark
(Example) ( ) appears. To change the setting, press the
During
setting [O/T] key when the desired setting appears, or
(When OFF)
Note
No more than one of the four application modes, Auto Print (13.4), Interval
Timer (13.5), Add-on Mode (13.6), Formulation Mode (13.7), can be set
ON at the same time.
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13. Application Functions
(Example)
3 Press the [O/T] key. “int: ∗∗:∗∗” appears.
(∗∗∗∗ are numbers)
The symbol and the symbol appear
in order to show number entry mode. ∗∗:∗∗
shows the current interval setting as [MM:SS]
(where MM is minutes and SS is seconds). The
leftmost digit blinks.
(Example)
4 Pressing the [UNIT] key increases the blinking
(When set to 1 minute, 30 seconds) digit by 1. Pressing the [PRINT] key moves the
blinking digit one place to the right. Set minutes
up to 99 and seconds up to 59.
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13. Application Functions
Note
No more than one of the four application modes, Auto Print (13.4), Interval
Timer (13.5), Add-on Mode (13.6), Formulation Mode (13.7), can be set
ON at the same time.
Notes
• The [O/T] key can always be used for taring.
• In interval timer standby status, pressing the [POWER] key puts the bal-
ance in power standby status.
• Using the interval timer function for long periods of time may generate
measurement errors due to drift of the balance.
• Short interval settings may not operate properly, depending on the capa-
bility of the device receiving the data. In this case, increase the length of
the interval.
• During use of the interval timer function, keep PSC (10.3.2) and Clock-
CAL (10.3.3) functions off.
• Do not perform any type of calibration while using interval timer function.
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13. Application Functions
Notes
• No more than one of the four application modes, Auto Print (13.4), Interval Timer (13.5), Add-
on Mode (13.6), Formulation Mode (13.7), can be set ON at the same time.
• When Add-on mode is ON, fully-automatic span calibration by PSC (10.3.2) or Clock-CAL
(10.3.3) is not performed. Instead, Weight symbol ( ) keeps blinking when span calibration
is necessary. Span calibration with the built-in calibration weight or external weights can be
performed between sets of measurements.
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13. Application Functions
(Example)
2 Press the [CAL] key repeatedly until “Formu:∗∗”
appears. The “∗∗” shows the current setting, “on”
Setting
check for on, “oF” for off.
(When OFF)
(Example)
During
3 Press the [O/T] key. The display shows “Formu-on”
setting and after this, pressing the [CAL] key switches
(When OFF)
the displays between “Formu-on” and “Formu-oF”.
(Example)
When the current setting is displayed, the stability
During
setting mark ( ) appears. Press the [O/T] key when the
(When ON)
desired setting is shown, to change the setting, or
(Example)
During
setting
(When ON)
4 Press the [POWER] key to return to “Formu:∗∗”.
Note
No more than one of the four application modes, Auto Print (13.4), Interval
Timer (13.5), Add-on Mode (13.6), Formulation Mode (13.7) can be set ON
at the same time.
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14. Communication with Peripheral Devices
Notes
• Refer to the instruction manual of EP-80.
• Continuous output cannot be made to an electronic printer.
• Electronic Printer EP-60A can also be used.
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14. Communication with Peripheral Devices
Notes
• The cable must have the correct connections as shown in the diagram
below.
• Cables with the connections shown below and the special accessory
RS-232 cable are not guaranteed to operate properly for all types of
computers and devices.
FG 1 --------------- 1 FG
TXD 2 --------------- 3 RXD
RXD 3 --------------- 2 TXD
RTS 4 --------------- 5 CTS
CTS 5 --------------- 4 RTS
DSR 6 --------------- 20 DTR
SG 7 --------------- 7 SG
DTR 20 --------------- 6 DSR
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14. Communication with Peripheral Devices
Data format 1 (“F-dF1” in menu item selection) is the Shimadzu’s standard data format. (See 14.3.3.5)
The following is the details of this data format.
The data length varies depending on attached information, unit expression and the delimiter
selection as explained in (2).
Remarks
Position 1: For a positive value, " " (space) (20H), and for a negative value, "-" (2DH) is
in this position.
Positions 2 to 10: The absolute value. When the numerical value does not use all the 9 posi-
tions, the code for space (20H) is entered to each excessive position as
shown in this example.
With AUW-D, space may appear after the value; at the position No.10.
Positions 11,12: One or two letters indicating the weighing unit. As shown in this example,
the code for space is entered at position No.12 if only one letter is used for
the unit.
Position 13: Code for delimiter.
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Data O L C/R
For “-oL” (negative overload), Position 1 is replaced with “-” (minus, ASCII code: 2DH).
The following parts appearing in “(2) Information of additional bytes” also apply to (3).
(i) Output with stability information
(iv) When the delimiter “C/R+L/F” is selected
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14. Communication with Peripheral Devices
Caution
Inputting characters and command codes not shown here into the balance
may not only alter the previous settings but may also impair proper mea-
surement.
If by mistake characters or commands not shown here are entered into the
balance, immediately unplug the power supply cable and wait about ten
seconds before plugging it in again.
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14. Communication with Peripheral Devices
These settings are menu item selections for determining communication specifications when connect-
ing to devices such as an electronic printer or a computer.
The settings here are effective for both RS-232C and DATA I/O communication specifications. When a
printer or another device is connected to the DATA I/O connector, set the balance communication set-
tings to “Standard Setting 1”.
Five standard settings are stored in the balance, that are composed for frequently used types of com-
munication. Selecting a standard setting allows all of these items to be set at once: communication
speed (baud rate), delimiters, parity (and bit length), stop bit, data format, and handshake. Setting
combinations that are not included in the standard settings may be selected by individual items in the
User Settings.
The combinations shown in the table below are available as standard setting 1 to standard setting 6. In
the communication settings menu, the standard settings 5 and 6 cannot be selected. The standard set-
tings 5 and 6 (WindowsDirect) can be set easily without entering the menu (see 6.2.1).
Display
Parity
at menu Compatible Data Hand-
Baud rate Delimiter (and bit Stop bit
item manufacturer format shake
length)
selection
Standard set- Shimadzu
iF:F1 1200 C/R None (8) 1 dF1 Hardware
ting 1 (standard)
Standard set- Shimadzu
iF:F2 1200 C/R None (8) 1 dF2 Hardware
ting 2 (extended)
Standard set-
iF:F3 Mettler 2400 C/R+L/F Even (7) 1 dF3 Hardware
ting 3
Standard set-
iF:F4 Sartorius 1200 C/R+L/F Odd (7) 1 dF4 Hardware
ting 4
Standard set- Shimadzu
SEtwin | 300 Win | None (8) 1 dF1 Software
ting 5∗ WindowsDirect
Standard set- Shimadzu
SEtwin - 300 Win - None (8) 1 dF1 Software
ting 6∗ WindowsDirect
User settings
iF:USEr User set User set User set User set User set User set
(see 14.3.3)
∗ Refer to 6.2.1 for selection of these standard settings.
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14. Communication with Peripheral Devices
The user setting allows individual setting for each item in communication settings.
Making user settings
(Example)
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Display during
setting b-300 b-600 b-1200 b-2400 b-4800
Display during
b-9600 b-19.2K b-38.4K
setting
9600bps 19.2Kbps 38.4Kbps
Setting specifics
baud rate baud rate baud rate
(2) When the desired setting appears, press the [O/T] key.
(3) Press the [POWER] key to return to “io.b:∗∗∗∗”.
Display during
setting d-Cr d-LF d-CrLF d-Cn d-win
delimiter
delimiter delimiter
Setting specifics delimiter C/R delimiter L/F WindowsDi-
C/R + L/F Comma
rect
(2) When the desired setting appears, press the [O/T] key.
(3) Press the [POWER] key to return to “io.d:∗∗∗∗”.
Display during
setting P-no P-odd P-EvEn
(1) When the desired setting appears, press the [O/T] key.
(2) Press the [POWER] key to return to “io.P:∗∗∗∗”.
Display during
setting S-S1 S-S2
(2) When the desired setting appears, press the [O/T] key.
(3) Press the [POWER] key to return to “io.S:∗∗∗∗”.
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(2) When the desired setting appears, press the [O/T] key.
(3) Press the [POWER] key to return to “io.F:∗∗∗∗”.
Caution
When using EP-80, EP-50, EP-50WIN or EP-60A electronic printer, always
use data format 1.
Note
When set to data format 2, the balance will always send a process result
in response to commands from the computer.
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14. Communication with Peripheral Devices
(Example)
2 Press the [CAL] key repeatedly until “dECPt:∗∗”
appears (∗∗ indicates the current setting. “Pr” for
Setting
check period, “Co” for comma.
(when period is selected)
(Example)
During
3 Press the [O/T] key. The display shows
setting “dECPt-Co” and after this, pressing the [CAL] key
(when period is selected)
switches the displays between “dECPt-Co” and
(Example)
“dECPt-Pr”. When the current setting is displayed,
During
setting the stability mark ( ) appears. To change the
(when comma is selected)
setting, press the [O/T] key when the desired set-
ting appears, or
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15. Maintenance and Transport
Caution
Handle the glass doors with great care to keep them from breaking. When
removing the knob on the inside of the door, be very careful not to allow the
hand to touch the pan supporter shaft in the weighing chamber. When
removing the door rails, take care not to let the rail edge injure the hands.
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15. Maintenance and Transport
• In the AUW-D/AUW/AUX/AUY series, when the door rails of the side glass doors become dirty or
worn, the rails can be replaced.
Removing the door rail
Door rail
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15. Maintenance and Transport
15.2 Transport
When moving by hand … Remove the anti-draft ring, the pan, and the pan supporter from
the weighing chamber. Lift the main body as shown in the figures
and carry it securely in both hands.
When using other methods
of transport … Use the packing box in which the balance was delivered.
Caution
This is a precision instrument. Handle with care and
0d
1d/1
O/T
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POW K
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Note
Using a verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU:
Span calibration must be newly performed (refer to 10.2) after the balance
has been moved and re-installed, before using the balance as a legal mea-
suring instrument in the EU.
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16. Troubleshooting
16. Troubleshooting
16.1 Error Code Displays
Error code display Description Countermeasures
The zero point shift is large during cali- Remove items from the pan.
CAL E2
bration.
CAL E3 Large span error in PCAL Use the correct calibration weight.
CAL E4 Large span error in span calibration Use the correct calibration weight.
CHE X (X is a numeral) Internal malfunction Please contact a service represen-
(when the display stops here) tative.
Internal malfunction Please contact a service represen-
Err 0X (X is a numeral)
tative.
An improper value setting was attempted. Enter the correct numbers or deci-
Err 20
mal points.
Err 24 Power voltage error Check the power voltage.
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16. Troubleshooting
16.2 Troubleshooting
When Symptom Possible Causes Countermeasures
Before Nothing appears in the The AC adapter is not securely Check power supply and connect
measurement display. connected. The power switch- correctly.
board of the room is turned off.
The power voltage is incorrect.
During The display fluctuates. Vibration or wind effects Change the installation site.
measurement Change the stability and
The stability mark does response settings or change the
not readily appear. stability detection band.
Attempting to measure volatile Measure with a lid on it.
The measured results substances
have poor repeatability.
The weighed item is electrically Measure in a metal container.
charged. Measure with a metal object
The display diverges in
larger than the items.
the same direction.
The sample temperature and Measure at the same tempera-
the temperature inside the ture. Leave the item in the cham-
“CAL d” appears frequently. weighing chamber differ. ber before measurement.
Change to high-stability mode.
There are air currents entering Leave the glass doors of the
the weighing chamber. weighing chamber open 1 to 2
cm wide when not in use.
Effects of electronic noise or Move away from the noise
strong electromagnetic waves source.
Internal trouble with the bal- Contact a service representative.
ance
“oL” or “-oL” is displayed. The load on the pan is too Use within the weighing capac-
large. The pan is detached. ity. Place the pan on correctly.
Automatic span calibra- Severe temperature variations Move to a location with less tem-
tion executes frequently. in the room or the instrument perature fluctuation.
The mass display is Span calibration has not been Perform correct span calibration.
incorrect. done.
No taring to zero before weigh- Press the [O/T] key to return
ing. mass to zero before weighing.
The desired weighing The unit has not been regis- Set unit beforehand. (See 12.1)
unit cannot be called by tered beforehand.
[UNIT] key.
Cannot transmit or Communication settings are Make the proper communication
receive data to or from wrong. settings.
computer or device.
Error message appears. Refer to the error code table.
During Error message appears. Refer to the error code table.
calibration
Attempt of The menu cannot be The menu is locked Remove the menu lock. (See 7.4.3)
menu settings entered. “LoCKEd” is dis-
played briefly.
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Appendices
Appendices
A-1. Menu map ( in brackets after the menu item shows reference section number)
• [CAL] key: Pressing the [CAL] key moves to the next menu in the current hierarchy.
( in the diagram below)
• [O/T] key: Pressing the [O/T] key moves the current hierarchy to the menu of one hierarchy down.
( in the diagram below) When no menu exists in the hierarchy below, this command is fixed.
• [POWER] key: Pressing the [POWER] key returns the current hierarchy to the menu of one hierarchy up.
( in the diagram below) (Pressing the [POWER] key and holding it down returns the interface
directly to the mass display.)
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Continued
A
*1 AUW-D, AUW, AUX series only
*2 AUW series only (Not for AUW-D)
*3 AUW-D, AUW series only
# Default settings
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al unit
it
it
ound unit
0.0000 Mass display
.5)
9.1) *1 AUW-D, AUW, AUX series only
*2 AUW series only (Not for AUW-D)
*3 AUW-D, AUW series only
# Default settings
)
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Note
The number and specifications noted here are subject to change without
notice. The RS-232C cables are not guaranteed to match every computer
or device. Also, their lock screws may not match the connector threads on
the balance.
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1g = 1000 mg
= 5 ct
= 0.266667 mom
= 0.00220462 Lb
= 0.0352740 Oz
= 0.0321507 Ozt
= 0.0267173 TL-HK
= 0.0264555 TL-Singapore
= 0.0266667 TL-Taiwan
= 0.0264600 TL-Malaysia
= 0.0266071 TL-China
= 0.643015 dwt
= 15.4324 GN
= 0.216999 m
= 0.0657895 b
= 0.0857339 t
= 1.12877 o
Note
Units except for “g” (gramme) and “ct” (carat) are not available for a
verified balance as a legal measuring instrument in the EU.
Note
The unit of parts pounds (o) is not outputted to external devices.
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Notes
• The following is a standard guideline used to determine whether the bal-
ance is working properly. The specific criterion can be set according to
each user’s requirements.
• Conduct the performance check in a location without changes in room tem-
perature. Install the balance following the instruction of this manual.
• Leave the calibration weight in the weighing chamber before start perfor-
mance check so that the temperatures will be equalized.
• For placing and removing the weight, use a long pair of tweezers. Do not
put hand into the weighing chamber.
Repeatability
For AUW-D series, perform steps 3 to 5 in 1 Leave the power on in mass display (backlight
both large and small ranges. of AUW series illuminates if it is set to on) and let
stand for one hour (two hours for AUW-D series).
Rx = Xmax-Xmin
0d
1d/1
INT
PR
IT
UN
O/T
L
CA
PO
WER
BR
K
ME
NU
Ry = Ymax-Ymin
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㧦Weight of 1/4 of
the results X1 through X5, for the locations
the capacity 1 through 5, respectively.
Order If all the differences between the value measured
5 4 in the center location and each of the other loca-
1: center
tions are within ±1mg, the balance cornerload
1
2 3
2: front-left performance is considered normal.
3: front-right
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Caution
1. This information is provided for the convenience of the operator. Follow
these countermeasure procedures under the operator's own responsibil-
ity. Shimadzu Corporation and Microsoft Corporation accept no responsi-
bility whatsoever for malfunctions or other results of these countermeasures.
2. If Serialkey Device setting happens to be executed without following
these countermeasures and the computer fails to startup properly, restart
the computer and press the F8 key when the “Starting Windows®95”
screen appears. Select “3. Safe mode” startup and then remove the
check from “Control Panel” “Accessibility Options” “General”
“Support Serialkey Devices”. Then restart Windows®95.
2. Countermeasure Procedures
0.1 2.1 If Internet access is available, access
URL http://www.shimadzu.co.jp/products/scale/download/jindex.html
and follow the instructions given there.
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2.2
0.2 If Internet access is not available
(1) Exit all applications currently running.
(2) Select “Start” Designate filename for execution
(3) Enter “regedit” for the name.
(4) Click “OK” and the registry editor program starts up.
(5) Double click “HKEY_LOACL_MACHINE”.
(6) Double click “System”.
(7) Double click “CurrentControlSet”.
(8) Double click “Service”.
(9) Double click “Vxd”.
(10) Double click “VCOMM”.
(11) Double click “EnablePowerManagement” on the right side of the window.
(12) Change 0000 01 00 00 00 to 0000 00 00 00 00
(13) Click “OK”.
(14) Select “Registry” “Exit Registry Editor”.
(15) Select “Start” “Windows®” “Shut Down” “Restart the Computer?” “Yes”
This completes the countermeasure process. After this the procedure is effective, even when Win-
dows® is restarted. However, these procedures must be followed again if Windows® is reinstalled.
3. Reference
Microsoft Corporation offers information about this issue on the Internet site.
Microsoft and Windows® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
3.6
16.5
20
Balance bottom
leφ
Ho
1.5
Below-weigh hook
1.5
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A-9. Index
continuous output ....................................... 78
A current time .......................................... 12, 34
AC adapter .......................................9, 12, 93
accessories ................................................93 D
add-on mode ..........................................4, 71
air currents .................................................55 data format ................................................. 76
analog display bar graph display date ..................................................... 32, 54
anti-convection mode ..................................55 DC IN connector ..................................... 2, 12
anti-draft ring ....................2, 9, 10, 85, 87, 93 decimal point .............................................. 36
application functions ....................................63 default settings ................... 20, 30, 90, 91, 92
application keyboard ...................................93 delimiter ............................................... 80, 82
Auto Print ........................................20, 24, 68 display ................................... 2, 4, 11, 12, 35
automatic output Auto print, Interval timer door glass door
dual range .............................................. 5, 17
B
E
backlight .........................................12, 13, 37
bar graph display ....................................4, 35 electronic printer ............. 3, 26, 52, 74, 80, 83
basic operation ...........................................15 environment settings .................................. 55
baud rate ..............................................80, 82 error code display ....................................... 88
below-weigh hook .......................2, 64, 66, 99 executing calibration ................................... 40
BPS ............................................................82
built-in calibration weight built-in weight F
built-in clock ..............................12, 32, 47, 54
built-in weight ......................40, 44, 45, 47, 49 foot switch .................................................. 93
buzzer ..........................................................3 format ............................................ 76, 80, 83
Formulation mode ...................................... 72
fully-automatic span calibration ............. 45, 47
C fully-automatic span calibration (baced on tem-
cable ..................................12, 21, 74, 75, 93 perature detection) PSC
calibration .................................38, 39, 40, 44 fully-automatic span calibration (by time setting)
calibration of the built-in weight ....................49 Clock-CAL
calibration report ...................................47, 52
calibration test ............................................44 G
calibration test with built-in calibration weight
...................................................................44 glass door ............................ 2, 14, 15, 85, 86
calibration test with external weights ............44 GLP ........................................................... 52
calibration weight value .........................50, 51 GMP .......................................................... 52
Clock-CAL ................................13, 39, 47, 52
command codes ...................................20, 78
communication setting ...........................20, 80
H
communication speed .....................26, 80, 81 handshake ........................................... 80, 83
component names ........................................2 high-stability mode ..................................... 56
computer ............................20, 22, 74, 75, 80
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percentage ................................................. 62
I performance check ..................................... 96
peripheral .......................................... I, 26, 74
Inputting external calibration weight value .. 50, 51
peronal computer computer
installation .................................. 7, 10, 38, 40
personal computer ................................ 20, 75
interval timer .............................................. 69
piece counting ............................................ 63
in-use protective ......................................... 11
power ............................................. 12, 21, 74
in-use protective cover ..................... 9, 11, 93
preset calibration method ............................ 44
ISO ............................................................ 52
printer electronic printer
PSC ..................................................... 13, 45
K
key panel ........................................... 2, 3, 11 R
key switches key panel
range weighing range
response .................................................... 55
L RS-232C .................................... 2, 21, 75, 94
RS-232C conector (specification) specifica-
large range ................................................ 17 tions for RS-232C connector
level adjustment ......................................... 10
level indicator ......................................... 2, 10
level screw ....................................... 2, 10, 93 S
liquid density ........................................ 60, 66
safety precaution ........................................... I
self check ................................................... 12
M setting calibration type of regular use .......... 44
setting units ................................................ 60
maintenance ........................................ 85, 93 settings check display ..................... 29, 30, 56
menu ......................................................... 27 small range .................................... 13, 15, 17
menu item selection ......................... 3, 27, 28 solid specific gravity measurement ........ 60, 64
menu lock .................................................. 31 span calibration ..13, 14, 38, 44, 45, 47, 49, 52
menu map ............................................ 27, 90 span calibration with built-in calibration weight
menu reset ................................................. 30 ................................................................... 44
minimum display .......................... 3, 5, 17, 36 span calibration with external weights .... 14, 44
specific gravity measurement kit ...... 64, 66, 93
N specifications for RS-232C connector .......... 94
stability ....................................................... 55
numerical value input ............................. 3, 28 stability detection band ............................... 58
stability mark .................................... 4, 15, 58
stability wait ................................................ 78
O stand by ............................................. 3, 4, 12
options ....................................................... 93 standard accessories .................................. 93
output ...................... 3, 20, 68, 69, 71, 78, 83 standard setting .......................................... 80
stop bit ................................................. 80, 82
P
T
pan supporter ............................. 9, 10, 85, 93
parity ................................................... 80, 82 tare .............................................................. 3
PCAL calibration of the built-in weight taring ............................................... 2, 15, 71
PCS ........................................................... 63 time ...................................................... 34, 48
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Z
zero tracking .............................................. 59
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AUW-D/AUW/AUX/AUY Series
(From mass display) Press [CAL] key repeatedly till “Pouring” is displayed → Press [O/T] key
→ Pouring mode is set and the display returns to mass display. (See 11.2.4 for detail.)
POWER CAL O/T UNIT PRINT 1d/10d For Weighing Minute Samples
BRK MENU
• The default setting of Zero Tracking function is ON. When measuring minute sample or very slow
[POWER] key [CAL] key [O/T] key [UNIT] key [PRINT] key
change in mass, switch Zero Tracking OFF.
[1d/10d] key
Stabilizing Display Decimal point symbol can be selected from “period” and “comma”.
→ See main manual 14.4.
Date output style can be selected from “yyyy-mm-dd”, “mm-dd-yyyy” and “dd-mm-yyyy”.
• If it is unavoidable to install the balance at a location subject to air flow or vibration, try changing the
→ See main manual 8.2.
environmental settings to high stability mode.
Date and time can be output to external device from the balance (except for AUY).
→ Press [PRINT] key for about 3 seconds.
How to set high stability mode
(From mass display) Press [CAL] key repeatedly till “Hi-Stb” is displayed → Press [O/T] key →
High stability mode is set and the display returns to mass display. (See 11.2.3 for details)
Hints on Fully-automatic Span Calibration Span Calibration Procedure
Fully-automatic span calibration PSC (Not with AUY series) (Refer to 10.3.2 for detail.) Span calibration is required to accurately weigh items with an electronic balance.
Default setting of PSC is ON. Upon detection of temperature change, span calibration is automatically Span calibration should be performed:
performed to maintain accuracy. Weight symbol ( ) blinks prior to fully-automatic calibration. • When the location of the balance is changed, even within the same room.
• When the room temperature changes considerably.
• Periodically, according to the quality control plan of the user.
How to skip a PSC
Before span calibration, verify that the balance is in the mass-display and that the pan is empty.
Press [POWER] key while Weight symbol ( ) is blinking.
AUW-D/AUW/AUX Series (Span Calibration Using Built-in Weight)
(1) Press the [CAL] key once. The display shows “i-CAL” (default settings).
How to switch off PSC (2) Press the [O/T] key. After the display shows “CAL 2”, “CAL 1”, “CAL 0” and “CAL End”, it returns
to the mass display and span calibration is complete.
From mass display, press [CAL] key repeatedly until “SEttinG” appears. → Press [O/T] key to
display “CAL dEF”. → Press [CAL] key repeatedly until “PSC:on” appears. → Press [O/T] key.
“PSC-on” appears. → Press [CAL] key. “PSC-oF” appears. → Press [O/T] key. Stability mark
( ) is added. → Press [POWER] key returns “PSC:oF”. → Press [POWER] key repeatedly to
return to the mass display.
sary.
(1) (2)
* When fully-automatic span calibration PSC is on, span calibration is automatically performed accord-
Clock-CAL
ing to temperature changes. PSC is set to ON by default. (See 10.3.2)
Clock-CAL is a practical alternative that performs regular automatic span calibration according to time
setting (AUW-D/AUW series only, up to 3 times a day, refer to 10.3.3).
AUY Series (Span Calibration Using External Weights)
UNIT
PRIN
T
1d/10
d
O/T O/T
L L
CA CA
ER ER
MENU
POW POW MENU
K
BR K
BR
BRK MENU
(1) PressFrom the mass display, press the [CAL] key. The display shows “E-CAL” (default set-
tings).
(2) Press the [O/T] key. Span calibration begins and the zero display blinks and about 30 seconds
later the weight value to be loaded appears.
(3) Open the weighing chamber’s glass door, set the indicated weight on the pan, and shut the
glass door.
(4) After the zero display blinks, remove the weight from the pan and shut the glass door. “SEt”,
“CAL End” appears and, after returning to mass display the span calibration is complete.