Warm-up Time
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y To ensure accurate results are
delivered, the balance must warm up
for at least 30 minutes after initial
connection to the power supply.
Only after this time will the device
have reached the required operating
temperature.
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When a verified balance of accuracy class k for use
in legal metrology is connected to the mains power, it
must warm up for at least one hour before operation.
Leveling
h
Leveling the balance compensates for slant or
unevenness at the place of installation. The balance
must be perfectly horizontal to ensure consistent,
reproducible weighing results.
Information: The balance needs to be re-leveled and
adjusted each time its setup location is changed.
Models Secura:
When "Level" appears on the display,
you must level the balance.
t
Make sure that the weighing pan is
unloaded.
t
Touch "LEVEL!"
t
Follow the instructions on the
interactive display.
Models Quintix and Practum:
t
Turn the two feet as shown in the
illustration until the air bubble is
centered within the circle of the level
indicator.
– Air bubble at 12 o'clock:
turn the two feet clockwise.
– Air bubble at 3 o'clock: turn the left
foot clockwise and the right foot
counterclockwise.
– Air bubble at 6 o'clock:
turn the two feet counterclockwise.
– Air bubble at 9 o'clock: turn the left
foot counterclockwise and the right
foot clockwise.
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Installation and Operating Instructions Secura, Quintix, Practum
Instructions for Use in Legal Metrology
Additional Display Elements:
– Metrology line with additional information about minimum
load (Min) and verification scale interval (e)
Warning symbol to indicate calculated values, negative gross
values or values that are smaller than the minimum sample
quantity (SQmin).
Setup Menu „Settings": On balances verified for use in legal
metrology, not all functions and settings are available.
Interface Specification (Data Output)
Settings „PC – SBI" and „USB RS232 SBI" for the identifica-
tion of digits not verified for use in legal metrology: In the
setting „SBI" there is no automatic identification of display
digits not verified for use in legal metrology. Corresponding
measures or settings must be carried out on the peripheral
device.
Below-balance Weighing
A port for a below-balance weighing hook is located
on the bottom of the balance.
h
Install a draft protection shield.
t
Lift cover plate out of the bottom of
the balance.
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Warning: When doing this, put the
balance to one side and not on the
side of the weighing pan.
t
Attach a wire (or similar) to the
sample and hang it on the notched
hook.
h
If the below-balance weighing port is no longer being
used, close the opening with the cover plate again,
so that the weighing results are not adversely affected
by drafts.
The below-balance weighing port may not be opened
or used on balances used for legal metrology.
Anti-Theft Locking Device
t
A Kensington lock can be installed at
the fastening point on the back of
the balance if required.
t
The balance can also be secured at
the installation location with a chain
and lock, for example.