321 56840 21K Shimadzu BL Precision Balance Manual

321-56840-21K

Nov. 2008

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.

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Requests

• Provide this manual to the next user in the event that the instrument is transferred.

• To ensure safe operation, contact your Shimadzu Balance representative for installation,

adjustment, or reinstallation after moving the instrument to a different site.

Notices

• The content of this manual is subject, without notice, to modifications for the sake of improve-

ment.

• Every effort has been made to ensure that the content of this manual was correct at the time

of creation. However, in the event that any mistakes or omissions are discovered, it may not

be possible to correct them immediately.

• The copyright of this manual is owned by Shimadzu Corporation. Reproduction and duplica-

tion of whole or part of the content without permission of the company are strictly prohibited.

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Note

This instruction manual uses the following notation conventions to indicate

Safety Precautions and additional information.

Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may

result in injury to personnel or equipment damage.

Note Provides additional information needed to properly

use the balance.

Notation Conventions

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To ensure that you use the balance safely and correctly, read the following precautions carefully and

observe them.

WARNING

Never disassemble, modify or attempt to repair this product or any

accessory.

You could sustain an electric shock or the product could operate abnormally.

If you believe that the balance has failed, contact your Shimadzu representative.

Use the balance with the specified power supply and voltage.

Using the balance with an incorrect power supply or voltage will lead to fire or trouble

with the balance.

Note also that if the power supply or voltage is unstable or if the power supply capacity

is insufficient, it will not be possible to obtain satisfactory performance from the balance.

Use the correct weighing units.

Using incorrect weighing units can lead to accidents as a result of weighing errors.

Check that the weighing units are correct before starting weighing.

Do not use the balance outdoors or anywhere where it will be exposed to

water.

You could sustain an electric shock or the product could operate abnormally.

The levels of danger and damage that will arise if the balance is used incorrectly are classified and

indicated as shown below.

Precautions are classified and explained by using one of the symbols below, depending on the

nature of the precaution.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in

serious injury or possibly death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, may result in

minor to moderate injury or

equipment damage.

Indicates an action that must be

performed.

Indicates an action that must

NOT be performed.

Instructions Prohibitions

Prohibitions

Instructions

Prohibitions

Safety Precautions To be strictly observed

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CAUTION

Avoid locations where the balance

will be exposed to any of the

following.

This could cause accidents or poor

performance.

• Air flow from an air conditioner,

ventilator, door or window

• Extreme temperature changes

•Vibration

• Direct sunlight

• Corrosive or flammable gases

• Dust, electromagnetic waves or a

magnetic field

Install the balance on a strong and stable flat table or floor.

Placing the balance in an unstable site could lead to injury or trouble with the balance.

When selecting the installation site, take into account the combined weight of the

balance and the item to be weighed.

After a power outage, turn the power back ON.

When a power outage occurs, the power is shut off automatically. Therefore, begin

operation from 2. INSTALLATION (4) (^ page 4) again.

Treat the balance with care and respect.

The balance is a precision instrument. Subjecting it to impacts could cause it to fail.

When moving the balance, remove pan and pan supporter. Grasp it firmly with both

hands to carry it.

If the balance has to be stored for a long time, store it in the packaging box in which it

was delivered.

Do not connect anything other than peripheral devices specified by

Shimadzu to the balance’s connector.

If you do, the balance may stop working normally.

In order to avoid trouble, always connect peripheral devices in accordance with the

directions in this manual.

If you detect anything abnormal (e.g. a burning smell) disconnect the AC

adapter immediately.

Continuing to use the balance with an abnormality could lead to fire or an electric

shock.

Prohibitions

Instructions

Prohibitions

Instructions

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Action for Environment (WEEE)

To all user of Shimadzu equipment in the European Union:

Equipment marked with this symbol indicates that it was sold on or after 13th August 2005,

which means it should not be disposed of with general household waste. Note that our equip-

ment is for industrial/professional use only.

Contact Shimadzu service representative when the equipment has

reached the end of its life.

They will advise you regarding the equipment take-back.

With your co-operation we are aiming to reduce contamination from

waste electronic and electrical equipment and preserve natural

resource through re-use and recycling.

Do not hesitate to ask Shimadzu service representative, if you require

further information.

WEEE Mark

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Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer’s Name: SHIMADZU CORPORATION

Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division

Address : 1, Nishinokyo-Kuwabara-cho, Nakagyo-ku,

Kyoto 604-8511, Japan

declares in sole responsibility that the following product

Product Name Electronic Balance

Model Name BL series

P/N Depend on configuration. See Appendix 1.

referred to in this declaration conforms with following directives and standards

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

EN 55022:2006 (Class B)

EN 55024:1998 + amendment A1:2001 + amendment A2:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2000 + amendment A2:2005

EN 61000-3-3:1995 + amendment A1:2001 + amendment A2:2005

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

EN 60950:2001

The last two digits of the year in which CE marking was affixed for Low Voltage

Directive 2006/95/EC are 03.

Note 1) This declaration becomes invalid if technical or operational modifications are

introduced without manufacturer’s consent.

Note 2) This declaration is valid if this product is used alone or in combination with the

accessories of this product which are mentioned in attached Appendix 1 or

other instruments which fulfill with the requirement of mentioned directive.

Note3) Importer/Distributor and Authorised Representative in EU is as follows:

SHIMADZU EUROPA GmbH

Address :Albert-Hahn-Strasse 6-10, 47269 Duisburg, F.R. Germany

Quality Assurance Department

Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division

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Appendix 1

Product Name :

Electronic Balance

Model No. P/N

With AC adapter

BL-320S 321-61465-52

BL-620S 321-61465-53

BL-3200S 321-61465-55

BL-220H 321-61465-42

BL-320H 321-61465-43

BL-2200H 321-61465-44

BL-3200H 321-61465-45

Without AC adapter

BL-320S 321-61465-32

BL-620S 321-61465-33

BL-3200S 321-61465-35

BL-220H 321-61465-22

BL-320H 321-61465-23

BL-2200H 321-61465-24

BL-3200H 321-61465-25

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

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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

• 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.

• Check the power supply voltage.

• Check that the supplied power voltage satisfies the displayed value

on the AC adaptor.

• 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.

• 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:

• It is exposed to corrosive gas or flammable gas;

• It is exposed dust, wind, vibration, electromagnetic waves, or a

magnetic field;

• It is exposed to direct sunlight or a sudden change in temperature;

or

• 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.

Note

Caution

Note

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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

Press the POWER/BRK key. The

standby mark goes off and all displays

light. Check that there is no segment

which is not lit.

The balance shows zero and enters the

measurement mode

When using a tare, load the tare on the

pan and press the TARE key after a

stability mark is lit.

Check that the display shows zero.

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.

Making a

measure-

ment

mode

Measurement

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1)

(2)

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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.

tl

Ib Lb (pound)

Taiwan tael*

none

Sawaran*

Kyats*

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.

BL320S (L) More than 150g and less than

weighing capacity BL320H (L) More than 150g and less than

weighing capacity

BL620S (L) More than 300g and less than

weighing capacity BL2200H (L) More than 1000g and less than

weighing capacity

BL3200S (L) More than 1500g and less than

weighing capacity BL3200H (L) More than 1500g and less than

weighing capacity

BL220H (L) More than 100g and less than

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.

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.

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.

Step for cancel

(1)

Step for change

(1)

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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

< REF. < Minimum displayed value × 1000 100%

Minimum displayed value × 1000

< REF. < Minimum displayed value × 10000 100.0%

Minimum displayed value × 10000

< REF. < Minimum displayed value × 100000 100.00%

Minimum displayed value × 100000 < REF. 100.000%

Type S

REF. < Minimum displayed value × 100 % conversion impossible

Minimum displayed value × 100

< REF. < Minimum displayed value × 1000 100%

Minimum displayed value × 1000

< REF. < Minimum displayed value × 10000 100.0%

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

σ

x and

σ

y 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

weighing

• Nothing is displayed by connecting

the AC adapter to the outlet.

• is displayed.

• The AC adapter is disconnected.

• The electrical board is turned OFF.

• There is an internal error in the balance. ⇒ *

During

weighing

• is displayed.

• The display fluctuates.

• The display does not change from

zero even if a sample having the

weight near readability is loaded.

• The display slowly changes when

small amount of sample is loaded.

(Normal: readability/1 sec.)

• has appeared suddenly.

• Data communication cannot be

made.

• The mass on the pan is too heavy.

• Sensitivity is not correct.

• The pan or the pan supporter is not in place.

• 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.

• Zero tracking works.

⇒ Refer to “6. Menu Selection”.

• The averaging processing is in High-stability

mode.

⇒ Change the measurement mode if necessary.

• There has been an instantaneous power failure.

⇒ Press the POWER/BRK key (the balance

enters weight display mode).

• Setting of communication parameter is wrong.

⇒Refer to “16.4 Setting the input/output format”.

• Wiring of RS-232C cable is wrong.

During PCS

or % setting

• has displayed. • Set value exceeds the specified range.

⇒Refer to “9. % setting” and “10. PCS setting”.

During

sensitivity

calibration

• Does not proceed to next step.

(The stability mark does not light)

• has displayed.

• Influence from vibration or wind

⇒ Improve the installation site.

⇒ Change the measurement mode to High-

stability mode.

• 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

Calibration weight (*1) 200g

300g

.500g

.600g

2000g

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

(10°C - 35°C) ±10ppm/°C

Applicable tem

perature range 5~40°C

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

Calibration weight (*1) 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

(10°C - 35°C) ±3ppm/°C ±5ppm/°C

(10~30°C) ±3ppm/°C ±5ppm/°C

(10~30°C)

Applicable tem

perature range 5~40°C

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

(OIML F1 class in the box)

500g

2kg

321-53446

321-53447

321-53449

For BL220H (L),

320H (L)

For BL320S (L)

For BL620S (L)

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.

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

Signal

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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.

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

D05

D06

D01

D09

D07

D03

Q

{. }

Taring

Print (output once)

Autoprint

Continuous output

Output stop

Single output with stability

information

Continuous output with stability

information

ON/OFF selection

Echo back

Equivalent to the TARE key

Equivalent to the PRINT key

Refer to “16.1 The EP-60A Electronic Printer”.

Continuous output of data in the balance at

every approx. 100 ms.

For less than 1200 bps, it becomes approx. 150 ms.

Autoprint or continuous output is canceled.

Printing is made once with stability

information.

Continuous printing is made with stability

information.

Toggles between standby state and

measurement state.

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.

Caution

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17. Detailed information on Unit Conversion

*Remark

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

Center section

(segmented

character display)

Unit display

section

Illuminated

triangular symbols

in the right end raw

of the display;

numbered from 1 to

4 from the to

p

.

1g none g10.01

2kg none kg 0.001 0.00001

3ct none carat 5 0.05

4pcs none piece counting ______ ______

5% none percentage ______ ______

6oz none Oz(ounce) 0.035274 0.0005

7ozt none Ozt(troy ounce) 0.0321507 0.0005

8dwt none dwt(pennyweight) 0.643015 0.01

9GN none GN(Grain) 15.4324 0.2

10 tl 1Hong Kong teal 0.0267173 0.0005

11 tl 2Singapore tael 0.0264554 0.0005

12 tl 1,2 Taiwan tael 0.266667 0.0005

13 tl 4Malaysia 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 1Sawaran 0.1250156 0.001

20 none 2Kyats 0.0602409 0.001

21 none 3Custom 0.0857338 0.001

Displayed during weighing

Order

in

menu

Unit

Conversion

coefficient

(1g=)

Minimum

display in the

unit (models

with minimum

display of

0.01g)

Display

Displayed during Unit Display Set-up

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OPERATION Of BL series 1/2

MENU SELECTION

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.

Weight display

<Advanced measurement, unit registration, unit registration,

and individual setting mode>

Weight display

• 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).

SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION

STEP

(1) Warm up the balance well. Refer to “INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.

(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

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.

CAL/MENU

(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.

OPERATION Of BL series 2/2

PCS SETTING

STEP

(1) Register the PCS unit following the unit registration.

(Refer to the following.)

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.

% SETTING

STEP

(1) Register the % unit. (Refer to the following.)

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.)

Reference 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.

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 TARE 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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