AND 162C-BA-BC BA Series Analytical Balances User Guide

AND 162C-BA-BC BA Series Analytical Balances

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Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing an A&D BA series analytical balance. This quick start guide describes how to install the BA series balance, and it covers the basic functions and main operations of the balance. For further information about the BA series balance, please refer to the separate instruction manuals listed in “1.1. Detailed manuals”.

Detailed manuals

• Detailed manuals are available for download from the A&D website ( https://www.aandd.jp ):

• BA Series Instruction Manual
  This is the manual to help you understand the functions and operations of the BA series in detail and make full use of them.

• Ionizer (static eliminator) Instruction Manual
  This is the manual describing the functions of the AX-ION-25 ionizer and instructions on use.

Assembly and Installation

Caution

• A BA series analytical balance is a precision instrument, and it should be carefully unpacked.
• It is advisable to store the packing materials so that they can be used when transporting the balance.
• The contents of the package vary depending on the product. Refer to the illustration of the packing contents and make sure that everything is included.
• Do not connect the AC adapter to the balance until the balance is assembled and installed.
• Use the dedicated AC adapter specified for the balance.
• Do not connect the included AC adapter to other devices.
• If you use the wrong AC adapter, the balance and other equipment may not work properly.
• Make sure that the AC adapter is unplugged before you connect the breeze break unit and the ionizer.
• The BA series analytical balance is composed of the weighing unit and display unit. It is not possible to replace just one of the units.

Unpacking

Assembly
The BA-6E is used here for the example of assembly. Other models can be assembled in the same way.

• Step 1 Pull out the breeze break locking handles.

• Step 2 Place the breeze break unit on the weighing unit.

• Step 3 Push in the breeze break locking handles to secure the units to each other.

• Step 4 Assemble the weighing pan. For BA-6E / BA-6DE, assemble the five parts of the weighing pan in the correct position by referring to the cross-sectional view.

  • In addition to the standard weighing pan (Pan A), you can also use the weighing pan for filters. For details, refer to the detailed instruction manual listed in “1.1. Detailed manuals”.
  • For BA-225 / BA-225D / BA- 125D, assemble the four parts of the weighing pan in the correct position by referring to the cross-sectional view.

• Step 5 Assemble the glass breeze break.
  Assemble the BA-6E / BA-6DE glass breeze break in the weighing chamber. Align the side panes with the notch of the base stand.

• Step 6 Insert the breeze break top door from the handle side.

• Step 7 Assemble the breeze break doors on the left and right sides.

  • 7a Insert the breeze break doors on the left and right sides.
  • 7b Secure the breeze break doors with the latches.

• Step 8 Assemble the breeze break front glass.

  • 8a Insert the breeze break front glass.
  • 8b Secure the breeze break front glass with the latches.

• Step 9 Using the included cable A and cable B, connect the “weighing unit” and “breeze break unit” and the “display unit” and “weighing unit” respectively, paying attention to the direction of the arrow on each cable.
  Caution Make sure to unplug the AC adapter before connecting.

• Step 10 Connect the breeze break unit and ionizer with the included cable C.
  Caution The ionizer operates when the AC adapter is connected to the balance.

• Step 11 Connect the included AC adapter to the balance.

Installation Considerations, Preparation and Precautions

Prepare the following installation conditions in order to bring out the full performance of the balance.

• Install the balance in an environment where the temperature and humidity are not excessive. The best operating temperature is about 20°C ±2°C at about 45% to 60% RH relative humidity.
• Install the balance where it is free of dust.
• The weighing table should be solid. (An anti-vibration table or stone table is ideal)
• Place the balance on a horizontal table, and make sure that it is not tilted.
• Install the balance in a stable location, avoiding vibration and shock. Corners of rooms on the first floor are best, as they are less prone to vibration.
• Install the balance where it is not affected by heaters or air conditioners.
• Install the balance where it is not exposed to direct sunlight.
• Install the balance away from equipment which produces  magnetic fields.
• Level the balance with the leveling feet and bubble spirit level.
• Refer to “3.1. How to adjust the level of the balance”.
• Be sure to warm up the balance before use for at least an hour, or at least four hours for BA-6E / BA-6DE, with the AC adapter connected to the power supply.
• Adjust the sensitivity of the balance before using it for the first time or after having moved it to another location so that accurate weighing can be performed. For details, refer to the detailed instruction manual listed in “1.1. Detailed manuals”.

How to adjust the level of the balance

• Level the balance by adjusting the leveling feet so that the bubble of the bubble spirit level is centered in the red circle.

• When the bubble is off to the left.
  Turn the leveling foot on the front right in the clockwise direction.

• When the bubble is off to the right.
  Turn the leveling foot on the front left in the clockwise direction.

• When the bubble is off to the backward  position.
  Turn both leveling feet on the front in the clockwise direction at the same time.

• When the bubble is off to the forward  position.
  Turn both leveling feet on the front in the counter clockwise direction at the same time.

Display and Key Panel (Basic Operation)

Lit display

Blinking display

Keys

Key operation
Key operations affect how the balance functions. Normal key operation during measurement is “Press and release the key immediately” or “Press the key”. Please do not “Press and hold the key (for 2 seconds)” unless required.

IR Sensors and Auto Doors

. IR sensors
BA series analytical balances are equipped with IR sensors that allow operation without directly touching the balance display. At factory setting, the IR sensors on the left and right of the display are assigned to open and close the breeze break doors. By pressing and holding the ON:OFF key (for about 2 seconds), you can switch the IR sensors on and off with a single touch.

Auto doors

• BA series analytical balances are equipped with auto doors that allow you to open/close the breeze break without touching the doors.
• The IR sensors on the left and right of the display are assigned settings to open/close the breeze break doors on the right and left respectively.
• At factory setting, each breeze break door opens to the position it was previously opened to.
• It is also possible to change which sensors the breeze break doors are assigned to and for the doors to be fully open or partially open in the function table of the balance.
• For details, refer to the separate instruction manual listed in “1.1. Detailed manuals”.

Opening the breeze break door

• Step 1. If you want to open the breeze break door on the left side (or on the right side) when it is closed,  hold your hand over the right IR sensor (or the left IR sensor).
• Step 2. The detection buzzer sounds and the breeze break door on the left (or right) side opens.

Closing the breeze break door

• Step 1. If you want to close the breeze break door on the left side (or on the right side) when it is open,  hold your hand over the right IR sensor (or the left IR sensor).
• Step 2. The detection buzzer sounds and the breeze break door on the left (or right) side closes.  Operation example
  Left IR sensor: Opens/closes the right breeze

Sensitivity Adjustment

Automatic sensitivity adjustment
This function automatically adjusts the sensitivity of the balance according to ambient temperature change, set time or interval time using the internal weight. For details, refer to the separate instruction manual listed in “1.1. Detailed manuals”.

Sensitivity adjustment using the internal weight
Sensitivity adjustment using the internal weight can be performed with one key press.

• Step 1. Be sure to warm up the balance with nothing on the weighing pan for at least an hour, or at least four hours for BA-6E/BA-6DE, with the AC adapter connected to the power supply.

• Step 2. Press the CAL key. The balance displays .

• Step 3. The balance automatically performs sensitivity adjustment using the internal weight. Do not apply vibration and the like to the balance.

• Step 4. After sensitivity adjustment, the balance will output the “sensitivity adjustment report” and store the data as set in the function table.
  For details, refer to the separate instruction manual listed in “1.1. Detailed manuals”.

• Step 5. The balance returns automatically to weighing mode.

Sensitivity adjustment using an external weight
This function performs sensitivity adjustment of the balance using your external weight. For details, refer to the separate instruction manual listed in “1.1. Detailed manuals”.

• Error Displays (Error Codes)

Other display

• The automatic sensitivity adjustment notice (the indicator blinking) indicates that the automatic sensitivity adjustment will start.
• If the balance is not used for a certain period of time with this indicator blinking, the balance automatically performs sensitivity adjustment using the internal weight. (The blinking period depends on the operating environment.)
• Although it is possible to continue using the balance even while this indicator is blinking, use after sensitivity adjustment is completed is advisable in order to maintain the weighing accuracy.

Ionizer (AX-ION-25)

The AX-ION-25 ionizer comes standard with the BA-6E / BA-6DE. The ionizer removes static electricity by irradiating the target object with positive or negative ions, which are generated from four discharge electrodes by DC corona discharge. Ordinarily, insulators such as powders, filters, and weighing paper tend to be charged when the humidity is 45% RH or less, and an error of a few milligrams may occur during weighing. By removing static from the weighing object with the ionizer, it is possible to eliminate the error in the weighing value due to charging, and correct weighing can be performed. For details, refer to the separate instruction manual in “1.1. Detailed manuals”.

Using the ionizer

• Step 1. Make sure that the AC adapter of the balance is not connected, and then connect the balance  and the ionizer (as noted in “2. Assembly and Installation”).
• Step 2. Connect the AC adapter, plug it in, and then turn on the power. The power lamp of the ionizer  lights up.
• Step 3. Place the target object within the effective range of static elimination.
• Step 4. Hold your hand over the IR sensor (touchless infrared proximity sensor) on the front of the ionizer to start static elimination. The ION lamp indicating that static elimination is in progress lights up.
• Step 5. Refer to the figure below for the effective range of static elimination, and perform static elimination. At factory setting, when 3 seconds have passed from the start of static elimination, the ION lamp indicating that static elimination is in progress turns off and static elimination stops.

Effective range of static elimination

Specifications

Weighing capacity

|

6.2 g

| 6.2 g
2.1 g

Maximum display

|

6.200084 g

| 6.20008 g
2.100009 g

Readability

|

0.001 mg

| 0.01 mg
0.001 mg
Repeatability (Standard deviation)| 0.0030 mg (6 g)| 0.01 mg (6 g)
0.0010 mg (1 g)| 0.0025 mg (1 g)

Linearity

|

±0.010 mg

| ±0.02 mg
±0.010 mg
Display| Liquid crystal display (monochrome)
Operation| Key switches

Communication

| RS-232C (printer, PLC, etc.), USB Type Mini-B (PC) Stereo jack (external switch)
 | BA-225| BA-225D| BA-125D
---|---|---|---

Weighing capacity

|

220 g

| 220 g| 120 g
51 g| 51 g

Maximum display

|

220.00084 g

| 220.0008 g| 120.0008 g
51.00009 g| 51.00009 g

Readability

|

0.01 mg

| 0.1 mg| 0.1 mg
0.01 mg| 0.01 mg
Repeatability (Standard deviation)| 0.03 mg| (200 g)| 0.1 mg| (200 g)| 0.1 mg| (100 g)
0.015 mg| (50 g)| 0.025 mg| (50 g)| 0.030 mg| (50 g)
Linearity| ±0.15 mg| ±0.2 mg| ±0.2 mg
Display| Liquid crystal display (monochrome)
Operation| Key switches

Communication

| RS-232C (printer, PLC, etc.), USB Type Mini-B (PC) Stereo jack (external switch)

References

• A&D Company, Limited

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