Mettler Toledo AT Balances Instructions d'exploitation

Operating InstructionsExcellence Plus BalancesXP Models – Part 2WeighingStatisticsFormulationPiece CountingPercent WeighingDensityDynamic WeighingDiff

Basic principles for using the terminal and the firmware (software)101 SmartSensEach of these two contact-free sensors can be assigned a key or menu f

The “Piece Counting” application1008.4.3 Counting to a nominal valueThe “Piece Counting” application offers additional functions that simplify counti

The “Piece Counting” application1018.4.4 Reference optimizingReference optimizing improves the precision of piece counting results. The average pie

The “Piece Counting” application1028.4.5 Sample printout of a piece count with statistical valuesThe figure opposite shows the sample printout of a pi

The “Percent Weighing” application1039 The “Percent Weighing” applicationIn this section you will be introduced to the “Percent Weighing” applicati

The “Percent Weighing” application104With only a few exceptions, the settings available in the “Percent Weighing” application are identical to those o

The “Percent Weighing” application1059.3.3 Special Information Fields for Percent WeighingOn the first page of the menu for info fields the following

The “Percent Weighing” application106Report Header LineOn the second page of this submenu there are additional settings for percent weighing:“Ref%, Re

The “Percent Weighing” application1079.3.6 Special Settings of SmartSens and ErgoSens for Percent WeighingThe SmartSens and ErgoSens sensors have s

The “Percent Weighing” application1089.4.2 Percent Weighing to a Target ValueThe “Percent Weighing” application provides you with additional function

The “Percent Weighing” application1099.4.3 Example of a percent weighing reportShown at left is an example of a report for a percent weighing with

Basic principles for using the terminal and the firmware (software)1110 «H» keyTaring: If you are working with a weighing container, first set the bal

The “Density” application11010 The “Density” applicationIn this section you will be introduced to the “Density” application. You will find practical i

The “Density” application11110.3 Settings for the “Density” application For the determination of density, various specific settings are available wh

The “Density” application11210.3.3 Selecting the auxiliary liquidIn this menu you can specify the auxiliary liquid you want to work with. This settin

The “Density” application113“Start”: This is the function key you use to start the density determina-tion, so it must always be activated!“Density

The “Density” application114In the three submenus where you can specify the options for the header line of reports, the options for reports of individ

The “Density” application115“Vol. Sinker”: Reports the volume of the sinker which was input using the function key with the same name (for density

The “Density” application11610.3.9 Special SmartSens and ErgoSens settings for density determinationThere are additional settings for the SmartSens a

The “Density” application11710.4 Working with the “Density” applicationIn this section you will learn more about how to work with the “Density” app

The “Density” application11810.4.2 Density determination of liquids using a sinkerTo determine the density of liquids, use is often made of a sinker

The “Density” application119After you have tared the sinker you are prompted to pour the liquid whose density you want to determine into a container

Basic principles for using the terminal and the firmware (software)12Screen saverIf the balance is not used for 15 minutes, the backlighting of the dis

The “Density” application120After you have tared the sample you are prompted to immerse the gamma sphere in the sample substance.The weight of the sub

The “Density” application121The balance now determines the density of the liquid and displays the result. Either the compensated result, the uncompe

The “Density” application122You will now be prompted to briefly immerse the solid body in the oil bath, and then put it back into place (second weighin

The “Density” application12310.5 Using the density statisticsSeparate statistics can be maintained for each method of density determination. All re

The “Density” application124To print the statistics, with the statistics window open press the «F» key. The printout will contain those values which y

The “Density” application12510.6 Formulae used to calculate densityThe “Density” application is based on the formulae listed below.10.6.1 Formulae

The “Density” application12610.7 Density table for distilled waterT/°C 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.910. 0.99973 0.99972 0.99971 0.99970 0.9

The “Dynamic Weighing” application12711 The “Dynamic Weighing” application (Model-dependent)11.3 Settings for the “Dynamic Weighing” application F

The “Dynamic Weighing” application12811.3.1 OverviewWith only a few exceptions, the settings available in the “Dynamic Weighing” application are iden

The “Dynamic Weighing” application129With the “Dynamic Behavior” setting, the balance determines the release of the weighing result based on your sp

Basic principles for using the terminal and the firmware (software)132.4 The firmware for your balanceThe firmware controls all functions of your bala

The “Dynamic Weighing” application13011.3.4 Settings for the start of weighingIn the “Start Mode” menu, you must specify how a weighing cycle should

The “Dynamic Weighing” application13111.3.7 Special report information for dynamic weighingIn the three submenus where you can specify the options

The “Dynamic Weighing” application132Report header lineOn the second page of this submenu there are further settings for dynamic weighing:“AutoStart”:

The “Dynamic Weighing” application13311.3.8 Automatic or manual reporting of individual valuesIn the “Print single value” menu you specify whether

The “Dynamic Weighing” application134At the factory, data output is set to a standard format: Example (21.45 g):1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

The “Dynamic Weighing” application135Net weight symbolIn the standard output format, net weights are identified with “N”. In this menu, you can activ

The “Dynamic Weighing” application13611.3.12 Special SmartSens and ErgoSens settings for dynamic weighingFor the SmartSens and ErgoSens sensors additi

The “Dynamic Weighing” application13711.4 Working with the “Dynamic Weighing” applicationIn this section you will learn how to work with the “Dynam

The “Dynamic Weighing” application13811.4.2 Dynamic weighing with manual startSettingsTo perform a dynamic weighing with manual start, the “Step proc

The “Dynamic Weighing” application13911.4.3 Recording statistics of dynamic weighingSettingsTo record statistics of dynamic weighing, the statistic

Basic principles for using the terminal and the firmware (software)14These settings can be used to adapt applications to the requirements of the curren

The “Dynamic Weighing” application14011.4.4 Example of a dynamic weighing reportShown at left is an example of a report of statis tical values for a

The “Differential Weighing” Application14112 The “Differential Weighing” ApplicationThis section describes the “Differential Weighing” application.

The “Differential Weighing” Application142The setting options for the “Differential Weighing” application are virtually identical to those for “Weighi

The “Differential Weighing” Application143“Sample ID”: Use this function key to assign a name to each sample in the current series.“CL Sample”: De

The “Differential Weighing” Application144The printout headerAn additional setting for differential weighing is available on the second page of this s

The “Differential Weighing” Application145Defining the results protocolIn this submenu, you define the format in which the results of differential we

The “Differential Weighing” Application14612.3.5 Print Key BehaviorIn the “Print Key” menu, you can define which data is printed when the «F» key is p

The “Differential Weighing” Application14712.4 Defining, Editing, Deleting, and Selecting a SeriesBefore you can perform differential weighing, you

The “Differential Weighing” Application14812.4.2 Editing an Existing SeriesChoose “Series...Edit”. A selection field is displayed in which you can se

The “Differential Weighing” Application14912.5 Using the “Differential Weighing” ApplicationThis section describes how to work with the “Differenti

Basic principles for using the terminal and the firmware (software)15Operating step1. Select user profile2. Select application3. Work4. If necess

The “Differential Weighing” Application150Method 3 (user-defined)While methods 1 and 2 automatically follow on from one sample to the next, method 3 pe

The “Differential Weighing” Application151For specific cases, you can also activate these three function keys. These enable you to transfer the first

The “Differential Weighing” Application152When the balance has determined the tare weight, you are prompted to begin weighing. To perform weighing in,

The “Differential Weighing” Application153The balance displays the first sample in the series for which no corresponding residual weight values are

The “Differential Weighing” Application154If the results for one sample take up several windows, you can use the scroll buttons at the bottom left of

The “Differential Weighing” Application15512.5.6 Additional OptionsThis section describes some further functions of the “Differential Weighing” app

The “Differential Weighing” Application156When the function key is pressed, the prompt opposite appears. When you respond with yes, the tare weight of

The “LabX Client” application15713 The “LabX Client” applicationThis section provides an introduction to the “LabX Client” application. It provides i

Firmware (software) updates15814 Firmware (software) updatesMETTLER TOLEDO is continuously improving its balance firmware (software) for the benefit

Error and status messages15915 Error and status messages15.1 Error messages occurring during normal operationMost error messages appear in plain t

Basic principles for using the terminal and the firmware (software)162.5 Typical operating sequenceThe typical operating sequence is briefly described

Error and status messages16015.3 Status messagesStatus messages are displayed by means of small icons (symbols) in the top right of the display (unde

Appendix16116 Appendix16.1 Conversion table for weight unitsKilogram 1 kg = 1000.0 g 1 g = 0.001 kgMilligram 1 mg = 0.001 g 1 g = 1000

Appendix16216.2 SOPs - Standard Operating ProceduresIn the documentation of a GLP test, the SOPs are a small, but very important part.Practical exper

Appendix163Contents of the SOP Yes No1. Introduction and objective2. Material required3. Description of work steps4. Description of document

Index16417 IndexAAccess rights 25Additive mode 68Adjusted 59Adjustment 19, 160Adjustment testing 160Administrator 25Ambient condit

Index165LLabX balance 157LabX Client 157LabX light balance 157LabX pro balance 157Language 32LC I/O 22LC-I/O 64, 103Leveling A

Index166Switching on the balance 11Symbols 8System settings 14, 18TTare memory 51Tare preset 39, 52, 54Taring 11, 12Terminal

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Basic principles for using the terminal and the firmware (software)172.6 The security system of your balanceYour balance has a comprehensive securit

System settings18Select the application menu using the «D» key or the menu for the user settings using the «C» key, and then press the “System” button

System settings193.3 Settings for adjustment and testsThese menus can be used to define all settings relating to the adjustment and testing of your

System settings20“Balance Info”When the “Show” button is pressed, a window appears with information on the balance and the built-in options. This info

System settings213.6 Date and timeThis menu can be used to enter the date and time and select their display formats.The following setting options a

System settings22“Time”For setting the current time. Enter the current time in the 24-hour format (24.MM.SS, the entry of seconds is optional), regard

System settings23Note: Detailed information on optional interfaces and various peripheral devices can be found in the documentation supplied with th

System settings243.8 Configuring the security systemThis menu can be used to change the administrator ID and password, reset all balance settings, all

System settings253.8.1 Changing the administrator ID and passwordThe “Administrator ID” and “Administrator Password” menus can be used to change th

System settings26Each of the menu areas can be protected individually:“No Protection”: The menu area is freely accessible.“User Protect.”: A user ID

System settings27The following options are available:“Recording”When the “Show” button is pressed, a window appears with a list of the adjustments m

System settings283.9 Settings for the level sensor (Model-dependent)The built-in level sensor constantly monitors the correct horizontal alignment of

System settings29When you are in the menu for the system settings, you can print them at any time by pressing the «F» key (provided that a printer i

Contents3Contents1 Introduction to the Operating Instructions – Part 2 for XP balances ...

User settings30CFirst, ensure that the correct user profile is active, i.e. the one whose basic settings you would like to modify. The 8 user profiles a

User settings31The following options are available:“Weighing Mode”The weighing mode setting is used to adapt the balance to the weighing mode. Selec

User settings324.4 Entering user dataThis menu can be used to define user names, select the dialog language and define user access codes.The following

User settings334.5 Settings for the doors of the glass draft shield (Model-dependent)In this menu you can adjust the function of the doors of the g

User settings344.6 Terminal settingsThis menu can be used to adapt the terminal to your requirements and adjust the display.The following parameters

User settings35“Color Selection”This menu can be used to adapt the color of the display to your personal taste. However, colors can also be used as

User settings364.8 Printing user-specific settingsWhen you are in the menu for the user-specific settings, you can print them at any time by pressing t

The “Weighing” application375 The “Weighing” applicationThis section describes the “Weighing” application. Here you will find information on how to

The “Weighing” application38The following settings are available on the third menu page:“Protocol”: For selecting the information that is to b

The “Weighing” application395.2.2 Selecting function keysFunction keys enable direct access to specific functions and settings in the application. T

Contents45.2.3 Selecting “SmartTrac” ...

The “Weighing” application40This menu can be used to select the “SmartTrac” display type or disable the function.Note: This menu can also be cal

The “Weighing” application41When you activate the “AutoPrint” function (“On”), press “Define” to define the criteria for automatic record printing:“Li

The “Weighing” application425.2.6 Selecting weighing unitsThe “Display Unit” and “Info Unit” menus can be used to specify the weighing units you wish

The “Weighing” application435.2.8 Defining the recordThis menu can be used to specify what information is to appear in the weighing records.This men

The “Weighing” application44“Dash Line”: Inserts a dashed line (this option is available twice).“3 Blank Lines”: Prints 3 blank lines at the end of

The “Weighing” application455.2.9 Specifications for manual record printingThe settings in the “Print Key” menu can be used to specify the behavior

The “Weighing” application465.2.10 Formatting the output data (Transfer Key)You can use the “Transfer” function key to transmit the stable weight val

The “Weighing” application47Net weight symbolIn the standard output format, net weights are not specially identified. If you want the net weights to

The “Weighing” application485.2.11 Defining IDs and record titlesThis menu can be used to activate and rename the 4 IDs, which are available under the

The “Weighing” application49The factory-set ID names are “ID1”, “ID2”, “ID3” and “ID4”. They can be replaced by custom names, e.g. “Client” for “ID1

Contents57 The “Formulation” application ...

The “Weighing” application505.2.14 Settings for the “MinWeigh” functionThe menu containing the settings for the “MinWeigh” function is deactivated ex

The “Weighing” application51“Info”: When “Show” is pressed, a window opens containing information about the “MinWeigh” function (method, date of th

The “Weighing” application525.2.17 Settings for SmartSens and ErgoSensThis menu option can be used to activate/deactivate each of the two contact-fre

The “Weighing” application535.2.18 Settings for the optional antistatic Kit (Model-dependent)Settings for the optional antistatic kit eliminates th

The “Weighing” application545.3 Working with the “Weighing” applicationSimple weighing has already been described in section 2.3. This section descri

The “Weighing” application555.3.3 Working with the item counterThe item counter numbers each weight value in the report printout, whereby the numbe

The “Weighing” application565.3.4 Working with IDsIDs contain descriptive text for individual weighing processes, which enables weighing samples to b

The “Weighing” application57Once you have completed all the entries, you can check the selected IDs again using the information fields in the display

The “Weighing” application58As soon as the nominal value and tolerances have been entered, a graphic weighing-in aid (“SmartTrac”) appears in the disp

The “Weighing” application59Pressing this function key triggers a balance adjustment using the built-in calibration weight. This can be implemented

Contents69.3.4 Additional Unit for Percent Weighing ...

The “Weighing” application60For automatic external adjustment only: If you specify in the system settings that the balance should automatically reques

The “Weighing” application61Pressing this function key checks that your balance was adjusted correctly using the internal weight.The test proced

The “Weighing” application625.4.5 Adjustment and test printouts (sample printouts)The extent of detail of the record depends on the settings selected

The “Weighing” application63Printout of an internal test Printout of an external test---- Internal test -----25.Feb 2005 15:40METTLER TOLEDO

The “Statistics” application646 The “Statistics” applicationThis section describes the “Statistics” application. Here you will find information on how

The “Statistics” application65“M+”: This function key transfers the current stable weight to the statistics (section 6.4.1).“Result”: This fun

The “Statistics” application66“Diff”: Difference between the smallest and largest weight value.“Nominal”: Shows the nominal weight entered via the f

The “Statistics” application67The header is automatically printed when the “M+” key is pressed during a series of weighings in order to transfer the

The “Statistics” application686.3.6 Activating additive modeAdditive mode can be switched on or off in this menu, which is only available in the “Sta

The “Statistics” application696.4 Working with the “Statistics” applicationThis section describes how to work with the “Statistics” application. Yo

Contents711.3.12 Special SmartSens and ErgoSens settings for dynamic weighing ...

The “Statistics” application70Note– If you press the “M+” function key when a weight change has not occurred, an error message appears. This prevents

The “Statistics” application716.4.2 Weighing to a nominal valueThe “Statistics” application offers additional functions, which simplify weighing in

The “Statistics” application726.4.3 Sample printout with statistical valuesThe illustration opposite shows a sample printout with statistical values.

The “Statistics” application736.4.4 Formulas used for calculating statistical valuesCalculating the mean value and standard deviationTerminologyix

The “Formulation” application74EDIf the “Formulation” application is not already active, press the «D» key. Touch the applica-tion icon in the selecti

The “Formulation” application75“Recipe”:For defining recipes.“Component”:For defining components.“Autom. Zeroing”:Automatically zeroes when the ta

The “Formulation” application767.3.4 Special information fields for FormulationThe following settings for formulation are available on the first two pa

The “Formulation” application777.3.5 Special record information for FormulationThe three submenus for defining the record header, printing single va

The “Formulation” application78“Net %”: Prints the weight of the current component as a % of the nominal weight.“Diff.”: Prints the diffe

The “Formulation” application79The following names for the 4 identifications are defined ex works:“ID1” “Recipe ID”“ID2” “Comp. ID”“ID3” “Lot ID”“I

Introduction to the Operating Instructions – Part 2 81 Introduction to the Operating Instructions – Part 2 for XP balances “XP terminal, system and a

The “Formulation” application80Press the «E» key and select the menu for defining components (on the first menu page). The first page of the component da

The “Formulation” application81Press the «E» key and select the menu for defining formulae (on the first menu page). The first page of the formula menu

The “Formulation” application82Menu pages 2 to 4 can be used to select components, which are to be part of the current formula and to define specificati

The “Formulation” application83When defining specifications for the individual components, a percentage nominal value must be entered instead of an ab

The “Formulation” application847.6 Working with the “Formulation” applicationThis section describes how to work with the “Formulation” application an

The “Formulation” application857.6.2 Free formulation (formulation without using the formula database)It is assumed that the required function keys

The “Formulation” application86Weigh in the other components as described above. Each time “M+” is pressed, the recorded single value is printed autom

The “Formulation” application87When the nominal weight is reached or the weight is within the tolerances, press the “M+” function key to save the va

The “Formulation” application887.6.4 Automatic formula processing with “% Components” (relative nominal values)Automatic formula processing with “% C

The “Formulation” application897.6.5 Sample printout of a formulationThe figure opposite shows the sample printout of a formulation (the correspondi

Basic principles for using the terminal and the firmware (software)92 Basic principles for using the terminal and the firmware (soft-ware)This sectio

The “Formulation” application907.7 Notes on changing existing components and formulaeIt is possible to change the definition of stored formulae and co

The “Piece Counting” application91ED8 The “Piece Counting” applicationThis section describes the “Piece Counting” application. You will find here in

The “Piece Counting” application92The setting options for the “Piece Counting” application are virtually identical to those for the “Weighing” applica

The “Piece Counting” application938.3.3 Special Function Keys for piece countingThe following settings are available for piece counting on the first

The “Piece Counting” application94“Min” and “Max”: Smallest and largest recorded piece counts in a series of piece counts.“Diff”: Difference between

The “Piece Counting” application95The three submenus for defining the record header, printing individual values and for the result contain additional

The “Piece Counting” application96Printing the resultThe second and third page of this submenu can be used to define which additional informat

The “Piece Counting” application978.4 Working with the “Piece Counting” applicationThis section describes how to work with the “Piece Counting” app

The “Piece Counting” application98Implementing the piece countAfter the reference has been determined, place the pieces you wish to count on the weigh

The “Piece Counting” application99Take the pieces from the first count out of the weighing pan. Carry out the series of piece counts in sequence. Con