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RM XSR Analytical EN

The document provides information about analytical balances, including safety information, an overview of balance components and functions, instructions for installation, operation, transportation, and storage. It contains detailed descriptions and procedures for setup, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting the analytical balances.
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Reference Manual Analytical Balances

XSR
Table of Contents

1 Introduction 7
1.1 Further documents and information ................................................................................ 7
1.2 Explanation of conventions and symbols used ................................................................ 7
1.3 Acronyms and abbreviations ......................................................................................... 7
1.4 Product range .............................................................................................................. 8
1.4.1 XSR analytical balances ................................................................................ 8
1.5 Compliance information ................................................................................................ 8

2 Safety Information 10
2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols ............................................................ 10
2.2 Product-specific safety information ................................................................................. 10

3 Design and Function 12


3.1 Function description ..................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Overview balance......................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Components description................................................................................................ 14
3.3.1 Draft shield .................................................................................................. 14
3.3.2 Weighing pan............................................................................................... 14
3.3.3 Drip tray ...................................................................................................... 14
3.3.4 Door handle ................................................................................................. 15
3.3.5 Leveling feet ................................................................................................. 15
3.3.6 Terminal ...................................................................................................... 15
3.3.7 Side door release lever .................................................................................. 16
3.4 Overview terminal......................................................................................................... 16
3.5 Overview type label ...................................................................................................... 17
3.6 User interface............................................................................................................... 17
3.6.1 Main sections at a glance .............................................................................. 17
3.6.2 Main weighing screen ................................................................................... 18
3.6.3 Panel "Balance menu"................................................................................... 18
3.6.4 Panel "Methods" ........................................................................................... 19
3.6.5 Panel "Results"............................................................................................. 19
3.6.6 Icons and symbols ....................................................................................... 20
3.6.6.1 System status icons ................................................................................. 20
3.6.6.2 Weighing status icons .............................................................................. 21
3.6.6.3 Process status icons ................................................................................ 21

4 Installation and Putting into Operation 22


4.1 Selecting the location.................................................................................................... 22
4.2 Unpacking the balance ................................................................................................. 22
4.3 Scope of delivery.......................................................................................................... 24
4.4 Installation .................................................................................................................. 24
4.4.1 Attaching the terminal.................................................................................... 24
4.4.2 Assembling the balance................................................................................. 25
4.5 Putting into operation.................................................................................................... 27
4.5.1 Connecting the balance ................................................................................. 27
4.5.2 Switching on the balance............................................................................... 27
4.5.3 Leveling the balance ..................................................................................... 28
4.5.4 Performing an internal adjustment .................................................................. 28
4.5.5 Entering / Exiting standby mode ..................................................................... 28
4.5.6 Switching off the balance ............................................................................... 29
4.6 Performing a simple weighing ....................................................................................... 29
4.6.1 Opening and closing the draft shield doors ...................................................... 29
4.6.2 Zeroing the balance....................................................................................... 29
4.6.3 Taring the balance ........................................................................................ 29
4.6.4 Performing a weighing .................................................................................. 29

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4.6.5 Completing the weighing ............................................................................... 30
4.7 Transporting, packing and storing .................................................................................. 30
4.7.1 Transporting the balance over short distances .................................................. 30
4.7.2 Transporting the balance over long distances ................................................... 30
4.7.3 Packing and storing ...................................................................................... 30
4.8 Weighing below the balance.......................................................................................... 31

5 Operation 32
5.1 Touch screen ............................................................................................................... 32
5.1.1 Selecting or activating an item ........................................................................ 32
5.1.2 Scrolling ...................................................................................................... 32
5.1.3 Entering characters and numbers.................................................................... 32
5.1.4 Changing the date and time ........................................................................... 33
5.2 Methods...................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.1 Methods overview ......................................................................................... 33
5.2.2 Method "General weighing" ............................................................................ 33
5.2.2.1 Creating a method "General weighing" ....................................................... 34
5.2.2.2 Performing a "General weighing" ............................................................... 34
5.2.3 Method "Simple formulation" .......................................................................... 35
5.2.3.1 Creating a method "Simple formulation" ..................................................... 36
5.2.3.2 Performing a "Simple formulation" ............................................................. 36
5.2.4 Method "Piece Counting" ............................................................................... 37
5.2.4.1 Creating a method "Piece Counting"........................................................... 37
5.2.4.2 Performing a "Piece Counting"................................................................... 37
5.2.5 Method "Titration" ......................................................................................... 38
5.2.5.1 Creating a method "Titration"..................................................................... 39
5.2.5.2 Performing a "Titration"............................................................................. 39
5.2.6 Method "Density determination" ...................................................................... 39
5.2.6.1 Creating a method "Density determination" ................................................. 40
5.2.6.2 Performing a "Density determination" ......................................................... 40
5.2.7 Editing a method .......................................................................................... 41
5.2.8 Cloning a method ......................................................................................... 41
5.2.9 Deleting a method......................................................................................... 41
5.2.10 Using methods with multiple weighing items (itemized) .................................... 42
5.2.10.1 Creating a new method with multiple weighing items (itemized).................... 42
5.2.10.2 Creating an itemized method from a completed task .................................... 42
5.2.10.3 Performing an itemized method ................................................................. 43
5.3 Test weights ................................................................................................................ 43
5.3.1 Defining an individual test weight ................................................................... 43
5.3.2 Defining a combined test weight ..................................................................... 43
5.4 Tests........................................................................................................................... 43
5.4.1 Overview routine tests.................................................................................... 44
5.4.1.1 Eccentricity.............................................................................................. 44
5.4.1.2 Repeatability test...................................................................................... 44
5.4.1.3 Sensitivity test.......................................................................................... 44
5.4.2 Creating a new test ....................................................................................... 44
5.4.3 Performing a test .......................................................................................... 45
5.4.3.1 Performing an "Eccentricity" ...................................................................... 45
5.4.3.2 Performing a "Repeatability test" ................................................................ 47
5.4.3.3 Performing a "Sensitivity test" .................................................................... 49
5.4.4 Editing a test ................................................................................................ 51
5.4.5 Printing test results........................................................................................ 51
5.4.6 Deleting a test .............................................................................................. 51
5.4.7 Consulting the test history .............................................................................. 52
5.5 Adjustments................................................................................................................. 52
5.5.1 Internal adjustment ....................................................................................... 52
5.5.1.1 Editing an "Internal adjustment"................................................................. 52
5.5.1.2 Performing an "Internal adjustment" ........................................................... 52

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5.5.2 External adjustment....................................................................................... 52
5.5.2.1 Editing an "External adjustment" ................................................................ 52
5.5.2.2 Performing an "External adjustment" .......................................................... 53
5.5.3 Consulting the adjustment history ................................................................... 54
5.6 Peripheral devices ........................................................................................................ 54
5.6.1 Printer ......................................................................................................... 54
5.6.1.1 Printing results manually on a strip printer via USB ...................................... 54
5.6.1.2 Printing results automatically on a label printer via Bluetooth ........................ 55
5.6.2 Barcode reader ............................................................................................. 58
5.6.2.1 Scan a sample ID using a barcode reader .................................................. 58
5.6.3 Foot switch and ErgoSens.............................................................................. 59
5.6.3.1 Opening the draft shield with a foot switch .................................................. 59
5.6.3.2 Taring the balance with an ErgoSens.......................................................... 60
5.6.4 Editing the settings of a device ....................................................................... 60
5.6.5 Deleting a device .......................................................................................... 60
5.7 Remote control via services ........................................................................................... 61
5.7.1 LabX service................................................................................................. 61
5.7.1.1 Using LabX via a USB connection .............................................................. 61
5.7.1.2 Using LabX via an Ethernet connection ....................................................... 61
5.7.2 MT-SICS service............................................................................................ 62
5.7.2.1 Using MT-SICS via a USB connection ......................................................... 62
5.7.2.2 Using MT-SICS via an Ethernet connection .................................................. 62
5.7.3 Web service ................................................................................................. 63
5.8 Data management........................................................................................................ 64
5.8.1 Exporting results ........................................................................................... 64
5.8.2 Sending individual results to a computer ......................................................... 65
5.8.3 Exporting and importing settings..................................................................... 66
5.8.3.1 Transferring test weight settings between balances....................................... 66
5.9 Tolerance profiles ......................................................................................................... 67
5.10 Password protection and balance reset........................................................................... 68
5.10.1 Creating an unblocking password................................................................... 68
5.10.2 Blocking and unblocking the settings .............................................................. 68
5.10.2.1 Blocking the balance settings .................................................................... 68
5.10.2.2 Blocking method settings.......................................................................... 68
5.10.2.3 Unblocking the settings............................................................................. 69
5.10.3 Blocking and unblocking the balance .............................................................. 69
5.10.3.1 Blocking the balance................................................................................ 69
5.10.3.2 Unblocking the balance ............................................................................ 69
5.10.4 Resetting the balance .................................................................................... 69

6 Software Description 70
6.1 Balance menu settings.................................................................................................. 70
6.1.1 Leveling aid ................................................................................................. 70
6.1.2 History......................................................................................................... 70
6.1.2.1 Adjustments ............................................................................................ 70
6.1.2.2 Tests ...................................................................................................... 71
6.1.2.3 Service ................................................................................................... 71
6.1.3 Balance info................................................................................................. 71
6.1.4 Settings ....................................................................................................... 71
6.1.4.1 Balance .................................................................................................. 72
6.1.4.2 Interfaces ................................................................................................ 78
6.1.4.3 Devices / Printers..................................................................................... 79
6.1.4.4 LabX / Services........................................................................................ 80
6.1.4.5 Printing the settings.................................................................................. 81
6.1.5 Maintenance ................................................................................................ 81
6.1.5.1 Service menu .......................................................................................... 82
6.2 Weighing methods settings ........................................................................................... 82
6.2.1 Settings: method "General weighing" ............................................................... 82

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6.2.1.1 General................................................................................................... 83
6.2.1.2 ID format ................................................................................................ 83
6.2.1.3 Weighing ................................................................................................ 84
6.2.1.4 Weighing item / Weighing items ................................................................ 86
6.2.1.5 Automation ............................................................................................. 87
6.2.1.6 Print / Export ........................................................................................... 88
6.2.2 Settings: method "Simple formulation" ............................................................. 92
6.2.2.1 General................................................................................................... 92
6.2.2.2 Formulation............................................................................................. 93
6.2.2.3 ID format ................................................................................................ 94
6.2.2.4 Weighing ................................................................................................ 95
6.2.2.5 Weighing item ......................................................................................... 95
6.2.2.6 Weighing items ....................................................................................... 96
6.2.2.7 Automation ............................................................................................. 97
6.2.2.8 Print / Export ........................................................................................... 98
6.2.3 Settings: method "Piece Counting" .................................................................. 101
6.2.3.1 General................................................................................................... 102
6.2.3.2 ID format ................................................................................................ 102
6.2.3.3 Weighing ................................................................................................ 103
6.2.3.4 Weighing item ......................................................................................... 104
6.2.3.5 Automation ............................................................................................. 105
6.2.3.6 Print / Export ........................................................................................... 106
6.2.4 Settings: method "Titration" ............................................................................ 110
6.2.4.1 General................................................................................................... 110
6.2.4.2 ID format ................................................................................................ 111
6.2.4.3 Weighing ................................................................................................ 112
6.2.4.4 Weighing item ......................................................................................... 112
6.2.4.5 Automation ............................................................................................. 113
6.2.4.6 Print / Export ........................................................................................... 114
6.2.5 Settings: method "Density determination" ......................................................... 118
6.2.5.1 General................................................................................................... 118
6.2.5.2 Density ................................................................................................... 118
6.2.5.3 ID format ................................................................................................ 119
6.2.5.4 Weighing ................................................................................................ 120
6.2.5.5 Weighing item ......................................................................................... 121
6.2.5.6 Automation ............................................................................................. 122
6.2.5.7 Print / Export ........................................................................................... 122
6.3 Test weights settings..................................................................................................... 124
6.3.1 Settings: individual test weight........................................................................ 124
6.3.2 Settings: combined test weight ....................................................................... 124
6.4 Tests settings............................................................................................................... 125
6.4.1 Settings: Eccentricity...................................................................................... 125
6.4.2 Settings: Repeatability test.............................................................................. 128
6.4.3 Settings: Sensitivity test.................................................................................. 132
6.5 Adjustments settings..................................................................................................... 135

7 Maintenance 138
7.1 Maintenance tasks ....................................................................................................... 138
7.2 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 138
7.2.1 Disassembling for cleaning............................................................................ 138
7.2.2 Cleaning agents............................................................................................ 140
7.2.3 Cleaning the balance..................................................................................... 141
7.2.4 Putting into operation after cleaning ................................................................ 141
7.3 Service........................................................................................................................ 142
7.4 Software update ........................................................................................................... 142
7.4.1 Updating the software.................................................................................... 142
7.4.2 Restoring the software to the previous version .................................................. 142
7.4.3 Putting into operation after software update ...................................................... 142

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8 Troubleshooting 143
8.1 Error messages............................................................................................................ 143
8.2 Error symptoms ........................................................................................................... 143
8.3 Putting into operation after fixing an error ........................................................................ 145

9 Technical Data 146


9.1 General data................................................................................................................ 146
9.2 Explanatory notes for the METTLER TOLEDO AC/DC adapter............................................... 147
9.3 Model-specific data ...................................................................................................... 148
9.4 Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 151
9.4.1 XSR analytical balances ................................................................................ 151

10 Disposal 152

11 Accessories and Spare Parts 153


11.1 Accessories ................................................................................................................. 153
11.2 Spare parts.................................................................................................................. 159
11.2.1 Weighing chamber........................................................................................ 159
11.2.2 Miscellaneous .............................................................................................. 160
11.2.3 Packaging ................................................................................................... 161

12 Appendix 162
12.1 Approved balances....................................................................................................... 162
12.1.1 Definitions.................................................................................................... 162
12.1.2 Descriptive markings..................................................................................... 162
12.1.3 Restrictions on zeroing and taring ................................................................... 162
12.1.4 Factory method: General Weighing ................................................................. 162
12.1.5 Representation of weighing results .................................................................. 163
12.1.6 MT-SICS....................................................................................................... 164
12.1.7 Reference..................................................................................................... 164

Index 165

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1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing a METTLER TOLEDO balance. The balance combines high performance with ease of
use.
This document is based on the software version V 2.0.501.
EULA
The software in this product is licensed under the METTLER TOLEDO End User License Agreement (EULA) for
Software.
When using this product you agree to the terms of the EULA.
www.mt.com/EULA

1.1 Further documents and information


This document is available in other languages online.
www.mt.com/XSR-analytical-RM
Product page:
www.mt.com/XSR-analytical
Instructions for cleaning a balance, "8 Steps to a Clean Balance":
www.mt.com/lab-cleaning-guide
Search for software:
www.mt.com/labweighing-software-download
Search for documents:
www.mt.com/library
For further questions, please contact your authorized METTLER TOLEDO dealer or service representative.
www.mt.com/contact

1.2 Explanation of conventions and symbols used


Conventions and symbols
Key and/or button designations and display texts are shown in graphic or bold text, e.g., , Edit.
Note For useful information about the product.
Refers to an external document.

Elements of instructions
In this manual, step-by-step instructions are presented as follows. The action steps are numbered and can
contain prerequisites, intermediate results and results, as shown in the example. Sequences with less than two
steps are not numbered.
Prerequisites that must be fulfilled before the individual steps can be executed.
1 Step 1
Intermediate result
2 Step 2
Result

1.3 Acronyms and abbreviations


Original term Explanation
AC Alternating Current
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

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DC Direct Current
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
FCC Federal Communications Commission
GWP Good Weighing Practice
HID Human Interaction Device
ID Identification
LED Light-Emitting Diode
LPS Limited Power Source
MAC Media Access Control
MT-SICS METTLER TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set
NA Not Applicable
OIML Organisation Internationale de Métrologie Légale
(International Organization of Legal Metrology)
RAM Random Access Memory
RFID Radio-frequency identification
RM Reference Manual
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
SQC Statistical Quality Control
UM User Manual
USB Universal Serial Bus
USP United States Pharmacopeia

1.4 Product range

1.4.1 XSR analytical balances


Balance Models designation
Readability: 0.01 mg
XSR105
XSR105DU
XSR205DU
XSR225DU
Readability: 0.1 mg
XSR64
XSR104
XSR204
XSR204DR
XSR304

1.5 Compliance information


National approval documents, e.g., the FCC Supplier Declaration of Conformity, are available online and/or
included in the packaging.
www.mt.com/ComplianceSearch
Contact METTLER TOLEDO for questions about the country-specific compliance of your instrument.
www.mt.com/contact

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United States of America
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

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2 Safety Information
Two documents named "User Manual" and "Reference Manual" are available for this instrument.
The User Manual is printed and delivered with the instrument.
The electronic Reference Manual contains a full description of the instrument and its use.
Keep both documents for future reference.
Include both documents if you transfer the instrument to other parties.
Only use the instrument according to the User Manual and the Reference Manual. If you do not use the
instrument according to these documents or if the instrument is modified, the safety of the instrument may be
impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.

2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols


Safety notes contain important information on safety issues. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal
injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results. Safety notes are marked with the following
signal words and warning symbols:
Signal words
DANGER A hazardous situation with high risk, resulting in death or severe injury if not avoided.

WARNING A hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe injury if
not avoided.

CAUTION A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.

NOTICE A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other
material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.

Warning symbols
General hazard Notice

2.2 Product-specific safety information


Intended use
This instrument is designed to be used by trained staff. The instrument is intended for weighing purposes.
Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of use stated by Mettler-Toledo GmbH without consent
from Mettler-Toledo GmbH is considered as not intended.
Responsibilities of the instrument owner
The instrument owner is the person holding the legal title to the instrument and who uses the instrument or
authorizes any person to use it, or the person who is deemed by law to be the operator of the instrument. The
instrument owner is responsible for the safety of all users of the instrument and third parties.
Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes that the instrument owner trains users to safely use the instrument in their
workplace and deal with potential hazards. Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes that the instrument owner provides
the necessary protective gear.

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Safety notes

WARNING
Death or serious injury due to electric shock
Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the METTLER TOLEDO power cable and AC/DC adapter designed for your
instrument.
2 Connect the power cable to a grounded power outlet.
3 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
4 Check the cables and the power plug for damage and replace them if damaged.

NOTICE
Damage to the instrument or malfunction due to the use of unsuitable parts
Only use parts from METTLER TOLEDO that are intended to be used with your
instrument.

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3 Design and Function
3.1 Function description
The XSR line comprises a range of balances that differ from each other due to their weighing range and
resolution. The balances of the XSR line combine a large number of weighing and adjustment possibilities with
a simple operation handling.
The following features are common to all models of the XSR analytical line:
4.3-inch capacitive color TFT-touch screen.
fully automatic adjustment using internal weights
various methods that can be defined individually
various routine tests that can be defined individually
History about performed tests and adjustments.
Motor driven side doors.
Easily removable draft shield elements.
built-in level sensor and leveling aid for fast and easy leveling

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3.2 Overview balance

1 Terminal 10 Leveling feet


2 Front panel draft shield 11 Side door release lever
3 Top door draft shield 12 StatusLight
4 Handle for top door 13 Ethernet port
5 Side door draft shield (right/left) 14 USB-A ports (to device)
6 Model label 15 Service seal
7 Weighing pan 16 Socket for terminal connection cable
8 Door handle 17 USB-B port (to host)
9 Drip tray 18 Socket for power adapter

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3.3 Components description

3.3.1 Draft shield


The draft shield is a housing device that protects the
weighing area against environmental impacts like drafts or
moisture. The side doors can be opened manually or
automatically. The top door can be opened manually.

3.3.2 Weighing pan


The SmartGrid weighing pan is the load receptor that
serves directly to accommodate the weighing item.

3.3.3 Drip tray


The drip tray is positioned below the weighing pan on the
weighing chamber base plate. The primary purpose of a
drip tray to ensure quick cleaning of the balance.

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3.3.4 Door handle
The door handles are mounted on the door slides and are
used to open the side and top doors of the draft shield
manually.

3.3.5 Leveling feet


The balance stands on two height-adjustable feet. These
feet are used to level the balance.

3.3.6 Terminal
The 4.3-inch balance terminal has a touch sensitive
display. Further, on the front side of the terminal is a
StatusLight LED strip that indicates the current status of the
balance.

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3.3.7 Side door release lever
The side door release lever is located on the back side of
the partition panel and locks/unlocks the draft shield side
door.

3.4 Overview terminal

Name Description
Standby By tapping , the balance is not completely switched off but goes into standby
mode. To switch the balance completely off, it must be unplugged from the power
supply.
Note
Do not disconnect the balance from the power supply unless the balance is not
used for an extended period of time. After switching on the instrument, it must
warm up before giving accurate results.
Tare Tares the balance.
This function is used when the weighing process involves containers. After taring
the balance, the screen shows Net which indicates that all displayed weights are
net.
Zero Zeroes the balance.
The balance must always be zeroed before starting the weighing process. After
zeroing, the balance sets a new zero point.
Home To return from any menu level to the main weighing screen.

Open/close door Opens the weighing chamber door to the left or to the right (default value).

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Name Description
Methods Opens the section Methods.

Results Opens the Results list.

Balance menu Opens the section Balance menu.

3.5 Overview type label


The information on the type label helps to identify the balance and terminal.
Type label of the terminal
1. Terminal type
2. Terminal serial number

Type label of the balance


1. Balance model
2. Year of manufacture
3. Readability
4. Maximum capacity
5. Manufacturer
6. Balance type
7. Balance serial number
8. Power consumption

3.6 User interface

3.6.1 Main sections at a glance


The main weighing screen (1) is the central navigation point where all the menus and settings can be found.
The Balance menu (2), Methods (3) and Results (4) open when pressing the symbols on the terminal.
Methods

Methods list
my density
3
06/24/2022
my general weighing
Tests
06/24/2022
my piece counting
Adjustments
06/24/2022

my simple formulation

Close Edit New More Start method

my general weighing Results my general weighing


4
1 10.12080 g
9.98472 g
Sample 2
10.12080 g
Result state

Sample ID
OK

Sample 2

Sample 3 Gross weight 10.12080 g


-5% 10 g +5%
* 10.20851 g
Sample 4 Timestamp 06/24/2022 - 11:37
Task ID Sample ID
Enter here Enter here D 9.95810 g Stability OK

Exit Complete More Add result Close Exclude result More Complete

Balance menu

Leveling aid History


2
Settings Maintenance

Balance info

Close Blocking

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See also
Main weighing screen Page 18
Panel "Balance menu" Page 18
Panel "Methods" Page 19
Panel "Results" Page 19

3.6.2 Main weighing screen

1 2 3

my general weighing
9
8
10.12080 g
7 -5% 10 g +5%

Task ID Sample ID
6
Enter here Enter here

5 4
Exit Complete More Add result

Name Description
1 Weighing value field Shows the current weighing value.
2 Level indicator Indicates if the balance is leveled (green) or not (red).
3 Warning and error Shows current warning and/or error messages.
message area
4 Button Add result Adds the result to the Results list.
Depending on the selected method, the button can have different functions.
5 Action bar Contains actions referring to the current task.
6 Method information Contains information about the sample, method or task IDs.
area
7 SmartTrac Used as a weighing aid to define a target weight with upper and lower tolerances.
8 Weighing value area Shows the results of the current weighing process.
9 Method name Shows the name of the current method.

3.6.3 Panel "Balance menu"


Balance menu

1 Leveling aid History 4

2 Settings Maintenance 5

3 Balance info

Close Blocking

6 7

Name Description
1 Leveling aid Opens the leveling dialog.

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Name Description
2 Settings Opens the complete settings dialog.
3 Balance info Shows the balance information.
4 History Opens the history dialog.
5 Maintenance Opens the balance maintenance dialog.
6 Close Closes the balance dialog.
7 Blocking Opens the block balance dialog.

3.6.4 Panel "Methods"


Methods
my density
1 Methods list
06/24/2022
my general weighing
2 Tests
06/24/2022
my piece counting
3 Adjustments
06/24/2022

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Name Description
1 Methods list Lists the methods already defined by the user.
Methods can be created, edited, cloned, started, or deleted.
2 Tests Lists the tests already defined by the user.
Sensitivity tests
Repeatability tests
Eccentricity tests
Routine tests can be created, edited, started, or deleted.
A list of the tests previously performed is available in the History.
3 Adjustments Shows the currently selected internal or external adjustment. The adjustment can
be edited or started.
A list of the adjustments previously performed is available in the History.

See also
History Page 70

3.6.5 Panel "Results"


Results my general weighing

9.98472 g Result state OK 1


Sample 2
10.12080 g
Sample ID Sample 2 2
Sample 3 Gross weight 10.12080 g 3
* 10.20479 g
Sample 4 Timestamp 06/24/2022 - 11:37 4
D 9.95810 g Stability OK 5

Close Exclude result More Complete

9 8 7 6

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Name Description
1 Result state Shows the state of the weighing process.
2 Sample ID Shows the Sample ID of the weighing.
3 Gross weight Shows the gross weight.
D: indicates that the value was unstable. This might occur when the Weighing
mode is set to Immediate.
*: indicates that the value was calculated. This might occur, for example, when
the Tare Mode is set to Preset tare.
4 Timestamp Shows the individual timestamp of each weighing item.
5 Balance status Shows stability, level state of the balance, minimum weight, tolerance state and
test and adjustment state.
6 Complete Opens the dialog Complete task.
Print task label manually
Print results manually
7 More Opens the dialog More.
Start adjustment
Change display unit
Configure tare
Configure zero
Save as method (itemized) (only available for methods with the option
Weighing items)
8 Exclude result Excludes the current result from the Results list. A comment can be added to the
excluded result, e.g., to describe the reason of the exclusion.
Depending on the format of the results printout, the excluded result can be printed
or not.
9 Close Closes the Results list and goes back to the main weighing screen.

3.6.6 Icons and symbols

3.6.6.1 System status icons


System messages can appear due to a user action, a user input or a system process. Some messages leave it
up to the user to choose upon acting, they will disappear after acknowledging. Other messages remain
persistent, so the user can defer them but eventually has to handle them. These messages can be seen in the
main status bar on the upper right-hand side of the display.
Icon Name Description
Leveled More details about the leveling status are displayed when tapping
the level status.
Out of level The balance must be leveled. Information about leveling the
balance can be found in the section Leveling the balance.
Information Information messages appear due to user actions or system
processes and offer opportunities that are related to the current
action or process.
Warning Warning messages appear due to user actions or system
processes that could lead to a problem that can be prevented.
Error Error messages appear due to user actions or system processes
that have failed. It is mostly still possible to handle such a
problem.

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3.6.6.2 Weighing status icons
Weighing status icons appear due to the weight value matching certain quality criteria. The information on the
status can be looked by tapping on any of the visible weighing status icons.
Icon Name Description
Stability indicator When the stability indicator appears, the balance is not stable.
Make sure that the balance is placed at an adequate location.
Information about the adequate location can be found in the
section Selecting the location.
Net indicator Appears when the tare key has been pressed and the tare weight
Net has been subtracted.
Calculated value The current weight value is calculated. This symbol only appears
in the weighing value area when a container has been used with
the function Preset tare.
Minimum weight violation The current weight value is smaller than the defined minimum
weight. Make sure that the weight is larger than the minimum
weight.
GWP Balance invalid The current balance configuration is invalid or quality criteria have
not been fulfilled according to the GWP approved definition.
GWP Weight not ready The current weight measurement is not ready according to the
GWP approved definition. This can be caused by an overload, an
underload, or a minimum weight violation.
GWP Weight ready The current weight measurement is ready according to the GWP
approved definition. It can be added to the Results list.
External ionizer discharging The external ionizer is currently discharging.

3.6.6.3 Process status icons


The status of the processes running on the balance is indicated by a small icon on the bottom right corner of
the icon of the associated process. This applies to Tests and Adjustments.
Icon Name Description
Running The process is currently running.

Scheduled The process is scheduled.

Information Information is available about the process, e.g., a reminder.

Overdue The process is overdue.

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4 Installation and Putting into Operation
4.1 Selecting the location
A balance is a sensitive precision instrument. The location where it is placed will have a profound effect on the
accuracy of the weighing results.
Requirements of the location
Place indoors on stable Ensure sufficient spacing Level the instrument Provide adequate lighting
table

Avoid direct sunlight Avoid vibrations Avoid strong drafts Avoid temperature fluctu-
ations

Sufficient spacing for balances: > 15 cm all around the instrument


Take into account the environmental conditions. See "Technical Data".

4.2 Unpacking the balance


Check the package, the packaging elements and the delivered components for damages. If any components
are damaged, please contact your METTLER TOLEDO service representative.

Note
Depending on the balance model, the components may look different. The procedure is always the same.

1 Open the box and lift the package out using the lifting
strap (1).

 
 


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3 Remove the upper part of the package and remove the


set with the AC adapter and power cable (3), the box 4
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containing several accessories (4), and the weighing
pan (5). 3

4 Carefully remove the terminal (6).

5 Carefully remove the package set with the draft shield


doors and the display holder (7).
7

6 Carefully remove the weighing unit (8) from the bottom


packaging.
7 Remove the protective bag. 8
8 Store all parts of the packaging in a safe place for
future use.
The weighing unit is ready for assembling.

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4.3 Scope of delivery
Balance
Weighing unit Terminal with terminal holder and terminal
Draft shield connection cable
Drip tray and weighing pan AC/DC adapter with country-specific power cable

Documentation
User Manual Declaration of Conformity
Production certificate

Accessories
ErgoClip basket Brush
SmartPrep, 2 pcs

4.4 Installation

4.4.1 Attaching the terminal

NOTICE
Damage to the cables due to careless handling
Do not kink or twist the cables.

1 Insert the slides of the display holder (1) into the front
of the weighing unit (2).

2 Connect the terminal cable (3) with the terminal (4).


Consider the pin assignment.

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3 Place the terminal (5) onto the terminal holder (6).

4 Carefully tilt the balance to its side.


5 Lead the cable (7) through the cable channel (8).
6 Carefully put the balance back on its feet.
8

7 Insert the terminal cable (9) into the socket of the


balance (10). Consider the pin assignment.
The terminal is ready.
10

4.4.2 Assembling the balance

CAUTION
Injury due to sharp objects or broken glass
Instrument components, e.g., glass, can break and lead to injuries.
Always proceed with focus and care.

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Note
Depending on the balance model, the components may look different. The procedure is always the same.

1 Insert the drip tray (1).


2 Carefully mount the weighing pan (2).

3 Place the side doors (3) into the grooves of the door
slides (4) and tilt them up until they engage with the
door lever (5). Consider the marks on the bottom
frames (L = left / R = right).
3 5

4 Insert the front panel (6) into the grooves (7) and tilt it
up until it engages.
5 Open the side doors.

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6 Fit the top door (8) along the top frame of the side
doors and into the rails of the back wall (9). 8
7 Push the top door (8) towards the front.
8 Close the side doors. 9
The balance is assembled and ready to be put into
operation. 9

4.5 Putting into operation

4.5.1 Connecting the balance

WARNING
Death or serious injury due to electric shock
Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the METTLER TOLEDO power cable and AC/DC adapter designed for your
instrument.
2 Connect the power cable to a grounded power outlet.
3 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
4 Check the cables and the power plug for damage and replace them if damaged.

1 Install the cables in such a way that they cannot be


damaged or interfere with operation.
2 Insert the plug of the AC/DC adapter (1) into the power
socket of the instrument.
3 Secure the plug by firmly tightening the knurled nut. 1
4 Insert the plug of the power cable into a grounded
power outlet that is easily accessible.
The balance automatically switches on.
The draft shield opens and closes for initialization.

Note
Do not connect the instrument to a power outlet controlled by a switch. After switching on the instrument, it
must warm up before giving accurate results.

See also
General data Page 146

4.5.2 Switching on the balance


When connected to the power supply, the balance automatically switches on.
EULA (End User License Agreement)
When the balance is switched on the first time, the EULA (End User License Agreement) appears on the screen.
1 Read the conditions.

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2 Tap I accept the terms in the license agreement. and confirm with OK.
The main weighing screen appears.
Acclimatization and warm up
Before the balance gives reliable results, it must:
acclimatize to the room temperature
warm up by being connected to the power supply
The acclimatization time and warm-up time for balances are available in "General data".
Note
When the balance is exiting standby, it is ready immediately.

See also
General data Page 146
Entering / Exiting standby mode Page 28

4.5.3 Leveling the balance


Exact horizontal and stable positioning are essential for repeatable and accurate weighing results.
If the message Balance is out of level appears:
1 Tap Level the balance.
The Leveling aid opens.
2 Turn both leveling feet (1) as instructed on the display
until the dot is in the center of the level indicator.
The leveling aid can also be accessed through the
Balance menu:
Navigation: Balance menu > Leveling aid
1

4.5.4 Performing an internal adjustment


Navigation: Methods > Adjustments
The adjustment Strategy is set to Internal adjustment.
1 Open the Methods section, tap Adjustments, select the adjustment, and tap Start
- or -
from the main weighing screen, tap More and tap Start adjustment.
Internal adjustment is being executed.
When the adjustment has been completed, an overview of the adjustment results appears.
2 Tap Print if you want to print the results.
3 Tap Finish adjustment.
The balance is ready.

4.5.5 Entering / Exiting standby mode


1 To enter standby mode, hold .
The display is dark. The balance is still switched on.
2 To exit standby mode, press .
The display is turned on.

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4.5.6 Switching off the balance
To completely switch off the balance, it must be disconnected from the power supply. By holding , the
balance goes only into standby mode.
Note
When the balance was completely switched off for some time, it must warm up before it can be used.

See also
Switching on the balance Page 27

4.6 Performing a simple weighing

4.6.1 Opening and closing the draft shield doors


Open the door manually with the door handle (1) or
touch the key on the terminal (2).
The doors can be configured to open and close in different
ways.

See also
Doors Page 76

4.6.2 Zeroing the balance


1 Open the draft shield.
2 Clear the weighing pan.
3 Close the draft shield.
4 Press to zero the balance.
The balance is zeroed.

4.6.3 Taring the balance


If a sample vessel is used, the balance must be tared.
1 Open the draft shield.
2 Clear the weighing pan.
3 Close the draft shield.
4 Press to zero the balance.
5 Open the draft shield.
6 Place the sample vessel (1) on the weighing pan (2).
7 Close the draft shield.
8 Press to tare the balance. 1
The balance is tared. The icon Net appears.
2

4.6.4 Performing a weighing


1 Open the draft shield.

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2 Place the weighing object into the sample vessel.
3 Close the draft shield.
4 Tap Add result if you want to report the weighing result.
The result is added to the Results list.

4.6.5 Completing the weighing


1 To save the Results list, tap Complete.
The window Complete task opens.
2 Select an option to save or print the Results list.
The respective dialog opens.
3 Follow the instructions from the wizard.
4 Tap Complete.
The Results list is saved/printed and then cleared.

4.7 Transporting, packing and storing

4.7.1 Transporting the balance over short distances


1 Disconnect the AC/DC adapter and unplug all interface
cables.
2 Hold the weighing platform with both hands and carry
the balance in horizontal position to the target location.
Consider the requirements of the location.
If you want put the balance into operation, proceed as
follows:
1 Connect in reverse order.
2 Level the balance.
3 Perform an internal adjustment.

See also
Selecting the location Page 22
Leveling the balance Page 28
Performing an internal adjustment Page 28

4.7.2 Transporting the balance over long distances


METTLER TOLEDO recommends using the original packaging for transportation or shipment of the balance or
balance components over long distances. The elements of the original packaging are developed specifically for
the balance and its components and ensure maximum protection during transportation.

See also
Unpacking the balance Page 22

4.7.3 Packing and storing


Packing the balance
Store all parts of packaging in a safe place. The elements of the original packaging are developed specifically
for the balance and its components, and ensures maximum protection during transportation and storage.
Storing the balance
Only store the balance under the following conditions:
Indoor and in the original packaging
According to the environmental conditions, see "Technical Data"

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Note
When storing for longer than 6 months, the rechargeable battery may become empty (only date and time get
lost).

See also
Technical Data Page 146

4.8 Weighing below the balance


Your balance is equipped with a weighing hook for performing weighing operations below the work surface
(weighing below the balance).
A weighing table or workbench is available, through
which the weighing hook can be accessed.
1 Disconnect the balance from the AC/DC adapter.
2 Disconnect all interface cables.
3 Carefully tilt the balance to its side.
4 Loosen the screw (1) of the weighing hook cover (2). 2
The hook (3) is accessible.
1
5 Rotate the cover 180°.
3
6 Tighten the screw to secure the cover.
7 Carefully put the balance back on its feet.
8 Reconnect the AC/DC adapter and the interface cables.
The weighing hook is accessible and can be used for
below-the-balance weighing.

See also
Dimensions Page 151

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5 Operation
5.1 Touch screen

5.1.1 Selecting or activating an item


Tap the item or function to be selected or activated.

5.1.2 Scrolling
Move the list up/down.

5.1.3 Entering characters and numbers


When tapping on fields that require letters, numbers, or special characters, a keyboard appears on the display.
Method name

1 2

4 3

Name Description
1 Input field Shows the data that has been entered.
2 Backspace Deletes the character left of the current cursor position. The cursor can be
positioned by using the touch screen.
3 Confirm Confirms the entered data.
4 Discard Closes the keyboard dialog.
5 Numbers and special Switches into the special character mode.
characters
6 Shift Switches between lower or upper case letters.

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5.1.4 Changing the date and time
Date

1
1 January 2021 2

Cancel OK

Name Explanation
1 Plus button Increment
2 Display field Shows the defined time or date.
3 Minus button Decrement

Note
The format of date and time can be defined in the settings via the options Date format and Time format.

See also
Date / Time / Language / Format Page 77

5.2 Methods
A weighing method is an application for carrying out specific weighing tasks. The balance offers the method
"General Weighing" with default parameters. You have the possibility to create a maximum of 50 methods and
edit the methods. You can use these methods for your weighing task or edit them according to your
requirements. Methods can also be deleted or cloned.
To support you while configuring new methods, a configuration wizard leads you through the whole process.

5.2.1 Methods overview


The section Methods list provides an overview of all methods already created on the balance. In this section,
new methods can be defined and existing methods can be edited, cloned or deleted. It is also the starting point
for using any method in a weighing procedure.
Navigation: Methods > Methods list
The following methods are available:
General weighing (see [Method "General weighing" Page 33])
Simple formulation (see [Method "Simple formulation" Page 35])
Piece Counting (see [Method "Piece Counting" Page 37])
Titration (see [Method "Titration" Page 38])
Density determination (see [Method "Density determination" Page 39])

5.2.2 Method "General weighing"


The method General weighing offers the basic weighing functions (zeroing, taring, weighing). The method is
used for simple weighing tasks or to perform a series of check weighing or dosing.
The settings of the weighing item, e.g., target weight and tolerances, can be specified for one or multiple
weighing items. Two different methods exist:
General weighing:
Select this method if you want to work with a single set of parameters.
General weighing (itemized):

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Select this method if you want to define the parameters for multiple weighing items. A method with
multiple weighing items is particularly useful when the weighing task consists of a series of weighings,
each with its own individual parameters, such as target weight, tolerances, etc. For further information,
see [Using methods with multiple weighing items (itemized) Page 42].

Methods
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Tests
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Adjustments
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my simple formulation

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You have the possibility to start with method factory setting parameter or to create a new method with changed
method parameter.
For details about method settings:

See also
Settings: method "General weighing" Page 82
Using methods with multiple weighing items (itemized) Page 42

5.2.2.1 Creating a method "General weighing"


Navigation: Methods > Methods list
1 Tap New in the action bar.
The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
2 Tap Method type and select the method type General weighing or General weighing (itemized).
3 Tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 2. Identification.
4 Define the Method name and Result description and tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 3. Configuration.
5 Select a Tolerance profile and tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 4. Save.
If setting up a method with multiple weighing items, the wizard opens the section 4. Weighing items.
6 Select a weighing item from the list and define the Sample ID, Unit, Target weight, -Tolerance, and
+Tolerance.
7 To add a weighing item, tap Item or Clone.
8 Tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 5. Save.
9 Tap Finish to save the new method.
The method has been created and appears in the list.

5.2.2.2 Performing a "General weighing"


This section describes a General weighing example step by step. Depending on the defined settings and
weighing objects, the procedure can be different from this example.
1 Open the Methods section.

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2 Select a method from the Methods list or define a new method.
3 Tap Start method.
The main weighing screen appears with the selected method.
4 Press to zero the balance.
5 Open the door and place the weighing object (1) on
the weighing pan (2).
6 Close the door and wait until the weight stabilizes.
The weighing starts with Capturing weight....
7 Tap Add result.
The weighing result is saved to the Results list.
8 When the weighing process is finished, tap
Complete in the action bar.
The window Complete task opens. The task-
specific information can be printed on a label
printer. The Results list can be printed manually or
automatically (depending on the method settings).
The task General weighing was successfully completed.
Note
It is possible to exclude a weighing result from the Results list. Open the Results list, select a result to exclude,
and tap Exclude result.
The window Complete task always appears after completing the task, even if the results are saved automat-
ically.

5.2.3 Method "Simple formulation"


With the method Simple formulation the concentration of a substance can automatically be calculated.
The settings of the weighing item, e.g., target weight and tolerances, can be specified for one or multiple
weighing items. Two different methods exist:
Simple formulation:
Select this method if you want to weigh a single component in a volumetric flask and have the concen-
tration calculated automatically.
Simple formulation (itemized):
Select this method if you want to follow a predefined solution recipe of one or several components. A
method with multiple weighing items is particularly useful when the weighing task consists of a series of
weighings, each with its own individual parameters, such as target weight, tolerances, etc. For further
information, see [Using methods with multiple weighing items (itemized) Page 42].

Methods
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Tests 06/24/2022
my simple formulation

Adjustments 06/24/2022
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For details about method settings:

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See also
Settings: method "Simple formulation" Page 92
Using methods with multiple weighing items (itemized) Page 42

5.2.3.1 Creating a method "Simple formulation"


Navigation: Methods > Methods list
1 Tap New in the action bar.
The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
2 Tap Method type and select the method type Simple formulation or Simple formulation (itemized).
3 Tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 2. Identification.
4 Define the Method name and Result description and tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 3. Configuration.
5 Select the options for Calculate concentration per component, Calculate amount of component and set a
Tolerance profile.
6 Tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 4. Save.
When selected Simple formulation (itemized), the wizard opens the optional creating section 4.
Weighing items.
7 Select a weighing item from the list and define the Sample ID, Unit, Target weight, -Tolerance, and
+Tolerance.
The method wizard opens the section 5. Save.
8 Tap Finish to save the new method.
The method has been created and appears in the list.

5.2.3.2 Performing a "Simple formulation"


This example describes how to perform a Simple formulation with two components. It explains the basic
functions of the method. Advanced functions such as the calculation of the concentration of a component can
be defined in the method settings.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select a method from the Methods list or define a new method.
3 Tap Start method.
The main weighing screen appears with the selected method.
4 Define the target weight and the tolerance limits for the first component.
5 Select Component ID to define the first component.
6 Select Task ID to define the whole task.
7 Press to zero the balance.
8 Open the door and place the sample vessel on the weighing pan.
9 Press to tare the balance.
10 Open the door and add the first component in the sample vessel.
The measurement starts.
11 Tap Add result.
The weighing result is saved to the Results list.
12 Define the target weight and the tolerance limits for the second component.
13 Select Component ID to define the second component.
14 Open the door and add the second component in the sample vessel.

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15 Tap Add result.
The weighing result is saved to the Results list.
16 Tap Complete and select if you want to print or export the Results list.
The weight task is completed and the balance returns to the main weighing screen.

5.2.4 Method "Piece Counting"


The method Piece Counting allows you to determine the number of pieces put on the weighing pan. It is
advantageous if all pieces are of approximately equal weight, since the unit quantity is determined on the basis
of the average weight of a single piece.

Methods
my density
Methods list
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my general weighing
Tests
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my piece counting
Adjustments
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my simple formulation

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For details about method settings:

See also
Settings: method "Piece Counting" Page 101

5.2.4.1 Creating a method "Piece Counting"


Navigation: Methods > Methods list
1 Tap New in the action bar.
The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
2 Tap Method type and select the method type Piece Counting.
3 Tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 2. Identification.
4 Define the Method name and Result description and tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 3. Configuration.
5 Select a Tolerance profile and tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 4. Weighing item.
6 Define a reference for pieces Reference PCS, a Reference average weight, Target weight and tap
Next.
The method wizard opens the section 5. Save.
7 Tap Finish to save the new method.
The method has been created and appears in the list.

5.2.4.2 Performing a "Piece Counting"


This section describes how the method Piece Counting is being used in a task example. In this example we
are weighing pieces in a sample vessel.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select a method from the Methods list or define a new method.

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3 Tap Start method.
The main weighing screen with the selected method opens. The balance displays the defined target
value, the tolerance and the current average weight of one piece.
4 Press to zero the balance.
or
If a container is used, place the container (1) on the
weighing pan (2) and press to tare the
balance.
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings)
The tare-measurement starts with Taring....
When taring is finished, the door opens automat-
ically (depending on the door settings).
5 If not yet done, enter the average weight for a known
number of pieces in the method settings. This serves
as reference for the piece counting. Tap to capture the weight of the items on the weighing pan and use it
as reference weight.
6 Place the pieces in the sample vessel.
7 Close the door and wait until the weight stabilizes.
8 Tap Add result.
The weighing result is saved to the Results list.
9 When the weighing process is finished, tap
Complete in the action bar.
The window Complete task opens. The task-
specific information can be printed on a label
printer. The Results list can be printed manually or
automatically (depending on the method settings).
The task Piece Counting was successfully completed.
Note
It is possible to exclude a weighing result from the Results list. Open the Results list, select a result to exclude,
and tap Exclude result.
The window Complete task always appears after completing the task, even if the results are saved automat-
ically.

5.2.5 Method "Titration"


The method Titration enables the interaction between the balance and the titrator via MT-SICS.

Methods
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Tests 06/24/2022
my simple formulation
Adjustments 06/24/2022
my titration
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For details about method settings:

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See also
Settings: method "Titration" Page 110

5.2.5.1 Creating a method "Titration"


Navigation: Methods > Methods list
1 Tap New in the action bar.
The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
2 Tap Method type and select the method type Titration.
3 Tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 2. Identification.
4 Define the Method name and Result description and tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 3. Configuration.
5 Select a RFID option, a Tolerance profile and tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 4. Save.
6 Tap Finish to save the new method.
The method has been created and appears in the list.

5.2.5.2 Performing a "Titration"


This example describes how to prepare a sample for titration and to transfer the information to the METTLER
TOLEDO titrator via a USB connection. For more information about how to perform the titration, consult the
manual of the titrator.
A METTLER TOLEDO titrator is connected to the balance via USB.
A titration method exists in the Methods list.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select the desired titration method from the Methods list.
3 Tap Start method.
The main weighing screen appears with the selected method.
4 Press to zero the balance.
5 Open the door and place the sample vessel on the weighing pan.
6 Close the door and wait until the weight stabilizes.
7 Press to tare the balance.
8 Open the door and place the sample in the sample vessel.
9 Close the door and wait until the weight stabilizes.
10 Tap OK to accept the measurement.
The weighing result is saved to the Results list and automatically sent to the titrator.
11 Continue your workflow on the titrator.

5.2.6 Method "Density determination"


The method Density determination is used for determining the density of solids and liquids. Density determi-
nation is carried out based on Archimedes' principle according to which a body immersed in a fluid
undergoes an apparent loss in weight that is equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. On the other hand, the
Density determination method also supports the pycnometer method, which does not rely on Archimedes'
principle. The method Density determination includes three method types:
Solid: Determines the density of a solid with the help of a density kit.
Liquid (sinker): Determines the density of a liquid with the help of a density kit and a sinker.

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Liquid (pycnometer): Determines the density of a liquid in a glass vessel, for example, using a pycnometer.
Methods
my density
Methods list
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my general weighing
Tests
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my piece counting
Adjustments
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my simple formulation

Close Edit New More Start method

For details about method settings:

See also
Settings: method "Density determination" Page 118

5.2.6.1 Creating a method "Density determination"


Navigation: Methods > Methods list
1 Tap New in the action bar.
The method wizard opens, starting at 1. Method type.
2 Tap Method type and select the method type Density determination.
3 Tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 2. Identification.
4 Define the Method name and Result description and tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 3. Configuration.
5 Select the Determination type and define the corresponding settings, e.g., Density unit and Weighing
settings.
6 Tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 4. Weighing item.
7 Define Initial values for weighing and tap Next.
The method wizard opens the section 5. Save.
8 Tap Finish to save the new method.
The method has been created and appears in the list.
Note
The Determination type can only be selected as part of a new created method. If another Determination type
(solid, liquid) is required, a new method must be created.

5.2.6.2 Performing a "Density determination"


This example describes how to determine the density of a solid using a density kit.
A density kit is available for the balance.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select a method from the Methods list or define a new method.
3 Tap Start method.
The main weighing screen appears with the selected method.
4 Tap Start.

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5 Specify the Temperature and the Aux. liquid.
6 Tap OK.
7 Follow the instructions from the wizard.
Note
For approved balances, if the zeroing fails, use the function Perform initial zero, see [Service menu
Page 82].
The Results list opens and shows a summary of the weighing results.
8 Tap Complete to open the printing options.
The dialog Complete task appears.
9 Tap Complete.
The task Density determination was successfully completed.

5.2.7 Editing a method


To clone a method proceed as follows:
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select the method that you want to edit.
The line color of the selected method becomes blue.
3 Tap Edit.
For details about method settings:

See also
Weighing methods settings Page 82

5.2.8 Cloning a method


To simplify the process to create a method, an existing method can be cloned one or several times. The cloned
method will have the same parameter values as the original one. If multiple weighing items exist in the original
method, those will be cloned as well.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap the method that you want to clone.
The line color of the selected method becomes blue.
3 Tap More and tap Clone.
A copy of the selected method appears in the list. The cloned method has the same settings as the
original method.
Note
A method can be cloned several times. The name of the cloned method is always based on its original name,
to which is appended a number.

5.2.9 Deleting a method


Both factory defined methods and user defined methods can be deleted if they are not needed. For this purpose
proceed as follows:
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap the method that you want to delete.
The line color of the selected method becomes blue.
3 Tap More.
4 Tap Delete.
The message Delete method and cancel tasks? appears on the screen.

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5 Tap OK to delete the selected method.
The system returns to the method list. The method has been deleted and does not appear on the list
anymore.
Note
There is always a method activated in the background. This method can not be directly deleted. To delete the
method, another method must be started instead. Now the method is not activated anymore and can be
deleted.

5.2.10 Using methods with multiple weighing items (itemized)


Working with itemized methods can simplify the workflow, especially when several weighings with different
predefined target weights have to be carried out one after the other. Information such as a target weight and
tolerances can be defined for each weighing item within a single task. This may save time and increase quality
of weighing processes consisting of multiple steps.
Before multiple weighing items can be used in the weighing process, they must be defined. The two ways of
creating a weighing method that includes several weighing items are:
Directly define the multiple weighing items during the method creating process.
Use the Results list of a running method to define a new method with multiple weighing items.
The following methods use multiple weighing items:
General weighing (itemized)
Simple formulation (itemized)

5.2.10.1 Creating a new method with multiple weighing items (itemized)


This example describes how to define multiple weighing items for the method General weighing (itemized).
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap New in the action bar.
3 Tap Method type and select General weighing (itemized).
4 Step through the method wizard until step 4. Weighing items.
The dialog 4. Weighing items appears.
5 Select a weighing item from the list and define the Sample ID, Unit, Target weight, -Tolerance, and
+Tolerance.
6 Tap Next.
7 Tap Finish.
The method has been created and appears in the list.

5.2.10.2 Creating an itemized method from a completed task


It is possible to create a method with multiple items while performing a method that includes a single item,
providing that the method type allows it. This example describes how to create a method General weighing
(itemized) based on a method General weighing.
1 Start a method General weighing.
2 Perform three weighings and add the results to the Results list by tapping Add result.
The results are saved to the Results list.
3 Tap More.
4 Tap Save as method (itemized).
5 Define a Method name.
6 Tap OK.
A method General weighing (itemized) including three items is created and added to the Methods list with
the name defined by the user.

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5.2.10.3 Performing an itemized method
After creating a method with multiple items, it can be started.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Select an itemized method from the Methods list.
3 Tap Start method.
The main weighing screen opens. The target weight and the tolerance limits defined in the method
appear.

5.3 Test weights

5.3.1 Defining an individual test weight


The user should enter data related to each test weight based on the corresponding certificate. This enables each
external test weight to be clearly assigned to a specific certificate. Up to 12 external test weights can be
configured. These test weights can be used to carry out external tests and adjustments.
Navigation: Methods > Tests > Test weights
Note
An external test weight for an external adjustment has to weigh at least 10% of the balance capacity. External
test weights under 10% of the balance capacity are not displayed on the balance.
The dialog Test weights is open.
1 Tap Test weight.
2 Define the test weight settings and confirm with Finish.
The test weight is defined and will be available later in the test procedure.

5.3.2 Defining a combined test weight


The user can combine test weights to achieve a test weight capacity that is not available as a single standard
weight. For example, a weight of 10 g and a weight of 20 g can be combined and used as a test weight of
30 g. Each combined test weight can include two or three test weights. The class of a specific combined weight
can only be as good as the worst class of the individual test weights it contains. As for any other test weight,
combined test weight can be used to carry out external tests and adjustments.
Navigation: Methods > Tests > Test weights
The dialog Test weights is open.
At least two individual test weights are defined.
1 Tap Combined weight.
2 Enter a Test weight name.
3 Select the Minimum weight class for the combined weight.
4 Tap Weights.
The individual weights of at least Minimum weight class are shown.
5 Select the weights to include in the combined weight.
6 Tap OK.
The Nominal weight is calculated as the sum of the selected individual weights.
7 Tap Save.
The combined test weight is defined and will be available later in the test procedure.

5.4 Tests
Routine tests can be performed to ensure accurate weighing results according to GWP® or other QM systems.
Therefore the tests should be performed in fixed, regular intervals depending on your QM system and the results
should be documented in a traceable way.

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Navigation: Methods > Tests

5.4.1 Overview routine tests


METTLER TOLEDO can help you to define the routine tests to be performed based on your process requirements.
Please contact your local METTLER TOLEDO representative for additional information.

5.4.1.1 Eccentricity
The purpose of the eccentricity test is to check if every
eccentric load deviation (corner load deviation) is within
the user SOP tolerances. The corner load is the deviation of
the measurement value through off-center (eccentric)
loading. The corner load increases with the weight of the
3
load and its distance from the center of the weighing pan
support (1). If the display remains consistent, even when
the same load is placed on different parts of the weighing 2 1 4
pan, the balance does not have corner load deviation.
The result corresponds to the highest of the four 5
determined eccentric load deviations (2 to 5).

5.4.1.2 Repeatability test


The repeatability test calculates the standard deviation of a series of measurements with a single test weight in
order to determine the repeatability of the balance.
Repeatability is a measure of the ability of a balance to supply the same result in repetitive weighings with one
and the same load under the same measurement conditions. During the test, a load is placed and measured at
the same location on the weighing pan several times. Afterwards, the difference between the measured weight
values is calculated. The spread of the measured results leads to the repeatability.
Repeatability is highly affected by the ambient conditions (drafts, temperature fluctuations and vibrations) and
also by the skill of the person performing the weighing. Therefore, the series of measurements must be carried
out by the same operator, in the same location, under constant ambient conditions and without interruption.
The following test types are available:
Repeatab. - 1 TP: To test the repeatability of the balance at one test point, without tare weight.
Repeatab. - Tare - 1 TP: To test the repeatability of the balance at one test point, with a tare weight.

5.4.1.3 Sensitivity test


The sensitivity of the balance defines the deviation between the balance reading and the actual load. The sensi-
tivity test allows you to measure the sensitivity using one or two test points.
The following test types are available:
Sensitivity - 1 TP: To test the sensitivity of the balance at one test point, without tare weight.
Sensitivity - 2 TP: To test the sensitivity of the balance at two test points, without tare weight.
Sensitivity - Tare - 1 TP: To test the sensitivity of the balance at one test point, with a tare weight.
Sensitivity - Tare - 2 TP: To test the sensitivity of the balance at two test points, with a tare weight.

5.4.2 Creating a new test


Before a test can be performed, the test settings have to be defined. A test wizard is leading you step-by-step
through the process.
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
3 Tap New.
The wizard Create new test starts.

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4 Select the test type.
5 Work through the process by using the button Next to go to the next step or the button Back to go
back to the previous step.
For details about test settings:

See also
Tests settings Page 125

5.4.3 Performing a test

NOTICE
Incorrect weighing results due to wrong handling of the test weights.
Only handle test weights with gloves, tweezers, weight forks, or weight handles.

You can perform an eccentricity test, a repeatability test or a sensitivity test. Which test you have to perform and
when depends on the respective weighing processes. Mettler-Toledo GmbH can help you to define the routine
tests to be performed based on your process requirements. Please contact your local METTLER TOLEDO repre-
sentative for additional information.
Moments when tests could be performed:
After cleaning
After a software update
Daily before putting into operation
Depending on own SOP
Requirements:
At least one test weight is defined.
At least one sensitivity, one repeatability or one eccentricity test is created.
All of the following pictured test weights or vessels are examples. Actual test weights or vessels may look
different.

See also
Defining an individual test weight Page 43
Defining a combined test weight Page 43
Tests settings Page 125

5.4.3.1 Performing an "Eccentricity"


1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
The test(s) previously defined appear on the list.
3 Select the eccentricity test you wish to perform and tap Start.
The test sequence starts.
4 Ensure that the weighing pan is empty and clean. Have at hand: the test weight, gloves, and the appro-
priate tools to handle the test weight.
5 When all requirements are fulfilled tap OK.
6 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK.
The door closes automatically (depending on the door settings) and the balance starts an automatic
zeroing.
7 Choose an available test weight
- or -
add a new test weight and tap OK.

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8 Open the door and place the test weight (1) carefully in
position 1, in the middle of the weighing pan (2).
The measurement starts with Capturing weight....
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings).
When the measurement is finished, the door opens
automatically (depending on the door settings).
The result of the first measurement is added to the
Results list as Position 1.

9 Lift the test weight and move to position 2 (front left


corner of the weighing pan).
The measurement starts with Capturing weight....
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings).
When the measurement is finished, the door opens
automatically (depending on the door settings).
The result of the second measurement is added to
the Results list as Position 2.

10 Lift the test weight and move to position 3 (back left


corner of the weighing pan).
The measurement starts with Capturing weight....
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings).
When the measurement is finished, the door opens
automatically (depending on the door settings).
The result of the third measurement is added to the
Results list as Position 3.

11 Lift the test weight and move to position 4 (back right


corner of the weighing pan).
The measurement starts with Capturing weight....
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings).
When the measurement is finished, the door opens
automatically (depending on the door settings).
The result of the fourth measurement is added to
the Results list as Position 4.

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12 Lift the test weight and move to position 5 (front right
corner of the weighing pan).
The measurement starts with Capturing weight....
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings).
When the measurement is finished, the door opens
automatically (depending on the door settings).
The result of the fifth measurement is added to the
Results list as Position 5.
The eccentricity test is finished.
13 Remove the test weight carefully and tap OK.
The door closes automatically (depending on the door settings) and the balance starts an automatic
zeroing.
14 When the test procedure is finished, tap Finish.
The result dialog opens.
15 To print the results tap Print, to finish the test tap Finish.
Test result
If the test failed, see "Troubleshooting", search the error, remedy it and test again. If the test fails again, contact
a METTLER TOLEDO representative.

See also
Troubleshooting Page 143

5.4.3.2 Performing a "Repeatability test"


In this section, all repeatability tests are described. Which test you use depends on the respective test target.

Repeatability - 1 test point


1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
The test(s) previously defined appear on the list.
3 Select the repeatability test you wish to perform and tap Start.
The test sequence starts.
4 Ensure that the weighing pan is empty and clean. Have at hand: the test weight, gloves, and the appro-
priate tools to handle the test weight.
5 When all requirements are fulfilled tap OK.
6 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK.
The door closes automatically (depending on the door settings) and the balance starts an automatic
zeroing.
7 Choose an available test weight
- or -
add a new test weight and tap OK.

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8 Open the door and place the test weight (1) carefully
on the weighing pan (2).
The measurement starts with Capturing weight....
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings).
When the measurement is finished, the door opens
automatically (depending on the door settings).
The result of the measurement is added to the
Results list.
9 Remove the test weight carefully and tap OK.
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings) and the balance starts an automatic
zeroing.
Depending on the specified Number of repetitions you have to repeat the last two steps a certain
number of times.
10 When the test procedure is finished, tap Finish.
The result dialog opens.
11 To print the results tap Print, to finish the test tap Finish.
Repeatability - Tare - 1 test point
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
The test(s) previously defined appear on the list.
3 Select the repeatability test you wish to perform and tap Start.
The test sequence starts.
4 Ensure that the weighing pan is empty and clean. Have at hand: the test weight, gloves, and the appro-
priate tools to handle the test weight.
5 When all requirements are fulfilled tap OK.
6 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK.
The door closes automatically (depending on the door settings) and the balance starts an automatic
zeroing.
7 Choose an available test weight/test container
- or -
add a new test weight/test container.
8 Place the test weight/test container (1) in the center of
the weighing pan (2) and tap OK.
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings) and the measurement starts with
Taring....
When the tare is finished, the door opens automat-
ically (depending on the door settings).
The tare result is added to the Results list.

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9 Carefully place the test weight (3) onto the weighing
pan or into the tare container (4).
The measurement starts with Capturing weight....
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings).
When the measurement is finished, the door opens
automatically (depending on the door settings).
The result of the measurement is added to the
Results list.

10 Remove the test weight, leave the container on the


weighing pan.
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings) and the measurement starts with
Taring....
When the tare is finished, the door opens automat-
ically (depending on the door settings).
The tare result is added to the Results list.
11 Carefully place the test weight (3) onto the weighing
pan or into the tare container (4).
The measurement starts with Capturing weight....
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings).
When the measurement is finished, the door opens automatically (depending on the door settings).
The result of the measurement is added to the Results list.
Depending on the specified Number of repetitions you have to repeat the last two steps a certain
number of times.
12 When the test procedure is finished, tap Finish.
The result dialog opens.
13 To print the results tap Print, to finish the test tap Finish.
Test result
If the test failed, see "Troubleshooting", search the error, remedy it and test again. If the test fails again, contact
a METTLER TOLEDO representative.

See also
Troubleshooting Page 143

5.4.3.3 Performing a "Sensitivity test"


In this section, two of four possible sensitivity tests are described. Which test you use depends on the
respective test target. The procedure for the tests with two test points is similar, but additional test weights and
test containers are necessary.

Sensitivity - 1 test point


1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
The test(s) previously defined appear on the list.
3 Select the sensitivity test you wish to perform and tap Start.
The test sequence starts.

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4 Ensure that the weighing pan is empty and clean. Have at hand: the test weight, gloves, and the appro-
priate tools to handle the test weight.
5 When all requirements are fulfilled tap OK.
6 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK.
The door closes automatically (depending on the door settings) and the balance starts an automatic
zeroing.
7 Choose an available test weight
- or -
add a new test weight and tap OK.
8 Open the door and place the test weight (1) carefully
on the weighing pan (2).
The measurement starts with Capturing weight....
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings).
When the measurement is finished, the door opens
automatically (depending on the door settings).
The result of the measurement is added to the
Results list.
9 When the test procedure is finished, tap Finish.
The result dialog opens.
10 To print the results tap Print, to finish the test tap Finish.
Sensitivity - Tare - 1 test point
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
The test(s) previously defined appear on the list.
3 Select the sensitivity test you wish to perform and tap Start.
The test sequence starts.
4 Ensure that the weighing pan is empty and clean. Have at hand: the test weight, gloves, and the appro-
priate tools to handle the test weight.
5 When all requirements are fulfilled tap OK.
6 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK.
The door closes automatically (depending on the door settings) and the balance starts an automatic
zeroing.
7 Choose an available test weight/test container
- or -
add a new test weight/test container.
8 Place the test weight/test container (1) in the center of
the weighing pan (2) and tap OK.
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings) and the measurement starts with
Taring....
When the tare is finished, the door opens automat-
ically (depending on the door settings).
The tare result is added to the Results list.

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9 Carefully place the test weight (3) onto the weighing
pan or into the tare container (4).
The measurement starts with Capturing weight....
The door closes automatically (depending on the
door settings).
When the measurement is finished, the door opens
automatically (depending on the door settings).
The result of the measurement is added to the
Results list.
10 When the test procedure is finished, tap Finish.
The result dialog opens.
11 To print the results tap Print, to finish the test tap Finish.
Test result
If the test failed, see "Troubleshooting", search the error, remedy it and test again. If the test fails again, contact
a METTLER TOLEDO representative.

See also
Troubleshooting Page 143

5.4.4 Editing a test


Navigation: Methods > Tests
1 Select the test to be edited from the list and tap Edit.
The test settings open.
2 Edit the test settings.

See also
Tests settings Page 125

5.4.5 Printing test results


You can print a test manually, whether the parameter Automatic print in the test settings is activated or
deactivated. For this purpose proceed as follows:
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
The test list opens.
3 Select the test to print and tap More and tap Print all
The test is printed.

5.4.6 Deleting a test


Running tests are labeled with the symbol and cannot be deleted. To delete a test, it must be finished or
another test must be activated. To delete a test, proceed as follows:
1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Tests.
The test list opens.
3 Select the test to delete.
4 Tap More and tap Delete.
The section Delete routine test opens. The message Do you really want to delete the selected routine
test? appears.

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5 Tap Yes to delete the test. Tap No to cancel the deleting process.
After deleting the test, the system returns to the test list. The test has been deleted and does not appear on
the list anymore.

5.4.7 Consulting the test history


Navigation: Balance menu > History > Tests
Select a test.
The test history opens. Specific data are displayed for each test, such as the date and time, type of test,
temperature, level state, test weight ID, and weight deviation.

See also
History Page 70

5.5 Adjustments
This section describes how internal and external adjustments can be defined and performed. Which type of
adjustment is performed depends on the defined adjustment Strategy.
Navigation: Methods > Adjustments

5.5.1 Internal adjustment

5.5.1.1 Editing an "Internal adjustment"


1 Open the Methods section.
2 Tap Adjustments.
3 Tap Edit.
4 Set the Strategy to Internal adjustment.
5 Define the adjustment parameters.
6 Tap Save.
Your internal adjustment has been edited.
For details about adjustment settings:

See also
Adjustments settings Page 135

5.5.1.2 Performing an "Internal adjustment"


The adjustment Strategy is set to Internal adjustment.
1 Open the Methods section, tap Adjustments, select the adjustment, and tap Start
- or -
from the main weighing screen, tap More and tap Start adjustment.
Internal adjustment is being executed.
When the adjustment has been completed, an overview of the adjustment results appears.
2 Tap Print if you want to print the results.
3 Tap Finish adjustment.
The balance is ready.

5.5.2 External adjustment

5.5.2.1 Editing an "External adjustment"


1 Open the Methods section.

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2 Tap Adjustments.
3 Tap Edit.
4 Set the Strategy to External adjustment.
5 Tap Test weights - Edit test weight.
The dialog Test weights - Edit test weight opens.
6 Select a test weight from the list and tap OK
- or -
tap Test weight to define a new test weight.
7 Define the test weight settings and confirm with OK.
8 Tap Save.
Your external adjustment has been edited.
For details about adjustment settings:

See also
Adjustments settings Page 135

5.5.2.2 Performing an "External adjustment"


After the external weights have been defined, the function External adjustment can be performed.
The adjustment Strategy is set to External adjustment.
1 Open the Methods section, tap Adjustments, select the adjustment, and tap Start
- or -
from the main weighing screen, tap More and tap Start adjustment.
The adjustment process starts.
2 Ensure that the weighing pan is empty and clean. Have at hand: the test weight, gloves, and the appro-
priate tools to handle the test weight.
3 When all requirements are fulfilled tap OK.
4 Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and tap OK.
5 Choose an available test weight
- or -
add a new test weight and tap OK.
6 Open the door and place the test weight (1) carefully
on the weighing pan (2).
The door closes and the adjustment starts.
After a few seconds the door opens.
7 Remove the test weight from the weighing pan and tap
OK.
The door closes and opens. The adjustment is
finishing and the adjustment results appear.
8 To print the results tap Print, to finish the test tap
Finish.

See also
Defining an individual test weight Page 43
Defining a combined test weight Page 43

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5.5.3 Consulting the adjustment history
Navigation: Balance menu > History > Adjustments
Select an adjustment.
The adjustment history opens. Specific data are displayed for each adjustment such as the date and time,
type of adjustment, temperature, level state, adjustment trigger, and correction.

See also
History Page 70

5.6 Peripheral devices

5.6.1 Printer
Printers can help document your processes and results. Two types of printers can be connected to the balance:
strip printer: to print on strip paper, for example, for the documentation of weighing result
label printer: to print on label stickers, for example, for the identification of samples
Each weighing method offers the possibility to trigger the printing process manually on a label or on strip paper
when completing a task. The settings of the method can also be edited such that the results are automatically
printed when a result is added to the result list or when the task is complete, for example. When using a label
printer, the template of the printed label is defined individually for each method.
The following sections show typical use cases of installing and using a printer with the balance. They cover two
combinations of settings amongst: manual and automatic printing, strip and label printing, task results and
weighing item results printing, as well as USB and Bluetooth connections. Other combinations of settings can
be achieved similarly.

NOTICE
Damage to the device due to inappropriate use
Consult the User Manual of the device before using it.

5.6.1.1 Printing results manually on a strip printer via USB


This example describes how to install a strip printer using a USB cable. For this example, the method does not
include automatic printing, but the results are printed manually when the task is completed.
Installing and configuring the printer
The printer is connected to the power outlet and switched on.
The USB cable is connected to the printer.
The main weighing screen is shown on the balance terminal.
1 Connect the USB cable to one of the USB-A ports of the balance.
The balance detects the USB device automatically. The dialog Add device appears, informing the user
that the system has found a specific device.
2 Set a name for the USB device, then tap Next.
3 Tap Finish.
The USB device is connected and saved to the system.
The settings of the device are displayed.
4 Tap Printer settings.
5 Tap Printer category and select Strip printer.
6 Tap Save.

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Note
Some printers can print both on labels or on strip paper. In those cases, the printer type must be specified in the
settings of the printer. If the printer can only print on labels or can only print on strip paper, the printer type is
set automatically.
Note
A label printer and a strip printer can be connected simultaneously to the balance. However, only one printer of
a specific type can be active at any given time. When connecting a new printer of the same type, the printer of
the same type that was previously active is deactivated automatically. After connecting a new printer, verify the
status of all other printers.
Note
If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected, the connection will be detected automatically. The printer
does not need to be installed again.
Printing a test page
After installing and configuring a printer, a test page can be printed.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers
A printer is connected to the balance.
1 Navigate to the section Devices / Printers.
2 Select the printer in the list of devices.
3 Tap More and tap Print test page.
Printing the results
Navigation: Methods > Methods list
A strip printer is connected to the balance.
1 Select a method from the Methods list.
2 Tap Start method.
3 Perform the necessary actions to weigh your sample(s).
4 Tap Complete to open the export options.
The dialog Complete task appears.
5 Tap Print results manually to print the results on the strip printer.

See also
Devices / Printers Page 79

5.6.1.2 Printing results automatically on a label printer via Bluetooth


This example describes how to install a label printer using a Bluetooth adapter. For this example, the method is
set such that a label is printed automatically every time the user taps Add result.
For more information about how to install your Bluetooth adapter, consult the Installation
Instructions provided with it.

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Installing and configuring the printer
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Interfaces > Bluetooth
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers
The printer is connected to the power outlet and
switched on.
A Bluetooth RS adapter (to connect to the printer) and 2
a Bluetooth USB adapter (to connect to the balance)
are available. 1
The switch on the Bluetooth RS adapter is in the
position DCE.
You have identified the MAC address (unique device
address) on the Bluetooth RS adapter.
The main weighing screen is shown on the balance
terminal.
1 Connect the Bluetooth USB adapter (1) to one of the
USB-A ports (2) of the balance.
2 Connect the Bluetooth RS adaptor (3) to the printer
(4).
The lights on the Bluetooth RS adaptor start 3
blinking.
3 Navigate to the section Bluetooth.
4
4 Set Activation to Active.
5 Tap Save.
6 Navigate to the section Devices / Printers.
7 Tap Add device.
The dialog Add device opens.
8 Select Bluetooth connection and tap Next.
The message Searching for devices... appears.
The MAC addresses of all the available Bluetooth devices appear.
9 Select the MAC address of the Bluetooth RS adapter from the list and tap Next.
10 Check that the PIN Code is correct: Mettler-Toledo.
11 Tap Next to confirm the Bluetooth connection.
The balance is pairing the Bluetooth USB adapter from the balance with the Bluetooth RS adapter from
the printer.
The system informs the user that it has found the device.
12 Set a name for the USB device, then tap Next.
13 Tap Finish.
The USB device is connected and saved to the system.
The settings of the device are displayed.
14 Tap Printer settings.
15 Tap Printer category and select Label printer.
16 Tap Save.
Note
When setting up the Bluetooth connection, the balance pairs with the Bluetooth RS adaptor, not with the printer
that is attached to it. When the user connects the same Bluetooth RS adaptor to another printer, the user must
remove the configured printer from the list of devices and add the new printer.

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Note
Some printers can print both on labels or on strip paper. In those cases, the printer type must be specified in the
settings of the printer. If the printer can only print on labels or can only print on strip paper, the printer type is
set automatically.
Note
A label printer and a strip printer can be connected simultaneously to the balance. However, only one printer of
a specific type can be active at any given time. When connecting a new printer of the same type, the printer of
the same type that was previously active is deactivated automatically. After connecting a new printer, verify the
status of all other printers.
Note
If the USB adapter is removed from the balance and plugged in again, the Bluetooth connection will be detected
automatically. This may take up to 30 seconds.
Printing a test page
After installing and configuring a printer, a test page can be printed.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers
A printer is connected to the balance.
1 Navigate to the section Devices / Printers.
2 Select the printer in the list of devices.
3 Tap More and tap Print test page.
Editing the method settings
Navigation: Methods > Methods list
1 Select a method from the Methods list.
2 Tap Edit.
3 Tap Print / Export.
4 Tap Label printout for weighing item.
5 Set Automatic label printout for weighing item to Active.
6 Select the desired template from the list: Used template.
7 Tap Field settings.
8 Customize the content of each field.
9 Tap OK.
10 Tap Save.
Printing the results
Navigation: Methods > Methods list
A label printer is connected to the balance.
A method exists with the desired template for the printed label.
1 Select the method from the Methods list.
2 Tap Start method.
3 Perform the necessary actions to weigh your sample.
4 Tap Add result.
The label for this weighing item is automatically printed on the label printer.

See also
Bluetooth Page 79
Devices / Printers Page 79

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5.6.2 Barcode reader
The barcode reader can be used to enter text or numbers in any input field on the terminal. The format of the
field must be compatible with the scanned barcode. Depending on the settings of the weighing method, the
characters of the barcode can be added to the active field or to a specific field of the method. The latter is
depicted by the following example.

NOTICE
Damage to the device due to inappropriate use
Consult the User Manual of the device before using it.

5.6.2.1 Scan a sample ID using a barcode reader


This example shows how the barcode reader can be used to specify the ID of a sample in a method of type
General weighing. A similar procedure can be applied to other method types and/or other input fields.
Installing and configuring the barcode reader
A barcode reader is available.
The main weighing screen is shown on the balance terminal.
1 Connect the USB cable to one of the USB-A ports of the balance.
The balance detects the USB device automatically. The dialog Add device appears and a barcode is
displayed.
2 Use the barcode reader to scan the barcode on the display.
3 Tap Next.
4 Set a name for the USB device, then tap Next.
5 Tap Finish.
The USB device is connected and saved to the system.
The settings of the device are displayed.
6 Tap Save.
The barcode reader is ready to use.
Editing the method settings
Navigation: Methods > Methods list
A method General weighing exists.
The method contains one Result ID for which Result description is set to Sample ID.
1 Select the method from the Methods list.
2 Tap Edit.
3 Tap Automation.
4 Tap Barcode data target and select the Result ID corresponding to Sample ID, for example, Result ID 1.
5 Tap Save.
Running the method
Navigation: Methods > Methods list
The barcode reader is connected to the balance.
You have a sample identified with a barcode.
1 Select the method from the Methods list.
2 Tap Start method.
3 Use the barcode reader to scan the barcode that identifies your sample.
The text associated to the barcode appears in the field of Sample ID.

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4 Perform the necessary actions to weigh your sample.
5 Tap Add result.

See also
Devices / Printers Page 79

5.6.3 Foot switch and ErgoSens


The foot switch and the ErgoSens are optional accessories that allow you to perform operations on your
balance without having to use the terminal. The following sections show examples of operations that can be
performed with a foot switch or an ErgoSens.

NOTICE
Damage to the device due to inappropriate use
Consult the User Manual of the device before using it.

5.6.3.1 Opening the draft shield with a foot switch


This example explains how to install a USB foot switch and use it to open and close the draft shield.
Installing and configuring the foot switch
A foot switch is available.
The main weighing screen is shown on the balance terminal.
1 Connect the USB cable to one of the USB-A ports of the balance.
The balance detects the USB device automatically. The dialog Add device appears, informing the user
that the system has found a specific device.
2 Set a name for the USB device, then tap Next.
3 Tap Finish.
The USB device is connected and saved to the system.
The settings of the device are displayed.
4 Tap Function and select Door.
5 Tap Save.
The foot switch is configured to control the balance door(s).
Configuring the balance door(s)
The foot switch can be set to open a single door or several doors of the balance simultaneously, if applicable.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > Doors
1 Navigate to the section Doors.
2 For each door that you want to be controlled by the device, select the door and set Devices to Active.
3 Tap Save.
The foot switch controls the selected door(s) of the balance.

See also
Devices / Printers Page 79
Doors Page 76

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5.6.3.2 Taring the balance with an ErgoSens
This example explains how to install a USB ErgoSens and configure it to tare the balance.

Installing and configuring the ErgoSens


An ErgoSens is available.
The main weighing screen is shown on the balance terminal.
1 Connect the USB cable to one of the USB-A ports of the balance.
The balance detects the USB device automatically. The dialog Add device appears, informing the user
that the system has found a specific device.
2 Set a name for the USB device, then tap Next.
3 Tap Finish.
The USB device is connected and saved to the system.
The settings of the device are displayed.
4 Tap Function and select Tare.
5 Tap Save.
The ErgoSens is ready to use to tare the balance.

See also
Devices / Printers Page 79

5.6.4 Editing the settings of a device

Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers


1 Navigate to the section Devices / Printers.
A list of devices appears, showing the connection status and the connection type of each device.
2 Select the device from the list of devices and printers.
The details of the device are shown.
3 To change the name of the device, tap Name, enter the name and tap .
4 Some devices have additional editable settings. Tap on those settings to edit them.
5 Save the settings.

5.6.5 Deleting a device

Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers


1 Navigate to the section Devices / Printers.
A list of devices appears, showing the connection status and the connection type of each device.
2 Select the device from the list of devices and printers.
3 Tap More and tap Delete device.
A message appears, asking you to confirm that you want to delete the device.
4 To delete, tap OK. To cancel the delete dialog, tap Cancel.
The device is deleted.

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5.7 Remote control via services

5.7.1 LabX service


To enable communication between LabX and instruments, the appropriate settings on the instruments must
correspond with the settings in LabX. LabX synchronizes the date and time on the instruments with the LabX
Server each time a connection is made and each time a task is started. When an instrument is connected, the
user interface language on the connected instrument is changed to the language currently installed on the LabX
installation.
To install LabX on your computer and for more information about LabX, consult the LabX Reference
Manual (RM).

Note
Once the connection between LabX and the balance is established, the balance terminal is controlled by LabX.
It is always possible to switch to manual mode directly on the terminal.

See also
LabX / Services Page 80

5.7.1.1 Using LabX via a USB connection


To establish this connection, the USB driver must be installed on your computer. The driver is available online:
www.mt.com/labweighing-software-download
Connecting the balance to the computer
A USB-A to USB-B cable is available.
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB-B port of the balance.
2 Connect the USB cable to a USB-A port on the computer.
Configuring the service on the balance
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > LabX / Services
1 Navigate to the section LabX / Services.
2 Set LabX service to USB.
3 Tap Save.

5.7.1.2 Using LabX via an Ethernet connection


Connecting the balance to the network
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Interfaces
An Ethernet cable is available.
1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the balance.
2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your local network.
3 Navigate to the section Interfaces.
4 Tap Ethernet.
5 Keep the settings of the Ethernet connection at hand. This information might be required to set up the
connection at a later stage.
6 Tap Save.

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Configuring the service on the balance
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > LabX / Services
The balance is connected to the network via Ethernet.
1 Navigate to the section LabX / Services.
2 Set LabX service to Network.
3 Note the port number. This information might be required to set up the connection at a later stage.
4 Tap Save.

5.7.2 MT-SICS service


All XPR and XSR balances can be integrated to a network and can be configured to communicate with a
computer using MT-SICS (METTLER TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set). The available commands
depend on the functionality of the balance.
For further information, please contact your METTLER TOLEDO representative.
The full documentation related to MT-SICS for XPR and XSR balances is available online.
www.mt.com/labweighing-software-download

See also
LabX / Services Page 80

5.7.2.1 Using MT-SICS via a USB connection


This example describes how to establish a direct USB connection between your balance and a computer. The
computer can then be used to control the balance and receive data using the commands of MT-SICS.
To establish this connection, the USB driver must be installed on your computer. The driver is available online:
www.mt.com/labweighing-software-download
Connecting the balance to the computer
A USB-A to USB-B cable is available.
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB-B port of the balance.
2 Connect the USB cable to a USB-A port on the computer.
Configuring the service on the balance
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > LabX / Services
1 Navigate to the section LabX / Services.
2 Set MT-SICS to USB.
3 Tap Save.
Configuring the computer
The USB driver is installed on the computer.
A terminal program is installed and running on the computer.
1 Provide the necessary connection settings to the terminal program.
2 Test the connection by sending a command to the balance, for example, S to retrieve the stable weight from
the balance.
If a string is received by the terminal program with the weight, date, and time, the connection has been
successfully established.
If no response is received by the terminal program, check the connection settings.

5.7.2.2 Using MT-SICS via an Ethernet connection


This example describes how to establish a connection between a balance and a computer through a local
network. The computer can then be used to controlled the balance and receive data using the commands of
MT-SICS.

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Connecting the balance to the network
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Interfaces
An Ethernet cable is available.
1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the balance.
2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your local network.
3 Navigate to the section Interfaces.
4 Tap Ethernet.
5 Keep the settings of the Ethernet connection at hand. This information might be required to set up the
connection at a later stage.
6 Tap Save.
Configuring the service on the balance
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > LabX / Services
The balance is connected to the network via Ethernet.
1 Navigate to the section LabX / Services.
2 Set MT-SICS to Network.
The port number appears in the list of settings.
3 Note the port number. This information might be required to set up the connection at a later stage.
4 Tap Save.
Configuring the computer
A terminal program is installed and running on the computer.
1 Provide the necessary connection settings to the terminal program.
The computer is connected to the same network and the same subnet as the balance.
2 Test the connection by sending a command to the balance, for example, S to retrieve the stable weight from
the balance.
If a string is received by the terminal program with the weight, date, and time, the connection has been
successfully established.
If no response is received by the terminal program, check the connection settings.
Note
For more information, contact your network administrator.

5.7.3 Web service


The web service allows users to send commands to control and transfer data from the balance using a web
browser.
Connecting the balance to the network
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Interfaces
An Ethernet cable is available.
1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the balance.
2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your local network.
3 Navigate to the section Interfaces.
4 Tap Ethernet.
5 Keep the settings of the Ethernet connection at hand. This information might be required to set up the
connection at a later stage.
6 Tap Save.

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Configuring the service on the balance
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > LabX / Services
The balance is connected to the network via Ethernet.
The computer and the balance are connected to the same network.
A web browser is available on the balance.
1 Navigate to the section LabX / Services.
2 Activate and configure the service.
3 Tap Save.
The documentation of web service and related examples are available online.

www.mt.com/labweighing-software-download
Note
For more information, contact your network administrator.
Exporting the WSDL definition file
The WSDL (Web Services Description Language) file describes the functionalities of the web service. The WSDL
file can be exported as follows.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > General
1 Navigate to General.
2 Tap More.
3 Tap Export web service WSDL file
A list of available target locations is shown, including the file server and any USB storage device
connected to the balance.
4 Select the target device on which you want to store the data.
5 Tap Next.
If the export was successful, the display shows with the name of the file and the target folder.

See also
LabX / Services Page 80

5.8 Data management

5.8.1 Exporting results


This example describes how to export results to a USB storage device at the end of a task.
Exporting weighing results
Navigation: Methods > Methods list
A USB storage device is connected to the balance.
1 Select a method from the Methods list.
2 Tap Start method.
3 Perform the necessary actions to weigh your sample(s).
4 Tap Complete to open the export options.
The dialog Complete task appears.
5 Tap Export results manually to export the results.
A list of available USB storage devices is shown.
6 Select the target USB storage device to store the data.

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7 Tap Next.
The results are exported to the USB storage device.
8 Tap Complete.
After completing the task, the results are deleted from the Results list.
Exporting the XSD file
Weighing results are exported in XML files. The description of the elements of the XML file is provided in an XSD
(XML Schema Definition) file. The XSD file can be exported as follows.
Note
If the XSD file is used for validation, the version contained in the XML file must match the version of the XSD
schema.
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > General
1 Navigate to General.
2 Tap More.
3 Tap Export results XSD files.
A list of available target locations is shown, including the file server and any USB storage device
connected to the balance.
4 Select the target device on which you want to store the data.
5 Tap Next.
If the export was successful, the display shows with the name of the target folder.

5.8.2 Sending individual results to a computer


The balance offers the possibility to send weighing results to a computer via a USB connection. This feature can
be used, for example, to send results to an Excel sheet, to a text file, or to MT-SICS. When used in mode HID
(Human Interaction Device), the result is sent to the computer where the cursor is located, exactly as if it were a
keyboard input (also referred to as "drop to cursor").
This example describes how to send weighing results from a method of type General weighing directly into an
Excel file on a computer using the functionality HID.
Connecting the balance to the computer
A USB-A to USB-B cable is available.
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB-B port of the balance.
2 Connect the USB cable to a USB-A port on the computer.
Configuring the balance
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > Weighing / Quality
1 Navigate to the section Weighing / Quality.
2 Tap Automatic weight value output.
3 Tap Output mode and select Results.
4 Tap Target and select HID.
5 Review the rest of the settings in the section Automatic weight value output to customize the output, for
example, to add the date and time to each weighing result.
Note
The right settings are highly dependent on your application. For example, when using an Excel sheet as the
target, values separated with the character TAB will be placed in separate cells.
Editing the method settings
Navigation: Methods > Methods list
A method General weighing exists.
1 Select the method from the Methods list.

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2 Tap Edit.
3 Tap Print / Export.
4 Tap Strip printout and data export.
5 Set Weight value to Active.
6 Tap OK.
7 Tap Save.
The method is set up to send the results to the computer when tapping Add result.
Running the method
The USB driver is installed on the computer.
1 Select the method from the Methods list.
2 Tap Start method.
3 Perform the necessary actions to weigh your sample.
4 Open an Excel sheet and place the cursor in a first target cell, for example, "A1".
5 Tap Add result.
The weighing result is saved to the Results list.
The weighing result is stored in cell "A1" of your Excel sheet.
If the character TAB is used as delimiter, the other weighing parameters are stored in cells "B1", "C1",
etc.
If the character Enter is used to mark the end of the line, the cursor now appears in cell "A2".

5.8.3 Exporting and importing settings


The settings of the balance can be exported and imported. Transferring data from one balance to another is
helpful, for example, to use the same method on several balances. It is also good practice to store the balance
settings as backup before updating the software.
The following data can be imported and exported:
Balance settings
When importing these settings, the GWP status of the balance might change (GWP Approved mode).
The balance might prompt to reboot.
Methods
When importing methods, you can select if all methods or only selected methods are imported.
If importing a method with the same name as an existing method, you can select if you want the
method to be overwritten or not.
Tests and weights
When importing these settings, all the existing tests and test weights on the balance are erased and
replaced by the imported data.
The data can be transferred via a USB storage device. For XPR balances, the data can also be transferred via a
file server.

NOTICE
Data import can cause data loss
Importing data can delete user application data without warning.

5.8.3.1 Transferring test weight settings between balances


This example shows how to export test weight settings from one balance and import them on another balance.
This procedure is particularly helpful if you are using the same calibrated weights to perform tests on several
balances. The data is transferred using a USB storage device.

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Exporting data and settings
Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance > Import / Export
A USB storage device is connected to the balance.
1 Navigate to the section Import / Export.
The dialog Import / Export opens.
2 Select Export data and settings and tap Next.
The dialog Export data and settings opens.
3 Deactivate all data types except Tests and weights.
4 Tap Export.
A list of available USB storage devices is shown.
5 Select the target USB storage device to store the data.
6 Tap Next.
The system exports the data to the USB storage device.
If the export was successful, the display shows with the name of the file and the target folder.
7 Tap Close to finish the process.
Importing data and settings
Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance > Import / Export
A USB storage device containing the data to import is connected to the balance.
1 Navigate to the section Import / Export.
The dialog Import / Export opens.
2 Select Import data and settings and tap Next.
A list of available USB storage devices is shown.
3 Select the USB storage device containing the data to import.
4 Tap Next.
5 Select which file you want to import.
6 Tap Next.
7 To import only the test weights, select the data type Test weights.
8 Tap Import.
The system imports the data from the USB storage device.
If the import was successful, the message Import of data and settings has been executed. appears.
9 Tap Close to finish the process.

5.9 Tolerance profiles


Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > Weighing / Quality > Tolerance
profiles
Creating a Tolerance profile
1 Tap New to create a new profile.
2 Define the profile settings.
3 When all the settings have been defined, tap OK.
The system returns to the profile list and the new profile appears on the list.
By tapping an existing profile, its settings can be changed, the profile can be deleted or it can be set as default
value. Several profiles can be created. A default profile must be selected.
If changes are made to the default tolerance profile, the status of the routine tests will be set to Never executed.

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5.10 Password protection and balance reset
The balance settings or the whole balance can be blocked to prevent unauthorized modifications or usage. An
unblocking password first needs to be created.

NOTICE
Unusable balance due to forgotten password
A blocked balance cannot be unblocked without the unblocking password.
Note the password and keep it in a safe place.

5.10.1 Creating an unblocking password

Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > General


1 To create an unblocking password, tap More in the action bar and select Unblocking password
The dialog Set unblocking password opens.
2 Set a new password, confirm it, and tap OK.
3 In the dialog General, tap Save and OK.
The unblocking password is created.
The additional option Blocking is available in the action bar of the Balance menu. It can be used to
block the balance or block/unblock the balance settings.

5.10.2 Blocking and unblocking the settings


Blocking the settings prevents unauthorized modifications of the settings of the balance. If Lock method is
activated for a specific method, blocking the balance settings also prevents unauthorized changes of the
method settings. Further usage of the balance is possible, but the settings cannot be edited without the
unblocking password (except Language).
Navigation: Balance menu > Blocking

5.10.2.1 Blocking the balance settings


The unblocking password is available.
1 To block the balance settings, tap Block settings.
The dialog Block balance opens.
2 Tap OK to block the settings.
The balance settings are blocked. The balance can be used normally, but the balance and method settings
cannot be edited.

5.10.2.2 Blocking method settings


The balance settings are not blocked.
The unblocking password is available.
1 Select a method from the Methods list or define a new method.
2 Tap Edit.
3 Tap General and set Lock method to Active.
4 Tap Save.
5 To block the balance settings, tap Block settings.
The dialog Block balance opens.

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6 Tap OK to block the settings.
The balance settings are blocked. The balance can be used normally, but the balance and method settings
cannot be edited.
If Lock method is set to Active after the balance settings are blocked, the method can be edited until the
next time the balance is blocked.

5.10.2.3 Unblocking the settings


The balance settings are blocked.
The unblocking password is available.
1 To unblock the balance settings, tap Unblock settings.
2 Type the unblocking password and tap OK.
The balance settings are unblocked.

5.10.3 Blocking and unblocking the balance


Blocking the balance will prevent any further usage of the balance.

5.10.3.1 Blocking the balance


Navigation: Balance menu > Blocking
1 To block the balance, tap Block balance.
The dialog Block balance opens.
2 Tap Next.
3 Enter your unblocking password and tap Block balance.
The balance is blocked and the blocking screen appears.

5.10.3.2 Unblocking the balance


The balance is blocked and the blocking screen is open.
1 Tap Unblock balance.
2 Type in the unblocking password, if applicable.
3 Tap Unblock balance to confirm.
By tapping Cancel instead, the main weighing screen appears, but the balance is still blocked and only
a limited number of settings can be edited.
The balance is unblocked and the main weighing screen appears.

5.10.4 Resetting the balance


Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance > Reset

NOTICE
Reset causes data loss
Resetting the balance will delete user application data and set the user configuration back to
factory state.

1 To delete the data for test history and adjustment history, activate the option Also delete test and
adjustment history.
2 Tap Next.
The window Reset balance opens and warns that some data will be lost by resetting the balance.
3 Tap Reset balance.
The balance software restarts in factory state.

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6 Software Description
6.1 Balance menu settings
The Balance menu contains general settings and information. To open the section Balance menu, tap the
symbol on the right-hand side of the display.
The section Balance menu is divided into the following subsections.
Leveling aid (see [Leveling aid Page 70] )
History (see [History Page 70] )
Balance info (see [Balance info Page 71] )
Settings (see [Settings Page 71] )
Maintenance (see [Maintenance Page 81] )

6.1.1 Leveling aid


Exact horizontal positioning and stable installation is essential for repeatable and accurate weighing results.
With the Leveling aid the balance can be leveled.
Navigation: Balance menu > Leveling aid
Note
After leveling the balance an internal adjustment must be performed.

6.1.2 History
The balance permanently records the tests and adjustments that are performed in the section History
Navigation: Balance menu > History
The section History is divided into the following subsections:
Adjustments
Tests
Service

6.1.2.1 Adjustments
Navigation: Balance menu > History > Adjustments
A maximum of 500 entries can be stored in the adjustments history.
Button Name Description
Filter Tap to filter the list:
By date range
By user name
Print Tap to print the displayed entries.

Close Tap to return to the section History.

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6.1.2.2 Tests
Navigation: Balance menu > History > Tests
A maximum of 500 entries can be stored in the test history.
Button Name Description
Filter Tap to filter the list:
By date range
By user name
Print Tap to print the displayed entries.

Close Tap to return to the section History.

6.1.2.3 Service
Navigation: Balance menu > History > Service
A maximum of 500 entries can be stored in the service history.
Button Name Description
Filter Tap to filter the list:
By date range
By technician
Print Tap to print the displayed entries.

Close Tap to return to the section History.

6.1.3 Balance info


Navigation: Balance menu > Balance info
The section Balance info shows information about the specific balance about:
Identification
Hardware
Software
Maintenance
Button Name Description
License agreement Tap to open the licence agreement.

Close Tap to return to the Balance menu.

6.1.4 Settings
This section describes the settings of the balance that can be changed to suit specific requirements. The
balance settings apply to the entire weighing system.

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Navigation: Balance menu > Settings
The section Settings is divided into the following subsections:
Balance
Interfaces
Devices / Printers
LabX / Services

6.1.4.1 Balance
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance
The section Balance is divided into the following subsections:
Weighing / Quality
Doors
Date / Time / Language / Format
Screen / StatusLight / Sound
General

Weighing / Quality
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > Weighing / Quality
Parameter Description Values
Leveling warning Defines the action when the balance is out of level Inactive | Optional
When Forced leveling is selected and the balance is out of level, leveling* | Forced
no weighing value can be added to the Results list (green button leveling
disabled).
For approved balances, this setting is set to Forced leveling and
cannot be edited.
Tolerance profiles A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Tolerance profiles below.
Automatic weight Defines if and in which manner (MT-SICS and/or HID) the
value output weighing values should be exported.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Automatic weight value output below.

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GWP Approved Good Weighing Practice (GWP®) is a program started by Active | Inactive*
mode METTLER TOLEDO to help customers operate their weighing
equipment in a safe and efficient way. It covers every relevant
step in the life cycle of the instrument and provides clear guidance
on how to specify, calibrate and operate weighing instruments.
The GWP Approved mode observes if the following conditions are
given:
Use of an appropriate tolerance profile.
The internal adjustment was successful.
Required tests were successful.
Setting up of enforced leveling.
No MinWeigh violation.
If all conditions are given, the balance adds the GWP Approved
sign behind every weighing result.
The GWP Approved mode can only be enabled by a METTLER
TOLEDO service technician.
Balance recalib. Defines whether the user is reminded about the upcoming expiry Active* | Inactive
reminder date of the calibration.
Days in advance Defines the number of days before the due date the recalibration Numeric (30 days* |
reminder is shown. 0...400 days)
This setting is only available if Balance recalib. reminder is set
to Active.
Action when Defines the action when the calibration has expired. None* | Block
calib. expired Block: The balance will be blocked. In this case, the balance
cannot be used anymore until a user unblocks the balance.
Days before Defines the number of days before the reminder informs about the Numeric (30 days* |
blocking upcoming expiry date. 0...400 days)
Weight recalib. Defines whether the user is reminded about the upcoming expiry Active | Inactive*
reminder date of the test weight calibration.
Days in advance Defines the number of days before the due date the recalibration Numeric (30 days* |
reminder is shown. 0...400 days)
This setting is only available if Weight recalib. reminder is set to
Active.
Service reminder Defines whether the user is reminded about the upcoming due Active | Inactive*
date of the service.
Days in advance Defines the number of days before the due date the service Numeric (30 days* |
reminder is shown. 0...400 days)
This setting is only available if Service reminder is set to Active.
* Factory setting

Tolerance profiles
Settings relating to weighing performance and data from balance calibration can be stored in a tolerance
profile.
For more information about creating tolerance profiles, see [Tolerance profiles Page 67]
Parameter Description Values
Name Defines the name of the profile. Text (0...22 characters)
Indicator Defines the color of the indicator icon for the tolerance profile. The None* I Neutral I White I
icon will appear above the weighing value unit. When a color is Yellow I Red I Blue I
selected, a description of maximum 3 characters can be added. Green | Black
Indicator text Defines the text of the indicator icon. Text (0...3 characters)

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Calibration Selects a calibration certificate from a drop-down list of certificates Calibration certificate |
certificate available on the balance. New certificates can only be created by None*
a service technician based on a performed balance calibration.
Environment Defines the environmental conditions of the balance. Very stable | Stable |
Very stable: For an environment that is free from any drafts and Standard* | Unstable |
vibrations. Very unstable
Stable: For an environment that is practically free from drafts and
vibrations.
Standard: For an average working environment subject to
moderate variations in the ambient conditions.
Unstable: For an environment where the conditions are from time
to time changing.
Very unstable: For an environment where the conditions are
continuously changing.
Weighing mode Defines the filter settings of the balance. Universal* | Sensor
Universal: For all standard weighing applications. mode
Sensor mode: Depending on the setting of the ambient
conditions, this setting delivers a filtered weighing signal of
varying strength. The filter has a linear characteristic in relation to
time (not adaptive) and is suitable for continuous measured
value processing.
Value release Defines the speed at which the balance regards the measured Very fast | Fast | Fast
value as stable and available for capture. and reliable* | Reliable |
Very fast: recommended if you require fast results and repeata- Very reliable
bility is not very important.
Very reliable: provides very good repeatability of the measured
results but prolongs the stabilization time.
Some intermediate settings can also be chosen from.
Display Determines the readability d of the balance display. 1d* | 2d | 5d | 10d |
readability 1d: Shows the maximum resolution 100d | 1000d
2d: 2 times smaller resolution
5d: 5 times smaller resolution
10d: 10 times smaller resolution
100d: 100 times smaller resolution
1000d: 1000 times smaller resolution
For approved balances, the values available for this setting
depend on the balance model.
Zero drift The function Zero drift compensation performs ongoing Active* | Inactive
compensation corrections of deviations from zero which may occur, for
example, as a result of small amounts of dirt on the weighing
pan.
For approved balances, the values available for this setting
depend on the balance model.
Allowed units Defines the units that are allowed in this tolerance profile. The available values are
model-specific.
* Factory setting

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Automatic weight value output
The balance can be connected to a computer with a USB cable. Weighing results can then be directly trans-
ferred to a target application, e.g., Microsoft Excel.
Parameter Description Values
Output mode Defines which weighing values are transferred via the communi- Results* | Continuous
cation interface, e.g., USB, Ethernet.
Results: The weighing values are transferred only when they are
added to the Results list.
Continuous: The weighing values are transferred continuously via
the interface defined under LabX / Services > MT-SICS.
Additional fields are available, depending on the chosen option.
Target Defines the way the weighing values are transferred. HID* | HID / MT-SICS |
HID (Human Interaction Device): Transfers simple character MT-SICS | MT-SICS
streams (e.g. weight values) to a desktop computer without configurable
installing additional drivers (comparable to a keyboard). The
format of a transferred weighing value can be configured.
MT-SICS: The data is transferred in MT-SICS format (METTLER
TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set). MT-SICS operates
bidirectional, i.e. usually balance sends the confirmations to the
host and receives commands. A separate reference manual is
available for MT-SICS.
HID / MT-SICS: The data is transferred in HID and MT-SICS
format in parallel.
MT-SICS configurable: The data is transferred in a user-defined
MT-SICS format.
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Result ID 1 Defines if the fields Result ID 1 and Result ID 2 are included in Active | Inactive*
Result ID 2 the output, respectively.
Supported characters are:
numbers: 0 – 9
letters: a – z and A – Z
special characters: space, dot, comma, semicolon, plus,
minus
Non-supported characters will be replaced by a space.
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Date Defines if the field Date is included in the output. Active | Inactive*
The format of the date is YYYY-MM-DD.
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Time Defines if the field Time is included in the output. Active | Inactive*
The format of the time is hh-mm-ss.
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Net indicator In the standard output format, net weights are not specially Active | Inactive*
marked. To place an N in front of net weights, this function can
be activated. The net symbol is left-justified in the field.
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Net indicator field Defines the field length of the Net indicator. Numeric (2* | 1...2)
length This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results and
Net indicator is set to Active.

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Weight field Defines the number of digits that will be transferred into the appli- Numeric (1* | 0...20)
length cation on the computer, e.g., into an Excel field.
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Sign Defines if the weighing result is displayed with an algebraic sign. For all values | For
For all values: Each weighing result is preceded by a plus or negative values*
minus sign.
For negative values: Only negative values are preceded by a
minus sign. Positive values are transferred without algebraic sign.
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Sign position Defines if the algebraic sign is positioned at the first place of the Left of weight field | Left
weight field or directly in front of the weight digits. of weight digits*
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Decimal delimiter Defines the character used to separate the whole and fractional , | .*
part of a numeric value.
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Unit Defines if a weighing unit is being shown in the weighing field. Active* | Inactive
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Unit field length Defines the field length of the weighing unit. Numeric (1* | 1...6)
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results and
Unit is set to Active.
Field delimiter Defines a character or sequence of characters to separate data None | Space* | TAB | ,
fields. |;
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
End of line Defines a character or sequence of characters signifying the end CRLF | CR | LF | TAB |
character of a line. None | Enter*
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Results.
Updates/sec. Defines the rate at which data is transferred. 2 | 5 | 6* | 10
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Continuous.
Format Defines the format of the transferred data. MT-SICS* | PM | AT/MT
This setting is only available if Output mode is set to Continuous.
* Factory setting

Doors

Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > Doors


Each of the following doors can be managed separately:
Door left
Door right
Parameter Description Values
Drive mode Defines the mode to open/close the door. Motorized* | Manual
Door opening Defines how far the door opens. Numeric (1…100%)
This setting is only available if Drive mode is set to Motorized.
Enter the value manually or capture it by tapping on . The door
will be open with the configured value.
Door key left Defines the automation of the left door key on the terminal. Active | Inactive*
Door key right Defines the automation of the right door key on the terminal. Active | Inactive*

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Devices Defines the door opening or closing via an external device, such Active | Inactive*
an ErgoSens or a foot switch.
If set to Active, the Function of the corresponding device also
needs to be set to Door. See Devices / Printers.
Automatic (Tare / Closes the door automatically when taring the balance, zeroing Active | Inactive*
Zero / Result) the balance, or adding a result to the Results list.
* Factory setting for the right door / for the left door reverse

See also
Devices / Printers Page 79

Date / Time / Language / Format


Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > Date / Time / Language / Format
Parameter Description Values
Date Defines the current date. Date
Time Defines the current time. Time
Use the plus/minus buttons to define the time.
Language Defines the language of the interface navigation. English | Deutsch |
Français | 日本語 | 中
文 | Español | Italiano |
Русский | Português |
Polski | Magyar |
Čeština
Time zone Selects a time zone. When the time zone is set, the balance see list on the screen
changes automatically between summer and winter time.
Date format Selects the date format. D.MMM.YYYY* | MMM D
YYYY | DD.MM.YYYY |
MM/DD/YYYY | YYYY-
MM-DD | YYYY/MM/DD |
YYYY年M月D日
Time format Selects the time format. 24:MM* | 12:MM |
24.MM | 12.MM
Keyboard layout Defines the language of the keyboard layout. English | German |
French | Spanish |
Japanese | Simplified
Chinese | Russian |
Czech | Polish |
Hungarian
* Factory setting

Screen / StatusLight / Sound

Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > Screen / StatusLight / Sound
Parameter Description Values
Screen brightness Defines the brightness of the display. 20 % | 40 % | 60 % |
80 %* | 100 %
Sound volume Defines the volume of the terminal sound. Inactive | 20 % | 40 % |
60 %* | 80 % | 100 %
Sound on key Defines if there is a sound when a key is pressed. Active* | Inactive
press

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Sound on info Defines if there is a sound when an information appears on the Active* | Inactive
screen.
Sound on Defines is there is a sound when a warning appears on the Active* | Inactive
warning screen.
Sound on error Defines is there is a sound in case of an error. Active* | Inactive
StatusLight Activates/deactivates the StatusLight. Active* | Active (without
Active (without green light): All current status of the balance are green light) | Inactive
monitored, the red/yellow lights will turn on if needed, but the
green light will stay turned off.
StatusLight is red: Error. The balance must not be used until
the error is corrected.
StatusLight is yellow: Warning. For example, the test
manager has pushed a test to the balance or you are
operating the balance between the date of the calibration
reminder and the scheduled date of the next calibration. The
balance can still be used.
StatusLight is green or off: Ok. No problems detected and the
balance is ready to weigh.
StatusLight Defines the brightness of the activated StatusLight. 20 % | 40 % | 60 %* |
brightness This setting is only available if StatusLight is set to Active or 80 % | 100 %
Active (without green light).
* Factory setting

General
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Balance > General
Parameter Description Values
Balance ID Defines the ID of the balance. This name could be used to Text (0...22 characters)
communicate with the balance over a network.
No space or special characters are allowed.
Standby Defines if the balance automatically enters standby mode after not Active* | Inactive
being used for a predefined Wait time.
The standby mode can always be started manually by pressing
.
Wait time Defines after how long the balance automatically switches to Numeric (10 minutes* |
standby mode when not used. 0...60 minutes)
This setting is only available if Standby is set to Active.
Software update With this option activated, software update can be performed from Active* | Inactive
on system start- a USB storage device on startup.
up

6.1.4.2 Interfaces
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Interfaces
The section Interfaces has the following subsection:
Ethernet
Bluetooth

Ethernet
The Ethernet interface allows to connect the balance to a network in order to:
communicate remotely with the balance using the MT-SICS communication protocol or LabX

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Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Interfaces > Ethernet
Parameter Description Values
Host name Defines the balance host name. Text (1...22 characters)
MAC address Information on the MAC address (Media Access Control) that is
used to uniquely identify the balance in the network.
Network configu- DHCP: The settings of the Ethernet connection will be automat- DHCP* | Manual
ration ically set.
Manual: The settings of the Ethernet connection must be set
manually by the user.
IP address If the IP is not to be automatically obtained, you can enter it here. 000.000.000.000...
255.255.255.255
Subnet mask Defines the subnet mask that is used by the TCP/IP protocol to 000.000.000.000...
determine whether a host is on the local subnet or on a remote 255.255.255.255
network.
DNS server Defines the address of the primary DNS (domain name system) 000.000.000.000...
(primary) server. 255.255.255.255
DNS server Defines the address of the secondary DNS server. 000.000.000.000...
(secondary) 255.255.255.255
Default gateway Defines the address of the default gateway that links the host's 000.000.000.000...
subnet to other networks. 255.255.255.255
* Factory setting

Bluetooth

Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Interfaces > Bluetooth


Bluetooth identification
Parameter Description Values
Activation With the option Bluetooth you have the possibility to commu- Inactive* | Active
nicate with a printer via Bluetooth.
* Factory setting

6.1.4.3 Devices / Printers

Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers


This section is divided into the following subsections:
Printer
Barcode reader
ErgoSens
Foot switch

Printer
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > Printer
Printer settings
Parameter Description Values
Printer category Defines the type of the printer. Strip printer | Label
Strip printer: to print weighing results on strip paper printer*
Label printer: to print weighing results on labels
Device Allows to activate or deactivate the device. Activated* | Deactivated

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Line end Defines the line end character for printing. The values ​set here <CR> <LF>* | <CR> |
have to match the printer settings. <LF>
This setting is only available for strip printers.
Character set Defines the communication specific character code. The values ​ ANSI/WIN | IBM/DOS |
set here have to match the printer settings. UTF8*
This setting is only available for strip printers.
* Factory setting

Barcode reader
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > Barcode reader
Once connected to a USB port of the balance, the device is automatically recognized. The settings can be
consulted here.

ErgoSens
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > ErgoSens
Parameter Description Values
Function Defines which function is to be executed when triggering the None* | Door | Zero |
device. Tare | Add result
If set to Door, the setting Balance > Doors > Devices needs to be
specified.
* Factory setting

Foot switch
Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > Devices / Printers > Foot switch
Parameter Description Values
Function Defines which function is to be executed when triggering the None* | Door | Zero |
device. Tare | Add result
If set to Door, the setting Balance > Doors > Devices needs to be
specified.
* Factory setting

See also
Printer Page 54
Barcode reader Page 58
Foot switch and ErgoSens Page 59
Doors Page 76

6.1.4.4 LabX / Services


Several services are available to communicate with the balance: LabX service, MT-SICS service, or Web
service. Note that only one service can be enabled at any given time.
To enable communication between LabX and instruments, the appropriate settings on the instruments must
correspond with the settings in LabX. LabX synchronizes the date and time on the instruments with the LabX
Server each time a connection is made and each time a task is started. When an instrument is connected, the
user interface language on the connected instrument is changed to the language currently installed on the LabX
installation.

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Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > LabX / Services
Parameter Description Values
LabX service Inactive: No connection to LabX will be established. Inactive* | Network |
Network: A network connection to LabX will be established on USB
startup. The Port must be specified.
USB: A USB connection to LabX will be established on startup.
MT-SICS service Inactive: No MT-SICS port will be opened. Inactive* | Network |
Network: An MT-SICS network port will be opened on startup. The USB
Port must be specified.
USB: An MT-SICS USB port will be opened on startup.
Web service If set to Active, a network port will be opened on startup. Use the Inactive* | Active
menu Web service configuration to configure the service.
The complete Web service documentation is available online:
www.mt.com/labweighing-software-download.
* Factory setting

See also
LabX service Page 61
MT-SICS service Page 62
Web service Page 63

6.1.4.5 Printing the settings


Navigation: Balance menu > Settings > More
When all the balance settings are configured, you can print the complete list to archive the information.
To print the balance settings, tap Print the settings.
The complete balance settings are printed.

6.1.5 Maintenance
Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance
The section Maintenance is divided into the following subsections:
Import / Export
Software update
Reset
Service menu

See also
Data management Page 64
Software update Page 142
Resetting the balance Page 69

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6.1.5.1 Service menu
Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance > Service menu
Icon Name Description
Device errors Tap to display the code of an error. This error code can be useful
in your communication with METTLER TOLEDO when
troubleshooting your device. The icon depends on the severity of
the error: critical error, warning, or information.
The icons of device errors only appear when an error with an error
code is ongoing on the device.

Show adjustment state Tap to open information about:


Prescaler
Temperature compensation
Production linearization
Standard calibration
Production calibration
User linearization
User calibration
Save support file Tap to save support file (all relevant information to an error) on a
USB storage device to send it to a METTLER TOLEDO represen-
tative.
Import log configuration A log configuration file can be provided by METTLER TOLEDO to
allow a more comprehensive collection of balance parameters to
be stored in the support file. This is only used for troubleshooting
purposes.
Tap to import the log configuration from a USB storage device so
that the enhanced list of parameters can be exported and sent to
a METTLER TOLEDO representative.
Perform initial zero Tap to perform an initial zero of the balance. This can be useful
when using accessories whose weight exceeds the zeroing range
of the balance, for example a density kit.
This function is only available for approved balances.

6.2 Weighing methods settings

6.2.1 Settings: method "General weighing"


In this section, the settings of the methods General weighing and General weighing (itemized) are described.
Settings can be edited for a newly created method or an already existing method.

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Navigation: Methods > Methods list > my general weighing > Edit
Edit method - my general weighing
Method type
General
General weighing
Method name
ID format
my general weighing

Comment
Weighing
Enter here

Weighing item

Close Save

The settings of the method General weighing are grouped as follows:


General
ID format
Weighing
Weighing item, only available for the method General weighing
Weighing items, only available for the method General weighing (itemized)
Automation
Print / Export

See also
Creating a method "General weighing" Page 34
Editing a method Page 41

6.2.1.1 General
The Method type is defined in the wizard while creating the method and cannot be changed.
Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. Text (1...22 characters)
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)
Lock method Locks the method to prevent further editing. Active | Inactive*
* Factory setting

6.2.1.2 ID format
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task Defines the number of task IDs. 0 | 1* | 2
IDs If the Number of task IDs is larger than 0, the settings Task ID,
Task description and Prefix/Default value are available for every
single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the naming type of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.

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Task description Allows to define a label for each task ID field. Text (0...32 characters)
Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This setting is only available when the corresponding Task ID is
set to Manual with default.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the task ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available is the corresponding Task ID is set
to Automatic timestamp.
* Factory setting

Result IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of result Defines the number of result IDs. 0 | 1* | 2
IDs If the Number of result IDs is larger than 0, the settings Result
ID, Result description and Prefix/Default value are available for
every single result ID.
Result ID 1 Defines the naming type of the result ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the result ID can be entered Automatic counter
manually at method execution time.
Automatic counter: The system provides a value created from a
Prefix to which is appended a unique number (counter).
Result description Allows to define a label for each result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
Default value Defines a default value for the result ID. The value of the result ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This setting is only available when the corresponding Result ID is
set to Manual with default.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available if the corresponding Result ID is set
to Automatic counter.
* Factory setting

6.2.1.3 Weighing
Custom unit
When the parameter Define custom unit is activated, additional parameters can be defined.
Parameter Description Values
Define custom With this option activated, a specific weighing unit can be Active | Inactive*
unit defined. This allows calculations, e.g., surfaces or volumes, to be
carried out directly during the determination of the weighing
result.
If a custom unit is defined, this unit is added to the list of
available units throughout the method.
Name Defines the name of the custom unit. Text (0...6 characters)
Formula Defines how subsequently defined value for Factor is calculated. Multiplicative* | Divisive
There are 2 formulae available:
Multiplicative: Multiplies the net weight by the factor.
Divisive: The factor is divided by the net weight.
The formula can be used, for example, to simultaneously take
into account a known error factor while weighing.

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Factor Defines the factor with which the effective weighing result (net Numeric
weight) is calculated via the previously selected Formula.
Display Defines the formatting for the weighing result. Numeric
readability Example: A setting of "0.05" defines two places after the decimal
point with rounding to 5. A determined result of 123.4777 is
consequently displayed as 123.50.
This function can only be used to reduce the resolution of the
weighing result. No value must therefore be entered that exceeds
the maximum balance resolution. Values that are too small are
automatically rounded off.
* Factory setting

Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Tolerance profiles are
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create created by the user for
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific balances and
applications.
Weight capture Defines the behavior when the button to add the result was Stable* | Immediate
mode tapped or the add result was triggered by the automatic weighing
result creation.
Stable: The system waits for a stable weight.
Immediate: The system doesn’t wait for a stable weight. The
system waits for the defined amount of seconds (Weight capture
delay). After the weight capture delay, the weight value from the
weight stream is captured.
Weight capture Defines the time in seconds the balance waits for capturing the Numeric (5 seconds* |
delay weight after the button to add the result was tapped or the add 0...60 seconds)
result was triggered by the automatic weighing result creation.
This setting is only available if Weight capture mode is set to
Immediate.
* Factory setting

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Statistics
Parameter Description Values
Activate statistics If Activate statistics is set to Active, the following statistics will Active | Inactive*
be calculated:
Count: Number of items used for the statistics
Sum: sum of all value (decimal places and unit according to the
method settings)
Minimum: smallest value (decimal places and unit according to
the method settings)
Maximum: largest value (decimal places and unit according to
the method setting)
Range: difference between the largest and smallest values
(decimal places and unit according to the method settings)
Average: The values are summed up and divided by the number
of values, rounded to 1 digit more than the configured decimal
places in the associated tolerance profile (unit according to the
method settings).
Standard deviation: standard deviation rounded to 1 digit more
than the configured decimal places in the associated tolerance
profile (unit according to the method settings)
Relative standard deviation: relative standard deviation
(rounded to 2 decimal places, in %)
The statistical values are calculated and displayed as soon as a
result is added or updated.
* Factory setting

Electrostatic
Parameter Description Values
Ionizer Defines whether the ionizer is activated/deactivated. Active | Inactive*
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "General weighing" Page 34

6.2.1.4 Weighing item / Weighing items


A target weight with tolerance limits can be defined for the method. The method General weighing includes a
single item in Weighing item, whereas several items can be defined for the method General weighing
(itemized) in Weighing items.
Parameter Description Values
Sample ID Defines the name of the sample. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available for methods containing several
weighing items (itemized).
Unit Defines the unit of the weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Target weight Defines the target weight. The target weight will be shown in the Numeric
weighing-in aid of the balance (SmartTrac). When a target weight
including tolerances is defined, the SmartTrac indicates if the
current display weight is in tolerance or not.
-Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This setting is only available if a Target weight is defined.

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+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This setting is only available if a Target weight is defined.

See also
Creating a method "General weighing" Page 34
Using methods with multiple weighing items (itemized) Page 42

6.2.1.5 Automation
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Target
target defines how the data is to be processed. weight value | Task ID 1
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input | Result ID 1 | ...
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored.
Target weight value: The barcode data is interpreted as a value
for the target weight.
Task ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for this task ID.
Result ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for this result ID.
The available items in the drop-down menu depend on the
Number of task IDs and Number of result IDs specified for the
method.
Make sure that the characters of the scanned barcode are
compatible with the format of the field where they should be
inserted.
* Factory setting

Weighing automation
Parameter Description Values
Automatic zero Active: the balance is automatically zeroed when the weight falls Active | Inactive*
below a predefined threshold.
This setting is not available for approved balances.
Automatic zero Defines the threshold of the Automatic zero. Numeric
threshold This setting is only available if Automatic zero is set to Active.
Tare Mode Defines the tare mode. None* | Automatic tare |
None: No automatic tare. Preset tare
Automatic tare: The balance stores automatically the first stable
weight as the tare weight.
Preset tare: Allows you to enter manually a numerical entry of a
fixed tare weight.
Automatic tare Defines the threshold of the option Tare Mode. Numeric
threshold This value defines the minimum weight that must be applied to
the weighing pan so that it is automatically stored as the tare
weight. If the weight is below the limits, it is not automatically
transferred to the tare memory.
Instead of entering the weight, the lightest tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The applied weight is directly taken over as a limit.
This setting is only available if Tare Mode is set to Automatic
tare.

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Preset tare value Defines a weight value for the pretare function. Numeric
Instead of entering the value, the respective tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The weight is directly taken over as pretare value.
This setting is only available if Tare Mode is set to Preset tare.
Automatic result Automatically generates a weighing result after a threshold is None | With sample
reached. tare* | Without sample
None: No automatic result will be generated. tare
With sample tare: After a weight value that reached the threshold
is being removed from the weighing pan, the balance is being
tared.
Without sample tare: After a weight value that reached the
threshold is being removed from the weighing pan, the balance is
not being tared.
Automatic result Defines the threshold of the Automatic result. Numeric
threshold The result is automatically added to the Results list only if the
weight of the sample is larger than the defined threshold.
This setting is only available if Automatic result is set to Active.
Weight trigger Defines the behaviour of the Automatic result threshold. Exceeding* | Falling
Exceeding: The weighing result is generated when the weight below
exceeds the defined threshold.
Falling below: The weighing result is generated when the weight
falls below the defined threshold.
This setting is only available if Automatic result is set to Without
sample tare.
Automatic tare If set to Active, the balance is automatically tared when a result is Active | Inactive*
after result added to the Results list.
Automatic task Active: the balance automatically completes a running task after Active | Inactive*
completion the result of the last weighing item has been added to the Results
list.
This setting is only available if the method is using multiple
weighing items.
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "General weighing" Page 34

6.2.1.6 Print / Export


Parameter Description Values
Strip printout and Defines the content of the printout and/or export, as well as which
data export printing/exporting actions are performed automatically when the
task is complete.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Strip printout and data export below.
Label printout for Defines the template of the task label to be printed, i.e., which
task data is included on the label and in which format.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Label printout for task below.

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Label printout for Defines the template of the weighing item label to be printed, i.e.,
weighing item which data is included on the label and in which format.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Label printout for weighing item below.
Label cutting Defines if the labels should be cut after printing. Off* | Per label | Per task
Per label: Each label is cut once printed.
Per task: The labels are cut when the task is complete.
This setting is only relevant if the connected label printer can cut
labels.
* Factory setting

6.2.1.6.1 Strip printout and data export


Automatic data output
Parameter Description Values
Strip printer Activates/Deactivates automatic printing of the Results list on a Active | Inactive*
strip printer when the Complete button is tapped. The data to be
transmitted to the printer can be defined in the section Template
settings.
Results export Activates/Deactivates the automatic data export to a USB storage Active | Inactive*
device when the Complete button is tapped.
Weight value Activates/Deactivates the option to automatically send the Active | Inactive*
weighing value over USB or Ethernet when tapping Add result.
* Factory setting

Strip printout template


This menu item can be used to define which information is printed by the strip printer.
Each individual parameter can be set to Inactive or Active via the corresponding check box. To enable or
disable all parameters at once, proceed as follows:
1 To disable all check boxes at once, tap Deselect all.
All parameters are set to Inactive.
2 To enable all check boxes at once, tap Select all.
All parameters are set to Active.
Template settings
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header and/or footer to be printed. Title | Title text | Date/
Footer time | User | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles
Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is printed. Balance type | Balance
mation ID | Balance serial
number | Software
version
Quality infor- Defines which quality information is printed. Tolerance profile |
mation Adjustment date/time |
Routine test name |
Routine test last
execution date | Routine
test result | GWP
Approved state | Level
state | MinWeigh state

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Task information Defines which information about the task is printed. Method name | Method
comment | Task IDs |
Custom unit settings |
Automatic result settings
| Count | Sum | Average |
Minimum | Maximum |
Range | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation
Weighing item Defines which information about the weighing items is printed. Show excluded
information weighing items | Result
state | Result IDs | GWP
Approved state | Electro-
static charge | Level
state | MinWeigh state |
Tolerance state | Target
and tolerances
Result detail Defines which information related to the result of the Weight | Tare weight |
information measurement is printed. Gross weight | Info
weight | Date/time |
Stability

6.2.1.6.2 Label printout for task


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label When set to Active, the task label is automatically printed when Active | Inactive*
printout for task tapping Complete.
Copies Defines how many copies of the label are printed. Numeric
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels are
shown below.
* Factory setting

Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined individually.
Parameter Description Values
Label field 1 Defines which information appears in each label field. The Available entries depend
number of label fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined individually. This section is only available when the selected
Used template contains at least one 2D code.
Parameter Description Values
Delimiter Defines the delimiter between the barcode entries. TAB* | Form feed |
This setting is only available when the selected Used template Carriage return | Space |
contains several 2D codes. User defined
Barcode field 1 Defines which information appears in each barcode. The number Available entries depend
of the barcode fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
* Factory setting

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6.2.1.6.3 Label printout for weighing item
Parameter Description Values
Automatic label When set to Active, the weighing item label is automatically Active | Inactive*
printout for printed when tapping Add result.
weighing item
Copies Defines how many copies of the label are printed. Numeric
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels are
shown below.
* Factory setting

Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined individually.
Parameter Description Values
Label field 1 Defines which information appears in each label field. The Available entries depend
number of label fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined individually. This section is only available when the selected
Used template contains at least one 2D code.
Parameter Description Values
Delimiter Defines the delimiter between the barcode entries. TAB* | Form feed |
This setting is only available when the selected Used template Carriage return | Space |
contains several 2D codes. User defined
Barcode field 1 Defines which information appears in each barcode. The number Available entries depend
of the barcode fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
* Factory setting

6.2.1.6.4 Available labels


The following label layouts can be selected:

5 large fields 5 small fields

10 small fields 1D barcode with 3 large fields

1D barcode with 3 small fields 1D barcode with 6 small fields

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2D barcode with 5 large fields 2D barcode with 5 small fields

2D barcode with 2 large fields and 6 small fields 2D barcode with 8 small fields

6.2.2 Settings: method "Simple formulation"


Navigation: Methods > Methods list > my simple formulation > Edit
Edit method - my simple formulation
Method type
General
Simple formulation
Method name
Formulation
my simple formulation

Comment
ID format
Enter here

Weighing

Close Save

The settings of the method Simple formulation are grouped as follows:


General
Formulation
ID format
Weighing
Weighing item, only available for the method Simple formulation
Weighing items, only available for the method Simple formulation (itemized)
Automation
Print / Export

See also
Creating a method "Simple formulation" Page 36
Editing a method Page 41

6.2.2.1 General
The Method type is defined in the wizard while creating the method and cannot be changed.
Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. Text (1...22 characters)
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)

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Lock method Locks the method to prevent further editing. Active | Inactive*
* Factory setting

6.2.2.2 Formulation
Parameter Description Values
Calculate target Defines the basis for the calculation of the target weight. None* | Flask volume |
Flask volume: Calculates the target weight according to the Target concentration
reference flask volume and the actual flask volume.
Target concentration: Calculates the target weight according to
the desired target concentration.
This setting is only available for methods of the type Simple
formulation (itemized).
Calculate concen- Calculates the concentration of the final solution. Active | Inactive*
tration per If Concentration unit represents a molar concentration (mol/l or
component mmol/l), the calculation is based on:
Purity
Reference flask volume
Molar mass
weight of the component
If Concentration unit represents a mass concentration (mg/ml,
mg/l, µg/ml, g/ml, or g/l), the calculation is based on:
Purity
Reference flask volume
weight of the component
If Concentration unit represents a mass ratio (%), the calcu-
lation is based on:
Purity
Reference weight
weight of the component
Calculate amount Calculates the amount of component (in mol) based on the Active | Inactive*
of component Molar mass and weight of component.
Concentration Defines the concentration unit. mol/l* l mmol/l l mg/ml
unit This setting is only available if Calculate concentration per l mg/l l µg/ml l g/ml l g/l
component is set to Active. l%
Reference flask Defines the volume of the reference flask. Numeric (1 ml* |
volume This setting is only available if Concentration unit is not set to 1...999999 ml)
%.
Reference weight Defines the reference weight for the calculation of concentration of Depending on the
(100%) the component. capacity of the balance.
Instead of entering the reference weight manually, place the
reference weight on the weighing pan and tap the button . The
applied weight is directly taken over as a reference weight.
This setting is only available if Concentration unit is set to %.
* Factory setting

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Production and expiry date
Parameter Description Values
Production date Defines the production date. None | Current date* |
Current date: The production date is set automatically to the date Manual input
when starting the weighing task.
Manual input: The production date can be entered manually
when starting the weighing task.
Expiry date Defines the expiry date of the substance. None* | Period | Manual
Period: The expiry date is set automatically when starting the input
weighing task (expiry date = date when starting the weighing task
+ number of days defined in the field Period.
Manual input: The expiry date can be entered manually when
starting the weighing task.
Period Defines the period of the expiry date. Numeric (1 day* |
This setting is only available if Expiry date is set to Period. 1...9999 days)
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "Simple formulation" Page 36

6.2.2.3 ID format
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task Defines the number of task IDs. 0 | 1* | 2
IDs If the Number of task IDs is larger than 0, the settings Task ID,
Task description and Prefix/Default value are available for every
single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the naming type of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.
Task description Allows to define a label for each task ID field. Text (0...32 characters)
Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This setting is only available when the corresponding Task ID is
set to Manual with default.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the task ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available is the corresponding Task ID is set
to Automatic timestamp.
* Factory setting

Result IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of result Defines the number of result IDs. 0 | 1* | 2
IDs If the Number of result IDs is larger than 0, the settings Result
ID, Result description and Prefix/Default value are available for
every single result ID.

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Result ID 1 Defines the naming type of the result ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the result ID can be entered Automatic counter
manually at method execution time.
Automatic counter: The system provides a value created from a
Prefix to which is appended a unique number (counter).
Result description Allows to define a label for each result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
Default value Defines a default value for the result ID. The value of the result ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This setting is only available when the corresponding Result ID is
set to Manual with default.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available if the corresponding Result ID is set
to Automatic counter.
* Factory setting

6.2.2.4 Weighing
Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Tolerance profiles are
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create created by the user for
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific balances and
applications.
Electrostatic
Parameter Description Values
Ionizer Defines whether the ionizer is activated/deactivated. Active | Inactive*
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "Simple formulation" Page 36

6.2.2.5 Weighing item


A target weight with tolerance limits can be defined for the method. The method Simple formulation includes a
single item in Weighing item, whereas several items can be defined for the method Simple formulation
(itemized) in Weighing items.
Initial values for weighing
Parameter Description Values
Molar mass Defines the molar mass of the component. Numeric (1…10000 g/
The molar mass of an ion is calculated by adding the atomic mol)
weight of the individual atoms the ion is composed of.
This setting is available if Calculate amount of component is set
to Active or if the Concentration unit is expressed in molar
concentration.
Purity To define the purity of the component. Numeric (100%* |
This setting is only available if Calculate concentration per 0.001...100%)
component or Calculate amount of component is set to Active.
Unit Defines the unit of the weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.

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Target weight Defines the target weight. The target weight will be shown in the Numeric
weighing-in aid of the balance (SmartTrac). When a target weight
including tolerances is defined, the SmartTrac indicates if the
current display weight is in tolerance or not.
-Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This setting is only available if a Target weight is defined.
+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This setting is only available if a Target weight is defined.
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "Simple formulation" Page 36

6.2.2.6 Weighing items


This section is only available for the method Simple formulation (itemized).
Parameter Description Values
Component ID Defines the name of the component. Text (0...32 characters)
Molar mass Defines the molar mass of the component. Numeric (1…10000 g/
The molar mass of an ion is calculated by adding the atomic mol)
weight of the individual atoms the ion is composed of.
This setting is available if Calculate amount of component is set
to Active or if the Concentration unit is expressed in molar
concentration.
Purity To define the purity of the component. Numeric (100%* |
This setting is only available if Calculate concentration per 0.001...100%)
component or Calculate amount of component is set to Active.
Unit Defines the unit of the weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Target weight Defines the target weight of the component. Numeric
If Calculate target is set to Target concentration, the Target
weight is calculated and cannot be edited manually.
Target concen- Defines the target concentration of the component. Numeric (0% |
tration This setting is only available if Calculate target is set to Target 0.001...100%)
concentration.
-Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This setting is only available if a Target weight or Target concen-
tration is defined.
+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This setting is only available if a Target weight or Target concen-
tration is defined.
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "Simple formulation" Page 36
Using methods with multiple weighing items (itemized) Page 42

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6.2.2.7 Automation
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Target
target defines how the data is to be processed. weight value | Task ID 1
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input | Result ID 1 | ...
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored.
Target weight value: The barcode data is interpreted as a value
for the target weight.
Task ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for this task ID.
Result ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for this result ID.
The available items in the drop-down menu depend on the
Number of task IDs and Number of result IDs specified for the
method.
Make sure that the characters of the scanned barcode are
compatible with the format of the field where they should be
inserted.
* Factory setting

Weighing automation
Parameter Description Values
Automatic zero Active: the balance is automatically zeroed when the weight falls Active | Inactive*
below a predefined threshold.
This setting is not available for approved balances.
Automatic zero Defines the threshold of the Automatic zero. Numeric
threshold This setting is only available if Automatic zero is set to Active.
Tare Mode Defines the tare mode. None* | Automatic tare |
None: No automatic tare. Preset tare
Automatic tare: The balance stores automatically the first stable
weight as the tare weight.
Preset tare: Allows you to enter manually a numerical entry of a
fixed tare weight.
Automatic tare Defines the threshold of the option Tare Mode. Numeric
threshold This value defines the minimum weight that must be applied to
the weighing pan so that it is automatically stored as the tare
weight. If the weight is below the limits, it is not automatically
transferred to the tare memory.
Instead of entering the weight, the lightest tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The applied weight is directly taken over as a limit.
This setting is only available if Tare Mode is set to Automatic
tare.
Preset tare value Defines a weight value for the pretare function. Numeric
Instead of entering the value, the respective tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The weight is directly taken over as pretare value.
This setting is only available if Tare Mode is set to Preset tare.
Automatic tare If set to Active, the balance is automatically tared when a result is Active | Inactive*
after result added to the Results list.

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Automatic task Active: the balance automatically completes a running task after Active | Inactive*
completion the result of the last weighing item has been added to the Results
list.
This setting is only available if the method is using multiple
weighing items.
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "Simple formulation" Page 36

6.2.2.8 Print / Export


Parameter Description Values
Strip printout and Defines the content of the printout and/or export, as well as which
data export printing/exporting actions are performed automatically when the
task is complete.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Strip printout and data export below.
Label printout for Defines the template of the task label to be printed, i.e., which
task data is included on the label and in which format.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Label printout for task below.
Label printout for Defines the template of the weighing item label to be printed, i.e.,
weighing item which data is included on the label and in which format.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Label printout for weighing item below.
Label cutting Defines if the labels should be cut after printing. Off* | Per label | Per task
Per label: Each label is cut once printed.
Per task: The labels are cut when the task is complete.
This setting is only relevant if the connected label printer can cut
labels.
* Factory setting

6.2.2.8.1 Strip printout and data export


Automatic data output
Parameter Description Values
Strip printer Activates/Deactivates automatic printing of the Results list on a Active | Inactive*
strip printer when the Complete button is tapped. The data to be
transmitted to the printer can be defined in the section Template
settings.
Results export Activates/Deactivates the automatic data export to a USB storage Active | Inactive*
device when the Complete button is tapped.
Weight value Activates/Deactivates the option to automatically send the Active | Inactive*
weighing value over USB or Ethernet when tapping Add result.
* Factory setting

Strip printout template


This menu item can be used to define which information is printed by the strip printer.
Each individual parameter can be set to Inactive or Active via the corresponding check box. To enable or
disable all parameters at once, proceed as follows:
1 To disable all check boxes at once, tap Deselect all.

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All parameters are set to Inactive.
2 To enable all check boxes at once, tap Select all.
All parameters are set to Active.
Template settings
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header and/or footer to be printed. Title | Title text | Date/
Footer time | User | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles
Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is printed. Balance type | Balance
mation ID | Balance serial
number | Software
version
Quality infor- Defines which quality information is printed. Tolerance profile |
mation Adjustment date/time |
Routine test name |
Routine test last
execution date | Routine
test result | GWP
Approved state | Level
state | MinWeigh state
Task information Defines which information about the task is printed. Method name | Method
comment | Task ID |
Flask volume |
Reference weight |
Expiry date | Production
date
Weighing item Defines which information about the weighing items is printed. Show excluded
information weighing items | Result
state | Result IDs | Molar
mass | Purity |Amount of
substance | Concen-
tration | GWP Approved
state | Level state |
MinWeigh state |
Tolerance state | Target
and tolerances
Result detail Defines which information related to the result of the Weight | Tare weight |
information measurement is printed. Gross weight | Info
weight | Date/time |
Stability

6.2.2.8.2 Label printout for task


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label When set to Active, the task label is automatically printed when Active | Inactive*
printout for task tapping Complete.
Copies Defines how many copies of the label are printed. Numeric
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels are
shown below.
* Factory setting

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Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined individually.
Parameter Description Values
Label field 1 Defines which information appears in each label field. The Available entries depend
number of label fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined individually. This section is only available when the selected
Used template contains at least one 2D code.
Parameter Description Values
Delimiter Defines the delimiter between the barcode entries. TAB* | Form feed |
This setting is only available when the selected Used template Carriage return | Space |
contains several 2D codes. User defined
Barcode field 1 Defines which information appears in each barcode. The number Available entries depend
of the barcode fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
* Factory setting

6.2.2.8.3 Label printout for weighing item


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label When set to Active, the weighing item label is automatically Active | Inactive*
printout for printed when tapping Add result.
weighing item
Copies Defines how many copies of the label are printed. Numeric
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels are
shown below.
* Factory setting

Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined individually.
Parameter Description Values
Label field 1 Defines which information appears in each label field. The Available entries depend
number of label fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined individually. This section is only available when the selected
Used template contains at least one 2D code.
Parameter Description Values
Delimiter Defines the delimiter between the barcode entries. TAB* | Form feed |
This setting is only available when the selected Used template Carriage return | Space |
contains several 2D codes. User defined
Barcode field 1 Defines which information appears in each barcode. The number Available entries depend
of the barcode fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
* Factory setting

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6.2.2.8.4 Available labels
The following label layouts can be selected:

5 large fields 5 small fields

10 small fields 1D barcode with 3 large fields

1D barcode with 3 small fields 1D barcode with 6 small fields

2D barcode with 5 large fields 2D barcode with 5 small fields

2D barcode with 2 large fields and 6 small fields 2D barcode with 8 small fields

6.2.3 Settings: method "Piece Counting"


Navigation: Methods > Methods list > my piece counting > Edit

Edit method - my piece counting


Method type
General
Piece Counting
Method name
ID format
my piece counting
Comment
Weighing
Enter here

Weighing item

Close Save

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The settings of the method Piece Counting are grouped as follows:
General
ID format
Weighing
Weighing item
Automation
Print / Export

See also
Creating a method "Piece Counting" Page 37
Editing a method Page 41

6.2.3.1 General
The Method type is defined in the wizard while creating the method and cannot be changed.
Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. Text (1...22 characters)
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)
Lock method Locks the method to prevent further editing. Active | Inactive*
* Factory setting

6.2.3.2 ID format
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task Defines the number of task IDs. 0 | 1* | 2
IDs If the Number of task IDs is larger than 0, the settings Task ID,
Task description and Prefix/Default value are available for every
single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the naming type of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.
Task description Allows to define a label for each task ID field. Text (0...32 characters)
Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This setting is only available when the corresponding Task ID is
set to Manual with default.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the task ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available is the corresponding Task ID is set
to Automatic timestamp.
* Factory setting

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Result IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of result Defines the number of result IDs. 0 | 1* | 2
IDs If the Number of result IDs is larger than 0, the settings Result
ID, Result description and Prefix/Default value are available for
every single result ID.
Result ID 1 Defines the naming type of the result ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the result ID can be entered Automatic counter
manually at method execution time.
Automatic counter: The system provides a value created from a
Prefix to which is appended a unique number (counter).
Result description Allows to define a label for each result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
Default value Defines a default value for the result ID. The value of the result ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This setting is only available when the corresponding Result ID is
set to Manual with default.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available if the corresponding Result ID is set
to Automatic counter.
* Factory setting

6.2.3.3 Weighing
Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Tolerance profiles are
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create created by the user for
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific balances and
applications.
Weight capture Defines the behavior when the button to add the result was Stable* | Immediate
mode tapped or the add result was triggered by the automatic weighing
result creation.
Stable: The system waits for a stable weight.
Immediate: The system doesn’t wait for a stable weight. The
system waits for the defined amount of seconds (Weight capture
delay). After the weight capture delay, the weight value from the
weight stream is captured.
Weight capture Defines the time in seconds the balance waits for capturing the Numeric (5 seconds* |
delay weight after the button to add the result was tapped or the add 0...60 seconds)
result was triggered by the automatic weighing result creation.
This setting is only available if Weight capture mode is set to
Immediate.
* Factory setting

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Statistics
Parameter Description Values
Activate statistics If Activate statistics is set to Active, the following statistics will Active | Inactive*
be calculated:
Count: Number of items used for the statistics
Sum: sum of all value (decimal places and unit according to the
method settings)
Minimum: smallest value (decimal places and unit according to
the method settings)
Maximum: largest value (decimal places and unit according to
the method setting)
Range: difference between the largest and smallest values
(decimal places and unit according to the method settings)
Average: The values are summed up and divided by the number
of values, rounded to 1 digit more than the configured decimal
places in the associated tolerance profile (unit according to the
method settings).
Standard deviation: standard deviation rounded to 1 digit more
than the configured decimal places in the associated tolerance
profile (unit according to the method settings)
Relative standard deviation: relative standard deviation
(rounded to 2 decimal places, in %)
The statistical values are calculated and displayed as soon as a
result is added or updated.
* Factory setting

6.2.3.4 Weighing item


Initial values for weighing
Parameter Description Values
Reference PCS Defines the number of items used to determine the average weight Numeric (1* | 1…
per item. 10000)
Reference Defines the average weight for one piece. The average weight of Numeric
average weight one piece serves as basis for the piece counting. During task
execution, the balance calculates the actual number of pieces on
the weighing pan based on the measured weight and the average
weight of one piece.
Target weight Defines the target weight. The target weight will be shown in the Numeric
weighing-in aid of the balance (SmartTrac). When a target weight
including tolerances is defined, the SmartTrac indicates if the
current display weight is in tolerance or not.
-Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This setting is only available if a Target weight is defined.
+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This setting is only available if a Target weight is defined.
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "Piece Counting" Page 37

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6.2.3.5 Automation
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Target
target defines how the data is to be processed. weight value | Task ID 1
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input | Result ID 1 | ...
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored.
Target weight value: The barcode data is interpreted as a value
for the target weight.
Task ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for this task ID.
Result ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for this result ID.
The available items in the drop-down menu depend on the
Number of task IDs and Number of result IDs specified for the
method.
Make sure that the characters of the scanned barcode are
compatible with the format of the field where they should be
inserted.
* Factory setting

Weighing automation
Parameter Description Values
Automatic zero Active: the balance is automatically zeroed when the weight falls Active | Inactive*
below a predefined threshold.
This setting is not available for approved balances.
Automatic zero Defines the threshold of the Automatic zero. Numeric
threshold This setting is only available if Automatic zero is set to Active.
Tare Mode Defines the tare mode. None* | Automatic tare |
None: No automatic tare. Preset tare
Automatic tare: The balance stores automatically the first stable
weight as the tare weight.
Preset tare: Allows you to enter manually a numerical entry of a
fixed tare weight.
Automatic tare Defines the threshold of the option Tare Mode. Numeric
threshold This value defines the minimum weight that must be applied to
the weighing pan so that it is automatically stored as the tare
weight. If the weight is below the limits, it is not automatically
transferred to the tare memory.
Instead of entering the weight, the lightest tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The applied weight is directly taken over as a limit.
This setting is only available if Tare Mode is set to Automatic
tare.
Preset tare value Defines a weight value for the pretare function. Numeric
Instead of entering the value, the respective tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The weight is directly taken over as pretare value.
This setting is only available if Tare Mode is set to Preset tare.

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Automatic result Automatically generates a weighing result after a threshold is None* | Without sample
reached. tare
None: No automatic result will be generated.
Without sample tare: After a weight value that reached the
threshold is being removed from the weighing pan, the balance is
not being tared.
Automatic result Defines the threshold of the Automatic result. Numeric
threshold The result is automatically added to the Results list only if the
weight of the sample is larger than the defined threshold.
This setting is only available if Automatic result is set to Active.
Weight trigger Defines the behaviour of the Automatic result threshold. Exceeding* | Falling
Exceeding: The weighing result is generated when the weight below
exceeds the defined threshold.
Falling below: The weighing result is generated when the weight
falls below the defined threshold.
This setting is only available if Automatic result is set to Without
sample tare.
Automatic tare If set to Active, the balance is automatically tared when a result is Active | Inactive*
after result added to the Results list.
* Factory setting
When using Automatic result, make sure that the Reference average weight of one piece is larger than the
Automatic result threshold.

See also
Creating a method "Piece Counting" Page 37

6.2.3.6 Print / Export


Parameter Description Values
Strip printout and Defines the content of the printout and/or export, as well as which
data export printing/exporting actions are performed automatically when the
task is complete.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Strip printout and data export below.
Label printout for Defines the template of the task label to be printed, i.e., which
task data is included on the label and in which format.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Label printout for task below.
Label printout for Defines the template of the weighing item label to be printed, i.e.,
weighing item which data is included on the label and in which format.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Label printout for weighing item below.
Label cutting Defines if the labels should be cut after printing. Off* | Per label | Per task
Per label: Each label is cut once printed.
Per task: The labels are cut when the task is complete.
This setting is only relevant if the connected label printer can cut
labels.
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6.2.3.6.1 Strip printout and data export
Automatic data output
Parameter Description Values
Strip printer Activates/Deactivates automatic printing of the Results list on a Active | Inactive*
strip printer when the Complete button is tapped. The data to be
transmitted to the printer can be defined in the section Template
settings.
Results export Activates/Deactivates the automatic data export to a USB storage Active | Inactive*
device when the Complete button is tapped.
Weight value Activates/Deactivates the option to automatically send the Active | Inactive*
weighing value over USB or Ethernet when tapping Add result.
* Factory setting

Strip printout template


This menu item can be used to define which information is printed by the strip printer.
Each individual parameter can be set to Inactive or Active via the corresponding check box. To enable or
disable all parameters at once, proceed as follows:
1 To disable all check boxes at once, tap Deselect all.
All parameters are set to Inactive.
2 To enable all check boxes at once, tap Select all.
All parameters are set to Active.
Template settings
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header and/or footer to be printed. Title | Title text | Date/
Footer time | User | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles
Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is printed. Balance type | Balance
mation ID | Balance serial
number | Software
version
Quality infor- Defines which quality information is printed. Tolerance profile |
mation Adjustment date/time |
Routine test name |
Routine test last
execution date | Routine
test result | GWP
Approved state | Level
state | MinWeigh state
Task information Defines which information about the task is printed. Method name | Method
comment | Task IDs |
Automatic result
settings| Count | Sum |
Average | Minimum |
Maximum | Standard
deviation | Relative
standard deviation | PCS
below -Tolerance | PCS
above +Tolerance

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Weighing item Defines which information about the weighing items is printed. Show excluded
information weighing items | Result
state | Result IDs | GWP
Approved state | Level
state | MinWeigh state |
Tolerance state | Target
and tolerances |
Reference PCS |
Reference average
weight
Result detail Defines which information related to the result of the Weight | Tare weight |
information measurement is printed. Gross weight | Info
weight | Date/time |
Stability

6.2.3.6.2 Label printout for task


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label When set to Active, the task label is automatically printed when Active | Inactive*
printout for task tapping Complete.
Copies Defines how many copies of the label are printed. Numeric
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels are
shown below.
* Factory setting

Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined individually.
Parameter Description Values
Label field 1 Defines which information appears in each label field. The Available entries depend
number of label fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined individually. This section is only available when the selected
Used template contains at least one 2D code.
Parameter Description Values
Delimiter Defines the delimiter between the barcode entries. TAB* | Form feed |
This setting is only available when the selected Used template Carriage return | Space |
contains several 2D codes. User defined
Barcode field 1 Defines which information appears in each barcode. The number Available entries depend
of the barcode fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
* Factory setting

6.2.3.6.3 Label printout for weighing item


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label When set to Active, the weighing item label is automatically Active | Inactive*
printout for printed when tapping Add result.
weighing item
Copies Defines how many copies of the label are printed. Numeric
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels are
shown below.
* Factory setting

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Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined individually.
Parameter Description Values
Label field 1 Defines which information appears in each label field. The Available entries depend
number of label fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined individually. This section is only available when the selected
Used template contains at least one 2D code.
Parameter Description Values
Delimiter Defines the delimiter between the barcode entries. TAB* | Form feed |
This setting is only available when the selected Used template Carriage return | Space |
contains several 2D codes. User defined
Barcode field 1 Defines which information appears in each barcode. The number Available entries depend
of the barcode fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
* Factory setting

6.2.3.6.4 Available labels


The following label layouts can be selected:

5 large fields 5 small fields

10 small fields 1D barcode with 3 large fields

1D barcode with 3 small fields 1D barcode with 6 small fields

2D barcode with 5 large fields 2D barcode with 5 small fields

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2D barcode with 2 large fields and 6 small fields 2D barcode with 8 small fields

6.2.4 Settings: method "Titration"


Navigation: Methods > Methods list > my titration > Edit
Edit method - my titration
Method type
General
Titration
Method name
ID format
my titration
Comment
Weighing
Enter here

Weighing item

Close Save

The settings of the method Titration are grouped as follows:


General
ID format
Weighing
Weighing item
Automation
Print / Export

See also
Creating a method "Titration" Page 39
Editing a method Page 41

6.2.4.1 General
The Method type is defined in the wizard while creating the method and cannot be changed.
Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. Text (1...22 characters)
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)
Lock method Locks the method to prevent further editing. Active | Inactive*
* Factory setting

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6.2.4.2 ID format
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task Defines the number of task IDs. 0 | 1* | 2
IDs If the Number of task IDs is larger than 0, the settings Task ID,
Task description and Prefix/Default value are available for every
single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the naming type of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.
Task description Allows to define a label for each task ID field. Text (0...32 characters)
Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This setting is only available when the corresponding Task ID is
set to Manual with default.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the task ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available is the corresponding Task ID is set
to Automatic timestamp.
* Factory setting

Result IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of result Defines the number of result IDs. 0 | 1* | 2
IDs If the Number of result IDs is larger than 0, the settings Result
ID, Result description and Prefix/Default value are available for
every single result ID.
Result ID 1 Defines the naming type of the result ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the result ID can be entered Automatic counter
manually at method execution time.
Automatic counter: The system provides a value created from a
Prefix to which is appended a unique number (counter).
Result description Allows to define a label for each result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
Default value Defines a default value for the result ID. The value of the result ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This setting is only available when the corresponding Result ID is
set to Manual with default.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available if the corresponding Result ID is set
to Automatic counter.
* Factory setting

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6.2.4.3 Weighing
Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Tolerance profiles are
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create created by the user for
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific balances and
applications.
Weight capture Defines the behavior when the button to add the result was Stable* | Immediate
mode tapped or the add result was triggered by the automatic weighing
result creation.
Stable: The system waits for a stable weight.
Immediate: The system doesn’t wait for a stable weight. The
system waits for the defined amount of seconds (Weight capture
delay). After the weight capture delay, the weight value from the
weight stream is captured.
Weight capture Defines the time in seconds the balance waits for capturing the Numeric (5 seconds* |
delay weight after the button to add the result was tapped or the add 0...60 seconds)
result was triggered by the automatic weighing result creation.
This setting is only available if Weight capture mode is set to
Immediate.
* Factory setting

Electrostatic
Parameter Description Values
Ionizer Defines whether the ionizer is activated/deactivated. Active | Inactive*
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "Titration" Page 39

6.2.4.4 Weighing item


Initial values for weighing
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit of the weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Target weight Defines the target weight. The target weight will be shown in the Numeric
weighing-in aid of the balance (SmartTrac). When a target weight
including tolerances is defined, the SmartTrac indicates if the
current display weight is in tolerance or not.
-Tolerance Defines the lower tolerance limit. Numeric
This setting is only available if a Target weight is defined.
+Tolerance Defines the upper tolerance limit. Numeric
This setting is only available if a Target weight is defined.

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6.2.4.5 Automation
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Target
target defines how the data is to be processed. weight value | Task ID 1
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input | Result ID 1 | ...
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored.
Target weight value: The barcode data is interpreted as a value
for the target weight.
Task ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for this task ID.
Result ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for this result ID.
The available items in the drop-down menu depend on the
Number of task IDs and Number of result IDs specified for the
method.
Make sure that the characters of the scanned barcode are
compatible with the format of the field where they should be
inserted.
* Factory setting

Weighing automation
Parameter Description Values
Automatic zero Active: the balance is automatically zeroed when the weight falls Active | Inactive*
below a predefined threshold.
This setting is not available for approved balances.
Automatic zero Defines the threshold of the Automatic zero. Numeric
threshold This setting is only available if Automatic zero is set to Active.
Tare Mode Defines the tare mode. None* | Automatic tare |
None: No automatic tare. Preset tare
Automatic tare: The balance stores automatically the first stable
weight as the tare weight.
Preset tare: Allows you to enter manually a numerical entry of a
fixed tare weight.
Automatic tare Defines the threshold of the option Tare Mode. Numeric
threshold This value defines the minimum weight that must be applied to
the weighing pan so that it is automatically stored as the tare
weight. If the weight is below the limits, it is not automatically
transferred to the tare memory.
Instead of entering the weight, the lightest tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The applied weight is directly taken over as a limit.
This setting is only available if Tare Mode is set to Automatic
tare.
Preset tare value Defines a weight value for the pretare function. Numeric
Instead of entering the value, the respective tare container can be
placed on the weighing pan and the button subsequently
pressed. The weight is directly taken over as pretare value.
This setting is only available if Tare Mode is set to Preset tare.

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Automatic result Automatically generates a weighing result after a threshold is None* | Without sample
reached. tare
None: No automatic result will be generated.
Without sample tare: After a weight value that reached the
threshold is being removed from the weighing pan, the balance is
not being tared.
Automatic result Defines the threshold of the Automatic result. Numeric
threshold The result is automatically added to the Results list only if the
weight of the sample is larger than the defined threshold.
This setting is only available if Automatic result is set to Active.
Weight trigger Defines the behaviour of the Automatic result threshold. Exceeding* | Falling
Exceeding: The weighing result is generated when the weight below
exceeds the defined threshold.
Falling below: The weighing result is generated when the weight
falls below the defined threshold.
This setting is only available if Automatic result is set to Without
sample tare.
Automatic tare If set to Active, the balance is automatically tared when a result is Active | Inactive*
after result added to the Results list.
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "Titration" Page 39

6.2.4.6 Print / Export


Parameter Description Values
Strip printout and Defines the content of the printout and/or export, as well as which
data export printing/exporting actions are performed automatically when the
task is complete.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Strip printout and data export below.
Label printout for Defines the template of the task label to be printed, i.e., which
task data is included on the label and in which format.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Label printout for task below.
Label printout for Defines the template of the weighing item label to be printed, i.e.,
weighing item which data is included on the label and in which format.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Label printout for weighing item below.
Label cutting Defines if the labels should be cut after printing. Off* | Per label | Per task
Per label: Each label is cut once printed.
Per task: The labels are cut when the task is complete.
This setting is only relevant if the connected label printer can cut
labels.
* Factory setting

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6.2.4.6.1 Strip printout and data export
Automatic data output
Parameter Description Values
Strip printer Activates/Deactivates automatic printing of the Results list on a Active | Inactive*
strip printer when the Complete button is tapped. The data to be
transmitted to the printer can be defined in the section Template
settings.
Results export Activates/Deactivates the automatic data export to a USB storage Active | Inactive*
device when the Complete button is tapped.
Weight value Activates/Deactivates the option to automatically send the Active | Inactive*
weighing value over USB or Ethernet when tapping Add result.
* Factory setting

Strip printout template


This menu item can be used to define which information is printed by the strip printer.
Each individual parameter can be set to Inactive or Active via the corresponding check box. To enable or
disable all parameters at once, proceed as follows:
1 To disable all check boxes at once, tap Deselect all.
All parameters are set to Inactive.
2 To enable all check boxes at once, tap Select all.
All parameters are set to Active.
Template settings
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header and/or footer to be printed. Title | Title text | Date/
Footer time | User | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles
Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is printed. Balance type | Balance
mation ID | Balance serial
number | Software
version
Quality infor- Defines which quality information is printed. Tolerance profile |
mation Adjustment date/time |
Routine test name |
Routine test last
execution date | Routine
test result | GWP
Approved state | Level
state | MinWeigh state
Task information Defines which information about the task is printed. Method name | Method
comment | Task IDs |
Automatic result settings
Weighing item Defines which information about the weighing items is printed. Show excluded
information weighing items | Result
state | Result IDs |
Density | Correction
factor | GWP Approved
state | Level state |
MinWeigh state |
Tolerance state | Target
and tolerances

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Result detail Defines which information related to the result of the Weight | Tare weight |
information measurement is printed. Gross weight | Info
weight | Date/time |
Stability

6.2.4.6.2 Label printout for task


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label When set to Active, the task label is automatically printed when Active | Inactive*
printout for task tapping Complete.
Copies Defines how many copies of the label are printed. Numeric
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels are
shown below.
* Factory setting

Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined individually.
Parameter Description Values
Label field 1 Defines which information appears in each label field. The Available entries depend
number of label fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined individually. This section is only available when the selected
Used template contains at least one 2D code.
Parameter Description Values
Delimiter Defines the delimiter between the barcode entries. TAB* | Form feed |
This setting is only available when the selected Used template Carriage return | Space |
contains several 2D codes. User defined
Barcode field 1 Defines which information appears in each barcode. The number Available entries depend
of the barcode fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
* Factory setting

6.2.4.6.3 Label printout for weighing item


Parameter Description Values
Automatic label When set to Active, the weighing item label is automatically Active | Inactive*
printout for printed when tapping Add result.
weighing item
Copies Defines how many copies of the label are printed. Numeric
Used template Chooses the label template. Available labels are
shown below.
* Factory setting

Field settings
The content of each label field can be defined individually.
Parameter Description Values
Label field 1 Defines which information appears in each label field. The Available entries depend
number of label fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.

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Barcode settings
The content of each barcode field can be defined individually. This section is only available when the selected
Used template contains at least one 2D code.
Parameter Description Values
Delimiter Defines the delimiter between the barcode entries. TAB* | Form feed |
This setting is only available when the selected Used template Carriage return | Space |
contains several 2D codes. User defined
Barcode field 1 Defines which information appears in each barcode. The number Available entries depend
of the barcode fields depends on the selected template. on the method settings.
* Factory setting

6.2.4.6.4 Available labels


The following label layouts can be selected:

5 large fields 5 small fields

10 small fields 1D barcode with 3 large fields

1D barcode with 3 small fields 1D barcode with 6 small fields

2D barcode with 5 large fields 2D barcode with 5 small fields

2D barcode with 2 large fields and 6 small fields 2D barcode with 8 small fields

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6.2.5 Settings: method "Density determination"
Navigation: Methods > Methods list > my density > Edit
Edit method - my density
Method type
General
Density determination

Method name
Density
my density

Comment
ID format
Enter here

Weighing

Close Save

The settings of the method Density determination are grouped as follows:


General
Density
ID format
Weighing
Weighing item
Automation
Print / Export

See also
Creating a method "Density determination" Page 40
Editing a method Page 41

6.2.5.1 General
The Method type is defined in the wizard while creating the method and cannot be changed.
Parameter Description Values
Method name Defines the name of the method. Text (1...22 characters)
Comment The method can be described with a comment. Text (0...128
characters)
Lock method Locks the method to prevent further editing. Active | Inactive*
* Factory setting

6.2.5.2 Density
The Determination type is defined in the wizard while creating the method and cannot be changed. If another
Determination type is required, a new method must be created. All settings for all types of Density determi-
nation are described here.
Parameter Description Values
Determination Defines the type of density determination measurement. Liquid (pycnometer) |
type Liquid (pycnometer): Determines the density of a liquid in a Liquid (sinker) | Solid*
glass vessel, such as a pycnometer.
Liquid (sinker): Determines the density of a liquid.
Solid: Determines the density of a solid with the help of a density
kit.

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Density unit Defines the unit to be used for density determination. g/cm3* | kg/m3 | g/l
g/cm3 = grams per cm3
kg/m3 = kilograms per m3
g/l = grams per liter
Density value Defines the number of decimal places with which the density is 1 | 2 | 3* | 4 | 5
decimal places displayed and saved.
Air density Defines the correction factor for force calibration. Active* | Inactive
compensation Active: the density determination result is corrected by the force
calibration correction factor and mean air density.
Inactive: no correction is applied.
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "Density determination" Page 40

6.2.5.3 ID format
Task IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of task Defines the number of task IDs. 0 | 1* | 2
IDs If the Number of task IDs is larger than 0, the settings Task ID,
Task description and Prefix/Default value are available for every
single task ID.
Task ID 1 Defines the naming type of the task ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the task ID can be entered Automatic timestamp
manually at method execution time.
Automatic timestamp: The system provides a value created from
a prefix with the current date and time appended.
Task description Allows to define a label for each task ID field. Text (0...32 characters)
Default value Defines a default value for the task ID. The value of the task ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This setting is only available when the corresponding Task ID is
set to Manual with default.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the task ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available is the corresponding Task ID is set
to Automatic timestamp.
* Factory setting

Result IDs
Parameter Description Values
Number of result Defines the number of result IDs. 0 | 1* | 2
IDs If the Number of result IDs is larger than 0, the settings Result
ID, Result description and Prefix/Default value are available for
every single result ID.
Result ID 1 Defines the naming type of the result ID. Manual with default* |
Manual with default: The value of the result ID can be entered Automatic counter
manually at method execution time.
Automatic counter: The system provides a value created from a
Prefix to which is appended a unique number (counter).
Result description Allows to define a label for each result ID. Text (0...32 characters)

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Default value Defines a default value for the result ID. The value of the result ID Text (0...32 characters)
can be changed manually while executing the method.
This setting is only available when the corresponding Result ID is
set to Manual with default.
Prefix Defines a prefix for the result ID. Text (0...32 characters)
This setting is only available if the corresponding Result ID is set
to Automatic counter.
* Factory setting

6.2.5.4 Weighing
Weighing settings
Parameter Description Values
Tolerance profile A tolerance profile stores all the necessary balance settings Tolerance profiles are
needed for a certain weighing method. It is possible to create created by the user for
different tolerance profiles for different weighing methods. specific balances and
applications.
Weight capture Defines the behavior when the button to add the result was Stable* | Immediate
mode tapped or the add result was triggered by the automatic weighing
result creation.
Stable: The system waits for a stable weight.
Immediate: The system doesn’t wait for a stable weight. The
system waits for the defined amount of seconds (Weight capture
delay). After the weight capture delay, the weight value from the
weight stream is captured.
Weight capture Defines the time in seconds the balance waits for capturing the Numeric (5 seconds* |
delay weight after the button to add the result was tapped or the add 0...60 seconds)
result was triggered by the automatic weighing result creation.
This setting is only available if Weight capture mode is set to
Immediate.
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Statistics
Parameter Description Values
Activate statistics If Activate statistics is set to Active, the following statistics will Active | Inactive*
be calculated:
Count: Number of items used for the statistics
Sum: sum of all value (decimal places and unit according to the
method settings)
Minimum: smallest value (decimal places and unit according to
the method settings)
Maximum: largest value (decimal places and unit according to
the method setting)
Range: difference between the largest and smallest values
(decimal places and unit according to the method settings)
Average: The values are summed up and divided by the number
of values, rounded to 1 digit more than the configured decimal
places in the associated tolerance profile (unit according to the
method settings).
Standard deviation: standard deviation rounded to 1 digit more
than the configured decimal places in the associated tolerance
profile (unit according to the method settings)
Relative standard deviation: relative standard deviation
(rounded to 2 decimal places, in %)
The statistical values are calculated and displayed as soon as a
result is added or updated.
* Factory setting

6.2.5.5 Weighing item


The Weighing item settings are different for the three types of Density determination. The settings for Initial
values for weighing are presented separately for each Determination type.
Initial values for weighing – Determination type: Solid
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit of the weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Temperature Defines the temperature of the auxiliary liquid (distilled water or Numeric
custom). (10°C...30.9°C)
Aux. liquid Defines the type of auxiliary liquid used for the determination of Distilled water* | Custom
the density of a solid.
Aux. liquid name Defines the name of the custom auxiliary liquid. Text (0…32 characters)
This setting is only available if Aux. liquid is set to Custom.
Aux. liquid Defines the density of the custom auxiliary liquid. Numeric (0.00001…
density This setting is only available if Aux. liquid is set to Custom. 100 g/cm3)
* Factory setting

Initial values for weighing – Determination type: Liquid (sinker)


Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit of the weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.

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Temperature Defines the temperature of the liquid. Numeric
(10°C...30.9°C)
Sinker volume Defines the volume of the sinker in cm3. Numeric
(0.0001...500 cm3)
Initial values for weighing – Determination type: Liquid (pycnometer)
Parameter Description Values
Unit Defines the unit of the weighing result. The available units
depend on the balance
model.
Temperature Defines the temperature of the liquid. Numeric
(10°C...30.9°C)
Pycnometer Defines volume of the pycnometer in cm3. Numeric
volume (0.001...10000 cm3)
Pycnometer Defines the weight of the pycnometer. Numeric
weight

See also
Creating a method "Density determination" Page 40

6.2.5.6 Automation
Parameter Description Values
Barcode data If a barcode reader is connected to the balance, this option Keyboard Input* | Task
target defines how the data is to be processed. ID 1 | Result ID 1 | ...
Keyboard Input: The data is written in the currently open input
window. If no input window is open, the data is ignored.
Task ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for this task ID.
Result ID 1: The received barcode data is treated as identification
text for this result ID.
The available items in the drop-down menu depend on the
Number of task IDs and Number of result IDs specified for the
method.
Make sure that the characters of the scanned barcode are
compatible with the format of the field where they should be
inserted.
* Factory setting

See also
Creating a method "Density determination" Page 40

6.2.5.7 Print / Export


Parameter Description Values
Strip printout and Defines the content of the printout and/or export, as well as which
data export printing/exporting actions are performed automatically when the
task is complete.
This section contains several settings that are described in the
table Strip printout and data export below.

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6.2.5.7.1 Strip printout and data export
Automatic data output
Parameter Description Values
Strip printer Activates/Deactivates automatic printing of the Results list on a Active | Inactive*
strip printer when the Complete button is tapped. The data to be
transmitted to the printer can be defined in the section Template
settings.
Results export Activates/Deactivates the automatic data export to a file server or Active | Inactive*
USB storage device when the Complete button is tapped.
* Factory setting

Strip printout template


This menu item can be used to define which information is printed by the strip printer.
Each individual parameter can be set to Inactive or Active via the corresponding check box. To enable or
disable all parameters at once, proceed as follows:
1 To disable all check boxes at once, tap Deselect all.
All parameters are set to Inactive.
2 To enable all check boxes at once, tap Select all.
All parameters are set to Active.
Template settings
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header and/or footer to be printed. Title | Title text | Date/
Footer time | User | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles
Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is printed. Balance type | Balance
mation ID | Balance serial
number | Software
version
Quality infor- Defines which quality information is printed. Tolerance profile |
mation Adjustment date/time |
Routine test name |
Routine test last
execution date | Routine
test result | GWP
Approved state | Level
state | MinWeigh state
Task information Defines which information about the task is printed. Method name | Method
comment | Task IDs |
Count | Average |
Minimum | Maximum|
Standard deviation |
Relative standard
deviation | Type of
density determination |
Decimal places for
density weighing results
| Air density compen-
sation

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Weighing item Defines which information about the weighing items is printed. Show excluded
information weighing items | Result
state | Result IDs | GWP
Approved state | Level
state | MinWeigh state |
Temperature | Auxiliary
liquid name and density
| Volume of sample |
Weight of sample in air |
Weight of sample in
liquid
Result detail Defines which information related to the result of the Weight | Tare weight |
information measurement is printed. Gross weight | Info
weight | Date/time |
Stability

6.3 Test weights settings

6.3.1 Settings: individual test weight


Navigation: Methods > Tests > Test weights > my weight 1 > Edit
Parameter Description Values
Test weight name Defines the name of the test weight. Text (1...22 characters)
Test weight ID Defines the test weight ID. Text (1...22 characters)
Nominal weight Defines the approximate, rounded value of the Actual weight. Numeric
Weight class Defines the weight class according to OIML or ASTM. Alternatively, E1 | E2 | F1 | F2 | M1 |
a customized tolerance class can be created with Own. M2 | M3 | ASTM000 |
ASTM00 | ASTM0 |
ASTM0 | ASTM1 |
ASTM2 | ASTM3 |
ASTM4 | ASTM5 |
ASTM6 | ASTM7 | Own*
Actual weight Defines the actual weight. The actual weight is a specific weight Numeric
with a specific Conventional Mass Value (CMV) from the weight
calibration certificate.
Next calibration Defines the next date for calibration. Date
date
Certificate If the certificate of the test weight is available, set to Active and fill Active | Inactive*
in the additional information related to the certificate (see below).
Certificate ID Defines the certificate ID. Text (1...22 characters)
This setting is only available if Certificate ID is set to Active.
Certificate date Defines the certificate date. Date
This setting is only available if Certificate ID is set to Active.
Weight set ID Defines the weight set ID. Text (1...22 characters)
* Factory setting

6.3.2 Settings: combined test weight


Navigation: Methods > Tests > Test weights > my weight 1+2 > Edit
Parameter Description Values
Test weight name Defines the name of the test weight. Text (1...22 characters)

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Nominal weight Shows the sum of the nominal weights of all the individual Numeric
weights included in this combined weight.
Minimum weight Defines the minimum weight class according to OIML or ASTM. E1 | E2 | F1 | F2 | M1 |
class The customized tolerance class Own can also be selected. M2 | M3 | ASTM000 |
When choosing the weights that compose the combined weight, ASTM00 | ASTM0 |
only the individual weights with a class better or equal to the ASTM0 | ASTM1 |
selected Minimum weight class are shown. ASTM2 | ASTM3 |
ASTM4 | ASTM5 |
ASTM6 | ASTM7 | Own*
Weights Displays a list of the available individual test weights. A total of List of individual test
two or three individual test weights can be selected. weights
Only the individual weights with a class better or equal to the
selected Minimum weight class are shown.
* Factory setting

6.4 Tests settings

6.4.1 Settings: Eccentricity

Navigation: Methods > Tests > my eccentricity test > Edit


1. Name and type
Parameter Description Values
Test type The test type has been pre-defined and cannot be changed in this Available test types
menu.
Name Defines the name of the test. Text (1...22 characters)
Test activated Enables/disables the test. Active* | Inactive
Show preparation If activated, a predefined preparatory instruction is displayed in Active* | Inactive
instructions the test sequence.
Automatic print When activated, the test results are immediately printed on the Active | Inactive*
enabled strip printer after the test result has been calculated.
* Factory setting

2. Test specification
Parameter Description Values
Result calculation Select whether the nominal weight or the conventional mass On nominal weight* |
value (CMV) is used for the result calculation. On actual weight (CMV)
On nominal weight: Nominal value of a weight with a specific
weight class.
On actual weight (CMV): Conventional mass value (CMV) of a
weight from the weight calibration certificate.
* Factory setting

Test point
Parameter Description Values
Nominal weight Defines the nominal value of the weight that will be used for the Numeric
test.

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Weight class Defines the weight class according to OIML or ASTM. Alternatively, E1 | E2 | F1 | F2 | M1 |
a customized tolerance class can be created with Own. M2 | M3 | ASTM000 |
ASTM00 | ASTM0 |
ASTM0 | ASTM1 |
ASTM2 | ASTM3 |
ASTM4 | ASTM5 |
ASTM6 | ASTM7 | Own*
* Factory setting

Eccentricity limits
Parameter Description Values
Control limit Defines the error tolerance of a process with respect to its set Numeric
value. Exceeding the Control limit is a violation of quality
requirements and therefore requires a correction of the process.
Result if the Control limit is exceeded: The test failed, the balance
is out of specification.
Warning limit Defines the upper or lower limit that, if exceeded or not reached, Numeric
makes more stringent process monitoring necessary. The
Warning limit must be smaller than the Control limit.
Result if the Warning limit is exceeded: The test is passed, but
the difference is higher than expected.
3. Test weights
A configured test weight can be selected. For information on test weights definition and settings, see [Test
weights Page 43] and [Test weights settings Page 124].
4. Error management
Parameter Description Values
Block balance Defines the behavior of the balance if a test has failed. Active | Inactive*
Active: The balance will be blocked after a specified amount of
failed tests. In this case, the balance cannot be used anymore
until it is unblocked. If a password has been set, the password is
needed to unblock the balance. See [Password protection and
balance reset Page 68].
Inactive: The balance will not be blocked.
Allowed number Defines the maximum allowed retries until the balance will be Numeric (3* | 0...9)
of retries blocked.
This setting is only available if Block balance is set to Active.
* Factory setting

5. Test planning
Parameter Description Values
Planning type Specifies the schedule for the test to be performed. Manually* | Daily |
Manually: The test is performed manually. Weekly | Monthly |
Quarterly | Annually
Daily: A task is generated every day at the specified time.
Weekly: A task is generated at least once a week. Additional days
can be selected if required.
Monthly: A task is generated every month at the specified day
and time.
Quarterly: A task is generated every three months at the specified
time.
Annually: A task is generated once a year at the specified time.

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Start time Defines the time when the test is due. Time
This setting is only available if Planning type is not set to
Manually.
* Factory setting

Notification
This section does not appear when Planning type is set to Manually.
Parameter Description Values
(x) hours before Defines the number of hours before a notification informs about Different values
test the upcoming planned test. depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).
Notification every Defines the time interval before the next notification is issued. Different values
(x) hours depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).
Preferred days
This section only appears when Planning type is set to Weekly.
Parameter Description Values
Preferred days Defines the preferred weekday for the execution of the test. Monday* | Tuesday* |
Wednesday* |
Thursday* | Friday* |
Saturday | Sunday
* Factory setting

Preferred day for execution


This section only appears when Planning type is set to Monthly.
Parameter Description Values
Day of the week Defines the preferred day for execution of the test. None* | Monday |
If None is selected, the test will be scheduled for a month after the Tuesday | Wednesday |
last execution. Thursday | Friday |
Saturday | Sunday
Week of the Defines on which week of the month the test is performed. First* | Second | Third |
month This setting is only available if Day of the week is not set to Fourth
None.
* Factory setting

6. Printing
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header and/or footer to be printed. Title | Title text | Date/
Footer time | User | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles
Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is printed. Balance type | Balance
mation ID | Balance serial
number | Software
version
Test summary Defines which information about the test summary is printed. Test type | Test name |
Test result

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Test details Defines which test details are printed. Test trigger | Leveling at
start | Temperature |
Preparation instructions
| Test start (date / time) |
Test end (date / time) |
User name
Tare specification Defines which information about the tare specification is printed. Tare name | Min. tare
This section is only available for tests using a tare weight. weight
Test weight Defines which information about the test weight is printed. Test weight ID | Weight
class | Nominal weight |
Actual weight | Weight
set ID | Certificate ID |
Certificate date | Next
calibration date | Weight
type | Minimum weight
class | Used nominal
weights | Used actual
weights
Test limits Defines which information about the test limits is printed. Warning limit | Control
limit
Measurements / Defines which information about the measurements and the Weight | Deviation |
Results results is printed. State | Level state |
Zero / Tare | Center
deviation

See also
Defining an individual test weight Page 43
Defining a combined test weight Page 43
Creating a new test Page 44

6.4.2 Settings: Repeatability test

Navigation: Methods > Tests > my repeatability test > Edit


1. Name and type
Parameter Description Values
Test type The test type has been pre-defined and cannot be changed in this Available test types
menu.
Name Defines the name of the test. Text (1...22 characters)
Test activated Enables/disables the test. Active* | Inactive
Show preparation If activated, a predefined preparatory instruction is displayed in Active* | Inactive
instructions the test sequence.
Automatic print When activated, the test results are immediately printed on the Active | Inactive*
enabled strip printer after the test result has been calculated.
* Factory setting

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2. Test specification
Parameter Description Values
Result calculation Select whether the nominal weight or the conventional mass On nominal weight* |
value (CMV) is used for the result calculation. On actual weight (CMV)
On nominal weight: Nominal value of a weight with a specific
weight class.
On actual weight (CMV): Conventional mass value (CMV) of a
weight from the weight calibration certificate.
Number of Defines the number of weight measurements of a series. Numeric (10* | 2...15)
repetitions
* Factory setting

Tare
This section only appears when Test type is set to Repeatab. - Tare - 1 TP.
Parameter Description Values
Tare name Defines a name for the tare weight. Text (1...22 characters)
Minimum tare Defines the minimum weight for the tare container. The test is Numeric
weight only continued if a tare container with at least this weight is
placed on the balance.
* Factory setting

Test point
Parameter Description Values
Nominal weight Defines the nominal value of the weight that will be used for the Numeric
test.
Weight class Defines the weight class according to OIML or ASTM. Alternatively, E1 | E2 | F1 | F2 | M1 |
a customized tolerance class can be created with Own. M2 | M3 | ASTM000 |
ASTM00 | ASTM0 |
ASTM0 | ASTM1 |
ASTM2 | ASTM3 |
ASTM4 | ASTM5 |
ASTM6 | ASTM7 | Own*
* Factory setting

Test limits
Parameter Description Values
Control limit Defines the error tolerance of a process with respect to its set Numeric
value. Exceeding the Control limit is a violation of quality
requirements and therefore requires a correction of the process.
The minimum value is 40% of the balance readability.
Result if the Control limit is exceeded: The test failed, the balance
is out of specification.
Warning limit Defines the upper or lower limit that, if exceeded or not reached, Numeric
makes more stringent process monitoring necessary. The
Warning limit must be smaller than the Control limit.
Result if the Warning limit is exceeded: The test is passed, but
the difference is higher than expected.
3. Test weights
A configured test weight can be selected. For information on test weights definition and settings, see [Test
weights Page 43] and [Test weights settings Page 124].

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4. Error management
Parameter Description Values
Block balance Defines the behavior of the balance if a test has failed. Active | Inactive*
Active: The balance will be blocked after a specified amount of
failed tests. In this case, the balance cannot be used anymore
until it is unblocked. If a password has been set, the password is
needed to unblock the balance. See [Password protection and
balance reset Page 68].
Inactive: The balance will not be blocked.
Allowed number Defines the maximum allowed retries until the balance will be Numeric (3* | 0...9)
of retries blocked.
This setting is only available if Block balance is set to Active.
* Factory setting

5. Test planning
Parameter Description Values
Planning type Specifies the schedule for the test to be performed. Manually* | Daily |
Manually: The test is performed manually. Weekly | Monthly |
Quarterly | Annually
Daily: A task is generated every day at the specified time.
Weekly: A task is generated at least once a week. Additional days
can be selected if required.
Monthly: A task is generated every month at the specified day
and time.
Quarterly: A task is generated every three months at the specified
time.
Annually: A task is generated once a year at the specified time.
Start time Defines the time when the test is due. Time
This setting is only available if Planning type is not set to
Manually.
* Factory setting

Notification
This section does not appear when Planning type is set to Manually.
Parameter Description Values
(x) hours before Defines the number of hours before a notification informs about Different values
test the upcoming planned test. depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).
Notification every Defines the time interval before the next notification is issued. Different values
(x) hours depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).

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Preferred days
This section only appears when Planning type is set to Weekly.
Parameter Description Values
Preferred days Defines the preferred weekday for the execution of the test. Monday* | Tuesday* |
Wednesday* |
Thursday* | Friday* |
Saturday | Sunday
* Factory setting

Preferred day for execution


This section only appears when Planning type is set to Monthly.
Parameter Description Values
Day of the week Defines the preferred day for execution of the test. None* | Monday |
If None is selected, the test will be scheduled for a month after the Tuesday | Wednesday |
last execution. Thursday | Friday |
Saturday | Sunday
Week of the Defines on which week of the month the test is performed. First* | Second | Third |
month This setting is only available if Day of the week is not set to Fourth
None.
* Factory setting

6. Printing
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header and/or footer to be printed. Title | Title text | Date/
Footer time | User | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles
Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is printed. Balance type | Balance
mation ID | Balance serial
number | Software
version
Test summary Defines which information about the test summary is printed. Test type | Test name |
Test result | Standard
deviation
Test details Defines which test details are printed. Test trigger | Leveling at
start | Temperature |
Preparation instructions
| Test start (date / time) |
Test end (date / time) |
User name
Tare specification Defines which information about the tare specification is printed. Tare name | Min. tare
This section is only available for tests using a tare weight. weight
Test weight Defines which information about the test weight is printed. Test weight ID | Weight
class | Nominal weight |
Actual weight | Weight
set ID | Certificate ID |
Certificate date | Next
calibration date | Weight
type | Minimum weight
class | Used nominal
weights | Used actual
weights

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Test limits Defines which information about the test limits is printed. Warning limit | Control
limit
Measurements / Defines which information about the measurements and the Weight | State | Level
Results results is printed. state | Zero / Tare

See also
Defining an individual test weight Page 43
Defining a combined test weight Page 43
Creating a new test Page 44

6.4.3 Settings: Sensitivity test

Navigation: Methods > Tests > my sensitivity test > Edit


1. Name and type
Parameter Description Values
Test type The test type has been pre-defined and cannot be changed in this Available test types
menu.
Name Defines the name of the test. Text (1...22 characters)
Test activated Enables/disables the test. Active* | Inactive
Show preparation If activated, a predefined preparatory instruction is displayed in Active* | Inactive
instructions the test sequence.
Automatic print When activated, the test results are immediately printed on the Active | Inactive*
enabled strip printer after the test result has been calculated.
* Factory setting

2. Test specification
Parameter Description Values
Result calculation Select whether the nominal weight or the conventional mass On nominal weight* |
value (CMV) is used for the result calculation. On actual weight (CMV)
On nominal weight: Nominal value of a weight with a specific
weight class.
On actual weight (CMV): Conventional mass value (CMV) of a
weight from the weight calibration certificate.
* Factory setting

Tare
This section only appears when the option Test type is set to Sensitivity - Tare - 1 TP or Sensitivity - Tare -
2 TP.
Parameter Description Values
Tare name Defines a name for the tare weight. Text (1...22 characters)
Minimum tare Defines the minimum weight for the tare container. The test is Numeric
weight only continued if a tare container with at least this weight is
placed on the balance.
Test point
Depending on the selected test, the following options can be defined for one or two test points:
Parameter Description Values
Nominal weight Defines the nominal value of the weight that will be used for the Numeric
test.

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Weight class Defines the weight class according to OIML or ASTM. Alternatively, E1 | E2 | F1 | F2 | M1 |
a customized tolerance class can be created with Own. M2 | M3 | ASTM000 |
ASTM00 | ASTM0 |
ASTM0 | ASTM1 |
ASTM2 | ASTM3 |
ASTM4 | ASTM5 |
ASTM6 | ASTM7 | Own*
Control limit Defines the error tolerance of a process with respect to its set Numeric
value. Exceeding the Control limit is a violation of quality
requirements and therefore requires a correction of the process.
Result if the Control limit is exceeded: The test failed, the balance
is out of specification.
Warning limit Defines the upper or lower limit that, if exceeded or not reached, Numeric
makes more stringent process monitoring necessary. The
Warning limit must be smaller than the Control limit.
Result if the Warning limit is exceeded: The test is passed, but
the difference is higher than expected.
* Factory setting

3. Test weights
A configured test weight can be selected. For information on test weights definition and settings, see [Test
weights Page 43] and [Test weights settings Page 124].
4. Error management
Parameter Description Values
Block balance Defines the behavior of the balance if a test has failed. Active | Inactive*
Active: The balance will be blocked after a specified amount of
failed tests. In this case, the balance cannot be used anymore
until it is unblocked. If a password has been set, the password is
needed to unblock the balance. See [Password protection and
balance reset Page 68].
Inactive: The balance will not be blocked.
Allowed number Defines the maximum allowed retries until the balance will be Numeric (3* | 0...9)
of retries blocked.
This setting is only available if Block balance is set to Active.
* Factory setting

5. Test planning
Parameter Description Values
Planning type Specifies the schedule for the test to be performed. Manually* | Daily |
Manually: The test is performed manually. Weekly | Monthly |
Quarterly | Annually
Daily: A task is generated every day at the specified time.
Weekly: A task is generated at least once a week. Additional days
can be selected if required.
Monthly: A task is generated every month at the specified day
and time.
Quarterly: A task is generated every three months at the specified
time.
Annually: A task is generated once a year at the specified time.

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Start time Defines the time when the test is due. Time
This setting is only available if Planning type is not set to
Manually.
* Factory setting

Notification
This section does not appear when Planning type is set to Manually.
Parameter Description Values
(x) hours before Defines the number of hours before a notification informs about Different values
test the upcoming planned test. depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).
Notification every Defines the time interval before the next notification is issued. Different values
(x) hours depending on the
selected frequency
(Planning type).
Preferred days
This section only appears when Planning type is set to Weekly.
Parameter Description Values
Preferred days Defines the preferred weekday for the execution of the test. Monday* | Tuesday* |
Wednesday* |
Thursday* | Friday* |
Saturday | Sunday
* Factory setting

Preferred day for execution


This section only appears when Planning type is set to Monthly.
Parameter Description Values
Day of the week Defines the preferred day for execution of the test. None* | Monday |
If None is selected, the test will be scheduled for a month after the Tuesday | Wednesday |
last execution. Thursday | Friday |
Saturday | Sunday
Week of the Defines on which week of the month the test is performed. First* | Second | Third |
month This setting is only available if Day of the week is not set to Fourth
None.
* Factory setting

6. Printing
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header and/or footer to be printed. Title | Title text | Date/
Footer time | User | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles
Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is printed. Balance type | Balance
mation ID | Balance serial
number | Software
version
Test summary Defines which information about the test summary is printed. Test type | Test name |
Test result

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Test details Defines which test details are printed. Test trigger | Leveling at
start | Temperature |
Preparation instructions
| Test start (date / time) |
Test end (date / time) |
User name
Tare specification Defines which information about the tare specification is printed. Tare name | Min. tare
This section is only available for tests using a tare weight. weight
Test weight Defines which information about the test weight is printed. Test weight ID | Weight
class | Nominal weight |
Actual weight | Weight
set ID | Certificate ID |
Certificate date | Next
calibration date | Weight
type | Minimum weight
class | Used nominal
weights | Used actual
weights
Test limits Defines which information about the test limits is printed. Warning limit | Control
limit
Measurements / Defines which information about the measurements and the Weight | Deviation |
Results results is printed. State | Level state |
Zero / Tare

See also
Defining an individual test weight Page 43
Defining a combined test weight Page 43
Creating a new test Page 44

6.5 Adjustments settings


Navigation: Methods > Adjustments > Internal adjustment > Edit
1. Strategy
Parameter Description Values
Strategy Defines the type of adjustment to be performed. Internal adjustment* |
When Strategy is set to No adjustment or External adjustment, External adjustment | No
no other settings are available. adjustment
For approved balances, this setting is set to Internal adjustment
and cannot be edited.
Automatic print When activated, the adjustment results are immediately printed Active | Inactive*
on the enabled strip printer after the result has been calculated.
* Factory setting

2. Specification
Parameter Description Values
"As found" test At the start of the adjustment sequence, an internal sensitivity test Active | Inactive*
is automatically performed to evaluate the current status. The test
results are displayed and recorded.
"As left" test When the adjustment is complete, an internal sensitivity test is Active | Inactive*
automatically performed. The test results are displayed and
recorded.
* Factory setting

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Limits
These settings only appear when one of the options "As found" test or "As left" test is activated.
Parameter Description Values
Control limit Defines the error tolerance of a process with respect to its set Numeric (0.1%* |
value. Exceeding the Control limit is a violation of quality 0.001...100%)
requirements and therefore requires a correction of the process.
Result if the Control limit is exceeded: The adjustment failed, the
balance is out of specification.
Warning limit Defines the upper or lower limit that, if exceeded or not reached, Numeric
makes more stringent process monitoring necessary. The (0.001...100%)
Warning limit must be smaller than the Control limit.
Result if the Warning limit is exceeded: The adjustment is
passed, but the difference is higher than expected.
* Factory setting

3. Error management
Parameter Description Values
Block balance Defines the behavior of the balance if the adjustment has failed. Active | Inactive*
Active: The balance will be blocked after the adjustment has
failed. In this case, the balance cannot be used anymore until it is
unblocked. If a password has been set, the password is needed
to unblock the balance. See [Password protection and balance
reset Page 68].
Inactive: The balance will not be blocked.
* Factory setting

4. Planning
Parameter Description Values
Start after leveling Defines if the internal adjustment starts after leveling. Active | Inactive*
Start after Defines if the internal adjustment starts automatically after a Active | Inactive*
temperature temperature change of 1°C.
change For approved balances, this setting is set to Internal adjustment
and cannot be edited. This restriction does not apply to balances
of type /AC.
Schedule Defines when the adjustment is being performed. It is possible to Inactive | 1 start time | 2
define between one and three start times per day. It can also be start times* | 3 start
defined on which day(s) the adjustment is being performed. times
Start time 1 Defines the start time for the execution of the task. Time
The number of start times to be defined is specified by Schedule.
Preferred days Defines the days for the scheduled adjustments. Monday | Tuesday |
This setting is only available if Schedule is not set to Inactive. Wednesday | Thursday |
Friday | Saturday |
Sunday
* Factory setting

5. Printing
Parameter Description Values
Header and Defines the header and/or footer to be printed. Title | Title text | Date/
Footer time | User | Signature |
Separating lines | Group
titles

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Balance infor- Defines which information about the balance is printed. Balance type | Balance
mation ID | Balance serial
number | Software
version
Adjustment Defines which information about the adjustment summary is Adjustment type |
summary printed. Adjustment status |
Balance adjusted
Adjustment Defines which adjustment details are printed. Trigger | Cell
details temperature | Level state
| Date/time | User name
Adjustment Defines which information about the adjustment weight is printed. Test weight ID | Weight
weight This section is only available if an external weight is used for the class | Nominal weight |
adjustment. Actual weight | Weight
set ID | Certificate ID |
Certificate date | Next
calibration date | Weight
type | Minimum weight
class | Used nominal
weights | Used actual
weights
Adjustment limits Defines which information about the adjustment limits is printed. Warning limit | Control
This section is only available for internal adjustments. limit
Measurements / Defines which information about the measurements and the Correction | Test
Results results is printed. deviation "as found" |
The settings available in this section depends on the adjustment Test deviation "as left" |
strategy. Test result "as found" |
Test result "as left"

See also
Defining an individual test weight Page 43
Defining a combined test weight Page 43
Editing an "Internal adjustment" Page 52
Editing an "External adjustment" Page 52

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7 Maintenance
To guarantee the functionality of the balance and the accuracy of the weighing results, a number of
maintenance actions must be performed by the user.
The appropriate maintenance interval depends on your standard operating procedure (SOP).

7.1 Maintenance tasks


Maintenance action Recommended interval Remarks
Performing an internal Daily see "Adjustments"
adjustment After cleaning
After leveling
After changing the location
Performing routine tests After cleaning see "Tests"
(eccentricity test, repeata- After assembling the balance
bility test, sensitivity test).
After a software update
METTLER TOLEDO
Depending on your internal regulations
recommends to at least
(SOP)
perform a sensitivity test.
Cleaning After every use see "Cleaning"
After changing the substance
Depending on the degree of pollution
Depending on your internal regulations
(SOP)
Updating the software Depending on your internal regulations see "Software update"
(SOP).
After a new software release.

See also
Adjustments Page 52
Tests Page 43
Cleaning Page 138
Software update Page 142

7.2 Cleaning

7.2.1 Disassembling for cleaning

CAUTION
Injury due to sharp objects or broken glass
Instrument components, e.g., glass, can break and lead to injuries.
Always proceed with focus and care.

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1 Open the top door (1) and pull it all the way back,
outside of the rails of the side doors. Shortly before the
top panel drops out, you can feel a slight resistance.
Just keep pulling a little bit tighter.

2 Hold the side doors (2) and push down the lever (3)
to release them.
3 Carefully remove both side doors (2).

4 Tilt the front panel (4) to the front and remove it.

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5 Carefully lift the weighing pan (5) to unhook it and pull
it out.
6 Remove the drip tray (6).
7 Store all removed components in a safe place.
The balance is ready for cleaning.

7.2.2 Cleaning agents


In the following table, cleaning tools and cleaning agents recommended by METTLER TOLEDO are listed. Pay
attention to the concentration of the agents specified in the table.
Tools Cleaning agents

Sodium hydroxide
Hydrochloric acid
Ethanol (70%)

Peracetic acid
Paper tissue

(0.2-1.0 M)
Isopropanol
Dishwasher

(3-10%)
Acetone

(2-3%)
(70%)
Water
Brush

Around the Balance R — R — R R R R


balance housing
Feet R — R — R R R R
Balance Terminal R — PR R R R R R
terminal Display — — PR R R R R R
Terminal R — — R R R PR PR
cover
Balance Glass R R R PR R R R
draft shield panels
Non- R — R PR R R R
removable
handles and
frames
Weighing Weighing R R R R R R R
area pan
Drip tray R R R R — — R
Legend
Best recommendation by METTLER TOLEDO; can be used without limitation.
R Recommended by METTLER TOLEDO; can be used without limitation.
PR Partially recommended by METTLER TOLEDO: individual resistance to acid and alkali must be
evaluated, including dependence to the time exposure.
— Not recommend. High risk for damage.

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7.2.3 Cleaning the balance

NOTICE
Damage to the instrument due to inappropriate cleaning methods
If liquid enters the housing, it can damage the instrument. The surface of the instrument can
be damaged by certain cleaning agents, solvents, or abrasives.
1 Do not spray or pour liquid on the instrument.
2 Only use the cleaning agents specified in the Reference Manual (RM) of the instrument
or the guide "8 Steps to a Clean Balance".
3 Only use a lightly moistened, lint-free cloth or a tissue to clean the instrument.
4 Wipe off any spills immediately.

For further information on cleaning a balance, consult "8 Steps to a Clean Balance".

www.mt.com/lab-cleaning-guide
Cleaning around the balance
Remove any dirt or dust around the balance and avoid further contaminations.
Cleaning the terminal
Clean the terminal with a damp cloth or a tissue and a mild cleaning agent.
Cleaning the removable parts
Clean the removed part with a damp cloth or a tissue and a mild cleaning agent or clean in a dishwasher
up to 80 °C.
Cleaning the weighing unit
1 Disconnect the balance from the AC/DC adapter.
2 Use a lint-free cloth moistened with a mild cleaning agent to clean the surface of the balance.
3 Remove powder or dust with a disposable tissue first.
4 Remove sticky substances with a damp lint-free cloth and a mild solvent, e.g., isopropanol or ethanol
70%.

7.2.4 Putting into operation after cleaning


1 Reassemble the balance.
2 Check that the draft shield doors (top, sides) open and close normally.
3 Check if the terminal is connected to the balance.
4 Reconnect the balance to the AC/DC adapter.
5 Check the level status, level the balance if necessary.
6 Respect the warm-up time specified in the "Technical Data".
7 Perform an internal adjustment.
8 Perform a routine test according to the internal regulations of your company. METTLER TOLEDO
recommends performing a sensitivity test after cleaning the balance.
9 Press to zero the balance.
The balance is ready to be used.

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See also
Leveling the balance Page 28
Technical Data Page 146
Performing an internal adjustment Page 28
Performing a "Sensitivity test" Page 49

7.3 Service
Regular servicing by an authorized service technician ensures reliability for years to come. Contact your
METTLER TOLEDO representative for details about the available service options.

7.4 Software update


Search for software:
www.mt.com/labweighing-software-download
Please contact a METTLER TOLEDO service representative if you need support updating the software.
METTLER TOLEDO recommends saving the data on a storage device before updating the software.
Navigation: Balance menu > Maintenance > Software update
See also
Exporting and importing settings Page 66

7.4.1 Updating the software


A USB storage device containing the software installer (zip file format) is connected to the balance.
1 Tap Software update.
2 Select Update software and tap Next.
An update wizard opens and will lead you step-by-step through the procedure.

7.4.2 Restoring the software to the previous version


The current software version can be rolled back to the previous software version.
1 Tap Software update.
2 Select Restore the software to the previous version. and tap Next.
An update wizard opens and will lead you step-by-step through the procedure.

7.4.3 Putting into operation after software update


1 Press to switch on the balance.
2 Check the level status, level the balance if necessary.
3 Perform an internal adjustment.
4 Perform a routine test according to the internal regulations of your company.
5 Press to zero the balance.
The balance is ready to be used.

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8 Troubleshooting
Possible errors with their cause and remedy are described in the following chapter. If there are errors that
cannot be corrected through these instructions, contact METTLER TOLEDO.

8.1 Error messages


Error message Possible cause Diagnostic Remedy
Balance reset failed Communication failure – Disconnect the power
cable and reconnect after
a few seconds.
The system has no valid Low battery – Connect to the power
date and time set outlet and let the battery
charge for two to three
days.
Weight cannot be Data signal problems of – Disconnect the power
determined electronics. cable and reconnect after
a few seconds.
Bad connection between Check the cable for Replace the terminal
the terminal and the damage (kinked, twisted cable.
weighing unit. or broken pins).
A device error has Check if a device error is Note the error code and
occurred. listed in the service menu, contact your METTLER
see [Service menu TOLEDO service represen-
Page 82]. Tap Device tative.
errors.
Cannot start adjustment Initial zero was not – Disconnect the power
reached when the balance cable and reconnect after
was switched on. a few seconds.
Preventive performance The balance memory – Complete the current task.
optimization (RAM) is full. Disconnect the power
cable and reconnect after
a few seconds.

See also
Service menu Page 82

8.2 Error symptoms


Error symptom Possible cause Diagnostic Remedy
The display is dark. The instrument is on – Switch on the instrument.
standby.
There is no power. Check the connection to Connect the weighing unit
the AC/DC adapter and the to the power outlet. See
power outlet. "Connecting the balance".
The terminal is not Check the terminal cable Connect the terminal cable
connected to the connection. to the instrument.
instrument.
The terminal cable is Check the cable for Replace the terminal
defective. damage (kinked, twisted cable.
or broken pins).
The wrong AC/DC adapter Check it, see "Technical Use the correct AC/DC
is connected to the Data". adapter.
instrument.

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Error symptom Possible cause Diagnostic Remedy
The AC/DC adapter is – Replace the AC/DC
defective. adapter.
The value on the display Vibrations on the weighing Place a beaker with water Protect the weighing
oscillates. bench, e.g., building on the weighing bench. location against
vibrations, foot traffic Vibrations cause ripples vibrations, e.g. with an
on the water surface. absorber.
Find a different weighing
location.
Draft due to untight draft Check the draft shield for Fix the draft shield.
shield and/or open gaps. Close the window.
window.
The weighing sample is Check if the weighing Increase the air humidity
electrostatically charged. result is stable when using in the weighing chamber.
a test weight. Use an ionizer. See
"Accessories".
The location is not suitable – Follow the requirements for
for weighing. the location. See "Selecting
the location".
Something is touching the Check for touching parts or Remove touching parts.
weighing pan. dirt. Clean the balance.
The value on the display is The weighing sample Check if the weighing Cover the weighing
drifting towards plus or absorbs moisture or result is stable when using sample.
minus. evaporates moisture. a test weight.
The weighing sample is Check if the weighing Increase the air humidity
electrostatically charged. result is stable when using in the weighing chamber.
a test weight. Use an ionizer. See
"Accessories".
The weighing sample is Check if the weighing Bring the sample to room
warmer or colder than the result is stable when using temperature.
air in the weighing an acclimatized test
chamber. weight.
The balance has not yet – Let the balance warm up.
warmed up. Adequate warm-up time is
specified in the "General
data".
The display shows The wrong weighing pan Slightly lift or press the Install the proper weighing
overload or underload. is installed. weighing pan to see if the pan.
weight appears on the
display.
No weighing pan is – Install the proper weighing
installed. pan.
Incorrect zero point at – Disconnect the power
power on. cable and reconnect after
a few seconds.
The balance is not – Perform a internal
adjusted. adjustment. See "Internal
adjustment".
The draft shield front panel The draft shield front panel – Contact your METTLER
is not exactly 90° from the is not perfectly adjusted. TOLEDO service represen-
weighing platform tative to adjust the front
panel.

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Error symptom Possible cause Diagnostic Remedy
The draft shield side doors The draft shield side doors – Contact your METTLER
are not exactly closed. are not perfectly adjusted. TOLEDO service represen-
tative to adjust the side
doors.
The user interface Too many results are Check the Results list of Complete all tasks: For
responds slowly. included in the Results list every running and pending each task in the list of
of a task. task. Tasks, select the task, tap
Continue task, and tap
Complete.

8.3 Putting into operation after fixing an error


After fixing an error, perform the following steps to put the balance into operation:
Ensure that the balance is completely reassembled and cleaned.
Reconnect the balance to the AC/DC adapter.

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9 Technical Data
9.1 General data
Power supply
AC/DC adapter (model no. Input: 100 – 240 V AC ± 10%, 50 – 60 Hz, 1.8 A
FSP060‑DHAN3): Output: 12 V DC, 5 A, LPS, SELV
AC/DC adapter (model no. Input: 100 – 240 V AC ± 10%, 50 – 60 Hz, 1.5 A
FSP060‑DIBAN2): Output: 12 V DC, 5 A, LPS, SELV
Cable for AC/DC adapter: 3-core, with country-specific plug
Balance power consumption: 12 V DC ± 10%, 2.25 A
Polarity:

Protection and standards


Overvoltage category: II
Degree of pollution: 2
Standards for safety and EMC: See Declaration of Conformity
Range of application: Use only indoors in dry locations

Environmental conditions
The limit values apply when the balance is used under the following environmental conditions:
Height above mean sea level: Up to 5000 m
Ambient temperature: +10 − +30 °C
Temperature change, max.: 5 °C/h
Relative air humidity: 30 − 70%, non-condensing
Acclimatization time: At least 8 hours after placing the instrument in the same location
where it will be put into operation.
Warm-up time: At least 120 minutes after connecting the balance to the power
supply. When switched on from standby, the instrument is ready
for operation immediately.

The balance can be used under the following environmental conditions. However, the weighing performances of
the balance may be outside the limit values:
Ambient temperature: +5 °C – +40 °C

Relative air humidity: 20% to max. 80% at 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% at
40 °C, non-condensing

The balance can be disconnected and stored in its packaging under the following conditions:
Ambient temperature: -25 − +70 °C
Relative air humidity: 10 − 90%, non-condensing

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9.2 Explanatory notes for the METTLER TOLEDO AC/DC adapter
The certified external AC/DC adapter complies to the requirements for Class II double insulated equipment. It is
not provided with a protective earth connection but with a functional earth connection for EMC purposes. This
earth connection is not a safety feature. Further information about the compliance of our products can be found
in the "Declaration of Conformity" delivered with every product.
In case of testing with regard to the European Directive 2001/95/EC, the AC/DC adapter and the instrument
have to be handled as Class II double insulated equipment.
Consequently, a grounding test is not required. It is Plastic housing
not necessary to carry out a grounding test between
the earth connector of the power plug and any Double insulation
exposed part of the metallic housing of the
instrument.
AC
Because the instrument is sensitive to static charges,
Input Output
a leakage resistor of 10 kΩ is connected between the
DC
earth connector (1) and the negative pole (2) of the 2
AC/DC adapter. The arrangement is shown in the
equivalent circuit diagram. This resistor is not part of 10 kΩ coupling resistor for
electrostatic discharge
the electrical safety arrangement and does not require 1
testing at regular intervals.

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9.3 Model-specific data
XSR105 XSR105DU XSR205DU
Limit values
Capacity 120 g 120 g 220 g
Nominal load 100 g 100 g 200 g
Readability 0.01 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Capacity of fine range – 41 g 81 g
Readability in fine range – 0.01 mg 0.01 mg
Repeatability (at nominal load) 0.04 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Repeatability (at 5% load) 0.02 mg 0.02 mg 0.02 mg
Linearity deviation 0.2 mg 0.2 mg 0.2 mg
Eccentricity deviation (at test load) 0.3 mg (50 g) 0.3 mg (50 g) 0.3 mg (100 g)
Sensitivity offset (at nominal load) ▲ 0.4 mg 0.8 mg 0.8 mg
Sensitivity temperature drift 0.00015%/°C 0.00015%/°C 0.00015%/°C
Typical values
Repeatability (at 5% load) 0.008 mg 0.01 mg 0.01 mg
Linearity deviation 0.06 mg 0.06 mg 0.06 mg
Eccentricity deviation (at test load) 0.1 mg (50 g) 0.1 mg (50 g) 0.1 mg (100 g)
Sensitivity offset (at nominal load) ▲ 0.08 mg 0.2 mg 0.16 mg
Minimum weight (USP, tolerance = 0.10%) ▼ 16 mg 20 mg 20 mg
Minimum weight (tolerance = 1%) ▼ 1.6 mg 2 mg 2 mg
Settling time 3s 1.5 s 1.5 s
Dimensions and other specifications
Balance dimensions (W × D × H) 195 × 456 × 292 mm 195 × 456 × 292 mm 195 × 456 × 292 mm
Weighing pan dimensions (W × D) 78 × 73 mm 78 × 73 mm 78 × 73 mm
Usable height of draft shield 235 mm 235 mm 235 mm
Balance weight 8.6 kg 8.6 kg 8.6 kg
Weights for routine testing
Weights (OIML class) 100 g (F2) / 5 g (F2) 100 g (F2) / 5 g (F2) 200 g (F2) / 10 g (F2)
Weights (ASTM class) 100 g (ASTM 1) / 100 g (ASTM 1) / 200 g (ASTM 1) /
5 g (ASTM 1) 5 g (ASTM 1) 10 g (ASTM 1)
▲ after adjustment with internal weight
▼ determined at 5% load, k = 2

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XSR225DU XSR64 XSR104
Limit values
Capacity 220 g 61 g 120 g
Nominal load 200 g 60 g 100 g
Readability 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Capacity of fine range 121 g – –
Readability in fine range 0.01 mg – –
Repeatability (at nominal load) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Repeatability (at 5% load) 0.02 mg 0.07 mg 0.07 mg
Linearity deviation 0.2 mg 0.2 mg 0.2 mg
Eccentricity deviation (at test load) 0.3 mg (100 g) 0.15 mg (20 g) 0.3 mg (50 g)
Sensitivity offset (at nominal load) ▲ 0.8 mg 0.6 mg 1 mg
Sensitivity temperature drift 0.00015%/°C 0.00015%/°C 0.00015%/°C
Typical values
Repeatability (at 5% load) 0.01 mg 0.04 mg 0.04 mg
Linearity deviation 0.06 mg 0.06 mg 0.06 mg
Eccentricity deviation (at test load) 0.1 mg (100 g) 0.05 mg (20 g) 0.1 mg (50 g)
Sensitivity offset (at nominal load) ▲ 0.16 mg 0.12 mg 0.2 mg
Minimum weight (USP, tolerance = 0.10%) ▼ 20 mg 82 mg 82 mg
Minimum weight (tolerance = 1%) ▼ 2 mg 8.2 mg 8.2 mg
Settling time 1.5 s 1.5 s 1.5 s
Dimensions and other specifications
Balance dimensions (W × D × H) 195 × 456 × 292 mm 195 × 456 × 292 mm 195 × 456 × 292 mm
Weighing pan dimensions (W × D) 78 × 73 mm 78 × 73 mm 78 × 73 mm
Usable height of draft shield 235 mm 235 mm 235 mm
Balance weight 8.6 kg 8.6 kg 8.6 kg
Weights for routine testing
Weights (OIML class) 200 g (F2) / 10 g (F2) 50 g (F2) / 2 g (F2) 100 g (F2) / 5 g (F2)
Weights (ASTM class) 200 g (ASTM 1) / 50 g (ASTM 1) / 100 g (ASTM 1) /
10 g (ASTM 1) 2 g (ASTM 1) 5 g (ASTM 1)
▲ after adjustment with internal weight
▼ determined at 5% load, k = 2

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XSR204 XSR204DR XSR304
Limit values
Capacity 220 g 220 g 320 g
Nominal load 200 g 200 g 300 g
Readability 0.1 mg 1 mg 0.1 mg
Capacity of fine range – 81 g –
Readability in fine range – 0.1 mg –
Repeatability (at nominal load) 0.1 mg 0.7 mg 0.1 mg
Repeatability (at 5% load) 0.07 mg 0.1 mg 0.08 mg
Linearity deviation 0.2 mg 0.5 mg 0.3 mg
Eccentricity deviation (at test load) 0.3 mg (100 g) 0.3 mg (100 g) 0.3 mg (100 g)
Sensitivity offset (at nominal load) ▲ 1 mg 1 mg 1 mg
Sensitivity temperature drift 0.00015%/°C 0.00015%/°C 0.00015%/°C
Typical values
Repeatability (at 5% load) 0.04 mg 0.04 mg 0.04 mg
Linearity deviation 0.06 mg 0.15 mg 0.1 mg
Eccentricity deviation (at test load) 0.1 mg (100 g) 0.1 mg (100 g) 0.1 mg (100 g)
Sensitivity offset (at nominal load) ▲ 0.24 mg 0.24 mg 0.24 mg
Minimum weight (USP, tolerance = 0.10%) ▼ 82 mg 82 mg 82 mg
Minimum weight (tolerance = 1%) ▼ 8.2 mg 8.2 mg 8.2 mg
Settling time 1.5 s 1.5 s 1.5 s
Dimensions and other specifications
Balance dimensions (W × D × H) 195 × 456 × 292 mm 195 × 456 × 292 mm 195 × 456 × 292 mm
Weighing pan dimensions (W × D) 78 × 73 mm 78 × 73 mm 78 × 73 mm
Usable height of draft shield 235 mm 235 mm 235 mm
Balance weight 8.6 kg 8.6 kg 8.6 kg
Weights for routine testing
Weights (OIML class) 200 g (F2) / 10 g (F2) 200 g (F2) / 10 g (F2) 200 g (F2) / 10 g (F2)
Weights (ASTM class) 200 g (ASTM 1) / 200 g (ASTM 1) / 200 g (ASTM 1) /
10 g (ASTM 1) 10 g (ASTM 1) 10 g (ASTM 1)
▲ after adjustment with internal weight
▼ determined at 5% load, k = 2

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9.4 Dimensions

9.4.1 XSR analytical balances


Models: XSR105, XSR105DU, XSR205DU, XSR225DU, XSR64, XSR104, XSR204, XSR204DR, XSR304
165.5 170.5

150 20

88
235

282
292
134 160

194
42

49
80.5 65
39 265 24 130
126 328
454

73.5
20
78.5

145
195
160

20

80.5

Outer dimensions [mm]


Clear dimensions [mm]
Position of the weighing hook axle

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10 Disposal
In conformance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies
to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements.
Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point
specified for electrical and electronic equipment. If you have any questions, please contact
the responsible authority or the distributor from which you purchased this device. Should this
device be passed on to other parties, the content of this regulation must also be related.

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11 Accessories and Spare Parts
11.1 Accessories
Accessories are additional components that could help you in your workflow.
Description Order no.
Weighing pans
SmartGrid cover 11106709

Single-use aluminium weighing pans, 10 units 11106711

ErgoClips
ErgoClip filter holder 30460844

ErgoClip flask, small 30460854

ErgoClip flask 30460842

ErgoClip syringe 30460859

ErgoClip tube 30460853

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ErgoClip vial 30521808

ErgoClip Stand 11140170

ErgoClip Titration Basket 11106883

ErgoClip Basket 11106747

ErgoClip Weighing Boat 11106748

ErgoClip Round-Bottom Flask 11106746

Pipette calibration
SmartTrap beaker 50 ml, > 20 - 2000 µl 30215436

Evaporation trap 100 ml 30460847

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Evaporation trap 6/20 ml 30460843

Antistatic kits
Universal AntiStatic Kit complete (U-shaped), including 11107767
electrode and power supply

Optional: Second U-electrode* for universal AntiStatic Kit 11107764


* Power supply for optional, second U-electrode (11107764) 11107766

Compact ionizer with stand (USB) 30499859

Additional compact ionizer (USB) for Compact ionizer with 30496446


stand (30499859)

Filter kits
Filter kit 30460857

Density determination
Density kit 30460852

Sinker 10 mL 210260

Calibrated Sinker 10mL 210672

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Calibrated Thermometer 11132685

Printers
P-52RUE dot matrix printer RS232C, USB and Ethernet 30237290
connections, simple print-outs
Paper roll (length: 20 m), set of 5 pcs 00072456
Paper roll (length: 13 m), self-adhesive, set of 11600388
3 pcs
Ribbon cartridge, black, set of 2 pcs 00065975

P-56RUE thermal printer with RS232C, USB and Ethernet 30094673


connections, simple print-outs, date and time
Paper roll, white (length: 27 m), set of 10 pcs 30094723
Paper roll, white, self-adhesive (length: 13 m), set 30094724
of 10 pcs

P-58RUE thermal printer with RS232C, USB and Ethernet 30094674


connections, simple print-outs, date and time, label printing,
balance applications, e.g., statistics, formulation, totaling
Paper roll, white (length: 27 m), set of 10 pcs 30094723
Paper roll, white, self-adhesive (length: 13 m), set 30094724
of 10 pcs
Paper roll, white, self-adhesive labels (550 labels), 30094725
set of 6 pcs
Dimension of the label 56×18 mm

Anti-theft devices
Anti-theft cable with lock 11600361

Hands-free accessories
Foot switch, optional switch for remote operation (USB 30312558
connection)

ErgoSens, optical sensor for remote operation (USB 30300915


connection)

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Barcode readers
Corded USB barcode reader 30417466

Cables for RS232C interfaces


USB-RS232 cable with integrated null modem to connect 30576241
peripherals and computers via RS232C to an XPR/XSR
balance

Wireless interfaces
Bluetooth RS232C serial adapter ADP-BT-S 30086494
For wireless connection between:
instrument and computer (depending on the instrument
model)
printer and instrument

Bluetooth USB adapter for wireless connection to P-5x printer 30416089


(additional Bluetooth RS232 serial adapter 30086494
required)

Weighing tables
Weighing table 11138042

Software
LabX Balance Express 11153120
Stand-alone system, includes one balance license.

LabX Balance Server 11153121


Client server system, includes one balance license.

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LabX 1 Balance instrument license 11153220
Single additional instrument license for Express or Server
edition.

Adjustment weights
OIML / ASTM Weights (with calibration certificate)
www.mt.com/weights

Various
EasyHub USB 30468768

SmartPrep, single-use funnel for quick and easy sample prepa- 30061260
ration. For flask sizes 10/19, 12/21, 14/23. 50 pcs

Drip tray, gray 30460856

Terminal cable, extended, length: 4.5 m 30300920

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11.2 Spare parts
Spare parts are parts that are delivered with the original instrument but that can be replaced, if needed, without
the help of a service technician.

11.2.1 Weighing chamber

Order no. Designation Remarks


1 30459875 Door right high draft shield –
2 30460287 Leveling feet, set Including: 2 leveling feet
3 30459877 Panel front high draft shield –
4 30460282 Drip Tray XSR –
5 30460285 Weighing pan SmartGrid XPR XSR –
6 30459874 Door left high draft shield –
7 30459876 Door top draft shield –

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11.2.2 Miscellaneous

1 2-15

17
16 18

Order no. Designation Remarks


1 30388323 AC/DC adapter Output: 12 V DC, 5 A
2 88751 Power cable AU –
3 30015268 Power cable BR –
4 87920 Power cable CH –
5 30047293 Power cable CN –
6 87452 Power cable DK –
7 87925 Power cable EU –
8 89405 Power cable GB –
9 225297 Power cable IL –
10 11600569 Power cable IN –
11 87457 Power cable IT –
12 11107881 Power cable JP –
13 11107880 Power cable TH, PE –
14 88668 Power cable US –
15 89728 Power cable ZA –
16 30354537 Terminal SRAT Including: protective cover
17 30300968 Protective cover For terminal (SRAT, SRPT)
18 30416123 Cable, terminal –

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11.2.3 Packaging

Order no. Designation Remarks


1 30460297 Packaging Including: Export box, inner protection
material
2 30460298 Export box Excluding: Inner protection material

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12 Appendix
12.1 Approved balances

12.1.1 Definitions
Approved balances
Approved balances are balances that are subject to the local, legal requirements of "non-automatic weighing
instruments", as defined in OIML R76. For approved balances, the net weighing results must comply with a
higher level of control. Approved balances are used, for example, for legal metrology, for weight-based trading,
or for determination of mass for the application of laws. The term "approved balance" includes legal-for-trade
(LFT) balances, certified balances, and registered balances.
The restrictions and special behaviors of these balances are described in the present section as well as in
specific balance settings throughout the manual.
To identify approved balances, the characters /M or /A are appended to the model names.
Actual scale interval, d
The value d represents the "actual scale interval". According to OIML R76-1 [T.3.2.2], it represents the
difference between two consecutive indicated values. In some countries, the value d is defined as the "scale
division" or the "scale division interval". In practice, it is often referred to as the "readability".
Verification scale interval, e
The value e represents the "verification scale interval" [OIML R76-1: T.3.2.3]. This value is used for the classi-
fication and verification of an instrument. It represents the absolute accuracy of the instrument and is relevant in
the context of market surveillance.
The minimum value of the verification scale interval is 1 mg. [OIML R76-1: 3.2]

12.1.2 Descriptive markings


The descriptive markings of the instrument are on the model label, according to OIML R76-1 [7.1.4]:
Min: minimum capacity
Max: maximum capacity (referred to as "capacity" in this document)
e: verification scale interval
d: actual scale interval
The type label also contains those descriptive markings, as well as other metrological characteristics and limits
of the instrument.

12.1.3 Restrictions on zeroing and taring


Zeroing the balance
When switching on the balance, an initial zero is performed. If the load is more than 20% of the balance
capacity during the initial zero, the zeroing is not possible and no weighing value is displayed. [OIML
R76-1: T.2.7.2.4 and 4.5.1]
During operation, the range for which a zero can be performed is ± 2% of the balance capacity. [OIML
R76-1: 4.5.1]
Taring the balance
It is not possible to tare the balance if the gross weight is negative. [OIML R76-1: 4.6.4]

12.1.4 Factory method: General Weighing


All balances are delivered with a factory method named General Weighing. For approved balances:
The factory method cannot be deleted.
The unit of the factory method General Weighing is set to g and cannot be edited.

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When switching on the balance, the factory method is shown on the weighing screen, regardless of which
method was running when the balance was switched off.
For the tolerance profile used by the factory method, the setting Display readability is set to 1d and cannot
be edited.

12.1.5 Representation of weighing results


The representation of weighing results from approved balances follows rules with respect to the weighing units,
the weight value, and the indicator of the type of weight. These rules are described in the following paragraphs.
Unit
A reduced set of units is available for selection.
Units defined by the user (Custom unit) are restricted to characters that cannot be confused with other
standard units. The following values are not allowed (uppercase and lowercase letters):
all common units, abbreviation or full name, for example, g, gram, kg, ct, oz, etc.
c, ca, car, cm, crt, cart, kt, gr, mgr, ugr, kgr, gra, mgra, ugra, kgra, grm, mgrm, ugrm, kgrm, mgram,
ugram, kgram, k, kilo, to, tn, sh, tael, dram, dr, lboz, gramme, tonne, livre, once, lbt, cwt, dwt
all common units starting with the letter "o", where the "o" is replaced by the number "0", for example,
0z, 0zt, etc.
all common units where the letter "s" is added at the end
Weighing result
If the actual scale interval is smaller than the verification scale interval (d < e), the digits that are smaller than
e, are called non-verified digits. For balances showing up to four digits (d ≥ 0.1 mg), the non-verified digits
are marked. For example, a weight of 100 mg placed on a balance with e = 1 mg and d = 0.1 mg would be
printed as 100.[0] mg. [OIML R76-1: 3.4.1, 3.4.2]
primary weight value on the main weighing screen: the non-verified digits are grayed out
secondary weight value (Info weight) on the main weighing screen: the non-verified digits are grayed out
Results list, detailed view: the non-verified digits are in brackets
Alibi memory: the non-verified digits are in brackets
Printout: the non-verified digits are in brackets
Data export: no special marking
If custom units are used, the non-verified digits are not marked.
The depiction of the weight values does not affect the accuracy of the weighing results. That is consistent with
legal metrology requirements.
Indicator for weighing result
The type of weighing result, such as Net weight, Tare weight, or Gross weight, is marked according to OIML
R76-1 [T.5.2, T.5.3, 4.6.5, 4.6.11, 4.7].
Indicator Main weighing screen Results list Printout
Net weight Net Net weight N
Tare weight – Tare weight T
Preset tare weight – Preset tare weight PT
Gross weight – Gross weight G1
Calculated weight * *
Unstable weight D D
1
If only the gross weight is included on the printout, the indicator G is omitted.

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Printout examples
The following examples refer to a balance with e = 1 mg and d = 0.1 mg. The tare or preset tare value is
200 mg, the gross weight is 743.2 mg and the net weight is 543.2 mg.
with manual tare: with preset tare:
N 543.[2] mg N * 543.[2] mg
T 200.[0] mg PT 200.0 mg
G 743.[2] mg G 743.[2] mg

12.1.6 MT-SICS
The following commands are not available for approved balances:
C0
It is not possible to change the adjustment type.
TI
It is not possible to do an immediate tare. [OIML R76-1: 4.6.8]
ZI
It is not possible to do an immediate zero. [OIML R76-1: 4.5.6]

12.1.7 Reference
OIML R 76-1 Edition 2006 (E), Non-automatic weighing instruments, Part 1: Metrological and technical
requirements – Tests

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Index
A D
AC/DC adapter 146, 147 delete
acclimatization device 60
time 28, 146 method 41
adjustment 19, 52 density determination
external 52, 53 create a method 40
internal 52 perform 40
setting 135 setting 118
altitude 146 device
approved balance 82, 162 barcode reader 58, 80
assemble delete 60
balance 25 edit setting 60
draft shield 25 ErgoSens 60, 80
foot switch 59, 80
B
peripheral 79
balance information 71
printer 54, 56, 79
barcode reader 58, 80
disposal 152
delete 60
door
below-the-balance weighing 31
handle 15
block
open 16
balance 69
release lever 16
balance setting 68
setting 76
method setting 68
draft shield 14
unblocking password 68
assemble 25
Bluetooth 79
drip tray 14
printer 55, 79
brightness 77 E
eccentricity test 45
C
create 44
certified balance
setting 125
see approved balance 162
edit
clone
method 41
method 41
environmental condition 22, 146
combined test weight 43
ErgoSens 60, 80
command
delete 60
MT-SICS 62, 80
Ethernet 78
web service 63, 80
EULA 27
compliance information 8
external
convention 7
adjustment 52, 53
create
device 79
eccentricity test 44
method 33 F
repeatability test 44 foot switch 59, 80
sensitivity test 44 delete 60

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G delete 41
edit 41
general weighing
perform 33
create a method 34
type 33
perform 34
MT-SICS 62, 80
setting 83
H O
overview
history 70
balance 13
humidity 146
terminal 16
I type label 17
install
P
barcode reader 58
pack
draft shield 25
balance 30
ErgoSens 60
password
foot switch 59
unblock 68
printer 54, 55
perform a method
put into operation 27
density determination 40
site 22
general weighing 34
terminal 24
piece counting 37
interface
simple formulation 36
Bluetooth 79
titration 39
Ethernet 78
piece counting
internal
create a method 37
adjustment 52
perform 37
L setting 102
LabX 61, 80 power supply
legal-for-trade balance see AC/DC adapter 146
see approved balance 162 print
level result 54, 55
balance 28 test page 55, 57
indicator 18 printer 54, 56, 79
leveling aid 28, 70 delete 60
leveling feet 15 install 54, 55
leveling aid 28, 70 test 55, 57
leveling feet 15
R
LFT balance
release lever
see approved balance 162
door 16
light
repeatability test 47
StatusLight 77
create 44
location 22
setting 128
M
S
main weighing screen 18
safety information 10
method 19
sensitivity test 49
clone 41
create 44
create 33

166 Index​​ Analytical Balances


setting 132 eccentricity 45
service repeatability 47
LabX 61, 80 sensitivity 49
MT-SICS 62, 80 setting 125
web 63, 80 test weight 43
setting time
adjustment 135 acclimatization 28, 146
density determination 118 warm up 28, 146
eccentricity test 125 titration
general weighing 83 create a method 39
piece counting 102 perform 39
repeatability test 128 setting 110
sensitivity test 132 transport
simple formulation 92 long distance 30
test 125 short distance 30
titration 110 type label
simple formulation overview 17
create a method 36
U
perform 36
unblock
setting 92
balance 69
SmartGrid 14
balance setting 69
SmartTrac 18
unblocking password 68
software
unpack
version 7
balance 22
sound
USB
terminal 77
printer 54, 79
standby 16, 28, 29
see device 79
StatusLight 15, 77
store W
balance 30 warm up
switch on/off 28, 29 time 28, 146
symbol 7 warning symbol 10
warning 10 web service 63, 80
T weighing aid
SmartTrac 18
tare 16, 29
weighing pan 14
temperature 146
weighing screen 18
acclimatization time 146
weight
warm-up time 146
test weight 43
terminal 15
brightness 77 Z
install 24 zero 16, 29
overview 16 initial 82
sound 77
StatusLight 77
test 19, 43
create 44

Analytical Balances Index​​ 167


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