USER’S INSTRUCTIONS FA Series Electronic Balance

Please read this user's instructions carefully before using the product and keep it properly.
 Preface
Thank you for purchasing the FA series electronic balance scale.In order to get a better
experience,please read this manual carefully and follow the safety operation regulations!
Please keep this instruction manual for reference when needed!
NOTES:
➢ Please ensure that only personnel with relevant training can operate and use this
instrument.
➢ Please comply with relevant regulations such as safety regulations, personal safety and
accident prevention.
➢ Please fully insert the power plug of the balance into the power socket, please do not
use a power source other than the specified one.
➢ Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet hands.
➢ Do not damage, modify, pull, excessively bend or twist the power cord, and do not place
heavy objects on the power cord.
➢ Please place the instrument on a stable, clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface, and
avoid direct sunlight, severe temperature fluctuations and air convection.
➢ Please do not place anything on the balance.
➢ Please check the instrument and accessories before each use to ensure that they are
not damaged.
➢ Attention! Before operating the instrument, please warm up for at least 120 minutes to
ensure the accuracy of the balance!
➢ The balance is powered on when it is plugged in. The balance has been energized for a
long time without preheating.
➢ Please select the appropriate protective device according to the type of weighing
medium.
➢ For continuous use every day without turning off the power, just turn off the display.
➢ If the balance is not used for more than 5 consecutive days, the power cord plug should
be disconnected.
➢ When handling toxic and volatile media, please do it in a suitable fume hood.
➢ Do not disassemble and adjust the parts of the instrument at will. When the spare parts
are damaged, please only use the original spare parts for replacement.
➢ When the equipment fails, the power supply should be cut off in time and contact our
company for maintenance guidance or return to the factory for maintenance as soon as
possible.
➢ If you find abnormal readings of the balance, peculiar smell or abnormal noise during
use, you should cut off the power immediately, and then contact our after-sales service
department as soon as possible.
➢ The weighing pan and the shell should be gently scrubbed with a soft cloth and
toothpaste frequently, and must not be scrubbed with a strong solvent.
➢ When cleaning the instrument, please turn off the instrument, and only after cutting off

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the power supply!

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I.Overview

The FA series high-performance electronic balance scales are the new generation of
products developed by our company. It uses a high-precision electromagnetic force balance
sensor, improving the reliability of the balances even further.Use tactile feedback buttons to
ensure accurate and effective operation.The balance is designed and manufactured with a
fully transparent sealed cover, which is beautiful in appearance and easy to use.It can be
widely used in industry, agriculture, commerce, schools, scientific research and other units
as a rapid determination of the quality and quantity of objects.

Ⅱ.Structure

Glass

Weighing Plate

Horizontal
Bubble Display
keys
Horizontal
Adjustment feet

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Display and keys as icon:

INT Accumulated Continuousoutput

power-on time Data transmission status Press output
ASD Timing output
Continuous output
Continuous output

UNT:g(gram)

(carat)
(piece)
(percentage)
(milligram)
Leveler

(1) (ON)Turn on key/Function key

(2) (OFF)Turn off key
(3) (TAR)Tare key(Zero Out)
(4) (CAL)Calibration key
(5) (FUNC) Confirmation key/Function Selection
(6) Positive symbol
(7) Negative symbol
(8) Stability symbol

Ⅲ.Festures

The FA series electronic balance scale has the following characteristics:

◆ Weighing fast.The weighing speed is faster than the average mechanical balance, and it
has adjustable speed.
◆ It’s easy to learn the operation,and has mass unit conversion. The software system of
the FA series electronic balance scale provides users with the ability to select ant
unit,users can choose from a wide range of internationally used mass units provided by
the software.
◆ Highly intelligent.It can display tare,zero,overload and underload in full range.
◆ It has a variety of functions such as counting.

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◆ The built-in RS232C interface can be connected to computers, printers and other
equipments.
IV.Technical parameters

FA124 FA224 FA324

Model
FA124C FA224C FA324C
Accuracy Class
Max Capacity 120G 220G 320G
Division 0.0001g
Repeatability ±0.0002g
Max allowable Losd m
error Varification Scale value e
±0.5e 0≤m≤5000 ±0.5e
±1.0e 5000＜m≤20000 ±1.0e
±1.5e 20000＜m ±1.5e
Stabilization
≤4s
time
Operation
15℃～30℃,fluctuation range ＜ 2℃/h
Temp.
Relative
40%~80%
humidity
Plate size Ф80mm
Weight 7.2kg
Power Supply AC Adapter 110V 50Hz Output DC9V-2.2A

Ⅴ.Device Installation

1.The choice of working environment

The FA series electronic balance scale can speed up the weighing speedand improve the
weighing accuracy when weighing under the conditions of a conventional laboratory or an
industrial measuring room. If conditions do not permit, the working environment should be
selected according to the following requirements:
(1)The working room should be clean and dry.
(2)The balance scale should be placed on the steady,fixed table.
(3)Better to place the table far away from the door and window to avoid the influence of

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 airflow.
(4)The workbench should be set up in a place that is less disturbed by vibration. The
surrounding area of the room is less affected by vibration and is an ideal location for placing
the workbench.
(5)The balance should be placed in a place that is easy to cause temperature changes, such
as avoiding direct sunlight and away from heaters.
(6)Keep the balance away from objects and equipment with magnetism or capable of
generating magnetic fields.
(7)The balance shall not be used in areas with explosive hazards.
(8)Do not use the balance in a high humidity or high dust environment for a long time.
(9)The best ambient temperature is 20 degrees Celsius ± 5 degrees Celsius, and the best
humidity is 50- 60%RH.
(10)When moved from a colder place to a warmer place, the accuracy and reliability of the
scale will be influenced by the moisture condensation inside the balance. To eliminate this
influence, it’s best to put the scale in the working place without power supply for 2 hours.

2.Installation
Install the wind-proof ring and the weighing pan in turn, (the white film is a protective film,
which can be removed when installing), plug the external power cord plug into the balance,
and then plug the output plug into the power supply (input voltage 110V) and wait for it to
turn on.

Ⅵ.Using instrument

Please place the balance horizontally before using the balance.Correcting the adjustable
feet to make the bubble in the center,and then tap the ‘ON’key to turn on the display
quickly.The internal calibration balance will automatically warm-up for 30 minutes after
power on.You can skip this procedure by pressing the ‘TAR’key and go to the working state
directly.
1.Calibration
The FA series electronic balance is designed and manufactured based on the ‘electronic
magnetic balance principle’.The gravity is the most prominent among the many factors that
may have an impact on its accuracy.Different geographic regions and different gravitational
forces will inevitably result in different values of the scales.For example,the South and the
North reflect different weighing.So we can calibrating the balance to eliminate it.
In addition,when the balance works for a long time,due to the influence of

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temperature,humidity and other environmental factors,the balance may produce small
error.We can also use the calibration method to eliminate these errors.
Therefore,when using a newly purchased balance for the first time,or moving from one place
to another to use the balance,the balance must be more accurate.
2.Calibration weights
A standard weight for calibration (accuracy 0IMLF2 or above) should be prepared as
required:
Model Calibration weights
FA124、FA124C 100g
FA224、FA224C、FA324、FA324C 200g
3.Calibration Steps
Preheat the FA series balance scale for 2 hours before calibration.
Take FA2004 as an example,Weighing no-load,press ‘TAR’key,the balance display
0.000g,Then press ‘CAL’key,The’CAL-100’ flash on the display,place the 100g calibration
weight on the plate and wait for seconds until the weight value display changes to
‘100.0000g’.The calibration is over,and you can weigh up.
The internal balance scale has internal calibration weight,it will preheat for 30 minutes after
power on everytime.User can skip it by pressing the ‘TAR’key,and press the ‘CAL’key to
calibrate until value display changes to ‘0.0000’.
If you have another calibration weight,press the ‘CAL’key first,After jumping out of the value
and returning to zero,then press the ‘ON’ and ‘CAL’keys at the same time,After jumping out
the value, put the corresponding weight, remove the weight to return to zero and press the
‘CAL’key,and you can weigh after returning to zero.

4.Mass unit conversion

User presses and hold the ‘FUNC’key in the power-on state,the UNIT-1 displayed is the unit
‘g’;UNIT-2 is the unit ‘CT’;UNIT-3 is the unit ‘OZ’;UNIT-4 is the unit ‘mg’,selected unit release
is the required unit.

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5.Data output setting
Press
Press FUNC
Continuous
ON SET － P FUNC－4
output
Loosen ON

FUNC－0 Press FUNC Output

Loosen
FUNC Confirm

Timed"one
FUNC－1
minute" output

6.Counting function
Press FUNC
ON SET － 0 UNT－0 Return to weighing mode

Loosen ON

Take 10 pieces and place them

on the weighing plate,and press
UNT－1 CAL When ‘10’ is displayed
after stabilization, it enters the
Loosen counting operation
FUNC Confirm

Also,the following is to take

UNT－2
‘25’only counted pieces

UNT－3 ‘50’ only counts as an average

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7.printing the baud rate

Press FUNC
Baud
ON SET － b b-1200
ratge1200bps
Loosen ON

b-2400 2400bps
Loosen
FUNC confirm

b-4800 4800bps

b-9600 9600bps

8.Output interface

Users sometimes need to print out the weighing data through a printer or input it into a
computer or other external devices during using the balance.To meet the user's needs, an
RS-232C interface is installed at the rear of the balance.Connection methods:
(1)The serial connection of the electronic balance is as follows:
Balance (nine-core) Microcomputer (nine-core)
RXD(print) 2…………………………………… 3
TXD(output) 3…………………………………… 2
GND(grounded) 5…………………………………… 5
(2) ①Balance serial port baud ratge:1200 BPS；
②The data format is 10 bits, including a start bit (0), 8 data bits (ASCII code, low bit in
front), and a stop bit(1);
③No parity;
(3)Balance data output method setting:
According to the instruction,the output mode can be changed. FUN-0 is for “Continuous
output”,FUN-1 is for ‘Press output’(press ‘FUN’key once,output one tek data),FUN-2 is for
‘Timing output’.

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(4)The output sequence of the balance-frame data is as follows:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DATA OR
SPACES SYMBOLS
MODEL SPACES DATA DATA DATA DECIMAL
OR * + OR -
POINT

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
DATA OR
LINE
DECIMAL DATA DATA DATA UNIT 1 UNIT 2 ENTER
FEED
POINT

Ⅶ.Maintenance

The FA series electronic balance is a precision mechatronics intelligent measuring

instrument, so it must be treated as seriously and carefully maintained as other precision
instruments.
1.Do not use sharp objects (such as pencils, ballpoint pens) to press keys, but only use
fingers to press keys.
2.Be careful not to let objects fall from a height on the weighing pan, so as not to damage the
weighing mechanism.
3.Do not expose the balance to high humidity or dusty environment for a long time.
4.After the balance is used up, it is best to cover it with a cover to prevent dust from
intruding.
5.Keep the balance clean and dry.
6.Matters needing attention when cleaning:
(1)Before cleaning, unplug the power supply;
(2) Do not use corrosive cleaning agents (such as solvents). Use a lint-free soft
cloth soaked in water and then some neutral detergent for cleaning.
(3)When cleaning, be careful not to let water drop into the balance;
(4)After cleaning, wipe the balance carefully with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.

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Ⅷ.Troubleshooting

Malfunction Reason Approach

Plug in adapter;
No power supply; Change the fuse power transformer;
NO display
Power transformer is broken; If it is broken again, please send it to
the maintenance department to repair;
Bad working condition;
The windshield is open; Improve the working condition, avoid
vibration and airflow;
Something between the scale pan
Close the windshield;
Unstable and working table.
Take out eyewinker;
display The power exceeds its permissible
rotate the weighing pan to prevent it
value and is unstable;
from scratching;
Unstable goods
Connect 110V AC power supply;
(moisture evaporation)
Difference
between The scale hasn’t been calibrated; Calibration;
displayed Not turn to zero; Tare;
value and Not horizontal; Adjust level;
actual value

Ⅸ.Unpacking and inspection

Please unpack the instrument carefully and check the parts against the packing list in the
appendix of this manual.Please contact our company for any damage that is found in time.

Ⅹ.Packing list

NO. NAME QTY

1 Main scale 1
2 Scale pan 1
3 Adapter 1
4 Operation instruction 1
5 Wiping cloth 1
6 Glove 1

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Ⅺ.Appendix

Appendix 1

The scale connecting to the computer:

1.Click ‘Start’
Procedure
Appendix
Communication
Super terminal
2.Input the name;Select the icon,then click confirmation.
3.Ignore the first two steps,choose ‘‘N’: com 1’, click confirmation.
4.Select:(1)Baud rate:1200(or 2400 according to the manual)
(2) Data bit:8
(3) Parity Check:NO
(4) Stop bit:1
(5) Control of the data flow:Hardware
Click confirmation and it will show the measuring value on the computer.

*Tips: Please keep the instrument packaging properly, the original packaging is required
when returning for repair.

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