Adam Equipment Eclipse Precision Balances ECLIPSEEBL User Manual

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Model #  EBL 12001e  EBL 16001e  EBL 22001e  EBL 32001e 
Maximum 
Capacity  12000 g  16000 g 
22000 g 22000 g 
Readability (d)  0.1 g 0.1 g 0.1 g  0.1 g 
Number of 
intervals n=  120000 
160000  220000 320000 
Min. weight  2 g 2 g  2 g 2 g 
Repeatability 
(Std. Dev)  0.2 g 
Linearity + 0.3 g 
Units of Measure grams, milligrams, carats, grains, Newtons, Drams,  Ounces, troy ounces, pennyweight, 
momme, Taiwanese Taels, Hong Kong...

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4 UNPACKIN\b TH\f BALANC\f  
 
Remove the balance from the packing by carefully lifting it out of the box.   Inside the box 
you will find everything needed to start using the balance- 
 
 
   
 
·  AC mains power adapter & cord 
·  Stainless Steel Top Pan 
·  Alloy sub-pan 
·  Draught shield (for analytical models only) 
·  Glass breeze ring and lid (0.01mg models) 
·  User documentation 
Carefully follow the quick setup guide...

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6 S\fTTIN\b UP TH\f BALANC\f  
6.1  ASSEMBLING THE BALANCE 
 
Carefully follow the included quick setup guide to assemble the balance. Ensure that you 
locate the balance on a solid level surface, free from vibration. 
6.1.1  Levelling the balance 
 
  
After placing the balance in a suitable location, level it 
by using the spirit level on the front of the balance. To 
level the balance turn the two adjustable feet at the rear 
of...

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6.2    CALIBRATION 
Units with an ‘i’ suffix after the model name can be calibrated using either internal 
calibration mechanism or by using an external mass. Units with an ‘ e’ suffix can only be 
calibrated with an external mass.  Internal calibration option must be enabled in the setup 
menu options or else external calibration mode will be used when the  [Cal] key is 
pressed. 
6.2.1  Manual Calibration 
Pressing the  [Cal] key...

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Conditions that will trigger an automatic calibration are: ·  Internal temperature change greater than a pre-set amount (typically 2ºC for Precision balances).  
·  Time since last calibration exceeds a pre-set time (typically 4 hours, or 15 minutes  after power is applied). 
 
The balance will indicate the need for calibration to be carried out by flashing the “
CAL” 
symbol on the display. As soon as the balance is calibrated...

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7  DISPLAY 
 
 
The LCD has several areas:- 
 
A large 7 digit area to display the weight with symbols for common weighing units on its 
right and symbols for zero, tare (Net) and stability on the left. 
 
A small 10-character display line above the main display area. This is used to provide 
additional instructions and information on the current operation or function being used. 
 
A capacity indicator bar at the bottom of the...

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8 K\fYPAD  
 
 
 
The keypad has the following keys to operate the balance. 
 
Keys Primary function 
  [POWER]
 To turn the balance to ON or Standby 
[
 0/T ]  [

 0/T ] A combined zero and tare function. 
Also used to escape from  setup functions and modes. 
[Cal] 
  [Cal] 
Starts the calibration function 
 
[Print]  [Print]  Instructs the balance to print data 
[Mode]  [Mode]  Enters the Mode Selection Menu 
[Unit] [Unit]...

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[Down] To decrement or change a displayed value or scroll 
through options backwards 
 
[Right]  To advance a flashing digit by one position to the 
right.  
To go back by one step during setup functions 
 
[Left]  To advance a flashing digit by one position to the left 
 
[Up] To increase or change a displayed value or scroll 
through options forward 
 
8.1  NUMERIC ENTRY METHOD 
 
To set a value when required, use the keys as...

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9 INPUT/OUTPUT  
 
 
 
The rear panel has some or all of the following connectors depending on model: 
·  RS-232 serial - 9 pin d-subminiature plug. 
·  Remote display connector (USB type A socket). 
·  I/O connector (USB type B socket). 
·  Power input socket.  (Required power input is a low-voltage external supply, 18VDC 
@ 830mA for all models). Accepts concentric barrel plug 11.4mm length X 5.5mm 
outside diameter X 2.1mm...

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10  OP\fRATIONS  
10.1   INITIALISATION 
 
 
  When the balance is first switched on, it will 
display the balance serial number, the software 
revision, the model capacity and then all 
segments on the display will be shown.  
Overall the time taken is usually 5 -10 
seconds. 
 
If Operator and Supervisor passcodes have been set, the display will show “
PASS
PASSPASS PASSC CC
C\b\b\b
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DE EE
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 0 ”. In 
t
his case you...