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 Taels, Singapore Taels, Ticals, Tola, Custom 
Stabilization Time  Typically 3 seconds 
Operating Temp 15ºC  to  35ºC recommended, 40 – 60 % RH (non-condensing) 
Power Supply  External mains power adapter - supplied as standard 
(Input Voltage 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) 
Input Voltage  18 VDC - 830 mA 
Weighing 
mechanism Precision Load Cell 
Calibration 
External calibration only 
External 
Calibration Mass Recommended OIML class: F2, ASTM / ANSI class: 4 
5 kg 
10 kg 
Display LCD with blue backlight, 7 character 24 mm high main display, with symbols. Secondary 
information line of 10mm high alpha-numeric characters. 
Keypad  12 capacitive-touch backlit keys – work with fingers, gloves or stylus contact. 
Draft Shield  
(w x d x h)  None 
Pan Size 
390 X 290 mm 
Overall 
Dimensions 
(w x d x h) 390 x 480 x 100 mm (590 mm tall with pole accessory) 
8.7 x 12.2 x 3.5 in 
Net Weight  7.6 kg /  16 lb 12 oz 
 
 
  
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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 included to assemble the balance. 
5  LOCATIN\b TH\f BALANC\f  
 
  
The balance should not be placed in a location that will 
reduce the accuracy.  
 
Avoid extremes of temperature. Do not place in direct 
sunlight or near air conditioning vents. 
 
 
Avoid unsuitable tables. The table or floor must be rigid 
and not vibrate.  
 
Avoid unstable power sources. Do not use near large 
users of electricity such as welding equipment or large 
motors. 
 
Do not place near vibrating machinery. 
 
Avoid high humidity that might cause condensation. 
Avoid direct contact with water. Do not spray or immerse 
the balances in water. 
 
Avoid air movement such as from fans or opening doors. 
Do not place near open windows or air-conditioning 
vents. 
 
Keep the balance clean. Do not stack material on the 
balances when they are not in use.  
 
Avoid sources of static electricity. This can affect 
measurement accuracy and may damage sensitive 
electronics. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
       
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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 the balance until the bubble in the spirit level is 
centred.  
6.1.2  Warm-Up Time 
Before you start weighing, you should allow the balance to achieve a stable internal 
temperature. For accurate weighing to the manufacturer’s specification it is important to 
power on the balance and allow to warm up for at least 6 hours for load cell mechanisms, 
and 12 hours for force motor mechanisms. 
 
 
 
 
6.1.3  Weighing 
 
Insert the power supply cable DC connector to the 
connector on the rear of the balance. Plug the power 
supply module into the mains and press the power 
switch on the keypad to turn on the balance. The display 
will indicate the balance serial number followed by the 
software revision number, followed by the maximum 
capacity of the balance. Next the balance will run a self-
test by displaying all segments followed by a busy 
symbol and a line of 7 dashes indicating the balance is 
in busy mode. Once ready, the display will show a zero 
weight reading, accompanied by the  
0  symbol.   
 
  Once a suitable warm-up period is complete and you are 
ready to start weighing, place an item to be weighed on 
the balance. A stable symbol   is shown when the 
balance is in stable condition.  It will turn off if the 
balance is not stable. 
Exact zero is shown when the “

0 “ symbol is visible 
o
n the top left of the display area.      
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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 will start calibration. Calibration can also be initiated by a change 
in internal temperature or a set time period as determined by the user. 
 
Pressing  [








0/T 



] will abort the calibration at any time. 
 
Calibration should be performed carefully and in conditions of no vibration, air movement 
or other disturbance. Make sure the pan is empty, clean, and correctly fitted. 
6.2.2  Calibration using Internal Calibration mass (if fitted) 
Note: Internal calibration (if fitted) will only initiate if it is enabled as the default calibration 
method in the Supervisor level calibration setup menu. 
 
On pressing the  [Cal] key the display will show the busy symbol and a line of 7 dashes 
and then after a few seconds will display ‘ CALIBRA
C
 ALIBRACALIBRA
CALIBRA
’. Then the busy symbol and a line of 7 
d
ashes will reappear, followed by ‘ CAL \bn
C
 AL \bnCAL \bn
CAL \bn
’. Then ‘ CALIbrA
C ALIbrACALIbrA
CALIbrA
’ will appear again, followed by 
t
he busy symbol and a line of dashes. Finally ‘ CAL \b\f\f
C
 AL \b\f\fCAL \b\f\f
CAL \b\f\f
’ will be displayed, followed by a 
b
eep and the busy symbol and a line of dashes. A final beep will sound the end of 
calibration and the display should return to ‘ 0
0

0
0
.000
000000 000  g’ or similar. Internal calibration is now 
complete and normal operations may proceed. 
 
6.2.3  Calibration using External Calibration mass 
Note: The calibration mass used should be a known accurate item, ideally with an 
OIML or ASTM/ANSI classification appropriate to the accuracy of the balance. 
 
On pressing the  [Cal] key, the display will show the balance setting a new Zero condition 
by showing “
L\bAd
L\bAdL\bAd L\bAd 0
 0 0
 0    
 g”. Make sure the pan is empty, then press the  [Select] key to continue. 
 
The display will show the busy symbol and a line of dashes, and then after a few seconds 
will display the required calibration mass. For example, for a 213e model the display will 
be “
L
LL L 100  100 100
 100 
  
 g” where 100 g is the required calibration mass. 
 
Place the selected mass on the balance and press the  [Select] key to continue. The 
balance will automatically continue. The display will show the busy symbol and a line of 
dashes, and after calibration is complete it will sound a beep and display “ UNL\bAD
U
 NL\bADUNL\bAD
UNL\bAD
”. 
R
emove the weight. Another beep will be heard confirming the unloading action. The 
balance will display the busy symbol and a line of dashes for a few seconds and then 
sound a beep and return to normal weighing. 
6.2.4  Automatic Calibration 
The balance will indicate the need for calibration when the balance has automatic 
calibration enabled and the set pre-conditions for automatic calibration have been met.  
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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 the symbol will be turned off.   
 
The Auto calibration feature can be enabled, disabled or changed within the user options 
to meet the requirements of the users. 
 
6.2.5  Calibration Errors 
Occasionally during calibration an error will be detected. These errors can be caused by:   
 
·  Unstable readings 
·  Improper calibration weights being used 
·  Large shifts of zero from the factory settings 
 
When an error is found a displayed message will be shown and the calibration must be 
done again.  If the balance has error messages more than once it is possible the 
mechanics have been damaged. 
   
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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 display. 
7.1  SYMBOLS AND TEXT 
The LCD has unique symbols to indicate the following: 
 

 0  
  Z

ero 
 Battery charge state (if fitted) 
 
Busy   
 Stable 
ti, Custom, MM, tl, T, lb, oz, dwt, GN, 
dr, g/cc, g, kg, ct, mg,  Symbols shown for units and 
modes  
 
 Capacity indicator bar 
 
Indicators: 
“CAL” When calibration is occurring or about to occur 
“T” For a time driven calibration 
“ºC” When a temperature is shown or a temperature driven 
calibration is to occur 
“Net” When a net weight is shown 
“Pcs” When the balance is in the Parts counting mode 
“%” When the balance is in the Percent weighing mode 
 
      
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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] 
Selects weighing units by cycling through a set of 
enabled units. 
[Select] 
[Select] Enters the setup parameters (Supervisor Menus). 
Enters a function or saves a value while manually entering 
unit weight or check weighing limits.    
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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 given below:- 
 
 
[Up]  and  [Down]  symbol keys start entry process, causing the active digit to flash. 
Press  [Up] and  [Down]  again to increase or decrease the flashing digit. 
Once each digit is set to the required value, use the  [Left] and [Right]  symbol keys to 
advance or move back through the digits and then press  [Up] and  [Down]  to increase or 
decrease the flashing digit as required. 
Once the value displayed on screen is as required, press the  [Select] key to accept or 
enter the displayed value. 
Press the  [
 0/T ] 
key to exit the menu at any time.       
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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 centre diameter. Centre positive. 
 
RS232 and I/O can be connected and used individually or simultaneously, so a printer and 
terminal or PC can both be connected. The connection is serial data format only and 
cannot be used for flash memory or other similar USB devices. 
 
There is also a battery cover and slot for the optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack (if 
available with your model). Due to the high power requirements of the analytical balance 
weighing mechanism and the internal calibration mechanism, it is not recommended to use 
battery power for these options.      
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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
\bDDD
DE EE
E 0
 0 0
 0 ”. In 
t
his case you must enter the passcode to continue, using the numeric entry method (see 
section  Error! No bookmark name given. ). If passcode is incorrectly entered then the 
message “
ER
ERER
ERR\bR R\bRR\bR
R\bR C\bDE
 C\bDE C\bDE
 C\bDE ” will flash, shortly followed by “ 0
0
0
0
”.  Once a passcode is correctly 
e
ntered, or if passcodes have not been set, the balance will continue as below. 
 
 
 
The display will show zero reading along with 
the zero symbol “ 
0 ” and the weighing unit 
l

ast used.  If automatic time calibration is 
enabled the balance will calibrate 15 minutes 
after power up, or again after the pre-set time 
interval. 
 
10.2   PASSCODES 
This equipment has passcode security functions which can restrict certain operations to 
particular users. Supervisor and Operator modes are available. If no passcode is set then 
the default access is Supervisor level. Setting a Supervisor passcode gives the option to 
lock down key parameters so that they are not available to be changed by operator-level 
staff. 
 
If a passcode has been set to limit access to the weighing functions of the balance then 
when reset or turned on, or when the  [Select] key is pressed in Operator mode, the 
display will show “
PASSC\bDE
PASSC\bDEPASSC\bDE PASSC\bDE 0
 0 0
 0 ” followed by “ 0
0
0
0
”.  Use the numeric entry method (see section 
8
.1. ) to enter either the operator or supervisor code depending on the access level 
required. The display show the digits entered as they are set. The active digit will have the 
“ -“ symbol flashing. Make sure to enter the correct passcode to continue.  See Section 
13.7.  for details. 
10.3   WEIGHING 
Press  [
 0/T ] to zero the balance if required. The “
0“ symbol will be displayed. 
 
Carefully place a mass on the pan and the weight will be displayed with the   symbol 
on the left hand side of the display to indicate that a stable reading has been obtained. 
 
If a container is to be used, place it on the balance and press  [
 0/T ] t
o tare the weight. 
When the balance symbol   is on, the “
Net” symbol will be displayed to indicate that the 
balance is tared. 
      
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