Adam Equipment Highland Portable Precision Balances HIGHLANDHCB User Manual

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Adam Equipment  
 
 
 
HIGHLAND SERIES  
 
(Includes HCB xxxM EU & NTEP approved models)                                                                                                                                                                               (HCB Software ver. 2.5 or higher –  standard models)...

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    Easy Reference:  
     
Model name of the scale: 
 
 
Serial number of the unit: 
 
 
Software revision number  
(Displayed when power is first turned on): 
 
Date of Purchase: 
 
 
Name of the supplier and place: 
 
 
          
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
COPY  

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CONTENTS  
              (P.N. 9520, Revision G 1, October  2016)  
 
 
1.0 CONTENTS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 
2.0 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….. 4 
3.0 SET UP……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………… 4 
 3.1 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR BALANCE……………………………...………………………….. 4 
 3.2 DISPLAY/ KEYBOARD FUNCTION………………………………………………………………………………… 5 
 3.3 INTERNAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY………………………………………………………………………….....

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Thank you for purchasing  your new HighlandTM  portable  balance , Every HighlandTM 
balance  has all the features you really need: D C adapter and internal rechargeable 
battery , HandiCal
TM calibration  (not  available on  approved models),  backlit display , 
and ShockProtectTM with  overload indicator. With  RS-232 and USB interface for 
communication with printers and computers , splash-proof keypad,  and sturdy 
plastic construction, the Highland
TM  series...

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3.2  DISPLAY / KEY BOARD FUNCTION 
 
The display  and keypad have a number of features the key information is shown 
below:  
 
 
 
 
KEYS PRIMARY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION 
[On/Off] To turn the balance On or Off.   ---- 
[->0/T0/T< -] 
again will reset another tare value 
A secondary function of "Enter key is 
for setting parameters or other 
functions. 
[%] Enters the percentage weighing 
function.  
 
When in percentage mode, press [%] 
key to return to...

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3.4  LOCATING AND PROTECTING YOUR BALANCE  
In order to  keep your balance  functioning at its best we suggest that you do the 
following:   
 
Avoid extremes of temperature. Do not place in direct sunlight or near 
air conditioning vents.  
 
Make sure the balance  is located on a strong table and free from 
vibration.  
 Avoid unstable power sources. Do not use near large users of electricity 
such as welding equipment or large motors. Do not let the balance...

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3.5  STORING WHEN NOT IN USE  
If you have any of the Highland
TM  series or Core BalanceTM lines you can store them 
easily on top of each other. To save space and protect them from damage.   
 
 
 
 
Without Shield                                             With Shield  
 
 
Note:  Only mo dels equipped with a ø  4. 7” / 120mm pan , can be stacked for storage. 
Core  (CQT)  models with  the larger ø  5.7” / 145mm may be stacked at the top of the 
pile but  other...

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4.0  BASIC OPERATION  
4.1 TUR NING ON THE BALANCE  
Plug in the unit using the D C adapter or use the internal rechargeable battery . It is 
recommended that you charge the battery for at least 8 hours before first use.  
1) To turn on press  the [on/off]  key once and release. The  balance will show the 
capacity  and the software revision ,  and then self -test before showing zero  on 
the display and the stable sign. 
2)  The  balance  is  now  ready to be use...

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stability light indicates that the weight is stable thus ens uring a correct taring 
function 
 
 4.3   WEIGHING  
To determine the weight of a sample, first tare an empty container (if used), then 
place the sample in the container.  The display will show the weight  of the sample  
and the unit of weight currently in use. The stable indicator will light when the 
reading is stable.  
4.4
   WEIGHING UNITS 
To change the weighing units, press [Mode]  to cycle...