Adam Equipment PGW Precision Balances PGWuserrevE4 User Manual

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13.0  SUPERVISOR MENUS 
 
Pressing the [Setup] key while in normal weighing gives access to the 
menus.  
 
• When [Setup] is pressed and the Supervisor Passcode is not 
enabled the display will show the Supervisor menus.  If passcode is 
enabled, the balance will ask for it by displaying “PASSCODE 0”   
 
• If a wrong code is entered an “ERROR CODE” message will flash and \
the balance will return to weighing mode 
 
• If the passcode has been enabled and entered, the balance will...

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“OFF” or “On”. The user can enable or disable the parts counting mode 
by using [Up] or [Down]. Pressing [Enter] will confirm the setting and 
will advance to the next weighing mode. Repeat for each mode in turn 
 
• Press [Mode] to advance to setting of the next menu or press [Esc] to 
return to normal weighing 
 
 
13.3 ENABLE SERIAL INTERFACE PARAMETERS 
 
The parameters affecting the serial setup are set in a similar manner to the 
other parameters. 
 
Press [Enter] when “SERIAL” is...

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When FORM 1 or FORM 2 is selected the user can set the information to be 
printed on each line of the form.  Pressing the [Up] or [Down] keys will cycle 
through the options available. The options are: 
INST ID Instrument ID number 
SER No Serial Number 
TIME Time  
DATE Date 
NET Net Weight (Gross weight – Tare Weight) 
GROSS Gross Weight 
TARE Tare Weight 
UNIT Unit weight in parts counting mode 
COUNT Number of items in parts counting mode 
REF 100% weight in percent weighing mode...

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LANGUAGE 
 
English 
French 
German 
Spanish 
 
 TIME Set Time using the numeric entry method 
(see section 7.1)    
 
 DATE    DATE FORM 
               EUROPE (dd/mm/yy)
                       USA (mm/dd/yy)  
Set Date using the numeric entry method 
(see section 7.1) 
 
 INST ID Enter a user number to identify this balance 
 
 BUZZER 
 
On= Enable 
OFF= Disable 
 
 BACKLIGHT 
 
On  
OFF 
AUTO (default) 
 
 POWER DOWN 
 
Set the time after which the unit will go into 
Stand-by power...

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13.5 CALIBRATION SETUP 
 
This menu allows the user to set the calibration parameters. 
 
• Press [Enter] when “CAL SETUP” is displayed to select the calibration 
parameters 
 
• The options for each parameter can be scrolled through by using the 
[Up] or [Down] key 
 
ENABLE NO =operator calibration is disabled  
YES=operator calibration is enabled 
CAL REPORT On = Enabled. Prints out Calibration 
report after successful calibration 
OFF = Disabled 
TIME CAL On = Enabled. Select time...

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PROCEDURE 
 
• Make sure the balance is level and has been ON for 4 hours or more at 
a stable temperature. 
 
• Calibrate the balance twice. This helps to reduce any stresses in the 
mechanics. 
 
• To verify the accuracy of this internal calibration, place an external 
mass approximately equal to the same internal calibration mass. 
Record the result.   
 
• When “INT CAL” is displayed select “YES” by pressing the [Enter] key. 
The value of the internal mass set in the factory will be...

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OPERATOR Enter the current passcode (OLD) first then enter a new 
passcode if desired.   A passcode set to zero will disable 
the security feature and allow unlimited access.    
SUPERVISOR First enter the current passcode (OLD) and then enter a 
new passcode if desired.   A passcode set to zero will 
disable the security feature and allow unlimited access.   
13.6.1 Forgotten Passcodes 
 
Keep a record of the passcode to ensure you can access this section again.  
If however you have...

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15.0  SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE 
  
CAUTION 
 
Use the AC adapter designed by the manufacturer for the balance. Other 
adapters may cause damage to the balance. 
 
Avoid overloading or dropping material onto the platform which could damage 
the balance. 
 
Do not spill liquids on the balance as it is not water-resistant. Liquids may 
damage the case and if it gets inside the balance it may cause damage to the 
electronics. 
 
Material that has a static electric charge could influence the...

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Electronic Problems: 
These are the rarest of the problems affecting balances.  If an electronic 
problem is suspected make sure the mechanical problems that can cause 
similar symptoms have been eliminated before attempting electronic repairs.  
With the exception of cables most electronic repairs are solved by board 
replacement.  
The table that follows is a guide of common problems and their solutions.  
Note that many problems may have multiple solutions and there may be 
problems...

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Balance is very 
unstable and does not 
weigh correctly 
Mechanical problems 
 
Balance programming 
 
  
Electronic problems 
 
*A complete inspection of the 
mechanics to look for sources of friction.
*Verify the A/D is also unstable.  If the 
A/D is OK then suspect the 
programming of the balance.  Reset 
parameters, check linearity and redo the 
calibration. 
Some electronic problems can also 
cause this.  But all mechanical problems 
must be resolved first. 
 
BALANCE IS NOT...