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iBalance 201
'Professional Digital Balance Very Accurate'

The iBalance 201 is the perfect Lab / Reloading / Precision scale. It reads 200 grams in 0.01 gram increments. The iBalance comes complete with a F2 Calibration weight and AC Adaptor. The extra-large LCD makes for easy reading.

This scale reads in 6 Standard modes for a wide array of uses. It also has a parts counting feature which can count items as small as a grain of rice, and give you the total amount of items placed on the scale. You can choose from any sample size for parts counting (this scale is truly professional technology)

This Professional scale is fully adjustable and programmable. You can even program it to read in your own custom unit of measure.

Displays in Grams, Ounces, Grains, Troy Ounces, Pennyweight, Taels, and any custom unit.

Reads 200g x 0.01g
Reads in 6 Standard Modes+
Programmable Custom Units
Parts Counting Feature
Adjustable auto off time
Adjustable auto-zero tracking
Digital Auto calibration
Large LCD display
Net weight/ stability and low battery indicators
Calibration Weight Included
AC Adaptor included


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ibalance Manual & Calibration guide

1. INTRODUCTION

This manual covers installation, operation and troubleshooting for the iBalance 201. To ensure proper operation of the balance , please read this manual completely .


2. DESCRIPTION

The iBalance 201 portable advanced balance is a precision weighing instrument, designed to provide years of service with virtually no maintenance .The Portable Advanced housing is constructed of a material which is impact resistant.contains a one piece solid-state precision electronics PC board.and a five digit LCD display which is 0.5 inches in height.All Portable Advanced balances are initially factory set to measure in grams and can be set to measure in other units of measure as desired. Each balance operates through a series of menus which enable precise calibration and the selection of various parameters which enhance operation. A built in lock switch prevents calibration settings from being changed. Power is supplied through an AC adapter or batteries.


3. This Portable Advanced balance contains two display menus which enable you to calibrate and configure the balance for specific operating requirements.

· CALIBRATION Menu–Allows the balance to be calibrated by using standard weights.

· SETUP Menu–allows the balance to be set for environmental conditions and customized for specific weighing functions.

When the balance is first turned on, it can be used to weigh in grams tare items without setting the menus. Refer to the individual menus in this manual for detailed descriptions and procedures for programming.


4. UNPACKING

All ibalances are supplied with a weighing platform, AC power adapter, instruction manual, and certificate of quality.

5. INSTALLATION

Environment

Balance performance can be affected by excessive air currents, corrosives, vibration, temperature changes or humidity extremes.


5.1 DO NOT use the balance:

· Near open windows or doors causing drafts or rapid temperature changes.

· Near air conditioning or heat vents.

· Near vibrating, rotating or reciprocating equipment.

· On any non-level work surface SCALE MUST BE LEVEL!

· Near corrosive vapors (example : nitric acid ).


5.2 Power Options

The balance can be operated using AA alkaline batteries (not included ), or from any AC electrical outlet using the AC adapter supplied.


5.3 #9; Battery Installation

? Turn the balance over.

? Press the tabs on the battery cover inward and lift the cover off.

? Remove the battery holder.

? Install the AA alkaline batteries in the battery holder, orienting the Plus (+) and minus (-) ends as indicated on the holder.

Replace the battery cover.


5.4 AC Adapter

Plug the jack from the adapter into the receptacle located on the right side of the balance. Plug the adapter into a 220v or 110v AC outlet.


6 OPERATION

6.1 #9; Turning the Balance On and Off Low Battery Indicator

Will no load on the platform,

press . All segments of the display will turn on, then the software version is displayed. Parts Counting Indicator

Weighing Unit Indicators

NOTE: Allow at least 5 minutes for the & Stability Indicators

balance to temperature stabilize before

using. If the balance is moved to a different temperature environment, allow additional time to stabilize.

To turn the balance off, press

and hold until OFF is displayed, then release it.


6.2 Checking Calibration

Before using the balance, its calibration should be checked. The balance has been calibrated before shipment, however, calibration is influenced by factors such an :

? Variations in the earth gravitational field at different latitudes of the world.

? Rough handling.

? Changes in work location.

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? Height above sea level.

To check the balance’s calibration, place a known mass on the center of the platform and read the displayed weight.

If the displayed weight differs from the known mass by more than acceptable limits, refer to the Calibration Menu and the Specifications at the rear of the manual.


6.3 Weighing

? Press to set the display to zero.

? Place the object to be weighed on the platform.

? Wait until the unit indicator appears before reading the displayed weight. When the unit indicator appears, the reading is stable.


6.4 Taring

When weighing samples that must be held in a container, taring

enables the balance to subtract the weight of the container and display only the net weight of the sample.

? Press with no load on the platform to set the display to zero.

? Place the empty container on the platform.. Its weight will be displayed.

? Press . Zero will be displayed and the container’s weight will be stored in the balance’s memory.

? Add the sample to the container and read its net weight on the display.

? When the container and its contents are removed, the container weight will be displayed as a negative number.

The tared weight will remain in memory until is pressed again or the balance is turned off.


6.5 Parts Counting (optional)

Parts Counting must be enabled in the Setup menu before using

This procedure. The balance will count parts based on the weight of a reference sample,5,10,20,30,40 or 50 parts. For optimum results, the parts should be uniform in weight.

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? Repeatedly press until pc CON is displayed.

? Place a container on the platform, then press . the balance displays pcADD 5 which is the preset reference quantity. "5" shows the quantity of the reference sample.

? To change the reference quantity, repeatedly press until the desired quantity displayed.

NOTE: If you need to exit or restart parts counting at any time, press and

hold unit pc CON is displayed, then release it . Return to step 2 to

restart, or press for other wei-

ghing functions.

? Add the displayed number of parts to the container, then press

. The balance will display the current number of parts.

NOTE : If PCE rr is displayed, the sample is too small to provide accurate results within the selected parts counting error level (PCE rr of the Setup menu).

? Add parts to the container as desired and read the quantity on the display. At this time, only "PC" counting signal is displayed.

NOTE : The reference quantity will remain in memory until it is changed or balance is turned off..

? To switch between viewing the quantity and weight of the parts,

press .


7 USING MENUS TO CONFIGURE THE iBALANCE

The following illustration identifies the items in each menu and

The factory default settings are shown in bold type.


RESET

Yes,No

SEL(Unit selection)

g,oz,ozt,dwt,lb,t,.(custom) ,PC

DFLT/USR

A L(Averaging level)

0,1,2

STB(Stability)

.5d,1d,2d,5d

AUTO0(Auto zero)

OFF,.5d,1d,3d

CUNIT(Custom unit conversion faction)

Mantissa

1.0000

Exponent

E0,E1,E2,E3

E-3,E-2,E-1

LSE

.1d,.2d,.5d,1d

2d,5d,10d

PCErr(Parts counting error level)

OFF,1,2.5,5

A.0FF(Auto off)

OFF,60,120,180

END


To access a menu, press and hold until desired menu appears, then release it .

Use these buttons to step through menus and select submenus :

next select

selection displayed item


7.1 Calibration Menu

The iBalance can be calibrated with standard masses . Press and hold the ON/TARE key with no load on the platform, until "CAL" is displayed , then release it. This accesses the "CAL" menu. Balance will first display "CAL". In a few seconds , it will

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display "CAL A", then put the required calibration masses listed in the adjacent table center of the platform . Press ,balance displays "CAL". In a few seconds, the ibalance will display "CAL S". Remove the weight from the platform, press , the display will show "CAL". In a few seconds, the display will show zero, indicating that calibration is complete. Normal weighing can now be done .


7.2 (optional) Calibration Menu Lockout

? The Calibration menu may be locked out to prevent unauthorized

access .

? When calibration ends , turn the Lockout switch on the right side of the balance forwards.

calibration menu may be stored in the ibalance memory forever unless the calibration menu is changed .

? When the Lockout switch is turned backwards, calibration menu cannot be stored in memory. It will disappear when the power is off.


7.3 Calibration Masses

Before beginning calibration, make sure a 200g calibration mass is available. Calibration should be performed as necessary to ensure accurate weighing .


8. #9; SETUP MENU

The Setup menu is used to customize the operation of the balance for your specific requirements. It contains submenus which enable you to turn features on or off, and program balance parameters. The illustration below indicates in which submenus appear on the Setup menu.


RESET

Yes,No

SEL(Unit selection)

g,oz,ozt,dwt,lb,t,.(custom) ,PC

DFLT/USR

A L(Averaging level)

0,1,2

STB(Stability)

.5d,1d,2d,5d

AUTO0(Auto zero)

OFF,.5d,1d,3d

CUNIT(Custom unit conversion faction)

Mantissa

1.0000

Exponent

E0,E1,E2,E3

E-3,E-2,E-1

LSE

.1d,.2d,.5d,1d

2d,5d,10d

PCErr(Parts counting error level)

OFF,1,2.5,5

A.0FF(Auto off)

OFF,60,120,180

END

8.1 Accessing the Setup Menu

To access the Setup menu, press and hold until SETUP is Displayed, then release.

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8.2 To access a submenu :

? Repeatedly press until the desired submenu is displayed.

? Press to select the displayed submenu.


NOTE : You must use END to store any changes you make to the Setup menu. Otherwise your changes will be lost.

The following sections describe

each item on the Setup menu in detail.


8.3 Reset to Factory Settings

This submenu enables you to

reset all Setup menu selections to

the original factory setting outlined

in the adjacent table.

To reset to factory settings :

? Access the Reset submenu.

? Press to enter RESET.


? Press repeatedly to

change the setting from YES to NO.

Selecting YES resets the Setup menu

to the original factory setting.

? Press to accept the displayed setting.


8.4 Unit Selection

The Unit Selection submenu permits you to specify which weighing units and operating modes will be enabled for use during operation. The adjacent table lists the units and modes available on Portable Advanced balances.

? Access the Sel submenu.

? Press , the display will show the grams unit indicator (g) along

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with the current status (ON/OFF).


? Press to change the status.

? Press to accept the displayed status,

when released, the display will show the

next unit indicator along with the current

status.

? Set each unit or mode ON or

OFF as in steps 3 and 4.


8.5 Taels (Optional)

If taels are enabled, you will

be required to choose one of three different taels : Hong Kong,

Singapore, or Taiwan.

? When the display shows Hong Kong

TAEL1, press to change

to another tael if desired.


Singapore

? Press to accept the

displayed tael.


8.6 Unit Selection (Cont . ) Taiwan

Proceed through all of the weighing units in the same manner, setting each one as desired.

Custom Units

Custom Units can be set to one of the following :

DFLT Causes carats to be used as

the custom unit.

USR Enables you to enter a con-

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version factor (to convert grams to

some other unit of measure ), and

display weight in the desired custom

units. The conversion factor is entered in the C. Unit submenu.


8.6.1 Custom Unit Conversion Factor

When you need to display

weight measurements in a weighing

unit Other than those provided

standard with the balance, this

feature can be used to create your

own custom weighing unit. It

permits you to enter a conversion

factor which the balance will use

to convert grams to the desired

unit of measure.

One example is shown at the

end of this section. It illustrates

how to set the conversion factors to

display weight in Grains.

Conversion Weight Weight

Factor × in = in

Grams custom unit(s)

Conversion factors are expressed in scientific notation and entered into the balance in three parts:

· A number between 0 and 9 to four decimal places.

· A power of 10 called the exponent.

· A least significant digit (LSD).

Use the following procedure to enter conversion factors :

? Access the C. Unit submenu.

? The mantissa of the current conversion factor will be displayed. This will

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be a number between 0 and 9.9999 with the first digit flashing. For conversion factors outside of this range, the exponent will be used to FLASHING

move the decimal point.

? Press to change the value

of the first digit.

? When the desired value is FLASHING

displayed, press to accept it and

the nest digit will begin flashing.

? Set the value of all digits in

the same manner.

? After the last digit is entered,

the display will show the current

exponent. The exponent is shown on

the display preceded by the letter E.

There are 7 exponent values which

you can choose from (see table).

? Press to change the

exponent.

? Press to accept the

displayed exponent. When is

released, the display will show the

current least significant digit.

The least significant digit is the digit in

the last decimal place on the display.

The selection you make causes the

balance to count by 1’s, 2’s or 5’s

in this position. There are 7 LSD

settings you can choose from (see

table).

? Press to change the LSD.

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? Press to accept the displayed LSD. When is released,

C. Unit will be displayed again and the Setup menu will be returned.

? Proceed to the next item on the Setup menu or use END to exit the Setup menu and save your selections.


8.6.2 (example) Converting to "Grains"

? Determine the number of

grains equal to one gram :

IF 1 grain = 0.0647989 grams

THEN 1 gram = 1 / 0.0647989

? Since the balance displays only 5 OR 1 gram = 15.43236 grains digits, round the number to the 5 most

significant digits :

? Using this number, enter the

conversion factor : "15432"


The display will indicate 1 unit for Number = 1.5432

every grain placed on the platform. E = 1 (to move the decimal point

one place to the right)

d = 1 (normal setting )


8.7 Averaging Level

Averaging level compensates for vibration or excessive air currents. During operation, the balance continually takes weight readings from the weighing cell. Successive readings are then digitally processed to achieve a stabilized display. Use this submenu to specify how much processing you need to obtain stable results.

NOTE : Averaging level does not affect balance accuracy.

Select one of three averaging levels using the adjacent table as a guide.

To view or change the averaging level :

? Access the AL submenu.

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? Press to display the

current setting.

? Press to change the

setting.

? Press to accept the

displayed setting, when released,

AL will be displayed again.


8.8 Stability Range

The stability range specifies

how much a displayed weight may

change while the stability indicator

(unit indicator ) remains ON. When displayed weight changes beyond the allowable range, the stability indicator turns OFF indicating an unstable condition. Portable Advanced balances permit you to select one of four


stability ranges (in divisions) as shown in the table.

NOTE : When the RS232 interface is configured to print stable data only, the stability range also governs data output. Displayed data will only be output if it is within the selected stability range.

To view or change the stability range :

? Access the Stb submenu to display the current setting.

? Press to display the the current setting.

? Press to change the setting.


? Press to accept the displayed setting, when released, Stb

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will be displayed again.


8.9 Auto-Zero

Auto-Zero minimizes the effects of temperature changes and shift on the zero reading. By defining a threshold level in divisions, the balance maintains the zero display until the threshold is exceeded. This submenu permits you to select one of three threshold levels, or turn the feature OFF. Auto-Zero only functions when the display reads zero.

To view or change the auto-zero setting :

? Access the Auto 0 submenu.

? Press to display the current setting.

? Press to change the setting.

? Press to accept the displayed setting, when released, auto 0 will be displayed again.


8.10 Parts Counting Error Level

The parts counting error level is based on the resolution (readability) of the the iBalance and sample weight. The adjacent table lists error levels that you can choose from.

To view, change or disable the parts counting error level :

? Access the PCErr submenu.

? Press to display the current setting.

? Press to change the setting.

? Press to accept the displayed setting, when released, PCErr will be displayed again.


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8.11 Auto Off

Auto Off permits the selection of either OFF, 60 seconds, 120 seconds or 180 seconds. When this function is selected, the balance will turn off if it is idle for the selected period of time (60 , 120 or 180 seconds). This feature is especially useful when the balance is operated from internal batteries.

To view, change or disable the auto off feature :

? Access the A.Off submenu.

? Press to display the current setting.

? Press to change the setting.

? Press to accept the displayed setting. When is released, A.Off will be displayed again.


8.12 END

You must use End to exit the Setup menu. Changes you made in the Setup menu are only stored in memory if you use End.

To exit the Setup menu and store your settings, press when END is displayed. When is released, the balance will be returned to normal weighing operations.


9. CALIBRATION LOCK-OUT PROTECTION (Optional)

Access to the Calibration menu can be disabled using the lock out

Switch located on the right side of the balance.

? Turn the balance off and unplug the power cord.

? Locate the access hole on the right side of the balance where the switch is located and remove the plug from the hole.

? Using a small screwdriver, slide the switch to the front of the balance for LOCKED or towards the rear of the balance for UNLOCKED.

? Replace the plug in the access hole.

? Plug in the power cord and turn on the balance.


10. #9; CARE AND MAINTENANCE


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To keep the balance operating properly, the housing and platform should be kept clean and free from foreign material. If necessary, a cloth dampened with a mild detergent may be used. Keep calibration masses in a safe dry place.

Unplug the AC Adapter when not in use. For long term storage, remove the batteries.


11. #9; TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

No Display

Power Adapter not connected..

Batteries are dead.
Connect power

Adapter.

Replace batteries

LO BAT Indicator
Batteries are weak
Replace batteries

Incorrect Weight

Reading
Balance was not reze-

roed before weighing or

Balance has not been

properly calibrated.
Press ON TARE with

no weight on the

platform, then weigh

item. Or recalibrate.

Calibration Proce-

dure does not work
Incorrect weights being

Used
Use correct 200g weight.

Unable to display

Weight in a particu-

lar weighing unit
Weighing unit not

Enabled in Setup menu.
Use Unit Selection sub-

menu to set desired units

ON (see Setup menu).

Unable to access C.

UNIT in Setup menu

to enter Conversion

Factor
Custom Units (·) not

Enabled in Setup menu,

or not set to USR.
Use Unit Selection sub-

menu to set Custom

Units (·) to USR.

Balance won’t store

Selections made in

Setup menu
END selection was not

used to exit Setup menu.
You MUST use END to

Exit Setup menu and

save selections.


12. #9; Error Codes

The following list describes the various error which can appear on

the display and the suggested remedy.

Display Description

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Err 0 With the platform on, this indicates the platform is too light, make it heavier properly. If this error still occurs, the sensor or the circuit board may be destroyed. The balance must be sent to the manufacturer to be serviced.

Err 1 Sample being weighed exceeds the capacity of the balance. If error occurs when the sample is within the balance capacity, balance may be incorrectly calibrated.

Err 2 This indicates there is no platform or the platform is too light when turning the balance on. Please put the platform on before turning on the balance.

Err 3 This indicates there has been weight on the platform when turning on the balance. Remove the weight from the platform before turning on the balance.

Err 4 Value is too large to display ; exceeds 99999 counts . Possibly caused by an invalid custom unit conversion factor.


13. #9; SERVICE INFORMATION

If the Troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem, you will need to contact My Weigh Tech Support at www.myweigh.com.


14. SPECIFICATIONS


Capacity x Readability

Grams(g)
200×0.01

Ounces(oz)
7.054×0.001

Ounces troy

(oz t)
6.430×0.001

Pennyweight

(dwt)
128.60×0.01

*Carats(ct)
1000×0.05

*2003 model

Pounds(lb)
0.4409×0.0001

HK taels
5.3430×0.001

Singpore taels
5.2910×0.001

Grains (gr)
3086×0.1*

(0.2 for 2002 models)

Parts counting
Standard

Custom unit
standard

Repeatability

(std.dev)(g)
0.01

Linearity
±0.01

Tare range
To capacity by subtraction

Over range capacity
Capacity 9d

Stabilization time(sec)
3

Sensitivity drift(%/?)
±0.003

Zero point drift(g/?)
±0.01

Operation temperature
10?40?

Power requirements
AC adaptor (supplied with balance);110 or 220V AC,50/60Hz

Or AA batteries

Platform size(mm)
Dia.126

Dimension

(W×H×D)(mm)
176×55×196

Net weight

(kg)
0.9

Shipping weight (kg)
1.5

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