Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Scale

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Product TypeHigh-precision laboratory balance
Brand / ModelKern ABJ 220-4NM
CategoryBalance
Readability (d)0.1 mg
Weighing range (max)220 g
Minimum load (Min)10 mg
Calibration step (e)1 mg
Calibration classI
Repeatability0.2 mg
Linearity± 0.3 mg
Stabilization time3 seconds
Internal adjustment weightYes (automatic PSC)
Warm-up time8 hours
Weighing unitsg, mg, ct
Smallest piece counting weight1 mg
Reference piece quantities5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Weighing panStainless steel, diameter 91 mm
Housing dimensions (W x D x H)210 x 340 x 325 mm
Glass draft shield dimensions (weighing space)174 x 162 x 227 mm
Net weight6 kg
Permissible ambient conditions+10 °C to +30 °C
Humidity level20 ~ 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Power supply (mains)AC 100-240 V, 400 mA, 50/60 Hz
Power supply (balance)DC 12 V, 1.25 A
Pollution degree2
Overvoltage categoryII
Maximum altitude2000 m
Installation locationIndoors only
Main functionsSimple weighing, taring, piece counting, percentage determination, recipe mode, tolerance control (checkweighing), target weighing, automatic PSC adjustment, GLP printing, data interface, automatic shut-off, Easy Setting display
Maintenance and cleaningClean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. The weighing pan can be removed and washed with water. The glass doors are removable for cleaning.
SafetyUse in accordance with regulations, do not overload beyond Max, do not use in explosive atmospheres, respect warm-up time for accurate results.
Spare parts and repairabilityStandard accessories: pan, draft shield, power adapter. For repairs, contact a KERN-approved technician. Opening the device voids the warranty.
General informationBalance calibrated at factory, requires adjustment when changing location. Warranty valid subject to compliance with instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions - ABJ 220-4NM Kern

How do I adjust the Kern ABJ 220-4NM balance?
Adjustment can be performed automatically via the PSC (Perfect Self Calibration) function using an internal weight. For manual adjustment with an external weight, press the CAL key for 3 seconds, select E.CAL if necessary, then follow the on-screen instructions. Ensure the pan is empty and environmental conditions are stable.
How do I use the piece counting mode?
Activate PCS mode in the application functions menu. Place an empty container, tare, then press MENU twice to select the reference piece quantity (5, 10, 20, 50 or 100). Add the corresponding number of pieces and confirm with TARE. The balance calculates the unit weight and displays the piece count for any subsequent load.
What does the error message <b>ERR C</b> mean and how to fix it?
ERR C indicates a large zero point offset during adjustment. Press ON/OFF to return to weighing mode, then restart the adjustment. Verify that no object is on the pan and that the pan is correctly installed.
How do I change the weighing units?
In weighing mode, press UNIT to cycle through activated units (g, mg, ct). To activate or deactivate units, press and hold UNIT for 3 seconds, navigate with the arrows, press TARE to enable/disable, then exit the menu with ON/OFF.
How do I use the taring function?
Place the empty container on the pan, wait for the stability indicator to light up, then press TARE. The container's weight is stored and the display returns to zero. You can then weigh the net contents. To clear the tare, unload the pan and press TARE again.
How do I connect a printer to the balance?
The balance has a data interface (RS-232). Before connecting the printer, turn off the balance. Use only KERN-recommended peripherals. Set the communication parameters in the Data Output menu (baud rate, parity, etc.) according to your printer. Preset modes MODE 1 to MODE 5 are available for common printers.
How do I lock the menu to prevent accidental changes?
Put the balance in Stand-by mode (displays OFF or READY). Press MENU for 3 seconds, enter the password (default 9999) and confirm with TARE. The lock symbol appears, indicating the menu is locked. To unlock, repeat the process entering the same password.
What is the recommended warm-up time before precise weighing?
The warm-up time for the Kern ABJ 220-4NM balance is 8 hours after power-on. This allows the balance to reach the thermal stability required for accurate results. For routine weighings, a shorter warm-up may suffice, but for high-precision measurements, respect the 8 hours.
How do I clean the balance without damaging it?
Before cleaning, disconnect the balance. Use a damp cloth with mild detergent (soap) to clean the housing and display. The weighing pan can be removed and washed with water, then dried before reassembly. The glass doors can be dismantled (remove the plastic handle by turning) and cleaned with glass cleaner. Avoid any liquid entering the device.
Why does the display fluctuate and how to stabilize the balance?
Fluctuations can be caused by drafts, vibrations, electromagnetic fields, or incorrect leveling. Ensure the balance is level (bubble centered) and placed on a stable surface. Close the draft shield doors. You can also adjust stability via the Easy Setting screen (briefly press MENU) by increasing stability priority with the UNIT or PRINT key.

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Kern ABJ 220-4NM - 1

KERN ABS-N\_ABJ-NM

Version 1.5 08/2017

Betriebsanleitung

Analysenwaage

Inhaltsverzeichnis

15.1 Checkweighing 68

15.2 Target mode....72

16 Datenausgang 75

16.1 Pinbelegung 75

DATA I/O DC 50-100S I/O 9 8

Im Menü:

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Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Im Menü: - 2

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Abb. 1: Waage reinigen

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Operating instructions

Analytical balance

Table of Contents

1 Technical Specifications .... 4

2 Declaration of conformity....7

3 Appliance overview....8

3.1 Keyboard overview....9

3.1.1 Numeric entry 10

3.2 Overview of displays....11

4 Basic Information (General)....12

4.1 Proper use 12

4.2 Improper Use....12

4.3 Warranty 12

4.4 Monitoring of Test Resources....13

5 Basic Safety Precautions.... 13

5.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual 13

5.2 Personnel training 13

6 Transportation & Storage....13

6.1 Testing upon acceptance 13

6.2 Packaging / return transport 14

7 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning....16

7.1 Installation Site, Location of Use 16

7.2 Unpacking and checking 16

7.2.1 Scope of delivery / serial accessories 17

7.2.2 Placing....18

7.3 Mains connection....19

7.3.1 Turning On the Power.... 19

7.4 Initial Commissioning 19

7.5 Connection of peripheral devices....19

8 Adjustment 20

8.1 Automatic adjustment by PSC (Perfect Self Calibration), only models ABJ....20

8.2 Menu settings „I.CAL“ / „E.CAL“ 23

8.2.1 Adjustment with internal weight (KERN ABJ) 24

8.2.2 Adjustment with external weight (KERN ABS) 25

8.3 Adjustment log....26

8.4 Balance identification no....27

9 Verification 28

10 Weighing....30

10.1 Switch-on balance / call-up weighing mode....30

10.2 Switch off the balance....30

10.3 Set the start display....31

10.4 Auto Power-Off function (automatic switch-off function) 33

10.5 Simple weighing 34

10.6 Taring 35

10.7 Switch-over weighing unit 36

10.7.1 Freely programmable weighing unit 37

10.7.2 Change position of decimal dot for freely programmable weighing unit 38

10.7.3 Input minimum weight for freely programmable weighing unit....38

10.8 Change readability (1D/10D).... 39

10.9 Display decimal dot as point or comma.... 40

11 Menu 41

11.1 Menu symbol....41

11.2 Navigation in the menu 42

11.3 Menu overview 43

11.4 Resetting the menu 44

11.5 Menu Lock 45

11.5.1 Change password 46

11.6 Log menu settings....47

12 Zero / tare menu (zeroing and taring functions)...... 48

12.1 Zero tracking function....49

12.2 Auto zero function....50

12.3 Auto Tare function....51

12.4 Zero / tare timing change function 52

13 Settings for Stability and Response.... 53

13.1 Stability and reaction settings via „Easy Setting display“ (without invoking menu) ..... 53

13.2 Selection weighing / dosing mode 54

13.3 Standstill width 55

14 Application Functions 57

14.1 Parts counting 57

14.2 Percent determination....60

14.2.1 Reference weight = 100 %....61

14.2.2 User-defined reference 62

14.2.3 Percent determination....63

14.3 Formula mode....64

14.3.1 Enable edition „component no.“ 66

14.3.2 Enable issue „TOTAL“ 67

15 Check weighing and target mode (check and target weighing).... 68

15.1 Check weighing 68

15.2 Target mode....72

16 Data output....75

16.1 Pin connection....75

16.2 Issue functions 76

16.2.1 Automatic data output / Auto Print function....76

16.2.2 Continuous Output function....78

16.2.3 Output Timing Change function 80

16.2.4 GLP Output function / balance identification number 81

16.3 Communication parameters....82

16.3.1 Selection of a standard setting „MODE 1 - MODE 5“ 83

16.3.2 User-defined settings „MODE U“ / setting for KERN -YKB-01N 84

16.4 Data Formats......88

16.5 Remote control instructions 92

17 Service, maintenance, disposal....93

17.1 Cleaning 93

17.2 Service, maintenance....95

17.3 Disposal....95

18 Instant help....95

18.1 Error messages 96

1 Technical Specifications

KERN ABJ80-4NMABJ 120-4NMABJ 220-4NMABJ 320-4NM
Readability (d)0.1 mg0.1 mg0.1 mg0.1 mg
Weighing range (max)82 g120 g220 g320 g
Minimum load (Min)10 mg10 mg10 mg10 mg
Verification value (e)1 mg1 mg1 mg1 mg
Verification classIIII
Reproducibility0.2 mg0.2 mg0.2 mg0.2 mg
Linearity± 0.3 mg± 0.3 mg± 0.3 mg± 0.3 mg
Stabilization time3 sec.
Adjustment weightinternal
Warm-up time4 h8 h8 h8 h
Weighing Unitsmg, gmg, g, ct
Smallest part weight for piece counting1 mg
Reference quantities at piece counting5, 10, 20, 50,100
Weighing plate, stainless steelø 91mm
Dimensions of the housing (B x D x H) [mm]210 x 340 x 325
Dimensions Glass wind screen [mm]174 x 162 x 227 (weighing space)
Net weight (kg)6
Permissible ambient condition+10°C bis +30°C
Humidity of air20 ~ 85 % relative (not condensing)
AC adapter (Primary)AC 100 -240 V, 400 mA 50/60Hz
Rated electric power supplyDC 12 V, 1.25 A
Pollution Degree 2
Overvoltage CategoryCategory II
AltitudeUp to 2000 m
Installation Sitedevice may only be used indoors
KERN ABS 80-4N ABS 120-4N
Readability (d)0.1 mg0.1 mg
Weighing range (max) 82 g120 g
Reproducibility0.2 mg0.2 mg
Linearity± 0.3 mg± 0.3 mg
Recommended adjusting weight not supplied (class)80 g (E2) 100 g (E2)
Warm-up time4 h8 h
Stabilization time3 sec.
Weighing Unitsmg, gmg, g, ct
Smallest part weight for piece counting1 mg
Reference quantities at piece counting5, 10, 20, 50,100
Weighing plate, stainless steelø 91mm
Dimensions of the housing (B x D x H) [mm]210 x 340 x 325
Dimensions Glass wind screen [mm]174 x 162 x 227 (weighing space)
Net weight (kg)6
Permissible ambient condition+5°C to +40°C
Humidity of air20 ~ 85 % relative (not condensing)
AC adapter (Primary)AC 100 -240 V, 400 mA 50/60Hz
Rated electric power supplyDC 12 V, 1.25 A
Pollution Degree2
Overvoltage CategoryCategory II
AltitudeUp to 2000 m
Installation Sitedevice may only be used indoors
KERN ABS 220-4N ABS 320-4N
Readability (d)0.1 mg0.1 mg
Weighing range (max)220 g320 g
Reproducibility0.2 mg0.2 mg
Linearity± 0.3 mg± 0.3 mg
Recommended adjusting weight not supplied (class)200 g (E2) 300 g (E2)
Stabilization time 3 sec.
Warm-up time 8 h
Weighing Unitsmg, g, ct
Smallest part weight for piece counting1 mg
Reference quantities at piece counting5, 10, 20, 50,100
Weighing plate, stainless steelø 91mm
Dimensions of the housing (B x D x H) [mm]210 x 340 x 325
Dimensions Glass wind screen [mm]174 x 162 x 227 (weighing space)
Net weight (kg) 6
Permissible ambient condition+5°C to +40°C
Humidity of air20 ~ 85 % relative (not condensing)
AC adapter (Primary)AC 100 -240 V, 400 mA 50/60Hz
Rated electric power supplyDC 12 V, 1.25 A
Pollution Degree2
Overvoltage CategoryCategory II
AltitudeUp to 2000 m
Installation Sitedevice may only be used indoors

2 Declaration of conformity

To view the current EC/EU Declaration of Conformity go to:

www.kern-sohn.com/ce

i The scope of delivery for verified weighing balances (= conformity-rated weighing balances) includes a Declaration of Conformity.

3 Appliance overview

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DATA HD 3D-16-R + - H 8 9

  1. Weighing plate
  2. Display
  3. Keyboard
  4. Levelling screw
  5. Bubble level
  6. Name plate
  7. Wind protection
  8. Appliance interface
  9. Mains adapter connection

3.1 Keyboard overview

KERN ABJ-NM Max 120 g [600 ct] Min 0.01 g [0.1 ct] e = 0.001 g [0.01 ct] d = 0.1 mg [0.001 ct] ON R S OFF CAL →0← ESC UNIT MENU PRINT → TARE →

In menu:

Key Designation:Function
Pressed once and releasedKeep pressed for about 3 secondsIn menu
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - In menu: - 1ON/OFFSwitches between the operation and standby modes.-Menu item back.Return to weighing mode:Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 s.Cancel procedure
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - In menu: - 2CALStart adjustmentInvoke calibration menu-
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - In menu: - 3TARETare or set weight display to zeroInvoke zero / tare menuConfirm entry
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - In menu: - 4UNITSwitch-over weighing unit.Display stored reference weight (PCS, %).Invoke unit setting menu.Scroll forward in menu
Navigation key ↑
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - In menu: - 5MENUSwitch over weighing mode / application modeInvoke main menu (press twice)Scroll backwards in menu
Navigation key ↓
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - In menu: - 6PRINTCalculate weighing data via interfaceInvoke Data Output menuSelect next menu item.
Navigation key →

3.1.1 Numeric entry

KeyDesignation:Function
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Numeric entry - 1Navigation key ↑Increase flashing digitShift flashing decimal dot to the left
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Numeric entry - 2Navigation key ↓Decrease flashing digitShift flashing decimal dot to the right
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Numeric entry - 3Navigation key →Digit selection to the right
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Numeric entry - 4Navigation key ←Confirm entry
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Numeric entry - 5ESC Cancel input

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Numeric entry - 6

With numerical input the indicator [#] appears.

3.2 Overview of displays

Symbols Numerical display/menu Units HI OK LO T+ +0+ READY # # NET G % THOTINGN PCS dzwtlb kg Ct mg

DisplayDescriptionsee chpt.
Battery symbol
Zero tracking function active+ Chpt.12.1
Displays adjustment+ Chpt. 8.2.1
Flashes prior to start of automatic adjustment, only models ABJ+ Chpt. 8.1
Stability and reaction settings via „Easy Setting display“+ Chpt.13.1
Balance is in dosing mode (pouring mode)+ Chpt. 13.2
Balance is in formula mode+ Chpt. 14.3
Menu lock active+ Chpt. 11.5
Menu symbol+ Chpt. 11.2
Auto Print function active+ Chpt. 16.2.1
Not documented
Log menu settings
Tolerance marks in check weighing and target mode+ Chpt. 15
The stability display indicates that the weighing value is stable. Highlights current setting in the menu.
Negative weighed value
Stand-by mode+ Chpt. 10.2
Ready for start formulation+ Chpt. 14.3
Ready for start continuous data output („MANU ON“)+ Chpt. 16.5.2
Indicates numeric value entry.+ Chpt. 3.1.1
Shows the stored reference in piece number or percent determination mode.+ Chpt.14.1+ Chpt.14.2.3
Net weight in formula mode+ Chpt. 14.3
Total weight (TOTAL) of all components in formula mode+ Chpt. 14.3
Memory space piece weight+ Chpt.14.1
Change position decimal dot for freely programmable weighing unit+ Chpt.10.7.2
Balance is in piece counting mode+ Chpt.14.1
Balance is in percent determination mode with user-defined reference weight+ Chpt.14.2.1
Balance is in percent determination mode, reference weight =100%+ Chpt.14.2.2

4 Basic Information (General)

4.1 Proper use

The balance you purchased is intended to determine the weighing value of material to be weighed. It is intended to be used as a “non-automatic” balance, i.e. the material to be weighed is manually and carefully placed in the centre of the weighing plate. As soon as a stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read.

4.2 Improper Use

Do not use balance for dynamic add-on weighing procedures, if small amounts of goods to be weighed are removed or added. The “stability compensation” installed in the balance may result in displaying an incorrect measuring value! (Example: Slowly draining fluids from a container on the balance.)

Do not leave permanent load on the weighing plate. This may damage the measuring system.

Impacts and overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the balance, minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. Balance may be damage by this.

Never operate balance in explosive environment. The serial version is not explosion protected.

The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance.

The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing.

4.3 Warranty

Warranty claims shall be voided in case

• Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
- The appliance is used outside the described use
• The appliance is modified or opened
• Mechanical damage or damage by media, liquids, natural wear and tear
- The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
• The measuring system is overloaded

4.4 Monitoring of Test Resources

In the framework of quality assurance the measuring-related properties of the balance and, if applicable, the testing weight, must be checked regularly. The responsible user must define a suitable interval as well as type and scope of this test. Information is available on KERN's home page (www.kern-sohn.com with regard to the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In KERN's accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.

5 Basic Safety Precautions

5.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual

Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances.

5.2 Personnel training

The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel.

6 Transportation & Storage

6.1 Testing upon acceptance

When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the appliance itself when unpacking for possible visible damage.

6.2 Packaging / return transport

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Packaging / return transport - 1

→ Keep all parts of the original packaging for a possibly required return.

→ Only use original packaging for returning.

→ Prior to dispatch disconnect all cables and remove loose/mobile parts.

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→ Reattach possibly supplied transport securing devices.

⇒ Secure all parts such as the glass wind screen, the weighing platform, power unit etc. against shifting and damage.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Packaging / return transport - 3

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Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Packaging / return transport - 4

7 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning

7.1 Installation Site, Location of Use

The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in common conditions of use.

You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance.

Therefore, observe the following for the installation site:

  • Operate the device only indoors.
  • Place the balance on a firm, level surface;
  • Avoid extreme heat as well as temperature fluctuation caused by installing next to a radiator or in the direct sunlight;
  • Protect the balance against direct draughts due to open windows and doors;
  • Avoid jarring during weighing;
  • Protect the balance against high humidity, vapours and dust;
  • Do not expose the device to extreme dampness for longer periods of time. Non-permitted condensation (condensation of air humidity on the appliance) may occur if a cold appliance is taken to a considerably warmer environment. In this case, acclimatize the disconnected appliance for ca. 2 hours at room temperature.
  • Avoid static charge of goods to be weighed or weighing container.

If electro-magnetic fields or static charge occur, or if the power supply is unstable major deviations on the display (incorrect weighing results) are possible. In that case, the location must be changed.

7.2 Unpacking and checking

Open package, take out the appliance and accessories. Verify that there has been no damage and that all packing items are present.

7.2.1 Scope of delivery / serial accessories

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  1. Balance
  2. Weighing plate
  3. Carrier weighing plate
  4. Screening ring
  5. Mains adapter
  6. Operating instructions
  7. Menu overview

7.2.2 Placing

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Attach circular screen, carrier of weighing plate and weighing plate in order.

Level

→ Level balance with foot screws until the air bubble of the water balance is in the prescribed circle.

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→ Check levelling regularly

7.3 Mains connection

Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be the same as the local voltage.

Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent by KERN.

7.3.1 Turning On the Power

DATA ID Network Connection DC-10 DC-20

⇒ Supply power to balance via mains adapter. The display lights up and the balance carries out a selftest. In the ABJ models an automatic adjustment takes place.

100:00:00 CH3 ↓ CH0 OFF

⇒ The selftest is completed when „OFF“ appears on the display.

7.4 Initial Commissioning

In order to obtain exact results with the electronic balances, your balance must have reached the operating temperature (see warming up time chpt. 1). During this warming up time the balance must be connected to the power supply (mains, accumulator or battery).

The accuracy of the balance depends on the local acceleration of gravity. Strictly observe hints in chapter Adjustment.

7.5 Connection of peripheral devices

Before connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the data interface, always disconnect the balance from the power supply.

With your balance, only use accessories and peripheral devices by KERN, as they are ideally tuned to your balance.

8 Adjustment

As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth, each balance must be coordinated - in compliance with the underlying physical weighing principle - to the existing acceleration due to gravity at its place of location (only if the balance has not already been adjusted to the location in the factory). This adjustment process must be carried out for the first commissioning, after each change of location as well as in case of fluctuating environment temperature. To receive accurate measuring values it is also recommended to adjust the balance periodically in weighing operation. Observe stable environmental conditions. A warming up time (see chapter 1) is required for stabilization. Ensure that there are no objects on the weighing plate.

8.1 Automatic adjustment by PSC (Perfect Self Calibration), only models ABJ

The default setting for balances of the series ABJ prompts automatic adjustment via the PSC function (cannot be switched off).

The moment a change in temperature is detected this function uses the internal tare weight to carry out fully-automatic adjustment with the help of a temperature sensor. Adjustment in weighing mode is carried out automatically under the following conditions:

(1) When there is a change in the surrounding temperature ( t 2°C)
(2) When about four hours has passed since the previous calibration.
(3) When the balance is switched from standby status to weighing mode and condition (1) or (2) has been met.

If one of the above conditions was met in weighing mode, the weight symbol flashes for about two minutes in order to notify the pending adjustment;

Case 1: The load on the weighing plate is near zero.

The weight symbol PSC flashes for approx. two minutes, followed by „PSC.RUN“. After that the internal adjustment is started automatically. In order to ensure proper PSC operation, prevent vibrations and air flow.

0.0000 g PSC.RUN CAL3 CAL2 CAL1 CAL0 End 0.0000 g

As soon as the display in grams reappears after completing adjustment via PSC, the balance returns to weighing mode.

Case 2: Weighing plate loaded

The gram display flashes for two minutes, followed by „PLS.CAL“.

-499477 g ↓ PL5.CAL

Unload weighing plate. The gram display flashes again for 2 minutes; after that the internal adjustment is started automatically. In order to ensure proper PSC operation, prevent vibrations and air flow.

0.0000 g CAL3 *CAL2 CAL1 *CAL0 *End 0.0000 g

As soon as the display in grams reappears after completing adjustment via PSC, the balance returns to weighing mode.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Case 2: Weighing plate loaded - 3

To prevent a start-up of adjustment during a measuring process, actuate the ON/OFF button as soon as „PLS.CAL“ is displayed. The gram display flashes again for two minutes, followed by „PLS.CAL“.

8.2 Menu settings „I.CAL“ / „E.CAL“

⇒ To invoke the adjustment function in weighing mode, press CAL for 3 sec.

0.0000 g CAL 3 sec. CAL.EXE 1.CAL ECAL

Acknowledge using PRINT, the current setting is displayed.
⇒ Select the desired adjustment using the navigation keys (↓ ↑)

I.CAL: Adjustment with internal weight (see chpt. 8.1)

E.CAL: Adjustment with external weight (see chpt. 8.2)

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu settings „I.CAL“ / „E.CAL“ - 2

→ Confirm with TARE

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu settings „I.CAL“ / „E.CAL“ - 3

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or 3 sec., the balance will return into weighing mode

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu settings „I.CAL“ / „E.CAL“ - 4

i The saved adjustment (I.CAL or E.CAL) can now directly be invoked via the CAL button.

8.2.1 Adjustment with internal weight (KERN ABJ)

With the internal adjustment weight, the weighing accuracy can be checked and re-adjusted at any time.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Adjustment with internal weight (KERN ABJ) - 1

• Condition: Menu setting „I.CAL“.
- When an optional printer is connected and the GLP function activated, while starting the adjustment log „WAIT“ will be displayed. After the printout the adjustment will be continued automatically.
- Adjustment may be interrupted with ON/OFF, „ABORT“ is displayed.

⇒ Press the CAL-button and adjustment will take place automatically.

The indicator will be shown.

0.0000 g CAL3 CAL2 CAL1 CAL0 End 0.0000 g

⇒ After successful adjustment the balance automatically returns to weighing mode.

In case of an adjustment error (e.g. objects on the weighing plate) the display will show an error message, repeat adjustment.

When an optional printer is connected and the GLP function is connected, the adjustment log will be edited, see chpt. 8.3.

8.2.2 Adjustment with external weight (KERN ABS)

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Adjustment with external weight (KERN ABS) - 1

• Condition: Menu setting „E.CAL“.

- The weight to be used depends on the capacity of the scale. Carry out adjustment as near as possible to the balance's maximum weight (recommended adjustment weight see chpt. 1). Weights of different nominal values or tolerance classes may be used for adjustment but are not optimal for technical measuring. The accuracy of the adjustment weight must correspond approximately to or, if possible, be better than, the readability of the balance.

Minimum weight „Adjustment weight“:

ABS 80-4N / ABS 120-4N : 50 g

ABS 220-4N / ABS 320-4N:100 g

Information about test weights you will find in the internet under:

http://www.kern-sohn.com

- When an optional printer is connected and the GLP function activated, while starting the adjustment log „WAIT“ will be displayed. After the printout the adjustment process will be continued automatically.

- If during the adjustment process within 60 s no operation is carried out, „ERR C“ will be displayed. Press ON/OFF a restart.

In weighing mode press CAL. The weight value of the recommended adjustment weight (see chpt. 1) appears flashing. The indicator will be shown.

If the value shall be changed, press MENU, the active digit flashes.

Carry out the desired setting using navigation buttons (see chapter 3.1.1 „Numeric input“).

With flashing adjustment weight display, place the adjustment weight carefully on the center of the weighing plate within 60 s. Close wind screen doors completely.

→ Wait until the zero display flashes.

⇒ Take away the adjustment weight and close the wind screen doors. After successful adjustment the balance automatically returns to weighing mode. In case of an adjustment error (e.g. objects on the weighing plate) the display will show an error message, repeat adjustment.

When an optional printer is connected and the GLP function is connected, the adjustment log will be edited, see chpt. 8.3.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Adjustment with external weight (KERN ABS) - 2

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Adjustment with external weight (KERN ABS) - 3

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Adjustment with external weight (KERN ABS) - 4

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Adjustment with external weight (KERN ABS) - 5

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Adjustment with external weight (KERN ABS) - 6

8.3 Adjustment log

This function enables automatic log issue after each adjustment. These logs may be issued by using an optional printer.

Printout example (KERN YKB-01N):

CAL-EXTERNAL

KERN & Sohn GmbH

TYPE ABJ 220-4NM

SN WBIAB000I

ID 1234

REF 200.0000g

BFR 200.0001g

AFT 200.0000g

-COMPLETE

-SIGNATURE-

Mode of adjustment

Company

Model

Serial no.

Balance identification no. (see chpt. 8.4)

Used adjustment weight

Before adjustment

After adjustment

prepared by

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Adjustment log - 1

Make sure that the communication parameter of balance and printer are the same.

Call function

In weighing mode press the CAL key for 3 sec.

⇒ Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to select „GLP.OUT“. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→

With stability display (→ Function activated

Without stability display (→ Function disabled

CAL.E×E

GLP.OUT

GLP.OUT

GLP.OUT

How to change settings

→ Press TARE

GLP.OUT SET GLP.OUT 0.0000 g

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec., the balance will return into weighing mode

8.4 Balance identification no.

This setting is for the balance ID number that is output along with the adjustment report.

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Call up menu - 1

Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until "TOOLS" is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „SYSTEM“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „BAL.ID“ is displayed.
⇒ Press TARE, the currently set ID no. is displayed (factory setting 0000).

Enter balance identification no. (max. 4 characters)

⇒ Enter the desired ID no. using navigation buttons (see chapter 3.1.1 „Numeric input“).

BAL.Id 0000 1234 SET BAL.Id 00000 g

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or 3 sec., the balance will return into weighing mode

9 Verification

General introduction:

According to EU directive 90/384/EEC or 2009/23EG balances must be officially verified if they are used as follows (legally controlled area):

a) For commercial transactions if the price of goods is determined by weighing.
b) For the production of medicines in pharmacies as well as for analyses in the medical and pharmaceutical laboratory.
c) For official purposes
d) For manufacturing final packages

In cases of doubt, please contact your local trade in standard.

Verification notes:

An EU type approval exists for balances described in their technical data as verifiable. If a balance is used where obligation to verify exists as described above, it must be verified and re-verified at regular intervals.

Re-verification of a balance is carried out according to the respective national regulations. The validity for verification of balances in Germany is e.g. 2 years.

The legal regulation of the country where the balance is used must be observed!

Verification of the balance is invalid without the seal.

The seal marks attached on verified balances point out that the balance may only be opened and serviced by trained and authorised specialist staff. If the seal mark is destroyed, verification looses its validity. Please observe all national laws and legal regulations. In Germany a re-verification will be necessary.

Position of seals

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Position of seals - 1
③ Seal
⑤ Data plate
⑥ Seal

10 Weighing

10.1 Switch-on balance / call-up weighing mode

Status balanceCall-up weighing mode
Display switched offPress ON/OFF.After display press any key
Display OFFPress any key
Display READY
All segments light up
Balance is in menuPress ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.
After numeric input

10.2 Switch off the balance

⇒ Press ON/OFF. The balance is in standby mode, that means that the balance is now in state ready-for-operation. Immediately after switching-on it is ready for operation (press any key) without warm-up time.
⇒ To switch-off the balance completely, separate balance from power supply.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Switch off the balance - 1

If [WAIT] or [SET] are displayed, do not separate the balance from power supply.

10.3 Set the start display

For the start display you can choose between three types.

Start displayExplanationMenu setting
1. Weighing modeKern ABJ 220-4NM - Set the start display - 1After connection to the power supply the balance will start in weighing mode.Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set the start display - 2
2. Display OFFKern ABJ 220-4NM - Set the start display - 3After connection to the power supply the balance displays OFF After pressing a certain key the balance will carry out a segment test and start in weighing mode automatically.Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set the start display - 4
3. All segmentsKern ABJ 220-4NM - Set the start display - 5After connection to the power supply the balance displays OFF After pressing any key the balance will carry out a segment test. Only after having pressed TARE the weighing mode will start.Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set the start display - 6

Call up menu

→ In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Call up menu - 1

Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „TOOLS“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „SYSTEM“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „START“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

Set display type

Acknowledge using PRINT, the current setting is displayed.
⇒ Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to select the desired setting, e.g. „SEM.AUTO“.

Weighing mode

OFF display

All segments

→ Confirm with TARE. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→)

Return to weighing mode

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

START°

AUTO

SEM.AUTO

MANU

SET

SEM.AUTO

0.0000g

10.4 Auto Power-Off function (automatic switch-off function)

To save battery when function is enabled backlight of display will automatically switch off after a defined time during which there was no change of load or activity.

1. Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Call up menu - 1

2. Select function

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „TOOLS“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „SYSTEM“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „AUTO.OFF“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

AUTO.OFF AUTO.OFF

Further steps depend on the desired setting:

Stability display(→)Functionset/updatecancel
yesAUTO.OFFONPressPRINTandcontinue with step 3.PressTAREandcontinue with step 4.
noAUTO.OFFoffPressTAREandcontinue with step 3.continue with step 4.

3. Set time, after which the display has to switch off

Use the navigation key ( ) to enter the desired time in minutes (max. 99 min.), "Numeric input". see chpt. 3.1.1.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set time, after which the display has to switch off - 1

→ Confirm with TARE.

SET AUTO.OFF

4. Return to weighing mode

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Return to weighing mode - 1

10.5 Simple weighing

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Simple weighing - 1

A warm-up time is required for stabilisation (see chpt. 1).

→ Wait for zero display, reset to zero using TARE.
→ Place the goods to be weighed and close the wind screen doors
→ Wait until the stability display appears [→].
→ Read weighing result.

When an optional printer is connected, the weighing value can be edited.

Print-out example with enabled GLP function (see chpt. 8.3):

Balance identification no. (see chpt. 8.4)

Measuring Value

prepared by

Print-out example with disabled GLP function (see chpt. 8.3):

50.0010 g

Measuring Value

10.6 Taring

The dead weight of any weighing container may be tared away by pressing a button, so that the following weighings show the net weight of the goods to be weighed.

⇒ Put vessel of goods to be weighed on weighing plate and close the wind screen doors.
Wait until the stability display appears () , then press TARE. The weight of the container is now internally saved.
→ Weigh the goods to be weighed and close the wind screen doors.
→ Wait until the stability display appears (→).
→ Read net weight.

Note:

i

  • The balance is able to only store one taring value at a time.
  • When the balance is unloaded the saved taring value is displayed with negative sign.
  • To delete the stored tare value, remove load from weighing pan and press TARE.
  • The taring process can be repeated any number of times. The limit is reached when the whole weighing range is exhausted.

10.7 Switch-over weighing unit

By pressing the UNIT key, the display can be switched over to the units enabled before in the menu.

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the UNIT key for 3 sec. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Call up menu - 1

With stability display (→ Unit enabled

UN IT-* UN IT-* UN IT-* g

Without stability display (→ Unit disabled

Enable/disable units

→ Press TARE

UN IT-* SET UN IT-* g

Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to select more units and to enable/disable them as described before.

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec., the balance will return into weighing mode

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Enable/disable units - 2

How to change weighing units

⇒ To return to the previously enabled weighing units go to weighing mode by UNIT.

0.0000 g ↓ 0.0 mg ↓ 0.000 Ct

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - How to change weighing units - 2

When switching-on the balance, the unit in which the balance has been switched off, will be displayed.

10.7.1 Freely programmable weighing unit

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the UNIT key for 3 sec. Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to select „UNIT.U“. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

With stability display (→ Unit enabled

Without stability display (→ Unit disabled

if necessary enable units

→ Press TARE

Enter conversion factor

  1. Press TARE and current setting will be displayed.
  2. Use the navigation buttons to enter the desired conversion factor (see chapter 3.1.1 „Numeric input“).
  3. Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec., the balance will return into weighing mode

How to change weighing units

To return to the previously enabled weighing units go to weighing mode by UNIT.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - How to change weighing units - 1

  • With a numeric input of the conversion factor, the position of the decimal dot can be changed, see chpt. 10.7.2
  • For the freely programmable weighing unit, no unit symbol will appear in the display.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - How to change weighing units - 2

3 sec.

UN IT-Ü

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - How to change weighing units - 3

UN IT-Ü

UN 16-0

SET

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - How to change weighing units - 4

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - How to change weighing units - 5

CONV.K

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - How to change weighing units - 6

SET

CONV.K

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - How to change weighing units - 7

10.7.2 Change position of decimal dot for freely programmable weighing unit The position of the decimal dot can only be changed by a numeric input of the conversion factor (see chpt. 9.7.1, step 2).

When the first cipher flashes, press PRINT repeatedly until the decimal dot flashes.
Select the desired position using the navigation keys ( ) . If no decimal dot shall be set, press MENU repeatedly until the display symbol appears.
→ Confirm with TARE.
⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec., the balance will return into weighing mode

100.0000 101.0000 SET + 0.0000 g

10.7.3 Input minimum weight for freely programmable weighing unit

Call up menu

In the menu item „CONV.K“ (see chpt. 9.7.1) use the navigation buttons to select (↓↑) „MIN.D“.
→ Press TARE and current setting will be displayed.
Use the navigation buttons to enter the desired minimum weight, see chapter 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.
⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec., the balance will return into weighing mode

CONV.K NI ND* 0.000 100 * SET * NI ND* + 0.0000 g

10.8 Change readability (1D/10D)

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Call up menu - 1

Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until "TOOLS" is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „TARGET“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „PARAM.W“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „CHG.MIN“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT

CH0.01 · 1d°

Change readability from 1D to 10 D

  1. Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to select „10 D“.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Change readability from 1D to 10 D - 1

  1. Confirm with TARE. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→)

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Change readability from 1D to 10 D - 2

  1. Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec., the balance will return into weighing mode

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Change readability from 1D to 10 D - 3

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Change readability from 1D to 10 D - 4

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Change readability from 1D to 10 D - 5

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Change readability from 1D to 10 D - 6

In order to reset readability to 1D, repeat step 1 - 3 accordingly for 1D.

10.9 Display decimal dot as point or comma

Call up menu

→ In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Call up menu - 1

Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „TOOLS“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „SYSTEM“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „POINT“ is displayed.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select menu item - 1

Selection point/comma

Acknowledge using PRINT, the current setting is displayed.
Select the desired adjustment using the navigation keys ( )

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Selection point/comma - 1

PERIOD: Decimal dot is displayed as a point

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Selection point/comma - 2

COMMA Decimal dot is displayed as a comma

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Selection point/comma - 3

→ Confirm with TARE. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→)

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Selection point/comma - 4

Return to weighing mode

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Return to weighing mode - 1

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Return to weighing mode - 2

11 Menu

To adapt the behaviour of the balance to your requirements, go to the menu. Usually the default setting of the menu is such that you do not need to make any changes. If you encounter special conditions of use, go to the menu in order to set your balance according to your individual requirements.

Menu structure:

Menu designationInvoke menuExplanation
Main MenuKern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu - 1Main menu
Calibration MenuKern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu - 2Adjustment
Zero / tare MenuKern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu - 3Set to zero/taring
Data Output MenuKern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu - 4Data output
Unit setting MenuKern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu - 5Weighing Units

11.1 Menu symbol

After invoking the menu, the menu symbol [💡] will appear. The arrangement depends on the navigation in the menu.

Symbol arrangement Explanation
Arrangement filled insideShows the current setting
Circular arch left/rightHigher or lower menu level selectable
Circular arch top / bottom Further selectable menu settings

11.2 Navigation in the menu

• How to invoke a menu, see chpt. 11
- Menu structure

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Navigation in the menu - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["SYSTEM"] --> B["POINT"]
    B --> C["PERIOD"]
    C --> D["OUTPUT"]
    B --> E["AUTO.OFF"]
    B --> F["BCLIT"]
    B --> G["RESET"]
    G --> H["COND.OUT"]
    style A fill:#cce5ff,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#66ccff,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#99ccff,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ffcccc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cce5ff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cce5ff,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cce5ff,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cce5ff,stroke:#333
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Navigation in the menu - 2Select and pass through menu items to bottom (↓).Select setting within one function
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Navigation in the menu - 3Select and pass through menu items to top (↑).Select setting within one function
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Navigation in the menu - 4After selecting the function in the display via the navigation buttons (↓↑), the change is invoked by pressing the TARE key.Confirm and store the setting momentarily appearing on the display by actuating the TARE key. The stability display → shows the present setting for the function.
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Navigation in the menu - 5Selecting a menu item to the right (→).
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Navigation in the menu - 6Selecting a menu item to the left.Leaving the functionPress shortly the ON/OFF key:Back to previous menu.Long actuation of ON/OFF key:Back to weighing mode.

11.3 Menu overview

+ See also the attached menu map

Menu Map Sheet
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu overview - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Weight display"] --> B["START General weighing mode"]
    B --> C["PORFING Pouring mode"]
    C --> D["MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN INFER<br>    A --> E[STOP Zero tracking function"]
    E --> F["PATCH Application Function Mode"]
    F --> G["PERCENT Percentage weighting"]
    G --> H["OPTION Specific percentage reference"]
    H --> I["FORMULA Formulation"]
    I --> J["TOOLS Other functions"]
    J --> K["TRIGHT Target mode"]
    K --> L["CHECK # Checkweighting mode"]
    L --> M["PERCENT Weighting parameters"]
    M --> N["SYSTEM System"]
    N --> O["POST Decimal point indication"]
    O --> P["POST PCPIOR Period COMPA Compa"]
    P --> Q["RUTO OFF Auto power-off"]
    Q --> R["START Start display"]
    R --> S["KEYMO OFF display"]
    S --> T["ALL segments 10"]
    T --> U["RJ 10 Balance ID"]
    U --> V["POST Password"]
    V --> W["OK 2001 Menu settings output"]
    W --> X["RESET Menu reset"]

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu overview - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Press or to search for the menu option."] --> B["Press to proceed to the next menu option."]
    B --> C["Press to confirm."]
    D["Press to return to the previous menu option."] --> E["The default settings (settings when the menu is reset)."]
    F["Weight display"] --> G["No documented"]
    G --> H["PRINT 3860."]
    H --> I["APP.PPI"]
    I --> J["Application output"]
    J --> K["RUTFPRI"]
    K --> L["Auto print function"]
    L --> M["L1 On L4 On-2d On-1d On-0.5 On OK"]
    M --> N["L2 L3 On L4 On-0.5 On OK"]
    N --> O["L4 L5 On OK"]
    O --> P["CCOPRI"]
    P --> Q["Continuous subtable factor"]
    Q --> R["PPRTF"]
    R --> S["OUTPUT"]
    S --> T["Output strong change function"]
    T --> U["CONVEI1 Communication settings"]
    U --> V["MODE 1"]
    V --> W["MODE 2"]
    W --> X["MODE 3"]
    X --> Y["MODE 4"]
    Y --> Z["MODE 5"]
    Z --> AA["HOFC 0"]
    AA --> AB["User specified settings"]
    AB --> AC["MP5"]
    AC --> AD["Sound rate"]
    AD --> AE["STOP"]
    AE --> AF["Skip hit"]
    AF --> AG["HANDSHK Handshoko"]
    AG --> AH["STORM Data format"]
    AH --> AI["Data format 1"]
    AI --> AJ["Data format 2"]
    AJ --> AK["Data format 3"]
    AK --> AL["Data format 4"]
    AL --> AM["Free Format"]
    AM --> AN["BCUM Definiter"]
    AN --> AO["CP CR LF CR+LF Comma"]
    AO --> AP["WHI WIN-U Not documented WHI WIN-B"]

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu overview - 3

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Weight display"] --> B["UNIT"]
    B --> C["3 sec."]
    C --> D["User specified units"]
    D --> E["Minimum indication"]
    E --> F["Conversion factors"]
    F --> G["Output"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu overview - 4

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Weight display"] --> B["CAL"]
    B --> C["3 sec."]
    D["CREATE"] --> E["CAL"]
    F["Calibration"] --> G["ICRL"]
    H["PLR"] --> I["GLP output function"]
    J["Not documented"] --> K["End"]

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Menu overview - 5

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Weight display"] --> B["+0 + TARE"]
    B --> C["3 sec."]
    D["Zero tracking function"] --> E["+TARE"]
    E --> F["Auto tare function"]
    G["Auto zero function"] --> H["+A200"]
    H --> I["+TARE"]
    I --> J["SODR"]
    K["Zero / tare timing change function"] --> L["+TARE"]

11.4 Resetting the menu

This will return all the settings to factory setting. The reference value stored in previous use of piece counting or percentage conversion will also be cleared. Factory settings are marked by a “*” in the menu oversight.

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Call up menu - 1

Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „TOOLS“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „SYSTEM“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „RESET“ is displayed.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select menu item - 1

Resetting the menu

→ Confirm with TARE.
→ Confirm OK inquiry by pressing TARE, the password inquiry will be shown.
Use the navigation keys ( ) to enter the password see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Resetting the menu - 1

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Resetting the menu - 2

  • Standard password (factory setting): „9999“.
  • Change password see chpt. 11.5.1

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Resetting the menu - 3

→ Confirm with TARE. The balance will be reset to factory setting and automatically returns into the weighing mode.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Resetting the menu - 4

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Resetting the menu - 5

11.5 Menu Lock

The menu setting operations can be locked so that the settings cannot be inadvertently changed. This menu lock is set with the following procedure.

Either

⇒ Switch-on power supply of the balance and wait until „OFF“ is displayed

or

→ Set balance into stand-by mode, see chpt. 10.2

Select menu item

  1. Press MENU for 3 sec., the password inquiry appears.
  2. Use the navigation keys (↓↑) to enter the password see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.

  3. Standard password (factory setting): „9999“.

  4. Change password, see following chapter
  5. If a wrong password is entered, „ERR N“ will appear. Restart with step 1.

  6. Confirm with TARE. The menu lock is enabled, the symbol 🔒 is activated. This is followed by a reappearance of "oFF" or READY

In weighing mode the symbol 📄 shows the menu lock.
If a menu item selection is attempted in locked status, the message "LOCKED" appears and the menu selection is not allowed. To deactivate menu disabled, follow the sequence of operations below:

Remove the menu lock

With indication "oFF" or,, READY", repeat step 1-3

OFF or READY

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select menu item - 2

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select menu item - 3

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11.5.1 Change password

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Standard password (factory setting): „9999“

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

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Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „TOOLS“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „SYSTEM“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „PASS.WRD“ is displayed.

PASS.WRD

Change password

→ Confirm with TARE.
⇒ Use the navigation keys (↓↑) to enter the currently set password see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.
Confirm with TARE. When „OK“ appears, the password input has been correct, if „ERR N“ appears, it was wrong. In this case repeat the input with the correct password.

P-0000

P-9999

OK

P-1234

OK?

SET

PASS.WRD

⇒ Use the navigation keys (↓↑) to enter the new password „Numeric input“ see chpt. 3.1.1.

→ Confirm with TARE.

→ Confirm again with TARE (or discard by ON/OFF).

Return to weighing mode

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

0.0000

11.6 Log menu settings

When an optional printer is connected, a list of the current menu settings can be printed out.

+ Data output, see chpt. 16

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

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Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „TOOLS“ is displayed.

→ Confirm with PRINT

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „SYSTEM“ is displayed.

→ Confirm with PRINT

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „COND.OUT“ is displayed.

Activate menu item

→ Confirm with TARE.

→ Confirm OK inquiry using TARE.

→ Confirm with TARE. The printout is started, the symbol ☑ is displayed.

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* SETTING LIST * KERN ACJ 220-4M D***** * WEIGHING PARAMETER * Standard Mode 3

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The balance returns automatically into weighing mode.

12 Zero / tare menu (zeroing and taring functions)

Selectable functions:

1. Zero tracking function

+ see chpt 12.1

This function is used to correct automatically small weight variations which appear directly after switching-on.

In the event that small quantities are removed or added to the material to be weighed, incorrect weighing results can be displayed due to the "stability compensation" in the balance. (e.g. slow flow of liquids from a container placed on the balance, evaporating processes). When apportioning involves small variations of weight, it is advisable to switch off this function.

2. Auto zero function

+ see chpt 12.2

This function is used to correct automatically small weight variations which appear after a measurement (e.g. soiled weighing plate) after the stability display.

3. Auto tare function

+ see chpt 12.3

After data output an automatic taring is carried out

4. Zero / tare timing change function

+ see chpt 12.4

Selectable if the balance tares or gets set to zero before or after indication of the stability mark.

12.1 Zero tracking function

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The zero tracking function „A.ZERO“ is turned-on by factory.

1. Check menu setting

Zero tracking symbol Zero tracking function
is displayedswitched on
is not displayedswitched off

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2. Call function

In weighing mode press TARE for 3 sec. and if necessary press repeatedly the navigation buttons (↓↑). until „Z.TRC“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

With stability display (→) Function turned on Without stability display (→) Function switched off

3. Enable/disable function

→ Press TARE

4. Return to weighing mode

→ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

→0← TARE 3 sec. ↓ " Z.TR C"

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12.2 Auto zero function

i The auto zero function is not available when formula mode is enabled (see chapter 14.3).

1. Call up menu

→ Press TARE for 3 sec. in weighing mode.

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" Z.TRČ

2. Select function

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „A.ZERO“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

A.ZERO

Further steps depend on the desired setting:

Stability di Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 1Functionset/updatecancel
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 2ON Press PRINT and continue with step 3.Press TARE and continue with step 4.
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 3off Press TARE and continue with step 3.continue with step 4.

3. Define zero range

→ Press TARE
Use the navigation keys ( ) to enter the zero range see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.

4. Return to weighing mode

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⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

When entering the zero range observe the currently set weighing unit. If the weighing unit is changed at a later moment, the zero range must be adapted to the new weighing unit (step 3.).

Upper limit zero range: 99 d (in the displayed weighing unit) Lower limit zero range: 1d (in the displayed weighing unit)

Example for a balance d = 0.0001 g

UnitLower limitUpper limit
g0.0001 g0.0099 g
ct0.001 ct0.099 ct

12.3 Auto Tare function

1. Call up menu

⇒ Press TARE for 3 sec. in weighing mode.

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Z.TRC

2. Select function

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „A.TARE“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

With stability display (→)

Function turned on

Without stability display (→ Function switched off

A.TARE

A.TARE

SET

A.TARE

0.0000

3. Enable/disable function

→ Press TARE

4. Return to weighing mode

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

12.4 Zero / tare timing change function

The zero / tare timing change function can be switched-on, when the „Auto zero“ and the „Auto tare“ function are enabled.

1. Call up menu

→ Press TARE for 3 sec. in weighing mode.

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" Z.TRČ

2. Select function

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „TARE.F“ is displayed.
Confirm with PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→)

With stability display ( )

Function turned on

Without stability display (→ Function switched off

* 5000

5000

3. Enable/disable function

→ Press TARE

SET

4. Return to weighing mode

→ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

0.0000 g

13 Settings for Stability and Response

Exists the possibility to tune the stability of the display and the degree of reaction of the balance to the requirements of certain applications or the environmental conditions.

Most measurements can be carried out using default settings, that is, standard mode. In standard weighing mode, stability and reaction have the same priority. For certain applications such as e.g. dosage do use the dosing mode (pouring mode). In dosing mode the reaction degree has the higher priority.

Beside the selection standard / dosing mode the stability of the display and the reaction degree of the balance can additionally adapted in the menu.

Please note that data processing for greater stability generally slows the response and processing for higher response reduces stability.

13.1 Stability and reaction settings via „Easy Setting display“ (without invoking menu)

☐ In weighing mode press MENU shortly. The easy setting display [R] flashes.
☐ When the display is flashing, set stability or reaction via UNIT or PRINT as described in the following.

MENU 1 x + 00000 g

Priority on reaction
R S R UNIT

Every time the button is hit, reaction will increase

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Easy setting display
Operation

Priority on stability
R S S PRINT

Every time the button is hit, stability will increase

i The easy setting display flashes for a short time. Inputs are only possible within this time. Using ON/OFF the flashing Easy setting display can be switched off.

13.2 Selection weighing / dosing mode

Call-up weighing mode:

This is the default setting. Use this mode, when neither stability nor reaction time must be increased or reduced.

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

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Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „STAND“ is displayed.

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→ Confirm with TARE. The balance returns automatically into weighing mode.

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Call-up dosing mode:

Use this function if you wish to increase display speed, e.g. during apportioning. However, please note that the balance is very susceptible to ambience conditions.

Call up menu

→ In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

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Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „POURING“ is displayed.

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Confirm with TARE. From here on the balance is in dosing mode (pouring mode), symbolised by the indicator

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13.3 Standstill width

If the stability display lights up (→), the weighing result will be stable within the range indicated by the standstill width.

Set range for stability determination:

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

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Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „TOOLS“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „PARAMW“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „BAND“ is displayed.

BAND

Set range

⇒ Acknowledge using PRINT, the current setting is displayed.
⇒ Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to select the desired setting (0.5d, 1d, 10d, 50d, 100d, 1000d can be selected).

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    A["0.5D"] --> B["Stability display (→ very quiet environment)"]
    B --> C["Stability display (→ busy environment)"]
    C --> D["1000d"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

→ Confirm with TARE. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→)

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Return to weighing mode

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

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Set reaction time:

Call up menu

→ In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

Select menu item

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „TOOLS“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „PARAMW“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „STB.Mk“ is displayed.

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STB.MK

Set reaction time

→ Confirm with PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

with (→)

Stability display appears faster, but with less exactness.

without ( ) Default

Confirm with TARE. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→)

FAST

FAST

SET

FAST

0.0000 g

Return to weighing mode

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

14 Application Functions

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  • The application functions can be combined with the check weighing or target function (see chpt. 14).
  • The balance starts in the mode, in which it has been switched off.
  • For switching over between application and weighing mode, press MENU for 3 sec.

14.1 Parts counting

With parts counting you can either count parts into a container or remove parts from a container. To count a greater number of parts the average weight per part has to be determined with a small quantity (reference quantity). The larger the reference quantity, the higher the counting exactness. High reference must be selected for small parts or parts with considerably different sizes.

1. Enable function and set reference

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

Select piece counting mode

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „APL.FUNC“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „PCS“ is displayed.
⇒ Press TARE. The display shows the currently set memory location.

Enter memory location for reference

⇒ The balance offers the possibility to store five different piece weights at the same time.
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired memory location ■ ■ ■ ▲ played, then press TARE.

Display, if no piece weight is stored

Display, if a piece weight is stored

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RPL.FUNC

PCS ^® PCS

SET

* SAMPLE PCS

SET

Lus PCS

→ PCS

Set reference

⇒ Place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.
→ Press MENU twice.
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired reference quantity is displayed (possible reference quantities 5, 10, 20, 50, 100).

Use MENU to scroll forward.

Use UNIT to scroll backward.

⇒ Fill number of pieces into the container according to the selected reference quantity.
→ Wait for the stability display (→), then confirm by pressing TARE. The balance determines the average piece weight.

From here on the appliance is in piece counting mode and counts all pieces which are on the weighing plate.

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SET 5 PCS

2. Switching over between piece counting and weighing mode

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0.0000 g PCS

3. Count the items

Call-up the piece weight stored in piece counting mode

⇒ Every time UNIT is pressed (approx. for 3 sec.), the next memory location [1]2346led up.

UNIT ↑ 3 sec. → Rscs PCS 10 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5

i If under the indicated memory location no reference is stored, [- - - ] will be displayed.

⇒ Place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.
⇒ Fill weighing goods into the container and read the piece quantity.

+ 0 PCS + 17 PCS

⇒ Or count more pieces

or

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The menu item to change the stored reference is called up, the currently set reference quantity is displayed.

+ see „4. Change or add piece weight“

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The stored piece weight is displayed in grams, marked by the symbol *. Using PRINT the reference weight (UW= Unit weight) can be edited when a printer is connected.

e.g.: UW = 1.0001

To go back to piece counting display press UNIT anew.

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Switching over between piece counting and weighing mode

4. Change or add piece weight

In piece counting mode call-up the desired memory location

⇒ Every time UNIT is pressed (approx. for 3 sec.), the next memory location [1]2s4led up.

R:1..1..1.5 + 10 PCS B → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5

Change or add piece weight

⇒ Place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.
⇒ Press MENU twice, the currently set reference quantity is displayed.
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired reference quantity is displayed (possible reference quantities 5, 10, 20, 50, 100).

Use MENU to scroll forward.

Use UNIT to scroll backward.

⇒ Fill number of pieces into the container according to the selected reference quantity.
Wait for the stability display () , then confirm by pressing TARE.

The balance is now in parts counting mode and counts all units on the weighing plate.

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14.2 Percent determination

Percent weighing allows to display weight in percent, in relation to a reference weight.

The balance offers two possibilities:

  1. Reference = 100 %
  2. Reference = defined by user

Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

Select percent weighing mode

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „APL.FUNC“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „PERCENT“ is displayed.

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APL.FUNC

PERCENT %

Further steps:

  • Reference weight = 100 %, see chpt. 14.2.1
  • Reference weight = XX %, see chpt. 14.2.2

14.2.1 Reference weight = 100 %

Select percent weighing mode, see chpt. 14.2
→ Press TARE.
⇒ If necessary, press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „SAMPLE“ is displayed.
→ Press TARE.

Display, if no reference weight is stored

Display, if a reference weight is stored

Set reference

⇒ If necessary, place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.
→ Press MENU twice.

Put a reference weight which corresponds to 100 %.

(Minimum weight: Readability d x 100)

→ Wait for the stability display (→), then confirm by pressing TARE.

From here on the weight of the sample is displayed in percentage in terms of the reference weight, see chpt. 13.2.3.

PERCENT* * SET * * SAMPLE * * SET * --- % 0.00 %

100 -EF* SET ↓ 100.00%

14.2.2 User-defined reference

→ Select percent weighing mode, see chpt. 13.2
→ Press TARE.
⇒ If necessary, press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „OPTION“ is displayed.
→ Press TARE.

Display, if no reference is stored

Display, if a reference is stored

Set reference

⇒ If necessary, place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.
→ Press MENU twice.
⇒ Press PRINT and current setting will be displayed. Enter a percentage of your choice via the navigation buttons, see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“
⇒ Put a reference weight which corresponds to the entered percent value.
Wait for the stability display () , then confirm by pressing TARE.

The display symbol [ ^95] characterises the percentage determination with user-defined reference value.

From here on the weight of the sample is displayed in percentage in terms of the reference weight, see chpt.14.2.3.

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14.2.3 Percent determination

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In weighing mode press MENU for 3 sec., the currently set percentage determination mode is displayed.
→ Place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.
Place goods to be weighed on balance. The weight of the sample is displayed in percentage in terms of the reference weight.
⇒ Either carry out more percent weighing

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or

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The menu item to change the stored reference appears.

+ see chpt. 14.2.2 / 14.2.3 „Set reference“

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The stored reference weight is displayed in grams, marked by the symbol *. Use PRINT to edit the weight value of the reference value when a printer is connected.

Back to percent display, press UNIT anew.

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Switching over between percentage determination and weighing mode

14.3 Formula mode

The formula function allows to add on various components of a mixture. For check purpose, the weight of all components (CMP001, (CMP002 etc.), as well as the total weight (TOTAL) can be printed out. The balance works with a separated memory for the weight of the weighing container and of the formula components.

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In formula mode the „Auto zero“ function is not active (see chpt. 12.2).

1. Connect printer (see chpt. 15 „Data output“)

2. Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

3. Select formula mode

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „APL.FUNC“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „FORMULA“ is displayed. The formula symbol [ ] appears.
⇒ Press TARE. The indicator READY is displayed, from here on the balance is in formula mode.

Enable the edition „component no.“(see chpt. 14.3.1) and „Total“ (see chpt. 14.3.2).

4. Weighing components

☐ If necessary, place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.
⇒ Press PRINT, the symbol READY goes out. When the GLP function (see chpt. 8.3) is activated, the headline will be printed.
→ Weigh first component.
⇒ Press PRINT. When standstill control (→) is completed, the weighing value of the first component (CMP001) is issued to the optional printer. The displayed value is added into the total adding memory. This is followed by the automatic taring, the symbol [NET] displayed.

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APL.FUNC

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→ Weigh further components in the same way

i During formulation weighing can be displayed at any time by pressing MENU (for 3 sec.).

5. Complete formulation process

⇒ Press ON/OFF. When the symbol [G] is displayed, the total weight (TOTAL) of all components is displayed and edited to the printer.
When the symbol READY is displayed, the balance is ready for further measurements.

6.2040 g G 0.0000 g 0.0000 g

6. Return to weighing mode

→ Press ON/OFF for 3 sec.

Printout example „GLP ON“ (KERN YKB-01N):

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other FORMULATION MODE | Label | Description | |---|---| | KERN | Company Model Serial no. ID no. | | TYPE | ACJ 220-4M | | SN | D********* | | ID | 1234 | | CMP001 | 0.9000g | | CMP002 | 1.2800g | | CMP003 | 9.6100g | | TOTAL | 11.7900g | | -SIGNATURE- prepared by

14.3.1 Enable edition „component no.“

Select formula mode, see chpt. 14.3
When the symbol READY appears, press the MENU button twice.
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „ELM.NUM“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

with (→)

Edition „component no.“ (e.g. CMP001)

without (→ No edition „component no.“)

→ Change using TARE.

Back to formula mode

→ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

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Printout examples (KERN YKB-01N):

Function ELM.NUM enabled

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FORMULATION MODE

CMP001= 0.5361 g

CMP002= 0.5422 g

CMP003= 0.4488 g

TOTAL= 1.5271 g

Function ELM.NUM disabled

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FORMULATION MODE

0.5361 g

0.5422 g

0.4488 g

TOTAL= 1.5271 g

14.3.2 Enable issue „TOTAL“

Select formula mode, see chpt. 14.3
When the symbol READY appears, press the MENU button twice.
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „TOTAL“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

with (→) Issue „TOTAL“

without (→ No issue „TOTAL“

→ Change using TARE.

Back to formula mode

→ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

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Printout examples (KERN YKB-01N):

Function TOTAL enabled

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FORMULATION MODE

CMP001= 0.5361 g

CMP002= 0.5422 g

CMP003= 0.4488 g

TOTAL 1.5271 g

Function TOTAL disabled

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FORMULATION MODE

CMP001= 0.5361 g

CMP002= 0.5422 g

CMP003= 0.4488 g

15 Check weighing and target mode (check and target weighing)

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  • The check weighing or target mode can be applied for the application functions (see chpt. 14).
  • The balance starts in the mode, in which it has been switched off.

15.1 Check weighing

In many cases not the nominal value of the weighed goods is the decisive parameter, but the deviation from this nominal value. Such applications are for example the weight check of equivalent packages or the process check of parts in a fabrication process.

The indicators HI, OK or LO in the display show, where the weighed goods are located within the tolerance range.

These indicators are only functioning in check weighing or in target mode, otherwise they cannot be seen.

The indicators provide the following information

Condition Grading Indicator
OVR.RNG < sample weightBeyond tolerance limitNo indicator
HI.LIM < sample weight ≤ OVR.RNGUpper tolerance limitHI
LO.LIM ≤ sample weight ≤ HI.LMInside tolerance rangeOK
UND.RG ≤ sample weight < LO.LIMLower tolerance limitLO
Sample weight < UND.RGBeyond tolerance limitNo indicator

0. Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

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1. Select function

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „TOOLS“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „CHECK.W“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

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Further steps depend on the desired setting:

Stability display (→)Functionset/updatecancel
vesKern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 2ONPress PRINT and continue with step 3.Press TARE and continue with step 4.
noKern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 3offPress TARE and continue with step 3.continue with step 4.

2. Set limit values

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graph TD
    A["HI"] --> B["OK"]
    B --> C["LO"]

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set limit values - 2

When entering the limit values ensure that the values match logically one with another, i.e. the lower limit value must not be greater than the upper one.

If not considered, the balance will adapt the limit values automatically.

① Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „HI.LIM“ is displayed.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set limit values - 3

→ Press TARE. The current setting will be displayed.
⇒ Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to enter the desired value, see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set limit values - 4

→ Confirm with TARE.

② Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „LO.LIM“ is displayed.

→ Press TARE. The current setting will be displayed.
⇒ Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to enter the desired value, see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.

→ Confirm with TARE.

③ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „UND.RNG“ is displayed.

→ Press TARE. The current setting will be displayed.
⇒ Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to enter the desired value, see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.

→ Confirm with TARE.

④ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „OVR.RNG“ is displayed.

→ Press TARE. The current setting will be displayed.
⇒ Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to enter the desired value, see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.

→ Confirm with TARE.

SET HI LIIM LO LO.LIM HI 002.0000 SET LO LO.LIM HI UND.RG HI 002.0000 SET HI UND.RG HI OVR.RG HI 002.0000 SET HI OVR.RG

3. Return to weighing mode

→ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Return to weighing mode - 1

4. Start tolerance control

If necessary, place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.

Place weighed goods and wait until the indicator HI, OK or LO appears. With the help of the indicator check if the weighed goods are under, inside or over the default tolerance

Example of entry:

1 HI.LIM7.0000 g
2 LO.LIM6.0000 g
3 UND.RNG5.0000 g
4 OVR.RNG8.0000 g
Sample weight < UND.RG(sample weight < 5.0000g)Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Start tolerance control - 1No indicator is displayed
UND.RG ≤ sample weight < LO.LIM(sample weight 5.0000g - 5.9999g)Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Start tolerance control - 2LO is displayed
LO.LIM ≤ sample weight ≤ HI.LM(sample weight 6.0000g - 7.000g)Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Start tolerance control - 3OK is displayed
HI.LIM < sample weight ≤ OVR.RNG(sample weight 7.0001g - 8.0000g)Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Start tolerance control - 4HI is displayed
Sample weight >OVR.RNG(sample weight >8.0000 g)Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Start tolerance control - 5No indicator is displayed

15.2 Target mode

This mode e.g. is used for weighing constant liquid quantities or for assessment of missing quantities or excess quantities.

The target value is the numeric value which corresponds to the nominal quantity of the used unit. Beside the target value a tolerance value is entered. This is a numerical value which is plus/minus over or under the acceptable target value.

The indicators HI, OK or LO advise, when the target value is reached.

These indicators are only functioning in check weighing or in target mode, otherwise they cannot be seen.

The indicators provide the following information:

Condition Grading Indicator
Weight more than the nominal weight and above the upper toleranceGreat difference to target valueHI flashes slowly
Small difference to target valueHI flashes fast
Weight within tolerance (target value ± tolerance)Target value acceptedOK
Weight less than nominal weight and below the lower toleranceSmall difference to target valueLO flashes fast
Great difference to target valueLO flashes fast

1. Call up menu

In weighing mode press the MENU button twice

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Call up menu - 1

2. Select function

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „TOOLS“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „TARGT“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 1

Further steps depend on the desired setting:

Stability display (→)Functionset/updatecancel
vesKern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 2ONPress PRINT and continue with step 3.Press TARE and continue with step 4.
noKern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 3offPress TARE and continue with step 3.continue with step 4.

3. Set target value and tolerance

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the display to enter the target value „TG.VAL“ appears.
→ Press TARE. The current setting will be displayed.
⇒ Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to enter the desired value, see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.

→ Confirm with TARE.

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the display to enter the target value „LM.VAL“ appears.
→ Press TARE. The current setting will be displayed.
Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to enter the desired value, see chpt. 3.1.1 „Numeric input“.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set target value and tolerance - 1

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set target value and tolerance - 2

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set target value and tolerance - 3

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set target value and tolerance - 4

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set target value and tolerance - 5

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set target value and tolerance - 6

→ Confirm with TARE.

SET LM.VAL OK LO

4. Return to weighing mode

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 sec.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Return to weighing mode - 1

5. Start tolerance control

If necessary, place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.

Place weighed goods and wait until the indicator HI, OK or LO appears. With the help of the indicator check if the weighed goods are under, inside or over the default tolerance

Example of entry: TG.VAL 100.0000 g

LM.VAL 10.0000 g

Weight less than nominal weight and below the lower toleranceKern ABJ 220-4NM - Start tolerance control - 1LOflashes slowly
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Start tolerance control - 2LOflashes fast
Weight within tolerance [target value ± tolerance](90.0000g – 110.000g)Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Start tolerance control - 3OK
Weight more than the nominal weight and above the upper toleranceKern ABJ 220-4NM - Start tolerance control - 4HIflashes fast
Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Start tolerance control - 5HIflashes slowly

16 Data output

The appliance interface allows a bi-directional data exchange from the balance to external devices. This data exchange is asynchronous using ASCII - Code.

The following conditions must be met to provide successful communication between the weighing balance and the printer.

- Use a suitable cable to connect the weighing balance to the interface of the printer/PC.

Faultless operation requires an adequate KERN interface cable (optional).

- Communication parameters (baud rate, bits and parity) of balance and printer must match.

16.1 Pin connection

Due to connection of an optional KERN interface cable the balance is equipped with a RS232C interface.

Balance (RS-232C)
3 TXD
2 RXD
6 DSR
5 SG
4 DTR
7 CTS
8 RTS

16.2 Issue functions

16.2.1 Automatic data output / Auto Print function

Data output ensues automatically without pressing PRINT, as soon as the respective output condition is fulfilled. This is defined by the menu setting.

Tab. 1:

stable / positivestable / negativeStabilisation / zero displayCheck weighing
LD. .---Output for stable and positive weighing value
LD.UL.√ √--Output for stable and positive or negative weighing value.
LD. .Z--Output for stable and positive weighing value. New output only after zero display and stabilisation
LD.UL.Z√ √ √-Output for stable and positive or negative weighing value. New output only after zero display and stabilisation.
LD.OK .---If the Auto Print function is connected to the check weighing function, data of stable weighing values are output with indicator display OK.

Enable Auto Print function:

1. Invoke Data Output menu

⇒ Press PRINT for 3 sec. in weighing mode.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Invoke Data Output menu - 1

2. Select function

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „APL.PRN“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „AUTO.PRN“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 1

Further steps depend on the desired setting:

Stability display (→)Function
yesAUTO.PRNON
noAUTO.PRNoff
set/updatecancel
Press PRINT and continue with step 3.Press TARE and continue with step 5.
Press TARE and continue with step 3.continue with step 5.

3. Set output condition

⇒ Use the navigation buttons (↓↑) to select the desired mode, e.g. Mode 3 (details see Tab. 1)
→ Confirm with TARE

4. If necessary, set condition for zero display

→ Press PRINT
⇒ Select the desired adjustment using the navigation keys (↓↑)

RET.0 An other output when the display goes back to zero.

RET.50% An other output when the display goes back to 50% of the previous weighing value.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - If necessary, set condition for zero display - 1

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - If necessary, set condition for zero display - 2

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - If necessary, set condition for zero display - 3

With selection „RET.0“

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - If necessary, set condition for zero display - 4

→ Confirm with TARE

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - If necessary, set condition for zero display - 5

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - If necessary, set condition for zero display - 6

5. Return to weighing mode

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 s. From here on the Auto Print function is active, the indicator AP displayed.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Return to weighing mode - 1

5. Place goods to be weighed on balance

⇒ If necessary, place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.
Place weighed goods and wait until the stability display () appears. The weighing value is issued automatically.

6. Remove the weighed good.

Wait until the stability () / zero display appears. The weighing value is issued automatically.

16.2.2 Continuous Output function (only models ABS-N)

1. Invoke Data Output menu

→ Press PRINT for 3 sec. in weighing mode.

2. Select function

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „APL.PRN“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „SEQ.PRN“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

with (→ on

without (→ off

→ Change using TARE.

3. Set start/end of the continuous issue manually or automatically

→ Press PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „MANU“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

with (→)

The continuous data output starts after pressing of PRINT and ends by pressing ON-OFF

without (→)

The continuous data output starts automatically

→ Change using TARE

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set start/end of the continuous issue manually or automatically - 1

SEQ.PRN

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set start/end of the continuous issue manually or automatically - 2

SEQ.PRN

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set start/end of the continuous issue manually or automatically - 3

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set start/end of the continuous issue manually or automatically - 4

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set start/end of the continuous issue manually or automatically - 5

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set start/end of the continuous issue manually or automatically - 6

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set start/end of the continuous issue manually or automatically - 7

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set start/end of the continuous issue manually or automatically - 8

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set start/end of the continuous issue manually or automatically - 9

4. Connect filter

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „NO.FIL“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

with ( ) Weighing value is filtered

without (→ Weighing value is not filtered

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Connect filter - 1

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Connect filter - 2

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Connect filter - 3

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Connect filter - 4

→ Change using TARE

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Connect filter - 5

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Connect filter - 6

5. Return to weighing mode

→ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 s.

With activated menu setting „MANU“ (see step 3, with →) the indicator will appear.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Return to weighing mode - 1

With deactivated menu setting „MANU“ (see step 3, without → starts the continuous data output automatically, step 7 is not applied.

6. Tare weighing container

If necessary, place an empty container on the balance and tare it by pressing TARE.

Place weighed goods and wait until the stability display () appears. The weighing value is issued automatically.

  1. Press PRINT (only with menu setting „MANU ON“)

⇒ The continuous data output starts, the indicator READY goes out.

  1. Place goods to be weighed on balance

⇒ Every display change is continuously issued, (data issue interval approx. 100 msec).

i Interrupt continuous data output ON-OFF = interrupt PRINT = restart

16.2.3 Output Timing Change function

This function allows to select if the data output shall ensue with stable or instable weighing value after pressing PRINT.

1. Invoke Data Output menu

→ Press PRINT for 3 sec. in weighing mode.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Invoke Data Output menu - 1

2. Select function

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „APL.PRN“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until „PRINT.F“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→)

with (→)

Instantaneous data output without waiting until the stability display appears

without (→ Data output only after stability display

→ Change using TARE.

PRINT.F 500.0 500.0 500.0 SET 500.0

3. Return to weighing mode

→ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 s.

16.2.4 GLP Output function / balance identification number

With the GLP Output function the printouts of weighing results are completed with a bottom row and a head line. Contents of the headline and bottom row see following printout example.

  • Enable GLP Output function, see chpt. 8.3
  • Enter balance identification number, see chpt. 8.4

Printout example:

KERN & Sohn GmbH

TYPE ABJ 220-4NM

SN WBIIAB000I

ID 1234

200.0000g

-SIGNATURE-

Company

Model

Serial no.

Balance identification no. (see chpt. 8.4)

Weighing result

prepared by

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - GLP Output function / balance identification number - 1

In the ABS/ABJ_N series it is not possible to state date and time.

16.3 Communication parameters

By calling-up a standard setting „MODE 1 - MODE 5“ all communication parameters are already preset (see chpt. 16.3.1).

The subsequent standard setting must be selected according to the printer (details see the following table).

In the menu item „MODE U“ all parameters can be set defined by user (see chpt. 16.3.2).

Standard setting 1Standard setting 2Standard setting 3Standard setting 4Standard setting 5User-defined settingsSetting for KERN – YKB-01N
Menu selectionMODE 1MODE 2MODE 3MODE 4MODE 5MODE UMODE U
ManufacturerShimadzu (Standard)Shimadzu *Mettler Sartorius A-D --
Baud Rate12001200240012002400user-defined1200
ParityNone (8)None (8)Even (7)Odd (7)Even (7)user-definedNone (8)
Stop bit 12 2 2user-defined1
Hand-shakeHardwareHardwareoffHardwareoffuser-definedoff
Data formatShimadzu StandardShimadzu StandardMettler StandardSartorius StandardA-D Standarduser-definedDF.1
SeparatorC/RC/RC/R + L/FC/R + L/FC/R + L/Fuser-definedC/R

*only if the balance can send a feedback to the PC (without error: OK [C/R], at error NG [C/R]).

16.3.1 Selection of a standard setting „MODE 1 - MODE 5“

1. Invoke Data Output menu

→ Press PRINT for 3 sec. in weighing mode.

2. Select function

→ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „COMM.SET“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
→ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired mode „MODE 1 - MODE 5“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

with (→ on

without (→ off

→ Change using TARE.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 1

3 sec.

COMM.SET

MODE.2

MODE.2

MODE.2

SET

MODE.2

3. Return to weighing mode

→ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 s.

16.3.2 User-defined settings „MODE U“ / setting for KERN -YKB-01N

In the menu item „MODE U“ every communication parameter can be set individually.

1. Invoke Data Output menu

→ Press PRINT for 3 sec. in weighing mode.

2. Select function

⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „COMM.SET“ is displayed.
→ Confirm with PRINT
→ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired mode „MODE 1 - MODE 5“ is displayed. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).

with (→ on

without (→ off

→ Change using TARE.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 1

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 2

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 3

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 4

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 5

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 6

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Select function - 7

3. Set the communication speed (Baud rate)

→ Press PRINT
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „START“ is displayed.
⇒ Press PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired setting (e.g. 9600 bps) appears.
→ Press TARE.

BPS

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set the communication speed (Baud rate) - 1

B.9600

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set the communication speed (Baud rate) - 2

SET

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set the communication speed (Baud rate) - 3

Selectable settings:

DisplayB0.300B0.600B0.1200B0.2400B0.4800B0.9600 B19.2k B.38.4k
Baud rate300bps600bps1200bps2400bps4800bps9600bps19.2k bps38.4k bps

4. Set parity

→ Use ON/OFF to return to menu
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „PARITY“ is displayed.
⇒ Press PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired setting (e.g. P.NONE) appears.
→ Press TARE.

PARITY

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set parity - 1

SET

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set parity - 2

P.NONE

Selectable settings:

DisplayP.NONEP.ODDP.EVEN
ParitySmall parity, 8 bitOdd parity, 7 bitStraight parity, 7 bit

5. Stop bit settings

→ Use ON/OFF to return to menu
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „STOP“ is displayed.
⇒ Press PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→)
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired setting (e.g. S. 1) appears.
→ Press TARE.

STOP

5.1

SET

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Stop bit settings - 1

5.1

Selectable settings:

Display S.1 S. 2
Stop bit 1 bit 2 bit

6. Set handshake

→ Use ON/OFF to return to menu
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „HAND.SHK“ is displayed.
→ Press PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→)
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired setting (e.g. HS.HW) appears.
→ Press TARE.

HAND.SHK

HS.HW

SET

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set handshake - 1

HS.HW

Selectable settings:

DisplayHS.OFFHS.HWHS.SWHS.TiM
Hand-shakeNo handshakeHardware handshakeSoftware handshakeTimer handshake

7. Set data format

→ Use ON/OFF to return to menu
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „D.FORM“ is displayed.
⇒ Press PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired setting (e.g. DF.1) appears.
→ Press TARE.

D.FORM

DF. 1

2

SET

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set data format - 1

DF. 1

N

Selectable settings (details see chpt. 15.4):

DisplayDF.1DF.2DF.3DF.4DF.FREE
Data formatShimadzu StandardShimadzu StandardMettler StandardSartorius StandardOptions:Head byte 1 -17, Data length 8 -2

8. Set separator

→ Use ON/OFF to return to menu
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓ ↑) repeatedly until „DELIM“ is displayed.
⇒ Press PRINT. The current setting is marked by the stability display (→).
⇒ Press the navigation buttons (↓↑) repeatedly until the desired setting (e.g. DF.1) appears.
→ Press TARE.

DELIM

DF. 1

SET

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Set separator - 1

DF. 1

N

Selectable settings:

DisplayCRLFCR+LFCOMMAWINI
SeparatorCRLFCR+LFCOMMAnot documented

9. Return to weighing mode

⇒ Press ON/OFF repeatedly or for 3 s.

16.4 Data Formats

In the menu item „D.FORM“ four data formats „DF.1-DF.4“ are available.

+ Menu setting, see chpt. 16.3.2, step 7 „Setting data format“.

1. Data format 1 „DF.1“

Example 9.9949 g:

PositiondataASCII codeExplanation
1 20HPositive weighing value = space character 20HNegative weighing value = minus sign 2DH
220HNumeric weighing value is displayed in 8 positions.Not required positions = space character 20HWhere necessary, Overload is displayed in 2 positions with O L
320H
4939H
5.2EH
6939H
7939H
8434H
9939H
10g67HWeighing unit
1120H
12 C/R0DHSeparator C/R = 0DH, L/F = 0AHAt CR+LF data length will be increased

Printout examples KERN YKB-01N

9.9949g

Stable or instable/positive weighing value

-9.9949g

Stable or instable/negative weighing value

2. Data format 2 „DF.2“

Example 9.9949 g:

PositionDataASCII codeExplanation
120HPositive weighing value = space character 20HNegative weighing value = minus sign 2DHStable weighing value = S (stable) 53HUnstable weighing value = U (unstable) 55H
220H
3U55H
420H
520H
620H
720HNumeric weighing value is displayed in 8 positions.Not required positions = space character 20HWhere necessary, Overload is displayed in 2 positions with O L
820H
9939H
10.2EH
11939H
12939H
13434H
14939H
1520HWeighing unit
16g67H
17 C/R0DHSeparator C/R = 0DH, L/F = 0AHAt CR+LF data length will be increased

Printout examples KERN YKB-01N

S 9.9949 g Stable/positive weighing value U 9.9949 g Instable/positive weighing value S -9.9949 g Stable/negative weighing value U -9.9949 g Instable/negative weighing value

3. Data format 3 „DF.3“

Example 9.9949 g:

PositionDataASCII codeExplanation
1+2BHPositive weighing value = plus sign 2BHNegative weighing value = minus sign 2DH
220H
320HNumeric weighing value is displayed in 8 positions.Not required positions = space character 20HWhere necessary, Overload is displayed in 2 positions with O L
420H
5939H
6.2EH
7939H
8939H
9434H
10939H
1120HWeighing unit
12g67H
1320H
1420H
15 C/R0DHSeparator C/R = 0DH, L/F = 0AHAt CR+LF data length will be increased

Printout examples KERN YKB-01N

+9.9949 g

Stable or instable/positive weighing value

-9.9949 g

Stable or instable/negative weighing value

4. Data format 4 „DF.4“

Example 9.9949 g:

PositionDataASCII codeExplanation
1S53HStable weighing value = S (stable) 53HUnstable weighing value = U (unstable) 55HPositive weighing value = plus sign 2BHNegative weighing value = minus sign 2DH
220H
320H
42BH
520HNumeric weighing value is displayed in 8 positions.Not required positions = space character 20HWhere necessary, Overload is displayed in 2 positions with O L
6+2BH
7939H
8.2EH
9939H
10939H
11434H
12939H
1320HWeighing unit
1420H
15g67H
16 C/R0DHSeparator C/R = 0DH, L/F = 0AHAt CR+LF data length will be increased

Printout examples KERN YKB-01N

S +9.9949 g Stable/positive weighing value U +9.9949 g Instable/positive weighing value S -9.9949 g Stable/negative weighing value U -9.9949 g Instable/negative weighing value

16.5 Remote control instructions

Command Function
D01 Continuous data output
D02Continuous data output of stable weighing values
D03Status of stability display is attached to the data in the continuous output.U: instableS: stable
D05 Single output
D06 Automatic output
D07Single output. Status of stability display is attached to the data in the output.U instable (only models ABS-N)S: stable
D08Single output with stable weighing value
D09 Cancel output
BREAKFunction assee chpt. 3.1
Q
CALFunction assee chpt. 3.1
TAREFunction assee chpt. 3.1
T
PRINTFunction assee chpt. 3.1

17 Service, maintenance, disposal

17.1 Cleaning

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Cleaning - 1

Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the operating voltage.

Diagram of a laboratory setup with labeled components including a water tap, a digital weighing machine, and four analytical tools.

Fig. 1: Clean the balance

  1. Display Please do not use aggressive cleaning agents (solvents or similar agents), but a cloth dampened with mild soap suds.
  2. Weighing Plate Remove weighing plate, clean it wet and dry it before installation
  3. casing, housing, case, box Please do not use aggressive cleaning agents (solvents or similar agents), but a cloth dampened with mild soap suds. Take care that the device is not penetrated by fluids and polish it with a dry soft cloth.
    Loose residue sample/powder can be removed carefully with a brush or manual vacuum cleaner.

Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately.

  1. Glass doors These can be removed as described in the following. After that clean with a commercially available glass cleaner.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately. - 1

Handle glass doors with care.

Attention: Risk of breakage

Risk of cuts.

Keep away your hands/fingers from the running rail.

  1. Remove, screening ring, weighing plate and carrier of weighing plate

  2. Remove the plastic handle by turning.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately. - 2

Do no touch the support of the weighing plate. This could cause damage to the balance.

  1. Remove glass door carefully acc. to fig.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately. - 3
Fig. 2: Remove the glass doors

  1. Re-install the glass door in reverse order.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately. - 4

To secure the glass door always reattach the plastic handle.

17.2 Service, maintenance

The appliance may only be opened by trained service technicians who are authorized by KERN. Before opening, disconnect from power supply.

17.3 Disposal

Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according to valid national or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.

18 Instant help

Possible causes of errors:

In case of an error in the program process, briefly turn off the balance and disconnect from power supply. The weighing process must then be restarted from the beginning.

Fault Possible cause

The displayed weight does not appear

The displayed weight is permanently changing

The weighing result is obviously incorrect

The desired weighing unit cannot be called by UNIT key.

Automatic adjustment carried out frequently.

No data transfer between printer and balance.

The menu settings cannot be changed.

- The balance is not switched on.

- The mains supply connection has been interrupted (mains cable not plugged in/faulty).

• Power supply interrupted.

- Draught/air movement

- Glass doors not closed

- Table/floor vibrations

- Weighing plate has contact with other objects.

- Electromagnetic fields / static charging (choose different location/switch off interfering device if possible)

• The display of the balance is not at zero

- Adjustment is no longer correct.

• The balance is on an uneven surface.

• Great fluctuations in temperature.

- Electromagnetic fields / static charging (choose different location/switch off interfering device if possible)

• Unit was not activated beforehand.

- Severe temperature variations in the room or the instrument

- Communication settings are wrong.

- The menu is locked Remove the menu lock.

18.1 Error messages

Error messageExplicationRemedy
ERR H Hardware errorSwitch balance off and on again. If the error message remains inform manufacturer.
ERR CHigh zero point shift during adjustmentUse ON/OFF to return into weighing mode. Restart adjustment process.
Objects present on weighing plate.
Missing weighing plate
CAL D Display instableCheck ambient conditions (draught, vibrations etc.) Use ON/OFF to return into weighing mode. Restart adjustment process.
ERR NError at numerical input (e. g. wrong password)Correct input
ERR W Wrong applicationThe balance changes to the previous state. Correct application.
COM ERRWrong remote control order.The balance changes to the previous state. Correct remote control order.
- OLMissing weighing plateInstall weighing plate correctly
OLOverloadReduce load
ABORT Process cancelled
WAITWait for process
BUSYWhen adjustment was started objects were present on weighing plateRemove object and continue adjustment

Should other error messages occur, switch balance off and then on again. If the error message remains inform manufacturer.

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - Fault Possible cause - 1

KERN ABS-N\_ABJ-NM

Version 1.5 08/2017

Mode d'emploi

Balance analytique

Inhaltsverzeichnis

15.1 Checkweighing 68

15.2 Target mode....72

dans le menu:

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Diagram showing seven labeled items of electronic devices including a balance scale, circular components, ring, and cable with connectors.

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Weight display"] --> B["STRAW General weighing mode"]
    B --> C["PUMPING Pouring mode"]
    C --> D["HLH HAN HAN HAN"]
    D --> E["TPC Zero tracking function"]
    E --> F["PPFUR Application Function Mode"]
    F --> G["PCS Capture Item number 1-8"]
    G --> H["PACHT Capture 100% reference"]
    H --> I["Percentage weighting OPTION Specific percentage inference"]
    I --> J["FORMULA Formulation"]
    J --> K["TOOLS Other Functions"]
    K --> L["TAPUT Target value"]
    L --> M["Target mode"]
    M --> N["LHPAL Permissible range"]
    N --> O["CHECK IF Checkweighting range upper limit"]
    O --> P["HLDH Pass range upper limit"]
    P --> Q["LNGTH Pass range lower limit"]
    Q --> R["UHPG Checkweighting range lower limit"]
    R --> S["PARAM IF Weighting parameters"]
    S --> T["STRAW FAST Fast"]
    T --> U["BAD Stability detection range"]
    U --> V["OSB 0.5"]
    V --> W["IO 0.7"]
    W --> X["OLT 5.0"]
    X --> Y["VO2 0.03"]
    Y --> Z["SYSTEM System"]
    Z --> AA["PONT Decimal point indication"]
    AA --> AB["*PERIOD Period COMMA Period"]
    AB --> AC["LOWA Comma"]
    AC --> AD["RUTFOFF Auto power-off"]
    AD --> AE["START AUTO Start display"]
    AE --> AF["Vighing mode *KEMRIO OFF display"]
    AF --> AG["All segments 0.6"]
    AG --> AH["RFLI Balance IO"]
    AH --> AI["PACCRI Password"]
    AI --> AJ["CHDOUT Menu settings output"]
    AJ --> AK["MSET Menu reset"]

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - dans le menu: - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Press or to search for the menu option."] --> B["Press to proceed to the next menu option."]
    B --> C["Press to confirm."]
    D["Press to return to the previous menu option."] --> E["The default settings (settings when the menu is reset)."]
    F["Weight display"] --> G["No documented"]
    G --> H["Application output"]
    H --> I["Auto port function"]
    I --> J{On L4 On L5 On OL On OL On OK}
    J --> K["Zoz return judgment"]
    K --> L["RET 0 Zone or negative value RET50 50%"]
    M["STOP"] --> N["Manual"]
    N --> O["Continuous subt factor"]
    O --> P["Output string change function"]
    P --> Q["Communication settings"]
    Q --> R{MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4 MODE 5}
    R --> S["Standard settings (MODE 1 - MODEs)"]
    S --> T["User-specified settings"]
    T --> U["Type"]
    U --> V["Bound rate"]
    V --> W["STOP"]
    W --> X["Step bit"]
    X --> Y["Handshake"]
    Y --> Z["Balance format"]
    Z --> AA["CP"]
    AA --> AB["Counter"]
    AB --> AC["CP"]
    AC --> AD["CP"]
    AD --> AE["CP"]
    AE --> AF["CP"]
    AF --> AG["CP"]
    AG --> AH["CP"]
    AH --> AI["CP"]
    AI --> AJ["CP"]
    AJ --> AK["CP"]
    AK --> AL["CP"]
    AL --> AM["CP"]
    AM --> AN["CP"]
    AN --> AO["CP"]
    AO --> AP["CP"]
    AP --> AQ["CP"]
    AQ --> AR["CP"]
    AR --> AS["CP"]
    AS --> AT["CP"]
    AT --> AU["CP"]
    AU --> AV["CP"]
    AV --> AW["CP"]
    AW --> AX["CP"]
    AX --> AY["CP"]

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - dans le menu: - 3

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Weight display"] --> B["3 sec."]
    B --> C["User specified units"]
    C --> D["Conversion factors"]
    E["Other units cannot be selected in terms of weight display due to larger selections"] --> F["1 mg cannot be selected"]
    G["Minimum indication"] --> H["100%"]

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - dans le menu: - 4

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Weight display"] --> B["CAL"]
    B --> C["3 sec."]
    B --> D["CRLE:5"]
    D --> E["ECAL"]
    E --> F["Calculation and measurement"]
    D --> G["Calibration"]
    G --> H["JUL"]
    H --> I["Calculation and measurement"]
    D --> J["Q POST"]
    J --> K["GLP output function"]
    K --> L["PLE"]
    L --> M["Not documented"]

Zero / tare menu Weight display +0 + TARE 3.00C. * TARE Zero tracking function R-TARE Auto tare function A-LOD Auto zero function TAPD SOD4 Zero / tare timing change function

11.4 RAZ du menu

sans (→ Réglage standard

SET ↓ +50.00 %

natural_image Line drawing of a laboratory balance scale with a rotating knob and pointer (no text or symbols)

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - RAZ du menu - 2

natural_image Line drawing of a hand holding a tool or tool with a circular object, no text or symbols present

Kern ABJ 220-4NM - RAZ du menu - 3

natural_image Line drawing of a laboratory balance scale with a circular base and lid, no text or symbols present
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Brand : Kern

Model : ABJ 220-4NM

Category : Scale