Shimadzu ELB300 Instruction Manual Page 1

M054-E119SHIMADZU ELECTRONIC BALANCE ELB SERIES ELB120, ELB200, ELB300, ELB600, ELB1200, ELB2000, ELB3000, ELB12K,

5 3. Installation Power suppy NOTICE The dry batteries are not included. In addition, the unit will operate off the dry batteries if the AC

6 4. Cautions and Notices Observe the following: CAUTION! Use only the AC adaptor provided by the distributor authorized by Shimadzu if using an A

7 Measurement (1) (2) (3) Place the container* on the center of the pan and press the [TARE] key. Check that the Center Zero mark ill

8 6. Auto Power Off Function The power is automatically cut when the balance is left unused* for about 5 minutes or more. Effective usage of this func

9 6.2 Disabling the Auto Power Off function (1) Press the [MODE] key 6 times. (2) The display shown on the right will appear. (3) Press the [TARE]

10 7. Menu Selection Various functions, including selecting different measurement speeds and setting of the piece counting mode, are available on the

11 - Set the internal stability detection width to “Large” (P-2) when external causes such as vibration hinder smooth output for Auto Printing, or w

12 8. Registration of Units Three units can be registered in addition to “gram”. The registered units remain after the power has been turned off. Regi

13 9. Calibrationz The ELB-series electronic balance measures the weight using the gravity of the earth. Since the acceleration due to gravity varies

14 - Press the [ON/OFF(BREAK)] key to abort calibration. “Abort” is displayed and then the balance reverts to the weight display. Aborting is not po

Read this manual thoroughly to ensure correct use of the equipment. Save this for reference in use. SHIMADZU ELECTRONIC BALANCE ELB SERIES ELB120,

15 At the same time, the reference weight and the “PCS” unit are registered on the [UNIT] key. (Refer to “13. Switching Units”). CAUTIO

16 11. Percentage Conversion The ELB-series balance is capable of calculating and displaying the sample percentage to the reference set as 100%. Se

17 abort piece counting settings. “Abort” is displayed and then it reverts to the display before menu selection. Aborting is not possible whil

18 (4) Place the sample on the pan to measure its weight in air. (5) Press the [MODE] key when the display has stabilized. (6) The gram mark disapp

19 (a) while displaying specific gravity value: press the [MODE] key and then press the [UNIT] key. (b) while displaying weight in specific gravity mo

20 14. Performance Inspection Conduct performance inspection in a room at a temperature of approximately 25°C without large fluctuation. Perform this

21 In the case of a square pan In the case of a round pan 15. Maintenance NOTICE Wipe any dirt away with a soft cloth moistened with a

22 16. Malfunction? Check the following items before contacting our service personnel. When? Phenomenon Cause and Solution - Nothing is displayed af

23 If the following codes display during operation, solve the problem by applying the solution below. Code Description Solution C E4 This appears

24 Model ELB2000 ELB3000 ELB12K ELB600S ELB6000S Weighing capacity 2000g 3000g 12kg 600g 6000g Minimum display 0.1g 0.1g 1g 0.1g 1g Standard devia

Safety Precautions NOTICE Precautions in this instruction manual are defined as follows. CAUTION! Failing to observe this may result in light to

25 18. Parts List Special Accessories (Options) Product Name P/N Remarks Below-weigh hook 321-34532-03 Cannot be used with the ELB12K. Specific gr

26 19. Special Accessories (Options) 19.1 Below-Balance-Weighing Hook With the below-balance-weighing hook, the sample can be suspended below the bal

27 19.2 Peripherals 19.2.1 Printer EP-60A The EP-60A is a thermal printer connected to the DATA I/O connector of the balance. The EP-60A prints the da

28 19.2.3 Input/Output Format Key: “∆” indicates a space and (CR) indicates a carriage return. Input data Command code + (CR) -> See “19.2.4 Com

29 Selecting the baud rate (1) Press the [MODE] key to display “iF” (see “5. Menu Selection”). (2) Press the [TARE] key to display “bPS”. (3)

30 (4) Press the [TARE] key to display “1”. (5) The display changes in the following order by pressing the [MODE] key: 1 -> 2 -> 1… The c

Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Shimadzu ELB Series Electronic Balance. Before using the balance, read this Instruction Manual carefully a

Contents 1. LIST OF COMPONENTS AND NAMES OF UNITS... 1 2. FITTING

1 1. List of Components and Names of Units List of components The following components (one for each) are contained in the package. Balance main u

2 Key names and functons UNIT key ON/OFF(BREAK) key

3 Display Not applicable depending on the local regulations for measuring instruments. Specific gravity measu

4 2. Fitting & Replacing the Dry Batteries NOTICE Always use six AA dry batteries. The dry batteries are fitted or replaced according