Warnings and Safety Precautions
The balance/scale has been constructed
in accordance with the European
Directives as well as international
regulations and standards for operation
of electrical equipment, electromagnetic
compatibility, and stipulated safety
requirements. Improper use or handling,
however, can result in damage and/
or injury.
To prevent damage to the equipment,
please read these operating instructions
carefully before using your balance/scale.
Keep these instructions in a safe place.
Follow the instructions below to
ensure safe and trouble-free operation
of your balance/scale:
!Do not use this balance/scale in a
hazardous area/location.
! If you use electrical equipment in
installations and under ambient
conditions requiring higher safety
standards, you must comply with the
provisions as specified in the applicable
regulations for installation in your
country.
!Make sure that the voltage rating
printed on the AC adapter is identical
to your local line voltage.
!Warning when using pre-wired RS-232
connecting cables: The pin assignments
in RS-232 cables purchased from other
manufacturers may be incompatible
with Sartorius balances/scales. Be sure
to check the pin assignment against
the chart on page 61 before connecting
the cable, and disconnect any lines
marked “Internally Connected”.
– The only way to switch the power off
completely is to disconnect the AC adapter.
– Note on Installation:
The operator shall be responsible for any
modifications to Sartorius equipment and
for any connections of cables or equipment
not supplied by Sartorius and must check
and, if necessary, correct these modifications
and connections. On request, Sartorius will
provide information on the minimum oper-
ating specifications (in accordance with the
Standards listed above for defined immunity
to interference).
IP ratings:
– CP34001S, CP34001P, CP34000, CP16001S
and CP12001S meet IP44 requirements
– Additional models with readabilities > 10 mg
meet IP53 requirements
– Models with readabilities < 1 mg
meet IP32 requirements
– AC adapters meet IP20 requirements
– Connect only Sartorius accessories and
options, as these are optimally designed for
use with your Sartorius balance/scale.
– Protect the AC adapter and the weighing
instrument from contact with liquids.
When cleaning your balance/scale, make
sure that no liquid enters the balance/scale
housing; use only a slightly moistened
cloth to clean the balance/scale.
Do not open the balance/scale housing.
If the seal is broken, this will result in
forfeiture of all claims under the
manufacturer’s warranty. If you have
any problems with your balance/scale:
$ contact your local Sartorius office,
dealer or service center
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