Basic Weighing Function
Purpose
The basic weighing function is always
accessible and can be used alone or in
combination with an application pro-
gram (Toggle between Weight Units,
Counting, Weighing in Percent, etc.).
Features
– Taring the balance
– Assigning IDs to weights
– Printing weights
– Printing ID codes for weights
Factory Settings
Tare:
After stability
Manual/auto print mode:
Manual with stability
Line format:
For other apps/GLP
(22 characters)
Soft Key Functions
Cal Initiate calibration/
adjustment routine
isoCAL Press to start isoCAL
routine
S ID Store ID entered
Below-Balance Weighing
A port for a below-balance weighing
hanger is located on the bottom of
the balance.
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Operation
Balances with a capacity <12 kg:
G Open cover plate (1) on the bottom of
the balance
G Attach the sample (e.g., using a suspen-
sion wire) to the hook (2).
$ If necessary, install a shield for protec-
tion against drafts
Balances with a weighing capacity
>16 kg:
§ Use a screwdriver to open the cover
plate on the bottom of the balance
§ Attach the hook ordered directly from
Sartorius
$ If necessary, install a shield for protec-
tion against drafts
Important Note Concerning Verified
Balances Approved for Use as Legal
Measuring Instruments in the EU*:
The below-balance weighing port may
not be opened or used when an
approved balance is being operated as a
legal measuring instrument.
Preparation
G Turn on the balance:
Press e
> The Sartorius logo is displayed
$ If it is time for the next maintenance,
the following appears:
To exit this screen: press the
oo soft
key
$ Call your nearest Sartorius Service
Center to schedule a maintenance
appointment
$ To tare the balance, if desired:
Press w
> The S symbol is displayed when
a verified balance is tared or zeroed
(± 0.25 digits).
Important Note Concerning Verified
Balances Approved for Use as Legal
Measuring Instruments in the EU*:
The type-approval certificate for verifi-
cation applies only to non-automatic
weighing instruments; for automatic
operation with or without auxiliary
measuring devices, you must comply
with the regulations of your country
applicable to the place of installation
of your balance.
$ The temperature range indicated on
the verification ID label must not be
exceeded during operation
Example:
MD BF 100
k 0…+40 °C
* including the Signatories of the Agree-
ment on the European Economic Area