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Setra Systems EL-4100S - User Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3
Section One ....................................................................................................................... 4
Installing Your Balance ............................................................................................. 4
SETUP ..........................................................................................................................4
Section Two ....................................................................................................................... 5
Understanding Your Balance ................................................................................. 5
KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS........................................................................................ 5
LED INDICATORS ..................................................................................................... 5
DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................................................................................... 6
Section Three .................................................................................................................... 7
Using Your Balance .................................................................................................... 7
BASIC WEIGHING ..................................................................................................... 7
WEIGHING WITH A CONTAINER ........................................................................ 7
CONVERTING WEIGHING UNITS ........................................................................ 7
PERCENT DEVIATION ............................................................................................. 8
FILLING TO 100% .................................................................................................... 8
CHANGING THE DISPLAY RESPONSE RATE ................................................... 9
FILLING TO A TARGET WEIGHT .......................................................................... 9
WEIGHING IN THE PRESENCE OF VIBRATION ............................................... 9
FLOW RATE ............................................................................................................. 10
HOLDING A DISPLAYED WEIGHT ................................................................... 10
INTERFACING WITH A COMPUTER ................................................................ 10
PRINTING OUT INFORMATION ........................................................................ 10
REPETITIVE PRINTING ......................................................................................... 11
Appendix I ....................................................................................................................... 12
User Setups................................................................................................................. 12
CALIBRATION......................................................................................................... 13
SETTING FUNCTION OF MODE KEY FOR DISPLAY RESPONSE RATE OR
HOLD ........................................................................................................................ 14
SETTING THE PRINT FUNCTION ...................................................................... 15
SETTING THE BAUD RATE ................................................................................. 17
ENABLING UNITS OF MEASURE ...................................................................... 18
SETTING THE USER DEFINED UNIT OF MEASURE..................................... 19
SELECTING FLOW RATE (PER SECOND) ....................................................... 22
FIRMWARE VERSION ........................................................................................... 24
RESTORING THE FACTORY DEFAULT SETUPS ........................................... 25
ENVIRONMENTAL CUSTOMIZATION ............................................................ 26
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION CALIBRATION....................................... 28
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Summary

Introduction

Typographical Conventions

Explains use of bold keys and quotation marks for display messages.

Section One: Installing Your Balance

Balance Setup

Covers locating, leveling, pan installation, power connection, and display tests.

Section Two: Understanding Your Balance

Keyboard Functions

Details the purpose and operation of the balance's keyboard keys.

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of various LED indicators displayed on the balance.

Display Messages

Describes common messages displayed by the balance and their interpretations.

Section Three: Using Your Balance

Basic Weighing

Step-by-step guide for performing standard weighing operations.

Weighing with Container

Instructions for weighing samples using a container, excluding its weight.

Converting Units

How to switch between different measurement units like grams, ounces, and carats.

Percent Deviation

Procedure to calculate the variance of a weight from a reference standard.

Filling to 100%

Method for filling a container to a specific percentage of a total weight.

Response Rate Settings

How to adjust the balance's display response speed for different environments.

Target Weight Filling

Using the balance to fill a container to a precise target weight.

Weighing in Vibration

Technique for obtaining stable readings in environments with vibration.

Flow Rate Monitoring

How the balance measures and displays weight change per second.

Holding Displayed Weight

Functionality to lock a displayed weight reading until a key is pressed.

Computer Interfacing

Connecting the balance to a computer using the RS-232 serial port.

Printing Information

Procedures for connecting a printer and outputting weighing data.

Repetitive Printing

Setting up the balance to print weight at fixed time intervals.

Appendix I: User Setups

Calibration

Step-by-step guide for performing span and factory calibration.

Mode Key Function

Configuring the MODE key for display response rate or hold function.

Factory Default Reset

Procedure to reset all balance settings to their original factory state.

Temperature Calibration

Calibrating the balance to compensate for environmental temperature variations.

Appendix II: RS-232 Serial Communications

RS-232 Data Reception

Details the format of data transmitted from the balance via RS-232.

RS-232 Hardware Details

Information on connecting the balance using RS-232 cables and pinouts.

Appendix IV: Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

Addresses common display messages and operational problems.

RS-232 Communication Issues

Guidance for resolving problems with RS-232 communication.

3 Year Limited Warranty

FCC Compliance Warning

CE Compliance Statement

Summary

Introduction

Typographical Conventions

Explains use of bold keys and quotation marks for display messages.

Section One: Installing Your Balance

Balance Setup

Covers locating, leveling, pan installation, power connection, and display tests.

Section Two: Understanding Your Balance

Keyboard Functions

Details the purpose and operation of the balance's keyboard keys.

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of various LED indicators displayed on the balance.

Display Messages

Describes common messages displayed by the balance and their interpretations.

Section Three: Using Your Balance

Basic Weighing

Step-by-step guide for performing standard weighing operations.

Weighing with Container

Instructions for weighing samples using a container, excluding its weight.

Converting Units

How to switch between different measurement units like grams, ounces, and carats.

Percent Deviation

Procedure to calculate the variance of a weight from a reference standard.

Filling to 100%

Method for filling a container to a specific percentage of a total weight.

Response Rate Settings

How to adjust the balance's display response speed for different environments.

Target Weight Filling

Using the balance to fill a container to a precise target weight.

Weighing in Vibration

Technique for obtaining stable readings in environments with vibration.

Flow Rate Monitoring

How the balance measures and displays weight change per second.

Holding Displayed Weight

Functionality to lock a displayed weight reading until a key is pressed.

Computer Interfacing

Connecting the balance to a computer using the RS-232 serial port.

Printing Information

Procedures for connecting a printer and outputting weighing data.

Repetitive Printing

Setting up the balance to print weight at fixed time intervals.

Appendix I: User Setups

Calibration

Step-by-step guide for performing span and factory calibration.

Mode Key Function

Configuring the MODE key for display response rate or hold function.

Factory Default Reset

Procedure to reset all balance settings to their original factory state.

Temperature Calibration

Calibrating the balance to compensate for environmental temperature variations.

Appendix II: RS-232 Serial Communications

RS-232 Data Reception

Details the format of data transmitted from the balance via RS-232.

RS-232 Hardware Details

Information on connecting the balance using RS-232 cables and pinouts.

Appendix IV: Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

Addresses common display messages and operational problems.

RS-232 Communication Issues

Guidance for resolving problems with RS-232 communication.

3 Year Limited Warranty

FCC Compliance Warning

CE Compliance Statement

Setra Systems EL-4100S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Output Signal4-20 mA
Operating Temperature-40 to 85°C
Power Supply12 to 36 VDC
Electrical ConnectionDIN connector
Process Connection1/4" NPT

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