Mettler Toledo AG Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsMETTLER TOLEDOAG balancesOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSAG285C1/10 dCalMenuFO/TOnOff

Putting the balance into operation10Remove the adhesive tapes from the draft shield doors.Check the balance for any damage. Check that all draft shiel

Putting the balance into operation11AG 08aaIf you operate your balance in surroundings which are likely to contaminateit, we advise you to mount the t

Putting the balance into operation12AG 09Carry the balance to its selected location. Open the top draft shield door andhold the balance by the rear gu

Putting the balance into operation13AG 1012.4 Power supplyFor attachment to the power supply, an AC adapter designed to operate with your local line v

Putting the balance into operation14OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSAG 12AG 11OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSThe balance now performs a self-test in which all display se

Putting the balance into operation15AG 13OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSPlace the slide in its guide slot on the balance and push it down as far asit will go.W

Putting the balance into operation16--BALANCE CALIBRATION--03.02.97 11:23:34METTLER TOLEDOBalanceType: AG204DRSNR: 23001

Weighing made simple173Weighing made simpleThis Section explains how you can match the draft shield to your needs, how you can perform simple weighing

Weighing made simple18AG 17AG 153.2 Adapting the draft shieldThe draft shield of your balance can be easily adapted to your specific weighing needs. T

Weighing made simple193.3 Taring the balanceThe weight of any weight container can be “tared” at a keystroke and the display set to zero. The taring r

AG 01Overview of your AG balanceAutoCalctlGN#PCSNetBPTGkgt212223242625Front RearBottomDisplay2927 28AG 04234567 1012111981314151614AG 02171518AG 03201

Weighing made simple20AG 183.4 Performing a simple weighingHow you perform a simple weighing is described here only for the sake of completeness as th

Weighing made simple213.6 Switching weighing unitsYour balance can display the weighing result in two different weighing units. Please see Sections 4.

Weighing made simple223.7 The AG135, AG285 dual-range balance1/10 dCalIf you have an AG135 or AG285 balance, you have a dual-range balance.These model

Weighing made simple233.8 DeltaRange® balances with movable fine rangeMETTLER TOLEDO DeltaRange® balances have a movable fine range with a 10 times gr

The menu244 The menu4.1 What is the menu?The menu allows you to adapt your balance to your specific weighing needs. You can use the menu to change the

The menu254.2 Menu operationIn the Section you will learn how to work with the menu. You will find information on the individual menu optionsand the a

The menu26How to select the desired setting in a menu optionBriefly press the «“» key. The display shows the next setting available inthe selected men

The menu274.3 ResetIn this menu option you have the possibility to reset all menu settings to the factory setting.Resetting settings to factory settin

The menu28Calibration with external weights (VariCal)The balance is calibrated with a selectable* external weight.* With certified versions of the bal

The menu294.6 Preselecting a functionIn this menu option you can preselect a function which you will then have available in the weighing mode at akeys

FrontNo. Designation 1 Display 2 Left coupling element for draft shield doors 3 Left door handle 4 Weighing chamber plate 5 Draft shield element

The menu30Dynamic weighing with automatic startYour balance determines an average weighing result over a preset timeinterval. This setting is suitable

The menu314.8 Setting the weighing process adapterThe weighing process adapter can be used to match your balance to the different types of weighing (a

The menu32 bEttEr bESt Std4.9 Selecting the repeatabilityThe circular symbol of the stability detector can be found in the bottom left corner of th

The menu33Unit 1 gThe following units* are available:Display Designation Commentsg gram factory settingoz ounce not available with AG135, AG285ozt Tr

The menu344.11 Selecting weighing unit 2In this menu option you determine the additional unit* in which the weighing result should be displayed.Unit 2

The menu354.12 Switching the automatic zero-point correction (Auto Zero) onor offIn this menu option you can switch the automatic zero-point correctio

The menu364.13 Preselecting the automatic shutdownIf you operate your balance with the optional PP-B10 PowerPack, you can extend the line-independent

The menu374.14 Selecting the switch-on modeYou can set your balance so that it starts immediately from standby when a weight is placed on the pan or s

The menu384.16 Printing out or saving menu settingsIn this menu option you have the possibility to save all menu settings. You can also print out the

Special applications and functions39AG 195 Special applications and functionsYour balance can do more than just weigh. Built-in applications and funct

Contents4Contents1 Getting to know your AG balance ... 61.1

Special applications and functions40AG 20Your balance suggests “10” as the reference number. You can accept thissuggestion or select one of the other

Special applications and functions41 ---- PIECE COUNTING ---- APW 0.19990000 g Out of: 100 PCS 100 PCS Net

Special applications and functions42AG 215.2 Percent weighingThe “Percent weighing” function enables you to weigh in to a preset value (100%) and to

Special applications and functions43AG 225.3 FormulationWith the formulation function you can weigh individual weights (components) and totalize them.

Special applications and functions44AG 18Add the first component to the weighing container.Then press the «“» key briefly. The display shows “-1-” bri

Special applications and functions45AG 24If a printer is attached to your balance, a record with the net total weight ofall components “N total”, the

Special applications and functions46AG 25Press and hold the «F» key again until the number “n” of all componentsweighed in so far is displayed.Press a

Special applications and functions47AG 225.4 Dynamic weighing of unstable weighing samplesThe functions “Dynamic weighing with automatic start” and “D

Special applications and functions48By briefly pressing the «“» key, you can select one of the available timeintervals (1, 2, 3, 5, 10 or 20 seconds).

Special applications and functions49AG 26AG 23Read off the result after elapse of the weighing time. The asterisk symbol “*”appears in the bottom left

Contents54.8 Setting the weighing process adapter ... 314.9 Select

Special applications and functions50AG 30AG 29AG 28AG 27Carefully place the balance on its back.Unscrew the screw of the hanger cover. You need unscre

Special applications and functions51CAL int1/10 dCallong5.6 Adjustment (calibration) with internal weightDepending on the setting selected in the menu

Special applications and functions52The following displays appear during the adjustment (calibration):The internal adjustment weight is being loaded.T

Special applications and functions53Menu5.7 Calibration with external weights (VariCal)Depending on the setting selected in the menu (see Section 4.4)

Special applications and functions54AG 31Place the requested weight in the middle of the weighing pan.During the calibration, the horizontal segments

Special applications and functions55t donE1/10 dCaltESt intlong5.8 Testing the balance with internal or external weightYou can test the accuracy of yo

Special applications and functions56NotesYou can abort an ongoing test at any time by briefly pressing the «C» key.If the test can not be performed pr

Special applications and functions57During the test the horizontal segments are displayed.The balance now prompts you to remove the weight. Lift off

Further important information regarding your AG balance586 Further important information regardingyour AG balance6.1 What if …?Modern semimicro and an

Further important information regarding your AG balance59In simple cases, it may simply be sufficient to place the weighing sample in a metal containe

Getting to know your AG balance61 Getting to know your AG balanceIn this Section you will find basic information regarding your AG balance. Please rea

Further important information regarding your AG balance60Weighing samples or containers which readily absorb or give off moistureAs a result of moistu

Further important information regarding your AG balance61Problem: The weighing speed could be improvedThe weighing speed or the stabilization time of

Further important information regarding your AG balance626.2 Error messagesError messages in the display draw your attention to incorrect operation or

Further important information regarding your AG balance63Error message Cause RectificationInternal fault. Do the following in this order:Switch balanc

Further important information regarding your AG balance64AG 26AG 23AG 326.3 Maintenance and careSimple cleaningRemove the weighing pan and then the we

Further important information regarding your AG balance65221AG 37AG 35AG 34AG 11OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSRemove the slide with the short-form operating i

Further important information regarding your AG balance66AG 38Clean all dismantled single parts and the actual balance. However, on no account use abr

Further important information regarding your AG balance67AG 366.4 LocalCAN universal interfaceEvery AG balance is fitted with the LocalCAN universal i

Technical data and optional equipment687Technical data and optional equipment7.1 Technical data of the AG balancesPower supplyPower supply with AC/AC

Technical data and optional equipment69Technical data AG64 AG104 AG135 AG204Readability 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.1 mg/0.01 mg1)0.1 mgMaximum capacity 61 g 101

Getting to know your AG balance7A brief word concerning standards, guidelines and procedures of quality assurance: Your AG balance conforms withthe cu

Technical data and optional equipment707.2 Dimensions75.8116242.547.5308956 240316.549191 20190.5176218ø 8510811026864

Technical data and optional equipment717.3 Optional equipmentWith optional equipment from the METTLER TOLEDO product range the functionality of your A

Technical data and optional equipment72Density determinationKit for the density determination of solidsSinker for the density determination of liquids

Appendix738 Appendix8.1 Overview of menuNotes1)With certified balances, these menu options have a fixed setting and can not be changed.2)With certifie

Appendix748.2 Conversion table for weight unitsUnit Gram Milligram Ounce Troy ounce Grain Pennyweightgmgozozt GN dwt(avdp)1 g 1 1000 0.03527396 0.0321

Appendix758.3 SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)In the documentation of a GLP test, the SOPs represent a relatively small, but nonetheless important c

Appendix76Checklist for the production of SOPsAdministrative matters yes no1. Use of SOP forms2. Name of inspection and testing equipment3. Date (date

Appendix77AAbort 52, 54, 56, 57, 63Absolute weighing 31AC adapter 8, 13Accuracy 55Adjustment 15, 27, 53, 69Adjustment mode 3Adjustment to acceler

Appendix78EElectrostatic charging 58Error message 62Evaporation measurement 35FF count 29, 39FACT 6, 15, 27Factory setting 27Features 6Fine dis

Appendix79Moisture 60NN total 45Net total 45Net weight 69OOpen 38Operator keys 3Optional equipment 71Overload 62Overview 2PPackaging 9Percen

Getting to know your AG balance8These symbols indicate safety and hazard instructions which must be compliedwith. Noncompliance with such instructions

Appendix80Stability 48, 62Stability detector 3, 20, 32Stabilization time 69Standard equipment 9, 68Standard operating procedure 7, 15, 75Standby

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