KERN & Sohn GmbH

Ziegelei 1 Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0

D-72336 Balingen Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
email: info@kern-sohn.com Internet: www.kern-sohn.com

Operating Manual
Compact balance

KERN FCB
Version 1.1
01/2009
GB

FCB-BA-e-0911
 KERN FCB
GB Version 1.1 01/2009
Operating Manual
Compact balance

Table of Contents
1 Technical Data ............................................................................................... 4
2 Declaration of conformity ............................................................................. 8
3 Basic Information (General).......................................................................... 9
3.1 Proper use................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Improper Use ............................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Monitoring of Test Resources................................................................................................. 9
4 Basic Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 10
4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual ................................................ 10
4.2 Personnel training .................................................................................................................. 10
5 Transportation & Storage............................................................................ 10
5.1 Testing upon acceptance ...................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Packaging................................................................................................................................ 10
6 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ..................................................... 10
6.1 Installation Site, Location of Use.......................................................................................... 10
6.2 Unpacking/erection ................................................................................................................ 11
Scope of delivery / serial accessories............................................................................................... 11
6.3 Mains connection ................................................................................................................... 11
6.4 Operation using a (rechargeable) battery (optional) .......................................................... 12
6.5 Connection of peripheral devices......................................................................................... 12
6.6 Initial Commissioning ............................................................................................................ 13
6.7 Adjustment.............................................................................................................................. 13
6.8 Adjustment.............................................................................................................................. 13
7 Operation elements ..................................................................................... 14
7.1 Overview of display................................................................................................................ 14
7.2 Keyboard overview................................................................................................................. 14

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8 Basic Operation ........................................................................................... 15
Start-up ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Switching Off ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Weighing .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Taring.................................................................................................................................................... 15
PRE-TARE-Function............................................................................................................................ 16
Plus/minus weighings......................................................................................................................... 17
Parts counting ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Net-total weighings ............................................................................................................................. 18
Percent determination ........................................................................................................................ 19
9 Menu ............................................................................................................. 20
9.1 Navigation in the menu .......................................................................................................... 20
9.2 Menu overview........................................................................................................................ 23
9.3 Description of individual menu items .................................................................................. 25
Weighing Units .................................................................................................................................... 25
Dosing and Zero-tracking................................................................................................................... 26
Selection adjustment weight.............................................................................................................. 26
Display background illumination....................................................................................................... 27
Animal weighing function................................................................................................................... 28
Reset to factory setting ..................................................................................................................... 29
9.4 Interface parameters .............................................................................................................. 30
Data transfer mode.............................................................................................................................. 30
printout ................................................................................................................................................. 31
Baud rate .............................................................................................................................................. 32
10 Data output RS 232 C .................................................................................. 32
10.1 Technical Data ........................................................................................................................ 32
10.2 Pin allocation of balance output bushing:........................................................................... 32
10.3 Explanation of the data transfer ........................................................................................... 33
10.4 Output on bar code printer.................................................................................................... 35
11 Service, maintenance, disposal.................................................................. 35
11.1 CLEANING............................................................................................................................... 35
11.2 Service, maintenance............................................................................................................. 35
11.3 Disposal................................................................................................................................... 35
12 Instant help................................................................................................... 36

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1 Technical Data

KERN FCB 3K0.1 FCB 6K0.5 FCB 6K1

Readability (d) 0.1 g 0.5 g 1g

Weighing range (max) 3 kg 6 kg 6 kg

Taring range (subtractive) 3 kg 6 kg 6 kg

Reproducibility 0.1 g 0.5 g 1g

Linearity 0.3 g 1.5 g 3g

Minimum unit weight at

0.2 g 1g 2g
piece counting

Warm-up time 2 hours 30 minutes 30 minutes

Reference quantities at
5, 10, 20,25, 50
piece counting

Weighing Units Details „Weighing units“ see chpt. 9.3

Recommended adjustment weight,

not added (class).
3 kg (M1) 6 kg (F2) 6 kg (M2)
Details for „Selection of the
Adjustment weight“ in chpt. 9.3

Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.

Operating temperature + 5° C ... + 35° C

Humidity of air max. 80 % (not condensing)

Housing (B x D x H) mm 270 x 345 x 106

Weighing plate mm 252 x 228

Weight kg (net) 3

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KERN FCB 8K0.1 FCB 12K1 FCB 15K5

Readability (d) 0.1 g 1g 5g

Weighing range (max) 8 kg 12 kg 15 kg

Taring range (subtractive) 8 kg 12 kg 15 kg

Reproducibility 0.1 g 1g 5g

Linearity 0.3 g 3g 10 g

Minimum unit weight at

0.2 g 2g 10 g
piece counting

Warm-up time 2 hours 30 minutes 10 minutes

Reference quantities at
5, 10, 20, 25, 50
piece counting

Weighing Units Details „Weighing units“ see chpt. 9.3

Recommended adjustment weight,

not added (class).
8 kg (F2) 12 kg (M1) 15 kg (M2)
Details for „Selection of the
Adjustment weight“ in chpt. 9.3

Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.

Operating temperature + 5° C ... + 35° C

Humidity of air max. 80 % (not condensing)

Housing (B x D x H) mm 270 x 345 x 106

Weighing plate mm 252 x 228

Weight kg (net) 3

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KERN FCB 16K0.2 FCB 24K1 FCB 24K2

Readability (d) 0.2 g 1g 2g

Weighing range (max) 16 kg 24 kg 24 kg

Taring range (subtractive) 16 kg 24 kg 24 kg

Reproducibility 0.2 g 1g 2g

Linearity 0.6 g 3g 6g

Minimum unit weight at

0.4 g 2g 4g
piece counting

Warm-up time 2 hours 30 minutes 30 minutes

Reference quantities at
5, 10, 20, 25, 50
piece counting

Weighing Units Details „Weighing units“ see chpt. 9.3

Recommended adjustment weight,

not added (class).
16 kg (M1) 20 kg (M1) 20 kg (M1)
Details for „Selection of the
Adjustment weight“ in chpt. 9.3

Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.

Operating temperature + 5° C ... + 35° C

Humidity of air max. 80 % (not condensing)

Housing (B x D x H) mm 270 x 345 x 106

Weighing plate mm 252 x 228

Weight kg (net) 3

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KERN FCB 24K10 FCB 30K0.5 FCB 30K1

Readability (d) 10 g 0.5 g 1g

Weighing range (max) 24 kg 30 kg 30 kg

Taring range (subtractive) 24 kg 30 kg 30 kg

Reproducibility 10 g 0.5 g 1g

Linearity 20 g 1.5 g 3g

Minimum unit weight at

20 g 1g 2g
piece counting

Warm-up time 10 minutes 2 hours 30 minutes

Reference quantities at
5, 10, 20, 25, 50
piece counting

Weighing Units Details „Weighing units“ see chpt. 9.3

Recommended adjustment weight,

not added (class).
20 kg (M3) 30 kg (M1) 30 kg (M1)
Details for „Selection of the
Adjustment weight“ in chpt. 9.3

Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.

Operating temperature + 5° C ... + 35° C

Humidity of air max. 80 % (not condensing)

Housing (B x D x H) mm 270 x 345 x 106

Weighing plate mm 252 x 228

Weight kg (net) 3

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2 Declaration of conformity
KERN & Sohn GmbH
D-72322 Balingen-Frommern Phone: 0049-[0]7433- 9933-0
Postbox 4052 Fax: 0049-[0]7433-9933-149
email: info@kern-sohn.de Internet: www.kern-sohn.de

Declaration of conformity
EC-Konformitätserklärung EC-Declaration of -Conformity
EC- Déclaration de conformité EC-Declaración de Conformidad
EC-Dichiarazione di conformità EC-Conformiteitverklaring
EC- Declaração de conformidade EC- Prohlášení o shode
EC-Deklaracja zgodności EC-Заявление о соответствии

D Konformitäts- Wir erklären hiermit, dass das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht,
erklärung mit den nachstehenden Normen übereinstimmt.
GB Declaration of We hereby declare that the product to which this declaration refers conforms
conformity to the following standards.
CZ Prohlášení o Tímto prohlašujeme, že výrobek, kterého se toto prohlášení týká, je v souladu
shode s níže uvedenými normami.
E Declaración de Manifestamos en la presente que el producto al que se refiere esta
conformidad declaración está de acuerdo con las normas siguientes
F Déclaration de Nous déclarons avec cela responsabilité que le produit, auquel se rapporte la
conformité présente déclaration, est conforme aux normes citées ci-après.
I Dichiarazione di Dichiariamo con ciò che il prodotto al quale la presente dichiarazione si
conformitá riferisce è conforme alle norme di seguito citate.
NL Conformiteit- Wij verklaren hiermede dat het product, waarop deze verklaring betrekking
verklaring heeft, met de hierna vermelde normen overeenstemt.
P Declaração de Declaramos por meio da presente que o produto no qual se refere esta
conformidade declaração, corresponde às normas seguintes.
PL Deklaracja Niniejszym oświadczamy, że produkt, którego niniejsze oświadczenie
zgodności dotyczy, jest zgodny z poniższymi normami.
RUS Заявление о Мы заявляем, что продукт, к которому относится данная декларация,
соответствии соответствует перечисленным ниже нормам.

Electronic Scale: KERN NDE, PCB, FCB, FKB…A, FCE

Mark applied EU Directive Standards
2004/108/EC EN 55022 : 1998+A1+A2
EN 61000-3-2 : 2000+A2
EN 61000-3-3 : 1995+A1
EN 55024 : 1998+A1+A2

Date: 27.10.2008 Signature:

Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH
Management

Gottl. KERN & Sohn GmbH, Ziegelei 1, D-72336 Balingen, Tel. +49-[0]7433/9933-0,Fax +49-[0]7433/9933-149

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3 Basic Information (General)

3.1 Proper use

The balance you purchased is intended to determine the weighing value of material
to be weighed. It is intended to be used as a “non-automatic“ balance, i.e. the
material to be weighed is manually and carefully placed in the centre of the weighing
plate. As soon as a stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read.

3.2 Improper Use

Do not use balance for dynamic weighing. In the event that small quantities are
removed or added to the material to be weighed, incorrect weighing results can be
displayed due to the “stability compensation“ in the balance. (Example: Slowly
draining fluids from a container on the balance). Do not leave permanent load on the
weighing plate. This may damage the measuring system. Impacts and overloading
exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the balance, minus a possibly existing
tare load, must be strictly avoided. Balance may be damage by this.
Never operate balance in explosive environment. The serial version is not explosion
protected.
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect
weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance.
The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of
use must be released by KERN in writing.

3.3 Warranty
Warranty claims shall be voided in case
• Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
• The appliance is used outside the described uses
• The appliance is modified or opened
• Mechanical damage and damage caused by media, liquids
• Natural wear and tear
• The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
• The measuring system is overloaded

3.4 Monitoring of Test Resources

In the framework of quality assurance the measuring-related properties of the
balance and, if applicable, the testing weight, must be checked regularly. The
responsible user must define a suitable interval as well as type and scope of this test.
Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com) with regard to
the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In
KERN’s accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be
calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.

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4 Basic Safety Precautions

4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual

Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you
are already familiar with KERN balances.

4.2 Personnel training

The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel.

5 Transportation & Storage

5.1 Testing upon acceptance

When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the
appliance itself when unpacking for possible visible damage.

5.2 Packaging
Keep all parts of the original packaging in case you need to return the appliance.
Only use original packaging for returning.
Before sending, disconnect all connected cables and loose/movable parts.
Attach possibly existing transport safeguards. Secure all parts, e.g. weighing plate,
mains adapter etc., to prevent slipping and damage.

6 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning

6.1 Installation Site, Location of Use

The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in
common conditions of use.
You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance.
Therefore, observe the following for the installation site:
• Place the balance on a firm, level surface;
• Avoid extreme heat as well as temperature fluctuation caused by installing next to
a radiator or in the direct sunlight;
• Protect the balance against direct draughts due to open windows and doors;
• Avoid jarring during weighing;
• Protect the balance against high humidity, vapors and dust;
• Do not expose the device to extreme dampness for longer periods of time. Non-
permitted condensation (condensation of air humidity on the appliance) may occur
if a cold appliance is taken to a considerably warmer environment. In this case,
acclimatize the disconnected appliance for ca. 2 hours at room temperature.
• Avoid static charge of goods to be weighed and weighing container.

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Major display deviations (incorrect weighing results) may be experienced should
electromagnetic fields (e.g. due to mobile phones or radio equipment), static
electricity accumulations or instable power supply occur. Change location or remove
source of interference.

6.2 Unpacking/erection
Carefully remove the balance from the packaging, remove plastic cover and setup
balance at the intended workstation.
The balance must be installed in a way that the weighing plate is exactly in horizontal
position.

• Place the balance on a horizontal and solid base.

• Remove the transport security on the 4-point support.

• Pull off the protection foil from the weighing plate if existing.

• Attach the weighing plate.

Scope of delivery / serial accessories

• Balance

• Weighing plate

• Transit Securing

• Mains power supply

• Protective cover

• Operating Manual

6.3 Mains connection

Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be
the same as the local voltage.
Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent by
KERN.

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6.4 Operation using a (rechargeable) battery (optional)
Lift-off the battery cover on the lower side of the balance. Connect 9 V compound
battery.
Replace the battery compartment cover.

For battery operation the balance has an automatic switch-off function which can be
activated or deactivated in the menu (chapter 9).

Ö In weighing mode keep the PRINT-key pressed until [Unit] appears.

Ö Press MODE key repeatedly until „AF“ appears.

Ö Use the SET key, to confirm.

Ö Use the MODE key to choose between the two following settings:

„AF on“: In order to save the battery, the balance switches automatically
off after 3 minutes without weighing.

„AF off“: Switch-off function deactivated.

Ö Use the SET key to confirm. The balance returns to weighing mode.

If the batteries are run down, "LO" appears in the display. Press ON/OFF-key and
replace the batteries immediately.
If the balance is not used for a longer time, take out the batteries and store them
separately. Leaking battery liquid could damage the balance.

If there exists an optional rechargeable battery, it has to be connected in the battery

compartment via a separate plug-in socket. Now the mains adapter delivered with the
rechargeable battery must be applied.

6.5 Connection of peripheral devices

Before connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the data
interface, always disconnect the balance from the power supply.
With your balance, only use accessories and peripheral devices by KERN, as they
are ideally tuned to your balance.

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6.6 Initial Commissioning
In order to obtain exact results with the electronic balances, your balance must have
reached the operating temperature (see warming up time chap. 1). During this
warming up time the balance must be connected to the power supply (mains,
accumulator or battery).
The accuracy of the balance depends on the local acceleration of gravity.
Strictly observe hints in chapter Adjustment.

6.7 Adjustment
As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth,
each balance must be coordinated - in compliance with the underlying physical
weighing principle - to the existing acceleration due to gravity at its place of location
(only if the balance has not already been adjusted to the location in the factory). This
adjustment process must be carried out for the first commissioning, after each
change of location as well as in case of fluctuating environment temperature. To
receive accurate measuring values it is also recommended to adjust the balance
periodically in weighing operation.

6.8 Adjustment
The adjustment should be made with the recommended adjustment weight (see
chap. 1 "Technical data"). Adjustment is also possible with the weights of other
nominal values (see table 1), but not the optimum for measuring technique.
Procedure when adjusting:
Observe stable environmental conditions. A warming up time (see chapter 1) is
required for stabilization.
Ö Turn on balance by pressing the ON/OFF key.

Ö Press the MODE key and keep it pressed, in the display appears shortly
„CAL“. After that the exact size appears flashing in the display (see
chapter.9.3) of the adjustment weight.

Ö Now set the adjusting weight in the centre of the weighing plate.

Ö Press the SET key. Short time later there appears „CAL F“, then the
automatic return to the weighing mode. In the display there appears the
value of the adjustment weight.

An error during adjustment or the use of an incorrect adjusting weight will

result in an error message „CAL E“. Repeat adjustment.

Keep the adjustment close to the balance. Daily control of the weighing exactness is
recommended for quality-relevant applications.

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7 Operation elements

7.1 Overview of display

7.2 Keyboard overview

Key Designation Function

• Calculate weighing data via interface

PRINT-key
• Call up menu (keep key pressed until UNIT appears)

• Confirm settings in the menu

SET key
• Save and exit menu

• How to select menu items

MODE key • Change settings in the menu

• Adjustment

TARE key • Taring

ON/OFF switch • Turn on/off

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 8 Basic Operation
Start-up Ö Press ON button.
The balance will carry out a self-test The balance is ready
ON for weighing when the weight display appears.
OFF

8888 0.0 g

Switching Off Ö Press OFF button, the display disappears

ON
OFF 0.0 g

Weighing Ö Place goods to be weighed on balance

Ö Wait for standstill control, after the standstill control, the
weighing unit appears right hand in the display (e.g. g or
kg)
Ö Read weighing result.
If the goods are heavier than the weighing range, the display
will show "Error" (=Overload), and a whistle is sounded.

Taring Ö Place an empty weighing container, the weight of the

weighing container will be displayed.

10.0 g

TARE Ö Press the TARE button, the zero display disappears. The
tare weight is saved until it is deleted.

0.0 g

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 Ö Weigh the material, the net weight will be indicated.

47.2 g

The taring process can be repeated any number of times,

e.g. when adding several components for a mixture
(adding). The limit is reached when the whole weighing
range is exhausted.
The weight of the weighing container will be displayed as a
minus number after removing the weighing container.
The tare weight is saved until it is deleted.
Delete tare
Ö Unload the balance and press the TARE button, the zero
display appears.
TARE

0.0 g

Using this function the weight of a tare vessel is stored. Even

PRE-TARE- after turning off/on the weighing balance will continue working
Function with the saved tare value.
MODE Ö In weighing mode put tare vessel on the weighing plate
CAL
Ö Press repeatedly the MODE key until „PtArE“ flashing
appears.
Ö Use SET key to store the current weight on the weighing
plate as a PRE-TARE value.
Delete PRE-TARE
value Ö Remove all loads from the balance and press repeatedly the
MODE key until „PtArE“ flashing appears.
MODE
CAL Ö Use the SET key to confirm. The PRE-TARE value is
deleted, the zero display appears.

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Plus/minus For example unit weight control, fabrication control etc.
weighings
Ö Put the nominal weight on the weighing plate and tare using
the TARE button.
TARE Ö Remove the nominal weight

Ö Put the test objects subsequently on the weighing plate, the

respective deviation from the nominal weight is displayed
with the respective sign to „+“ and „-“.

According to the same procedure also packages with the

same weight can be produced, referring to a nominal
weight.

Ö Back to weighing mode by pressing the TARE button.

Parts counting During piece counting parts can either be counted into a
container or out of a container. To count a greater number of
parts the average weight per part has to be determined with a
small quantity (reference quantity).
The larger the reference quantity, the higher the counting
exactness. High reference must be selected for small parts or
parts with considerably different sizes.
The larger the reference quantity, the more accurate the parts
counting.
The process has four steps:
Tare the weighing container
Determine the reference unit
Original weighing of reference weight
Count the items

Ö In weighing mode press MODE key shortly. Reference

piece number „5PCS“ appears flashing.
MODE
CAL
Ö By pressing the MODE button several times other reference
quantities 10, 25 and 50 can be called up. Place as many
pieces to count on the weighing plate as the set reference
quantity requires.
SET
M Ö Use the SET key to confirm. The balance is now in parts
counting mode counting all units on the weighing plate.

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 • Back to weighing mode by
pressing the MODE button.
• Error message „Er 1“
Piece below minimum weight of piece (See chpt. 1
“Technical specifications“): Press MODE key and restart
reference determination.
• Taring
The tare vessels can also be used for piece counting. Before
starting piece counting use the TARE
button to tare out the container.

It is useful if a mixture of several components is weighed into a

Net-total tare vessel and finally the sum weight of all weighed
weighings components is necessary for control purposes (net-total, i.e.
the weight of the tare vessel).

Example:
1. Place tare container on the weighing plate. Press the TARE
button, the zero display disappears.

2. Weigh-in component n. Press the SET button, the zero

SET display disappears. [c] is displayed on the right border of
M the display.

3. Weigh-in component o and press SET key. Net-total (sum

weight of the components n and o) is displayed.

4. Press the SET button, the zero display disappears.

5. Weigh-in component p and press SET key. Net-total (sum

weight of the components n and o and p.) is displayed.

Ö If necessary, also fill the formula up to the desired final

value. For every component more repeat the steps 4-5.

Ö Back to weighing mode by pressing the TARE button.

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Percent Percentage calculation facilitates weight display in percent
determination related to a reference weight equivalent to 100 %.

Ö In weighing mode press MODE key repeatedly,

until [100 %] is displayed.
MODE
CAL Ö Put a reference weight which corresponds to 100 %.

Ö Store by pressing the SET key. Remove reference weight.

Ö Place goods to be weighed on balance.

SET The weight of the sample is displayed in percentage in
M terms of the reference weight.

Back to weighing mode by pressing the MODE button.

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9 Menu

9.1 Navigation in the menu

Access to menu

PRINT 0.0 g
In weighing mode keep the PRINT key
pressed until [Unit] appears.

Vn T
How to select menu items

MODE
CAL
Vn T Using the MODE key the individual menu
items can be selected one after the
other.

PR
How to change settings

Acknowledge selected menu item using

SET
M
PR SET key, the current setting is displayed.

Change the settings using the MODE

key. At any pressing of the MODE key,
MODE
CAL RE CR the next setting is displayed, see chapter
9.2 „Menu Overview“.

Pl PC
1. Save change of a menu item and
exit the menu

Ö Press the SET key; balance will

SET return to weighing mode.
M
0.0 g

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2. Change settings of several menu
items

Acknowledge selected menu item using

SET
M PR SET key, the current setting is displayed.

Use the MODE key to change settings.

MODE
CAL
RE CR
Pl PC
Press the TARE key, „Exit“ is displayed.
TARE
m
iT
Ej Either

Acknowledge with SET key (yes),

„StorE“ is displayed. Save (SET key) or
SET reject (PRINT key) and exit the menu,
M
STQRE or

Press PRINT key (no) and make the

changes on the other menu items as
described above

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Save/reject and exit the menu

SET
m
iT
Ej
M

STQRE
Either
Ö Save

SET Any changes carried out are stored by

M
0.0 g
pressing the SET key (yes). The balance
returns automatically into weighing
mode.

Ö Reject or

PRINT
0.0 g

To cancel changes, press the PRINT key

(no). The balance returns automatically
into weighing mode.

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9.2 Menu overview
Description of function Function Parameter Description of options

Weighing units switching UNIT g* Gram

over (see chapter 9.3).
kg Kilogram (dependent on model)
oz Pound
ozt Ounce
lb Troy ounce
tlh Tael Hongkong
tlt Tael Taiwan
gn Grain (dependent on model)
Pennyweight (dependent on
dwt
model)
mo Momme
Tol Tola
ct Carat (dependent on model)
FFA Freely selectable factor
Data transfer mode (see PR Data output via remote control
rE CR*
chapter 9.4) commands (see chapter 10.3)
Data output by pressing the
Pr PC
PRINT key (see chapter 10.3)
Continuous data output (see
AU PC
chapter 10.3)
Printout on barcode printer (see
bA Pr
chapter 10.4)
Autom. Data output of stable
AU Pr weighing values (see chapter
10.3)
Selection printer output LAPr Hdr* Edition of the headlines
(see chapter 9.4) GrS Edition of the total weight
Net Edition of the net weight
tAr Edition of the tare weight
N7E Edition of the stored weight
PCS Edition of quantity
AUJ Edition of the unit weight
Rqt Edition of the reference quantity
Edition of a page feeding
FFd
at start printer output
Edition of a page feeding
FFE
at end printer output

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Baud rate bAUd 19200
(see chapter 9.4). 9600*
4800
2400
1200
Auto off AF Automatic switch-off function after
on* 3 min without changing load ON
(battery operation), see
chap. 6.4 Automatic switch-off function after
off 3 min without changing load OFF
Auto Zero tr on* On
(see chapter 9.3)
off Off
Selection adjustment CAL 100
weight (see chapter 9.3) *dependent on model
200
300
Background illumination of bL on* Background illumination on
the display, (see chap. Background illumination off
off
9.3)
The background illumination will
be switched off
CH automatically 10 sec after
having reached a stable
weighing value.
Animal weighing function ANL off* Off
(see chapter 9.3) Period 3 seconds
3
5 Period 5 seconds
10 Period 10 seconds
15 Period 15 seconds
Reset to factory setting rSt no* no
(see chap. 9.3)
yes yes

* = default setting

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9.3 Description of individual menu items

Weighing Units Ö In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit]
appears.

0.0 g Vn T
Ö Press SET key, the selected unit is displayed.

Ö Use the MODE key to select between the different units (see
following table).

Ö Use the SET key to confirm the selected unit

Display Conversion factor

1g=
Gram g 1.
Ounce oz 0.035273962
Troy ounce ozt 0.032150747
Pound lb 0.0022046226
Tael Hongkong tlh 0.02671725
Tael Taiwan tlt 0.0266666
Grain (dependent on model) gn 15.43235835
Pennyweight dwt 0.643014931
(dependent on model)
Momme (mom) 0.2667
Tola tol 0.0857333381
Carat (dependent on model) ct 5
Freely selectable factor *) FFA xx.xx

*) Input conversion factor

Ö As specified above, press repeatedly the MODE key until „FFA“
appears.

Ö To enter the factor, press the SET key; the enabled digit starts
flashing.
Using the MODE button, the displayed value is increased by 1,
with the PRINT button it is reduced by 1.
With the TARE key selection of the number to the left.

Ö Confirm input by pressing the SET key.

Ö Press repeatedly the SET key to take over the „Freely

selectable factor“ as current weighing unit.

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Dosing and The Auto-Zero function is used to tare small variations in weight
Zero-tracking automatically.
In the event that small quantities are removed or added to the
material to be weighed, incorrect weighing results can be
displayed due to the “stability compensation“ in the balance.
(Example: Slowly draining fluids from a container on the balance).
When apportioning involves small variations of weight, it is
advisable to switch off this function.
If Zero-Tracking however is switched off, the weighing display
becomes more busy.
Ö In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit]
0.0 g
appears.

Ö Press the MODE button several times until „tr“ is displayed.

Vn T Ö Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.

Ö Select the desired settings by pressing the MODE key.

Tl
tr on Function activated
tr off Function deactivated

Ö Use the SET key to confirm selection.

Selection In the model series KERN FKB_A, the adjustment weight can be
adjustment selected from three pre-set nominal values (approx.1/3; 2/3; max)
weight (refer also to following table, factory setting with grey
background). In order to achieve high-quality weighing results in
the sense of the measuring technology, it is recommended to
select the nominal value as high as possible. The non delivered
adjustment weights can be purchased from KERN as option.
Ö In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit]
0.0 g
appears.

Ö Press the MODE key several times until „CAL“ is displayed.

Vn T Ö Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.

Ö Select the desired settings by pressing the MODE key.

CAL Ö Use the SET key to confirm selection.

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 FCB 3K0.1 FCB 6K0.5 FCB 6K1 FCB 8K0.1
1000 2000 2000 2000
2000 4000 4000 5000
3000 6000 6000 8000

FCB 12K1 FCB 15K5 FCB 16K0.2 FCB 24K1

4000 5000 5000 10000
8000 10000 10000 15000
12000 15000 16000 20000

FCB 24K2 FCB 24K10 FCB 30K0.5 FCB 30K1

10000 10000 10000 10000
15000 15000 20000 20000
20000 20000 30000 30000

Display
background
illumination
Ö In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit]

0.0 g
appears.

Ö Press the MODE button several times until „bl“ is displayed.

Vn T Ö Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.

Ö Select the desired settings by pressing the MODE key.

BL
bl on Background illumination Contrastful display which can
switched on also be red in the darkness.
bl off Background illumination Battery saving
switched off

bl Ch The background illumination Battery saving

will be switched off
automatically 10 sec after
having reached a stable
weighing value.

Ö Use the SET key to confirm selection.

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Animal The animal weighing function can be applied for busy weighing.
weighing During a defined period the average value of the weighing results is
function formed.
The more unquiet the weighed item, the longer the period should
be selected.

Ö In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit]

0.0 g appears.

Ö Press the MODE button several times until „ANL“ is displayed.

Vn T Ö Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.

ANL Ö Select the desired settings by pressing the MODE key

ANL 3 Period 3 seconds

ANL 5 Period 5 seconds
ANL 10 Period 10 seconds
ANL 15 Period 15 seconds
ANL off Animal weighing not active

Ö Use the SET key to confirm selection.

Ö Put the weighing good (animal) on the weighing plate and press
the SET button. In the display runs a „Countdown“.
The average value of the weighing results is displayed and
remains displayed on the screen.

Ö Use the SET key to change between animal weighing and

normal weighing.

Ö Press the SET key to restart the weighing cycle for animal
weighing.

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Reset to
factory setting This function resets all balance settings to factory setting.

Ö In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit]

0.0 g appears.

Ö Press the MODE button several times until „rSt“ is displayed.

Vn T Ö Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.

RST Ö Select the desired settings by pressing the MODE key

rSt yes Balance will be reset to factory setting.

rSt no The balance keeps its individual setting

Ö Use the SET key to confirm selection. The balance returns to

weighing mode.

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9.4 Interface parameters

Data output is carried out via interface RS 232 C.

General
The previous condition for the data transfer between balance and a peripherical
device (e.g. printer, PC ...) is that the appliances are set to the same interface
parameters (e.g. baud rate, transfer mode ...).

Data transfer
mode

Ö In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit]

0.0 g appears.

Ö Press the MODE button several times until „Pr“ is displayed.

Vn T Ö Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.

PR Ö Select the desired settings by pressing the MODE key

rE CR Data output via remote control commands

Pr PC Data output using the PRINT key
AU PC Continuous data output
bA Pr Output on bar code printer
AU Pr Autom. data output of stable weighing values

Ö Use the SET key to confirm selection. The balance returns to

weighing mode.

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printout Using this function data are selected which are to be sent via the
RS232C (not valid for data transfer mode BAPr ).

Ö In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit]

appears.
0.0 g
Ö Press the MODE key several times until „LAPr“ is displayed.

Vn T Ö Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.

Ö Select the desired output parameter by pressing the MODE key

LAPR
Hdr* Edition of the headlines
GrS Edition of the total weight
Net Edition of the net weight
tAr Edition of the tare weight
N7E Edition of the stored weight
PCS Edition of quantity
AUJ Edition of the unit weight
Rqt Edition of the reference quantity
FFd Edition of a page feeding at start printer output
FFE Edition of a page feeding at end printer output

Ö After actuating the SET button, the current state is displayed ( on

/ off ).

Ö Use MODE and PRINT key to change the status

„on ' off“.

Ö Use the SET key to confirm selection. The balance returns to

weighing mode.

By that way the user can configurate his own data block, which then
is sent to a printer or to a PC.

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Baud rate The baud rate defines the transfer speed vie the interface, 1 Baud =
1 Bit/second.

Ö In weighing mode keep the PRINT key pressed until [Unit]

0.0 g appears.

Ö Press the MODE key several times until „bAUd“ is displayed.

Vn T Ö Acknowledge using SET key, the current setting is displayed.

BAUD Ö Use MODE key select the desired settings

9600 B 4800 B 2400 B 1200 B 19200

Ö Use the SET key to confirm selection. The balance returns to

weighing mode.

10 Data output RS 232 C

10.1 Technical Data

• 8-bit ASCII Code
• 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit
• Baud rate selectable at 1200, 2400, 4800 , 9600 and 19200 baud
• Miniature plug-in necessary (9 pole D-Sub)
• For operation with interface faultless operation is only ensured with the correct
KERN – interface cable (max. 2m)

10.2 Pin allocation of balance output bushing:

Front view:

5 1
Pin 2: Transmit data
Pin 3: Receive data
Pin 5: Signal ground

9 6

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10.3 Explanation of the data transfer
Pr PC:

Press the PRINT key, at stable weight the format is transferred from LAPR.

a. Format for stable values for weight/quantity/percentage

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
B* B B B B B B B B 0 . 0 B g B B CR LF

b. Format in case of fault

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
B B B B B B B E r r o r CR LF

AU Pr:
As soon as the weighing value is stable, the format is automatically transferred from
LAPR.

c. Format for stable values for weight/quantity/percentage

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
*
B B B B B B B B B 0 . 0 B g B B CR LF

d. Format in case of fault

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
B B B B B B B E r r o r CR LF

AU PC:
The weighing values are sent automatically and continuously, no matter if the value is
stable or unstable.

e. Format for stable values for weight/quantity/percentage

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
B* B B B B B B B B 0 . 0 B g B B CR LF

f. Format in case of fault

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
B B B B B B B E r r o r CR LF

g. Format for unstable values for weight/quantity/percentage

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
*
B B B B B B B B B 0 . 0 B CR LF

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rE Cr:

The remote control commands s/w/t are sent from the remote control unit to the
balance as ASCII code. After the balance having received the s/w/t commands, it will
send the following data.

Take into account that the following remote control commands must be sent
without a subsequent CR LF.

s Function: Stable weighing value for the weight is sent via the RS232
interface
w Function: Weighing value for the weight (stable or unstable) is sent
via the RS232 interface
t Function: No data are sent, the balance carries out the tare function.

h. Format for stable values for weight/quantity/percentage

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
*
B B B B B B B B B 0 . 0 B g B B CR LF

i. Format in case of fault

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
B B B B B B B E r r o r CR LF

j. Format for unstable values for weight/quantity/percentage

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
B* B B B B B B B B 0 . 0 B CR LF

Symbols

B* Blank or M

B / 0 /. Blank / weight values / decimal dot, depending on weighing value

g Weight unit / pcs / %

E, o, r ASCII code or “E, o, r”

CR Carriage return symbol

LF Line feed symbol

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10.4 Output on bar code printer
The data transfer mode has to be set on „BA Pr“ (chapter 9.4).
As bar code printer the Zebra printer model LP2824 is provided.
Take into account that the output format of the balance is fixedly defined and cannot
be changed.
The printer format is stored in the printer, i.e. in case of a failure the printer cannot be
changed with a new one from factory, previously it is necessary that KERN installs
the respective software.

The Zebra printer and the balance must be connected to the delivered interface cable
when they are switched off.

After switching-on both appliances, and after reaching the status ready-for-operation,
a label will be printed out when pressing the PRINT button.

11 Service, maintenance, disposal

11.1 CLEANING
Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the operating voltage.

Please do not use aggressive cleaning agents (solvents or similar agents), but a cloth
dampened with mild soap suds. Take care that the device is not penetrated by fluids
and polish it with a dry soft cloth.
Loose residue sample/powder can be removed carefully with a brush or manual
vacuum cleaner.

Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately.

11.2 Service, maintenance

The appliance may only be opened by trained service technicians who are authorized
by KERN.
Before opening, disconnect from power supply.

11.3 Disposal
Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according to
valid national or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.

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12 Instant help
In case of an error in the program process, briefly turn off the balance and disconnect
from power supply. The weighing process must then be restarted from the beginning.

Help:
Fault Possible cause

The displayed weight does not glow. • The balance is not switched on.
• The mains supply connection has been
interrupted (mains cable not plugged
in/faulty).
• Power supply interrupted.
• Batteries are inserted incorrectly or empty
• No batteries inserted.

The displayed weight is permanently • Draught/air movement

changing
• Table/floor vibrations
• The weighing plate is in contact with
foreign matter.
• Electromagnetic fields / static charging
(choose different location/switch off
interfering device if possible)

The weighing value is obviously • The display of the balance is not at zero
wrong • Adjustment is no longer correct.
• Great fluctuations in temperature.
• Electromagnetic fields / static charging
(choose different location/switch off
interfering device if possible)

Should other error messages occur, switch balance off and then on again. If the error
message remains inform manufacturer.

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