Operating Instructions

Sartorius Element Series

Electronic Precision Balances, Electronic Gem Scale

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 Contents Warnings and
Safety Precautions

2 Warnings and Safety Precautions Safety Information

§ To prevent damage to the equipment,
3 Getting Started please read these operating instructions
carefully before using your balance/scale.
7 Operation
7 Basic Weighing Function ! Do not use this equipment in
7 Description of the Keys hazardous areas.

8 Application Programs ! Make sure the voltage rating printed

8 Toggling between Weight Units on the power supply is identical to your
9 Counting local line voltage.
10 Weighing in Percent
11 “Hold” Display ! Use only commercially available non-
12 Totalizing rechargeable or rechargeable battery:
13 Specific Gravity 8+ AA, Mignon (not included).
The rechargeable batteries are not
14 Calibration/Span Adjustment charged when you use the AC adapter.
Please use the charger to recharge the
15 Configuration (Setup Menu) batteries outside the balance/scale.

16 Error Codes – The balance/scale is energized at all

times unless you disconnect the AC
17 Overview adapter and, if connected, the battery.
17 Specifications
18 Accessories (Options) – Protect the AC adapter from contact
19 C Marking with liquid

! Exposure to excessive electromagnetic

interference can cause the readout value
to change. Once the disturbance has
ceased, the instrument can be used
again in accordance with its intended
purpose.

Installation
– It is recommended to connect Sartorius
accessories and options, as these are
optimally designed for use with your
balance.

– Do not open the balance/scale housing

as this may void the manufacturer’s
warranty.

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 Getting Started

Equipment Supplied
– Balance/scale
– Weighing pan
– Plug-in AC adapter
– Level indicator and adjustable feet

Additional equipment with models ELT602,

ELT402, ELT202, ELT1001, ELT601:
– Calibration weight

Additional equipment with model ELT103, GD502:

– Calibration weight
– Round glass draft shield
– Only with GD502: Gem tray

Installation
Choose a location that is not subject to the
following negative influences:
– Heat (heater or direct sunlight)
– Drafts from open windows and doors
– Extreme vibrations during weighing
– Excessive moisture

Setting Up the Balance/Scale

§ Place the components on the balance/scale in the
following order:
– Weighing pan
– Round glass draft shield on model ELT103, GD502

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 ! Use only original Sartorius AC adapters:
– for Asia: 400081.1
– for the U.S.: 400314.1

Connecting the Balance/Scale to AC Power

§ Insert plug into the jack (located on back of the
balance/scale)

§ Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet

! LISTED power supply 11 V–21 V compliant with

NEC Class 2 output.

Below-Balance/Scale Weighing
A port for a below-balance/scale weighing hanger
is located on the bottom of the balance/scale.

§ Open the cover plate on the bottom of the

balance/scale.

§ Attach the sample (e.g., using a suspension wire)

to the hanger.

$ Install a shield for protection against drafts if

necessary.

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 Using a Non-Rechargeable/Rechargeable Battery
(not for model ELT103, GD502)

$ A non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery is not

included with the equipment supplied.

! Use only a commercially available non-rechargeable

(8+ AA/Mignon) or rechargeable battery.

! When using a rechargeable battery, be sure to

recharge it outside the balance/scale using a sepa-
rate charger.

● Lay the balance/scale on its side

● Lift the compartment cover

● Insert the non-rechargeable (8+ AA/Mignon)

or rechargeable batteries into the compartment.

$ Make sure to connect the positive and negative poles

correctly.

● Close the battery compartment: press down on

the cover until it clicks into place.

! All used batteries are classified as waste that requires

special handling (not “household” waste). Dispose
of rechargeable batteries in accordance with the
applicable special waste disposal regulations.

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 Leveling the Balance/Scale
§ Always level the balance/scale again any time after it
has been moved to a different location.
Example: moving bubble from R to L

§ Turn the feet as shown in the diagram until the

air bubble is centered within the circle of the level
indicator.

> In most cases this will require several adjustment

steps.

Removing Weights for Calibration/Span

Adjustment
(only for models ELT103, ELT602, ELT402, ELT202,
ELT1001, ELT601, GD502)

§ Grasp the tab to turn and pull out the weight

compartment.

$ Follow instructions on page 14 for calibration/span

adjustment.

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 Operation

Basic Weighing Function Description of the Keys

Features
– Zeroing the balance/scale
You can zero the balance/scale within
the entire weighing range, up to the
maximum capacity.

Preparation
§ Switch on the balance/scale:
press the e key e On/off key: switches the balance/scale
§ If necessary, zero the balance/scale: on and off or switches it to the
press the w key standby mode.
$ If necessary, change the configuration Battery operation: on; turns
settings: see the chapter entitled backlight on; off
“Configuration” w Press less than 2 seconds:
$ If desired, load the factory settings: zeros the balance/scale
see the chapter entitled Press and hold 2 seconds:
“Configuration,” menu item 9.– 1 opens the application menu
q Starts calibration/adjustment
Additional functions v Starts an application program
$ Switching off the balance/scale: Scrolls in the application, configura-
press the e key tion and in the calibration menus
$ Battery operation: automatic shut-off Enter
CF Confirms the selected setting;
after 2, 5 or 10 minutes; see chapter on exits application, configuration &
configuration. Example: 2 minutes. If calibration menu if key is pressed
the weight readout remains unchanged and held for at least 2 seconds.
and no keys are pressed for at least two r Generates a printout or data output
minutes, the battery symbol “ ”
starts flashing. After another 2 seconds,
the balance/scale shuts off automati-
cally, unless a key is pressed.

Example: Determine weight of sample

Step Key (or instruction) Display

1. Switch on the balance/scale e

Self-test runs
Display: Software version r 31.01 g
2. Place container on the balance/scale 52.0 g
(in this example, 52 g)

3. Zero the balance/scale w 0.0 g

4. Place sample in container on balance/scale 150.2 g
(in this example, 150.2 g).
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 Application Programs

Toggling between Weight Units

With this application program you can toggle the display of a weight value back and forth
between two weight units (see table below).
Example: Toggle weight unit from pounds [lb] (application) to grams [g] (basic unit)

Step Key (or instruction) Display

1. Select application program w > 2 sec

2. Select Toggling between Weight Units v

Enter
3. Confirm unit CF

4. Select weight unit; in this example: v repeatedly

“5. Pounds” (see table below)
Enter
5. Confirm weight unit (pounds) CF

6. Place sample on balance/scale

7. Toggle weight unit v

Menu code Unit Conversion factor Display
1. user 1) Grams 1.00000000000 o
2.grams (fact. setting ELT models) Grams 1.00000000000 g
4.carat (fact. setting GD502) Carats 5.00000000000 o
5.Pound 2) Pounds 0.00220462260 lb
6.ounce 2) Ounces 0.03527396200 oz
7.tryo 2) Troy ounces 0.03215074700 ozt
8.tl.hon 2) Hong Kong taels 0.02671725000 tlk
9.tl.sin 2) Singapore taels 0.02645544638 tl
10.tl.ta 2) Taiwanese taels 0.02666666000 tl
11.grai 2) Grains 15.4323583500 GN
12.peny 2) Pennyweights 0.64301493100 dwt
15.tl.ch 2) Chinese taels 0.02645547175 tl
22.pdoz 2) lb/oz 0.03527396200 lb:oz
23.newt 2) Newtons 0.00980665000 N
1
) User-defined conversion can be loaded in balance with RS-232 or USB program option.
2
) Not on model GD502
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 Counting

Purpose
With the Counting program you can determine the number of parts or items by weighing.

Example: Determine the number of uncounted parts; weigh in the selectable reference
sample quantity (in this example: 20)

Step Key (or instruction) Display

1. Select application program w > 2 sec

2. Select Counting v repeatedly

Enter
3. Confirm setting CF

Symbol “ ” on the display:

application is active
4. Place empty container on the
balance/scale

5. Zero the balance/scale w

6. Place reference sample quantity (20)

on the balance/scale

7. Select reference sample quantity:

in increments of 1 (1, 2, 3, ..., 99) or v repeatedly (briefly) or
in increments of 10 (10, 20, 30, ...,100) v > 2 sec.
8. Confirm selected reference sample
Enter
quantity CF

9. Place uncounted parts on balance/scale

10. Toggle display between mean

piece weight, total weight, and quantity v repeatedly

11. Unload the balance/scale

12. Counting application:

clear the reference value Enter
CF > 2 sec

13. Reactivate Counting (if no other v

application program has been selected)

14. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5

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 Weighing in Percent

Purpose
This application program allows you to obtain weight readouts in percent which are in
proportion to a reference weight.

Example: Determine an unknown percentage; store the weight on the balance/scale as

the reference percentage (100%)

Step Key (or instruction) Display

1. Select application program w > 2 sec

2. Select Weighing in Percent v repeatedly

3. Confirm setting Enter

CF
Symbol “ ” on the display:
application is active

4. Place empty container on the

balance/scale

5. Zero the balance/scale w

6. Place the reference weight

for 100% on the balance/scale
7. If desired, change the number
of decimal places displayed: 100.0%,
100.00% or 100% (factory setting) v repeatedly

Enter
8. Confirm selected no. of decimal places CF

9. Place unknown weight on the

balance/scale

10. Toggle display between weight

and percentage v repeatedly

11. Unload the balance/scale

12. Weighing in Percent application:

Enter
clear the reference percentage CF > 2 sec
13. Reactivate Weighing in Percent (if no other
application program has been selected) v
14. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5.
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 “Hold” Display

Purpose
The last stable value remains displayed for 5 seconds after removing the sample from
the pan.

Example: Determine weight of oversized sample

Step Key (or instruction) Display

1. Select application program w > 2 sec

2. Select Display Hold (“HLdon”) v repeatedly

3. Confirm setting Enter

Symbol “ ” on the display: CF

application is active

4. If necessary: zero the balance/scale w

5. Place sample on balance/scale

6. Start application program v

Symbol “ ” flashes on the display:

the weight value is locked

7. Unload the balance/scale:

the weight value remains displayed
for a further 5 seconds; or

8. Zero the balance/scale w

Enter
9. End the Display Hold application CF > 2 sec

10. Reactivate Display Hold (if no other v

application program has been selected)

11. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5.

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 Totalizing

Purpose
With this application program you can add up successive weight values exceeding the
capacity of the balance/scale.

Example: Totalizing weight values

Step Key (or instruction) Display

1. Select application program w > 2 sec

2. Select Totalizing v repeatedly

3. Confirm setting Enter

CF
Symbol “ ” on the display:
application is active
4. If necessary: zero the balance/scale w

5. Place sample on balance/scale

(in this example, 380 g)

Enter
6. Store value in memory. Total weight is CF
displayed steadily; ∑ symbol flashes.

7. Remove sample from balance/scale

8. Place the next sample

on the balance/scale
(in this example, 575 g)
Enter
9. Store value in memory. Totalized stored CF
weight is displayed; symbol ∑ flashes.
Note: ∑ symbol remains on indicating
stored value in memory until cleared
10. To view the current weight for 2 seconds v
(if a printer is connected, a printout
is generated)
11. Clear totalizing memory v > 2 sec
(if a printer is connected, total is printed)
12. End Totalizing Enter
CF > 2 sec
13. Reactivate Totalizing (if no other v
application program has been selected)
(if a printer is connected, total is printed).
14. Repeat procedure starting from Step 6.

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 Specific Gravity

Purpose
Use this application program to determine the specific gravity of a sample. The result is
displayed with one decimal place. Beaker and wire not included with balance/scale.

Example: Determine the specific gravity of a solid.

Step Key (or instruction) Display

1. Select application program w > 2 sec

2. Select Specific Gravity v repeatedly

Enter
3. Confirm setting CF

Symbol “ ” on the display:

application is active

4. If necessary, zero the balance/scale w

5. Start application program v

6. Confirm the display, “airval” Enter

CF

7. Determine weight of the sample in air:

place sample on the balance/scale
Enter
8. Store weight-in-air value CF

9. Remove sample from balance/scale

10. Determine weight of sample in liquid:

connect wire and set up beaker

Enter
11. Confirm the display “Water” CF

12. Place sample in liquid

13. Store the weight-in-liquid value

Enter
and view the result CF

14. Clear the display w

Enter
15. Exit the Specific Gravity application CF > 2 sec

16. Reactivate Specific Gravity (if no other v

application program has been selected)

17. Repeat procedure starting from Step 5.

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 Calibration/Span Adjustment

Calibration is recommended after initial installation and each time the balance/scale
is moved.
Features The weight required for calibration/
Calibration/adjustment can be span adjustment is displayed.
performed only when: Standard calibration weights for selected
– there is no load on the balance/scale, models: to remove, see instructions on
– the balance/scale is zeroed, and page 6.
– the internal signal is stable. Press v to select a different weight
value.
If these conditions are not met, an error To cancel the procedure: press and hold
message is displayed. the Enter
CF key (> 2 sec.).

Example: Calibrate/adjust span of the balance/scale (here: model ELT 6001)

Step Key (or instruction) Display

1. Switch on the balance/scale e

2. Zero the balance/scale w

3. Start calibration q
The preset calibration weight
is displayed without the weight unit
(in this example, 5000 g)
4. To select a different calibration
weight value v repeatedly

Enter
5. Confirm calibration weight value and CF start calibration/span
adjustment

After the zero point is stored, the required

calibration weight flashes on the display.

6. Place the required calibration

weight on the balance/scale
The readout stops flashing if the weight
is applied within the defined time limit and
tolerance. If the weight value is accepted,
the display stops flashing and the stability
symbol appears on the display.

7. Remove the calibration weight

8. Calibration/span adjustment has been completed

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 Configuration (Setup Menu)

To configure the balance/scale; i.e., adapt the balance/scale to individual requirements.

Step Key (or instruction) Display

1. Switch off the balance/scale e
2. Switch on the balance/scale and e

while all segments are displayed w briefly

Navigation in the Setup Menu

Key Press briefly Press and hold
Enter
CF Menu level: Move to the right (cyclical) Confirm setting
v Menu item: Scrolling –
w Menu level: Move to the left Save settings and exit Setup

Parameter Settings (Overview) ο Factory setting √ User-defined setting

Setup 1 Weighing 1.1. Adapt filter 1.1.1 Very stable conditions
menu 1.1.2 ο Stable conditions
1.1.3 Unstable conditions
1.1.4 Very unstable conditions
1.2. Application filter 1.2.1 ο Final readout
1.2.2 Filling
1.3. Stability range 1.3.1 1/4 digit
1.3.2 1/2 digit
1.3.3 1 digit
1.3.4 ο 2 digits
1.3.5 4 digits
1.5. Calib./adjust./linearization: 1.5.1 ο Calibration/span adjustment
Function of the Q key 1.5.2 Linearization: for service
personnel only
1.5.3 Key blocked
1.6. Auto zero 1.6.1 ο On
1.6.2 Off
1.7. 1st weight unit, or 2nd unit 1.7.1 User-defined unit: see
in Toggle Weight Units app. to 1.7.23 “Toggling between Weight
Units”
5. and 6. Only relevant with built-in data interface: see corresponding interface description
8. Additional 8.1. Block key functions 8.1.1 All keys blocked except
functions for e and w
8.1.2 ο All keys unblocked
8.2. Automatic shut-off 8.2.1 ο After 2 minutes
8.2.2 After 5 minutes
8.2.3 After 10 minutes
9. Reset menu 9.1. Factory settings 9.1.1 Restore
9.1.2 ο Do not restore
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 Error Codes

Error codes are shown on the main display for approx. 2 seconds.
The program then returns automatically to the previous mode.

Display/Problem Cause Solution

No segments appear No power available Check the power supply
on the display
The AC adapter is not plugged in Plug in the AC adapter
Battery is drained Replace battery; recharge
battery using external charger
oL The load exceeds the Unload the balance/scale
balance/scale capacity
UL Weighing pan not in place Place the weighing pan
on the balance/scale
Something is touching Move the object that is
the weighing pan touching the weighing pan
disErr Display overflow: Reduce load on the
Value cannot be shown balance/scale
on the display
calErr Calibration parameter not met; Calibrate only when zero
e.g.: is displayed
– Balance/scale not zeroed Press w to tare the
balance/scale
– Balance/scale is loaded Unload the balance/scale
appErr Weight is too light or there is Increase the weight
no sample on the balance/scale on the balance/scale
with application in use
PrtErr Data interface for Contact the Sartorius
printing is blocked customer service center
Bal.Err Balance/scale loaded or defective Unload balance/scale before
when power was turned on switching on or contact
Sartorius customer service
Sys.Err Balance/scale defective Contact Sartorius customer
service
Max. weighing capacity The balance/scale was Place the weighing pan
is less than indicated switched on without on the balance/scale and
under “Specifications” the weighing pan in place press e
The weight readout The balance/scale was not Calibrate/adjust the
is obviously wrong calibrated/adjusted before weighing balance/scale
Balance/scale not zeroed Zero the balance/scale

If any other errors occur, contact your local Sartorius customer service center.

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 Overview

Specifications

Model GD502 ELT103 ELT602 ELT402 ELT202

Weighing capacity 500 ct 100 g 600 g 400 g 200 g
Readability g 0.005 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01
Tare range (subtractive) g 500 ct 100 g 600 g 400 g 200 g
Linearity <±g 0.015 ct 0.003 g 0.03 g 0.03 g 0.035 g
Operating temperature range 10°C to 30°C (273°K to 303°K; 50°F to 86°F)
Stabilization time (average) s 2.5 2.5 2 2 2
Adaptation to ambient conditions By selection of 1 of 4 optimized filter levels; display update:
0.1–0.8 (depends on filter level selected)
Calibration weight g 100 (F1)* 100 (F1)* 200 (F2)* 200 (F2)* 100 (F2)*
Net weight, approx. kg 1.2 1.2 1.35 1.35 1.25
Pan size mm 107 d 107 d 140+127 140 +127 140 +127
Power source/voltage/frequency AC adapter, 230 V or 115 V, +15% to –20%, 48–60 Hz
Power consumption (average) W 1 1 0.8 0.8 0.8
Power requirements, DC voltage 12 V to 20 V
Hours of operation with battery:
– Mignon, AA alkaline manganese
(2200 mAh), avg. h – – 35 35 35
– Rechargeable 1500 mAh,
fully ch., (NiMH), avg. h – – 24 24 24

Model ELT6001 ELT4001 ELT2001 ELT1001 ELT601 ELT6000

Weighing capacity g 6000 4000 2000 1000 600 6000
Readability g 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 1
Tare range (subtractive) g 6000 4000 2000 1000 600 6000
Linearity <±g 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 2
Operating temperature range 10°C to 30°C (273°K to 303°K; 50°F to 86°F)
Stabilization time (average) s 2 2 2 1.5 1.5 1.5
Adaptation to ambient conditions By selection of 1 of 4 optimized filter levels; display update:
0.1–0.8 (depends on filter level selected)
Calibration weight kg 5 (F2) 2 (F2) 2 (F2) 0,2 (F2)* 0,1 (F2)* 5 (M1)
Net weight, approx. kg 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.1 1.1 1.1
Pan size mm 140+127
Power source/voltage/frequency AC adapter, 230 V or 115 V, +15% to –20%, 48–60 Hz
Power requirements, DC voltage 12 V to 20 V
Power consumption (average) W 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.6
Hours of operation with battery:
– Mignon, AA alkaline manganese
(2200 mAh), avg. h 35 35 35 60 60 60
– Rechargeable 1500 mAh,
fully ch., (NiMH), avg. h 24 24 24 42 42 42

* = included in delivery
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 Accessories (Options)

Product Order No.

Data interface, mounting kit
– RS-232 interface with cable YADAP-RS
– USB interface with cable YADAP-USB

Data printer YDP03-0CE

Lock-down capability LC-1

(for anti-theft locking device)

Calibration weights
– for ELT6001 (5 kg; F2) YCW6548-00
– for ELT4001/2001 (2 kg; F2) YCW6248-00
– for ELT6000 (5 kg; M1) YCW655-00
– for weight compartment, (rear side), (100 g; F1) Available on request

Round glass draft shield Available on request

(25 mm high)

Weighing pan
– Round Available on request
– Rectangular Available on request

Pan support
– Round Available on request
– Rectangular Available on request

Leveling feet (set of one adjustable foot and one fixed foot) Available on request

Plug for level indicator port Available on request

Covers
– Battery compartment Available on request
– Interface port Available on request
– Below-balance/scale port Available on request

Weight compartment Available on request

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 Sartorius AG
Weender Landstrasse 94–108
37075 Goettingen, Germany

Phone +49.551.308.0
Fax +49.551.308.3289
www.sartorius.com

Copyright by Sartorius AG,

Goettingen, Germany.
All rights reserved. No part
of this publication may
be reprinted or translated in
any form or by any means
without the prior written
permission of Sartorius AG.
The status of the information,
specifications and illustrations
in this manual is indicated
by the date given below.
Sartorius AG reserves the
right to make changes to the
technology, features,
specifications and design of the
equipment without notice.

Status:
August 2005, Sartorius AG,
Goettingen, Germany

W4A000 · KT
Publication No.: WEL6001-e05081

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