A&D MC-30K, MC-10K manual Introduction, About This Manual, Features

1. Introduction

This manual describes how the MC Series Mass Comparator Balances, MC-10K and MC-30K, work and how to get the most out of them in terms of performance.

Read this manual thoroughly before using the balance and keep it at hand for future reference.

For other functions and operations that this manual does not describe, refer to the GX-K series instruction manual.

1-1. About This Manual

This manual consists of the following five parts:

Basic operation	Describes precautions, the balance's construction and basic
	operation.
Adapting to the environment ....	Describes response (and stability) adjustment to adapt to
	the environment where there is vibration or drafts, the way to
	maintain weighing precision in a variation of ambient
	temperature, calibration and calibration test.
Selecting functions	Describes functions of the balance.

Interface and communication ... Describes the RS-232C serial interface and external contact input. The RS-232C serial interface can communicate with a computer that requests weighing data and controls the balance. This RS-232C interface is for use with a computer or printer. The external contact input commands the balance re-zeroing and data output.

Maintenance	Describes maintenance, error codes, troubleshooting,
	specifications and options.

1-2. Features

Display resolution, one digit greater than a standard balance. This allows management of OIML class F1 or lower weights.

Capable of weighing small amounts of powdery or liquid material, even with a massive tare.

When used as a mass comparator, the balance can achieve even more precise weighing, by using the optional auto-centering pan (sold separately), which reduces eccentric loading errors.

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