4.5 Putting into operation
4.5.1 Connecting the balance
Death or serious injury due to electric shock
Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the METTLER TOLEDO power cable designed for your instrument.
2 Connect the power cable to a grounded power outlet.
3 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
4 Check the cables and the power plug for damage and replace them if damaged.
1 Install the cables in such a way that they cannot be damaged or interfere with operation.
2 Plug the connection cable into the weighing platform and the terminal (interface SICS422).
3 Secure both plugs by firmly tightening the knurled nut.
4 Insert the plug of the power cable into a grounded power outlet that is easily accessible.
Note
Do not connect the instrument to a power outlet controlled by a switch. After switching on the instrument, it
must warm up before giving accurate results.
4.5.2 Switching on the balance
The weighing platform is connected to the terminal.
Insert the plug of the power cable into a power outlet.
The terminal starts up automatically.
The balance is switched on.
4.5.3 Leveling the balance
Precise leveling is essential for repeatable and accurate weighing results.
The balance must be leveled and adjusted each time it is moved to a new location.
XK155KSD5C, XK604KMC, XK1003KMD2C, XK1004KMD5C
1 Level the weighing platform by turning the 4 leveling screws
(1).
2 Check if all leveling screws sit flat on the surface.
3 Check the stability of the weighing platform by pressing down
on each corner.
If leveling is successful, the air bubble is in the center of the
level indicator (2).
Comparator Balances
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