Sartorius Industry
Tips and Tricks – Product and Application Training
Confirming or Busting the Myths
1.
Sartorius Industry products have the most
complex and complicated menu structures
on the market.
2.
Sartorius indicators are so accurate they
improve the performance of inferior bases.
3.
Sartorius calibration procedures are
cumbersome and restrictive.
4.
Sartorius display stabilization is the
fastest in the industry.
Confirming or Busting the Myths
5.
Sartorius scales are too delicate for rugged
industry applications.
6.
Sartorius strain gauge bases are essentially
indentical to competitors.
7.
Sartorius A to D setup takes forever to
learn and perform.
The Myth
Sartorius calibration procedures are
cumbersome and restrictive.
The Test
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Using a Midrics 2 indicator calibrate using a non-default weight value
in pounds while scale reads in kilogram.
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Using a Midrics 2 indicator change the calibration unit of measure
and calibrate with metric weights will while weighing in kilograms.
Midrics, Combics Indicators
Calibration/adjustment: use only the weights you have
The easy way to change a calibration weight
during operation
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Hotkey to activate the calibration
Press Tare for 2 sec. to start the calibration
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Start-up screen
Two possible start-up screens, depending of the indicator setup:
 Start-up screen 1: Setup with calibration weight
“default value”
Or
 Start-up screen 2: Setup with calibration weight
“user defined value”
The overwriting of the calibration value can be done mid-calibration, whether
using “default” or menu set “user defined value”
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Start-up screen 1
Setup with calibration weight default value
In the menu, the code 1.9.1 is selected (Ext. calibration default weight)
EXT.C.DEF
Start-up screen ( 2 sec.) afterwards the
next step will be shown automatically
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- 15.000 kg
Predefined weight is shown
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Operation screen
- 10.000 kg
Enter new weight “10.000” (overwrite)
confirm with the Tare key:
Then continue with loading the weight.
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1.
Position the calibration weight on the weighing platform
2.
The difference between measured value and
the true mass is shown with a plus or minus
sign.
3.
Start adjustment
4.
After adjustment, the calibration weight value is displayed.
- 0.002 kg
10.000 kg
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Start-up screen 2
Setup with calibration weight value defined by user
In the menu, the code 1.9.3 is selected (Calibration with selectable weight).
EXT.C.USR
Start-up screen ( 2 sec.) afterwards the next step
will be shown automatically
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5.000 kg
User defined weight is shown
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Operation screen
- 10.000 kg
Enter new weight “10.000” (overwrite)
confirm with the Tare key:
Then continue with loading the weight.
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1.
Position the calibration weight on the weighing platform
2.
The difference between measured value and
the true mass is shown with a plus or minus
sign.
3.
Start adjustment
4.
After adjustment, the calibration weight value is displayed.
- 0.002 kg
10.000 kg
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Remark
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Setup code 1.9.1 selected (calibration default weight):
The overwriting of the calibration value replaces the default weight value
just for this action, for the next calibration action the old calibration value
appears again.
Setup code 1.9.3 selected („User weight“, calibration with selectable weight).
The overwriting of the calibration value replaces the original user weight
value. The new calibration value will be recalled for the next calibration.
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The Myth
Sartorius A to D setup takes forever to learn and perform.
The Test

Using a Midrics 2 set capacity, readability, initial weight unit and
calibrate in under one minute.

Increase/decrease readability in less than 15 seconds.
Have you ever...
Heard a customer say during a demonstration:
“Did I say 0.001 kg? Sorry, I meant 0.001 pound...”
Had a customer call and say:
“I was just told by the auditors that I need more accuracy...”
Had your technician say:
“I couldn’t calibrate the last scale because I only brought pound weights...”
The Myth
Sartorius indicators are so accurate –
they improve the performance of inferior bases
The Test

Connect an MIS2 to low performance stain gauge base.
Increase the accuracy beyond manufacturers specifications.

Doran Model 4200 – NTEP 3000 d, extended range 6000 d, maximum range 10,000 d

Set MIS2 at 20,000 d
Set MIS2 at 40,000 d
...And what about Mettler / Toledo?

Panther Plus is capped at 10,000 d as a process indicator

No Sartorius indicators are capped at any particular resolution level

Panther requires the technicians to scroll through ALL menu options to change a
single setting before exiting the menu

Sartorius can directly select as few or as many changes as necessary, exiting the
menu at any time

Cost? The Panther Plus is not close...
OK, but what about response and stability time?
The Myth
Mettler / Toledo out performs Sartorius in response and stability time.
The Test

Connect Panther Plus to low performance base.
Increase the accuracy to maximum recommended specifications.

Connect an MIS2 to low performance base.
Increase the accuracy beyond recommended specifications.

Fastest display update during fill process?
Fastest settle time on static load?
What performance can be expected out of a higher quality Sartorius base?
The Test

Connect an MIS2 to standard Sartorius CAPP1U-20CC stain gauge base.

Set MIS2 capacity to 20 kg
Set MIS2 readability to 0.0005 kg (40,000 d)

Set MIS2 capacity to 20 kg
Set MIS2 readability to 0.0002 kg (100,000 d)
So, what can we conclude about Midrics indicators?

Capacity, readability, unit of measure and calibration complete in 45 seconds or less

Medium to low quality bases will show significant performance gains
1) accuracy
2) stabilization time
3) filling speed

Sartorius can directly select as few or as many changes as necessary,
exiting the menu at any time

Sartorius does not restrict the number of divisions, even on a $550 indicator

If a quality base is used quality performance will result
Combics Indicators
Something Old...
Something New...
 Improved accuracy, speed, flexibility in IP69K housing
The New Generation CAIS Indicator

More accurate A to D conversions than CIS

13 segment display allows clear alpha characters for easier
programming and clear user prompts

CAIS2 now includes 0 – 9 keypad

5 step Midrics style A to D setup

IP69K versions available

Cables exit top or bottom of housing

Change readability without recalibration

3 weight units with individual readability settings
The Test

Change display update speed.
Full alpha text descriptions of menu options are shown.

Fast A to D setup.

Quick calibration with override.

Three weight unit display – independently programmable.

Display original numeric menu selection codes.
Signum Advanced – Is it a scale or a balance?
Something
Old...
Signum Advanced – Is it a scale or a balance?
Something
New...
 Laboratory accuracy in an industrial housing
The Myth
High resolution and rugged design are impossible in one scale.
The Test

Test Unit: Signum SIWA capacity 15 kg
Set readability to 0.0001 kg (150,000 d)

Test Unit: Signum SIWA capacity 7 kg
Set readability to 0.05 gram (150,000 d)
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Calibrate, check repeatability, over load 500%, re-check calibration
Sartorius Training Philosophy
Application training for both sales and service is a critical component to success in the market place.
It is not sufficient to train technicians on repairs alone.
They need to know product capabilities and limitations to be effective.
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Sartorius sells a unique product with unique advantages that few customers imagine are possible.

Industry sales are driven by end user demand. While price is important performance and
knowledge are critical.
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The effective Sartorius rep is always asking “...but what if you could do better for less.”?