Radwag XA 220.4Y.A PLUS Analytical Balance

Door Opening Automation

The innovative weighing chamber system for door opening and closing guarantees smooth and quiet door movement, and eliminates vibrations that may disturb the measurement. The solution enables to define how wide the door is to be opened.

Antistatic Weighing Chamber

XA 4Y.A PLUS microbalance is a device where the influence of electrostatics onto the weighing result has been eliminated due to use of special antistatic coating of the glass panes, and thanks to an in-built ionizer.

The ionizer compensates electric charges inside the weighing chamber upon placing the sample in it. The lower relative humidity and a reading unit of the balance, the more evident influence of static electricity.

The ionizer neutralizes any uncompensated electric charge accumulated on the weighed object. The influence of static electricity gives greater repeatability error, often also greater error of indication.

Measurement errors, due to the harmful effects of electrostatics, often reach the value of thousands of reading units and more. The problem concerns non-conductive samples, e.g. glass flasks, paper filters, plastics, etc.

Antistatic ionizer implemented in XA 4Y.A PLUS balances, due to the application of modern technology, compensates both cations and anions. The ionizer activates when the balance door opens, and deactivates when the door is closed. It is possible to control ionizer operation using weighing instrument panel. The operation is signalled by blue LED diode which emits light when the ionizer is on.

Smart Min Weight

With use of the “Smart Min Weight” function, the XA 4Y.A PLUS automatically adjusts resolution of the range to the currently weighed mass. This results with improvement of the minimum sample weight parameter by 30%.

Warnings System

When the sensors for constant monitoring of ambient conditions and level status record deviations, the balance displays warnings about potential errors occurrence during weighing.

21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Module

XA 4Y.A PLUS balances are compliant with 21 CFR part 11 and EU GMP part 4, annex 11. This means that the XA 4Y series features numerous functions for protecting and monitoring work results of particular operators.

Full data protection is ensured by:

• advanced password settings,
• verification of log-in operation correctness,
• assigning permissions to operators,
• auto log out,
• electronic signature, e.g. for series of measurements,
• granting/denying access to data management
• data backup,
• modifications saved to Audit Trail file.

Faster Measurement with The New CPU

XA 4Y.A PLUS balances feature Dual Core 2 x 1 GHz processor which delivers noticeable performance improvements including faster operation and shorter stabilization time retaining high repeatability values.

16 GB RAM – more data management possibilities

16 GB RAM offers possibility of recording data in a form of complex reports. Time and statistic data diagrams on series of weighments are another useful option.

Ergonomic Mechanical Design

Latch-type system of weighing chamber components fastening allows fast and easy tool-free assembly/disassembly, which facilitates keeping the chamber clean, and which makes it easy to install a manual adapter for pipettes calibration.

Smart system of pressures equalization guarantees stable measurement. It eliminates errors generated by rapid change of pressure inside the weighing chamber.

A real novelty is an option of lighting the weighing pan up using a LED diode, the diode does not affect the weighing chamber temperature.

Mobile Control

Standard Wireless Connection means possibility to send data from 4Y balance to a mobile iOS or Android device via special data management apps. Wireless communication between the indicator and the weighing instrument enables operating the 4Y balance that is placed inside laminar flow hoods and fume cupboards.

Data Safety

All 4Y series balances feature internal ALIBI memory guaranteeing safety and automatic record of measurements, it also offers possibility to preview, copy and archive data.

Defined Profiles

Four predefined profiles enable automatic balance parameters customization.

• FAST – the measurement result is obtained in a very short time,
• FAST DOSING – the balance quickly reacts to mass changes, especially useful for dosing or adding more product to the dispensed portion,
• PRECISION – balance settings providing the minimum standard deviation of sd ≤ 0.01,
• USER – customization of the parameters in accordance with operator’s requirements.

FEATURES

DATA EXCHANGE THROUGH USB STORAGE DEVICES

• update balance software
• export weighing data
• export/import databases
• export/import balance settings
• exchange data between balances

INFRARED PROXIMITY SENSORS

Optional functions:

• PRINT function
• TARE function
• sensor’s sensitivity adjustment

PORTABILITY

Application:

Elimination of extra sources of vibration

Using wireless terminal facilitates elimination of additional vibrations resulting from daily operation on a balance. Owing to that, balances with highest resolutions might be used without the need of dedicated weighing workstations.

Convenience and comfort of weighing in fume cupboards and laminar flow cabins

Wireless communication between a terminal and a weighing module makes balance operation more comfortable and safer.

Balance isolation form influence of environmental conditions

Wireless communication allows to either place the weighing module inside a draft shield or to isolate it from the operator. This allows to weight toxic substances without putting operator’s health or life at risk.

Enhanced pipetting ergonomics

Pipettes calibration process requires both, measurements precision and fast operation. Radwag wireless communication creates a new dimension of comfort for your daily enjoyment.

INTERFACES

• Ethernet
• 2×USB
• 2×RS 232
• 4 in / 4 out
• WiFi 2,4GHz b,g,n

REMOVABLE WEIGHING CHAMBER

• fully removable components of the weighing chamber
• uncomplicated and fast disassembly requiring use of no tools
• latch-type system for components assembly
• easy maintenance and cleaning

2-POINT ADJUSTMENT

It minimizes linearity errors simultaneously providing reliable indications for the whole weighing range.

REFLEX LEVEL SYSTEM

New autolevelling system PLUS series balances ensures:

• ground tilt test,
• automatic balance levelling,
• control of the correct balance level,
• confirmation of correct balance level on adjustment and weighing reports.

ANTISTATIC WEIGHING CHAMBER

The ionizer neutralizes any uncompensated electric charge accumulated on the weighed object. The influence of static electricity gives greater repeatability error, often also greater error of indication.

SMART MIN WEIGHT

PLUS balances automatically adjusts resolution of the range to the currently weighed mass.

COMPLIANCE WITH 21 CFR PART 11

Full data protection is ensured by:

• advanced password settings,
• verification of log-in operation correctness,
• assigning permissions to operators,
• auto log out,
• electronic signature, e.g. for series of measurements,
• granting/denying access to data management
• data backup,
• modifications saved to Audit Trail file.

PRESSURE EQUALIZATION SYSTEM

Elimination of errors caused by pressure variations.

LIT-UP WEIGHING PAN

Directional LED diode that does not influence the temperature inside the weighing chamber.

FUNCTIONS

AUTOTEST

Diagnostic function aiming at metrological parameters determination (repeatability), the parameters are determined for the actual conditions of use. When speaking of repeatability it may be also used for weighing time optimization. Autotest is operated in an automatic mode thus operator’s time is saved.

DOSING

Weighing process for which reference mass has been determined together with tolerance for its determination. Dosing tolerance is given in [%] and it is calculated in relation to the reference value thus being a permissible deviation of this process. This solution is used for weighing powders, liquids and loose materials. Dosing function performance is often supported with bargraph – load indicator. For industrial scales it is possible to use a control systems of dosing process.

PERCENT WEIGHING

Percent Weighing function is used for comparision of measured products with mass standard. Mass of a mass standard may be a numeric value taken from a database or it may be determined through a measurement process. Each measured product is compared to mass standard, mass of which is presumed as a model 100% ideal mass. For products weighing less than the mass standard, obtained results are lower than 100%, for products weighing more, the obtained results are greatly  exceeded.

PARTS COUNTING

Function using mass measurement for determination of  measured items quantity. Mass of a single item is required for this process. It may be either estimated through weighment or taken from a database. For items counting the following algorithm is used: all items mass / single item mass = quantity. Function operation is supperted by a mechanism of Automatic Correction of Accuracy. This allows to update single item mass in course of the process. To a certain extend Automatic Correction of Accuracy eliminates error which may be a result of different mass values of seemingly alike single elements. For industry solutions items counting may be simultaneously carried out with checkweighing and dosing thus industry solutions feature audio signalling base informing that specified number of items has been weighed. It is possible to apply weighing systems using few platfroms of different MAX capacities and different accuracies.

FORMULATION

Function supporting the mixture making process, wherein the mixture contains various components. Formulation function usually uses the balance/scale database of components. Formulation serves for monitored checkweighing of every single component with a given tolerance. It is enriched with a set of individual settings.

STATISTICS

Statistiscs function registers and analyses performed measurements. This supplies the user withthe following information: Max and Min standard deviation, average value, variance, range et.

CHECKWEIGHING

Checkweighing function is used for checking whether the measured sample mass is within the predefined threshold values, Low [LO] and Hgh [HI]. The thresholds are given in [g] and [kg] units. Current state of a sample being measured is signalled by means of pictorgams located on a display for laboratory balances, for industrial scales Stackligt System is used. This visual +/- inspection is in operation during segregation, control or packing process of products for which mass has bees determined with a specifaied tolerance, eg. 12860 g 961

IR SENSORS

Programmable function supporting the weighing process through control of the following options: sliding weighing chamber doors, printout, zeroing, tarring etc. Especially appreciated wherever preventing the balance from soiling is important.

UNDER-PAN WEIGHING

The solution enables weighing with use of a stand, which is advisable for loads of non-standard shapes and dimensions and those that generate magnetic field.

GLP PROCEDURES

Diagnostic function allowing to objectively document performed measurements. GLP procedures may be either presented in a short report form or extended one.

ANIMAL WEIGHING

Process of mass determination for a product which may unwillingly reposition within the weighing pan. Mass determination in such cases requires much longer period of time when compared to typical weighing process. It is the user who defines period of time needed for control of measured product mass. The user can thus optimize the function depending on the measured product characteristics.

PIPETTES CALIBRATION

Function verifying correctness of piston pipettes functioning, the verification is performed via gravimetric measurement of the excreted liquid. Pipettes calibration may be either a stand-alone module or it may be operated

AIR DENSITY CORRECTION

Function performing correction of mass measurement indication, wherein the air density is taken into account. It is used in balances with reading unit < 0,01 mg.

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR

Automatic side panes opened via touch-free IR sensors.

DIFFERENTIAL WEIGHING

Differential weighing informs about mass variation a particular sample, wherein the said variation is a result of manufacturing processes.

Differential weighing is often applied in product control process, for which reference product parameters have been specified in order to be used as a source of comparison for the whole series.

Insuchcasestandard deviation is the information which tells about quality and completeness of a final product. For systems based on a feed-back technique such information may be used by control units.

REPLACEABLE UNIT

Replaceable units.

STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL

Statistical control for determination of basic statistical criteria: maximum, minimum, standard deviation, mean values for each batch, etc.

ALIBI MEMORY

“ALIBI” memory enables saving and storing up to 100000 measurements.  Measurements are saved automatically upon each pressing of the key. There is no need for any additional operations or changing settings.

The following data related with the measurements is saved: measurement date; measurement time; result (mass); tare value; operator carrying out the measurement (logged in); product name.

The software saves the measurement in a so called loop, i.e. when the measurement no. 100001 is saved, the measurement 1 gets automatically deleted from the memory.

Measurements saved to balance memory cannot be deleted.

You can preview and print out the data saved to the ALIBI database.

WI-FI®

Wi-Fi® offers possibility to send data from balance to a mobile iOS or Android device, via special data management apps. Wireless communication between the indicator and the weighing instrument enables operating the balance that is placed inside a laminar flow hood or a fume cupboard.

DATASHEET

 ACCESSORIES

• Automatic pipettes
• “Pipettes” PC software
• Adapters for pipettes calibration
• Workstation for pipettes calibration
• Granite Antivibration tables
• Antivibration tables for laboratory balances
• Professional weighing table
• Audit Trial Reader
• E2R System
• Label Editor R02
• Parameter Editor
• R.Barcode
• R-LAB
• RAD-KEY
• RADWAG Connect
• RADWAG Development Studio
• RADWAG Remote Desktop
• labVIEW Driver
• Under-Pan Weighing Rack 
• Density determination kit
• Receipt Printer
• Label Printers
• THBR 2.0 System – Ambient Conditions Monitoring
• RS 232 cables (scale-EPSON Printer)
• USB Hubs
• Moxa Uport 1110 Converter
• RS 232, RS 485 cables
• Protective cover for balances
• Barcode Scanners
• Holder for laboratory flasks
• Holder for test tubes and filters
• Anti-Draft Chamber for XA 4Y Balances
• Displays
• Power Adapters

ADDITIONAL MODULES

21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Module

The 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Module is a solution especially useful for those users who are obliged to conform to provisions of 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Part 4, Annex 11 regulations. These two documents determine the rules for using electronic records and signatures.

Data protection is guaranteed by:

• advanced password settings,
• control of logging correctness, various permission levels,
• data management access,
• backup,
• electronic signature,
• time-defined automatic logout,
• modification record to Audit Trail file.

The module features “Audit Trail” which registers each data modification (date, start value, modified value, operator responsible for the modification). This enables tracking all activities and modifying them in the future if required.

The Audit Trail Reader freeware allows users to acquire data from the weighing instrument and export it as files to pdf, xls, csv, html formats.