iBalance 101 

The iBalance 101 is the perfect Lab / Reloading / Precision scale. It reads 100 grams in 0.005 gram increments. The iBalance comes complete with a F2 Calibration weight and AC Adaptor. The extra-large Backlit LCD makes for easy reading. Included wind cover slides open on 3 sides for ease of use. The base of the scale has height adjustable rubber feet, these are used in combination with the included level bubble so you can set the scale at a perfectly flat angle (for optimum accuracy).

This scale reads in 8 Standard modes for a wide array of uses. It also has a parts counting feature which can count items as small as a grain of rice, and give you the total amount of items placed on the scale. You can choose from multiple sample sizes for parts counting (this scale is truly professional technology)

This Professional scale is fully adjustable and programmable. You can customize the auto-off time, parts counting errors, backlight and more. The i101 is also perfect for reloading with 0.1 Grain accuracy and a big 1500 Grain capacity.

Displays in Grams, Ounces, Grains, Troy Ounces, Pennyweight, Carats, Miligrams and Parts Counting

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Specifications

iBalance 101

iBalance 101
Specifications
Capacity
100g / 3.5274oz / 100000mg / 3.2150ozt / 64.300dwt / 500ct / 1543.2gn
Dimensions
6.6" (W) x 9.45" (L) x 2.5" (H)
Tray/Platform Size
3-7/8" Diameter
Linearity
+/- 0.005g
Max Overload
150% of Capacity
Power Source
6 AA batteries or AC Adapter (included)
Operation temp.
32 - 104F (0 - 40C)
Readabilty / Accuracy
+/- 0.005g / 0.0002oz / 5.0mg / 0.0002ozt / 0.005dwt / 0.05ct / 0.1gn
Warranty
Lifetime/30 year worldwide warranty

Features

  • Reads 100 grams  x 0.005 gram (0.1 grain)
  • Reads in 8 Standard Modes+
  • Parts Counting Feature
  • Adjustable auto off time
  • Removable Stainless Steel Weighing Platform
  • Digital Auto calibration
  • Tare Function (up to 100g)
  • Large Backlit LCD display
  • Net weight / stability and low battery indicators
  • Calibration Weight Included
  • AC Adaptor included
  • Included wind cover that slides open on 3 sides for ease of use
  • Lifetime/30 year Worldwide Warranty

User Manual

2004-2007 iBalance ...

2004-2007 iBalance 101 Owner's Manual & Updates

2004-2007 iBalance 101 Owner's Manual & Updates

(NOT for the 1998/1999 Models, for those models please click here)

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING CALIBRATION /

SCALE MANUAL CORRECTION

 

In order to enter calibration mode you must quickly press and release the zero and on/off keys. If you hold the keys for too long the scale will simply turn back off. So, to enter calibration mode press the Z key then press ON/OFF and quickly release the keys. The scale will enter calibration mode and you can then follow the regular calibration instructions.

Low Batteries & Faulty AC Adaptors are the #1 cause of scale malfunction and inaccuracy! We test all of our scale returns from consumers. Fully 60% of consumer returns are simply dead or low batteries. This sounds silly but it's true! A scale will perform slowly, or read inaccurately when it has low batteries. Please replace the batteries often (and only use good quality batteries). We include good quality batteries with all of our scales but batteries can run low in storage. A Faulty AC adaptor can cause your scale to act unstable with numbers "jumping" all around. Please test your scale with a good set of batteries (instead of the AC adaptor) to determine if perhaps the AC adaptor is faulty.

 

Please click here for the full printable 2004-2007 iBal 101 Manual

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

All safety messages are identified by the words "WARNING" and "CAUTION". These words mean the following:

eq \o\ac(△,!)!WARNING

Important information to alert you to a situation that might cause serious injury and damage to your property if instructions are not followed.

eq \o\ac(△,!)!CAUTION

Important information that tells how to prevent damage to the equipment.

When using the i101, the following safety precautions should always be followed.

 

eq \o\ac(△,!)! WARNING

Use only the correct AC adaptor with the scale. Other adaptors may cause permanent electrical damage.

 

eq \o\ac(△,!)! CAUTION

Avoid placing the scale in direct sunlight, this may cause discoloration or malfunction.

 

Replace all batteries at the same time – Do not replace only a portion of the 6 batteries as this may cause a malfunction.

 

If the scale is not to be used for a long period of time, remove all batteries from the battery compartment to avoid leakage, which may cause damage to this scale.

 

Avoid overloading the scale, as this may cause permanent damage and void your warranty – do not EVER put more then 100 grams on the scale.

 

Keep the scale away from water – this scale is not water resistant. Shock, injury and electrical damage can occur if used in a wet location!

 

Matter charged with static electricity could affect accuracy. Discharge all static electricity. For example, one method is to use Static-Guard spray, and spray it on both sides of the weighing platform.

1

Counting procedures

1.Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the scale.

Wait for "0" to appear on the display.

2.Start the Count Procedure

If necessary, press [ZERO] key to set the display to “0”.

3. Place a given number of samples of an item on the pan (the Sample Size should be either 102050 or 100 pieces). The weight of these samples will show on the display.

4. Press the [UNIT] key several times to put the scale in PCS mode (the indicator should be on pcs).

5. Select the sample size (the same as you chose above) by pressing the [PCS] key (press it as many times as necessary to put it in the correct sample size (the sample size is the same as in step three =102050or100),

6. Press the [UNIT] key, the display will show “pass”, then after 2 seconds, the scale will remember the sample size you selected and show the starting sample size on the display

(you can now remove the samples if you want to return the scale to 0)

7. Place the items that you want counted onto the tray and the total number of items will show on the display.

8. Press the “UNIT” key to exit the counting function and return to normal weighing or you can press ON/OFF to turn the scale off .

NOTE: the weight of unit sample > 10e.

FUNCTION SETTINGS

1. Enter function setting mode.

The scale should be OFF. Press and hold [UNIT] first, then press and release [ON/OFF] (while keeping [UNIT] pressed) the display will show LIGHT or A_OFF arrow and the display will show 888888 Now you can release the UNIT key.

2. Selection of auto backlight mode.

Press [UNIT] to select auto backlight function, the display will show an arrow next to LIGHT , this means auto backlight function active, press [UNIT] again, the display will not show the arrow next to LIGHT, this means the auto backlight function is inactive, i.e. shut off backlight function.

3. Selection of auto shut off mode.

Press [ZERO] to select auto shut off function, the display will show an arrow next to A_OFF, this means auto shut off function active. Press [ZERO] again, the display will not show an arrow next to A_OFF, this means the auto shut off function is inactive.

4. Return to weighing mode.

Press [ON/OFF] to turn the power off, press [ON/OFF] again to turn on the power and the scale will return to normal weighing mode.

 

CALIBRATION

On some model i201 scales there is a different calibration entry method The correction is that to enter calibration mode you must quickly press and release the zero and on/off keys. If you hold the keys for too long the scale will simply turn back off. So, to enter calibration mode press the Z key then press on/off and quickly release the keys. The scale will enter calibration mode and you can then follow the regular calibration instructions.

When to calibrate - calibration is RARELY required.

Calibration may be required when the scale is first set up for use, or if the scale is moved to a different altitude or gravitation. This is necessary because the weight of a mass in one location is not necessarily the same in another location. Also, with time and use, mechanical deviations can occur.

 

How to calibrate

**you must have an accurate 100 gram weight or combination of weights in order to calibrate**

1. The scale must be powered OFF. Press and hold [ZERO] first, then Press [ON/OFF] while keeping the [ZERO] button depressed, then release both keys. The display will show the A/D value (a series of random numbers).

2.Wait for the stable indicator to be displayed, Press [UNIT] the display will show "00SAVE", then after 2 seconds the display will return to the random A/D value.

3.Place 200 grams of weight(s) on platform. Wait for the stable indicator to display, then press [UNIT], the display will show "00SAVE". Calibration is complete, remove the weight(s).

4.Turn the scale OFF (Press the ON/OFF key) , then turn it back ON and check some weight readings. If calibration is still incorrect, repeat calibration but try it more slowly.

If calibration is repeatedly incorrect then: 1) Replace the batteries, 2) Try a more stable surface or vibration and interference free location, 3) Be sure there is no static electricity on the scale (use an anti-static spray to remove static electricity)

 

FEATURES

l Auto shut off (optional) Auto calibration

l Auto zero tracking Auto backlight (optional)

l Low battery indication g /oz/mg/ozt/dwt/ct/gn/pcs conversion

l Large LCD (6digits 15 mm high) with counting function

l Large square weighing tray

l Net weight/stability indication

0.005 gram division – professional accuracy

 

WEIGHING

Before weighing

 

Whenever possible, please allow the scale to warm up for 30 seconds after first turning the power on so that the scale will function properly and accurately.

 

Error messages

EEEE: Overload

: Low battery

 

Calibration may be required before weighing.

Calibration is rarely needed. Read "CALIBRATION" first and if necessary, calibrate your scale for accurate weighing.

 

Weighing procedures

 

1.Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the scale.

When the power is turned on, all display segments appear for a few seconds and "0" will appear on the display.

 

2.Select the weighing unit with [UNIT].

Press [UNIT] to select a weighing unit "g""oz" "mg""ozt" "dwt""ct""gn" or "pcs".

Once the unit has been selected, the selected unit will be displayed next to the weight value.

 

3.Start weighing

If you do not use a container for weighing,

Verify the reading is "0". If not, press [ZERO] to display "0".

Place objects on the weighing platform to weigh.

When the reading becomes stable, the stable indicator is displayed.

 

If you use a container for weighing,

Place an empty container on the platform.

Wait for the stability indicator to be displayed and press [ZERO].

Place the objects to be weighed in the container.

When the reading becomes stable, the stable indicator is displayed.

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1999-2000 iBalance ...

1999-2000 iBalance 101 Owner's Manual

(NOT for the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Models)

Low Batteries & Faulty AC Adaptors are the #1 cause of scale malfunction and inaccuracy! We test all of our scale returns from consumers. Fully 60% of consumer returns are simply dead or low batteries. This sounds silly but it's true! A scale will perform slowly, or read inaccurately when it has low batteries. Please replace the batteries often (and only use good quality batteries). We include good quality batteries with all of our scales but batteries can run low in storage. A Faulty AC adaptor can cause your scale to act unstable with numbers "jumping" all around. Please test your scale with a good set of batteries (instead of the AC adaptor) to determine if perhaps the AC adaptor is faulty.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All safety messages are identified by the words warning and caution. These words mean the following:

Warning Important information to alert you to a situation that might cause serious injury and damage to your property if instructions are not followed.

Caution
Important information that tells how to prevent damage to the equipment.

When using the iBalance, the following safety precautions should always be followed.

Warning: Use only the correct AC adaptor with the scale. Other adaptors may cause permanent electrical damage.

Caution: Avoid placing the scale in direct sunlight, this may cause discoloration or malfunction.

Replace all batteries at the same time. Do not replace only a portion of the 6 batteries as this may cause a malfunction.

If the scale is not to be used for a long period of time, remove all batteries from the battery compartment to avoid leakage which may cause damage to this scale.

Overload (placing more then 100 grams on the scale) may cause permanent damage.

Do not get the scale wet or operate on any wet surface.

Matter charged with static electricity could cause inaccuracy. Discharge all static electricity. If the scale becomes charged with static electricity remove the tray and spray both sides with a discharging spray (static guard type spray).

SPECIFICATIONS
Platter 145~145mm
Net/gross weight 820/950g
Package Standard carton: 22.5x15.5x8(cm3)
8 Units in one box: 48x18.5x34(cm3)
Operating Temperature 0-40c(32-104f)
Power source 6 AA Size Batteries or AC/DC
Adapter 9V/100mA (optional)

WARRANTY
This scale is warranted from all defects in materials or craftsmanship for 1 year from date of purchase. Any defect created by misuse, abuse, overload or physical damage is not covered. Also any incidental or consequential damage is not covered. We do not accept returns of used scales from our resellers. You must return your scale directly to our repair center.

For fast warranty service please send the scale with a note describing the problem and your return address to:

My Weigh Warranty Dept
3402 E Thomas Rd #33
Phoenix AZ 85018

Please make sure you include a copy of your original receipt as proof of purchase and $10 to cover the cost of postage. The scale must be completely clean and devoid of all lab & food matter. Unsanitary or unclean scales will be destroyed without repair. If you use your scale to weigh gunpowder or other hazmats please be especially careful to sanitize and clean the scale before you send it to us.

CALIBRATION
Calibration may be required when the scale is first set up for use or if the scale is moved to a new location. This is necessary because the weight of a mass in one location is not necessarily the same in another location. Also, temperature and altitude can affect the calibration of the scale.

Calibration Procedure

  1. You must have an accurate 100 gram weight in order to calibrate
  2. Before entering calibration mode, press [ON/OFF] to turn the power on for 1 minute. This will allow the scale to warm up.
  3. Enter calibration mode. Press [ON/OFF] to turn the power off. Now Press and hold [ZERO] first, then Press and release [ON/OFF], now release [ZERO], the display will show the A/D value (a random series of numbers).
  4. Calibration using the weight. Wait five seconds then Press [SET] the display will show "00SAVE", after 2 seconds, the display will return to it's default random value.
  5. Place a 100g weight on platform. Wait five seconds, then press [SET], the display will show "00SAVE" and now calibration in finished.
  6. Return to weighing mode. Press [ON/OFF] to turn the power off. Press [ON/OFF] again to turn on the power and the scale will return to normal weighing mode.
  7. Test some weight readings to be sure they are correct. If not, perform calibration again.

FEATURES

  • Auto shut off. and Auto calibration
  • Auto zero tracking and Auto backlight
  • Low battery indication and Kg/g/lb/oz conversion
  • Large LCD (6digits 15 mm high) and Wind Screen
  • Large square weighting pan
  • Net weight/stability indication
  • 0.01 Laboratory precision

PARTS DESCRIPTION
Left Side
AC adaptor Socket

Top
Display
ON/OFF key: Turns the scale Power on/off.
SET key
Weighing platform
The arch face of platform is front. Correct the direction of the pan.
Protector: Remove it before Changes weighing units, g /kg or lb./oz.
ZERO key: Sets display to zero or subtracts weight of a container.

BOTTOM
Battery compartment, Battery compartment cover, 6 AA Alkaline batteries

DISPLAY
ZERO indicator: Indicates when the scale zero is correct.
Weighing unit
STABLE indicator: Indicates when the reading is stable.
Low battery indicator

INSTALLING BATTERIES / INSTALLING THE AC ADAPTOR
Remove the battery compartment cover and insert six batteries (R6P/LR6/AAsize) into the battery compartment.Taking extreme care that the polarities plus and minus are correct. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Plug the AC adapter to the AC adapter socket on the side. The AC input requirement could be 100,120,220,230 or 240Volts (50/60Hz) depending on the area where use, so please verify that the adaptor is correct.

Caution
Avoid installing the scale in direct sunlight, this may cause discoloration or malfunctions. Place your iBalance on a firm, stable weighing table so that the scale is level. (The scale will not perform accurately when it is not level.) Place the scale on a firm surface that is flat and level for an accurate weighing.

WEIGHING
Before weighing, be aware of the Automatic power-off function. If this unit is left ON and the stable indicator is displayed, an automatic power-off function turns power off after approximately 3 minutes. Calibration may be required before weighing. Read "CALIBRATION" first and if necessary, calibrate your scale for accurate weighing.

Weighing Procedure

  1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the scale. When power is turned on, all display segments appear for a few seconds and "0" will appear on the display.
  2. Select the weighing unit with [SET]. Press [SET] to select a weighing unit "g", "kg" , "lb" or "oz". Once the unit has been selected, the selected unit will displayed the weight value.
  3. Start weighing. If you do not use a container for weighing, verify the reading is "0". If not, press [ZERO] to display "0". Place objects on the scaleÕs platform to be weighed. When the reading becomes stable, the stable indicator is displayed. If you use a container for weighing, place an empty container on the platform. Wait for the stable indicator to be displayed and press [ZERO]. Place the objects to be weighed in the container. When the reading becomes stable, the stable indicator is displayed.
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