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Operating manual
Table scales

KERN FKB
Version 1.1
2021-07
GB

FKB-BA-e-2111
 KERN FKB
GB Version 1.1 2021-07
Operating manual
Table scales

Content
1 Technical data ........................................................................................................... 5
2 Declaration of conformity .......................................................................................... 8
3 Appliance overview ................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Components ....................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Operating elements .......................................................................................... 10
3.2.1 Keyboard overview .................................................................................... 10
3.2.2 Numeric entry............................................................................................. 11
3.2.3 Display overview ........................................................................................ 11
4 Basic Information (General) .................................................................................... 12
4.1 Proper use ........................................................................................................ 12
4.2 Improper Use .................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Warranty ........................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Monitoring of Test Resources........................................................................... 13
5 Basic Safety Precautions ........................................................................................ 13
5.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual ................................ 13
5.2 Personnel training............................................................................................. 13
6 Transport and storage ............................................................................................. 13
6.1 Testing upon acceptance ................................................................................. 13
6.2 Packaging / return transport ............................................................................. 13
7 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ................................................................... 14
7.1 Installation Site, Location of Use ...................................................................... 14
7.2 Unpacking and checking .................................................................................. 14
7.3 Assembling, Installation and Levelling .............................................................. 15
7.4 Mains connection.............................................................................................. 15
7.5 Battery operation (optional) .............................................................................. 15
7.6 Rechargeable battery operation (optional) ....................................................... 16
7.6.1 Recharge battery ....................................................................................... 16
7.7 Connection of peripheral devices ..................................................................... 17

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 7.8 Initial Commissioning........................................................................................ 17
7.9 Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 17
7.9.1 External adjustment <CalExt>............................................................. 17
7.9.2 External adjustment with user-defined adjustment weight < caleud > . 18
8 Basic Operation ...................................................................................................... 19
8.1 Turn on/off ........................................................................................................ 19
8.2 Simple weighing ............................................................................................... 19
8.3 Weighing with tare ............................................................................................ 19
8.3.1 Taring......................................................................................................... 19
8.4 Underfloor weighing.......................................................................................... 20
9 Operating concept ................................................................................................... 21
10 Application <Weighing> ....................................................................................... 22
10.1 Application-specific settings .......................................................................... 22
10.1.1 Overview................................................................................................. 22
10.1.2 Description of individual functions .......................................................... 23
11 Application <Counting> ........................................................................................ 25
11.1 Application-specific settings .......................................................................... 25
11.1.1 Overview................................................................................................. 25
11.2 Using the application ..................................................................................... 26
11.2.1 Parts counting......................................................................................... 26
12 Application <Check weighing> ............................................................................. 28
12.1 Application-specific settings .......................................................................... 28
12.1.1 Overview................................................................................................. 28
12.2 Using the application ..................................................................................... 28
13 Menu .................................................................................................................... 30
13.1 Navigation in the menu.................................................................................. 30
13.2 Application menu ........................................................................................... 30
13.3 Setup menu ................................................................................................... 31
13.3.1 Overview < setup > ........................................................................... 31
14 Interfaces ............................................................................................................. 35
14.1 Interface cable (RS232) ................................................................................ 35
14.2 Connect printer.............................................................................................. 36
14.3 KCP-interface commands ............................................................................. 36
14.4 Issue functions .............................................................................................. 37
14.4.1 Add-up mode < sum > .......................................................................... 37
14.4.2 Data output after pressing the PRINT button < manual > ................. 38

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 14.4.3 Automatic data output < auto > .......................................................... 39
14.4.4 Continuous data output < cont > ........................................................ 39
14.5 Data format ................................................................................................... 40
15 Servicing, maintenance, disposal ........................................................................ 41
15.1 Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 41
15.2 Servicing, maintenance ................................................................................. 41
15.3 Disposal ........................................................................................................ 41
16 Instant help .......................................................................................................... 42

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1 Technical data
KERN FKB 6K0.02 FKB 8K0.1 FKB 8K0.05 FKB 15K0.5
Item no./ Type TFKB 6K-5-A TFKB 8K-4-A TFKB 8K-5-A TFKB 15K-4-A
Readability (d) 0.02 g 0.1 g 0.05 g 0.5 g
Weighing range (max) 6,000 g 8,000 g 8,000 g 15,000 g
Taring range (subtractive) 6,000 g 8,000 g 8,000 g 15,000 g
Reproducibility 0.02 g 0.1 g 0.05g 0.5 g
Linearity ± 0.06 g ± 0.3 g ± 0.15g ± 0.15 g
Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec. 2 sec. 3 sec. 3 sec.
Smallest part weight for
piece counting - under lab 20 mg 100 mg 50 mg 1g
conditions*
Smallest part weight for
piece counting - under 200 mg 1g 500 m 10 g
normal conditions**
Adjustment points 1 / 3 / 5 / 6 kg 2 / 5 / 7 / 8 kg 2/4/5/7/8 kg 5/10/15 kg
Recommended
5 kg; 2 kg; 1 kg 5 kg; 2 kg; 1 kg
adjustment weight 5 kg; 1 kg (F1) 15 kg (F2)
(F1) (F1)
(not supplied)
Warm-up time 2 hrs.
Weighing Units kg, g, gn, dwt, ozt, lb, oz
Humidity of air max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Allowable ambient
-10 °C ... + 40 °C
temperature
Input voltage Appliance 9 V, 1 A
Input voltage Mains adapter 110V – 240V AC; 50Hz/60Hz
Batteries (option) 6 x 1.5V AA

Operating period 90 h (background illumination OFF)

Storage battery operation
Operating period 40 h (background illumination ON)
(optional)
Loading time approx. 10 hrs.

Auto-Off (battery,
3 min
rechargeable battery)
Auto off (net)) Selectable 30s, 1, 2, 5, 30, 60 min
Dimensions housing 350 x 390 x 120 (W x D x H) [mm]
Weighing pan stainless 340 x 240
steel mm
Net weight (kg) 7 7 7 6
• RS-232 (DB9 female), as per series
• USB-appliance connection (USB B), Factory option
Interfaces
• Ethernet, Factory option
• WLAN, Factory option
Underfloor weighing device yes (hook supplied)

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 KERN FKB 16K0.1 FKB 16K0.05 FKB 30K1 FKB 36K0.1
Item no./ Type TFKB 16K-4-A TFKB 16K-5-A TFKB 30K-3-A TFKB 36K-4-A
Readability (d) 0.1 g 0.05 g 1g 0.0001 kg
Weighing range (max) 16,000 g 8,000 g 30,000 g 36 kg
Taring range (subtractive) 16,000 g 8,000 g 30,000 g 36 kg
Reproducibility 0.1 g 0.05g 1g 0.0001 kg
Linearity ± 0.3 g ± 0.15 g ±2g ± 0.0003 kg
Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec. 3 sec. 2 sec. 3 sec.
Smallest part weight for
piece counting - under lab 100 mg 50 mg 2g 100 mg
conditions*
Smallest part weight for
piece counting - under 1g 500 mg 20 g 1g
normal conditions**
Adjustment points 5/10/15/16 kg 5/10/15/16 kg 10/20/30 kg 10/15/30/36 kg
Recommended
10 kg; 5 kg; 10 kg; 5 kg; 20 kg + 10 kg
adjustment weight (not 30 kg (F2)
1 kg (F1) 1 kg (F1) (E2)
supplied)
Warm-up time 4 hrs. 2 hrs. 2 hrs. 2 hrs.
Weighing Units kg, g, gn, dwt, ozt, lb, oz
Humidity of air max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Allowable ambient
-10 °C ... + 40 °C
temperature
Input voltage Appliance 9 V, 1 A
Input voltage Mains adapter 110V – 240V AC; 50Hz/60Hz
Batteries (option) 6 x 1.5V AA
Operating period 90 h (background illumination OFF)
Storage battery operation
Operating period 40 h (background illumination ON)
(optional)
Loading time approx. 10 hrs.
Auto-Off (battery,
3 min
rechargeable battery)
Auto off (net)) Selectable 30s, 1, 2, 5, 30, 60 min
Dimensions caisse
350 x 390 x 120
(l x L x h) [mm]
Weighing pan stainless 340 x 240
steel mm
Net weight (kg) 7 7 6 7
• RS-232 (DB9 female), as per series
• USB-appliance connection (USB B), Factory option
Interfaces
• Ethernet, Factory option
• WLAN, Factory option
Underfloor weighing device yes (hook supplied)

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KERN FKB 36K0.2 FKB 65K1 FKB 65K0.2
Item no./ Type TFKB 36K-4B-A TFKB 65K-3-A TFKB 65K-4-A
Readability (d) 0.0002 kg 0.001 kg 0.0002 kg
Weighing range (max) 36 kg 65 kg 65 kg
Taring range (subtractive) 36 kg 65 kg 65 kg
Reproducibility 0.0002 kg 0.001 kg 0.0002 kg
Linearity ± 0.0006 kg ± 0.003 kg ± 0.0006 kg
Stabilization time (typical) 3 sec.
Smallest part weight for
piece counting - under lab 200 mg 2g 200 mg
conditions*
Smallest part weight for
piece counting - under 2g 20 g 2g
normal conditions**
Adjustment points 10 / 20 / 30 / 36 kg 20/40/60 kg 15 / 30 / 50 / 60 kg
Recommended adjusting
20 kg; 10 kg (F1) 60 kg (F2) 50 kg; 10 kg (E2)
weight F1 (not supplied)
Warm-up time 2 hrs.
Weighing Units kg, g, gn, dwt, ozt, lb, oz
Humidity of air max. 80% rel. (non-condensing)
Allowable ambient
-10 °C ... + 40 °C
temperature
Input voltage Appliance 9 V, 1 A
Input voltage Mains
100 V - 240V AC 50/60Hz 0.3A
adapter
Batteries (option) 6 x 1.5V AA
Operating period 90 h (background illumination OFF)
Storage battery operation
Operating period 40 h (background illumination ON)
(optional)
Loading time approx. 10 hrs.
Auto-Off (battery,
3 min
rechargeable battery)
Auto off (net)) Selectable 30s, 1, 2, 5, 30, 60 min
Dimensions caisse
350 x 390 x 120
(l x L x h) [mm]
Weighing pan stainless 340 x 240
steel mm
Net weight (kg) 7 6 7
• RS-232 (DB9 female), as per series
• USB-appliance connection (USB B), Factory option
Interfaces
• Ethernet, Factory option
• WLAN, Factory option
Underfloor weighing device yes (hook supplied)

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* Smallest component weight for part counting - under lab conditions:
 There are ideal ambient conditions for high-resolution counting
 The parts to be counted have no variation

** Smallest component part for part counting – under normal conditions:

 There are unsteady ambient conditions (draft, vibrations)
 The parts to be counted are subject to variation

2 Declaration of conformity

The current EC/EU Conformity declaration can be found online in:

www.kern-sohn.com/ce

For verified weighing scales (= weighing scales assessed for

conformity) a declaration of conformity is included in the scope of
delivery.

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3 Appliance overview
3.1 Components

Pos. Designation

1 Weighing pan
2 Display
3 Keyboard
4 Levelling screw
5 Mains adapter connection
6 Bubble level
7 Anti-theft protection device connection
8 USB-interface (Factory option)
9 RS 232 interface
10 Ethernet (Factory option)

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3.2 Operating elements

3.2.1 Keyboard overview

Button Name Function in Operating Function in Menu
mode

 Switch on/off (press

button long time)
 Menu level back
ON/OFF  Switch on/off the
button  Exit menu / back to
display background
weighing mode.
illumination
(press button long time)

 Taring  Invoke application menu

(press button long time)
 PRE-TARE
TARE-key
(press button long time)  Navigation key 
 Select menu item

ZERO key  Zeroing

 Navigation key 
F-key
 Select menu item

 Navigation key 
 Switch over between
-key weight display and  Activate menu item
piece quantity display  Confirm selection

 Calculate weighing data

PRINT button
via interface

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3.2.2 Numeric entry
Button Designation Function
Select cipher

Navigation key  Confirm entry. Press button repeatedly for every

digit. Wait until the numeric input window
extinguishes.

Navigation key  Reduce flashing cipher (0 – 9)

Navigation key  Increase flashing cipher (0 – 9)

3.2.3 Display overview

1
2
3 5
4
6

Position Display Description

1 Stability display
2 >0< Zero indicator
3 Minus display
- NET Net weight value display
4 HI
OK Tolerance marks for check weighing
LO

5 selectable g, kg, lb, gn, dwt, oz,ozt

or
Units display / Pcs/ %
Application icon [Pcs] for piece counting
or [%] for determination of percentage
6 Rechargeable battery charge indicator
- G Optional reference piece number enabled
- Weighing data can be found in the sum
∑
memory

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4 Basic Information (General)
4.1 Proper use
The balance you purchased is intended to determine the weighing value of material to
be weighed. It is intended to be used as a “non-automatic balance”, i.e. the material to
be weighed is manually and carefully placed in the centre of the weighing pan. As soon
as a stable weighing value is reached, the weighing value can be read.

4.2 Improper Use

Do not use balance for dynamic add-on weighing procedures, if small amounts of goods
to be weighed are removed or added. The “stability compensation“ installed in the
balance may result in displaying an incorrect measuring value! (Example: Slowly
draining fluids from a container on the balance.)
Do not leave permanent load on the weighing pan. This may damage the measuring
system.
Impacts and overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the balance,
minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. Balance may be damage
by this.
Never operate balance in explosive environment. The serial version is not explosion
protected.
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect weighing
results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance.
The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of
use must be released by KERN in writing.

4.3 Warranty
Warranty claims shall be voided in case

• Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored

• The appliance is used outside the described uses
• The appliance is modified or opened
• Mechanical damage and damage by media, liquids, natural wear and tear
• The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
• The measuring system is overloaded

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 4.4 Monitoring of Test Resources
In the framework of quality assurance the measuring-related properties of the balance
and, if applicable, the testing weight, must be checked regularly. The responsible user
must define a suitable interval as well as type and scope of this test. Information is
available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com) with regard to the monitoring of
balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In KERN's accredited
DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be calibrated (return to the
national standard) fast and at moderate cost.

5 Basic Safety Precautions

5.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual

 Carefully read this operation manual before setup and

commissioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances.
 All language versions contain a non-binding translation.
The original German is binding.

5.2 Personnel training

The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel.

6 Transport and storage

6.1 Testing upon acceptance
When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the appliance
itself when unpacking for possible visible damage.

6.2 Packaging / return transport

 Keep all parts of the original packaging for a possibly required return.
 Only use original packaging for returning.
 Prior to dispatch disconnect all cables and remove loose/mobile parts.
 Reattach possibly supplied transport securing devices.
 Secure all parts such as wind screen, weighing pan, power unit etc.
against shifting and damage.

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7 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning
7.1 Installation Site, Location of Use
The balances are designed in a way that reliable weighing results are achieved in
common conditions of use.
You will work accurately and fast, if you select the right location for your balance.
Therefore, observe the following for the installation site:
• Place the balance on a firm, level surface.
• Avoid extreme heat as well as temperature fluctuation caused by installing next
to a radiator or in the direct sunlight.
• Protect the balance against direct draughts due to open windows and doors.
• Avoid jarring during weighing;
• Protect the balance against high humidity, vapours and dust.
• Do not expose the device to extreme dampness for longer periods of time. Non-
permitted condensation (condensation of air humidity on the appliance) may
occur if a cold appliance is taken to a considerably warmer environment. In this
case, acclimatize the disconnected appliance for ca. 2 hours at room
temperature.
• Avoid static charge of goods to be weighed or weighing container.
If electro-magnetic fields or static charge occur, or if the power supply is unstable major
deviations on the display (incorrect weighing results) are possible. In that case, the
location must be changed.

7.2 Unpacking and checking

Remove device and accessories carefully from packaging, remove packaging material
and install the device at the planned work place. Check if that there has been no
damage and that all packing items are present.

Scope of delivery / serial accessories:

• Balance, see chap. 3.1

• Mains adapter
• Operating manual
• Protective cover
• Flush-mounted hook

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7.3 Assembling, Installation and Levelling
 Remove the four transport securing devices above the supports of the weighing
pan
 Install weighing pan and wind shield if necessary.
 Ensure that the balance is installed in a level position.
 Level balance with foot screws until the air bubble of the water balance is in the
prescribed circle.

 Check levelling regularly

7.4 Mains connection

Select a country-specific power plug and insert it in the mains adapter.

Check, whether the voltage acceptance on the scales is set correctly.

Do not connect the scales to the power mains unless the information on
the scales (sticker) matches the local mains voltage.
Only use KERN original mains adapter. Using other makes requires
consent by KERN.

Important:
 Before starting your weighing balance, check the mains cable for
damage.
 Ensure that the power unit does not come into contact with liquids.
 Ensure access to mains plug at all times.

7.5 Battery operation (optional)

When the batteries are exhausted, in the display will appear < instab>.
 Rotate the balance carefully in a way that the bottom of the balance is freely
accessible.
 Open the battery compartment and exchange the batteries.
Ensure correct polarisation.

 Close again the lid.

• To save the battery, in menu (see chap. 13.3.1.) the automatic switch-off
function < Autoff> can be activated.
• If the balance is not used for a longer time, take out the battery and store
it separately. Leaking battery liquid could damage the balance.

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7.6 Rechargeable battery operation (optional)
ATTENTION  The rechargeable battery and the battery match with each
other. Only use the delivered mains adapter.
 Do not use the balance during the loading process.
 The rechargeable can only be replaced by the same or by a
type recommended by the manufacturer.
 The rechargeable battery is not protected against all environmental
influences. If the rechargeable battery is exposed to certain
environmental influences, it may set on fire or explode. Persons may be
injured or material damage may occur.
 Protect the rechargeable battery against fire and heat.
 Do not bring the rechargeable battery in contact with fluids, chemical
substances or salt.
 Do not expose the rechargeable battery to high pressure or
microwaves.
 Under no circumstances the rechargeable batteries and the charging
unit may be modified or manipulated.
 Do not use a defective, damaged or deformed rechargeable battery.
 Do not connect or short-circuit the electrical contacts of the
rechargeable battery with metallic objects.
 Liquid may squirt out from a damaged rechargeable battery.
If the liquid gets into contact with the skin or the eyes, the skin and the
eyes may be irritated.
 Ensure the correct polarity when inserting or changing the rechargeable
battery (see instructions in the battery compartment)
 The rechargeable battery operation is overridden when the mains
adapter is connected. For weighing in mains operation > 48 hrs., the
rechargeable batteries must be removed! (Danger of overheating).
 If the rechargeable battery starts to smell, being hot, changing
the colour or being deformed, it must be immediately unplugged
from mains supply and from the balance if possible.

7.6.1 Recharge battery

The rechargeable battery package is charged via the delivered power cable.
Before the first use, the rechargeable battery package should be charged by connecting
it to the mains power cable for at least 15 hours.
To save the rechargeable battery, in menu (see chap.0.) the automatic switch-off
function < Autoff> can be activated.
If the capacity of the rechargeable battery is exhausted, in the display <instab> will
appear. Connect the power cable as soon as possible to load the rechargeable battery.
Charging time until complete recharging is approx. 10 h.

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7.7 Connection of peripheral devices
Before connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the data
interface, always disconnect the balance from the power supply.
With your balance, only use accessories and peripheral devices by KERN, as they are
ideally tuned to your balance.

7.8 Initial Commissioning

In order to obtain exact results with the electronic balances, your balance must have
reached the operating temperature (see warming up time chap. 1). During this warming
up time the balance must be connected to the power supply (mains, accumulator or
battery).
The accuracy of the balance depends on the local acceleration of gravity.
Strictly observe hints in chapter Adjustment.

7.9 Adjustment
As the acceleration value due to gravity is not the same at every location on earth, each
display unit with connected weighing pan must be coordinated - in compliance with the
underlying physical weighing principle - to the existing acceleration due to gravity at its
place of location (only if the weighing system has not already been adjusted to the
location in the factory). This adjustment process must be carried out for the first
commissioning, after each change of location as well as in case of fluctuating
environment temperature. To receive accurate measuring values it is also
recommended to adjust the display unit periodically in weighing operation.

• Arrange the required adjustment weight, see chap. 1.

Carry out adjustment as near as possible to the highest load of the balance
(recommended adjustment weight see chap. 1). Weights of different nominal
values or tolerance classes may be used for adjustment but are not optimal
for technical measuring. The accuracy of the adjustment weight must
correspond approximately to or, if possible, be better than, the readability [d]
of the balance. Info about test weights can be found on the Internet at:
http://www.kern-sohn.com
• Observe stable environmental conditions. A warming up time (see chapter 1)
is required for stabilization.
• Ensure that there are no objects on the weighing pan.

7.9.1 External adjustment <CalExt>

 Observe stable environmental conditions. A warm up time (see chapter 1) is
required for stabilization.
 Ensure that there are no objects on the weighing pan.
 To invoke the setup menu press the TARE and ON/OFF button at the same time
and keep them pressed until the first menu item < Cal> will be displayed.
 Navigation key Press  button, <CalExt> will be displayed.

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 Navigation key Press  button, the first selectable adjustment weight will be
displayed.
 Use the navigation keys  to select the desired adjustment weight, see chap. 1
„Adjustment points“ or „Recommended adjustment weight“
 Prepare the required adjustment weight.
 Acknowledge selection by  button. < Zero >, < Pt ld > followed by the
weight value of the adjustment weight to be placed will be displayed.
 Place the adjustment weight and confirm with  button,
< wait > followed by < success > will be displayed.
 After successful adjustment the balance automatically returns to weighing mode.
In case of an adjustment error (e.g. objects on the weighing pan) the display will
show the error message < wrong >. Switch off balance and repeat the
adjustment process.

7.9.2 External adjustment with user-defined adjustment weight < caleud >
 Observe stable environmental conditions. A warm up time (see chapter 1) is
required for stabilization.
 Ensure that there are no objects on the weighing pan.
 To invoke the setup menu press the TARE and ON/OFF button at the same time
and keep them pressed until the first menu item < Cal> will be displayed.
 Navigation key Press  button, < CalExt > will be displayed.
 Use the navigation keys to select   < caleud >.
 Confirm with  button. The numeric input window for the weight value of the
adjustment weight appears.
 Enter weight value and confirm using the  button, numeric entry see chap. 3.2.2.
 < Zero >, < Pt ld > followed by the weight value of the adjustment weight to be
placed will be displayed.
 Place the adjustment weight and confirm with  button,
< wait > followed by < success > will be displayed.
After successful adjustment the balance automatically returns to weighing mode.
In case of an adjustment error (e.g. objects on the weighing pan) the display will show
the error message < wrong >. Switch off balance and repeat the adjustment process.

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8 Basic Operation
8.1 Turn on/off
Start-up:
 Press the ON/OFF button.
The display lights up and the balance carries out a selftest.
Wait until the weight display appears, then the balance is ready for weighing.

Switch off:
 Keep ON/OFF button pressed until the display disappears

8.2 Simple weighing

 Check zero display [>0<] and set to zero with the help of the ZERO–key, as
required.
 Place goods to be weighed on balance.
 Wait until the stability display appears ( ).
 Read weighing result.

Overload warning
Overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the device,
minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. This could
damage the instrument. Exceeding the maximum load is indicated by
. Unload balance or reduce preload.

8.3 Weighing with tare

8.3.1 Taring
The dead weight of any weighing container may be tared away by pressing a button, so
that the following weighing procedures show the net weight of the goods to be weighed.

 Put the weighing container on the weighing pan

 Wait until the stability display appears ( ), then press TARE key.
The weight of the container is now internally saved. The zero display and the
indicator „NET“ will appear. „NET“ informs that all shown weight values are net
values.
 Weigh the material.
 Wait until the stability display appears ( ).
 Read net weight.

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 • When the balance is unloaded the saved taring value is displayed with
negative sign.
• To delete the stored tare value, remove load from weighing pan and
press the TARE button.
• The taring process can be repeated any number of times, e.g. when
adding several components for a mixture (adding). The limit is reached
when the taring range capacity is full.
• Numeric input of the tare weight (PRE-TARE), see chap. 10.1.2.2

8.4 Underfloor weighing

Objects unsuitable for placing on the weighing scale due to size or shape may be
weighed with the help of the flush-mounted platform.
Proceed as follows:
 Switch off the balance.
 Open closing cover (1) at the balance bottom.
 Place weighing balance over an opening.
 Completely screw-in the hook
 Hook-on the material to be weighed and carry out weighing.

CAUTION
• Always ensure that all suspended objects are stable enough to hold the desired
goods to be weighed safely (danger of breaking).
• Never suspend loads that exceed the stated maximum load (max) (danger of
breaking)

Always ensure that there are no persons, animals or objects that might be damaged
underneath the load.

NOTICE
After completing the underfloor weighing the opening on the bottom of the balance
must always be closed (dust protection).

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9 Operating concept
From factory the balance is delivered with various applications (normal weighing, check
weighing, counting). After the first start-up the balance is in the <Weighing> application.

In the application menu (see chap.13.2.) however, you can define, selecting an
application, in which mode the balance after switching-on has to continue working.
Either as per standard in weighing mode or e.g. as check balance or counting balance
Note: The number of the installed applications depends on the model.

Selecting an application:
 Press the TARE button and keep it pressed until the first menu item will be
displayed
 Use the TARE button to select the menu setting < mode > and acknowledge with
 button. The current setting will be displayed.
 Use the TARE button to select the desired mode, selectable

weig h Weighing mode

count Counting mode

check Check mode

 Confirm with  button.

According to the selected application in the application menu just appear the
application-specific settings, so that you reach the target quickly without detour.

• Information about the application-specific settings you will find in the

description of the respective application.
• All basic settings and parameters, which influence the whole operation of
the balance, are resumed in the Setup Menu (see chap.13.3.).
These settings remain valid for all applications.

Change application:
 Press and hold TARE button until the first setup menu item is displayed
 Use the TARE button to select the menu setting < mode > and acknowledge with
 button. The current setting will be displayed.
 Use the TARE button to select the desired mode and acknowledge
with  button.

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10 Application <Weighing>
How to carry out a simple weighing and taring, please refer to chap. 8.2 or 8.3. Further
specific settings you will find in the following chapters.

Shouldn’t the application <Weighing> already be enabled, select the menu

setting < mode  weig h >, see chap. 9

10.1 Application-specific settings

+ Navigation in the application menu see chap. 13.1

10.1.1 Overview
 Press the TARE button and keep it pressed until the first menu item <
pretare > will be displayed

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description / Chapter

Ptare Take over the placed weight as PRE-TARE value,

actuAl
see chap. 10.1.2.1
PRE-TARE
manuAl Numeric input of the tare weight, see chap. 10.1.2.2.
CLEAR Delete PRE-TARE value

hold - Start-Hold function

g
Unit kg
This function defines in which weighing unit the
Units result will be displayed.
lb
gn In verified models not all the weighing units are
dwt available, see chap. 1.
ozt
oz
%
Free factor
multiplication
factor
Pcs
weigh Application <Weighing>
Mode
Applications count Application <Counting>
see chap. 9. check Application <Check weighing>

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10.1.2 Description of individual functions

10.1.2.1 Take over the placed weight as PRE-TARE value, < Ptare actuel >
 Deposit weighing container
 Invoke menu setting < Ptare > and confirm by  button.
 To take over the placed weight as a PRE-TARE value, use the navigation keys 
to select < actuel >
 Confirm with  button. < wait > is displayed.
 The weight of the weighing container is stored as tare weight.
 Remove the weighing container, the indicator (NET) and the tare weight with
minus sign will appear.
 Place the filled weighing container.
 Wait until the stability display appears ( ).
 Read net weight.

The entered tare weight remains invalid until a new tare weight is input. To
delete press the TARE key or confirm the menu setting < clear > using
the  button.

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10.1.2.2 Enter the known tare weight numerically < Ptare manuel >
 Invoke menu setting < Ptare > and confirm by  button.
 Use the navigation keys  to select the setting < manuel > and confirm with 
button.
 Enter the known tare weight, numeric input see chap. 3.2.2
 The input weight is automatically saved as tare weight, the indicator (NET) and the
tare weight with minus sign will appear.
 Place the filled weighing container.
 Wait until the stability display appears ( ).
 Read net weight.

The entered tare weight remains invalid until a new tare weight is input. To
delete enter the zero value or confirm the menu setting <clear> using the
 button.

10.1.2.3 Data-Hold function < hold >

 Invoke menu setting < hold >
 Place goods to be weighed on balance.
 Confirm with  button.
 The first stable weighing value is kept for 15 s, symbolised by [HOLD] in the upper
edge of the display.

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11 Application <Counting>
Shouldn’t the application <Counting> already be enabled, select the menu
setting < mode  count >, see chap. 9

11.1 Application-specific settings

+ Navigation in menu see chap. 13.1

11.1.1 Overview
 Press the TARE button and keep it pressed until the first menu item < ref > will
be displayed

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description / Chapter

Ref 5 Reference piece number 5

Reference quantity 10 Reference piece number 10
20 Reference piece number 20
50 Reference piece number 50
free Optional, numeric input, see chap. 3.2.2.
input Input unit weight

Ptare Take over the placed weight as PRE-TARE value,

actuAl
see chap. 10.1.2.1

Numerical input of the tare weight, see chap.

manuAl
10.1.2.2.

CLEAR Delete PRE-TARE value

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11.2 Using the application

11.2.1 Parts counting

Before the balance can count parts, it must know the average piece weight
(i.e. reference). Proceed by putting on a certain number of the parts to be counted. The
balance determines the total weight and divides it by the number of parts, the so-called
reference quantity. Counting is then carried out on the basis of the calculated average
piece weight.

• The higher the reference quantity the higher the counting exactness.
• Especially high reference must be selected for small parts or parts with
considerably different sizes.
• Smallest counting weight see table „Technical data“

Procedure:
1. Calculate reference
Reference piece quantity 5, 10, 20 or 50:
 If necessary, put on and tare the weighing container.
 Put on the desired quantity of reference pieces.
 Press the TARE button and keep it pressed until the first menu item < ref > will be
displayed
 Confirm with  button.
 Use the navigation keys  to select the reference piece quantity (5, 10, 20, 50)
according to the placed reference and confirm with the  button.
 The balance will calculate the average item weight and then displays the quantity of
pieces.
 Remove reference weight. The balance is now in parts counting mode counting all
units on the weighing pan.
Reference piece quantity user-defined:
 If necessary, put on and tare the weighing container.
 Put on the desired quantity of reference pieces.
 Press the TARE button and keep it pressed until the first menu item < ref > will be
displayed
 Confirm with  button.
 Use the navigation keys  to select the reference piece quantity < free > and
confirm with  button.
 The numeric input window appears.
 Enter and confirm the quantity of the placed reference parts, numeric input see
chap. 3.2.2

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 The balance will calculate the average item weight and then displays the quantity of
pieces.
 Remove reference weight. The balance is now in parts counting mode counting all
units on the weighing pan.

Numerical input of the reference piece count::

 In Iweighing mode, press and hold the TARE key until the first menu item < ref >
is displayed.
 Confirm with the  key..
 Select unit and confirm with  key
 Select the input of the piece weight <input> with the navigation keys and confirm
with -key.
 Enter the desired reference sample quantity and confirm with the TARE key.
 The reference sample quantity is now set

2. Parts counting
 Put the empty container on the weighing pan and press the TARE button. The
container is tared, the zero display will appear.
 Fill the counting quantity. The piece quantity is shown in the display.

With the - key you can switch between number of items and weight
display

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12 Application <Check weighing>
Shouldn’t the application <Check weighing> already be enabled, select the
menu setting < mode  check >, see chap. 9

12.1 Application-specific settings

+ Navigation in menu see chap. 13.1

12.1.1 Overview
 Press the TARE button and keep it pressed until the first menu item < limits
> will be displayed

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description / Chapter

limitS
limlow Lower limit value, numeric input see chap. 3.2.2

limupp Upper limit value, numeric input see chap. 3.2.2

Ptare Take over the placed weight as PRE-TARE value, see

actuel
chap. 10.1.2.1
PRE-TARE
manuel Numeric input of the tare weight, see chap. 10.1.2.2.
CLEAR Delete PRE-TARE value

12.2 Using the application

With the application <Check weighing> you can set an upper or lower limit value and
thus ensure that the weighed load remains exactly within the set tolerance limits.
When limit values are exceeded below or above, an optical and acoustic signal will be
displayed (if enabled in menu)
Optical signal:
The tolerance marks provide the following information:

Target quantity exceeds defined tolerance

Target quantity within defined tolerance

Target quantity below defined tolerance

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Audio signal:
The acoustic signal depends on the menu setting
< setup  beeper >, see chap. 13.3.1.

Procedure:
1. Define upper and lower limit value:
 Make sure that the balance is in Checkweighing mode. If necessary, switch over
with the Select weighing unit for checkweighing mode

 Press the TARE button and keep it pressed until the first menu item < limit >
will be displayed.
 Confirm with  button. < limlow > will be displayed.
 Press  button to confirm, the numeric input window for entering the lower limit
value will appear. Enter the lower limit value for the target piece quantity (numeric
input see chap. 3.2.2) and confirm with  button.
The balance returns to the < limlow > menu.
 Use the navigation keys  to select the setting < limupp > and confirm with 
button.
 The numeric input window for entering the upper limit value < will appear. Enter the
upper limit value for the target piece quantity (numeric input see chap. 3.2.2) and
confirm with  button. < limupp > will appear.
 Press repeatedly  button to exit menu.

Finished the setting works, the weighing balance is ready now for check weighing.

2. Start tolerance check:

 Place the weighed material and check by means of the tolerance marks / acoustic
signal if the weighed material is within the defined tolerance.

Load below specified Load within specified Load exceeds specified

tolerance tolerance tolerance

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13 Menu
13.1 Navigation in the menu
Call up menu:

Application menu Setup menu

Press the TARE button and keep it Press the TARE and ON/OFF button at
pressed until the first menu item will be the same time and keep it pressed until
displayed the first menu item will be displayed

Select and adjust parameter:

Scrolling on one level Use the navigation buttons to select the individual
menu blocks one by one.
Use the navigation key  to scroll down.
Use the navigation key  to scroll up.

Activate menu item /

Press navigation key 
Confirm selection

Menu level back / back to

weighing mode Press navigation key 

13.2 Application menu

The application menu allows you a fast and targeted access to the respectively selected
application (see chap. 9.).

• An overview of the application-specific settings you will find in the

description of the respective application.

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13.3 Setup menu
In the setup menu you have the possibility to adapt the behaviour of the balance to your
requirements (e.g. environmental conditions, especial weighing processes).
These settings are global and do not depend on the selected application.

13.3.1 Overview < setup >

Level 3 Level 4 / Description

Level 1 Level 2
Description

Cal calext  For external adjustment, see chap. 0

Adjustment  External adjustment, user-defined, see chap.
caleud
7.9.2
 Constant of gravity adjustment place
graadj
numeric input see chap. 3.2.2
 Constant of gravity installation place,
grause
numeric input see chap. 3.2.2
com Rs232 baud 300

Communication  600
1200
Usb-d 2400
4800
9600
14400
19200
38400
57600
115200
128000
256000
data 7dbits
8dbits
parity None
Odd
even
stop 1bit
2bits
handsh none
protoc kcp
WLAN on
off

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Print intfce Rs232 RS 232 interface
Data output USB-d USB device interface
sum on Switch on / off add-up mode,
off see chap. 14.4.1
prmode On, off
manual Data output by pressing the
PRINT button (see chapter 14.4.2)
auto On, off
Automatic data output with stable and
positive weighing value
see chap.14.4.3. Another output only
after zero display and stabilisation,
depending on the settings
< zRange >, selectable
(off, 1, 2, 3,4,5)
On, off
Continuous data output depending on
cont
the set time interval < speed >, see
chap. 14.4.4
short Standard measuring protocol
format
long Detailed measuring protocol

Layout Not documented

BEEPER keys off Switch on / off acoustic signal by
Audio signal on pressing button
Check off Acoustic signal off
Slow Slow
ok
Std Standard
Fast Fast
Cont. Continuous
off Acoustic signal off
Slow Slow
low
Std Standard
Fast Fast
Cont. Continuous
off Acoustic signal off
Slow Slow
high
Std Standard
Fast Fast
Cont. Continuous

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Autoff mode Automatic switch-off function switched
off
Automatic off
switch-off function The balance is automatically switched-
off according to the time without load
Auto change or without operation defined in
menu item < Time >
Automatic switch-off only with zero
Only0
display
Time 30 s After the set time without load change
1 min or operation the balance will switch off
2 min automatically
5 min
30 min
60 min
buttons Not documented
Function button
allocation
Blight mode Background lighting of display is
always
Display background switched on permanently
illumination The background illumination is
automatically switched-off according to
timer the time without load change or
without operation defined in menu item
< Time >
Display background illumination
No bl
always switched off
Time 5s The background illumination of the
10 s display will switch off automatically
after the set time without load change
30 s
or operation
1 min
2 min
5 min
30 min
tarerg 100%
Defining the maximum taring range, you can choose
Taring range  10–100%. To enter the numerical value
10%

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ztrack
on Automatic maintaining zero [< 3 d]
Maintaining zero
If the amount of the weighed material is reduced or
increased significantly, the scale’s “stabilizing and
compensating” mechanism can result in displaying
erroneous weighing results! (e.g.: slow outflow of the
off liquid from the container placed on the scale,
evaporating processes).
When dosing with small weight fluctuations, it is
recommended to switch this function off.

reset Reset balance settings to factory settings

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14 Interfaces
Via the interfaces weighing data may be exchanged with connected peripheral devices.
Issue may be made to a printer, PC or control displays. In the same way, control
commands and data inputs may occur via the connected devices (such as PC,
keyboard, barcode reader).

The available interfaces can be used in a parallel manner.

14.1 Interface cable (RS232)

Connection Sub-D bushing 9 pol. (bushing = to balance)

Pin 1: VB
Pin 2: TXD (RS232)
Pin 3: RXD (RS232)
Pin 4: VCC
Pin 5: Signal ground (RS232)
Pin 6: Low Signal (signal light “IN4”)
Pin 7: Hi Signal (signal light ”IN2”)
Pin 8: OK Signal (signal light ”IN1”)
Pin 9: No assignment
KERN Standard • 8 Data bit
setting
• 1 Stop bit
• No parity

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14.2 Connect printer
 Turn off scale and printer.
 Use a suitable cable to connect the weighing balance to the interface of the
printer.
Faultless operation requires an adequate KERN interface cable (optional).
 Turn on scale and printer.

Communication parameters (baud rate, bits and parity) of balance and

printer must match; see menu item < com  Rs232. >. (chap. 13.3.1)

Printout examples KERN YKB-01N

N: S S 2.998 kg Net weight (stable weighing value)
T: 0.3000 kg Tare weight
G 3.2999 kg Gross weight

N: S D 2.998 kg Net weight (instable weighing value)

T: 0.3000 kg Tare weight
G 3.2999 kg Gross weight

N: S D 3.2998 kg Net weight (instable weighing value)

T: 0.0000 kg Tare weight
G: 3.2998 kg Gross weight
PCS: 33 pcs Quantity placed on balance
UW: 0.1000 kg Average piece weight
REF: 10 pcs Reference quantity

14.3 KCP-interface commands

A detailed description you will find in the „KERN Communications Protocol“ manual,
available in the download area on our KERN homepage.

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14.4 Issue functions

14.4.1 Add-up mode < sum >

With this function the individual weighing values are added into the summation memory
by pressing a button and edited, when an optional printer is connected.
Activate function:
 In Setup menu invoke the menu setting < Print sum> and confirm with
button .
 Use the navigation keys  to select the setting < on > and confirm with  button.
 To exit the menu press the navigation key  repeatedly

Condition: Menu setting < prmode  manual  on >

Add-up weighed goods:

 If required, place empty container on scale and tare.
 Place first good to be weighed on balance. Wait until stability display ( )
appears and then press the PRINT button. The display changes to < sum1 >,
followed by the current weighing value. The weighing value is stored and edited by
the printer. The symbol ∑ pops up. Remove the weighed good.
 Place second good to be weighed on balance. Wait until stability display ( )
appears and then press the PRINT button. The display changes to < sum2 >,
followed by the current weighing value. The weighing value is stored and edited by
the printer. Remove the weighed good.
 Add-up more weighed goods as described above.
 You can repeat this process until the capacity of the scales is exhausted.
Display and edit sum „Total“:
 Press the PRINT key long time. The number of weighings and the total weight are
edited. The sum memory is deleted; the symbol [.∑.] extinguishes.

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Sample log (KERN YKB-01N):
Menu setting prmode  format  short

First weighing

Second weighing

Third weighing

Number of weighings/
Total sum

14.4.2 Data output after pressing the PRINT button < manual >
Activate function:
 In Setup menu invoke the menu setting <Print PrMode> and confirm with
button .
 For a manual data output select the menu setting < manual > with the navigation
keys  and confirm with the  button.
 Use the navigation keys  to select the setting < on > and confirm with  button.
 To exit the menu press the navigation key  repeatedly.

Place goods to be weighed on balance:

 If required, place empty container on scale and tare.
 Place goods to be weighed on balance. The weighing value is edited by pressing the
PRINT button.

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14.4.3 Automatic data output < auto >
Data output happens automatically without having to press the PRINT-key as soon as
the corresponding output condition has been met, dependent on the setting in the
menu.
Enable function and set the output condition:
 In Setup menu invoke the menu setting < Print PrMode > and
confirm with button .
 For an automatic data output select the menu setting < auto > with the
navigation keys and confirm with the  button.
 Use the navigation keys  to select the setting < on > and confirm with  button.
< zRange > is displayed.
 Confirm with  button and set the required output condition with the navigation
keys .
 Confirm with  button.
 To exit the menu press the navigation key  repeatedly.

Place goods to be weighed on balance:

 If required, place empty container on scale and tare.
 Place weighed goods and wait until the stability display ( ) appears.
The weighing value is issued automatically.

14.4.4 Continuous data output < cont >

Enable function and set the output interval:
 In Setup menu invoke the menu setting < Print PrMode > and confirm
with  button.
 For a continuous data output select the menu setting < cont > with the
navigation keys and confirm with the  button.
 Use the navigation keys  to select the setting < on > and confirm with  button.
 <spedd> is displayed.
 Acknowledge with the  button and set the required time interval with the
navigation keys  (numeric input see chap. 3.2.2)
 To exit the menu press the navigation key  repeatedly.

Place goods to be weighed on balance.

 If required, place empty container on scale and tare.
 Place goods to be weighed on balance.
 The weighing values are issued according to the defined interval.

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 Sample log (KERN YKB-01N):

14.5 Data format

 In Setup menu invoke the menu setting < Print PrMode > and confirm
with button .
 Use the navigation keys  to select the menu setting < format > and confirm
with  button.
 Use the navigation buttons  to select the desired setting.
Options:
< short > Standard measuring protocol
< long > Detailed measuring protocol
 Confirm setting with  button.
 To exit the menu press the navigation key  repeatedly.

Sample log (KERN YKB-01N):

format  short format  long

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15 Servicing, maintenance, disposal

Before any maintenance, cleaning and repair work disconnect the

appliance from the operating voltage.

15.1 Cleaning
Please do not use aggressive cleaning agents (solvents or similar agents), but a cloth
dampened with mild soap suds. Ensure that no liquid penetrates into the device. Polish
with a dry soft cloth.
Loose residue sample/powder can be removed carefully with a brush or manual vacuum
cleaner.
Spilled weighing goods must be removed immediately.

15.2 Servicing, maintenance

 The appliance may only be opened by trained service technicians who are
authorized by KERN.
 Before opening, disconnect from power supply.
15.3 Disposal
Disposal of packaging and appliance must be carried out by operator according to valid
national or regional law of the location where the appliance is used.

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16 Instant help
In case of an error in the program process, briefly turn off the balance and disconnect
from power supply. The weighing process must then be restarted from the beginning.

Fault Possible cause

The displayed weight does • The balance is not switched on.

not glow.
• The mains supply connection has been interrupted
(mains cable not plugged in/faulty).

• Power supply interrupted.

The displayed weight is • Draught/air movement

permanently changing
• Table/floor vibrations

• Weighing pan has contact with other objects.

• Electromagnetic fields / static charging (choose
different location/switch off interfering device if
possible)

The weighing result is • The display of the balance is not at zero

obviously incorrect
• Adjustment is no longer correct.
• The balance is on an uneven surface.
• Great fluctuations in temperature.
• Warm-up time was ignored.
• Electromagnetic fields / static charging (choose
different location/switch off interfering device if
possible)

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