Adam Equipment AZplus Series User manual

Adam Equipment
AZplus SERIES
South Africa
(P.N. 4266 Rev. B8, October 2007)
Software rev.: 1.71 & above
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................3
1.1 FEATURES..................................................................................................3
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................4
2. INSTALLATION......................................................................................................4
2.1 LOCATING THE SCALES............................................................................4
2.2 SETTING UP THE SCALES.........................................................................5
2.3 DISPLAY WINDOWS...................................................................................5
2.4 BATTERY CHARGING ................................................................................6
2.4 KEY DESCRIPTIONS..................................................................................7
3. OPERATION ...................................................................................................8
3.1 ZEROING THE DISPLAY.............................................................................8
3.2 TARING .......................................................................................................8
3.3 DETERMINING VALUE OF APRODUCT BY WEIGHT ...............................9
3.4 USING ASTORED PLU VALUE FOR UNIT PRICE .....................................9
3.5 ENTERING VALUES FOR THE PLU S.......................................................10
3.6 AUTO CLEAR KEY ....................................................................................11
3.7 AUTO SLEEP FUNCTION .........................................................................12
3.8 BACKLIGHT OPERATION.........................................................................13
4.0 CALIBRATION...............................................................................................14
4.1 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ...................................................................14
4.2 SECURITY SEALS ....................................................................................14
5.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ...........................................15
6.0 SERVICE INFORMATION.............................................................................15

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1. INTRODUCTION
The AZplus series of digital price-computing scales provide an accurate,
fast and versatile method of computing price by weight.
1.1 FEATURES
•Stainless steel weighing platform
•Level indicator
•Adjustable levelling feet
•Colour coded, sealed keypad
•Large liquid crystal displays
•Displays for Mass, Unit Price and Total Price
•Displays on both front and back panels (Optional user
display on pillar)
•Battery operated for portability
•70+ hours battery life when fully charged
•43 Prices (PLU) stored for easy access
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1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
AZplus 6 AZplus 15 AZplus 30
Capacity, Max.= 6 kg 15 kg 30 kg
Resolution, d=e= 2 g 5 g 10 g
Tare, T= -6 kg -15 kg -30 kg
Working Temperature -10ºC to 40ºC
Platform 225 x 275 mm / 8.9 x 10.8”
Overall 315 x 355 x 110mm / 12.4” x 14” x 4.3”.
Battery Life 70+ hours typical*
Power mains power to an internal transformer
Net Weight 4.3 kg / 9.5 lb
*Battery Life is less when the backlight is used.
2. INSTALLATION
2.1 LOCATING THE SCALES
•The scales should not be placed in a location
that will reduce the accuracy.
•Avoid extremes of temperature. Do not place
in direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents.
•Avoid unsuitable tables. The table or floor
must be rigid and not vibrate.
•Avoid unstable power sources. Do not use
near large users of electricity such as welding
equipment or large motors.
•Do not place near vibrating machinery.
•Avoid high humidity that might cause
condensation. Avoid direct contact with water.
Do not spray or immerse the scales in water.
•Avoid air movement such as from fans or
opening doors. Do not place near open
windows or air-conditioning vents.
•Keep the scales clean. Do not stack material
on the scales when they are not in use.
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2.2 SETTING UP THE SCALES
•The scales come with a stainless steel platform, packed
separately.
•Place the platform in the receptacles on the top cover.
•Do not press with excessive force as that could damage the
load cell inside.
•If an optional scoop has been supplied, place it on top of the
platform.
•If an optional display on Pillar is supplied, install the pillar in
the upright position into the socket at the rear of the scale by
carefully pushing the cable inside the pillar rod. Secure the
pillar rod to the socket by using two M4 screws. A black
plastic cap is provided to seal the socket from the bottom to
avoid damaging of the cable.
•Level the scale by adjusting the four feet. The scale should
be adjusted such that the bubble in the spirit level is in the
centre of the level and the scale is supported by all four feet.
•Turn the power ON using the switch located on the right side
of the base.
•The unit will display the software revision number in the
“Mass”window and count down while performing a self-test.
•When ready all three displays will show zero.
2.3 DISPLAY WINDOWS
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The window for the “Mass”has arrows to indicate when the scale is at
zero or if the scale is displaying a net weight (if a tare value has been
entered). It also indicates when the scale is stable.
The window for “Unit Price” has arrows to show when Auto Clear
function is active.
The window for the “Total Price” displays the price of the items on the
scale. Below this window is a LED to show the status of the battery
charger.
The above display panel is also available with French, German, Spanish,
Dutch and Italian text or with symbols for Weight, Unit Price and Total Price.
2.4 BATTERY CHARGING
•The scale has an internal rechargeable lead acid battery.
This battery will make the scale operate for more than 70
hours when fully charged or less if the backlight is on.
•When the battery needs charging the arrow above the low
battery symbol under the “Mass” display will be on. The
battery should be charged immediately. The scale will still
operate for about 10 hours after which it will automatically
switch off to protect the battery from getting damaged.
•To charge the battery, simply switch the main power ON. The
scale does not need to be turned on.
•The battery should be charged for 12 hours for full capacity.
•Just under the “Total Price” display is an LED to indicate the
status of battery charging. When the scale is plugged into
the main power, the internal battery will be charged. If the
LED is green the battery is fully charged. If it is red the
battery is nearly discharged and yellow indicates the battery
should be charged longer, preferably overnight.
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2.4 KEY DESCRIPTIONS
[0-9] keys
Numeric entry keys to set the unit price.
[ . ] key
The decimal point key is used to enter the whole value. For example,
to enter 2 Rands press [2] and [ . ]. The display will show “2.00”.
[CE] key
Used to clear an erroneous entry or return to normal operation.
[PLU1] to [PLU4] keys
Used to store or recall one of the PLU values. [PLU1] to [PLU3] are
immediately used, [PLU4] will also select one of the 39 additional
values.
[Tare] key
It tares the scale to display zero weight when an empty container is
placed on the platform or removed again.
[Zero] key
It sets the zero of the scale when the platform is empty and no tare value
is entered.
[Auto Clear] key
It enables the user to automatically reset the unit price to zero, when the
weight is removed.
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3. OPERATION
3.1 ZEROING THE DISPLAY
•You can press the [Zero] key when no tare is entered to set
the zero point from which all other weighing is measured.
This will usually be necessary when the platform is empty.
•When the zero point is obtained the “Mass” display will show
an arrow next to the Zero legend under the Weigh display.
This Zero arrow indicates the scale is at the centre of zero
condition.
•The scale has an automatic re-zeroing function to account for
minor drifting or accumulation of material on the platform.
However you may need to press the [Zero] key to re-zero
the scale if small amounts of weight are shown when the
platform is empty.
3.2 TARING
•Taring is used to eliminate the weight of a container so that
only the net weight is displayed.
•Zero the scale by pressing [Zero] if necessary. The zero
indicator will be on.
•Place an empty container on the platform, a value for its
weight will be displayed.
•Press [Tare] to zero the scale. The weight that was
displayed is stored as the tare value and that value is
subtracted from the display, leaving zero on the display. The
Net indicator will be on. As product is added, only the weight
of the product will be shown.
•When the product and container are removed the weight
display will show a negative value. If a different container is
to be used, remove this negative tare value by pressing the
[Tare] once more.