Adam Equipment AZplus Series User manual

Adam Equipment
AZplus SERIES
South Africa
(P.N. 4266 Rev. B8, October 2007)
Software rev.: 1.71 & above
© Adam Equipment Company 2007

© Adam Equipment Company 2007

© Adam Equipment Company 2007 1
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

© Adam Equipment Company 2007 2

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
© Adam Equipment Company 2007 3

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.
© Adam Equipment Company 2007 4

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
© Adam Equipment Company 2007 5

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.
© Adam Equipment Company 2007 6

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.
© Adam Equipment Company 2007 7

© Adam Equipment Company 2007 8
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.

© Adam Equipment Company 2007 9
3.3 DETERMINING VALUE OF A PRODUCT BY WEIGHT
•To determine the value of a product sold by weight it is
necessary to enter the cost per kilogram using the numeric
keys or one of the preset PLU values.
•The “Total Price” display will show the computed value for
the total price.
Example: Display will show
Weight in kg. Unit Price Total Price
Place a container on the scale
Press [Tare] 0.000 0.00 0.00
Place the items on the platform 1.300
0.00 0.00
Key in the unit price 1.300
5.00 6.50
•If a different unit price is required either press [CE] to reset
the unit price to 0.00 or simply enter a new unit price.
3.4 USING A STORED PLU VALUE FOR UNIT PRICE
•The user can store and recall up to 43 PLU values (Product
Look Up).
•The values stored are used to calculate the price for goods.
•The value is stored as either cost per kilogram or cost per
100g.
•The keys labelled [PLU1] to [PLU3] are used to immediately
recall the most used PLU values and the [PLU4] key is used
to access up to 40 other values. To recall one of these
values the following procedure applies.

© Adam Equipment Company 2007 10
1. To recall PLU number 1, simply press [PLU1].
2. The same applies to PLU number 2 and 3.
3. To recall one of the other PLU values press [PLU4].
The display will show “LOAd” “POS 00” ” ”. If a
number (01 to 39) is entered immediately, then the
value saved against that PLU number will be recalled.
If nothing is entered after a few seconds, the value
saved for PLU 4 will be recalled.
For example:
Press [PLU4].
Press [1] and then [4] immediately.
Display will show “LOAd” “POS 14” ” ” and the Unit
Weight value for PLU 14 will be displayed.
OR
Press [PLU4].
Wait for few seconds.
Display will show “LOAd” “POS 00” ” ” and the Unit
Weight value for PLU 4 will be displayed.
3.5 ENTERING VALUES FOR THE PLU s
To store values into the memory for the PLU s follow the procedure.
Entering values for PLU1 to PLU3 keys
•Enter the unit price value using the keypad, selecting either
price/kg or price/100g if needed.
•Press and hold down the key [PLU1], [PLU2] or [PLU3] for
more than 3 seconds. The scale displays “PLU” “ 1” ”SAVEd”

© Adam Equipment Company 2007 11
Entering values for the [PLU4] key
•Enter the unit price value using the keypad, selecting either
price/kg or price/100g if needed.
•Press and hold down the key [PLU4] for more than 3
seconds.
•The scale will show “SAVE” “POS 00” ” ”
•If no number is entered for 00 within a few seconds, the unit
price entered will be saved for position 4 which can be
recalled in future by using the [PLU4] key. The display will
show “PLU” “ 4” ”SAVEd” and the scale will return to weighing.
OR
Enter any number (up to 39) for saving the unit price in the
desired position. For example, press [1] and [4] for the
position 14. It will show “SAVE” “POS 14” ” ” and then “PLU”
“SAVEd” ” ” before returning to weighing.
•To change the earlier saved value against a particular PLU,
simply repeat the process.
3.6 AUTO CLEAR KEY
•The [Auto Clear] key will enable the Auto Clear function.
•When this function is active the scale will automatically clear
(set to zero) the Unit Price when the last item to be weighed
has been removed from the scale.
•When the Auto Clear is active the Auto Clear symbol (arrow)
on the LCD will be ON.
•Pressing the [Auto Clear] key will turn the function and
symbol off. Pressing again will turn it on again.

© Adam Equipment Company 2007 12
3.7 AUTO SLEEP FUNCTION
This function may be enabled or disabled by the user. If enabled, when
the scale is not used for some time (as pre-set by the user under this
function) it automatically switches off. To set this parameter,
•During self-checking, press [Zero] and release at once. The
display shows “SLEEPnodE”.
•Press [PLU4] key to scroll through the auto sleep values.
“0” Auto sleep mode disabled
“1” Auto sleep after 1 minute
“5” Auto sleep after 5 minutes
“30” Auto sleep after 30 minutes
•Press the [Tare] key to set the desired value and the scale
returns to zero.

© Adam Equipment Company 2007 13
3.8 BACKLIGHT OPERATION
The backlight may be enabled or disabled by the user. If the
backlight is disabled battery life will be maximised. With the
backlight in operation the battery life will be less, depending upon
the extent at which the scale is used.
To enable the backlight
•Press and hold the Auto Clear key for 4 seconds.
•Press the [PLU4] key to change the operation:
“EL” “ AU” Automatic control of the backlight
“EL” “ on” Backlight on full time
“EL” “ oFF” Backlight turned off.
•Press [Tare] to store the setting.
Backlight operation
When the backlight is set from automatic control-
•It will only turn on when the scale is being used.
•It will be on when a weight is on the platform or when a key is
pressed.
•It will turn off automatically after a few seconds when the
weight is zero or after a while, the last key was pressed.

4.0 CALIBRATION
4.1 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
The scales are sealed to prevent unauthorised calibration.
Contact Adam Equipment or your supplier for more details.
The calibration of the AZplus scale is
accomplished by removing the label at
the base of the scale which covers a hole
through which the PCB can be accessed.
If your scale is not provided with this
hole, you need to break the security
seals and remove the top cover to gain
access to the circuit boards inside. See
the figure on the security seal below.
WARNING: CALIBRATION OF THE SCALES MAY MAKE IT ILLEGAL
TO USE THE SCALES FOR SALES OF GOODS. CONTACT YOUR
TRADING STANDARDS OFFICE FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
4.2 SECURITY SEALS
To seal the scale a lead-wire seal can
be used as shown below. The base has
a metal pin that protrudes through the
cover. The security seal may be
threaded through this metal pin, making
it impossible to remove the cover
without damaging either the security
seal or the enclosure.
Metrology labels and additional security
measures may be added to the scale as
required by the national legislation.
© Adam Equipment Company 2007 14

5.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
If you need to order any spare parts and accessories, contact your supplier or Adam
Equipment. A partial list of such items is as follows-
•Main Power cord
•Replacement Battery
•
•In use cover
•Stainless Steel Pan
6.0 SERVICE INFORMATION
This manual covers the details of operation. If you have a problem with
the scale that is not directly addressed by this manual then contact your
supplier for assistance. In order to provide further assistance, the
supplier will need the following information which should be kept ready:
A. Details of your company
-Name of your company:
-Contact person’s name:
-Contact telephone, e-mail,
fax or any other methods:
B. Details of the unit purchased
(This part of information should always be available for any future correspondence. We
suggest you to fill in this form as soon as the unit is received and keep a print-out in your
record for ready reference.)
Model name of the scale:
Serial number of the unit:
Software revision number
(Displayed when power is first turned on):
Date of Purchase:
Name of the supplier and place:
C. Brief description of the problem
Include any recent history of the unit. For example:
-Has it been working since it’s delivered
-Has it been in contact with water
-Damaged from a fire
-Electrical Storms in the area
-Dropped on the floor, etc.
© Adam Equipment Company 2007 15

© Adam Equipment Company 2007 16
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Adam Equipment offers Limited Warranty (Parts and Labour) for the components
failed due to defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty starts from the date
of delivery.
During the warranty period, should any repairs be necessary, the purchaser must
inform its supplier or Adam Equipment Company. The company or its authorised
Technician reserves the right to repair or replace the components at the
purchaser’s site or any of its workshops depending on the severity of the
problems at no additional cost. However, any freight involved in sending the
faulty units or parts to the service centre should be borne by the purchaser.
The warranty will cease to operate if the equipment is not returned in the original
packaging and with correct documentation for a claim to be processed. All claims
are at the sole discretion of Adam Equipment.
This warranty does not cover equipment where defects or poor performance is
due to misuse, accidental damage, exposure to radioactive or corrosive materials,
negligence, faulty installation, unauthorised modifications or attempted repair or
failure to observe the requirements and recommendations as given in this User
Manual.
Repairs carried out under the warranty does not extend the warranty period.
Components removed during the warranty repairs become the company property.
The statutory right of the purchaser is not affected by this warranty. The terms of
this warranty is governed by the UK law. For complete details on Warranty
Information, see the terms and conditions of sale available on our web-site.

Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity
This product has been manufactured in accordance with the harmonised European standards,
following the provisions of the below stated directives:
Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Adam Equipment Co. Ltd.
Bond Avenue
Denbigh East Estate
Milton Keynes, MK1 1SW
United Kingdom
FCC COMPLIANCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. The
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the
pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adam Equipment could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
© Adam Equipment Company 2007

ADAM EQUIPMENT is an ISO 9001:2000 certified global company with more than
35 years experience in the production and sale of electronic weighing equipment.
Adam products are predominantly designed for the Laboratory, Educational, Medical,
retail and Industrial Segments. The product range can be described as follows:
-Analytical and Precision Balances
-Compact and Portable Balances
-High Capacity Balances
-Moisture analysers / balances
-Mechanical Scales
-Counting Scales
-Digital Weighing/Check-weighing Scales
-High performance Platform Scales
-Crane scales
-Medical Scales
-Retail Scales for Price computing
For a complete listing of all Adam products visit our website at
www.adamequipment.com
© Copyright by Adam Equipment Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without the
prior permission of Adam Equipment.
Adam Equipment reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features,
specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
All information contained within this publication is to the best of our knowledge timely,
complete and accurate when issued. However, we are not responsible for
misinterpretations which may result from the reading of this material.
The latest version of this publication can be found on our Website.
www.adamequipment.com
© Adam Equipment Company 2007