Adam GC INDICATOR User manual

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Adam Equipment
GC INDICATOR
(P.N. 3056610550, Revision C6, August 2010)
Software Rev 2.18 and up
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Easy Reference:
Model name of the indicator/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:

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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................. 3
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 4
3.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 6
3.1 UNPACKING..................................................................................... 6
3.2 LOCATING........................................................................................ 6
3.3 CONNECTION .................................................................................. 8
4.0 KEY DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................... 9
5.0 DISPLAYS ......................................................................................... 10
5.1 WEIGHT DISPLAY.......................................................................... 10
5.2 UNIT WEIGHT DISPLAY................................................................. 11
5.3COUNT DISPLAY............................................................................ 11
5.4 OTHER SYMBOLS.......................................................................... 11
6.0 OPERATION...................................................................................... 12
6.1 ZEROING THE DISPLAY................................................................ 12
6.2 TARING........................................................................................... 12
6.3 PARTS COUNTING ........................................................................ 13
7.0 USER PARAMETERS........................................................................ 17
7.1 SETTING OF PIN............................................................................ 18
7.2 ENABLE WEIGHING UNITS........................................................... 18
8.0 CALIBRATION................................................................................... 19
9.0 RS-232 INTERFACE.......................................................................... 21
9.1 INPUT COMMANDS FORMAT........................................................ 24
9.2 RS-232 SETUP ............................................................................... 25
9.3 REAL TIME CLOCK SETUP............................................................ 27
9.4 AUTO SLEEP FUNCTION............................................................... 28
10.0 BATTERY AND BACKLIGHT OPERATION................................... 28
10.1 BATTERY..................................................................................... 28
10.2 BACKLIGHT FOR LCD................................................................. 29
11.0 ERROR CODES.............................................................................. 30
12.0 SERVICE PARAMETERS............................................................... 31
12.1 USING “0000” TO ENTER THE CALIBRATION PARAMETER.... 31
12.2 USING “2006” TO ENTER THE SERVICE PARAMETERS.......... 33
13.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES............................. 39
14.0 SERVICE INFORMATION............................................................... 41
15.0 WARRANTY INFORMATION.......................................................... 44

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
•The GC series provides accurate, fast and versatile parts counting scales.
•There are 2 types of scales within the GC series ：GC indicators are
kilogram/gram scales and the GC-a indicators are changeable from pounds to
kilograms if the user requires it. The indicators have the same functions except
that GC-a scales have the ability to toggle between the two weighing units.
•The indicators can be set to display up to 30000 divisions
•All indicators are supplied with a RS-232 bi-directional interface and real time
clock (RTC).
•The indicator has a sealed keypad with colour coded membrane switches and
there is a large, easy to read liquid crystal type display (LCD). The LCD is supplied
with a backlight.
•The indicators include automatic zero tracking, audible alarm for pre-set counts,
automatic tare, pre-set tare, an accumulation facility that allows the count to be
stored and recalled as an accumulated total.
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2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT SECTION
Load Cells Up to 4, 350 ohm load cells
Minimum 87 ohms, maximum 1120 ohms
Connection
4 wire or 6 wire load cells
Excitation
5Vdc
Sensitivity
0.15uv/d
Linearity
0.01% FS
Zero Range
0-10mv
Signal range
0-40mv
ADC Sensitivity
Approximately 0.015 uv/ADCount
DIGITAL SECTION
Maximum Range 100 g –30000 g
1 kg – 30000 kg
1 lb to 30000 lb
Divisions
Up to 30,000
Stabilization Time 2 Seconds typical
Operating
Temperature
-10°C - 40°C
14°F - 104°F
Power supply 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
OR
12VDC @ 800ma adaptor for CKa type units.
Battery
Internal rechargeable battery
Calibration
Automatic External
Display
3 x 6 digits LCD digital displays
Indicator
Housing
ABS Plastic

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Overall
Dimensions
(wxdxh)
260 x 115 x 170mm
10.2” x 4.5” x 6.7”
Net Weight
1.8kg /4 lb
Applications Counting Scales
Functions Parts counting, weighing, accumulating memory,
pre-set count with alarm
Interface RS-232 bi-directional interface
English, German, French, Spanish selectable text
Date/Time Real Time Clock (RTC),
To print date and time information
(Dates in year/month/day, day/month/year or
month/day/year formats- Battery backed)

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3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 UNPACKING
This indicator must be connected to a load cell platform and calibrated as necessary
to match the platform and user requirements. See Section 12.0 for set-up
information.
The user’s application and the technical specifications of the platform or load cell
will determine the necessary configuration.
3.2 LOCATING
•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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3.3 CONNECTION
This indicator must be connected to a load cell platform and calibrated as necessary
to match the platform and user requirements.
The GC has a connector configured for either 4 or 6 wire load cells. Connect the
load cells/platform to the indicator as shown below. The cable length should be as
short as possible, using a large size wire to minimise errors due to resistance in the
leads.
Figure 1A shows the connections to a 6 wire load cell. Figure 1B and 1C show 2
different ways to attach a 4 wire load cell, 1B uses a 6 conductor cable to go from
the indicator to the platform or load cell where it connects to the 4 wires from the
load cells.
The Excitation and sense wires are connected internally in the GC indicator.