Avery Berkel FX 50 User manual

FX 50
User Instructions
Instrucciones de usuario
Guide d'utilisation
Gebrauchsanleitung
Manuale d'uso
Gebruiksinstructies
*AWT35-000315*
AWT35-000315 Issue AB February 2008

FX 50 User Instructions i
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Comformity Statement
FX50 User Instructions v
Déclaration de Conformité
L’instrument de pesage non automatique Fabriquant Type Avery Berkel
FX210/FX220Service Instructions
No. de certificat d’approbation CE de type UK2831
correspond aux exigences des directives CE
suivantes :
Instruments de pesage à fonctionnement non automatique Directive CEM Directive sur les basses tensions
90/384/EEC1
2004/108/EC 2006/95/EC
Les normes harmonisées applicables sont : EN 45501
EN 60950 EN 61000–6–3
Nota 1: Cette déclaration est valide seulement si l’instrument de pesage à fonctionnement non automatique a été vérifié par le fabricant ou
avec une attestation de conformité délivrée par un organisme notifié. Une copie de la déclaration originale signée est disponible pour cet instrument auprès de : Avery Berkel, Foundry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2LP
Declaration of Conformity
The non-automatic weighing instrument Manufacturer Type Avery Berkel
FX50
Number of EC type approval certificate UK2831
corresponds to the requirements of the following
EC directives:
Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Directive EMC Directive Low Voltage Directive
90/384/EEC1
2004/108/EC 2006/95/EC
The applicable harmonised standards are: EN 45501
EN 60950 EN 61000–6–3
Note 1: This declaration is only valid if the non-automatic weighing instrument was verified by the manufacturer or with a certificate of conformity issued by a notified body. A copy of the original signed declaration for this instrument is available from: Avery Berkel, Foundry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2LP
Verklaring van Overeenstemming
Niet-automatische weegwerktuigen Fabrikant Type Avery Berkel
FX50
Nummer van de Verklaring van EG-typegoedkeuring UK2831
is in overeenstemming met de voorschriften van
de volgende EG-richtlijnen:
Niet-automatische weegwerktuigen Richtlijn EMC Richtlijn Laagspanning
90/384/EEC1
2004/108/EC 2006/95/EC
Toegepaste geharmoniseerde normen: EN 45501
EN 60950 EN 61000–6–3
Opmerking 1 : Deze verklaring is alleen geldig indien het weegwerktuig door de fabrikant is geverifieerd of met een Verklaring van Overeenstemming, afgegeven door een bevoegde instantie. Een kopie van de originele ondertekende verklaring is verkrijgbaar bij: Avery Berkel, Foundry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2LP

Contents
FX 50 User Instructions 1
English
Contents
1. Warnings and cautions 5
1.1 Installing the scale safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.2 Cautions for using the scale safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.3 Cleaning the scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2. Main parts, keyboard and display 9
2.1 Main parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.2 Keyboard variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3. Installing the scale 17
3.1 Assembling the tower variant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
3.2 Levelling the scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.3 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3.4 Changing the display backlight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3.5 Setting the auto power off mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.6 Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4. Operating the scale 23
4.1 Key to symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
4.2 Switching on and setting up the scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
4.3 Weighing individual items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.4 Weighing items of the same unit price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
4.5 Weighing using known tares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
4.6 Weighing using unknown tares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.7 Using proportional tares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.8 Multiplying a unit price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
4.9 Programming direct PLUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
4.10 Weighing using direct PLUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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4.11 Programming indirect PLUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
4.12 Weighing using indirect PLUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
5. Error codes 39

English
FX 50 User Instructions 3
Thank you for choosing this Avery Berkel product.
Please read these safety and user instructions before you use this product.
Please read all the sections of this document that have Danger, Warning and
Caution symbols and notices.
WWARNING! This is a Warning symbol. Warnings mean that failure
to follow specific practices and procedures may have major
consequences such as injury to personnel or serious corruption
to data or loss of data.
DDANGER! This is a Danger symbol. Danger means that failure to
follow specific practices or procedures may result in an electrical
shock that could cause personal injury or death.
CCAUTION! This is a Caution symbol. Cautions give information about
procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment
or corruption to and loss of data.
NNOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important
information, hints and tips that help you to use your product.

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1.1 Installing the scale safely
FX 50 User Instructions 5
1. Warnings and cautions
1.1 Installing the scale safely
WWARNING: You must install pluggable equipment near to an
easily accessible socket outlet. The electrical supply to the outlet
must give over-current protection of an appropriate rating.
WWARNING: If in doubt, ask a qualified electrician for advice.
1.2 Cautions for using the scale safely
Fig 1-1. Picking up the scale correctly

1. Warnings and cautions
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Fig 1-2. Cautions for using the scale

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1.3 Cleaning the scale
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1.3 Cleaning the scale
CCAUTION: Do not use harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners
and alkaline cleaning solutions, such as washing soda, to clean the
outside of the scale.
Fig 1-3. Cleaning the scale
To clean the outside of the scale, wipe it down with a clean cloth moistened
with water containing a small amount of mild detergent or unscented
washing-up liquid.

English
2.1 Main parts
FX 50 User Instructions 2
2. Main parts, keyboard and display
2.1 Main parts
Fig 2-1. Main parts of the FX 50 monoblock & tower variants

2. Main parts, keyboard and display
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Item Part Item Part
1Monoblock variant 8AC adaptor
2Tower variant 9On/Off switch
3Stainless steel weigh pan 10 AC adaptor socket
4Keyboard 11 Rechargeable battery
5Operator display 12 Levelling feet
6Customer display 13 Levelling bubble
7Tower assembly 14 Locknut for levelling feet

English
2.2 Keyboard variants
FX 50 User Instructions 4
2.2 Keyboard variants
Fig 2-2. USA keyboard (above) and
Europe & Rest of the World (RoW) keyboard (below)

2. Main parts, keyboard and display
5FX 50 User Instructions
No. Key Key name Press this key to ...
1Numeric keys Enter individual unit prices, unit prices
for direct PLUs and indirect PLUs,
known tares and proportional tares.
2Units of Weight
key (USA option) Switch between kilogram and pound units of weight. An arrow Tappears in
the display above the units you
selected.
3Price Base
Selection key
(UK, Europe &
RoW option)
Switch between a price per kilogram
and a price per 100 grams price base.
An arrow Tappears in the display
above the price base you selected.
4Fix key (UK,
Europe & RoW) or
Save key (USA).
Also Menu
Navigation key
(X).
Fix or save a weight or price you
entered until you cancel it. You also
press this key (X) to scroll through the
menu options.
5Tare key. Also
Select Menu
Option key (S).
Enter and clear tare weights such as
item containers and wrappers. The
scale subtracts the tare weight when
items are packaged for weighing. You
also press this key (S) to select an
option from the menu.
6Zero key Manually zero the scale and return the
unit price and total weight displays to
zeros.
7Clear key Clear incorrect entries and error
conditions.
8Multiply by 2 key
(USA only) Multiply the total price by two.

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2.2 Keyboard variants
FX 50 User Instructions 6
9Multiply by 4 key
(USA only) Multiply the total price by four.
10 Indirect PLU key Recall and set up prices against up to
38 indirect Price Look-Up (PLU) keys.
11 Direct PLU keys Recall and set up prices against up to
12 direct Price Look-Up (PLU) keys.
No. Key Key name Press this key to ...

2. Main parts, keyboard and display
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Fig 2-3. USA display
Fig 2-4. UK display
Fig 2-5. Europe & Rest of the World (RoW) display
Fig 2-6. Canada display
Unit Price $ Total Price $
d

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2.2 Keyboard variants
FX 50 User Instructions 8
Item Name & Symbol Purpose
1 Weight display Shows the gross or net weight of the item.
2 Unit price display Shows the unit price of the item.
3 Total price display Shows the total price of the item.
4
Battery is
charging indicator
A red light shows that the battery is charging.
A green light shows that the battery is fully charged.
5Battery charge is
low indicator
A light comes on to show that the battery charge is
low so you must recharge it immediately.
6Fix or Save
indicator
An arrow Tshows you pressed the key
before any operation to stop the weight display and
the unit price display from clearing automatically.
7 Units of weight
indicator An arrow Tshows that the units of weight you selected is either kilograms or pounds (USA
variant only).
8 Price-based
selection indicator An arrow Tshows that the price base you selected is either price per 100 grams or price per kilogram
(UK/Europe/RoW variant only). NOTE: The
Australian variant is fixed to kilogram only.
9
Zero indicator
An arrow Tshows that the scale is at gross zero
(there is no tare weight). Arrows above both NET
and -0- show that the scale is at net zero (includes a
tare weight).
10
Stable indicator
An arrow Tshows that the item weight is stable.
11
Net weight
indicator
An arrow Tshows that a tare weight is set and the
displayed weight is a net weight (the displayed
weight excludes the tare weight).
F / Save
-0-
NET

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3.1 Assembling the tower variant
FX 50 User Instructions 17
3. Installing the scale
3.1 Assembling the tower variant
Fig 3-1. Assembling and installing the tower variant

3. Installing the scale
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3.2 Levelling the scale
Fig 3-2. Levelling the scale

English
3.3 Charging the battery
FX 50 User Instructions 19
3.3 Charging the battery
You can power and operate the scale using:
•mains power supply from the AC adaptor (with the rechargeable
battery fitted); or
•a re-chargeable battery located inside the scale.
When you connect the scale to the mains power supply using the AC adaptor
the battery charging indicator comes on to show that the power is connected
and the battery is charging.
•Red battery charging indicator = Battery needs charging.
•Green battery charging indicator = Battery is fully charged.
You need to fully charge the battery before the first time that you use the
scale.
If you do not use the scale over a long period of time, you need to charge the
battery every three to six months to maintain its performance.
3.4 Changing the display backlight mode
You can set the backlights for the operator and customer displays to operate
in one of these three different modes:
•ON = always on.
•OFF = always off.
•AUTO = the backlight comes on when you start to use the scale.
To change the display backlight mode do the steps as follows:
1. Press the On switch to turn the scale on. The scale makes the
first beep.
2. Press and hold down the key and release it when you hear a
second beep and the display comes on.
3. Press the key to scroll through the three backlight modes
(ON, OFF and AUTO) that the scale displays in the total price display.
NNOTE: To cancel changing the backlight mode and return to weighing
press the key.
4. Press the key to save the backlight mode you selected and return
to weighing.

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NNOTE: If you have the backlight ON all the time or set to AUTO it
reduces the life of the battery in between charges.
3.5 Setting the auto power off mode
You can change the auto power off mode so that the scale stays on all the
time or it automatically turns off after a pre-set amount of inactivity of 1, 5 or
30 minutes.
Do the steps as follows to set the auto power off mode:
1. Press the On switch to turn the scale on.
2. While the scale is checking itself (when all the numbers on the scale’s
three displays count down from all zeros to all nines), press the
key. The total price display shows the current power off
mode.
3. Press the key to scroll through the following auto power off
modes:
•0= Scale stays on (as the auto power mode is disabled).
•1= Scale turns off after 1 minute of inactivity.
•5= Scale turns off after 5 minutes of inactivity.
•30 = Scale turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity.
4. Press the key to save the auto power off mode you selected and
return to weighing.