Avery Weigh-Tronix ZT350 User manual

ZT350
Mobile Dimensioning Unit
User Instructions
AWT35-501609
Issue AB

ZK830_u_en_501609.book
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Table of Contents
page
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1 General information and warnings ......................................................................................... 5
About this manual ..............................................................................................................5
Text conventions ......................................................................................................... 5
Special messages ....................................................................................................... 5
Installation .......................................................................................................................... 5
Safety instructions .............................................................................................................. 5
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment ................................................................. 6
Chapter 2 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 7
Product Overview ...............................................................................................................7
Buttons ........................................................................................................................8
ZT350 Power On/Off ................................................................................................... 8
ZT350 Battery .............................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 3 Operation .................................................................................................................................. 9
ZT350 Tasks ...................................................................................................................... 9
Quick Check .............................................................................................................. 10
Measure .................................................................................................................... 10
+Weigh ...................................................................................................................... 12
Upload ....................................................................................................................... 13
BT Pair ...................................................................................................................... 13
ZT350 Bluetooth pairing ................................................................................................... 13
Pairing with a weight indicator ................................................................................... 13
Pairing with PC .......................................................................................................... 14
ZT350 Application ............................................................................................................ 18
Installing CDM software ............................................................................................ 18
ZT350 Application USB Transfer ..................................................................................... 21
ZT350 Application Bluetooth Transfer ............................................................................. 22
ZT350 Application ............................................................................................................ 24
ZT350 Application & ZT350 device connection problems ................................................ 24
Chapter 4 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 27
Charging the ZT350 ......................................................................................................... 27
Battery replacement ......................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the tape cassette ............................................................................................. 28
Chapter 5 ZT350 Replacement Parts List .............................................................................................. 29

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1.1 About this manual
1 General information and warnings
1.1 About this manual
This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top
of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1.1 and 1.1.1 headings. The
names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear at the top of alternating
pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual. The manual name
and page numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.
1.1.1 Text conventions
Key names are shown in bold and reflect the case of the key being described. If a key
has a dual function it may be referred to by its alternate function.
Displayed messages appear in bold italic type and reflect the case of the displayed
message.
Annunciator names appear as italic text.
1.1.2 Special messages
Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below. The
signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional information or the relative
level of hazard.
1.2 Installation
1.3 Safety instructions
lCaution: Class 2 Laser Product, do not stare into beam.
CAUTION!
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.
NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints
and tips that help you to use your product.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE.

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General information and warnings
lDo not use this device in a hazardous environment.
lThe safety of this device cannot be ensured if it is not operated properly in
accordance with the instructions below.
lUse storage batteries from the manufacturer only.
lDo not charge the battery in humid or dusty rooms or below 0°C (32°F)
ambient temperature.
lAvoid falling, shaking and other types of strong mechanical impact.
1.4 Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
In conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste.
This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements.
Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting
point specified for electrical and electronic equipment.

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2.1 Product Overview
2 Introduction
This manual covers the use and service of the ZT350 mobile dimensioning unit, a
handheld, compact, robust device to capture precise and detailed dimensions. The
ZT350 can be paired via Bluetooth to a scale to record weights, it can scan barcodes
and download all the size, weight and barcode information to a PC or other smart
device, which can help to optimize assets and costs in parcel handling and shipping
situations.
With a ten foot tape, the ZT350 is suitable for most small parcel and freight measuring
requirements.
A durable, rechargeable Li-ion battery and components that can be replaced in the field
make this a convenient yet cost effective dimensioning solution.
2.1 Product Overview
Figure 2.1 shows several views of the ZT350 and the different parts.
Figure 2.1 ZT350 overview
Tape cassette
Battery
compartment
Non-slip
Tape Tip
Screen
DOWN button
Power
button
UP button
M button
Status LED
Mini USB
Charging
LED
RIGHT button
Tape
brake
Charge
contacts

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Introduction
2.1.1 Buttons
The buttons on ZT350 function as follows:
2.1.2 ZT350 Power On/Off
To power on the ZT350, press once.
To power off the device, press and hold until you see Power Off/Release Now
and hear a series of 5 quick beeps. Release the button and the unit will power off.
The ZT350 will automatically power off after 10 minutes of no use.
2.1.3 ZT350 Battery
The battery level icon, shown in Figure 2.2, appears in the lower left of the screen.
Figure 2.2 Battery icon
When the battery goes below 10% power remaining the indicator turns red.
For battery charging, replacement and ZT350 maintenance information see
Maintenance on page 27.
ON/OFF button. It can also be used as a backspace button. Also acts as a LEFT
button for menu navigation.
mbutton. Press to record a measurement.
SCAN button. Also acts as an UP button for menu navigation.
SEND button. Sends a data record via Bluetooth. Also acts as a RIGHT button for
menu navigation.
Saves data. Also acts as a DOWN button for menu navigation.
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Battery
charge
icon

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3.1 ZT350 Tasks
3 Operation
This chapter covers the operation of the ZT350 and the PC application that comes with
the unit for communicating with the ZT350.
3.1 ZT350 Tasks
The ZT350 is programmed with a set of five tasks. Tasks are functions that capture the
dimensions, barcode and weights to perform the required job function.
To access the Tasks menu:
1. Press to power up the ZT350 …
A startup screen appears with the NTEP certificate number and serial
number of the unit displayed.
2. As instructed on-screen, press any key to continue …
The first time you power up the unit out of the box, the following screen
is displayed. See the note below.
3. From the Tasks screen, Use the or key to highlight the task you want
and press to start that task. See the list below for information on the task
you pick.
lQuick Check (See Quick Check on page 10)
lMeasure (See Measure on page 10)
l+Weigh (See +Weigh on page 12)
lUpload (See Upload on page 13)
lBT Pair (See BT Pair on page 13)
The next time you get to step 2, after this initial power up, the unit will be in the task
that was last in use when the unit was powered down.
You can always get back to the Tasks menu by pressing and at the same
time.

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Operation
3.1.1 Quick Check
Use Quick Check to check the dimensions of a product. The Quick Check task only
displays the dimensions on the screen. It does not send or store information.
1. Extend the tape to measure one of the carton’s dimensions and press to
capture the dimension.
2. Repeat the operation for the other two dimensions.
3. When complete all three measurements are on the screen. To clear press
.
4. If at any time the measurement was incorrectly taken you can press to
retake the measurement.
3.1.2 Measure
This task allows you to scan a barcode, enter in the number of pieces and the
dimensions. The records are stored in the ZT350. You can store 600 records. Follow
these steps:
1. If you access the Measure task you will see the following screen:
2. Press or to trigger the scan laser.
3. Scan the barcode …
You are prompted for Pieces. If you are measuring one carton you
accept the default number 1 on the display. If you have a number of
identically sized cartons in a shipment, you enter the total number of
cartons and measure just one. See the next steps on this process.
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When you see < BACK on the screen it means the button.
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