Avery Weigh-Tronix Brecknell B240 User manual

B240
Counting Scale
User Instructions
AWT 35-501819
Issue AA

B240 Counting scale_u_en_501819.book
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Table of Contents
page
Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ........................................................................................ 7
About this Manual ..............................................................................................................7
Text Conventions ........................................................................................................ 7
Special Messages ....................................................................................................... 7
Training - Formation ...........................................................................................................8
Safe Battery Disposal ........................................................................................................ 8
Routine Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 8
Cleaning of Scale ............................................................................................................... 9
Sharp Objects .................................................................................................................... 9
FCC and EMC Declarations of Compliance ....................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 10
Key functions ................................................................................................................... 10
Front panel keys ........................................................................................................ 10
Display touch keys .................................................................................................... 10
Annunciators and display windows ........................................................................... 12
On-screen keyboard .................................................................................................. 14
Installation ........................................................................................................................ 14
Unpacking ................................................................................................................. 14
Installation ................................................................................................................. 15
Leveling ..................................................................................................................... 15
Charging the battery .................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 3 Operation ................................................................................................................................ 16
Main display ..................................................................................................................... 16
Zeroing the scale ............................................................................................................. 16
Taring a weight ................................................................................................................16
Pushbutton tare ......................................................................................................... 16
Entering a known tare weight .................................................................................... 17
Using a preset tare .................................................................................................... 18
Clearing a tare ........................................................................................................... 19
Changing unit of measure ................................................................................................ 19
Basic sampling and counting ........................................................................................... 19
Sampling parts .......................................................................................................... 19
Accumulating counts ........................................................................................................ 20
Viewing and clearing accumulated counts ....................................................................... 21
Check counting ................................................................................................................ 21
Enlarging the weight/count display .................................................................................. 22
Using an existing database .............................................................................................. 22
Recalling an existing product ID ................................................................................ 22
Creating new parts in the database ........................................................................... 23
Changing onscreen icons and icon text .................................................................... 25
Chapter 4 Setup key ................................................................................................................................ 27
ID key .............................................................................................................................. 28
Format key ...................................................................................................................... 30
Selecting a format ..................................................................................................... 30
Deleting a print format ............................................................................................... 30
Setting key ...................................................................................................................... 31
Basic Information ....................................................................................................... 31
System Setting .......................................................................................................... 32
Weighing Setting ....................................................................................................... 32

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Operation Setting ...................................................................................................... 33
Calibration ................................................................................................................. 34
Communications ........................................................................................................ 35
Mode key ........................................................................................................................ 35
Save Only Check Weight Ok: .................................................................................... 35
Print Ticket: ............................................................................................................... 36
Auto Save: ................................................................................................................. 36
Beep Mode: ............................................................................................................... 36
Report key ....................................................................................................................... 37
Daily Report ............................................................................................................... 37
Monthly Report .......................................................................................................... 38
Product Report .......................................................................................................... 38
Client Report ............................................................................................................. 40
ID Groups Report ...................................................................................................... 41
Operator Report ........................................................................................................ 42
Data key .......................................................................................................................... 44
Export ID info to Excel ............................................................................................... 44
Import ID info from Excel ........................................................................................... 45
Import Printer Format ................................................................................................ 45
Export Printer Format ................................................................................................ 46
Import ID icon ............................................................................................................ 46
Export Record to Excel .............................................................................................. 47
Unit key ........................................................................................................................... 47
Logout key ...................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 5 Barcode ................................................................................................................................... 49
Barcode setup ..................................................................................................................49
Barcode Data: ........................................................................................................... 50
Code Settings on ID’s ................................................................................................ 50
Barcode Scanning ..................................................................................................... 52
Trace group data setting and operation ........................................................................... 53
Adding T.Grp ID data ................................................................................................ 53
Adding Product name with T.Grp and Id info Set ...................................................... 54
Select a product assigned with Trace group and preset ID’s .................................... 55
Select a product assigned with Trace group without selecting ID info ...................... 56
Chapter 6 Calibration .............................................................................................................................. 57
Next Cal Reminder ........................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 7 Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 60
General. ........................................................................................................................... 60
Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 61
Chapter 8 Parts description .................................................................................................................... 62
Overall view ..................................................................................................................... 62
Connector’s ...................................................................................................................... 62
RS232 Connection ........................................................................................................... 63
Spare parts ...................................................................................................................... 64

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Manual revision history
Current
Issue Date Created Details of Changes
DRAFT Feb. 2019 Draft of new manual

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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 and 1.1 headings shown above.
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. This
applies to hard keys and onscreen or soft keys.
Displayed messages appear in bold italic type and reflect the case of the displayed
message.
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.
ELECTRICAL WARNING!
THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL WARNING SYMBOL.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS MEAN THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW
SPECIFIC PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN
ELECTROCUTION, ARC BURNS, EXPLOSIONS OR OTHER HAZARDS
THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
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.

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1.2 Training - Formation
Do not attempt to operate or complete any procedure on a machine unless you have
received the appropriate training or read the instruction books.
1.3 Safe Battery Disposal
Please be aware this product contains a lead acid battery which MUST be removed and
disposed of safely prior to any disposal of the scale.
This battery can be easily accessed by removing the battery cover found on the
underside of the indicator.
1.4 Routine Maintenance
IMPORTANT: This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation and
calibration. Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required
for safe operation.
CAUTION! Risk of electrical shock. Refer to qualified servce personnel for
service.
Please be aware this product contains a lead
acid battery which MUST be removed and
disposed of safely prior to any disposal of the
scale.
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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1.5 Cleaning of Scale
1.6 Sharp Objects
Do not use any sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the
keys.
1.7 FCC and EMC Declarations of Compliance
United States
Canada
Do - Ce qu’il faut faire Do NOT - Ce qu’il ne faut pas faire
Wipe down the outside of product with a clean cloth, moistened
with water and a small amount of mild detergent cleaning fluid.
Use harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners or alkaline
cleaning solutions.
Spray on to the cloth when cleaning and not directly onto the
indicator area.
Do not attempt to clean the inside of the machine.
Spray any liquid directly on to the display windows.
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. This 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.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
la Classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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2 Introduction
The B240 is a touch screen counting scale with a built in database for storing a wide
range of product data from piece weights, descriptions, tare weights to customer data.
This makes recalling data simple to recall.
The B240 offers a wide range of features from basic weighing to easy parts counting,
accumulation and check counting, ideal when packing products to a set quantity. The
B240 provides clear visual display of information to help the operator carry out a wide
range of tasks very simply.
2.1 Key functions
2.1.1 Front panel keys
The five keys on the front panel function as described below.
2.1.2 Display touch keys
Key Description
Press and hold to power on the scale.
Press and hold to power off the scale.
Press the HOME key to return to the home screen.
Press the SETUP key to access the setup screen
Press to tare a weight from the scale.
Press and hold to access the preset tare screen.
Press to zero the scale.

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Keys Description
Product/Material group.
Touch key to view products list and recall products information
Client/Customer
Touch key to view client list and recall client’s information.
ID 1 ~6, Free Setting ID keys,
Touch key to view list and recall information.
ID Groups
Touch key to view ID list and recall ID information.
Moves up or down in a list
Clear ID
Touch key to clear ID contents
Record
Touch key to check all weighing records.
Save and Print
Touch key to save and print records.
Gross/Net
Touch key to toggle between the Gross and Net weight.

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2.1.3 Annunciators and display windows
Sample
Touch key to input samples.
Unit weight
Touch key to input unit weight.
Clear
Unit Weight clear key, in counting operation
Clear the current product ID information
Feed key. Touch this to test printer
Note: Each ID text name may vary; it depends which has been input
Annunciators/windows Description
Shows the scale is at zero weight. Press key to zero the scale.
Shows when a Tare is active. Press key to tare a weight.
Shows when the scale is stable.
Maximum capacity of the scale
Minimum weight of the scale
Division of the scale
A1.21 Software version
Date and time
Illuminates when the weight or count of items on the scale is below the acceptable
window you’ve set.
Keys Description

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Illuminates when the weight is in the acceptable range, between the low and high
tolerance.
Illuminates when the weight or count of items on the scale is above the acceptable
window you’ve set.
Tare weight
Gross weight
Piece weight (Unit weight) window in counting operation
Annunciators/windows Description

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2.1.4 On-screen keyboard
The on-screen keyboard will open automatically to edit or input new data.
Backspace
When input text, use this key to change line
Special symbols and numeric keys.
Close keyboard
Shift to Capital letter / small letter.
Press here to change sign
2.2 Installation
2.2.1 Unpacking
The mounting location must be a stable surface and free of heat, water and humidity.
When you receive the scale, inspect it to make sure that it is not damaged and that all
are parts are included:
lRemove the scale from the carton.
lRemove the protective covering. Store the packaging and to use if you need
to transport the scale later.
lInspect the indicator for damage.
lMake sure all components are included:
- Scale
- Adaptor
OR

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2.2.2 Installation
1. Place the scale on a table.
2. Carefully place the pan pins into the four holes on the top cover.
3. Adjust the feet to center the bubble level. See Leveling on page 15.
4. Connect the adaptor pin to the adaptor jack. Adaptor jack is located below the
scale. See Charging the battery on page 15.
5. Adaptor connects to an AC power socket. Pluggable equipment must be
installed near an easily accessible socket outlet with a protective
ground/ earth contact.
6. Press and hold the ON/OFF key until the unit beeps to turn it on. (Press and
hold the ON/OFF key to turn the unit off.)
7. Display will start self checking and display will then show normal weighing
mode.
8. You can start normal operation.
2.2.3 Leveling
Place the scale on a table.
Check the bubble level. If the bubble is not centered, adjust the leveling feet until
centered. Check the level when you change scale locations.
2.2.4 Charging the battery
To charge the battery insert the adaptor pin into the jack located under the scale. Plug
the adaptor into the mains power. The scale will charge without being turned on.
Charge the battery for 12 hours for full capacity before using the scale.
A battery charging status LED is located on the right side of the display. If the LED is
green the battery has a full charge. If it is red the battery is nearly discharged. If yellow
the battery is being charged.
Do not use any other type of power adaptor than the one supplied with the scale. Verify
that the AC power socket outlet is properly protected.

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3 Operation
This chapter will cover the common uses of the scale.
3.1 Main display
The main display is shown below with significant areas pointed out and explained
3.2 Zeroing the scale
If the scale platform is empty and a weight is displayed, press the ZERO key
to zero the scale.
3.3 Taring a weight
There are three ways to tare a weight from the scale: pushbutton tare, entering a known
tare and preset tare. Each are described below.
3.3.1 Pushbutton tare
1. To tare the weight of an object, such as a container, zero the scale if necessary
and place the container on the scale platform.
2. Press the TARE key.
This is called a pushbutton tare. The weight of the container is tared and
the main weight display shows 0 weight. The tare weight is displayed in
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3. Place the item(s) to be weighed in the container. The net weight will be
displayed in the main weight display and the gross weight is displayed in the
GS window.
4. Repeat as needed.
3.3.2 Entering a known tare weight
If you know the weight of an item you wish to tare, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the TARE key until the popup window, shown below, appears.
2. Press the T+key, circled above, and a numeric entry screen, shown below,
appears.
3. Key in the tare weight and press the OK key.
The main screen is displayed with the tare weight you entered active.
4. Place your container on the scale and proceed to weigh your item(s).

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3.3.3 Using a preset tare
Create a preset tare
You can set up to eight tares and store them for later recall. These are called preset
tares. Follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the TARE key until the popup window appears with keys that
say T1through T8and T+.
2. Press the numbered Tkey where you want the tare stored (T1-T8).
This numeric entry screen appears:
3. Key in the tare weight for the preset tare and press the OK key.
4. Press the Tkey where the tare is stored.
The main screen is displayed with the tare weight active.
5. Place your container on the scale and proceed to weigh your item(s).
Recall a preset tare
1. To recall a preset tare, press and hold the TARE key until the preset tare screen
appears.
2. Press the Tkey where the tare you want is stored.
The main screen is displayed with that tare weight active.

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3.3.4 Clearing a tare
To clear a tare, remove all weight from the scale and press the TARE key. This works
for pushbutton tares, entered tares and preset tares.
To clear a tare from one of the pre-set tares, press and hold the Tx key until the entry
screen appears and enter a new tare or 0 to replace the old value.
3.4 Changing unit of measure
1. To change the unit of measure, press the SETUP key, .
The setup menu appears, shown below:
2. Press the UNIT key.
A popup list of units appears.
3. Touch the unit you want and the main screen returns with the unit of measure
active.
3.5 Basic sampling and counting
This section gives you the basics on sampling parts for counting operations,
accumulating, viewing and clearing count totals and doing check counting.
3.5.1 Sampling parts
To count parts you must first establish the individual piece weight for the parts you want
to count. You can weigh a known number of parts to establish the piece weight or enter
in a known piece weight manually.

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Sampling
Parts used for sampling should be of uniform weight.
1. Place a known number of parts on the scale (in most cases this
sample size can be somewhere between 10 and 50 parts but on
smaller parts you may need to add more to improve your count
accuracy) and touch the SAMPLE key on the display.
A numeric entry screen appears.
2. Key in the number of parts you placed on the scale and press OK.
The piece weight is calculated and shown in the UW (unit weight/piece
weight) window in the upper right of the display. The count is shown in
the large display window.
Entering a known piece weight
If you know the piece weight, you can key this in manually following these steps:
1. Press the key on the display.
This numeric entry screen appears:
2. Key in the piece weight (UW) of the pieces you want to count and touch the
OK key.
The main screen appears with the piece weight active.
3. Place the items you want to count on the scale and the count is displayed in
the main window.
3.6 Accumulating counts
To accumulate multiple count operations, press the Save key to add the
count on the display to memory.
Repeat for each count operation.
NOTE: To clear a piece weight and return to normal weighing mode, press the small
Clear key in the UW window.