Axis BA/LG Series User manual

BA/LG
USER MANUAL
File: 2016-04-19 BA_LG bE0109 GB
AXIS, 80-125 Gdańsk, ul.Kartuska 375B, www.axis.pl

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Table of contents:
1. General description ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Completation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Technical data........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Balance keys and indicators .................................................................................................................................................. 5
5. Safety principles..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6. Principles of user balance treatment...................................................................................................................................... 7
7. Preparation to work ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
8. Operation principles ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
9. Operation principles when the scale uses accumulator supply.............................................................................................. 9
10. Balance checking ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
11. Scale adjustment.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
12. Connecting a computer, printer or label printer.................................................................................................................... 10
12.1 Detailed LonG protocol description ...................................................................................................................................... 11
12.2 Detailed EPL protocol description ........................................................................................................................................ 13
13. Start-up..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
14. Weighing with tare .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
15. Scale menu............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
16. Menu navigation rules .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
17. Scale setup (SEtUP)................................................................................................................................................................. 22
17.1 Scale calibration (CALIb)........................................................................................................................................................ 24
17.2 Autozeroing function (AutoZEr) ............................................................................................................................................. 25
17.3 Weight unit selection (UnIt) .................................................................................................................................................... 26
17.4 Serial port parameters setting (SErIAL)................................................................................................................................. 27
17.5 Printout configuration (PrInt)................................................................................................................................................. 28
17.6 Setting backlight function (b_LIGHt)....................................................................................................................................... 30
17.7 Analog out configuration (AnALoG)........................................................................................................................................ 31
17.8 Entering reference zero value (ZErO) .................................................................................................................................... 32
18. Special functions description .................................................................................................................................................... 33
18.1 Products and users database (Prod i USEr)........................................................................................................................... 34
18.2 Pieces counting function (PCS)............................................................................................................................................. 38
18.3 Percentage weighing function (PErC) ................................................................................................................................... 39
18.4 Label choosing function (LAbEL)............................................................................................................................................ 40
18.5 Weighing animals function (LOC)........................................................................................................................................... 41
18.6 Maximum value indication function (UP) ................................................................................................................................ 42
18.7 Force measuring function (nEWton)...................................................................................................................................... 43
18.8 Total weight function (totAL)................................................................................................................................................... 44
18.9 Checkweighing function (thr) .................................................................................................................................................. 46
18.10 Setting date and time function (dAtE)................................................................................................................................... 49
18.11 Radio communication channel choice function (rF CHn)...................................................................................................... 50
18.12 Charging accumulators function (bAttErY)- option ............................................................................................................... 51
18.13 Automatic switching off the scale function (AutoOFF) .......................................................................................................... 52
18.14 Statistical calculations function (StAt)................................................................................................................................... 53
18.15 Paperweight calculation (PAP) ............................................................................................................................................ 56
19. Maintenance and repairs of small defects ................................................................................................................................ 57
Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................................................................... 58

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1. General description
Portable technical scales of BA/LG series are designed for weighing parcels.
Double-range option is described in A appendix.
All balances are tested in respect of metrology. According to order, balances may
be verified or calibrated.
Verified balances have the following verification features:
-protection stamps, located on balance meter and converters connection box
(installed under the bearing surface).
-Office of Measures marks and green metrological mark, located on the rating plate.
EC verification is valid for 25 months from 1st of December of year, when the EC
verification took place, under condition of stamp integrity.
Balances classification (PKWiU code) 29.24.23.
Certificates:
Certificate of type
approval no. T7950
AXIS management System
Certificate
DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
No. 78 100 6386
2. Completation
Basic set consists of :
1. The scale,
2. Feeder 12V/1,2A,
3. User Manual,
4. Guaranty.

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3. Technical data
Scale type
BA30LG
BA60LG
BA150LG
Maximal load
30kg
200kg
150kg
Minima load
200g
400g
1kg
Reading graduation (d)
10g
*5g
*1g
20g
*10g
*5g
*2g
50g
*10g
Verification graduation (e)
10g
20g
50g
Accuracy class
III
Working temperature
-10 ÷+40°C
Tare range
-30kg
-60kg
-150kg
-200kg
Weighing time
<4s
Platform dimensions
300x330mm
Scale height
95mm
Supply
~230V, 50Hz, 8VA / =12V 1,2A
Scale weight
8kg
EC verification




* graduation value for scales with increased weighing accuracy, designed for non-legalization targets ;
double-range option - A appendix.

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4. Balance keys and indicators
LCD display version:
Keys:
I/
-switch-on / switch-off (standby),
"
 T 
-tare, menu position confirmation, next digit (when inscribing),
"
 0 
-zeroing, scrolling menu, increasing digit (when inscribing),
"
-result printout, decimal point (when inscribing),
"
MENU
-menu,
"

-function switch: special function/weighing,
"
HR
-temporary high resolution indication,
Indicators:
 0 
-zero indicator (unloaded scale),
"
-result stabilization indicator,
"
NET
-net weight (after using Tkey),
"
MODE
-special function menu turning on indicator
"
B/G
-gross weight (after using TARE and  key)
"
AUT
-autotare function on,
"
T
-tare memory function on,
"
TOTAL, FILTER, SUM
-special functions indicators,
"
%, ct, n, g/m2, lb,mg
-unit indicators,
"
pcs
-pieces counting indicator,
"
n
-measurements quantity indicator (total function),
"
OFF
-scale turned off (standby)
"
MIN
-weighing result under threshold I (thr function),
"
OK
-weighing result between threshold I and II,
"
MAX
-weighing result above threshold II,
BAT
-battery discharge indicator,
, O
-ACtIV function indicator,
bar
indicator
-scale load indicator (0-100%)
0
kg
scale
keys
weighing
result
bar
indicator
metrological
data
zero
indicator stabilization
indicator net weight
indicator
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LED display version:
klawisz
I/
-switch-on / switch-off (standby),
"
 T 
-tare, menu position confirmation, next digit (when inscribing),
"
 0 
-zeroing, scrolling menu, increasing digit (when inscribing),
"
-result printout, decimal point (when inscribing),
"
MENU
-menu,
"

-function switch: special function/weighing,
"
HR
-temporary high resolution indication,
wskaźnik
 0 
-zero indicator (unloaded scale),
"
-result stabilization indicator,
"
NET
-net weight (after using Tkey),
"
W1
-first range on in two-range scale,
"
W2
-second range on in two-range scale,
"
HOLD
-indication „locked” (concerns LOC and UP functions),
"
FUNC
-special function turned on,
"
PCS
-pieces counting,
"
g, kg, lb, unit
-weight unit (g-gram, kg-kilogram, lb-pound, unit –other),
"
MIN
-weighing result under threshold I (thr function),
"
OK
-weighing result between threshold I and II,
"
MAX
-weighing result above threshold II,
During inscribing numerical values needed during using special functions keys have special functions.
scale
keys
weight
result metrological
data
zero
indicatorstabilization indicator net weight
indicator
Max= d=

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5. Safety principles
It is necessary to become familiar with safety
principles shown below, which are necessary to avoid
electric shock and damage of balance or connected
devices.
Repairs and necessary adjustments must be performed by qualified
personnel only.
To avoid fire hazard, use only typical supply cable, and supply voltage
must be consistent with technical data.
For the balance supply use the socket with protective contact.
Do not use balance when the cover is removed.
Do not use balance in explosive atmosphere.
Do not use balance in locations with high humidity, when the cover does
not have special protections (NAN types).
In case of damage suspicion, switch the balance off and do not use it until
it is tested in professional service company.
6. Principles of user balance treatment
According to valid regulations regarding natural
environment protection do not place used electronic
devices in containers with common waste.
Used balance after operation period may be transferred to units authorized
for collection of used electronic equipment, or to place of purchase.

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7. Preparation to work
1. Unpack balance, removing protective
foils.
2. During transport overload protection in
some scales should be removed. In order
to do that, the scale should be put on a
side. Under the platform cut clamp bands
and remove inserts.
3. Place balance on stable foundation, in
place not subjected to mechanical
vibrations and strong air movements.
4. Using rotatable legs adjust scale level. Air
bubble in level should be located in the
middle position.
8. Operation principles
1. Stick from below the scale (under the pan) is used to grab the scale while it is
being lift.
2. Before each measurement the balance should be properly zeroed, which is
signalled by “” indicator. If the zero indication is not shown when the
balance is unloaded, or "----" is displayed, press the "  " key.
3. The balance enables tare setting in the whole measuring range. It is performed
by pressing "  T  " key.
4. In order to ease the process off mass control situated on the pan and to avoid
exceeding measurement range, scales with LCD display have load indicator
scaled 0÷100%.
5. The weighing result should be read during the " " indicator lighting, which
indicates the result stabilization.
6. When there is no weighing, but the balance should be ready for operation, it may
be switched off by I/ key. It causes the balance reading system deactivation
end entering the standby mode. Balance turning on is performed by pressing
" I/ " key.
7. Weighed mass should be placed in the platform centre.
8. Protect the balance from dust, aggressive dusts and liquids. For cleaning
purposes use water and dry it.
Do not overload the balance over 20% of maximum load.
Correct Wrong

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9. Operation principles when the scale uses accumulator supply
1. The scale can be supplied ~230V through feeder available with the scale.
Moreover a set of accumulators (situated inside the scale) can be used to supply
the scale.
2. In order to extend accumulator working time, the scale switches off automatically
after 10 minutes if it is not used.
3. Charging is done automatically when the scale is supplied with a feeder. The
charge status can be readed using bAttErY function (option).
4. When the scale is not used but it is necessary to be ready to work immediately, it
can be switched off by pressing I/ key. The scale reading system is then switched
off to "standby" mode (signalled by the indicator "OFF" in version with the LCD
display). Charging is more effective when scale is turned off with I/ key, then
charging time is about 10 hours. To switch the scale on press I/ key. The scale is
immediately ready to operate maximum accuracy (after self tests).
Do not discharge completely an accumulator because it can
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10. Balance checking
It is advised to check scale indication accuracy before and after series of
measurement using any load with known weight.
To check the scale with legal verification use a calibration weight with valid
calibration certificate. In case permissible error is exceeded it is advised to contact
the nearest service to calibrate the scale.
11. Scale adjustment
To adjust a balance it is necessary to break protective marks, therefore
to calibrate the scale please contact the nearest service.
12. Connecting a computer, printer or label printer
The scale can be equipped with one or two serial interfaces RS232C, USB, LAN or Wi-Fi designed to
cooperate:
-with computer –the scale sends data after pressing key or after initiation signal from
computer,
-with printer - sending data after pressing key or automatically after putting on/off a sample
and measurement stabilization,
-with label printer –after pressing the scale sends set of instructions for label printer starting
from label number set in special funcion LabEL.
Set of send data is set using special function PrInt.
The following data can be send:
-Header (scale type, Max, d, e, serial number),
-Operator identification number,
-Successive printout number (measurement),
-Identification number or product bar code,
-Number of pcs (PCS function only),
-Single detail mass (PCS function only),
-Nett weight,
-Tare (package mass),
-Gross weight,
-Total mass (Total function only).
The way of sending data and transmission parameters is set using SErIAL special function.
If the scale is equipped with two serial joints (interfaces) Print and SErIAL function is set independently for
both interfaces.

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If scale cooperates with a computer then the computer must have a special program. Dedicated programs
are also offered by AXIS.
Needed drivers and instructions can be found on the CD supplied with Axis scales.
12.1 Detailed LonG protocol description
Standard communication parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 9600bps,
After using key, measurement data is send together with text description (NET, TARE, GROSS) –all
set by using Print option. If Print isn’t set then only scale indication is send (as below).
Data exchange (communication):
Readout of scale indication
ComputerScale: SI CR LF (53h 49h 0Dh 0Ah),
ScaleComputer: scale response according to description below (16 bytes):
Byte
1
-
sign „-” or space
Byte
2
-
space
Byte
34
-
digit or space
Byte
5÷9
-
digit, decimal point or space
Byte
10
-
digit
Byte
11
-
space
Byte
12
-
k, l, c, p or space
Byte
13
-
g, b, t, c or %
Byte
14
-
space
Byte
15
-
CR
Byte
16
-
LF
Readout of actual indication
ComputerScale: Sx1 CR LF –initiaton signal
ScaleComputer: scale sends 16 bytes (the same as SI commad)
Readout of stabilization indicator and actual indication
ComputerScale: Sx3 CR LF –initiaton signal
ScaleComputer: scale send indicator S (stable) or U (unstable) + 16 bytes (the same as SI
command).
Attention:
Network number different than zero (SErIAL / nr function) changes scale working mode: communication
with a computer is possible after logging the scale in with 02h scale number command. To log the scale out
use 03h command.
For example: Using a program to test RS232 interface ( program is available in www.axis.pl / programy
komputerowe ) for scale number 1 please write: $0201 to log in, then SI, and write: $03 to close
communication.
Asking about scale presence in system (testing scale connection with computer):
ComputerScale: SJ CR LF (53h 4Ah 0Dh 0Ah),
ScaleComputer: MJ CR LF (4Dh 4Ah 0Dh 0Ah),
Displaying a inscription on scale’s display (text communicate from computer):
ComputerScale: SN n n X X X X X X CR LF, nn-displaying time in seconds; XXXXXX-6 signs to
display
ScaleComputer: MN CR LF (4Dh 4Eh 0Dh 0Ah),

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Scale tarring (calling  T  key press) :
ComputerScale: ST CR LF (53h 54h 0Dh 0Ah),
ScaleComputer: without response,
Scale zeroing (calling  0  key press):
ComputerScale: SZ CR LF (53h 5Ah 0Dh 0Ah),
Scale Computer: without response,
Scale turning on / off (calling I/ key press):
ComputerScale: SS CR LF (53h 53h 0Dh 0Ah),
Scale Computer: without response,
Entering to special function menu (calling MENU key press):
ComputerScale: SF CR LF (53h 46h 0Dh 0Ah),
Scale Computer: without response,
Setting threshold 1 value (option):
ComputerScale: SL D1...DN CR LF (53h 4Ch D1...DN 0Dh 0Ah)
D1...DN –threshold value, maximum 8 characters („-” –negative value, digits, dot –decimal
separator), number of digits after dot should be the same as on scale display,
Scale Computer: without response,
Example:
in order to set low threshold 1000g in scale B1.5 (d=0.5g) the following order should be sent:
S L 1 0 0 0 . 0 CR LF (53h 4Ch 31h 30h 30h 30h 2Eh 30h 0Dh 0Ah),
in order to set low threshold 100kg in scale B150 (d=50g) the following order should be sent:
S L 1 0 0 . 0 0 CR LF (53h 4Ch 31h 30h 30h 2Eh 30h 30h 0Dh 0Ah),),
Setting threshold 2 value (option):
ComputerScale: SH D1...DN CR LF (53h 48h D1...DN 0Dh 0Ah),
D1...DN –threshold value, maximum 8 characters
Scale Computer: without response.
Setting threshold 3 value (option):
KomputerWaga: SM D1...DN CR LF (53h 4Dh D1...DN 0Dh 0Ah),
gdzie: D1...DN –threshold value, maximum 8 characters
WagaKomputer: without response.
Connecting cable WK-1 (scale –computer / 9-pin interface):
SCALE
COMPUTER

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Connection cable WD-1 (connects scale with AXIS printer):
Setting of internal switches of AXIS printer:
SW-1
SW-2
SW-3
SW-4
SW-5
SW-6
SW-7
SW-8
on
off
on
off
off
on
off
off
12.2 Detailed EPL protocol description
Transmission parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 9600bps,
After using key in scale:
ScaleLabel printer : set of instruction in EPL-2 language that initialize label printing:
US
-
Steering instruction
FR"0001"
-
Label number define instruction
?
-
Instruction that starts list of variable signs
mm:gg
-
5 signs: minutes:hour
rrrr.mm.dd
-
10 signs: year.month.day
masa
-
10 signs: scale indication+ mass unit
P1
-
Steering instruction
Attention:
1. Except variable signs constant signs can also be inscribed e.g. factory name, product name and so on.
2. In standard only one label pattern is possible to printout (number 0001). Using bigger amount of
patterns (other label numbers) is possible thanks to LAbEL special function.
3. To achieve label printout, label printer must have inscribed label pattern (label pattern is created on
computer and using computer it is saved to label printer memory). Label pattern is designed by ZEBRA
DESIGNER program which is supplied together with label printer.
4. Scales parameters and transmission protocol must corespond to label printer type.
SCALE
KAFKA PRINTER

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13. Start-up
Leave the pan empty, plug a scale to the mains with
a ground contact The scale proceeds with following
start-up actions:
Display test.
Meter type displaying
Program version
The scale is now ready to work.
Attention:
Displaying program version means positive result of all tests.
0
0
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kg

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14. Weighing with tare
If the scale is not loaded and  0  indicator
doesn’t indicate, press  0  key.
Zero indication and  0  indicator mean that
the scale is ready to work.
After putting container (package) tare the scale
using  T  key. NET indicator will show up.
Put on weighted object and readout net weight
(NET indicator shows that scale indicates net
weight).
In order to readout gross weight press  key
(B/G indicator shows that scale indicates gross
weight). Press again  key in order to come
back to net indications.
00
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg

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15. Scale menu
All scales except for basic metrological functions: weighing and taring, have many special functions and
configuration options.
In order to ease using functions user can create
his own (personalized) menu.
Creating personalized menu:
In „out of the box” scale after pressing MENU
key only SEtuP option (it contains all
configuration options) is available.
One of the configuration options is Menu that is
used to create personalized menu.
To add a function to personalized menu press
 T  key when the function is indicating.
Chosen function is indicated with „o” sign on the
left side of display.
After adding all necessary functions press out in
order to come back to weighing mode. User now
after pressing MEnu key has access to selected
earlier functions and to SEtuP option.
dEFAULt option is used to set factory settings.
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16. Menu navigation rules
Choosing menu options:
First position of scale menu shows up after
pressing Menu key. The position is displayed for
about 7 seconds and then the scale sequentially
displays next menu positions.
Choosing menu position (option) is done by
pressing  T  key when it is displayed on the
screen.
After choosing position (option) usually several
options show up:
on –turning on selected option,
OFF - turning off,
out –out to menu.
Accelerated working with menu:
Menu first position is displayed for about 7s.
During this time user can view next positions by
using  key (or  0  ).
Immediate out to previous menu level is done by
using Menu key.
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kg

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 key working method:
During standard weighing  key is used to
switch between net and gross indication.
When special function e.g. PCS is turned on,
using  key enables to go back to standard
weighing mode.
Sign „o” on the left side signalizes that special
function is turned on and user can go back to
function mode by pressing  key.
0
0
0
kg
0
0
0
kg
kg
kg

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HR key working method:
During normal weighing temporary (5s) readout
resolution increase is possible.
Return to normal indication is made
automatically.
Inscribing numerical values:
Inscribing numerical values is needed in some
special functions e.g. tArE function requires to
inscribe tare values.
Keys:
0- increasing digit value,
- decimal point,
 T  - next digit position,
MENU - end of inscribing.
0
0
kg
kg 5s.
0
kg

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Menu diagram:
key
(PCS)
(totAL)
...
...
out
SEtUP
Prod
USEr
PCS
Unit
PErc
LOC
tArE
UP
NEWton
totAL
thr
StAt
PAPEr
out
()o()o
MEnu
CALIB
AutoZEr
UnIt
MENU
- personalized function menu created using SEtUP / MEnu
- sensitivity calibraton (only not verificated scales)
- fast calibration (without confirmation of putting weight)
- calibration with confirmation
- exit
- autozeroing
- autozeroing on
- autozeroing off (lasts 10min)
- exit
- settings
- creating menu (” “- added to menu)
- choosing product
- choosing user
- pieces counting function
- actual unit selection
- percentage conversion function
- animals weighing function
- tare memory bank
- maximum value function
- force and torque value function
- summation series of measurements function
- threshold values comparing function
- statistics function
- paper grammage function
- exit
o
CAL on
CAL StP
out
Aut on
AUt OFF
out
CArAt (ct)
MGrAM (mg)
HGrAm (kg)
Pound (Ib)
ounCE (oz)
ounCE (ozt)
GrAin
PEnnYW
GrAM (g)
out
- unit choice
- carat
- miligram
- kilogram
- pound
- ounce
- aphotecary ounce
- grain
- jednostka jubilerska
- gram
- exit