Axis BD2P User manual

USER MANUAL
BD2P balance
File: 2016-04-19 BD_P bW109 GB
AXIS, 80-125 Gdańsk, ul.Kartuska 375B, POLAND www.axis.pl

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Table of contents:
1. General description.................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Set.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Technical data............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Keys and indicators ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
5. Security rules ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
6. Environment protection.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
7. Preparing working environment................................................................................................................................................................. 7
8. Preparing scale to work ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
9. General operation principles...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
10. Operation rules during work with accumulators (batteries) ....................................................................................................................... 9
11. Scale checking........................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
12. Scale calibration (CAL) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
13. Connecting a computer, printer or label printer ....................................................................................................................................... 11
13.1 Detailed LonG protocol description..................................................................................................................................................... 12
13.2 Detailed EPL protocol description....................................................................................................................................................... 14
14. Start-up .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
15. Weighing with tare ................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
16. Scale menu.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
17. Menu navigation rules.............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
18. Scale setup (SEtUP)................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
18.1 Scale calibration (CALIb) .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
18.2 Autozeroing function (AutoZEr) ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
18.3 Weight unit selection (UnIt)................................................................................................................................................................. 27
18.4 Serial port parameters setting (SErIAL)............................................................................................................................................. 28
18.5 Printout configuration (PrInt)............................................................................................................................................................. 29
18.6 Setting backlight function (b_LIGHt) ................................................................................................................................................... 31
18.7 Analog out configuration (AnALoG) .................................................................................................................................................... 32
18.8 Entering reference zero value (ZErO)................................................................................................................................................. 33
19. Special functions description .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
19.1 Products and users database (Prod i USEr)....................................................................................................................................... 35
19.2 Pieces counting function (PCS) ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
19.3 Percentage weighing function (PErC)................................................................................................................................................ 40
19.4 Label choosing function (LAbEL)........................................................................................................................................................ 41
19.5 Weighing animals function (LOC) ....................................................................................................................................................... 42
19.6 Maximum value indication function (UP) ............................................................................................................................................ 43
19.7 Force measuring function (nEWton) .................................................................................................................................................. 44
19.8 Total weight function (totAL) ............................................................................................................................................................... 45
19.9 Checkweighing function (thr) .............................................................................................................................................................. 47
19.10 Setting date and time function (dAtE) ............................................................................................................................................ 50
19.11 Radio communication channel choice function (rF CHn)............................................................................................................... 51
19.12 Charging accumulators function (bAttErY)- option ........................................................................................................................ 52
19.13 Automatic switching off the scale function (AutoOFF) ................................................................................................................... 53
19.14 Statistical calculations function (StAt)............................................................................................................................................ 54
19.15 Paperweight calculation (PAP) ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
Maintenance and repairs of small defects.............................................................................................................................................................. 58
Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................................................................................................................... 59

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1. General description
BD2P type scales are equipped with additional display for customer and are designed to weight parcels.
All scales are metrological tested - calibration or legal verification on demand.
Scales have following verification features:
a seal protecting scale casing against opening,
-notified body stamps and green metrological marking placed on the balance name plate.
Renewing of scale legal verification is required when protective seal is violated or after period of 3 years
starting from 1st December of year when first legal verification was performed.
In order to renew legal verification please contact authorized service of AXIS.
NACE classification: : 29.24.23.
Certificates:
EC Type
Approval Certificate
No. PL 13 001
AXIS management
system certificate
DIN EN ISO 9001:2009
No. 90927/C/2
2. Set
Standard set consists of:
1. Scale
2. Feeder
3. User manual (CD)
4. Guarantee

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3. Technical data
Scale type
BD2P
Max load
2kg
Min. load
5g
Readout (d)
1g
Verification plot(e)
1g
Accuracy class
III
Working temperature
-10÷40°C
Tare range
-2kg
Weighing time
<3s
Pan size
225x165mm
Scale size
235x250x65mm
Supply
~230V 50Hz 6VA / =12V 0,16A
Scale weight
3,5kg

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4. Keys and indicators
key
I/
-switch-on / switch-off (standby),
key
 T 
-tare (subtract package weight from weighed mass)
key

-special function/weighing switch, scrolling menu
key
 0 
-zero, scrolling menu
key
MENU
-special functions menu,
key
-print-out,
key
HR
-increased indication resolution,
indicator
 0 
-zero indicator
indicator
-result stabilisation indicator
indicator
NET
-net weight indicator (indication with subtracted tare)
indicator
MODE
-special function setting,
bar indicator
-total load indicator (graduated 0-100%)
indicator
OFF
-standby,
indicator
B/G
-gross mass (key B/G),
indicator
indicator
Pcs
, lb, t,
oz, kg
-pieces counting
-weight unit
indicator
%
-% masy odniesienia
Max, Min, d, e, III
-metrological parameters and accuracy class.
OFF AUTMODE
0
50
100
SUM
Max Min e d

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5. Security rules
To avoid electrical shock or damage of the scale or
connected peripheral devices, it is necessary to follow the
security rules below.
All repairs and necessary regulations can be made by authorised personnel only.
To avoid fire risk use a feeder of an appropriate type (supplied with the scale).
Pay attention that supply voltage is compatible with specified technical data.
Do not use the scale when its cover is opened.
Do not use the scale in explosive conditions.
Do not use the scale in high humidity.
If the scale seems not to operate properly, unplug it from the mains and do not
use until checked by authorised service.
6. Environment protection
According to legal regulations it if forbidden to dispose
wasted electronic equipment in waste containers.
Please return wasted scale to the point of purchase or other company specialised
in recycling of wasted electronic components.

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7. Preparing working environment
Location for the scale should be chosen with care in order to limit influence of the factors that can interrupt
working scale. This location has to maintain proper temperature for working scale and necessary space for
its operating. The scale should stay on stable table made of material that does not influence magnetically
on the scale.
Rapid air blows, vibrations, dust, rapid temperature changes or air humidity over 90% are not allowed in
scale surrounding. The scale should be far from heat sources and devices emitting strong electromagnetic
or magnetic fields.
8. Preparing scale to work
1. Take the scale out of the package removing protective
foils. It is recommended to keep the original package in
order to transport the balance safely in future.
2. Take a pan off and remove protective elements from
below the pan.
3. Place the scale on a stable ground not affected by
mechanical vibrations and airflows.
4. Level the scale with the rotating rear legs so that the
air bubble in the water-level at the back of the scale is
in the middle.
Correct Wrong

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9. General operation principles
1. In order to confirm correctness of the scale during its operation, before starting and after finishing every
valid measurement series it is recommended to check weighing accuracy putting calibration weight or other
object of exactly known mass on the scale. In the case when allowable measurement error of the scale is
exceeded, it is recommended to perform calibration with external weight or contact authorised service
centre.
2. Weighed mass should be placed in the middle of the pan.
3. The scale allows taring in the whole measuring range. To tare the scale press key. Taring does not
extend measuring range, but only subtracts tare value from mass value of a sample placed on the pan. To
make the control of a load on the pan easier and to avoid exceeding measurement range, the scales have
load indicator calibrated 0÷100%.
4. Weighing result should be read when the indicator lights, which signalises result stabilisation.
5. When the scale is not used but it is necessary for it to be ready to work, it can be switched off by
pressing I/ key. The scale reading system is then switched off and scale goes to standby mode signalled
with OFF indicator. Switching the scale on is preformed by pressing I/ key.
6. In sales having key (zeroing) active it should be checked if zero indicator is displayed before
sample is placed on the pan. If not, press key and wait until the scale is zeroed and zero indicator
appears. After that load can be placed on scale pan.
7. Scale mechanism is a precise device sensitive to overweight, mechanical shocks and strokes.
Do not overload the scale more than 20% of maximum capacity.
Do not press the pan with a hand.
For transportation pan, pan support and pan ring should be packed separately.

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10. Operation rules during work with accumulators (batteries)
1. Scale can be powered from ~230V supply through feeder attached with scale. Moreover accumulators,
which are placed in container inside the scale, can be used for powering. Ordinary batteries can be
used as well.
2. In order to make accumulators (batteries) discharging time longer, automatic switching off display
backlight and next the whole scale is possible during breaks in weighing. Configuration of these
mechanisms is done using b_LIGHT and Auto OFF functions.
3. Charging accumulators is performed automatically after connecting feeder to the scale, also during
weighing. Accumulator power level can be read using bAttErY function (bat VoL option).
11. Scale 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.
When using batteries in place of accumulators, charging during work with feeder have
to be switched off. bAttErY function is used for this purpose (bAt OFF option), which is
described in further part of manual. Charging batteries can cause their breaking and
serious damage of the scale.

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12. Scale calibration (CAL)
If scale indications exceed permissible error it is necessary to adjust a balance. To calibrate a balance use
Max mass calibration weight (see Max value in Technical Data table).
To adjust a scale it is necessary to break protective marks –please contact the nearest
service for legal verification in a place of installation or the nearest Measurements Office.
Performing calibration requires changing adjustment switch position, which is placed behind protecting
mark (sticker) of a notified body. An access to the switch is possible only after removing the mark.
Therefore, scale calibration causes lost of legal verification and, in consequence, the necessity of renew
legal verification in the nearest notified body or in place where the balance is used.
Before proceeding with calibration, adjustment switch should be set to ON position using thin screwdriver.
When calibration process, described on next page, is finished, adjustment switch should be set to OFF
position using thin screwdriver (the balance will move to weighing).
ON OFF
Adjustment
switch Mark

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13. Connecting a computer, printer or label printer
The scale is equipped with RS232C, which can be used to connect external devices such as computer or
a printer.
When cooperating with computer, the scale sends weighing result after initialize signal from computer or
after pressing key on the scale.
When cooperating with a printer data is send automatically after result stabilisation, but next transmission is
possible after removing previously weighted sample.
When cooperating with label printer after pressing key, the scale sends instructions set for the label
printer. Label number 0001, hour, data (if the clock is installed and on) and nett weight. During transmission
LabEL communicate is displayed.
The way of sending data and transmission parameters is set using SErIAL special function.
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).
If the scale is equipped with two serial joints Print function is set independently for both interfaces.
Computer must have a special program for cooperation with data from a scale.
Dedicated programs are also offered by AXIS.
Except RS232C joint, the scale can be equipped with USB or Wi-Fi interface.
Needed controllers and instruction can be found on a CD supplied with Axis scales.

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13.1 Detailed LonG protocol description
Communication parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 9600bps,
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),
Scale tarring (calling  T  key press) :
ComputerScale: ST CR LF (53h 54h 0Dh 0Ah),
ScaleComputer: without response,

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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):
Connection cable WD-1 (connects scale with AXIS printer):
SCALE
KAFKA PRINTER
SCALE
COMPUTER

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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
13.2 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.

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14. Start-up
Leave the pan empty, plug the 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 ready to work.
Attention: UnLOAd communicate means that the scale is loaded or transportation security elements
situated under the pan has not been removed.
0
0
kg
kg
Zasilacz ~230V
12V

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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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.
0
kg
0
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