Axis BDM Series User manual

USER
MANUAL
BDM SERIES
File: 2012-01-BDM-137 btA052 GB

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Contents:
1. General description ............................................................................................................................ 3
2. Completeness .................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Safety rules ........................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Technical data .................................................................................................................................... 5
5. General scale view ............................................................................................................................. 6
6. eys and indicators ............................................................................................................................ 7
7. Preparing working environment .......................................................................................................... 8
8. Preparing scale to work ...................................................................................................................... 8
9. General operation principles .............................................................................................................. 9
10. Operation rules during work with accumulators (batteries) ............................................................... 10
11. Accumulators (batteries) replace ...................................................................................................... 10
12. Start-up ............................................................................................................................................ 12
13. Connection with computer or a printer .............................................................................................. 12
14. Basic scale functions ........................................................................................................................ 14
14.1. Simple weighing .............................................................................................................................. 14
14.2. Weighing with tare ........................................................................................................................... 14
15. Special functions .............................................................................................................................. 15
15.1. Customization of special functions menu (ACtIV and dEFAULt) ..................................................... 17
15.2. Autozeroing function (Autotar)......................................................................................................... 18
15.3. Pieces counting function (PCS) ....................................................................................................... 19
15.4. Function for changing mass unit (UnIt) ........................................................................................... 20
15.5. Percent calculation functions (PErC) .............................................................................................. 21
15.6. Function for summing recipe ingredients (rECIPE) ......................................................................... 22
15.7. Function for calibration with external weight (CALIb) ...................................................................... 23
15.8. Label choosing function (LAbEL) .................................................................................................... 24
15.9. Function for setting serial interface parametr (SErIAL) ................................................................... 25
15.10. Printout configuration (PrInt) ......................................................................................................... 26
15.11. Animal weighting function (LOC) ................................................................................................... 27
15.12. Tare memory function (tArE) ......................................................................................................... 28
15.13. Maximum value indication function (UP) ....................................................................................... 30
15.14. Force measuring function (nEWton) .............................................................................................. 31
15.15. Anty-disturbance filter option (FILtEr) ............................................................................................ 31
15.16.Setting backlight function (b_LIGHt) ............................................................................................... 32
15.17. Function for choosing reading unit (rESOLUt) ............................................................................... 32
15.18. Statistical calculations function (StAt) ........................................................................................... 33
15.19. Basis weight of paper counting function (PAPEr) .......................................................................... 36
15.20. Charging accumulators function (bAttErY) .................................................................................... 37
15.21. Automatic switching off function (Auto OFF) ................................................................................. 38
15.22. Total weight function (totAL).......................................................................................................... 39
15.23. Date and time setting (dAtE) ......................................................................................................... 41
15.24. Function of comparing with preset threshold values (trESh) ......................................................... 42
16. Troubleshooting and maintenance ................................................................................................... 45
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................................... 46

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1. General description
BDM series scales are destined for general use in stores, in production control,
for sorting etc.
Scales comply with safety regulations of European Union, what E mark on
name plate informs about, and can be used for purposes where E verification is
not required.
NA E classification: 33.20.31.
2. Completeness
Standard set consists of:
1. Scale
2. Pan support
3. Pan
4. Feeder
5. Accumulators – 6 pcs. (option)
6. User manual
7. Guarantee card

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3. Safety rules
It is necessary to follow safety rules of work with the
scale shown below. Obeying those rules is the
condition to avoid electrical shock or damage of the
scale or connected peripheral devices.
• All repairs and necessary regulations can be made by authorised
personnel only.
• To avoid fire risk use a feeder of an appropriate type (if feeder is
supplied with the scale) and supply voltage has to be 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 environment.
• If the scale seems not to operate properly, switch it off and do not use
until checked by authorised service.
According to current acts of low about protection of
natural environment, wasted scales should not be put
into waste containers together with ordinary waste.
• Wasted scale after operation period can be delivered to units authorized
for gathering wasted electronic devices or to the place where it was
bought.

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4. Technical data
Scale type
BDM1.5
BDM3
BDM6
BDM15
BDM30
Capacity (Max)
1.5kg
3kg
6kg
15kg
30kg
Reading unit (d)
0,05
g
0,1g
0,2g
0,5g
1g
are range
-
1.5kg
-
3kg
-
6kg
-
15kg
-
30kg
Pan dimensions
250x180mm
Working temperature
-
10
°
C
÷
+40
°
C
Weighing time
<3s
Scale dimensions
255x310x107mm
Scale weight
2,6kg
Power supply
~230V 50Hz 6VA / =12V 1,2
A (external feeder)
Accumulators
NI
-
MH (AA size)
–
6 pcs.
ime of continuous work with accumulators
2200mAh
c.a. 6 h with display backlight
c.a. 16h without display backlight
ime of automatic switching off the scale
when working with accumulators
> 5
min (AutoOFF function)
ime of automatic switching off display
backlight when working with accumulators
> 30 s (b_LIGHt function)

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5. General scale view
General view:
1 – pan
2 – pan support
(under pan)
3 – display
4 – keys
5 – water level
6 – rotating legs
onnectors view:
Zasilanie
Zasilacz
~230
RxD (odbiór)
TxD (nadawanie)
masa
RS232C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
6
5
1
2
4
3
Power
supply
12V 500mA
Feeder
RxD (read)
TxD
(transmit)
ground

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. Keys and indicators
key
I/
- switch on / switch off (standby),
"
→
T
←
- taring (storing package mass subtracted from weighed
mass)
" B/G - showing gross mass (option),
"
→
0
←
- zeroing the scale when pan is empty (option)
" MENU - special function menu,
" - result printout,
" HR - increasing resolution of mass indication (option),
indicator
→
0
←
- zero indicator (when scale platform is empty),
" - indicator of weighing result stabilisation,
" NET
- net mass (after use of
→
T
←
key),
" MODE - indicator of switching special function on,
bar indicator - indicator of scale load (0-100%).
indicator OFF - switching scale with key (standby),
"

- switch: special function / weighing,
" pcs - indication in pieces
Note:
→0←, B/G and HR keys and →0←, B/G and NET indicators work only in scales
with reading unit d=e.
% ct n
pcs
Max Min e d
HR

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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.
Rapid air blasts, 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, pan
support, pan and feeder
out of the package. It is
recommended to keep the
original scale package in
order to transport the
balance safely in future.
2. Place the scale on a
stable ground not affected
by mechanical vibrations
and airflows.
3. Insert pan support 2
into holes in scale
housing.
4. Put pan 1 on pan
support.
5. Level the scale using
rotating legs 6 so that the
air bubble in water level 5
is in the middle.
If the scale was taken from a lower temperature surrounding to a room
with higher temperature, e.g. in winter, moisture can liquefy on the scale
casing. Do not connect power supply to the scale, because this can cause
damage or improper work of the scale. In this case leave the scale for at
least 4 hours unplugged for acclimatization.
1
2
5
6

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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
→ T ← 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
with L D display 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. Switching the scale on is preformed by
pressing I/ key.
6. In sales having → 0 ← key (zeroing) active it should be checked if zero
indicator → 0 ← is displayed before sample is placed on the pan. If not, press
→ 0 ← 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 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 secure scale pan against accidental pressing.

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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 the whole scale further is possible during
breaks in weighing. onfiguration of these mechanisms is done using
b_LIGHT and Auto OFF functions.
3. harging 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. Accumulators (batteries) replace
1. Open cover 11.
Turning scale upside down take care that scale is not laid on the
pan. Press on pan out off control can cause mechanical damage
of the scale.
11
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. harging batteries can cause their breaking and
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2. Take accumulator container 12
off and put 6 pcs. of AA
accumulators in it.
The way of placing accumulators
in container.
12
13

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12. Start-up
Plug feeder into 230V power supply socket. When the pan is empty plug feeder
output connector into 12V socket at the right side of the scale. Autotests and
internal calibration will be performed.
Steps after start-up of the scale:
Tests of electronic scale components.
Zeroing the scale.
Ready to work.
13. Connection with computer or a printer
The scale may send data to a computer or a printer via RS232 interface.
When cooperating with a computer, the
scale sends weighing result after
initialising signal from a computer or after
pressing key on the scale.
For cooperation with the scale a computer
should be equipped with software
allowing receiving data from the scale
and using it further.
AXIS offers computer programs to cooperate with scales, available on
www.axis.pl website:
- ommunication – free program for sending simple commands to the scale and
receiving weighing results,
C-1
C-5
-------
0.00g
RxD (read)
TxD (transmit)
ground
casing

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- Pro ell – program for cooperation with Microsoft EX EL and other
Microsoft Windows applications (demo version).
Detailed i formatio for programmers (LONG protocol):
Whe cooperati g with a computer, the scale se ds data as follows:
omputer → Scale: S I R LF (53h 49h 0Dh 0Ah) - initiating signal,
Scale → omputer: scale sends 16 data according to the following format:
(16 Bytes, tra smissio parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop, o parity, 4800 bps),
Descriptio of particular 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 - R
Byte 16 - LF
WK-1 connecting wire (co ects the scale with a computer/9-pi co ector):
WD-1 connecting wire (co ects a scale with pri ter):
The settings of internal switches in 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
S ALE
OMPUTER
S ALE
KAFKA PRINTER

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14. Basic scale functions
In further part of this manual the following graphical symbols will be used to
describe scale functions:
- put load on the pan
- take load off
- press a key when indication on
the left is displayed
- forced change
- automatic change
14.1. Simple weighing
If indication different from zero is
shown for empty pan, → T ← key
should be used.
Weighing results should be read
when indicator is displayed.
14.2. Weighing with tare
The scale allows taring in the whole
measurement range.
A sum of tare and net mass value
can not exceed scale capacity
(Max).
12g
T
0.00 g
43.04 g
23.13 g
0.00 g
63.24 g
T
T

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15. Special functions
All scales, beside basic metrological functions like weighing and taring, are
equipped with set of special functions.
Set includes the following special functions:
- activation of functions in menu (ACtIV),
- autozeroing (AutotAr),
- pieces counting (PCS),
- change of mass unit (U It),
- percent calculations (PErCE t),
- preparing recipes (rECIPE),
- calibration with external weight /internal calibration options (CALIbr),
- label choosing option (LAbEL),- setting parameters of serial interface (SErIAL),
- printout configuration (Pri t),
- animal weighting function (LO ),
- memorizing tare function (tArE),
- maximum value indication function (UP),
- Force measuring function (nEWton),
- Anty-disturbance filter option (FILtEr),
- Setting backlight function (b_LIGHt),
- Function for choosing reading unit (rESOLUt),
- Statistical calculations function (StAt),
- Basis weight of paper counting function (PAPEr),
- charging accumulators settings (bAttErY) – accumulator option only,
- display backlight settings (b-LIGht),
- automatic switching off the scale (Auto OFF) – accumulator option only,
- Total weight function (totAL),
- Date and time setting (dAtE),
- Function of comparing with preset threshold values (trESh).
Other functions can be enabled to user as an option on order (all special functions
are described in separate document).
When MENU key is pressed start-up menu is displayed. Functions are displayed
in sequence: F1-Autot, F2-rS232, etc.
User can change menu content switching off or on available
special functions using ACtIV function

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In further part of this manual the following graphical symbols will be used to
describe scale functions:
- put load on the pan
- take load off
- press the key when indication on
the left is displayed
- forced change
- automatic change
12g
T

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15.1. Customization of special functions menu (ACtIV and dEFAULt)
The function allows choosing among
available special functions these,
which will be displayed after pressing
MENU key. It helps to avoid
displaying all available functions,
what can make operation time longer.
To distinguish ACtIV function from
function menu list, indicator is
displayed on the left side.
In every moment it is possible to
restore primary (manufacture) settings
choosing dEFAULt special function.
The example on the left shows the
operations of adding function for
setting parameters of serial interface to
function menu.
In order to remove a function from
menu, choose Prt oFF in place of
Prt o in the last step of the example.
0.00
ACtI
Prt on
Prt oFF
AUtOtAr
Port-1
T
T
T

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15.2. Autozeroing function (Autotar)
Switching the function on causes
zero indication is automatically
maintained when there is no load on
the pan or zero indication was
received by pressing → T ← key.
To switch the function on press
MENU key and then using → T ←
key choose Autot, and then Aut o .
To switch the function off press
MENU key and then using → T ←
key choose Autot and AUt OFF.
Note: During first 10 min. after
switching the scale on, the function
works automatically.
0.01g
AUtOtAr
AUT
AUt on
AUt oFF
0.00g
MENU
T
T

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15.3. Pieces counting function (PCS)
The function allows counting
identical pieces, e.g. pills or buttons
included into weighed portion.
Measurement is performed in two
phases:
- first phase – calculating the mass of
single item basing on a sample
containing defined amount of
pieces: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 or
500 pieces,
- second phase – counting pieces in
weighed portion.
The function has the following
options:
-PCS OFF – switch the function off
-PCS o – switch the function on
-PCS ... – recover last used unitary
mass,
-PCS 5, 10, 20, ... , 500 – amount of
pieces in a sample,
-PCS SEt – set any amount of pieces
in a sample,
-PCS MJ – set unitary mass directly,
-out – leave menu without changes.
Comments:
1. It is recommended that mass of
single piece is greater than reading
unit and mass of sample used in
first phase is bigger than 100
reading units.
2. Err-P S message indicates that a
sample was not put on a pan or a
mass of single piece is less than one
reading unit (it is possible to count
pieces knowing that errors will be
bigger).
0 pcs
0.00 g
12.05 g
23.04 g
PCS
PCS oFF
PCS on
5
5
12
12 pcs
MENU
T
T
T
T

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15.4. Function for changing mass unit (UnIt)
The function allows selecting weighing
unit:
- arAt (1 ct= 0,2 g) - carat,
- MGrAM (1mg=0,001g) milligram,
- KGrAM (1kg=1000g) kilogram,
- Pound (1 lb=453,592374g) English pound,
- Oun E (1oz=28,349523g) - ounce,
- Oun Et(1ozt=31,1034763g) pharmaceutical
ounce,
- GrAIn (1gr=0,06479891g) - grain
- PennYW (1dwt=1,55517384g) jewellery
mass unit,
- GrAM (1g) - gram.
The way of choosing carats as weighing unit
is shown on the pictures on the left.
1.60g
UnIt
ct
CArAt
8.00
MENU
T
T