B-TEK Scales T403S User manual

T403S
Indicator
User Instructions
AWT35-501633
Issue AA

BTEK_T403S_u_en_501633.book
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Table of Contents
page
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1 General information and warnings ......................................................................................... 5
About this manual ..............................................................................................................5
Text conventions ......................................................................................................... 5
Special messages ....................................................................................................... 5
Installation .......................................................................................................................... 5
Safe handling of equipment with batteries .................................................................. 6
Wet conditions ............................................................................................................. 6
Routine maintenance ......................................................................................................... 6
Cleaning the machine ........................................................................................................ 6
Training .............................................................................................................................. 6
Sharp objects ..................................................................................................................... 7
FCC and EMC declarations of compliance ........................................................................ 7
Chapter 2 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 8
Front panel ......................................................................................................................... 9
Annunciators ............................................................................................................. 10
Powering up the T403S ................................................................................................... 11
Entering a negative number ............................................................................................. 11
Chapter 3 Indicator applications ............................................................................................................ 12
General weighing application ........................................................................................... 12
SELECT key default function .................................................................................... 12
Gross weighing .......................................................................................................... 12
Net weighing .............................................................................................................. 13
Using setpoints .......................................................................................................... 15
Printing ...................................................................................................................... 16
ID Entry ..................................................................................................................... 16
Accumulator application ................................................................................................... 17
SELECT key default function .................................................................................... 17
Special key functions ................................................................................................. 17
Accumulator operation .............................................................................................. 17
Counting application ........................................................................................................ 19
SELECT key default function .................................................................................... 19
Special key functions ................................................................................................. 19
Sample operation ...................................................................................................... 19
Dribble sampling ........................................................................................................ 19
Bulk sampling ............................................................................................................ 20
Piece weight entry ..................................................................................................... 21
Checkweighing application .............................................................................................. 22
SELECT key default function .................................................................................... 22
Special key functions ................................................................................................. 22
Checkweigh operation ............................................................................................... 22
Weighing a target object ............................................................................................ 23
Setting upper and lower limits ................................................................................... 23
Setpoint operation in the checkweighing application ................................................. 24
Batching application ......................................................................................................... 25
SELECT key default function .................................................................................... 25
Special key functions ................................................................................................. 25
Batching operation .................................................................................................... 26
2-Speed filling ............................................................................................................ 26

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Ingredient filling ......................................................................................................... 26
Independent setpoints ............................................................................................... 27
Fill/Discharge ............................................................................................................. 27
Peak hold application ....................................................................................................... 28
SELECT key default function .................................................................................... 28
Special key functions ................................................................................................. 28
Peak hold operation .................................................................................................. 28
Remote display application .............................................................................................. 29
Chapter 4 Menus ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Accessing the menus ....................................................................................................... 30
Menu annunciators .......................................................................................................... 30
Exiting the menus ............................................................................................................ 31
USER level menus ........................................................................................................... 31
User menu ....................................................................................................................... 32
Time .......................................................................................................................... 32
Date ...........................................................................................................................33
Site ID ........................................................................................................................34
Seal ...........................................................................................................................34
Archive ...................................................................................................................... 35
About menu ...................................................................................................................... 36
Boot ...........................................................................................................................36
Firm and App ............................................................................................................. 37
Serial .........................................................................................................................37
Option ........................................................................................................................ 37
Enet ...........................................................................................................................38
Dload ......................................................................................................................... 39
Audit menu ....................................................................................................................... 40
Counter ...................................................................................................................... 40
Print ........................................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 5 Communications .................................................................................................................... 42
Default print formats ......................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 6 Error messages ...................................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 7 Supervisor menu .................................................................................................................... 44
General Weighing application supervisor menu .............................................................. 45
Setpoint ..................................................................................................................... 46
Tare ...........................................................................................................................49
Battery ....................................................................................................................... 50
Accumulator application supervisor menu ....................................................................... 52
Accumulator .............................................................................................................. 53
Counting application supervisor menu ............................................................................. 56
Count ......................................................................................................................... 57
Checkweighing application supervisor menu ................................................................... 60
Check ........................................................................................................................ 61
Batching application supervisor menu ............................................................................. 63
Batch ......................................................................................................................... 63
Notes on batching ..................................................................................................... 66
Peak Hold application supervisor menu ........................................................................... 68
Peak hold .................................................................................................................. 68
Remote Display application supervisor menu .................................................................. 70

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

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General information and warnings
1.2.1 Safe handling of equipment with batteries
1.2.2 Wet conditions
Under wet conditions, the plug must be connected to the final branch circuit via an
appropriate socket / receptacle designed for washdown use.
Installations within the USA should use a cover that meets NEMA 3R specifications
as required by the National Electrical Code under section 410-57. This allows the unit
to be plugged in with a rain tight cover fitted over the plug.
1.3 Routine maintenance
Always isolate the indicator from the power supply before starting any routine
maintenance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
1.4 Cleaning the machine
1.5 Training
Do not attempt to operate or complete any procedure on a machine unless you have
received the appropriate training or read the instruction books.
To avoid the risk of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), place the machine on a surface which
is ergonomically satisfactory to the user. Take frequent breaks during prolonged usage.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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.
Table 1.1 Cleaning DOs and DON’Ts
DO DO NOT
Wipe down the outside of standard products
with a clean cloth, moistened with water and
a small amount of mild detergent
Attempt to clean the inside of the machine
Use harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners or
alkaline cleaning solutions
Spray the cloth when using a proprietary
cleaning fluid
Spray any liquid directly on to the display windows

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1.6 Sharp objects
1.6 Sharp objects
Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys.
1.7 FCC and EMC declarations of compliance
United States
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.

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Introduction
2 Introduction
The T403S, shown in Figure 2.1, is an easy to use indicator for weighing with a numeric
keypad. The T403S comes in a stainless steel housing and has a USB port, two serial
COM ports and an Ethernet port. Available options are Analog Output, Current Loop/
RS485/RS422, USB Device and Wireless 802.11g internal module cards.
The indicator also has three logic level inputs with configurable functions and three
setpoint outputs. See the Specification literature for a full list of specifications.
Figure 2.1 Front panel of the T403S indicator display
The T403S can connect to USB flash drives, printers, remote displays, computers and
other peripheral devices via USB, ethernet and serial connections.

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2.1 Front panel
2.1 Front panel
The front panel, shown in Figure 2.1, consists of the keys and display.
The normal function of the keys on the front panel are listed below. Some keys will have
special functions in certain applications. Details are provided in the individual
application sections.
Never press a key with anything but your finger. Damage to the overlay may result if
sharp or rough objects are used.
Press the TARE key to perform a tare function.
Also prompts for a keyboard tare, if enabled.
Acts as an up arrow key for menu navigation.
Allows you to access minus and comma signs.
Press the SELECT key to toggle between the active display values.
Press and hold to enter the setpoint editor.
Acts as a down arrow key for menu navigation.
Allows you to access minus and comma signs.
Press the PRINT to send information to a peripheral device through a configured
communications port.
Performs accumulator function, if enabled.
Acts as a left arrow key for menu navigation.
Press the UNITS key to scroll through the available units of measure while in
normal operating mode.
Acts as a right arrow key for menu navigation.
Press the ZERO key to zero the display.
Acts as an ENTER key to accept a displayed value or function.
Press the SAMPLE key to setup counting functions.
Press the START key to start or resume a batching specific action.
Press the STOP key to stop or pause a batching specific action.
Press ID to show the current ID value.
Press and hold ID to enter a new ID value.
Press the F1 key to select application specific choices.
Aborts a numeric entry and acts as an ESCAPE key in the menu navigation.
Also used to display or enter an accumulator channel.
Press and hold to view the password entry screen for menu access.
TARE
SELECT
PRINT
UNITS
ZERO
SAMPLE
START
STOP
ID
F1

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Introduction
2.1.1 Annunciators
The annunciators on the display are shown and labeled in Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.2 Annunciators
These annunciators will light during operation to inform the user of the weighing mode,
active unit of measure, etc.
Press the SETUP key to access the setpoint editor.
Press and hold to view the password entry screen for menu access.
Press the TARGET key setup checkweighing functions.
Use the numeric keypad to enter numbers in the appropriate screens.
Press the C(CLEAR) key to clear the last entry.
SETUP
TARGET
123
456
789
C0
GROSS
NET
TARE
COUNT
PRINT SP1 SP2 SP3
QTY
PT
oz
g
kg
lb
bargraph
center-of-zero
motion
Gross weight
Net weight
Tare weight
Print
Count
battery
setpoints See Table 2.1
quantity
preset tare
units of
measure
Table 2.1 Circle Annunciator assignments
Annunciator Indicates
Circle 1 (left most) Network activity
Circle 2 Custom unit
Circle 3 Pieceweight
Circle 3 & 4 Minimum
Circle 4 & 5 Maximum

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2.2 Powering up the T403S
2.2 Powering up the T403S
The indicator is always active as long as power is received. Power can be supplied by:
lAC power cord connected to a properly grounded outlet (100 VAC - 240 VAC,
50 or 60 Hz)
lAC to DC power converter. (12 to 36 VDC)
2.3 Entering a negative number
To enter a negative number, press the Ckey to clear the current value from the display.
With only one digit displayed press SELECT. The first character will be the (-) negative
sign. Enter the rest of the digits normally.

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Indicator applications
3 Indicator applications
This indicator has several weighing applications that can be enabled through a
password protected menu. Only one application can be enabled at a time. The
applications available are:
lGeneral Weighing (explained on page 12)
lAccumulator (explained on page 17)
lParts Counting (explained on page 19)
lCheckweighing (explained on page 22)
lBatching (explained on page 25)
lPeak Hold (explained on page 28)
lRemote Display (explained on page 29)
The indicator comes with the default application called General Weighing active.
3.1 General weighing application
This section applies if the General Weighing application is active. Features described
here also apply to the other applications except where noted in those application
instructions.
3.1.1 SELECT key default function
In the General Weighing application you can view the gross, net and tare display values
by repeatedly pressing SELECT.
3.1.2 Gross weighing
To perform gross weighing, power up the unit and follow these steps:
1. Empty the scale and press ZERO to zero the display …
0is displayed and the center-of-zero annunciator lights.
2. Place item to be weighed on the scale …
Weight is displayed.
3. Repeat steps 1and 2.
To change unit of measure, press UNITS.

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3.1 General weighing application
3.1.3 Net weighing
Net weighing is available via three types of tare entry.
Pushbutton tare When enabled press TARE to tare the weight on the scale.
Entered tare When enabled key in a tare weight and press TARE to set.
Preset tare When enabled press TARE to recall a preset tare numbered 1-10.
There is an auto tare clear feature. If this is enabled, after a weighment, when the
weight falls into the gross zero band, tare is cleared to zero.
The three types of tare are explained below.
Using Pushbutton Tare
To perform a net weighment using pushbutton tare, power up the unit and follow these
steps:
1. With no weight on the scale, if the display does not read 0 press ZERO …
0is displayed and the center-of-zero annunciator lights.
2. Place item to be tared on the scale …
Weight is displayed.
3. Press TARE …
0is displayed and the NET annunciator lights.
4. Place material to be weighed into or on the tared item on the scale …
Net weight of material is displayed.
5. Repeatedly press SELECT to view the gross, tare, and net values.
6. If repeated weighments use the same tared item, you do not need to establish
a new tare value as described in step 2and 3.
Pushbutton and Entered Tares can be enabled simultaneously. If Preset Tare is
enabled, Pushbutton and Entered Tares are automatically disabled.
Definition: Gross zero band - this is a configured value that defines a window around
gross zero. This is used in several ways in different applications.
If gross weight is not at 0, press the ZERO key; then press the TARE key to clear the
tare value.

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Using Entered Tare
To perform a net weighment using entered tare, the following steps describe a typical
operation:
1. With no weight on the scale, if the display does not read 0 press ZERO …
0is displayed and the center-of-zero annunciator lights.
2. Key in the tare value of the container or box that will be used to hold the
material that requires a net weight value, and press TARE …
Tare weight is displayed as a negative value and the NET annunciator
lights.
3. Place the container or box and material to be weighed on the scale …
Net weight of material is displayed.
4. If repeated weighments use the same tared item, you do not need to establish
a new tare value as described in step 2.
5. To remove the tare weight from the scale, enter 0, then press TARE …
The tare is cleared and the scale is in gross weigh mode.
Using Preset Tare
Preset tares are entered in a password protected menu. There can be up to 10 tares
numbered 1-10. To perform a net weighment using one of the preset tares, follow these
steps:
1. With no weight on the scale, if the display does not read 0press ZERO …
0is displayed and the center-of-zero annunciator lights.
2. Press TARE …
Tare number entry screen appears.
3. Key in the preset tare number and press ZERO …
Tare weight is displayed as a negative value and the NET annunciator
lights.
4. Place container or box and material to be weighed on the scale …
Net weight of material is displayed.
5. Repeat step 4until you are finished using that tare weight.
Tare is removed automatically if Auto Tare Clear is enabled. To remove the tare
weight manually, select a preset tare register that has a value of 0 for the tare.
If the active unit of measure is lb-oz then tare weights must be entered in the oz
equivalent. To enter 2 lb 4.5 oz you would need to enter 36.5 oz (2 lb = 32 oz plus the
4.5)

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3.1 General weighing application
3.1.4 Using setpoints
Setpoints are values (weight) at which outputs are triggered automatically. Outputs can
control relays connected to valves, lights, other machinery, etc. Setpoint outputs can
be configured in the setpoint menu shown in Figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1 Setpoint menu
See the note below for an overview of how setpoints function.
The annunciator and output will turn on when weight goes above the setpoint for that
output and will remain on until the weight falls below the setpoint.
Follow these steps to configure the outputs:
1. With the indicator powered up, press SETUP …
SEtPnt is displayed. Refer to the Setpoint menu, shown in Figure 3.1
while following the steps below
2. Press SELECT …
out1 is displayed.
3. Press SELECT …
Current value is displayed with the last digit flashing.
4a. Key in a value and press ZERO to accept the value …
out1 is displayed.
out1 out2 out3
Setpnt
Key
in
setpoint
Key
in
setpoint
Key
in
setpoint
Press SETUP
Default Setpoint operation
Outputs must be enabled for setpoints to operate. See the Service Manual:
Below Configured Value:
Outputs are OFF
Annunciators are OFF
Above Configured Value:
Outputs are ON
Annunciators are ON
The setpoint outputs and setpoint annunciators logic state can be inverted
from their default settings to be ON when below and OFF when above the
configured value. Refer to details in the password protected menu settings in
the section titled Setpoint on page 46.

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OR
4b. Press UNITS to select the next output …
out2 is displayed.
5. Repeat steps 3- 4b for each output.
6. Press F1 twice to return to normal weighing mode with the setpoints active.
3.1.5 Printing
To print the current weight information, press PRINT. The configured print format will be
output through the configured port to the connected peripheral device. The indicator
can be configured to only allow one print for each weighing sequence. If PRINT is
pressed when so configured, the message cAnt will appear.
Refer to Default print formats on page 42.
Printing any of the configured print formats is possible using the Numbered Print
feature. Enter the print format number and then press the PRINT key. The selected
print format will be transmitted out all ports that are configured to print.
3.1.6 ID Entry
An ID can be entered for use with transmitted or printed transactions. Press and hold
the ID key and the message id is displayed followed by the current ID value. Enter up
to seven digits (numeric only) and press ZERO. To review press the ID key and the
active ID will be displayed for a few seconds before returning to normal operation.

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3.2 Accumulator application
3.2 Accumulator application
This section applies if the Accumulator application is active.
3.2.1 SELECT key default function
In the Accumulator application you can view the Gross, Net, Tare, Gross Total, Net
Total and Transaction Count display values by repeatedly pressing SELECT.
When the Gross Total is displayed, both the GROSS and QTY annunciators will be lit.
When the Net Total is displayed, both the NET and QTY annunciators will be lit. When
the Transaction Count is displayed, the QTY annunciator is lit.
3.2.2 Special key functions
The following key has an extra function in this application:
F1 Press F1 and the active accumulator channel (chAn X) appears. Scroll
through the list of channels (chAn 1 - chAn 10), using PRINT or UNITS.
Press ZERO to activate that channel.
3.2.3 Accumulator operation
The accumulator application can be used to record totals of individual weighments.
Follow these steps:
1. Press ZERO to zero the scale, if necessary …
0is displayed.
2. Place item on the scale …
Weight is displayed.
You can use gross or net weighing with the accumulator application as it stores both
gross and net totals. You have 10 accumulator channels that can be used to store
totals for up to 10 separate products.
F1 accesses the different channels for accumulating data. Pushbutton tare is
available for the current channel.
Each accumulator channel has it's own individual gross, tare and net totals,
transaction counter and an ID, if entered.
Press SELECT to toggle through the current values. When annunciators QTY &
GROSS are lit, this indicates the total for the gross value. When annunciators QTY &
NET are lit this indicates the total for the net value. When annunciators QTY & TARE
are lit this indicates the total for the tare value. When QTY only is lit this is the current
number of transactions.

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3. Press PRINT to add weight to the accumulator and to print the selected print
format …
The PRINT annunciator lights briefly.
4. Remove weight from the scale. Weight must return to inside the gross zero
band before another print and accumulation can be recorded.
5. Repeat steps 2through 4for each weighment you want to accumulate.
If enabled, press and hold PRINT for three seconds to print and/or clear the active
accumulator values. These functions are enabled or disabled in a password protected
menu.

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3.3 Counting application
3.3 Counting application
This section applies if Counting is active.
3.3.1 SELECT key default function
In the Counting application you can view the gross, net, tare, count and piece weight
display values by repeatedly pressing SELECT.
3.3.2 Special key functions
The following keys have an extra function in this application:
SAMPLE Press SAMPLE to perform the sample operation as described below in the
Dribble and Bulk sections.
Press and hold SAMPLE to perform the piece weight entry as described
below.
F1 F1 works the same as the SAMPLE key when pressed.
3.3.3 Sample operation
There are two types of sampling to select from; bulk and dribble. Either type is
selectable under a password protected menu.
Dribble sampling In this sampling method you can count out the specified number
of items onto the scale and when you are ready, press the
SAMPLE or F1 key and the scale starts to calculate piece weight
and then shows the count.
Bulk sampling In this sampling method you place the specified number of items
on the scale all at once (in bulk) and the scale automatically starts
to calculate piece weight and then shows the count. This is the
default sampling method.
Each method is described below.
3.3.4 Dribble sampling
With the dribble sampling method active, follow these steps to count.
1. Press ZERO to zero the scale, if necessary.
2. Use a tare method to tare a container, if necessary. See Net weighing on page
13.
3. Press SAMPLE or F1 …
ZEroing is briefly displayed. This means the indicator is zeroing itself.
A numeric value (XX) is then displayed. This is the current sample size.
4a. Accept the current sample size by pressing ZERO
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4b. Enter a new sample size and press ZERO …
Add is displayed. Count the number of sample items onto the scale and
when ready press SAMPLE or F1 …
buSY is briefly displayed, followed by one of two possible outcomes:
a. If the sample met the minimum sample requirements and the weight is
stable, the display will show the correct number of parts on the scale
and COUNT is lit.
b If the sample size was not large enough or if the weight was unstable,
Abort is briefly displayed and the display returns to gross weighing
mode. Repeat steps 3through 5using a larger sample size.
5. Place the parts on the scale to be counted. To accumulate the count and
number of transactions, press PRINT while in count mode.
6. If enabled, press and hold PRINT for three seconds to print and/or clear the
active count total. These functions are enabled or disabled in a password
protected menu.
3.3.5 Bulk sampling
With the counting application and the bulk sampling method active, follow these steps
to count.
1. Press ZERO to zero the scale, if necessary.
2. Use a tare method to tare a container, if necessary. SeeNet weighing on page
13.
3. Press SAMPLE or F1 …
ZEroing is briefly displayed. This shows the indicator is zeroing itself. A
numeric value (XX) is then displayed. This is the current sample size.
4a. Accept the current sample size by pressing ZERO
OR
4b. Enter a new sample size and press ZERO …
Add is then displayed.
5. Place the correct number of samples on the scale all at the same time.
buSY is briefly displayed, followed by one of two possible outcomes:
a. If the sample met the minimum sample requirements and the weight is
stable, the display will show the correct number of parts on the scale
and COUNT is lit.
Minimum sample weight is the gross zero band value. The initial sample count is 5
pieces. The maximum number of pieces that can be sampled is 100,000.