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