B-TEK Scales WorldWEIGH C100 Series User manual

C100 Counting Scale
Technical Manual
V2.40

CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………………………..1
2. PRECAUTIONS………………………………………………………………..2
3. INSTALLATION……...…………..…………………….……………………..…3
 Remote Scale Setup………………………..…………………………5
4. KEYS AND FUNCTIONS…………….………………………………………6
 Key board………………………………...................................................6
 Display………………………………………………………………………7
5. OPERATION………………………………………………………….…………8
 Power On/Off…………………….…………………………………………8
 Switch to local / Remote Scale….…....………………………………….8
 Zero……………………………….…………………………………………8
 Tare………………………………………………………………………….8
 Accumulation………………………………….………………………….9
 Manual Accumulation……………………………………………………..10
 Saved Data…………………………………………………………………10
 Delete Data…………………………………………………………………10
 Automatic Accumulation………………………………………………….10
 Parts Counting………………………………………………………..…..10
 Weighing a sample to determine the Unit Weight…………………….. 11
 Enter a known Weight……………………………………………………..12
 Automatic update of Unit Weight…………………………………………12
 Check weighing of count pre-set…………………………………………12
 Setting the checking limits………………………………………………..12
 PLU (Product Look Up)………………………………………………….13
 Storing PLU………………………………………………………………...13
 Entering Description manually……………………………………………14
 Recalling PLU……………………………………………………………...14
6. PARAMETERS…………………………………………………………………15
 Keys into the parameter…………………………………………………..15
 Parameter settings………………………………………………………...16
7. RS-232 OUT PUT………………………………………………………………17
8. CALIBRATION…………………………………………………………………18
 Linear….………………………………….……………………………19
9. TECHNICAL PARAMETER………………………………………………….20
10. ERROR CODES………………….…………………………………………...22
11. DRAWING……………………...……………………………………………...23
 Parts List………………..………………………… ……………….24
12. SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………..25
 Specification for Remote scale …………………………………………..25
 Specification for Local scale Load Cell…………………......…………..25

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Specification
MODEL
C100/6
C100/12
C100/30
C100/60
Part Number 899-300000 899-300001 899-300002 899-300003
Maximum
Capacity
6 lb
12 lb
30 lb
60 lb
3 kg
6
kg
15
kg
30
kg
Readability
.0001 lb
.0002 lb
.0005
lb
.001 lb
.00005
kg
.0001 kg
.0002 kg
.0005
kg
Units of
Measure
lb, kg
Interface
Bi
-
directional RS
-
232 Interface
Stabilization Time
2 Seconds
Operating Temperature
(
32°F
-
104°F
)
Power supply
AC Adaptor 9 V/800 mA / Battery 6V4AH
Calibration
Au
tomatic external
Display
3 x 6 digit
LCD digital display with white LED back light
Housing Indicator
ABS Plastic, Stainless Steel p
an
P
latter
size
8.9 x 11.8”
Overall dimensions
12.6 x 13.4 x 4.9”
Net weight
9.5
lb
Internal Resolution
Up to
60000

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2. PRECAUTIONS
 Read this manual before operating or servicing this
equipment.
 Follow these instructions carefully.
 Disconnect this equipment from a power source
before cleaning or performing maintenance.
 Keep this manual for your future reference.
 Avoid extreme temperatures. Do not place in direct
sunlight or near air conditioning vents.
 Avoid unsuitable tables. The table or floor must be
rigid and not vibrate. Do not place near vibrating
machinery.
 Avoid unstable power sources. Do not use near
large users of electricity such as welding equipment
or large motors.
 Avoid high humidity that might cause condensation.
Avoid direct contact with water. Do not spray or
immerse the scales in water.
 Avoid air movement such as from fans or opening doors. Do not place
near open windows.
 Do not stack material on the scales when they are not in use.
 Keep the scale clean.

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3. INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Carefully take the C100 out of its packaging, making sure it is not damaged and
that all accessories are included.
If equipped, remove the shipping safety screw. Indicated by the red label on the
bottom of the C100
Accessories,
1. C100
2. Power Adaptor
3. Stainless steel pan
4. 18’ pre-made remote base cable
5. Product manual
6. Owners Manual
Keep the packaging material for future use.

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SETUP
Local Scale:
Note: Battery should be charged for 12 hours prior to first use.
 Place the scale on a table.
 Place the stainless platter into the locating holes on the top cover.
 Do not press with excessive force as this could damage the load cell
inside.
 Check the water mark. If, bubble is not centered adjust the leveling feet
until centered. Check the level when you change the location.
 Attach the power supply cable to the connector on the bottom right side of
the scale base. Plug in the power supply.
 Turn on the Scale. The power switch is located at the right side of the
scale base.
 The scale will show the model number in the “Weight” display and will
start self test countdown.

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Remote Scale:
 The C100 Series can be connected to a remote base through the Remote
scale port on the left side of the scale case.
 Place the remote scale platform in the position where it is to be used.
Level the scale by adjusting the four feet. Making sure it is level.
 Press key to change between remote base and local base.
Remote Scale Connection
The cable from the remote base goes to a 9 pin male DB9 connecter on the left
side of the C100 with following connections.
Note: The sense wires connections of a six wire load cell are not used, but can
be connected to the respective Excitation pins.
The remote scale provides 5v excitation.
Pin
Connection
Color o
n Premade cable
1
or
2
Excitation +
5V
Red
4
or
5
Excitation
-
Black
7
Signal
-
Green
8
Signal+
White
3 Shield Blue

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4. KEYS AND FUNCTION
Key Board
Keys Press this key to
to
Numeric Keys. To enter either individual unit weights or
preset tare
Clear incorrect entries and error conditions
Decimal Point.
Returns the display to zero.
To clear tare weights, Storing the current weight as tare
value. Subtracting the tare value from the total weight and
displays the result as a net weight.
Manually enter the weight of sample, also changes the unit
from lb to kg if they are enabled.
To enter the numbers of items, used as the sample unit
weight.
Add the current count data aggregated. Also recall the
memory if pressed when balance empty. Can add up to 99
values, or until it reaches the maximum displayable digits
Enter to store and recall the PLU (piece look up)
To set the upper limit of the number of items counted and
back light setting.
To select the local or remote scale.

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Display
The arrow “▼” above the symbols
Weight Display
Low Battery
Net
Net Weight Display
ed
Stable
Stable Display
ed
Zero
Zeroing Display
ed
Lb / kg
Current Weighing Mode
Unit Weight Display
Smpl
# of sample
is very low
U.Wt Unit weight is below the minimum
weight
M+
Data
entered into the memory
Local /
Remote
Active Scale in use
Count Display
CkPcs
Active in Counting Mode
Wt
Active in Weighing Mode
High
Check Result above the high limit
OK
Check Result with in the limit
Low
Check Result below the low limit
Charge
Status of the battery charging