Digi DC-150 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
Model : DC-150
Edition
Month Year
3rd August 1996
TERAOKA SEIKO CO., LTD.
13-12 Kugahara 5-chome, Ohta-ku
Tokyo 146 Japan
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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1. SET UP
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1.2 OVERALL VIEW------------------------------------------------5
1.2a Name Of Each Parts-------------------------------------------------------------5
1.2b Display & Keys--------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.3 LABEL FORMAT AND LABEL SET UP ---------------10
1.3a Specification of Labels and Receipt --------------------------------------- 10
1.3b Standard Print Formats ------------------------------------------------------- 10
1.3c How to set paper--------------------------------------------------------------- 11
1.4 OPERATION FLOW CHART-----------------------------12
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1.1 Specifications
1 MODEL VARIATION
Model
Built-in scale I/F for External Scale Optional I/F for peripherals
#1 #2 FB
DC-151S DC-151S-64KB 500g,1kg, 2.5kg, 5kg NO NO
DC-151S-518KB 10kg, 25kg, 50kg
DC-153SI DC-153SI-64KB (1lb, 2.5lb, 5lb, 10lb {{{YES
DC-153SI-518KB 25lb, 50lb 100lb)
DC-152D DC-152D-64KB 500g/2.5kg,500g/5kg
NO NO
DC-152D-518KB 1kg/5kg, 1kg/10kg
DC-153DI DC-153DI-63KB (1lb/5lb, 1lb/10lb, {X {YES
DC-153DI-518KB 2.5lb/10lb,2.5lb/25lb)
DC-152CFX DC-152CI-64KB no scale {{{YES
DC-152CI-518KB
2 SCALE SPECIFICATIONS
* WEIGHING DEVICE : LOAD CELL
* DISPLAY DEVICE : Fluorescent Display
* INTERNAL RESOLUTION : 1/500,000
* DISPLAY RESOLUTION : 1/10,000 or 1/5,000 or 1/2,500
3 MEMORY SPECIFICATIONS
* 64kb (STANDARD) for 385 ITEM MEMORY.
* 512kb (Expand Version) for 3,080 ITEM MEMORY.
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4 INTERFACE
*INTERFACES FOR PERIPHERALS
INTERFACE PURPOSE REMARKS
RS-232C-1(8PIN) MODEM, FL-1 STANDARD
TTL SERIAL I/F (8PIN) or RS-232C-2 (8PIN) BAR-CODE SCANNER
TTL OUTPUT (8PIN) or RS-422 (8PIN) SET POINT OUTPUT OPTION
KEY BOARD I/F IBM-AT COMPATIBLE
KEYBOARD
* EXTERNAL SCALE INTERFACES
INTERFACE
RS-232C FOR FORCE BALANCE
EXTERNAL SCALE INTERFACE (SCALE 1)
EXTERNAL SCALE INTERFACE (SCALE 2)
5 DISPLAY SPECIFICATION
* 20 DIGITS ( 5 X 7 DOTS) Fluorescent Display
* WEIGHT : 6 DIGITS
* UNIT WEIGHT : 5 DIGITS
* QUANTITY : 6 DIGITS
6 PRINTER
* THERMAL PRINT
* 0.135 mm x 0.135 mm (Square Dot)
* 448 Dots / Line
7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT
* OPERATION VOLTAGE : 100, 117, 220, 230, 240 Vac
* OPERATING FREQUENCY : 50 or 60Hz
* POWER CONSUMPTION : 15Wz
8 ENVIRONMENT
* OPERATING TEMPERATURE : 0 ~ 40C ( -4F ~ 104F)
* OPERATING HUMIDITY : 15% TO 85%RH
9 DIMENSION
* OVERALL WIDTH x HEIGHT x DEPTH : 410(W) x 498 (D) x 158 (H) mm
16.14(W) x 16.06 (D) x 6.2 (H) inches
* TOTAL WEIGHT : 11.2kg (124.lb.)
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1.2 Overall View
1.2a Name Of Each Parts
1. MAIN SWITCH 7. PORT PANEL A. MODEM /FL-1
2. SCALE 1 B. SET POINT OUTPUT
3. SCALE 2 C. PEN /REWAIND SCANNER
4. DISPLAY WINDOW D. IBM KEY BOARD
5. OPERATION KEYS E. FORCE BALANCE
6. PRINTER F. EXTERNAL SCALE I/F -1
G. EXTERNAL SCALE I/F -2
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1.2b Display & Keys
INDICATORS
INDICATORS MEANINGS
ZERO Weight is zero
STABLE Weight is stable
NET Presence of a tare weight
kg Scale weighing in kg base. (available in lb. version only)
SCALE 1~3 Scale is in use
INSUFF Sample size is too small to calculate
RECOMP. Unit weight may be recalculated by pressing PIECES key.
MEMORY An accumulated total is in memory
IN Quantities being added to inventory and movement data
OUT Quantities being removed to inventory and movement data
JOB NODULE 1~8 JOB instruction is in the process of Auto job operation
(9~16) (9~16 will flash on and off)
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FUNCTION OF KEYS
0 ~ 9 NUMERIC KEYS
Key numerical values into the system.
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I N/OUT DECIMAL POINT
Enter decimal point when entering data
Toggle between receiving, shipping, Non-add operation together with
[SHIT DOWN] key in operation mode.
CLEAR CLEAR
Clear keyed-in data from display.
Delete the data in memory file.
ÆFEED
Feed paper.
MODE MODE
Toggle between modes.
Exit modes without saving data.
AUTO
MANUAL AUTO / MANUAL
Toggle between Auto Job Operation and Manual Operation in Operation mode.
Back to the precious screen in programming data.
LOT
NO. LOT NUMBER
Enter the key-in data to LOT No. in OPR mode.
RE-
ZERO RE-ZERO
Eliminate weight from the weight dispaly with no tare and causes it to show a true
zero.
TARE
←
TARE
Enter a tare value into the system.
Toggle the data files to program or access
Move the triangle cursor to Right.
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UNIT
WEIGHT
→
UNIT WEIGHT
Enter weight per 1000 count of pieces.
Toggle the data files to program or access.
Move the triangle cursor to Left.
SCALE SCALE
Toggle between the scales, if the system is with pural scales.
+PLUS
Weight data addition and print out.
In Maintenance mode, advantage to the next choice, when the triangle cursour is
blinking.
_MINUS
Weight data subtraction and print out.
In Maintenance mode, moves back to the previous choice, when the triangle
cursour is blinking.
PIECES PIECES
Sample entry in counting mode to accumulate UNIT WEIGHT.
CODE
RETRY
CODE
Call ITEM data from memory file.
Reprint the same label without saving inventory total in OPR. mode.
Print TEST LABEL (TOTAL LABEL) in programming FREE FORMAT.

ENTER
ENTER
Print total accumulation in OPR. mode.
Enter set up choices and advantages to next choice. Then, at the end of
choices,store the data into memory files.
A ~ Z
+, −, /
ALPHABET / PLUS / PLUS / MINUS / SLASH
Key alphabetical data into the system.
Assign the data to ITEM FILES together with [SHIFT DOWN] key.
NOTE * [Y] key is used for executing the deletion in the deletion screen.
* [N] key is used for escaping the deletion screen.
* [M] key is used for test printing (gross label) in free format setting.
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SPACE
lb/kg
SPACE
Enter SPACE in alphabetical data entry.
Toggle the display between pound (lb) and kirogram (kg). This function is available
in LB version.
Print TEST LABEL (ITEM LABEL) in programming FREE FORMAT
SHIFT
DOWN
SHIFT DOWN
Change the key functions to the lower line of Alphabet keys.
SHIFT
UP
SHIFT UP
Change the key functions to the special charactors in the upper line of Alphabet
keys.
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1.3 Label format and label set up
1.3a Specification of Labels and Receipt
Outer diameter : 105mm
Inner diameter : 40mm
Width of Receipt Roll : 40mm or 66 mm
Width of label roll : 42mm or 66 mm
1.3b Standard Print Formats
DC-150 has 7 standard label formats and the memory area for 2 free label formats. The
format can be selected in PRINT SPEC in maintenance mode.
Also, 3 types of labels can be printed by the following applications in operation mode.
ITEM LABEL ...... Issued in single operation in OPERATION MODE
TOTAL LABEL ...... Issued in multiple operation in OPERATION MODE
GROSS LABEL ...... Issued in gross weight operation in OPERATION MODE
NOTE) Refer to APPENDIX Ιto see the sample of standard format.
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1.3c How to set paper
1. Remove front panel of printer.
2. Open thermal head by pulling down the lever.
3. Open the side panel in right side of printer block.
4. Slide out label cassette from the main unit.
5. Twist the roll holder s45 degree to clockwise and pull it out.
6. Take out the empty roll core and place a new stock roll.
7. In case of label, take several labels from the end of the label stock and run it above
the guides oand through dispenser pand set back paper on take up reel qwith
paper clampr.
8. Push roll holder sto set reelnwith the same direction as drawing, until it stops.
9. Set the label and receipt switch on the left side of label cassette.
[LEFT (label) ↔RIGHT(receipt)]
10.Slide label cassette back into the main unit, along with the metal shaft under the
thermal head block.
11.Close the thermal head by pushing the top of thermal head.
12.Close the side panel and put the front panel of printer back.
13.Depress [FEED] Key to have paper tension.
14. In case of receipt, set receipt roll as the same as label stock
15. Fold the end of the receipt roll and hook the fold on dispenser pas drawing A.
16. Set the cassette into the main unit and close the thermal head as the same as label.
17. Depress [FEED] key.
DRAWING
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1.4 Operation Flow Chart
OPERATION MODE Receiving Operation (Manual / Auto Job Operation)
Shipping Operation (Manual / Auto Job Operation)
Non-add Operation (Manual / Auto Job Operation)
PROGRAM MODE I.D. Code Setting
Date / Time Setting
Set Point Setting
Title Contents Setting (No.1 ~ No.16)
Preprinting Setting (No.1 ~ No..3)
Format Copy
Free Format Setting (Max. 2 Format)
Shelf Location Format Setting
Shelf Location Limit Setting
Address Setting
CHECK MODE Memory Contents Check
Inventory Data Check
Shelf Location No. Check
MAINTENANCE MODE SPEC Setting (Display/ Report/ Printing/ Outside
Apparatus/ Others)
Deletion of programmed data (Free format/I.D. data)
Print Adjustment
Auto job operation number setting
Saving or loading data with FL-1
Saving or loading data through Modem
Printing SPEC List
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2. PROGRAM MODE
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2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION--------------------------------17
2.1a How To Enter Program Mode ----------------------------------------------- 17
2.1b Data Files and Function List------------------------------------------------- 18
2.1c Key Function In Program Mode-------------------------------------------- 19
2.2 I.D. CODE SETTING----------------------------------------20
2.2a Item data in I.D. Code -------------------------------------------------------- 20
2.2b The maximum length of data ----------------------------------------------- 21
2.2c Programming I. D. Code. ----------------------------------------------------- 22
2.2d Delete Programmed ID code and Item Data----------------------------- 28
2.3 DATE/TIME SETTING---------------------------------------30
2.4 SET POINT OUTPUT SETTING-------------------------31
2.5 TITLE CONTENTS SETTING -----------------------------33
2.5a Defult data list------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
2.5b Programming Title Contents------------------------------------------------- 34
2.5c Delete Title Contents Data --------------------------------------------------- 35
2.6 PRE-PRINT DATA SETTING------------------------------36
2.6a Programming Pre-print Contents------------------------------------------- 37
2.6b Delete Pre-Print Contents Data--------------------------------------------- 38
2.6c Print Position & Character Size of Pre-Print Data --------------------- 39
2.6d Programming Print Position & Character Size of Pre-Print Data--- 40
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2.7 COPYING STANDARD FORMAT------------------------42
2.8 FREE FORMAT SETTING ---------------------------------43
2.8a Label Size------------------------------------------------------------------------ 43
2.8b Programmable Item Data for Each Type of Label---------------------- 44
2.8c Data Type ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 45
2.8d Printing Position---------------------------------------------------------------- 46
2.8e Label Angle And Bar-Code Angle ----------------------------------------- 47
2.8f Character Size and Magnifications ---------------------------------------- 47
(Height of Bar-code)------------------------------------------------------------------ 47
2.8g Programming Screen---------------------------------------------------------- 48
2.8h Function Key--------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
2.8i Programming Operation ------------------------------------------------------- 50
2.8 j Programming Procedure----------------------------------------------------- 56
2.9 SHELF LOCATION LABEL SETTING------------------58
2.9a Label Size------------------------------------------------------------------------ 58
2.9b Programmable Item Data for Shelf Location Label -------------------- 58
2.9c Data Type ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 58
2.9d Printing Position---------------------------------------------------------------- 59
2.9e Label Angle And Bar-Code Angle ----------------------------------------- 59
2.9f Character Size and Magnifications ---------------------------------------- 59
(Height of Bar-code)------------------------------------------------------------------ 59
2.9g Programming Screen---------------------------------------------------------- 59
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2.9h Function Key--------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
2.8i Programming Operation ------------------------------------------------------- 59
2.9j Program Procedure------------------------------------------------------------- 61
2.10 SHELF LOCATION LIMIT SETTING ------------------63
2.10a Genral Explanation for SHELF LOCATION No.----------------------- 63
2.10b Shelf Location Limit ---------------------------------------------------------- 64
2.10c Programming Operation----------------------------------------------------- 64
2.11 ADDRESS CONTENTS SETTING ---------------------65
2.11a Programming Operation----------------------------------------------------- 65
2.6b Delete Pre-Print Contents Data--------------------------------------------- 67
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2.1 General Information
2.1a How To Enter Program Mode
When powered on, the scale always gets into Operation Mode.
WEIGHT UNIT WEIGHT QUANTITY
0 . 0 0 0 . 0
∇∇∇∇∇
••••••••••••••••••••
ZERO NET 1 2 3 RECO IN OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(SCALE) JOB MODULE
STABLE KG INSUFF MEMORY
1. Change to PRG mode by depressing
[MODE] key. PROGRAM MODE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Z S N K 1 2 3 I R M I O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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2. Enter PRG mode by depressing [ENTER]
key. PRG: ID CODE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Z S N K 1 2 3 I R M I O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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3. Select each file in Programming Mode by
depressing [TARE←]or [UNIT WEIGHT→]key. PRG: FREE FORMAT SET
* Refer to 2.1b Data files and Function List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Z S N K 1 2 3 I R M I O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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4. Enter the displayed mode by depressing
[ENTER] key F.F= FREE FORMAT 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Z S N K 1 2 3 I R M I O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Note) Each file is changed in loop routine with [TARE←] or [UNIT WEIGHT→] key.
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2.1b Data Files and Function List
The main data listed below is programmed in Program Mode.
Chapter # Data File Remarks
2.2 I.D. Code File Programming ID code data in Memory
2.3 Date / Time Setting the internal clock.
2.4 Set Point Output File Programming Set Point value.
2.5 Title Contents File Programming text massage (title) on formats.
2.6 Preprint data File Programming text and position of Pre-print data.
2.7 Copy Format Function Copying a standard format to Free format.
2.8 Free Format File Programming Free format.
2.9 Shelf Location Format File Programming Shelf Location Format.
2.10 Shelf Location Limit File Setting Shelf Location Limit.
2.11 Address Data File Setting Address data.
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2.1c Key Function In Program Mode
[MODE] Key
To return to the initial screen of each modes without saving programmed data.
[AUTO/MANUAL] key
To return to the previous screen in programming.
[ENTER] key
To enter the next screen in each file.
To enter the programmed data into memory file.
[CLEAR] key
To clear mis-set data.
To enter the deletion screen of programmed data.
[TARE (←)] and [UNIT WEIGHT (→)] key
To select the headings in loop routines.
To move the cursor to left/right when there are purl cursors in a display.
[PLUS +] and [MINUS -] key
To select the data, when cursor of triangle indicator is blinking.
CURSORS
The cursors appear when programming data. The cursor shows not only the maximum
number of digits, but also the characteristic of the entering data.
1.) Light cursor ..... The numeric data should be entered with numeric keys.
2.) Blinking cursor .... The data should be selected with [ +] or [ −] key
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