Easy Weigh PC-100 User manual

Easy Weigh
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: PC-100
PRICE COMPUTING SCALE
VER 2.20
TM

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 1
NOMENCLATURE ......................................................... 1
FUNCTION KEYS .......................................................... 2
DISPLAY ........................................................................ 3
UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY ........................................... 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 5
OPERATING THE SCALE .............................................. 6
PROGRAM MODE ......................................................... 8
CHECK STAND OPERATION ........................................ 10
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES ......................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING & ERROR MESSAGES ............. 11
CABLE DIAGRAMS ........................................................ 11
INTERFACE CROSS REFERENCE CHART ................. 12
WARRANTEE (Supplied as separate document.)
PREFACE
Easy Weigh™
Corporation would like to thank you for purchasing our
model PC-
100 Advanced Price Computing scale. We are committed to
creating high quality low maintenance products and supplying our
customers with diligent customer service. This manual cont
ains information
on the proper assembly and use of the scale.
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This company makes no representations or warranties, either
expressed or impli
ed, with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness
for any particular purpose. Any software described
in this manual
is sold or licensed “as is”. Should the programs prove defective
following t
heir purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its
distributors, or its dealers) assumes the entire cost of all necessary
servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company
rese
rves the right to revise this publication and to make changes
from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify
any person of such revision or changes.
Disclaimer:

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Specifications
Model: PC-100
Maximum Capacity: 30 / 60lb Dual Range
Minimum Graduation: Dual Range 0 to 30 lb x0.01 lb / 30 to 60 lb x0.02 lb
Maximum Tare: HalfCapacity 0 to 29.99 lb
Internal Resolution: 60,000 Counts (minimum)
A/D Conversion Rate: 9 Updates / second
Standard Display: Up to 6Direct PLUs
Direct PLU Keys: Pole Display: Up to 38 Direct PLUs
200 Indirect PLUs (Unit Price Data ONLY)
Indirect PLUs: OR 100 Indirect PLUs (BOTHUnit Price & Tare Data)
Weight: 5 Digits, 999.99 (60 lb max)
Unit Price: 6 Digits, 9999.99 max
Vacuum
Fluorescent
Displays: Total Price: 6 Digits, 9999.99 max
Width: 350 mm / 13.8”
Platter Size: Length: 270 mm / 10.6”
Pole Display Standard Display
Width: 365 mm / 14.4” Width: 365 mm / 14.4”
Length: 365 mm / 14.4” Length: 365 mm / 14.4”
Product Dimensions:
Height: 470 mm / 18.5” Height: 160 mm / 6.3”
Power Requirements: 120 Volts AC @ 60 Hz
Operating Temp:
−10°C ~ 40°C/ 14°F ~ 104°F
Humidity RH 35% ~ 85%(no condensation)
Power consumption Approx. 6 Watt
Fuse rating 250V / 200mA, 20mm
Nomenclature

2
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Function Keys
Numeric keys, used to enter pricing data, tare,
programming, etc.
Clear key, used to release error conditions and to
clear erroneous entries.
Zero key, used to manually set the zero point.
Tare key, used to enter tares and clear tares.
Save key, used to disable the price / tare auto-
clear
function.
00 9
C
ZERO
TARE
SAVE

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Memory Write, used to program PLUs.
Memory Read, used to call-up PLUs.
1/2 key, used to price items by the half pound.
(This key is not allowed in some states.)
1/4 key, used to price items by the quarter pound.
(This key is not allowed in some states.)
Ý key, reserved for future use.
Direct PLU keys, these are the 6 light blue keys
located on the upper right-side of all PC-10
0 scales.
Direct PLU keys can also be found on the left-
side
keypad of the PC-100 Pole Display model.
Display
Zero lamp indicates that the scale is a gross zero.
Stable lamp indicates that the weight on the scale is stable.
Net lamp indicates that there is a tare set.
Save lamp indicates that the auto-clear feature is disabled.
MW
MR
1/2
1/4
Ý

4
Unpacking & Assembly
Your PC-100 scale should come with the following:
NO Parts Name Units QTY
4-1IN CARTON BOX EA 1
4-2STYROFOAM EA 2
4-3BODY POLY BAG EA 1
4-4MANUAL POLY BAG EA 1
4-5AC CORD EA 1
4-6MANUAL EA 1
4-7PAN SCREWS, pole model only EA 4
4-8CAL SEALING BOLTS EA 2
4-9FUSE EA 1
4-10 CAL PLATE AND SEAL EA 1
4-11 BRACKET COVER, pole model only EA 1
4-12 FUSE POLY BAG EA 1
4-13 STYROFOAM PAD EA 2
4-14 BOX PAD EA 1
4-15 SILICA DESICANT EA 2
4-16 POLE DISPLAY, pole model only EA 1

5
Once you have unboxed your PC-100 you must determine whether
you have a Pole or Standard display model. I
f you have a Standard
display model, simply connect the power cord to the scale and then to
a 110 VAC 60 Hz outlet. If you have Pole display model follow the
instructions below on how to assemble it.
Safety Precautions
qPlace the scale on a flat and rigid surface
qPlace the scale far from strong RF interference
qLevel the scale using its adjustable feet
qDo not subject the platter to sudden impacts
qDo not spill the water or any other liquid on the scale
qDo not use any solvents to clean the scale
qDo not remove the safety ground on the power cord

6
Operating the Scale
Make sure the platter is sitting properly on top of the platform and that
there is nothing on top of the platter. Also, make sure that the scale is
plugged int
o the proper outlet. Place the power switch into the ON
position. The scale displays will run through a self test, count down to
zero, and then beep. All of your displays should look as follows:
Simple Weighing:
1. Enter a unit price using the numeric keys and press the 1/2, 1/4,
or 100g keys if necessary
2. Place an item on the platter
3. Remove the item from the platter
Steps 1 &
2 can be interchanged. After step 2 you will notice that the
Total Price display will show the calculated Total Price. For example:
After step 3 you will notice that the displays will return to there initial
state of 0.00.
Simple Weighing Using Known Tares:
1. Enter a tare weight using the numeric keys
2. Press TARE
3. Enter a unit price using the numeric keys and press
the 1/2, 1/4, or 100g keys if necessary
4. Place an item on the platter
5. Remove the item from the platter

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Steps 2 and 4 can be interchanged. Once you press the TARE key
you will notice that the NET light will come on indicating to you that the
weight shown is a net weight. For example:
After you place an item on the scale and enter a price the displays ma
y
look like this:
After step 5 you will notice that the displays will return to there initial
state of 0.00.
Simple Weighing Using Known Tares:
1. Enter a tare weight using the numeric keys
2. Press TARE
3. Enter a unit price using the numeric keys and press
the 1/2, 1/4, or 100g keys if necessary
4. Place an item on the platter
5. Remove the item from the platter
Steps 3 and 4 can be interchanged. Once you pre
ss the TARE key
you will notice that the NET light will come on indicating to you that the
weight shown is a net weight. The procedures for known and unknown
tares is very similar
Disabling the Auto-Clear Feature:
If you press the SAVE key before any ope
rations, the SAVE light will
come on. This will prevent the Weight and Unit Price displays from
auto-clearing which is very useful for pre-packing.

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Weighing Using Direct PLUs:
1.
Press the Direct PLU key on the keyboard and change the price if
desired.
2. Place an item on the platter
3. Remove the item from the platter
Steps 1 and 2 can be interchanged. You can learn how to program
Direct PLUs in the next section.
Weighing Using Indirect PLUs:
1.
Type the PLU number and press the MR key and then change the
price if desired.
2. Place an item on the platter
3. Remove the item from the platter
Steps 1 and 2 can be interchanged. You can learn how to program
Indirect PLUs in the next section.
Program Mode
Pressing the MW key enters program mode. If you ever get stuck
in
Program mode you can press the Ý
key which will allow you to
ESCAPE back to normal mode.
Programming PLUs:
1. Press the C key and then press the M
W key. The displays will
show:
2.
You can now enter the Unit Price for the PLU that you are
programming and then press the MW key.