Gram K3 SERIES User manual
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GUIDE
PACKAGING
1 x 220 V/12 VDC 1A mains adapter.
Accompanying documentation
1 x K3 weight indicator
KEYBOARD & DISPLAY
LCD DISPLAY
Displays the weight on the scale pan.
In HOLD mode, the display flashes to indicate that the real weight on the scale is not being shown, with the last registered stable
weight being shown instead.
Measurement unit used to indicate the weight.
Counting mode activated: The display shows the amount of units, not de weight.
Stable weight reading: There is a weight on the platform that is not fluctuating. Flashes to indicate that there is movement on the
scale.
Negative sign.
This reading may be negative if a tare is activated or to indicate a problem when setting it to zero.
Indicates net weight. The net weight is the actual weight on the scale minus the tare.
It is only displayed if a tare has been used.
Tare activated.
The reading flashes when “normal” tare mode has been activated.
A “preset” tare is retained even after the weight is removed from the scale platform.
Memory preset tare. The current tare is a value recorded into the indicador’s memory, it could be not necessarily a measured
value.
Scale is set to zero (weigh is less than ¼ division)
High resolution mode. Additional digit to show the weight with a resolution of 1/10 of the scale division.
Double range mode, when using the scale range 1.
Double range mode, when using the scale range 2.
The weight is below the lower limit.
The 4 segments of this indicator are activated proportionally to the difference between the weight on the pan and the value o f
the lower limit. The thickest segment indicates that the weight is less than the value set as a lower limit in a proportion of 100% or
more.
The weight is within the range between the lower limit and the upper (high) limit.
The weight is above the upper (high) limit.
The 4 segments of this indicator are activated proportionally to the difference between the weight on the balance and the value
of the upper limit. The thickest segment indicates that the weight exceeds the value set as the upper limit in a proportion of 100%
or more.
Battery-operated. When not connected to the mains, shows the charge level of the battery.
Connected to the mains.
KEYBOARD & DISPLAY
On / Off. Press once to switch the indicator on. Hold the key down for 2 segundos to switch off the
indicator.
Counting modeSwitches between counting mode and weighing mode. When into the settings menu, it
works as “escape” key: use this key to go back or exit the current menu or setting option. Clciking twice
will access the counting mode settings.
Gross/Net button. When the tare is used, pressing this button will show the total weight. Pressing it again
will show the net weight. By keeping it pressed for over a second it automatically selects the “H/L” mode
(checkweigher). Clicking twice will access the “H/L” mode settings.
PLU –product code. Press this button for access the PLU memory, to select a record or edit its value. By
keeping this button pressed for over a second, it enters the menu settings mode. Clicking twice activate
/ deactivate the “HOLD” mode.
Zero / Test / High Resolution. Zero button. It sets the scale to zero. By pressing this button for over a
second, it shows the display test, capacity, division and software version. A double click activate /
deactivate the high resolution mode. When editing a text value (by the way, a PLU name), switches
between uppercase letters, lowercase, and numbers- symbols.
Tare . A short pulse activates the tare function. This may be “Normal tare” or “Preset tare” depending
on the operating mode selected in the settings menu. If there is a preset tare in the memory and the
platform is empty, pressing this button deactivates the tare. When holding down the key for 2 seconds,
the tare mode alternates from “preset tare” to “normal tare”.Click twice (double click) for access the
tare memory, to select a record or edit its tare value.
M+ and right arrow. Press this arrow for add the weighing to the accumulated ticked (if it was not
already started, it will start a new ticket) and sends the ticket data to the printer if it is set up. For a few
seconds, it also shows the accumulated total. In menu mode, it shows the next function.
MR and left arrow. By pressing this button it closes and sends the accumulated ticket data. It shows the
total accumulated weight. In menu mode, returns to the previous menu
Enter. Pressing this button on the main screen, it sends current weight data to the printer (simple mode).
By pressing this button for 5 seconds, it will activate the lock/unlock function of the touchpad. In menu
mode, it confirms the selection/modification made.
Clock and top arrow. By pressing it, it shows the accumulated value. If you press it for over a second it
shows the scheduled date and time. In menu mode, it increases the value (digit) of the display.
MC and bottom arrow. In menu mode, it decreases the value (digit) of the display. When keep pressing
over a second, performs the “Clear” function: Cancel the tare, cancel the “hold” mode, and resets the
total weight.
SCALE SETTINGS –MENU OPTIONS
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Automatic shutdown options
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Backlight options
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Beep ON/OFF
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Preset tare mode ON/OFF
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Automatic tare ON/OFF
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Stabililty required on tare option
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“Hold” mode ON/OFF
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Keypad lock ON/OFF
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Serial port speed rate
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Serial port 1 : data send mode
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Seriel port 1: Output data format
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Serial port 1: Wireless optional board present
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Serial port 1: Wifi 802.11 optional board present
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Serial port 2: data send mode
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Seriel port 1: Output data format
Date and time settings
Ticket / receipt serial number
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Auto-cut paper
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Scale unit
Maximum capacity (Max1when 2 ranges or 2 intervals)
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Scale division (e1)
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Decimal position
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Activate double range or double interval mode
Max2when 2 ranges / intervals
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e2when double range / interval
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Auto-zero at startl
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Initial zero setting range
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Zero tracking on/off
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Show zero indication on/off
For access the settings menu keep the M/PLU key pressed down for 2 seconds.
validate the current setting / moves to the next digit when editing a numeric value
validate a manually input value.
ESC Returns to the menu’s previous level without making any change.
→change to the next / previous option.
changes between the different values that can be assigned to a specific option.
Factory setting
SCALE SETTINGS –MENU OPTIONS
Calibration process
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Automatic correction for gravity force effect
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Location code for g force correction
AD/C counts at zero
Conversion factor from AD/C counts to scale units
Prints settings
Reset all settings to factory defaults
AD/C pre-calibration procedure
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Filter levell
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Additional filter for weighing livestocks
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Motion filter(ON/OFF)
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Data to show in weighing mode
Counting mode: Unit weight record (1-20)
Counting mode: Calculation of the unit weight from a sample.
Counting mode: Manual input of the conversion factor for unit weight
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Digital output mode
Digital output: Relé test ON/OFF
Checkweigher H/L mode: Low limit
Checkweigher H/L mode: High limit
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Checkweigher H/L mode on/off
Dosification mode: Speed 1 set point value
Dosification mode: Speed 2 set point value
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Dosification mode: Set mode “fill-in” or “emptying”
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Dosification mode ON/OFF
Tare memory: Record number (1-20)
Tare memory: Tare value for the record selected.
PLU memory: Record number (1-85)
PLU memory: Text description for the selected record.
Batch number to be printed into the ticket receipt
For access the settings menu keep the M/PLU key pressed down for 2 seconds.
validate the current setting / moves to the next digit when editing a numeric value
validate a manually input value.
ESC Returns to the menu’s previous level without making any change.
→change to the next / previous option.
changes between the different values that can be assigned to a specific option.
Factory setting
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