GSE 675 Product manual

GSE Model 675
PRECISION COUNTING SCALE
Technical Reference Manual
Version 1.0

Model 675
Technical Reference Manual
Version 1.0

GSE 675 Precision Parts Counter Operation Manual
Copyright © 2000 GSE Scale Systems. All rights reserved.
Published by:
GSE Scale Systems
42860 Nine Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375
USA
Information in this Operation Manual is subject to change without notice due to
correction or enhancement. The information described in this manual is solely the
property of GSE. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording and sold
for any monetary figure without the express written permission of GSE.
GSE Locations
GSE Scale Systems
42860 Nine Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375
U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
www.gse-inc.com
GSE Canada, Inc.
617 East Lake Road
Airdrie, Alberta Canada T4B 2B8
Phone:[phone]
Fax: [phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION................................................................................... 1
STANDARD FEATURES...................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 2
ENCLOSURE ..................................................................................................................... 3
LOAD CELL ...................................................................................................................... 3
Load Cell Connections................................................................................................ 4
DISPLAY........................................................................................................................... 4
KEYPAD ........................................................................................................................... 5
Functions..................................................................................................................... 5
REAR PANEL .................................................................................................................... 6
BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................ 7
CHAPTER 2: OPTION INSTALLATION .................................................................... 8
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OPTION INSTALLATION.......................................................... 8
Installation instructions .............................................................................................. 9
Battery Status Icons .................................................................................................. 10
NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OPTION INSTALLATION............................................... 11
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 11
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 13
THIRD SCALE OPTION .................................................................................................... 13
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 14
FOURTH SCALE OPTION ................................................................................................. 15
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 15
RS- 485 NETWORKING .................................................................................................. 16
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 16
20 MA CURRENT LOOP OPERATION............................................................................... 18
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 18
ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULE .................................................................................... 19
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 19
RS-232/PS2 MODULE ................................................................................................... 21
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 22
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 23
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 25
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION............................................................................... 26
F1 SOFT KEY- QUICK COUNT ........................................................................................ 26
F2 SOFT KEY- GSE CUSTOM......................................................................................... 27
Apw Lookup .............................................................................................................. 27
F3 SOFT KEY- GSE DEFAULT ....................................................................................... 28
QUICK COUNT CONFIGURATION SETUP MENU .............................................................. 29
Setup.......................................................................................................................... 29

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Setup Menus.............................................................................................................. 30
CAL (Calibration)..................................................................................................... 30
Display Style ............................................................................................................. 30
Preset Printouts ........................................................................................................ 31
APW LOOKUP CONFIGURATION SETUP MENU .............................................................. 32
Setup.......................................................................................................................... 33
Setup Menus.............................................................................................................. 33
CAL (Calibration)..................................................................................................... 33
Display Style ............................................................................................................. 34
Print Menu ................................................................................................................ 35
Preset Printouts ........................................................................................................ 36
Advanced Setup Menu............................................................................................... 37
Time/Date.................................................................................................................. 38
Setup Mode Access (Setup) ....................................................................................... 38
Navigating Setup Parameters ................................................................................... 38
Parameter Types ....................................................................................................... 38
Clearing an Operating Parameter............................................................................ 40
Exiting the Parameter Setup Mode........................................................................... 40
Setup Parameter Map ............................................................................................... 41
Parameter Descriptions............................................................................................ 44
Applications (APPS) ................................................................................................. 52
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION ......................................................................................... 53
QUICK COUNT................................................................................................................ 53
APW LOOKUP ............................................................................................................... 55
Sample and Count..................................................................................................... 55
Store a New Part Number......................................................................................... 56
Update a Part Number.............................................................................................. 56
Recall a Part Number ............................................................................................... 56
Delete a Part Number ............................................................................................... 57
SIMPLE KEYPAD SAMPLE............................................................................................... 57
CHAPTER 5: CALIBRATION ..................................................................................... 59
PERFORMING CALIBRATION........................................................................................... 59
General Notes on Calibration................................................................................... 60
MULTI - SCALE CALIBRATION ....................................................................................... 67
CALIBRATION UNITS...................................................................................................... 67
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 69
Operational Errors ................................................................................................... 69
Setup Mode Errors.................................................................................................... 69
Hardware Errors ...................................................................................................... 70
Calibration Errors .................................................................................................... 71
Communication Errors ............................................................................................. 71

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Tables
Table 1: Load Cell Overload Stops ................................................................................... 4
Table 2: Local Load Cell Connection to Main Board ....................................................... 4
Table 3: Scale 2 DB 9 Connector Pin Out......................................................................... 7
Table 4: Communication Ports 1 -4 Pin Out..................................................................... 7
Table 5: Additional Parts List............................................................................................ 8
Table 6: 12 Hour Rechargeable Battery Pack Kit Parts List ............................................ 8
Table 7: 28 Hour Rechargeable Battery Pack Kit Parts List ............................................ 9
Table 8: Rechargeable Battery Pack Kit Parts List......................................................... 11
Table 9: Option Mounting Bracket Kit Parts List (24675B-300A0)................................. 12
Table 10: Third Scale Option Kit Parts List.................................................................... 14
Table 11: Forth Scale Option Kit Parts List.................................................................... 15
Table 12: Ethernet Interface Module Kit Parts List (24675B-400C0)............................ 19
Table 13: Parameter Map................................................................................................ 41

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Figures
Figure 1: Model 675 Enclosure Outline............................................................................ 3
Figure 2: Load Cell Installation........................................................................................ 3
Figure 3: Example of APW Lookup Display...................................................................... 4
Figure 4: Model 675 Keypad.............................................................................................. 5
Figure 5: Model 675 Back Panel Label............................................................................. 7
Figure 6: Rechargeable Battery Installation................................................................... 10
Figure 7: Installing the Non-Rechargeable Battery Holder............................................ 12
Figure 8: Installing the Option Mounting Bracket.......................................................... 13
Figure 9: Remote Scale Installation ................................................................................ 14
Figure 10: Installing the RS-485 Option ......................................................................... 16
Figure 11: 20 mA Current Loop Installation................................................................... 18
Figure 12: Ethernet Option Installation.......................................................................... 20
Figure 13: Connecting the Ethernet Module to the Main Board..................................... 21
Figure 14: Ethernet and RS-232/PS2 Modules ............................................................... 21
Figure 15: Database Option Installation ........................................................................ 24
Figure 16: Setpoint Option Mounting.............................................................................. 25
Figure 17: Counting Method Choices ............................................................................. 26
Figure 18: Advanced Setup Menu.................................................................................... 37

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the GSE Model 675 Precision Counting Scale. The Model 675
continues the GSE tradition of Excellence in Weighing and Counting Technology. A
properly installed and maintained Model 675 will provide many years of reliable,
accurate performance.
The chapters of this manual focus on various aspects of the Model 675 parts counter:
Chapter 1: Introduction Features and Specifications.
Chapter 2: Installation Installation of Options.
Chapter 3: Configuration Setup the 675 to a specific application.
Chapter 4: Operation Using the Model 675 for counting.
Chapter 5: Calibration Calibrate local and remote scales.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting help and error messages.
Standard Features
• Large graphic 16 line x 40 character Liquid Crystal Display which provides
detailed operating instructions and graphic images.
• Powder Coat Die Cast Aluminum enclosure incorporates rib reinforcement for
durability with side handles for ease of portability.
• Custom Setup Menus to accommodate any counting need.
• Comprehensive keypad with soft key functionality.
• Four scale operation. Scale 1 is local. Scale 2 is standard, just connect a remote
base. Scale 3 and 4 are optional.
• Accurate parts counting (30,000 count accuracy).
• Graphic Icons (Printer, battery, alpha entry etc…).
• Internal Database can store a minimum of 200 records.
• Operational Keys: Sample, Tare, Zero, Print, Units, Scale Select, Alpha, Enter,
Clear, Select, numeric (0-9, .)and 5 soft keys.
• Preset print formats provided for ease of setup.
• Stainless Steel top shroud with a recess for small parts counting.