GSE 675 User manual

GSE Model 675
Precision Counting Scale
USERS GUIDE
Version 2.0

Model 675
USERS GUIDE
Version 2.0

GSE 675 Precision Parts Counter Quick Reference Guide
Copyright © 2004 GSE Scale Systems. All rights reserved.
Published by:
GSE Scale Systems
42860 Nine Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375
USA
Information in this Users Guide is subject to change without notice due to correction or
enhancement. The information described in this manual is solely the property of GSE. No
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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: REFERENCE ........................................................................................... 1
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 1
BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................ 2
CHAPTER 2: CONFIGURATION................................................................................. 4
F1 SOFT KEY- QUICK COUNT .......................................................................................... 4
F2 SOFT KEY- GSE CUSTOM........................................................................................... 5
Apw Lookup ................................................................................................................ 5
F3 SOFT KEY- GSE DEFAULT ......................................................................................... 6
QUICK COUNT CONFIGURATION SETUP MENU ................................................................ 7
Setup............................................................................................................................ 7
Setup Menus................................................................................................................ 8
CAL (Calibration)....................................................................................................... 8
Display Style ............................................................................................................... 8
Preset Printouts .......................................................................................................... 9
APW LOOKUP CONFIGURATION SETUP MENU .............................................................. 10
Setup.......................................................................................................................... 11
Setup Menus.............................................................................................................. 11
CAL (Calibration)..................................................................................................... 11
Display Style ............................................................................................................. 12
Print Menu ................................................................................................................ 13
Preset Printouts ........................................................................................................ 14
Advanced Setup Menu............................................................................................... 15
Time/Date.................................................................................................................. 16
Setup Mode Access (Setup) ....................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION ......................................................................................... 17
QUICK COUNT................................................................................................................ 17
Without Auto Tare ................................................................................................ 18
APW LOOKUP ............................................................................................................... 19
Sample and Count..................................................................................................... 19
Without Auto Tare ................................................................................................ 19
Store a New Part Number......................................................................................... 20
Update a Part Number.............................................................................................. 20
Recall a Part Number ............................................................................................... 20
Delete a Part Number ............................................................................................... 21
SIMPLE KEYPAD SAMPLE............................................................................................... 21
Without Auto Tare ................................................................................................ 22
CHAPTER 4: CALIBRATION ..................................................................................... 23
CALIBRATION METHODS................................................................................................ 23
General Notes on Calibration................................................................................... 23
New Zero .............................................................................................................. 24

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Last Zero ............................................................................................................... 25
Temporary Zero .................................................................................................... 26
Only Zero.............................................................................................................. 27
Calibration Reset................................................................................................... 27
Known Loadcell Output........................................................................................ 28
Multi - Scale Calibration....................................................................................... 29
CHAPTER 5: LEGAL FOR TRADE ........................................................................... 30
NTEP REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 30
NTEP Custom Setup.................................................................................................. 31
Accessing the Custom Setup List ......................................................................... 31
Custom Setup Parameters ..................................................................................... 31
Additional Conformance Considerations.............................................................. 32
SEALING AND AUDIT TRAILS......................................................................................... 32
Physical Seal............................................................................................................. 33
Audit Trails ............................................................................................................... 33
OIML Audit Trail ................................................................................................. 34
Calibration Audit Trail.......................................................................................... 34
Setup Audit Trail................................................................................................... 34
Viewing Audit Trail Parameters ........................................................................... 34
OMIL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 34
Enabling OIML Operation.................................................................................... 35
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................. 35
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 36
OPERATIONAL ERRORS .................................................................................................. 36
SETUP MODE ERRORS .................................................................................................... 36
HARDWARE ERRORS ...................................................................................................... 37
CALIBRATION ERRORS ................................................................................................... 38
COMMUNICATION ERRORS............................................................................................. 38

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CHAPTER 1: REFERENCE
This chapter describes the function of the keypad. Also tables show the connections for
the second scale and comm ports.
Keypad Functions
All of the keys perform different functions. Some keys have more than one
function.
34567
Act as soft keys which will perform a specific function. Refer to the text on the
display for the function of each soft key.
:
Subtracts the weight of the tare from the displayed weight. Commonly used for
removing the weight of a container.
<
Performs a gross zero and displays the gross mode.
9
Performs a sample for an accurate parts counting and calculates an average piece
weight.

Toggles the units of measure between lb, kg, g, ounce, etc.

Selects between all enabled scales. Will display current scale number.
=
Print data from a specified communication port.
>
Select among modes such as Gross, Net, Tare, Quantity and Average Piece
Weight.
K
Clear the entry buffer or answer “NO” to a question.

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
Enter data or answer “YES” to a question.
;
Enter alpha or numeric characters or a combination of both depending on the
ALPHA key parameter configuration..
8
Turn the scale on or off.
J- H, I
Numeric keys used to manually enter a value for tare weight, average piece
weight, sample size etc.
Back Panel Connections
Connections for a second scale, Com1 and Com 2 ports are standard with the Model 675.
Connector pin outs are provided in the tables below. Refer to Table 2 below for the pin of
Com 3 and Com 4 ports (optional).
Table 1: Scale 2 DB 9 Connector Pin Out
If a load cell with a 4 wire cable is being used jumpers will need to be installed between
the sense and excitation. The jumpers will be installed on the DB9 connector being
installed on the load cell cable. Refer to Table 1 for pin number designation.
DB9 pin designation Function Load Cell Cable
1 + Signal 4 or 6 wire
2 - Signal 4 or 6 wire
3 + Sense 4 wire (connect a wire jumper to pin 8)
4 - Sense 4 wire (connect a wire jumper to pin 9)
5 - Excitation 4 or 6 wire
6 + Excitation 4 or 6 wire
7 Chassis Ground 4 or 6 wire
8 + Excitation 4 wire (connect a wire jumper to pin 3)
9 - Excitation 4 wire (connect a wire jumper to pin 4)

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Table 2: Communication Ports 1 -4 Pin Out
DB9 pin
designation
Function
Com 1
Function
Com 2
Function
Com 3
Function
Com 4
1 No connection TTL No connection No connection
2 RXD RXD RXD RXD
3 TXD TXD TXD TXD
4 + 5V + 5V + 5V + 5V
5 ISO Ground Ground Ground Ground
6 Ground Ground Ground Ground
7 RTS RTS No connection No connection
8 CTS CTS CTS No connection
9 Remote Key 1 Remote Key 2 No connection No connection