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
part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
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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: 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

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CHAPTER 2: CONFIGURATION
The GSE 675 Precision Counting Scale comes from the factory with the Application
Menu enabled. This is where you will choose the preferred method of parts counting. See
the explanations of each method below. After each counting method are the instructions
for setting up that method.
Refer to Chapter 3: Operation for operating instructions of each method.
Figure 1: Counting Method Choices
F1 Soft Key- Quick Count
The QUICK COUNT mode is designed for performing a quick sample and count. The
soft keys are used in secession from left to right to increase speed and ease of parts
counting. Basic functionality is offered to simplify operation. Below are the available soft
keys and an explanation of their purpose in the QUICK COUNT mode.
Sample – Uses default sample size and prompts user to add that many pieces
Count – Gives access to the quantity mode.
Accum (accumulate) – Maintains a total of quantity accumulations. The
current quantity is added to this total each time an accumulation is done.
Print – Send specific information to a printer, computer or other peripheral
devices.
Setup – Access setup menus, see page 7 for further details.
F1
F2
F5
F3
F4

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Setup the QUICK COUNT Mode
1. Press 3from the APPLICATION MENU. The display will come up with an
explanation of the QUICK COUNT menu.
2. At this time you can choose the QUICK COUNT mode by pressing the 
(YES) or return to the APPLICATION MENU by pressing the 7softkey
(Exit) or K(NO).
3. The QUICK COUNT file will load automatically and return to the QUICK
COUNT mode.
F2 Soft Key- GSE Custom
Presently APW LOOKUP is the only application offered under GSE Custom. New
modes will be added in the near future. Please check out the GSE website gse-inc.com for
new updates.
The APW LOOKUP offers the flexibility of storing and recalling part numbers. The
average piece weight and part description will be stored and recalled with the part
number.
APW LOOKUP
Sample - Uses default sample size and prompts user to add that many pieces.
Store – Store a part number with average piece weight and description.
Rec/New – Add a new part number or recall a part number from the database.
Desc – Add a part description.
Setup - Access setup menus, see page 10 for further details.
F2
F4
F5
F3
F1

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Setup the APW LOOKUP Mode
1. Press the 4from the APPLICATION MENU. The display will come up with
an explanation of the APW LOOKUP menu.
2. At this time you can choose the APW LOOKUP mode by pressing the 
(YES) or return to the menu choices by pressing the 7softkey (Exit) or K
(NO).
3. The APW LOOKUP file will load and will return to the APW LOOKUP mode.
F3 Soft Key- GSE Default
If the preprogrammed applications are not going to be used, than the Model 675 should
be factory defaulted. This mode will reset the Model 675 to GSE factory default status.
The preset applications will be lost but can be reestablished at parameter 65002 (See
technical reference manual for more details).
The Model 675 can still be used as a parts counter after it is factory defaulted. Refer to
page 21 for more details on simple counting.
Setup the GSE DEFAULT Mode
1. Press 5from the APPLICATION MENU prompt. The display will give an
explanation of the GSE DEFAULT.
2. Press (YES) to accept the choice of GSE DEFAULT and continue or press
Kto cancel the default and return to the APPLICATION MENU.
3. If you chose to continue with the default in step 2 the display will ask ARE YOU
SURE? Either press (YES) to default the unit or press Kto cancel the
default and return to the APPLICATION MENU.

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Quick Count Configuration Setup Menu
Use the F5 Setup key from the QUICK COUNT screen to gain access to different menus.
SETUP
This menu was designed for accessing the items that will need to be changed the most
often. Below is an explanation of the choices in the menu. Follow the instructions on the
display for each key.
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT SETTING KEYPRESSES
CHANGE
SAMPLE
Change the default
sample size
10 Key in new sample size
and press Enter to
accept or F5 to escape
CLEAR
TOTALS
Clears the
accumulation registers
Not applicable Press Enter to clear
totals or Clr to escape
KEY-IN APW
Key in an average
piece weight for
sample
0 Key in new average
piece weight and press
Enter or F5 to escape
SETUP MENUS Continues on to the
Setup Menus
Not applicable
Change
Sample
Clear
Totals
Key-In
APW
Setup
Menus
Exit
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
Cal Display
Style
Print
Formats
Advance
Setup
Exit
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
See page 15 for complete
details on the Advanced
Setup Menu.
The YES key is the NO key is K.
Setup
F5

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SETUP MENUS
This is the next level of menus, which offer more advanced setup.
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT SETTING KEYPRESSES
CAL Calibration any of the
enabled scales
Not applicable Key in access code and
press Enter or press F5
to escape
DISPLAY
STYLE
Chose how the display
will appear
Display Style 2 Press either F1 or F2 to
chose the desired
display style or F5 to
escape
PRINT
FORMATS
Chose a preformatted
printout
Print Style 1 Use F3 and F4 to view
print format choices.
Press F5 to save the
format
ADVANCE
SETUP
Continues on to the
Advanced Setup Menu
Not applicable See page 15
CAL (CALIBRATION)
Refer to Chapter 4: Calibration on page 23 for complete instructions on calibrating the
Model 675.
DISPLAY STYLE
Choose one of the display types and press 7(EXIT) to save the change and return to
the main menu.
STYLE 1 – This is the classic GSE 2x5 display. The weight or quantity will be displayed
in larger font while the prompts will be to the right of the weight display.
STYLE 2 – This style incorporates the classic GSE 2x5 display along with two smaller
displays which will show other parameters. Press the >key from the QUICK COUNT
to toggle through the different parameter choices.
Large display Small Display Small Display
Gross Net Tare
Quantity Net Tare
Quantity Net Piece Weight
Quantity Tare Piece Weight
Quantity Accuracy Piece Weight
Quantity Accuracy Sample Size
Quantity Sample Size Piece Weight
Quantity Quantity Total Number of Accums

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PRESET PRINTOUTS
The preset print formats are viewable on the LCD display. Use the 5left arrow and
6right arrow keys to view all transmit styles. Chose the desired format by viewing it
on the screen. Press the 7(EXIT) key to save the format and return to the main menu.
Choice 1 Choice 2
Choice 3 Choice 4
Choice 5 Choice 6
Choice 7
Quantity: 30
APW: 0.1234
Tare: 1.515 lb
Quantity: 30
APW: 0.1234
Tare: 1.515
10:10:00 07/10/2003
Quantity: 30
Tare: 1.515
Scale # 2
Part#:
Quantity 55
APW 0.4481
Tare 1.623
10.025 lb Gross
2.500 lb Tare
7.525 lb Net
Quantity: 55
QTY Total: 510
Total Accums: 10
Part#:
Quantity 55
APW 0.4481
Tare 1.623
10:10:00 07/10/2003

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APW Lookup Configuration Setup Menu
Use the F5 Setup key from the APW LOOKUP screen to gain access to different menus.
Change
Sample
Delete
Part#
Key-In
APW
Setup
Menus
Exit
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
Cal Display
Style
Print
Menu
Advance
Setup
Exit
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
Print
Part#s
D-Load
Part#s
Print
Formats
Exit
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
See page 15
for complete
details.
Comm
1
Comm
2
Display Exit
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
Comm
1
Comm
2
Exit
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
Setup
F5

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SETUP
This menu was designed for accessing the items that will need to be changed the most
often. Below is an explanation of the choices in the menu. Follow the instructions on the
display for each key.
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT SETTING KEYPRESSES
CHANGE
SAMPLE
Change the default
sample size
10 Key in new sample size
and press Enter to accept
or F5 to escape
DELETE PART
#
Delete specified part
number
Will not show until a part
number is established
Key in part # and press
F3. Press F5 to enter the
setup. Press F2 to delete
part #.
KEY-IN APW
Key in an average
piece weight for
sample
0 Key in new average piece
weight and press Enter or
F5 to escape
SETUP MENUS Continues on to the
Setup Menus
Not applicable Press F4 to continue
SETUP MENUS
This is the next level of menus, which offer more advanced setup.
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT SETTING KEYPRESSES
CAL Calibration any of the
enabled scales
Not applicable Key in access code and
press Enter or press F5
to escape
DISPLAY
STYLE
Chose how the display
will appear
Style 2 Press either F1 – F4 to
chose the desired
display style or F5 to
escape
PRINT MENU
Choose what
information to print
out
Not applicable Continues on to the
Print Menu selections
ADVANCE
SETUP
Continues on to the
Advanced Setup Menu
Not applicable See page 15
CAL (CALIBRATION)
Refer to Chapter 4: Calibration on page 23 for complete instructions on calibrating the
Model 675.
The YES key is the NO key is K.

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DISPLAY STYLE
Different display styles are offered to help customize the Model 675 parts counter to fit
your needs. Choose one of the display types and press 7(EXIT) to save the change
and return to the main menu. By using the >select key several modes can be viewed
from the APW LOOKUP screen. See the section on Set Modes on page 13.
STYLE 1
The top display will show the weight or quantity in larger font while the second display
will show the part number in medium font. Press the >key from the APW LOOKUP
screen to toggle through the different parameter choices.
STYLE 2
This style incorporates the classic GSE 2x5 display and a second display, which will
show three other parameters. Press the >key from the APW LOOKUP screen to
toggle through the different parameter choices.
STYLE 3
This style incorporates the classic GSE 2x5 display along with three smaller displays
which will show four other parameters. Press the >key from the APW LOOKUP
screen to toggle through the different parameter choices.
Large display Medium display
Gross Part #
Net Part #
Tare Part #
APW (average piece weight) Part #
% Accuracy Part #
Last Sample Part #
Quantity Total Part #
# Accumulations Part #
Quantity Part #
Large display Small display Small display Small Display
Quantity Part# APW Description
Gross Part# APW Description
Net Part# APW Description
Tare Part# APW Description

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SET MODES
After choosing a display style there are several modes of operation (such as Gross and
Quantity) to choose from. These modes are accessible by using the >while viewing
the APW LOOKUP mode. The ability exists to enable or disable each choice.
1. Press 6to access the SET MODES menu.
2. Use the 3Next Mode key to toggle through the available modes.
3. Use the 4Enable Mode key to enable the mode.
4. Use the 5Disable Mode key to disable the mode.
5. Press 7to exit back into the APW LOOKUP screen.
PRINT MENU
Large display Small display Small display Small display
Quantity Gross Net Tare
Quantity Part# Piece Weight Tare
Quantity Net Tare Gross Total
Gross Part# % Accuracy Piece Weight
Quantity Part# % Accuracy APW x 100
Quantity Piece Weight % Accuracy Tare
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT SETTING KEYPRESSES
Print Part#s Print stored part
numbers to printer or
computer
Not applicable Print data to comm. 1, 2
or display. Use F1, F2
or F3
D-Load Part#s Download part
number, description,
average piece weight
and tare weight in
comma delimited
format
Not applicable Print data to comm. 1or
2. Use F1 or F2
Print Formats Chose a preformatted
printout style
Print Style 1 Use F3 and F4 to view
print format choices.
Press F5 to save the
format