Kilotech Abacus AB30 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Contents subject to change without notice
Version 01.02
01/2016
Ce manuel est disponible en français à www.kilotech.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3
General Precautions .................................................................................................................. 4
Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking and setup ................................................................................................................. 6
Contents.................................................................................................................................... 6
Communication ports ................................................................................................................ 7
Control box (optional)................................................................................................................ 7
Signal Output port .....................................................................................................................................7
Display and keypad.................................................................................................................... 8
Faceplate....................................................................................................................................................8
Symbols on Display ....................................................................................................................................8
Keypad .......................................................................................................................................................9
Operations ...............................................................................................................................10
Turn on/off...............................................................................................................................................10
BATTERY OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................10
Switch between platform.........................................................................................................................10
Sampling ..................................................................................................................................................11
Store/Program Unit Weight in Memory...................................................................................................12
Recall Unit Weight from Memory ............................................................................................................13
TARE .........................................................................................................................................................14
Weight/Quantity Accumulation...............................................................................................................15
Program High/Low Range ........................................................................................................................17
Service mode............................................................................................................................19
Auto off ....................................................................................................................................................19
Change Unit of Measure ..........................................................................................................................19
Backlight...................................................................................................................................................20
Unit Weight Recalculation........................................................................................................................20
Transmit Mode Setting.............................................................................................................................20
Baud Rate Setting.....................................................................................................................................21
Label Format ............................................................................................................................................21
Check Alarm Style ....................................................................................................................................22
Zero Tracking Range.................................................................................................................................22
Zero Display Range...................................................................................................................................23
Stable Filter..............................................................................................................................................23
Zero Return Range ...................................................................................................................................25
RS232 Output ...........................................................................................................................25
Format:.....................................................................................................................................................25
Pinout.......................................................................................................................................................25
Transmit Format.......................................................................................................................................25
Variables...................................................................................................................................................26
Error codes ...............................................................................................................................27

Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Kilotech Scale. We appreciate your business and hope that you will enjoy using your
scale. Should you require support, please contact your local dealer from whom you have purchased.
Happy Weighing!

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General Precautions
Avoid lengthy exposure to heat
or cold.
Allow the scale to acclimate to normal room temperature before
use.
Allow sufficient warm up time.
Turn the scale on and wait for a few minutes to allow the internal
components a chance to stabilize before weighing.
Do not leave a load or weight
on a scale for a prolonged
period of time.
Do not tamper with the scale
yourself.
This will void the warranty. Contact your local distributor to
properly repair your scale.
Do not dissemble the scale
yourself.
This will void the warranty. Contact your local distributor to
properly repair your scale.
Do not load beyond max cap
the maximum weight limit.
Do not pull the plug by its cord
when unplugging.
Do not use the scale near fire or
corrosive gas.
Do not spill water or immerse
in water.
Avoid placing the scale near a
heater.
It could cause a fluctuation to the indicator reading.
Always make sure to use a
Kilotech approved adapter.
Do not drop the scale or apply
a sudden shock.
Do not drag the scale.
Avoid exposing to other
electromagnetic devices.
These devices emit RF and can cause unstable readings. If your
scale should perform poorly, try moving the scale to a different
room or location.
Level the scale or make sure it
is on an even surface.
A scale used on an uneven surface may provide an unstable
reading.
Scale should be used within
stated temperature & humidity
limits.
The scale should always be
used in an environment which
is free from excessive air
currents, corrosives, vibration
and temperature or humidity
extremes.

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Specifications
Product Number
851212
Product Name
Abacus AB30
Capacity
30 kg/ 60 lb
Graduation
0.5 g / 0.001 lb
Weighing Modes
g/kg, lb
Display
19 mm high, 6 digits, 7 segment LCD.
Back Light
LED Backlight: colors change in check-weighing and
count modes to indicate different check status
Auto Power Off
Yes
Power
12Vdc 800mA AC adaptor / interchangeable sealed
lead acid battery
Battery
6Vdc4AH lead-acid battery
Product Dimensions
320 × 310 × 120mm/ 12.5" x 12.2" x 4.7"
Platter Size
290 × 215mm / 11.4" x 8.4"
Operating Temperature / Humidity
0° C - 40° C / 32° F - 104° F / <90% RH non condensing
RS232
Bidirectional RS232
Zero Range
+/- 4 %
Tare Range
Full capacity by subtraction
Stabilization Time
≤ 2 seconds
Calibration
Automatic external calibration with kg & lb mass
Safe Overload Capacity
120% of capacity
External platform capable
Yes
Options
Control box, traffic light

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Unpacking and setup
Remove the scale from the box and place it on a firm, level surface.
Avoid locations with rapid temperature changes, excessive dust, moisture, air currents, vibrations,
electromagnetic fields, heat or direct sunlight.
Adjust the leveling feet until the bubble is centered in the circle of the level indicator (located on the front
panel).
NOTE: Ensure that the scale is level each time its location is changed.
Before using the scale for the first time, the internal rechargeable battery should be charged for at least 12
hours.
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the power input receptacle underneath the scale. Plug the AC adapter
into a power outlet and the battery will begin charging.
This product comes equipped with a protection screw to protect the scale during transportation. Prior to
first use, remove the protection screw. Please refer to the drawing below.
If the scale will be stored or transported in the future, save the packaging material and re-install the
protection screw to ensure the best possible protection for the scale.
Contents
Scale
6Vdc4AH lead-acid battery (installed in scale housing)
12Vdc/800mA UL adapter with positive center
Manual

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Communication ports
The AB-30 has connectors that are located at the left side of the bottom housing.
Bidirectional RS-232, which can be connected to PC, printer, or control box
9-pins connector for a remote platform.
.
Control box is optional
RS232(PC, Printer) and Control box cannot be connected to the scale at the same time.
Control box (optional)
Use the included cable to connect the signal input port with the scale.
Signal Output port
Location of the connectors
Remote platform
RS232 or Control box*
Scale with control box
output port
Signal Input
Port for power
adaptor
There are three section controllers:
C1A、C1B (LO)
C2A、C2B (OK)
C3A、C3B (HI)
The signal output port can be connected
to a lamp, buzzer, annunciator, etc.

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Display and keypad
Faceplate
Symbols on Display
Stable annunciator
Zero annunciator
Net weight annunciator
Weight unit annunciator
Weight unit annunciator
Weight unit annunciator
Local /remote platform annunciator
Unit weight error annunciator
Sample weight error annunciator
High weight annunciator
High weight annunciator
High weight annunciator
Accumulative mode annunciator
Low bat indicator
Charging annunciator

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Keypad
: Numeric keys
: Decimal point key
Set the backlight on or off*
: Clear out the displayed numeric readings
Exit from setting mode
: Input the sampling size
: Short press: Confirm known unit weight of ítem to be counted
Long press: Save unit weight in memory
: Set weight check range
: Recall: Total weight, count & accumulation times
Print: Print displayed or the total accumulated values
Enter: Confirm value in program mode
: Used to set the scale to zero
: Add current weight to accumulation
: Switch between local or remote platform
:Short press: Used to tare the scale
Long press: P.Tare used to preset known container’s weight
Program mode: Select desired value in setting mode
*Only available when backlight has been set to manual

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Operations
Turn on/off
Make sure the scale platter is empty. The switch is located on the right side of the scale. I= on O = off.
The scale will start to count down from nine to zero and will display the max capacity of the scale in the WEIGHT
display. Once the scale shows all zero’s it is ready for use.
Note:
Please allow for a warm-up for 15~30 minutes to get optimal performance.
BATTERY OPERATION
The battery life is approximately 40 hours. When the battery needs charging, an indicator “Battery Low” will be
displayed on the COUNT display.
The battery must be charged when the symbol appears. To charge the battery, simply attach the power supply to
the scale and plug it in. The scale does not need to be turned on.
There is an LED to indicate the status of battery charging on the right of display. If the LED is Green the battery has
Green is full
Yellow is charging
Red is empty
When the battery fails to hold a full charge, contact your distributor for a replacement.
Note: When the scale is stored for prolonged period, the battery should be recharged every 3 months.
Switch between platform
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment



Press
The annunciator in the
weight screen will switch
from local to remote



Press
The annunciator in the
weight screen will switch
from remote to local



If the remote platform is
NOT connected to the scale,
the scale display will show
E2.
NOTE: default platform is
LOCAL.

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Sampling
Unit Weight is not known
In the example below a sample of 200.00 items at 1 gram each is used
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count Display
Keys used
Comment
.


Place know amount of
items on the platter
.


Press
Input the sample quantity
of the item on the platter
(Count display will flash)
.


Press
Press the sample key
.
.

The scale is ready to use
Note: The larger the sample size, the more accurate the piece count
Press sample key to recalculate unit weight during counting process
Unit Weight is known
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
.


Press
To confirm press
Value in Count display will
flash
.


The scale is ready to use

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Store/Program Unit Weight in Memory
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
.


Provide unit weight
(See sampling)
.


Press
Long press Unit
Weight/Save
.


Press
To confirm press
Enter an address cell
Example: 200
.


The scale is ready for use

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Recall Unit Weight from Memory
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment/Description
.


Scale is at 0
.


Press
Enter an address cell
Example: 200
.


To confirm press twice
Enter an address cell
Example: 200
.


The scale is ready to use

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TARE
Platter tare
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
.


Place the receptacle (box,
bowl etc…) on the scale
.


Press
Press Tare to deduct the
weight of the item on the
platter
.


The scale is ready to use.

Press
Remove all items from the
platter.
Press the TARE key to clear
the tare
Keyboard tare
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
.


Press
Long press the TARE key
.


Press
To confirm press
Input the container’s known
weight

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.


Scale ready to use
Press
Remove all items from the
platter.
Press the TARE key to clear
the tare
Weight/Quantity Accumulation
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment/Description
.


Place items to be weighed/
counted on the platter
.


Press
Press the Add key






Weight display =
total weight
Unit weight =
number of accumulations
Weight screen =
Total amount of pieces
.


Press
Remove items and place
next items on platter
Press the Add key




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Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment/Description
.


Weight display =
total weight
Unit weight =
number of accumulations
Weight screen =
Total amount of pieces
Repeat until all items have been accumulated
.


Press
To clear press
Press TOTAL/PRINT/ENTER
key to enter into
accumulation status mode
and press CLEAR/EXIT key
to clear all accumulated
data.
Note: scale needs to return to zero for accumulation
To view the total accumulative weight/count press

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Program High/Low Range
The Hi –Lo range can be set for check counting or weighting.
Depending on the settings programmed: The scale can warn the operator by one or more features:
Annunciator in count screen
Changing color display
Buzzer
Remote peripheral (if control box is connected)
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
.


Press ALARM key to start



Press
To confirm press
Set
High
limit
Pieces
Use whole numbers
Weight
Use decimal point



To confim press
Set
Low
limit
Pieces
Use whole numbers
Weight
Use decimal point



For pieces
For weight

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To disable the High/Low feature: set the High and Low limit to zero
When the backlight type is set to be “Auto” (Please refer to Page 18)
The scale will use three colors for check-weight/count.
Red: The weight/ count on the pan is greater than the High limit.
Green: The weight/count on the pan is within the High-Low limits
Yellow : The weight/count on the pan is smaller than the Low limit.
When the backlight type is set to “Manual”the color is always in green

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Service mode
To enter the service or programming function mode press 4x the key during count down (selft check)
The menu has the following chapters:
Or press to return to normal mode
Auto off
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment



To see options avalible
Press
To select and go to the
next step press
(2min., 5 min.,8 min., and
0 )
(Default setting: 0)
Change Unit of Measure
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment



To see options avalible
Press
To select and go to the
next step press
Units of measure
(0=kg or g, 1= lb )
(Default setting: 0)

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Backlight
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment



To see options avalible
Press
To select and go to the
next step press
Backlight type
(0=auto, 1= manual backlight )
(Default setting: 0)
Unit Weight Recalculation
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment



To see options avalible
Press
To select and go to the
next step press
Recalculation mode
(0=disable, 1= enable )
(Default setting: 0)
Transmit Mode Setting
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment



To see options avalible
Press
To select and go to the
next step press
Type
0=output disabled
1=auto-transmit
2=auto-transmit
(for a label printer,)
3=transmit by print key
4=transmit by print key