PCE Instruments PCE-EP 30P1-ICA User manual

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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Technical specifications ...................................................................... 2
3Technical drawings...............................................................................3
3.1 PCE-EP P1 series (platform size 400x500 mm) ............................................................... 3
3.2 PCE-EP P2 series (platform size 500x600 mm) ............................................................... 4
3.3 Display............................................................................................................................. 5
4Structure of the platform scales.......................................................... 6
5Key description .....................................................................................9
6Commissioning ................................................................................... 10
7Menu.....................................................................................................14
8Connection options ............................................................................32
9Connecting the balance to the PCE-BP1 printer .............................41
10 Connecting the balance to the USB data logger PCE-USM............42
11 Warranty...............................................................................................44
12 Disposal ...............................................................................................44

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you usethe device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the rangesstated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Before each use, please check the platform scale by measuring a known quantity.
•Make sure that you use a suitable surfacethat does not transmit vibration or stand near
heavy machinery.
•Avoid unstable power sources.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Technical specifications
PCE-EP 30P
PCE-EP 150P
Weighing range
Max.1 = 15 kg / Max.2 = 30 kg
Dual range scales**
Max.1 = 60 kg / Max.2 = 150 kg
Dual range scales**
Resolution
up to 15 kg = 2 g
over 15 kg …30 kg = 5 g
up to 60 kg = 10 g
over 60 kg …150 kg = 20 g
Measurement
uncertainty
±3 d (three times the resolution)
Platform size
PCE-EP P1 series 400 x 500 mm
PCE-EP P2 series 500 x 600 mm
Tare function
Multiple tare over the full weighing range
Functions
-Freely adjustable measuring unit kg / ...
-PEAK / MAX weighing function
-Summing function
-Piece counting function
-Animal weighing function
-Limit value weighing function MIN / OK / MAX
-Container weighing function (zero setting / initial weight display)
-Filter function
-Animal weighing function
-Hold function (automatic or manual)
-Automatic power off function (can be deactivated)
-Integrated clock for time and date transfer, e. g. to printer
Interface
RS-232 bidirectional / D-SUB 9 female
Optional at extra charge:
4 potential-free outputs LO / OK / HI / *value stable*
adjustable as pulse signal or continuous signal
+ analogue output 4-20 mA, resolution 1/1000
Display
LCD with 25 mm digit height
Units of
measurement
kg / lb
and a freely adjustable weighing unit such as kg/m
Cable length to
display
approx. 160 cm + plug
Power supply
6 V / 4.5 Ah battery or
9 V / 1.2 A mains adaptor plug 5.5 x 2.5 G
(current consumption approx. 70 mA)
with optional switching contacts/analogue output, rechargeable
battery operation is not possible →mains adaptor 12 V
Protection class
IP54

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Dual range balance**
A dual range balance is a balance that has two weighing ranges with two different resolutions.
The advantage of such dual-range platform scales is the higher resolution in the lower weighing
range without having to do without the high weighing range.
3 Technical drawings
3.1 PCE-EP P1 series (platform size 400x500 mm)
Operating
conditions
0 ... + 40 °C / 10 ... 80 % RH
Weight
PCE-EP P1 series approx. 14 kg
PCE-EP P2 series approx. 25.5 kg
Shipping
dimensions
PCE-EP P1 series approx. 820 x 540 x 180 mm / 16.5 kg
PCE-EP P2 series approx. 780 x 780 x 220 mm / 28 kg

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3.2 PCE-EP P2 series (platform size 500x600 mm)

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3.3 Display

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4 Structure of the platform scales
The scope of delivery includes all
necessary parts and tools to make the
balance ready for operation.
Scope of delivery:
1. Weighing platform
2. Support tube
3. Display
4. U-shape display holder
5. Tools and screws
6. Tube-diplay holder
Take out the weighing platform (7)from
the packaging and remove the
stainless steel weighing platform. (8)
It is possible to use the scales with or
without the support tube.
If you wish to use them without the
support tube, follow the steps
described under TRANSPORTATION
LOCK below and then detach the
support tube mount (10) from the
weighing platform.
If you wish to set up the scale with the
support tube, insert the cable (9)
through the tube (2).
Then use the screws (5) supplied to
fasten the support tube (2) in the
support tube mount (10).

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Now the cable (9) must be guided
through the tube-display holder (6)
and then through the U-shape display
holder (4).
Before the brackets (4) (6) are
screwed together, the cable length
must be selected in a way that the
display can be adjusted easily and
safely.
The rest of the cable (9) should be
safely stored in the support tube (2).
The cable should be bent as little as
possible to avoid cable breaks.
The display (3) must now be screwed
onto the U-shape display holder (4).
The inclination of the display can be
varied with the adjusting screws.
The cable (9) must then be plugged
into the corresponding socket (11) on
the rear of the display and screwed into
place.

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TRANSPORTATION
LOCK
To protect the load cell from overload
during transport, the balance is
equipped with a transport lock. This is
in the form of 4 screws (13) located
between the upper and lower frames
(12).
In order to be able to weigh goods,
make sure that the 4 screws are
mounted at each corner with a gap of
approx. 3 … 5 mm between the lower
and upper frames.
Remember that these screws are a
mechanical overload protection device
and should not be unscrewed too far.
Finally, the balance must be aligned
horizontally. To do this, turn the
adjustable feet (14) of the weighing
platform until the level indicator (15)
shows a level position and the balance
stands stably.
Then place the weighing surface (8)
on the frame and start weighing.
After setting up the platform scales, check the
gravitational range of the place of installation in
the scales. You will find this function in the
internal menu under "C37.
To find out what the gravitational range is at your place of installation, contact your local
weights and measures office.

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5 Key description
"ON / OFF"
By pressing the "ON / OFF" key, the scales can be switched ON. Pressing
the "ON / OFF" key for a longer period of time switches off the scales.
"HOLD"
With the "HOLD" key, the weight shown in the display can be frozen. By
repeatedly pressing the "HOLD" key, the display switches to normal
weighing mode.
This function is used to record the value even if the sample is no longer on
the scales, e. g. to enter it in the documents.
"TOTAL"
With the "TOTAL" key, the weight can be totalized ( + ). This key can also
be used to display the total weight ( TOTAL ).
In menu mode, the key is used to exit a function ( ESC ).
"PCS" (piece counting function)
With the "PCS" key, you can count articles of equal weight by determining
the weight.
In menu mode, the key is used to move to the left ( ← ).
"GW / NW"
With the "GW / NW" key, you can view the "GROSS / NET" weight. This
weight is the weight considering the TARE mass.
In menu mode, the key is used to move to the right ( → ).

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"TARE"
Press the "TARE" key to tare the displayed weight.
In menu mode, the key is used to decrease a value ( ↓ ).
"ZERO"
Use the "ZERO" function to zero the weight in the display. In contrast to
TARE, this is not taken into account for the GROSS / NET weight.
In menu mode, the key is used to increase a value ( ↑ ).
"PRINT"
With the "PRINT" key, the data can be sent to a printer or PC via the RS-232
interface.
In menu mode, the key serves as a confirmation key ( ↵"ENTER" ).
6 Commissioning
6.1.1 Switching on and off
1. Switch on the balance:
Press and hold the key until the balance switches on. The display will then
perform a self-test and then go into normal weighing mode. As soon as the stability
symbol (see picture) appears in the display, you can start weighing.
If the balance does not respond, check the power supply to the display. If the stability
symbol does not appear, check the base and level the balance.
2. Turn it off:
Press and hold the key until the scale turns off.

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6.1.2 "ZERO“
When the balance is switched on, the initial weight should always be ZERO in order to
obtain correct measurement results. For this purpose, the balance automatically filters out
any loads so that 0 kg is always shown in the display when the balance is started.
If there is no zero in the display, the "ZERO" key must be used to zero the display.
This zeroed value is not taken into account in the gross / net evaluation.
If the zero function is active, →0← appears at the bottom left side of the display.
If you wish to have the existing weight displayed after starting the scales, as is useful for
weighing containers, for example, some items must be changed in menu mode (see
menus C07 / C08 / C09 and C05 to determine the internal zero point).
6.1.3 "TARE"
This function enables the determination of the GROSS / NET weight. This means that the
scale is able to take the weight of the pallet into account.
To do this, place the empty pallet on the scales and press the "TARE" key.
If a tare weight is entered, the display shows “Tare”.
ATTENTION: The weighing range is not increased by taring, so if you have a 30 kg
scale and tare 10 kg, you only have a weighing range of 20 kg left.

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6.1.4 "GROSS"
When the "TARE" function is used, the weight can be shown in the display as NET or GREAT
weight, i. e. the weight with or without the pallet.
To do this, simply press the "GROSS" key and the display will show the corresponding
weight with the additional information whether it is the NET or the GROSS weight. The gross
weight appears for a short time and then automatically returns to the net weight.
NET GROSS
6.1.5 "TOTAL"
This function allows adding several weights. It is useful for monitoring the loading of vehicles, for
example. Just press the "TOTAL" key when the balance has calculated the weight. After
pressing the "TOTAL" key, the display shows "n 001".
This means that a weighing has been saved to the totalizing memory. Each time the
"TOTAL" key is pressed, the value increases. If the function is active, the message →Total←
appears in the lower part of the display.
In order to check the total, the "PRINT" and " TOTAL" keys must be pressed
simultaneously. The display will then briefly show the number of saved values, e. g. "n008" = 8
values, and then the total sum.
To exit this indication and enter normal weighing mode, press and hold the "TOTAL" key
until →CLr n← appears in the display. Here, it is possible to clear the totalizing memory by
using the "ZERO" key to change →CLr n← (Clear No) to →CLr Y← (Clear Yes) and
confirm with the "PRINT" key. Exit the function via →CLr n← (Delete No); then you can
continue with the totalizing function.

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6.1.6 "COUNT“
This function enables you to count parts of equal weight. To do this, a unit weight must first be
entered, which is then divided by the total weight. The piece weight is saved by a reference
weighing. This means that some of the parts to be counted must first be placed on the scale and
the number of reference parts on the scale must be confirmed.
Press the "COUNT" key on the scale display. The display will now show →PCS 0←. By
pressing the "ZERO" key, the number of reference parts can now be changed. 5 / 10 / 20
/ 50 / 100 / 200 and 500 are available for selection. (The higher the number of reference parts,
the better the mean value for the piece count and thus the later count). Now the number of
previously selected reference parts must be placed on the scale and confirmed with the
"PRINT" key. The display then shows the number of pieces and the piece counting unit
→PCS←.
By pressing the "COUNT" key repeatedly, the display returns to normal weighing mode
and the unit changes from →PCS← to →kg←. You can now always use this key to switch
between the two functions. The unit weight is deleted when the balance is switched off.
If a new piece weight is to be determined, press the "COUNT" key and the "PRINT"
key simultaneously. This will take you back to the position where you can select the reference
quantity 5 / 10 / 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 or 500.

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7 Menu
The platform scale offers a variety of other adjustment and function options via the internal
menu. Here, for example, the settings for container weighing / animal weighing / weight
monitoring / interface communication etc. can be set. However, please bear in mind that
incorrect basic settings such as incorrect adjustment of the scale can lead to incorrect
measurements of the scale. The settings depend on the use of the platform scales and may
differ considerably from the standard settings.
To access the internal menu, press the "HOLD" key and the "PRINT" key
simultaneously. The display will then show →C 01←.
"ZERO" and "TARE" keys change the number.
"COUNT" and "GROSS" keys change the position.
"PRINT" key confirms the entry or enters the function.
"TOTAL" key exits the function.

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The following table lists the functions and setting options that are indicated by the numeric code.
You can select these individual functions with the keys listed above and adapt them to your
requirements.
To exit the menu, use the key to make sure that the scale accepts the settings. If you exit
the menu with the ON/OFF key, the settings are not accepted.
Menu item
Setting options
Procedur
e
C 01
Calibration
weight unit
selection
No possibility because "kg" is fixed
C 1 1 = kg
C 1 2 = lb
To change the
displayed
measuring unit,
parameterize
"C40".
C 02
Decimal place
setting
C 2 0 = none
C 2 1 = one digit [0.0]
C 2 2 = two digits [0.00]
C 2 3 = three digits [0.000]
C 2 4 = four digits [0.0000]
Enter the
function "C 02"
with the
"PRINT" key.
Select the
setting with the
"ZERO" ↑ and
"TARE" ↓ keys.
Confirm with
"PRINT" key.
C 03
Setting the
resolution steps
[d]
C 3 1 = steps of one [0.01]
C 3 2 = steps of two [0.02]
C 3 5 = steps of five [0.05]
C 3 10 = steps of ten [0.10]
C 3 20 = steps of twenty [0.20]
C 3 50 = steps of fifty [0.50]
Enter the
function "C 03"
with the
"PRINT" key.
Select the
setting with the
"ZERO" ↑ and
"TARE" ↓ keys.
Confirm with
"PRINT" key.
C 04
Weighing range
setting
[MAX]
Here you can enter the number that
corresponds to the MAX load of the scales, e. g.
150.00
(The entry is in kg, see C 01)
Enter the
function "C 04"
with the
"PRINT" key.
Set the number
with the "ZERO"

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↑ and "TARE" ↓
keys and the
"COUNT" ←
and "GROSS"
→ keys.
Confirm with
"PRINT" key
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Return to
normal weighing
mode using the
"TOTAL" key
C 05
Zero point
setting
The zero point is the point at which the balance
should display 0 kg. This is useful if the balance
has been modified, e. g. by an additional
construction.
If the display shows the error message
"nnnnnnnnn", the zero point is shifted and
should be readjusted as described on the right.
C 5 0 = no adjustment
C 5 1 = setting the zero point for the following
calibration
C 5 2 = adjusting the zero point without
having to recalibrate the balance
Enter the
function "C 05"
with the
"PRINT" key.
Depending on
the purpose of
the zero point,
the platform
must be empty
or fitted with the
construction.
Select the
function (0/1/2)
with "ZERO" ↑
and "TARE" ↓.
Confirm with
"PRINT" key
(the display
shows “CAL 9”
and the
countdown
starts)
When the
display shows
"0" again,
confirm with the
"PRINT" key.
The display then
shows the next
menu item "C
06"
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Return to
normal weighing
mode by
pressing the
"TOTAL" key.

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C 06
Calibrating the
scales
If the balance displays deviating weights, a new
calibration/adjustment may be helpful. However,
you should always carry out zero adjustment "C
05" before you perform this adjustment.
C 6 0 = no adjustment
C 6 1 = single point adjustment
(adjustment with only one weight)
C 6 2 = multipoint adjustment
(adjustment with up to 7 weights)
C 6 3 = *****************
Before adjusting the balance, make sure that it
is level on a solid surface and that the cells and
platform are free. (transport lock, etc.)
Then the weights should be prepared for the
adjustment - we recommend at least 2/3 of the
total load as adjustment weight.
Multipoint adjustment is the best way to achieve
the highest possible accuracy of the balance.
If the balance changes location frequently, the
gravity settings under "C36" and "C37" should
be observed.
Enter the
function "C 06"
with the
"PRINT" key.
Select the
function
(0/1/2/3) with
"ZERO" ↑ and
"TARE" ↓.
Confirm with the
"PRINT" key
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"C6 1" Single
point adjustment
The display
shows "SPAn"
and then
"000150". Here
you must set the
calibration
weight that will
be used. Then
place the weight
on the scales
and press
"PRINT".
The display will
then show “CAL
9”and the
countdown will
begin. Then the
display will
show "CAL End"
and this must be
confirmed with
the "PRINT"
key.
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"C6 2"
Multipoint
adjustment
The display
briefly shows
"SPAn" and
then "LnE 2".
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weights used for
multi-point
adjustment.
Set the number
with "ZERO" ↑
and "TARE" ↓.
Confirm with
"PRINT" key.
The display
shows "bdno
01" and then
"001000". Here
the weight of the
first adjustment
point must be
set, then put the
weight on the
scale and press
the "PRINT"
key.
(The display
shows “CAL 9”
and the
countdown
starts)
Then "bdno 02"
appears and the
procedure is as
described above
("bdno 01" until
the number of
pre-set
adjustment
points is
reached.)
Then "CAL End"
appears in the
display and this
must be
confirmed with
the "PRINT"
key.
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Return to
normal weighing
mode by
pressing the
"TOTAL" key.