Perin WeighMaster Farm Scale 700 Instruction Manual

Viale A. Moro, 7
2684 CODOGNO (LO)  ITALY
Tel. + 39 - 0377 - 43.70.33 Fax 43.70.46
www.farmscale.com
e-mail: [email protected]

USERS' HANDBOOK
mod. 700/710
English

INDICE
page
Safety regulations for system installation and maintenance.............................3
Connections........................................................................................................3
Disposal of the device.........................................................................................3
Description of the device..................................................................................4
Messages on display.................................................................................................
Maintenance..........................................................................................................
Battery test...........................................................................................................
Use as simple weight indicator...........................................................................6
Zeroing (tare)....................................................................................................6
Partial weighings...................................................................................................6
Selection of functions...........................................................................................6
Programming rations ..........................................................................................6
Programming loading in total values................................................................6
Loading ration N° 1 (total values)........................................................................8
Programming per number of animals...................................................................9
Loading ration N° 2 (number of animals)...........................................................10
Programming unloading groups....................................................................11
Unloading ration N° 3 (groups).........................................................................12
Extra Functions.........................................................................................................13
HOLD function (weight freeze).........................................................................13
Programmed weight restore function...............................................................13
Selecting automatic/manual passage...............................................................13
Storage function........................................................................................................13
Troubles and solutions.............................................................................................14
System representation....................................................................................1
Technical details...................................................................................................1
Accessories on demand....................................................................................16
Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................17
Warranty...............................................................................................................18
Indicator mod. 700/710

WARRANTY CONDITIONS: Warranty covers the material and manufacturing defects, and includes
both spare parts and manpower for the substitution at our warehouse. Warranty starts from the
purchasing date and has a validity of 24 months.
The possible freight charges have to be paid by the customer.
Warranty cannot be applied if the damages are due to improper installation, bad use, ill-treatment,
deterioration, lightnings, weather phenomena, over-voltage, over-current, insufficient or irregular
power supply. Moreover, warranty is not acknowledged if damages have been caused during the
transport from and to the customer, or if they are due to a use that is inconsistent with the
technical/safety measures demanded in the country where the device is used.
If, during the warranty period, one or more components are replaced - for the reparation - with
spare parts which are not supplied or approved by the producer, or in case reparation is carried
out by non-authorized people, Perin Weighmaster S.r.l. reserves the right to revoke immediately
the warranty with no further information.
Warranty is appliable only if there are the producer's label and anti-tamper label on the device.
Perin Weighmaster S.r.l. is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, caused to people
or things, due to the operator's inability or to a breakdown of the device with the consequent
stoppage of its use.
If spare parts not included in warranty (external covering, batteries, rubber parts) needed replacing,
their cost would be debited to the customer together with the corresponding labour cost.
In case of shipment, pack correctly the device and write down a brief explanation of the problem.

3 - Disposal of t e device
This symbol present on the product or on the handbook indicates that the product
cannot be thrown together with household garbage (European Directive 2002/96/EG).
The final user has to dispose of the device at a gathering place for recycling and
disposal of electrical and electronical devices. The separate refuse collection and
the correct recycling of the devices allow to protect the health of people and
ecosystem. For further information concerning gathering points for devices, contact
the local authority for the disposal of garbage or the distributor where the product
has been purchased.
1 - Safety regulations for system installation and maintenance
- Install only when power supply is disconnected.
- Do not install the device near heat sources or near strong magnetic fields.
- Disconnect the power supply cable from the weight indicator when you need to recharge the battery
of the means of transport.
- Immediately disconnect the power supply cable if the cables or the connectors are stripped or
damaged, if the system has particular problems or if there is liquid/humidity in the device.
- The tension should stay between 12V and 14V to avoid damaging the other parts of the system.
The device works correctly with tensions between 10V and 24V.
- Before cleaning the machine with high pressure waterjets, disconnect the cables, remove the weight
indicator from the machine and protect the connectors of the cables from water seepage.
Pay attention that the load cells, the junction box, the alarm and other accessories are not exposed
to direct waterjets.
If the device needs to be cleaned, use soft and lightly humid cloths.
Do not use sprays, solvents, abrasives, sharp or cutting objects which could damage the case.
- Do not open the device, to avoid losing the warranty right. For maintenance/reparation, address
to our company or to technical authorized staff.
- Before doing any welding on the machine, disconnect the cables.
To prevent welding current from passing through load cells, it is necessary to shortcircuit the body
of the load cells with a cable with adequate section and the earth of the welder must be connected
near the point where you weld.
2 - Connections
The device has got three connectors. From left to right: a pin connector for the connection of the
extension cable (LOAD CELLS), a 7 pin connector for the connection of remote displays (STARBUS),
a 3 pin connector for the connection of the power supply and alarm cable (POWER).
Before making connections, make sure that the device and the possible peripherals are off.
Before introducing any connector, make sure it is the right one and then connect it adequately
otherwise damages to the device could occur.
After having introduced the connector, screw the fixing ring.
To disconnect the cables from the plugs, rotate the upper ring anticlockwise, keeping the lower ring
steady. Pull out the connector. Do not pull the cable directly.

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700
20
20
Mod. 700
Kept pressed, it carries out
the battery test with
intermittent alarm
Memorizes the value of an
ingredient and displays the
following ingredient
Scrolls the ingredients of
the recipe
Holds the weight value Increases the value of the
digit
Holds the weight value
Passes from total to net and
viceversa (memorizes the
value, recalls the total
weight). Kept pressed, it
zeroes the scale (tare)
Zeroes the wrong values;
kept pressed, it goes back
to direct reading
Restores the value of a
programmed ingredient;
kept pressed, it goes back
to direct reading
Selects the functions of
recipes recall, programming
and storage
Memorizes the digit and
passes to the next one
Passes to the following
ingredient manual or
automatic
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE
indicators of recipe
and ingredient n°
operative keys
load cells connector
power supply
connector -
alarm output
weight value
and messages
on/off switch
function
indicators
DIRECT READING PROGRAMMING EXECUTING RECIPES
starbus connector
for remote display

Indicator mod. 700/710
MAINTENANCE
FarmScale mod. 700/710 do not require any regular maintenance, however it is necessary
to check the conditions of the weighing system periodically.
1) Make sure that there are no disturbing elements between the supporting chassis and the
platform or the container, the basin, the feeder, etc.
2) Make sure that the load cells are not damaged (no cracks nor dents), not rusty, not corroded
by acids.
3) Make sure that there is enough space between the chassis and the components of the
weighing systems; lubricate if necessary.
4) Make a test: load a weight on each corner, the displayed amount must be nearly the same.
) Make sure that the connectors are tight and that the cables are undamaged (no cuts nor
abrasions). Remember that, where food is stored or handled, small rodents often gnaw
cables which are situated in hidden or scarcely reachable places.
6) Check there is no oxidation or humidity on the connecting points.
7) Check that the silicone used to seal the different parts of the weighing system is intact
otherwise there could be water seepage.
BATTERY TEST
The battery test should be made periodically (entering voltage level to FarmScale mod.
700/710). To carry out this test, keep the key pressed; a "t" with the voltage value
of power supply will be displayed and the alarm will sound intermittently. Press once
again to have the direct weight reading.
MESSAGES ON DISPLAY
HEllo
tArE HoLd
out
t 12.
Err
Or-L Or-H
Start message
Low battery level
intermittent signal
Zeroing Blocked value
Damaged alarm output
Battery voltage
Zeroing mistake
Out of range (low) Out of range (high)
+-
cLr Storage cancellation

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USE AS SIMPLE WEIGHT INDICATOR
Switch the indicator on with the key and wait for a few seconds. After the HELLO
message, the indicator shows the model and the version and prepares itself for direct reading.
Load and you will immediately read the value corresponding to the loaded weight.
NB: in the beginning it might be necessary to adjust the zero, because the mechanical parts
of the system need some time to settle.
ZEROING (TARE)
Switch the indicator on, after a few seconds a value will be displayed. Keep the key
pressed until the display shows the message tArE. The indicator goes automatically to zero.
PARTIAL WEIGHINGS
To make loading of different ingredients easier, without using the alarm, press and
the display will visualize "0" with an indicator which will set on NET. Load the ingredient,
press again and the indicator will move to TOTAL so that the total loaded weight will
be shown. Follow this procedure for all the partial weighings (loading and unloading).
SELECTION OF FUNCTIONS
To change the function you only need to press .
The fixed announcer will move showing each time the selected function:
TOTAL / NET / EXECUTION / PROGRAMMING / STORAGE.
PROGRAMMING RATIONS
FarmScale Mod. 700/710 has a memory able to store programmes of 20 recipes of 20
ingredients each, which can be used for loading and unloading.
When executing the ration, the indicator automatically recognizes if a loading or unloading
is being carried out (LOAD/UNLO announcers); there will be an alarm both for loading and
for unloading. It is therefore possible to use the programming of recipes to manage different
unloading groups, too.
There are two different ways of setting the programming:
- in total values (the ingredients are expressed in total kilos)
- proportional to the number of animals (the ingredients are expressed per animal)
To write, recall, check and execute the programme, use the keys placed on the frontal panel.
The user should prepare a list of all the ingredients with their values in order to program the
recipe in a correct way.
PROGRAMMING LOADING IN TOTAL VALUES
The ingredients are introduced in total Kg. After the ration has been entered, before executing
it, it is still possible to change the total value with automatic adaptation of components.
e.g. - program the recipe n. 1 composed of the following ingredients: n. 1 of 110 kg, n. 2 of
22 kg, n. 3 of 1120 kg and n. 4 of 120 kg. Proceed in this way: switch on the indicator and
wait for a few seconds.

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1
t 0
PRESS
1
10000
1
10000
1
10010
1
10010
1
10110
1
20000
1
2000
1
2000
1
2022
1
30000
1
30020
1
30020
1
30120
1
30120
1
2002
1
2002
1
30000
DISPLAY
1
c0000
it confirms that you want to program recipe n. 1.
The number of animals is displayed and the first digit on the
right blinks
it confirms the number of animals is zero (the programming is
in total values) and displays ingredient n. 1
it memorizes the first digit (units) and moves to the
second one
it increases the second digit (tens)
it memorizes the second digit
it increases the third digit (hundreds)
it memorizes the value of ingredient n. 1
and displays the value of ingredient n. 2
it increases the value of the first digit (units)
it memorizes the first digit
it increases the value of the second digit (tens)
it memorizes the second digit
it increases the value of the third digit (hundreds)
it memorizes the value of ingredient n. 2
and displays the value of ingredient n. 3
it memorizes the first digit (units)
it increases the value of the second digit (tens)
it memorizes the second digit
it increases the value of the third digit (hundreds)
it memorizes the third digit
press it twice; the indicator sets on PROGRAM and the
recipe n. 1 with letter "t" (to indicate the total) will appear

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1
31120
1
40000
1
40000
1
40020
1
40020
1
40120
1
t1 7
LOADING Ration n. 1 (total values)
PRESS
1
t1 7
1
1110
!
DISPLAY
Load ration n. 1 whose total is 1 7 Kg
1
t1 7
it increases the value of the fourth digit (thousands)
it memorizes the value of ingredient n. 3
and displays the value of ingredient n. 4
it memorizes the first digit (units)
it increases the value of the second digit (tens)
it memorizes the second digit
it increases the value of the third digit (hundreds)
Press it several times. It allows to scroll the other values,
up to the 20th ingredient, and displays the total of the recipe
To leave the PROGRAM function, press .
it displays the loading function
(the indicator moves to EXECUTION)
it confirms the loading function and displays the total of
the ration n. 1. The right digit blinks to indicate that it is
possible to change the total of the ration with adaptation
of the ingredients
it confirms the execution of the ration n. 1 and displays
the ingredient n. 1 ready for loading.
The announcers blink on EXECUTION and LOAD at
the same time
Load; the value on the display will decrease in proportion to the loaded amount.
When 8 % of the load has been reached, you will hear an intermittent signal: load
with care. When 100% has been reached, you will hear a continuous signal: stop
loading immediately.
After seconds, the alarm stops and the value of the ingredient n. 2 (ready to be loaded)
will appear on the display. Proceed ...
After loading all the ingredients, the total weight will be displayed.

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PROGRAMMING PER NUMBER OF ANIMALS
e.g. - program recipe n. 2 for 123 animals with ingredient n. 1 of 1,10 kg, n. 2 of 2,2 kg, n.
3 of 9,20 kg and n. 4 of 0,72 kg.
The full stop (.) indicates that the values are expressed per animal.
Proceed as follow: switch the indicator on and wait for a few seconds
2
t0
2
c0000
2
c0003
2
c0003
2
c0023
2
c0023
2
c0123
2
100.00
2
100.00
2
100.10
2
100.10
2
101.10
2
200.00
2
200.0
2
200.0
PRESS DISPLAY
press it twice for the program function; the indicator sets
over PROGRAM.
The total of the recipe n. 1 will be displayed
it increases the number of the recipe
it confirms the recipe n. 2; it asks for the number
of animals (the right digit blinks)
it increases the first digit (units)
it memorizes the first digit and displays the second one
it increases the second digit (tens)
it memorizes the second digit
it increases the third digit (hundreds)
it memorizes the number of animals and displays
the value of the ingredient n. 1
it memorizes the first digit (dag)
it increases the value of the second digit (hg)
it memorizes the second digit
it increases the third digit (kg)
it memorizes the value of the ingredient n. 1 and displays
the value of the ingredient n. 2
it increases the first digit (dag)
it memorizes the first digit
1
t 0

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2
200.2
2
200.2
2
202.2
2
300.00
2
300.20
2
300.20
2
309.20
2
300.00
2
400.00
2
400.02
2
400.02
2
400.72
2
t13.27
LOADING Ration n. 2 (number of animals)
1
t 0
2
c123
PRESS DISPLAY
To leave the PROGRAM function, press .
Load the ration n. 2 for 123 animals
it increases the second digit (hg)
it memorizes the second digit
it increases the third digit (kg)
it memorizes the value of the ingredient n. 2 and
displays the value of the ingredient n. 3
it memorizes the first digit (dag)
it increases the second digit (hg)
it memorizes the second digit
it increases the third digit (kg)
it memorizes the value of the ingredient n. 3 and
displays the value of the ingredient n. 4
it increases the first digit (dag)
it memorizes the first digit
it increases the second digit (hg)
press several times to scroll the other values, up to the
20th ingredient. The total of the recipe will be displayed
it displays the loading function and the indicator moves to
EXECUTION, it displays the ration n.1 and its total
it searches for the ration n. 2; the number of
animals with the number of recipe will be displayed

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3
c0000
2
c0123
2
113
!
PROGRAMMING UNLOADING GROUPS
You want to distribute the mixture of 000 Kg to 3 unloading groups as follows: first group
1 00 Kg - second group 800 Kg - third group 2700 Kg. Even if the unloading ration has
already been entered, it is still possible to change the total. For example if the quantity
changes from 000 to 00 Kg (increase of 10%), the values are recalculated in percentage.
You will therefore pass from 1 00 to 16 0 Kg, from 800 to 880 Kg, from 2700 to 2970 Kg.
The indicator stores and reproposes the value previously programmed ( 000 Kg) and not
the value really loaded/unloaded ( 00 Kg).
PRESS DISPLAY
3
10000
3
10000
3
10 00
1
t 0
3
t 0
the number of animals will be displayed. The right
digit is blinking to indicate that the number can be
changed, if necessary, with adaptation of the
values of the ingredients
it confirms the number of animals; the value of the
first ingredient, ready to be loaded, is displayed.
The announcers blink on EXECUTION and LOAD
at the same time
Load; the value on the display will decrease in proportion to the loaded amount.
When 8 % of the load has been reached, you will hear an intermittent signal: load
with care. When 100% has been reached, you will hear a continuous signal: stop
loading immediately.
After seconds, the alarm stops and the value of the ingredient n. 2 (ready to be loaded)
will appear on the display. Proceed ...
After loading all the ingredients, the total weight will be displayed.
it confirms the number of animals is zero and displays the
first group (the programming is in total values)
it memorizes the first digit (units) and moves to the second
(tens). Press it once more to store the second digit
it increases the third digit (hundreds)
press it twice; the indicator sets over PROGRAM. and
the number of recipe 1 with the letter "t" (to indicate the
total) will appear
press it twice; the third recipe with the letter "t" (to indicate
the total) will appear
it allows to enter recipe 3, it displays the number of animals

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3
42700
3
30700
3
30700
3
30000
3
11 00
3
20000
3
20800
3
30000
UNLOADING Ration n. 3 (groups)
PRESS DISPLAY
Unload ration n. 3 of 000 Kg to 3 groups
3
11 00
3
t000
3
t000
3
10 00
3
t000
3
20000
it memorizes the third digit
it increases the fourth digit (thousands)
it memorizes the value of group n. 1
and displays the value of group n. 2
it memorizes the first digit (units); press it once
more to store the second digit (tens)
it increases the value of the third digit (hundreds)
it memorizes the value of group n. 2
and displays the value of group n. 3
it memorizes the first digit (units); press it once
more to store the second digit (tens)
it increases the value of the third digit (hundreds)
it memorizes the third digit
it increases the value of the fourth digit (thousands)
Press several times to scroll the other values, up to
number 20. The total of the recipe will be displayed
To leave the PROGRAM function, press .
it displays the unloading function
(indicator over EXECUTION).
Press it twice to display the third recipe
it confirms the unloading function and displays the total of
ration n. 3. The right digit blinks to indicate it is still possible
to change the total of the ration with adaptation of each
ingredient
it confirms the execution of ration n. 3 and displays the first
unloading group.
Unload; the value on the display will decrease in proportion to the unloaded amount (this
value refers to group number 1).

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EXTRA FUNCTIONS IN RATION EXECUTION
HOLD FUNCTION (WEIGHT FREEZE)
PROGRAMMED WEIGHT RESTORE FUNCTION
While you are loading or unloading and the feeder is moving or standing on uneven ground,
sometimes the displayed value does not correspond to the programmed value. To restore
it, press and the correct programmed value will be displayed.
STORAGE FUNCTION
The indicator has a memory which is able to contain and sum the amount of loading made
for each ingredient of each recipe. The loaded values, distinguished for each ingredient, are
stored in a memory area. At any time you can check the value of every area and you can
decide to zero the total memory. The capacity of every area is 6 000 Kg; if you overpass
this limit, the storage counter begins from zero once more.
To consult the stored loading values with the indicator in direct weight reading, press three
times , press to choose the ration and to visualize the ingredient.
To cancel all the stored values, in the recipe (title) keep pressed until CLR appears
and confirm the operation with .
During the execution of loading/unloading of a recipe, the passage to the following ingredient
is automatic (after seconds of alarm). To have manual passage, press (LOAD/UNLO
fixed indicator). When the programmed quantity is reached, the alarm goes on sounding
and you have to press to proceed with the following ingredient.
SELECTING AUTOMATIC/MANUAL PASSAGE
!
!When 8 % of the unloading has been reached, you will hear an intermittent signal:
the unloading is ending. When 100% has been reached, you will hear a continuous
signal. After a few seconds the residual weight value will be displayed
After seconds, the alarm stops and the value of the second group (ready to be unloaded)
will appear on the display. Proceed until all the groups have been unloaded.
When you are loading or unloading the ingredients of a recipe and the feeder is moving or
standing on uneven ground, it is sometimes useful to freeze the weight value. In order to do
that, press the key once. The indicator sounds every seconds to remember the
blockage. Press the same key to disconnect the blockage.
Make sure that at the time of blocking and unblocking the machine and the augers
have been firm for some seconds (the weight value must be steady) and that there
are no points of support on the under weighing part, otherwise there could be
variations in the total weight.

TROUBLES AND SOLUTIONS
Here is a list of some troubles and their possible solutions. If your problem is not included
in this list, contact your retailer or the producer PERIN WEIGHMASTER.
Attention: switch the indicator on at least 10-1 minutes before the tests.
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SOLUTIONS
check connections, polarity, external fuses, battery, cables
recharge the battery or replace it; check connections, external fuses, battery,
cables
check the condition of load cells, cables and connectors
the indicator is on. Disconnect the load cells one by one. If the problem is
not caused by load cells, check the connections between the junction box,
the connecting cable and the indicator
the system may have lost the correct calibration (it may have received
shocks or strong vibrations). The calibration value must be reset
check the zeroing while the container is empty. Make sure that there are
no disturbing elements between chassis and counterchassis. Put a test
weight on every corner, possibly near the load cell to locate the damage.
Ask for technical assistance
check the binary connector. Use a 12 volt battery to supply the alarm device
separately. Substitute it with a new alarm if necessary
out of range (high or low): check the connectors and the load cells cables;
disconnect the load cells one by one. Substitute the damaged load cell.
Restore the connections
recharge the battery and restore the connections
TROUBLES
The system does not switch on
The system switches on, but after a
short time it switches off
Unstable value on the display
The displayed value flows towards a
direction (20÷30 times in an hour)
The displayed value is not correct;
there is a small error in percentage
The displayed value is wrong (error of
more than 10%)
While loading, the alarm does not work
The indicator displays the message
"Or-L" or "Or-H"
The indicator displays the battery
symbol

A) Load cells
B) Junction box and extension cable
C) Weight indicator
D) Power supply cable
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700
SYSTEM REPRESENTATION
D
_
F
B
AE
C
TECHNICAL DETAILS
 MICROPROCESSOR CIRCUIT ON A SINGLE BOARD
 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 12/24 V 0,3 A
 WORKING TEMPERATURE -10°/ +40°C
 MILITARY TYPE CONNECTORS FOR POWER SUPPLY
AND LOAD CELLS
 DISPLAY BACKLIT LCD
 DIGITS FOR THE WEIGHT VALUE DIGITS h 38mm
AND FOR THE RECIPE AND INGREDIENT NUMBER 4 DIGITS h 14mm
 INDICATORS FOR: TOTAL/NET, EXECUTION, PROGRAMMING,
STORAGE, LOADING/UNLOADING
 PROGRAMMABLE DIVISIONS 1 - 2 - - 10 - 20
 MAXIMUM RESOLUTION 24 BITS
 MEMORY FOR 20 RECIPES
EACH ONE WITH 20 INGREDIENTS
 PROGRAMMING WITH NUMBER OF ANIMALS OR IN TOTAL VALUES
 AUTOMATIC PROPORTIONAL CALCULATION OF EACH INGREDIENT
ACCORDING TO THE PLANNED NUMBER OF ANIMALS
 INGREDIENTS CAN BE USED BOTH FOR LOADING AND FOR
UNLOADING
 NOTICE AT 8 %, ALARM FOR sec. WHEN LOADING/UNLOADING
IS OVER
 "Err Out" MESSAGE IN CASE OF SHORT CIRCUITS AT THE ALARM
OUTPUT
 IN CASE OF LOW BATTERY LEVEL
 HOLD AND WEIGHT RESTORATION FUNCTIONS
 ZEROING AND CALIBRATION BY KEYS
 HERMETIC ABS BOX
+-
G
H
REM 40/A
700
E) Acoustic device (alarm)
F) Power supply source (battery 12 V)
G) StarBus cable
H) Remote display

LED ALFA alphanumerical
LED with digits 30 mm high
L 315 x H 130 x W 105 mm
Our remote displays allow high visibility at a distance also in conditions of poor illumination or
direct sunlight.
- Sealed ABS box.
- Slide tool with dovetail for fixing.
- Connection to weight indicator by means of StarBus cable (several lengths).
- Connection to radio kit.
Remote displays
LCD EM/40A numerical
LCD with digits 40 mm high
L 175 x H 130 x W 105 mm
LED EM/40B numerical
LED with digits 40 mm high
L 175 x H 130 x W 105 mm
LED EM 57 numerical
LED with digits 57 mm high
L 315 x H 130 x W 105 mm
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ACCESSORIES ON DEMAND

The producer
PERIN WEIGHMASTER SRL
Viale A. Moro 7
2684 Codogno (LO)
declares that the below-mentioned equipment is in accordance with the essential
requirements of the applicable directive:
1 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/CEE modified by
92/31/CEE, 93/68/CEE, 93/97/CEE
Applied harmonized law:
- CEI EN 61326
Codogno, 02 November 2004
The technical head
Fabio Perin
Denomination Weighing System
700/710Model
CE Declaration of conformity

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