Reliable 300 Series User manual

Series 300 Digital Weight Indicators
Printed in Canada
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User Manual
For version x.33.19

Series 300 User ManualI
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Table of Contents
Part I General 1
................................................................................................................................... 11 Front Face Detail
................................................................................................................................... 22 Keypad
................................................................................................................................... 33 StatusIndicators
................................................................................................................................... 44 Model Variations
Part II Basic Operation 7
................................................................................................................................... 71 Turning the 300 SeriesWeight Indicator On
................................................................................................................................... 72 Fine Zero Adjustment
................................................................................................................................... 83 Toggle between weighing units
................................................................................................................................... 84 Manual Hold/Print/Save Weight Records
................................................................................................................................... 105 Auto-Hold Stable Weight Detection
................................................................................................................................... 126 Turning the 300 Series Indicator Off
Part III Configuration Menus 13
................................................................................................................................... 141 Report Menu
.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Record Totals
.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Basic Report
.......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Detailed Report
.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Set Current Lot
.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Clear Current Lot
.......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Clear All Records
.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Free Records
.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
RFID Configuration
......................................................................................................................................................... 25
RFID Format
......................................................................................................................................................... 26
RFID Port
......................................................................................................................................................... 26
RFID Display Length
......................................................................................................................................................... 27
RFID Display Speed
................................................................................................................................... 282 User Interface Menu
.......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Time of Day Clock
......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Current Time & Date
......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Set Time......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Set Date.......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Serial Ports......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Output Format
......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Baud Rate
......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Line Delay
......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Accessory Power
.......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Module Operating Mode
......................................................................................................................................................... 39
Port Pass-Through
......................................................................................................................................................... 39
Module Pairing
......................................................................................................................................................... 41
Module Configuration Port
......................................................................................................................................................... 42
Module PIN Code
.......................................................................................................................................................... 43
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Decimal Places
.......................................................................................................................................................... 44
Backlight Auto-Off
.......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Inactivity Auto-Off
.......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Power Switch Bypass
.......................................................................................................................................................... 47
Remote Interface Port
.......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Remote Address
................................................................................................................................... 483 Auto-Hold Menu
.......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Activate .......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Stability Factor
.......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Sensitivity Factor
.......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Low Weight Limit
.......................................................................................................................................................... 53
High Weight Limit
.......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Tracking Compliance
.......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Lock Compliance
.......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Remote Hold Break
.......................................................................................................................................................... 56
Hold Button
.......................................................................................................................................................... 56
Lock Report
.......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Lock Report Prefix
.......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Auto-Save .......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Reset Level
................................................................................................................................... 594 System Setup Menu
.......................................................................................................................................................... 61
Adjust Calibration Factor
.......................................................................................................................................................... 63
Manual Hold Period
.......................................................................................................................................................... 63
Averaged Display Samples
.......................................................................................................................................................... 64
Averaged Auto-Hold Samples
.......................................................................................................................................................... 65
Factory Calibration
.......................................................................................................................................................... 65
Amplfier Zero Offset Adjustment
.......................................................................................................................................................... 66
Load Cell Input Range
.......................................................................................................................................................... 66
Auto-Calibration
.......................................................................................................................................................... 67
Zero Tracking
.......................................................................................................................................................... 68
System Report
Part IV Error Messages 69
Part V Connector Details 71
................................................................................................................................... 711 Power Connector
................................................................................................................................... 712 Load Cell Connectors
................................................................................................................................... 733 Serial Port Connectors
Part VI Serial Port Output Formats 74
Part VII Specifications 76
Part VIII Limited Warranty 79
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1 General
The 300 Series are general purpose digital weight indicators designed to operate
with standard Wheatstone bridge load cells. They have additionalfeatures that
make them well suited to industrial applications or live animal weighing, including
an average and hold feature that can be triggered manually or automatically. The
300 Series can be equipped with optional features to collect and store RFID tags
when connected to a compatible RFID reader by cable or Bluetooth connection.
1.1 Front Face Detail

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1.2 Keypad
The keys on the 300 Series have different functions depending on the current
operating mode.
In the Normal Operating mode, the upper label indicates the key function. In the
Configuration mode, the lower label indicates its function.
Normal Operating mode
Fine Zero sets the display to zero.
 0 
Configuration mode
Scrolls upwards through menus and adjusts parameters
upwards.
Normal Operating mode
Enters Configuration mode.
MENU
Configuration mode
Scrolls downwards through menus and adjusts
parameters downwards.
Normal Operating mode
Initiates a Manual Hold operation.
HOLD
ENTER
Configuration mode
Enters sub-menus and accepts/saves parameter
changes.
Normal Operating mode
Toggles between Weighing Units.
EXIT
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Configuration mode
Exits sub-menus and cancels/discards parameter
changes.
Normal Operating mode
Toggles power On & Off
OFF
ON
1.3 Status Indicators
In the Normal Operating mode, the status indicators show the current state of the
device. When the device is waiting for user input, all status indicators will flash.
Status Indicator
Behavior
KG
On when operating in kilograms
Flashes once when a key is pressed while operating in
kilograms
Flashes once when a Zero Tracking event occurs while
operating in pounds
LB
On when operating in pounds
Flashes once when a key is pressed while operating in pounds
Flashes once when a Zero Tracking event occurs while
operating in kilograms
HOLD
Flashes continuously while a locked/stable weight is displayed

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1.4 Model Variations
Model
300LG
Model
300ILG
Model
300LGX-2
Model
300LGX-
2W
Model 350
Model 350-
2W
Display
LCD
6 Digits x
1" (14 Seg)
6 Digits x
1" (14 Seg)
6 Digits x
1" (14 Seg)
6 Digits x
1" (14 Seg)
6 Digits x
1" (14 Seg)
6 Digits x
1" (14 Seg)
Backlight
Interface
Ports
Serial Port
1
RS-232
RS-232
RS-232
RS-232
Serial Port
2
RS-232 or
RS-485
RS-232 or
RS-485
Bluetooth
SPP
Bluetooth
SPP
Analog
Output
4-20mA / 0-
5VDC
Remote
Communic
ation*
Optional
Serial Port
Req'd
Weight
Records
Storage
Capacity
1,600
1,600
3,200
3,200
1,600
1,600
Record
Content
Weight
Weight
Weight, Date
& Time,
RFID**
Weight, Date
& Time,
RFID**
Weight
Weight
Unique
Lots***
20
20
20
20
20
20
Min/Max/A
verage (by
lot)
Weighing
Operatio
n
Increments
1,2,5,10
1,2,5,10
1,2,5,10
1,2,5,10
1,2,5,10
1,2,5,10
Decimal
Points
Any Position
Any Position
Any Position
Any Position
Any Position
Any Position
Weighing
Units
lb, kg
lb, kg
lb, kg
lb, kg
lb, kg
lb, kg
Zero
Tracking

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Model
300LG
Model
300ILG
Model
300LGX-2
Model
300LGX-
2W
Model 350
Model 350-
2W
Average &
Hold
Auto &
Manual
Manual
Auto &
Manual
Auto &
Manual
Auto &
Manual
Auto &
Manual
Weight
Triggered
Alarm
Gross/Net/
Tare
Field
Adjustable
Calibration
Auto-
Calibrate**
**
General
Supply
Voltage***
**
12-24VDC
12-24VDC
12-24VDC
12-24VDC
12-24VDC
12-24VDC
Supply
Current (1
Load Cell)
150mA
150mA
150mA
150mA
100mA
100mA
Load Cell
Excitation
(VDC)
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
Load Cell
Capacity
(350Ω)
Up to 6
Up to 6
Up to 6
Up to 6
Up to 6
Up to 6
Operating
Temp.
-5°F to 140°
F /
-20°C to 60°
C
-5°F to 140°
F /
-20°C to 60°
C
-5°F to 140°
F /
-20°C to 60°
C
-5°F to 140°
F /
-20°C to 60°
C
-5°F to 140°
F /
-20°C to 60°
C
-5°F to 140°
F /
-20°C to 60°
C
Overall
Case
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
10" x 7" x
3.75" /
25.4cm x
17.8cm x
9.5cm
10" x 7" x
3.75" /
25.4cm x
17.8cm x
9.5cm
10" x 7" x
3.75" /
25.4cm x
17.8cm x
9.5cm
10" x 7" x
3.75" /
25.4cm x
17.8cm x
9.5cm
9.5" x 8.5" x
5" /
24.1cm x
21.6cm x
12.7cm
9.5" x 8.5" x
5" /
24.1cm x
21.6cm x
12.7cm

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Model
300LG
Model
300ILG
Model
300LGX-2
Model
300LGX-
2W
Model 350
Model 350-
2W
* Remote Communication allows controland interfacing to an external PC or similar device.
** RF Identification (RFID) operation has been verified with many industry standard devices.
***Lots are used to group weight records, e.g. by pen, truckload, etc.
****Auto-Calibrate feature requires compatible load cells from Reliable Scale Corporation.
*****115vac to 12VDC adapter included as standard; battery clips or cigarette lighter adapter
available as options.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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2 Basic Operation
2.1 Turning the 300 Series Weight Indicator On
When turned on, the 300 Series always starts operating in the Normal Operating
mode.
1. Press the ON key.
The model and version number
are displayed, followed by a
display test sequence.
2. Allow a moment for the display to
stabilize.
2.2 Fine Zero Adjustment
If the scale has no weight on it and the display does not show “0”.
1. From the Normal Operating
mode, press the FINE ZERO key.
2. The new zero point is calculated.
3. Display shows “0” and returns to
the Normal Operating mode.