Salter Brecknell SPC Series User manual

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Digital Scale
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Revision 1.0
August 17, 2000
Contents subject to change without notice.
Salter Brecknell Weighing Products
1000 Armstrong Drive
Fairmont, MN 56031
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Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.salterbrecknell.com.

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WARNING
Use only the AC adapter which comes with the scale. Other adapters may cause damage.
Internal service to this product should be performed by a qualified person only. There are
no user serviceable parts inside.
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CAUTION
Avoid installing the scale in areas of direct sunlight and high humidity. Also avoid drafts, vibrations
and dusty conditions.
If the scale is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery from the battery com-
partment to avoid leakage which may cause damage to the instrument.
To extend the life of your digital scale, do not drop items to be weighed onto the platform or over-
load the scale beyond its rated capacity. Shock-loading and overloading may damage the load cell
and void the warranty.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in-
terference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a resi-
dential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the in-
terference at his/her own expense.

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Getting Started
1. Plug the AC Adapter into the scale first, then into an AC outlet. For portable operation, install
one 9V alkaline battery (not included) in the battery compartment located underneath the
scale base.
2. Place the scale on a stable and firm table or floor.
3. If you are using the scale with UPS Online software:
a. Connect the optional NMC-1 interface cable between the scale and your PC.
b. Configure the UPS Online software for a Fairbanks 70-2453-4 scale.
c. Configure the UPS Online software for the following communication parameters: 9600
Baud, 7 Data Bits, Odd Parity and 1 Stop Bit.
4. Press the ON key. All segments will briefly appear, followed by the version code and finally an
indication of zero weight. The scale is now ready for use.
Keyboard and Display Diagram
MODEL
kg
lb
CAPACITY : 150 lb x 0.2 lb 65 kg x 0.1kg
lb kg
MODEL
SPC
ON OFF
ZERO
Capacity: 5 lb x 0.1 oz
Operation
How to obtain the weight of an item:
1. Before weighing an item, make sure the scale shows a zero weight indication. If it does not,
remove all items from the platter and press the ZERO key.
2. Place the item on the center of the scale’s platter and allow the weight indication to stabilize.
3. Select the desired unit of measure by pressing the lb/kg key.

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Operation / Continued
How to enable or disable the automatic turn off function:
When the automatic turn off function is enabled, the scale will automatically shut itself off to pre-
serve battery life after two minutes of inactivity. NOTE: When the scale is shipped from the fac-
tory, the automatic turn off feature is disabled.
1. Turn the scale OFF.
2. Press and hold the ZERO key while turning the scale back ON. The scale displays the new
status of the automatic turn-off function.
“A ON” means that the auto turn-off function is now enabled.
“A OF” means that the auto turn-off function is now disabled.
3. Repeat step #1 until the automatic turn off feature is enabled or disabled as required.
Message Explanation
“o o o o”
Indicates that the weighing capacity of the scale has been
exceeded.
bAtt
Indicates that the batteries need to be replaced.
Err 2
The scale’s calibration information has been lost. Re-
calibrate scale.
“- “
Indicates that the negative number is beyond the display’s
capability (-99.9).
Possible Scale Operation Error Messages
MODEL
CAPACITY / GRADUATION
SPC-150 150 x 0.2 lb (65 x 0.1 kg)
SPC-400 400 x 0.5 lb (180 x 0.2 kg)
SPC-65M 65 x 0.1 kg (150 x 0.2 lb)
SPC-180M 180 x 0.2 kg (400 x 0.5 lb)
SPC Series Product Matrix

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Specifications
CONSTRUCTION:
Housing: ABS
Sub-Platform: Metal
Platter: Metal
Feet: Non-skid Hard Rubber
DISPLAY:
4 digit, 7-segment LCD
KEYPAD:
4-key Tactile Keypad
OVER CAPACITY ANNUNCIATION:
103% of Full Scale Capacity
SERIAL PORT:
Full Duplex, RS-232, Female DSUB9
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE:
68°F to 77°F
(20°C to 25°C)
MAIN POWER SOURCE:
AC Adapter, 9VDC, 100 mA,
included
ALTERNATIVE POWER SOURCE:
9V alkaline battery, replaceable
WEIGHT:
Net Weight: 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Shipping Weight: 10.7 lb (4.9 kg)
Calibration
Your SPC Series scale is ready to use right out of the box. There is no need to calibrate the scale
unless you feel that the scale has become inaccurate. It is a good idea to check the calibration of
your scale from time to time with a precision test weight. Transcell recommends that you perform
a new calibration on your digital scale at least once a year. The SPC must be calibrated with the
precision test weight specified in the table below.
To calibrate the scale:
1. Remove all items from the platter and turn the scale OFF. Press and hold the lb/kg key while
turning the scale back ON.
2. When the scale shows “CAL0” you may release the lb/kg key.
3. Press the ZERO key, followed by the lb/kg key. The scale then displays “CAL1” followed by
the necessary calibration test weight.
4. Place the appropriate test weight on the platter and wait three seconds.
5. Press the lb/kg key to save the test weight calibration value.
6. Once the test weight calibration value has been saved, the scale shows an “End” message.
7. You must now turn the scale OFF and then turn it back ON without pressing any keys. Your
SPC is now calibrated and ready for use.
MODEL(S) CALIBRATION TEST WEIGHT
SPC-150/400 50 Pounds
SPC-65M/180M 20 Kilograms
Test Weight Values

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