Sammic L-EQ Series User manual

L-EQ
OWNER’S MANUAL - MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR - BENUTZERHANDBUCH
Electronic scale
Balance électronique
Elektronische Waage

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IMPORTANT: Before operating this scale, please read this manual thoroughly.
INDEX
I Introduction 3
II Important warnings 3
III Instructions for installation 4
IV Accessory (included) 5
V Optional accessories (not included 5
VI Name and localization of parts
Front view 6
Keyboard 7
General view finder (lcd display) 8
VII Operations description
How to weight a product9
How to use "tare" (keypad/footswitch) 9
How to use the "reference to zero" 10
Use of the key 11
How to use the "alarm" function 11
How to display alarm limits 12
Use of the "print" key 12
How to disable alarm function 12
Pc “serial” communication 12
Power off timer function 15
Use of the battery 15
Low battery indicator 16
Connection to the car's cigarette lighter (optional) 16
IX Other important messages that appear on the scale 17
X Maintenance and cleaning 17
XI Troubleshooting guide 18
XII Technical specifications 19
WARNING
!!DO NOT OPEN ¡¡
RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT IN YOUR
SCALE, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR SUBSTITUTE
ANY OF THE PARTS FOR OTHERS THAT ARE NOT
ORIGINAL. ONLY AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR
Warning
!!Do not open¡¡
Risk of short circuit
Caution: To reduce the risk of short circuit in your scale, do not
remove the cover or substitute any of the parts for
others that are not original only authorized distributor
Important Note
Making any change or modification to thescale in its parts or
components will have the warranty annulment

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I.- INTRODUCTION
Dear customer:
We appreciate that you have chosen this product we assure you that you will get the maximum
satisfaction of the new acquisition for your business.
We suggest you to read carefully this manual and make sure to keep it at hand for later
consultations.
Note: all the examples in this manual were performed in an l-eq 4 scale model.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
1. In case you have a problem with the scale, first
read the warranty conditions.
2. Do not open the scale on your own. Your
warranty will be canceled.
3. ”Never” press the keyboard with objects such as
pencils, pens,knives,etc.
4. Use a 220 v ac outlet exclusive for the scale
avoiding overload or voltage variations.
5. “Never” wash the scale using a flow of
water .this can damage the electronic
components. For more information read
“maintenance and cleaning” section.
6. Protect the scale from insects (mainly from
roaches) they can seriously damage the
electronic components. Use solid products
against roaches.
7. Do not drop or hit the scale with the product to
be weighted because as time goes by it will
damage the weight sensor.

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8. Do not use solvents or detergents for cleaning
only use a damp rag.
9. Do not place fans or heaters directed towards
the scale.
10. Do not place the scale where there is a lot of
moisture and/or dust.
11. Only authorized and qualified personnel should
check and repair your scale.

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III.-INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
1. Unpack the scale and check the conditions of the product. If
it is damaged report it inmediately to your authorized
distributor.
2. Place the scale where there is not any movement or
vibration, make sure it is leveled adequately checking that
the four leveling bases are supporting the scale over the
surface were it has been placed and if the level bubble
(under the plate) is centered, to adjust, tighten or loosen
the leveling bases until the bubble is in the center of the
circle.
3. Connect the ac/dc power supply to 120 vac outlet or 220
vac
4. Power on the scale, your scale will display zeros, being
ready to use.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your scale displays "HELP" after you followed the previous steps and after
the initial countdown, it means that it was handled roughly and/or got hit during the shipment, wich
cause irreversible damage in its operation. Call your authorized distributor. Is possible that the scale
displays “HELP“ when you turn it on with weight on the plate, when this happens, remove the weight
and turn the scale off and then turn it on

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IV.-ACCESSORY (INCLUDED)
Ac/dc power supply to 120 vac/9 vdc or 220 vac/9 vdc.
V.-OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED)
DEEP PLATER.
(USE ONLY IN “TARE” FUNCTION)
TARE FOOTSWITCH
CAR'S LIGHTER PLUG.
SERIAL CABLE
INTERFASE SOFTWARE ‘SCALE.EXE’ [DOWNLOAD PROGRAM
FROM INTERNET http://www.fabatsa.com.mx]

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VI.-NAME AND LOCATION OF IMPORTANT PARTS
FRONT VIEW
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4
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1. CABINET: Manufactured in stainless steel and resistant to corrosion
and strokes.
2. PLATE: Also manufactured in stainless steel with the border bent
and rounded.
3. MEMBRANE KEYBOARD: With big membrane and readable keys. It is very easy to
handle.
4. DISPLAY (LCD): It shows the weight of the products in kilograms. The
display is liquid crystal..
5. LEVELING BASES: They “level” the scale tightening or loosening them.
6. JACK: Connects the ac/dc power supply to the scale which is
located in the bottom of the scale (in the base).
7. BUBBLE LEVEL: Is use as a reference to level the scale..
8. PC/PRINTER CONNECTOR: For connect pc (serial) cable or serial printer.
9.- TARE FOOTSWITCH CONNECTOR: For connect external tare footswitch..

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KEYBOARD
1.- key:
when you press the key, the scale turns on.
2.- key:
When you press the key, the scale turns off.
3.- key:
When you press this key the scale starts with zeros.
4.- key:
When you press this key you eliminate any container's weight that you do not wish to consider
during a transaction (for example: boxes, bags, bottles, etc.).
5.- key:
This key is used to turn on and turn off the backlight.
6.- key:
When you press this key, the scale send the displayed weight to the printer via the serial port.
7.- key:
This key is used to set alarm limits.
8.- key:
This key is used to display high alarm limit (when alarm is enabled), or for increment value when
setting high/low alarm limits.
9.- key:
This key is used to display low alarm limit (when alarm is enabled), or for decrement value when
setting high/low alarm limits.
10.- "general view finder":
Used to indicate the weight of the product.

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DISPLAY (LCD)
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3
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5a
5b4
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1.- "ALPHANUMERIC" INDICATOR:
SHOWS THE PRODUCT'S WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS, THE ALPHANUMERIC INDICATOR CAN SHOW
THE FOLLOWING READINGS:
OVRLOAD
IS SHOWN WHEN THERE IS AN OVERWEIGHT ON THE SCALE.
NEG.
IS SHOWN WHEN THERE IS A NEGATIVE WEIGHT.
LOWBAT.
IS SHOWN WHEN THE BATTERY DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH ENERGY.
HELP
IS SHOWN WHEN YOU TURN ON THE SCALE WITH AN EXCESSIVE WEIGHT.
UNLOAD
IS SHOWN WHEN THE SCALE IS TURNED ON WITHOUT THE PLATE.
HI LMT?
LO LMT? IS SHOWN WHEN THE SCALE IS READY TO SET ALARM LIMITS.
2.- ( )"low battery" indicator:
Is shown when the energy of the battery is too low, this indicator turns on to tell us that it is
necessary to recharge it.
3.- "AC/DC" power supply indicator:
When the ac/dc power supply is connected to the scale this indicator turns on.
4.- "Zero" indicator :
These references to zero indicate that the scale is ready to start weighting products. The zero
indicator disappear when a load is placed on the scale.
5a.- "Net" indicator:
Indicates that the "tare" function has been activated. The readings shown correspond to the net
weight.
6.- "Low" alarm indicator:
When it is setting low alarm limit or when low limit is displayed, or when weight is lower than low
alarm limit this indicator turns on.
7.- "High" alarm indicator:
When it is setting high alarm limit or when high limit is displayed, or when weight is higher than
high alarm limit this indicator turns on.