Soehnle 6958 User manual

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6958
Animal scale
User manual
www.soehnle-professional.com

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Thank you for choosing this Soehnle Professional product.
Soehnle Professional is a brand of Soehnle Industrial Solutions GmbH.
This product is equipped with all features of the latest technology.
If you have any questions or if you have problems with your device that are not
covered in the operating instructions, please contact your Soehnle Industrial
Solutions service centre or our customer service.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]bh
For further information and documentation please refer to:
https://www.soehnle-professional.com/en/site/documents
This manual has been written for the following models:
 Animal scale 6958.01.002
Please read this manual completely before installation and operation.

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1. Scope of delivery ........................................................4
2. Warnings .................................................................. 4
3. General information ....................................................5
3.1 Technical Data .........................................5
3.2 Connection types.....................................6
4. Installation .......................................... .......................7
4.1 Unpacking and installation .......................7
5. Controls and functions ................................................9
5.1 Display unit and key descriptions..............9
 5.2Displaycharacterdenitions ....................10
5.3 Terminal display.......................................11
5.4 Meaning of symbols on faceplate.............11
6. Operation ................................................................12
6.1 Normal weighing mode.............................12
6.2 Count weighing mode ..............................14
6.3 Percent weighing mode............................15
6.4 BMI working mode ...................................17
6.5 HOLD function.........................................18
6.6 Accumulation ..........................................19
 6.7Weightne-tuning....................................20
7. Explanation of symbols & Troubleshooting....................21
7.1 Explanation of symbols ............................21
7.2 Troubleshooting.......................................22
Content

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 Verify that the input voltage range printed on the data label matches the local
AC power to be used.
 Make sure that the power cord does not pose a potential obstacle or tripping
hazard.
 Use only approved accessories and peripherals.
 Operatetheequipmentonlyunderambientconditionsspeciedintheseins-
tructions.
 Disconnect the equipment from the power supply when cleaning.
 Do not operate the equipment in hazardous or unstable environments.
 Do not immerse the equipment in water or other liquids.
 Service should only be performed by authorized personnel.
1. Scope of delivery
2. Warnings
 Terminal 
 Platform 
 Power supply 
 User manual 

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3. General information
3.1 Technical data
Max. display range -999,999to999,999
Max. display resolution 1:100,000(primaryunit)
1:125,000(secondunit)
Max. approved resolution 1:5,000
Division 0.0001,0.0002,0.0005to10,20,50
Calibration unit kg or lb
Weighing units g,lb,lb:oz,g,oz,pcs,%
Display 6-digit,7-segment,25mmheight
LCD with blue backlight
Accuracy ≤0.01%
Power supply 4x AA batteries
or AC adapter: 9V DC / 600 mA with central positive
Work current ≤15mA(backlightoff,noloadcells)
≤30mA(backlighton,noloadcells)
≤50mA(backlighton,oneloadcell)
Functions Normalweighing,counting,percentweighing,
checkweighing,BMI,Hold,Accumulation
Zero range programmable zero range
Tare range full capacity
Stabilization time < 3 seconds
Keypad [HOLD/SETUP],[PRINT/FUNC],[ACC/TOTAL],
[UNIT/DATA],[TARE/PRESET],[ZERO/ON/OFF]
Operating temperature -10°to40°C
Humidity range <90%relativehumidity,non-condensing
Load cell excitation voltage 5V DC
Load cell drive -3mV/Vto3mV/V
Recommended actual scale
interval (d)
> 1 uV / display division
Max. load cell excitation 60 mA
Signal connection 4 or 6 lead with sense leads
Real clock built-innonvolatilerealtime&date
Dimensions of scale 1.040,5x1.000mmperplatform
resp. 1.940 x 1.000 mm complete scale
Dimensions of terminal with bracket: 250 x 125 x 70 mm
without bracket: 200 x 95 x 45 mm

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3.2 Connection types
7-pins socket, assigned as follows:
 Pin 1: Excitation + -
 Pin 2: Sense +
 Pin 3: Signal +
 Pin 4: Excitation -
 Pin 5: Sense -
 Pin 6: Signal -
 Pin 7: Shield 7 holes socket (Terminal) 7 pins socket (Base)
3. General information

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4.1 Unpacking and installation
Caution:
Do not pull on the load cell cable and connectors during installation, as this may damage the parts.
1. Remove the two platforms 1 & 2 with the same serial number from the boxes and align them as shown
below. Remember to unplug the two connection cables and plugs on each platform..
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2
2. Lift platform 1 as shown below and plug the connection cable of platform 2 into the connection socket on
the terminal box of platform 1.
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3. Mount the mounting brackets as shown in the picture below to align two platforms. Note: It is
necessary that the two platforms are loosely connected.
4. Installation
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2
4. Plug the connection cable of platform 1 into the connection socket on the display.
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2

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5.1 Display unit and key descriptions
Key Mode Description
HOLD/
SETUP
Weighing, counting
or percent mode
< 3 seconds Enters or exits HOLD mode
> 3 seconds Enters SETUP mode
Input data mode < 3 seconds Returns to last sub-menu
> 3 seconds Input decimal point
Menu selection mode Returns to last sub-menu
PRINT/
FUNC
Weighing, counting
or percent mode
< 3 seconds Sends output data via the serial port
> 3 seconds Selects mode: Weighing, counting or percent
Input data mode
Increases digit in ashing data entry position by one
Menu selection mode Returns to last item of current sub-menu
ACC/
TOTAL
Weighing, counting
or percent mode
< 3 seconds
Adds accumulation values to memory, displays
instances and totals
> 3 seconds Displays accumulation instances and totals
Input data mode
Decreases the digit in the ashing data entry position by 1
Menu selection mode Goes to the next item of current sub-menu
UNIT/
DATA
Weighing mode < 3 seconds Changes weighing unit of measure
Counting or
percent mode < 3 seconds Enters the submenu to input piece weight for counting
or to enter reference weight for percent-weighing
Weighing, counting
or percent mode
> 3 seconds Enters the submenu to input the comparative data
range for check-weighing
Time or date mode > 3 seconds Enters time or date setting mode
Input data mode
Shifts the ashing data entry position from right to left
Display ADC code Select displaying code from no-lter, lter1, lter2
Menu selection mode Goes to next item of current sub-menu
TARE/
PRE-
SET
Weighing, counting
or percent mode
< 3 seconds Tare the weight
> 3 seconds Enters pre-determined tare input mode
Input data mode Conrms the input data and forwards to next step
Menu selection mode Conrms the input data and forwards to next step
ZERO/
ON-
OFF
Power Off Power On
Weighing, counting
or percent mode
< 3 seconds Zeros the platform weight
> 3 seconds Power off
Input data mode Ignores the modication
Menu selection mode Exits from current working mode
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5.2Displaycharacterdenitions
5. Controls and functions