Transcell Technology DCSG series Technical manual

DCSGSeries
Digital Counting Scale
Dual-Channel
Operation Manual
Revision 2.0
February 15, 2000

ATTENTION:
To extend the life of your digital scale, do not drop items to be weighed onto the
platform or overload the scale beyond its rated capacity. Shock-loading and
overloading may damage the load cell and void the warranty.
2000 Transcell Technology, Inc.
Contents subject to change without notice.
Transcell Technology, Inc.
35 Waltz Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.transcell.net

Electromagnetic Compatibility Statement for Europe
PRODUCT DCSG Directives with which this equipment complies:
Harmonized Standards applied: EMC 89/336/EEC EMC Directive
EMC 92/31/EEC EMC Directive
EMC 73/23/EEC EMC Directive
EN 55011:1991 + A1:1997 + A2:1996 (Group 1, Class B) EN 45501:1993
EN 61000-3-2:1995 + A13:1997 IEC801-2:1991
EN 61000-3-3:1995 IEC801-3:1991
IEC801-4:1988
Short Time Power Reductions
Year in which CE mark affixed 1999 Date of issue March 1999
Electromagnetic Compatibility Statement for North America
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 protec-
tion against harmful interference 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 com-
munications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interfer-
ence in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Transcell DCSG Series Digital Counting Scale ............................ 1-1
Chapter 2: Getting Started ......................................................................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3: Basics of Operation .................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Display ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)......................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Keyboard.................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Soft Keys ..................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Function and Numeric Keys ......................................................................... 3-2
3.3 General Scale Operation .......................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 Weighing an Item......................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Taring an Item of Unknown Weight .............................................................. 3-3
3.3.3 Taring an Item of Known Weight.................................................................. 3-3
3.3.4 Clearing a Tare ............................................................................................ 3-3
3.3.5 Piece Counting............................................................................................. 3-4
3.3.6 Clearing the Piece Count.............................................................................. 3-4
Chapter 4: Advanced Features and Operation............................................................................ 4-1
4.1 Unit Weight Entry ..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Unit Weight Entry......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Item ID Storage ........................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2.1 Recalling an Existing Item Entry................................................................... 4-1
4.2.2 Adding a New Item Entry.............................................................................. 4-2
4.2.3 Editing an Item Entry.................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.4 Deleting an Item Entry.................................................................................. 4-3
4.2.5 Deleting All Item Entries............................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Memory Accumulator................................................................................................ 4-4
4.3.1 Displaying the Memory Accumulator ............................................................ 4-4
4.3.2 Adding to the Memory Accumulator.............................................................. 4-4
4.3.3 Clearing the Memory Accumulator ............................................................... 4-4
4.4 Using the Target Value............................................................................................. 4-4

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Chapter 5: Setup........................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Setup Overview........................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Supervisor Menu ...................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 Configuration Sub-Menu (Config)................................................................. 5-1
5.2.2 Print Format Sub-Menu (PrtFmt).................................................................. 5-2
5.2.2.1 Margins (Margin) .......................................................................... 5-2
5.2.2.2 Header (Header)........................................................................... 5-2
5.2.2.3 Starting Characters (Start)............................................................ 5-3
5.2.2.4 Field Selection (Fields)................................................................. 5-3
5.2.2.5 Ending Characters (Ending).......................................................... 5-4
5.2.2.6 Restore Defaults (Deflt)................................................................ 5-5
5.2.3 Setting the System Clock Sub-Menu (Clock)................................................ 5-5
5.2.4 Item ID Sub-Menu (ItemID).......................................................................... 5-5
5.2.4.1 Initial Item ID’s (Initial).................................................................. 5-6
5.2.4.2 Print Item ID’s (Print).................................................................... 5-6
5.2.4.3 List Item ID’s (List)........................................................................ 5-6
5.2.5 Exiting the Supervisor Menu ........................................................................ 5-6
5.3 Service Menu ........................................................................................................... 5-7
5.3.1 Local/Remote Scale Sub-Menus (Local/Remote) ......................................... 5-7
5.3.2 Calibration Sub-Menu (Calibrt)..................................................................... 5-7
5.3.3 Diagnostics Sub-Menu (Diag)....................................................................... 5-9
5.3.4 Restore System Defaults Sub-Menu (SysDft)............................................... 5-10
5.3.5 Setup Sub-Menu (Setup).............................................................................. 5-10
5.3.5.1 COM Port Setup (COM1/COM2)................................................... 5-10
5.3.5.2 Limited Feature Mode (Limited).................................................... 5-11
5.3.6 Exiting the Service Menu ............................................................................. 5-11
Chapter 6: Calibration................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 Calibration Overview ................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Calibration Menu ...................................................................................................... 6-1

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Appendix A: Specifications........................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: Serial Port Information.............................................................................................. B-1
B.1 COM1 Serial Port ..................................................................................................... B-1
B.1.1 Connecting the Serial Printer........................................................................ B-1
B.1.2 Default Print Format..................................................................................... B-2
B.2 COM2 Serial Port ..................................................................................................... B-2
B.2.1 Connecting the Scanner, Remote Display or Computer................................ B-2
B.2.2 Full Duplex Modes for COM2....................................................................... B-3
B.2.2.1 Demand Mode.............................................................................. B-3
B.2.2.2Continuous Mode.......................................................................... B-4
Appendix C: Error Messages......................................................................................................... C-1
C.1 Error Messages......................................................................................................... C-1
C.1.1 Operator Errors............................................................................................ C-1
C.1.2Calibration Errors......................................................................................... C-2
Appendix D:Remote Scale Wiring................................................................................................ D-1
D.1 Remote Scale Wiring................................................................................................ D-1
LIST OF FIGURES
1-1 DCSG Series Front Panel .................................................................................................. 1-2
2-1 DCSG Back Panel.............................................................................................................. 2-1
3-1 DCSG Display Detail.......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Function and Numeric Keys Layout.................................................................................... 3-2
4-1Item ID List Screen ............................................................................................................ 4-2
4-2Edit Item ID Screen............................................................................................................ 4-2
B-1 Pin Assignments for COM1 Serial Port............................................................................... B-1
B-2 Cable Diagram for Scale to Dot Matrix Printer.................................................................... B-1
B-3Cable Diagram for Scale to Thermal Printer....................................................................... B-1
B-4Default Print Format for Thermal Printer ............................................................................ B-2
B-5Pin Assignments for COM2 Serial Port............................................................................... B-2
B-6Cable Diagram for Scale to Computer................................................................................ B-3
B-7Cable Diagram for Scale to Scanner.................................................................................. B-3
B-8Consolidated Controls Demand Mode ................................................................................ B-3
B-9Consolidated Controls Continuous Mode............................................................................ B-4
D-1 Color Codes for Shielded Load Cell Cable ......................................................................... D-1
D-2 Pin Assignments for the Load Cell Port.............................................................................. D-1

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LIST OF TABLES
1-1 DCSG Series Product Matrix.............................................................................................. 1-1
3-1 DCSG Series Annunciator Definitions ................................................................................ 3-1
3-2 DCSG Sampling Limits ...................................................................................................... 3-5
4-1 Entering Alphanumeric Characters..................................................................................... 4-3
5-1Configuration Sub-Menu Items........................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Field Names and Definitions .............................................................................................. 5-4
5-3Local/Remote Scale Sub-Menu Items ................................................................................ 5-8
5-4Field Names and Definitions .............................................................................................. 5-9
5-5Listing of Key Codes .......................................................................................................... 5-9
5-6COM1 and COM2 Sub-Menu Items.................................................................................... 5-11
6-1Minimum / Recommended Calibration Test Weights for Local Scale.................................. 6-2
B-1 Cable Diagram for Scale to Printer..................................................................................... B-1

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE TRANSCELL DCSG SERIES DIGITAL COUNTING
SCALE
The Transcell Model DCSG Series Digital Counting Scale is an easy to use, high-resolution
counting scale featuring keyboard tare, unit weight entry and item ID storage. It is equipped with
many useful features that are normally found on much more expensive scale products, including
dual-channel, memory accumulator and target values.
The scale is available in four avoirdupois weight capacities and four metric weight capacities.
Table 1-1 shows the DCSG series product matrix.
If your Model DCSG Series Digital Counting Scale is part of a complete scale system or has
been installed for you, it is necessary to read only Chapters 2 through 4 for complete scale op-
eration. Prior to using the scale, please read this user’s guide carefully and completely. Store
the manual in a safe and convenient place so it will be available if you have questions concern-
ing the operation of the scale.
If you are an installer, the remote scale’s installation and wiring instructions are found in Appen-
dix D. The scale contains two main setup menus: The Service Menu configures the scale to your
remote weigh platform. The Supervisor Menu configures the serial communication ports and en-
ables some user options. Chapter 5 covers both menus in detail. Chapter 6 covers system cali-
bration. Prior to installing the scale, please read this manual carefully and completely. Store the
manual in a safe and convenient place so it will be available if you have questions concerning
the setup and operation of the scale.
MODEL CAPACITY / GRADUATION MODEL CAPACITY / GRADUATION
DCSG-12 12 x 0.0005 lb DCSG-6M 6000 g x 0.2 g
DCSG-30 30 x 0.001 lb DCSG-15M 15 x 0.0005 kg (0.5 g)
DCSG-60 60 x 0.002 lb DCSG-30M 30 x 0.001 kg (1 g)
DCSG-120 120 x 0.005 lb DCSG-60M 60 x 0.002 kg (2 g)
TABLE 1-1: DCSG Series Product Matrix

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1
MODEL DCSG
FUNC
TIONS
LOCAL
REMOTE
*
CLR
23
456
7 8 9
0ENT
FIGURE 1-1: DCSG Series Front Panel

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED
After unpacking the scale, a small amount of preparation is required before the scale can be used.
Please refer to Figure 2-1 below as needed.
0
1
COM 1 Serial Port (RS-232)
Remote Scale Connector
(If equipped) DC Power Jack
ON/OFF Switch
COM 2 Serial Port (RS-232)
Figure 2-1: DCSG Back Panel
Step 1. Position the scale in its area of intended use. Observe the following guidelines for suitable
location.
1. Choose a firm, stable floor or table.
2. Do not share an AC outlet with electrical noise producing equipment, such as refrigeration
units. This includes products with electrical motors and/or relays.
3. Do not place the scale in an area with changing ambient temperature and/or high humidity.
4. Do not place the scale in an area prone to exposure to direct sunlight, wind, or dust.
5. Do not place the scale in an area with vibrating equipment.
Step 2. Install the AC Adapter.
1. After placing the scale in its area of use, locate the Model A41408 AC Adapter.
2. Connect the female end of the AC Adapter to the connector on the rear of scale, and then
plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
Step 3. If applicable, install the serial printer to the COM1 serial port.
1. Connect the printer to the COM1 port using the optional serial cable. See Appendix B for
cabling requirements and pinouts.
2. Configure the communication parameters and select the device type as detailed in Section
5.3.5.
3. Configure the formatting parameters for the printer as detailed in Section 5.2.2.
4. Set the current Time and Date as detailed in Section 5.2.3.

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Step 4. If applicable, install the second serial device to the COM2 serial port. Currently, the second
serial device can be a bar code scanner or a computer. Note: Some earlier models do not have
a second serial port.
1. Connect the device to the COM2 port using the optional serial cable. See Appendix B for
cabling requirements and pinouts.
2. Configure the communication parameters and select the device type as detailed in Section
5.3.5.
Step 5. If applicable, install the remote scale.
1. Connect the remote scale to the DCSG’s remote scale port using the provided remote scale
cable. Consult Appendix D for proper cabling.
2. Configure the remote scale’s parameters in the Service Menu as detailed in Chapter 5.
3. Calibrate the remote scale as detailed in Chapter 6.
4. Enable the remote scale in the Supervisor Menu as detailed in Chapter 5.
Step 6. Turn the scale’s AC power on to begin use.

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CHAPTER 3: OPERATION
3.1 DISPLAY
The Model DCSG scale utilizes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) capable of displaying various sizes
of characters and graphic images.
3.1.1 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
Figure 3-1 shows the display detail of the DCSG Series. As shown in Figure 3-1, the scale
displays weight information as well as the soft keys. Soft keys are generic keys whose func-
tions change as the scale’s operation changes. When additional information is needed, the
scale will prompt for the information in pop-up windows. Table 3-1 lists the various annun-
ciators you may see and their meanings.
Zero 0.00 LB Sample UnitWt Print Mode Tare
GRS
LOC
FIGURE 3-1: DCSG Display Detail
Annunciator MEANING
Unit Wt Indicates that the scale is displaying the unit weight of the items you are counting.
GRS, NET Indicates that the scale is displaying gross or net weight.
LB, KG Indicates the unit of the displayed weight.
PCS Indicates the number of pieces on the platform.
REM, LOC Indicates that the displayed weight is from the remote scale or the local scale.
TIndicates that a tare has been established in the system.
LTD Indicates that the scale is operating in “Limited Feature” mode as setup in the Serv-
ice Menu. (See Chapter 5). Limited feature mode prohibits use of the FUNCTIONS
key operations.
TABLE 3-1: DCSG Series Annunciator Definitions

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3.2 KEYBOARD
The keyboard is composed of six soft keys, six function keys and ten numeric keys. Refer to Fig-
ures 3-1 and 3-2 for the overall layout and key locations.
CLR ENT
FUNC
*1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
LOCAL
REMOTE
TIONS
FIGURE 3-2: Function and Numeric Keys Layout
3.2.1 SOFT KEYS
Here are some soft keys that you will encounter during normal scale operation.
Zero - This key sets the scale to display zero.
Sample – This key puts the scale into sampling mode, which is used for piece counting. See
Section 3.3.5 for more information.
Unit Wt – This key is used to enter a known unit weight of an item into the scale.
Mode – This key toggles the scale among the weight, pieces and unit weight display
screens.
Tare - This key is used to establish a Tare provided the scale is not at or below Gross zero.
Print - This key is used to send weight information out to the serial interface port provided
the scale is in a state of stability.
3.2.2 FUNCTION AND NUMERIC KEYS
CLR - This key is used to clear the current unit weight and tare from the scale. This key is
also used to escape from a screen that you may have entered accidentally.
Decimal Point - This key is used to enter a decimal point when entering numeric values.
This key is also used to activate and deactivate the hold feature if enabled in the Supervisor
Menu.
ENT - This key is used to enter a numeric entry and to answer “YES” to a Yes/No question.
Local/Remote - This key is used to select the local or remote scale. The scale displays in-
formation pertaining only to the scale that is selected.
Functions - This key is used to access the scale’s advanced features and operations. See
Chapter 4 for more information.
* – This key is used to access the scale’s Supervisor and Service Menus. See Chapter 5 for
more information.
0-9 – These keys are used to enter numeric and alphanumeric data into the scale.

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3.3 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION
3.3.1 WEIGHING AN ITEM
1. First use the Local/Remote key to select the scale you wish to use to do the weighing.
2. If necessary, press the Zero soft key to obtain a weight reading of zero.
3. Place the object to be weighed on the scale’s platter and allow the weight indication to
stabilize. If the item weight exceeds the scale’s weight capacity, it displays “Maximum
Scale Weight Exceeded”.
4. Read the weight shown on the display.
Note: If you wish to change the unit of measure, press the Functions key followed by the
“More” and “lb-kg” soft keys.
3.3.2 TARING AN ITEM OF UNKNOWN WEIGHT
To weigh an item in a container, the weight of that container must first be subtracted from
the overall weight to obtain an accurate weight reading. This is known as taring.
1. First use the Local/Remote key to select the scale you wish to use to do the weighing.
2. If necessary, press the Zero soft key to obtain a weight reading of zero.
3. Place the empty container on the scale’s platter and allow the weight indication to stabi-
lize.
4. Press the TARE soft key. The scale prompts “Key-in Tare?”
5. Press the No soft key. The display shows zero weight and turns the NET annunciator on.
6. Place the material to be weighed in the container and allow the weight indication to sta-
bilize.
7. Read the weight shown on the display.
3.3.3 TARING AN ITEM OF KNOWN WEIGHT
If the weight of the container or object is known, you may enter this weight via the keyboard.
This value must be rounded to the nearest scale division. For example, on a 60 x 0.002 lb
scale, you must enter the tare weight value to the nearest 0.002 lb.
1. First use the Local/Remote key to select the scale you wish to use to do the weighing.
2. Press the TARE soft key. The scale prompts “Key-in Tare?”
3. Press the Yes soft key. The scale prompts for the tare value.
4. Using the numeric keys, key-in the known tare weight and press ENT. The display shows
minus weight and turns the NET annunciator on.
5. Place the material to be weighed in the container and allow the weight indication to sta-
bilize.
6. Read the weight shown on the display.
3.3.4 CLEARING A TARE
1. To clear a tare, press the CLR key at any time. The NET annunciator disappears and the
gross weight is displayed.

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3.3.5 PIECE COUNTING
This mode is used to indicate the number of pieces of an item you have placed on the
scale’s platform and is accessed by pressing the SAMPLE soft key. To ensure accuracy, the
parts you are counting must be consistent in weight.
The scale uses the sampling method to determine the average piece weight (APW) of the
items you wish to count. When sampling items, always count the parts in your hand and
place them on the platform all at once. If the APW of the items is too light or the total weight
of the sample is too light, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. You will get an error message, but
piece counting will still be allowed. Consult Table 3-2 for minimum piece weights and sample
weights.
1. If the items you will be counting require a container, you must first tare the container
off by pressing the TARE soft key. The scale switches to NET mode and sets the displayed
weight to zero.
NOTE: Enabling the Auto Tare feature in the Supervisor Menu (Chapter 5) can elimi-
nate this step.
2. Press the SAMPLE soft key. The scale will display “Add 10 pcs to the platter then
press the ENT key”. The scale is prompting you to place ten identical items on the
platform.
NOTE: If you wish to change the sample number, simply choose a displayed soft key
selection. Available choices are 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100. If you have a non-standard
sample amount, press the Key-in soft key to enter the sample number.
3. Place the sample items on the platform all at once and press the ENT key to take the
sample. If the sample meets the limits shown in Table 3-2, the scale will now display
the number of pieces on the scale. If it does not, the scale briefly displays an error
message, but still allows piece counting. If this occurs, you should use a higher sam-
ple amount to achieve better piece count accuracy. Please see Appendix C for an
explanation of the error messages.
NOTE 1: You can eliminate the need to press the ENT key by enabling the Auto
Sampling feature in the Supervisor Menu (Chapter 5).
NOTE 2: You can program the scale to automatically switch from the local scale to
the remote scale (if equipped) by enabling the Auto Switch Channel feature in the
Supervisor Menu (Chapter 5). The scale will automatically switch channels after a
successfully sample has been made.
NOTE 3: If the scale displays a “Low Resolution” message, the unit weight of the
items you wish to count is too light for your scale to process at all.
3.3.6 CLEARING THE PIECE COUNT
1. To clear the piece count, either press the CLR key to erase the sample or press the
SAMPLE soft key to take a new sample.

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MODEL Capacity / Graduation Minimum Piece Weight Minimum Sample Weight
DCSG-12 12 x 0.0005 lb 0.0004 lb 0.0125 lb
DCSG-30 30 x 0.001 lb 0.0008 lb 0.025 lb
DCSG-60 60 x 0.002 lb 0.0016 lb 0.05 lb
DCSG-120 120 x 0.005 lb 0.004 lb 0.125 lb
DCSG-6M 6000 x 0.2 g 0.16 g 5 g
DCSG-15M 15 x 0.0005 kg (0.5 g) 0.4 g 12.5 g
DCSG-30M 30 x 0.001 kg (1 g) 0.8 g 25 g
DCSG-60M 60 x 0.002 kg (2 g) 1.6 g 50 g
TABLE 3-2: DCSG Sampling Limits

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CHAPTER 4: ADVANCED FEATURES AND OPERATION
4.1 UNIT WEIGHT ENTRY
If you already know the unit weight (a.k.a. Average Piece Weight or APW) of the items you wish to
count, then use the following procedure.
4.1.1 UNIT WEIGHT ENTRY
1. Press the UNIT WT soft key. The scale prompts you to enter the unit weight.
2. Using the numeric and decimal point keys, key-in the actual unit weight value.
3. Press the ENT key. If the unit weight is large enough, the scale will now display the
number of pieces on the scale. If it does not, the scale briefly displays an error
message, but still allows piece counting. Please see Appendix C for an explanation of
the error messages.
NOTE 1: If the scale displays a “Low Resolution” message, the unit weight of the items
you wish to count is too light for your scale to process at all.
NOTE 2: If so equipped, you may use your scale’ s bar code scanner to scan in the unit
weight from a pre-printed label. In order for the scale to properly read the data, the label
must have been previously printed by a DCSG series scale.
4.2 ITEM ID STORAGE
Your scale can store piece weight information for up to 500 items of your choosing. These items
are stored and retrieved under an Item ID number. The Item ID number is assigned and
maintained automatically by the scale and cannot be changed. Each item entry stores the following
information:
•Product ID –a numeric field consisting of up to 10 characters
•Name –an alphanumeric filed consisting of up to 15 characters
•Unit Weight (APW)
•Tare Weight -of the Container for Local Scale
•Tare Weight -of the Container for Remote Scale (if equipped)
After sampling an item, you can store its information automatically by adding a new item entry.
Once created and stored, you can recall and modify the item’s information by calling up its Item ID
number. A list of all stored items can be called up very easily.
4.2.1 RECALLING AN EXISTING ITEM ENTRY
1. Press the FUNCTIONS key.
2. Press the Item ID soft key. The scale prompts for the Item ID number.
3. Key-in the Item ID number and press the ENT key. The scale automatically recalls the
stored information.
NOTE 1: If you do not know the Item ID number, press the List soft key. The scale
displays the screen shown in Figure 4-1. Use the up/down arrow soft key and/or the
PgUp and PgDn soft keys to highlight the item. Once the desired item is highlighted,
press the Recall soft key.
NOTE 2: If so equipped, you may use your scale’ s bar code scanner to scan in the
Product ID number from a pre-printed label. In order for the scale to properly read the
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PgUp PgDn Recall Edit More
ItemID Product ID Name Unit-wt
001 123456789 EYEBOLT 0.08520 lb
FIGURE 4-1: Item ID List Screen
4.2.2 ADDING A NEW ITEM ENTRY
1. Sample the new item or enter its unit weight (APW) into the scale as previously
described.
2. Press the FUNCTIONS key.
3. Press the Item ID soft key. The scale prompts for the Item ID number.
4. Press the Add soft key. The scale displays a summary of information for the new item.
NOTE: Some fields will be blank. You can edit this information later as detailed in the
following section.
5. Press the Done soft key.
4.2.3 EDITING AN ITEM ENTRY
1. Press the FUNCTIONS key.
2. Press the Item ID soft key. The scale prompts for the Item ID number.
3. Press the List soft key. The scale displays a list of stored item entries.
4. Use the up/down arrow soft key and/or the PgUp and PgDn soft keys to highlight the
item.
5. Once the desired item is highlighted, press the Edit soft key. The scale displays a list of
stored item entries. The scale displays a summary of the item’s information on the
screen shown in Figure 4-2.
Edit Recall Edit Done
Item 001 INFO
Product ID:
Name:
Unit: LB
0
0.08520Unit Wt:
Tare Wt (L): Tare Wt (R):0.12300 0.9980
FIGURE 4-2: Edit Item ID Screen
6. Use the Up and Down soft keys to highlight the field you wish to edit.
7. Once the desired field is highlighted, press the Edit soft key.
To edit a numeric field, simply enter in the new data using the numeric keys followed by
the ENT key. Numeric fields include Product ID, Unit Wt, Tare Wt (Local) and Tare Wt
(Remote). If you make an entry mistake, press the CLR key to restore the original data.

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To edit the Name field, use the numeric keys to enter alphanumeric characters. Two
numeric key strokes are required to enter a single alphanumeric character. Use Table
4-1 to determine how to enter each alpha character. When you are done entering the
Name field, press the ENT key. If you make an entry mistake, press the CLR key to
restore the original data.
“0” = 0 + 0 “1” = 0 + 1 “2” = 0 + 2 “3” = 0 + 3 “4” = 0 + 4 “5” = 0 + 5 “6” = 0 + 6
“7” = 0 + 7 “8” = 0 + 8 “9” = 0 + 9 “A” = 2 + 1 “B” = 2 + 2 “C” = 2 + 3 “D” = 3 + 1
“E” = 3 + 2 “F” = 3 + 3 “G” = 4 + 1 “H” = 4 + 2 “I” = 4 + 3 “J” = 5 + 1 “K” = 5 + 2
“L” = 5 + 3 “M” = 6 + 1 “N” = 6 + 2 “O” = 6 + 3 “P” = 7 + 1 “Q” = 7 + 2 “R” = 7 + 3
“S” = 7 + 4 “T” = 8 + 1 “U” = 8 + 2 “V” = 8 + 3 “W”= 9 + 1 “X” = 9 + 2 “Y” = 9 + 3
“Z” = 9 + 4 “” = 1 + 1
TABLE 4-1: Entering Alphanumeric Characters
8. Once all fields are edited, press the Done soft key. The scale confirms that you wish to
save the changes.
9. Press the Yes soft key to save the changes. Otherwise, press the No soft key.
4.2.4 DELETING AN ITEM ENTRY
1. Press the FUNCTIONS key.
2. Press the Item ID soft key. The scale prompts for the Item ID number.
3. Press the List soft key. The scale displays a list of stored item entries.
4. Use the up/down arrow soft key and/or the PgUp and PgDn soft keys to highlight the
item you wish to delete.
5. Once the desired item is highlighted, press the More soft key.
6. Press the Delete soft key. The scale asks you to confirm this action.
7. Press the Yes soft key to delete the item or press the No soft key to exit without
deleting.
4.2.5 DELETING ALL ITEM ENTRIES
NOTE: This procedure erases ALL items from memory storage. Once completed, this
procedure cannot be undone. Use with extreme caution.
1. Press the * key. The scale prompts for the menu you wish to enter.
2. Select the Super soft key. The scale prompts for a password.
3. Enter in the password (1234). There is no need to press the ENT key.
4. Press the Item ID soft key.
5. Press the Initial soft key. The scale asks you to confirm this action.
6. Press the Yes soft key to erase all of the items from memory. The scale confirms the
action and returns to the previous screen. Press the No soft key to exit without deleting.
7. Press the CLR key twice to return to normal operating mode.

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4.3 MEMORY ACCUMULATOR
Your scale comes equipped with a handy memory accumulator, which can be used in conjunction
with the piece counting feature. As with a hand-held calculator, the memory accumulator can be
added to, displayed and cleared at anytime. To access the memory accumulator soft keys, press
the FUNCTIONS key.
NOTE: This feature can be used when in PCS mode only.
4.3.1 DISPLAYING THE MEMORY ACCUMULATOR
1. Press the MR soft key. The scale briefly displays the total number of pieces,
followed by the total number of entries.
4.3.2 ADDING TO THE MEMORY ACCUMULATOR
1. Press the M+ soft key. The scale adds the current number of pieces to the memory
accumulator, then briefly displays the total number of pieces, followed by the total
number of entries.
4.3.3 CLEARING THE MEMORY ACCUMULATOR
1. Press the MC soft key. The scale asks if you wish to clear the memory accumulator.
2. Press the ENT key to clear the accumulator memory or press the CLR if you do not
wish to clear the accumulator memory.
NOTE: To exit the memory accumulator function, press the CLR key once.
4.4 USING THE TARGET VALUE
This function works in conjunction with the piece counting feature and allows your scale to act as a
checkweigher. This is useful if you are filling a container with a pre-determined amount of items.
To use, you must enter two values –a lower limit value and an upper limit value. These are
chosen based on the tolerance of your target value. For example, if you wish to fill a bottle with
100 items and you have a tolerance of ±2 pieces, you would set your lower limit value to 98 and
your upper limit value to 102. The lower and upper limit values may be the same if you have no
tolerance allowance.
If the number of items on the platform is within the two limits, the scale flashes the “Target” soft
and beeps.
NOTE: This feature can also be used when in weighing mode.
1. Press the FUNCTIONS key.
2. Press the TARGET soft key. The scale prompts for the lower limit value.
3. Use the numeric keys to key-in the lower limit value then press the ENT key. The scale
prompts for the upper limit value.
4. Use the numeric keys to key-in the upper limit value then press the ENT key.
5. Place items on scale until the scale signals that the items are within the entered limits.
NOTE: To exit the target function, press the CLR key once.