Vetek PUE C/31 Series User manual

User Manual
for indicators PUE C/31 series
Manual number
INI-04-06/07/08/A
Vetek Weighing AB, Hantverksvägen 15, 76493 Väddö, Sweden
Phone [phone] [email protected]
www.vetek.com

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JULY 2008

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTENDED USE .................................................................................................................... 5
2. PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. ................................................................................................................... 6Maintenance
2.2. er supply.................................................................................................................. 6Pow
2.3. Operation in a strong electrostatic field.......................................................................... 6
3. WARRANTY CONDITIONS................................................................................................... 7
4. MAIN DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................................. 8
5. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................. 8
6. KEYPAD ................................................................................................................................ 9
7. KEYS’ FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................. 9
8. INSCRIPTIONS ON THE DISPLAY .................................................................................... 10
9. USER MENU ....................................................................................................................... 11
9.1. .................................................................................................................... 11Submenus
9.2. Browsing user menu .................................................................................................... 12
9.2.1. Keypad ............................................................................................................ 12
9.2.2. Return to the weighing mode .......................................................................... 12
10. WEIGHING ........................................................................................................................ 13
10.1. Tarring ....................................................................................................................... 13
10.2. Inscribing tare value .................................................................................................. 13
10.3. Zeroing ...................................................................................................................... 14
10.4. Weighings in two ranges ........................................................................................... 15
10.5. Selection of basic weight unit .................................................................................... 15
10.6. Temporarily selected unit .......................................................................................... 16
11. MAIN PARAMETERS........................................................................................................ 17
11.1. Setting a filtering level ............................................................................................... 17
11.2. Median filter ............................................................................................................... 18
11.3. Autozero function....................................................................................................... 19
11.4. Tare function.............................................................................................................. 20
12. RS 232 PARAMETERS ..................................................................................................... 21
12.1. Printout type............................................................................................................... 21
12.2. Minimal mass threshold............................................................................................. 22
12.3. Baud rate ................................................................................................................... 23
12.4. Serial transmission parameters ................................................................................. 24
13. OTHER PARAMETERS .................................................................................................... 25
13.1. Backlight function ...................................................................................................... 25
13.1.1. ing from mains.................................................................. 25Backlight for supply
13.1.2. Backlight for supplying from batteries ............................................................. 26
13.2. “Beep” signal – after pressing a key .......................................................................... 27
13.3. Automatic switch-off .................................................................................................. 27
13.4. Batter voltage level check........................................................................................ 28y
13.4.1. ..................................................................................... 28Checking the batteries
13.4.2. discharge pictogram............................................................................ 29Battery
13.4.3. ........................................................................... 29Accumulator charging option
13.4.4. Formatting rechargeable battery packs ........................................................... 30
14. WORK MODES ................................................................................................................. 31
14.1. Setting accessibility of operation modes ................................................................... 31
14.2. Selecting quantity of operation modes ...................................................................... 32

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14.3. Counting pieces of the same mass ........................................................................... 33
14.4. +/- control referring to the inscribed standard mass .................................................. 35
14.5. Control of % deviation referring to the inscribed standard mass ............................... 36
14.5.1. its weighing..................................................... 37Standard mass determined by
14.5.2. Mass of standard inscribed to scale memory .................................................. 38
14.6. Automatic tare ........................................................................................................... 39
14.7. Measurement max force on the pan – latch .............................................................. 40
14.8. Totalizing ................................................................................................................... 40
14.8.1. ork mode.................................................................................. 41Enabling the w
14.8.2. ........................................................................................ 41Totalizing procedure
14.8.3. of the last value of sum of weighed goods ........................................ 42Memory
14.8.4. Return to weighing .......................................................................................... 43
14.9. eighing animals ...................................................................................................... 44W
14.10. Tare memory............................................................................................................ 45
14.10.1. Entering the tare value to the scale memory ................................................ 45
14.10.2. Selecting a tare value from the memory ....................................................... 47
15. USER CALIBRATION ....................................................................................................... 47
15.1. Calibration ................................................................................................................. 48
15.2. Start mass adjustment............................................................................................... 49
16. COOPERATION WITH PRINTER ..................................................................................... 51
17. COOPERATION WITH COMPUTER................................................................................. 52
18. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ...................................................................................... 53
18.1. General information ................................................................................................... 53
18.2. A set of commands for RS interfaces: ....................................................................... 53
18.3. Respond message format ......................................................................................... 54
18.4. Command’s description ............................................................................................. 54
18.4.1. ng ............................................................................................................ 54Zeroi
18.4.2. ng ............................................................................................................. 55Tarri
18.4.3. .................................................................. 55Send the stable result in basic unit
18.4.4. in basic unit ........................................................ 56Send the result immediately
18.4.5. ............................................................... 56Send the stable result in current unit
18.4.6. in current unit ..................................................... 57Send the result immediately
18.4.7. itch on continuous transmission in basic unit ............................................. 57Sw
18.4.8. itch off continuous transmission in basic unit ............................................. 58Sw
18.4.9. Switch on continuous transmission in current unit .......................................... 58
18.4.10. Switch off continuous transmission in current unit........................................ 58
18.4.11. Send all implemented commands................................................................. 59
18.5. Manual printouts / automatic printouts....................................................................... 59
18.6. Continuous transmission ........................................................................................... 60
18.7. Configuring printouts ................................................................................................. 61
19. ERROR COMMANDS........................................................................................................ 61
20. TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 62
21. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT............................................................................................... 62

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1. INTENDED USE
PUE C/31 designed for quick and precise measurements of weighed
loads masses. Tarring in full weighing range enables to determine net
mass of weighed loads. Optional additional display enables observing
of weighing process by another person.
Functions:
xbacklight of display
xlevel of filtration
xautozero function
xsetting baud rate of transmission
xcontinuous data transmission for RS 232
xautomatic operation for RS 232
xdesigned printouts
xdesignation minimum mass for function operating
xcounting pieces
x+/- mass control
xpercentage deviation from standard mass
xlatch of maximum scale indication
xautomatic tare
xmemory of tare
xMemory of 9 tare values
xinscribing tare value
xautomatic scale switch-off
xuser calibration
xTotalizing
xWeighing animals
User functions may have attribute of accessibility. For this reason
it is possible to adjust scale to individual needs to provide access
to only these functions which are currently needed. Attribute
determination accessible / inaccessible is possible in user
menu and described in further part of manual.

2. PRECAUTIONS
2.1. Maintenance
A. Please, read carefully this user manual before and use the device
according to its intended use.
B. Dead batteries (accumulators) should be utilized according to the law;
C. Devices that are to be withdrawn from usage should be sent back to
the producer or in case of own utilization do it according to the law.
In case of an elongated storage period in low
temperatures, it is not allowed the full discharge
of the accompanied batteries.
2.2. Power supply
Indicators in plastic casing are intended to be supplied from a power
adapter or from NiMH rechargeable battery pack (standard equipment).
New rechargeable batteries should be formatted according to the
description in the chapter 14.4.4. of this manual.
If you want to use normal batteries instead of rechargeable ones,
proceed as follows:
xBefore installing non-rechargeable batteries turn on the device
and set <5.5.CHr6> to <no>, to switch off charging,
xThen install the batteries.
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Installing batteries without changing <5.5.CHr6> to <no>
may cause damage of batteries and the indicator.
2.3. Operation in a strong electrostatic field
If the device is about to operate in a strong electrostatic field
(e.g. printing houses etc.) it should be connected to the earthing.
Connect it to the clamp terminal signed .

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3. WARRANTY CONDITIONS
A. RADWAG is obliged to repair or change those elements that appears
to be faulty because of production and construction reason,
B. Defining defects of unclear origin and outlining methods of elimination
can be settled only in participation of a user and the manufacturer
representatives,
C. RADWAG does not take any responsibility connected with
destructions or losses derives from non-authorized or inappropriate
(not adequate to manuals) production or service procedures,
D. Warranty does not cover:
xMechanical failures caused by inappropriate maintenance of
the device or failures of thermal or chemical origin or caused
by atmospheric discharge, overvoltage in mains or other
random event,
xInappropriate cleaning.
E. Loss of warranty appears after:
xAccess by an unauthorized service,
xIntrusion into mechanical or electronic construction
of unauthorized people,
xRemoving or destroying protection stickers.
F. Warranty conditions outline the warranty period for rechargeable
batteries attached to the device for 12 months.
G. The detailed warranty conditions one can find in warranty certificate.
H. Contact with the central authorized service:
[phone] ext. 106 or 107.

4. MAIN DIMENSIONS
Main dimensions of PUE C/31
Main dimensions of PUE C/31H, PUE C/31H/Z
5. GETTING STARTED
xAfter connecting platform to a PUE C/31 indicator put the platform
on a flat stable ground far away from sources of heat. Level out the
platform.
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xTurn the device on using the
key – keep pressing the key
for about 0.5 sec,
xWait for the test completion,
xThen you will see zero indication and pictograms:
- zero indication
- stable result
kg - weight unit
xIf the indication is not zero press zero key.
6. KEYPAD
7. KEYS’ FUNCTIONS
Switching on/off
Function key (operation mode selection)
Sending a weighing result to RS232
Zeroing
Tarring
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Notice:
After pressing
+ keys’ functions changes. The way of operation
in this mode is described in details further in this manual.
8. INSCRIPTIONS ON THE DISPLAY
No Text string Description
1. FIL Filter level
2. bAud Transmission baud rate
3. PCS Piece counting
4. HiLo +/- control according to a standard mass
5. rEPL Automatic printout
6. StAb The condition of printing data
7. Auto Autozero correction
8. t1 Power save – time to switch off while no operation
9. toP Latch of the max measurement
10. Add Totalizing
11. AnLS Weighing animals
12. tArE Memory of 9 tare values
13. Indication in autozero zone (indication = exact zero)
14. Stable result (ready to read)
15. PCS Operation mode –counting pieces
16. kg (g) Operation mode – weighing
17. Rechargeable battery pack or battery discharged (BAT-LO)
18. Net Tare function has been used
19. Min +/- control with reference to the standard mass : setting
the lower threshold or mass below the first threshold
20. OK +/- control with reference to the standard mass:
load masa between the thresholds
21. Max +/- control with reference to the standard mass: setting
the upper threshold or mass over the second threshold
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9. USER MENU
9.1. Submenus
User’s menu is divided into 6basic submenus. Each group has its
own characteristic name preceded by the letter Pand a number.
P1 rEAd
P 1.1 Fil | 2
P 1.2 Auto | YES
P 1.3 tArA | no
P 1.4 Fnnd | no
P2 Prnt
P2.1 Pr_n | StAb
P2.2 S_Lo |
P2.3 bAud | 9600
P2.4 S_rS | 8d1SnP
P3 Unit
P3.1 StUn | kg
P4 Func
P4.1 FFun | ALL
P4.2 Funi | no
P4.3 PcS | no
P4.4 HiLo | no
P4.5 PrcA | no
P4.6 Prcb | no
P4.7 AtAr | no
P4.8 toP | no
P4.9 Add | no
P4.A AnLS | no
P4.b tArE | no
P5 othr
P5.1 bL | Auto
P5.2 bLbt | 70
P5.3 bEEP | YES
P5.4 t1 | Auto
P5.5 CHr6 | YES
P6 CAL
P6.1 St_u | * FUNCTION *
P6.2 uCAL | * FUNCTION *

9.2. Browsing user menu
Use scale’s keys to move inside the menu.
9.2.1. Keypad
+
Entering main menu
+
Inscribing tare value
Increasing a digit value by „1”
moving down in the menu
+
Battery / accumulator state monitoring
+
Toggling between gross / net values
Selecting the parameter or changing the value of a
selected parameter
Entering the selected submenu or activating a parameter
for changes
Confirmation (enter)
Leaving without changes or reaching a higher level of the
menu
9.2.2. Return to the weighing mode
The changes that have been introduced should be saved
in order to keep them in the memory for good.
While leaving parameters press key until the text
<SAuE?> appears on the display. Then press:
– to save changes or – to leave without changes.
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10. WEIGHING
Put a load you want to weigh on the weighing pan. When the
pictogram appears it means that the result is stable and ready to read.
10.1. Tarring
In order to determine the net mass put the packaging on the pan.
After stabilising press - (Net pictogram will be displayed in the left
upper corner and zero will be indicated).
After placing a load on the weight pan net mass will be shown.
Tarring is possible within the whole range of the scale. After unloading
the pan the display shows the tarred value with minus sign.
Notice:
Tarring cannot be performer when a negative or zero value is being
displayed. In such case <Err3> appears on the display and short
audible signal will be emitted.
10.2. Inscribing tare value
You can also inscribe a tare value. While in weighings mode press:
xPress simultaneously and ,
xYou will see :
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xUsing and set the tare value,
xPress ,
xProgram returns to weighings mode. The inscribed tare value
can be seen on the display with „–” sign,
xTare can be inscribed anytime in weighings mode.
Notice:
1. You cannot inscribe a new tare value when the tare value in memory
is greater than zero. In the case of trying this the <Err3> message
will be displayed and short audible signal will be emitted.
2. Users can also enter up to 9 tare values to the scale memory
(see 14.10 of his manual).
10.3. Zeroing
To ZERO the scale press: .
The scale will display zero and following pictograms: and .
Zeroing is only possible within the scope of ±2% of full scale. While
zeroing outside the scope of ±2% you will see <Err2>. Zeroing is
possible only in stable state.
Notice:
Zeroing is possible only within the ±2% interval of the maximal range.
If zeroing is performed beyond this range the <Err2> message and
short audible signal will be emitted.
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10.4. Weighings in two ranges
Switching between the I range and the II range happens automatically
(exceeding Max of the I range). Weighings in the second range is
signalled by a pictogram in the top left corner of the display.
Then weighings is done with the accuracy of the II range to the moment
of returning to zero (autozero range
)where the scale switches back
to the I range.
10.5. Selection of basic weight unit
This function is used to set weight unit the scale will start with.
Procedure:
xEnter the submenu <P3.Unit> and then:
xpress ,until the expected unit appears on the display:
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Options:
A. When the basic unit is [kg], users can toggle between:
[kg, lb, N], for verified scales [lb] is not accessible,
B. If the basic unit is [g], users can toggle between:
[g, ct, lb], for verified scales [lb] is not accessible,
xAfter you select the unit press
, the scale returns to:
xReturn to weighing according to chapter - 9.2.2.
Notice:
After turning on the scale always sets the basic unit.
10.6. Temporarily selected unit
This function is used to set weight unit the scale will use temporarily until
the next power off or next selection.
Procedure:
xPress and then:
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xAfter you select the unit you want come back to weighing procedure.
Options:
A. When [kg] is a basic unit, users can select following units:
[kg, lb, N], [lb] is not accessible for verified scales.
B. When [g] is a basic unit, users can select following units:
[g, ct, lb], [lb] is not accessible for verified scales.
11. MAIN PARAMETERS
Users can adjust the scale to external ambient conditions (filtering level)
or particular needs (autozero operation, tare memory). This parameters
are placed in <P1.rEAd> submenu.
11.1. Setting a filtering level
Procedure:
xEnter the submenu <P1.rEAd> and then:
1 - 4 - level of filtering
xBy pressing select the filtering level you need.
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Notice:
Filtering level influences the time of stabilization. The higher the filtering
level is the longer stabilization time is needed.
Return to weighing:
See - 9.2.2.
11.2. Median filter
This filter eliminates short changes (impulses) of measure signal
(e.g. shocks).
Procedure:
xEnter the submenu <P1.rEAd> and then:
Fnnd no - filter disabled
Fnnd YES - filter enabled
Return to weighing:
See - 9.2.2.
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11.3. Autozero function
The autozero function has been implemented in order to assure precise
indications. This function controls and corrects „0” indication. While the
function is active it compares the results continuously with constant
frequency. If two sequentional results differ less than the declared
value of autozero range, so the scale will be automatically zeroed
and the pictograms
and will be displayed.
When AUTOZERO is disabled zero is not corrected automatically.
However, in particular cases, this function can disrupt the measurement
process e.g. slow pouring of liquid or powder on the weighing pan. In this
case, it is advisable to disable the autozero function.
Procedure:
xEnter the submenu <P1.rEAd> and then:
Fnnd no - filter disabled
Fnnd YES - filter enabled
Return to weighing:
See - 9.2.2.
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11.4. Tare function
This parameters enables users to configure a tare function.
Procedure:
xEnter the submenu <P1.rEAd> and then:
tArA AtAr -automatic tare function on and is stored in balance
memory after unplugging it from mains (Description
of function operating point 14.6 automatic tare)
tArA no -automatic tare function off (user can turn on
operating of automatic tare F6 AtAr – till unplugging
the balance from mains)
tArA tArF -tare memory function – stores last value of tare in
balance memory. It is automatically displayed after
starting the balance. Value of tare is displayed with
minus sign, and there is Net symbol indicated on the
display. (user can turn on operating of automatic tare
F6 AtAr – till unplugging the balance from mains)
Return to weighing:
See - 9.2.2.
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