Adam Equipment ABK Bench Weighing Scales User Manual

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6.0  OPERATION 
6.1 ZEROIN\f THE DISPL\bY  
 
·  You can press the  [Z/T] key at any time to set the display to zero. 
This  will  usually  be  when  the  platform  is  empty.  When  the  zero 
point is obtained the display will show an indicator for zero. 
 
 
 
 
·  The  scale  has  an  automatic  re-zeroing  function  to  account  for 
minor  drifting  or  accumulation  of  material  on  the  platform. 
However you may need to press the  [Z/T] key to re zero the scale 
if small amounts of weight are shown when the platform is empty. 
 
 
6.2  T\bRIN\f 
 
·  Zero  the  scale  by  pressing  the  [Z/T]  key  if  necessary.  The 
“ ZERO”  indicator will be ON. 
 
 
 
·  Place a container on the platform and a value for its weight will be 
displayed.   
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·  Press the  [Z/T]  key  to tare  the  scale. The  weight  is deducted  and 
stored  as  the  tare  value  leaving  zero  on  the  display.  The  “ NET” 
indicator will be ON and as a product is added only the net weight 
of  the  product  will  be  shown.  The  scale  could  be  tared  a  second 
time  if  another  type  of  product  was  to  be  added  to  the  first  one. 
Again only the weight that is added after taring will be displayed. 
 
 
·  When  the  container  is  removed  a  negative  value  will  be  shown.  If 
the  scale  was  tared  just  before  removing  the  container  this  value 
is  the  gross  weight  which  includes  the  container  and  the  entire 
product  it  contains.  The  “ZERO”   indicator  will  be  on  to  indicate 
that  the  platform  is  back  to  the  same  condition  as  it  was  when 
zero was last set. 
 
 
·  To delete a Tare value, press  [Z/T] when the pan is empty. 
 
 
 
6.3  WEI\fHIN\f \b S\bMPLE 
 
To  determine  the  weight  of  a  sample,  first  tare  the  empty  container  if  it  is  to 
be used and then place the sample in the container. The display will show the 
net weight of the sample and the unit of weight currently in use.   
   
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6.4  P\bRTS
 COUNTIN\f 
 
If parts counting is enabled, See section 7.4 in the full manual, it is possible to 
count  parts  using  a  sample  of  the  parts  to  determine  an  average  piece 
weight.   
 
·  If  using  an  empty  container,  place  the  container  on  the  top  pan 
and  press  [Z/T] to  zero  the  display.  Press  the  [PCS]  key  to  enter 
parts counting mode.  
 
·  The scale will show “ P      10”. Change the sample size to the desired 
quantity  by  pressing  the  [Pcs/
]  key.  It  will  cycle  through  the 
options: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and back to 10. 
 
·  Place  the  nominated  sample  size  into  the  container  and  press 
[Z/T] .  The  sample  number  should  match  the  sample  amount 
options  available  for  parts  counting,  i.e.,  10,  20,  50,  100  or  200 
pieces. 
 
·  The  display  will  now  show  the  amount  of  parts  in  the  container, 
and as more parts are added the display will increase to show the 
number of parts in the container at that time. (Pcs).  
 
Pressing the  [Unit/] key will display the net weight (pcs and kg), pressing it 
a  second  time  will  display  the  unit  weight  (g/pcs),  and  the  third  time  will 
display the count again (pcs).   
 
·  Press  the  [Pcs/
]  key  to  return  to  normal  weighing.  Press  the 
[Pcs/ 
] key again to start counting a different sample. 
 
 
6.5  CHECK-WEI\fHIN\f  
 
Check-weighing is a procedure where the LED’s come on (and if enabled, an 
alarm  to  sound)  when  the  weight  on  the  scale  meets  values  stored  in 
memory.  The  memory  holds  the  last  values  for  a  high  and  a  low  limit  when 
the  power  is  turned  off.  The  user  can  set  either  one  limit  or  both,  see  the  full 
version of the user manual for details of the check weighing function.  
 
 
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6.6 \bCCUMUL\bTED TOT\bL 
 
·  The  scale  can  be  set  to  accumulate  manually  by  press
 ing  the 
[Print/M+/Esc]   key,  or  automatically  when  a  weight  is  removed 
from the scale.  See the Section 7.3 of the full manual for details. 
 
 
6.7  PERCENT\b\fE
 WEI\fHIN\f  
 
The scale can be set to perform percentage weighing. See Section 7.2 of the 
full version of the user manual for complete details. 
 
6.8  \bNIM\bL
 (DYN\bMIC) WEI\fHIN\f  
The  scale  can  be  set  to  animal  (dynamic)  weighing  for  weighing  any  items 
that are unstable or may move. See Section 7.4 of the full version of the user 
manual for complete details. 
 
 
7.0  USER PARAMETERS 
Pressing the   [Func/C] key during normal operation  allows the user to access 
the  parameters  for  customizing  the  scale.  The  parameters  are  split  into  4 
groups-  
 
1. Check weighing parameters,  
2. Percentage and Animal Weighing Functions 
3. RS-232 parameters  
4. Scale parameters 
 
·  When  [Func/C]  is pressed the display will first show “ Fun\b  1” for Check 
weighing parameters.  
 
·  Press  either  the  [Func/C]  key  or  the    [Pcs/
]  to  advance  through  the 
groups “ Fun\b  1”, “Fun\b  2 ” , “Fun\b  3 ” and “Fun\b  4 ”. Press  [Z/T] to enter the 
desired group of parameters.  
 
·  When in one of the sections press  [Print/M+/Esc] to return to the group 
“ Fun\b  1 ”.  If  you  press  [Print/M+/Esc]   again,  the  scale  will  exit  the  User 
Parameter section and return to normal weighing. 
 
Complete  details  of  all  parameters  can  be  found  in  of  the  full  version  of  the 
user manual. 
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8.0  BATTERY OPERATION 
 
·  The  scales  can  be  operated  from  the  battery  if  desired.  The 
battery life can be up to 70 hours depending on the load cells and 
how the backlight is used.  
 
·  A  battery  symbol  is  shown  on  the  display  which  indicates  the 
current  charge  of  the  battery,  3  bars  means  fully  charged.  When 
just  the  outline  of  the  battery  and  no  bars  are  visible  the  battery 
needs to be re charged. 
 
·  To  charge  the  battery,  simply  plug  the  adaptor  into  the  mains 
power,  and  also  into  the  input  connector  on  the  rear  of  the 
Indicator  marked  DC  12V.  The  scale  does  not  need  to  be  turned 
on. 
 
·  The battery should be charged for 12 hours to reach full capacity. 
 
·  Near  the  display  is  an  LED  to  indicate  the  status  of  battery 
charging.  When  the  scale  is  plugged  into  the  mains  power  the 
internal battery will be charged. If the LED is green the battery has 
a full charge. If it is red the battery is nearly discharged and yellow 
indicates the battery is being charged. 
 
9.0  RS-232 INTERFACE 
 
 
The  ABK/AFK  is  supplied  with  a  bi-directional  RS-232  interface  as  standard. 
The  scale  when  connected  to  a  printer  or  computer  outputs  the  weight  with 
the selected weighing unit through the RS-232 interface. 
  Specifications: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RS-232 oñ“tpñ“t of ñòeighing data 
ASCII code 
9600 Bañ“d (ñ“ser selectable) 
8 data bits 
No Parity 
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  The RS-232 serial interface is a plug as figure 2 shows: 
       1: Pin GND,    Signal Ground 
2: Pin RXD,    Received Data 
          3: Pin TXD,    Transmitted Data 
 
 
          
As viewed from the back of the indicator 
 
The  scale  can  be  set  to  print  text  in  English,  French,  German  or  Spanish.  
See the RS-232 parameters section of the full user manual for details. 
 
The data format and examples of printouts are shown in the full version of the 
user manual. 
 
9.1  INPUT
 COMM\bNDS FORM\bT 
The  scale  can  be  controlled  with  the  following  commands.  Press  the  [Enter] 
key of the PC after each command.   
 
T 
  Tares the scale to display the net weight. This is the same as 
pressing 
[Z/T]. 
 
Z 
 
  Sets  the  zero  point  for  all  subsequent  weighing.  The  display 
shows zero. 
 
P 
 
 Prints  the  results  to  a  PC  or  printer  using  the  RS-232 
interface. It also adds the value to the accumulation memory 
if the accumulation function is not set to automatic. 
 
 
10.0  RELAY INTERFACE 
 
The indicator is supplied with drivers to control external relays. The drivers 
could be used to control a number of different relays depending upon the 
users needs. The relay drivers are isolated outputs requiring the use of an 
external power supply and the relay option kit.     
 
See of the full version of the user manual for complete details.
 
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11.0  CALIBRATION 
  
The  scale  can  be  calibrated  using  the  following  procedure.  To  enter  this 
procedure  it  is  necessary  to  use  Func  4  which  is  accessible  using  the 
[Func/C]   key  as  described  in  section  7.4  in  the  full  manual,  or  by  using  the 
passcode access as described in section 12.0. 
 
The  scales  calibrate  using  either  metric  or  pound  weights  depending  on  the 
weighing  unit  being  used  before  calibration.  The  display  will  show  either  kg 
or lb to identify the weights expected. 
 
 
PROCEDURE 
 
·   Enter  the  calibration  section  using  Func  4,  C8  CAL  or  using  the 
passcode as described in section 12.0.    
 
·  The display will show  un\foAd. 
 
·  Remove  any  weight  from  platform  and  when  the  stable  symbol  is 
on press  [Z/T]. 
 
·  The  display  will  show   \fd  then  “ 0000XX”  which  shows  the  last 
calibration  weight  used.  Place  this  calibration  weight  on  the  scale 
and  press  the  [Z/T] key.  If  the  weight  you  put  on  the  scale  does 
not match the value displayed, press the  [Func/C] key to clear the 
vale then use the  [Unit/] key and  [Pcs/
] key to set the correct 
value. When it is correct press  [Z/T]. 
 
·  If  the  calibration  is  acceptable  the  scale  will  run  a  self-test  during 
which  the  calibration  weight  should  be  removed.  If  an  error 
message  “ FAi\f  \f”  is  shown  try  calibration  again  as  a  disturbance 
may have prevented a successful calibration.   
 
After  calibration  the  scale  should  be  checked  to  verify  the  calibration  is 
correct.  If  necessary  repeat  the  calibration  making  sure  that  the  scale  is 
stable before accepting any weight. 
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12.0  SERVICE PARAMETERS 
 
 
 
 
The  scales  will  allow  entry  to  the  parameters  if  the  [Tare]  key  is  pressed 
during the power on cycle. The passcodes work as explained earlier. 
In this case the display will show the passcode request screen, “  P  -  -  -  - “ .  To 
continue enter a passcode as described below.  
 
Entering passcode 0000 will allow calibration as shown in section 11. 
 
Entering  1000  will  allow  access  to  a  limited  set  of  parameters  described  in 
section 12.1.     
 
 
12.1  USIN\f
 THE SERVICE P\bR\bMETERS 
Press the  [Z/T] key during the display countdown when turning on,   
 
When  “ Pn“  is  displayed,  enter  the  number  1000  using  the  [Unit/]  and 
[Pcs/ 
] keys and then press  [Z/T]. 
 
The display will show the first parameter called “ F4 Int”. 
   
To  select  another  parameter  press  the  [Pcs/
]  key  which  will  advance 
through  the  parameters  available.  Full  details  are  in  the  full  version  of  the 
user manual. 
 
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13.0  ERROR CODES 
 
ERROR  
CODES 
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTIONS 
- -oL - - Over-range Remove weight from the scale.   
 
If  the  problem  persists  contact  your  dealer  or  Adam 
Equipment for assistance. 
  
Err 1 Time Setting Error Enter  time  using  correct  format  and  reasonable  values. 
Format: hh:mm:ss 
 
Err 2 Date Setting Error Enter  date  using  correct  format  and  reasonable  values. 
Format: yy:mm:dd 
 
Err 4 Zero Setting Error The  scale  was  outside  the  normal  zero  setting  range  either 
when  it  was  turned  on,  or  when  the  [Zero]  key  was 
pressed.   
Remove weight from the scale and try re-zeroing again. 
Use the  [Z/T] key to set the display to zero value. 
If  the  problem  persists  contact  your  dealer  or  Adam 
Equipment for assistance. 
 
Err 6 A/D out of range The  values  from  the  A/D  converter  are  outside  the  normal 
range.     
Remove the weight from the scale if overloaded.  
Make sure the pan is fitted correctly.  
Indicates the load cell or the electronics may be faulty.   
If  the  problem  persists  contact  your  dealer  or  Adam 
Equipment for assistance. 
 
Err 9 Check weigh limits 
error 
Shown  if  the  low  limit  is  set  higher  than  the  current  high 
limit. Reset High limit or change the low limit. 
 
FAIL  Calibration error. Improper  calibration  (should  be  within  +  10%  of  the  factory 
calibration). The old calibration data will be retained until the 
calibration process is complete. 
If  the  problem  persists  contact  your  dealer  or  Adam 
Equipment for assistance. 
 
 
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