Adam Equipment GBC Bench Counting Scales GBCGFCREVB4 User Manual

							  © Adam Equipment Company 2014 
 
Adam Equipment 
 
 
GBC/GFC Series 
 
(P.N. 3056610587, Revision B4, Apr 2014) 
Software Rev 2.18 and up 
 
 
    
  
       
						

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    Easy Reference:  
    
Model name of the indicator/scale: 
 
 
Serial number of the unit: 
 
 
Software revision number  
(Displayed when power is first turned on): 
 
Date of Purchase: 
 
 
Name of the supplier and place: 
 
 
          
						

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1.0  CONTENTS  
1.0 CONTENTS .......................................... ................................................ 1 
2.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................... ............................................. 3 
3.0 INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 6 
3.1 UNPACKING ...................................................................................... 6 
3.2 LOCATING ......................................................................................... 6 
3.3 SETTING UP THE SCALES ............................. .................................. 7 
4.0 KEY DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................... 8 
5.0 DISPLAYS ............................................................................................ 9 
5.1 WEIGHT DISPLAY .................................... ......................................... 9 
5.2 UNIT WEIGHT DISPLAY ............................... ................................... 10 
5.3 COUNT DISPLAY ............................................................................. 10 
5.4 OTHER SYMBOLS ..................................... ...................................... 10 
6.0 OPERATION ....................................................................................... 11 
6.1 ZEROING THE DISPLAY ............................... .................................. 11 
6.2 TARING ............................................................................................ 11 
6.3 PARTS COUNTING .................................... ..................................... 12 
7.0 USER PARAMETERS ................................... ..................................... 15 
8.0 CALIBRATION.................................................................................... 17 
9.0 RS-232 INTERFACE .................................. ......................................... 18 
9.1  INPUT COMMANDS FORMAT ............................. ......................... 21 
9.2 RS-232 SETUP ................................................................................ 22 
9.3  REAL TIME CLOCK SETUP ............................. ............................. 24 
9.4 AUTO SLEEP FUNCTION ................................................................ 25 
10.0 BATTERY AND BACKLIGHT OPERATION ................... ................. 25 
10.1 BATTERY ...................................................................................... 25 
10.2 BACKLIGHT FOR LCD ................................. ................................. 26 
11.0 ERROR CODES ............................................................................... 27 
12.0 SERVICE PARAMETERS ................................ ................................ 28 
12.1 USING “0000” TO ENTER THE CALIBRATION PARAMETER ... .. 28 
13.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES .............................. 30 
14.0 SERVICE INFORMATION ................................................................ 31 
15.0 WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................. ............................. 32 
 
   
						

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2.0  INTRODUCTION  
 
·  The  GBC/GFC  series provides accurate, fast and versatile parts  counting scales.  
·   There  are  2  types  of  scales  within  the  GBC/GFC  series: GBC/GFC   scales  are 
kilogram/gram  scales  and  the  GBC/GFC-a  scales  are  changeable  from  pounds  to 
kilograms if the user requires it.  The scales have  the same functions except that 
GBC/GFC-a  scales have the ability to toggle between the weig hing units. 
·   All  scales  are  supplied  with  a  RS-232  bi-directiona l  interface  and  real  time  clock 
(RTC). 
·   The  GBC/GFC   has  a  sealed  keypad  with  colour  coded  membrane  swi tches  and 
there is a large, easy to read liquid crystal type  display (LCD). The LCD is supplied 
with a backlight. 
·   The  GBC/GFC   include  automatic  zero  tracking,  audible  alarm  for   pre-set  counts, 
automatic tare, pre-set tare, an accumulation facil ity that allows the count to be 
stored and recalled as an accumulated total. 
  
						

							 
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SPECIFICATIONS GBC Models 
Model # 
GBC 16  GBC 32  GBC 60
 
GBC 35a
 
GBC 70a
 
GBC 130a 
Maximum Capacity 
16kg  32kg  60kg  16kg/35lb  32kg/70lb  60kg/130lb Readability  0.5g  1g  2g  0.5g/0.001lb  1g/0.002lb  2g/0.005lb Repeatability (Std Dev) 
0.5g  1g  2g  0.5g/0.001lb  1g/0.002lb  2g/0.005lb Linearity + 
1g 
2g 
4g 
1g/0.002lb
 
2g/0.004lb
 
4g/0.01lb
 
Units of Measure  Kilograms and Grams.   Pounds  for  GBC XXa units Stabilization Time  2-3 Secs Operating Temperature  -10°C to +40°C / +14°F to +104°F Power Supply  230VAC 50/60Hz.  in Europe, Asia and S outh Africa.  
12vDC 800mA UL/CSA adapter   for USA Calibration  External Calibration Mass  User Selectable Display  Backlit Green display 25mm with capacity tr acker Balance Housing  Cast aluminium  base, Pantone cool grey painted base, stainless steel grade 304 Top pan, ABS Cool grey indicator housing Pan Size 
300mm x 400mm x 50mm / 12” x 15.7” x 2” Overall Dimensions  
(w x d x h) 300mmx 520mm x 660mm / 11.8” x 20.5” x 26”       Net Weight  7.6kg / 16.8 Lb Features  Weighing/Counting/Checkweighing with LED l
ights/Percentage/Hold function/RS232 
  
						

							 
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GFC Models 
Model # 
GFC 75  GFC150  GFC 300  GFC  165a  GFC 330a  GFC  660a 
Maximum Capacity 
75kg  150kg  300kg  75kg / 165lb  150kg / 330lb  300kg /  660lb Readability 
5g  10g  20g  5g / 0.01lb  10g / 0.02lb  20g / 0.05lb Repeatability (Std Dev) 5g  10g  20g  5g / 0.01lb  10g / 0.02lb  20g / 0.05lb Linearity + 
10g  20g  40g  10g / 0.02lb  20g / 0.04lb  40g / 0.1lb 
Units of Measure  Kilograms and Grams.   Pounds  for  GFC XXa units   Stabilization Time  2-3 Secs Operating Temperature  -10°C to +40°C / +14°F to +104°F Power Supply  230VAC 50/60Hz.  in Europe, Asia and S outh Africa.  
12vDC 800mA UL/CSA adapter   for USA Calibration  External Calibration Mass  User Selectable Display  Backlit Green display 25mm with capacity tr acker Balance Housing  Cast aluminium  base, Pantone cool grey painted base, stainless steel grade 304 Top pan, ABS Cool grey indicator housing Pan Size 
400mm x 500mm  x 65mm/ 15.7” x 19.7” x 2.6” Overall Dimensions  
(w x d x h) 400mmx 620mm x 860mm   /  15.7” x 24.4”  x  33.9”  
 Net Weight  12.5kg / 27.6 Lb Features  Weighing/Counting/Checkweighing with LED l ights/Percentage/Hold function/RS232 
   
						

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3.0  INSTALLATION 
3.1  UNPACKING  
The user’s application and the technical specificat ions of the platform or load cell will 
determine the necessary configuration.    
3.2  LOCATING
  
 
 
· The scales should not be placed in a location that  
will reduce the accuracy.  
·   Avoid  extremes  of  temperature.  Do  not  place  in 
direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents. 
·   Avoid  unsuitable  tables.  The  table  or  floor  must 
be rigid and not vibrate.  
·   Avoid  unstable  power  sources.  Do  not  use  near 
large  users  of  electricity  such  as  welding  
equipment or large motors. 
·   Do not place near vibrating machinery. 
·   Avoid  high  humidity  that  might  cause  
condensation.  Avoid  direct  contact  with  water.  
Do not spray or immerse the scales in water. 
·   Avoid air movement such as from fans or opening 
doors.  Do  not  place  near  open  windows  or  air- 
conditioning vents. 
·   Keep  the  scales  clean.  Do  not  stack  material  on 
the scales when they are not in use.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
        
						

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3.3  SETTING UP THE SCALES  
·   The pillar is attached to the base using a bracket  that must be attached 
to the base frame first using the 4 bolts supplied.   The pillar is secured to 
the  bracket  using  2  sets  of  screws.    The  cable  from   the  base  to  the 
indicator  module  is  run  through  the  tube  and  taken  out  through  the 
plastic support at the top.  Excess cable can be st ored within the tube.   
 
·  The  GBC/GFC   Series  comes  with  a  stainless  steel  platform  packe d 
separately. Place the platform in the base. 
 
·  Level the scale by adjusting the four feet. If the  scale rocks re-adjust the 
feet. 
 
 
 
·  Attach  the  indicator  module  to  the  pillar  by  slidin g  it  over  the  bracket 
with  the  flanges  engaged  in  the  groves  on  the  base.       Attach  the  cable 
from the base to the connector on the rear of the i ndicator. 
 
·  Attach the power to the indicator. Press the  [On/Off] key which is at the 
rear  of  the  indicator.  The  software  revision  number   will  be  displayed 
followed  by  a  self-test  showing  all  digits  before  t he  zero  is  displayed 
along with the unit of weight that was selected las t. 
 
     
						

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4.0  KEY DESCRIPTIONS 
 
Keys  Functions 
[0-9, .] Numeric entry keys, used to manually enter a value  for tare weights, unit 
weight, and sample size. 
[CE]  Used to clear the unit weight or an erroneous entry . 
[M+] Add the current count to the accumulator. Up to 99  values or full capacity of 
the weight display can be added. Also prints the di splayed values when Auto 
print is switched off. 
[MR]   To recall the accumulated memory.  
[Pst]  
  To set the upper limit for the number of items coun
ted. When this upper limit 
is exceeded the scale will sound the beeper. 
[Print]  To print the weight/ unit weight and count to a PC  or printer using the RS-232 
interface.  Print the totals from memory when  [MR] is pressed first. 
[Smpl]    Used to input the number of items in a sample. 
[U.Wt./Units]  Used to enter the weight of a sample manually.  
Select the weighing unit when the  “Unit Weight” display is at zero if enabled. 
[Tare] Tares the scale. Stores the current weight in memor y as a tare value, subtracts 
the tare value from the weight and shows the result s. This is the net weight. 
Entering a value using the keypad will store that a s the tare value. 
[Zero] Sets the zero point for all subsequent weighing to  show zero.