Detecto 6745KG Operation Manual

Detecto 6745KG Operation Manual

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6745/6745KG/6745UK
BABY SCALE
Operation Manual
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8535-M074-O1 Rev C • 6745 Baby Scale Operation

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  • Page 1 MODEL 6745/6745KG/6745UK BABY SCALE Operation Manual 8535-M074-O1 Rev C • 6745 Baby Scale Operation...
  • Page 2 8535-M074-O1 Rev C • 6745 Baby Scale Operation...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION QUICK START CARE AND CLEANING INSTALLATION Unpacking Level Adjustment Baby Tray Installation Battery installation Low Battery Indicator Battery Status Battery Charging Placing the Scale KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ANNUNCIATORS OPERATION Basic Weighing Operation Operating Hints PRINTER OUTPUT SERIAL DATA FORMAT SETUP AND CALIBRATION SETUP REVIEW ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS...
  • Page 4 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This equipment generates uses, can radiate radio frequency, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been designed within the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Model 6745/6745KG/6745UK Baby Scale is a 30 pound (15 kilogram) capacity, battery- operated baby scale housed in a painted steel enclosure. The scale is equipped with a removable baby tray and a color coded membrane keyboard. The 6745/6745KG/6745UK baby scale has a number of special features that make it both easy to use and maintain.
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Unpacking Begin the installation by removing your new baby scale from the shipping carton. Examine the scale and baby tray for any damage that may have taken place during shipment. If you find evidence of shipping damage, the shipping company should be contacted at once. It is a good idea to keep the scale shipping carton and packing material for later use should storage or transport of the scale become necessary.
  • Page 7: Baby Tray Installation

    INSTALLATION, CONT. Baby Tray Installation Before using the scale, it will be necessary to install the baby tray and batteries. Note that the baby tray is designed to lock into place on the scale weighbridge preventing accidental separation from the scale. Follow the steps listed below to install the baby tray.
  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    INSTALLATION, CONT. Battery Installation The 6745/6745KG/6745UK baby scale can use 6 "C" size Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries (not included). If you wish to operate the scale from batteries, you must first obtain and install batteries before operations can begin. The batteries are contained in a battery holder inside the scale.
  • Page 9: Low Battery Indicator

    INSTALLATION, CONT. Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are near the point they need to be replaced (Alkaline) or recharged (NiCad or NiMH), the low battery annunciator on the display will turn on (see Figure No. 5) If the battery voltage drops too low for accurate weighing, the scale will automatically shut off and you will be unable to turn it back on.
  • Page 10: Keypad Functions

    KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Figure No. 5 The membrane keypad is not to be operated with pointed objects (pencils, pens, fingernails, etc.). Damage to keypad resulting from this practice is NOT covered under warranty. ON I With the indicator off, pressing this key will apply power to the scale and turn on the display. OFF ...
  • Page 11: Annunciators

    ANNUNCIATORS The annunciators are turned on to indicate that the display is in the mode corresponding to the annunciator label or that the status indicated by the label is active. 0 (Center-of-Zero) The Center-of-Zero annunciator is located to the lower right of the ounce weight display and is turned on to indicate that the weight is within +/- 1/4 division of the center of zero.
  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION The following steps describe the operation of the 6745/6745KG/6745UK Baby Scale. Note that a set of condensed instructions appear on the face of the scale as well. NEVER leave an infant or child unattended while on the scale. Failure to maintain control of infant or child at all times while they are on the scale can result in serious injury to infant or child.
  • Page 13: Printer Output

    PRINTER OUTPUT The 6745/6745KG/6745UK Baby Scale has a RS-232 serial port that may be connected to an optional printer to record weight. The output connector is located on the rear panel (see Figure No. 6). When the weight display is locked on the baby’s weight and the Weight Lock annunciator is turned on, the weight data may be transmitted by pressing the PRINT key or on demand with receipt of a command from a computer).
  • Page 14: Setup And Calibration

    SETUP AND CALIBRATION Your scale was calibrated at the factory and should not require adjustment. In the event that it should need recalibration, the following describes the calibration procedure. A qualified technician should perform this procedure to maintain the scale's high degree of accuracy. Before beginning calibration, the following equipment is required: 30 lb Calibrated test weight 3/16 slotted screwdriver (to remove calibration sealing screw)
  • Page 15 SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT. Weighing Units With the display showing Unit= press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key to select the new setting and then press the PRINT key to save it.
  • Page 16 SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT. Acceleration of Gravity This scale is equipped with an acceleration of gravity function which means that it can be calibrated in one location and then adjusted to match the acceleration of gravity at the location where it will used. With the display showing A9CC= press the PRINT key to show the current setting.
  • Page 17 SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT. USA (Domestic or International) The display will change to show USA=. This is the prompt to select whether the scale is used in the USA (Domestic) or outside the US (International). Press the PRINT key to show current setting.
  • Page 18 SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT. Battery Type With the display showing niCAd= press the PRINT key to show current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key to select the new setting and then press the PRINT key to save it. NOTE: This setting may be revised without having to enter the calibration mode.
  • Page 19 SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT. Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature also conserves battery power when the scale remains unused for a selected period of time. With the feature enabled, the load cell excitation will be reduced and the display will show SLEEP. The Sleep feature requires that the scale remain at the center of zero to activate, unlike the Automatic Shutoff feature which only requires no motion.
  • Page 20: Setup Review

    SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT. End-Of-Print Line Feeds At the end of a data transmission to a printer, the scale can send a number of line feed commands to space the paper in the printer to the desired position for withdrawal or for the next print.
  • Page 21: Error And Status Displays

    ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS The 6745/6745KG/6745UK Baby Scale is equipped with a diagnostic software program that tests various portions of the scale's circuitry and verifies proper operation. Should a problem be detected, an error or status message will be displayed alerting the operator to that condition.
  • Page 22: Part Identification

    PART IDENTIFICATION 8535-M074-O1 Rev C • 6745 Baby Scale Operation...
  • Page 23 PART IDENTIFICATION, CONT. 8535-M074-O1 Rev C • 6745 Baby Scale Operation...
  • Page 24 PART IDENTIFICATION, CONT. ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2950-C118-1A 20KG LOAD CELL CABLE ASSEMBLY 6013-0045 NUT HEX 1/4-20 6013-0245 NUT HEX #4-40 6021-0654 SCW PAN HEAD #6-32 X .250 PDMS 6021-1032 THUMB SCRW, 6-32 X 0.25 6021-1429 1/4-20 X 0.75 SHCS 6024-0039 WASHER LOCK HELICAL 1/4 REG.
  • Page 25 PART IDENTIFICATION, CONT. 8535-M074-O1 Rev C • 6745 Baby Scale Operation...
  • Page 26 PART IDENTIFICATION, CONT. 8535-M074-O1 Rev C • 6745 Baby Scale Operation...
  • Page 27 PART IDENTIFICATION, CONT. ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 593GR986 SERIAL TAG 593R1007 FACTORY SET LABEL 6021-1058 SCW TRUSS HEAD MACH-SCW 10-32 X .375 6021-1103 SCW HALF-DOG. SET SCREW #8-32 X .50 6021-1108 SCW FILLISTER MACH-SCW #10-32 X .375 S.S. 6021-1554 SCW SOCKET HD CAP SCW .025-20 –...
  • Page 28 Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. 102 E. Daugherty, Webb City, MO 64870 USA Ph: 417-673-4631 or 1-800-641-2008 Fax: 417-673-2153 Technical Support: 1-866-254-8261 Printed in USA E-mail: tech@cardet.com 8535-M074-O1 Rev C 03/15 8535-M074-O1 Rev C • 6745 Baby Scale Operation...

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