View Voltage and A/D Counts ..................26 Set RS232 Parameters ....................26 Set Date and Time ......................27 Set Scale’s ID ........................28 Displayed Messages ......................28 Chapter 6 Display Characters ......................... 29 Chapter 7 Specifications ......................... 30 B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data. NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints and tips that help you to use your product. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
(RCD, GFCI etc.) IF IN DOUBT SEEK ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. 1.3.1 Pluggable Equipment Pluggable equipment must be installed near an easily accessible socket outlet. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
To avoid the risk of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), place the machine on a surface which is ergonomically satisfactory to the user. Take frequent breaks during prolonged usage. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. European Countries WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which the user may be required to take adequate measures. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Introduction This manual covers the Model B140 counting scale. Please read all operating instructions carefully before use. Unpack the scale and install the battery if it was not factory installed. Plug the charging unit into a properly grounded outlet. The charging plug fits into a receptacle on the bottom of the scale in the left rear corner.
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Wrap the supplied foam padding around the battery and place in the compartment as shown. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw. See Figure 2.3. Figure 2.3 Battery in Place with Padding To improve battery life, use the power switch to turn off the scale. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
PLU8 Total Zero Tare WEIGHT STABLE Figure 2.4 B140 Front Panel 2.2.1 Annunciators Annunciators are bright LEDs next to symbols or text. They appear below the three displays and each is explained below. Under the COIN TYPE/PIECE WEIGHT display: Zero This lights when the weight on the scale is at 0.
Use to send data to the RS232 port, if it installed Unit In Counting mode, use to switch displayed weights or piece weight between kg and lb. Zero Set a new zero point. Zero range capability is ±2% of scale capacity. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
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Use to enter the auto-off time setup mode ON/OFF/EXIT+PLU3 Use to view A/D counts or voltage ON/OFF/EXIT+PLU4 Use to enter RS232 setup mode ON/OFF/EXIT+PLU5 Use to enter the date and time setup mode ON/OFF/EXIT+PLU6 Use to enter ID setup mode B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Tare key or press the Zero key if gross weight is less than 2% of capacity … 0 weight is displayed and the Tare annunciator light turns off. The unit is now in gross weighing mode. Repeat the steps above for other tare weights. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Press the Units key, if necessary. Place a known number of objects on the scale. This is the sample weight the scale will use to calculate a piece weight. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Press the Units key, if necessary. Press the Pwt key … PC.t is displayed in the COUNT window and zeroes are displayed in the WEIGHT and PIECE WEIGHT windows. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
If you want to recall a stored piece weight from a memory, press the desired PLU1-PLU8 key … RC.PLUx? (x=1-8) is briefly shown then the piece weight becomes active and is shown in the PIECE WEIGHT window. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Press the Enter key to accept this number … Lo. PCS is shown in the PIECE WEIGHT window and a number appears in the COUNT window. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Follow these steps to perform accumulations. Follow the different counting methods described in Counting by Sampling page 16 or Counting by Entering a Known Piece Weight on page 17 to count items placed on the scale. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
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You can see that a total of four accumulations have occurred, a total of 5642 pieces have been counted and that the piece weight stored in the PLU3 memory location was used. To clear the accumulator, press the Clear key while the accumulated data is displayed. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Enter key to accept it … The scale beeps and UNLd is displayed in the COUNT window. A number representing raw A to D counts is displayed in the WEIGHT window. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
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If there is any error in the calibration, the scale will show CAL. Err. The scale will try to return to the previous step. If you have problems, press the ON/OFF key to exit the calibration mode and try the procedure again. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Key in the number of minutes of scale inactivity that will trigger the auto-off function and press the Enter key to accept this value … The scale will restart and return to normal mode. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
232.dFt (RS232 byte format) is displayed in the COUNT window. xxx (xxx = 8N1, 7E1 or 7O1) is displayed in the WEIGHT window. This means that the RS232 byte format is currently set to xxx. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
(HH.MM.SS) is displayed in the WEIGHT window. This means that the current time is xx.xx.xx. Use the numeric keys to change the time and press the Enter key to save the setting … The scale returns to normal mode. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Unload weight on the platter InP.Ld Input loaded weight’s number CAL.oN Calibration enable switch is ON CAL.oFF Calibration enable switch is OFF ERR01 Displayed data is over 999999 or down -99999 (not include decimal point) B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
5.5V, the scale beeper will sound and work for approximately two minutes before powering off. When the scale is powered by the AC adapter, the AC annunciator will turn on. When the battery is charging, the CHG annunciator lamp will be on. B140 Counting Scale User Instructions...
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