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  • Page 1: User Instructions

    ZK840 Checkweighing Application User Instructions AWT35-501671 Issue AA...
  • Page 2 This publication was correct at the time of going to print, however Avery Weigh-Tronix reserves the right to alter without notice the specification, design, price or conditions of supply of any product or service at any time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Introduction ..........................9 Front panel keys ......................10 Softkeys ........................... 10 Annunciators ........................10 Powering up a ZK840 indicator ..................10 Adjusting screen contrast ....................11 Touch screen calibration ....................11 Web access ........................11 Menu access and navigation ................... 11 Escaping or exiting from a menu ................
  • Page 4 RESET key ........................ 31 Totals key ......................... 31 Battery key ........................31 PLU setup ........................32 PLU ADD softkey ...................... 32 PLU EDIT softkey ...................... 35 PLU DELETE softkey ....................35 Chapter 7 Print formats ........................... 36 ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 General Information And Warnings

    NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints and tips that help you to use your product. 1.2 Installation NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 6: Safe Handling Of Equipment With Batteries

    Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required for safe operation. Always isolate the indicator from the power supply before starting any routine maintenance to avoid the possibility of electric shock. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 7: Cleaning The Machine

    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. 1.6 Sharp objects Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 8: Fcc And Emc Declarations Of Compliance

    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. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Introduction

    Other options available are a stack light kit for visual confirmation of outputs, two columns for mounting the indicator above the BSQ base, battery packs and scanners. The ZK840 allows five bases to be used (one local BSQ base, two remote BSQ bases and two analog platforms). Other base combinations are available.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Keys

    May also be W2 or W3. Appears when a Preset Tare is active. 2.4 Powering up a ZK840 indicator The indicator is always active as long as power is received. Power must be 100-240 VAC with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz, or 9-36 VDC.

  • Page 11: Adjusting Screen Contrast

    To adjust the screen contrast press and hold the middle key on the left side of the ZK840 and repeatedly press the SAMPLE key to increase contrast or the TARE key to decrease the contrast. You may need to press the key many times until the change is visible.

  • Page 12: Escaping Or Exiting From A Menu

    To exit any menu, if there is an ESC softkey, use it until it disappears then use the UP softkey until you are asked if you want to save any changes or not. Highlight your choice and press Enter ( ) to accept. The indicator will reboot and return to the startup screen. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

    Use this key to change unit of measure. SELECT key Use this key to scroll through the active display values. By default they are: Gross, Net and Tare. TARGET key Use this key to enter variables for checkweighing. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 14: Printing

    In Tolerance mode you set a target weight, high and low tolerances and minimum and maximum points. See Figure 3.1. Under Accept Over Target Low Tol. High Tol. Min. point (Tol) Max point (Tol) Figure 3.1 Tolerance mode ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...
  • Page 15 Packrun Allows you to track the quantity checked. Target Target weight (Can be set by pressing the SAMPLE key with a weight on the scale. It can also be set or modified here, if desired.) ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...
  • Page 16 Allows you to track the quantity checked. High / Low Limits Sets the upper and lower edge of the accept window. High Limit = upper weight of accept window Low Limit = lower weight of accept window ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 17: Performing Checkweighing Operations

    When a packrun is complete, Packrun Complete, is briefly displayed and a report is sent to a connected device. Keep repeating the procedure until finished with your items. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 18: Checkweighing With Plu Database Active

    5 to 1000. A visual line shows you if the average is above or below the current target point. UCL stands for Upper LCL stands for Lower Press the PrtStat softkey to print statistical data when required. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Error Messages

    4.4 Accumulation errors FAILED RTZ ERR Scale must return to zero between accumulations. NO COUNT ERR Count is not a positive number when you try to accumulate. Count must be a positive value to accumulate. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 20: Chapter 5 User Menu

    User menu User menu The ZK840 three user accessible menus: User menu - Use to set Time, Date, Site ID, check Seal status and check Archive information. About menu - Use to see information on the software, firmware, application, serial number, options, ethernet and downloads Audit menu - Use this to check and/or print the calibration and configuration counters.
  • Page 21 The Archive report uses a rolling memory configuration (FIFO) so the oldest transaction will be written over first when all the memory slots are filled. You can exit the menu by following the instructions in Escaping or exiting from a menu on page 12. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 22: About Menu

    This is used for security and licensing purposes. Scale X - Choose the scale. SW Part - View the firmware part number of the cell that is connected. Version - View the firmware version of the cell that is connected. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 23: Audit Menu

    USB. Printing to USB will create a folder on the flash drive and a comma separated file with the data. You can exit the menu by following the instructions in Escaping or exiting from a menu on page 12. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 24: Chapter 6 Supervisor Menu

    See APP key Return to key on page 26 on page 27 on page 29 previous screen Setup PLU fields BASIC Extend ACCUM CHECK BACK See page Return to previous screen Figure 6.1 Supervisor menu ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 25: Config Key

    Press this to monitor battery activity or to set a shut down timer. See Battery key on page 31. 6.1 CONFIG key The screen in Figure 6.3 appears when you press the CONFIG key. Figure 6.3 Configuration Setup screen ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 26: System Key

    Input 2 lines of address for the company. City Input the City portion of the address. State Input the State name. Zip Code Input the Zip Code. Phone # Input the phone number. Contact Name Input a contact name. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 27: Plu Key

    Enable or disable UPC number field. Ideal for printing if the PLU is a different number than the UPC. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...
  • Page 28 This accesses the following list of checkweighing related functions you can turn On or Off in a PLU: Target Weight If on, this will be shown in the database. Target Count If on, this will be shown in the database. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 29: App Key

    5 to 1000. PLU CheckWgh Update If ON, the user can change the over/under/accept values stored in the PLU without entering the supervisor menu. If OFF the values can’t be changed except in the supervisor menu. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 30: Dbase Key

    This menu allows you to populate the available fields in the database. The default field selection can be added to or changed using the PLU configuration. See PLU key on page 27. Each item is described below. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 31: Edit Key

    Enable this to clear totals when you press and hold the PRINT key. Report Format Use this to key in a print format number (1-40). 6.4 Battery key Press this to choose the following: Battery type Choices are NONE, BSQ and OTHER. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 32: Plu Setup

    6.5.1 PLU ADD softkey Use this softkey to create or add a new PLU to the database. Press the ADD softkey in the screen shown below: An alphanumeric entry screen appears. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...
  • Page 33 Press this to access this screen: Press the Enter key to edit the message for the QA statement. Key in the new message and press Enter. Press the Esc softkey to return to the PLU Edit screen. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...
  • Page 34 Enter to accept. Press Esc to return to the PLU Edit screen. Exit the Supervisor menu when finished. See Escaping or exiting from a menu on page 12. BACK Press this to return to the previous screen. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 35: Plu Edit Softkey

    Press this softkey to delete a PLU. Key in the name of the PLU and press Enter. A confirmation screen appears: Highlight Yes to delete the PLU or No if you have changed your mind. ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...

  • Page 36: Chapter 7 Print Formats

    Gross 5.00 kg Tare 1.00 kg 4.00 kg PF #3 - Displayed Weight With Status 6.00 kg O PF #5 - Remote Display 1 6.00 kg PF #7 - Remote Display 2 6.00 kg G ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...
  • Page 37 0.0000 kg Min Wt = 0.0000 kg Std Dev = 0.0000 X-Bar = 0.0000 kg X-Bar R = 0.0000 kg PF #1PF #20 - Zebra GTN + Time 02:23 12-8-17 6.55 kg 1 kg 4.55 kg ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...
  • Page 38 4.55 kg PF #22 - Zebra GTN Time and Date User 02:23 12-8-15 2242 lb 0 lb 2242 lb PF #23 - Time, Date, GTN 09:11 am 04-23-2018 Gross 3000 kg 2000 kg Tare 1000 kg ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...
  • Page 39 0.550 kg Tol Lo = 0.240 kg Target = 16.000 kg Over = # Under = #Accept = Mean = 16.504 kg Max Wt = 17.504 kg Min Wt = 15.003 kg Std Dev = 1.370 ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...
  • Page 40 Print formats PF #29 - X-Bar Trend Tol Hi = 3.100 kg Tol Lo = 2.900 kg Target = 3.000 kg Ave Wt = 3.526 kg Range = 1.200 kg PF #32 - Analog output 31.5000 ZK840 Checkweigh Application User Instructions...
  • Page 42 Avery Weigh-Tronix USA 1000 Armstrong Dr. Fairmont MN 56031 USA Tel:507-238-4461 Fax:507-238-4195 Email: usinfo@awtxglobal.com www.averyweigh-tronix.com Avery Weigh-Tronix UK Foundry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, England B66 2LP Tel:+44 (0) 8453 66 77 88 Fax:+44 (0)121 224 8183 Email: info@awtxglobal.com www.averyweigh-tronix.com...

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