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ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions AWT35-501822 Issue AA...
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Chapter 2 Introduction ..........................9 Basic counting principles ....................9 Front panel ........................10 Annunciators ......................11 Powering up the ZK810 ....................11 Connections on the BSQ ....................12 Leveling the scale ......................14 Numeric entry procedure ....................15 Printing ..........................15 Chapter 3 Indicator applications ......................
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Chapter 7 Supervisor menu ........................29 General Weighing application supervisor menu .............. 29 Battery menu item ..................... 30 App Pwr menu item ....................30 Counting application supervisor menu ................31 Count menu item ....................... 31 ZK810 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. ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Installations within Europe must use a socket which provides a minimum of IP56 protection to the plug / cable assembly. Care must be taken to make sure that the degree of protection provided by the socket is suitable for the environment. ZK810 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. 1.6 Sharp objects Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys. ZK810 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. ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Basic counting principles Introduction The ZK810 is a counting scale indicator which, when attached to a BSQ digital scale base, creates a 35,000 division counting system. The indicator, shown in Figure 2.1, is easy to use. The indicator has an Ethernet port and two RS232 ports.
Press and hold to view the password entry screen for accessing the menus. To clear a tare weight, remove all weight from the scale and press the TARE key or press and hold the TARE key for three seconds. ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
24VDC) via a 2.1mm center positive barrel jack plugged into the receiver on the back of the indicator. The first time you power up the ZK810 you need to pick which application you will be using. See First time power up on page 16 for instructions on how to do this.
AC power. These two panels and their connections are shown in Figure 2.3. Back panel for AC power only Not used in ZK810 Power connection Scale connection Back panel for DC or AC Power Battery connections Power connection Scale connection Figure 2.3 BSQ connections ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
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The DC output barrel jack plugs into the 12-36 VDC input as shown in Figure 2.4. Figure 2.4 AC power block Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet, then into the receptacle in the PSU. See Figure 2.5. Figure 2.5 AC power connections ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
When a 24-36 VDC power supply is plugged into the power connection on the back panel of the ZK810, the green POWER light will turn on indicating power has been applied to the BSQ base. The red CHARGING light will blink to indicate the battery is charging.
When sample parts are being added to the scale they can be counted out slowly or, in other words, dribbled onto the scale. A key press (SAMPLE key) is needed to finish the sampling process. The piece weight is calculated and the count is displayed. ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Press the SELECT key repeatedly to scroll through other sample size choices (5, 10, 25, 50 or 100). When your choice is displayed, place that number of items on the scale and press SAMPLE … buSY is briefly displayed, followed by one of three possible outcomes: ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
If the weight was unstable, tMout is briefly displayed and the display returns to gross weighing mode. The TARE key can be used to abort the sampling process, if necessary. ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
To perform a net weighment using pushbutton tare, power up the unit and follow these steps: With no weight on the scale, if the display does not read 0 press ZERO … 0 is displayed and the center-of-zero annunciator lights. ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
3.3.4 Printing To print the current weight information, press PRINT. The configured print format will be output through the configured port to the connected peripheral device. ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Password protected menus are available to configure the indicator and/or view information. 4.1 Accessing the menus Follow these steps to access the menus in the ZK810. With the indicator powered up and in normal operating mode, press and hold SAMPLE/ESC …...
Weighing Mode TARE = PRINT = Press and SAMPLE/ESC hold UNITS = ZERO = Enter 111 & press ZERO SAMPLE/ESC = Escape or User About Audit page page page Figure 4.1 USER level (password 111) menus ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
This is the entry screen for the minute. This is the entry screen for the second. StYLE Use this to set the style of clock for printouts. Choices are 12hr, 12hr-AP (AM/PM) and 24hr (military time). ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
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The Site ID can be used in transmitted or printing information. ASCII characters 32- 126 can be used. To exit the menu, see Exiting the menus on page ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Use this item to view the values for the IP, Subnet, Gateway and MAC addresses. Press the ENTER key successively to see all parts of the addresses. If the indicator is connected to an ethernet network, the values displayed will be the current assigned addresses. ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
This is used for security and licensing purposes. Downloading is currently not supported in the ZK810. The dLoAd fields will display NONE when accessed. Use this to view the software part number, software version, serial number of the currently connected load cell and the serial number of the load cell the indicator was calibrated to.
Scale not communicating - check interface cable from scale to indicator, contact scale service provider if error continues BSQ Cal Error / ZK810 and BSQ have not been calibrated together. Z-Lock / Indicator did not reach a stable zero weight within time window set for automated weighing process.
Enter Add Digit ESC/Abort digit digit by 1 Move flashing Move flashing Delete flashing Long Key Press Does nothing Does nothing Does nothing digit left by 1 digit right by 1 digit ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
App Pwr Enable Tmout 1-3600 None minutes Figure 7.1 Supervisor menu for the General Weighing application Use the navigation keys to reach the item you want to set. Each item is explained on the following pages. ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
Supervisor menu 7.1.1 Battery menu item Only enable the battery and set the tMout value if using the internal ZK810 battery option. The shut off timer will not work with other external battery sources. tMout This stands for timeout. Use this to set the length of time before inactivity of the scale and keypad cause battery power to be shutoff.
Example: If you pick 5, Add 5 is displayed as the minimum sample size when you begin the sampling process. This completes the Supervisor menu for the Checkweighing application. Repeatedly press TARE until the indicator returns to normal weighing mode. ZK810 Counting Scale User Instructions...
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