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CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 Introduction This manual contains specifications, operating instructions and calibration procedures for the Intercomp Model CW250 Scale. CW250 Scale Features lb or kg programmable readout Ability to display total weight Accumulating total function ...
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 Radio Radio Frequency ISM 2.4GHz, 802.15.4 License Requirements None. Pre-approved US/FCC, CAN/IC, EUR/CE Range 200ft. / 60m indoor, 300ft. / 90m line of sight Batteries (AC-PDA-RF only) 4-AA size alkaline or NiMH rechargeable Battery life (AC-PDA-RF only) 36 hours using NiMH 2500 or alkaline ...
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 Operations CW250 Scale Display Description The display is a Liquid Crystal Display unit (shown below) providing one line of 5 1/2 digits. The screen displays the weights read from the pad. Information displayed includes indicators for "lb" and "kg" unit of measure, a segment bar to show battery charge level, error conditions, and set-point indicators that show when set-point thresholds are reached.
If a problem is detected during self-test, the screen will display an error message. To turn the scale off, press the On/Off key. The CW250 retains the setup information and calibration in a special memory device (non-volatile memory) that is not affected by power loss or battery condition.
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CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 ZERO The ZERO key will reset the weight on a scale to read zero (either lb or kg unit of measure). If the ZERO key is pressed when a pad holds weight, the current weight becomes the zero condition for the pad.
Rev M, April 2018 Totalizing Setup The CW250 scale must be setup correctly in order to communicate with other scales in the system. If the system is not setup correctly, an "error icon" and message “ “will be displayed when attempting to view the total weight.
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CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 ACCUMULATE NOTE: The scale will not accumulate when the weight is negative, zero, or if the weight is in motion. The protections are added to ensure only valid readings are accumulated into the total. An error message "." will be displayed when any of the three conditions are present.
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 Serial Output Setup The CW250 scale can be set to one of four different serial output modes. 1. On-Demand 2. Continuous 3. "Accumulating Print" Wheel Axle 4. "Accumulating Print" Standard Serial Output Mode Setup To access Serial Output Mode Setup, press the PRINT/ACCUMULATE and ZERO buttons simultaneously until the message "."...
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 Continuous When the Continuous mode has been selected, the scale automatically and continuously outputs the weight approximately one time per second. Data Format When the serial output is set to either on-demand or continuous mode, the transmitted data is in the format shown as: AAAAAAA BB<cr><lf>...
Rev M, April 2018 Accumulated Total The CW250 scale platform can be used separately, in pairs, or in groups to measure a support load or a total weight across the scales connected to the system in one weighing procedure. The Accumulated Total feature "accumulates" the weights as each individual load is weighed.
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 When a successful accumulation has occurred, press the LOCAL/TOTAL button to toggle the display through the current local weight, current total weight, accumulated total, and the number of accumulations that comprise the total weight.
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 When a successful accumulation has occurred, press the LOCAL/TOTAL button to toggle the display through the current local weight, current total weight, accumulated total, and the number of accumulations that comprise the total weight.
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CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 2. When the first group of items to be weighed is stable on the scales, press the PRINT/ACCUMULATE button. If using a printer, a print ticket with all weights will be printed. The display will return to the setting the accumulation was obtained from.
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 Mode Menu Mode Menu To access the Mode Menu, press the PRINT/ACCUMULATE and ZERO buttons simultaneously. The display will show the message ".". If the message is not displayed, verify the Calibration Enable Jumper is in the "RUN" position (refer to the "Calibration Enable Jumper"...
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 Setting Mode Menu Parameters 1. Press the PRINT/ACCUMULATE and ZERO buttons simultaneously. The display will show the message ".". Press the PRINT/ACCUMULATE button. The flashing display shows the current setting. Press the ZERO or the LOCAL/TOTAL buttons to toggle between Auto, On and Off.
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"non-host" scales. The Current Loop setting is not used in the CW250. When scales are not part of a totalizing network, battery life will be improved if "" is selected. Use the LOCAL/TOTAL button or the ZERO button to cycle through the settings.
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CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 13. The display will show "". Press the PRINT/ACCUMULATE button. The display will show the current Radio Enable setting in flashing mode. The radio enable status setting is either on or off. Use the LOCAL/TOTAL button or the ZERO button to toggle between the settings.
The CW250 scale is calibrated at the factory prior to shipment. The Calibration Enable Jumper will be set in the "RUN" position. Prior to attempting a calibration of the CW250 scale, the jumper will need to be moved to the "CAL" position.
Rev M, April 2018 Calibration Menu To begin calibration of the CW250, press the PRINT/ACCUMULATE and ZERO buttons simultaneously. The display will show the message "". If the message is not displayed, verify the calibration strap is in the "CAL" position. Follow the instructions set forth in the "Calibration Enable Jumper"...
During the calibration process, all calibration data saved up to and including the last completed step will be retained in the event power is turned off. 1. To begin calibration of the CW250, press the PRINT/ACCUMULATE and the ZERO buttons simultaneously. The scale will display the message "". Press the PRINT/ACCUMULATE button.
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CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 Using the breakpoint settings from the previous example, the scale would display the following information: up to 1000 lb by 0.1 lb up to 453.55 kg by 0.05 kg 1000+ to 2000 lb by 0.2 lb 453.55+ to 907.1 kg...
Rev M, April 2018 Weight Calibration The CW250 has the capability to apply and load up to 10 calibration points. Depending on the calibration goal, one to ten load weights will need to be applied to calibrate the scale. Multiple point calibration will improve scale accuracy by removing undesirable characteristics of load cells.
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 18. The display shows "". Press the PRINT/ACCUMULATE button. The display will show "" with the far right digit flashing. Use the LOCAL/TOTAL button to advance the number and the ZERO button to move the flashing number to the left.
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 Troubleshooting Error Messages Message Definition EEPROM failure. Scale will require recalibration AD converter failure. Circuit board may need to be repaired or replaced. Self-test shunt-current circuitry has detected one or multiple load cell errors.
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 Diagnostic Codes Step Choice Codes Step Choice codes are used in some calibration procedures and can also be used to aid in troubleshooting scale performance problems. The codes are typically used by scale technicians. Common Step Choice diagnostic codes are presented in the table below.
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 PT Connector Pinout The diagram below shows the pin-out for the PT connector located on the right side of the CW250 display housing. PT Connector A: RS-485 A B: TXD (RS232) C: - Charging Voltage...
CW250, Users Rev M, April 2018 How to Contact Intercomp Please provide the following information when requesting service for the CW250 Scale: 1. Item Description and Part Number (if available) 2. Serial Number(s) of Item (if available) 3. When was item purchased (mm/yyyy)? 4.
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