Rice Lake Digi DC-400 Operation Manual

Rice Lake Digi DC-400 Operation Manual

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DC-400
Counting Scale
Operation Manual
March 14, 2019
PN 193664 Rev B

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  • Page 1 DC-400 Counting Scale Operation Manual March 14, 2019 PN 193664 Rev B...
  • Page 2 All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sampling ................. . 20 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
  • Page 4 Weight and Measurement Specification Settings ............39 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
  • Page 6: Standard Features

    DC-400 Counting Scale Standard Features • Digital printing scale consists of counting function and label printing function via RS-232 • Easy paper handing achieved by a special designed mechanism • Built-in clock automatically updates date and time • Quick response to weight changes •...
  • Page 7: Key Sheet Layout

    Switch between scale 1 and scale 2 View the Lot Number or program new Lot Number for temporarily printing Select Top function or symbol of the desired key for entering Table 1-2. Key Descriptions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 8 DC-400 Counting Scale Function Select Bottom function of desired key for entering Move cursor LEFT Move cursor RIGHT Insert data Code type entered Switch from upper and lowercase Change font size Table 1-2. Key Descriptions (Continued) www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 9: Setup

    3. Unit will display SPAN SWITCH OFF or ON, exits after 3 seconds. Span Switch will remain enabled until unit is turned off or button is pressed again. Note © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 10: Set Country

    DC-400 Counting Scale Set Country The country is set on initial use of the scale. Enter Z mode before setting country. Span Switch must be enabled to set country. Operation Function To enter Country Setting mode Press and hold and press Select country Press Update country setting...
  • Page 11: Calibration For Scale 2

    Reference weight for calibration must exceed or equal 10% full scale capacity Calibrating zero point Confirm no weight is on scale, press Calibrating span Enter Span calibration weight, press Return to Z mode Press Table 2-4. Calibration for Scale 2 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 12: Set Password

    DC-400 Counting Scale Set Password Enter Z mode before setting passwords. Operation Function Display password for X mode Press XXXX: Password If 0 displays, no password is set Set X mode password using keypad Enter 4-digit numerical password, press to save password for X mode Press Display password for Z mode Press...
  • Page 13: Clear Files

    Press and enter Select to clear report files Press Select to clear memory data Press To save Press Press Press to clear file data or to quit Table 2-6. Clear Files © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 14: Program Mode

    DC-400 Counting Scale Program Mode In Program mode there are two ways to select a programming file: 1. Enter the number key corresponding to the program 2. Press key to select the data file The following are programmed in Program mode (S mode): Data Files PROGRAM PLU PROGRAM FACTORY...
  • Page 15: Program Item File

    Enter the known quantity (Ex. 100) and press Pieces key (If the quantity is 10 pieces, press Pieces key to sample without entering the quantity). Wait for Unit Weight computation to be completed. The Unit Weight value will appear on Unit Weight column and the Unit Weight entering column. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 16: Delete Item Code

    DC-400 Counting Scale 3.2.2 Delete Item Code 1. Enter Item Code Program mode. 2. Enter ID Code. 3. Press 4. Press to delete, to cancel. 3.2.3 Label Format List Label Format No. Label Standard Label Size (mm) DEFAULT Label size set in specification setting 60 x 28 60 x 31...
  • Page 17: Factory Name File

    Enter Factory name report print mode Press Enter start number Press Enter end number Press Enter Factory number Factory number for printed report Print report, return to factory name mode Press Table 3-6. Factory Report © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 18: Delete Factory Name File

    DC-400 Counting Scale 3.2.6 Delete Factory Name File Operation Function Enter S mode From Weigh mode press three times Select Program Factory mode Press Enter Program Factory mode Press Enter factory number Factory number will display DEL? Y-C N-T displays Press Return to S mode Press...
  • Page 19: Address File

    Enter start number Press Enter end number, print address full report Press Enter Address number Enter address number (Ex. 1) print single report Return to Address Program mode Press Table 3-10. Print Address © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 20: Delete Address File

    DC-400 Counting Scale 3.4.3 Delete Address File Operation Function Select Address Program mode From Weigh mode press three times Enter Address Program mode Press Select Address Program mode Press Enter Address number Address number 1-16 DEL? Y-C N-T displays Press Return to S mode Press to delete,...
  • Page 21: Barcode Text File

    , or 2. Enter 2D barcode text number to be deleted. 3. Press Press for yes, to cancel. Record is deleted and display returns to S mode. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 22: Registration Mode

    DC-400 Counting Scale Registration Mode Rezero and Weighing Check All weighing operation will be performed based on the procedure below. 1. Press . The screen will display 8’s across the display. 2. Place an item on the scale. 3. Remove the item from the scale and check to ensure scale goes back to 0.0000 kg. Tare Subtraction One Touch Tare Subtraction 1.
  • Page 23: Accumulation And Subtraction

    8. Enter the known quantity for the product for subtraction. 9. Press to issue label or receipt. 10. Remove product from scale and press Auto exit from Total mode can be selected using SPEC 14. Note © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 24: Unit Weight Operation

    DC-400 Counting Scale Unit Weight Operation User can set new weight by sampling the product or enter the known unit weight by numeric keys. 4.6.1 Sampling 1. Confirm scale is at zero. See Section 4.1 on page 18 2. Place the product on the scale. scale When placing samples on the if INSUFF has an arrow above it add more samples until it disappears.
  • Page 25: Manual Transaction

    4. Add more weight on scale. 5. Press to enter Gross mode. 6. Press to return to Net mode. 7. Remove all weight from scale and clear tare value. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 26: Switch Platform Key

    DC-400 Counting Scale 4.8.2 Switch Platform Key Switching platform is available in Operation mode by pressing to switch between Scale 1 and Scale 2. 1. Confirm scale is at zero. See Section 4.1 on page 18 2. Enter item number and press to call up item.
  • Page 27: Address No Key

    This function is used to allow the user to set and save new sequence number in Registration mode. 1. Confirm scale is at zero. See Section 4.1 on page 18 2. Press 3. Enter new Sequence number. Press twice to exit. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 28: Report Mode

    DC-400 Counting Scale Report Mode The DC-400 has report function to print out various kinds of transaction reports for analysis and checking. The types of reports are below: • Item Report - Print item data programmed • Inventory Report - Print item inventory data and item in/out count •...
  • Page 29: Inventory Report

    2. Press to scroll through options to Inventory Report. to select Inventory Report. 3. Press 4. Press to scroll through options (Clear Daily, Clear Term, Clear All). 5. Press to select option. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 30: Shelf Location

    DC-400 Counting Scale Shelf Location Shelf location is used to select shipping label format of the item for shipment. If standard format does not have the print area for programmed shipping data it is required to use a free format with the print area for programmed shipping data. 5.4.1 Shelf Location Print 1.
  • Page 31: Specification Setting

    Power saving mode Back Light off Power off Negative Counting Extent of insufficient samples 0.1% 0.2% 0.0% Set new item during registration mode Date order Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year Year/Month/Day Table 6-1. Customer Specification Settings © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 32 DC-400 Counting Scale SPEC Option Description Time format 24 Hour 12 Hour (am/pm) Unit weight auto recomputing Sampling times for unite weight calculation 15 Times 20 Times Display accuracy unit weight calculation during recomputing Set point buzzer Clear all input keys in one touch Keep lot number in registration mode Allow Inhibit...
  • Page 33 RS-232 Parity bit for 8 PIN DIN2 connector (optional card) None Even RS-232 Connection to Force Balance Disable Enable Type of Force Balance Export HR-60 (JAPAN) SHG-200 (JAPAN) SHG-300 (JAPAN) Table 6-1. Customer Specification Settings (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 34 DC-400 Counting Scale SPEC Option Description PC/PRN Output data method No operation Count condition (PC only) /Print Key (PC/PRN) For both cases 1 & 2 Select external printer type Eltron LP2622/LP2722 or TVP1000 SE250 DP122 (JAPAN) External Eltron/TVP printer download label format Enable Disable Print when press...
  • Page 35 Format of printing factory name Centered Left aligned Selection of logo to print on label Do not print Logo 1 Logo 2 Logo 3 Logo 4 Table 6-1. Customer Specification Settings (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 36 DC-400 Counting Scale SPEC Option Description Selection of Barcode Type Code128 Ean128 Code39 Auto Print Function Between setpoint 1 and 2 Disable Ethernet Functions No operation Scale genie Data transfer mode RS-232C Software handshaking Disable Enable Sample Quantity 10 pieces 25 pieces 50 pieces 100 pieces...
  • Page 37 Enable Scale 3 per pcs Disable Enable Scale 4 per pcs Disable Enable Auto print condition No condition WT=below Print condition No condition Lot number Table 6-1. Customer Specification Settings (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38 DC-400 Counting Scale SPEC Option Description SP buzzer condition Standard Inside set point Outside set point Server IP address Range 1-255 Enable Disable Black bar sensing label Normal Black bar sensing Transparent film label Print checking line Print Do not print Print label orientation From bottom From top...
  • Page 39 Enlarge line spacing for G3 font on item label Inhibit Allow Alignment of commodity name on label Center Left Justify Continuous label Disable User programmable Table 6-1. Customer Specification Settings (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 40 DC-400 Counting Scale SPEC Option Description Multi barcode type EAN128 CODE128 PDF417# GS1 QR Code# GS1 DataMatrix # GS1 Databar Composite Codabar Code39 GM Code # Enable password mode Allow Inhibit Allow multi password Year format YYYY Character size for barcode data Large Small Print format of month...
  • Page 41 FEED key Allow Inhibit FTP Client auto connection interval (minute) Value 0-9999 FTP Client data connection mode Port PASV Ethernet IC reset interval (minute) Value 5-999 Table 6-1. Customer Specification Settings (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 42 DC-400 Counting Scale SPEC Option Description Offset position for printing receipt -1mm -2mm -3mm -4mm Table 6-1. Customer Specification Settings (Continued) www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 43: Weight And Measurement Specification Settings

    1.36 mV/V 1.12 mV/V 0.88 mV/V 0.64 mV/V 0.40 mV/V Load cell type for Scale-1 500g/5kg twin load cell 2.5g/25 kg twin load cell Table 6-2. Weight and Measurement Specification Settings © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 44 DC-400 Counting Scale SPEC Option Description A/D Board type for Scale-1 Normal Prevent from small vibration/fast change in display Prevent from medium vibration Prevent from large vibration/slow change in display External Scale B connection Disable Enable Minimum display (increment) for Scale B Weight decimal point position for Scale B 0.00 0.000...
  • Page 45 <50% Full Scale <5% Full Scale Digital tare setting Disable Enable Digital tare accumulation Priority of tare operation One touch tare priority Digit tare priority Table 6-2. Weight and Measurement Specification Settings (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 46 DC-400 Counting Scale SPEC Option Description Tare subtraction Tare addition Tare value exchange Zero tracking when tare Tare when scale swap Old tare Clear tare Weight reset when tare Auto clear tare when rezero Initial start range settings +Unlimited-10% full scale ±...
  • Page 47 Angle rotation for certain items printing Counter clockwise Clockwise Net/gross multi interval Gross multi-interval Net multi-interval Manual clear of tare Allow Inhibit Password setting Allow Inhibit Table 6-2. Weight and Measurement Specification Settings (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 48 DC-400 Counting Scale www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 50 Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319...

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