PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual Table of Contents Introduction Conventions Safety Precautions Description Name and Function of Parts Specifications Calibration Enter Test Mode Calibrate the Scale IV Setup Changing Parameters User Mode System Mode Factory Mode Parameter Tables Capacity Specific Table...
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual Introduction This technical manual provides you with information on configuration and repair of the PPC-300 and PPC-300D. Setup and operating instructions can be found in the PPC-300 & 300D Operation Manual. Before using the scale, carefully read, understand, and follow the “Safety Precautions” described in this manual.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual Introduction Danger - To Avoid Fire and Electric Shock Do not operate the scale if there is smoke or a burnt smell coming from the scale. Remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor immediately. After making sure there is no danger, consult your dealer.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual Introduction To keep the scale working efficiently Place the scale on a flat stable surface that will support the scale and the load. Do not place the scale in an area exposed to direct sunlight or to wind currents from an air condi- tioner, otherwise, the measurements will not be accurate.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual Description Name and Function of Parts 12 13 1) ON/OFF Key Press to turn the power on or to enter function mode. Hold to turn power off. 2) Zero Key Press to zero the display, select a digit, select the next parameter, or store a setting.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual Description Name and Function of Parts Specifications Weighing system: Strain-gauge load cell Platform: 9.0” x 7.9” (230 x 200 mm), stainless steel Capacities and divisions: Kilogram Pound Ounce Pound-Ounce* Max. Tare 2 kg x 0.001 kg 4.4 lb x 0.002 lb...
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual III Calibration Enter Test Mode Test mode provides access to calibration, system and factory parameter modes, and to some opera- tional values. To enter test mode: 1. Remove the stainless steel pan and place the scale on its side.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual III Calibration Calibrate the Scale Calibration can be done with pound or kilogram weights. Pound weights are the default setup, but this can be changed through factory parameter 50 (see section IV Setup, Factory Mode.) A three point cali-...
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual IV Setup Changing Parameters The scale setup is controlled by three groups of parameters that determine how the scale operates. These three groups are user parameters, system parameters and factory parameters. User parameters (01 - 23) can be changed in both user mode and system mode. They are easily ac- cessed, without braking the seal or opening the scale housing, and control features such as function selection, function configuration, auto-off and units at startup.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual IV Setup User Mode With the scale on and in the normal display mode, press to enter user mode. Press the key to cycle through the user parameters. Press the key for about three seconds to turn the scale off and exit user mode.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual IV Setup Parameter Tables User Parameters Parameter Function Default Settings Function selection 000: Functions disabled 001: Packing enabled 002: Checkweighing enabled 003: Grading enabled Number of grades 000: Grading suspended 001 - 015: 1 - 15 grades...
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual IV Setup Parameter Tables System Parameters Parameter Function Default Settings System ID 016: Change prohibited Stable state sampling count 000 - 015 Stable state count 000 - 050 Very stable state count 000 - 050...
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual IV Setup Parameter Tables Factory Parameters Parameter Function Default Settings Gravity compensatin 000: No compensation 001 - 029: For specified zone (Japan) 030 - 210: 9.76 to 9.85 m/s using (g - 9.7600) x 10...
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual IV Setup Parameter Tables Factory Parameters Parameter Function Default Settings Location of decimal point, lb 000: 0 001: 0.0 002: 0.00 003: 0.000 Small capacity increment, lb 000: 1 001: 2 002: 5 003: 10...
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual IV Setup Parameter Tables Factory Parameters Parameter Function Default Settings Zero key tare 000: Tare not cleared by zero key 001: Tare cleared by zero key Zero tracking timing 000: Zero tracking disabled 001 - 050: Zero tracking at specified...
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual IV Setup Parameter Tables Factory Parameters Parameter Function Default Settings Span adjustment time delay 000: No delay 001 - 005: Delay of specified seconds Mechanical zero 1 000 - 255: Automatically set during cali- bration, do not change...
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual V Troubleshooting The scale automatically detects several errors. The following table describes the various errors that can be encountered, and provide user-level corrective actions. If these actions fail to correct the error, please contact a qualified scale technician.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Technical Manual V Troubleshooting Display Condition Action Overload - there is too Remove weight from the scale much weight on the platform until the load is within the scale platform. scale capacity. Negative gross weight Replace the stainless steel pan on reading greater than the scale platform, if removed.
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