MERCURY PLUS Table of Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-13 1.1 Declaration of conformity 1-13 1.2 Foreword 1-14 1.3 Symbols 1-16 1.4 How to care for the manual 1-17 1.5 How to consult the manual 1-17 1.5.1 General information 1-18 1.5.2 Safety instructions 1-18 1.5.3 Testing, delivery and installation 1-18...
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MERCURY PLUS 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1-41 2.1 Prohibited uses 1-41 2.2 Prescriptions for use 1-42 2.3 General safety recommendations 1-43 2.3.1 Personal protective equipment 1-43 2.3.2 Definitions 1-44 2.4 Regulations 1-44 2.5 Professional profiles 1-45 3. TESTING, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION 1-47 3.1 Testing 1-47...
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MERCURY PLUS 5. USE OF THE LINE - PROGRAMMING 1-73 5.1 Convention 1-73 5.2 Initial range 1-74 5.3 Operating levels 1-75 5.3.1 Introduction 1-75 5.3.2 List of levels 1-76 5.3.3 Level changes 1-77 5.3.4 Change Password 1-77 5.3.5 Access level changes on powering 1-78 5.4 Macro area 1-79...
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MERCURY PLUS 5.14.3 Label archive field properties 1-139 5.15 PLU 1-144 5.15.1 Introduction 1-144 5.15.2 Plu archive properties 1-145 5.16 Barcode reading 1-158 5.16.1 Introduction 1-158 5.16.2 Store 1-160 5.16.3 Crate weigher - Note for the installers 1-160 5.16.4 Single product - Note for the installers 1-161 5.16.5 Properties of the BC Read archive 1-161...
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MERCURY PLUS 6.4.2 CTRL - Process example 1-199 6.4.3 CTRL - Lot closing 1-199 6.4.4 Weight Bounding (weight classes) - Operation 1-200 6.4.5 W.B. - Standard single product 1-201 6.4.6 W.B. - Single product with CTRL enabled 1-201 6.4.7 W.B. - Crate weigher 1-202 6.5 Double head mode 1-203...
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MERCURY PLUS Figure 7.7 - How to disassemble the side casing and section of the conveyor belt with transmission belt 1-230 Figure 7.8 - Section of the conveyor belt with motor 1-231...
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MERCURY PLUS Index of the table Table 1.1 - Electrical values 1-31 Table 1.2 - Power input 1-31 Table 3.1 - List of weights of the various models 1-48 Table 3.2 - Serial output pinout 1-55 Table 5.1 - List of levels 1-76 Table 5.2 - Password list 1-77...
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MERCURY PLUS Table 7.2 - Class x maximum tolerated error table 1-219 Table 7.3 - Ex. of class x maximum tolerated error table 1-219 Table 7.4 - Class y maximum tolerated error table 1-220 Table 7.5 - Ex. of class y maximum tolerated error table 1-220 Table 8.1 - List of software errors 1-236...
……… N° of the EC type-approval certificate Manufacturer: SOCIETÀ COOPERATIVA BILANCIAI CAMPOGALLIANO Via S. Ferrari, 16 - 41011 Campogalliano MO ITALIA) This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Object of the declaration: see 1.
MERCURY PLUS Foreword ✔ The aim of this manual is to provide the operator, through the use of text and illustrations, with essential information regarding the installation, safe operation and maintenance of the weighing system. ✔ This manual must be kept in a safe place where it is readily available for consultation! Always observe the instructions contained in the manual! ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS WEB, without the explicit written permission of the manufacturer. ✔ This manual may not be used for purposes other than those directly related to installation, operation and maintenance of the terminal. ✔ In order to more clearly describe certain maintenance or adjustment operations, some of the illustrations in this manual show the weighing system with the safety guards removed.
MERCURY PLUS 1.2 Symbols Below is a list of the symbols used in this manual to alert the reader to the various hazards associated with the operation and maintenance of the instrument. DANGER Information or procedure where failure to observe the instructions will result in death or serious personal injury.
MERCURY PLUS 1.3 How to care for the manual Take care to prevent the pages, drawings and annexes from being spoilt when the manual is consulted. You are advised to procure a spare copy of the original and to keep it in a safe and protected place. WARNING The contents of this document in their unabridged form and only when the copy is to be exclusively used within the...
MERCURY PLUS 1.4.1 General information Contains important reference matter and descriptions about the machine, its identification and the manufacturer. Summarizes the basic characteristics of the line. 1.4.2 Safety instructions Contains information about rules of conduct in relation to safety. 1.4.3 Testing, delivery and installation Contains information about how to handle and install the line.
MERCURY PLUS 1.6 Description of the system - general notes Automatic high-performance weighing-pricing lines suitable for the most different fields of use. Created with latest generation electronics and controlled by the very highest level, flexible software allowing the users to operate by means of the keyboard and 10.4"...
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MERCURY PLUS which handle the product, electronic devices to control and monitor all the handling, weighing, labelling and unloading phases, which receive and process the information concerning the weight of the product and transmit it to the printer, and a printing and label application system which affixes a label to the weighed product giving the relative weight, price, amount, data about the lot, batch, client, etc.
MERCURY PLUS 1.7 Types and overall dimensions The types of machines depend on the length of the belts and the number and type of printers. Several significant examples are described on the following pages: 1.7.1 Mercury Plus basic stainless steel MX130 2.
MERCURY PLUS 1.7.2 Mercury Plus basic stainless steel with additional belt MX130 4N 1. Entry conveyor 2. Separator conveyor 3. Weighing conveyor 4. Labelling conveyor 5. Control and monitoring panel 6. Display unit 7. Label printing and application system 8. Push button panel on the machine Figure 1.2 - MX130 4N (citi6105.jpg) 1-23...
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MERCURY PLUS 1.7.3 Mercury Plus high speed stainless steel MX130HS 2. Separator conveyor 3. Weighing conveyor 4. Labelling conveyor 5. Control and monitoring panel 6. Display unit 7. Label printing and application system 8. Push button panel on the machine Figure 1.3 - MX130HS (citi6106.jpg) 1-24...
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MERCURY PLUS 1.7.4 Mercury Plus high speed stainless steel with additional belt MX130HS 4N 1. Entry conveyor 2. Separator conveyor 3. Weighing conveyor 4. Labelling conveyor 5. Control and monitoring panel 6. Display unit 7. Label printing and application system 8.
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MERCURY PLUS 1.7.5 Mercury Plus stainless steel with label underneath MX130ES 2. Separator conveyor 3. Weighing conveyor 4. Labelling conveyor 5. Control and monitoring panel 6. Display unit 8. Push button panel on the machine 9. Label printing and application system from underneath Figure 1.5 - MX130ES (citi6108.jpg) 1-26...
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MERCURY PLUS 1.7.6 Mercury Plus stainless steel with additional belt and label underneath MX130ES 4N 1. Entry conveyor 2. Separator conveyor 3. Weighing conveyor 4. Labelling conveyor 5. Control and monitoring panel 6. Display unit 8. Push button panel on the machine 9.
MERCURY PLUS 1.7.7 Mercury Plus double head stainless steel MX130TB 2. Separator conveyor 3. Weighing conveyor 4. Labelling conveyor 5. Control and monitoring panel 6. Display unit 7. Label printing and application system 8. Push button panel on the machine 9.
MERCURY PLUS 1.7.8 Mercury Plus double head stainless steel with additional belt MX130 4N 1. Entry conveyor 2. Separator conveyor 3. Weighing conveyor 4. Labelling conveyor 5. Control and monitoring panel 6. Display unit 7. Label printing and application system 8.
MERCURY PLUS 1.8 Electrical specifications 1.8.1 Electrical connections Line installation requires the following connections: ✔ 230 Vac singlephase with ground (PE) ✔ 50 Hz / 60 Hz ✔ max power input 4.5 A ✔ industrial plug conforming to IEC309-2 ATTENTION To ensure that the servicing and assistance operations are carried out in complete safety, it is essential to install a disconnector (one that can be padlocked) on the supply side...
MERCURY PLUS 1.8.2 Table of electrical values Power supply: 240 +10%-15% Vac 50/60 Hz Load cells that can be connected: up to 4 350 Ohm analog cells on the 9-pin connector Analog load cell power: 10 Vdc Resolution: up to 10000 divisions Maximum input signal: 23 mV Sensitivity:...
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MERCURY PLUS WARNING Remember that the transformer's primary circuit accepts three voltage values, i.e. 220 V, 230 V and 240 V. It is important to connect to the primary circuit with the correct value otherwise the components on the load side could be damaged.
MERCURY PLUS 1.9 Mechanical specifications Structure made of ANTOCORODAL 100 ALUMINIUM, STAINLESS STEEL X 5 CrNi 1810 UNI EN 10088-1 and plastic materials. Weighing system with load cell of the OFF-CENTER type, IP65 protection degree. Bearing stands whose height can be regulated from 800 mm to 1120mm (product conveyor surface).
MERCURY PLUS 1.9.4 Conveyor belt The conveyor belts can be the following types: ✔ the flat, full belt type; ✔ the flat, separate belt type; ✔ the slanting 'V' type for round or irregular products. 1.9.5 Roller conveyor The roller conveyors can be the following types: ✔...
MERCURY PLUS ATTENTION (VERSION WITH THREE BELTS) In this case, incorrect feeding could result in several products being loaded into the weighing system at the same time, thus generating a weighing error which, once detected by the system, would halt the process and thus slow the production rate.
MERCURY PLUS 1.9.11 Printing system TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Printing method Direct thermal printing method (Thermal transfer with normal paper and foil on request) Printing resolution 8 dots/mm Print width 102.0 mm Paper routing width 110.0 mm Printing speed up to 200 mm/s Graphics bit image mode Types of barcode available ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM PRINTABLE DIMENSIONS Minimum label dimension Width 30 mm, pitch 10 mm Maximum label dimension Width 110 mm, pitch 315 mm Maximum dimension of label + siliconed paper Width 120 mm Space between labels Pitch 2 mm, min. depth from int. margin 7 mm RECOMMENDED TYPES OF PAPER Print backings Labels...
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MERCURY PLUS width: min. 70 mm - max. 110 mm length : approx. 220 m outer inked surface Recommended models Armor AWR 406 (for mat paper) Armor AWR 470 (for mat paper) Armor APR (for coated or polypropylene paper) Armor AXR7 Plus (for plastic backings) Ricoh B110 a NCR S 1 STORAGE...
MERCURY PLUS 1.10 How to obtain technical assistance In the event of any operating faults requiring the intervention of specialised technicians, contact your nearest service centre or the manufacturer. To have your problem resolved as quickly as possible, you are advised to state the data plate data (serial number ) on the weighing instrument, a complete and detailed description of the defect and any operations you may have carried out in order to overcome it.
MERCURY PLUS 1.10.2 Identification plates Each instrument has a data plate giving the metrological and CE data of the machine. There is also another data plate for the platform used in conjunction with the terminal. Figure 1.9 - Metrologic data plate (citi6112.jpg) Figure 1.10 - Identification plate of the weighing platform (citi6113.jpg) 1.11 Warranty...
MERCURY PLUS 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Prohibited uses The instrument you have purchased is a weighing system and has been designed and manufactured as such. The instrument is primarily intended for weighing goods. ✔ It is forbidden to use the terminal without taking the necessary precautions for safe use.
MERCURY PLUS WARNING Scale for internal use by companies. It is forbidden to use the scale for direct sales to the public or in the presence of the purchaser. Please consider this manual as an integral part of the line. This manual must be kept for the entire life of the machine.
MERCURY PLUS 2.3 General safety recommendations The machine must only be used by persons who have taken part in an adequate training course, which must be arranged when the equipment is installed. ATTENTION Persons who may come into contact with the machine for any reason, must be able to read and understand this manual and all the indications and message on the actual machine itself.
MERCURY PLUS 2.3.2 Definitions ✔ Status of the machine: meaning the operating mode necessary for carrying out the required operation (machine off, on, in the manual mode, in the automatic mode). ✔ Number of operators: meaning the number of workers required to carry out the operation.
MERCURY PLUS 2.5 Professional profiles In view of the absence of particular, intrinsically dangerous devices and the consequent simplicity of the protection systems, the professional profiles of the persons who work with the machine can be the following: Qualification 1) Machine operator who is entrusted with operations that include powering the line, starting, stopping, correctly feeding in the products, unloading the products, replacing the labels and removing the silicone-backed paper.
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MERCURY PLUS WARNING Reference will be made to the qualifications described above in all future descriptions about operations involving the machine. 1-46...
MERCURY PLUS 3. TESTING, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION 3.1 Testing All components of the manufacturer's products are strictly checked and tested. During this test, the products are subjected to a repetitive series of complete work cycles. Malfunctions due to defective components are identified during this phase.
MERCURY PLUS 3.3 Dimensions and weight of the pack The weights and dimensions may differ if special versions of the equipment are ordered (check the weight and dimensions on the documents provided). The weight of the packed line is indicated on the pack itself.. Indicative weights are given in the table below.
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MERCURY PLUS ATTENTION The machine must only be lifted from the points marked on the pack. Always and only use lifting equipment and systems that suit the weight declared on the crate. Do NOT LIFT the machine if this information is illegible. Contact the manufacturer's After-Sales service in order to obtain the necessary instructions.
MERCURY PLUS 3.6 Positioning Set the machine down in the place where it must work before removing the packing materials. 3.6.1 Environmental specifications ✔ Operating temperature from 0°C to +40°C. ✔ Non-condensing humidity from 10% to 95% ✔ Vibrations: since this is a weighing system, vibrations negatively influence the way the machine operates.
MERCURY PLUS 3.6.2 Clear zones When the line is installed, particular attention must be paid to the following "clear zones" which must be kept uncluttered so as to prevent the operators' movements from being hampered: ✔ position of the weighing terminal: the operator must have free access to the keyboard and be able to clearly see the weight and messages;...
MERCURY PLUS 3.6.3 How to open the pack MACHINE PACKED IN A WOODEN CRATE Remove the crate. It is advisable to keep the original packing materials which can be used to move the machine at a future date in full compliance with the safety conditions.
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MERCURY PLUS ✔ Lift the machine a few centimeters from the footboard by means of a lift truck or lifter with belts. ATTENTION Lift the machine in the central zone, slowly testing the stability of the load and evaluating the risk of overturning. Only lift as high as is required to remove the wooden footboard.
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MERCURY PLUS MACHINE DELIVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S PERSONNEL In this case, the machine is supplied without packing. The customer must provide the mechanical means and personnel (two persons) for the unloading and positioning operations, which must be carried out in compliance with the instructions given by the manufacturer's staff who deliver the machine.
MERCURY PLUS 3.7 Connection to the user line 3.7.1 Electrical connections See par. 13.8.1 7.1 on page 1-00. 3.7.2 Compressed air connections See par. 13.9.1 7.2 on page 1-00. 3.7.3 COM1 - COM2 - COM3 serial output connection The outputs of the instrument can be configured in the RS232/422 standards by means of BIOS settings and internal jumpers.
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MERCURY PLUS ATTENTION NOTE FOR THE INSTALLERS: The COM1 and COM2 serial ports can be configured for RS232 or RS422 via BIOS. Remember that the Serial Port parameter corresponds to the serial ports as indicated below: Serial Port 1 corresponds to COM3 Serial Port 2 corresponds to COM4 Serial Port 3 corresponds to COM1 Serial Port 4 corresponds to COM2...
MERCURY PLUS ATTENTION Limits to use envisaged for standard RS422: Maximum transmission distance = 1200 m Maximum voltage at ends = ± 7V It is advisable to use a screened cable of the "twisted pair" type for connections to external devices. Remember to connect the screen to the metal part of the shell of the 9-pin connector.
MERCURY PLUS 3.8 Switching the terminal on and off 3.8.1 Powering ✔ Before powering the line, make sure that the connecting conditions specified in the "connections" section have been prepared and that compressed air is connected and supplied as specified. ✔...
MERCURY PLUS 3.8.2 Starting phase The boot phase of the system occurs when the machine is powered with information about the keys to press in the event of an emergency procedure. ✔ Press to stop the boot phase and activate the FTP server. 1.
MERCURY PLUS 3.9 Decommissioning 3.9.1 Temporary If the line is to remain unused for a long period of time, it is still advisable to carry out the routine maintenance operations at least once every six months. Protect the line from the dust and store it in a dry, sheltered place. ATTENTION If the line must be moved in any way, it is essential to place it in its original packing materials, in compliance with the norms...
MERCURY PLUS 3.9.2 Definitive (dismantling) The line is mainly made of the following materials: ✔ ANTICORODAL 100 ALUMINIUM ✔ STAINLESS STEEL X 5 CrNi 1810 UNI EN 10088-1 ✔ POLYURETHANE (PE VHNW 100) ✔ PVC ✔ POLYCARBONATE - POLYSTYRENE ✔ ELECTRICAL MATERIALS There are also small quantities of: ✔...
MERCURY PLUS 4. CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS 4.1 Front part (display and keyboard) 1. Display 2. Function keys 3. Editing keys 4. Alphanumerical keyboard 5. Summing keys 6. Date keys Figure 4.1 - Front part of terminal (citi6103.jpg) 1-63...
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MERCURY PLUS 4.2 Display 1. Area that displays the pathway of the activated menu 2. Area that displays the preset tare value in the selected unit of measurement (kg or lb) 3. Area that displays the weight in the selected unit of measurement (kg or lb) 4.
MERCURY PLUS 4.2.1 Pathway area See point 1 of Figure 4.2 on page 1-64 This area contains the complete pathway of the current position in the menu tree. The pathway can also be given in an abbreviated form (e.g.: Home\Arch.\BC\), while it appears in full in the manual (e.g.: Home\Archives\Barcode\).
MERCURY PLUS 4.2.4 Metrological data area See point 4 of Figure 4.2 on page 1-64 Maximum capacity of the scale Minimum capacity Division 4.2.5 Price area See point 5 of Figure 4.2 on page 1-64 The unitary price is displayed in this area with the currency set in the current PLU.
MERCURY PLUS 4.2.7 Functions area See point 8 of Figure 4.2 on page 1-64 The functions in this zone can be activated by pressing the corresponding keys F1 ... F12. Some of the functions can also be programmed by means of macro functions. 4.2.8 Date, time and level area See point 9 of Figure 4.2 on page 1-64 Date...
MERCURY PLUS 4.3 Keyboard 4.3.1 Groups of keys The keys have been grouped according to the colour of their background. 1. Display 2. Function keys 3. Editing keys 4. Alphanumerical keyboard 5. Summing keys 6. Date keys Figure 4.4 - Keyboard (citi6103.jpg) 1-68...
MERCURY PLUS 4.3.2 Function keys (orange background) See point 2 of Figure 4.4 on page 1-68 Particular functions indicated in the corresponding """" part of the display. """" """" 4.3.3 Date keys (purple background) See point 6 of Figure 4.4 on page 1-68 Dates to be printed on the labels being programmed.
MERCURY PLUS 4.3.5 Alphanumerical keys (light blue and grey background) See point 4 of Figure 4.4 on page 1-68 Produces the lower case "e" if pressed on its own. Produces the upper case "E" if pressed along with key. If the key is activated, the capital letter will be formed automatically when it is pressed.
MERCURY PLUS key, produces the symbol depicted at the top left (e.g.: "é"). 4.3.6 Editing keys (black background) See point 3 of Figure 4.4 on page 1-68 Allows the operator to return to the previous menu or to annul an operation. Colon and slash characters.
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MERCURY PLUS Caps lock: used when the text must be written in capital letters. Tab. Erasing keys. Erases the character that has just been entered. When pressed at the same time as other keys, allows the special characters on their right-hand side to be recalled and used.
MERCURY PLUS 5. USE OF THE LINE - PROGRAMMING 5.1 Convention The following text will only indicate the pathway to follow without referring to the keys that must be pressed. For example, the pathway shown below will be given when a product code must be changed: Home\Process\Data Modification\Product (see symbols in par.
MERCURY PLUS 5.2 Initial range The following figure depicts the starting window of the application when the weighing-pricing machine is powered and the boot phase has terminated. Figure 5.1 - Initial mask (citi6116-en.jpg) Use the function keys (F1...F12) to browse through the menus. 1-74...
MERCURY PLUS 5.3 Operating levels 5.3.1 Introduction The purpose of the operating levels is to simplify the weighing and data entry operations, while making them more secure. At the lowest levels, the operator can only start the machine working, choose the PLU and use the pre-programmed information.
MERCURY PLUS 5.3.2 List of levels 5 levels are used in the terminals and are described below. LEVEL 0 Level at which the operator can merely access the process and used any macros that may have been set. Data editing. Allows codes, preselections and totals to be modified.
MERCURY PLUS 5.3.3 Level changes To change the operating level, press the key at the same time as the required level number (for example, + 4 to access the 4th level) and enter the password. 5.3.4 Change Password Passwords can only be entered at 5th level, the default access password of which is "555555".
MERCURY PLUS 5.3.5 Access level changes on powering When powered, the machine presents level 0, which is the lowest level. To change one or more passwords, you must access level 5. Follow the pathway below to go to level 5: ✔...
MERCURY PLUS 5.4 Macro area 5.4.1 Foreword: difference between macro and global field The difference between the function macro and global field concept lies in the length of time the intervention involving the modified field lasts and in the number of function keys available. When it comes to the macro functions, the modifications entered remain activated until the process closes (except when the operator opts for saving the modifications in the archives when the macro is created).
MERCURY PLUS 5.4.3 How to program a macro function Proceed in the following way to program a macro function: ✔ With the machine running, go to the "DATA MODIFICATION" menu. ✔ Press keys and M at the same time. ✔ A mask will now appear asking you to name the macro function to be recorded (e.g.
MERCURY PLUS part of the name and confirm (e.g.: PRICE + ). At this stage, the previously entered text will be automatically centered unless the second text is entered by directly pressing ✔ The "MACRO ACTIVATED ALLOCATION PHASE" indication will appear in the top right-hand part of the display.
MERCURY PLUS 5.4.6 Macro display ✔ To display the existing macros, follow the pathway Home\Archives\Macro\ ✔ Only the OPEN menu, where a macro can be displayed, is available at level 2 1-82...
MERCURY PLUS 5.5 Global fields It is now possible to enter the fields so that they are valid and activated for all the PLU regardless, by overwriting the values in the PLU until they are modified again. ATTENTION Only the manufacturer's specialized technical personnel may be allowed to program the file that enables the global fields to be used.
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MERCURY PLUS NOTE: If value -1 is entered on a level with the PROCESSING FIELD N°, the function relative to the global fields is disabled. If the letter S (default) is entered in the last column, the fields will be global and, with reference to the dates (expiry and curing), will not be re-calculated.
MERCURY PLUS 5.6 Soft keys 5.6.1 Introduction The Mercury Plus weighing-pricing machine allows you to associate up to 72 keys that directly access the PLU to be processed by means of the on-board keyboard and 128 with the optional external keyboard. A typical use of the soft-keys is for the crate weighing mode with store (see further on) via the keyboard.
MERCURY PLUS 5.6.2 Programming To program the soft-keys, go to the Home of the application and press + S at the same time. The window that appears in the left-hand column contains direct access keys to which the PLUs can be linked, while any already allocated PLUs appear in the right-hand column.
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MERCURY PLUS PRODUCT WITH CONFIRMATION The plu associated with this soft-key in relation to the current status (normal plu or shift plu) is recalled after which a store is produced and added to the end. PRODUCT WITHOUT CONFIRMATION The plu associated with this soft-key in relation to the current status (normal plu or shift plu) is recalled, but no store is produced.
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MERCURY PLUS although the order in which they are digitized may vary (the dash has only been entered to make the sequence legible but it does not appear in the code). For example, if custom2 is pressed and then custom1, the plu code will first contain the code associated with custom2, which will then be put before the code associated with custom1.
MERCURY PLUS SMALLBIANCHICHICKEN LARGEROSSICHICKEN LARGEBIANCHICHICKEN and the following soft-keys are entered: 1. PC CHICKEN/ 2. C1 SMALL/ 3. C1 LARGE/ 4. C2 ROSSI/ 5. C2 BIANCHI/ 6. Ok/ a store for LARGE CHICKEN for ROSSI can be entered by simply digitizing 341;...
MERCURY PLUS 5.7 Key combinations with ALT COMBINATION FUNCTION STATUS CONFIGURATION ALT + 0 Access to operator level 0 ALT + 1 Access to operator level 1 ALT + 2 Access to operator level 2 ALT + 3 Access to operator level 3 ALT + 4 Access to operator...
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MERCURY PLUS ALT + E MACRO Process elimination Home ALT + S SOFT-KEY allocation Home ALT + C SOFT-KEY cancellation ALT + I Label printout with Home printer information ALT + T Thermal head Home condition test printout ALT + F Label alignment Home ALT + P...
MERCURY PLUS 5.8 Use of the TAB key during process The following settings can be modified during the process: Process CONTRAST, HEAD TEMPERATURE, WEIGHING TARGET, LABELLING TARGET Table 5.5 - Use of the TAB key during process 1-93...
MERCURY PLUS 5.10 Common notes about archive programming In order to correctly program the archives of the weighing-pricing machine, it is necessary to know the structure of the archives. The PLU is the container that holds texts and labels. The labels contain texts, barcodes and images.
MERCURY PLUS 5.10.1 SAVE (SAVE) key saves the archives entered and goes to the window in: Home\Arch. 5.10.2 NEW (NEW) key accesses a window where a new ID of the archive can be entered. 5.10.3 COPY (COPY) key allows the user to copy the selected record into another destination and to allocate another ID to it.
MERCURY PLUS 5.11 Texts 5.11.1 Introduction The texts file allows all the printable texts, from descriptions of the product to ingredients, to be entered and serviced. This can be done regardless of whether the texts are fixed ones on the label or texts that vary depending on the PLU.
MERCURY PLUS For instructions about ordinary archive management, consult par. 5.10 on page 1-97 (Common notes about archive programming). 5.11.2 Text archive properties TEXT Gives the memorizing number of the text, from 0 to 999999999. CATEGORY Identifies the type of text: Ingredient, Product or Text for label.
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MERCURY PLUS 10001 List of Product Weights: 10002 Product Weighing List: 10003 Piece N° 10004 N.Pezzo 10005 Box N° 10006 N.Cartone 10007 Total Pieces 10008 Totale pezzi 10009 Tare Weight 10010 Peso Tara 10011 (kg/lb) 10012 Gross Weight 10013 Peso Lordo 10014 Net Weight 10015...
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MERCURY PLUS 10031 CONSECUTIVE TOT 1 10032 CONSECUTIVE TOT 2 10033 N.PIECES IN TOT 1 10034 N.PIECES IN TOT 2 10035 N.BOXES IN TOT 2 10036 Packing List 10037 Gross Weight 10038 Pallet Gross Weight 10039 Tot N° Bx. 10040 Tot N°...
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MERCURY PLUS 15015 ACCEPTED 15016 Zone 1 15017 Zone 2 15018 Zone 3 15019 Zone 4 15020 Zone 5 15021 Totals: 15022 Standard dev. 15023 Standard dev. accepted 15024 Total package weighed 15025 Weighed pack. total weight 15026 Weighed pack. average weight 15027 Weight of lightest pack.
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MERCURY PLUS 20013 TOTAL N° PIECES 20014 NET WEIGHT 20015 GROSS WEIGHT 20016 TARE 20017 TOTAL LOT - PRODUCT 20018 TOTAL LOT - PLU 20019 TRACE. - PRODUCT TOTAL 20020 TRACE. - PLU TOTAL 20021 CLIENT - PRODUCT TOTAL Table 5.7 - List of preset texts 1-104...
MERCURY PLUS 5.12 Barcodes 5.12.1 Introduction to the barcodes The following is a list and a brief description of the most widely used barcodes, all of which can be printed by the Mercury Plus weighing-pricing machines. ✔ EAN 13 / EAN 8 ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS 5.12.2 EAN 13 / EAN 8 Description The EAN code (European Article Numbering), is used for coding large-scale distribution products in Europe and in other non-European countries. The EAN 13/8 code is compatible with the UPC A/E code (used in the U.S.A.
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MERCURY PLUS Notes National EAN prefix This is a prefix ascribed by EAN International to the national coding organizations (e.g. Indicod in Italy, Gencode in France). Values 80 to 83 have been allocated to Italy. Trademark This code is assigned by Indicod to its associates proprietor's code and identifies the owner of the trademark on an international scale also, without the risk of...
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MERCURY PLUS 5.12.3 UPC A / UPC E Description The UPC code (Universal Product Code) is the equivalent of EAN for the large-scale distribution industry in the United States and Canada. here again, there are two types: ✔ UPC - A with twelve numeric characters; ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS Notes Prefix Assigned by UCC (Uniform Code Council) and takes on different meanings. Trademark As EAN 13. proprietor's code Product code As EAN 13. As EAN 13. Number of 11, 11 + 2, 11 + 5 / 6, 6+ 2, 6 + 5 characters on symbol 1 character added automatically.
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MERCURY PLUS 5.12.4 CODE 39 / CODE 32 Pharmaceutical Ita Description Code 39 is used for automating processes in the industrial field. Code 32 Pharmaceutical Ita has been developed according to the specifications of the Italian Ministry of Health, based on code 39. Format .
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MERCURY PLUS Notes Up to 32 alphanumerical characters can be encoded in code 39. In code 32 Pharmaceutical Ita where there is a fixed initial "A" followed by nine characters, the first of which is always 0 and the last a control character.
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MERCURY PLUS 5.12.5 Interleaved 2 of 5 / ITF 14 Description The interleaved 2 or 5 barcode (ITF) is used in industry with a range of use similar to code 39. However, compared to this latter, it can only encode numerical data. The term interleaved stems from the fact that the characters in this barcode are encoded both in the bars and spaces.
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MERCURY PLUS Notes Number of 2 - 32 / 13 characters on symbol Check Digit Optional / A number is added automatically 0 to 9 Character set Wide/Narrow ratio Advantages A large amount of information. Disadvantages The spaces are significant and the digits must always be even in number.
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MERCURY PLUS 5.12.6 CODE 128 / EAN 128 Description Code 128 is an alphanumerical, two-way barcode whose name stems from the ability to enside the 128 characters of the ASCII table. An important application of code 128 is EAN/UCC 128, created through collaboration amongst EAN, UCC and AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers).
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MERCURY PLUS Notes Number of 1 to 48 (included in the "series of elements" field) characters on and up to 165 mm in length symbol Check Digit Optional Character set ASCII Reproduction 1-115...
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MERCURY PLUS 5.12.7 Monarch Codabar Description The Codabar Code was developed by Monarch Marking Systems in 1972. This is why it is also called "Monarch Code" and sometimes even "Code NW7". Owing to its features of the very highest security against the risk of reading errors, this code is typically used in the medical-health sector to identify and associate test tubes, analyses results and blood bags to patients.
MERCURY PLUS 5.12.9 Barcode archive properties Follow the pathway: Home\Arch.\BC The following window will appear: Figure 5.6 - Barcode archive (citi6121-en.jpg) For instructions about ordinary archive management, consult par. 5.10 on page 1-97 (Common notes about archive programming). (APPLY FILTER) button allows the display of the barcodes in the archive to be filtered, depending on the type criteria of this latter.
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MERCURY PLUS The types of barcode can be entered: ✔ Ean 13 without check digit ✔ Ean 13 with check digit ✔ Ean 13 + Add On 5 ✔ Ean 13 + Add On 2 ✔ Ean 8 without check digit ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS ✔ Codabar 2/7 Monarch DA ✔ Codabar 2/7 Monarch DB ✔ Codabar 2/7 Monarch DC ✔ Code 32 Pharmaceutical Ita ✔ PZN code ✔ EAN 13 Ana ✔ EAN 13 Mark & Spencer ✔ PDF 417 ✔ UPC A double check digit Table 5.18 - Types of barcode Three typologies can be considered when the fields are entered in a barcode:...
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MERCURY PLUS The ability to enter a text from the archive of the same name adds to the options offered by entering a fixed text since strings longer than ten characters will also be available. The archive contains and memorizes the barcodes that can be printed, and is organized in the following way: BARCODE Gives the ID of the barcode, from 0 to 30000.
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MERCURY PLUS LIST OF VARIABLE FIELDS PROCESS ✔ PRIMARY PROD. NET WEIGHT (7) ✔ PRIMARY PROD. TARE (7) ✔ PRIMARY PROD. GROSS WEIGHT (7) ✔ SEC. PROD. NET WEIGHT (7) ✔ SEC. PROD. TARE (7) ✔ SEC. PROD. GROSS WEIGHT (7) ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS ✔ PLU 11 TEXT (70) ✔ PLU 12 TEXT (70) ✔ PLU 13 TEXT (70) ✔ PLU 1 TEXT (70) ✔ PLU 15 TEXT (70) ✔ PLU 16 TEXT (70) ✔ PLU 17 TEXT (70) ✔ PLU 18 TEXT (70) ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS ✔ PRIMARY PLU NET WEIGHT (10) ✔ PRIMARY PLU TARE (10) ✔ PRIMARY PLU GROSS WEIGHT (10) ✔ SECONDARY PLU NET WEIGHT (10) ✔ SECONDARY PLU TARE (10) ✔ SECONDARY PLU GROSS WEIGHT (10) ✔ CHECKSUM ✔ GS CHARACTER ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS TOTALS ✔ TOT PASSWORD 1 (30) ✔ TOT PASSWORD 2 (15) ✔ TOT NET WEIGHT kg (10) ✔ TOT TARE kg (10) ✔ TOT GROSS WEIGHT kg (10) ✔ TOT NET WEIGHT lb (10) ✔ TOT TARE lb (10) ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS The properties of the fields that can be entered are: FIXED FIELD VARIABLE FIELD FIXED TEXT Barcode id Numeric, from 0 to 30000. Cannot be edited as it is the barcode number memorized in the archive. Description Alphanumerical data item from 0 to 25 characters.
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MERCURY PLUS How many Numeric data item, characters from 1 to the number of characters needed to complete the max field length (x = max field length). Indicates the quantity of characters selected, that will then be included in the barcode. Without dot YES/NO Type of filling...
MERCURY PLUS 5.13 Images 5.13.1 Introduction The archive contains and memorizes all the images that need to be printed. It is important to have a clear idea of the construction layout and modes for using the images in Mercury Plus weighing-pricing machines. The work directories contain the BMP folder in ARCHIVES/USER/ which contains the files in *-bmp format that can be interpreted by the...
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MERCURY PLUS Follow the Home\Arch.\lma pathway to display the following window: Figure 5.7 - Images archive (citi6122-en.jpg) For instructions about ordinary archive management, consult par. 5.10 on page 1-97 (Common notes about archive programming). 1-129...
MERCURY PLUS 5.13.2 Images archive properties IMAGE Gives the memorizing number of the image, from 0 to 30000. FILE NAME Allows the "bmp" file to be selected from a list (in the DOS 8+3 format). MEMORIZED IN PTR Indicates whether the image in question is memorized in the printer's permanent memory.
MERCURY PLUS 5.13.3 Memorize in PTR To be able to print a drawing/image on a label, it must have first been created in the images archive. If a label has an image whose "MEMORIZE IN PTR" field setting is NO, the CPU loads the image used in the PTR memory when the processing phase starts, taking the time required to transfer the data via serial link.
MERCURY PLUS 5.14 Labels 5.14.1 Introduction The archive contains and memorizes all the label formats that need to be printed. When the label is created, test prints can be made to make sure that the layout is correct. The weighing-pricing machine is a metrologically approved instrument. It is therefore subject to the European and national rules and regulations governing weighing systems.
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MERCURY PLUS Follow the Home\Arch.\Lab pathway to display the following window: Figure 5.8 - Labels archive (citi6123-en.jpg) For instructions about ordinary archive management, consult par. 5.10 on page 1-97 (Common notes about archive programming). 1-133...
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MERCURY PLUS The window used to enter and edit the label fields is the following: Figure 5.9 - Entry and editing of labels fields (citi6124-en.jpg) 1-134...
MERCURY PLUS 5.14.2 Label archive properties FIELD TYPE AND DESCRIPTION LENGTH Label Numeric data item - Cannot be modified from 0 to 999999999 Label Descript. Alphanumerical A description can be assigned so data item - from 0 as to recognize the label. E.g. "Lab to 25 characters 1 price in Euro".
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MERCURY PLUS Heading length Numeric data item - See NOTE 3. from 0 to 999.9 Table 5.24 - Labels archive properties NOTE 1: If this parameter is programmed with a different value from the previous one, the printer will re-align at the beginning of the process and will issue a few white labels.
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MERCURY PLUS NOTE 3: HOW TO CORRECTLY USE THE HEADING PARAMETER IN THE LABEL PROGRAMMING MODE Correct use of this parameter, also allows you to print in the initial part of the label which was hitherto unprintable and proportional to the selected peeling value (the larger the peeling area expressed in dots, the larger is the initial unprintable area).
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MERCURY PLUS Example with a -40 peeling value and with 8-dot printer resolution: HEADING VALUE in dots 9 x 8 = 72 Figure 5.10 - Heading (citi6125-en.jpg) 4. Enter 72 for the HEADING field and decrease the peeling value by the same amount: HEADING = 72 PEELING = -40 - 72 = -112...
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FIXED VARIABLE BARCODE LINE RECTANGLE IMAGE TEXT TEXT LABEL Numeric from 0 to 999999999. Cannot be edited as ID is in allocated archive. Alphanumerical data item from 0 to 25 characters. A description can be assigned so as to recognize the fixed text. DESCRIPTION "Preservation", for example.
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Rotation of the text field on the label. ROTATION Can be selected from: 0° / + 90° / +180° / + 270° The following fonts are available in the normal and reverse version: standard, micro, arial, draft, motor, TYPE OF new century, title, compact.
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Numeric data Numeric data item from 0 to item from 0 to HEIGHT 999.99 mm. 999.99 mm. Barcode printing Rectangle height. printing height. Numeric data item from 1 to 16. Line THICKNESS thickness in dots. Numeric data item from 0 to 9. EXPANSION Barcode width expansion.
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Can be selected from: Yes or No. Yes = the represented numbers appear under the INTERPRETED barcode in light characters; No = the represented numbers do not appear under the barcode. Numeric data NUM. LINES item from 0 to 999. Numeric data NUM.
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MERCURY PLUS NOTE 4 ABOUT BARCODES The NARROW BAR DIM. setting must never be zero in Home\Arch.\Lab\Lab.Dis\Lab.Mod. In particular, a 1:0 wide-narrow ratio cannot be selected with the EAN 13 barcode as the program would be unable to print it correctly even though the barcode construction specifications do not allow for this ratio to be interpreted.
MERCURY PLUS 5.15 PLU 5.15.1 Introduction PLU stands for Price Look Up and the relative archive contains all the information about the articles that must be processed. Follow the Home\Arch.\Plu pathway to display the following window: Figure 5.11 - Plu archive (citi6126-en.jpg) For instructions about ordinary archive management, consult par.
MERCURY PLUS 5.15.2 Plu archive properties FIELD TYPE AND DESCRIPTION LENGTH Alphanumerical ID of the plu, cannot be modified. It data item from 0 to can be printed both in light letters 15 characters and in barcodes. CODES Alphanumerical CLIENT Identifies the name of the client.
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MERCURY PLUS from 0 to 13 identifies the Indicod code to add to characters the EAN13 barcode or to other barcodes, with 13 characters. It is used in labels for total 1, which is the total of the package. Numeric data item TOT.
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MERCURY PLUS calculate the net weight of the package along with the total of the individual tares of each product it contains. It can be printed both in light letters and in barcodes. Establishes whether the tare value PRINT TARE TOT. Can be selected of each individual package is to be from: Yes or No.
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MERCURY PLUS expressed in kg be printed both in light letters and in barcodes. Numeric data item FIXED AMOUNT Identifier of the fixed amount value from 0 to to print if the products are to be 999999.999 labelled with preset amounts. It can be printed both in light letters and in barcodes.
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MERCURY PLUS whose weight is between the --LIMIT and the -LIMIT are accepted so long as the average is higher than the nominal value. ✔ "From to ++ without 2.5%; ✔ "From to + without 2.5%; ✔ "From - onwards without 2.5%. RANGE Numeric data item The weighed packages can be...
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MERCURY PLUS geographical areas. geographical areas, which are: Selection of one of ✔ EUROLAND these areas will ✔ WESTERN EUROPE access a mask ✔ EASTERN EUROPE containing all the ✔ AMERICA countries in the ✔ AFRICA selected area, allowing the ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS ✔ OCEANIA be chosen. NUM. DECIMALS 2 Can be selected Gives the number of decimals to consider in the secondary currency. from 0 to 3 ROUNDING-OFF 2 Can be selected Gives the degree of approximation amongst 1, 5 and of the value of the amount.
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MERCURY PLUS ✔ DD MM YYYY ✔ DD.MM.YY ✔ DD.MM.YYYY ✔ DD/MM/YY ✔ DD/MM/YYYY ✔ DD ROM YY ✔ DD ROM YYYY ✔ DD MON YY ✔ DD MON YYYY ✔ MM DD YY ✔ MM DD YYYY ✔ MM.DD.YY ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS ✔ DD MON (ENG) List of the ways in BARCODE PROD. See list of date formats. which the DATE FORMAT production date can be printed. PRINT PROD. Can be selected Establishes whether the production DATE from: Yes or No. date is to be printed on the label or not.
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MERCURY PLUS Establishes whether the curing date PRINT CURING Can be selected is to be printed on the label or not. DATE from: Yes or No. Establishes whether the time is to PRINT TIME Can be selected be printed on the label or not. from: Yes or No.
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MERCURY PLUS ARTICLE TEXTS ARTICLE TEXT 1 - Text archive Alphanumerical code identifying a generic text to be printed. It can be used for printing the name of the product, the ingredients or any other text on the label. The first two lines of the description will appear on the screen when the PLU is selected.
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MERCURY PLUS eliminates the double readings. MANUAL PROD. Can be selected APPLIC. from: Yes or No. CONSECUTIVES Establishes whether the PRINT CONSEC. Can be selected from: Yes or No. consecutive package number is to PIECE be printed on the label of the individual products or not.
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MERCURY PLUS NOTE 1 ABOUT THE VARIABLE WEIGHT PROCESS In this operating mode, the machine detects the gross weight of the package and prints it on the product label, subtracting the tare if set-up in this way. The detected gross weight, net weight and tare are added to the totals.
MERCURY PLUS 5.16 Barcode reading 5.16.1 Introduction The BCREAD archive allows the user to define precise numeric structures, which will then be used to modify the processing data after readings made by a scanner (manual or via the line). The purpose is to acquire processing data and the tradeability ID in a fast and reliable way.
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MERCURY PLUS Follow the Home\Arch.\BCRead pathway to display the following window: Figure 5.12 - BCRead archive (citi6127-en.jpg) For instructions about ordinary archive management, consult par. 5.10 on page 1-97 (Common notes about archive programming). 1-159...
MERCURY PLUS 5.16.2 Store The store concept is linked to the multiproduct mode and, along with the BCRead archive, allows a queue of plu to process to be entered. The plu queue is associated with the items entered into the machine and dealt with by means of a fifo logic.
MERCURY PLUS ✔ Enter as store Always enter a PLU ID in the BC READ archive, otherwise a non-valid store indication will be obtained when the piece reaches the scale. Besides generating a store, it is also possible (if envisaged in the BC READ archive) to modify the process fields, which will be considered as global fields.
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MERCURY PLUS the machine will automatically load the data item read in the global field (see below) during the process, when the barcode is read, instead of in the plu. The scanner that reads the data only functions during the processing phase.
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MERCURY PLUS ✔ The checks conducted on access to the process will be repeated if a different barcode is loaded during the process. ✔ Checks are made to ascertain the existence or presence in the setup of the barcode ID for reading during access to the process, with process block.
MERCURY PLUS 5.17 Traceability (optional) 5.17.1 Introduction and properties of the traceability archive Traceability is an identification, recording and labelling system for products that allows checks to be made throughout the entire production process (traceability). Identification and traceability are the main tools used for dealing with emergency situations (e.g.
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MERCURY PLUS in the PLU Selection window. Otherwise (if NO has been selected) nothing will be requested and the last code entered will be valid. key can be pressed in the lot selection window in order to enter a new traceability lot. If the archive is empty, the lot selection window will not appear and no entries can be made in this part of the program.
MERCURY PLUS 5.17.2 Error messages The error messages in the following list appear owing to incorrect entries made by the user. Note that it is incorrect to proceed with the process after one of these messages has appeared. If Mercury is switched on without the trace.cfg in ARCHIVES\USER\TRACE, the following message will appear in the boot phase, before the application starts: ERROR CLASS: 100;...
MERCURY PLUS 5.18 Packing list (optional) 5.18.1 Introduction The Mercury Plus weighing-pricing machine can print a pallet packing list report if enabled and correctly setup. The report printout is made by a laser printed. The packing list document (which is issued by the person who transmits it) give details about the list of packs (boxes) and the quantities on each pallet.
MERCURY PLUS 5.19 CTRL weight control (optional) 5.19.1 Limitations established by the standards and introduction Prepackaged packing or pre-packaging means the unit formed by the product and its container. A product is said to be pre-packaged when the packaging operation takes place in the absence of the purchaser, according to standard quantities determined in advance that can not be modified without altering the packaging itself.
MERCURY PLUS 5.19.2 Properties of the weight monitoring archive The "weight monitoring" mode can be enabled or disabled for each plu. This is done by enabling the CTRL ENABLING field in the WEIGHTS group. This operating mode only functions if the plu processed is the fixed weight type.
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MERCURY PLUS Different acceptance logics for the lot can also be selected by means of the CTRL OPTIONS field in the WEIGHTS group of the plu. The following options can be selected: ✔ "From - to ++ with 2.5%, pieces whose weight is between the -LIMIT and the ++LIMIT are accepted.
MERCURY PLUS 5.20 Weight Bounding (optional) 5.20.1 Introduction and properties The Weight Bounding mode allows products entering the line to be weighed, labelled and totalized in a different way from the weight range to which they belong. Up to 9 weight ranges are available and each range is characterized by a minimum limit and a maximum limit within the scale capacity.
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MERCURY PLUS Follow the Home\Arch.\WeightB\WeightB Mod pathway to display the following window: Figure 5.14 - Weight Bounding archive (citi6129-en.jpg) For instructions about ordinary archive management, consult par. 5.10 on page 1-97 (Common notes about archive programming). 1-172...
MERCURY PLUS 5.21 General Totals 5.21.1 Introduction and properties Various different totalizing modes can be enabled in Mercury Plus across the processes (in which the totals per box, pallet and PLU are present). Note for the installers: follow the pathway below to enable all or even only some of the available totals: Home\Arch.\Config.\Term.\Machine Config.\TOTALS ENABLING...
MERCURY PLUS 5.21.2 General Totals management Follow the pathway Home\Arch.\Gen. Tot. to access the following window: Figure 5.15 - General Totals archive (citi6130-en.jpg) The enabled totals can be displayed and printed from this window (after printing, the total will be cancelled). 1-174...
MERCURY PLUS 5.22 Menus accessible at 5th level 5.22.1 Introduction The menus accessed at level 5 are for the machine administrator and allow the software of the terminal to be customised and serviced. The network parameters can also be edited at this level. Follow the Home\Arch.\Config.
MERCURY PLUS 5.22.2 Network settings This mask contains the settings used to connect to the company network or to personal computers in order to exchange data. FIELD NAME DEFAULT AVAILABLE NOTES VALUES NETWORK IP 0.0.0.0 MAX 16 CHARACTERS ADDRESS 255.255.0.0 SUBNET MASK MAX 16 CHARACTERS...
MERCURY PLUS SEND REJECT YES, NO See note par. 5.22.3 on page 1-177. OFF RANGE SEND OTHER YES, NO See note par. 5.22.3 on page 1-177. REJECTS SEND YES, NO See note par. 5.22.3 on page 1-177. APPLICATION ERROR Table 5.28 - Network configuration 5.22.3 Transmission of Weights, Rejected Weights and application errors A series of functions bound to the transmission of weights via the...
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MERCURY PLUS This parameter allows the rejected weight transmission to be enabled so long as the type of reject is the OFF RANGE one. In short, a piece can be rejected for various different reasons, amongst which Off Range, i.e. weight not valid because it is minimum or more than the capacity, or if a store has been associated with the wrong piece.
MERCURY PLUS been read and sent to the Host. In this case, there is a discrepancy between the data transmitted by the scanner (the label has been read and sent) and the weights received by the line (as the piece has not been labelled, it will not have been sent).
MERCURY PLUS 5.22.6 Miscellaneous settings FIELD NAME DEFAULT AVAILABLE NOTES VALUES LIST OF CECIP SYMBOLS ISO 4217 CURRENCY SYMBOLS, SYMBOLS CECIP SYMBOLS Label archive A PLU total label must be PLU TOTAL links LABEL selected if the printout is required when open PLUs are closed.
MERCURY PLUS PRINT LIMIT 100000 interpreted if automatic label printing has been enabled. The weight limit is given in kg. Once this weight limit has been passed (either above or below), it enables the piece after the one being processed to be weighed and labelled.
MERCURY PLUS 5.22.8 I/O Test To make it easier to identify any faults, the Mercury Plus lines are equipped with a check-control program able to monitor the buttons and sensors and activate each actuator device (solenoid valves, motors, etc.) by means of a manual control. ATTENTION The check-control function can only be accessed at level 5 by means of a password.
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MERCURY PLUS ATTENTION The emergency device obviously remains activated even though the circuits are operated in the manual mode. The presence of an alert operator, ready to act if required, is therefore of fundamental importance. Only trained and explicitly authorized personnel may use the check-control function.
MERCURY PLUS IN-19 J11-PIN8 Print request for tot. 1 IN-20 J11-PIN10 Print request for tot. 2 IN-21 J15-PIN6 Starting IN-22 J15-PIN8 Stopping IN-23 J9-PIN9 Pressure switch The pressure switch is a clean contact that is closed when air is present. If the pressure switch is not present, the input must be connected at +24V...
MERCURY PLUS 5.22.11 Output table Logic output Pin N° Function NOTES J10-PIN3_4 Enabling by prior OUT-1 machine OUT-2 J12-PIN1_2 Spare With relay OUT-3 J10-PIN6_7 Fault/Block Activated relay output when the machine is blocked for one of the following faults, which will appear on the screen: ✔...
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MERCURY PLUS OUT-10 J1-PIN3 Applicator piston Commands the motor of the arm or the output piston or Comb ascent the blowing action. (ejc.) Air jet applicator OUT-11 J11-PIN5 Tot. 1 label in queue OUT-12 J1-PIN5 Clutch/Piston return, Ejector piston return OUT-13 J1-PIN1 Suction...
MERCURY PLUS 5.22.13 PTR Test This mask can be used to check that the dialogue with the printers connected to the terminal is correct. For example, if only one printer is connected (without a sensor that detects labels) and PRODUCT PTR INFO is pressed, data similar to the following will be obtained under the column with the "PRODUCT PTR"...
MERCURY PLUS 5.22.14 Counter setting FIELD NAME DEFAULT AVAILABLE NOTES VALUES Time the machine has been MACHINE ON (sec.) processing. PROD. PTR Number of labels whose COUNT print has been addressed to the PRODUCT PRINTER, regardless of the number of printers connected.
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MERCURY PLUS NOTE: These values can be printed. Unlike the PROG, PIECE, TOT. 1 PROG and TOT 2 PROG. fields, which are reset when the box or process is closed, the second group has an absolute consecutive number. 1-191...
MERCURY PLUS 5.22.15 Backup/Restore This menu allows you to save archives in the memory card (flash memory), if installed. The operations described above can be carried out by saving the data in a removable flash memory, obtained by pressing the FLASH BACKUP and FLASH RESTORE keys. Once the data have been saved in the flash card, this latter can ONLY BE REMOVED AFTER THE TERMINAL HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF and must be kept in a safe place.
MERCURY PLUS 5.22.16 Old Cigiemme serial link FIELD NAME DEFAULT AVAILABLE NOTES VALUES LABEL From the serial protocol WEIGHT CTRL WEIGHT CTRL CONTROL aspect, total compatibility MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT, with the CTRL program, OLD CGM otherwise only a simplified MANAGEMENT version will be available. CONF.
MERCURY PLUS 6. USE OF THE LINE - PROCESS 6.1 Combinations available Mercury Plus weighing-pricing machines are highly versatile and can adapt to different processing requirements. The main combinations that can be obtained by changing the parameters of the Mercury Plus in the appropriate way (only installer technicians may carry out this operation) are briefly described below.
MERCURY PLUS 6.2 Type of process 6.2.1 PLU During this type of process, the required plu is selected from a list in the stand-slone mode. 6.2.2 Remote mode During this type of process, the plu is selected in the stand-alone mode after which a network command is transmitted to a remote host connected to the Mercury Plus which will then command the previously selected plu's entry into the process.
MERCURY PLUS 6.4 Operating modes 6.4.1 CTRL - Operation The plu can be processed after the machine and archives have been preset for operation in the weight control mode. Each piece rejected in accordance with the described logic appears on the screen as having been rejected owing to the effects of the weight control and similarly to what happens in the case of rejects due to off range, the rejected weight is transmitted via the network if the respective...
MERCURY PLUS enabled, the printing options will be enabled/disabled whenever the + L keys are pressed together. The following combinations are available: no print, weight control, packing list, packing list + weight control. Note that, unlike weight control, the packing list print enabling option is memorized for when the terminal is powered again.
MERCURY PLUS the same time as the plu are closed but the relative reports are not printed. Since the previous process will closed, each time the process is accessed again, if the CREATE PRO ON EACH ACCESS WITH RESET (can be selected during the installation phase) is selected and if the lot associated with the process in question has not yet been closed, it will be closed and the relative report will be printed.
MERCURY PLUS totals of the PLU must therefore be printed and possibly reset before a new weight range selection is used. 6.4.5 W.B. - Standard single product The Weight Bounding archive associated with the initial PLU is loaded on access to the process. When the piece arrives, the terminal checks to make sure that the weight is within the range set in the PLU.
MERCURY PLUS weight range they belong. This would clash with the purpose for which the weight ranges are used, i.e. to prevent pieces from being rejected in any case. 6.4.7 W.B. - Crate weigher On access to the process, the initial PLU is loaded but Weight Bounding is not loaded until the arrival of the piece, which will then be associated to a PLU.
MERCURY PLUS 6.5 Double head mode NOTE for the installer The double head mode is enaled in the MACHINE CONFIGURATION window. The double head mode is selected by means of the PRINT HEADS field of the PRINTERS group and it can only be selected if the IO expansion (PC104/1) has been previous enabled by means of the relative menu (IO EXPANSION).
MERCURY PLUS applicator (lack of enabling signal, stop owing to a reject, stopping), the piece is always and in any case stopped under the second (last) head. For example, in the case of static application, the piece will stop under the first head, will be labelled, restarted and will stop under the second head to be labelled.
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MERCURY PLUS stimulated. If the machine is forced to use the label reserve head again after an automatic commutation, commutation will not take place again and the printer will finish the labels, consequently generating the classic paper end error. During operation with one of the two heads, the other head can be subjected to any operation, such as paper changing, re-positioning, switch-off, switch-on.
MERCURY PLUS 6.6 Labelling machine mode A labelling function can be activated with the machine in the manual mode, after the processing limit (N° of labels to print) has been established. When the relative device is installed at the printer output, the labels will not be peeled and will be wound on a take-up roller.
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MERCURY PLUS limit in pieces. If 0 is entered for the quantity, there will be an infinite issue of labels until [ALT] + [N] are pressed again. After a processing limit has been selected and reached, the system asks whether to proceed or terminate. If the user ddecides to continue, there will be an infinite issue of labels until [ALT] + [N] are pressed again.
MERCURY PLUS 6.7 How to prepare and power the line To read this chapter and access this area, the PLU and labels of the product to be weighed and labelled must have already been programmed (consult chap. 5. on page 1-73). The line is regulated via software by means of the speed, target and filter parameters entered in the PLU and MACHINE SETTINGS, and depends on the product being processed.
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MERCURY PLUS when necessary to prevent collisions. WARNING Products can only be weighed when they are stationary on the conveyor on the scale and do not leave this. Printing is enabled and the label application system activated when the weight detected is considered to be valid (dynamic weighing) or when the weight is stable (static weighing).
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MERCURY PLUS WARNING Incorrect use of the printing system will prevent the machine from operating efficiently. Strictly comply with the instructions given in the maintenance manual in relation to: ✔ The choice of labels ✔ Type of paper ✔ Dimensions and thicknesses ✔...
MERCURY PLUS 6.8 Modify data The modify data menu, which can be accessed during the process, allows the data in the plu to be temporarily modified (the list can be consulted in par. 5.15.2 on page 1-145). The changes made will remain valid for as long as the processes remain open (unless the changes are saved in the plu).
MERCURY PLUS totals. WARNING Remember that if the open processes cannot be closed with the standard procedure, "brute force" deletion can be obtained by accessing the RESET PROC function. Follow the pathway: Home\Arch.\Config.\BacRes\RESET PROC 6.12 Conveyor belt The conveyor belt function is activated when, for temporary requirements, the pieces must transit on the line without any weighing and/or labelling operation taking place.
MERCURY PLUS 7. MAINTENANCE 7.1 Foreword Certain simple servicing operations, described below, keep the machine in an efficient condition and avoid faults which could impair its performance. It is therefore of fundamental importance to train the personneabout how to carry out this servicing work. Besides the instructions in the manual, it is advisable for the servicing staff to be present when the machine is installed and to take part in the training course held by the manufacturer's authorized technicians.
MERCURY PLUS 7.2 Inspections conducted in the factory The user may not disassemble the line for any reason whatsoever. Disassembly of the line immediately voids the warranty and relieves the manufacturer from all liability. All parts are calibrated and checked by the manufacturer at the time of installation.
MERCURY PLUS 7.4 Routine inspections To make maintenance easier, a schedule with the frequencies with which each individual part of the machine must be serviced is given below. The references to the required maintenance procedures are found at the crossing points of the two items. These procedures are listed in the following chapter.
MERCURY PLUS 7.5 How to replace the conveyor belts 1. Encoder connector Figure 7.1 - Flat belt (motor view) (citi6022.jpg) 1. Turn off the machine and disconnect it from the electricity main 2. Slowly lift the conveyor so as to prevent the electric connection cable from being torn out.
MERCURY PLUS 7.6 How to tighten the conveyor belts 1. Screws at the end of the belt Figure 7.2 - Flat belt (belt tightening) (citi6023.jpg) The elastic conveyor belts must be tightened after assembly or after a long period of use. Make sure that the belts are sufficiently taut by placing a ~ 5 kg weight on the line.
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MERCURY PLUS Proceed in the following way if these faults occur: 1. Turn off the line. 2. Slowly lift the defective belt without pulling out the motor's cable. 3. Rest the belt on the one at the side. 4. Increase the tension of the belt (or half-belt if it is the "V" type) as required by alternately working on the two screws at the end of the belt itself (see point 1 of Figure 7.2 on page 1-217).
MERCURY PLUS 7.7 How to check the weighing system Check to make sure that the weight is displayed correctly using a weight of a known value. This operation must be carried out with the machine on and running, by selecting a PLU and resetting the tare and percentage tare value.
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MERCURY PLUS error on the printed label is the same or less than the values given in the table below: Maximum error tolerated during Weight value (m) given in divisions (e) service 0 < m <= 500 +/- 2e 500 < m <= 2000 +/- 3e 2000 <...
MERCURY PLUS WARNING Contact the manufacturer's After-sales Service if the tests are beyond the tolerated error margin. Never attempt to tamper with the weighing system or its parts. Removal of the seals will immediately void the approval of the system and the warranty provided by the manufacturer.
MERCURY PLUS 7.9 How to clean the thermal head 1. Lever to lift the printing unit Figure 7.3 - Thermal head and lifting components (citi6024.jpg) 1. Turn off the machine. 2. Wait a few minutes for the head to cool. 3.
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MERCURY PLUS WARNING Do not use gasoline or solvents on any of the devices or mechanisms. Traces of adhesive or bits of label can be removed with denatured alcohol. When cleaning, make sure that drops of fluid do not drip on to electrical parts.
MERCURY PLUS 7.10 How to clean the paper tractor roller 1. Paper tractor roller Figure 7.4 - Paper feed roller and lifting components (citi6025.jpg) Proceed in the following way, using alcohol-based detergents only: 1. Turn off the machine. 2. Remove the labels. 3.
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MERCURY PLUS Traces of adhesive or bits of label can be removed with denatured alcohol. When cleaning, make sure that drops of fluid do not drip on to electrical parts. 1-225...
MERCURY PLUS 7.11 How to clean the paper photosensor 1. Paper feeding photosensor Figure 7.5 - Paper feeding photosensor (citi6026.jpg) 1. Turn off the machine. 2. Remove the labels. 3. Use a soft brush to clean under the sensor. WARNING Never ever use metal or pointed tools for cleaning purposes as they can cause irreparable damage to the sensor.
MERCURY PLUS 7.12 How to clean the accessory parts of the printer Metal and plastic parts: use a soft cloth moistened with a detergent product (do not use solvents or thinners). Traces of adhesive or bits of label can be removed with denatured alcohol.
MERCURY PLUS 7.13 How to replace the thermal head 1. Screw that fixes the head to the dissipator 2. Head connector Figure 7.6 - How to remove the head from the dissipator (citi6028.jpg) 1-228...
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MERCURY PLUS 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Raise the thermal head. 3. Using an Allen wrench, unscrew the screw that fixes the head to the dissipator. 4. Delicately push the head from under the dissipator and disconnect it from the connector. 5.
MERCURY PLUS 7.14 How to replace the belts 1. Casing fixing screws Figure 7.7 - How to disassemble the side casing and section of the conveyor belt with transmission belt (citi6030.jpg) 1-230...
MERCURY PLUS 1. Unscrew the to screws that fix the casing. 2. Loosen the two screws that fix the flange to the frame (they cannot be seen in the photo). 3. Move the flange - motor unit towards the external roller and remove the belt.
MERCURY PLUS 7.16 How to clean the conveyor belts Only use neutral based detergents that need not be rinsed (non-foaming). Wet a clean cloth with a solution of water and detergent in the doses prescribed by the manufacturer of the detergent used. ATTENTION DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE ELECTRICITY MAIN!!
MERCURY PLUS 7.17 How to clean the compressed air filter There is a pressure governor complete with pressure gauge and air filter on the compressed air pipe inlet. 1. Disconnect the machine from the electricity main. 2. Procure a vessel to hold the condensed liquid. 3.
MERCURY PLUS 8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 Foreword To make it easier to identify any faults, the Mercury Plus lines are equipped with a check-control program able to monitor the buttons and sensors and activate each actuator device (solenoid valves, motors, etc.) by means of a manual control. To do this, refer to par. 5.22.8 on page 1-182 onwards.
MERCURY PLUS 8.2 List of errors Error Message Description Troubleshooting Class 100 Serious errors Contact the inside the software. software office. Serious errors Contact the Class 200 inside the software. software office. Serious errors Contact the Class 300 inside the software. software office.
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MERCURY PLUS upgrade the firmware to version 3.0.0 or more recent. The scale or Make sure that the remote control version of the line board has given an firmware and board incorrect response are compatible. to a command. The scale or heck the wiring and remote control connector and...
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MERCURY PLUS a greater load than the one tolerated for the resetting procedure in question, or the scale has not been calibrated correctly. 621-625 Serious errors Contact the inside the software. software office. Preset tare setting The tare value set Change the set impossible: value in the plu or in the...
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MERCURY PLUS responded to a remote control the board connection command. board (serial cable) and make sure that it is being correctly powered in the panel. 1114-1202 Serious errors Contact the inside the software. software office. 2001 Weighing target too This problem is Proceed in the far in advance...
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MERCURY PLUS - label too long before the label - belt speed too has been fast completely issued. - label issue speed too slow or too much information in the label 2003 Double reading in The last piece The labelling weighed failed to photocell was scale or lab timeout...
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MERCURY PLUS in the sw test window). Make sure that there are no mechanical impediments to prevent the arm from moving correctly. 2006 Piece off machine A piece reached Make sure that the still in application the machine end applicator functions status target when, in the correctly.
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MERCURY PLUS consecutive machine actuates product, box or the dialogue via the pallet weights. network protocol is on, and that the relative software is functioning correctly. Make sure that the setting of the network board on the pc is Auto Detect in relation to the characteristics of the link (10/100...
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MERCURY PLUS reading in time. the wiring. Confirm the window and re-access the process. The processed piece has not been totalized. 2013 There has been a Insufficient air Check the pressure sudden drop in the connections of the pressure of the air compressed air in the compressed system and the...
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MERCURY PLUS of weight. functions correctly. 2016 Ejector timeout One of the sensors Make sure that the sensors are in the automatic correctly connected ejection systems (piston, piston with and positioned. recirculation) has not tripped in time to close the ejection cycle correctly.
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MERCURY PLUS TARGET 1 LAB machine. Move the BELT was target in question reached. forwards. Reduce the speed of the belts. Contact the software office if the problem persists. Venus automatic: the problem could be due to the scale photocell and the labelling machine being too near to each other, or a...
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MERCURY PLUS set (whether fixed or variable). 2026 Font not There is at least If necessary, compatible with one text in the label proceed by printer firmware being printed for upgrading the which an printer's firmware international font to version J2.10 or has been selected morerecent (note: (i.e.
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MERCURY PLUS 2030 Box stopping target A piece has Reduce the BOX error reached the BOX STOPPING TIME STOPPING or lengthen the TARGET before BOX STOPPING the BOX target. STOPPING TIME expired. This may happen if the box stopping time is too long.
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MERCURY PLUS current packing list. 3004 Tag not recognized There is a Check and correct in .pak file structural error in the structure of the the .pak file .pak file in selected for the question. current packing list. 3005 Structural error in There is a Check and correct the .pak file...
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MERCURY PLUS Note: class 2000 errors are not present in versions prior to 2.4.x, where class 200 referred to internal errors that are now mapped in class 5000. Note: in version 3.x.x, code 2019 ("Scale enabling target error" is displayed as 2005. Comply with the message until the problem has been corrected.
MERCURY PLUS 9. GLOSSARY Up-down: function that allows an automatic device to be activated in order to mechanically isolate the scale plate - product system when this is in the weighing position for the time that weighing lasts (static), thus enabling it to weigh products that are longer than the scale belt.
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MERCURY PLUS ✔ linear: the link between the signal and the weight is considered to be linear and is therefore described by the equation of a straight-line; ✔ non-linear: the link between the signal and the weight can be described by a second degree equation. Calibration (2): information that describes the link obtained during calibration.
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MERCURY PLUS scale restting value. Multiple divisions: automatic system for changing the division depending on the weighed load. Functions when the scale is either loading or unloading. Multiple extensions: automatic method for changing the weighing range in systems with several ranges and different maximum capacities. Once the scale has been loaded, return to zero occurs within the last range switched.
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MERCURY PLUS Interface: group of circuits and channels that connect the terminal with the external devices to which it is linked. IP xx: protection degree for casings and housings containing electrical or electronic components. Indicates the protection of electronic constructions against the penetration of solid foreign bodies (the first figure) and against the penetration of liquids (the second figure).
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MERCURY PLUS Minimum weight: corresponds to the interval between 0 (zero) and a pre-established number of divisions. I high relative error may occur in this zone. Weighing: process by which the weight bearing on the load cell is detected during the process itself. Automatic weighing: process for detecting the automatic weight, that does not require interventions from an operator.
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MERCURY PLUS transmission towards an external device. Stopping position on a belt: a position (target) must be established on each belt, where the products must stop in order to be subjected to the process carried out on that belt (stopping while waiting for events, enabling, confirmation from the user, weighing, labelling).
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MERCURY PLUS String: sequence of alphanumerical characters exchanged during a serial transmission between the terminal and external equipment. Weighing instrument: measuring instrument that determines the "weight" entity of a body. Preset tare: value of the tare associated with a product (plu), whose origin is a known value that is entered in the system.
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MERCURY PLUS Zero tracking: automatic zero following system. It can only be enabled during the manual weighing phase. It involves progressive correction of the zero value if, within a preset interval of time (generically 0.5 s), the weight value recorded on the cell has sustained a variation that is lower than a preset value (generically 0.5 g).
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