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Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
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Risk of electrical shock. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Weigh-Tronix reserves the right to change specifications at any time. 01/30/03 6712_U.P65 PN 7424-17307A Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
Description The NCI 6712 model is a digital electronic bench scale specifically designed for point-of-sale applications and are “Legal-for-Trade.” The scale is easily interfaced with a cash register, computer or other POS terminal. Specifications Capacity/Resolution Model Capacity (lb) Capacity (kg) Capacity (oz) n(max) 6712-7 15 x 0.01 lb...
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The remote and primary indicators have no metrological features that require the use of a security seal. Internal Counts The scale has 65,000 internal counts. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
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Not a null modem. RS-232 bidirectional, configurable 2400, 4800 or 9600 baud. Transmits weight and scale status whenever ASCII “W”<CR> is sent by a remote device. Supports NCI Standard protocol only. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
4. Make sure the power cord, display cable, etc. are connected properly and are not touching the live weighing surface. 5. Plug the unit into an appropriate voltage outlet, properly grounded. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
Operation After the NCI Model 6712 is properly installed Operating Instructions and power is applied, the display will perform a countdown test to insure all display segments are functional. After this test is completed, the display should show zero (0.0).
The diagnostic (DIAG) mode menu lets you test Diagnostic DIAG Mode specific areas of the unit’s function. These areas are: Display (DISP) – Shows the version and revision of the software, followed by a display segment test. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
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Figure 2 Menu Structure Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
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6. Press the ZERO key to scroll to the internal If you encounter any count test . . . failure in these tests, A/D is displayed. Tests A/D count data. contact technical support. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
SW-1 3. Press the TEST key. . . switch. FILT is displayed. 4. Press the TEST key. . . The present filter setting is displayed. the two choices. When the proper selection Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
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TEST key and the baud rate and parity will be set as se- lected… FILT will again be displayed. 8. Press SW-1. . . The unit returns to normal weighing mode. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
4. If you want to change the unit of measure, press the ZERO key to toggle between OUNCE, LB or KILO. When the choice you want is displayed, press the TEST key… The current capacity selection is then displayed. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
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ZERO key to scroll choices. zero load. The NCI 6712 allows calibration using less than full capacity weights. See Table 2 for a list of the alternative weights that can be used to calibrate your scale for its designed capacity.
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The unit will perform a display countdown countdown com- pletes. and then return to normal weighing mode. The unit is now tested, configured and calibrated. It is ready for use in your application. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
When finished running tests or viewing the settings, press the ZERO key until DONE is displayed. Then press the TEST key to return to normal (i.e., weighing) mode of operation. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
See the troubleshooting section at the end of this manual. Communication The NCI 6712 comes factory configured as a serial RS-232 interface device. There is one 9- pin DE type female connector accessible at the rear of the unit. The functional pinout of this...
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Factory default settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, Communication Setting no parity, 1 stop bit. Protocol is NCI standard only. Standard 9-pin pass through RS-232 interface cable included. Not a null modem. Symbol Key: <ETX> End of Text Character (03 hex) <LF>...
1. Verify that the weigh platter is on the scale. 2. Press the ZERO key. 3. Power down, remove any items from the platter, and then power up the scale. 4. Recalibrate the scale. 5. Replace the load cell. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
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The ZERO key and TEST key do not function 1. Open display enclosure and verify that the keypad cable is still installed correctly. 2. Replace display panel. 3. Replace display PCB. 4. Replace the display cable. 5. Replace main PCB. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
Spare Parts Listing DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Display PCB 7405-15465 Loadcell (7.5 kg) 7154-16323-07 Main PCB 7405-16315 Power Supply 1148-15535 RS-232 Cable 1140-13842 Remote Display Kit 7300-16577-01 Leveling Feet 7075-10256 Call factory for pricing. Model 6712 Point-of-Sale Interface Scale User’s Manual...
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Avery Weigh-Tronix 1000 Armstrong Dr. Fairmont, MN 56031 USA Telephone: 507-238-4461 Facsimile: 507-238-4195 e-mail: service@wt-nci.com www.wt-nci.com...