USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Index: 1. General description....................4 2. Completeness ......................4 3. Technical data ......................5 Keys and indicators ....................6 5. Security rules ......................7 6. Environment protection ....................7 7. Preparation to work ....................8 8. Start-up ........................9 9.
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.15 Total weight function (totAL) ................35 14.16 Function for setting date and time (dAtE) ............37 14.17 Function for selecting label number (LAbEL) ..........38 14.18 External calibration (CALIb) ................39 14.19 Setting time of stabilization function (Stb) ............40 14.20 Entering reference zero function (Zero) ............
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. General description. B/U series platform scales are destined for general use. B series scales are made in two main versions: with LED display (basic) and with LCD display (option). Double-range option is described In Appendix A All scales are metrological tested - calibration or legal verification on demand.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Keys and indicators - switch-on / switch-off (standby), → ← - tare (subtract package weight from weighed mass), - gross, → ← - zeroing (when the platform is empty), MENU - special function menu, - result printout, - high resolution, indicator →...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Security rules To avoid electrical shock or damage of the scale or connected peripheral devices, it is necessary to follow the security rules below • All repairs and necessary regulations can be made by authorised personnel only.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Preparation to work 1. Take the scale out of the package removing protective foils. 2. Take a pan off and remove protective elements from below the pan. 3. Place the scale on a stable ground not affected by mechanical vibrations and airflows.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Start-up Leave the pan empty, plug the feeder to the mains (~230V/50Hz) and plug the feeder connector to the 12V power socket at the back of the scale. The scale proceeds with following start-up actions: Display test. Basic electronic components tests: C1, C-2, ...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. General rules 1. Before each measurement make sure that zero indicator is displayed. If zero indicator does not displayed or “----“ communicate appears, press →0← key and wait until zero indication and zero indicator appears 2. The scale is equipped with a tare equal to its range. To tare the scale press →T←...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Balance checking It is advised to check scale indication accuracy before and after series of measurement using any load with known weight. To check the scale with legal verification use a calibration weight with valid calibration certificate. In case permissible error is exceeded it is advised to contact the nearest service to calibrate the scale 11.
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In special features scale can be equipped in second RS232 interface for additional functions, ex. continuous transmitting of indications to second display. Computer must have a special program for cooperation with data from a scale. Programs offer is available on www.axis.pl/en internet site. Detailed protocol description LonG protocol...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Asking for scale presence in system (testing scale connection with computer): Computer→Scale: S J CR LF (53h 4Ah 0Dh 0Ah), Scale→Computer: M J CR LF (4Dh 4Ah 0Dh 0Ah), Displaying a sign on scale display (text message from computer): Computer→Scale: S N n n X X X X X X CR LF (53h 4Eh 0Dh 0Ah), nn-displaying time in seconds;...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Connecting cable WK-1 (scale – computer / 9-pin interface): Protocol ELTRON description Communication parameters: 8bits, 1stop, no parity, 9600bps, After use key scale send: Scale→Label printer : EPL-2 language instruction to initialize print of label: - control instruction FR"0001"...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Basic function To make clear how to manage with each function, in further part of instruction descriptions are replaced with pictures. - put a load on the pan - remove the load from the pan 2.30 press the key when indication is displayed - forced change - automatic change...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13.2 Weighing with tare The scale is equipped with tare equal 2.30 to its range. Joint value tare and mass net can not 0.00 cross a maximum of scale. To display gross weight press B/G key. 40.01 Note: Press B/G key to return to net weight indication.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special functions describtion List of available functions: menu customization function (ACtIV), removal of all function from menu (dEFAUL). autozeroing function (AutoZE), pieces counting function (PCS), function for setting serial port working (PrInt) function for setting serial port (Port) entering tare function (tArE) recipe weighing function (rECIPE), weighing large animals function (LOC)
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.1 Menu customization function (ACtIV and dEFAUL) Among available user functions it is 0.00 possible to select these, which should be displayed after pressing MENU key. It allows avoiding displaying whole list of available functions, which makes ACtIV operation time longer.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.2 Autozeroing function (AutoZE) When F..-Aut function is activated, 0.01 the scale automatically ensures stable zero indication if the pan is empty or if zero indication was acquired by → ← pressing key. AutoZE To leave the function press MENU →...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.3 Pieces counting (PCS) This function enables to count identical pieces, e.g. turnbuckles or 0.00 buttons. A measurement is performed in two phases: - first phase - single piece weight calculation on the basis of defined 23.40 pieces amount (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 or 500 pieces), - second phase –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.4 Printer cooperation settings (PrInt) Activate the function for automatic 0.00 serial port working mode (cooperation with a printer. After activation the scale prints a header. Weighing result with PrInt a successive measurement number is printed automatically after result stabilisation (without using key).
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.5 Serial port parameters setting (Port) 0.00 The function enables to set the following transmission parameters (standard parameters underlined: Port - transmission protocol (Prot): LonG - printer, ELtron – label printer, - transmission speed (bAud: 1200, Port-0 4800, 9600, ...), - the number of bits in a byte (bit: 7, Port-1...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.6 Constant tare (tArE) This function enables to measure gross weight of a sample placed in a container of a known weigh value (stored in the memory) and to display calculated net weight → ← of the sample. Tare value is recalled from the memory with key when the pan is empty.
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weighing with constant tare: When tAr function is activated, press -1.70 → ← key to zero the indication and to recall tare value from the memory. Tare value is displayed with ”-” sign. 10.00 enables instant switching between net and gross weight.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.7 Average calculation function (AVErAG) The function allows for calculating average value of performed measurement series. During series of measurements successive results are registered automatically when scale indication is stabilised. Press MENU key and select AUErAG 0.00 →...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.8 Recipe weighing function (RECIPE) This function allows for separate 0.00 MENU weighing of several ingredients in one container with a possibility of control total weight of all weighed rECIPE components. The function has the following options: - rECI-0 –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.9 Percentage weighing function (PErC) This function allows displaying weighing result in percents. A measurement is performed in two phases: 0.00 - first phase – weighing a reference sample (100%), 100% - second phase – measuring specific sample percentage 1.70...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.10 Anti-disturbance filter function (FILtEr) This function allows using digital filter 0.00 with selected intensivity during weighing. Filter reduces the influence of mechanical vibrations (air blasts, FILtEr base vibrations) on measurement result. Press MENU key and select FILtEr →...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.11 Function for maximum value indication (UP) This function allows holding on display maximum value shown by the scale in a while. Before measurement scale should be 0.00 tared. After using MENU key and selecting UP function the highest mass result will be hold on display.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.12 Force measuring function (nEWto) Function activation causes displaying result in force units (N). Press MENU key. nEWto → ← Using key choose NEWto function, and then NEW-1. Note: 1N≈0,1019kg nEW -0 nEW -1 0.000...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.13 Function for weighing large animals (LOC) The function allows weighing animal moving on the scale. Press MENU key. 0.00 MENU When LOC function is displayed press → ← key. The following options appear on display successively: - LOC-0 –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.14 Checkweighing function (thr) This function allows comparing weighing result with two programmed reference values: lower and upper threshold. Comparison result is signalled with indicators (MIN, OK, MAX) and sound signal generated when threshold values are exceeded. If comparison result is: - smaller than lower threshold –...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Relays connection diagram: Relays output is the open collector transoptor output with load capacity 100mA / 24V. Transmitter inputs must be protected with diodes, e.g. 1N4148. It is advised to use MS3K/P electronic board (sold separately), consisting of RM96P transmitters, with DC24V input voltage and AC250V, 3A output.
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Operation sequence: Press MENU key and choose thr 0.00 → ← pressing key. The following options are displayed successively: - thr-0 – deactivate the function, - thr-1 – activate the function, - thr-P – check last threshold values (press key several times), thr -0...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.15 Total weight function (totAL) The function allows calculating total weight for series of measurements, which can be grater than scale capacity. It allows calculating total weight as well as average value. Press MENU key. 0.00 MENU →...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To leave the function with clearing total register, select total function from menu and choose tot-0 option. When It will cause the scale prints the communicate informing about clearing registers The form of receipt after each measurement: Date: Time.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.16 Function for setting date and time (dAtE) The function allows setting current 0.00 date and time of scale internal clock and mode of its use. The function has the following dAtE options: - dAt-0 – deactivate date and time during printout of current weighing dAt- 0 result,...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.17 Function for selecting label number (LAbEL) The function appears in scales with ELTRON data transmission protocol. This protocol allows printing scale indication and optionally date and time on label printer, as variable texts. Other data, e.g. company address, product name, its bar code can appear on label as constant fields.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.18 External calibration (CALIb) Note: This function is enabled in non legalized scales only. Calibration of sensitivity should be make when aaccuracy of scale is not satisfactory. Could use standard mass equal of maximum range of scale (Max). Operation sequence: Press MENU key to call functions 0.00...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.19 Setting time of stabilization function (Stb) The function allows changing stabilisation time of scale indication and connected with it the time of waiting for starting result printout on a printer connected to the scale. Press MENU key. 0.00 →...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.20 Entering reference zero function (Zero) Note: This function is enabled in non legalized scales only. ZER function allows entering new value of reference zero (value referred to empty pan) without need of contacting with authorised service centre. Press MENU key.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.21 Automatic switching off the scale function (AutoOF) The function is helpful in scales supplied from accumulator. The function causes scale to switch off automatically after c.a. 10 minutes of not using it. Switching function on causes last entered zero and tare values are remembered in scale memory.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.22 Density determining function (dEnSIt) The function allows determining 0.00 solid density basing on its weight in the air and in liquid of known density using the formula below: dEnSIt g= * g liquid dEn -1 where: m -weight in the air - weight in liquid...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If a printer is connected to the scale, printout of solid density measurement results will be performed in the following form: Date: ... Time..MEASUREMENT No. = WEIGHT in air WEIGHT in liquid HANGER WEIGHT LOAD DENSITY g/cm LIQUID DENSITY g/cm...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.23 Statistical calculations function (StAt) Attention: Function is available on demand and it replaces other special functions. This function evaluates from series of measurements (max 500) statistical parameters of weighting process. Adding successively measurements to register is automatic and it occur after the scale is loaded and its indications stabilize.
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This will cause printout of calculated statistics and histogram : Data: Hour..LSL - allowable lower value, SAMPLES TOTAL MASS USL - allowable upper value, AVER MASS A, B, C, .. – measurement intervals, MIN MASS MAX MASS = ...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. Maintenance and repairs of small defects 1. The scale should be kept clean. 2. Take care that no dirt gets between the platform and the scale base. If found any, remove the pan (lift it up), remove dirt and then replace the pan. 3.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Declaration of Conformity AXIS Spółka z o.o. 80-125 Gdańsk, ul. Kartuska 375B confirm with all responsibility that scales: B0.6U, B1.5U, B3U, B6U i B15U and B1.5UZ, B3UZ, B6UZ i B15UZ marked with CE mark comply with the following: 1.
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Appendix A Information’s concerning double-range scale (options) 1. General description Double-range scale’s have capability of work with greatest accuracy in bottom measuring range part. Weighing of smallest mass is more precise. This type of scale’s have two measurement range: - 50 % of maximum load (mostly), –...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Parameters of double-range scales Scale type B1.5UZ B3UZ B6UZ B15UZ Maximum loading (Max /Max 0,6/1,5kg 1,5/3kg 3/6kg 6/15kg Minimum loading 0,2/0,5g 0,5/1g 1/2g 2/5g Reading unit (d 0,2/0,5g 0,5/1g 1/2g 2/5g Verification unit (e Accuracy class Tare range -1,5kg -3kg...