USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. General description BD/S series platform scales are destined for general use. All scales are metrologically tested - calibration or legal verification on demand. Scales have following verification features: - a seal protecting scale casing against opening, - notified body stamps and green metrological marking placed on the balance name plate.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Technical data Scale type BD30S BD60S BD150S BD200S Maximum loading 30kg 60kg 150kg 200kg Minimum loading 200g 400kg Reading unit (d) 100g Verification unit (e) 100g Accuracy class Working temperature -10 ÷ +40°C Tare range -30kg -60kg -150kg -200kg...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dimensions BD15-30S: Dimensions BD60-150S:...
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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Scale connections Feeder 12V 1,2A RS232C RxD (receive) TxD (send) WY (option) housing P1 (thr I) P2 (thr 2) P3 (thr 3 ) housing Connecting a computer, printer or label printer The scale is equipped with RS232C, which can be used to connect external devices such as computer or a printer.
Dedicated programs are also offered by AXIS. Except RS232C joint, the scale can be equipped with USB or Wi-Fi interface. Needed controllers and instruction can be found on a CD supplied with Axis scales. Detailed LonG protocol description Standard communication parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, baud rate 9600bps, After using key, measurement data is send together with text description (NET, TARE, GROSS) –...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Displaying a inscription on scale’s display (text communicate from computer): ComputerScale: SN n n X X X X X X CR LF, nn-displaying time in seconds; XXXXXX-6 signs to display ScaleComputer: MN CR LF (4Dh 4Eh 0Dh 0Ah), ...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Preparation of workplace +40°C -10°C The workplace should be carefully chosen in order to keep to minimum influence of external factors that can disturb balance work. Proper temperature and work space is crucial. Balance should stand on stable foundation made of non-magnetic impact material.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Preparation to work 1. Take the scale out of the package and remove protective foils. 2. Hang the scale in the way which exclude mounting’s break or load’s fall down (mounting should hold at least 200% of maximum load). Improper mounting of the scale can be dangerous for Your life or health.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 key (left or right). Storing a tare value does not extend measuring range, but only subtracts it from a load placed on a pan.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. Scale with ME-01 meter keys and indicators LCD display version: zero stabilization weighing metrological net weight result indicator indicator indicator data Max= indicator scale keys Keys: switch-on / switch-off (standby), " tare, menu position confirmation, next digit (when inscribing), ...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Start-up Turn on the scale with I/ key. Attention: If the accumulator is discharged, plug the scale to the mains. The scale proceeds with following start-up actions: Display test. Meter type displaying Program version The scale is now ready to work. Attention: Displaying program version means positive result of all tests.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weighing with tare If the scale is not loaded and indicator doesn’t indicate, press key. Zero indication and indicator mean that the scale is ready to work. After putting container (package) tare the scale ...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scale menu All scales except for basic metrological functions: weighing and taring, have many special functions and configuration options. In order to ease using functions user can create his own (personalized) menu. Creating personalized menu: In „out of the box” scale after pressing MENU key only SEtuP option (it contains all configuration options) is available.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Menu navigation rules Choosing menu options: First position of scale menu shows up after pressing Menu key. The position is displayed for about 7 seconds and then the scale sequentially displays next menu positions. Choosing menu position (option) is done by ...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ key working method: During standard weighing key is used to switch between net and gross indication. When special function e.g. PCS is turned on, using key enables to go back to standard weighing mode. Sign „o”...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HR key working method: During normal weighing temporary (5s) readout resolution increase is possible. Return normal indication made automatically. Inscribing numerical values: Inscribing numerical values is needed in some special functions e.g. tArE function requires to inscribe tare values. Keys: 0...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Menu diagram: MENU (PCS) (totAL) - personalized function menu created using SEtUP / MEnu - settings SEtUP - creating menu (” “- added to menu) MEnu - choosing product Prod ( ) o ( ) o - choosing user USEr - pieces counting function - actual unit selection...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ - serial ports settings settings SErIAL - port - 1 Port-1 - transmission speed (1200, ... ,115 200 bps) bAUd - bits quantity (7 or 8) bItS - parity control PArItY - transmission type (Stab, no StAb, Auto,Cont.,rEMoVE) SEndInG - protocol (LonG, EPL, EPL_A, EPL-d, PEn-01) Prot...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ - turn on/off accumulator charging (if the scale is equipped with accumulator) (bAttEry) - automatic turning off - saving accumulator power (as above) (AUto OFF) - scale start zero inscribing (factory zero) (ZEro) - restore default settings for all options dEFAULt - options only for service SErVICE...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scale setup (SEtUP) SEtUP contains all options used for setting scale work mode: MEnu – creating personalized user menu CALIb – scale sensitivity calibration AutoZEro(ing) – self-maintaining zero indication (unloaded scale) UnIt – weight unit selection ...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.1 Scale calibration (CALIb) Press MENU key. Press key when CALIb function appears. The following options will be displayed: -CAL on – calibration with external recommended standard of mass (see technical data). -CAL StP – calibration with external weight, confirmation of succesive steps - MENU key, out –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.2 Autozeroing function (AutoZEr) When the function is activated, the scale automatically ensures stable zero indication if the pan is empty or if zero indication was acquired by pressing key. To turn on the function use MENU key and using ...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.4 Serial port parameters setting (SErIAL) function allows setting independently communication parameters of both of serial ports Port-1 and Port-2 (executed in RS232C, RS485, USB or LAN standard): - transfer protocol (Prot): LonG – cooperation with printer or computer, EPL –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.5 Printout configuration (PrInt) Function is used for printing additional information stored in scale memory, weighed product identification data and scale operator id. That information is inscribed using scale keys or scanner. After entering selected port (scale can have two ports) user may activate printout positions: - HEAdEr –...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sample printout during normal weighing (all printout positions deactivated): 20.07 kg 20.04 kg 20.04 kg Sample printout during normal weighing with clock option (all printout positions deactivated): 20.07 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 20.04 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 20.04 kg 2012-11-08 10:01 Sample printout during normal weighing ( some printout positions activated): BA30 MAX: 30kg e=d=0.01kg...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.6 Setting backlight function (b_LIGHt) The function is used for choosing the work mode of scale display backlight: - b_L OFF – switch backlight off, - b_L on – switch backlight permanently on, - b_L ECO – switch off after 30 seconds of inactivity (no load changes and no key operation), - b_L bAt –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.7 Analog out configuration (AnALoG) This option enables to set-up analog out (4-20mA or 0-10V) working method used e.g. in PLC regulators: AnG rnG – inscribing Max value AnG CFG – working mode configuration (PLUS – workmode for only positive values, MinuS – only for negative values, both –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.8 Entering reference zero value (ZErO) Note: This function is enabled in non-legalized scales only. ZEr0 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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special functions description All scales besides basic metrological functions: weighing and taring, have a set of special functions. Depending on meter type functions set differs. Below a list of functions available in standard ME-01 type meters: Products data base (Prod), ...
This way created database, saved in *.csv extension with semicolons can be send to scale using Scale Database software and scale’s serial interface. Scale Database is available on our webpage www.axis.pl/en. Database and possibility to cooperate with external devices: printer, label printer, barcode reader and computer enables to built product identification and product archiving systems.
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inscribing data to base Prod and USEr options enables adding and deleting product and user data. For products database available options are: - Prod Id – searching for product in database by inscribing (or scanning) id number or barcode, - ProdCLr (shows up if product was selected earlier) –...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Users database is edited by similar function named USEr and consists of several options: - USEr Id – user identification number, - USErCLr (shows up if user was selected earlier) – turns off actual user selection, - USEr nA – user name (inscribed from PC or scanner), - Prn_U –...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weighing results and data transmission from scale to computer or to printer To fully use database capabilities other options must also be used: SeriaL, LabeL (for label printer) and Print. Serial option enables to select proper transmission protocol for each port. Thereby label printer can work independently.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.2 Pieces counting function (PCS) This function enables to count identical pieces, e.g. turnbuckles or buttons. A measurement is performed in two phases: - first phase - single piece weight calculation on the basis of defined pieces amount (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 or 500 pieces), - second phase –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.3 Percentage weighing function (PErC) This function allows displaying weighing result in percents. A measurement is performed in two phases: - first phase – weighing a reference sample (100%), - second phase – measuring specific sample 100% as a percentage of the reference sample.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.4 Label choosing function (LAbEL) This function is used in scale with ELTRON (SErIAL function) data protocol. This protocol enables label printout with actual scale indication and chosen data from PrInt special function (variable data), for example date and time. Other data, for example company address, product name, barcode can appear on label as a constant text.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.5 Weighing animals function (LOC) The function allows weighing animal moving on the scale. Press MENU key. When LOC function is displayed press key. following options appear display successively: - LOC oFF – leave the function, - LOC on –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.6 Maximum value indication function (UP) This function allows holding maximum (or minimum) value that is indicating at the moment. Before measurement scale should be tared. Function has following options: -UP oFF – function off, -HIGH – holding maximum value, -LOW –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.7 Force measuring function (nEWton) Function activation causes displaying result in force units (N). Press MENU key. Using key choose NEWto function. Function has several options: - nEW oFF – function off, - nEW on – measurement in Newtons, - ArM –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.8 Total weight function (totAL) The function allows calculating total weight for series of measurements, which can be greater than scale capacity. It allows calculating total weight as well as average value. Press MENU key. When totAL is displayed press key.
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To leave the function with clearing total register, select totAL function from menu and choose tot oFF option. Scale prints the communicate informing about clearing registers. The form of standard receipt (measurement number and weight) after each measurement: Print configuration option (chapter 17.5) enables to extend standard receipt form.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.9 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 zero threshold –...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Operation sequence: Press MENU key and choose thr pressing key. The following options are displayed successively: - thr oFF – deactivate the function, - thr on – activate the function, - thr Prn – check last threshold values (press key several times), - thr CFG –...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Relays connection diagram: Imax < 25mA Relays output is the open collector transoptor output with load capacity 25mA / 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.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.10 Setting date and time function (dAtE) The function allows setting current date and time of scale internal clock and mode of its use. The function has the following options: - dAt oFF – deactivate date and time during printout of current weighing result, - dAt on –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.11 Radio communication channel choice function (rF CHn) Function enables choosing radio communication channel between the scale and a pilot. In scale and in pilot the same radio channels must be chosen. Function should be used when communication is disturbed by other devices that use the same communication channel.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.12 Charging accumulators function (bAttErY)- option bAttErY function allows switching on or off charging accumulators during work with feeder and checking their power level. The function has the following options: - bAt OFF – charging off (option required if ordinary batteries are used !!!), - bAt on –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.13 Automatic switching off the scale function (AutoOFF) The function is helpful in scales supplied from accumulators. The function causes scale to switch off automatically. Press MENU key. When AutoOFF is displayed press key. The following options appear successively on display: - AOF oFF –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.14 Statistical calculations function (StAt) This function evaluates from series of measurements (max 1000) statistical parameters of weighting process. Adding successively measurements to register is automatic and it occur after the scale is loaded and its indications stabilize. After each loading printout is made with: number of measurements, result, date and time (if clock is installed and the function is activated).
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Order of operations: Press MENU key. When StAt is displayed press key. The following options are displayed: - StA Prn – monitoring and printout of statistical data, - StA oFF – deactivate function, - StA –...
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USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pressing key printouts estimated values and histogram : Nominal - nominal value, Tolerance - accepted value in percentage. N - number of sample IN TOL. – number of samples in toleranc -TOL – amount of measurements under allowable lower value +TOL –...
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.15 Paperweight calculation (PAP) Not used in BD/S scales. 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.
USER MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Declaration of Conformity AXIS Spółka z o.o. 80-125 Gdańsk, ul. Kartuska 375B confirm with all responsibility that scales: BD15S, BD30S, BD60S and BD150S BD15SX, BD30SX, BD60SX and BD150SX marked with CE mark comply with the following: 1. Directive 2004/108/EWG (electromagnetic compatibility) and harmonized norms:...
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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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