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Table of contents page Table of contents ............................3 Chapter 1 General information and warnings ..................5 About this manual ......................5 Text conventions ......................5 Special messages ....................... 5 Installation .......................... 6 Safe handling of equipment with batteries ..............6 Wet conditions ......................
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USB-ETH ........................28 Site ..........................28 Audit menu ........................29 Indicator ........................29 Scale1 ........................29 Chapter 5 Communications ........................30 Serial communication port defaults.................. 30 Serial cable wiring for 9P AWTX supplied cable types ..........30 RS232 Serial ports default settings .................. 31 For USA ........................
About this manual General information and warnings 1.1 About this manual This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1.1 and 1.1.1 headings. The names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear at the top of alternating pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual.
General information and warnings 1.2 Installation N O U S E R S E R V I C E A B LE P A R T S . R E FE R T O Q U A LI FI E D S E R V I C E P E R S O N N E L FO R S E R V I C E .
Routine maintenance 1.3 Routine maintenance IMPORTANT: This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation and calibration. Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required for safe operation. Always isolate the indicator from the power supply before starting any routine maintenance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Introduction The ZP900 high performance post mail and shipping scales provides a choice of indicator types and BSQ base sizes and capacities. For capacity choices refer to the product literature. The BSQ base sizes available are: 9 in x 12 in (230 mm x 305 mm) base 12 in x 14 in (305 mm x 355 mm) base The type of indicators available include: base-mounted...
Introduction 2.1 Unpacking and installation Unpack the scale and check for any damage. Report damage to the shipping company immediately. 2.1.1 Removing the shipping stops Four colored shippings stops are installed under the platter of the BSQ scale at the factory.
Connections 2.2 Connections 2.2.1 Connections on the ZP900 The connections for the ZP900 indicator are shown in Figure 2.3. Slot in the RJ45 connector to receive the key on the mating connector of the scale cable 12-36VDC 0.5A Quartzell scale Serial connector USB HID USB HID...
Introduction 2.2.2 Connections on the BSQ The BSQ comes with two different back panels, depending on the power option you choose. One is for AC power only and the other is for use with the optional battery pack or AC power. These two panels and their connections are shown in Figure 2.5.
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Connections Base mount On the Base mount model the AC power supply unit (PSU) is attached by a bracket to the back of the scale base. The DC output barrel jack plugs into the 12-36 VDC input as shown in Figure 2.6.
Introduction Battery power The optional battery pack connects to the two battery connections as shown in Figure 2.8. The battery provides approximately 20 hours of operation for a single display and 15 hours for a dual display system before charging is necessary. Standby power button Figure 2.8 Battery pack connections...
Front panel 2.4 Front panel The front panels for the ZP900 indicator and remote display are shown in Figure 2.9 and consists of the keys and the display. ZP900 GROSS Refer to the supplied label kit for ZERO appropriate capacity and classifier markings.
Introduction 2.5 Keys The functions of each key on the front panel are listed below. Press the ZERO key to zero the display. Acts as an ENTER key to accept a displayed value or function. Weigh mode - Press the F1 key to toggle the active unit of measure if two units of measure are configured.
Numeric entry procedure 2.6 Numeric entry procedure The keys in Figure 2.11 have alternate functions in numeric entry screens. These segments flash in numeric entry mode UP arrow Press to increment the flashing number DOWN arrow Press to decrement the flashing number LEFT arrow Press to backspace cursor in a number RIGHT arrow...
Introduction 2.7 Accessing the menus Follow these steps to access the various menus in the indicator. With the indicator powered up and in normal operating mode, press and hold the F1 key … Pass is briefly displayed, then a flashing 0, prompting you to enter the password.
Initial power up General operation When power is cycled or when exiting from a menu the message PoSt is displayed briefly. 3.1 Initial power up 3.1.1 Power up zero On power up or when exiting from any menu with SAVEYES selected, the scale must be within the Power Up Zero window (default is +/- 10%) or a message Z-Error is displayed.
User menu User menu A password protected USER level menu is available to view information and set certain parameters. 4.1 Menu annunciators To help you know where you are in the menu, the bargraph at the top of the display is on while the indicator is in the menus and will change appearance according to the following rules: All segments flashing...
USER level menus 4.2 USER level menus The USER level (password 111) contains the User, About, and Audit menus arranged as shown in Figure 4.1. User About Audit page page page Figure 4.1 USER level (password 111) menus To access the USER level, from normal weighing mode, press and hold the F1 key. Enter password 111 and press the ZERO key.
User menu 4.3.1 Time Time Use the tiME menu item to set the clock Style (SEt) and to choose the style of the time display (StYLE) 12 hr, 12 hr AM/PM or h- x 12hr 12hr-AP 24hr 24 hr. m- x s- x The Time and Date can be used in print formats.
User menu StYLE Choose the style of the date display. Choices are: MMdd2Y = Month, Day, 2-digit Year MMdd4Y = Month, Day, 4-digit Year ddMM2Y = Day, Month, 2-digit Year ddMM4Y = Day, Month, 4-digit Year 4.3.3 Site ID Use this to enter a Site ID. SitE Site ID ...
User menu 4.4 About menu The About menu is shown in Figure 4.3. Reference Accessing the menus on page 19 About Boot Firm App. Serial Enet Dload (View SN) Sserial Dserial xxxx xxxxx (View App (View App Save SN) Download Partno Version (View App PN)
About menu Use this menu to display information about the various items shown in Figure 4.3. Each is explained below: Definitions: Bootloader Software that makes the electronics run. Firmware Embedded system software that creates core functions of the product. ...
User menu 4.4.3 App PArtno Use this to view the App part number. App. The part number is displayed in two parts. Press RIGHT arrow key or Partno Version LEFT arrow key to toggle the display between the first and second parts of (View App PN) (View version) the part number.
About menu SubnEt Use this to view the Subnet address. gAtEWAY Use this to view the Gateway address. Use this to view the Mac address. The IP, Subnet and Gateway addresses are a series of four double digit values. The MAC address is a series of six double digit values: 1 XX, 2 XX, 3...
User menu 4.4.8 USB-ETH USB-ETH Activ8 ENET Displays Displays xxxxx status status Enter Activation 2 xx Password uSb-Eth The Ethernet and USB ports on the ZP900 are not functional unless activated. This menu contains information necessary to activate the two USB-HID and/or Ethernet ports on the ZP900.
Audit menu 4.5 Audit menu Reference Accessing the menus on page 19 Audit Indicat Scale1 Config Calib Config Displays Displays Displays number of number of number of configurations calibrations configurations NA in Canada Figure 4.4 Audit menu Use this menu to display audit counters for configuration and calibration. 4.5.1 Indicator conFig Display the number of times that a change in the SYSTEM or PORTS...
Communications Communications The ZP900 can communicate through these ports: Serial Port 1 and 2 Optional communication ports are available for Ethernet and USB-HID. Contact AWTX or your scale supplier for information on how to activate the USB or Ethernet ports. 5.1 Serial communication port defaults Port 1 Port 2...
RS232 Serial ports default settings 5.2 RS232 Serial ports default settings 5.2.1 For USA Port 1 is set to SMA protocol @ 9600, 8, none, 1. This allows for connection directly to the optional ZP900 remote display. Port 2 is set to NCI protocol @ 9600, 7, even, 1 and ENQ=5. This matches the default protocol of the NCI 7600 series.
Error messages Error messages The following error messages may be displayed during use of the indicator: Message / Fix Display Overload / Remove weight causing the error Underload / Check for obstruction under the load platter Can’t / Request failed due to motion or other invalid condition Bounds / Entry not in valid range Invalid /...
Post application supervisor menu Supervisor menu Access the supervisor menu using the password 1793. Refer to Accessing the menus on page 18 for instructions. 7.1 Post application supervisor menu Super Battery Tmout Enable Enter # of minutes Figure 7.1 Supervisor menu for the Post application 7.1.1 Battery The battery status and timeout features are only applicable when using the ZP900 battery option and do not function with other battery sources.
Outline dimensions and connections 8.1.2 Connecting a 2nd Remote Display To connect a 2nd Remote Display requires connecting from Com2 of the ZP900 to Com1 of the 2nd Remote Display. Wiring instructions - 2nd Remote Display to Indicator Remote Display Serial Port Indicator Serial Port TB3 Pin 1 - Blue (GND) TB3 Pin 1 - Blue (GND)
Agency and sealing label positions There are two main labels that go onto the BSQ base. The NTEP info is on one, the EU and ROW approvals on the other. If the BSQ is part of a ZP900 system there is a third label which is applied.
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Agency and sealing label positions ZP900 Post Scales User Instructions...
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