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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our Cardinal C Series Digital Counting Scale. Your scale is equipped with a rechargeable battery pack that is able to provide 100 hours continuous operation (with backlight on) or 200 hours continuous operation (with backlight off).
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SPECIFICATIONS Model: Capacity and Division Value 30 lb x 0.002 lb (15 kg x 1g) 65 lb x 0.005 lb (30 kg x 2g) C100 100 lb x 0.01 lb (50 kg x 5g) Display: WEIGHT = 6 Digits Avg Piece Weight = 6 Digits PIECES = 6 Digits Scale Size: 13.39"...
INSTALLATION Unpacking Before beginning installation of your C Series Digital Counting Scale, make certain the scale has been received in good condition. Carefully remove the scale from the shipping carton and inspect it for any evidence of damage (such as exterior dents or scratches) that may have taken place during shipment.
PRECAUTIONS Most scales are designed for an office type environment. The C Series Digital Counting Scale is no exception to that rule. The following should be used as a guideline for the proper environment to operate your scale: The environment should be free of excessive dust and moisture. ...
KEY FUNCTIONS This section describes the use of each of the keys on the C Series Digital Counting Scale. It will be helpful to refer to the scale keyboard or the figure below when reading this section. The membrane keyboard is not to be operated with pointed objects (pencils, pens, fingernails, etc.).
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KEY FUNCTIONS, CONT. The PGM key is used to add or edit product look up (PLU) numbers. Up to 99 PLU numbers can be programmed. Note that the first 9 PLU’s are assigned to the P1-9 keys and that all PLU’s can be selected using the numeric keys. Pressing these keys will cause the scale to recall the average piece weight along with the saved tare weight (if a tare weight was programmed) associated with the product look up (PLU) number assigned to the key.
ANNUNCIATORS The annunciators are turned on to indicate that the scale is in the mode corresponding to the annunciator label or that the status indicated by the label is active. It will be helpful to refer to the scale keyboard when reading this section. The following describes the functions of each annunciator.
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ANNUNCIATORS, CONT. The ADD annunciator is located at the bottom right of the display and is illuminated when the scale is in the accumulator mode (M+). The M+ annunciator is located on the lower right of the display and is illuminated to show that the display is in the Accumulator mode and that the value displayed is the current contents of the accumulator.
OPERATION Power Switch The Power Switch is located on the bottom left side panel towards the front of the scale. Place the power switch in the on position. The scale will perform a brief lamp test. This test consists of illuminating all display segments and annunciator LED's to allow the operator to make a visual verification that the display is operational.
OPERATION, CONT. Tare Weight Entry Push Button Tare 1. With the scale in the Weight mode, place the empty container on the scale platform. 2. Press the TARE key. The WEIGHT display will change to zero and the NET annunciator will turn on, indicating net weight is being displayed. The empty container's weight has been saved as the "tare weight".
OPERATION, CONT. Quantity Preset Hi Limit The scale can store a Quantity Preset Hi Limit value. The scale will beep and the Avg Piece Weight will display a blinking -)TY- if the quantity is over the Hi limit value set. 1.
OPERATION, CONT. Counting Operation Counting When Weight of Sample is Unknown 1. With the scale in the Weight mode, place the sample on the scale platform. 2. On the numeric keypad, enter the number of pieces in the sample. 3. While the display is blinking, press the SAMPLE SIZE key. 4.
OPERATION, CONT. Accumulator Adding to the Weight Accumulator 1. With the scale in the Weight mode and displaying zero weight, place the item on the scale platform. 2. Press the M+ key to add to the value of the Weight Accumulator. 3.
OPERATION USING PLU(S) Add or Edit PLU 1. With the scale in the Weight mode, press the PGM key. The Weight display will change to show . 2. Touch the P1 through 9 key or using the numeric keys, enter the desired number of PLU 10 through 99 to change and press the ENTER key.
SCALE SETUP Accessing the Scale Setup Mode 1. With the scale off, press and hold the UNITS key while switching the scale on. 2. Continue to hold the UNITS key until SETUP is shown on the display. 3. Release the UNITS key. The display will change to show SETUP, btli. Use the following keys to navigate the Scale Setup Mode settings.
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SCALE SETUP, CONT. btli – Backlight Mode With SETUP, btli displayed the current setting for the Backlight Mode parameter will be shown. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the UNITS key to proceed to the next parameter. Otherwise, use the TARE key to toggle between the selections and then press the UNITS key to save it and proceed to the next parameter.
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SCALE SETUP, CONT. SLEEP – Sleep Mode With SETUP, SLEEP displayed the current setting for the Sleep Mode function parameter will be shown. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the UNITS key to proceed to the next parameter. Otherwise, use the TARE key to toggle between the selections and then press the UNITS key to save it and proceed to the next parameter.
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SCALE SETUP, CONT. sauE – Save User Setup With SETUP, SAuE displayed the current setting for the Save Setting parameter will be shown. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the UNITS key to save the user settings. Otherwise, use the TARE key to toggle between the selections and then press the UNITS key to save it and proceed to the next parameter.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE To begin the calibration procedure, first remove the seal and the cover on the bottom of the scale. Next, locate the test pins and short the right side 2 pins to enter the calibration setting mode. The display will show SETUP, then SCALE2, nO. To enable the use of the remote scale, press the TARE key to toggle the selection to YES.
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CALIBRATION PROCEDURE, CONT. rES1 – Local Scale Resolution With SETUP, rES1 displayed the current setting for the scale resolution parameter will be shown. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the UNITS key to proceed to the next parameter. Otherwise, use the TARE key to toggle between the selections and then press the UNITS key to save it and proceed to the next parameter.
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CALIBRATION PROCEDURE, CONT. su – Normal Transmission SV Mode With SETUP, Su displayed the current setting for the SV Mode Setting parameter will be shown. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the UNITS key to proceed to the next parameter.
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G – Operating Gravity This is the gravity value of the location where the scale will be operated. With SETUP, USE displayed the current setting for the Operating Gravity parameter will be shown. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the UNITS key to proceed to the next parameter.
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CALIBRATION PROCEDURE, CONT. Use the numeric keys to change the calibration weight if desired. The following table is the recommended calibration weight required: Calibration Weight (kg or lb) Scale Capacity (kg or lb) 15 kg or 30 lb 10 kg or 20 lb 30 kg or 60 lb 20 kg or 50 lb 50 kg or 100 lb...
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CALIBRATION PROCEDURE, CONT. CAL20 – Remote Scale Zero Count With SETUP, CAL20 displayed the current setting for the Remote Scale Zero Count will be shown. SETUP CAL2-0 NOTE: The Zero Count shown is an example. Each remote scale 23415 will have a different zero count. Press the UNITS key again.
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CALIBRATION PROCEDURE, CONT. Press the UNITS key to start calibrating. The display will change to show CAL2 for a few seconds, then show PASS and then change to SETuP, SAuE to save calibration. SETUP SETUP CAL2-s CAL2-s Cal2 pass SETUP Remove the calibration weight from the remote scale platform deflt –...
RECHARGEABLE LEAD-ACID BATTERY Battery Charging The scale can charge the battery (lead-acid rechargeable battery, 6v/4Ah). Just connect the scale to the external power supply to charge it. The battery will be charged regardless if the scale is on or off. It takes approximately 12 hours to charge the battery to full capacity depending on the voltage of the battery.
ERROR AND STATUS MESSAGES The Cardinal C Series Digital Counting Scale is equipped with a diagnostic software program that tests various portions of the scale's circuitry and verifies proper operation. Should a problem be detected, an error or status message will be displayed alerting the operator to that condition.
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Cardinal Scale Mfg. Co. 203 E. Daugherty, Webb City, MO 64870 USA Ph: 417-673-4631 or 1-800-641-2008 Fax: 417-673-2153 www.cardinalscale.com Technical Support: 1-866-254-8261 E-mail: tech@cardet.com 8526-M260-O1 Rev C C Series Operation 8526-M260-O1 Rev C 12/18...
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