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Rice Lake DIGI DC-200 Service Manual

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DC-200/300
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Version 1.37
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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DC-200/300 Counting Scale Counting Scale Version 1.37 Service Manual 77159...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents 1.0 Overview ............................2 1.1 DC-200/300 Specifications ......................... 2 1.2 Keyboard and Display ......................... 3 1.2.1 Annunicators .............................. 4 1.2.2 Key Functions............................. 4 1.3 Interface Ports ............................ 7 1.4 Capacities and Resolutions......................... 7 2.0 Installation ............................
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.2.4 Downloading the Label Format From the Computer to the Eltron Printer ..........67 5.2.5 Predesigned Label Formats for Eltron Printers ..................68 5.2.6 Testing to See What Label Format or Graphic is in the Eltron Printer’s Memory ........73 5.2.7 Printing to the Eltron Printer from the DC-200/300 Scale................
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com About This Manual This manual contains technical instructions and procedures for servicing the DC-200/300 counting scale. It is for the use of DIGI scale dealers and authorized technicians. The manual does not attempt to cover again all of the operating procedures covered in the DC-200/300 operation manual nor does it cover every possible service situation.

  • Page 6: Overview

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Overview DC-200/300 Specifications The following table illustrates all specifications associated with the DC-200/300 counting scale. General Operating Specifications Weight Display Resolution 1/2,500 1/5,000 1/10,000 Counting (internal) Resolution 1/1,000.000 Power Source and Frequency AC 100-120V, 50/60 Hz Battery (DC-200 only) 12V, 3.2 Ah/20hr Power Consumption Operating Temperature...

  • Page 7: Keyboard And Display

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Interfaces and Ports Amphenol one 14-pin interface to scale RS-232C three RS-232C data ports (8-pin DIN) to PC, printer, force balance or scanner Ethernet one Ethernet port to PC, hub, or router IBM Keyboard one IBM keyboard port Electronic Components Main CPU...

  • Page 8: Annunicators

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1.2.1 Annunicators Table 1-2 shows a list of the annunciators that the DC-200/300 uses to provide additional information about the value being displayed. The annunciators are illuminated when the specific function is being performed. Annunciator Annunciator Meaning →...
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Description Turns the scale display on or off Used to enter numeric values. When using the scale, first enter a numeric value, then press the appropriate function key. Allows cycling between the different modes: •...
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Description • Operation Mode – print a label or report • Report Mode – print out a report • Program Mode – enter information about an item into temporary memory • Operation Mode – view item code data stored in memory •...

  • Page 11: Interface Ports

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Interface Ports The DC-200/300 is equipped with a number of interface ports enabling it to be connected with other devices. There are RS-232C ports that allow connection to bar code readers, printers or force balances. An IBM keyboard interface permits connection to an external keyboard or wedge scanner.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the DC-200/300 counting scale to ensure all components are included and undamaged. If any were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately.

  • Page 13: Repacking

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Repacking If the DC-200/300 counting scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be properly packed with sufficient cushioning materials. Whenever possible, use the original carton when shipping the DC-200/300. Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty. Setting Up Place the scale on a solid, level surface away from fans, breezes, and sources of electrical interference.

  • Page 14: Initialize Scale Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Initialize Scale Specifications When first setting up the DC-200/300 scale, the specifications can all be set to their default values in one procedure. The scale has three possible sets of default values: Japan, U.S.A., and Standard. If the scale will be used in the United States, the best initial combination of settings will be the U.S.A.

  • Page 15: Start-Up Screens

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com the procedure is taking place. 7. Once the settings are reinitialized, the scale will go through its normal start-up segment check and then return to the Span Switch On Mode. Start-Up Screens The instructions below assume that you are using the scale as a stand-alone unit, with or without remote platforms.

  • Page 16: Calibration (Span Adjustment)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Calibration (Span Adjustment) The DC-200/300 counting scale is a high-precision instrument. Although the scale needs very little maintenance, you may want to check the calibration after every month or so of normal usage. To do this you will need to have a test weight of approximately the total capacity of the scale (i.e.
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4. The scale display confirms that you are in the Calibration Mode. 5. Next, press the key to enter the zero setting mode. REPRINT 6. Choose which scale platform you are calibrating. The scale defaults to platform A. To choose another scale platform, press the key until the platform you want to calibrate is displayed.
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 10. Press the key to enter the weight calibration setting. REPRINT 11. Put a calibrated weight on the platform equal to the total capacity of the scale (Example, for a 25 lb scale, place a 25 lb weight on the scale).

  • Page 19: Setting Time And Date

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting Time and Date Once you set the internal clock for the correct day and time it will continue to keep them, even when the scale is off, using the internal battery on the main board. The procedure below can also be used to adjust the time when moving from Standard to Daylight Savings Time or when the scale is moved to a new facility in a different time zone.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com use the (plus) and (minus) keys to scroll through the specifications until you find the one you want. – Then make your changes per the instructions in Step 1. 3. To change another SPEC code before exiting, repeat Steps 1 and 2. 4.
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC Description Auto Power Saving When No Weight Change & No Key Press 0: Disable (DEFAULT) 1: 1 minute 2: 2 minutes 3: 3 minutes 4: 4 minutes 5: 5 minutes 6: 6 minutes 7: 7 minutes 8: 8 minutes 9: 9 minutes...
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC Description Set Point Buzzer 0: Buzzer on (DEFAULT) 1: Buzzer off Clear All Input Key in One Touch 0: Yes 1: No (DEFAULT) Keep Lot Number in Registration (Operation) Mode 0: Allow (DEFAULT) 1: Inhibit Job Sequence 0: Disable (DEFAULT)
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC Description RS-232 Data Length for 8 Pin DIN 1 Connector 0: 7 bits 1: 8 bits (DEFAULT) RS-232 Stop Bit for 8 Pin DIN 1 Connector 0: 1 bit (DEFAULT) 1: 2 bits RS-232 Parity Bit for 8 Pin DIN 1 Connector 0: None (DEFAULT) 1: Odd...
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC Description IBM Keyboard Port 0: IBM Keyboard 1: Scanner Barcode Scanner (BCS) With Header 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No Track Nprint (TNP) Time Out 0: 2 seconds (DEFAULT) 1: 8 seconds 2: 32 seconds Selection of Network Interface 0: No network (RS-232) (DEFAULT) 1: Twisted Cable (Ethernet)
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC Description Human Readable Barcode Printing Format 0: No print (DEFAULT) 1: Print Item Data Printing Format (DC-300 only) Sets the justification for printing the data associated with item codes in memory such as ID codes, part name, part number, and lot number 0: Centering 1: Start printing from the left (DEFAULT)
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC Description Scale A <–> B Sets whether the unit weight determined by sampling on Scale A is automatically transferred to Scale B or not. 0: Manual (DEFAULT) 1: Auto Unit of Pcs Weight Sets whether the unit weights are displayed per 1000 pieces or per 1 piece.
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Weight and Measurement Specification (142 Settings) 1. Press and hold the key and enter using the numeric keypad. appears in weight REZERO SP600 display and its current setting (ex. ) appearing in the second line. If this is the SPEC that you 2>2: LB want to modify, press the >>...
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spec Description Load Cell Sensitivity Selection in mV/V for Scale A 0: 4.00 mV/V 1: 3.76 mV/V 2: 3.52 mV/V 3: 3.28 mV/V 4: 3.04 mV/V 5: 2.80 mV/V 6: 2.56 mV/V 7: 2.32 mV/V 8: 2.08 mV/V 9: 1.84 mV/V 10: 1.60 mV/V...
  • Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spec Description Load Cell Type for Scale B 0: Standard / Normal load cell (DEFAULT) 1: Abnormal load cell with large offset A/D Board Type for Scale B 0: Normal (DEFAULT) 1: Prevent from small vibration / fast change in display 2: Prevent from medium vibration 3: Prevent from large vibration / slow change in display External Scale C Connection...
  • Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spec Description Tare Accumulation 0: No (DEFAULT) 1: Yes Digital Tare When Loaded 0: Allow (DEFAULT) 1: Inhibit Tare Subtraction (for Load Tare Only) 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No Tare Addition (for Load Tare Only) 0: Yes 1: No (DEFAULT) Tare Value Exchange (for Load Tare)

  • Page 31: Configuring Spec 141 And 142 Settings Using The Spec Upload Utility

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spec Description Display at Minus Weight 0: Minus display (DEFAULT) 1: Masked display Masked Display at Minus Weight 0: Gross weight (DEFAULT) 1: Net weight Overweight Masked 0: At +1D (DEFAULT) 1: At + 9D Selection of Scale Starting Method 0: Auto start (DEFAULT) 1: Manual start...
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Change Spec Settings Using the Spec Upload Utility 1. With the scale turned on and at the Stand-by screen, press . The scale display will REZERO + SHIFT UP indicate that it is changing to the data transfer mode. 2.
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Select the radio button for . Also make sure that the Scale No. radio button for 192.168.0.1 (the Read From Scale IP address of the DC-300) has been selected if you are using the DC-300 or 192.168.0.2 if you are using the DC-200.
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com the scale and also save the new configuration to a named file on your computer for future updating of this scale or matching the specifications on another DC-200/300. To save the new configuration settings, click on the button at the bottom of the dialog box.
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 9. The program will confirm with the message while the scale display shows the Successfully Sent following. If you power off the scale while the saving process in going on, you can clear the entire Warning memory of the scale! Once the scale has completed the upload of the change(s), it will display the following:...
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Uploading Saved Spec Configurations to a DC-200/300 To download the spec settings from a DC-200/300 to the computer, see Section 2.9. If you already have a saved configuration file of spec settings, use the instructions below to upload the settings to a DC-200/300. This could be to change the settings of a DC-200/300 to fit a particular task, department or facility or it could be to take the spec settings configuration from one DC-200/300 and upload it to other DC-200/300’s so that their settings match.
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Note: If you have not yet installed the DC-300 Utility Programs, see “Installing the DC-300 Utility Program”. Figure 2-8. Load From File Screen At the opening screen of the Spec Upload program, you have the option to Load the Default Setting file; load from a named, saved file on your computer;...
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. In the next screen you have the option to change any of the spec settings saved in this file before uploading. Figure 2-9. User Specification Screen To upload to the scale without making any changes, click on the button.
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 8. The program will confirm with the message while the scale display shows the Successfully Sent following. If you power off the scale while the saving process in going on, you can clear the entire Warning memory of the scale! 9.

  • Page 40: 2.10 Modes Of Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.10 Modes of Operation The DC-200/300 has four main modes of operation: • Operation Mode – where all the basic weighing and counting operations are performed (also called the Registration Mode). • Report Mode – where item, inventory, and shelf location reports can be printed. •...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    In the Service Mode you can cycle through a set of hardware tests that will check reading/writing to RAM, the RS-232 and Ethernet ports, and the ROM Checksum. If any of these tests fails, contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for help in determining the problem.
  • Page 42 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RS-232 Main Port Test In order to perform the RS-232 port testing, you will need to have or make two test connectors with pins 4 and 5 connected as follows: Figure 3-1. Test Connector for RS-232 Ports 1.
  • Page 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RS-232 Option Card Test Your DC-200/300 comes standard with the option board installed that gives you two additional RS-232 ports. You will need the two test connectors described in the RS-232 Main Test Port section on the previous page in order to perform this test.
  • Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Ethernet Port Test 1. Press the (plus) key to move to a test of the Ethernet port. If the port tests successfully, the following message is displayed. If the test fails, the scale displays the following screen: ROM Checksum Test Press the (plus) key to move to the ROM Checksum test for the firmware.

  • Page 45: Internal Test Count

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3.1.2 Internal Test Count This test allows you to see more detail on the scale’s internal resolution than you can see on the weight and counting display. It may allow you to tell if there is a problem with the load cell being misaligned or if something is rubbing against a load cell during weighing operations.

  • Page 46: Internal Printer Tests And Adjustments (Dc-300 Only)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 3-4. Voltage Checkpoints Internal Printer Tests and Adjustments (DC-300 only) The following sections describe internal printer tests and the appropriate adjustments. 3.2.1 Checking or Rezeroing the Thermal Head Usage Counter The DC-300 maintains a usage counter for the thermal head of the built-in printer. It displays the usage in thousands (incrementing 1 for every 1000 print operations).

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Printer Label Gap Sensor

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3.2.2 Adjusting the Printer Label Gap Sensor The built-in printer in the DC-300 has a label gap sensor designed to detect the gap between labels on a label roll. This allows the printer to identify the starting position of each label so that only one label is issued at a time during a print operation.
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting mode. The following will appear on the display. Figure 3-7. Gap Sensor Voltage Adjustment 2. You can test the voltage variation between the label and the backing by manually pulling labels past the sensor.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Printing Position

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com to save the change and exit to the Stand-by screen. • Press the key to exit to the Stand-by screen without making any changes. TARE 3.2.3 Adjusting the Printing Position If the thermal print head gets misaligned vertically, the vertical position can be adjusted using the following procedure.
  • Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com display will show the message, until the procedure is done. PLEASE WAIT... Do not power off the scale while the memory clearing operation is in process. 4. Once the memory is cleared, the scale will go through its standard start-up segment check and then return to the Stand-by screen in the Weighing Mode.

  • Page 51: Technical Drawings

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical Drawings 3.4.1 DC-300 Exploded View Figure 3-9. DC-300 Exploded View...

  • Page 52: Dc-300 Block Diagram

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3.4.2 DC-300 Block Diagram Figure 3-10. DC-300 Block Diagram...

  • Page 53: Block Diagram

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3.4.3 DC-200 Block Diagram Figure 3-11. DC-200 Block Diagram...

  • Page 54: Assembly/Disassembly Of The Dc-200/300

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Assembly/Disassembly of the DC-200/300 The following instructions show the procedures for disassembling various parts of the scale to replace the display board, keyboard circuit board, interface main board, printer drawer block, and internal printer thermal head. Removing the Main Cover 1.

  • Page 55: Disconnecting The Display Board

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Disconnecting the Display Board The display board is inside the main scale cover. Before following the steps listed below, you have to remove the main cover assembly as described in Section 4.1. 1. Remove the screws circled in Figure 4-4 which hold the display assembly in place. Figure 4-4.

  • Page 56: Disconnecting The Keyboard Circuit Board

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 4-7. Display Board Front View Disconnecting the Keyboard Circuit Board In order to disconnect the Keyboard Circuit Board, you must first have removed the scale’s Main Cover (see Section 4.1) and removed the Display Board Assembly (see Section 4.2 above). 1.

  • Page 57: Removing The Interface Main Board

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Removing the Interface Main Board In order to carry out this procedure, you must first have removed the scale’s Main Cover as described in Section 4.1. 1. Unscrew the three screws shown in Figure 4-10 which allow you to remove the housing covering the interface ports.

  • Page 58: Removing The Printer Drawer Block (Dc-300 Only)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Removing the Printer Drawer Block (DC-300 only) 1. Disconnect the connector from the printer to the Main Board, as shown below. Figure 4-13. Disconnect Printer From Main Board 2. To remove the drawer block, simultaneously push the two triggers on the printer drawer block tray. Figure 4-14.

  • Page 59: Removing The Thermal Print Head (Dc-300 Only)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Removing the Thermal Print Head (DC-300 only) 1. Open the printer drawer block. 2. Remove the screw holding the print head assembly in place. Figure 4-16. Printer Head Assembly Screw 3. Turn the metal plate counter-clockwise. Then move the paper lead roller out of the way. 4.
  • Page 60 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6. Pull the thermal print head out vertically from the print head assembly. Figure 4-19. Removing the Thermal Print Head Figure 4-20. Thermal Print Head...

  • Page 61: Network And Interfaces: External Printers

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Network and Interfaces: External Printers Connecting an External Printer to the Scale 5.1.1 Spec Settings for External Printers In order for the DC-200/300 scale to recognize an external printer properly and send data to it, there are customer specifications which must be set properly.

  • Page 62: Connecting The Printer To The Rs-232C Port

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If connecting to... Set specs as follows... a PC on SIO1 SPEC 20: RS232 OPTION CARD to “3: PRN (DIN2) - PC (DIN1) an external printer on SIO2 SPEC 21: BAUD RATE (DIN1) to the appropriate baud rate for the PC SPEC 22: DATA LENGTH (DIN1) to the appropriate number of bits for the PC SPEC 23: STOP BIT (DIN1) to the appropriate number of bits for the PC SPEC 24: PARITY BIT (DIN 1) to the appropriate odd or even for the PC...

  • Page 63: Eltron Printers

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Pin Number Description Table 5-2. Nine-Pin DIN Connector- External Printer Pin Number Description Table 5-3. Eight-Pin DIN Connector - DC-200/300 Eltron Printers The instructions below will walk you through how to design a label using the Create-A-Label software that comes with the Eltron printers using the DIGI template, download the template you have designed to the printer and connect the printer to the DC-200/300.

  • Page 64: Designing A Label

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.2.2 Designing a Label 1. Install the Create-A-Label software from Eltron on your computer and open the program. 2. Open the template file supplied by DIGI (Digi DC300- Eltron template.lbl). Resize the template for the size label you would like to design.
  • Page 65 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4. To add items to your design, select the Draw menu and choose either text, bar code, line or box. • Line or Box - you can use the drawing tools to put separator lines or boxes around elements on the label.
  • Page 66 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com You can also choose to insert the DIGI Header Code, if you choose to, by putting the header code in quotes before the linked field. Adding the header code here will cause the header code to be added to the barcode on the label.
  • Page 67 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 5-7. Reducing String Lengths DO NOT change the default field size for the bar codes for Tare, Net Weight, or Unit Weight. Doing Caution so may cause them to be unreadable when scanning them into the scale. 6.

  • Page 68: Saving The Label Format You Have Made

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If you have clicked on the preview check box, the graphic or picture will appear in the preview pane. Figure 5-9. Inserting a Picture or a Graphic 5. After you click the button in the Pictures dialog box you will be returned to the main label design screen.
  • Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7. Change the “O” in the first line to an “N”. Figure 5-10. Editing the .EJF File 8. In the second and third lines, if the name is too long for the program to recognize, it will truncate the name, putting a x in it.
  • Page 70 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FK”DIGIDC2" FS”DIGIDC2" V00, 32, N, "" V01, 10, N, "" V02, 6, N, "" V03, 6, N, "" V04, 6, N, "" V05, 8, N, "" V06, 32, N, "" V07, 32, N, "" V08, 32, N, ""...

  • Page 71: Downloading The Label Format From The Computer To The Eltron Printer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.2.4 Downloading the Label Format From the Computer to the Eltron Printer 1. Install the Eltrterm.exe download program supplied by DIGI and open it. 2. In the Eltrterm program open the CommPort Menu and select Properties. 3.

  • Page 72: Predesigned Label Formats For Eltron Printers

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.2.5 Predesigned Label Formats for Eltron Printers In order to make it easier for you, DIGI can supply you with four basic label format templates for the Eltron printers. These formats cover the most-used and requested fields and designs. You can also customize and reuse these templates using the instructions in Section 5.2.2.
  • Page 73 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The contents of the .EJF file for Eltron Label Format 1 are: FK"L1" FS"L1" V00,32,N,"0" V01,10,N,"1" V02,10,N,"2" V03,10,N,"3" V04,10,N,"4" V05,10,N,"5" V06,30,N,"6" V07,32,N,"7" V08,32,N,"8" V09,10,N,"9" V10,10,N,"A" V11,10,N,"B" V12,10,N,"C" V13,10,N,"D" V14,10,N,"E" V15,10,N,"F" V16,32,N,"G" Q808,0 R8,16 A118,0,1,4,1,1,N,"SEQ.
  • Page 74 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Label Format L2 - Individual Label Without an ID Code This template will print a single label without an Item ID Code when the key is pressed on the DC-200/ 300 scale. It would be used in cases where you want an Item Label for an item you are weighing and counting that is not in the DC-200/300’s item database.
  • Page 75 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Label Format L3 - Total Label With an ID Code This template will print a total label with an Item ID Code. It would be used when doing an accumulation on an item which has previously been entered into the DC-200/300’s item database. Figure 5-16.
  • Page 76 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Label Format L4 - Total Label Without an ID Code This template will print a total label without an Item ID Code. It would be used when doing an accumulation on an item which has not previously been entered into the DC-200/300’s item database. Figure 5-17.

  • Page 77: Testing To See What Label Format Or Graphic Is In The Eltron Printer's Memory

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.2.6 Testing to See What Label Format or Graphic is in the Eltron Printer’s Memory 1. On the Windows Taskbar, click on the Button. Start 2. From the Start Menu select and then, from the programs menu select Programs Accessories 3.
  • Page 78 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 5-19. ASCII Setup in HyperTerminal 10. Click on the button to close the ASCII Setup dialog box, then click on the button to close the Properties dialog box. Hyperterminal is now ready for data transfer. 11.

  • Page 79: Printing To The Eltron Printer From The Dc-200/300 Scale

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.2.7 Printing to the Eltron Printer from the DC-200/300 Scale 1. Make sure that the following DC-200/300 spec codes are properly set for printing to the Eltron printer (or a printer that emulates the Eltron) as an external printer. Note: For instructions on how to set the customer specifications, please see Section 2.9.

  • Page 80: Epson Printers

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Epson Printers The DC-200/300 also includes a pre-programmed format that works with Epson printers or printers that emulate Epson printers. Figure 5-21. Epson Printer Label Format 1. Make sure that the following DC-200/300 spec codes are properly set for printing to the Epson printer as an external printer.

  • Page 81: Network And Interfaces: Connection To A Pc

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Network and Interfaces: Connection to a PC The DC-200/300 can be connected to an IBM-compatible personal computer either by using one of its RS-232 ports to connect to the computer’s COM1 or COM2 port or by connecting its Ethernet port to a network card on the computer.

  • Page 82: Changing The Ip Address Directly On The Scale

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2. To change the IP Address of the DC-200/300, press the button. Enter the new address in the IP Edit Address field. Figure 6-1. Machine Setup Utility 3. After entering the new address, press the button.

  • Page 83: Ethernet Cable Connection Between The Scale And The Computer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.1.4 Ethernet Cable Connection Between the Scale and the Computer If you are connecting the scale directly to an IBM-compatible PC, use a category 5 Ethernet crossover cable. (The cable MUST be a crossover cable, not a standard Ethernet cable.) Plug one end of the cable into the Ethernet port on the DC-200/300 scale and the other end into the network card on the computer.
  • Page 84 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 6-3. Select Network Interface Card 4. Once you have selected your NIC card for the TCP/IP protocol, click on the Properties button. This will open the Properties dialog box. At the IP Address tab, click the radio button for Specify an IP address .

  • Page 85: Entering The Data Transfer Mode On The Scale

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. You may be prompted to insert your Windows operating disc by a dialog box like the one below. If so, put the disc in your CD drive and click the button. Figure 6-5. Prompt for Windows Disc 6.

  • Page 86: Exiting The Data Transfer Mode On The Scale

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ready for data transfer to and from the computer. Figure 6-9. Data Transfer Ready Confirmation 9. You can now use the software tools you received on the disc that came with your DC-200/300 scale. For instructions on how to use the various programs, please see the following sections of this manual.

  • Page 87: Pinging The Scale To Test The Ethernet Connection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.1.8 Pinging the Scale to Test the Ethernet Connection If you are having trouble establishing an Ethernet connection between the DC-200/300 scale and your computer, you can test whether or not the connection is active by “pinging” the scale from the computer. 1.

  • Page 88: Rs-232 Connection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RS-232 Connection The DC-200/300 scale output can be sent to and captured by the HyperTerminal program in Microsoft Windows. This connection can also be used to test whether the scale is outputting correctly. To use the following procedure, you must connect one of the scale’s RS-232C port and one of the computer’s COM ports.

  • Page 89: Connecting The Pc To The Rs-232C Port

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If connecting to Set specs as follows a PC on SIO1 SPEC 20: RS232 OPTION CARD to “6: FB (DIN2) - PC (DIN1) a force balance on SIO2 SPEC 21: BAUD RATE (DIN1) to the appropriate baud rate for the PC SPEC 22: DATA LENGTH (DIN1) to the appropriate number of bits for the PC SPEC 23: STOP BIT (DIN1) to the appropriate number of bits for the PC SPEC 24: PARITY BIT (DIN 1) to the appropriate odd or even for the PC...

  • Page 90: Configuring Communication Between The Scale And The Computer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Pin Number Signal Table 6-5. Eight-Pin DIN Plug Pin Description 6.2.3 Configuring Communication Between the Scale and the Computer 1. On the Windows Taskbar, click on the Button. Start 2. From the Start menu select Programs and then, from the Programs menu select Accessories. 3.

  • Page 91: Sending Data From The Scale To Hyperterminal

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.2.5 Sending Data from the Scale to HyperTerminal 1. Establish a unit weight and a count on the DC-200/300. 2. Press the key to send the data. The output from the scale will appear in the HyperTerminal * Reprint window.

  • Page 92: Requesting Data From The Scale Using Hyperterminal

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.2.7 Requesting Data From the Scale Using HyperTerminal The Windows HyperTerminal application can also be used to send commands to the DC-200/300 scale to request data. 1. On the Windows Taskbar, click on the Button.

  • Page 93: Network And Interfaces: Scanners, Keyboards, Balances

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Network and Interfaces: Scanners, Keyboards, Balances Connecting an IBM Keyboard The DC-200/300 can be connected to an IBM PC/AT keyboard to speed data entry in the Operation and Programming modes. The keyboard connects to the scale at the port labeled IBM KEYBD. Figure 7-1.

  • Page 94: Connecting A Barcode Scanner

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com In addition to using the alphabetic and numeric keys on the IBM PC/AT keyboard to enter information such as Part Name, Part Number, Address, etc, the IBM PC/AT keyboard can also be used to control other scale functions.

  • Page 95: Z Commands Via Barcodes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com With headers, the bar code data is received as follows: (carriage return) EADER Without headers, the bar code data is received as follows: (carriage return) The DC-200/300 also supports the reading of three-line barcodes. The barcodes must have the headers shown in Table 7-3 and be in following format: Line 1: Space (carriage return)

  • Page 96: Connecting The Scanner To The Rs-232C Port

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7.2.4 Connecting the Scanner to the RS-232C Port Pin # Signal Table 7-5. Pin Configuration for Barcode Scanner RS-232C Connection 7.2.5 Configuring the Keyboard Port for a Scanner A wedge scanner (a type of scanner which emulates a keyboard) can be connected to the IBM KEYBRD port. If you choose this option, the spec settings should be as follows: Note: For instructions on how to set the customer specifications, please see Section 2.9.

  • Page 97: Programming The Qsc-6000 Plus Quickscan Rs-232C Scanner

    Programming the QSC-6000 Plus Quickscan RS-232C Scanner If you are using the Quickscan RS-232C barcode scanner sold by Rice Lake Weighing Systems for DIGI scales, scan the following bar codes to set the scanner for proper communication with the DC-200/300.
  • Page 98 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. Set Handshaking Requirements disable hardware handshaking disable CTS/RTS flow control disable XON/XOFF software handshaking Disable Hardware Disable CTS/RTS Disable Xon/Xoff 4. Set Baud Rate 4800 Baud 4800 Baud...
  • Page 99 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. Set Intercharacter Delay 0 milliseconds milliseconds 6. Disable ACK/NAK Disable ACK/NAK 7. Set Suffix Set Suffix Suffix = 0 Suffix = D Set Suffix Suffix = 0 Suffix = D...
  • Page 100 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 8. Set Label ID disable ID Control Disable ID Control 9. Set Check Digit don’t compute check digit don’t transmit Don’t Compute Don’t Transmit Enable Full ASCII...
  • Page 101 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 10. Set Label Length set minimum length set length = 0 Minimum Length Set 0 Set 0...

  • Page 102: Programming The Quickscan Keyboard Wedge Scanner

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7.2.7 Programming the QuickScan Keyboard Wedge Scanner If you are using the QuickScan keyboard wedge barcode scanner connected to the IBM keyboard port as described in Section 7.2.5 , scan the following barcodes to set up your scanner to communicate with the DC-200/ 300 scale.

  • Page 103: Connecting A Force Balance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting a Force Balance A force balance can serve as an external scale when connected to one of the DC-200/300’s RS-232C ports. 7.3.1 Spec Settings for Force Balance In order for the DC-200/300 scale to recognize an force balance properly and receive data to it, there are customer specifications which must be set properly.

  • Page 104: Connecting The Force Balance To The Rs-232C Port

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If connecting to... Set specs as follows... a force balance on SIO1 SPEC 20: RS232 OPTION CARD to “5: PC (DIN2) - FB (DIN1) a PC on SIO2 SPEC 21: BAUD RATE (DIN1) to the appropriate baud rate for the force balance SPEC 22: DATA LENGTH (DIN1) to the appropriate number of bits for the force balance SPEC 23: STOP BIT (DIN1) to the appropriate number of bits for the force balance SPEC 24: PARITY BIT (DIN 1) to the appropriate odd or even for the force balance...

  • Page 105: Firmware Upgrade

    The DC-200/300 uses a flash ROM rather than an EPROM to store its programming. This allows a dealer or authorized technician to upgrade the firmware on the scale without sending it in to Rice Lake Weighing Systems for service. On your DC-300 Set-Up Tools CD-ROM you will find the WinDload program that allows you to set up your PC to communicate with the scale and download updated firmware.
  • Page 106 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. The WinDload Setup screen will appear. Figure 8-3. WinDload Installation Setup Screen Please make sure that all other applications are closed, then click on the button. Next 4. The installation program will now ask you to confirm what directory you want to install the program to. Click the button to accept the default directory ( ) or click on the...
  • Page 107 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com of the dialog box or type a new folder name under “Program Folders”. Figure 8-5. Select WinDload Program Folder 6. The installation program will now check the settings you have chosen and offer you a chance to change them before proceeding.

  • Page 108: Setting Up The Windload Software

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com close the installation program and complete the process. Figure 8-7. WinDload Installation Complete Setting Up the WinDload Software 1. Start the WinDload software by double-clicking on the program icon, either on your Windows desktop or in the Program Folder you selected to install it in.
  • Page 109 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The following options will be available from the toolbar: Button Select for: Shortcut icon Update bin file from zip file Comm port setting File (data) locations Production setting with password lock Reset the software Help Table 8-1.
  • Page 110 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Locations”. Figure 8-10. WinDload File Locations Selection Use the drop-down “Select Series” list box to select “DC”. Then choose “DC200/DC300” from the “Select Product” list box. The program will then assign and show the file locations for the files needed for downloading the new firmware upgrade.
  • Page 111 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6. The program will now allow you to browse your computer for the latest DC-200/300 BIN ZIP files. Once you have located and selected the file, click the button. You will be prompted to verify the details Open of the file before proceeding.

  • Page 112: Connecting The Dc-200/300 Scale To The Computer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting the DC-200/300 Scale to the Computer In order to download the firmware to the scale, you will need to connect the RS-232C port on the DC-200/300 to the COM1 or COM2 port on the computer. The maximum cable length is 15 meters, with an 8 pin male DIN plug at the scale end and a 9 pin female D-Sub plug at the computer end.

  • Page 113: Downloading Firmware To The Scale

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Downloading Firmware to the Scale 1. In the WinDload program’s main screen, click on the button. The program will show Start Monitoring that it is “ready to receive”. Figure 8-15. WinDload Ready to Receive 2.
  • Page 114 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4. Next, the program will ask you to confirm that you really want to erase the scale’s flash memory. The current DC-200/300 software version will be displayed along with the software update version you selected during BIN file updating (See Section 8.1).
  • Page 115 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6. When the downloading of the new firmware to the scale is completed, the program will flash a message saying Download Complete Figure 8-20. WinDload Download Complete Click anywhere on the “Download Complete” window to close it. The scale display will change stop displaying to displaying the new firmware version number and then going to the stand-by PRG LOAD...

  • Page 116: Appendix

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Appendix DC-200/300 Error Message List The DC-200/300’s two-line alphanumeric display allows for detailed error messages. Use Table 9-1 to find the error message, possible causes for the error and ways to correct the problem. If these suggestions fail to correct the situation, please contact your DIGI dealer for assistance.
  • Page 117 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Message Causes Corrective Action Key invalid The key you have pressed is not valid during Recheck the instructions for this operation to see this operation what the valid key functions are (see Section 1.2.2 Key Functions) Number invalid You have exceeded the maximum number of...

  • Page 118: Appendix - Rezero Functions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Message Causes Corrective Action Scale B start up err press Unable to detect scale B because it is not Bring the weight on the platform down to within the clr key to exit stable or the weight on the platform is out of start-up range the scale start-up range.
  • Page 119 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com REZERO Combination Function Description REZERO + 515 Peel Sensor Adjustment When the printer is set to partially peel the backing off the label stock, the Peel Sensor determines where the end of the label is so that the backing is peeled off just to the right point.

  • Page 120: Character Code Tables

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Character Code Tables These tables can be used together with the (CHAR TYPE) keys to enter characters not available SHIFT UP + V directly from the DC-200/300’s alphanumeric keyboard and numeric keypad. 9.3.1 ASCII Code The DC-200/300 can send or receive any ASCII character value but due to limitations of the scale display, some characters cannot be shown on the screen.
  • Page 121 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII Ctrl-^ > Ctrl-_ Ç á α ü í β é ó Γ â ú π ä ñ Σ à Ñ σ å ª µ ç º τ ê ¿ Φ...

  • Page 122: Teraoka Codes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 9.3.2 Teraoka Codes To enter an character from the Teraoka Code Table in a text field that will support it (ex. Part Name, Part Number, Factory Name, Address, Text Field) enter the numeric value corresponding to the character you want. SPACE “...

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