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Digi DC-530 Operation Manual

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DC-530
Counting Scale
Version 2.01
Counting Scale
Operation Manual
95145

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DC-530 Counting Scale Version 2.01 Counting Scale Operation Manual 95145...
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4 Powering Up the DC-530 ........
  • Page 4 8.3 Specifications ..............57 DC-530 Limited Warranty......................58...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This manual contains operating procedures for the DC-530 counting scale and provides the user with all the information necessary for its setup and operation. It is organized based on the procedures you will likely follow when setting up and using your counting scale. This manual applies to Version 2.01 of the DC-530 counting scale series.

  • Page 6: Modes Of Operation

    Table 1-2. DC-530 Display Specifications 1.3.2 Indicator Lamps Table 1-3 shows a list of the indicator lamps that the DC-530 uses to provide additional information about the value being displayed. The indicator lamps are illuminated when the specific function is being performed. Indicator Lamp...

  • Page 7: Display Elements

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1.3.3 Display Elements The DC-530’s display shows different elements depending on whether it is in “Normal Counting Mode” or “TEP (Teraoka Error Prediction) Counting Mode”. Figure 1-2. Normal Counting Mode Display Elements Figure 1-3. TEP Counting Mode Display Elements...

  • Page 8: Key Functions

    1.3.4 Key Functions The DC-530 features many functions for managing item information and scale operation. Table 1-4 lists the keys and key functions of the DC-530 keyboard and keypad. Some keys have different functions depending on what mode or function you are in.
  • Page 9 Counting Mode - Used to set the Unit Weight. Program Mode - Used to register an item code being entered into memory. POUND key- Used to call up or recal an item code from memory. Table 1-4. DC-530 Key Functions Introduction...

  • Page 10: Installation

    8. Store the DC-530 scale box for possible future use. Repacking If the DC-530 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-530.

  • Page 11: Setting Up

    1. Connect the AC power cord under the scale base as shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2. AC Plug-in and ON/OFF Switch Location on Underside of DC-530 2. Plug the AC power cord into a grounded 115 VAC receptacle and switch the ON/OFF rocker switch on the bottom right-hand side of the scale to the “On”...

  • Page 12: Start-Up Screens

    Once the date and time have been set, the internal clock will be maintained by the main board battery even when the DC-530 is not plugged in or turned off. 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 13: Replacement Parts

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacement Parts The following table lists the part numbers and descriptions of replacement parts available for the DC-530 Counting Scale. RLWS Part Number Description 97002 Platter 97003 Platter Support (without rubber stops) 97004...

  • Page 14: Configuration Settings

    Setting the specifications allows you to modify the functionality of the DC-530. Use the tables in this section to view the options you can modify. For example, if you want to deactivate the DC-530’s ability to enter Tare weights digitally, refer to the specification table and locate SPEC 35, Bit 2.
  • Page 15 010: 4800 [DEFAULT] 011: 2400 100: 1200 Parity Stop Bit Data Length RS232C1 Force Balance 00: Even [DEFAULT] 0: 1 [DEFAULT] 0: 7 [DEFAULT] 01: Odd 1: 2 1: 8 10: None 11: None Table 3-1. DC-530 Customer Specifications Configuration Settings...
  • Page 16 Uni Bloc Average Sample (filter function) During Unit Weight Calculating 0: No [DEFAULT] 0: No 00: 16 samples 1: Yes 1: Yes [DEFAULT] 01: 32 samples 10: 64 samples [DEFAULT] 11: 128 samples Table 3-1. DC-530 Customer Specifications DC-530 Operation Manual...

  • Page 17: Configuring Weight And Measurement Specifications (Dealer/Technician Maintenance)

    PLEASE RESAMPLE” will appear. 56 - 59 not currently in use Table 3-1. DC-530 Customer Specifications Configuring Weight and Measurement Specifications (Dealer/Technician Maintenance) 1. To configure customer specifications, press the MODE key to enter the Menu Screen. 2. In the Mode Menu Screeen, hold down the REZERO key while entering 142 from the numeric keypad.
  • Page 18 100: 0.0000 Weight Decimal Point Position (Uni Bloc) (when internal count span is 1,000,000) 000: 000000 001: 00000.0 [DEFAULT] 010: 0000.00 011: 000.000 100: 00.0000 101: 0.00000 not currently in use Table 3-2. DC-530 Weight and Measurement Specifications DC-530 Operation Manual...
  • Page 19 0000: No Check 1000: ± 5.0d 0001: ± 0.1d 1001: ± 10.0d 0010: ± 0.2d 0011: ± 0.3d 0100: ± 0.4d 0101: ± 0.5d [DEFAULT] 0110: ± 1.0d 0111: ± 2.0d Table 3-2. DC-530 Weight and Measurement Specifications Configuration Settings...
  • Page 20 0010: ± 0.2d 0011: ± 0.3d 0100: ± 0.4d 0101: ± 0.5d [DEFAULT] 0110: ± 1.0d 0111: ± 2.0d 1000: ± 5.0d 1001: ± 10.0d 31 - 34 not currently in use Table 3-2. DC-530 Weight and Measurement Specifications DC-530 Operation Manual...
  • Page 21 00: >=Net 5d & gross 21d [DEFAULT] 0: No [DEFAULT] 1: Yes [DEFAULT] 01: >=Net 1d & stable 1: Yes 10: >=Net 1d & stable & quantity=0 NOTE: For auto tare clear, 10: >=net 5d & stable Table 3-2. DC-530 Weight and Measurement Specifications Configuration Settings...
  • Page 22 SPEC 36 Bit 0 - Zero Reset When Scale Change and SPEC 37 Bit 1 - Clear Tare When Re-Zero Operation are both set to 1: Yes Table 3-2. DC-530 Weight and Measurement Specifications DC-530 Operation Manual...
  • Page 23 Mask Condition at Connection Check Sampling Overflow 0: No [DEFAULT] 0: No [DEFAULT] 0: kg/g 0: 1d 1: Yes 1: Yes 1: lb [DEFAULT] 1: 9d [DEFAULT] not currently in use Table 3-2. DC-530 Weight and Measurement Specifications Configuration Settings...

  • Page 24: Calibration

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Calibration The DC-530 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 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com full capacity of the scale (i.e. a 10 lb weight for 10 lb capacity scale, etc.) If the reference weight is not equal to the full capacity of the scale, it must at least be greater than 10% of the full scale capacity. Enter the value of the weight placed on the platter using the numeric keys before pressing the # [CODE] key.

  • Page 26: Scale Operations

    For some applications, a dual-platform scale utilizing the DC-530’s optional capability to connect a second scale may be the best selection.

  • Page 27: Teraoka Error Prediction (Tep) Function

    Coupled with the DC-530’s internal counting resolution of 1/1,000,000, the TEP Function assures your precise counting of high-value items. The Mode Menu Screen The starting point for using the DC-530 scale is the Mode Menu Screen. From this screen you have four options to choose from: 1. Counting Mode - to enter the Counting Mode Screen on which weights and counts are displayed;...

  • Page 28: Digital Tare, Tare Weight Known

    • SPEC 38, Bit 3 DIGITAL TARE WHEN LOADED must be set to “1: YES” in order for both One Touch Tare and Digital Tare functions to be used at the same time. • SPEC 46, Bit 3 TARE INCREASE and SPEC 46, Bit 1 OVERWRITE THE TARE must both be set to “1: YES” to allow DC-530 Operation Manual...

  • Page 29: Tare Accumulation

    1. Press REZERO to zero the scale. 2. Place a number of pieces of the item to be sampled on the scale. The DC-530 assumes that you are using a 10 piece sample unless you indicate otherwise in the next step. For maximum accuracy, count the sample into your hand and then add the entire sample to the bin at one time, instead of adding them one or two at a time.

  • Page 30: Normal Counting Mode - Unit Weight Operation By Key Entry

    Weight, based on the Unit Weight established by the sampling process. To store this Unit Weight in the DC-530’s memory associated with an Item Code so that you can recall it in the future, see Section 6.2. 7. To clear the Unit Weight, remove all weight from the scale platter and press the C (Clear) key.

  • Page 31: Normal Counting Mode - Part Accumulation And Part Subtraction

    The scale will display the number of pieces as well as the Total Weight, based on the Unit Weight you keyed in. To store this Unit Weight in the DC-530’s memory associated with an Item Code so that you can recall it in the future, see Section 6.2.1.

  • Page 32: Normal Counting Mode - Part Subtraction

    ITEM NOT FOUND information on how to program item data into the DC-530’s memory, see Section 6.1. 2. Place Container 1 (full of parts) on the scale and press the + (Plus) key to store the total in Container 1.

  • Page 33: Normal Counting Mode - Negative Counting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. Remove Container 1 from the platform. 4. Place Container 2 (full of parts) on the scale. Press the - (Minus) key to subtract the new quantity from the total. The display will show the total which will be the difference between Container 1 and Container 2, then return to the Normal Counting Mode screen.

  • Page 34: Counting Out Of A Full Container - See Total Amount Remaining In The Container

    The TEP Counting Mode is generally used for high-value parts for which you want to avoid even the generally very small counting errors introduced by sample variances. A repeated sampling procedure allows the DC-530 scale to develop weight variance plots and thereby calculate a maximum safe quantity that can be counted without error.
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1. Press REZERO to zero the scale. 2. Press the TEP key to enter the Teraoka Error Prediction Mode. 3. Count out a number of parts to be sampled and place them on the scale (for example 10 pieces). For maximum accuracy, count the 10 piece sample into your hand and then add the entire sample to the bin at one time, instead of adding them one or two at a time.
  • Page 36 SAMPLING 9 TIMES 8. As you continue sampling, at the bottom of the display the DC-530 will show a bar graph of the Unit Weight curve it is developing. After the ninth sample, the scale’s display will turn red indicating that the sampling operation is complete.

  • Page 37: Tep Mode - Unit Weight Operation By Key Entry

    The scale will display the number of pieces as well as the Total Weight, based on the Unit Weight you keyed in. To store this Unit Weight in the DC-530’s memory associated with an Item Code so that you can recall it in the future, see Section 6.2.1.

  • Page 38: Tep Mode - Part Accumulation And Part Subtraction

    6. When done counting this part, remove all weight from the platter and press the C (Clear) key to clear the Unit Weight. 5.6.4 TEP Mode - Part Accumulation and Part Subtraction Part accumulation and part subtraction in TEP Mode follow the same procedures as in Normal Counting Mode. Please see Section 5.5.3 DC-530 Operation Manual...

  • Page 39: Tep Mode - Negative Counting

    Toggle Between Scales The external scale option for the DC-530 Counting Scale can be ordered by ordering Part #94911 at the time you purchase your scale. To toggle between Scales 1 and 2, press the SCALE key. The display will show the platform being used for weighing.

  • Page 40: Sample, Count And Print A Label

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Sample, Count and Print a Label NOTE: For this function to be used on the DC-530, an external printer must be connected to the scale. For more information on how to connect an external printer, see Section 7.1.

  • Page 41: Scale Programming

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Scale Programming The DC-530 can store information for up to 200 of the parts you count most frequently, eliminating the need for re-entering data during parts counting and greatly speeding up your counting operations.
  • Page 42 Press the + (Plus) key. The cursor will move to the field for Set Point 1. 4. You cannot edit the Scale Number field in Item Registration mode. The DC-530 will automatically set the Scale Number field to the scale the item sample was taken on. The Scale Number field can be edited in the Edit Item mode (See Section 6.2.3).

  • Page 43: Updating The Record Of An Existing Item

    UNIT WEIGHT key to go to the Item Programming screen. 2. Enter existing three digit Item Code for the item to be updated and press the DC-530 key. The screen will flash red and then indicate that the Item Code you have entered already exists in memory.

  • Page 44: Update An Existing Item From The Programming Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2. Enter the three digit Item Code for an item you have previously programmed into the DC-530’s item memory and press the # key. The scale will recall the Unit Weight and Tare Weight (if any) previously programmed for ths item.
  • Page 45 4. At the flashing cursor enter the three digit Item Code for the existing item to be updated and press the # key. The DC-530 will retrieve the data already programmed into memory for this Item Code and display it, moving the cursor to the Unit Weight field 5.

  • Page 46: Deleting Item Codes

    200 item memory is currently programmed. (In the example below, 25 items have already been programmed and 175 can still be entered.) 3. In the Item Programming Screen, press the 2 key to enter the Delete Item Screen. DC-530 Operation Manual...
  • Page 47 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4. Enter the three digit Item Code of the item to be deleted, then press the # key to call up that item. The scale will display the information stored for that Item Code. 5.

  • Page 48: Setting A General Setpoint

    Setting a General Setpoint User Specifications 01 and 02 set the parameters of the DC-530’s use of any setpoints that are programmed. User Specification 01, Bits 3 and 2 - Set Point Operation, establish whether setpoints will be associated with individual Item Codes or be general or common setpoints applied to all items.
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com • Specification 02, Bit 2 - Setpoint Selection, sets whether the setpoint is programmed on the basis of pieces or weight. The default is 0: Pieces. • Specification 02, Bit 3 - Buzzer Output Type, sets whether the buzzer sounds as “Proper” or “Scare/ Over”.

  • Page 50: External Devices: Printers, Pcs, Scanners And Scales

    SPEC 55 - Download Print Format to 0001 The DC-530 can be connected to an external printer using the RS-232C-2 port on the scale. You can order a printer cable from the DC-530 to the LP2824 by ordering Rice Lake Part No. 64661.

  • Page 51: Printer Label Formats

    SPEC 10 - RS232C2 Parity Bit/Stop Bit/Data Length to 1001 • SPEC 55 - Download Print Format to 0000 You can order a printer cable from the DC-530 to the Epson printers by ordering Rice Lake Part No. 32810. DC-530 Side Printer Side...

  • Page 52: Zebra Lp2844 Barcode Printer

    Item Label, and the other for a Total Accumulation Label. Figure 7-3. Zebra Sample Weight and Count Label Without Entering or Recalling an Item Code Figure 7-4. Zebra Sample Item Label Figure 7-5. Zebra Sample Total Label When Not Entering or Recalling an Item Code DC-530 Operation Manual...

  • Page 53: Epson Tm-U220 Tape Printer

    Setting the Scale Specifications for Communication to a PC The DC-530’s RS-232C-3 port (see Figure 7-1) can be used to connect the scale to a PC and output the data string to the computer. The following specifications must be set for the data transfer to take place. (For more information on setting specifications, see Section 3.0.):...

  • Page 54: Pin Assignments

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7.3.3 Pin Assignments The DC-530 counting scale is connected to a PC using a 9 pin D-SUB connector configured as follows: DC-530 Side PC Side DIN8 Connector 9 PIN D-SUB (female) SIGNAL SIGNAL 7.3.4...

  • Page 55: Output Data Formats With Headers

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7.3.5 Output Data Formats With Headers The DC-530 can output two types of headers - Header Codes and Titles. The data transmission string format when output with Header Codes is as follows: HEADER...

  • Page 56: Setpoint Connector

    Table 7-2. Setpoint Connector Pin Assignments Bar Code Scanner A laser scanner allows for instantaneous and accurate input of basic data for an item. The DC-530 has bar code scanning capabilities by plugging the optional QS-6000 Bar Code Scanner (Part No. 65619) into the RS232C-1 port on the scale (see Figure 7-1).

  • Page 57: Remote Scale Channel

    Remote Scale Channel The Remote Scale option for the DC-530 can be ordered as Rice Lake Part No. 9491. When this option is installed, a remote scale platform can be connected at the right-hand side of the ports and connectors strip on the back of the DC-530.

  • Page 58: Remote Platforms Available

    17" x 21" (DIGI S-TL Platform) 1500.0 lbs 24" x 28" (DIGI S-UL Platform) 2500.0 lbs 36" x 36” or 48" x 48" (DIGI Summit 3000 Platform) 5000.0 lbs 48" x 48" (DIGI Summit 3000 Platform) 10000.0 lbs 48" x 48" or 60" x 60" (DIGI Summit 3000 Platform) 25000.0 lbs...

  • Page 59: Appendices

    Appendices Error Message List The DC-530’s alphanumeric display allows for detailed error messages. Use Table 8-1 below 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 60: Troubleshooting

    Also make sure that the scale is on a stable surface. Move the scale to another location if necessary. Table 8-2. Solutions in Troubleshooting DC-530 Operation Manual...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Operating Conditions • Operating Temperature- -10°C ~ +40°C (OIML) • Operating Humidity - 15%~ 85% RH Electrical Specifications • Power Source - AC117/100V • Charge Current - 800 mA • Main Board Backup Battery-Lithium rechargeable battery for data protection •...

  • Page 62: Dc-530 Limited Warranty

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DC-530 Limited Warranty Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS.

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