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Rice Lake DIGI DC-100 Operation Manual

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Counting Scale
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Version 1.27
Operation Manual
To be the best by every measure
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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DC-100 Counting Scale Counting Scale Version 1.27 Operation Manual To be the best by every measure 82311...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents About This Manual ........................... 1 Introduction..........................1 1.1 Capacities and Resolutions ............1 1.2 Modes of Operation .
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.2.1 Recalling Numeric Item Codes using Item Code Number ........39 6.2.2 Re-Computing Item Code Unit Weight .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com About This Manual This manual contains operating procedures for the DC-100 counting scales and provides the user with all the information necessary for setup and operation. It is organized based on the procedures you will likely follow when setting up and using your counting scale.
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DC-100 Single Scale Note: Units are selectable from lb to kg and can be programmed to weigh in other primary units: lb, kg, g. Capacity Mounting Internal/External Weight Resolution Counting Resolution Platform Dimension 1.0 lb Both 0.0001...

  • Page 7: Modes Of Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Modes of Operation 1.2.1 Description of Modes of Operation • Operation Mode – where all the basic weighing and counting operations are performed (also called the Registration Mode). • Report Mode – the report mode is not used in the DC-100 •...
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DC-100 Mode Flowchart The chart below shows the functions under each of the DC-100 modes. Use the key to switch between Mode modes. Once you are in a particular mode, use the keys to move between the different functions for that –...

  • Page 9: Keyboard And Display

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Keyboard and Display Figure 1-2 shows the DC-100 console with annunciators, function keys and the numeric keypad. Annunciators are described in Section 1.3.1. Section 1.3.2 describes the DC-100 function keys and keypad. Figure 1-2. DC-100 Display 1.3.1 Annunciators Table 1-4 shows a list of the annunciators that the DC-100 uses to provide additional information about the value...
  • Page 10 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 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Description Changes the weighing units between lb and kgs. Changes the display between net weight and gross weight. Adds an incrementing Sequence Number to the transaction. Toggle between Inventory In, Inventory Out, and Non-add to Inventory functions. Table 1-5.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the DC-100 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. The DC-100 counting scale is packed in custom-fitted foam. After opening the box, remove all the components.

  • Page 13: Repacking

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Repacking If the DC-100 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-100. Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 14: Battery Installation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Battery Installation This section covers the installation of the DC-100’s optional battery into the battery compartment. Use the following steps to install a battery into the DC-100. Do not turn the scale upside down. Always work with the scale on its side! Damage to the load cell can occur if the scale is turned upside down.
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. Slide the faston connectors on the battery cables onto the faston tabs on the battery, being careful to match the wire color with the colored tag by the faston tabs to insure correct polarity. Figure 2-7.

  • Page 16: Start-Up Screens

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Start-Up Screens 1. As the scale powers up it will display the current version of the firmware it is using. It also shows that the scale is currently being operated as a stand-alone unit. 2.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Configuration Settings

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration Settings This section presents the setup and configuration of the counting scale to be used specifically by distributors 920i and service technicians. Configuring these specifications allow you to tailor the to your specific 920i applications.
  • Page 19 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 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC Description Sampling Times for Unit Weight Calculation Higher number samples improve accuracy in environments of higher vibration or breeze but also increase the time required to compute the unit weight. 0: 15 times (DEFAULT) 1: 20 times Display Accuracy Unit Weight Calculation During Recomputing 0: No (DEFAULT)
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC Description PC/PRN Output Data Method 0: No operation 1: Counting 2: By +/-/Print Key (PC/PRN) (DEFAULT) 3: For both classes 1 & 2 Select External Printer Type 0: Eltron/TVP (DEFAULT) 1: SE520 2: DP122 (Japan) 3: Epson External Eltron/TVP Printer Download Label Format...
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC Description RS232 - XON/XOFF 0: Disable 1: Enable Sample Quantity Determines the number of pieces the scale assumes are on the platter when you press the PIECES key to calculate the Unit Weight. 0: 10 pieces (DEFAULT) 1: 25 pieces 2: 50 pieces...

  • Page 23: Weight And Measurement Specification (142 Settings)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC Description Print Barcode This option allows you to print barcodes on labels with all the headers printed, with no headers printed, or with all the headers except the header for the Quantity barcode on label formats with barcode headers included.
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spec Description Weight Decimal Point Position for Scale A 0: 0 1: 0.0 2: 0.00 3: 0.000 (DEFAULT) 4: 0.0000 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...
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spec Description Load Cell Sensitivity Selection in mV/V for Scale B 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 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spec Description Load Cell Sensitivity Selection in mV/V for Scale C 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 (DEFAULT) 10: 1.60 mV/V...
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spec Description Weight Reset When Tare 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No Auto Clear Tare When Rezero 0: No (DEFAULT) 1: Yes Initial Start Range Settings 0: +/- 2% full scale 1: +/- 10% full scale Zero Range Settings 0: +/- 2% full scale 1: +/- 10% full scale2:...
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spec Description Automatic Unit Weight Clear Conditions 0: Disable (DEFAULT) 1: Over net 5D & gross 21D & weight stable 2: >=net 1D & weight stable 3: >=net 1D & quantity > 0 & weight stable Table 3-2.

  • Page 29: Calibration

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Calibration The DC-100 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 30 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 31 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 32: Scale Operations

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Scale Operations The following paragraphs contain detailed operator instructions for the DC-100 counting scale (see Figure 5-1). Included are instructions to enter tare weights, toggle between net and gross weight, enter unit weights, perform inventory accumulation and reduction, and toggle between scales.

  • Page 33: Weight Unit Switching

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Weight Unit Switching Notes: • SPEC 600 SCALE UNIT SPECIFICATION sets the default weight unit to Grams, Kgs or Lbs. • SPEC 642 WEIGHT/UNIT CONVERT must be set to “0: YES” in order for you to be able to switch weight units during weighing operations.

  • Page 34: Tare Addition Or Subtraction

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.2.3 Tare Addition or Subtraction Two tares can be accumulated or subtracted using the key as well. Tare weights cannot be accumulated or TARE subtracted by digital entry, although you can do tare exchange by digital entry (Section 5.2.4) Notes: •...

  • Page 35: Entering Unit Weights

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entering Unit Weights Entering unit weights can be done either by sampling, as presented in Section 5.4.1, or by key entry as described in Section 5.4.2. Note: SPEC 03 EXTENT OF INSUFFICIENT SAMPLES controls unit weight sampling. The default setting for the SPEC is 0.1 percent.

  • Page 36: Unit Weight Operation By Key Entry

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPEC 7 - Unit Weight Auto-Recomputing Set to “1: Yes” 1. Press key to zero scale. REZERO 2. Place 10 pieces of the item to be sampled on the scale. 3. Press the key.

  • Page 37: Part Accumulation And Negative Counting - Without Recalling An Item Code

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Part Accumulation and Negative Counting – Without Recalling an Item Code The DC-100 counting scale is fully capable of part number inventory tracking and maintenance using the stored item code function internal to the scale software. See “Inventory Operations Related to the Item Code Quantity” on page 39.

  • Page 38: Clearing Accumulated Data

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com press the key. Note: If SPEC 14 AUTO EXIT FROM ADD MODE is set to “0: No”, the scale will not auto exit from displaying the total amount. To return to the weighing mode, press the CLEAR key. Negative Counting - Total Removed Displayed at the End With this procedure you can count accurately out of a full container for kitting, shipping, etc.

  • Page 39: Subtracting Parts From Inventory

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.7.2 Subtracting Parts From Inventory 1. Key in the item ID Code and press the key. CODE 2. If the tare weight and unit weight have already been associated with the ID Code in memory, you can go to step 4.

  • Page 40: Scale Programming

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Scale Programming The DC-100 can store information for the parts you count most frequently, eliminating the need for re-entering data during parts counting. With up to 2,000 item code numbers able to be programmed into your 420 Plus counting scale, the scale can act as a stand-alone inventory system.

  • Page 41: Checking Memory Status

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.1.1 Checking Memory Status To see how many existing items have been programmed and how many items can still be stored, do the following: 1. Press key until the display shows . The annunciator, indicating the MODE ITEM CODE PROGRAMMING...
  • Page 42 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Notes: •There are four types of setpoints which can be selected by rotating through them in the following order using the [+} key: % of Quantity (%QTY), % of Weight (%WT), Over/Under Quantity (QTY), or Over/Under Weight (WT). •...

  • Page 43: Delete Item Memory

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.1.3 Delete Item Memory To just clear an individual field associated with an item code, follow the programming instructions in Section 6.1.2 and press the key when the data to be deleted is displayed. Be sure to save your changes at CLEAR the end of the programming mode by pressing the key.

  • Page 44: Re-Computing Item Code Unit Weight

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.2.2 Re-Computing Item Code Unit Weight Note: If you want the accuracy percentage of the recomputing to be displayed during the calculation, be sure that SPEC 9 DISPLAY ACCURACY UNIT WEIGHT CALCULATION DURING RECOMPUTING is set to “1: YES”. 1.

  • Page 45: Delete Item Memory

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2. To add a quantity to inventory, press the key once. The annunciator illuminates. To subtract a STATUS quantity from inventory, press the key twice. The annunciator illuminates. STATUS 3. Place the container of parts to be added or subtracted from memory on the scale platter. 4.

  • Page 46: Setting Tare In Operation Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting Tare in Operation Mode This section will describe the different tare-related operations you can perform from the operation mode. Tare weight can be set by one touch tare using the key or, if the value is known ahead of time, can be entered TARE digitally using the digital tare function.

  • Page 47: Setting A Lot Number

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting a Lot Number When storing item codes in the scale’s memory, you have the option to attach a lot number to that item. (See Section 6.1.2) That lot number will appear on an item label unless overridden by setting a new lot number during weighing operations.

  • Page 48: External Printers, Barcode Scanners, Keyboards And Platforms

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com External Printers, Barcode Scanners, Keyboards and Platforms The following sections decribe connecting external printers, barcode scanners, and keyboards. Connecting External Printers An external printer can be connected to interface with the DC-100 scale. 7.1.1 SPEC Settings for External Printers In order for the DC-100 scale to recognize an external printer properly and send data to it, there are customer...

  • Page 49: Eltron Printers

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Pin Number Description Pin Number Description Table 7-2. Eight-Pin DIN Connector - DC-100 Table 7-1. Nine-Pin DIN Connector - External Printer 7.1.3 Eltron Printers The DC-100 includes a pre-programmed format that works with Eltron printers and printers that emulate the Eltron Use the following steps to hook up the Eltron printer to the DC-100 scale.

  • Page 50: Epson Printers

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7.1.4 Epson Printers The DC-100 includes a pre-programmed format that works with Epson printers and printers that emulate the Epson. Figure 7-3. Epson Printer Label Format 1. Make sure that the following DC-100 spec codes are properly set for printing to the Epson printer as an external printer.

  • Page 51: Header Codes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7.2.1 Header Codes Data can be input with headers or without them. The following header codes are the ones recognized by the DC-100: Header Code ASCII Code Data Unit Weight Quantity ID Code Tare Weight Gross Weight Lot Number...

  • Page 52: Z Commands Via Barcodes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7.2.2 Z Commands via Barcodes You can also scan barcode representations of the scale’s Z commands. This allows the scale operator to use the scanner to initiate certain scanner functions: Z Command Function Rezero Print Unit Weight Clear...

  • Page 53: Programming The Qsc-6000 Plus Quickscan Rs232C Scanner

    Programming the QSC-6000 Plus Quickscan RS232C Scanner If you are using the Quickscan RS232C 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-100.
  • Page 54 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 D i s a b l e Hardware D i s a b l e CTS/RTS D i s a b l e Xon/Xoff 4.
  • Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. Set Interchange Delay 0 milliseconds Milliseconds 6. Disable ACK/NAK D i s a b l e ACK/NAK 7. Set Suffix Set Suffix Suffix = 0 Suffix = D Set Suffix Suffix = 0 Suffix = D External Printers, Barcode Scanners, Keyboards and Platforms...
  • Page 56 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 check digit D o n ’ t Compute Don’t Transmit Enable Full ASCII DC-100 Operation Manual...
  • Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 10. Set Label Length set minimum length set length = 0 S e t m i n i m u m length Set 0 Set 0 External Printers, Barcode Scanners, Keyboards and Platforms...

  • Page 58: 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 7.3 on the following page, scan the following barcodes to set up your scanner to communicate with the DC-100.

  • Page 59: Connecting The Ibm Keyboard

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting the IBM Keyboard The DC-100 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. Set SPEC 37: IBM KEYBOARD PORT to 0: IBM KEYBOARD Note: For instructions on how to set the customer specifications, refer to Section 3.1.

  • Page 60: Connecting An External Platform

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting an External Platform For a list of DIGI remote platforms that can be used with the DC-100, see Table 1-2 on page 2. Figure 7-4. Fourteen-Pin Amphenol Female Remote Platform Connector Pin Number Description Not used Not used...

  • Page 61: Job Sequence Programming

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Job Sequence Programming The ability to program a series of instructions for the operators that appear on the display is one of the most useful features of the DC-100. The scale can be made easy to use even for operators not familiar with all of its features, ensuring accuracy by increasing consistency and avoiding operator error.

  • Page 62: Example Of Job Sequence Programming

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com press the key once as the last step. If you want the job sequence to start over again once the task CLEAR is done, prompt the operator to press the key twice as the last step. CLEAR 7.

  • Page 63: Deleting A Job Sequence Step

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Deleting a Job Sequence Step This function allows you to delete a step that is no longer necessary in the job sequence programming. 1. Press key until the display shows . The annunciator, indicating the MODE ITEM CODE PROGRAMMING programming mode, will illuminate...

  • Page 64: Password Protecting The Programming Functions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Password Protecting the Programming Functions In some situations it may be useful to password protect certain functions of the scale so that they can only be used by authorized personnel. Each of the major modes of the scale other than the operation mode can be set to require a password of up to six numeric digits.
  • Page 65 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com key without entering anything. You will be prompted to choose one of these options for each mode for which a password can be programmed. 4. Once all of the passwords have been modified, cleared or reconfirmed, the scale will return to the operation mode.

  • Page 66: Dc-100 Error Message List

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 10.0 DC-100 Error Message List The DC-100’s two-line alphanumeric display allows for detailed error messages. Use Table 10-1 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 67 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Message Possible Causes Corrective Action Scale C start up err press Unable to detect scale C 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 68: Dc-100 Limited Warranty

    11.0 DC-100 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. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year.
  • Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DC-100 Limited Warranty...

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