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DC-10 Dual Counting Indicator Operation Manual (Full Version) PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS INSTRUMENT Specifications subject to change without prior notice V264 January 2021...
Content Cautions ................................9 1. Reminders ................................ 9 1.1 Metrological Legislation ..........................9 1.2 Seal & Serial Number..........................9 1.3 Placing the Weighing Platform ........................9 1.4 Support & Service ............................9 2. Specifications ..............................10 3. Panel and Keys ............................... 11 3.1 Key Board Description ..........................12 3.2 Display Panel Description .........................14 4.
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8.4.1 Settings when Using App via WIFI Connection ..................29 8.4.2 Settings when Using App via Bluetooth Connection ................30 9. Basic Operation ..............................30 9.1 Power Instrument On and Off ........................30 9.2 Power on Countdown Process ........................30 9.3 Operator Code ............................30 9.4 Warm Up Time ............................31 9.5 Dual Platform Operation ...........................31 9.5.1 Select preferred weighing platform by [PF/Set] ..................31 9.5.2 Summing up transaction results of both platforms ................31...
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10.5.1 Memory accumulation settings ......................36 10.5.2 Manual accumulation ........................36 10.5.3 Automatic accumulation ........................36 10.5.4 When data is accumulated to memory .....................36 10.5.5 Memory recall and clearance ......................37 10.5.6 Dual platform accumulation rules .....................37 11. Quick PLUs ..............................38 11.1 Unit Weight Quick PLU ..........................38 11.1.1 Create &...
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12.2.1 By Instrument keyboard ........................42 12.2.2 By Execution Command ........................43 12.3 Clear Customized Setting PLU .......................43 12.3.1 By Instrument keyboard ........................43 12.3.2 By Execution Command ........................43 12.4 Quit Current Customized Setting PLU Effect ..................43 13. Data Output Protocols & Formats .........................43 13.1 PC Output Protocols ..........................43 13.2 Data &...
Cautions ⚫ The instrument is not an explosion proof device. ⚫ The instrument is not a water proof device. ⚫ Do not open the instrument, no user serviceable parts inside. Always contact your dealer for service. ⚫ Do not place this instrument in where shock, excessive vibration or extremes of temperature (before or after installation) exist.
3.1 Key Board Description Function Description Description Normal Operation Internal Function Setting [On/Off] Power instrument on or off. Quit without saving and power off. When F31 = P.F.: - Shift among P1, P2 and P1+P2. [PF/Set] When F31 = Set: - Access internal function setting Go to next parameter or next internal function number.
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Short press = Starting inputting Lo and Hi limit under current checking condition (in terms of [Check] weight or quantity). Quick access to label settings. Long press = To recall Lo and Hi limit from quick PLU. Save current operation parameters to Customized Setting PLU.
3.2 Display Panel Description Name Description LCD2 LCD display panel #2. Weight value is displayed here. (When under dual weighing range/interval mode) Visible when this Indicator instrument is operating at the first weighing range (W (When under dual weighing range/interval mode) Visible when this Indicator instrument is operating in the second weighing range (W (When under dual platform configuration) Visible when current /...
Lower Case Indicator Visible when lower case letter entry is in effect. Red color: Recharging battery, Charge Status Indicator Green color: Charging completed. 4. Connection Points 4.1 Connection Pins & Plugs Name Description External power adaptor (DC12V, 1A center positive) is plugged DC Jack Input for Indicator in here.
5. Power Adaptor, Built-In Batteries and Recharging 5.1 Power Adaptor Always use the power adaptor supplied together with this instrument to avoid un-recoverable damages to this instrument. 5.2 Before Plugging in Power Adaptor to Electricity Grid Double check if the input voltage marked on adaptor data matches with the electricity grid. If not, do not plug in and contact your dealer immediately.
6. Internal Function Settings 6.1 About Internal Function Table To enable this instrument to meet and to give the best performance under various application requirements and demands, a set of internal functions are built-in. Most internal function comes with various parameters which user can select according to actual application demands and preference.
6.5 Internal Function Table Parameters / Note Description Default = Press [Print/M+] to set offset value to zero when unloaded. Then add load on the platform to observe the span value of load applied. • LCD2 represents the million digits of the AD value. •...
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Setting Notes: - • Off = Auto power off disabled. • 1 ~ 20 = Auto power off after this idle time (minute). • Other = Set specific auto power off time. • Auto Power off time parameter 1 ~ 20 will be ignored when instrument is powered by power adaptor.
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Auto Tare Function ** Off Contin Notes: - • Off = Auto Tare Function disable. • On = Only the first table weight applied will be tared off. Minimum tare load ≥ 2d. • Contin = All stable weight applied will be tared off. Minimum tare load ≥ 20d. •...
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2. Set Machine ID number (00 ~ 98) then press [Print/M+]. To clear machine ID number, press [CE/x10] then press [Print/M+] to save. 3. Set group number (00 ~ 99) then press [Print/M+]. To clear group number, press [CE/x10] then press [Print/M+] to save and return to F18. Manual Entry for P Code C Code...
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• No: - Instrument will not ask for operation number when instrument power on. Notes: - • If a different operator number (than what is running now) is entered, instrument displays Clear. • The operator number entered will be carried out automatically on output formats Lab 3 ~ Lab 5.
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Setting procedures: - 1. Go to F33 then press [Print/M+]. 2. Name of the report output port is displayed on LCD2. Note: - avoid assigning RS485 for report output unless Machine ID (set in F18) is = blank. 3. Press [MR] or [PF/Set] until the preferred report output port appears on LCD2 then press [Print/M+].
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Report Output / oP.Code C Code P Code Check Search Criteria & (On/** Off) (On/** Off) (On/** Off) (On/** Off) Date Range • oP.Code = Operator Code. • C Code = Customer Code • P Code = Product Code • Check = Check Result Setting Procedures: - 1.
7. Recommended Setting Procedures for User 1. Power off instrument and remove power adaptor. 2. Complete connection with load receiving platform(s). Complete all hardware connection with peripheral. 4. Apply power adaptor and power on. 5. Go to F1 and check internal count value. Verify connection with weighing platform(s) is correctly done, by applying and removing loads from weighing platform.
8. UART & Comport Settings An UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) is the communication device inside the MCU of this instrument which controls the communication device to which it is attached. An UART can be converted into various transmission types (e.g. RS232, RS485, WIFI, LAN, Bluetooth, TTL) with the assistance of corresponding components.
Note E: - Minimum weight value to be transmitted. Instrument will not generate any output if the actual weight is less than the minimum output weight selected here. Note F: - Output format description: - • Lab 1 = Output in landscape direction. Refer to Appendix C for more information. •...
8.4.2 Settings when Using App via Bluetooth Connection 1. Make sure that the optional built-in Bluetooth 2.0 module is ordered. 2. UART #2 of internal function F16 should be either set to BT. Then set transmission type should be set to CMD.
9.4 Warm Up Time Allow a warm up period of not less than 60 seconds after powered on before using. 9.5 Dual Platform Operation If the secondary platform is ordered but it is not enabled, contact your dealer for support. 9.5.1 Select preferred weighing platform by [PF/Set] To enable platform selection through the [PF/Set], set internal function F31 to P.F.
9.9.2 Repetitive / multiple tare This instrument is equipped with multiple tare operation. F13 is required in a weighing process, set F13 to On. • Set F13 to on to allow multiple tare operation in a single weighing operation. If it is the case, instrument will permit multiple tare operation and tare effect can only be cancelled when there is no load on the platform.
Numbers, Letters, Symbols Assignment Table Assignment Space Check Shift 10. Count Function Before count transaction / process: - 1. Remove all loads from weighing platform. 2. If zero weight cannot be obtained when unloaded, press [Zero]. After [Zero] is pressed, the Zero Indicator will appear.
10.1.3 Employ the last unit weight when power on To employ this function, set F35 = On. Under this setting the last unit weight (before powered off) will be employed automatically when powered on again. To disable this function, set F35 to Off. Note: - Unit weight obtained by this function is not supported by Auto Unit Weight Enhancement Function 10.1.4 Recall unit weigh unit from quick PLU Refer to paragraph 11.1.2 for details.
10.4.1 Check types and target Below 2 types of check target are available. • Quantity Check: - Check target = quantity value • Weight check Count: - Check target = weight value. Average Piece Weight is the basic of all piece count transaction / process. Average Piece Weight can be created and obtained through one of the below methods: - Direct entry method.
10.4.5 Relay output If optional relay output is equipped: - • Relay 1 output synchronizes with buzzer. • Relay 2 output synchronizes with Lo. • Relay 3 output synchronizes with OK. • Relay 4 output synchronizes with Hi. Note: - Set internal function F15 to enable/disable buzzer output. 10.5 Memory Accumulation Below memory accumulation modes are available for each Uart port: - Memory accumulation disabled.
10.5.5 Memory recall and clearance To recall memory, press [MR] to recall total accumulated summary. • Number of accumulations is displayed on LCD3. • Total accumulated weight is displayed on LCD2. • Total accumulated piece number is displayed on LCD1. At this point, press [Zero] to return to operation or press [CE/x10] to clear memory.
11. Quick PLUs This instrument is equipped with 10 quick PLUs for each for the below. Some of these quick PLUs may accept various values for P1 and P2. If it is the case, settings for P1 and P2 are independent to each other. Unit weight Quantity check limit (Quick PLU settings for P1 and P2 are independent to each other) Weight check limit (Quick PLU settings for P1 and P2 are independent to each other)
11.2.2 Recall quantity check limit from quick PLU Procedures: - If more than one weighing platform is used, shift to the preferred platform # by pressing [PF/Set]. During normal operation status, press [Qty] then [Check] then [PLU] Instrument displays Recall on LCD1. Press the preferred quick PLU number (0~9), then press [Print/M+].
11.4.2 Recall preset tare value from quick PLU Procedures: - If more than one weighing platform is used, shift to the preferred platform # by pressing [PF/Set]. During normal operation status, press [0] then press [Tare]. Instrument displays Recall on LCD1. Press the preferred quick PLU number (0~9), then press [Print/M+].
11.5.4 Applying blank product code and product description To apply blank customer code and customer description: - During normal operation status, long press numeric number key 0. Press [PF/Set] or [MR] until P Code appears on LCD1 and press [Print/M+]. Instrument displays PLU = 00 on LCD3.
Press [Print/M+] to confirm. Instrument displays Clear on LCD3. At this point, customer code and customer description effect is cancelled. 12. Customized Setting PLUs for Operation Settings & Parameters This instrument is equipped with 100 Customized Setting PLUs for each of P1, P2 and PA. These PLUs are used to save all of the below operation settings/parameters of the current operation.
12.2.2 By Execution Command Refer to paragraph M.3 on Appendix M for how to execute and recall a Customized Settings PLU. 12.3 Clear Customized Setting PLU 12.3.1 By Instrument keyboard If more than one weighing platform is used, shift to the preferred platform # (under which the log PLU is save) by pressing [PF/Set].
13.2.2 Lab 2 Customized Output Format This instrument supports customized Lab 2 output format. Refer to Appendix E for details. 13.2.3 Label Printing This instrument supports the following label printer models: - • LP50 by Datecs (www.datecs.bg/en) • TDP247, TDP345, TTP247, TTP345 by TSC (www.tscprinters.com) •...
Alibi Management Report Structure Illustration Table 14.2 Define when a Transaction Data is saved to Alibi memory It is important to define first the timing at when the data of a transaction is saved to Alibi memory during system setup. To do so, go to F71 (supervisor password may be needed) and select the preferred parameter.
14.3 Output and Settings for Alibi Memory & Management Report Complete both 2 procedures below to output management report. 1. Define report output comport and report content in F33. Refer to F33 of Internal Function Table on paragraph 6 for details. Avoid assigning RS485 for report output unless Machine ID (set in F18) is = blank.
15.2 Change to Different Input Target Once an input target barcode is scanned (e.g. product code), instrument will assume all following barcode scanning is for the same input type (i.e. product code) unless a different input target will be scanned. 15.3 More about Customer / Product Code &...
17. System Message & Error Code 17.1 System Message Table Message Description --oL-- Overload (Gross weight is more than Max plus 9d). bAt.Lo Battery level low. Major system error detected. Power off instrument and remove power adaptor HALT immediately. Then check load cell connection and system power status. •...
Err 28 Maximum accumulation limit is exceeded Err 29 Standard deviation data exceed memory size (300 transactions) Err 30 Working mode (Operation mode AP or STA or AP&STA) Err 31 WAN Setting Err 32 Network Protocol Setting Err 33 LAN Setting Err 34 Cannot access to command mode of WIFI module Err 35...
Appendix A: - Pre-Defined PC Output Protocols A.1 Data Abbreviation Table Data Code Description Comma Polarity Sign Positive = space. Negative = minus (-) Polarity Sign Positive = 0. Negative = minus (-) 7 digits ADC value with lead space Gross/Net •...
A.2 Output Formats Tables Protocol 0 Output Format Position Data Protocol 1 Output Format Position Data Protocol 2 Output Format Position Data Field 1 (Net Weight) Field 2 (Tare Weight) Protocol 3 Output Format Position Data Protocol 4 Output Format Position Data Protocol 5 Output Format...
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Protocol 6 Output Format Position Data Protocol 7 Output Format Position Data Protocol 8 Output Format Position Data Protocol 9 Output Format Position Data...
Appendix B: - Customized PC Output Protocol This instrument supports customized PC output protocol. Under this mode: - • 2 data separation types • 7 control codes, and • 26 different transaction data are available from instrument. B.1 Customized PC Output Protocol Setting Procedures 1.
Appendix C: - Lab 1 Output Formats Lab 1 Print Format When Lab 1 is selected, output in default format will be generated with printed data is sent. No header will be generated when line number is set = 00. See below table for print format and explanations.
Appendix D: - Standard Lab 2 Output Format Standard Lab 2 Output Format Illustration Table Time of Output Time 12:24:18 Date of Output Date 2018/8/19 Accumulate Sequence No. Platform No. Platform # Customer Code Name Product Code Customer Code Description Line for Customer Description Product Code Pcode...
Appendix E: - Customized Lab 2 Output Format 25 variants + 2 commands (Cr LF and End) are available for customized Lab 2 output format. Refer to the below table for more detail. E.1 Customized Lab 2 Output Format Variants Table Symbol Description Edit finished...
E.2 Edit Customized Lab 2 Print Output Format Follow the below steps to create customized printout. 1. Go to internal function F22. Press [PF/Set] or [MR] until Custom appears. 2. Press [Print/M+], 3. This instrument displays Line 1 and the last variant or command (refer to paragraph E.1 for details) stored, 4.
Appendix F: - Lab 3 Output Formats Current working mode and all related data are sent under this mode. Refer to below table for data output format. Semi colon is inserted between data. Lab 3 Output Format Illustration Table Data Output Output Content Data 1 Operator Number...
Appendix G: - Lab 4 Output Format Transaction data is sent in journal output format with quantity and net weight of each individual transaction. Refer to below for details. Lab 4 Output Format Illustration Data Explanation Name Customer Code Customer Code (if entered) Pcode Product Code Product Code (if entered) Opr 8888...
Appendix H: - Lab 5 Output Format Transaction data is sent in journal output format with time and quantity of each individual transaction. Refer to below for details. Lab 5 Output Format Illustration Data Explanation Name Customer Code Customer Code (if entered) Pcode Product Code Product Code (if entered) Opr 8888...
Appendix I: - TSC Printer Installation, Setup & Label Upload Procedures I.1 Get the below ready before Printer Installation An appropriate cable to connect printer and computer. This cable usually comes with the printer. If not, contact your printer supplier. Printer installation driver.
I.4 Create & Upload Label to TSC Printer I.4.1 Selecting the Correct Edition for Bartender Software 1. To enable label uploading from computer to TSC printer, it is necessary to run Bartender as Automation or Enterprise Automation edition. Procedures as below: - 2.
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11. Double click on the preferred data source to which variant(s) has/have to add. 12. check the box below External Keyboard, then 13. enter the appropriate command on the Prompt Box (refer to paragraph K.1 for command detail). 14. Select Auto on the Source box under Template Field. 15.
Appendix J: - Sbarco Printer Installation, Setup & Label Upload Procedures J.1 Get the below ready before Printer Installation An appropriate cable to connect printer and computer. This cable usually comes with the printer. If not, contact your printer supplier. A serial cable to connect printer and this instrument.
J.3 Create & Upload Label to Sbarco Printer 1. Run BarDrawer. Click File and then New. 2. On Printer Driver Selection page: - a. click on the preferred printer driver, then b. select Make Form under Type, then click Finished. 3.
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7. On Save Form page: - a. make sure that the Form name is correct, then b. Click Save 8. On Select Store Media page: - a. select Printer, then b. select Printer’s Flash ROM, then c. click OK...
Appendix K: - Label Programming, Illustration & Samples Prompt commands, information description, working mode and suggested length on label are listed on the below table. K.1 Label Prompt Command Table Prompt Command Suggested Description Length Sbarco LP50 & TSC DATE Date TIME Time...
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cwnt6 Current Net Weight in 6-digit integer CQTY Quantity cqty6 Quantity in 6-digit integer AVGW Unit Weight avgw6 Unit Weight in 6-digit integer CWNT Current Animal Weight cwnt6 Current Animal Weight in 6-digit integer ASEQ Accumulation Sequence No. Accumulation Sequence No. in 6-digit aseq6 integer AWGS...
K2. Label programming Illustration K.2.1 Label Illustration for LP50 & TSC K.2.2 Label Illustration for Sbarco K.3 Sample Labels Label files of the above samples (size = 50 x 80mm) with prompt commands are available for download at: - https://www.fi-measurement.com/resource/driversnsoftwares...
K.4 Quick Access to Label Settings If label printer (TSC or LP50) is selected, follow the below procedures to access quick label settings during operation. Enter F1, then press [Check], Instrument displays number of copy to generate each time. Press [PF/Set] or [MR] until the preferred parameter appears then press [Print/M+] to save.
Appendix L: - Keyboard Command Keyboard command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Letters KB, followed by c. Letter shown on below illustration diagram (keyboard commands are case sensitive), followed by d.
Appendix M: - Execution Commands Execution command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c. End String # “number sign” (Hex code 23). Notes: - ...
Appendix N: - System Parameter & Operation Entry Setting Commands System parameter & operation entry setting command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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Command Format Parameter Command Definition Parameter Description Start Command Code & String (Note A) End String Speed d2 = AD Conversion Speed (015/030/060/120) M = Off, A = Auto, 00 ~ 99 = Continuous tare (in term of Set Auto Tare Function F012 ;d1# 1/10 second)
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Command Format Parameter Command Definition Parameter Description Start Command Code & String (Note A) End String Set Average Piece Weight before Power F035 ;d1# 0 = Off, 1 = On • d1 = Customer Code. Maximum 18 characteristics. Asterisk (*), number sign (#) and semi colon not accepted.
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Note A: - • S1 = command to set parameter for PF#1. • S2 = command to set parameter for PF#2. • ST = command to set parameter for #PA. Note B: - If old preset tare value already exists in memory, 2 command strings are necessary: - command string to clear this old preset tare value first.
Appendix O: - System Parameter Reading Commands System parameter reading command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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Command Format Start Command Definition Parameter Output Parameter Description Strin Command Code String = exact power off time Read Brightness and Color d1 = Brightness (01~99) F008 d1;d2 Ratio d2 =Color Ratio (01~99) Read Totalization of Platform F009 0 = Off (disable) 1 = On (Enable) #1 &...
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Command Format Start Command Definition Parameter Output Parameter Description Strin Command Code String Read Calibration & d1= Calibration Count Parameter Counts and F029 d1;d2;d3 d2 = Parameter Set Count Pointer Value d3 = Pointer Value Read Allow Letters and Symbols for Customer &...
Appendix P: - Operation Entry Reading Commands Operation entry reading command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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Command Format Command Definition Parameter Output Parameter Description Start Command Code String String Read Date Value DATE 8-digit date value Read Expiry Duration F036 0 ~ 9999 (Day) Read Time Value TIME 8-digit time value Read Week Value WEEK 6-digit time value Read Expiry Date EXPY 8 digits.
Appendix Q: - Operation Result Reading Commands Operation result reading command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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Command Format Parameter Command Definition Parameter Description Start Command Code Output String (Note D) String Read Accumulated Gross Weight R0 or R1 or R2 or RA AWGS 8 digits including decimal (if any) Read Accumulated Tare Weight R0 or R1 or R2 or RA AWTA 8 digits including decimal (if any) Read Accumulated Net Weight...
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Command Format Parameter Command Definition Parameter Description Start Command Code Output String (Note D) String Read Accumulated Net Weight in 6- R0 or R1 or R2 or RA awnt6 6 digit without decimal digit format and without decimal Read Accumulated Qty Value in 6- R0 or R1 or R2 or RA aqty6 6 digit without decimal...
Appendix R: - Quick PLU Saving Commands Quick PLU saving command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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Command Format Command Definition Parameter Description Start Command Code Parameter & String (Note E) End String d1 = Quick PLU number 01 ~ 99 d2 = Customer Code. 1~18-digit . Maximum 30 characteristics Asterisk (*), number sign (#) and Save Customer Code and Description to CCDE ;d1;d2;d3#...
Appendix S - Quick PLU Reading Commands Quick PLU reading command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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Remark: If parameter A is entered, instrument sends content by Quick PLU numeric sequence. Note F: - • R1 = command to read content from Quick PLU of PF#1. • R2 = command to read content from Quick PLU of PF#2. •...
Appendix T: - Customized Operation Settings PLU Saving Commands Customized operation settings PLU saving commands format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
T.2 Parameter Description Table Parameter # Description Parameter 01 ~ 99 PLU # Maximum 18 characteristics Asterisk (*), number sign (#) and semi colon not accepted. Customer Code Blank = Nothing Maximum 30 characteristics Asterisk (*), number sign (#) and semi colon not accepted. Customer Description Blank = Nothing Maximum 18 characteristics...
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Parameter # Description Parameter Maximum 6 digit plus decimal (if any). Blank = 0. Preset Tare Value If Platform # is = PA; enter zero value here. 0 = Normal Date Format 1 = Week Maximum 4 digits (0 ~ 9999) 0 or blank = F4 value Expiry Duration 1 ~ 9999 = No.
Appendix U: Customized Operation Settings PLU Reading Commands Customized operation settings PLU reading commands format as below: - Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), then followed by Command string listed on below table, then followed by Parameters listed on below table. Always insert semi colon (;) in front of each parameter, followed by End String # “number sign”...
U.2 Parameter Output Description Table Parameter Output Parameter Description Parameter # P1 = Platform #1 P2 = Platform #2 Platform # PA = Platform #1 + Platform #2 01 ~ 99 PLU # 1~18-digit (* or and # will not be accepted). Blank = Nothing Customer Code Maximum 30 characteristics (* and # will not be accepted).
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