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BenchPro Series
Version 1
Operation Manual
PN 180557 Rev B

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  • Page 1 BenchPro Series Version 1 Operation Manual PN 180557 Rev B...
  • Page 2 All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 6.3 Replacement Parts ............. . 35 Specifications ..........................36 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The BenchPro Series family of digital bench scales is ideal for many diverse industries and markets around the world. As a general purpose scale, the BenchPro offers many benefits, including the ability to tare containers and battery operation. Because of these extra features not typically found in traditional shipping, point of sale and postal scales, the BenchPro may be used for additional applications including retail, restaurant and deli, manufacturing, inventory control and more.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Remote operator display with 6' cable 174783 Primary operator display pole mount bracket Table 1-1. BenchPro Series Options 1.2.3 Display Mounting Options Each model includes a mounting bracket. The bracket attaches to the base plate or can be mounted on the wall. The operator display attaches to the mounting bracket using two magnets which are included with each display.

  • Page 7: Dimensions

    Dimensions For service replacement parts see Section 6.3 on page 1.3.1 Scale Mount Operator Display 2.7" (69 mm) 2.8" (72 mm) Figure 1-2. Dimensions - Scale Mount Operator Display 1.3.2 Optional Column Post Mount Operator Display 2.8" (72 mm) 2.7" (69 mm) Figure 1-3.

  • Page 8: Keys And Symbols

    Figure 1-4. BenchPro Series Operator Display Additional capacity labels are provided with each unit. If using a scale in the applicable lb/oz mode or multi- range kg mode, install the correct label over the existing capacity markings. See...

  • Page 9: Capacity By Model Type

    Capacity by Model Type Available models in the BenchPro Series. The model number can be found on the serial tag located on the bottom of the scale. Part Number Model Number Description 174879 BP-1214-75S 12 X 14'', 150 lb (75 kg) capacity with stainless steel weight platter...

  • Page 10: Operation

    3. To return the scale to the gross mode, remove the item or container from the scale platform and press . The weight value is zero and the annunciator indicates the scale has returned to the Gross/ Brutto mode. BenchPro Series Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Setup

    RS-232 cable (not included with model BP1214-75S with plastic weight platter) • Stainless steel, plastic weight platter or ball top weight platter (on selected models) Inspect contents for damage. Contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately if any items are damaged. Scale Setup 1.

  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections The available connections on the BenchPro Series model 1214-XXX are shown in Figure 2-1. The USB connection may be used as an HID device or USB power supply. The scale is equipped with one standard bi- directional RS-232 port for connection to a PC or printer.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Configuration User Settings When navigating the user settings menu, press to scroll through the parameters and options. Press select. Parameter Options Definition  30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min, No off Auto Off Time Setting  On, Auto, Off Backlight Setting ...
  • Page 14 Backlight Shutdown — conserves battery life; select the amount of time of inactivity after which the Auto backlight shuts off On - always on Auto - off after 5 seconds no activity Off - always off Table 3-2. Service Settings BenchPro Series Operation Manual...
  • Page 15 Do not select capacities other than those indicated by the manufacturer,  Configure the unit for multi-range or multi-interval on select models of the BenchPro Series 2rnG Off - unit displays in single range...

  • Page 16: Split Multi-Range And Multi-Interval

    To determine local gravity, use the Internet to identify local latitude and altitude. Type these values into a local gravity calculator to determine the local gravity constant. The BenchPro Series uses 4 values to the left of the decimal place and it may be necessary to round the values prior to input.
  • Page 17 9. Press to increase the flashing digit. 10. Press to accept the value entered and move to the next digit. 11. Repeat steps until the local gravity value is complete. .  is displayed. 12. Press until  is displayed. 13.

  • Page 18: Calibration

    Calibration Span Calibration The BenchPro Series allows for calibration with weight values other than full capacity. Table 4-1 displays the alternate calibration weights for each model. Calibration should only be performed using certified tests weights and performed by the local scale distributor.

  • Page 19: Linear Calibration

    Important and an authorized scale technician. The BenchPro Series includes an optional linear calibration feature. This is an additional feature to perform after a span calibration has been completed at maximum capacity and linear calibration is performed with two lower calibration weight values.
  • Page 20 If  displays, there is a calibration error. Ensure the correct calibration weight value was selected in comparison to the actual calibration weight used. See Table 6-1 on page 34 for more information on troubleshooting. BenchPro Series Operation Manual...

  • Page 21: Communication

    9-pin DE type female connector RS-232/ USB converter Table 5-1. Communication Ports I/O Specifications The BenchPro Series includes both a straight pass through RS-232 cable and USB Cable. The functional pin out is as follows: DE-9 Male Host Name Direction...

  • Page 22: Usb

    The BenchPro Series conforms to the USB HID Point of Sale Usage Tables, March 5 2001, Version 1.02. Reference , HID Information at www.usb.org www.usb.org/developers/hidpage Make sure the computer software has a USB HID scale interface. After plugging into the USB port, turn the scale on.

  • Page 23: Interface Protocols

    Interface Protocols 5.4.1 NCI General Serial Communications Protocol NCI Protocol Request displayed weight W<CR> (57h,0dh) Command <LF> ^ over capacity (invalid data) <U> <U> <CR> <LF> <H1> <H2> <CR> <ETX> under capacity (-20d) <LF> – <U> <U> <CR> <LF> <H1> <H2> <CR> <ETX> –...
  • Page 24 (03h) <ETX> space (20h) <sp> Symbols Used polarity "-" or " " (2Dh or 20h) <p> measure units "lb","oz","kg","g" <U><U> weight data 5 ~ 6 Bytes <W><W><W><W><W> current status <H1><H2> raw count 7 Bytes <M><M><M><M><M><M><M> BenchPro Series Operation Manual...

  • Page 25: Ecr Interface Protocol

    Byte 1(H1) Byte 2(H2) 0=stable 0=not under capacity 1=not stable 1=under capacity 0=not at zero point 0=not over capacity 1=at zero point 1=over capacity 0=RAM ok 0=Flash ROM ok 1=RAM error 1=Flash ROM error Bit definition <H1-H3> 0=eeprom ok 0=calibration ok 1=eeprom error 1=calibration error 4 always 1...
  • Page 26 BenchPro Series Operation Manual...
  • Page 27 Returns capacity of scale Command: m<CR> (6dh,0dh) capacity 15 lb <LF> <CR> <ETX> capacity 30 lb <LF> <CR> <ETX> capacity 70 lb <LF> <CR> <ETX> capacity 100 lb <LF> <CR> <ETX> capacity 150 lb <LF> <CR> <ETX> capacity 300 lb <LF>...

  • Page 28: 8213 Interface Protocol

    <STX> <sp> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <U> <U> <CR> in lb:oz <STX> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <CR> in lb:oz <STX> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <CR> in lb:oz <STX> <sp> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <CR> BenchPro Series Operation Manual...
  • Page 29 Request High-Resolution weight (10x) Command: H (48h) over capacity (invalid data) <STX> <S> <CR> under capacity (-20d) <STX> <S> <CR> under zero (Mulis) <STX> <S> <CR> not stable <STX> <S> <CR> in lb/oz/kg/g (normal data) <STX> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <U> <U> <CR> in lb/oz/kg/g <STX>...
  • Page 30 0=stable 1=no stable 0=not over capacity 1=over capacity 0=not under zero 1=under zero Bit Definition 0=initial zero inside 1=initial zero outside 0=not center of zero 1=center of zero 5 always 1 6 always 1 7 parity BenchPro Series Operation Manual...

  • Page 31: Eh Interface Protocol

    5.4.4 EH Interface Protocol EH Protocol Request displayed weight Command: W (57h) <STX> <S> <CR> over capacity (invalid data) under zero <STX> <S> <CR> not stable <STX> <S> <CR> <STX> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <U> <U> <CR> in lb/oz/kg/g (normal data) <STX>...

  • Page 32: Sma Interface Protocol

    <LF> <s> <r> <n> <m> <f> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <U> <U> <U> <CR> <s> = 'Z' or 'O' or 'U' <LF> <s> <r> <n> <m> <f> – – – – – – – – – – <U> <U> <U> <CR> BenchPro Series Operation Manual...
  • Page 33 Request High-Resolution weight (10x) Command: <LF>H<CR> (0Ah,48h,0dh) in lb/oz/kg/g <LF> <s> <r> <n> <m> <f> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <U> <U> <U> <CR> (normal data) in lb/oz/kg/g <LF> <s> <r> <n> <m> <f> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W> <W>...
  • Page 34 <LF> S <sp> ? <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <CR> <CR Step5: End <LF> E > Scale information Command: <LF>I<CR> (0Ah,49h,0dh) level / revision <LF> S <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <CR> BenchPro Series Operation Manual...
  • Page 35 Scale information scroll Command: <LF>N<CR> (0Ah,4Eh,0dh) Step1: Scale type <LF> T <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <CR> Step2: <LF> C <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <CR> Capacity(uuu:c..c:n:d) Step3: Supported <LF> C <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <y> <y>...

  • Page 36: 3835 Protocol

    (0Dh) <CR> end of text (03h) <ETX> space (20h) <sp> Symbols Used polarity "-" or " " (2Dh or 20h) <p> measure units "lb","oz","kg","g" <U><U> weight data 6 Bytes <W><W><W><W><W> <W> currect status <H1><H2> BenchPro Series Operation Manual...

  • Page 37: Bench Pro Series Software Compatibility

    3835 **4800, 7, E, 1 Table 5-6. BenchPro Series Software Compatibility *UPS Worldship provides access only to COM ports 1-4 when using RS-232 to USB converter, Assign the USB COM port through device manager to reflect as COM port 1-4 in advanced settings.

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    2. Add weight onto the scale to see if the counts increase. 3. Remove the weight to see if the value returns the value displayed in Step 1. 4. Calibrate the scale before determining a load cell is bad. Load Cell Wiring Figure 6-1. Load Cell Wiring BenchPro Series Operation Manual...

  • Page 39: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Figure 6-2. BenchPro Series Parts Illustration Item No. Part No. Description 179184 Plastic platform 179183 Stainless steel platform 179186 Load bridge 50622 RL 1521A, 10 kg load cell — Model BP 1214-6R only* 50624 RL 1521A, 20 kg load cell — Model BP 1214-15R only* 179679 AL-2461B, 35 kg load cell —...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Environmental Cleaning: Exterior surfaces are capable of Operating Temperature 14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C) withstanding mild soap and water Humidity 15 to 85% (Non Condensing) wipe down with a wet cloth Communication RS-232 USB HID BenchPro Series Operation Manual...
  • Page 42 Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319 www.ricelake.com...

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