TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTENDED USE ......................... 5 2. PRECAUTIONS ........................6 2.1. Maintenance ........................ 6 2.2. Accumulator / battery pack ..................6 2.2.1. Power supply of weighing indicators in plastic casings ........7 2.2.2. Replacement of worn batteries ................7 2.3.
Page 4
14.4. +/- control referring to the inscribed standard mass..........37 14.5. Control of % deviation referring to the inscribed standard mass ......39 14.5.1. Standard mass determined by its weighing ........... 39 14.5.2. Mass of standard inscribed to scale memory ..........40 14.6.
1. INTENDED USE PUE C/31 designed for quick and precise measurements of weighed loads masses. Tarring in full weighing range enables to determine net mass of weighed loads. Optional additional display enables observing of weighing process by another person. Functions: •...
After sudden lack of power supply from the mains the device automatically switches to accumulator without breaking operation. • Weighing indicators PUE C/31 (plastic casing) are devices designed to be supplied from NiMH batteries (nickel-metal-hydrogen) with rated voltage of 1.2V, size R6 and capacities from 1800 to 2800mAh charged while connected to mains without stopping operation.
2.2.2. Replacement of worn batteries Users have the ability to replace worn out batteries to new ones in weighing indicators PUE C/31 (plastic casing). Procedure: • Open the lid of the chamber for...
• Remove discharged and then insert new batteries into the chamber, according to given polarity (+/-): • Close the lid of the chamber for batteries: In PUE C/31H and PUE C/31H/Z weighing indicators (stainless steel housing) the worn out accumulator can be exchanged to a new one by the authorized service of the manufacturer.
3. WARRANTY CONDITIONS A. RADWAG is obliged to repair or change those elements that appears to be faulty because of production and construction reason, B. Defining defects of unclear origin and outlining methods of elimination can be settled only in participation of a user and the manufacturer representatives, C.
Main dimensions of PUE C/31 Main dimensions of PUE C/31H, PUE C/31H/Z 5. GETTING STARTED • After connecting platform to a PUE C/31 indicator put the platform on a flat stable ground far away from sources of heat. Level out the platform.
• Turn the device on using the key – keep pressing the key for about 0.5 sec, • Wait for the test completion, • Then you will see zero indication and pictograms: - zero indication - stable result - weight unit •...
Notice: After pressing keys’ functions changes. The way of operation in this mode is described in details further in this manual. 8. INSCRIPTIONS ON THE DISPLAY Text string Description Filter level bAud Transmission baud rate Piece counting HiLo +/- control according to a standard mass rEPL Automatic printout StAb...
9. USER MENU 9.1. Submenus User’s menu is divided into 6 basic submenus. Each group has its own characteristic name preceded by the letter P and a number. P1 rEAd P 1.1 Fil P 1.2 Auto P 1.3 tArA P 1.4 Fnnd P2 Prnt P2.1 Pr_n...
9.2. Browsing user menu Use scale’s keys to move inside the menu. 9.2.1. Keypad Entering main menu Inscribing tare value Increasing a digit value by „1” moving down in the menu Battery / accumulator state monitoring Toggling between gross / net values Selecting the parameter or changing the value of a selected parameter Entering the selected submenu or activating a parameter...
10. WEIGHING Put a load you want to weigh on the weighing pan. When the pictogram appears it means that the result is stable and ready to read. 10.1. Tarring In order to determine the net mass put the packaging on the pan. After stabilising press - (Net pictogram will be displayed in the left upper corner and zero will be indicated).
• Using set the tare value, • Press • Program returns to weighings mode. The inscribed tare value can be seen on the display with „–” sign, • Tare can be inscribed anytime in weighings mode. Notice: 1. You cannot inscribe a new tare value when the tare value in memory is greater than zero.
10.4. Weighings in two ranges Switching between the I range and the II range happens automatically (exceeding Max of the I range). Weighings in the second range is signalled by a pictogram in the top left corner of the display. Then weighings is done with the accuracy of the II range to the moment of returning to zero (autozero range ) where the scale switches back...
Options: A. When the basic unit is [kg], users can toggle between: [kg, lb, N], for verified scales [lb] is not accessible, B. If the basic unit is [g], users can toggle between: [g, ct, lb], for verified scales [lb] is not accessible, •...
• After you select the unit you want come back to weighing procedure. Options: A. When [kg] is a basic unit, users can select following units: [kg, lb, N], [lb] is not accessible for verified scales. B. When [g] is a basic unit, users can select following units: [g, ct, lb], [lb] is not accessible for verified scales.
Notice: Filtering level influences the time of stabilization. The higher the filtering level is the longer stabilization time is needed. Return to weighing: See - 9.2.2. 11.2. Median filter This filter eliminates short changes (impulses) of measure signal (e.g. shocks). Procedure: •...
11.3. Autozero function The autozero function has been implemented in order to assure precise indications. This function controls and corrects „0” indication. While the function is active it compares the results continuously with constant frequency. If two sequentional results differ less than the declared value of autozero range, so the scale will be automatically zeroed and the pictograms will be displayed.
11.4. Tare function This parameters enables users to configure a tare function. Procedure: • Enter the submenu <P1.rEAd> and then: tArA AtAr automatic tare function on and is stored in balance memory after unplugging it from mains (Description of function operating point 14.6 automatic tare) tArA automatic tare function off (user can turn on operating of automatic tare F6 AtAr –...
12. RS 232 PARAMETERS External devices connected to RS 232C have to be supplied from the same mains and common electric shock protection. It prevents from appearing a potential difference between zero leads of the two devices. This notice does not apply to the devices that do not use zero leads. Transmission parameters: •...
immediate printout Pr_n noStAb (not accessible in verified scales) sending stable results Pr_n StAb automatic operation Pr_n rEPL continuous transmission in basic unit Pr_n CntA continuous transmission in present unit Pr_n Cntb Return to weighing: see 9.2.2. 12.2. Minimal mass threshold This function is necessary while working with automatic tare or automatic operation or weighing animals.
Return to weighing: see 9.2.2. 12.4. Serial transmission parameters Procedure: • Enter the submenu <P2.Prnt> and then: 7d2SnP - 7 data bits; 2 stop bits, no parity control 7d1SEP - 7 data bits; 1 stop bit, EVEN parity control 7d1SoP - 7 data bits; 1 stop bit, ODD parity control 8d1SnP - 8 data bits;...
13. OTHER PARAMETERS The user can set parameters which influence the scale operation. They are gathered in the submenu <P5.othr> e.g. backlight and beep signal. Enter this submenu <P5.othr> according to chapter 11.2. 13.1. Backlight function Program recognises the way the scale is supplied (mains, battery) and automatically selects the way of operating on the backlight: –...
Return to weighing: See 9.2.2. Notice: When bl=Auto, and the indication has not changed for 10s, the backlight is automatically switched off. The backlight is switched on again automatically after the result changes. 13.1.2. Backlight for supplying from batteries The user can change the intensity of backlight from 0% to 100%. The lower the intensity is the longer the scale operates without recharging or exchanging batteries.
13.2. “Beep” signal – after pressing a key Procedure: • Enter the submenu <P5.othr> and then: bEEP - switched off bEEP YES - switched on Return to weighing: See 9.2.2. 13.3. Automatic switch-off This function is essential to save the battery power. The scale is switched off automatically when (function t1 = YES) no weighing appears in 5 minutes.
automatic enabling/disabling according to the source of power. Procedure: • Enter the submenu <P5.othr> and then: Returnto weighing: See 9.2.2. 13.4. Battery voltage level check While supplying from batteries too low level of voltage is measured by software the pictogram is displayed.
Procedure: After displaying the level of batteries (in per cents) the program returns to weighing. 13.4.2. Battery discharge pictogram The symbol (bat low) switches on when the voltage level drops to 18% of the accepted level of voltage. It means that charging or exchanging batteries is required.
• Message <nImh> appears on the display (for indicators in plastic casings) or <SLA> (for indicators in metal housings). • In case of damaging accumulators or lack of it the pictogram blinks quickly (period about 0.5 sec). Notice: Indicators in plastic casings are equipped with the set of rechargeable batteries NiMH R6 (AA) and power adapter.
Procedure: 1. Supply the indicator from mains. 2. Charge batteries for 12 hours (time of charging 2200mAh batteries). 3. After 12 hours unplug from mains. 4. Use the device up to the moment of self powering down. 5. Repeat the process of charging starting from point 1. Notice: They reach their optima capacity after three cycles of full charging and discharging.
– mode is disabled – mode is enabled Return to weighing: See 9.2.2. 14.2. Selecting quantity of operation modes This function enables user to set if ,after pressing key, all operating modes will be accessible (ALL) or only one from the list chosen and used by operator.
14.3. Counting pieces of the same mass Standard solution is equipped with option of counting small pieces of the same mass. It is possible to execute a tare function in this operating mode in order to tare a container value. Notice: 1.
Page 36
• If option <LASt> is choosen in the scale program displays estimated unit mass of the last piece (about 3 sekonds) and then goes to Counting pieces automatically setting the previously displayed value as valid for the procedure. • If the <FrEE> option is selected you will see: •...
Notice: 1. If a user presses the key when load is not present on the pan, the message -Lo- will be indicated for a few seconds and the scale will automatically return to weighing. 2. In order to comply with the rules of appropriate counting pieces put as many pieces as possible during unit mass adjustment.
Page 38
• The inscribed value confirm by pressing , the program will automatically go to the higher threshold of weighing (Max): • The inscribed value confirm by pressing , the program will automatically go to the main window. • During setting threshold values following cases take place: Notice: If a user erroneously enters a value of the lower threshold higher than the upper one, the scale will indicate an error message and...
Return to weighing: • Press the key twice. 14.5. Control of % deviation referring to the inscribed standard mass Scale software enables control of deviation (in %) of weighed loads mass referring to the inscribed standard mass. Mass of standard can be determined by its weighing (PrcA function) or entered to the scale memory by an user (PrcB function).
Return to weighing: • Press the key twice. 14.5.2. Mass of standard inscribed to scale memory Procedure: • Enter to <PrcB> function: • The program goes to the weight display window: • Using set standard mass, where: - digit selection, - digit setting.
Return to weighing: • Press the key twice. 14.6. Automatic tare This function is useful for fast net mass determination of weighed load in case when tare value of is different for each load. In case when the function is active the cycle of scales operating looks as follows: •...
14.7. Measurement max force on the pan – latch Procedure: • Enter to <toP> function: • Confirmation of choice of <toP> function is indication of the Max pictogram: • Apply a force to the weighing pan. • The display of scale will latch the maximum value of the force remove loads from the pan •...
14.8.1. Enabling the work mode Procedure: • Enter to <Add> function: • A letter „P” in the left side of the display is a confirmation that <Add> function have been selected: 14.8.2. Totalizing procedure • Enter <Add> function according to ch. 14.8.1, •...
• Take off the load from the pan, indication returns to ZERO and the letter „P” in the left part of the display appears, • Put the next load on the pan, • After stabilizing press , the sum of first and second weighing will appear on the display, the „▲”...
- In order to continue the procedure press , the indication returns to ZERO and the letter „P” appears in the left part of the display. The scale is ready for weighing. - In order to terminate the previous totalizing procedure press key, , or .
14.9. Weighing animals Procedure: • Enter to <AnLS> function: • The <tinnE> message appears on the display for 1s, and then the program goes to the window of setting the duration time (in seconds) of the animal weighing process: • Confirm the selected value by pressing •...
• Load an animal to the platform, • After exceeding the -LO- value (see 12.2), program starts the weighings process. The appearance of subsequent hyphens < - - - - - - - > showing the progress, • After completing the process of weighings the result is latched on the display and additionally the OK pictogram is shown in the upper part of the display: •...
Page 48
• The program goes to displaying the first value from the selection of tare values <tArE 0> (press to chose different values): • After selecting the right position press and you will see an editing field: • Enter the selected tare value to the scale memory •...
Return to weighing: • Press 14.10.2. Selecting a tare value from the memory • Enter <tArE> function according to the ch. 14.10.1 of the manual, • The program goes to displaying the first value from the selection of tare values <tArE 0> (press to chose different values): •...
15.1. Calibration Procedure: • Enter the submenu <P6.CAL> and then: • Following inscriptions will appear • A new start mass is adjusted during this period of time. After that a mass of calibration weight is shown (e.g. 3 000kg). • Put a weight of the displayed mass value on the pan and press The calibration process will start which is signalled by the message: •...
• Take off the weight , then the following sequence of screens will appear • Calibration process can be terminated anytime by pressing which is signalled by the following message on the display: • Return to weighing with saving changes that have been made. Caution: If the calibration process (span adjustment) lasts longer than 15 the <Err8>...
Page 52
• The display will show the following information • After the completion of the start mass adjustment the following screen will appear: • The process of start mass adjustment can be terminated by pressing , which is signalled on the display: •...
16. COOPERATION WITH PRINTER Each time the key is pressed a current mass value together with mass units is sent to RS 232 interface. Depending on setting of STAB parameter it can be printed out with temporary or stable value. Depending on setting of REPL parameter, printout will be automatic or manual.
Page 54
These scales can cooperate with „EDYTOR WAG” program. The indicator window comprises the most important information from the scale display. The program allows to configure easily, e.g. design printouts, edit parameters. A precise description is issued in the „Help” file that accompanies the program.
18. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL 18.1. General information A. A character protocol scale-terminal has been designed for communication between RADWAG scales and external devices via RS-232 interface. B. It consists of commands sent from an external device to the scale and a responses from a scale.
Notice: 1. Each command have to be terminated in CR LF; 2. The best Policy for communication is not sending another command until the former answer has been received. 18.3. Respond message format After sending a request message you can receive: XX_A CR LF command accepted and in progress XX_D CR LF...
18.4.2. Tarring Syntax: T CR LF Possible answers: - command accepted and in progress T_A CR LF - command completed T_D CR LF - command accepted and in progress T_A CR LF - command comprehended but tare range overflow appeared T_v CR LF - command accepted and in progress T_A CR LF...
Notice: This protocol uses the dot character as a decimal point for separating the decimal fraction part. 18.4.5. Send the stable result in basic unit Syntax: S CR LF Possible answers: - command accepted and in progress S_A CR LF - time limit for stable result exceeded S_E CR LF - command comprehended but cannot be executed...
Frame format: 7-15 space stability space sign mass space unit Example: S I CR LF – computer command S I _ ? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 8 . 5 _ k g _ CR LF - command done, mass value in basic unit is returned immediately.
Possible answers: - command comprehended but cannot be executed SUI_I CR LF - mass value in current unit is returned immediately MASS FRAME Frame format: 7-15 stability space sign mass space unit Example: S U I CR LF – computer command S U I ? _ - _ _ _ 5 8 .
18.4.11. Switch on continuous transmission in current unit Syntax: CU1 CR LF Possible answers: - command comprehended but cannot be executed CU1_I CR LF CU1_A CR LF - command comprehended and in progress - mass value in current unit is returned MASS FRAME Frame format: 7-15...
18.4.14. Unlock the scale keyboard Syntax: K0 CR LF Possible answers: K0_OK CR LF – command in progress 18.4.15. Give serial number Syntax: NB CR LF Possible answers: NB_A_”Factory number” CR LF - command comprehended, scale serial number is given in return - command comprehended but cannot be NB_I CR LF executed...
• Automatic printouts can be performed only after loading the pan and stabilizing indication. Notice: If a scale is verified printouts of immediate values are blocked. Format frame: 4 -12 stability space sign mass space unit [space] if stable Stability character [?] if not stable [^] if an indication over the range [v] if fan indication below the range...
General information If some information included are redundant or not sufficient and there is a necessity of changes one can design their own protocol format in EDYTOR WAG computer program. This piece of software is accessible in: http://www.radwag.com - 64 -...
19. ERROR COMMANDS Value beyond the zero range Err2 Value beyond the tare range Err3 Calibration mass or start mass beyond the acceptable Err4 range (±1% for weight, ±10 for start mass) Mass of a single piece lower than the scale division Err5 Exceeded the time for tarring, zeroing, start mass Err8...
21. TECHNICAL PARAMETERS 21.1. Housing PUE C/31 PUE C/31H PUE C/31H/Z Housing type Plastic Stainless steel IP rating IP 43 IP 68 (1h max) / 69 Display LCD (backlit) Keyboard Microswitch 21.2. Metrological parameters PUE C/31 PUE C/31H PUE C/31H/Z Class (OIML) Max.
• EPSON printer cable for PUE C/31 - P0151, • EPSON printer cable for PUE C/31H, PUE C/31H/Z - P0261, • Power cord for car lighter 12V DC for PUE C/31 - K0047, • Power cord for car lighter 12V DC for PUE C/31H/Z - K0042, •...
Page 68
• RS232 / Ethernet converter for PUE C/31 - KR-04, • A rack for PUE C/31, PUE C/31H or PUE C/31H/Z indicator, • Handle for measuring indicator in plastic version, Computer programs: • “EDYTOR WAG” computer program, • "RAD-KEY" computer program, •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the PUE C/31 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers