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User Manual for indicators PUE C/31 series Manual number INI-04-06/07/08/A Vetek Weighing AB, Hantverksvägen 15, 76493 Väddö, Sweden Phone +46 176 20 89 20 info@vetek.com www.vetek.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTENDED USE ........................5 2. PRECAUTIONS........................6 2.1. Maintenance ........................6 2.2. er supply........................6 2.3. Operation in a strong electrostatic field................6 3. WARRANTY CONDITIONS....................7 4. MAIN DIMENSIONS ......................8 5. GETTING STARTED ......................8 6.
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14.3. Counting pieces of the same mass ................33 14.4. +/- control referring to the inscribed standard mass ..........35 14.5. Control of % deviation referring to the inscribed standard mass ....... 36 14.5.1. Standard mass determined by its weighing............. 37 14.5.2.
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: backlight of display level of filtration autozero function...
2. PRECAUTIONS 2.1. Maintenance A. Please, read carefully this user manual before and use the device according to its intended use. B. Dead batteries (accumulators) should be utilized according to the law; C. Devices that are to be withdrawn from usage should be sent back to the producer or in case of own utilization do it according to the law.
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.
4. MAIN DIMENSIONS 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 If the indication is not zero press zero key. 6.
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 press , the scale returns to: Return to weighing according to chapter - 9.2.2.
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: Enter the submenu <P1.rEAd>...
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: Baud rate - 2400 –...
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. It means that charging or exchanging batteries is required.
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. Counting pieces does not operate with other scale functions. It is possible to execute a tare function in this operating mode in order to tare a container value.
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Using enter the required sample quantity, - selection of digit position, - setting the digit, where: Confirm the value by pressing You will see <LoAd> on the display and then: If weighing is performed in a container put the container on the pan first and then tare it.
Return to weighing: Press the key twice. 14.4. +/- control referring to the inscribed standard mass Procedure: Enter to <HiLo> function: The program enters the window of setting the lower threshold of weighing (Min): The inscribed value confirm by pressing , the program will automatically go to the higher threshold of weighing (Max): - 35 -...
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 will return to weighing.
14.5.1. Standard mass determined by its weighing Procedure: Enter to <PrcA> function: You will see <LoAd> on the display and then: place an load on the pan which mass will be accepted as standard press to confirm this operating mode, after few seconds the indication 100,00% will be displayed, From this moment display will not indicate mass of weighed load but deviation of load mass placed on the pan referring to the...
14.5.2. Mass of standard inscribed to scale memory Procedure: Enter to <PrcB> function: Program wagowy przejdzie do wy wietlania okna: Using set standard mass, where: - digit selection, - digit setting. Confirm the entered value by pressing You will see the indication equal to 0,000%, From this moment display will not indicate the mass of weighed load but deviation of the load mass placed on the pan referring mass of standard (in %).
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: press zeroing key when the pan is empty, place the container for pieces, when indication is stable automatic tarring of the container mass will...
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 Before the next measurement press the key.
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, Put the first load on the pan. If the weighing procedure is performed in a container put the container on the pan first and tare it.
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 You will see the following window: - 44 -...
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: You can start the procedure of weighing animals again...
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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 The program returns to the following window: - 46 -...
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): To use an entered tare value press , you will see the tare value...
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: After completion of the process of calibration the following screen will appear...
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>...
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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: Return to weighing performing the procedure of saving parameters. Caution: If the start mass adjustment lasts longer than 15 the <Err8>...
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.
17. COOPERATION WITH COMPUTER Sending weighing results to the computer can be done: - manually after pressing key, - in continuous way after function activating or sending an appropriate command, - automatically After stabilizing the indication - on the request from the computer After sending a control command These scales can cooperate with „EDYTOR WAG”...
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. C.
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 command completed (appears only after XX_A) XX_I CR LF command comprehended but cannot be executed XX _ ^ CR LF command comprehended but time overflow error appeared XX _ v CR LF command comprehended but the indication below the...
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 T_A CR LF - command accepted and in progress - command comprehended but tare range overflow appeared T_v CR LF - command accepted and in progress T_A CR LF...
18.4.4. Send the result immediately in basic unit Syntax: SI CR LF Possible answers: - command comprehended but cannot be executed at the SI_I CR LF moment - command accepted and in progress SI_A CR LF - mass value in basic unit is returned MASS FRAME Frame format: 7-15...
Example: S U CR LF – computer command S U _ A CR LF - command accepted and in progress S U _ _ _ - _ _ 1 7 2 . 1 3 5 _ N _ _ CR LF - command done, mass value in current unit is returned.
Frame format: 7-15 space stability space sign mass space unit 18.4.8. Switch off continuous transmission in basic unit Syntax: C0 CR LF Possible answers: C0_I CR LF - command comprehended but cannot be executed - command comprehended and executed C0_A CR LF 18.4.9.
18.4.11. Send all implemented commands Syntax: PC CR LF Possible answers: PC_- >_Z,T,S,SI,SU,SUI,C1,C0,CU1,CU0,PC – command executed, the indicator have sent all the implemented commands. 18.5. Manual printouts / automatic printouts Users can general manual or automatic printouts from the scale. Manual printouts can be performed after loading the pan and stabilizing indication by pressing Automatic printouts can be performed only after loading the pan...
Example 2: ? _ - _ _ _ _ 2 . 2 3 7 _ l b _ CR LF - the printout generated from the scale after pressing ENTER/PRINT. Example 3: ^ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 . 0 0 0 _ k g _ CR LF - the printout generated from the scale after pressing ENTER/PRINT.
18.7. Configuring printouts 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 19.
20. TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Connect to mains or Discharged batteries. change batteries Turning on does not work No batteries (not installed or Check the correctness of improperly installed) installation (polarization) The scale turns off „t1” set to „YES” (Power In „othr”...