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.
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15. WORK MODES ............................40 15.1. Setting accessibility of operation modes................... 40 15.2. Selecting quantity of operation modes ....................41 15.3. Counting pieces of the same mass ....................42 15.4. +/- control referring to the inscribed standard mass ................. 44 15.5.
1. INTENDED USE Scales are designed for fast and precise measurements of weighed loads masses and direct commercial settlements. Tarring in full weighing range enables to determine net mass of weighed loads. Functions: • backlight of display • level of filtration •...
2. PRECAUTIONS 2.1. Maintenance A. Please, read carefully this user manual before and use the device according to its intended use. B. Devices that are to be withdrawn from usage should be sent back to the producer or in case of own utilization do it according to the law. 2.2.
Notice: Some symbols on accumulators identify harmful elements/compounds: Pb = lead, Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury. 2.2.1. Power supply of weighing indicators in plastic casings Indicators in plastic casing are intended to be supplied from a power adapter or from NiMH rechargeable battery pack (standard equipment). New rechargeable batteries should be formatted according to the description in the chapter 14.4.4.
• 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.
5. ASSEMBLY AND LEVELLING 5.1. Assembly of scales 5.1.1. 4 load cell platform scales Before installing remove the transport protection. Screw in levelling feet to mandrels placed in load cells 5.1.2. Ramp scales Before setting the scale mount the steel camping ring (2) to the basis of feet (1) using expanding ring (3) and then screw in the basis of the foot (1) in the mandrel (4).
5 - nut 6 - washer 7 – centring washer 8 - anchor 5.2. Levelling the scale Level scale by means of turning levelling feet and external level indicator. Put the pads under the regulation legs and observe the level condition indicator.
7. KEYPAD 8. KEYS’ FUNCTIONS Switching on/off Function key (operation mode selection) Sending a weighing result to RS232 Zeroing Tarring Notice: After pressing keys’ functions changes. The way of operation in this mode is described in details further in this manual. - 16 -...
9. INSCRIPTIONS ON THE DISPLAY Text string Description Filter level Transmission baud rate bAud Piece counting +/- control according to a standard mass HiLo rEPL Automatic printout StAb The condition of printing data Auto Autozero correction Power save – time to switch off while no operation Latch of the max measurement Totalizing Weighing animals...
10. USER MENU 10.1. 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...
10.2. Browsing user menu Use scale’s keys to move inside the menu. 10.2.1. 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...
11. 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. Special line scales should be loaded with intended loads: • For ramp scales (hand trucks used in meat industry) the platform should be matched to the trucks with maximum weight and the wheels were close to the load-bearing sections: •...
• For four load cell platform scales (pit version) – loads carried and weighed together with trucks: − Total weight of the truck and its load cannot exceed the maximum value of the scale range, − Trucks are allowed to drive through without braking and accelerating with the maximum speed 2km/h, −...
Notice: Tarring cannot be performer when a negative or zero value is being displayed. In such case <Err3> appears on the display and short audible signal will be emitted. 11.2. Inscribing tare value You can also inscribe a tare value. While in weighings mode press: •...
11.3. Zeroing To ZERO the scale press: The scale will display zero and following pictograms: Zeroing is only possible within the scope of ±2% of full scale. While zeroing outside the scope of ±2% you will see <Err2>. Zeroing is possible only in stable state.
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• press , until the expected unit appears on the display: 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, •...
11.6. Temporarily selected unit This function is used to set weight unit the scale will use temporarily until the next power off or next selection. Procedure: • Press and then: • After you select the unit you want come back to weighing procedure. Options: A.
12.1. Setting a filtering level Procedure: • Enter the submenu <P1.rEAd> and then: 1 - 4 - level of filtering • By pressing select the filtering level you need Notice: Filtering level influences the time of stabilization. The higher the filtering level is the longer stabilization time is needed.
Fnnd - filter disabled Fnnd YES - filter enabled Return to weighing: See - 10.2.2. 12.3. 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.
Procedure: • Enter the submenu <P1.rEAd> and then: Fnnd - filter disabled Fnnd YES - filter enabled Return to weighing: See - 10.2.2. 12.4. Tare function This parameters enables users to configure a tare function. Procedure: • Enter the submenu <P1.rEAd> and then: - 28 -...
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tArA AtAr automatic tare function on and is stored in balance memory after unplugging it from mains (Description of function operating point 15.6 automatic tare) tArA automatic tare function off (user can turn on operating of automatic tare F6 AtAr – till unplugging the balance from mains) tArA tArF...
13. 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 10.2.2. 13.2. Minimal mass threshold This function is necessary while working with automatic tare or automatic operation or weighing animals.
Return to weighing: see 10.2.2. 13.4. 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;...
14. 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 10.2. 14.1. 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 10.2.2. 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. 14.1.2. 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.
14.2. “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 10.2.2. 14.3. 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 10.2.2. 14.4. 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. 14.4.2. 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 10.2.2. 15.2. 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.
15.3. 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.
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• 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.
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• 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. 15.5. 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. 15.5.2. 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. 15.6. 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: •...
15.7. 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, •...
15.8.1. 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: 15.8.2. Totalizing procedure • Enter <Add> function according to ch. 15.8.1, •...
• 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 .
15.9. 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 13.2), 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: •...
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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 - 55 -...
• The program returns to the following window: Return to weighing: • Press 15.10.2. Selecting a tare value from the memory • Enter <tArE> function according to the ch. 15.10.1 of the manual, • The program goes to displaying the first value from the selection of tare values <tArE 0>...
16. USER CALIBRATION Only for non-verified scales Confirmation of high accuracy of weighing requires periodical correcting of calibration factors in the scale memory – this is adjustment of the scale. Calibration should be performed when we start weighing or dynamic change of temperature occurs.
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• 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 •...
16.2. Start mass adjustment If the scale does not require the full calibration process sit is possible to adjust only a new start mass. Procedure: • Enter the submenu <P6.CAL> and then: • The display will show the following information •...
• Return to weighing performing the procedure of saving parameters. Caution: If the start mass adjustment lasts longer than 15 the <Err8> message will be displayed and short audible signal will be emitted. Press to perform calibration again with more stable ambient conditions! 17.
18. COOPERATION WITH COMPUTER Sending weighing results to the computer can be done: - manually after pressing key, after function activating or sending an - in continuous way appropriate command, After stabilizing the indication - automatically - on the request from the computer After sending a control command These scales can cooperate with „EDYTOR WAG”...
19. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL 19.1. 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. 19.3. Respond message format After sending a request message you can receive: XX_A CR LF command accepted and in progress XX_D CR LF...
19.4.2. 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. 19.4.5. 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 .
19.4.11. 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...
19.4.14. Unlock the scale keyboard Syntax: K0 CR LF Possible answers: K0_OK CR LF – command in progress 19.4.15. 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 - 71 -...
20. 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...
22. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT • Computer cable for PUE C/31 - P0108, • Computer cable for PUE C/31H, PUE C/31H/Z - P0259, • EPSON printer cable for PUE C/31 - P0151, • EPSON printer cable for PUE C/31H, PUE C/31H/Z - P0261, •...