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- Page 1 BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual BB200 Weighing Indicator Programming and User’s Manual B and B Scales Inc. P.O. Box 812 Santa Teresa, NM 88008 www.bbscales.com © B and B Scales Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2023 – B and B Scales, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual B and B Scales, Inc. is a registered trademark of B and B Scales, Inc. All other brand or product names within this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication.
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Important Safety Information Failure to follow warnings could result in serious injury or death. Some WARNING procedures described in this manual require work inside the indicator enclosure. These procedures are to be performed by qualified service personnel only. Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Information ......................3 Table of Contents ..........................4 List of Tables............................5 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ........................ 6 Indicator Configurations ........................6 Basic Features ............................. 6 Optional Features ..........................6 Technical Parameters .......................... -
Page 5: List Of Tables
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Navigating the Calibration and Programming Menus ..............21 Calibration and Programming Menus ....................22 Setting Up Scale Functions ......................23 CHAPTER 5. Output Formats ......................31 Remote Displays ..........................31 Sending Data to/from a PC ........................ 32 Serial Interface Reception Commands .................... -
Page 6: Chapter 1. Introduction
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION The BB-200 Family of Indicators is a group of general purpose weighing indicators that are designed for use in Agricultural and Industrial environments. Typical uses for this indicator include bench scales, floor scales, agricultural feeders, including cake feeders, auger or gravity fed box feeders, squeeze chute scales, single animal platform scales, calf table scales, and other agricultural applications. -
Page 7: Battery Information
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Images shown in millimeters. Note: The housing below depicts the indicator configuration that includes a rechargeable battery. The versions of this indicator without a batter do not have an extruded back panel. LP7510 Tare Zero... -
Page 8: Chapter 2. Installation
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION Power supply connection The indicator is powered by the included A/C adapter or by the optional 6v battery. Simply plug the adapter directly into the “DC” port on the indicator housing. This action also charges the battery, if equipped. -
Page 9: Communication Interface
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual B. Direct internal connection The signal cable for load cell (or the junction box) is connected to the Load cell terminal strip on the motherboard. To make this connection, 1. Open Weighing indicator back cover 2. -
Page 10: 4-20Ma Output (Optional)
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Ground interface Note: RS485 uses pin 2 and 5 for connection 3 Pin definition Internal connection Table 2: RS-232 Pin Definitions Pins Definitions Function Sending data RS232 Receiving data Ground RS485 output “A” port RS485 RS485 output ”B”... -
Page 11: Table 3: Relay Functions
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Resolution: 1/1000 • • Outside Load: 0-500Ω Connection: Outside connection: 4~20mA analog input + port connected to “1” pin of DB9 analog input - port connect with “6” pin of DB9. Testing : Connect the 4~20mA to the analog input module, then read the value of 4~20mA at analog input channel of an external computer. -
Page 12: Table 4: Checkweigh Port Settings
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual C33＝0 No output none comparison C33＝1 Weight Hi OK Low Zero comparison C33＝2 Stable weight Hi OK Low Zero C33＝3 Set point output Set point 1 Set point 2 Table 4: Checkweigh Port Settings Output port output condition definition... - Page 13 BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual DB9 pin definition port 1 pin output signal pin Out1 6 pin output signal pin Out1 2 pin output signal pin Out2 7pin output signal pin Out2 3 pin output signal pin Out3 8 pin output signal pin...
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Page 14: Chapter 3. Basic Operation
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual CHAPTER 3. Basic Operation This chapter describes the basic operation of the indicator. Keypad The indicator is available with either an Light Emitting Diode display panel (LED) or a Liquid Crystal Display display panel (LCD). Generally speaking, the LCD panel is better for outdoor use, as the characters are more visible. -
Page 15: Led Version
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual LED Version Table 7: LED Light Descriptions Symbol Meaning Weighing data Stable signal at ZERO pounds. weight is stable Gross Gross weight Net weight Tared Tare status Total Go to accumulation mode Hold Data hold Show the counting status... -
Page 16: Key Functions
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Key Functions The table below describes the functions of the keys in standard operating mode, for both the LED and LCD versions of the indicator. In programming mode, the keys have different functions, which are described in PROGRAMMING and CALIBRATION PROCEDURES. -
Page 17: Tare Operation
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual By default, when you power on the indicator it will show zero, even if there is weight on the indicator. This is preferable if you have a squeeze chute, platform, floor scale, or other scale that has a heavy platform. -
Page 18: Print
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Check the Accumulation Press simultaneously to show the number of weighments and the total weight of the items weighed. EXIT Accumulation Mode Press and hold the key for two seconds to exit Accumulate Mode. Print Press the key to print. -
Page 19: Count
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual C11 Menu Value Function C-40: Set the period of time between animals, when the scale is empty. Important: Some versions of this indicator do not have advanced hold functions. Navigate to C-11. If you are not able to set a value of 0 to 5, your indicator is not equipped with advanced hold. -
Page 20: Chapter 4. Programming And Calibration
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual CHAPTER 4. PROGRAMMING and CALIBRATION This indicator can be commercially Legal for Trade in all 50 states and Canada. If your scale is certified as Legal for Trade, the following procedures IMPORTANT must be performed by a technician who is licensed in your jurisdiction. -
Page 21: Calibration Lock
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Calibration Lock The BB-200 indicators have a switch on the motherboard that prevents you from entering calibration mode, as shown in the image below. This is so that the housing of the indicator can be sealed, preventing unauthorized access to the calibration menus. -
Page 22: Calibration And Programming Menus
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual For example, when you first enter Calibration Mode, you will see [C01]. Press “Print” and you will see [C01 1]. Press “Print” again to advance to the next menu, [C02], etc. When you are in Calibration Mode, use the keypad keys to navigate, as follows: Table 10: Keypad Navigation Function Increase the value or move the cursor up... -
Page 23: Setting Up Scale Functions
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Menu Name Description Possible Values Example / Notes Calibration proceed with So, to calibrate the scale at zero, simply zero empty the scale, change the 0 to 1 and (make sure calibration press PRINT. -
Page 24: Table 11: Indicator Menus And Functions
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Table 11: Indicator Menus and Functions Menu Name Description Possible Values Example / Notes 0 = do not sound The indicator sounds a warning warning tone tone during error conditions Warning Tone 1 = sound warning tone Automatically turn off the 0 = disable... - Page 25 BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Menu Name Description Possible Values Example / Notes C12=0 stop kg/lb conversion C12=1 kg/lb conversion C12=2 kg/lb/oz kg/lb conversion conversion (LCD only) Unit Conversion C12=3 kg/lb/lb:oz/oz conversion (LCD only) C12=4 kg/g conversion (LCD only) Upper Alarm Limits for Must be set within the...
- Page 26 BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Menu Name Description Possible Values Example / Notes 0 = Disable RS-232 Port 1 = Continuous Data Transmit for a remote display 2 = Send data only when Controls how data is sent from PRINT buttons is pressed RS-232 Port the RS-232 Port.
- Page 27 BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Menu Name Description Possible Values Example / Notes 0= disable zero tracking 0.5=±0.5d 1.0=±1.0d 2.0=±2.0d This function defines a dynamic 3.0=±3.0d range that the indicator will 4.0=±4.0d interpret as ZERO. For example, 5.0=±5.0d Automatic Zero Notes:...
- Page 28 BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Menu Name Description Possible Values Example / Notes 1= 1d 2=2d Sets the amount of change, in divisions, that the indicator 5=5d Standstill allows before locking in on a Range weight. 10=10d D= division 0= disable dynamic filter 1=1 digital filter strength...
- Page 29 BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Menu Name Description Possible Values Example / Notes Relay Output Setting Reserved 0 – 99 Communication Address Code Reserved 0-99 Wireless Communication Adjust the calibration for the 9.7000 to 9.9999 Gravity Setting effects of gravity for Calibration Adjust the settings for the effects...
- Page 30 BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Menu Name Description Possible Values Example / Notes C 42 Print Carriage Return Space Print 0= Do Not Print Date Date Print 1= Print Date 0= Do Not Print Time Time Print 1 = Print Time 0 = Do Not Print ID ID Number...
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Page 31: Chapter 5. Output Formats
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual CHAPTER 5. Output Formats 5. Output format Remote Displays Table 12: Continuous Output Format Output continuous format Table 13: Output State A State A Bits0,1,2 Decimal point position XXXXXX0 XXXXXXX XXXXX．X XXXX．XX XXX．XXX Bits3,4 Division... -
Page 32: Sending Data To/From A Pc
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Bits3 dynamic=1 Bits4 unit：lb=0, kg=1 Bits5 Constant 1 Bits6 Constant 0 Table 15: Output State C State C Bit2 Bit1 Bit0 unit Kg or lb Bit 3 printing=1 Extend Bit 4 display=1 Bit 5 Constant 1 Bit 6... -
Page 33: Serial Interface Reception Commands
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Serial Interface Reception Commands RS232COM serial interface can receive simple ASCII commands as follows: Table 16: Serial Interface Reception Commands Command NAME Function TARE Save and clear tare ZERO Zero gross weight PRINT Print the weight (See Below) G.W/N.W... -
Page 34: Pc Or Remote Display Continuous Sending Formats
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Gross XXX.X kg PC or Remote Display Continuous Sending Formats Second COM protocol is Second display continuous sending format. Copyright © 2023 – B and B Scales, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 34... -
Page 35: Chapter 6. Maintenance
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual CHAPTER 6. Maintenance Common Errors and Solutions Table 17: Common Errors and Solutions ERROR REASON SOLUTION 1. Overload 1. Reduce the weight if overloaded. 2. Bad load cell 2. Check each of the load cell cables to look for damage. You’ll UUUUUU connection or bad load get this error if you have rodent damage or other cable issues. -
Page 36: Restoring The Indicator To Factory Defaults
BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual 1. Protect the indicator from direct sunlight 2. Ensure you have a good connection between the load cells and the indicator. 3. Do not operate the indicator near an electric field or a magnetic field. 4. - Page 37 BB-200 Weighing Indicator – Programming and User’s Manual Parameter Instruction Default Value Inner code Date setting Time setting Serial interface data output Serial interface Baud rate 3（9600） Zero manually Initial zero Zero tracking range 0．5 Zero tracking time Overload range Negative range Standstill time Standstill range...
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