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Easy Reference: Model name of the scale: Serial number of the unit: Software revision number (Displayed when power is first turned on): Date of Purchase: Name of the supplier and place:...
INTRODUCTION The IPSW-400 provides the user with the electronics necessary to build • an accurate, fast, versatile weighing system. • Functions include, weighing, check weighing, parts counting, animal weighing and percent weighing. • The system includes automatic zero tracking, audible alarm for check- weighing, semi-automatic tare and an accumulation facility that allows individual weights or counts to be stored and the total recalled.
INSTALLATION LOCATING THE SCALE The scale should not be placed in a location that will reduce the accuracy. Avoid extremes of temperature. Do not place in direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents. Avoid unsuitable tables or surfaces. ...
4.0 Key Specifications Sets the zero point for all subsequent weighing. The display shows zero. [Tare/↵] Tares the scale. Stores the weight currently on the scale as tare value, subtracts the tare value from the gross weight and shows the results. A secondary function, is of “Enter”...
DISPLAYS The LCD display will show a value and a unit to the right of the digits. In addition the LED’s above the display will show when a weight is below or above check-weighing limits. Other symbols will show when a weight has been tared (NET) the scale is at zero and stable, if a value has been stored in memory or when the animal weighing function has been enabled.
TARING Zero the scale by pressing the [0/Esc] key if necessary. The “ZERO” indicator will be ON. 0 Place a container on the platform, a value for its weight will be displayed. Press the [Tare/↵] key to tare the scale. The weight that was displayed is stored as the tare value and that value is subtracted from the display, leaving zero on the display.
WEIGHING A SAMPLE To determine the weight of a sample, first tare the empty container if it is to be used and then place the sample in the container. The display will show the net weight of the sample and the units of weight currently in use. CHANGING THE WEIGHING UNITS To change the weighing units, press the [Unit/Mode] key.
The display will now show a flashing unit which can be increased or decreased using the ⭡ or ⭣ directional keys. Once you have set the desired sample size, press the [Tare/↵] key. From here you will return to the main piece counting display which will show the number of pieces assigned to the weight on the scale.
For checkweighing in parts counting mode, use the directional buttons ⭡ or ⭣, scroll through to the parts counting mode, “Count” will be shown on the display. Press [Tare/↵] to confirm and follow the same process as outlined above. 6.7.1 Relay outputs and checkweighing The relay outputs are open collector drivers to control an external relay.
The Check-weighing function can be set up during Weighing or Parts Counting by entering values as Low or/and High Limits keyed in by the user. The limits are displayed in kg (or Lb) or pcs respectively. Checkweighing during Parts Counting To disable the Check-Weighing function enter zero into both limits by pressing the [Func/Set] key when the current limits values are displayed during the setting procedure, then pressing [Tare/↵] to store the zero values.
PERCENT WEIGHING The scale can be set to perform percent weighing. The scale will use a mass on the platform as the 100% reference weight. Press the [Func/Set] key to select the weighing mode. Using the directional buttons ⭡ or ⭣, scroll through to the percentage ...
6.10 ANIMAL (D ) WEIGHING YNAMIC The scale can be set to animal (dynamic) weighing for weighing any items that are unstable or may move. The scale will use a special filter to minimise the effects of any movement while the moving animal or unstable samples are on the scale.
To weigh a second subject press the [0/Esc] key and the display will show “LOAD” and the function will be ready for a new measurement, if necessary to zero the display, press the [0/Esc] key again, and then place the next animal on the scale. The scale will detect the new weight and hold it as before.
be locked for 2 seconds. The display will show the “Hold” symbol while the display is locked. After the 2 seconds delay, the display will now show “UNLOAD”. Remove one of the animal or items, and press [Tare/↵] key to calculate the weight of the removed animal or item.
USER PARAMETERS Pressing the [Func/Set] key and holding for 2 seconds during normal operation allows the user to access the parameters for customising the scale. The parameters are split into 2 groups: Scale parameters (pressing [Func/Set] will access this automatically). RS-232 parameters (can be accessed by selecting the ‘rs 1’...
Parameter Description Options Default setting Time Set Time. Enter the time manually. 00:00:00 Date Set date format and settings. Enter the date format and mm:dd:yy Format date then the numeric value changed when the display manually. shows mmddyy, ddmmyy or yymmdd pressing [Pcs/ ] key, then enter the...
RS-232 PARAMETERS This group of parameters can be set by the user for setting the RS-232 active or not, baud rate, printing mode, accumulation mode, RS-232 language, and user or scale ID numbers. Pressing the [Func/Set] key and holding for 2 seconds during normal operation allows the user to access the parameters.
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7.2.1 Print settings Parameter Description Options Default Values or setting [baud rate] Baud Rate 1200 9600 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 [Language] Select Language EnGLis (English) EnGLis FrEnCH (French) GErmAn (German) SPAn (Spanish) Portug (Portuguese) Itail (Italian) [Accumulation] Enable or disable the Accumulation [Printing Printing Mode- Manual...
Scale will perform the following, depending on the Accumulation and Print Settings: ACCUMULATION AC on AC Off SETTINGS PRINT SETTINGS Accumulate print Print automatically, AUto automatically Do not accumulate Accumulate and Print only Print when [Print/M+/Esc] key is when [Print/M+/Esc] key pressed, pressed.
BATTERY OPERATION • The scale can be operated from the battery if desired. The battery life can be up to 90 hours depending on the load cells used and how the backlight is used. • When the battery needs charging a symbol on the display will show less bars in the battery symbol.
RS-232 INTERFACE The IPSW-400 is supplied with bi-directional RS-232 interface as standard. The scale when connected to a printer or computer outputs the weight with the selected weighing unit through the RS-232 interface. Specifications: RS‐232 output of weighing data ASCII code 9600 Baud (user selectable) 8 data bits No Parity RS-232 serial interface is a plug as figure 1 shows: 1: Pin GND, Signal Ground 2: Pin RXD, Received Data...
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DATA FORMAT - COMPLETE WEIGHT <cr><lf> <cr><lf> Date 12/09/2006 <cr><lf> Time 14:56:27 <cr><lf> <cr><lf> If ID is zero, it is left blank Scale ID 123456 <cr><lf> User ID 234567 <cr><lf> <cr><lf> Net Wt. (or Gross Wt.) Net Wt 1.234 Kg <cr><lf>...
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DATA FORMAT – PEAK HOLD <cr><lf> <cr><lf> Date 12/09/2006 <cr><lf> Time 14:56:27 <cr><lf> <cr><lf> Scale ID 123456 <cr><lf> User ID 234567 <cr><lf> <cr><lf> Peak Holt Wt. 1.500 Kg <cr><lf> <cr><lf> <cr><lf> <cr><lf> <cr><lf> DATA FORMAT – ANIMAL <cr><lf> <cr><lf> Date 12/09/2006 <cr><lf>...
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DATA FORMAT – SIMPLE <cr><lf> <cr><lf> Net Wt. 1.500 Kg <cr><lf> <cr><lf> Hold Wt. 1000kg Peak holt wt. 1000kg Animal wt. 1000kg Ref. wt. 1000kg Percent 150.00% <cr><lf> Unit wt. 1.0234g Pieces 1000 <cr><lf> <cr><lf> <cr><lf> DATA FORMAT- CONTINUOUS OUTPUT- NORMAL WEIGHING: ST or US for STable or UnStable, ST,GROSS 1.234 Kg <cr><lf>...
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NOTE: 1. The accumulated total will not be sent to the RS-232 when the continuous print is turned on. 2. The continuous print will only be for the current weight and the display data. 3. In other languages the format is the same but the text will be in the language selected.
INPUT COMMANDS FORMAT The scale can be controlled with the following commands. Press the [Enter] key on the PC after each command. T<cr><lf> Tares the scale to display the net weight. This is the same as pressing [Tare/↵]. Z<cr><lf> Sets the zero point for all subsequent weighing. The display shows zero.
10.0 CALIBRATION IPSW-400 scales can be calibrated using either metric or pound weights, depending on the weighing unit in use before calibration. The display will show either "kg" or "lb" to identify the weights expected. The scale can be calibrated using the following procedure: ...
11.0 ERROR CODES ERROR DESCRIPTION SUGGESTIONS CODES - -oL - - Over-range Remove weight from the scale. If the problem persists contact your dealer or Adam Equipment for assistance. Err 1 Time Setting Error Enter time using correct format and reasonable values. Format: hh:mm:ss Err 2 Date Setting Error...
12.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES If you need to order any spare parts and accessories, contact your supplier or Adam Equipment. A partial list of such items is as follows- Power Supply Module Printer, etc. Replacement Battery 13.0 SERVICE INFORMATION This manual covers the details of operation.
WARRANTY STATEMENT Cole Parmer offers Limited Warranty (Parts and Labour) for any components that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty starts from the date of delivery. During the warranty period, should any repairs be necessary, the purchaser must inform its supplier or Cole Parmer Company.
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WEEE 2012/19/EU This device may not be disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements. Disposal of batteries (if fitted) must conform to local laws and restrictions. Cet appareil ne peut être éliminé avec les déchets ménagers. L’élimination de la batterie doit être effectuée conformément aux lois et restrictions locales. Dieses Gerät nicht mit dem Hausmüll entsorgt. Dispositivo no puede ser desechado junto con los residuos domésticos Dispositivo non può essere smaltito nei rifiuti domestici. FCC / IC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE EMC VERIFICATION STATEMENT NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and Canadian ICES‐003/NMB‐003 regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will ...
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