Related Manuals for Doran Scales PC-400
Summary of Contents for Doran Scales PC-400
- Page 1 Model PC-400 Portion Control Scale Operator’s Manual Doran Scales, Inc. 1315 Paramount Pkwy Batavia, IL 60510 1-800-262-6844 www.doranscales.com Man. #233 Manual Revision 0.1...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1. Unpacking and Installation ............. 1 Unpacking: ................................1 Installation: ................................1 Electrical Connections:..............................1 Care & Cleaning: ...............................1 Section 2. Scale Operations Guide ............2 Display Functions:..............................2 Basic Weighing: ................................2 Units Select:................................2 Battery: ..................................2 Power:..................................2 Section 3. Setup and Calibration Guide..........3 Power connections:..............................3 RS-232 Connections:..............................3 Calibration and Parameter Setup: ..........................3... -
Page 4: Section 2. Scale Operations Guide
Turn the scale on or off by pressing ON/OFF. Automatic Sleep Function: The PC-400 has a feature called “Auto Shut-down” that turns the scale off after a preset time of no activity. This helps conserve battery life. The preset time is selectable from 1 minute to 60 minutes or it can be disabled so the scale remains on continuously. -
Page 5: Section 3. Setup And Calibration Guide
RS-232 Connections: The PC-400 has a standard RS-232 output. To use this feature, the optional RS- 232 cable is needed. Plug one end of the RS-232 connector into the RJ-12 connector located on the rear of the scale. Attach the other end to your computer or printer. -
Page 6: Analog Setup
4) Place full capacity (2lbs for the 2.2lb scale and 12lbs for the 13.2lb scale) on the platter and press ZERO. Wait for the scale to count down from “7” to “0. If the scale detects motion, the count will restart. When finished, the scale will return to the weigh mode. -
Page 7: Section 4. Battery
When the scale is fully charged, all four dots will remain on. It takes approximately four hours to completely recharge the battery. The PC-400 can be used while it is being recharged. 3. The scale is ready to use, powered by the fully recharged battery. -
Page 8: Section 5. Parameter Setup
To exit the setup mode, press and release the UNITS button until the scale returns to the weight mode. NOTE: No setup information is saved until the PC-400 exits the setup mode. A power failure while in the Setup Mode will cause changes to be lost. -
Page 9: Section 6. Setup Menus Explained
Section 6. Setup Menus Explained Resoluton (divisions) Setup Menu Select Scale Capacity (lbs) # of scale displayed divisions is 2500. (default for 5lb and 10lb scales.) # of scale displayed divisions is 5000. # of scale displayed divisions is 10000. (default for 2lb scales.) Capacity Setup Menu Select Scale Capacity (lbs) -
Page 10: Auto Off Mode
Auto Off Mode Auto Off Mode The amount of time before the scale will shut off, if not in use. (Stays on if plugged in.) -
Page 11: Data Output
Data Output d.o. Controls when information is ↑ transmitted from the scaleT1.iT0 0 s1.iT0 Data Outped from the scal 0.8 F 0.8 7.36 676.872 75.78 16.128 ref5091 T11 Data Outp20.8 0.8 scA.111.988 698.9 694.2241 Tm0 0 0 scn-0.02on 722Prints every stabT0weight.7.36 691143 bits per second)7.36 691143o.339.73166.mat0.m004 0 0 8 ref339.764 91.6680.mat 0 0 84 01.339.73166.mat0.m... -
Page 12: Startup Units
Startup Units UNITS ↑... -
Page 13: Section 7. Data Communications
Section 7. Data Communications Introduction to data communications: In the PC-400, data is sent to a printer or computer by using “asynchronous serial data communications.” Data is broken up and sent one piece at a time to the printer or computer. In spite of this apparent simplicity, a basic understanding of serial data communications is needed when setting up the PC- 400. -
Page 14: Printer Modes
The number of bits sent by the PC-400 is controlled by the data bits, parity and stop bit configuration. The PC-400 is factory set for eight bits, no parity and one stop bit. This means that the eight bits following the start bit will be data, followed by a stop bit. -
Page 15: Data Output Format
Data Output Format: In order for the serial data sent from the PC-400 to be useful, the data must be organized so that it is easy to read. To accomplish this, the PC-400 arranges the displayed data with additional text to indicate the active units and to indicate the presence of motion during the reading. - Page 16 “F0” Print String Definition for Each Weight Unit: Pounds STX | POL | WEIGHT| SP | lb | SP | ST | CR | LF Pou7 0 O unceT2 1 Tf1 0 . 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 8 1 4 4 6 8 3 . 0 6 4 5 7 . T . . 8 0 D a 0 ” Pri8 1 Tm0 . 0 1 W E I G H T | S P | lb | S P | S T | CR o z | m TT8 pso0 6 8 x T ( P ou0 c 7 P OL | h s 0 . 0 0 0 s o0 6 8 “ P 4 0 0 0 0 6 4 5 7 . T . e . f 1 . 0 1 . 1 t S t ring D e finition...
- Page 17 Pounds STX | POL | WEIGHT| SP | LB | ST | CR | LF Ounces STX | POL | WEIGHT| SP | OZ | ST | CR | LF...
-
Page 18: Bi-Directional Communications
“SP” Print String Definition for Each Weight Unit: Pounds FR”L1” | LF | ? | LF | POL | WEIGHT | LF | lb | LF | GS | LF | ST | LF | POL | WEIGHT2 | LF | kg | LF | P1,1 | LF Ounces FR”L1”... -
Page 19: Section 8. Specifications
Section 8. Specifications Model PC-400 Resolution: 2500d, 5000d or 10000d Power Supply: Wall Transformer output: (scale input) 12VDC, 300mA Neg. (-) center Internal, rechargeable battery Display: 0.66” high LCD Displayed units: lb, oz, kg, g and lb-oz Indicator Capacities: 2, 5 and 10 lbs... -
Page 20: Section 9. Troubleshooting
Section 9. Troubleshooting General problem resolution: Problem: What to Do or Check: Weight reading will not repeat or Make sure that the scale platter is not scale does not return to zero when rubbing or touching the scale cover. Verify weight is removed. - Page 21 Error Messages: Error Message: What to do or check: “Er EP” The setup parameters loaded in nonvolatile memory have become corrupted. Verify scale parameters and calibrate.
- Page 22 Error Messages (cont.): Error Message: What to do or check: “SPnL” Raw counts for the span calibration is too low. Refer to the “Analog Setup” section for raw count ranges. “SPnH” Raw counts for the span calibration is too high. Refer to the “Analog Setup”...
- Page 23 Doran’s liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product and in no event shall Doran Scales, Inc. be liable for consequential or indirect damages to equipment or personnel. Nor shall Doran Scales.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the PC-400 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers