Fidelity Measurement DC-29 Operation Manual

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DC-29
Dual Counting Indicator
Operation Manual (Full Version)
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS INSTRUMENT
Specifications subject to change without prior notice
V270 February 2025

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  • Page 1 DC-29 Dual Counting Indicator Operation Manual (Full Version) PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS INSTRUMENT Specifications subject to change without prior notice V270 February 2025...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Content ................................3 Cautions ................................9 1. Reminders ............................... 9 1.1 Metrological Legislation ..........................9 1.2 Seal & Serial Number ..........................9 1.3 Placing the Weighing Platform ........................9 1.4 Support & Service ............................9 2. Specifications ..............................10 3.
  • Page 4 8.4 Heartbeat Connection Check Function for WIFI & LAN................31 8.5 Android and iOS APP ..........................32 8.5.1 Settings when Using App via WIFI Connection ................. 32 8.5.2 Settings when Using App via Bluetooth Connection ................. 32 9. Basic Operation ............................. 32 9.1 Power Instrument On and Off ........................
  • Page 5 10.4.5 Relay output ............................ 38 10.5 Memory Accumulation ..........................38 10.5.1 Memory accumulation settings ......................38 10.5.2 Manual accumulation ........................38 10.5.3 Automatic accumulation ........................38 10.5.4 When data is accumulated to memory .................... 39 10.5.5 Memory recall and clearance ......................39 10.5.6 Dual platform accumulation rules ....................
  • Page 6 12.1 Save Current Operation Settings/Parameters to Customized Setting PLU ........... 44 12.2 Recall Operation Settings/Parameters from Customized Setting PLU ..........44 12.2.1 By Instrument keyboard ........................44 12.2.2 By Execution Command ........................44 12.3 Clear Customized Setting PLU ......................45 12.3.1 By Instrument keyboard ........................
  • Page 7 A.2 Output Formats Tables ..........................56 Appendix B: Customized PC Output Protocol ....................58 B.1 Customized PC Output Protocol Setting Procedures ................58 B.2 Customized PC Output Content Table..................... 59 Appendix C: Lab 1 Output Formats ........................61 C.1 Predefined Lab 1 Print Format ........................ 61 C.2 Customized Lab 1 Output Formats ......................
  • Page 8 M.2 Customized Setting PLU Related Command Table ................81 M.3 System & Operation Parameter Setting Commands ................82 Appendix N: - Management Report Output Commands..................85 N.1 Report Output Commands Table ......................85 N.2 Relationship between ABSN (Alibi Memory Address Number) and ABNR (Alibi Record Number) ..86 N.2.1 About Alibi Memory Address Number (ABSN) ..................
  • Page 9: Cautions

    Cautions • The instrument is neither explosion-proof nor waterproof. • Avoid opening the instrument as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Always contact your dealer for service. • Do not place this instrument in locations with excessive shock, vibration, or extreme temperatures (before or after installation).
  • Page 10: Specifications

    2. Specifications Description Platform #1 (P1) Platform #2 (P2, Optional) Capacity & Readability Free Setting Weighing Range Single Range, Dual Range, Dual Interval Weight Units kg, g • Display #1: 6 x 36mm LCD Numeric Digits • Displays Display #2: 6 x 17mm LCD Numeric Digits •...
  • Page 11: Panel And Keys

    3. Panel and Keys...
  • Page 12: Key Board Description

    3.1 Key Board Description Function Description Description Normal Operation Internal Function Setting [On/Off] Power instrument on or off. Quit without saving and power off.  When F31 = P.F.: Shift among P1, P2 and P1+P2. [PF/Set] Go to the next parameter or function. ...
  • Page 13: Display Panel Description

    3.2 Display Panel Description Name Description LCD2 Displays the weight value. (When under dual weighing range/interval mode) Visible when Indicator operating in the first weighing range (W (When under dual weighing range/interval mode) Visible when Indicator operating in the second weighing range (W (When under dual platform configuration) P1 Indicator Indicates current or accumulated results of Platform 1 (P1).
  • Page 14: Connection Points

    Lower Case Indicator Visible when lower case letter entry is in effect. Red color: Recharging battery,  Charge Status Indicator  Green color: Charging completed. 4. Connection Points 4.1 Connection Pins & Plugs Name Description Connect external power adapter (DC 12V, 1A, center DC Jack Input for Indicator positive).
  • Page 15: P1 Load Cell Connector Pin Assignment Table

    4.2 P1 Load Cell Connector Pin Assignment Table Notes Pin # Pin Assignment Excitation +ve Remote Sense +ve  Apply both the 4/6-wire load cell jumpers on Excitation -ve the mainboard when using a 4-wire load cell.  Remove both the 4/6-wire load cell jumpers Remote Sense -ve from the mainboard when using a 6-wire load Signal +ve...
  • Page 16: Power Adaptor, Built-In Batteries And Recharging

    5. Power Adaptor, Built-In Batteries and Recharging 5.1 Power Adapter Always use the power adapter supplied with this instrument to avoid unrecoverable damage to the device. 5.2 Before Plugging in the Power Adapter to the Electricity Grid Double-check if the input voltage marked on the adapter matches the electricity grid. If not, do not plug it in and contact your dealer immediately.
  • Page 17: How To Enter & Select Internal Function

    6.2 How to Enter & Select Internal Function Depends on F31 settings: • If F31 is = P.F.: Power off instrument and power on again. During countdown process, press [@QTY]. • If F31 is = Set: Press [PF/Set] during normal operation status. Instrument displays F1 and is now in internal function mode.
  • Page 18: Internal Function Table

    6.5 Internal Function Table Parameters / Note Description Default = Press [Print/M+] to set offset value to zero when unloaded. Then add load on the platform to observe the span value of load applied. • LCD2 represents the million digits of the AD value. •...
  • Page 19 Time HH/MM/SS To change time, press [Print/M+], then enter a new value and press [Print/M+]. System (F7~F37) ** NO Initialization • Press [PF/Set] to shift between NO and YES and press [Print/M+] to confirm. • If YES is selected, press [1] when “SURE?” is displayed. Instrument shows Done when initialization is completed. Auto Power Off ** 5 Other...
  • Page 20 • When F79 is set to Off, this internal function is not accessible. Filter Strength and AD ** 5 Conversion Speed Press [MR] or [PF/Set] to select: - a. 1 (strongest filter) for bad working environment where vibration, wind flow… etc. affect stable reading, b.
  • Page 21 K_beep (Keypad buzzer) S_beep (System buzzer) M_Beep (Alibi Memory buzzer) Function Buzzer (**On/Off) (**On/Off) (**On/Off) To enable and disable a specific function buzzer: - 1. Press [MR] or [PF/Set] until the preferred parameter is displayed. 2. Press [Print/M+] to save and go to the next function buzzer. 3.
  • Page 22 c. In multi-instrument application with the same RS485 network, each machine should have a unique machine ID number. d. Group number can be considered as production line number in multi-instrument application. e. The machine ID and group number entered will be carried out automatically on output formats Lab 2 ~ Lab 5. Setting procedures: - 1.
  • Page 23 Near Zero value is useful for dynamic weight check applications to bypass unnecessary Lo alarm during uploading and unloading process. Notes: - • Value entered valid only when Check function is activated. • Near zero weight value can be any value between 20d and Lo limit. •...
  • Page 24 (Input 1) (Input 2) (Input 3) 1 of the below 7 input parameters can be assigned to each external input. • ZEro = [Zero] • tAre = [Tare] • Print = [Print/M+] • ACC-Mr = [MR] • CLEAr = [CE/x10] •...
  • Page 25 • Net Weight of the individual transaction, • Tare weight of individual transaction, • Gross weight of individual transaction. b. All = All the 16 below-mentioned report detail will also be outputted. If All is selected, instrument returns to F33. c.
  • Page 26 Report Output Criteria & ** ALL (Only transactions fulfil the selected criteria of the Date Range (Output all transactions of the specified date range) specified selection will be outputted) 2 report output criteria are available: - • All = All data of the selected date duration will be outputted. •...
  • Page 27 • If Day is selected, input the requested date value and press [Print/M+] to output. • If Month is selected, input the first date of the requested month value (e.g., 19.12.01 for the month of December 2019) and press [Print/M+] to output.
  • Page 28: Recommended Setting Procedures For User

    7. Recommended Setting Procedures for User 1. Power off instrument and remove power adaptor. 2. Set all jumpers according to Paragraph 1 Main Board Layout. 3. Connecting load cell platform / junction box. Notes: • For single-platform configuration: Connect to P1. •...
  • Page 29: Uart Transmission Type & Assigned Comport No. Table

    8.1 UART Transmission Type & Assigned Comport No. Table UART # Transmission Type Connected to Comport # Remark UART 0 RS232 Comport 0 Standard UART 1 RS232 Comport 1 Standard RS485/TTL Contact dealer for support Optional UART 2 Bluetooth N.A. Optional WIFI N.A.
  • Page 30: Parameters Table For Pc & Command & Scanner

    8.2 Parameters Table for PC & Command & Scanner Step Set Item Parameters SCANER 1200 ~ 921600 in 12 steps Baud Rate ■ ■ ■ Default = 115200 None / Odd / Even Parity ■ ■ ■ Default = None 7 / 8 Data Length ■...
  • Page 31: Heartbeat Connection Check Function For Wifi & Lan

    Note E: Minimum weight value to be transmitted. Instrument will not generate any output if the actual weight is less than the minimum output weight selected here. Note F: Output format description: • Lab 1 = Output in landscape direction. Refer to Appendix C for more information. •...
  • Page 32: Android And Ios App

    8.5 Android and iOS APP Android and iOS App are available to work with this instrument: • For Android App: Visit Google Play and search for aConnect. • For iOS App: Visit Apple App Store and search for FMDirect. These Apps support both Bluetooth and WIFI connection. 8.5.1 Settings when Using App via WIFI Connection 1.
  • Page 33: Operator Code

    7. Then press [Print/M+] to enter, 8. At this point, instrument is in weighing mode and is ready for operation. 9.3 Operator Code If F28 is set to Yes, instrument will ask for operator code input during power on countdown process. •...
  • Page 34: Repetitive / Multiple Tare

    a. Off: Manual Tare b. Auto: Instrument will assume the first stable weight (≥ 20d or 20d ) applied is a container and will then tare off the weight of it automatically. When container is removed and gross weight result is zero, tare effect will be cancelled automatically.
  • Page 35: Inputting Numbers, Letters, Symbols By Keyboard

    9.13 Inputting Numbers, Letters, Symbols by Keyboard This instruction supports numbers, letters and some select symbols entries through keyboard. To enable symbol and letter entry through keyboard, set F30 to Yes. Default setting for letter is = upper case, to change to lower case letter, press [Check]. Lower case indicator appears to denote lower case letter entry is in effect.
  • Page 36: Sampling Method

    2. Unit weight entered is then displayed on LCD3 10.1.2 Sampling method This method is used when the unit weight is not known. Procedures: 1. Apply samples with known quantity on weighing platform. 2. Enter quantity through numeric keys, then press [@QTY]. 3.
  • Page 37: Check Function

    10.4 Check Function 8 9 10 Check function is used to compare current weighing or counting result with the preset Lo and Hi Limit. The comparison results (Lo, OK, Hi) will then be displayed in different backlight colors with or without buzzer Check results are also sent to Control Output Port Check functions accept various values value and targets for P1 and P2.
  • Page 38: Check Function Priority Rules For Dual Platform (Pa) Operation

    10.4.4 Check Function priority rules for dual platform (PA) operation Instrument follows the below priority rule numbers to determine the Lo and Hi check limits for dual platform (PA) operation. The platform with larger capacity. The platform with larger division value. P1 when both platforms have the identical capacity and division settings.
  • Page 39: When Data Is Accumulated To Memory

    10.5.4 When data is accumulated to memory When a result is accumulated to memory: • Instrument displays “n____x” on LCD3. • M+ Indicator appears to indicate that memory contains stored data. “x” means the total number of transactions accumulated to memory. •...
  • Page 40: Quick Plus

    11. Quick PLUs This instrument is equipped with 10 quick PLUs for each for the below. Some of these quick PLUs may accept various values for P1 and P2. If it is the case, settings for P1 and P2 are independent to each other. Unit weight Quantity check limit (Quick PLU settings for P1 and P2 are independent to each other) Weight check limit (Quick PLU settings for P1 and P2 are independent to each other)
  • Page 41: Recall Quantity Check Limit From Quick Plu

    11.2.2 Recall quantity check limit from quick PLU Procedures: If more than one weighing platform is used, shift to the preferred platform # by pressing [PF/Set]. During normal operation status, press [Qty] then [Check] then [PLU] Instrument displays Recall on LCD1. Press the preferred quick PLU number (0~9), then press [Print/M+].
  • Page 42: Recall Preset Tare Value From Quick Plu

    11.4.2 Recall preset tare value from quick PLU Procedures: If more than one weighing platform is used, shift to the preferred platform # by pressing [PF/Set]. During normal operation status, press [0] then press [Tare]. Instrument displays Recall on LCD1. Press the preferred quick PLU number (0~9), then press [Print/M+].
  • Page 43: Applying Blank Product Code And Product Description

    11.5.4 Applying blank product code and product description To apply blank customer code and customer description: During normal operation status, long press numeric number key 0. Press [PF/Set] or [MR] until P Code appears on LCD1 and press [Print/M+]. Instrument displays PLU = 00 on LCD3. Press [Print/M+] to confirm.
  • Page 44: Customized Setting Plus For Operation Settings & Parameters

    Instrument displays Clear on LCD3. At this point, customer code and customer description effect is cancelled. 12. Customized Setting PLUs for Operation Settings & Parameters This instrument is equipped with 100 Customized Setting PLUs for each of P1, P2 and PA. These PLUs are used to save all of the below operation settings/parameters of the current operation.
  • Page 45: Clear Customized Setting Plu

    12.3 Clear Customized Setting PLU 12.3.1 By Instrument keyboard If more than one weighing platform is used, shift to the preferred platform # (under which the log PLU is save) by pressing [PF/Set]. Long press [PLU] then [CE/x10]. Instrument displays Clear on LCD1. Enter the preferred Customized Setting PLU number (01 ~ 99) to clear through numeric key then press [Print/M+].
  • Page 46: Label Printing

    13.2.3 Label Printing This instrument supports the following label printer models: • LP50 by Datecs (www.datecs.bg/en) • TDP247, TDP345, TTP247, TTP345 by TSC (www.tscprinters.com) • All models with serial communication by Sbarco (http://www.Sbarcotech.com) Notes: • Set all preferred operation parameters and label printer model according to paragraph 8. •...
  • Page 47: Alibi Transaction Memory & Management Report

    14. Alibi Transaction Memory & Management Report 14.1 Alibi Memory Description This instrument is equipped with Alibi memory to record all individual transaction records. Management reports can be generated based on data saved in transaction memory, and: • Criteria set forth in F71 (supervisor password is needed to access this internal function), and •...
  • Page 48: Define When A Transaction Data Is Saved To Alibi Memory

    Alibi Management Report Structure Illustration Table 14.2 Define when a Transaction Data is saved to Alibi memory It is important to first define when transaction data should be saved to Alibi memory during system setup. To do so, go to F71 (distributor is needed) and select the preferred parameter. 6 parameters are available. a.
  • Page 49: Output And Settings For Alibi Memory & Management Report

    14.4 Output and Settings for Alibi Memory & Management Report Complete both 2 procedures below to output management report. 1. Define report output comport and report content in F33. Refer to F33 of Internal Function Table on paragraph 6 for details. Avoid assigning RS485 for report output unless Machine ID (set in F18) is = blank.
  • Page 50: Barcode Scanner Functions

    15.2 Barcode Scanner Functions 15.2.1 Simulating operation key To simulate [Zero], [Tare], and [Print/M+] key inputs, simply scan the corresponding barcodes below. 15.2.2 Entering Customer/Product Code & Operator Number Customer/product and operator number can be inputted through barcode scanner. Procedures: - 1.
  • Page 51: Commands

    Search Sequence & Actions Once a customer or product code is scanned: - a. (If F37 is set to On), instrument searches the code scanned in the Production Settings PLU database.  If the scanned code exists, the corresponding settings are immediately applied. ...
  • Page 52: System Message & Error Code

    17. System Message & Error Code 17.1 System Message Table Message Description --oL-- Overload (Gross weight is more than Max plus 9d). bAt.Lo Battery level low. Major system error detected. Power off instrument and remove power adaptor HALT immediately. Then check load cell connection and system power status. •...
  • Page 53  Calculated value per e of Cal 2 varies more than 1% as of Cal 1. Properly a load Err 27 cell problem.  Mass value of Cal 2 is less than 150% of Cal 1. Err 28 Maximum accumulation limit is exceeded Err 29 Standard deviation data exceed memory size (300 transactions) Err 30...
  • Page 54: Daily Care & Maintenance

    18. Daily Care & Maintenance • Clean the instrument with a soft, damp cloth. If necessary, use a mild detergent in water. • Do not use any harsh, abrasive material, acetone, volatile solvent, thinner or alcohol for cleaning. • Verify the accuracy of this instrument periodically. Re-calibrate if necessary. In some countries, calibration requires authorized/qualified agent.
  • Page 55: Appendix A: Pre-Defined Pc Output Protocols

    Appendix A: Pre-Defined PC Output Protocols A.1 Data Abbreviation Table Data Description Code Comma Polarity Sign Positive = space. Negative = minus (-) Polarity Sign Positive = 0. Negative = minus (-) 7 digits ADC value with lead space Gross/Net •...
  • Page 56: Output Formats Tables

    A.2 Output Formats Tables Protocol 0 Output Format Position Data Protocol 1 Output Format Position Data Protocol 2 Output Format Position Data Field 1 (Net Weight) Field 2 (Tare Weight) Protocol 3 Output Format Position Data Protocol 4 Output Format Position Data Protocol 5 Output Format...
  • Page 57 Position Data Protocol 6 Output Format Position Data Protocol 7 Output Format Position Data Protocol 8 Output Format Position Data Protocol 9 Output Format Position Data...
  • Page 58: Appendix B: Customized Pc Output Protocol

    Appendix B: Customized PC Output Protocol This instrument supports customized PC output protocol. Under this mode: - • 2 data separation types • 7 control codes, and • 26 different transaction data are available from instrument. B.1 Customized PC Output Protocol Setting Procedures 1.
  • Page 59: Customized Pc Output Content Table

    B.2 Customized PC Output Content Table Symbol Explanations Nature No. of Digit Remarks CoMMA Comma Data Select either one Separator SemiCo Semi Colon Cr LF HEX Code 0D 0A HEX code 0D HEX code 0A Control Code HEX code 01 Hex code 02 Hex code 03 ST = Stable...
  • Page 60 Op Code Operator Number 0000 ~ 9999, **** = None P Code Product Code 1 ~ 18 Blank = not entered P-Desc Product Description 1 ~ 30 Blank = not entered C Code Customer Code 1~ 18 Blank = not entered C-Desc Product Description 1 ~ 30...
  • Page 61: Appendix C: Lab 1 Output Formats

    Appendix C: Lab 1 Output Formats C.1 Predefined Lab 1 Print Format When Lab 1 Std (Predefined) is selected, output in default format will be generated with printed data is sent. No header will be generated when line number is set = 00. See below table for print format and explanations.
  • Page 62: Customized Lab 1 Output Formats

    C.2 Customized Lab 1 Output Formats This instrument supports customized Lab 1 output format. Under this output: - • 2 data separation types • 7 control codes, and • 29 different transaction data are available from instrument. Lab 1 Customized Output Setting Procedures 1.
  • Page 63: Appendix D: Predefined Lab 2 Output Format

    Appendix D: Predefined Lab 2 Output Format Predefined Lab 2 Output Format Illustration Table Time of Output Time 12:24:18 Date of Output Date 2018/8/19 Accumulate Sequence No. Platform No. Platform # Customer Code Name Product Code Customer Code Description Line for Customer Description Product Code Pcode Product Code...
  • Page 64: Appendix E: Customized Lab 2 Output Format

    Appendix E: Customized Lab 2 Output Format 25 variants + 2 commands (Cr LF and End) are available for customized Lab 2 output format. Refer to the below table for more detail. E.1 Customized Lab 2 Output Format Variants Table Symbol Description Edit finished...
  • Page 65: Edit Customized Lab 2 Print Output Format

    E.2 Edit Customized Lab 2 Print Output Format Follow the below steps to create customized printout. 1. Go to internal function F22. Press [PF/Set] or [MR] until Custom appears. 2. Press [Print/M+], 3. This instrument displays Line 1 and the last variant or command (refer to Appendix E.1 for details) stored, 4.
  • Page 66: Appendix F: Lab 3 Output Formats

    Appendix F: Lab 3 Output Formats Current working mode and all related data are sent under this mode. Refer to below table for data output format. Semi colon is inserted between data. Lab 3 Output Format Illustration Table Data Output Output Content Data 1 Operator Number...
  • Page 67: Appendix G: Lab 4 Output Format

    Appendix G: Lab 4 Output Format Transaction data is sent in journal output format with quantity and net weight of each individual transaction. Refer to below for details. Lab 4 Output Format Illustration Data Explanation Name Customer Code Customer Code (if entered) Pcode Product Code Product Code (if entered) Opr 8888...
  • Page 68: Appendix H: Lab 5 Output Format

    Appendix H: Lab 5 Output Format Transaction data is sent in journal output format with time and quantity of each individual transaction. Refer to below for details. Lab 5 Output Format Illustration Data Explanation Name Customer Code Customer Code (if entered) Pcode Product Code Product Code (if entered) Opr 8888...
  • Page 69: Appendix I: Tsc Printer Installation, Setup & Label Upload Procedures

    Appendix I: TSC Printer Installation, Setup & Label Upload Procedures I.1 Get the below ready before Printer Installation An appropriate cable to connect printer and computer. This cable usually comes with the printer. If not, contact your printer supplier. Printer installation driver. This driver usually comes with the printer. If not, contact your printer supplier. Diagnostic tool for printer.
  • Page 70: Create & Upload Label To Tsc Printer

    I.4 Create & Upload Label to TSC Printer I.4.1 Selecting the Correct Edition for Bartender Software 1. To enable label uploading from computer to TSC printer, it is necessary to run Bartender as Automation or Enterprise Automation edition. Procedures as below: 2.
  • Page 71 11. Double click on the preferred data source to which variant(s) has/have to add. 12. check the box below External Keyboard, then 13. enter the appropriate command on the Prompt Box (refer to Appendix K.1 for command detail). 14. Select Auto on the Source box under Template Field. 15.
  • Page 72: Appendix J: Sbarco Printer Installation, Setup & Label Upload Procedures

    Appendix J: Sbarco Printer Installation, Setup & Label Upload Procedures J.1 Get the below ready before Printer Installation An appropriate cable to connect printer and computer. This cable usually comes with the printer. If not, contact your printer supplier. A serial cable to connect printer and this instrument. Pin #9 of this cable must be without any connection.
  • Page 73 3. Double click in blank label area, then complete all settings on Page, Label Layout, Measuements and Orientation. Then click OK 4. Create all fixed content and variables on label. 5. To program variables, double click on the variable to program.
  • Page 74 8. On Select Store Media page: a. select Printer, then b. select Printer’s Flash ROM, then c. click OK...
  • Page 75: Appendix K: Label Programming, Illustration & Samples

    Appendix K: Label Programming, Illustration & Samples Prompt commands, information description, working mode and suggested length on label are listed on the below table. K.1 Label Prompt Command Table Prompt Command Suggested Description Length Sbarco LP50 & TSC DATE Date TIME Time EXPY...
  • Page 76 CQTY Quantity cqty6 Quantity in 6-digit integer AVGW Unit Weight avgw6 Unit Weight in 6-digit integer CWNT Current Animal Weight cwnt6 Current Animal Weight in 6-digit integer ASEQ Accumulation Sequence No. Accumulation Sequence No. in 6-digit aseq6 integer AWGS Accumulated Gross Weight Accumulated Gross Weight in 6-digit awgs6 integer...
  • Page 77: K2. Label Programming Illustration

    K2. Label programming Illustration K.2.1 Label Illustration for LP50 & TSC K.2.2 Label Illustration for Sbarco K.3 Sample Labels Label files of the above samples (size = 50 x 80mm) with prompt commands are available for download at: - https://www.fi-measurement.com/resource/driversnsoftwares...
  • Page 78: Quick Access To Label Settings

    K.4 Quick Access to Label Settings If label printer (TSC or LP50) is selected, follow the below procedures to access quick label settings during operation. Enter F1, then press [Check], Instrument displays number of copy to generate each time. Press [PF/Set] or [MR] until the preferred parameter appears then press [Print/M+] to save.
  • Page 79: Appendix L: Keyboard Command

    Appendix L: Keyboard Command Keyboard command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Letters KB, followed by c. Letter shown on below illustration diagram (keyboard commands are case sensitive), followed by d. End String # “number sign” ((Hex code 23). Example to send manual Zero key command to instrument, enter *KBA# Notes: ...
  • Page 80: Appendix M: Execution & Operation Parameter Setting Commands

    Appendix M: Execution & Operation Parameter Setting Commands Execution command format as below: a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c. End String # “number sign” (Hex code 23). Notes: ...
  • Page 81: Customized Setting Plu Related Command Table

    M.2 Customized Setting PLU Related Command Table Command Format Command Definition Parameter Description Start Parameter & Command Code String End String Execute customized Setting PLU ;d1# saved for PF#1 • d1 = PLU number 00 ~ 99. 00 = quit all customized Execute customized Setting PLU settings and return to instrument normal settings.
  • Page 82: System & Operation Parameter Setting Commands

    M.3 System & Operation Parameter Setting Commands System parameter & operation entry setting command format as below: a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
  • Page 83 Command Format Command Definition Parameter Description Start Command Code Parameter & String (Note A) End String M = Off, A = Auto, 00 ~ 99 = Continuous tare (in term of 1/10 Set Auto Tare Function F012 ;d1# second) Set Repetitive Tare Function F013 ;d1# 0 = Off, 1 = On...
  • Page 84 Command Format Command Definition Parameter Description Start Command Code Parameter & String (Note A) End String accepted. Blank = Nothing • d2 = Customer description. Maximum 30 characteristics. Asterisk (*), number sign (#) and semi colon not accepted. Blank = Nothing •...
  • Page 85: Appendix N: - Management Report Output Commands

    Appendix N: - Management Report Output Commands N.1 Report Output Commands Table Command Format Command Definition Parameter Description Start Parameter & Command Code String End String Search Criteria Output all data in alibi memory. RPTA ;d1;d2;d3;d4#  d1 = Operator Code 0000~9999. Blank = all. Output data of today in alibi RPTD ;d1;d2;d3;d4#...
  • Page 86: Relationship Between Absn (Alibi Memory Address Number) And Abnr (Alibi Record Number)

    N.2 Relationship between ABSN (Alibi Memory Address Number) and ABNR (Alibi Record Number) N.2.1 About Alibi Memory Address Number (ABSN) • ABSN is the actual physical address of a transaction record in the Alibi memory. • The ABSN ranges from 0 to 131,071. After reaching 131,071, it resets to 0 and starts counting again. N.2.2 About Alibi Record Number (ABNR) •...
  • Page 87: Appendix O: System Parameter Reading Commands

    Appendix O: System Parameter Reading Commands System parameter reading command format as below: a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c. End String # “number sign” (Hex code 23). Notes: ...
  • Page 88 Command Format Command Definition Parameter Output Parameter Description Start Command Code End String String exact power off time Read Brightness and Color  d1 = Brightness (01~99) F008 d1;d2 Ratio  d2 =Color Ratio (01~99) Read Totalization of Platform F009 0 = Off (disable) 1 = On (Enable) #1 &...
  • Page 89 Command Format Command Definition Parameter Output Parameter Description Start Command Code End String String  d1= Calibration Count Read Calibration & Parameter F029 d1;d2;d3  d2 = Parameter Set Count Counts and Pointer Value d3 = Pointer Value  Read Allow Letters and Symbols for Customer &...
  • Page 90: Appendix P: Operation Entry Reading Commands

    Appendix P: Operation Entry Reading Commands Operation entry reading command format as below: a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c. End String # “number sign” (Hex code 23). Notes: ...
  • Page 91 Command Format Command Definition Parameter Output Parameter Description Start Command Code String String Read @WT unit AVGU (space)g = gram, lb = 1/1000 lb Read Date Value DATE 8-digit date value Read Expiry Duration F036 0 ~ 9999 (Day) Read Time Value TIME 8-digit time value Read Week Value...
  • Page 92: Appendix Q: Operation Result Reading Commands

    Appendix Q: Operation Result Reading Commands Operation result reading command format as below: a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c. End String # “number sign” (Hex code 23). Notes: ...
  • Page 93 Command Format Parameter Command Definition Parameter Description Start Command Code Output String (Note D) String Read Check Result R0 or R1 or R2 or RA CHKR Below/Accept/Above Read Accumulated Gross Weight R0 or R1 or R2 or RA AWGS 8 digits including decimal (if any) Read Accumulated Tare Weight R0 or R1 or R2 or RA AWTA...
  • Page 94 Command Format Parameter Command Definition Parameter Description Start Command Code Output String (Note D) String Read Accumulated Gross Weight in 6- R0 or R1 or R2 or RA awgs6 6 digit without decimal digit format and without decimal Read Accumulated Tare Weight in 6- R0 or R1 or R2 or RA awta6 6 digit without decimal...
  • Page 95: Appendix R: Quick Plu Saving Commands

    Appendix R: Quick PLU Saving Commands Quick PLU saving command format as below: a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c. Parameters listed on below table. Always insert semi colon (;) in front of each parameter, followed by d.
  • Page 96 Command Format Command Definition Parameter Description Start Command Code Parameter & String (Note E) End String  d1 = Quick PLU number 01 ~ 99  d2 = Customer Code. 1~18-digit . Maximum 30 characteristics Asterisk Save Customer Code and Description to Quick (*), number sign (#) and semi colon CCDE ;d1;d2;d3#...
  • Page 97: Appendix S - Quick Plu Reading Commands

    Appendix S - Quick PLU Reading Commands Quick PLU reading command format as below: a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c. End String # “number sign” (Hex code 23). Notes: ...
  • Page 98 Note • R1 = command to read content from Quick PLU of PF#1. • R2 = command to read content from Quick PLU of PF#2. • RD = command to read content from Quick PLU which is common for both PF#1 and PF#2.
  • Page 99: Appendix T: Customized Operation Settings Plu Saving Commands

    Appendix T: Customized Operation Settings PLU Saving Commands Customized operation settings PLU saving commands format as below: a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
  • Page 100: Parameter Description Table

    T.2 Parameter Description Table Parameter # Description Parameter 01 ~ 99 PLU # Maximum 18 characteristics Asterisk (*), number sign (#) and semi colon not accepted. Customer Code Blank = Nothing Maximum 30 characteristics Asterisk (*), number sign (#) and semi colon not accepted. Customer Description Blank = Nothing Maximum 18 characteristics...
  • Page 101 Parameter # Description Parameter Blank = current instrument setting. Maximum 6 digit plus decimal (if any). Blank = 0. Preset Tare Value If Platform # is = PA; enter zero value here. 0 = Normal Date Format 1 = Week Maximum 4 digits (0 ~ 9999) 0 or blank = F4 value Expiry Duration...
  • Page 102: Appendix U: Customized Operation Settings Plu Reading Commands

    Appendix U: Customized Operation Settings PLU Reading Commands Customized operation settings PLU reading commands format as below: - Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), then followed by Command string listed on below table, then followed by Parameters listed on below table. Always insert semi colon (;) in front of each parameter, followed by End String # “number sign”...
  • Page 103: Parameter Output Description Table

    U.2 Parameter Output Description Table Parameter Output Parameter Description Parameter # P1 = Platform #1 P2 = Platform #2 Platform # PA = Platform #1 + Platform #2 01 ~ 99 PLU # 1~18-digit (* or and # will not be accepted). Blank = Nothing Customer Code Maximum 30 characteristics (* and # will not be accepted).
  • Page 104 Fidelity Measurement Co., Ltd. www.fm.com.tw e-mail: info@fm.com.tw...

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