Using The Target Value - Transcell Technology TC-200-6 Operation Manual

4.3

USING THE TARGET VALUE

This function works in conjunction with the piece counting feature and allows your scale to
act as a checkweigher. This is useful if you are filling a container with a pre-determined
amount of items.
To use, you must enter a target value. For example, if you wish to fill a bottle with 100 items
you would set your target value to 100.
If the number of items on the platform matches or exceeds the target value, the scale
flashes the TGT annunciator and beeps.
1. First, make sure the scale is in piece counting mode. If it is not, follow the sampling
procedure found in Section 3.3.5 or the alternative sampling procedure found in
Section 4.1.
2 . Use the numeric keys to key-in the target value then press the TARGET key.
3. Place items on scale until the scale signals that the items are equal to or greater than
the target value.
NOTE: To exit the target function, press the TARGET key once.
Press the SAMPLE key. If the sample meets the limits shown in Table 3-2, the scale will
now display the number of pieces on the scale. If it does not, the scale lights one of the
error annunciators but still allows piece counting. If this occurs, you should use a higher
sample amount to achieve better piece count accuracy. Please see Table 3-1 for an
explanation of the error annunciators.
NOTE1 : If the scale displays a "Error 10" message, the unit weight of the items
you wish to count is too light for your scale to process at all.
NOTE2 : To further increase the accuracy of this operation, the TC-200 uses a
feature called "Automatic Average Weight Improvement" (AAWI). This feature
automatically updates the current APW when small quantities of pieces – two to
current piece count – are added to the platform. For example, if the current piece
count shown on the display is 10, then adding 2 to 10 more pieces on the
platform at the same time will trigger AAWI. When this occurs, the Unit Wt.
Screen will show dashes briefly then update the new APW value.
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This feature is available only when the A10 setting is enabled (see Chapter 5). The A10 menu may not
appear on some earlier units. If your scale does not have an A10 menu, then AAWI is automatically turned
on for you and is not configurable.
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