PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual Table of Contents Introduction Conventions Safety Precautions Description Name and Function of Parts Specifications III. Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the AC Adaptor Leveling the Scale IV. Using the Scale Turning the Scale On and Off...
Welcome to your new Yamato scale. This operation manual provides you with instructions on how to setup, use and care for the PPC-300 and PPC-300D. More advanced technical specifications, calibra- tion instructions, configuration information and a parts list are available in the PPC-300 & 300D Techni- cal Manual.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual I Introduction Danger - To Avoid Fire and Electric Shock Do not operate the scale if there is smoke or a burnt smell coming from the scale. Remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor immediately. After making sure there is no danger, consult your dealer.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual I Introduction To keep the scale working efficiently Place the scale on a flat stable surface that will support the scale and the load. Do not place the scale in an area exposed to direct sunlight or to wind currents from an air condi- tioner, otherwise, the measurements will not be accurate.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual II Description Name and Function of Parts 12 13 1) ON/OFF Key Press to turn the power on or to enter function mode. Hold to turn power off. 2) Zero Key Press to zero the display, select a digit, select the next parameter, or store a setting.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual II Description Name and Function of Parts Specifications Weighing system: Strain-gauge load cell Platform: 9.0” x 7.6” (230 x 194 mm), stainless steel Capacities and divisions: Kilogram Pound Ounce Pound-Ounce* Max. Tare 2 kg x 0.001 kg 4.4 lb x 0.002 lb...
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual III Setup Caution Place the scale on its side when installing batteries or connecting the AC adapter. Do not turn the scale upside down. This could damage the load cell. Do not use the AC adapter when batteries are installed in the scale.
Setup Mode Indicator If the setup mode indicator ( ) is visible in normal weighing mode, then the PPC-300 is not configured to be sealed for legal for trade use. Factory parameter 77 must be set to 003 or 004 for all legal for trade applications.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Net Weighing - Tare Operation Net weighing displays the weight of an item without the weight of its container. The weight of the con- tainer is tared off. Caution The total gross weight should never exceed the capacity of the scale. This can damage the load cell.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Batch Weighing Batch weighing displays the weight of several different combined items in succession. An example is weighing each of the different ingredients in a pizza. Caution The total gross weight should never exceed the capacity of the scale. This can damage the load cell.
These functions are packing, checkweighing and grading. Each of these functions are programmable by the operator to give you the flexibility to adapt the PPC-300 to your processes. User setup param- eter 01 controls which, if any, of these functions is enabled.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Packing Function The packing function is ideal for filling containers. The numeric display indicates the weight that needs to be added or removed from the platform to reach the target weight. The bar chart gives a graphical representation of the loaded weight in relationship to the target weight for quick reference.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Packing Function Once the packing function is enabled, the target weight and allowable range need to be setup. Setup 1. With the scale on and the platform empty, press the key for one second.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Packing Function This is an example of how the packing function operates once it has been enabled and setup. The set- up for this example has a target weight of 10.00 lb and a range of 0.25 lb. Automatic tare is enabled, and the scale is set to flash when a weight within the acceptable weight range is loaded.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Checkweighing Function The checkweighing function uses a lower limit and upper limit to establish an acceptable weight range for portioning, quality control and filling while displaying the weight loaded on the platform. The bar chart gives a graphical representation of the status of the loaded weight in relationship to the upper and lower limits for quick reference.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Checkweighing Function Once the checkweighing function is enabled, the lower limit and upper limit need to be setup. Setup 1. With the scale on and the platform empty, press the key for one second.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Checkweighing Function This is an example of how the checkweighing function operates once it has been enabled and setup. The setup for this example has a lower limit of 10.00 lb and an upper limit of 10.25 lb. The scale is set to flash when a weight within the acceptable weight range is loaded.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Grading Function The grading function allows you to defined up to 15 continuous weight grades and displays the grade of the current load. This facilitates quick, error free sorting by the operator without a need to consult or memorize grade charts.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Grading Function Once the grading function is enabled, the grade weights need to be setup. Each weight entered is the lowest acceptable weight for that grade. This example will setup three grades. The first is from 8.00 to 9.99 lb.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual IV Using the Scale Grading Function This is an example of how the grading function operates once it has been enabled and setup. The setup for this example has grades of 8.00 to 9.99 lb, 10.00 to 11.99 lb, and 12.00 to 18.00 lb. The scale is set to display real time grade values.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual V User Parameters The PPC-300 family of scales have nine functional user parameters that can be accessed by press- ing the keys at the same time (depending on the setting of factory parameter 77 - see the PPC-300 Technical Manual for more information).
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05 - Auto-off Timer The PPC-300 series of scales can be set to automatically turn off after a specified time with no activity. This feature only operates when the scale is using batteries for power.
PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual VI Troubleshooting The scale automatically detects several errors. The following table describes the various errors that can be encountered, and provide user-level corrective actions. If these actions fail to correct the error, please contact a qualified scale technician.
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PPC-300 & PPC-300D Operation Manual VI Troubleshooting Display Condition Action Overload - there is too much Remove weight from the weight on the scale platform. scale platform until the load is within the scale capacity. Negative weight reading Replace the stainless greater than five divisions.
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