Summary of Contents for Salter Brecknell PR-3000 Series
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Pallet Jack Digital Scale Version 1.2 February 13, 2004 Contents subject to change without notice. Salter Brecknell Weighing Products 1000 Armstrong Drive Fairmont, MN 56031 Tel (800) 637-0529 Tel (507) 238-8702 Fax (507) 238-8271 E-mail: sales@salterbrecknell.com Web: www.salterbrecknell.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Chapter 1: Introduction to the PALLET RUNNER 3000 Pallet Jack Scale ........4 Chapter 2: Getting Started......................5 Chapter 3: Operation ........................6 Display .......................... 6 3.1.1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ................6 Keyboard........................7 3.2.1 Function Keys ....................
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Appendix A: Specifications........................ 18 Appendix B: Serial Port Information ....................18 Appendix C: Error Messages......................19 Error Messages......................19 C.1.1 Operator Errors ....................19 Appendix D: Notes on Rechargeable Battery..................20 Overview ........................20 When to charge the internal battery................20 How to charge the internal battery ................
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE PALLET RUNNER 3000 PALLET JACK SCALE The PALLET RUNNER 3000 Series Scale is a general purpose, industrial grade pallet weighing scale. Featuring complete portability utilizing 2-6 Volt internal batteries, push button tare, and an easy to use piece-counting function. The display type, enclosure type and scale capacity information can be found in Table 1-1.
CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED After unpacking the scale, a small amount of preparation is required before the scale can be used. All PALLET RUNNER 3000 models are factory tested and calibrated prior to delivery. 1. Remove all packaging from scale. 2.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION 3.1 DISPLAY The PALLET RUNNER 3000 utilizes a 6 digit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) to display the weight and system information Table 3-1 summarizes the display annunciators. 3.1.1 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) Figure 3-1 shows the display detail of the PALLET RUNNER 3000 LCD. FIGURE 3-1: PALLET RUNNER 3000 LCD Detail MEANING Annunciator...
3.2 KEYBOARD The keyboard is composed of five function keys. Refer to Figure 3-2 for the overall layout and key locations. ZERO UNITS TARE GROSS PRINT FIGURE 3-2: Function Keys Layout 3.2.1 FUNCTION KEYS Units – This key toggles the scale among the available weight units. Available weight units as shipped from the factory include lb, kg and pieces.
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3. Raise the empty container or pallet off the floor and allow the weight indication to stabilize. 4. Press the TARE key. The display shows zero weight and turns the NET annunciator on. 5. Place the material to be weighed on the container or pallet, raise it off the floor and allow the weight indication to stabilize.
CHAPTER 4: ADVANCED FEATURES AND OPERATION PIECE COUNTING This mode is used to indicate the number of pieces of an item you have placed on the scale’s forks and is accessed by pressing the UNITS key. To ensure accuracy, the parts you are counting must be consistent in weight.
CHAPTER 5: SCALE CONFIGURATION SCALE CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW The scale contains two main setup menus: The User (“A”) menu - which configures the serial communication port and enables some user options - and the Factory Setup (“F”) menu. USER (“A” & “F”) MENUS 5.2.1 ENTERING THE USER MENU “A”...
USER MODE KEY FUNCTIONS ZERO TARE UNITS PRINT GROSS SAVE Figure 5-2: User Menu Key Assignments Auto Power Off 5 10 20 30 Figure 5-3: User Menu Chart 5.2.3 NOTES ON THE USER MENU 1. Detailed descriptions of the user menu parameters can be found in Table 5-1. Factory-set defaults are shown in bold with a checkmark (√).
5.3 FACTORY SETUP (“A”) MENU Table 5-1: User Menu Chart NAME/CODE DESCRIPTION CODE/VALUE Selects the baud rate for the data transmission through both 1200 2400√ serial ports (COM! And COM2) Baud Rate 4800 9600 Selects the number of data bits and parity of serial 8n√...
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NAME/CODE DESCRIPTION CODE/VALUE Specifies number of full-scale graduations. Value should be 1,000 consistent with legal requirements and environmental limits on the 1,500 2,000 Graduations useful system resolution. 2,500 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 8,000 10,000√ √ √ √ 12,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 Span Gain is related to A/D integration time.
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NAME/CODE DESCRIPTION CODE/VALUE Determines the desired weight increments. Value should be 1√ √ √ √ consistent with legal requirements. Display Divisions Determines location of the decimal point. 0√ √ √ √ Decimal Pt. 0.00 0.000 0.0000 Actuates the function that allows you to enter a multiplier for the Press ZERO key custom unit.
CHAPTER 6: SCALE CALIBRATION SCALE CALIBRATION OVERVIEW The PALLET RUNNER 3000 scale may be calibrated with any precision test weight between 30 pounds and 3000 pounds. The recommended test weight is 2000 pounds, but in general the larger the test weight, the more accurate the scale will be. Before you can calibrate the scale, you must enter the Setup Menu.
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6. If the calibration was not successful, one of the error messages below will appear. Take the indicated action to correct the problem, then perform a new calibration. " Err0 " - The calibration test weight or the adjusted keyed-in weight is larger than the full capacity of the scale.
APPENDIX C: DISPLAYED ERROR CODES CODE MODE MEANING / POSSIBLE SOLUTION Normal Operating Gross Overload. A weight greater than the rated capacity has been Mode applied to the scale. Remove the weight from the platter or try re- calibrating the scale. Otherwise, check for a bad load cell connection or possible load cell damage due to overloading.
APPENDIX D: NOTES ON RECHARAGEABLE BATTERY OVERVIEW Your scale contains two internal lead-acid rechargeable batteries connected in parallel. Before using the scale for the first time, please charge the battery overnight. The scale’s battery should operate for about 40 hours if left on continuously. Therefore, greater usage times can be achieved by selecting an appropriate Auto Power Off Period under A15 of the User Menu.
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