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Digital Counting Scale C Series Operation Manual 8526-M260-O1 Rev-A PO BOX 151 WEBB CITY, MO 64870 06/14 PH (417) 673-4631 - FAX (417) 673-5001 www.cardinalscale.com 8526-M260-O1 C Series Operation Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.com...
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our Cardinal C Series Digital Counting Scale. Your scale is equipped with a rechargeable battery pack that is able to provide 100 hours continuous operation (with backlight on) or 200 hours continuous operation (with backlight off).
SPECIFICATIONS Model: Capacity and Division Value 6 lb x 0.0005 lb (3 kg x 0.2g) 15 lb x 0.001 lb (7.5 kg x 0.5g) 30 lb x 0.002 lb (15 kg x 1g) 65 lb x 0.005 lb (30 kg x 2g) Display: WEIGHT = 6 Digits Avg Piece Weight = 6 Digits...
INSTALLATION Unpacking Before beginning installation of your C Series Digital Counting Scale, make certain the scale has been received in good condition. Carefully remove the scale from the shipping carton and inspect it for any evidence of damage (such as exterior dents or scratches) that may have taken place during shipment.
PRECAUTIONS Most scales are designed for an office type environment. The C Series Digital Counting Scale is no exception to that rule. The following should be used as a guideline for the proper environment to operate your scale: The environment should be free of excessive dust and moisture. ...
KEY FUNCTIONS This section describes the use of each of the keys on the C Series Digital Counting Scale. It will be helpful to refer to the scale keyboard or the figure below when reading this section. ...
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KEY FUNCTIONS, CONT. The PGM key is used to add or edit product look up (PLU) numbers. Up to 99 PLU numbers can be programmed. Note that the first 9 PLU’s are assigned to the P1-9 keys and that all PLU’s can be selected using the numeric keys. Pressing the P# key will cause the scale to recall the average piece weight along with the saved tare weight (if a tare weight was programmed) associated with the product look up (PLU) number.
ANNUNCIATORS The lb annunciator is illuminated to show that the weight displayed is in pounds. The UNITS key may be used to select pounds as the weighing units. The kg annunciator is illuminated to show that the weight displayed is in kilograms. The UNITS key may be used to select kilogram as the weighing units.
OPERATION Power Switch The Power Switch is located on the bottom left side panel towards the front of the scale. Place the power switch in the on position. The scale will perform a brief lamp test. This test consists of illuminating all display segments and annunciator LED's to allow the operator to make a visual verification that the display is operational.
OPERATION, CONT. Tare Weight Entry Push Button Tare 1. With the scale in the Weight mode, place the empty container on the scale platform. 2. Press the TARE key. The WEIGHT display will change to zero and the NET annunciator illuminates, indicating net weight is being displayed. The empty container's weight has been entered as "tare weight".
OPERATION, CONT. Quantity Preset Hi Limit The scale can store a Quantity Preset Hi Limit value. The scale will beep and the Avg Piece Weight will display a blinking -)TY- if the quantity is over the Hi limit value set. 1.
OPERATION, CONT. Counting Weight of Sample is Unknown 1. With the scale in the Weight mode, place the sample on the scale platform. 2. On the numeric keypad, enter the number of pieces in the sample. 3. While the display is blinking, press the SAMPLE SIZE key. 4.
OPERATION, CONT. Accumulator Adding to the Weight Accumulator 1. With the scale in the Weight mode and displaying zero weight, place the item on the scale platform. 2. Press the M+ key to add to the value of the Weight Accumulator. 3.
OPERATION USING PLU(S) Add or Edit PLU 1. With the scale in the Weight mode, press the PGM key. The Weight display will change to show . 2. Touch the P1 through 9 key or using the numeric keys, enter the desired number of PLU 10 through 99 to change and press the ENTER key.
SCALE SETTINGS Accessing the User Setup Mode To access the User Setup Mode, with the scale off press and hold the UNITS key while switching the scale on. The Scale will display SETUP. To Navigate in the User Setup Mode Use the following keys to navigate the User Setup settings.
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SCALE SETTINGS, CONT. btli – Backlight Mode With SETUP, btli displayed the current setting for the Backlight Mode parameter will be shown. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the UNITS key to proceed to the next parameter. Otherwise, use the TARE key to toggle between the selections and then press the UNITS key to save it and proceed to the next parameter.
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SCALE SETTINGS, CONT. SLEEP – Sleep Mode With SETUP, SLEEP displayed the current setting for the Sleep Mode function parameter will be shown. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the UNITS key to proceed to the next parameter. Otherwise, use the TARE key to toggle between the selections and then press the UNITS key to save it and proceed to the next parameter.
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SCALE SETTINGS, CONT. sauE – Save User Setup With SETUP, SAuE displayed the current setting for the Save Setting parameter will be shown. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the UNITS key to proceed to the next parameter. Otherwise, use the TARE key to toggle between the selections and then press the UNITS key to save it and proceed to the next parameter.
RECHARGEABLE LEAD-ACID BATTERY Battery Charging The scale can charge the battery (lead-acid rechargeable battery, 6v/4Ah). Just connect the scale to the external power supply to charge it. The battery will be charged regardless if the scale is on or off. It takes approximately 12 hours to charge the battery to full capacity depending on the voltage of the battery.
ERROR AND STATUS MESSAGES The Cardinal C Series Digital Counting Scale is equipped with a diagnostic software program that tests various portions of the scale's circuitry and verifies proper operation. Should a problem be detected, an error or status message will be displayed alerting the operator to that condition.
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