Operator Manual Rev 1.

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................2
1.1. Approvals (for trade versions only) ......................2
1.2. Features ...............................................................2
1.3. Manuals................................................................2
2. SAFETY .........................................................................3
2.1. Operating Environment ........................................3
2.2. Electrical Safety....................................................3
2.3. Cleaning ...............................................................3
3. BASIC OPERATION......................................................4
3.1. User Interface Display and Controls ....................4
3.2. Operation Keys.....................................................5
3.3. Stability Considerations........................................7
3.4. Annunciators ........................................................8
4. BASIC WEIGHING.........................................................9
4.1. Normal Weighing..................................................9
4.2. Using Tare............................................................9
5. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS................................................10
5.1. Testing the Display.............................................10
5.2. Counting .............................................................10
5.3. Units Switching (kg / lb)......................................11
5.4. Hold ....................................................................11
5.5. Peak Hold...........................................................11
5.6. Live Weighing.....................................................12
5.7. Showing Totals...................................................13
6. ERROR MESSAGES ...................................................14
6.1. Weighing Errors..................................................14
6.2. Setup and Calibration Errors..............................15
6.3. Diagnostic Errors................................................16

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1. Introduction
This instrument is a precision digital indicator using the
latest Sigma-Delta A/D technology to ensure fast and
accurate weight readings.
1.1. Approvals (for trade versions only)
NSC approval (4000 divisions at 0.8V/division).
NMI approval (4000 divisions at 0.8V/division).
C-tick approved and CE approved.
1.2. Features
Zero and Tare functionality as well as battery backed
clock/calendar, special function key (for counting, live
weight averaging, peak-hold, etc.).
1.3. Manuals
For more information on this instrument refer to the
Reference Manual, Quick Start Manual or
Communications Manual.

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2. Safety
2.1. Operating Environment
Operating Temperature: 14 to 122F
Humidity: <90% non-condensing
Operating Voltage: Shown on Rear Label
2.2. Electrical Safety
For your protection all electrical hardware must be rated
to the environmental conditions of use.
Pluggable equipment must be installed near an easily
accessible power socket outlet.
To avoid the possibility of electric shock or damage to the
instrument, always switch off or isolate the instrument
from the power supply before maintenance is carried out.
2.3. Cleaning
To maintain the instrument, never use harsh abrasive
cleaners or solvents. Wipe the instrument with a soft
cloth slightly dampened with warm soapy water.

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3. Basic Operation
3.1. User Interface Display and Controls

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3.2. Operation Keys

Key

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Description
POWER: The <POWER> key is used to turn the
instrument on and off.
To initially turn the instrument ON: Press
and hold the <POWER> key until the display
starts up.
To turn the instrument OFF: Press and hold
the <POWER> key for three seconds. The
instrument will display OFF followed by the
three-second countdown.
Note: If the <POWER> key has been locked,
the instrument cannot be turned off from the
front keypad.
Battery Operation: When using batteries the
backlight will automatically turn off to conserve
power after a short period of inactivity. A short
press of the <POWER> key will turn the
backlight on again.
Automatic Operation: The <POWER> key
has a memory function associated with it. This
means that the state of the power setting is
remembered even if external power is
interrupted. It is therefore possible to turn the
instrument on in the safe knowledge that it will
operate whenever external power is available
and will not need to be manually turned on
again if the power is interrupted.

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Key

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Description
ZERO: The <ZERO> key is used to perform a
Zero adjustment on the scale display when an
empty scale has drifted away from a true zero
reading.
The Zero adjustment is stored when power is
removed and is re-used when next powered
up.
Long Press: When the indicator is set to
Industrial mode a long press of the <ZERO>
key will remove any stored zero adjustment.
TARE: The <TARE> key is used to temporarily
set the scale to zero (such as canceling the
weight of a carton before performing a filling
operation). The display will show the Net weight
and the Net annunciator will be lit.
The <TARE> key can operate in all modes
(i.e. Industrial, OMIL and NTEP).
The weight tared is deducted from the allowable
range of the scale, reducing the maximum
weight that can be displayed.
The Tare adjustment is stored when power is
removed and is re-used when next powered
up.
GROSS/NET: The <GROSS/NET> key toggles
the weight display between the Gross weight and
the Net weight (provided that a Tare has
previously been acquired using the <TARE> key).

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Key

Description
PRINT: The <PRINT> key will trigger an output of
the current weight reading if a printer or computer
has been attached to the instrument and the
manual print function has been selected.
The PRINT prompt is displayed while waiting
for the printer to accept data.
If the printer is offline the PRINT prompt will
remain for a maximum of 10 seconds before
the operation is cancelled.
Each weight printed is automatically added to
an internal total weight.
Long Press: A long press of the <PRINT> key
will print the total. The total weight is then
cleared automatically.
FUNCTION: The <FUNCTION> key is program
mable to suit customer requirements. A label
identifying the special function will be attached.
Refer to Special Function page 10 for details of
the available functions.
Long Press: A long press of the <FUNCTION>
key may be used for certain functions
depending on the primary function of the key.

3.3. Stability Considerations

Once a <ZERO>, <TARE> or <PRINT> key is pressed the
unit waits for a stable valid reading before performing the
associated operation. If the weight readings remain
unstable or invalid due to some diagnostic error for longer
than 10 seconds, the operation is cancelled and the
STABLE ERROR message is displayed.

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3.4. Annunciators
Symbol Name
ZERO
NET
MOTION
OVER
UNDER
ZERO
BAND
HOLD
LOW
BATTERY

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Description
Visible when the gross reading is
within of a division of true
zero.
Visible when the displayed reading
represents Net weight.
Visible when the displayed reading
is not stable.
Visible when the setpoint weight is
over the setpoint target.
Visible when the setpoint weight is
under the setpoint target.
Visible when the displayed weight
is within the zero 'dead' band
setting. (The zero band symbol
shows near the top right corner of
the display.)
Visible when the displayed reading
is held.
Visible when battery voltage is too
low and batteries need replacing
or recharging. (The low battery
symbol shows in the top right
corner of the display.)

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4. Basic Weighing
4.1. Normal Weighing
Ensure instrument is On and Zero annunciator is lit.
Place your item on the weigh platform.
Read the weight display.
4.2. Using Tare
The indicator displays zero with Zero annunciator lit.
Place the container on the weigh platform.
Press the <TARE> key.
The indicator will show the displayed zero weight and
the Net annunciator will be lit.
Fill the container to the required weight.
Press the <GROSS/NET> key to toggle
between the Net weight and the Gross (total)
weight.

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5. Special Functions
5.1. Testing the Display
Press the <TEST> key to clear the display then
show all segments of the display then clear the
display again before returning to normal
operation.
5.2. Counting
Place the container on the weigh platform and
press <TARE> if required.
Place the sample pieces to be counted on the weigh
platform.
Press and hold the <COUNT> key for two
seconds. The default number of pieces in the
sample will be displayed.
Use the <GROSS/NET> and
<PRINT> keys to alter the
number of pieces.

and

Press <COUNT>. The current sample will be

stored against the entered pieces. The letter p
(for pieces) displays when in counts display.
Press the <COUNT> key to toggle between the weight
display and the counts display.
If printing is enabled the sample quantity and weight will
be printed.

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5.3. Units Switching (kg / lb)

Press the <UNITS> key to switch the display
between kilograms and pounds.
Printing and serial communications will use the units
displayed (either lb or kg).
5.4. Hold
Press the <HOLD> key to hold the displayed
weight at its current weight.
The Hold annunciator will be lit.
Press the <HOLD> key again to release the
weight reading and return the display to normal
weighing.
All printouts that print the displayed weight will use the
held weight reading if it is currently being displayed.
5.5. Peak Hold
Press the <PEAK> key to show the largest
absolute weight, either positive or negative (eg. 30 is larger than 25). The instrument compares
the current weight reading with the stored peak
and updates the peak reading whenever a larger
weight is detected.
The Hold annunciator will be lit.
Press the <PEAK> key to toggle between the
current weight and the peak weight.
When displaying the peak weight the Hold
annunciator will be lit.
When displaying the peak weight, press and hold
the <PEAK> key for two seconds to clear the
peak value and reset back to 0 (zero).
All printouts that print the displayed weight will use the
held weight reading if it is currently being displayed.
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5.6. Live Weighing

Press and hold the <LIVE WT> key to switch
between normal weighing and live weight
mode. The display will briefly show NORMAL
or LIVE.WT.
Note: During normal weighing, this key
operates exactly like a manual <HOLD> key.
When in Live-Weight mode and while the Net weight is
within the zero 'dead' band, the instrument shows the
current weight.
Press the <TARE> or <ZERO> key
to clear any residual weight and
return the scale to the zero state.
or
Move the animal on to the weigh platform.
Once the weight moves outside the zero 'dead' band the
instrument begins to calculate a long-term average that
compensates for any movement in the mass. The
instrument flashes the Hold annunciator and shows the
current average value.
The Hold annunciator is steady when the final sample
weight is shown on the display.
Press the <LIVE.WT> key to force the sample
to be recalculated.
Once the animal is removed, the instrument
automatically clears the previous reading ready for the
next animal.

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5.7. Showing Totals

The <PRINT> key is used not only to print the
current weight but also to add that weight to
the current total.
When the <TOTAL> key is pressed, the
indicator displays COUNT followed by the
number of items in the total.
After this the indicator displays TOTAL followed by the
current total weight.
If the total weight is too large to display in six digits, the
weight is shown in two sections labeled with the upper
six digits displayed before the lower six digits.
Press and hold the <PRINT> key to cause the
total accumulated weight to be printed and
then cleared.

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6. Error Messages
6.1. Weighing Errors
Error
(U - - - - -)

Description
The weight is below
the minimum allowable
weight reading.

(O - - - - -)

The weight is above

the maximum
allowable weight
reading.
Warning - overloading
may damage
mechanical scale
elements.
The weight reading is
beyond the limit set for
Zero operation. The
operation of the
<ZERO> key is limited
in the setup during
installation. The
indicator cannot be
Zeroed at this weight.
Scale motion has
prevented a <ZERO>,
<TARE> or <PRINT>
operation from
occurring on
command.

(ZERO)
(ERROR)

(STABLE)
(ERROR)

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Resolution
Increase the weight or
decrease the minimum
allowable weight
reading.
Check the condition of
load cell connections.
Check for damaged
load cell.

Increase the Zero

Range (OPTION:
Z.RANGE) or use the
<TARE> key instead.

Try the operation again

once the scale is
stable.

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6.2. Setup and Calibration Errors

Error
(ENTRY)
(DENIED)

(LIN.PT)
(LO)
(PT.TOO)
(CLOSE)
(RES)
(LO)
(RES)
(HIGH)
(SPAN)
(LO)

(SPAN)
(HI)

(ZERO)
(LO)
(ZERO)
(HI)

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Description
The instrument may be in
Safe Setup and an item that
needs Full Setup has been
selected for editing.
When accessing setup,
more than three attempts
have been made with the
incorrect passcode.

Resolution
Access Full Setup to edit
the item.

Turn the instrument off.

When the instrument is
turned back on, enter the
correct passcode to access
setup.
An attempt has been made Incorrect linearization point
to place a linearization point entered (must be between
below zero.
zero and full scale).
An attempt has been made Re-enter the calibration
to place a calibration point
point. Points must be
too close to an existing
spaced by at least 2% of
calibration point.
full scale from each other.
The scale build is configured Check the resolution
for less than 100
(count-by) and capacity
graduations.
settings.
The scale build is configured Check the resolution
for more than 30,000
(count-by) and capacity
graduations.
settings.
The load cell signal range
Incorrect span weight
(span) is too small for these entered (must be between
settings.
zero and full scale). Scale
wiring incorrect. Wrong
load cell capacity (too
large). Wrong or no
calibration weight added to
scale.
The load cell signal range
Incorrect span weight
(span) is too large for these entered (must be between
settings.
zero and full scale). Scale
wiring incorrect. Load cell
capacity too small for
application.
An attempt has been made Scale wiring incorrect.
to calibrate zero below 2mV/V.
An attempt has been made Remove all weight from
to calibrate zero above
scale. Scale wiring
+2mV/V.
incorrect.

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6.3. Diagnostic Errors

Check: Service personnel can check this item on site.
Return for Service: The instrument must be returned to GSE
Scale Systems for factory service.
Error
(E0001)
(E0002)
(E0010)
(E0020)
(E0100)
(E0200)
(E0300)
(E0400)
(E0800)
(E2000)

(E4000)
(E8000)

Description
The power supply voltage is too
low.
The power supply voltage is too
high.
The temperature is outside of
allowable limits.
Scale build is incorrect. The
number of graduations has been
set too low or too high.
The digital setup information has
been lost.
The calibration information has
been lost.
All setup information has been
lost
The factory information has been
lost.
The EEPROM memory storage
chip has failed
ADC Out of Range Error. This
may be caused from a broken
load cell cable.
The battery backed RAM data
has lost data.
The FLASH program memory is
incorrect

Resolution
Check supply
Check scale /
cables
Check location
Fix up scale build
Re-enter setup
Re-calibrate
Enter setup and
calibrate
Return for Service
Return for Service
Check
BUILD:CABLE
setting. Check load
cell cable, wiring,
etc.
Re-enter setup
Return for Service

The E type error messages are additive. For example if instrument is

running off batteries and the temperature drops, the battery voltage may
be too low. The resulting error messages will be E0011 (0001 + 0010).
The numbers add in hexadecimal as follows:
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-A-B-C-D-E-F
(For example, 2 + 4 = 6, or 4 + 8 = C

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