Service Manual

Variants:
7701321004 for seca 770
Service Manual Number:

17-05-01-276-c
Valid as of: 01.10.2008

Description:
Electronic personal scale with integrated big size LC-display and tip start
DETF-base with bearing determined lever system, double ended tuning fork, low
end-electronics with big size display in sturdy plastic housing

Content:
Operation 17-10-06-274 f
Function diagram 30-34-00-629 a
Mechanics 30-34-00-629 a
Electronics 30-34-00-604
Description of faults 30-34-00-588 c
Replacement 30-34-00-622
Calibration 30-34-00-603
spare parts 30-34-00-619 c

Manual number: 17-05-01-276-c

Service Manual
Functional description

together, but also exert an initial load which is

Functional description necessary to reduce the hysteresis.

DETF basic scale In the bearing-determined load lever system two

springs exert a force which corresponds to a
preload of approx. 15 kg.
Introduction
In the knifed-edged load lever system 4 springs
The DETF basic scale is a mechanical basic
exert a force which corresponds to a preload of
module for various seca scales. It is used for the
approx. 11 kg. The platform is prevented from
electronic determination of the weight of adults.
being lifted by an additional locking device onto
For the electronic measurement of the mechanical
which the long load lever hits if the platform starts
quantitiy “force” a double-ended tuning fork
to rise (not for flat scales).
sensor (DETF) is used.

The above principle of operation has been realized Vibration-sensitive switch (optional)
on the one hand with a knife-edged load lever
system to meet higher accuracy requirements and Any force exerted on the platform acts via load
on the other hand with a more cost effective lever system, hook and overload protection device
bearing-determined load lever system to meet on the vibration-sensitive swich (13) which is fitted
slightly lower requirements. between overload protection device and platform.
The load causes the vibration-sensitive switch to
generate an electrical pulse which starts the
Weighing
connected electronics.
When a load is placed on the scale, the force due
to gravity is transferred from the platform (1) to the
load lever system.

The long load lever (2) transmits the force via the
bending element (5) on to the hook (6). The force
is reduced in accordance with the transmission
ratio of the load lever. The force applied to the
short load lever (3) is added to the force on the
long load lever via the centre suspension (4).

A bending load acts on the bending element that

increases the tensile force acting on the
pretensioned tuning-fork sensor (7). This increases
its resonant frequency in a non-linear way, which is
measured by the connected electronics (8) and
converted into a weight using the stored
characteristic curve. The weight is output on the
digital display (9).

Overload protection device

The force acting on the hook is transferred to the

overload protection device (10). This device is
pressed against the platform by a pretensioned
spring. If the load on the scale exceeds a
permitted value, the spring yields and the load
lever system is lowered.

Platform locking device

The platform retaining springs (11) do not only

hold platform, frame (12) and load lever system

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Low-end module - brief description
Introduction
The low-end module is a member of the seca electronics module family and is used to determine
weights by means of a tuning-fork sensor and to show these weights on an LC display. The module
is used in scales where the display unit and the load sensor are installed in the immediate vicinity
and where only the standard functions such as Tare and Hold are available. The module is fitted with
an EEPROM that can be used to configure the module, thus allowing the module to be adapted to
different scales. A SeSAM bus (serial self-configuring multi-controller bus developed by seca)
connection has also been provided to allow the module to be adjusted via the scales and to allow
additional modules to be connected.
The block diagram below shows the most important function blocks of the load sensor and the low-
end module:

Measuring
A tuning-fork sensor screwed to a flexible body serves as the weight sensor. When a load is placed
onto the scales, the tuning-fork sensor is subjected to a tensile force via the flexible body and the
resonance frequency of the sensor increases. The band pass incites the sensor to oscillate at this
frequency, which is then measured by the microcontroller.
The controller uses the measured values and the individual calibration data stored in the EEPROM to
calculate the weight.
The first value available after the scales have been switched on is used as the zero point. If the
subsequent values differ only slightly from this value, the zero point will be adjusted accordingly to
compensate for possible drifting.
When connecting the sensor, make sure that the cables are not twisted to prevent crosstalk between
the output and the input.

Display
The weight shown on the LCD is updated approx. every 0.8 seconds. Up to five digits and some
special characters can be shown on the display.

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The special characters have the following meaning:
• The battery symbol warns that the battery will soon be discharged.
• Hold indicates that the weight display is frozen.
• Tare and Net indicate that the weight on the scales has been tared.
• The arrow pointing to the left indicates that there are further explanations next to the display.
• The weight units on the right-hand side indicate the unit in which the measured value is shown.

Temperature measurement
The measured value of the tuning-fork sensor depends on the temperature; therefore, the
temperature is measured at regular intervals to correct the measured value accordingly.

Voltage supply
Four round cells provide the required voltage for normal operation. The voltage is conducted from
the cells via a polarization diode to a series regulator which provides a stabilized 3V supply voltage.
To avoid measuring errors when the batteries are almost empty, the battery voltage is measured at
regular intervals. When the voltage measured drops below a defined value, a battery symbol
appears on the LCD as a warning. After the voltage has dropped below the next threshold, the text
“bAtt” appears on the display and weighing is no longer possible.
In the case of scales intended for continuous operation, a continuous power supply is ensured by
seca (table) power supply units with a plug. It is also possible to use rechargeable batteries;
however, the batteries cannot charged while in the scales.

Operation
The scales are fitted with one to four keys. Except for the start key (if installed), these keys can be
configured according to the requirements for the respective model. They can be pressed either
briefly or long (more than 1.5 seconds) so that a maximum of six events may be available. The keys
can be assigned the actions Tare, Hold and Change of Unit.
If a second key is pressed while switching on the scales, the calibration counter and the recalibration
mode are called up.
The normal start button can be replaced with a piezo-membrane that is soldered to connector PI. In
this case, the microcontroller is switched on when the piezo-membrane detects vibrations.
If the start button is soldered to connector ST, the button is only active when the scales are switched
off. In this case, the button can, for example, be installed below the footboard so that the scales are
switched on by briefly tapping on the board.

EEPROM
The low-end module is fitted with an EEPROM that holds all parameters that can be used for
influencing the program sequences, such as the type of weight display or the key assignment. In
addition, it contains the coefficients for the weight determination and the temperature compensation.
The EEPROM can also be used to store parameters of the scales that shall be available the next time
the scales are switched on, such as the weight unit shown last.

Serial bus
The low-end module is equipped with an interface to the SeSAM bus to calibrate the scales and to
connect further modules, such as additional displays, to the scales.
This bus provides both the regulated and the unregulated supply voltage. A data and a clock line
make the relevant data available to other modules. A separate start line can be used to switch on the
scales or to poll data from other modules.

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Error handling
Any errors that occur are reported along with the pertaining number on the SeSAM bus. The error
messages also include the number of the module type in which the error occurred and an
identification number that indicates how long the error message is to be displayed and which
displays are to be suppressed.
The low-end module uses its LCD to display error messages of its own, giving the module type (“0”
for the low-end module) and the error number.
The following error messages have been implemented:

10 Overflow of the 20-bit counter

11 Counts outside the permissible range
12 Zero point after switching on outside the permissible range
13 Zero point compensation outside the permissible range
14 Error during kg value calculation
15 Error during recalibration
20 Battery voltage too low
21 Error during measurement of the battery voltage
22 Error during temperature measurement
23 Temperature outside the permissible range (< 0°C or > 50°C)
30 General bus error
32 Command buffer is full
33 More than 8 slaves detected
40 EEPROM error
41 Wrong EEPROM access
50 Other errors

For error message 20, the text “bAtt” appears on the display, and for error message 23, the text
“temP”.

Time base
The frequency of the quartz (4.19 MHz) is used to derive a time base that controls all time-
dependent processes in the scales, such as the timeouts and the switch-on time.
After the switch-on time has elapsed, the supply voltage for the band pass, voltage measurement
and the EEPROM are switched off. The LCD is switched off, all ports are set to the idling level and
the voltage supply for the quartz is switched off.

Recalibration
The module is fitted with a recalibration function that allows linear measuring errors of the scales
such as those caused by different forces of gravity in different geographic locations to be
compensated. To start the recalibration function, a second key must be pressed when switching on
the scales. When this is done, the calibration counter is shown. This counter is incremented by 1
each time the scales are recalibrated. In this way, it is possible to check whether the scales have
been manipulated. If the key is pressed long enough (more than 1.5 seconds) within five seconds,
the recalibration mode is called up. The scales determine the zero point and then wait for a load of at
least ¼ of the maximum load to be placed onto the scales. The displayed weight can now be
decremented or incremented in steps of 10 g until the value of the applied weight has been reached
by briefly pressing the key. The direction can be changed by pressing the key for a longer moment.
Pressing the key for more than 5 seconds completes the recalibration process. The recalibration
procedure can be cancelled at any time by switching off the scales via the On/Off key or by not
pressing keys for a longer time.

Optional functions
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The functions “Tare”, “Hold”, “Autohold” and “Replace measured value with repeated
measurements” can be activated in the EEPROM program. These functions have the following
meaning:

Tare:
By programming the EEPROM accordingly, one of the keys can be assigned the tare function.
Provided that the weight is within the permissible range, pressing this key then causes the weight to
be tared after the display has become stable. Pressing the key again causes either the tare function
to be switched off or the weight to be newly tared (depending on the setting).

Hold and Autohold:

If, by programming the EEPROM accordingly, one of the keys is assigned the hold function, then the
weight shown on the display will be frozen as soon as it is stable after this key has been pressed. If
desired, the hold function can also be automated so that the weight value, after having become
stable, is always frozen if a defined threshold is exceeded.
The hold function is switched off after a set time has elapsed or when the key is pressed again. The
scales can also be configured in such a manner that the hold function is switched off when the load
has been removed from the scales, when the load has been removed and a new load has been
applied and / or when the applied load has significantly changed.

Replace measured value with repeated measurements:

The scales can be configured in such a manner that during measurement the weight value shown
last is output again if the scales determine that almost the same weight has been applied.

Technical data

Supply voltage: 2.7V - 15V (old model: 2.7V - 10V)

Supply current: typ. 0.9mA
Idling current: typ. 2µA
Operating temperature: approx. 0°C to 50°C
Storage temperature: -10°C to 60°C
Dimensions: 74mm x 50mm x 9mm

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Seca Sheet 1(2) Description of faults

Please refer to the operating instructions to ensure that the scales were operated in the
proper manner. In case of a malfunction, the following table will help you to locate the
fault.

Description of the Possible Remedy

fault cause
Scales cannot be • Battery is not • Check the batteries
started installed or
discharged
• Voltage supply • Check the voltage at the appropriate connections of the
is defective electronics; eliminate the interruption
• Bus • Check the plug-in connections; check the cables for interruption
connection and replace them if necessary.
cable is
defective
• Keypad is • Check the cable connections; check the cables and the keypad
defective or for interruption and replace them if necessary
not connected
• Bus • Disconnect the battery, wait for 60 sec. and connect the battery
malfunction again
Scales show no • Packaging / • Check the scales
weight or an transport
incorrect weight safeguard has
(repeatedly) not been fully
removed
• Scales are • Recalibrate the scales
maladjusted
• Sensor is • Replace the sensor and recalibrate the scales
damaged
• Load lever • Check the base frame (if present, the tie rod) for damage or
system is incorrect assembly
damaged or
transfer of
force to the
sensor is
interrupted
Incomplete digits • Display is • Replace the electronics
defective
Malfunction during • Display: • The electronics have detected an error.
the weighing n X: module number
procedure Er:x:no n No: error number

• Er:x:10 • Sensor is • Check and, if necessary, replace the sensor (if the sensor is
defective or replaced, a recalibration is required)
not properly
connected

• Er:x:11 • Sensor is • Check the input lines; check and, if necessary, replace the
defective or sensor (if the sensor is replaced, a recalibration is required)
supply lines
are damaged

• Er:x:12 • Initial load is • Check the load lever (stuck or bent; check the sensor, replace it
too high if necessary and carry out a recalibration

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Seca Sheet 2(2) Description of faults

Description of the Possible Remedy

fault cause
• Er:X:14 • Error during • Incorrect coefficient in the read-only memory of the module;
calculation of recalibrate the scales
the kg value

• Er:x:15 • Error during • Reference weight is outside the permissible range or operator
recalibration error

• Er:x:21 • Error while • Battery voltage is far too low (< 2.5 V) or electronics are
measuring the defective
battery voltage
-> Replace the electronics

• Er:x:22 • Error while • Replace the electronics

measuring the
temperature

• Er:x:32 • Error: • Check the cabling of the bus, eliminate any EMC malfunction,
command briefly (60 sec.) de-energize the electronics
buffer overflow

• Er:x:40 • No EEProm • Recalibrate the scale or write the correct EEProm data by
data service program

• Er:x:41 • Incorrect • Check the slave; disconnect or replace the slave

EEProm
access by the
slave

• Er:x:50 • Other errors • Error occurs directly after switching on -> wrong checksum in
the ROM
-> Replace the electronics

• Er:x:51 • Menu error • Incorrect use of a menu function (wrong data e.g.), try it again

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Service Manual
seca 770 Replacement instructions

seca 770 Load leverwork, bearing-determined Effective as of: December 1998

1. Open the scale.

(see drawing page 2)

1.1 Turn the scale over so that it rests on the mat (1).

1.2 Remove the batteries (2) to interrupt power supply.

1.3 Unscrew the bottom cover (17). Warning: Be careful with the cable connection to the button (3).

1.4 Unhook the platform retaining springs (4) on the left and right from the frame (5).

1.5 Carefully lift the frame (5), disconnect the connection cable (6) for the battery (2) from the frame
and remove the frame.

2. The individual components of the scale can now be replaced.

Observe the instructions given when replacing the following parts:

2.1 Platform (12) and cable connection for battery connection (6) and vibration-sensitive switch (8).
Unsolder the cable connections (6 and 8) from the board (9).
Unsolder the cable connections to the sensor on the load lever (10) from the soldering
terminal (19). Do not confuse the cable connections.
Release the two diagonal cheese head screws (11).
Remove the platform (12).

2.2 Platform hood (7).

Release the two diagonal cheese head screws (11).
Release the two cheese head screws (14).
Remove the platform (12) together with the low-end module (9) and the bottom cover (6).

2.3 Low-end module (9).

Perform only steps 1.1 to 1.3 in the section on opening the scale.
Release the two cheese head screws (14).
Carefully lift (9) the board.
Resolder the cable connections one by one to the new board. Do not confuse the
cable connections!

2.4 Front glass (15).

It is not necessary to open the scale.
Release the two recessed head screws (16) on the left and right on the front glass.

2.1 2.5 Button (3) for kg / lbs switch-over.

It is not necessary to open the scale.
Perform steps 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.

3. Assemble in reverse order.

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Description of the calibration mode for scales with modular
electronics

General:
Seca scales with modular electronics are fitted with a software-controlled calibration device
that is operated using the existing controls. This device can be used to recalibrate the
scales or to set the scales to different GAL values. During development of the calibration
device, special attention was paid to the following requirements:

• It must be possible to recalibrate the scales without any additional external

equipment/tools.
• It must be possible to calibrate the calibration device.
• It must be possible to recalibrate the scales without calibrated test weights.
• The calibration device shall be protected against inadvertent use.

Calibration counter
The scales fitted with the new, modular electronics are equipped with a calibration counter
allowing a software recalibration to be carried out according to the requirements for
calibrated scales. To carry out such a recalibration, the calibration counter setting can be
called up on the display of the scales and compared to the data given on the calibration
label mark (applies only for calibrated products). If the values are identical, the scales are
calibrated; whereas differing values match the situation of a broken calibration seal. Each
completed recalibration procedure is registered by the calibration counter, i.e. the number is
automatically incremented by 1.

Recalibrating the scales

Before the scales can be recalibrated, they must be switched to the calibration mode:

To do so, switch on the scales using the appropriate control. While doing so, simultaneously
press another control key (for example, the kg/lbs key). This causes the contents of the
calibration counter (i.e. the number of calibration procedures carried out so far) to be
displayed for five seconds (flashing).
During the 5 seconds the contents is displayed, press the kg/lbs key again and keep it
depressed (for more than 1.5 seconds) to switch the scales to the calibration mode.
If the kg/lbs key is not pressed within these 5 seconds, the scales are automatically
switched back to normal weighing operation.
When switched to the calibration mode, the scales first are in a decrementing state. This
state is indicated by a flashing "dec" that alternates with the currently measured weight.

Now place a test weight onto the scales. This test weight should have a weight of at least
25% of the maximum permissible load for the weight (we recommend a weight of approx.
66-75%). The weight shown on the display must match the test weight; otherwise, the
scales are maladjusted and the recalibration procedure must carried out in full length. To do
so, change the weight shown on the display using the kg/lbs key until it matches the test
weight.
If the value shown on the display differs from the test weight (if not, recalibration is not
required), estimate whether the required nominal weight is easier to reach by decrementing
or by incrementing. To toggle from the decrementing mode to the incrementing mode or
vice versa, press the kg/lbs key for more than 1.5 seconds (display indicates dec or inc).
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Pressing the kg/lbs key for less than 1.5 seconds causes the weight shown on the display
to be increased or decreased by 10 g (depending on the mode currently selected). As the
resolution of the display is lower, the displayed value will not necessarily be increased or
decreased each time the kg/lbs key is pressed. Repeat the above procedure until the
displayed weight and the test weight match. Set the scales to the middle between two
division values by additionally incrementing or decrementing the value by n=d/(2*10). The
calibration process can now be completed by pressing the kg/lbs key for at least five
seconds. The scales compute and store a new linearity coefficient and will then be switched
off automatically. The scales are now calibrated. Remove the test weight.

Note:
To prevent improper calibration by improper use, a timeout control has been implemented
in the calibration mode, i.e. the time that passes until the next key is pressed must never
exceed five seconds.

However, this timeout control is only active for the phase when switching to the calibration
mode.
If, during this phase, 5 seconds have passed and no key has been pressed, the scales are
automatically restored to the weighing mode so that the procedure must be repeated.

To reduce calibration errors to a minimum, recalibration is only possible using a test weight
of more than 25% and less than 100% of the max. load; otherwise, “Er:0:15” will appear
on the display.

If the scales need to be set to a different GAL value, the displayed value must be matched
to the test weight value adapted to the GAL value correction.

Example of a recalibration procedure:

The selected test weight is 100 kg.

The current weight shown on the display is 99.7 kg (max. difference of 300 g).
In this example, you must switch the scales to the incrementing mode to carry out the
recalibration procedure. After the kg/lbs key has been pressed (for more than 1.5 seconds),
a flashing "inc" is shown.
Now increase the value by the first 10 g (by briefly pressing the kg/lbs key). After this has
been done thirty times, the value 100.0 (rounded!) appears on the display although the
internal measured value still is 99.95 kg (not rounded!).
To correct this rounding error, increase the value by another 10 g to get exactly 100.00 as
the calculated value.
Terminate the recalibration procedure as described above.

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Summary of a typical recalibration sequence:

Action carried out by the user Result
The scales are switched off. No values or characters on the display.
Press the kg/lbs key and keep it depressed The contents of the calibration counter is
while simultaneously pressing the start key. shown on the display for 5 seconds
(flashing).
Release both keys. The contents of the calibration counter is
shown on the display for 5 seconds
(flashing).
Press the kg/lbs key for more than The system switches to the calibration mode:
1.5 seconds within the next 5 seconds. first "dec" appears on the display (flashing)
and then the current weight (0.0 - also
flashing).
5 seconds have passed and no key has The scales are switched back to normal
been pressed. weighing operation.
Place the test weight onto the scales. The measured weight of the test weight
appears on the display (flashing).
Decide whether to decrement or to
increment:
Incrementing:
Press the kg/lbs key for more than 1.5 The incrementing mode is activated; "inc"
seconds. appears on the display.

Decrementing:
No action required as the scales are already No output on the display.
in the dec mode.
Decrementing or incrementing: The measured weight is decreased or
Again briefly press the kg/lbs key (for less increased by 10 g. Please remember that
than 1.5 seconds). pressing the key does not always change the
value on the display due to the low display
resolution. Only the rounded value is given.
Repeat this step until the measured weight The display indicates the test weight (format:
matches the test weight (format: xx.0 kg). xx.0 kg).
To correct this rounding error, decrement or The display output does not change the first
increment the value five times by another four times.
10 g.

After the fifth time the value has been The display indicates the exact test weight
decremented or incremented, the measured (format: xx.00 kg).
weight appears; it now matches the test
weight.
Press the kg/lbs key for at least 5 seconds The display does not show any characters or
until the system is switched off. values any more.

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Service Manual Spare parts list

seca 770 Load leverwork, bearing-determined

Item Article no. Designation Price stage

01 02-01-03-114-816 Modular frame, preassembled 40

03 01-13-05-001-009 Foot 05

04 01-03-02-277-109 Corner mounting 08

05 02-12-04-251-807 Platform cover, grey-white 37

06 02-03-03-078-509 Platform, preassembled 33

07 01-01-01-261-109 Pendulum suspension 08

08 02-05-03-082-009 Load lever, long, compl. with sensor 33

09 01-02-02-239-009 Set of centre suspensions 08

10 22-03-03-207-109 Load lever, small 13

11 01-07-01-295-009 Platform retaining spring 06

12 01-01-04-238-129 Hook 08
01-05-05-218-009 Sensor bearing 08

13 08-06-18-073-009 Low-end module, large LCD, model 770 40

14 08-06-16-108-119 Harness for button 10

01-18-01-252-009 Pushbutton kg/lbs 05

15 08-06-16-081-119 Harness for pushbutton connection 15

16 08-06-16-114-119 Cable with vibration-sensitive switch 18

17 08-06-14-239-009 Battery compartment 15

18 66-30-60-015-009 Battery holder 10

19 34-02-04-334-009 Front glass 25

20 02-12-04-252-009 Bottom cover 23

21 02-03-02-232-009 Mat, black 20

(22) 18-01-03-004-009 Cardboard box complete 10

(23) 18-01-01-247-009 Cardboard box 05

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